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Ordinance for Original Zoning Located at 3617-3635 McConnell Road - Amanda Hodierne for William Mitchell Causey
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Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 1
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: October 3 and 10, 2019/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz, 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman, 373-4649
PURPOSE:
Amanda Hodierne, for William Mitchell Causey, is requesting original zoning from County AG (Agricultural) to City PUD (Planned Unit Development) for 3617 -3635 McConnell Road, generally described as north of McConnell Road and west of Clapp Farm Road.
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 October 15, 2019 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on September 16, 2019, the Zoning Commission voted 4-3 to recommend denial of this request. There were two speakers 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 to access City services for new residential development.
This rezoning request includes the following condition:
1. Uses shall be limited to single-family dwellings, townhomes, and multi-family dwellings.
2. Buildings shall not exceed thirty (30) feet in height.
3. The site shall be limited to a maximum of 150 residential units.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This item will have no budget impact.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Zoning Commission recommended denial of this request 4-3
Planning recommends denial of the PUD zoning request based on:
– Request is inconsistent 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 inconsistent with the Economic Development goal to promote a healthy, diversified economy with a strong tax base and opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship and for-profit and non-profit economic development for all segments of the community, including under-served areas such as East Greensboro.
– Request is inconsistent 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.