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Ordinance Rezoning From the R-3 (Residential Single-Family) to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) Zoning District for Property Located at 1301, 1309, 1313 and 1317R1 New Garden Road, Generally Described as West of New Garden Road and North of Pinehaven Drive
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Department: Planning
Council District: District 5
Public Hearing: November 18, 2014
Advertising Date/By: November 6 & 13, 2014/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Mike Kirkman 373-4649
Contact 2 and Phone: Sue Schwartz 373-2149
PURPOSE:
Barry Siegal, BSC Holding on behalf of Mary Ann K. Hoffman, Trustee and James R. & Mary S. Stanley, is requesting rezoning from the R-3 (Residential Single-Family) to the PUD (Planned Unit Development) zoning district for property located at 1301, 1309, 1313 and 1317R1 New Garden Road, generally described as west of New Garden Road and north of Pinehaven Drive.
As the Zoning Commission's decision was appealed, the City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider and take action on this request at its November 18, 2014 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on October 13, 2014, the Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to approve this request. Four persons spoke in favor of the request and three persons spoke in opposition. (See attachment B: Minutes of the October 13, 2014 Zoning Commission meeting). Since the Zoning Commission's decision was subsequently appealed within the prescribed 10 day appeal period, this request will be heard by City Council.
The proposed rezoning request to PUD (Planned Unit Development) includes the following conditions:
1. Uses restricted to a maximum of 193 residential units.
2. Maximum building height facing New Garden Road shall not exceed three stories as viewed from New Garden Road.
3. There shall be a landscaped berm along New Garden Road with a minimum width of 15 feet and a minimum height of 4 feet, with the exception of the entrance drive.
4. There shall be only two rows of parking in front of the building facing New Garden Road.
5. Fencing will be along adjacent residential properties, where permitted, and shall be a minimum of 6 feet in height.
6. All stormwater treatment devices shall be located to the rear of the property.
7. All lighting shall be cut-off type fixtures directed toward the site with a maximum pole height of 25 feet.
8. The building shall be constructed predominantly (85% or more) of masonry material and shall have no exterior stairwells or hallways.
9. All exterior railings shall be constructed of metal materials.
10. The outdoor pool amenity package shall adjoin the building and shall be enclosed by a masonry privacy wall a minimum of 100 feet from any adjoining property owner.
11. HVAC units shall be located on the building roof behind a parapet obstructing their view from New Garden Road.
12. The site will only contain one principal building.
13. All trash compaction facilities or recycling containers shall be screened from adjoining properties and not located along New Garden Road.
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 voted 6-0 to approve this request.
Planning recommends approval of the request based on:
- Request is consistent with the Reinvestment/Infill goal to promote sound investment in Greensboro's urban areas.
- 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.
Request implements measures to protect neighborhoods from negative impacts of development.