Title
Set a Public Hearing on Courtyards at Back Creek Properties Voluntary Annexation
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution setting a public hearing for October 28, 2024, for Courtyards at Back Creek Properties Area voluntary annexation petition.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Alyson Craig, Planning, Design, and Development
Holly Cramer, 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 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 78.24-acre "Courtyards at Back Creek" site is located in northeast Mecklenburg County, west of Interstate 485 along the west side of Back Creek Church Road, north of Rocky River Road.
* The site is currently vacant.
* The petitioner has plans to develop 142 single-family units and accessory uses.
* The property is zoned N1-A (Neighborhood 1 - A), which allows for single-family detached residential uses, as well as duplexes, triplexes, and a limited number of other uses.
* The property is located immediately adjacent to City Council District 5.
* The petitioned area consists of two parcels; parcel identification numbers: 105-051-05 and 105-051-32.
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; and
* Is consistent with the policy to not create unincorporated areas that will be en...
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