Item Coversheet

*4.C.2.


Shakopee City Council
September 19, 2023


FROM:Mark Noble, Senior Planner
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Annexation of MNDOT & DNR Property and Jackson Township Property off Zumbro Avenue
Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Resolution R2023-092, a resolution approving the annexation of the subject Jackson Township property.
Recommendation:
The Planning Commission reviewed this item at their September 7, 2023 meeting, and by a unanimous vote (6-0), recommended approval of this application to the City Council.
Discussion:
The City of Shakopee is proposing an Annexation of property east of Zumbro Avenue and south of Jackson Park; and MNDOT & DNR owned property generally located north of Mobile Manor Drive and west of Old Brick Yard Road (north & south of U.S. Highway 169).

The Annexation of these public rights-of-way/roadway easements are necessary due to development of land adjacent to these roadways. D.R. Horton has received annexation, zoning and platting of property along Zumbro Avenue south of CSAH 78, but there is a portion of Zumbro Avenue that is still in Jackson Township that should be annexed into the city as this roadway will become a city road, with the city and developer responsible for the construction and maintenance of this roadway. Regarding the MNDOT & DNR right-of-way, that annexation was requested by Jackson Township and is logical as parcels surrounding that property have already been annexed into the City.

This application request would be consistent with the Orderly Annexation Agreement (OAA) approved between Jackson Township and the City (this is in Areas B & C of the OAA), which states that these areas are eligible for annexation any time after December 31, 2017. Should this annexation be approved, other conditions identified within this OAA document shall be applied.
Budget Impact:
The area of the proposed annexation is predominantly right-of-way/roadway easement which does not get taxed; however, there is a very small sliver of land that will trigger a payment to Jackson Township, consistent with the formula incorporated in the Orderly Annexation Agreement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution R2023-092
Site Aerial - MNDOT & DNR Property
Site Aerial - Brown Property
Annexation Exhibit
Jackson Township Letter
OAA Document