Discuss and consider approval of a resolution of the City of New Braunfels, Texas, authorizing the use of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of right-of-way that is necessary to advance and achieve the public use of improving Kohlenberg Road to meet the existing and future needs of the City, in the event negotiations are unsuccessful: a. Property owned by Lynn K. Wohlfahrt, a 1.034 Acre (45,040 square foot) tract of land and a in the A.M. Esnaurizar Survey No. 98, of Comal County, Texas, and being out of the remainder of the called 92.49 acre tract recorded in Document No. 200306025956 of the Official Public Records (O.P.R.) of Comal County, Texas (Comal County Parcel No. 71705). b. Property owned by Lynn K. Wohlfahrt, a 0.581 acre (25,301 square foot) temporary construction easement in the A.M. Esnaurizar Survey No. 98, of Comal County, Texas, and being out of the remainder of the called 92.49 acre tract recorded in Document No. 200306025956 of the Official Public Records (O.P.R.) of Comal County, Texas (Comal County Parcel No. 71705). c. Property owned by Lynn K. Wohlfahrt, a 0.576 Acre (25,077 square foot) tract of land in the A.M. Esnaurizar Survey No. 98, of Comal County, Texas, and being out of the remainder of the called 92.49 acre tract recorded in Document No. 200306025956 of the Official Public Records (O.P.R.) of Comal County, Texas (Comal County Parcel No. 428468).
Summary
The City Council is considering a resolution to authorize the use of eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of right-of-way necessary for the Kohlenberg Road Improvements Project. This project aims to improve pedestrian safety and ADA accessibility by adding sidewalks on both sides of the road, enhance connectivity between residential and commercial areas, and alleviate traffic congestion. The resolution specifically targets three parcels of land owned by Lynn K. Wohlfahrt, encompassing both fee simple interests and a temporary construction easement. If negotiations with the landowner are unsuccessful, the city will pursue condemnation to acquire the necessary property.
This action could lead to the involuntary acquisition of private property for public use if negotiations fail. Residents may experience disruptions during the construction phase of the Kohlenberg Road improvements, which aim to enhance safety and traffic flow.
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