Title
Public Hearing and Decision on Torrence Area Voluntary Annexation
Action
Action:
A. Conduct a public hearing for Torrence Area voluntary annexation, and
B. Adopt an annexation ordinance with an effective date of September 25, 2023, to extend the corporate limits to include this property and assign it to the adjacent City Council District 3.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Alyson Craig, Planning, Design & Development
Holly Cramer, Planning, Design & Development
Explanation
* Public hearings to obtain community input are required prior to City Council taking action on annexation requests.
* The City of Charlotte seeks the annexation of this 1.84-acre city-owned property located west of Interstate 485 and north of Garrison Road in western Mecklenburg County.
* The property was purchased by the city in October of 2022 as part of the West Boulevard Extension project.
* The annexation is necessary for the extension of West Boulevard and will support the planned developments in the larger area. The site is currently vacant and will be constructed as future right-of-way for the ongoing West Boulevard extension project. Annexation of this property ensures that planned city infrastructure is located within city limits.
* Rezoning petition 2016-056 rezoned this parcel in November of 2016 to MUDD-O (mixed-use development district, optional) as part of the 1,378-acre River District petition.
* The petitioned area consists of one parcel; parcel identification number: 141-142-14.
* The property is located within Charlotte's extraterritorial jurisdiction and shares boundaries with current city limits.
Consistent with City Council Policies
* The annexation is consistent with voluntary annexation policy approved by 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;
- Will not result in a situation where uninc...
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