SR 05:292 (2) - Laserfiche WebLink

The subject annexation is contiguous to the City limits and is within the City's Urban Growth Boundary. This annexation is a logical expansion of the City boundary and would allow appropriate control for future development. As to the detachments, there is no need to retain the .182 acres north of the right of way for public purposes and the current landowner (Greenbriar Homes) cannot use the property for any development purposes. (Greenbriar will process a lot line adjustment with Lonestar in order to merge the acreage into Lonestar's other County property.) In that the Lonestar parcel north of the realigned Vineyard Avenue is encumbered with a storm drain detention pond (that the City maintains) and will continue to be used indefinitely for mining/industrial purposes (as allowed under the Specific Plan), and in recognition that the City has agreed to initiate the detachment of this property, this item is before Council for action. AnnexationlDetachment Procedures As to the private properties, the owners have requested that their properties be annexed/detached. City staff has reviewed their requests for compliance with the City's General Plan and LAFCo's policies regarding annexation/detachment and concludes that they comply. The surrounding property owners have been notified that this matter will be considered by the City Council at its November 15 meeting. In order for the annexation/detachment to proceed, the Council will need to adopt a resolution formally initiating the annexation/detachment with LAFCo and agreeing to the exchange of property taxes with Alameda County. The annexation/detachment application is submitted to LAFCo staff for its review. Once LAFCo staff is satisfied that all requirements have been completed, the matter is scheduled for a public hearing for action by LAFCo. LAFCo may approve the application with either revisions or conditions; it may also decide not to approve the application. The annexation/detachment becomes effective when it is formally recorded with Alameda County. Recommendation Staff recommends the Council adopt a resolution formally initiating the annexation/detachment of the properties in question. With regard to the Lonestar parcel, the resolution will include language asking LAFCo to impose as a condition of detachment that the County refer to the City for review and comment any land use applications filed for that property. That notice will provide the opportunity for the City and residents near the site to be heard on proposed uses of the site. SR:05:292 Page 4 of 5 -----.-- .