2006-12 ANNEXING TERRITORY - 3525 EAST ORCHARD DRIVE

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, ECONOMIC AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT MEMORANDUM No. 06-35 February 15, 2006 TO: Honorable Mayor Paul Osborne and City Council Members FROM: Steve Garm ity Manager Dane C. B gg AICP, Assistant City Manage� Kathy J. Mille , AICP, Seniar Planner �C�h'� Joselyn A. Ste�vart, Transportation Planner�,� . SUBJECT: Annexation of territory located at 3525 East Orchard Drive SLTMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff is of the opinion that the proposed annexation would produce a logical extension of the corporate limits; staff recommends approval of the petition as presented. BACKGROLTND: A valid petition seeking annexation of the subject premises has been filed with the City Clerk's Office. Containing approximately 1.30 acres, the property is a single family residence. Annexation is requested for connection to city water. The property to the south and east are located in the county; property to the north and west are located in the city and zoned R-1 Single Family Residence District; when annexed the area will come into the city as R-1 Single Family Residence District. The following information is relevant to the area in question: 1. There is a single family residence on the parcel. 2. City water is available along East Orchard Drive. 3. Sanitary sewer is available along East Orchard Drive. 4. The average fire response time from the Decatur Fire Department is six and one-half (6.5)minutes. 5. East Orchard Drive is asphalted and maintained by the city. POTENTIAL OBJECTIONS: None. INPUT FROM OTHER SOURCES: The annexation plat has been reviewed and approved by Municipal �� Services, Water Distribution, Engineering and Infrastructure, Fire, the Macon County Health Department and the Decatur Sanitary District. STAFF REFERENCES: If Council members have questions they may contact Joselyn Stewart at 424- 2782,jastewart(�i;decaturnet.org. BUDGET/TIME IMPLICATIONS: Additional annual revenue of approximately $520.17 would become available from the combined total real estate ($294.41) motor fuel ($91.45) and state income taxes ($134.31)from the property.