Merovan Center Annexation

At a glance

What: Annexation (AX-21-2026) of 87.46 acres plus 47.60 acres of adjacent right-of-way around the Merovan Center and other properties on Woodruff Road, Interstate 385, Smith Hines Road, Lovett Drive and Prado Way, using the 75 percent annexation method, with initial City zoning of BG (Business General), BH (Business Heavy) and IX (Industrial Flex).
Where it stands: Public hearing held and first reading passed unanimously on August 24, 2026. Second reading is not in the minutes read (the September 14 formal meeting has an agenda only).
Next: Second and final reading.

Mr. Frixen said 84.6 percent of property owners in the area signed the petition, and they own 97.6 percent of the assessed value. Required notices were met.
He outlined the services the City would assume or provide (emergency services, residential recycling and waste collection, planning and engineering, municipal elections) and the taxes and fees that would apply.
No one spoke in support or opposition.

Councilmember Brasington moved, seconded by Councilmember Dowe; passed unanimously.
Councilmember Dowe asked about a small area surrounded by the annexation but not in it; Mr. Frixen said it is a cell tower that stays in the County.
Councilmember Brasington asked how it compares in size. Mr. Frixen said that, if passed, it would be the largest annexation the City has done and would put the City past the 2 square mile threshold since it began focusing on annexation in 2021.

Public hearing (no speakers) and first reading, passed unanimously (Councilmember Brasington moved, Councilmember Dowe seconded).