Council accepts geographic description and sets hearing for Hanley Trust annexation at 325 N. Della Ave.

The City Council accepted the geographic description for a proposed annexation of Parcel 35-07-25-54-0008 (325 North Della Avenue), directed that city zoning apply upon annexation, required assumption of applicable portions of existing city indebtedness by the annexed area, and set a public hearing for Sept. 23, 2025.

Senior planner Michael Merritt explained the property is roughly 10,000 square feet, vacant with small outbuildings, and that the applicant — the Daniel Lynn Hanley Trust — intends to build either a single-family home or duplex. The surrounding zoning is single-family residential, and the city’s zoning would apply on annexation. Merritt noted Della is a city street and that the parcel lies within a green tank water service area; sewer service is provided by the city.

Merritt reviewed the two-step annexation process: council acceptance of the geographic area at this meeting and a later ordinance and hearing to finalize annexation. City staff recommended a public hearing date of Sept. 23, 2025, to allow statutorily required notice within 300 feet and to prepare a draft ordinance. The application was sent to the county to verify ownership and the county confirmed the applicant is the owner.

Council member Joey (presenting the motion) moved to accept the geographic description as presented, require the simultaneous adoption of zoning, require assumption of city indebtedness, and set the public hearing for Sept. 23, 2025. The motion was seconded and passed with no recorded opposition.

No resolution was required at this stage; staff will prepare the draft ordinance and public-notice materials for the Sept. 23 hearing.