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Council approves annexation of Keiser Farms, paving way for multifamily development and solar farm
Summary
Council voted to annex about 74.5 acres at 502 Lutz Road, zoning the north portion R‑3 for multifamily and the south portion for a solar farm; Plan Commission recommended unanimously and no public testimony was offered at the hearing.
Bloomington City Council on Monday approved an annexation agreement for property commonly known as 502 Lutz Road (Keiser Farms), a parcel of about 74.5 acres at the southwest corner of Lutz and Morris Drive.
Kelly Pfeiffer, director of development services, told the council the site is contiguous to city limits and can be served by water and sewer. Under the annexation agreement the northern portion would be zoned R‑3 to accommodate a proposed multifamily development; the southern portion would be zoned to allow a solar farm. Pfeiffer said the agreement includes standard tap‑on fees and no waivers are being requested.
The public hearing opened at 6:03 p.m.; no one registered to testify. The plan commission forwarded the annexation and zoning map amendment with a unanimous recommendation; the council voted to adopt the annexation ordinance and zoning amendment.
Details
- Property: commonly known as 502 Lutz Road (approximately 74.5 acres). - Proposed land uses in agreement: northern portion R‑3 (multifamily), southern portion solar farm. - Plan Commission: unanimous recommendation to annex and rezone. - Public comment: none registered at the hearing.
Action
- Motion: Approve the annexation agreement and zoning map amendment for 502 Lutz Road (Keiser Farms). - Mover: Council member (motion made and second recorded in meeting); second by council member recorded. - Vote: Passed (no nays announced).
Why it matters
The annexation permits development in an area of contiguous city limits that staff said can be served with city utilities and aligns a residential development and a solar installation on a single parcel. Council members had the opportunity to ask staff and the applicant questions; no public opposition was voiced at the hearing.
Ending
The annexation is effective upon adoption of the ordinance. Subsequent development proposals will follow city permitting and review processes for site design, utility connections and any applicable tap fees.
