2013-34 ANNEXING TERRITORY - 5425 REA'S BRIDGE ROAD

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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES MEMORANDUM Memo No. 13 - 30 April 29, 2013 TO: Honorable Mayor Michael T. McElroy and City Council FROM: Ryan P. McCrady, City Manager Billy Tyus, Assistant City Manager Mark L. Smith, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Annexation of Property at 5425 Rea's Bridge Road SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the subject annexation petition be approved. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed annexation would produce a logical extension of the corporate limits. BACKGROUND: The subject property adjoins Decatur City limits on the south and east. Property to the west and north are located in the County. The lot contains approximately 1;21 acres. The lot is improved with a residence and accessory buildings. The following information is relevant to the area in question: 1. City water is currently available and connected to the subject property. 2. No additional public infrastructure or municipal services are needed or contemplated. 3. Decatur Fire response distance and time averages 4.25 miles and 8.15 minutes, respectively. If annexed, the property would come into the city as R-1, Single Family Residende District. Property to the south and east is zoned R-1 Single Family Residence District. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: No known objections. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: The plat and annexation request has been reviewed by Municipal Services, Public Works, Fire, Legal, Finance, The Sanitary District of]Decatur and Macon County Health Department. All of the reviewers recommend the annexation be approved. STAFF REFERENCE: Questions concerning this annexation request should be forwarded to Mark Smith at 424-2790 or mismith@decaturil.gov or Billy Tyus at 424-2727 or btyus@decaturil.gov. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Based on the current assessed value, approximately $610 in real estate, $217.41 in motor fuel and $193.24 in state income taxes may be realized by annexing the property.