Propriedad, LLC submitted a petition to annex land that it owns, using provisions contained in Section 7-2-4600, MCA. The subject property is one parcel totaling about 2 acres. The property is located at 517 Lincoln Lane in the Billings Heights. The property is mostly vacant but has a residence located on it near the Lincoln Lane frontage. The owners are requesting annexation in order to obtain City services and develop the property in the City. The property is currently zoned Residential Multi-Family Restricted.

The property is located within the five-year annexation area of the City's Limits of Annexation Map and appears to meet some of the City's criteria in its Annexation Policy. A detailed review and analysis of the Annexation Policy criteria will be provided in the Council's public hearing memo. The City Council’s policy is to consider annexations at two separate Council meetings. At the first meeting, the Council acknowledges receipt of a petition and sets a public hearing date. At the second meeting, the Council conducts the hearing and acts on the annexation petition.

Section 7-2-4600, MCA, allows owners of more than 50% of the property to petition the City for annexation. The only alternative that is consistent with City Council policy is to acknowledge receipt of the petition and set a public hearing date.

Analysis by City staff of how City services may be provided to this property and a recommendation on the annexation will be prepared and presented at the public hearing.

Staff recommends that the City Council acknowledge receipt of the annexation petition and schedule a public hearing for December 14, 2015 to consider annexing this property.