Proposed annexation of certain real estate owned by Scott A. and Gale O'Mara and D.R.A. Properties, L.L.C.

The proposed annexation area consists of approximately 79.79-acres with right-of-way and is located adjacent to the northeast quadrant of Ankeny. More specifically, directly south of NE 126th Avenue and east of Highway 69/NE 14th Street (County). Scott A. and Gale O'Mara, the property owners of 1575 NE 126th Avenue, have requested voluntary annexation to the City of Ankeny for 78.79-acres (including right-of-way). D.R.A. Properties LLC located adjacent to the northwest corner of the O'Mara property have also requested voluntary annexation into the City for their property, which is approximately one acre (including right-of-way). The proposed annexation area consists entirely of petitioned land and is contiguous with the corporate boundary of Ankeny. The annexation area also includes any and all Polk County or State of Iowa road right-of-way to the centerline of the adjacent road.

August 19, 2019 City Council initiated voluntary annexation;

September 3, 2019 Plan & Zoning Commission held a public hearing;

September 17, 2019 Plan & Zoning Commission recommended approval;

October 7, 2019 City Council set the public hearing.

Notification and public hearing by the Plan & Zoning Commission.

Consultation meeting held on September 5, 2019.

Legal publication and notification.

Action: Consider motion to close Public Hearing 2019-62.