Title
Property Transactions - Hinsdale - Tinkerbell Drainage Improvements, Parcel #252
Action
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Hinsdale - Tinkerbell Drainage Improvements, Parcel #252
Body
Project: Hinsdale - Tinkerbell Drainage Improvements, Parcel #252
Program: Flood Control
Owner(s): Laura Duke and Peter Tannenberger
Property Address: 3300 Tinkerbell Lane
Total Parcel Area: 20,417 sq. ft. (.469 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 588.31 sq. ft. (.014 ac.) in Storm Drainage Easement, plus 749.99 sq. ft. (.017 ac.) in Temporary Construction Easement, plus 3,031.03 sq. ft. (.07 ac.) in Utility Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: Trees
Zoned: R-3
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 209-121-10
Appraised Value: $34,725
Property Owner’s Counteroffer: $61,951
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner is concerned with the amount of compensation offered and potential impacts to the property.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: Staff informed the property owner they could obtain their own appraisal to justify their counter offer and was able to redesign to minimize impacts to the property.
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