File #: 26-0072    Version: 1 Name: Resolution to Authorize the Acquisition, by Negotiation or Condemnation, of a Portion of Land in Fee Simple from Five Properties Located in the City of Hampton
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 2/25/2026 In control: City Council Legislative Session
On agenda: 3/11/2026 Final action: 3/11/2026
Title: Resolution to Authorize the Acquisitions, by Negotiation or Condemnation, of Portions of Land in Fee Simple from Properties Located at 19 E. Lamington Road (LRSN: 8005303); 619 E. Little Back River Road (LRSN: 8004918); 5 Sydney Jay Lane (LRSN: 8004916); 4 Crockett Drive (LRSN: 8004920); and 717 E. Little Back River Road (LRSN: 8004978), Pursuant to §§ 25.1-100, Et Seq. and 15.2-1901, Et Seq. of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as Amended, for Purposes of a Public Street/Road and Associated Public Right-of-Way Necessary for Bike and Pedestrian Access (Sidewalks/Paths)
Code sections: Code of Virginia 15.2-1901 - Condemnation Authority, Code of Virginia 25.1-100 - Eminent Domain, Code of Virginia 33.2-1000 - Eminent Domain and Damages
Attachments: 1. City Roadway Plan Sheets - Little Back River Road Project, 2. RW PLAT - 4 Crockett Dr - LRSN 8004920, 3. RW PLAT - 619 E Little Back River Rd - LRSN 8004918, 4. RW PLAT - 717 E Little Back River Rd - LRSN 8004978, 5. RW PLAT - 5 Sydney Jay Lane - LRSN 8004916, 6. RW PLAT - 19 E Lamington Rd - LRSN 8005303
Title
Resolution to Authorize the Acquisitions, by Negotiation or Condemnation, of Portions of Land in Fee Simple from Properties Located at 19 E. Lamington Road (LRSN: 8005303); 619 E. Little Back River Road (LRSN: 8004918); 5 Sydney Jay Lane (LRSN: 8004916); 4 Crockett Drive (LRSN: 8004920); and 717 E. Little Back River Road (LRSN: 8004978), Pursuant to §§ 25.1-100, Et Seq. and 15.2-1901, Et Seq. of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as Amended, for Purposes of a Public Street/Road and Associated Public Right-of-Way Necessary for Bike and Pedestrian Access (Sidewalks/Paths)



Purpose
PURPOSE/BACKGROUND:
The City of Hampton (“City”) is proceeding with land acquisitions for the Little Back River Road Bike and Pedestrian Accommodation Project - Phase A (the “Project”), which will allow improvements to be made from approximately N. King Street to Valirey Drive. This Project will construct sidewalks, shared-use paths, and make associated improvements for pedestrian and bike access, including but not limited to, crosswalks and ADA amenities. In order to construct the improvements for this important Project to best serve the citizens of the City, acquisitions are required of portions of those certain five properties located in Hampton, Virginia:

1) Address: 19 E. Lamington Road, Hampton, VA 23669 (LRSN 8005303)
Owner: Melanie A. Couzzo and Kelsey L. Couzzo
Acquisition Area: 432 square feet +/- (0.0010 Acres +/-)


2) Address: 619 E. Little Back River Road, Hampton, VA 23669 (LRSN: 8004918)
Owner: Sharan H. Ballard
Acquisition Area: 2,944 square feet +/- (0.068 Acres +/-)

3) Address: 5 Sydney Jay Lane, Hampton, VA 23669 (LRSN: 8004916)
Owner: Vaughn D. Murray, Jr.
Acquisition Area: 841square feet +/- (0.019 Acres +/-)

4) Address: 4 Crockett Drive, Hampton, VA 23669 (LRSN: 8004920)
Owner: Matthew Dillon Bookman and Kimberly Lynn Bookman
Acquisition Area: 5,554 square feet +/- (0.128 Acres +/-)

5) Address: 717 E. Little Back Ri...

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