Title
Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Property Located at 2719-Z Horse Pen Creek Road for the Horse
Pen Creek Road Widening Project
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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 2719-Z Horse Pen Creek Road, parcel number 0071307. This
property is owned by Keswick Place Homeowners Association. The portion of property to be acquired
was appraised by Jeffrey A. McKee and was valued at $16,905. After review of the impact on the
property due to the road widening, the owner agreed to accept $21,907.
The property is zoned CD-RM-8 (Conditional District Residential Multi-Family). The required
right-of-way acquisition is an area of 636 Sq. Ft. (.008 acre) Also required are a Permanent Slope
Easement of 457 Sq. Ft., (.01 acre), and a Temporary Construction Easement of 7,566 Sq. Ft (.17 acre).
BUDGET IMPACT:
The improvement will be funded by 2008 Transportation Bond Funds. Funding in the amount of
$21,907 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 approval
of this acquisition.