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Council authorizes eminent domain resolution for small parcel needed for Old Buckroe Road pedestrian upgrades
Summary
Council adopted resolution 25‑0227 authorizing acquisition, by negotiation or condemnation, of a partial fee interest in property at 1805 Old Buckroe Road to construct sidewalks and ADA pedestrian improvements for the Old Buckroe Road project; staff said owner has been nonresponsive to purchase offers.
Hampton City Council adopted a resolution authorizing acquisition by negotiation or condemnation of a partial fee interest in property commonly known as 1805 Old Buckroe Road to support the Old Buckroe Road pedestrian upgrades project.
City staff said the project will construct sidewalks, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, ADA amenities and lighting to improve pedestrian access between Pembroke Avenue and Fox Hill Road/Civil Isles Boulevard. Based on a title examination, staff reported the property is owned by Nicholas Perrigo (transcript spelling varies); staff said repeated attempts to negotiate purchase of the required portion of the parcel were unsuccessful and the owner was nonresponsive.
Staff described the proposed partial fee take area as approximately 38 square feet (about 0.0009 acres) based on a plat dated March 21, 2024 and revised April 22, 2025, prepared by the city surveyor. The resolution cites state code sections under which the city may exercise eminent domain authority, and staff recommended commencing condemnation proceedings because acquisition could not be achieved by negotiation.
No members of the public signed up to speak during the public hearing on the item; council approved the resolution by roll call vote. The city indicated it will pursue negotiation where possible but has the legal authority to commence condemnation proceedings if necessary to obtain the small right‑of‑way needed for the pedestrian improvements.
