Title
Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 800 and 816 Roberson Comer Road - Marc Isaacson for Lake Shore Residence, LLC
Body
Council Priority:
1) Maintain Infrastructure and Provide Sustainable Growth Opportunities
Department: Planning
Council District: District 3
Public Hearing: Yes
Advertising Date/By: June 3 and 10, 2021/City Clerk
Contact 1 and Phone: Sue Schwartz 373-2149
Contact 2 and Phone: Mike Kirkman 373-4649
PURPOSE:
Marc Isaacson for Lake Short Residence, LLC, is requesting original zoning and rezoning from County AG (Agricultural) and City R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) to City CD-RM-5 (Conditional District Residential Multifamily - 5) for 800 and 816 Roberson Comer Road, generally described as north and east of Roberson Comer Road and east of Lake Jeanette 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 June 15, 2021 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Following a public hearing on May 17, 2021 the Zoning Commission voted 8-0 to recommend approval of this request. There was one speaker in favor and two in opposition. (See minutes of the May 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 condition:
1. Building material shall consist of no less than 50% wood, stone, glass, brick, and/or cementious material
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-5 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.