AGENDA DATE: 9/3/2025
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Acquisition of 2224 Commonwealth Drive
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Authorize acquisition of portions of Parcels 061W0-03-00-01600 at 2224 Commonwealth Drive by eminent domain.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Tevendale, Dumars, Abplanalp, Stumbaugh
PRESENTER (S): Michael Stumbaugh
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 a parcel along Commonwealth Drive as follows: south of Peyton Drive, for 31 square feet of fee simple, and 541 square feet of permanent utility easement on Parcel 061W0-03-00-01600 (shown as Parcel 012 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 Parcel 061W0-03-00-01600, SEMF Charleston, LLC, appear to have reached an impasse. A formal impasse letter (Attachment B) was sent to the owner of the subject parcel on April 22, 2025.
Staff recommends the Board of Supervisors authorize a resolution for condemnation and certificate of take for the subject right-of-way. Negotiations can continue throughout the condemnation process.
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 wou...
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