Title
Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for a Portion of 3214 Groometown Road - Bo Rodenbough, on behalf SECU*RE, Inc.
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Council Priorities: Create an Environment to Promote Economic Development Opportunities and Job Creation; Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Planning
Council District: District 5
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: February 4 and 11, 2021
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz, 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman, 373-4649
PURPOSE:
Bo Rodenbough, on behalf SECU*RE, Inc., is requesting original zoning from County RS-20 (Residential Single Family) to City R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) for a portion of 3214 Groometown Road, generally described as west of Groometown Road and north of Broadacres Drive.
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 February 16, 2021 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on January 20, 2021 the Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to approve this request. There was one speaker in favor and none in opposition. (See minutes of the January 20, 2021 Zoning Commission meeting). This request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition to access City services to construct a new residence.
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-3 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 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.