Hyattsville City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: October 15, 2018 Submitted by: Jim Chandler Submitting Department: Community & Economic Development Item Type: Legislative Agenda Section: Consent Items (9:15 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.) SUBJECT Schedule Public Hearing for the Annexation of the Landy Property HCC-92-FY19 Recommendation: I move that the City Council schedule a Public Hearing for Monday, December 3, 2018 at 7:30 PM, to consider public testimony regarding the proposed annexation of 14.9683 acres of contiguous property, commonly known as the Landy Property, located at 3501 Dean Drive, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782. Sponsor(s): At the Request of the City Administrator Co-Sponsor(s): N/A ATTACHMENTS Landy Annexation Resolution 2018-05.docx Annexation Plan - Landy Annexation - October 12, 2018.doc Landy Annexation Description Exhibit A.pdf HyattsvilleAnnexation-ScheduleB.pdf Landy - Annexation Plan Map.pdf Summary Background: The ownership, Blumberg Landy Family Trust, have consented to the annexation of the subject property. The City is prepared to move forward with annexation consistent with State of Maryland law, which permits the annexation to proceed: “If consent of at least 25% of qualified voters and 25% of owners of assessed property” OR “If petition by at least 25% of qualified owners and 25% of owners of assessed property” The City Attorney has prepared the attached Resolution for discussion. The public hearing is scheduled for 7:30 PM on Monday, December 3rd, and will meet the required 15-calendar day minimum between publishing the notice of proposed annexation and the date of the hearing. A Public Hearing will take place on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 7:30 PM, at the City Administration Building, 3rd Floor, 4310 Gallatin Street, Hyattsville, Maryland 20781, to consider public testimony regarding the proposed annexation of 14.9683 acres of contiguous property, commonly known as the Landy Property, located at 3501 Dean Drive, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782.
Next Steps: Following the hearing, the resolution for annexation will be considered by the City Council on Monday, December 3, 2018. If approved, the resolution becomes effective 45-days after it's passage. The land records are then updated with Prince George’s County and State of Maryland Legislative Services to reflect the modified municipal limits.
Fiscal Impact: N/A City Administrator Comments: Recommend Support Community Engagement: The City will publish the public hearing date consistent with Maryland annexation law requirements. Strategic Goals: Goal 2 – Ensure the Long-Term Economic Viability of the City Legal Review Required? Complete
