AGENDA DATE: 8/19/2026
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Construction Easement for the Southwood Community Development Block Grant Phase 3
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Accept a Temporary Construction Easement from Southwood Charlottesville, LLC over portions of Parcels 90A-4 and 90A1-1D3 for new water and sewer infrastructure.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Dimock, Herrick, Tevendale, Pethia, Hultman
PRESENTER (S): Morgan Hultman, Housing Project Coordinator and Stacy Pethia, Director of Housing
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Albemarle County has received a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to support new infrastructure development in Phase 3 of the Southwood Redevelopment Project. Specifically, this grant is to replace failing septic systems with new public sewer access in Villages 7-11, serving up to 63 existing homes. To use CDBG funds for this project, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) requires localities to have control of the subject property during the time of CDBG funded activities. DHCD has approved the use of a Temporary Construction Easement to constitute legal control of the property.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Infrastructure & Placemaking: Invest in infrastructure and amenities that create connection, opportunity, and well-being.
DISCUSSION: To satisfy CDBG requirements, Southwood Charlottesville, LLC, owner of the subject property, has agreed to grant the County a Temporary Construction Easement (Attachment A and B). Acceptance would convey a temporary construction easement to the County required for the project. Unlike most deeds conveying temporary construction easements, this deed specifically states that the property owner (Southwood Charlottesville, LLC), rather than the easement recipient (the County), will perform all construction work. It further provides that the County has the right, but no responsibility or obligation, to perform any const...
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