WATSONVILLE — The Santa Cruz Local Agency Formation Commission will consider allowing Watsonville to annex a 2.4-acre property into city limits Wednesday.
The property is part of a 3.7-acre affordable housing project that is currently under construction on 56 Atkinson Lane, called Pippin Orchards. It consists of 20 apartment units within city limits and 26 units on unincorporated Santa Cruz County land.
In November, the Watsonville City Council voted 5-2 to move forward with annexing the property.
According to LAFCO Executive Officer Patrick McCormick, the annexation allows all residents of the development to participate in city elections.
Police and fire, among other services, would be provided by the city for the entire development.
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Santa Cruz LAFCO will meet Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Watsonville City Council Chambers, 275 Main St., fourth floor. To view LAFCO’s report on the project, visit www.santacruzlafco.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/4d1-963-Staff-Report.pdf.
