The request is for City Council to conduct a first reading of an ordinance to vacate the right-of-way for Tasmin Lane. Tasmin Lane is a 15 foot public right-of-way, platted in 1923, that runs between the properties located at 6049 Oleander Avenue and 6061 Oleander Avenue from Oleander Avenue to the river.

The applicant, Ms. Elizabeth Colligan, resides at 6049 Oleander Avenue which abuts Tasmin Lane, a 15 foot Right-of-Way (ROW).  In 2000, the previous owner of 6049 Oleander Avenue obtained a right-of-way permit from the City to build a driveway in the ROW.  The driveway was installed.  The current owner, Mrs. Colligan, purchased the property in 2010. 

The adjacent property that also abuts Tasmin Lane is owned by Mr. Donald Burdick.  He has obtained a permit to construct a single family house utilizing Tasmin Lane as access to his driveway.  Mr. Burdick’s home is currently under construction.

Ms. Colligan does not desire to share a driveway with Mr. Burdick and is requesting a vacation of Tasmin Lane.  If granted she will obtain half, or 7 ½ feet, and Mr. Burdick will obtain the other half as required by State Statute 177.085.

The only abutting landowners to Tasmin Lane are Mr. Burdick and Mrs. Colligan.  Mr. Burdick has expressed opposition to the vacation due to a negative impact on access to his new home.  Duke Energy is requesting an easement for their use and City Public Works has also asked for a utility easement to run the entire length of the ROW.

On December 3, 2020, the Development Review Committee reviewed the case and found there was no public benefit in vacating the ROW and recommended denial of the request.  On December 17, 2020, the Land Development Review Board reviewed the issue and found there was no public benefit in vacating the ROW and recommended denial of the request as well.