DATE: July 6, 2015
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Vernon Gerth, Assistant City Administrator - Community/Economic Development
Brad Baumgartner, Planner
SUBJECT: *PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration to Initiate the Annexation Process for 1845 Carters Creek Pike. (07/14/15 WS)
Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) with information to consider advancing the proposed annexation of 75.69 acres of property in the City's planning and development process.
Background
John and Camille Schaefer, have requested annexation of 75.69 acres located west of Carters Creek Pike and southwest of Downs Boulevard and adjoining the City limits within the southwestern part of the Franklin Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). The applicant is proposing an equestrian park that will include; a 39-stall horse barn, a track building, an indoor riding ring, an outdoor riding ring, group and private pastures, riding trails, and three care taker apartments. The site is located in a rural section of Williamson County, and the Plan of Services stipulates the infrastructure the applicant is required to provide to adequately support the project.
Water
The property is located within the City of Franklin Utility District. The property owner shall be responsible for the engineering, design and construction of a public water main from the intersection of Bradford Drive and West Main Street along Carters Creek Pike across the frontage of their property (approximately 1,900 LF). It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that adequate water for both domestic use and fire protection is provided to the site. The City does not allow water mains within state right-of-way. The property owner shall be required to acquire the necessary offsite easements to provide service to the property.
Reclaimed Water
According to the City of Franklin's Municipal Code, reclaimed...
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