Title
Property Transactions - Goose Creek Pump Station, Parcel #17
Action
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Goose Creek Pump Station, Parcel #17
Body
Project: Goose Creek Pump Station, Parcel #17
Owner(s): Richard H. Speight, Jr and Diane P. Speight
Property Address: 16217 Thompson Road
Total Parcel Area: 341,084 sq. ft. (7.830 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 8,266 sq. ft. (.19 ac.) in Sanitary Sewer Easement, plus 12,851 sq. ft. (.295 ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: Trees, various shrubs and plantings
Zoned: R
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 195-091-03
Appraised Value: $8,375
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner is concerned about the potential impacts to the property during and after construction, future maintenance and the amount of compensation being offered.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Staff met onsite with property owner to address issues and informed the property owner that the City would restore and repair the areas impacted, and they could submit a counter offer with justification for review and consideration.
Recommendation: To avoid delay in the project schedule, staff recommends proceeding to condemnation during which time negotiations can continue, mediation is available and if necessary, just compensation can be determined by the court.
Council District: N/A (Mint Hill)