Title
Set a Public Hearing on the Freedom Manor at Reedy Creek Voluntary Annexation
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for September 28, 2026, for the Freedom Manor at Reedy Creek voluntary annexation petition.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Monica Holmes Planning, Design, and Development
Holly Cramer Planning, Design, and Development
Emma Knauerhase Planning, Design, and 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 a small boundary with current city limits via contiguity established across Interstate 485.
* Annexation of this area will allow for extension of city services to a site planned for redevelopment by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region.
* The 12.1417-acre "Freedom Manor at Reedy Creek" site is located along the northwest side of Plaza Road and directly east of Interstate 485 in northeastern Mecklenburg County.
* The property is currently occupied with one residential structure which will be demolished prior to redevelopment.
* The property is zoned N1-A (Neighborhood 1-A), which allows for single-family, duplexes, triplexes, and a limited number of other uses.
* The petitioner has plans to redevelop the site with 37 single-family detached dwellings.
* The property is located immediately adjacent to Council District 5.
* The petitioned area consists of two parcels: parcel identification numbers 105-211-06 and 105-211-09.
Consistency with City Council Policies
* The annexation is consistent with city voluntary annexation policy approved by the City Council on March 24, 2003; more specifically this annexation:
* Will not adversely affect the city's ability to undertake future annexations;
* Will not have undue negative impact on city finances or services; and
* W...
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