Title
Amara Addition No. 17 Annexation located near the northeast corner of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road consisting of 153.337 acres.
(Legislative)
Presenter:
Katie Carleo, Acting Assistant Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services
Peter Wysocki, Director of Planning + Neighborhood Services
Body
Summary:
Owner: Tee Cross Ranches LLC
Developer: La Plata Cruz Holdings LLC
Representative: La Plata Communities
Location: Northeast of Squirrel Creek Road and Link Road, and south of Bradley Road.
The proposed project includes concurrent applications for the Amara Annexation of approximately 3,200 acres (Annexation Addition No. 1-23), establishment of the A (Agricultural) zoning district, and establishment of the Amara Master Plan.
Background:
Please see the attached City Planning Commission Staff Report for a complete analysis of the proposed application(s).
Review Criteria:
Conditions for Annexation
City Code Section 7.6.203 establishes "conditions for annexation" to "assist" the City Council in rendering a decision on annexations. It's important to note the distinction between the reference to "assist" in making a decision compared to "review criteria" applicable to quasi-judicial applications. The difference is important because annexations are legislative and discretionary in nature and these "conditions" are intended to advise and guide.
A. The area proposed to be annexed is a logical extension of the City's boundary;
B. The development of the area proposed to be annexed will be beneficial to the City. Financial considerations, although important, are not the only criteria and shall not be the sole measure of benefit to the City;
C. There is a projected available water surplus at the time of request;
D. The existing and projected water facilities and/or wastewater facilities of the City are expected to be sufficient for the present and projected needs for the foreseeable future to serve all present users whether within or outside the...
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