Title
Public Hearing and Decision on Sutton Farms Phase 2 Voluntary Annexation
Action
A. Hold a public hearing for the Sutton Farms Phase 2 voluntary annexation, and
B. Adopt an annexation ordinance with an effective date of August 26, 2019, to extend the corporate limits to include this property and assign it to the adjacent Council District 2.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Planning, Design and Development
Katrina Young, Planning, Design and Development
Explanation
* On February 25, 2019, City Council set 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.
* An additional public hearing is needed to accurately advertise the legal description of the subject area.
* On July 8, 2019, Council set the August 26, 2019 Council Business meeting as the date for the additional public hearing and decision.
* Public hearings to obtain community input are required prior to City Council taking action on annexation requests.
* A petition has been received from the owner of property totaling 8.75 acres.
* The property is owned by Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church.
* The property is zoned (R-3) Single Family Residential, three units per acre.
* The petitioned area consists of one parcel: parcel identification number 035-181-16.
* The property is located within Charlotte's extraterritorial jurisdiction and shares boundaries with current city limits.
* The intent of the annexation is to enable the development of approximately 24 single-family residential units.
Consistency with City Council Policies
* The annexation is consistent with all city voluntary annexation policies approved by the City Council on March 24, 2003.
* 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...
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