Title
Property Transactions - Beatties Ford Sidewalk Phase 1, Parcel # 5
Action
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Beatties Ford Sidewalk Phase 1, Parcel # 5
Body
Project: Beatties Ford Sidewalk Phase 1, Parcel # 5
Program: Beatties Ford Sidewalk Phase 1
Owner(s): Second Ward High School National Alumni Foundation, Inc.
Property Address: 1905 Beatties Ford Road
Total Parcel Area: 7,000 sq. ft. (0.161 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 373 sq. ft. (0.009 ac.) Sidewalk Utility Easement and 1,065 sq. ft. (0.024 ac.) Temporary Construction Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: Tree, various plantings and landscape masonry
Zoned: R-5
Use: Single-family Residential
Parcel Identification Number: 069-126-18
https://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov/#mat=62109&pid=06912618&gisid=06912618
Appraised Value: $8,300
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner is concerned about the amount of compensation offered and the design and impacts of the project.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: The city explained the rationale of the design and how it meets the objectives for the project. City staff met with the property owner on several occasions to address design concerns. The city informed the property owner that they could obtain their own appraisal or provide supporting documentation to justify their counteroffer.
Recommendation: To avoid delay in the project schedule, 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: 2