File #: ID 15-0164    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/9/2015 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/3/2015 Final action: 3/3/2015
Title: Resolution Approving Appraisal and Authorizing Purchase in the Amount of $34,500 of Property Located at 4007 Waynoka Drive for the Horse Pen Creek Road Widening Project
Attachments: 1. Vicinity 1202 (4007 Waynoka Dr).pdf, 2. Sitemap 1202 (4007 Waynoka Dr).pdf, 3. 15-0164 Reso. 4007 Waynoka Drive.pdf
Title
Resolution Approving Appraisal and Authorizing Purchase in the Amount of $34,500 of Property Located at 4007 Waynoka Drive for the Horse Pen Creek Road Widening Project

Body
Department: Engineering & Inspections
Council District: 4

Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A

Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Ted Partrick 373-2302

PURPOSE:
The Property Management Section of the Engineering & Inspections Department is in the process of acquiring right of way and easements for the Horse Pen Creek Road Widening Project. City Council approval is requested for the acquisition of this property.

BACKGROUND:
The Transportation Department has approved widening of Horse Pen Creek Road with construction beginning in 2016. The City Council authorized this roadway improvement project at a public meeting on March 15, 2011.

The widening of Horse Pen Creek Road will accommodate projected future traffic volumes caused by anticipated growth along the corridor and in northwest Greensboro. Congested conditions occur during peak travel periods and the current traffic volume greatly exceeds the capacity of the existing roadway. The proposed project will relieve congestion on Battleground Avenue, improve safety throughout the corridor, and provide enhanced pedestrian and bicycle mobility. The roadway will be widened from two lanes to four lanes with curb and gutter, sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and a raised landscaped median.

The subject property is located at 4007 Waynoka Drive, parcel #0081673. This property is owned by L. Wayne & Sue R. Cline. The portion of property to be acquired was appraised by Jeffrey McKee of Colvin, Sutton, Winters & Associates, LLC and was valued at $34,500. The owners agreed to accept appraised value. Damage to the value of the property was taken into consideration due to the increased proximity of the home to the proposed right of way and loss of landscaping.

The property is zoned R-...

Click here for full text