Title
Annexation Plan Scope and Schedule
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the annexation plan, scope and schedule. Briefing only; no action requested.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on the annexation plan, scope and schedule regarding the City's Southeast Urban Growth Area (UGA).
Staff Contact:
Tim Smith, Principal Planner, Community Planning and Development Department, 360.570.3915.
Presenter(s):
Tim Smith, Principal Planner
Background and Analysis:
Staff provided an annexation update to the Land Use & Environment Committee (LUEC) in January. The discussion focused on the unincorporated Southeast area of the City's UGA. The LUEC requested staff to return with a scope and schedule for moving forward with annexation of that area.
The Southeast UGA is generally developed with urban services, such as sewer and water. The area is comprised of single family homes with commercial developments along Yelm Highway. Most of the public infrastructure has been constructed to 'modern' standards, although many streets lack sidewalks. The City owns the undeveloped Ward Lake Park within this area, and is in the process of purchasing the 82 acre Zahn site for a future park. ?he City recently purchased the "Bentridge" and "Trillium" properties located immediately north of and adjacent to the Southeast Study Area.
The most common method of annexation for code cities is the Petition Method. Annexations of this type require a petition with signatures of property owners representing 60 percent of the assessed value of an area proposed for annexation.
Staff has prepared two options for undertaking a phased approach to annexation. The options were selected using Annexation Commitments that represent at least 60 percent of the assessed value for each area. Annexation Commitments are recorded documents that property owners sign in exchange for receiving utility service at...
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