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Public Hearing for Ordinance for Original Zoning Located at 162 Birch Creek Road and a Portion of the Woodhollow Road Right-of-Way from Birch Creek Road Extending Westward for Approximately 200 feet - Catalina Espinoza and Miguel O. Hernandez for Eastcoast Plumbing Mechanics, Inc.
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Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 2
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: December 3 and 10, 2020/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman 373-4649
PURPOSE:
Catalina Espinoza and Miguel O. Hernandez, for Eastcoast Plumbing Mechanics, Inc., are requesting original zoning from County RS-20 (Residential Single Family) to City R-3 (Residential Single family - 3) for 162 Birch Creek Road and a portion of the Woodhollow Road right-of-way from Birch Creek Road extending westward for approximately 200 feet, generally described as west of Birch Creek Road and south of Woodhollow 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 December 15, 2020 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on November 16, 2020, the Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of this request. There were two speakers in favor and none in opposition. (See minutes of the November 16, 2020 Zoning Commission meeting). This request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition to access City services to construct a new single family dwelling.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This item will have no budget impact.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request 8-0
Planning recommends approval of the R-3 zoning request based on:
– Request is consistent with the Filling in Our Framework Big Idea to arrange our land uses to create a more vibrant and livable Greensboro.
– Request is consistent with Strategy 2 of the Creating Great Places Big Idea to meet housing needs and desires with a sufficient and diverse supply of housing products, prices and locations.