Title
Property Transactions - Monroe at Ashmore Pedestrian Beacon, Parcel # 3
Action
Action: Approve the following Condemnation: Monroe at Ashmore pedestrian Beacon, Parcel # 3
Body
Project: Monroe at Ashmore Pedestrian Beacon, Parcel # 3
Program: Monroe at Ashmore Pedestrian Beacon
Owner(s): James M Cullen
Property Address: 701 Ashmore Drive
Total Parcel Area: 19,798 sq. ft. (0.45 ac.)
Property to be acquired by Easements: 400 sq. ft. (0.009 ac.) Bus Stop Improvement Easement
Structures/Improvements to be impacted: None
Landscaping to be impacted: None
Zoned: R-4
Use: Single-family Residential
Tax Code: 163-031-15
https://polaris3g.mecklenburgcountync.gov/#mat=180287&pid=16303115&gisid=16303115
Appraised Value: $2,525
Property Owner’s Concerns: The property owner is concerned about the amount of compensation offered.
City’s Response to Property Owner’s Concerns: The city informed the property owner they could obtain their own appraisal in order to justify a 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