AGENDA DATE: 10/2/2024
TITLE:
Title
Easements across County-Owned Parcel 09100-00-00-002E0
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request to schedule a public hearing to consider proposed easements and right-of-way dedicated to public use across County-owned Parcel 09100-00-00-002E0.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Stewart, Dumars, Strother
PRESENTER (S): Bill Strother
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Albemarle County Public Schools (ACPS) is developing Parcel 09100-00-00-01100 for the Southern Feeder Pattern Elementary School Project. To support the upcoming construction and future operation of the new elementary school, several easements have been requested across the adjacent County-owned Parcel 09100-00-00-002E0. Albemarle County Fire Rescue Station 11 is located on this parcel.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being.
DISCUSSION: Three easements are requested.
1) Temporary Construction Easement: This easement would allow ACPS to carry out essential construction work, including widening Founders Place, adding a sidewalk, updating the ADA curb ramp, and installing necessary utilities.
2) Private Sanitary Sewer Easement: This easement is needed for the installation and maintenance of a private sanitary sewer line connecting the school to the existing Albemarle County Service Authority infrastructure on County property.
3) Drainage Easement: This easement would enable the effective management of stormwater runoff from the widening of Founders Place and help prevent drainage issues on the County owned property.
Additionally, as part of the Founders Place widening and sidewalk construction, dedication of additional right-of-way for public use has been requested.
BUDGET IMPACT: There would be no budget impact for these proposed easements and dedications.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends the Board schedule a public hearing to consider approval of the easements and right-of-way dedication for public use (Attachments B and C).
ATTACHMENTS:
Att. A -- School Board Easement Request Letter
Att. B -- Proposed Easement agreement
Att. C -- Proposed Easement Plat for Parcel 09100-00-00-002E0