. Title
Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning Located at 1308 and 1310 Ranhurst Road - Josue Cisneros
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Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 2
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: March 5 and March 12, 2020/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz, 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman, 373-4649
PURPOSE:
Josue Cisneros is requesting original zoning from County RS-30 (Residential Single Family) to City R-3 (Residential Single Family) for 1308 and 1310 Ranhurst Road, generally described as east of Ranhurst Road and north of Easthurst 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 21, 2020 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on February 17, 2020, the Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of this request. There was one speaker in favor and two in opposition. (See minutes of the February 17, 2020 Zoning Commission meeting). This request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition to access City services to construct new residential dwellings.
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 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.