AGENDA DATE: 10/16/2024
TITLE:
Title
Notice of Public Hearing on County Acquisition of Parcel ID # 056A2-04-00-000A3 in Parkside Village, Crozet
BODY
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Authorize notice of a public hearing on the County’s proposed acquisition of Parcel ID # 056A2-04-00-000A3 in Parkside Village by eminent domain.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Stewart, Abplanalp
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: During the right-of-way property investigation phase of the Library Avenue / Barnes Lumber project, the right-of-way consultant found multiple issues with Parcel ID # 056A2-04-00-000A3 that hamper the County’s efforts to acquire clear title. This parcel is important to the completion of the road system connecting the Library Avenue / Barnes Lumber project with Parkside Village.
The Parcel had not been conveyed to the Parkside Village HOA, as previously thought. The recorded plat (Attachment A) shows the subject parcel as “reserved for future extension of Hill Top Street, to be dedicated for public use upon demand by the county.” However, a title examination found no recorded deed of conveyance that transferred the property from the developer to the Parkside Village HOA. Instead, the current record owner is a defunct entity with multiple judgments encumbering its properties.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking - Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being.
DISCUSSION: The acquisition of clear title to this parcel is critical for the completion of the road system connecting to the Library Avenue/Barnes Lumber project with Parkside Village. To acquire clear title to the land for the construction of Route 867, the County will need to pursue eminent domain by filing a certificate with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County for public use. Once the certificate is filed, the County must conduct a public hearing to consider the acquisition of the parcel by eminent domain. Staff is in support of conducting the public hearing to consider the acquisition of the parcel by eminent domain.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors authorize notice and schedule a public hearing on December 4.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Parkside Village Plat