Department of Community Development
Reference: Swink Property Annexation
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Michael P. Martinez, City Manager
Prepared By: Emma Lane, Senior Planner - Historic Preservation
Date Prepared: August 30, 2022
PURPOSE
In order to proceed with annexation of the Swink Property (the "Property"), the City Council must conduct a public hearing, approve a resolution for annexation eligibility, and complete the first reading of the annexation ordinance. Annexation is regulated by state statute and is a four step process with the steps as follows:
1.) Petition for annexation accepted by City Council in a substantial compliance resolution;
2.) City Council issues findings of fact in an annexation eligibility resolution;
3.) First reading of an annexation ordinance with a public hearing; and
4.) Second reading of an annexation ordinance (an annexation agreement may be approved by resolution at this time).
A Petition for annexation (the "Petition") was accepted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on August 2, 2022, and the City Council found that the Petition was in substantial compliance with applicable laws. See City Council Resolution 2022-89, attached hereto, for further information. In Resolution 2022-89, City Council set the public hearing for this annexation for September 20, 2022.
City Council must now hold a public hearing and make a determination on a resolution for annexation eligibility and on the first reading of an annexation ordinance.
Annexation is the first step in the land development process with the City (Annexation > Zoning Map Amendment > Platting > Site Plan Review > Permits). A separate application to rezone the Property to a City zone district is also before the City Council. At the next scheduled meeting after approval on first reading, if granted, an annexation agreement will be brought before the City Council, along with the second reading of the annexation ordinance. A subdivi...
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