Charlotte City Council approved the condemnation of easements on a parcel at 3611 Ashton Drive for the Riverbend Storm Drainage Improvement Project. The decision involves acquiring 3,238 SF for a storm drainage easement, 983 SF for a sanitary sewer easement, and 1,821 SF for a temporary construction easement, totaling 6,042 SF of property rights. Landscaping impacted includes a playground, mulch, retaining wall, tree, and shrubs. The property is owned by Erin F. Zegar and Alan John Zegar and was appraised at $90,475. Property owners expressed concerns regarding potential impacts and compensation, to which the city explained the rationale of the design and its commitment to negotiate. The council's approval allows condemnation proceedings to continue while negotiations and mediation proceed, with just compensation to be determined by the court if necessary.