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Commission approves early right-of-way steps for western segment of Richard Crotty Parkway; eastern phases remain subject to future studies
Summary
The Board approved acquisition of two drainage easements on the western portion of the planned Richard Crotty Parkway (segment 1a) to preserve right‑of‑way; staff said later phases east of Dean Road are not funded and will require separate study and approvals.
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted June 6 to authorize staff to acquire two permanent drainage easements on the western portion of the Richard Crotty Parkway alignment (segment 1a) and to use condemnation if necessary. County staff said the easements are small (roughly 7,000 and 200 square feet) and are needed to complete right‑of‑way for a segment of an east–west roadway between State Road 436 and Goldenrod Road that is already designed and permitted.
Public comment and several commissioners focused on future phases of the multi‑segment plan, including alignment choices east of Dean Road. Commissioner Martina Simrad (identified in the meeting as Commissioner Martinez Simrad)…
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