Title
Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning at 389 Fairystone Drive, Generally Described as East of Fairystone Drive and South of Bethany Trace - Demetrios D. Dascalakis
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Council Priorities: Create an Environment to Promote Economic Development Opportunities and Job Creation; Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 1
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: February 6 and 13, 2020/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz, 336-373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman, 336-373-4649
PURPOSE:
Demetrios D. Dascalakis is requesting original zoning from County RS-30 (Residential Single Family) to City R-5 (Residential Single Family - 5) for 389 Fairystone Drive, generally described as east of Fairystone Drive and south of Bethany Trace.
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 February 22, 2020 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on January 22, 2020, the Zoning Commission voted 5-2 to recommend approval of this request. There was one speaker in favor and four in opposition. (See minutes of the September 16, 2019 Zoning Commission meeting). This request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition in order to access City water and sewer for new residential development.
This original zoning request includes the following conditions:
1. Maximum building height shall be limited to 35 feet.
2. Minimum required open space shall be calculated at a rate of 456 square feet per dwelling unit.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This item will have no budget impact.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request 4-2.
Planning recommends approval of the R-5 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.