City delays decision on proposed annexation of 38 Loves Lane after public concerns

The Livingston City Commission on March 20 continued the public hearing on Resolution 5157, which would annex a parcel at 38 Loves Lane into city limits, to its April 1 meeting for further staff review after several residents raised questions about the application and surrounding infrastructure.

What’s proposed City staff said the property owner has requested annexation of a parcel adjacent to city utilities and Interstate 90; the owner has proposed the site for a U.S. Department of Agriculture facility should annexation and subsequent development proceed. City staff noted the parcel sits between Loaves Lane and Miller Lane and that, if annexed and developed, the parcel could be served by nearby city water and sewer mains.

Public concerns cited at the hearing Neighbors and commenters raised multiple concerns during a lengthy public comment period: whether Loaves Lane and Miller Lane — a narrow one‑way approach in spots — can safely handle the traffic and delivery demands of an anticipated USDA facility; prior annexation promises on nearby properties that had not resulted in completed development; and a notarization/format problem in the petition submitted with the annexation application.

Jamie Adams, a notary and resident, told the commission the notary block on the petition "is not filled out correctly" and flagged possible errors including an incorrect county designation on the form and a potentially improper notary signature format. Staff said the matter warranted further review.

Applicant response and next steps Applicants' representatives said the annexation was the first step in a longer review process and that utilities are adjacent. An applicant representative said planned public‑improvement work on nearby Miller Lane was scheduled for the spring, and the applicant’s team said they had not yet finalized site plans or building designs. Attorney Eric Gerberg, speaking for the applicant, said preconstruction coordination for public improvements was under way and urged the commission to allow the annexation process to proceed; he acknowledged later that the annexation hearing could be continued.

Commission action After hearing testimony and staff input the commission voted to continue the public hearing on the annexation application and associated resolution to the April 1, 2025 commission meeting so staff could review the notarization issue and other concerns and provide any additional information to the commission and public.

Ending: Continuing the hearing does not approve annexation. Staff will review the notary documentation, planned road improvements and other issues and return the item to the commission at the April 1 meeting.