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Ordinance for Original Zoning at 5705 Ruffin Road - Joe Gonzalez, on behalf of Jose Carmen Arrendondo
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Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 5
Public Hearing: May 21, 2019
Advertising Date/By: May 9 and 16, 2019/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman 373-4649
PURPOSE:
Joe Gonzalez, on behalf of Jose Carmen Arrendondo, is requesting original zoning from County RS-40 (Residential Single Family) to City R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) for 5705 Ruffin Road, generally described as south of Ruffin Road and west of Wedgewood Drive.
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 May 21, 2019 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on April 15, 2019, the Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of this request. There were no speakers on this item. (See minutes of the April 15, 2019 Zoning Commission meeting). This request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition in order to access City water and sewer to develop a new residential dwelling.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This item will have no budget impact.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request 7-0.
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