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Residents press Loudon City Council over disputed Blair Lane right-of-way; council to review deeds
Summary
Residents Brent Watson and Thomas Blair told the city council that a 100-foot right-of-way shown in a warranty deed dating to 1980 and referenced in a 2011 ordinance appears to have been mapped to a third party, leaving two parcels effectively landlocked; the city attorney said no ownership transfer has occurred and council will review submitted
Brent Watson and family members urged Loudon City Council to review property records after they said a 100-foot right-of-way referenced in a warranty deed and a 2011 ordinance has been treated as if it were mapped to another party, affecting access to two family parcels.
Watson told the council that the right-of-way near Blair Lane has been ‘‘given to Frenia’’ on the tax map and described earlier deeds and surveys that, he said, show a dedicated 100-foot road right-of-way tied to the property. He said the mapping issue has prevented two sales and forced the return of earnest money on at least one contract.
City Attorney Chris responded during the citizens-input portion that the city has taken no…
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