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Ordinance Establishing Original Zoning for a Portion of Property Located along the West Gate City Boulevard Right of Way Generally Described as West of Harnett Drive and North of Wayne Court
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Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 5
Public Hearing: November 15, 2016
Advertising Date/By: November 3 and 10, 2016/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 CU-GO-M (Conditional Use General Office Moderate) to City O (Office) for a portion of West Gate City Boulevard right of way, generally described as west of Harnett Drive and north of Wayne Court.
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 15, 2016 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on October 17, 2016, the Zoning Commission voted 7-1 to recommend approval of this request. One person spoke in favor of the request and none in opposition. (See attachment B: Minutes of the October 17, 2016 Zoning Commission meeting). The requested O zoning district is similar to the portion of West Gate City Boulevard immediately east of this site.
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 7-1 to approve this request.
Planning recommends approval of the request based on:
- Request is consistent with the Reinvestment/Infill goal to promote sound investment in Greensboro's urban areas
- 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 lan...
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