Title
Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Rezoning at 3630 Lewiston Road- Melodi Fentress and Susan Lambert
Body
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 5
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: October 8 and 15, 2020
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman 373-4649
PURPOSE:
Melodi Fentress and Susan Lambert are requesting rezoning from R-3(Residential Single Family - 3) to AG (Agricultural) for 3630 Lewiston Road, generally described as east of Lewiston Road and south of Scarlet Haw Drive.
As this request was approved by the Zoning Commission but an opponent appealed within the required 10 day appeal period, 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 approve this request. There were three speakers in favor and one in opposition. (See minutes of the September 21, 2020 Zoning Commission meeting). Since an opponent appealed the denial of the rezoning request within the required 10 day appeal period, it must now go 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 8-0.
Planning recommends approval of the AG zoning request based on:
– Request is consistent with the Filling in Our Framework Big Idea to arrange land uses to create a more vibrant and livable Greensboro.
– Request is consistent with Strategy 1 of the Creating Great Places Big Idea to protect and enhance the unique character of every neighborhood.