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Public Hearing on an Ordinance to Change Name of SR-6838 (Between North Regional Road and West Market Street) to Samaritan Lane. (DCRS, LLC and Piedmont Triad Airport Authority)
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Council Priority: Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities / Promote Public Safety & Reduce Crime
Department: Planning
Council District: District #5
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz, 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Steve Galanti, 373-2918
PURPOSE:
The request is for City Council to rename SR-6838 (Between North Regional Road and West Market Street) to Samaritan Lane. The City Council is required to hold a public hearing on this request before considering its approval.
BACKGROUND:
Planning Staff has received a Street Name Change Petition to rename SR-6838 (between North Regional Road and West Market Street) to Samaritan Lane. The petition is signed by all of the landowners (100%) located along this road segment.
According to the application, Samaritan's Purse will be investing in a large hangar and offices for the purpose of international relief out of Greensboro. Samaritan's Purse will be the only entity with an address on this portion of road. This street name change will give Samaritan's Purse a clear and reliable address to receive materials.
The Planning Department will notify the utility companies and various other service agencies of this change to minimize any inconvenience to the property owners and residents.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The Department of Transportation estimates that the cost to prepare and install new street signs will be approximately $325.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends the street name change to the Zoning Commission based on the findings that the proposed name is in accordance with the Street Naming and Addressing Manual as it does not duplicate an existing street name and is not phonetically similar to an existing street name.
The Zoning Commission re...
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