Department of Community Development
Reference: James Property Annexation Agreement
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Emma Lane, AICP, Senior Planner - Historic Preservation
Date Prepared: November 19, 2025
PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND
To consider a resolution approving an annexation agreement for the James Property (the "Annexation Agreement"). An annexation agreement identifies general terms, applicable codes, ordinances, and master plans that will apply to the future development of the Property.
The existing 5.83-acre residential property (the "Property") is generally located to the north of East Bridge Street, south of Garcia Street, east of Chapel Hill Drive and west of the North 40th Avenue alignment. Jeff Liljegren is the applicant working on behalf of the Property owner and annexor, Vera Mae James (the "Annexor").
On December 29, 2023, the City entered into a settlement agreement (the "Settlement Agreement") with the Property owner/Annexor, requiring the Property Owner apply for annexation of the property. Subsequently, on December 2, 2025, City Council held a public hearing and approved a resolution of Annexation Eligibility and approved at first reading an Annexation Ordinance.
OVERVIEW OF ANNEXOR'S OBLITGATIONS UNDER THE ANNEXATION AGREEMENT
The purpose of an annexation agreement is to generally identify the terms, conditions, and adopted City codes, ordinances, and master plans that will apply to the development of the Property when it develops. It is necessary to review the agreement through the lens of any possible future user because this Annexation Agreement will be tied to the land in perpetuity. Generally, annexation agreements contain development obligations that are broad. As the Property continues through the development process, the development obligations will become more specific and will be set out in development agreements which accompany the final plat. The purpo...
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