Title
Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning Located at 1610 Dodson Street - Borum Wade & Associates, for Sonny Vestal and Herbert Wright
Body
Council Priority:
1) Create an Environment to Promote Economic Development Opportunities and Job Creation
2) Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Planning
Council District: District 2
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: February 6 and 13, 2019/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz, 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman, 373-4649
PURPOSE:
Borum Wade & Associates, for Sonny Vestal and Herbert Wright, is requesting rezoning from R-3 (Residential Single Family-3) to R-5 (Residential Single Family-5) for 1610 Dodson Street, generally described as west of Dodson Street and north of Savannas Run Drive.
As this request was approved with less than 6 favorable votes, the City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider and take action on this request at its February 18, 2020 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on January 22, 2020, the Zoning Commission voted 5-0-1 to recommend approval of this request. There was two speakers in favor and none in opposition. (See minutes of the January 22, 2020 Zoning Commission meeting). Since there were less than 6 favorable votes to approve the request, the Zoning Commission’s decision automatically became a favorable recommendation and the request moved on to City Council.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This item will have no budget impact.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request 5-0-1.
Planning recommends approval of the 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.