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Council approves 41.9-acre annexation by David Shea despite access and easement concerns
Summary
Swisher approved Resolution 33-2024 to annex 41.9 acres owned by David Shea; councilors voiced concerns about narrow access, a previously reported verbal easement, and whether street-width and fire access requirements would affect future development.
The council voted to approve Resolution 33-2024, accepting a voluntary annexation petition from David Shea for 41.9 acres (parcel ID 305452003). During discussion, members and staff raised questions about access to the property, a prior verbal easement, and whether any future street through the property would meet minimum width and fire-department requirements.
A councilor noted that prior conversations raised concerns that access to the main part of the property might not be wide enough for a city street, and that the issue had been raised "a few years ago." A staff member said there was "an easement agreement" between parties, but that details were not in the record and may be verbal; councilors reminded members that documented easements are needed to ensure lasting access if property ownership changes.
Councilors voted on Resolution 33-2024; roll-call results recorded at least one 'No' and one 'Nay'. The council instructed staff to note access and easement matters for later development review and permitted the annexation to proceed.
