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Property owner presses Carroll County to record permanent easement for Mount Carmel/Adel Street lot
Summary
A local property owner asked supervisors to record a permanent easement to guarantee long-term driveway access to Lot 6 in the Mount Carmel/Adel Street area; board members said they want a legal and survey review to place the easement correctly before recording.
During public comment, Alin KoreA, owner of Lot 6 in Block 7, asked the board to record a permanent easement so his property and other nearby lots will retain reliable vehicle access. "All we want is some permanent so, 5 years, 10 years from now, we're not doing this again," he said, describing multiple past informal agreements that have left access uncertain.
Zack and other staff told the board they have found some pins and title information but that additional survey and legal research is needed to confirm where a recorded easement should run. Supervisors discussed vacating portions of alley rights-of-way and possible surveying costs; several members said they favor granting an easement but want to ensure it is placed correctly and documented to prevent future disputes. One supervisor noted that while a building owner can build now, recorded access provides certainty for buyers and lenders.
Why it matters: An officially recorded easement clarifies access, supports real-estate transactions and prevents future ambiguity as boards and property owners change. At the meeting, supervisors emphasized due diligence—legal advice and surveyed pins—before any recorded easement is finalized.
Next steps: Staff will continue title and pin research, consult the county attorney and recommended surveyors, and return with a recommendation and a draft easement placement to a future meeting. No permanent easement was recorded at the session.
