Albemarle County - File #: 26-268

• File #: 26-268
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Consent Agenda
• File created: 4/26/2026
• In control: Board of Supervisors
• On agenda: 5/20/2026
• Title: Temporary Construction Easement for VDOT’s 5th Street Trail Hub Project.

AGENDA DATE:  5/20/2026

TITLE:

Temporary Construction Easement for VDOT’s 5^th Street Trail Hub Project

SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:   Request for Board authorization for the County Executive to sign a temporary construction easement across County parcel 076M1-00-00-002A1

ITEM TYPE:  Consent Action Item

STAFF CONTACT(S):  Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Tevendale, Smith, Padalino

PRESENTER (S):  N/A

LEGAL REVIEW:   Yes

REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson

BACKGROUND:  The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is requesting a temporary construction easement (Attachment A) from Albemarle County across County parcel 07M1-00-00-002A1.  This easement is necessary for VDOT to construct the 5^th Street Trail Hub Project at an approximate cost of $11M. This project will include approximately 2,500 linear feet of shared used path (paved, 10’ wide, ADA accessible), two new bicycle/pedestrian bridges across Moores Creek, and an ADA-compliant trailhead and entrance at 5^th Street Station (Attachment B). This project will establish bicycle/pedestrian connections to the existing Rivanna Trail, and eventually to Biscuit Run Park via the planned future Biscuit Run Greenway. 

STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being.

DISCUSSION:  The proposed temporary construction easement will allow VDOT to access and improve County parcel 07M1-00-00-002A1 to construct the 5^th Street Trail Hub Project. This VDOT Project has been planned and designed in conjunction with the County’s capital project for the Moores Creek Trailhead Park, which is co-located with VDOT’s project. After VDOT completes construction of the 5^th Street Trail Hub Project, the County will be responsible for performing all maintenance for both projects on County property.

BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact associated with this easement.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommend that the Board adopt the attached resolution (Attachment C), authorizing the County Executive to execute any deeds and other necessary or related documents to convey the temporary construction easement to VDOT, once approved as to form and substance by the County Attorney.

ATTACHMENTS: 
A - Proposed Temporary Construction Easement for VDOT
B - 5^th Street Trail Hub Project Exhibit Overall Layout

C - Resolution