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Andover planning commission recommends annexation, rezoning and plats for East Central property
Summary
The planning commission recommended annexation and rezoning of a large East Central Avenue property to single-family residential, and approved preliminary and final plats for the Green Meadows addition; the cases will be forwarded to the governing body for final action.
The Andover Planning Commission on Nov. 4 recommended that a large East Central Avenue property be annexed into the city, rezoned to SF-1 (single-family residential) and platted as the Green Meadows addition.
City zoning staff told the commission the owner has petitioned to annex 1904 East Central, then plat and rezone the parcel; staff said existing municipal sewer and a rural water line are adjacent and the request aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan. “This is well supported by the comprehensive plan,” staff said, noting the property will retain a single-family dwelling and is compatible with surrounding low-density uses.
After staff read the required 14 findings for rezoning and platting, Commissioner Gary Israel moved to recommend approval of the rezoning (case Z-825-0001) based on findings 8, 10 and 12. David Polley seconded; the motion passed by voice vote. The commission then approved the preliminary plat (one lot of about 38 acres, Reserve A preserving an existing waterway) and later approved the final plat for Green Meadows and recommended that the governing body accept dedications for public uses.
Staff also reminded the commission that the city intends to unilaterally annex a group of properties near South McCandless and K-54; the city council adopted a resolution of intent and set a public hearing for December. Staff estimated roughly 35 residential parcels and one commercial parcel are included in that area and said property owners may see an approximate immediate tax increase of $250, although long-term annual costs for residents typically decline after annexation. The city published notice of hearings on the municipal website on 09/27/2025 and mailed notifications to owners on 09/26/2025.
All of the planning commission’s recommendations will be forwarded with a written summary for governing-body consideration at the regular council meeting on Nov. 25, 2025. The commission also reminded attendees that protest petitions may be submitted to the city clerk within 14 days; if owners of 20% or more of notified properties properly petition, a 3/4 council vote is required to approve the change.
The planning commission moved to the next items without further public comment; the commission’s recommendations will be part of the governing body’s agenda for final decisions.
