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Council approves 40-foot utility easement across city-owned flood-mitigation land at 1623 Springvale Road
Summary
Council approved a 40-foot utility easement to allow underground utilities to reach a buildable acre on an otherwise flood-prone, city-owned parcel; council discussed limits tied to the property's purchase with CDBG funds, restoration requirements and restrictions on ingress and egress.
The East Ridge City Council on Jan. 9 approved Resolution 3637 to grant a 40-foot utility easement across city-owned property at 1623 Springvale Road to provide utility access to an unaddressed parcel to the west. Staff said the city acquired the parcel with Community Development Block Grant funds for flood-hazard mitigation and intends the property to remain undeveloped except where limited utility access is necessary.
City planner/project presenter Mr. Howell told the council the easement would "enable utilities to be brought to the parcel." He said WWTA sewer service is not available on Hope Lane, the parcel's current access, so the easement would allow utility lines to be installed from Springvale Road. Howell also said the lot is approximately eight acres with only about one acre buildable; that buildable portion lies in the special flood-hazard area and…
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