Legislation Details

File #: 15-25957    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Consent - Property Transaction Status: Approved
File created: 3/24/2026 In control: City Council Business Meeting
On agenda: 6/22/2026 Final action: 6/22/2026
Title: Property Transactions - Harrisburg Road Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Evans Wood Drive, Parcel # 3
Attachments: 1. Map - Harrisburg Rd PHB at Evans Wood Dr, Parcel #3

Title

Property Transactions - Harrisburg Road Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Evans Wood Drive, Parcel # 3

 

Action

Action:                     Approve the following condemnation: Strategic Investment Area Harrisburg Road Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Evans Wood Drive, Parcel # 3

 

Body

Project: Harrisburg Road Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon at Evans Wood Drive

 

Owner(s): Rocky River congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses

 

Property Address: 8126 and 8128 Harrisburg Road

 

Total Parcel Area: 237,854 sq. ft. (5.460 ac.)

 

Property to be acquired by Fee Simple: 11,744 sq. ft. (0.270 ac.) inside right-of-way

 

Property to be acquired by Easements: 456 sq. ft. (0.010 ac.) in sidewalk utility easement, 278 sq. ft. (0.006 ac.) in storm drainage easement, and 2,397 sq. ft. (0.055 ac.) in temporary construction easement

 

Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None

 

Landscaping to be impacted: Various trees and shrubs

 

Zoned: N1-B

 

Use: Neighborhood 1-B

 

Parcel Identification Number(s): 111-131-09

https://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov/pid/11113109

 

Appraised Value: $4,225

 

Property Owner’s Concerns: The city is unable to reach an agreement with the property owner.

 

City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: The city continues to negotiate with the property owner.

 

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: 5

 

Attachments

Attachment(s): Map