Item Coversheet
 STAFF REPORT
For Meeting of November 9, 2020
MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Item # 5.G.

TITLE:  Initiate annexation proceedings 4N2802CD TL 500 - 455 E Elm Ave 
Subject

Steve Richards of Eastern Oregon Development LLC is proposing to annex an 11.50 acre parcel of land located at 455 E Elm Ave.

Summary and Background

The property is described as 4N2802CD Tax Lot 500. The property must be annexed to the city to allow connection to city water and sewer services which are located in SW 17th Street.  The property lies within the urban portion of the urban growth boundary and has a comprehensive plan map designation of Medium Density Residential (M) which corresponds to an R-3 zoning designation.  An application has been submitted to amend the comprehensive plan map designation to Commercial (C) for this property and the applicant has requested annexation with a Neighborhood Commercial Overlay (NCO) designation. 

Tie-In to Council Goals:

Annexations are a matter of administration of city ordinances.

Fiscal Information

Financial impact to the City will be approximately $1,600 in property tax revenue. Revenue would increase upon development of the property.

Alternatives and Recommendation
Alternatives

Initiate annexation proceedings and direct staff to schedule hearings.

Do not initiate annexation proceedings.

 



Recommendation

Staff recommends the city council initiate proceedings to annex the property with an NCO zoning designation. 

Requested Action/Motion

Motion that the annexation be initiated and direct staff to schedule public hearings.  Hearings would be scheduled before the Planning Commission on December 9, 2020 and before the City Council on January 11, 2021.

Submitted By:  Clinton Spencer
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