Item 4I & J - MemoCITY OF
SOUTH LAKE
Items 41&4J
MEMORANDUM
(December 5, 2023)
To: Shana Yelverton, City Manager
From: Rob Cohen, Director of Public Works
Subject: Item 41: Approve Ordinance No. 1281, 1st reading,
abandonment of a utility easement on unplatted lot from
James B. Martin Survey Abstract 1134 Tract 1 C1A 1 C1 B 1 C2 &
1 F, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas
(If approved, the public hearing will be held at the January 2,
2024 City Council meeting.)
Item 4J: Approve Ordinance No. 1282, 1st reading, reducing in
size a utility easement on Lot 1 R1 R1 R, Block 1, Sabre Group
Campus Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant
County, Texas (If approved, the public hearing will be held at
the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting.)
Action
Requested: Item 41: Approve Ordinance No. 1281, 1st reading, abandonment of
a utility easement on unplatted lot from James B. Martin Survey
Abstract 1134 Tract 1 C1 A 1 C1 B 1 C2 & 1 F, an addition to the City
of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas (If approved, the public
hearing will be held at the January 2, 2024 City Council meeting.)
Item 4J: Approve Ordinance No. 1282, 1st reading, reducing in size
a utility easement on Lot 1 R1 R1 R, Block 1, Sabre Group Campus
Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County,
Texas (If approved, the public hearing will be held at the January 2,
2024 City Council meeting.)
Background
Information: The Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) is requesting
the abandonment of these two utility easements recorded in
D213036552 and D215235001 respectively. The easement on the
unplatted lot from James B. Martin Survey is located along the
northern end of the property and encompasses 0.391 acres of the
25.12 acre property. The portion of the easement on the Sabre
Group Campus Addition being requested to be abandoned is
located in the northwest corner of the property adjacent to State
Highway 114, and encompasses 0.114 acres of the 75.288 acre
property.
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Items 41&4J
The easement document for the unplatted lot from James B. Martin
Survey was recorded on February 12, 2013 under D213036552.
The easement document for the Sabre Group Campus Addition
was recorded on October 15, 2015 under D215235001. These
recordings granted the City of Southlake the existing utility
easements. These utility easements were designed for public and
private utility use. Staff is requesting that a total of 0.505 acres of
Utility easement be abandoned for use by TXDOT. This request is
in relation to the State Highway 114 Frontage Road and Ramp
Improvements project from Kirkwood Boulevard to Dove Road.
The easement area to be abandoned does not contain City or
franchise infrastructure and will not affect access to City or
franchise infrastructure. Acknowledgements from Franchise owners
have been received.
Financial
Considerations: None.
Strategic Link: This item links to the City's Strategy Map strategic focus areas of
Infrastructure & Development and Performance Management &
Service Delivery. It meets the Corporate Objective by Investing To
Provide & Maintain High Quality Public Assets.
Citizen Input/
Board Review: None.
Legal
Review: The ordinance as presented has been reviewed by City staff and
uses standard language previously approved by the City Attorney.
Alternatives: The City Council may approve or deny the ordinance.
Staff
Recommendation: Item 41: Approve Ordinance No. 1281, 1st reading, abandonment of
a utility easement on unplatted lot from James B. Martin Survey
Abstract 1134 Tract 1 C1 A 1 C1 B 1 C2 & 1 F, an addition to the City
of Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas
Item 4J: Approve Ordinance No. 1282, 1st reading, reducing in size
a utility easement on Lot 1 R1 R1 R, Block 1, Sabre Group Campus
Addition, an addition to the City of Southlake, Tarrant County,
Texas
Supporting
Documents: Attachment A: Ordinance No. 1281
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Items 41&4J
Attachment B: Quitclaim Deed for Item 41
Attachment D: Ordinance No. 1282
Attachment E: Quitclaim Deed for Item 4J
Staff
Contact: Rob Cohen, Public Works Director
Kevin Ferrer, P.E., Deputy City Engineer
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