During their regular scheduled meeting on December 19, 2023, the Governing Body of the City of Gillette approved Resolution No. 2859, initiating the annexation of 37.85 acres adjacent and contiguous to the City of Gillette, Wyoming, pursuant to Wyoming Statute 15-1-403, known as the Gillette College Foundation Annexation; a copy of Resolution No. 2859 and a copy of the proposed Gillette College Foundation Annexation plat is attached.
This area is a logical extension of the City limits and will be serviceable. The land is located generally south of Lakeway Road, between 4-J Road and South Douglas Highway, and north of Sinclair Street, and is surrounded by the existing City of Gillette corporate limits on three sides. The site currently has no buildings located on it. The owners desire to have the Tract annexed and zoned for C-O, Office and Institution District uses with access to City services. There are no statutes or ordinances that regulate the shape or size of an area to be annexed.
There is no significant City investment required in support of this annexation for water, sewer, streets, drainage or parks. The area is a logical extension of the City limits and will be serviceable.
The proposed zoning of the area is C-O, Office and Institution District. The Comprehensive Plan envisions the future land use to be Neighborhood/Residential, which it is not currently operating as such and at this time is not recommended, as Donkey Creek and its floodplain is incumbering a significant portion of the parcel. The existing development pattern is compatible with the proposed zoning of Office and Institution. The City Council will make the final zoning determination at the time of annexation.
Water and Sewer services are available for the annexation area with services within an acceptable distance to the proposed annexation area and public access off of Destination Drive. Gas and electric are available for extension as well. There are no known water wells, or septic systems on the property. Required upgrades to utilities is the responsibility of the property owners within the annexation area. Road and utility extensions and connections will be determined at the time of development of the property.
Any future development or construction will be reviewed by the City and shall meet City standards.
The only additional tax upon landowners resulting from annexation is an additional 8 mills ($8.00 per $1,000 of assessed value) collected by the City for General Operation of the City. The County Tax Assessor’s Office is responsible for establishing the classification of property, assessed value, and the assessment rate.
As per the State of Wyoming Statute 15-1-402, each landowner was provided a letter by certified mail including the Public Hearing Notice outlining specific items such as water and sewer services, electrical services as well as a more comprehensive outline of the items previously mentioned.
This case was approved by the Planning Commission during their January 9, 2024, meeting with a vote of 4/0/1 Abstention. |