Item Coversheet

Spotsylvania County
Board of Supervisors Agenda
Executive Summary




Meeting Date:
March 13, 2018
Title:
Authorize Public Hearing for Comment on REC's Request for an Easement on County-Owned Property

Type:
Action
Agenda Title:
Authorize Public Hearing for Comment on REC's Request for an Easement on County-Owned Property
Recommendation:

Staff recommends approval to hold a Public Hearing to allow the public to comment on Rappahannock Electric Cooperative’s request for an easement on County-owned property for the Keswick subdivision.

Summary:

Rappahannock Electric Cooperative would like permission to obtain an easement to expand their existing services to allow for the upcoming Keswick subdivision.  The easement would run underground, crossing Old Robert E. Lee Drive.  Old Robert E. Lee Drive was dedicated to Spotsylvania County as part of the Subdivision and Proffer agreement between Keswick Land Co., LLC and Spotsylvania County.  After completion of the construction, the road would be dedicated to the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

Financial Impact:
None
Staff Contacts:
Edward Petrovitch, Director Utilities
Legal Counsel:
Alexandra Spaulding, Senior Assistant County Attorney
Consequence of Denial/Inaction:

The subdivision would not have adequate electric service for the homes.

ATTACHMENTS:
File NameDescriptionType
REC_Easement_-_Old_Robert_E._Lee_Drive.pdfEasement Deed with PlatAgreement