Title
Ordinance Establishing Original Zoning for Property Located at 4016 S. Elm-Eugene Street
Body
Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 1
Public Hearing: September 15, 2015
Advertising Date/By: September 3 and 10/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Mike Kirkman 373-4649
Contact 2 and Phone: Sue Schwartz 373-2149
PURPOSE:
El Club Mexicano Real Estate Investment Inc. is requesting original zoning from County AG (Agricultural) to City CD-C-M (Conditional District Commercial Medium) for property located at 4016 S. Elm-Eugene Street, generally described as west of South Elm-Eugene Street and south of Elmsley Meadows Lane.
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 September 15, 2015 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on August 10, 2015, the Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of this request. One person spoke in favor of the request and none in opposition. (See attachment B: Minutes of the August 10, 2015 Zoning Commission meeting). This request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition. This CD-C-M original zoning request is subject to the following conditions:
1. All uses permitted in the C-M district except automobile, motorcycle repair service, major; automobile, motorcycle repair service, minor; automobile towing and storage services; boat repairs; commercial parking; equipment rental & leasing (no outside storage); equipment repairs, light; kennels or pet grooming services; pest or termite control services; recreational vehicle parks or campsites; taxidermists; tourist homes (Bed and Breakfast); pawnshops; land clearing and inert debris landfills, minor; taxi terminals; warehouse and self storage; sexually oriented businesses; arts and crafts shows; and carnivals and fairs.
2. The architectural provisions of the SCOD-2 overlay district shall apply to all sites within the development; and
3. The building facades on the lots fronting S. Elm-Eugene St shall include a combination of three of the following materials: brick and brick veneer; stone, stone veneer and cultured stone; and stucco with architectural detailing.
This request addresses the following MAP Goals:
MAP Goal 1 - Create an environment that promotes economic development opportunities and job creation
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 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 Economic Development goal to promote a healthy, diversified economy with a strong tax base and opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship and for-profit and non-profit economic development for all segments of the community, including under-served areas such as East Greensboro.