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Council approves pre‑annexation agreement for Ray Rock Farms, caps lots at 539
Summary
The Lebanon City Council approved a pre‑annexation agreement with The Drees Company for the Ray Rock Farms development, setting conditions including a 35% green‑space dedication and a cap of 539 buildable lots; the agreement begins the annexation and rezoning process.
Lebanon City Council on May 13 approved a pre‑annexation agreement with The Drees Company for the proposed Ray Rock Farms development east of Drake Road and State Route 48, setting a maximum of 539 buildable lots and a requirement that at least 35% of the site be dedicated as green space.
The agreement, described by staff as a framework that precedes formal annexation and rezoning, establishes conditions that will apply if the property is later annexed into the city. City staff said the formal annexation will be followed by a separate rezoning review and a more detailed development plan process.
Under the terms read into the record, the pre‑annexation agreement caps the number of buildable lots at 539 and requires a minimum 35 percent dedication of the site to green space. Council members voted on a motion to approve the measure; roll call recorded unanimous support from members present.
Council members and staff characterized the item as the start of a multi‑step entitlement process rather than final approval of development plans. The record shows the pre‑annexation agreement creates obligations and expectations for both the city and the developer but does not complete annexation or rezoning.
The council approved the motion on first reading and recorded “yes” votes from Councilmember Sellers, Vice Mayor Norris, Councilmember Cope, Councilmember Harper and Councilmember Lamoreaux. No mover or seconder was named in the transcript beyond the motion and the second called on the floor.
The action now positions the city to review more detailed plans and zoning changes that would be required before parcels in the Ray Rock Farms site can be developed.
City staff indicated the pre‑annexation agreement will be followed by the statutory annexation process and by separate rezoning hearings where the precise layout, infrastructure commitments, and any required public improvements will be evaluated.
