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Council authorizes eminent domain for Old Buckroe pedestrian upgrades
Summary
Council approved resolution 25‑0227 authorizing partial fee take under state code to acquire about 38 square feet at 1805 Old Buckroe Road to construct sidewalks, crosswalks and ADA amenities for the Old Buckroe pedestrian upgrades project after unsuccessful negotiation with the owner.
City staff presented resolution 25‑0227 authorizing the city to exercise eminent domain under the Code of Virginia to acquire a small portion of property at 1805 Old Buckroe Road needed for the Old Buckroe pedestrian upgrades project (sidewalks, pedestrian signals, crosswalks and ADA amenities). Staff said the owner, Nicholas Perrigo, had been nonresponsive to repeated attempts to negotiate a purchase and that a partial fee take of roughly 38 square feet was necessary to construct the improvements.
The presentation referenced a title examination and a plat prepared by the city surveyor; staff recommended exercising statutory condemnation authority under the cited code sections. Council opened the public hearing (no speakers signed up), moved and approved the resolution by roll call. The project is intended to improve pedestrian access from Pembroke Avenue to Fox Hill Road, Silver Isles Boulevard and related corridors.
Council vote was unanimous on the resolution authorizing condemnation proceedings.
