Title
Property Transactions - Cutchin Drive Drainage Improvements, Parcel #1
Action
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Cutchin Drive Drainage Improvements, Parcel #1
Body
Project: Cutchin Drive Drainage Improvements, Parcel #1
Program: Flood Control
Owner(s): David H. Ramsey and Catherine R. Bodman
Property Address: 3400 Cambria Road
Total Parcel Area: 25,341 sq. ft. (.582 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 243 sq. ft. (.006 ac.) in Storm Drainage Easement, plus 1,024 sq. ft. (.024 ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement, plus 2,161 sq. ft. (.05 ac.) in Existing Drainage Accepted as Storm Drainage Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: Retaining wall and irrigation
Landscaping to be impacted: Trees and various plantings
Zoned: R-3
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 209-056-06
Appraised Value: $25,650
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner was concerned about the impacts to the property and the amount of compensation being offered.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Staff informed the property owner that the City would restore and repair the areas impacted. Staff informed the property owner that he could present a counter offer with justification.
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: 6