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Resolution Calling a Public Hearing for March 17, 2020 on the Annexation of Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Property Located at 3701 Groometown Road and 3709-ZZ Groometown Road - 13.98-Acres (Sedgefield Show Grounds Inc.)
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Council Priority: Create an Environment to Promote Economic Development Opportunities and Job Creation / Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 5
Public Hearing: No
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz, 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Steve Galanti, 373-2918
PURPOSE:
Sedgefield Show Grounds Inc. has petitioned for annexation of their property located at 3701 Groometown Road and 3709-ZZ Groometown Road. In order to consider the annexation covered by this petition, the City Council must set a public hearing.
BACKGROUND:
This contiguous annexation is within the Tier 1 Growth Area (2013-2019) on the Growth Strategy Map in the Comprehensive Plan.
City water will be available by either connecting to the 12-inch line located in West Vandalia Road or Groometown Road. In order for this site to be served with water the owner would be responsible for all costs associated with extending and connecting to the public line. City sewer will be available by either connecting to the 8-inch line located in West Vandalia Road or Groometown Road. In order for this site to be served with sanitary sewer the owner would be responsible for all costs associated with extending and 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. Upon annexation, the property will be served by Greensboro Station #10 on West Gate City Boulevard. The response time will improve for this property.
The Police Department can provide comparable response service to the property under consideration as of the date of annexation. Additional resou...
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