Commonwealth, Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways v. Blackburn

OPINION

THOMPSON, Judge:

The Department of Highways of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet appeals from a judgment of the Pike Circuit Court reversing its decision regarding replacement housing payments. For the reasons stated herein, we affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

On February 15, 1996, Thomas and Patricia Blackburn, owners of Parcel No. 119 on U.S. Highway 119 in Pikeville, were notified by the Cabinet of its intention to take their property pursuant to the Kentucky Eminent Domain Act, KRS 1 416.540. On March 7, 1996, Lucille Blackburn, owner of Parcel No. 117,…