Title
Set Public Hearing on Stoneygreen Area Voluntary Annexation
Action
Action:
Adopt a resolution setting the public hearing for May 26, 2020, for the Stoneygreen Area voluntary annexation petition.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Taiwo Jaiyeoba, City Manager's Office
Katrina Young, 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.
* Area proposed for annexation shares a boundary with current city limits.
* Annexation of this area will allow for more orderly land development review, extension of city services, capital investments, and future annexation processes.
* The 41.39-acre "Stoneygreen Area" site is located north of Robinson Church Road and south of Plaza Road in east Mecklenburg County. The property abuts Hood Road.
* The property currently is occupied with a single-family home and barn.
* The petitioner has plans to construct between 150 and 160 single-family residential dwelling units on the site.
* The property is zoned (R-4) single-family residential district which allows four single-family residential units per acre.
* The property is located immediately adjacent to Council District 5.
* The petitioned area consists of two parcels, Parcel Identification Numbers 10812101 and 10812119.
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 ...
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