Title
Property Transactions - Rocky River Road Improvement, Parcel #27
Action
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Rocky River Road Improvement, Parcel #27
Body
Project: Rocky River Road Improvement, Parcel #27
Owner(s): Maritza L. Johnson and Yonue Johnson
Property Address: 7505 Rockland Drive
Total Parcel Area: 13,096 sq. ft. (.301 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 166 sq. ft. (.004 ac.) in Storm Drainage Easement, plus 3,565 sq. ft. (.082 ac.) in Utility Easement, plus 2,811 sq. ft. (.065 ac.) in Sidewalk/Utility/Retaining Wall Easement, plus 83 sq. ft. (.002 ac.) in Existing Drainage Accepted as Storm Drainage Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: Flag poles, private lighting and irrigation
Landscaping to be impacted: Trees, shrubs and various plantings
Zoned: R-3
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 049-222-01
Appraised Value: $19,925
Property Owner’s Counteroffer: $75,000
Property Owner’s Concerns: Property owner's legal representative is concerned with the amount of compensation being offered.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Staff informed the property owner's representative that they can obtain their own appraisal in order to justify a counter offer.
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: 4