CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
                  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA



  Agenda Date:          December 19, 2022

  Action Required:      Approval of Ordinance (2 Readings)

  Presenter:            Lisa Robertson, City Attorney

  Staff Contacts:       Brennen Duncan, Traffic Engineer

  Title:                Temporary Aerial Easement 1223-1225 Harris Street (1 of 2 readings)


Background
C-ville Business Park, LLC (“CBP”) is preparing to develop property known as the City’s Edge Apartments
Project, located at 1223-1225 Harris Street in the City of Charlottesville. CBP represents that the proposed
new building construction will require placement of a temporary tower crane on their property. The boom of
the crane will swing over the airspace of the City’s property (TMP 340090100) which is adjacent to CBP’s
property. It is anticipated that the easement will not exceed a period of five (5) years.

Discussion
City Council is authorized by Virginia Code 15.2-1800 (B) to "dispose" of its interests in City-owned
real estate, in whole or in part (including granting easements to private parties). Prior to approving an
easement, City Council must hold a public hearing.

This request does not implicate the requirements of Virginia Code 15.2-2100 because it is not a
permanent disposition (equivalent to a sale of a property interest) and the duration of the proposed
easement is less than five (5) years.

Alignment with City Council's Vision and Strategic Plan
Yes (quality housing opportunities for residents)

Community Engagement
A public hearing is required by Virginia Code 15.2-1800 (B)

Budgetary Impact
None

Recommendation
Approval
Suggested Motion: "I move the ORDINANCE granting a temporary aerial easement to C-ville
Business Park, LLC, for construction of the City's Edge Apartments"

Alternatives
City Council may decline to approve the requested easement

Attachments
1.   ORD - Aerial easement to C-vill Bus. Pk. _