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Ordinance Establishing Original Zoning for Property Located at 3911 Hickory Tree Lane
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Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 1
Public Hearing: May 16, 2017
Advertising Date/By: May 5 and 12, 2017/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Mike Kirkman 373-4649
Contact 2 and Phone: Sue Schwartz 373-2149
PURPOSE:
Jeffonda Watkins is requesting original zoning from County RS-40 (Residential Single Family) to City R-3 (Residential Single Family) for property located at 3911 Hickory Tree Lane, generally described as east of Hickory Tree Lane and west of Youngs Mill Road.
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 16, 2017 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on March 20, 2017, the Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this request. This request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition in order to connect to the City’s water system because the well supporting the existing dwelling is failing.
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 recommended this request 9-0.
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.