Report Prepared by: Jonnie Lan, AICP, Acting Planning Manager, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Request for General Support on Preliminary Annexation Application #25-0001 for an Annexation of and Other Entitlements for 366 Acres at the Northeast Corner of Tyler Road and Mission Avenue Submitted by Buildco
REPORT IN BRIEF
The City Council will be asked to evaluate Preliminary Annexation Application #25-0001 to consider support for the annexation and development of 366 acres of mixed-use development mostly at the northeast corner of Tyler Road and Mission Avenue.
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 CP 42 - Family Entertainment Zone
* 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 the annexation proce...
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