Title
Property Transactions - Lyon Court Storm Drainage Improvement Project, Parcel #126
Action
Action: Approve the following property condemnation: Lyon Court Storm Drainage Improvement project, Parcel #126
Body
Project: Lyon Court Storm Drainage Improvement project, Parcel #126
Program: Flood Control
Owner(s): Carl B. Leonard
Property Address: 1526 Landis Avenue
Total Parcel Area: 11,326 sq. ft. (.260 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Fee: 547 sq. ft. (.013 ac.) in Fee Simple within Existing Right-of-Way
Property to be acquired by Easements: 3,555 sq. ft. (.082 ac.) in Storm Drainage Easement, plus 2,433 sq. ft. (.056 ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement, plus 16 sq. ft. ( ac.) in Utility Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: Trees and various plantings
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 095-072-02
Appraised Value: $23,506
Property Owner’s Counteroffer: $47,000
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner is concerned with the compensation amount and how the project may impact the future development of the property.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Staff informed the property owner they could provide their own appraisal for review. Staff directed the property owners to the appropriate representatives from Zoning and Mecklenburg County Storm Water to provide him with current regulations for redevelopment.
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: 1