Title
Property Transactions - Beatties Ford Road Pedestrian Crossing, Parcel #1
Action
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Beatties Ford Road Pedestrian Crossing, Parcel #1
Body
Project: Beatties Ford Road Pedestrian Crossing, Parcel #1
Owner(s): A to Zee Corporation
Property Address: 3117 Beatties Ford Road
Total Parcel Area: 71,003 sq. ft. (1.630 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 3,203 sq. ft. (.074 ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: Shrubs
Zoned: B-1
Use: Commercial
Tax Code: 039-121-02
Appraised Value: $1,675
Property Owner’s Counteroffer: $7,000
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner is concerned with the closure of one of the five driveways and the compensation amount being offered.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Staff explained that the driveway is being closed due to safety reasons and that he could obtain his 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: 2