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Ordinance Establishing Original Zoning for Property Located at 1302 Youngs Mill Road
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Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 1
Public Hearing: March 21, 2017
Advertising Date/By: March 9 and 16, 2017/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman 373-4649
PURPOSE:
Laura M. Chambers is requesting original zoning from County RS-40 (Residential Single Family) to City R-3 (Residential Single Family) for property located at 1302 Youngs Mill Road, generally described as west of Youngs Mill Road and south of I-40.
As this request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition, the City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider and take action on this request at its March 21, 2017 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on February 20, 2017, the Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this request. This request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition in order to connect to the City’s water system because the well supporting the existing dwelling is failing.
This request addresses the following MAP Goals:
MAP Goal 2 - Maintain infrastructure and provide sustainable growth opportunities
BUDGET IMPACT:
This item will have no budget impact.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Zoning Commission recommended this request 8-0.
Planning recommends approval of the R-3 zoning request based on:
– Request is consistent with the Growth at the Fringe goal to promote sound, sustainable land use patterns that provide for the efficient provision of public services and facilities.
– Request is consistent with the Housing and Neighborhoods goal to meet the needs of present and future Greensboro citizens for a choice of decent, affordable housing in stable, livable neighborhoods that offer security, quality of life, and the necessary array of services and facilities.