. Title
Public Hearing for Ordinance for Original Zoning Located at a Portion of 2240 East Cone Boulevard - Legacy Impact Capital for Guilford Charter School Corporation
Body
Council Priority: Create an Environment to Promote Economic Development Opportunities and Job Creation; Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 2
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: July 9 and 16, 2020/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz, 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman, 373-4649
PURPOSE:
Legacy Impact Capital for Guilford Charter School Corporation is requesting original zoning from County RS-30 (Residential Single Family) to City R-5 (Residential Single Family - 5) for a portion of 2240 East Cone Boulevard, generally described as north and south of East Cone Boulevard and west of Ralph Johnson 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 July 21, 2020 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on June 15, 2020, the Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of this request. There was one speaker in favor and none in opposition. (See minutes of the June 15, 2020 Zoning Commission meeting). This request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition to access City services to construct a new school.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This item will have no budget impact.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request 7-0
Planning recommends approval of the R-5 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.