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Council discusses entitlements, annexation and thoroughfare master plan as development interest grows
Summary
Council members reviewed development entitlements, annexation options and the thoroughfare master plan, saying developers are watching the area and urging proactive ordinance review to guide growth rather than react to external proposals.
The workshop included an extended planning discussion about entitlements, annexation and the thoroughfare master plan. Council members said multiple large developments and entitlement maps already exist and that the governing body should review ordinances and the city's response before developers finalize plans.
One council member (S1) warned that outside developers are "slobbering" over the area and urged the council to prepare policies and ordinances that steer growth in ways the city prefers. Members discussed how existing PDs (planned developments) and developer‑led entitlements can constrain future options and the tradeoffs involved in negotiating annexation or infrastructure agreements.
The mayor and staff agreed to continue ordinance cleanup and planning outreach to developers and to bring land‑use items back to committee for draft ordinance work.
