Public Hearing – Annexation – James Padrick, Trustee – 167.64 +/- acres
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City Council Regular Meeting, March 17, 2026
Approves Voluntary annexation of 167.64 acres (James Padrick, Trustee), unanimous
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What happened
Jacksonville City Council approved the voluntary annexation of 167.64 acres held by James Padrick, Trustee (petition submitted by Kimberley-Horn), where the developer proposes 102 single-family homes averaging $350,000; the annexation ordinance passed on a voice vote.
Meeting key facts
- Jurisdiction
- Jacksonville, NC
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- March 17, 2026
- Decisions
- 3 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 3
Voluntary annexation of 167.64 acres (James Padrick, Trustee)
Voluntary contiguous annexation of a portion of one tract totaling 167.64 acres near the end of Williamsburg Plantation, abutting the 488-acre Thornwood property annexed in January. Developer proposes 102 single-family homes averaging $350,000 each; staff projected positive cash flow of about $2.6 million over a five-year period. Petition submitted by Kimberley-Horn on behalf of James Padrick, Trustee. Approved on a voice vote.
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Meeting Summary
Jacksonville City Council approved the voluntary annexation of 167.64 acres held by James Padrick, Trustee (petition submitted by Kimberley-Horn), where the developer proposes 102 single-family homes averaging $350,000; the annexation ordinance passed on a voice vote.
Key Decisions (3)
Approved
Voluntary annexation of 167.64 acres (James Padrick, Trustee)
Vote: unanimous
Approved
UDO Text Amendment - Article 4.3 mobile food vendors and FY26 fee schedule
Vote: unanimous
Approved
Voting delegates for NC League of Municipalities annual conference
Vote: unanimous
Development Activity (2)
102 single-family home development (Padrick tract)
Residential
Thornwood property residential development
Residential
Market Signals (4)
Housing Demand
City discussion highlights strong demand for attainable/affordable housing, with $300,000…
Infrastructure
Road interconnectivity is a gating factor for large residential development…
Commercial Demand
Loosening of mobile food vendor spacing and signage rules signals…
Infrastructure
Residents flagged the lack of sidewalks on Henderson Drive between…
Who Spoke (17)
MayorCouncilmember · 3Staff · 2Public · 7
On the record: the mayor, 3 councilmembers, 2 staff members, and 7 members of the public.
Agenda scorecard
Our pre-meeting forecast, graded against the recorded voteZoneWire called 1 of 1 land-use forecast on this agenda.
Public Hearing (Legislative) Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) Text Amendment –… plan amendment
ApprovedNot forecast
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