Title
Resolution to Authorize the Acquisition, by Negotiation or Condemnation, of a Portion of Land in Fee Simple from Property Located at 2 Little Oak Lane (LRSN: 8004974), 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, acquisition of a portion of that certain property commonly known as 2 Little Oak Lane, Hampton, Virginia 23669 (Property Identification Number/LRSN/RPC 8004974) (the “Property”) is required. Based upon a title examination of the Property, it is owned by the heirs at law, devisees, or successors in title to Valerie J. Hall, deceased, and unknown owners (the “Owner,” whether one or more). The record owner of the Property, Valerie J. Hall, died on or about June 7, 2025, and the successors in title to the Property are unknown. A partial fee take of the required portion of the Property using the City’s eminent domain authority is necessary. The proposed partial fee take area comprises of approximately 985 square feet +/- (0.023 Acres +/-) in accordance with that certain plat titled “Plat Showing Right-of-Way Located at 2 Little Oak Lane Hereby Conveyed to the City of Hampton, Virginia By Valerie J. Hall”, which plat is dated February 11, 2025, and prepared by Precision Measurements, Inc. (the “Plat”)...
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