Title
Property Transactions - Linda Lake Drive Dam & Oakwood Lane Dam Maintenance Project, Parcel #2
Action
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Linda Lake Drive Dam & Oakwood Lane Dam Maintenance Project, Parcel #2
Body
Project: Linda Lake Drive Dam & Oakwood Lane Dam Maintenance Project, Parcel #2
Program: Flood Control
Owner(s): Joseph M. Jones and Deborah W. Jones
Property Address: 6520 Randy Drive
Total Parcel Area: 15,862 sq. ft. (.364 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 1,159 sq. ft. (.027 ac.) in Storm Drainage Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: Trees and various plantings
Zoned: R-3
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 107-161-08
Appraised Value: $675
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner disagrees with the project and the joint maintenance responsibility required by the State.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Staff explained the obligation of the City of Charlotte and the property owners to comply with the North Carolina Dam Safety Act requirements.
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: 5