City planning staff held a public hearing Jan. 6 for a voluntary annexation petition covering property commonly addressed as 1591 East Prathersville Road, north of Prathersville and east of Highway 763. The parcel is over 7 acres and the owner has proposed annexation with IG (industrial) zoning. The council took no action that evening; state annexation law requires at least 14 days after the public hearing before consideration of an annexation ordinance.

Why it matters: The parcel is in a mixed-use area with nearby residential and industrial uses, and staff said the annexation closes a small gap in the city boundary and allows the property owner to pursue a building-change plan that will increase wastewater flows. A 2004 sewer connection and redevelopment agreement requires annexation if a redevelopment increases wastewater flow by more than 10% compared with historic use; staff said the owner plans to convert an existing warehouse building to office use for Club Carwash headquarters, which triggers the connection-agreement requirement.

Staff described utilities and jurisdictional details: East Prathersville Road is county-maintained; the site is in city water service territory and receives electric service from Boone Electric Cooperative; sewer service on the west side of the property is provided by the Boone County Regional Sewer District. Planning staff said companion zoning and annexation ordinances have been introduced for later consideration once the statutory notice period has passed.

Public comment during the hearing was not reported in detail at the meeting and no council action was taken. The annexation and zoning ordinances were scheduled for consideration at the Jan. 21 council meeting, after the 14-day statutory waiting period.

Ending: The council closed the public hearing and will consider annexation and zoning (IG) at a subsequent meeting after the required notification period.