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Ordinance for Rezoning at 1419 Manuel Street - Sonny Vestal for BMS Investment Properties, LLC
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Council Priority: Create an Environment to Promote Economic Development Opportunities and Job Creation, and Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Planning
Council District: District 3
Public Hearing: September 17, 2019
Advertising Date/By: September 5 and 12, 2019/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz, 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman, 373-4649
PURPOSE:
Sonny Vestal for BMS Investment Properties, LLC is requesting rezoning from R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) to CD-R-5 (Conditional District Residential Single Family - 5) for 1419 Manuel Street, generally described as east of Cecil Street and west of Karlingdale Drive. The request includes the following condition:
1. Uses limited to a maximum of 3 dwelling units.
As this request did not receive at least 6 favorable votes from the Zoning Commission, the City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider and take action on this request at its September 17, 2019 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on August 19, 2019, the Zoning Commission voted 5-3-1 to approve this request. There was one speaker in favor and three in opposition. (See minutes of the August 19, 2019 Zoning Commission meeting). Since there were less than 6 favorable votes to approve the request, this request automatically moved on to City Council for an additional public hearing and decision.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This item will have no budget impact.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request 5-3-1.
Planning recommends approval of the CD-R-5 zoning request based on:
– Request is consistent with the Reinvestment/Infill goal to promote sound investment in Greensboro’s urban areas, including Center City, commercial and industrial areas, and neighborhoods.
– 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.