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Public Hearing and Decision on Russell Grove Area Voluntary Annexation

  • When: 2024/10/28
  • Address: John Russell Road and Back Creek Church Road, Charlotte, NC
  • City: Charlotte
  • State: North Carolina
  • Category: Annexation
  • Size: 60.13 acres

This annexation proposal requests the incorporation of a 60.13-acre property along John Russell Road and west of Back Creek Church Road into the Charlotte city limits. The area currently contains six single-family dwellings and accessory buildings, which will be removed for the redevelopment of 185 single-family homes. This annexation will allow the city to provide municipal services and promote residential growth in eastern Mecklenburg County.

Why it Matters

This decision supports the city’s growth strategy by allowing for expanded municipal services in a developing residential area, providing essential housing opportunities and aligning with city annexation policies.

Source

Applicant - Meritage Homes


Ownership - Meritage Homes


Developer - Meritage Homes


City Representative - Alyson Craig, Planning, Design, and Development; Holly Cramer, Planning, Design, and Development


Allowed Uses: Single-family detached residential, duplexes, triplexes, and limited other uses

Previous Zoning: N1-A (Neighborhood 1 - A)