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Ordinance Establishing Zoning for a Portion of Property Located Along Chariot Drive Right of Way
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Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 1
Public Hearing: April 19, 2016
Advertising Date/By: April 7 and 14, 2016/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Mike Kirkman 373-4649
Contact 2 and Phone: Sue Schwartz 373-2149
PURPOSE:
The City of Greensboro is requesting original zoning from County RS-40 (Residential Single-Family) and AG (Agricultural) to City R-3 (Residential single family) for a portion of the Chariot Drive right of way, generally described as south of Castleton Road and west of Nelson 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 April 19, 2016 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on March 21, 2016, the Zoning Commission voted 9-0 to recommend approval of this request. One person spoke in favor of the request and none in opposition. (See attachment B: Minutes of the March 21, 2016 Zoning Commission meeting). This request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition to bring this right of way into the City’s jurisdiction for public maintenance. The R-3 zoning district is the most similar zoning to properties in this area.
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 Community Facilities goal to provide community facilities, services, and infrastructure in a cost-effective manner to meet citizens’ needs, contribute to quality of life, and support desired land use patterns.
COMMITTEE ACTION: This item was referred to Council by the Infrastructure Committee.