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Property committee moves to begin title searches on Prince Avenue and related parcels
Summary
Committee members asked staff to initiate title searches on the Taylor Grady and Town & Gown parcels (the Prince Avenue properties) and on the nearby Henderson encroachment parcel; staff will include commission records in the search and expects results in about 30 days if expedited.
During the April 28 meeting, the Athens-Clarke County Property Committee directed staff to initiate title searches on a set of county-owned properties the committee is reviewing.
What the committee asked: staff was asked to start title searches for the two Prince Avenue parcels (Taylor Grady and the Town & Gown), the paired Prince parcels, and the adjacent Henderson parcel with an encroachment that complicates options for subdivision or sale. Committee members asked that the title searches include a review of commission records tied to the original purchase to capture any historical commitments or purchase intent that may bear on disposition.
Staff response and timing: Andrew (property/manager’s office staff) said he would begin title searches and asked for staff support to capture related commission records; staff noted the work could be expedited but typically might take up to 30 days depending on scope and cost. The committee agreed there was support to proceed and that a formal motion might not be required to start preparatory work.
Why it matters: accurate title and commission-record reviews are critical before any subdivision, sale or imposition of deed restrictions or easements. The title-search work will inform next steps on whether subdivision is practical, whether restrictions can be attached, and whether any prior commitments to public use exist that affect options for disposition or lease.
Next step: staff to report back with title-search findings, an estimate for expedited work, and follow-up materials on zoning timeline and lease-policy options for the committee’s next meeting.
