Title
Public Hearing on Watermark at Mallard Creek Area Voluntary Annexation
Action
Action:
Conduct a public hearing on the Watermark at Mallard Creek Area voluntary annexation petition.
Body
Staff Resource(s):
Taiwo Jaiyeoba, City Manager's Office
Holly Cramer, Planning, Design, and Development
Explanation
* Public hearings to obtain community input are required prior to City Council action on annexation requests.
* A petition has been received from the owner of this 14.893-acre property.
* The property is owned by Mallard Creek Charlotte NC, LLC.
* The property is zoned CC commercial center district.
* The petitioned area consists of six parcels, parcel identification numbers 029-201-24, 029-664-05, 029-664-04, 029-171-21, 029-171-03, and 029-664-06.
* The property is located within Charlotte's extraterritorial jurisdiction and does not share a boundary with current city limits.
* The intent of the annexation is to enable the development of 276 multi-family units with a standalone clubhouse, fitness center, and pool area.
* In compliance with G.S. 166A-19.24 Remote meetings during certain declarations of emergency, written comments on the public hearing topic will be accepted by the Clerk's Office through January 26, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. Any additional comments received will be provided to Council.
* On February 22, 2021, City Council will be asked to adopt an annexation ordinance to extend the corporate limits to include these properties and assign them to the adjacent City Council District 4.
Consistency with City Council Policies
* The annexation is consistent with the 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; and
* Is consistent with the policy to not create unincorporated areas that will be encompassed by new city limi...
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