Title
Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Property Located at 2807 Open Horse Pen Creek Road 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: Kenney McDowell: 373-2302
Contact 2 and Phone: Adam Fischer: 373-2861
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 2807 Open Horse Pen Creek Road, parcel number 0097326. This property is owned by Huntingdon Association. The portion of property to be acquired was appraised by D. Lynn Cable and was valued at $34,154. After review of the impact on the property due to the road widening, the owner agreed to accept $41,667.
The property is zoned R-5 (Residential Single Family). The required right-of-way acquisition is an area
of 5,671 Sq. Ft. (.13 acre), a permanent slope easement of 834 Sq.Ft. (.02 acre), a permanent retaining wall easement of 1,496 Sq.Ft. (.03 acre), and a temporary construction easement of 364 Sq.Ft. (.001 acre).
BUDGET IMPACT:
The improvement will be funded by 2008 Transportation Bond Funds. Funding in the amount of $41,667 for this acquisition is budgeted in Account #471-4502-08.6012, Activity #A14074.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Property Management Section of the Engineering & Inspections Department recommends the approval of this acquisition.
COMMITTEE ACTION: This item was referred to Council by the Infrastructure Committee.