Title
Public Hearing and Decision on Larkhaven Voluntary Annexations
Action
A. Hold a public hearing for the Larkhaven 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 5.
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 141.9 acres.
§ The property is owned by Meritage Homes of the Carolinas, Inc.
§ The property is zoned MX-1 Innovative (Mixed Use Innovative) and R-5 CD (Single Family Residential Conditional).
§ The petitioned area consists of two parcels: PID 11121108 and 11121112.
§ 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 up to 350 single family residential dwelling units in accordance with rezoning petition number 2018-005.
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;
- Is consistent with the policy to not create unincorporated areas that will be encompassed by new City limits.
Attachments
Attachment(s)
Map
Annexation Ordinance