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Public Hearing for Ordinance for Rezoning Located at 606-618 Whitfield Drive - Jeff Jackson of Investors Land Services, LLC for Elizabeth N. and James F. Buckman
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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 2
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:
Jeff Jackson of Investors Land Services, LLC for Elizabeth N. and James F. Buckman, is requesting rezoning from R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) to CD-RM-8 (Conditional District Residential Multifamily - 8) for 606-618 Whitfield Drive, generally described as north of Whitfield Drive Road and west of Bell Orchard Drive
As the decision of the Zoning Commission on this request was appealed, 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 6-1 to approve this request. There was one speaker in favor and five in opposition. (See minutes of the January 20, 2021 Zoning Commission meeting).
This rezoning request includes the following conditions:
1. Limited to residential uses only.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This item will have no budget impact.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
The Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request 6-1
Planning recommends approval of the CD-RM-8 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.