Title
Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Annexation Development Agreement with A&W Limited Partnership for a 7.29 acre tract of land located along University Blvd.
Body
Based on the Management Agenda adopted by the City Council as part of the Strategic Plan, this property was identified as a feasible and logical property to be annexed. However, prior to annexation of an area that is appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural, wildlife management, or timber management, the City is required by State Statute to offer the land owner an annexation development agreement. This agreement guarantees the land's immunity from annexation for a period of 15 years, as long as the land is used for agricultural, wildlife management or timber production only. This agreement also authorizes the City to enforce all regulations and planning authority of the city, except those that would interfere with agricultural purposes, wildlife management or timber production. The landowner accepted the agreement on May 14.
By accepting the agreement, the landowner agrees that the city's AG-Agricultural zoning requirements apply to the property, and that the property will only be used for AG zoning uses. This agreement runs with the land. If the current or a future landowner violates the agreement, that action will constitute a petition for voluntary annexation, and the property will be subject to annexation at the direction of the City Council. Within 30 days of annexation, the property will be zoned in conformance with the City's General Plan, or as agreed to by the City and the Owner. The current version of the Future Land Use Map shows at least half the property as commercial and the remainder as residential.
Recommended action
Staff recommends approval.