| Perrysburg property dispute drags on |
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| Written by PETER KUEBECK Sentinel Staff Writer | |
| Wednesday, 20 June 2012 09:43 | |
Council tabled legislation that would have awarded 16 feet of city right-of-way to the Weisenburgers of 605 W. Front St. and instead sent the matter back to the Finance Committee, though the body had been prepared to vote on the matter. The issue stems from the placement of the home on the property - the house technically sits within the city's right-of-way. Other homes in the neighborhood face the same issue. The Weisenburgers had sought vacation by the city of all 39 feet of right-of-way, providing breathing room for the property. With the 16-foot vacation proposed by council, the property line would be moved from within the home, but within a few inches of the home's front porch. Sara Weisenburger, who spoke at the meeting, indicated that the property line had been misrepresented to them when they originally bought the property. An ordinance which was approved for consideration by council by the Finance Committee, would have awarded the 16 feet to the homeowners. However, just prior to the vote, councilman Todd Grayson proposed an amendment that would provide all 39 feet of right-of-way. The complication of the issue elicited more than 30 minutes of comment by council members. Public Service Director Jon Eckel noted that, according to rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, to work on the 16-foot deep sewer running through the right-of-way, the city needs 25 feet of right-of-way in each direction. "From an engineering and a safety standpoint we need every foot of that right-of-way," he said. As council prepared to vote, Weisenburger asked that, if the members should approve giving them the 16 feet, would she have to accept it. Referencing a memorandum from Law Director Mathew Beredo, she said "I feel like I have the 16 feet already, through easement. I know it's not fee-simple, I know it's not absolute." Following additional discussion on this point, councilman Tom Mackin proposed to table the ordinance and send the matter back to the Finance Committee for further discussion. A possible solution discussed at the meeting could include the city offering to sell the 39 feet of right-of-way to the Weisenburgers at fair market price, which could reach into the thousands of dollars. |
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| Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 June 2012 09:56 |
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