Title
Set a Public Hearing on Miranda Road Firehouse No. 46 Area Voluntary Annexation
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for January 13, 2025, for Miranda Road Firehouse No. 46 voluntary annexation petition.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Alyson Craig, Planning, Design, and Development
Holly Cramer, Planning, Design, and Development
Explanation
* The City of Charlotte seeks the annexation of a city-owned parcel.
* 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.
* This parcel is currently vacant and will be constructed with future, funded Firehouse No. 46. Annexation of this property is required to develop planned city infrastructure. Once constructed, this firehouse will service surrounding areas and provide critical resource relief to Charlotte Fire Department, ensuring equitable service that meets established industry and local standards.
* The 6.709-acre "Miranda Road Firehouse No. 46 Area" site is located along the south side of Miranda Road and the west side of Beatties Ford Road in northern Mecklenburg County.
* The property is zoned N1-A (Neighborhood 1 - A). The N1-A district allows for public safety facilities, such as a firehouse.
* The property is located immediately adjacent to City Council District 2.
* The petitioned area consists of one parcel: parcel identification number 037-411-23.
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 ...
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