Resolution to Vacate Portion of Sterling Road (V24-0003)

The Frame

What this does

This resolution determines whether a specific portion of public land will be transferred to private ownership, directly affecting the property layout of the petitioner and the status of public access on Sterling Road.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Jeanette L. Hernandez

As the petitioner and owner of the underlying land, she would gain control over the vacated right-of-way to connect her property.

Public Works

The department reviewed the petition and confirmed the status of existing improvements on the right-of-way.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 23, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Hillsborough County is considering a request from property owner Jeanette L. Hernandez to vacate a 4,642-square-foot section of Sterling Road in Thonotosassa. If approved, this action would allow the petitioner to connect two separate parts of her property currently divided by the public road segment.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'vacate' a public right-of-way?

Vacating a means the government officially gives up its interest in that land, typically returning the use and control of the area to the adjacent property owners.

Will the public still be able to use this part of Sterling Road?

The document describes the area as a public ; vacating it generally removes the public's right to use that specific section of land for travel.

Who is paying for the costs associated with this request?

The petitioner, Jeanette L. Hernandez, has paid a $400 application fee which covers the estimated costs for advertising, recording, and processing.

Why It Matters

This resolution determines whether a specific portion of public land will be transferred to private ownership, directly affecting the property layout of the petitioner and the status of public access on Sterling Road.

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Discoveries

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Cost Recovery

The petitioner covers all administrative costs through a $400 application fee, ensuring no cost to the county for the processing of this request.

Jeanette L. Hernandez Hillsborough County

Connected Entities

locationSterling Road“The road subject to the vacating request”Map →

organizationHillsborough County“Governing body considering the resolution”Map →

organizationPublic Works“Agency reviewing the petition”Map →

otherFolio No. 060134-0000“Identifier for the property”Map →

bill_numberPlat Book 32, Page 31“Record of the Sterling Heights plat”Map →

personJeanette L. Hernandez“Petitioner submitting the vacating request”Map →

locationSterling Heights“Plat where the affected right-of-way is located”Map →

dollar_amount$400“Application fee for the vacating request”Map →

Sources

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