AGENDA DATE: 1/14/2026
TITLE:
Public Hearing for Conveyance of a Portion of County Owned Parcel 76-54P
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public Hearing for Conveyance of a Portion of County Owned Parcel 76-54P (County Office Building - 5th Street) for a VDOT Transportation Improvement Project
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Tevendale, Filardo, Barnes, McDermott
PRESENTER (S): Kevin McDermott
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is acquiring the necessary property and temporary construction easements to construct the proposed roundabout at the intersection of 5th St Extended, Old Lynchburg Road, and the entrance to the County Office Building at 5th Street. This project requires a portion of the County owned Parcel 07600-00-00-054P0 (76-54P) to be conveyed to VDOT for roadway infrastructure. This project is funded through the Virginia Smart Scale Program based on a County application. The County prioritized this project and was made aware of the potential impacts to the County Parcel 76-54P at the time of the application.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being.
DISCUSSION: The proposed reconstruction of the 5th Street Extended/Old Lynchburg Road/County Office Building intersection into a roundabout will require a shift of the current 5th Street Office Building entrance to align with the new roundabout. New pedestrian/bicycle facilities and bus stop will be constructed along the parcel frontage. A dry detention basin will be constructed in the currently undeveloped turf area located between the parking lot and the entrance drive. VDOT and County staff will coordinate on landscaping to ensure the County’s desired landscaping is achieved.
Attachment A displays the areas of permanent right-of-way, a slope easement, and temporary construction easements VDOT needs for this project. The amount of land conveyed includes 28,264 square feet of permanent right-of-way, 2,714 square feet of permanent slope easement, and 23,882 square feet of temporary construction easement as shown in Attachment A. VDOT and County staff will also coordinate to ensure appropriate access to the 5th Street Office Building is maintained during construction. Attachment B shows the existing conditions of the area.
A public hearing is required whenever County property is being conveyed.
BUDGET IMPACT: No budget impact is associated with this item. However, it should be noted that the value of the County property may be decreased with the conveyance of a portion of the property.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the Resolution (Attachment C) approving the easements and conveyance of portions of County Parcel 76-54P to VDOT and authorizing the County Executive to sign the easement documents.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Right-of-Way Exhibit
B - Existing Conditions Aerial
C - Resolution