Title
Ordinance Establishing Original Zoning and Rezoning Several Properties and Portions of Properties Generally Between Woodpine Drive South to City Limits Parallel to Bass Chapel Road
Body
Department: Planning
Council District: In and Proximate to District 3
Public Hearing: March 3, 2015
Advertising Date/By: March 26 and April 2, 2015/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Mike Kirkman 373-4649
Contact 2 and Phone: Sue Schwartz 373-2149
PURPOSE:
D. Stone Builders, Inc. is requesting original zoning and rezoning from County AG (Agricultural) and City R-3 (Residential Single Family) to City R-5 (Residential Single Family) for several properties and portions of properties generally between Woodpine Drive south to City limits parallel to Bass Chapel Road, generally described as east of Netfield Drive and west of Casting Way.
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 April 7, 2015 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on March 9, 2015, the Zoning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend approval of this request. Two persons spoke in favor of the request and none in opposition. (See attachment B: Minutes of the March 9, 2015 Zoning Commission meeting). The original zoning portion of this request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition.
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 9-0 to approve this request.
Planning recommends approval of the 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.