Title
Property Transactions - Oakhurst Amity Gardens, Parcel #4
Action
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Oakhurst Amity Gardens, Parcel #4
Body
Project: Oakhurst Amity Gardens, Parcel #4
Program: Oakhurst Amity Gardens
Owner(s): Luz Latorre
Property Address: 1629 Chippendale Road
Total Parcel Area: 53,193 sq. ft. (1.22 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Fee: 36,633 sq. ft. (0.84 ac.) Fee Simple
Property to be acquired by Easements: 1,890 sq. ft. (0.043 ac.) Temporary Construction Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: None
Zoned: R-5
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 161-026-07
http://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov/#mat=52007&pid=16102607&gisid=16102607
Appraised Value: $239,350
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner is concerned about the design, potential impacts to the property, and the compensation amount offered.
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. It was suggested the property owner could obtain their own appraisal in order to justify the 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: 5