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Garner council approves Burnett Crossing annexation over dissent about piecemeal development
Summary
The council approved the voluntary annexation of Burnett Crossing (Ordinance 20255307) by a 3–2 vote after residents questioned traffic and property-value impacts and a council member said the town needs more comprehensive planning.
The Garner Town Council adopted an ordinance on Feb. 18 approving the voluntary satellite annexation of Burnett Crossing (Ordinance 20255307), a rezoning/annexation step that adds just over 45 acres to the town’s satellite area east of Auburn Village.
Council member Vance moved to approve the annexation and Council member Matthews seconded. The measure passed on a roll-call vote, 3–2: Vance — aye; Dellinger — no; Behringer — aye; Singleton — no; Matthews — aye.
Public comment at the hearing came from Greg Kirstein, who identified himself as an Auburn Village resident.…
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