Title
Public Hearing and Decision on Rocky River and I-485 Voluntary Annexations
Action
A. Hold a public hearing for the Rocky River and I-485 voluntary annexation, and
B. Adopt an annexation ordinance with an effective date of October 28, 2019, to extend the corporate limits to include these properties and assign them to the adjacent City Council District 4.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Taiwo Jaiyeoba, Planning, Design and Development
Katrina Young, Planning, Design and Development
Explanation
* 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 77.31 acres.
* The property is owned by Rocky River Road Associates, LLC.
* The property is zoned (CC) Commercial Center.
* The petitioned area consists of three parcels: PID 105-361-01, 105-361-05, and 105-361-06.
* The property is located within Charlotte's extraterritorial jurisdiction.
* The intent of the annexation is to enable the development of approximately 102 single family residential dwelling units, 275 multi-family units, 131,000 square feet of retail, a 50,000 square foot movie theater, and a 120-room hotel.
Consistency with City Council Policies
* The annexation is consistent with voluntary annexation policy approved by 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 impact on city finances or services;
- Per policy, voluntary annexations that encompass unincorporated areas by new city limits may be approved if either of the following conditions exist:
* A petitioner for a voluntary annexation would experience a significant hardship if the annexation were not approved; or
* Under the facts of a particular voluntary annexation petition, the city's interests are served by varying the application of one or more of these p...
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