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Vacation of Unused Right-of-Way in Palmer’s Subdivision

Original title: Palmer’s Subdivision Right-of-Way Vacate - Adopt the Resolution vacating and abandoning an undeveloped portion of an unnamed right-of-way in the Palmer’s Subdivision Plat, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 41, of the Public Records of Seminole County, Florida, for property located approximately 1,200 feet west of Sipes Ave, south of E Lake Mary Blvd; (Tri3 Civil Engineering Design Studio, Inc, Applicant) District2 - Zembower (Annie Sillaway, Principal Planner)

December 9, 2025

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$20,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Jay ZembowerAshlock Decatur Management$1,000Real Estate DevelopmentMar 2026
Jay ZembowerAATR Orlando$1,000Towing CompanyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerDavid E. Axel Trust$1,000TrustMar 2026
Jay ZembowerDaniel Morgan$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerAndrew Knopf$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerMelvin Wright$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerJack Cook$1,000LawyerMar 2026
Jay ZembowerBryce Spano$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerRyan Rudd$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerAlan Ashlock$1,000Real EstateMar 2026
Jay ZembowerJoy Ashlock$1,000RetiredMar 2026
Jay ZembowerProfessional Wrecker Operators$1,000Towing AssociationMar 2026
Jay ZembowerParamedics Logistics Operating$1,000Paramedic ServicesMar 2026
Jay ZembowerBarbara Carol Person$1,000Medical ExaminerMar 2026
Jay ZembowerTimothy Oshaughnessy$1,000ConstructionMar 2026
Jay ZembowerRyan Christopher Rodems$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerAxel Real Estate Inc$1,000Real EstateMar 2026
Jay ZembowerRaymond D. Harrison$1,000Real EstateMar 2026
Jay ZembowerRavin Sahadeo$1,000AttorneyMar 2026
Jay ZembowerT. Michael Morgan$1,000AttorneyMar 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This decision permanently changes the legal status of a specific parcel of land near Sipes Avenue and E Lake Mary Blvd, ending public access rights to that undeveloped area.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Tri3 Civil Engineering Design Studio, Inc

As the applicant, they are the party seeking the removal of the public right-of-way designation.

Property owners in Palmer’s Subdivision

The legal status of the land adjacent to or containing the right-of-way has been altered.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 9, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners has approved a resolution to officially and abandon an undeveloped, unnamed public located within the Palmer’s Subdivision. This action removes the public's legal right to use this specific strip of land, effectively returning it to private control.

Key Facts

  • The Board of County Commissioners passed a resolution to vacate and abandon an unnamed, undeveloped right-of-way.
  • The property is located in the Palmer’s Subdivision, recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 41, of Seminole County public records.
  • The site is situated approximately 1,200 feet west of Sipes Avenue and south of E Lake Mary Boulevard.
  • The application was submitted by Tri3 Civil Engineering Design Studio, Inc.
  • The project is located within District 2, represented by Commissioner Zembower.
  • The matter was processed as a quasi-judicial public hearing.
  • The file number for this action is 2025-1041.
  • The resolution was introduced on October 28, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to 'vacate' a right-of-way?
Vacating a means the government is officially giving up its interest in a piece of land that was previously designated for public use, such as a road or utility path.
Will this affect my access to the area?
Because the was undeveloped, it was not currently being used as a public road; however, this resolution legally confirms that the public no longer has a right to use that specific strip of land.

Why It Matters

This decision permanently changes the legal status of a specific parcel of land near Sipes Avenue and E Lake Mary Blvd, ending public access rights to that undeveloped area.

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Standardization of Land Use

The use of a quasi-judicial hearing for a right-of-way vacation indicates the county treats these as legal property rights determinations rather than simple administrative approvals.

Connected Entities

organizationTri3 Civil Engineering Design Studio, IncThe applicant requesting the vacation of the right-of-way.Map →
personZembowerCommissioner for District 2.Map →
personAnnie SillawayPrincipal Planner overseeing the application.Map →
locationSeminole CountyThe jurisdiction where the property is located.Map →
locationPalmer’s SubdivisionThe specific subdivision where the right-of-way is located.Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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