. Title 
Ordinance for Original Zoning Located at 1638-1640 Oakleigh Road - City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation
 
Body
Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 2
 
Public Hearing: April 16, 2019
Advertising Date/By:  April 4 and 11, 2019/City Clerk
 
Contact 1 and Phone:                     Sue Schwartz                     373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone:                     Mike Kirkman                     373-4649
 
PURPOSE: 
City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation, is requesting original zoning from County AG (Agricultural) to City PNR (Parkland and Natural Resources Area) for 1638-1640 Oakleigh Road, generally described as north of Oakleigh Road and west of Interstate 840.
 
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 16, 2019 meeting.
 
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on March 18, 2019, the Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of this request.  There was one speaker in favor and none in opposition.  (See minutes of the March 18, 2019 Zoning Commission meeting).  This request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition in order to add this property to the existing City facility of Keely Park.  
 
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 PNR 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 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.