Title
Stream Restoration Land Donation - Lennar Corporation
Action
ACTION:
Accept donation of a portion of land (+/- 3.115 acres) from the Lennar Corporation for the future Clarke Creek Stream Restoration.
Staff Contact: Jason Klingler, Construction Project Manager
Presentation: No
BACKGROUND/JUSTIFICATION:
The subject property owner and developer, Lennar Corporation, has proposed to donate unaccepted right-of-way (+/- 3.115 acres) to Mecklenburg County. The property was originally intended to be dedicated to the Town of Huntersville after the extension of the Ferrelltown Parkway to Holbrooks Road was constructed. However, existing development on the South side of Clarke Creek prevented extending the road, which was never constructed. Since the road was never constructed, Huntersville did not accept the right-of-way, and it remained the property of Lennar Corporation. Huntersville staff was informed of the situation and supports the donation. Staff is seeking approval to accept the donation of right-of-way, South of Hugh Dixon Way, to Mecklenburg County.
The land to be donated has direct access to Clarke Creek from Huntersville-Concord Road and is at the end of the paved section of Ferrelltown Parkway, which is maintained by the Town of Huntersville. This makes it an ideal access point for the upcoming Clarke Creek Stream Restoration Project.
The donation is consistent with Mecklenburg County Stormwater’s Capital Improvement Plan that calls for stream restorations within the County. It is also consistent with the County’s Environmental Leadership Action Plan.
PROCUREMENT BACKGROUND:
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POLICY IMPACT:
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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