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- C. Denial of reauest for concurrent annexation/rezonina from County RA to City R-1 property located alono Hickory Avenue and Sisters View, west of Garden Way (Ellison, Harris, Ream) (A/Z 77-8) Denial recommended by Planning Commission March 14, 1978 with a 4-2 vote. Mr. Saul referred Council to the map attached to the agenda, noting the annexation request in the Willakenzie area involves scattered, noncontiguous parcels. The annexation was initiated by various owners of the properties. He said staff had contacted approximately 50 owners of property along Hickory Street. The situation in this instance involves a series of considerations. He said the property is an island and already developed at an urban level with single- family residences. However, because annexation of only the parcels petitioned would have required extension of services through unin- corporated areas, and because of the substantial opposition to inclu- sion of additional properties to establish a logical boundary, the Planning Commission recommended denial of this specific request. However, the Planning Commission did recognize that annexation is inevitable and is only a question of time. The two dissenting votes on the denial for annexation were Planning Commission members who felt the City should proceed with annexation of the entire area at this time. e Mr. Delay requested a clarification from Mr. Saul regarding the development of the land. Mr. Saul said the bulk of the parcels are developed in one-family units of approximately 20,000 square feet. He said the only difference a person would notice in passino from city limits into this area would be an occasional vacant parcel, and the City lots would be somewhat smaller than those in this unin- corporated area. No ex parte contacts or conflicts of interest were declared by Councilors. Staff notes and minutes were entered as part of the record by reference thereto. Public hearing was held with no testimony presented. Mr. Hamel moved, seconded by Mr. Bradley, to uphold the Planninq Commission denial of the concurrent annexation/rezoning request. - Ms. Smith noted in the minutes and staff notes a concern expressed regarding the health standards and concern by the Planning Commission for further study. She wondered if the denial were upheld by Council at this time, what future plans would be for studying the area. Mr. Saul said the staff at this point does not plan to continue any fur- ther study of that area regardin9 whether or not a health hazard exists. However, the Planning Commission has requested staff to report back to the Commission with an overall report of various island areas that do exist in the Willakenzie area. This report 4/24/78 - 5 ~o