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Los Fresnos approves first reading to annex 29.229-acre tract near Feather Ridge
Summary
The Los Fresnos City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 577 to annex a 29.229-acre tract southeast of the city, an extension of the Feather Ridge subdivision; staff said utilities and streets will be installed by the developer and accepted by the city once complete.
The Los Fresnos City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 577 on a motion and voice vote to annex a 29.229-acre tract described as an extension of the Feather Ridge subdivision on the city’s southeast side.
City staff explained the annexation is voluntary and will require the developer to install streets, water, wastewater lines and street lighting; “once it’s built and we review it and accept it as complete then it becomes our lines and our street,” Mark said, adding the city does not accept improvements until they meet standards.
The council asked about drainage routing to ensure runoff would not be diverted onto neighboring properties. Staff said the design intends to route drainage generally to the south into an existing ditch and that the developer will provide calculations with final plans.
Why it matters: Annexations extend municipal services and add parcels to the city tax rolls once infrastructure and lots are accepted and developed. This ordinance advances the process by approving its first reading; a second reading will be required for final adoption.
The council approved the motion by voice/hand vote; the transcript records the outcome as “motion carries” but no roll-call tally was entered into the record.
Next steps: Staff will return the item for a subsequent reading and final action after submittal and review of the developer’s final plans and drainage calculations.
