AGENDA DATE: 5/6/2026
TITLE:
Request to Schedule a Public Hearing for Conveyance of Easements across a Portion of County Owned Parcel 78-58L at Free Bridge Lane
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Schedule a Public Hearing for Conveyance of Easements across a Portion of County Owned Parcel 78-58L(Free Bridge Lane) for a VDOT Transportation Improvement Project
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Tevendale, Barnes, McDermott, Swartzendruber
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors voted to initiate the discontinuation of Free Bridge Lane through the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on April 15. Once the discontinuation of Free Bridge Lane is finalized by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB), maintenance responsibility for Free Bridge Road will transition to the County. Free Bridge Lane extends across County owned property, parcel 07800-00-00-058L0 (Parcel 78-58L).
VDOT is constructing the Route 20 at U.S. 250 project, which is a SMART SCALE funded project. This project includes dedicated turn lanes and sidewalk construction along Route 20, installing a raised median along U.S. 250, and upgrading a stormwater facility located between Route 20 and Free Bridge Lane, across Parcel 78-58L. VDOT is requesting construction and maintenance easements across Parcel 78-58L to allow VDOT to construct the improvements and maintain the stormwater facility in the future.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being.
DISCUSSION: Attachment A displays the areas of permanent drainage easement (green) and the temporary construction easements (orange) VDOT needs for this project. Attachment B shows the existing conditions of the area. Attachment C is the draft Deed of Gift and Donation provided by VDOT.
A public hearing and Board authorization is required before the easements can be conveyed to VDOT. The public hearing is proposed to be scheduled for June 3, 2026.
BUDGET IMPACT: No budget impact is associated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board authorize a public hearing to consider the conveyance of easements to VDOT on Parcel 78-58L.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Right-of-Way Exhibit
B - Existing Conditions Aerial
C - Draft Deed of Gift and Donation