AGENDA DATE: 12/2/2020
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Revocable License Agreement for Construction of Drainage Improvements on County Property along Eastern Avenue
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Authorize County Executive to sign a revocable license agreement to allow the Westlake Hills developer to construct drainage improvements on County-owned property (Tax Parcel 056H0-00-00-000A0) to alleviate minor flooding and public safety hazard.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Herrick, Filardo, McCulley, Pohl
PRESENTER (S): Frank Pohl
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Following the construction of Eastern Avenue, there has been minor flooding on County-owned Parcel 056H0-00-00-000A0 and three adjacent private properties (TMPs 056H0-01-00-11200, 056H0-01-00-11300, and 056H0-01-00-11400). The flooding is a public nuisance and safety hazard during and after storm events and freezing weather. Though Stanley Martin Companies, LLC, the developer of Westlake Hills, is willing to correct the drainage problem, the drainage improvements would be located on County property. As a result, County approval is needed for the developer to enter County property for this purpose. This proposal is to authorize the County Executive to sign a revocable license with the developer on behalf of the County.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Thriving Development Areas: Attract quality employment, commercial, and high-density residential uses into development areas by providing services and infrastructure that encourage redevelopment and private investment while protecting the quality of neighborhoods
DISCUSSION: The subject County-owned property is a pocket park that is located in the eastern part of the Crozet Development Area (refer to Attachment A for location map). The park was dedicated to the County as part of the West Hall Phase V Subdivision, which did not include design or construction of any portions of Eastern Avenue. ...
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