Title
Set a Public Hearing on Amavi University Area Voluntary Annexation
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for November 27, 2023, for Amavi University Area voluntary annexation petition.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Alyson Craig, Planning, Design & Development
Holly Cramer, Planning, Design & Development
Explanation
§ The city has received a petition for voluntary annexation of private property.
§ Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on annexation requests.
§ This property is located within Charlotte’s extraterritorial jurisdiction.
§ The area proposed for annexation shares boundaries with current city limits.
§ Annexation of this area will allow for more orderly development review, extension of city services, capital investments, and future annexation processes.
§ The 60.13-acre “Amavi University” site is in eastern Mecklenburg County. The property is located along the east side of John Russell Road, west of Back Creek Church Road.
- The site is currently developed with six single family dwellings and associated accessory buildings that will be removed prior to any redevelopment.
- The petitioner has plans to redevelop the site with 185 single family dwelling units.
- The property is zoned N1-A (Neighborhood 1, A) which allows for single family residential uses, as well as duplexes, triplexes, and a limited number of other uses.
- The property is located immediately adjacent to City Council District 4.
- The petitioned area consists of six parcels; parcel identification numbers: 105-041-12, 105-041-13, 105-041-14, 105-351-01, 105-351-02, and 105-351-03.
Consistency with City Council Policies
§ The annexation is consistent with voluntary annexation policy approved by City Council on March 24, 2003; more specifically this annexation:
- Is consistent with the policy to not adversely affect the city’s ability to undertake future annexations;
- Is consistent with the policy to not have undue negative impact on city finances or services;
- Is consistent with the policy to not create unincorporated areas that will be encompassed by new city limits.
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