Title
Set Public Hearing on Sutton Farm Phase 2 Voluntary Annexation
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution setting the public hearing for August 26, 2019 for the Sutton Farm Phase 2 voluntary annexation petition.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Planning, Design, and Development
Katrina Young, Planning, Design, and Development
Explanation
* On February 25, 2019, the City Council previously approved the consent of a public hearing, which was held on March 25, 2019 for the consideration of the application received for voluntary annexation. City Council approved Ordinance #9534-X and accepted the subject area for voluntary annexation.
* Staff requests adoption of a resolution to set a new public hearing to accurately advertise the legal description of the subject area.
* Public hearings are required prior to City Council action on annexation requests.
* This property is located within Charlotte's extraterritorial jurisdiction, immediately adjacent to City Council District 2.
* Annexation of this area will allow for more orderly land development review, extension of city services, capital investments, and future annexation processes.
* The 8.75-acre "Sutton Farms Phase 2" site is located south of Pleasant Grove Road and north of Old Plank Road in Northwest Mecklenburg County.
* The property is owned by Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church
* The property is currently vacant and is zoned R-3 Single Family Residential (R-3) at three units per acre.
* The petitioned area consists of one parcel, PID 35-181-16.
* The petitioner has plans to construct a 24-unit, single-family residential subdivision.
Consistent with City Council Policies
* The annexation is consistent with city voluntary annexation policies 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
* Will not result in si...
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