Title
Property Transactions - 8701 Highland Ridge Lane, Parcel # 2
Action
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: 8701 Highland Ridge Lane, Parcel # 2
Body
Project: 8701 Highland Ridge Lane, Parcel # 2
Program: 8701 Highland Ridge Lane
Owner(s): Bettina Sweet Hill and James Milton Hill
Property Address: 8700 Highland Ridge Lane
Total Parcel Area: 18,508 sq. ft. (0.425 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 1,260 sq. ft. (0.029 ac.) Storm Drainage Easement and 307 sq. ft. (0.007 ac.) Temporary Construction Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: None
Zoned: R-9PUD
Use: Planned Unit Development
Parcel Identification Number: 025-212-13
https://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov/#mat=207637&pid=02521213&gisid=02521213
Appraised Value: $225
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner is concerned about the easement language and the city is unable to reach an agreement with the property owner.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: City staff met with the property owner to address their concerns. The city presented an offer and has not received a response, the city has been unable to contact the property owner since January of 2023.
Recommendation: The recommendation is to proceed to condemnation during which time negotiations can continue, mediation is available, and if necessary, just compensation can be determined by the court.
Council District: 4
Attachments
Attachment(s): Map