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Consider a resolution directing the Planning Director to prepare a service plan concerning the proposed annexation of a tract at the Northeast Corner of North A.W. Grimes Boulevard and CR186 (Hickerson-Keith Annexation).
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The subject area is on the west side of North A.W. Grimes Blvd and north of CR 186. The existing City limits is adjacent to the property to the south and east. The area contains one ownership tract covering 114.47 acres. The land is currently vacant and is located in the northeast where the City Council has directed staff to pursue feasible annexations and development agreements as part of the Strategic Planning process.
Pursuant to State statutes, the City Council is required to officially direct staff to prepare a service plan for land to be annexed unilaterally. The service plan identifies the necessary infrastructure, along with the costs, to extend City water and sewer services to the property. State statutes require that the City provide these services within 2 1/2 years to an area subject to unilateral annexation.
Written notices will be sent by certified mail to the property owners of the land proposed for annexation and to all public and private utility providers in the affected service area. Two public hearings are required before the annexation can be approved.
Upon annexation, the properties will be assigned the SF-R (single-family - rural) zoning district, unless otherwise assigned by the rezoning process. Existing uses will be allowed to operate, but any change in land use, new development or expansion of existing development will be subject to the City's codes and standards.