. Title
Public Hearing for Ordinance for Original Zoning Located at 2126 and 2146 Scott Road - Bob Dunston, Charter Development Company, LLC; on behalf of Robert W. Mccuiston, Denise R. Mccuiston and Michele V. Mccuiston
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Department: Planning
Council District: Proximate to District 2
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: October 8 and 15, 2020/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz, 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman, 373-4649
PURPOSE:
Bob Dunston, Charter Development Company, LLC; on behalf of Robert W. Mccuiston, Denise R. Mccuiston and Michele V. Mccuiston, is requesting original zoning from County AG (Agricultural) to City R-5 (Residential Single family - 5) for 2126 and 2146 Scott Road, generally described as south of Scott Road and west of Summit Avenue.
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 October 20, 2020 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on September 21, 2020, the Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of this request. There were two speakers in favor and two in opposition. (See minutes of the September 21, 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 8-0
Planning recommends approval of the R-5 zoning request based on:
– Request is consistent with the Filling in Our Framework Big Idea to arrange our land uses to create a more vibrant and livable Greensboro.
– Request is consistent with Strategy 2 of the Creating Great Places Big Idea to meet housing needs and desires with a sufficient and diverse supply of housing products, prices and locations.