Title
Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for a Portion of 138 Flemingfield Road - True Homes for Jim Allen, Inc.
Body
Council Priority:
1) Create an Environment to Promote Economic Development Opportunities and Job Creation.
2) Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Planning
Council District: District 2
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: May 6 and 13, 2021
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman 373-4649
PURPOSE:
True Homes for Jim Allen, Inc., is requesting original zoning from County AG (Agricultural) to City CD-RM-12 (Conditional District Residential Multifamily - 12) for a portion of 1328 Flemingfield Road, generally described as east of Flemingfield Road and north of Burlington 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 May 18, 2021 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on April 19, 2021 the Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of this request. There was one speaker in favor and one in opposition. (See minutes of the April 19, 2021 Zoning Commission meeting). This request is associated with a voluntary annexation petition to access City services to construct new residences.
This original zoning request includes the following conditions:
1. Uses limited to a maximum of 170 residential dwelling units.
2. Maximum building height shall be limited to 40 feet.
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 CD-RM-12 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.