Title
Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for November 17, 2015 on the Annexation of Territory into the Corporate Limits Located at 4104 and 4106 South Elm-Eugene Street- 4.14 Acres
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Department: Planning
Council District: Nearest to District #1
Public Hearing: No
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Steve Galanti at 373-2918
Contact 2 and Phone: Sue Schwartz at 373-2149
PURPOSE:
Richard and Julie Greene Revocable Living Trust, Judy and Obed Smith, and Charles Benbow Family Trust have petitioned for annexation of their property located at 4104 and 4106 South Elm-Eugene Street. In order to consider the annexation covered by this petition, the City Council must set a public hearing.
BACKGROUND:
This property is within the Tier 1 Growth Area (2013-2019) on the Growth Strategy Map in the Comprehensive Plan and considered contiguous since it abuts the City’s primary corporate limits along its northern and western boundaries. The site is currently vacant and it is proposed to be developed for commercial use.
City water is available by extending and connecting to the existing 12-inch line located to the north of the site. In order for this site to be served with water the owner would be responsible for all costs associated with extending it to and across the frontage of the site, and for connecting to the public line.
City sanitary sewer is available by extending and connecting to the existing 8-inch line located to the northeast of the site. In order for this site to be served with sanitary sewer the owner would be responsible for all costs associated with the off-site extension, the extension through the site to the abutting property, and for connecting to the public line.
The City’s Fire Department notes that this site is currently served by Pinecroft-Sedgefield Station #24 on Bishop Road and will be served by the City Station #61 on West Vandalia Road on upon annexation.
The Police Department estimates can provide service with little difficulty.
Provision of other City services will involve a travel distance almost equal to that necessary to provide service to the previously-annexed property located to the north and west. This item was referred to Council by the Infrastructure Committee.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Initial service will be absorbed in the budget; future services will have an incremental effect on future budgets.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Technical Review Committee (TRC) recommended this annexation to the Planning Board and to City Council. The Planning Board recommended this annexation at its September meeting on a vote of 5-0-1. Accordingly, it is recommended that on October 20, 2015, the City Council adopt a resolution calling a public hearing for November 17, 2015, on the annexation of the above-mentioned property to the City of Greensboro.