Report Prepared by: Jonnie Lan, AICP, Principal Planner, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Report for Discussion on Preliminary Annexation Application #25-0003 to Consider Support for an Annexation of and Other Entitlements for 133+ Acres at the Southeast Corner of Mission Avenue and California State Highway 59 Submitted by Buildco
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will be asked to evaluate Preliminary Annexation Application #25-0003 to consider support for the annexation and development of 133+ acres of mixed-use development mostly at the southeast corner of Mission Avenue and California State Highway 59.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion indicating general support for an official annexation application being processed.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Indicate general support for an official annexation application moving forward; or,
2. Indicate general non-support for an official annexation application moving forward; or,
3. Direct staff and/or the applicants to provide additional information or analysis (to be specified in Council motion) before making a decision; or,
4. Continue to the item to a future Council meeting (date and time to be specified in motion).
AUTHORITY
On July 6, 2021, the City Council approved an Annexation Pre-application Process to give early Council input on potential annexation projects. The City Council has reviewed many annexation pre-applications since then. The Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Act of 2000 establishes procedures for city annexations and other local government changes in organization.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
This proposal supports the following City Council goals:
* Support of CP 42
* Support commercial and job opportunities in South Merced
DISCUSSION
Annexation Pre-Application Process
On July 6, 2021, the City Council approved an Annexation Pre-application Process as outlined in detail in Attachment 1. In summary, the Pre-Application process allows for early input from the City Council into t...
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