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Commission approves first readings to annex and rezone 1.07-acre Morgan Tract west of city limits
Summary
The commission unanimously approved first readings to annex about 1.07 acres at the western end of Joseph Drive and to rezone it from Riley County agricultural to RLA (Low Density Residential Attached). The applicant said it will extend utilities and install a hydrant at its expense.
The Manhattan City Commission on April 15 approved first readings of ordinances to annex roughly 1.07 acres known as the Morgan Tract at the western terminus of Joseph Drive and to rezone the tract from Riley County agricultural to RLA (Low Density Residential Attached). Both measures passed by 5-0 roll call votes.
Stephanie Peterson, the city’s director of community development, told commissioners the site lies inside the city’s urban service area and the city can provide water, sewer and fire response to the location. The site is surrounded by existing residential zoning and the comprehensive plan’s future land-use map designates the area for residential development.
Peterson said the planning board considered the annexation and rezoning and recommended approval by a 6-0 vote. Jared Loomis, representing the property owner, told the commission the applicant intends to extend city utilities to the property and to install a fire hydrant near the site; those improvements would be at the applicant’s expense. Loomis also said an access easement would be provided so the city could reach the structure for emergency response if necessary.
Scott French, the city fire chief, said the department uses Knox boxes for gated access on commercial properties and that the department would require access arrangements — such as a Knox box — if there is a gate on a private road.
Mayor Karen McCullough and the commission members voted 5-0 on both first readings. The annexation ordinance will return for a subsequent reading by the commission as the rezoning proceeds through the city’s process.
Clarifying details: the tract is about 1.07 acres, currently zoned agricultural by Riley County, recommended for annexation by the planning board 6-0, and the applicant will pay for utility extensions and a hydrant. The next steps are a subsequent ordinance reading and the platting/building-permit process before any development activity begins.
