AGENDA DATE: 6/18/2025
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Public Hearing on Proposed Acquisitions of Portions of 2118 and 2121 Dominion Drive
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Authorize acquisition of portions of Parcels 061M0-00-02-00100 and 061M0-00-01-00600 at 2118 and 2121 Dominion Drive by eminent domain.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Wall, Herrick, Tevendale, Dumars, Abplanalp, Stumbaugh
PRESENTER (S): Stumbaugh, Abplanalp, Herrick
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 two parcels along Dominion Drive, as follows:
- 363 square feet of right-of-way and a 1,165 square feet temporary construction easement on Parcel 061M0-00-02-00100 (2118 Dominion Drive, shown as Parcel 023 on Attachment A); and
- 533 square feet temporary construction easement on Parcel 061M0-00-01-00600 (2121 Dominion Drive, shown as Parcel 027 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 the subject parcels have reached an impasse. A formal impasse letter (Attachment B) was sent to the owner of the two subject parcels on March 12, 2025.
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 would lik...
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