Board tables condemnation for Old Plank/Chancellor roundabout after landowner counteroffer

Staff requested authority to pursue condemnation of a small portion of tax parcel 21A‑145 to secure right‑of‑way and associated easements for a roundabout at Old Plank and Chancellor Road, a project in the county CIP. Staff said the required footprint is small—about 0.4339 acre fee simple and roughly one acre of easements for grading and stormwater—but is necessary to proceed with the county‑led roundabout construction and maintenance.

Staff explained that a developer originally involved in nearby improvements had attempted to acquire right‑of‑way; the county later obtained an independent appraisal that recommended compensation of approximately $10,790 for the required area. The landowner’s attorney countered with a demand near $175,000. Because the project schedule would suffer delay, staff asked for authorization to begin quick‑take condemnation to allow construction to proceed while valuation is settled.

Supervisors expressed concern about the disparity between appraisal and counteroffer and requested more time for outreach. Supervisor Hayes moved to table the condemnation request until the July 9 meeting to allow additional discussion with the absent district supervisor and the landowner; the motion to table passed (6 yes). The board did not authorize immediate acquisition that evening.

Outcome: Public hearing opened and closed with no speakers; board voted to table action until July 9 to allow additional outreach and discussion.