AGENDA DATE: 6/18/2025
TITLE:
Title
Public Hearing on Proposed Acquisitions of Portions of 2118 and 2121 Dominion Drive
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Authorize acquisition of portions of Parcels 061M0-00-02-00100 and 061M0-00-01-00600 at 2118 and 2121 Dominion Drive by eminent domain.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Tevendale, Dumars, Abplanalp, Stumbaugh
PRESENTER (S): Stumbaugh, Abplanalp, Herrick
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The County is currently in the right-of-way acquisition phase for a project to construct sidewalks along Commonwealth and Dominion Drives. Completion of the project requires acquisition of portions of two parcels along Dominion Drive, as follows:
- 363 square feet of right-of-way and a 1,165 square feet temporary construction easement on Parcel 061M0-00-02-00100 (2118 Dominion Drive, shown as Parcel 023 on Attachment A); and
- 533 square feet temporary construction easement on Parcel 061M0-00-01-00600 (2121 Dominion Drive, shown as Parcel 027 on Attachment A)
Assisted by consultants experienced in right-of-way acquisitions, the County has successfully acquired or reached agreements on almost all rights-of-way needed for the project. However, extended negotiations with the owner of the subject parcels have reached an impasse. A formal impasse letter (Attachment B) was sent to the owner of the two subject parcels on March 12, 2025.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being.
DISCUSSION: This public hearing is to consider a proposed resolution, as specified by Virginia Code § 15.2-1903(B) and § 15.2-1905(C), authorizing this proposed use of eminent domain. This resolution cannot be adopted until the Board has held a public hearing. Negotiations can continue throughout the condemnation process. Without this authorization, the project would likely be delayed and incur additional costs.
If the Board approves this use of eminent domain, the County would file a certificate of take, and would deposit the original compensation offered by the County, with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budget impact associated with this item. This project is funded through the Virginia Department of Transportation's Revenue Sharing Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt the proposed resolution (Attachment C) to authorize the acquisition of portions of Parcels 061M0-00-02-00100 and 061M0-00-01-00600 on Dominion Drive by eminent domain.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Map of Subject Properties
B - Letter to Property Owner
C - Proposed Resolution