Title
Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 257 Willowlake - Eric Page, for the Theressa G. Hamlett Family Irrevocable Trust
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Council Priority: 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: March 4 and 11, 2021
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz, 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman, 373-4649
PURPOSE:
Eric Page, for the Theressa G. Hamlett Family Irrevocable Trust, is requesting original zoning from County AG (Agricultural) and County RS-30 (Residential Single Family) to City CD-C-M (Conditional District Commercial Medium) for 257 Willowlake Road, generally described as west of Willowlake Road and south of Huffine Mill Road.
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 March 16, 2021 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on February 15, 2021 the Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to approve this request. There were two speakers 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.
This rezoning request includes the following conditions:
1. All uses permitted in the C-M zoning district except: Drive-thru Facilities and Eating and Drinking Establishments.
2. Freestanding signage shall not to exceed six (6) feet in height.
3. Maximum square footage of all principal structures shall not exceed 250,000 square feet.
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 CD-C-M 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 the Growing Economic Competitiveness Big Idea so Greensboro will build a prosperous, resilient economy that creates equitable opportunities to succeed