Title
Ordinance Establishing Original Zoning for Property Located Along the Extension of East Cone Boulevard and Nealtown Road
Body
Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 1
Public Hearing: February 3, 2014
Advertising Date/By: January 22 & 29/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 AG (Agricultural) to City R-5 (Residential Single Family) for the extension of East Cone Boulevard and Nealtown Road, generally described as south of Brame Road and south and west of White Elder Road. All property associated with this request is fully owned by the City of Greensboro and is to be used solely for the construction of this roadway extension. The requested R-5 zoning is the closest equivalent zoning to existing County zoning and nearby residential uses that is also in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. These properties must be included in the City's jurisdiction in order to use voter approved 2008 City Transportation bonds.
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 February 3, 2014 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on January 12, 2014, the Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of this request. Two persons spoke in favor of the request and four in opposition. (See attachment B: Minutes of the January 12, 2014 Zoning Commission meeting). This request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition.
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 8-0 to approve this request.
Planning recommends approval of the requ...
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