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f. Southeast The southeast area extends from Locust Road on the west to the east study area limits which is approximately 1.5 miles east of Ironwood Drive, The south limits of this area generally follows Roosevelt Road. This annexation area includes land in Centre and Penn Townships and has a large developed area south along and near U.S. 31 which is presently receiving municipal services and/or has commercial/industrial land uses (see Map 10). Managing development in the area around the U.S. 31/U.S. 20 Bypass interchange and Ironwood Road/U.S. 20 Bypass interchange are important to the City as well as along U.S. 31, Ironwood Road and Ireland Road. Considerable residential and moderate commercial development has occurred in this area in the past and is expected to continue in the future. The elimination of confusing, meandering corporate limits in this area is a primary need for annexation. 2, Priority Annexations The annexation plan is considered long-range, yet it does not have a fixed time frame. There are, however, certain areas that should be given a priority consideration for annexation. These areas include parcels of land that are presently completely surrounded by the City. Several so-called islands are located throughout the City as identified below and as shown on Map 12. Another type of priority annexation consideration are peninsulas or areas that are surrounded by more than 50% but less than 100% by the present corporate limits. These peninsulas also contribute to the jurisdictional confusion and efficiency for the delivery of needed municipal services. Some of the major peninsulas are described below. Islands and peninsulas should be given a priority consideration for annexation. The timing for their annexation, however, should not distract from nor be considered a prerequisite for the City when proceeding with other annexations and the overall implementation of the City's annexation policy and plan. a. Islands Six (6) unincorporated islands are presently located within the corporate limits of the City. These are generally described below and shown on Map 12. • Lilac Acres Subdivision located adjacent to the north side of Cleveland Road and west side of Lilac Road, two (2) lots adjacent to the east side of Lilac Road just north of Cleveland Road and 58