Commission approves small easement vacation for proposed grocery site at I‑27 and Western

The commission approved a request to vacate a 0.02-acre portion of a 10-foot public utility easement at Lot 1A, Block 8, Western Express Addition (near I‑27 and Western Street) related to a proposed grocery store development. Brady said the easement previously served multiple frontage lots but was made redundant when those lots were combined into a single ownership, and that city and utility reviewers found only abandoned or being-abandoned lines within the easement.

As required by submittal, the applicant provided an appraisal and paid $850 as the fair-market value for the easement. No utility companies or city departments objected, and staff recommended approval — the commission granted the vacation by voice vote.

Staff recorded the appraisal payment and recommended the department proceed with the formal vacation filings for final recordation.