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Purchase of Real Property Located at 11894 and 12018 N Roxboro Road
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Date of BOCC Meeting: June 10, 2019
Request for Board Action:
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The Board is requested to approve the acquisition of two parcels located at 11894 and 12018 N. Roxboro Road, Bahama, NC 27503 (parcel ID #s 190536 and 190527) for the purpose of constructing a new convenience center in northern Durham County, subject to approval of the Special Use Permit by the Board of Adjustment.
In November 2018, the Board approved the Option Agreement/Offer to Purchase and Contract for Vacant Land to purchase both lots for $195,000. These parcels together total 23.44 acres of unimproved land located on the east side of North Roxboro Road (15-501 North). Durham County is purchasing this land for future placement of a new Convenience Center to serve residents in northern Durham County. Per the Option to Purchase, the County has until August 30, 2019 to exercise the Option and must close no later than 60 days following notifying the Seller that the Option is being exercised.
The General Services Department has engaged the services of a design consultant (HDR), whose work includes a community engagement process to determine what services are most desired, complete the site plan, meet with the City Planning Department, and submit the application for Special Use Permit to the Board of Adjustment. General Services staff have met with the neighboring property owner and have received support for the facility design for the protection of his entryway. The site plan and SUP application was submitted in April and the Board of Adjustment is expected to rule on the application in July. Approval of the recommended motion will allow staff to proceed quickly after the Special Use Permit is approved in order to close on the property and issue a bid for construction.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: The purchase of this property supports the Strategic Plan Goal 5: "Accountable, Effic...
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