COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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AGENDA TITLE: Walnut Creek Park Drainage Easement
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Public hearing to consider granting to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) a permanent drainage easement in Walnut Creek Park
STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Davis, Herrick, Mullaney
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes |
AGENDA DATE: August 8, 2007
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
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BACKGROUND:
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has advised that a pipe under Old Lynchburg Road near Walnut Creek Park is in need of repair. VDOT is requesting a permanent drainage easement from the surrounding property owners, including the County, to acquire the necessary property rights to make the improvements.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 2: Protect the County’s Natural Resources.
DISCUSSION:
Virginia Code § 15.2-1800 requires that the Board hold a public hearing prior to conveying an interest in County-owned real property. The proposed 15-foot-wide permanent drainage easement would extend 50 feet back from Old Lynchburg Road on County-owned Tax Map Parcel Number 100-35. The proposed easement is well-removed from Walnut Creek Lake and the other public facilities at the Park, and would have no adverse impact on either of them. The County would have no responsibility for constructing or maintaining any drainage improvements. Staff has reviewed the request and has determined it will not have any adverse impacts on the County’s use of the property.
BUDGET IMPACT:
None
After the public hearing, staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution to authorize the County Executive to sign the deed of easement on behalf of the County.
ATTACHMENTS
B – Letter from VDOT Contract Administrator John W. Winn, Jr.