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Consider/Discuss/Act on a Request by the City of McKinney to Annex Less Than 675 Acres of Land Generally Located at and Around the Intersection of Laud Howell Parkway (F.M. 543 Connector), Trinity Falls Parkway (F.M. 543) and Central Expressway (U.S. Highway 75) into the City of McKinney's Corporate Limits, and Accompanying Ordinance
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic Growth
MEETING DATE: May 5, 2015
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Michael Quint, Director of Planning
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
* Approve the proposed annexation.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The City of McKinney has initiated involuntary annexation proceedings for approximately 675 acres of land generally located at and around the intersection of Laud Howell Parkway (F.M. 543 Connector), Trinity Falls Parkway (F.M. 543) and Central Expressway (U.S. Highway 75).
* The subject property, if annexed, will be zoned "AG" - Agricultural District.
* The subject property is currently located within the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of McKinney. The purpose of the ETJ is to promote and protect the general health, safety and welfare of persons residing in and adjacent to the municipalities. The Subdivision Ordinance applies to properties within the ETJ; the Zoning Ordinance does not.
* In accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, the City Council will consider the proposed annexation at the following dates and times:
o April 6, 2015 at 5:30 pm Special City Council Meeting - 1st Public Hearing
o April 7, 2015 at 6 pm Regular City Council Meeting - 2nd Public Hearing
o May 5, 2015 at 6 pm Regular City Council Meeting - Final Action
* All of the meetings indicated above will occur in the City Council Chambers located within McKinney's City Hall at 222 N. Tennessee St., McKinney, TX 75069.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
* Annexation and City Services.
o In accordance with the Texas Local Government Code ?43.052(h)(1), a municipalit...
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