PC Minutes 8/29/07

ITEM NO. 6A:     ANNEXATION OF .952 ACRES; NE CORNER OF E 1700 & N 1300 ROADS (MKM)

A-07-06-07: Annexation of approximately .952 acres, located near the NE corner of the intersection of E 1700 & N 1300 Roads. Submitted by Peridian Group, Inc, for the City of Lawrence, property owner of record.

Items 6A, 6B, & 6C were heard together.

STAFF PRESENTATION

Ms. Mary Miller presented items 6A, 6B, and 6C. She said that no public comment had been received.

APPLICANT PRESENTATION

Mitch Walthall, Peridian Group, was present for questioning.

COMMISSION DISUCUSSION

Commissioner Harkins inquired why the City was doing this now.

Ms. Miller said that the City was trying to accommodate anticipated growth and consolidate the existing three pump stations.

ACTION TAKEN

Motioned by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Chaney, to approve the requested annexation of approximately .952 acres located near the intersection of E 1700 & N 1300 Roads and forwarding it to the Board of County Commissioners for a finding that the annexation won’t hinder the orderly growth and development of the community and to the City Commission with a recommendation for approval based on the findings found in the body of the staff report.

Unanimously approved 9-0. Student Commissioner Robb also voted in the affirmation.