Title 
Ordinance Establishing Original Zoning for Property Located at 4316 Burlington Road - Kevin Buchanan for Anthony Ruffolo, Robert Ruffolo, Jr. and Tania Crawford
 
Body
Department:                           Planning
Council District:  Proximate to District 1 and 2
 
Public Hearing:                      November 20, 2018
Advertising Date/By:  November 8 and 15, 2018/City Clerk
 
Contact 1 and Phone:                     Sue Schwartz                     373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone:                     Mike Kirkman                     373-4649
 
PURPOSE: 
Kevin Buchanan, for Anthony Ruffolo, Robert Ruffolo, Jr. and Tania Crawford, is requesting original zoning from County LI (Light Industrial) to City R-3 (Residential Single Family) for 4316 Burlington Road, generally described as south of Burlington Road and west of Wagoner Bend 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 November 20, 2018 meeting.
 
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on October 15, 2018, the Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of this request.  There were no speakers on this item.  (See minutes of the October 15, 2018 Zoning Commission meeting).  This request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition in order to access City water and sewer for an existing residence. 
  
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.