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Amendment to City's Unified Development Ordinance Zoning Map - Rezoning properties from Traditional Neighborhood District to Mixed-Use District located at Parcels 11111000G0003B, 03A, 04B, 04A by Ordinance XXX-2026
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Presenter: Kurtis Rogers Planner II
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Summary:
The City has received Zoning Map Amendment Application to rezone properties identified as parcels 11111000G0003B, 03A, 04B, 04A (totaling +/-1.32 acres), which is located on the corner of South State Street and West 6th Avenue. Frank Wolfe (applicant and property owner) is requesting the rezoning from Traditional Neighborhood District to Mixed-Use District. Rezonings are legislative decisions and require staff review, Planning Board review and recommendation, and City Council adoption of an ordinance following a public hearing.
The subject properties are located approximately one block north of South Main Street and are situated within an established area characterized by a mix of residential, office, and higher-density residential development. Bellamy Apartments, a high-density residential development, are located immediately to the east, while renovated residential structures currently utilized as offices and single-family dwellings are located throughout the surrounding area. Given the established pattern of development and the existing mix of residential and commercial uses in the immediate vicinity, Mixed-Use District zoning is consistent with and appropriate for the character and land-use pattern of the surrounding area. The proposed zoning would provide an appropriate transition between the higher-density and commercial uses along the South Main Street corridor and the established residential neighborhoods surrounding the subject properties. It would also allow for a logical continuation of the existing mixed-use development pattern rather than introducing a land-use intensity that is inconsistent with the area.
Importantly, any future commercial development on the subject properties would remain subject to the applicable requirements of Article 4, Development Regulations, including required impact buffers and additional development standards for commercial uses located adjacent to residential properties. These requirements provide regulatory safeguards to address potential impacts such as site design, buffering, and the transition between commercial and residential uses.
In accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes, the Planning Board and City Council must adopt a Statement of Consistency and Reasonableness for any rezoning request in relation to the adopted 2022 Land Use Plan. While the applicant has not identified a specific proposed development or use as part of this rezoning request, the proposed zoning district would allow a variety commercial uses and higher density residential developments. Based on staff analysis, a suggested statement of consistency and reasonableness for Planning Board and City Council approval is as follows: “The proposed Zoning Map amendment is consistent with the 2022 Land Use Plan, which states that “A variety of commercial and service uses that meet the daily needs of residents, while not negatively impacting the community as whole will be supported. Increase in the variety of grocery stores, restaurants, retail, and entertainment offerings are encouraged”. This property has been posted and adjoining property owners were mailed notification of the Planning Board meeting and will be notified prior to the Public Hearing at City Council.
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Recommendation:
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1) Receive a presentation;
2) Planning Board adopt the following statement of consistency and reasonableness: “The proposed Zoning Map amendment is consistent with the 2022 Land Use Plan, A variety of commercial and service uses that meet the daily needs of residents, while not negatively impacting the community as whole will be supported. Increase in the variety of grocery stores, restaurants, retail, and entertainment offerings are encouraged”.
3) Planning Board recommend City Council hold a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input on adoption of Ordinance 007-2026 to amend the Unified Development Ordinance Zoning Map to rezoning the subject property, described by the Davidson County Tax Department as Parcel Numbers 11111000G0003B, 03A, 04B, 04A from Traditional Neighborhood District to Mixed Use District.
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CITY OF LEXINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA
ORDINANCE 00X-2026
AN ORDIANNCE TO AMEND THE CITY'S UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE ZONING MAP - REZONING PROPERTIES FROM TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT TO MIXED-USE DISTRICT LOCATED AT PARCELS 11111000G0003B, 03A, 04B, 04A BY ORDINANCE XXX-2026
WHEREAS, City has received a Zoning Map Amendment application from property owner, Frank Wolf, to rezone property described as Davidson County Parcels 11111000G0003B, 03A, 04B, and 04A from Traditional Neighborhood to Mixed-Use District; and
WHEREAS, the subject property contains +/-1.32 acres and is located on the corner of South State Street and West 6th Avenue and is owned by Frank Wolfe; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on October 19, 2026, The Planning Board unanimously voted to approve the following statement of consistence and reasonableness “A variety of commercial and service uses that meet the daily needs of residents, while not negatively impacting the community as whole will be supported. Increase in the variety of grocery stores, restaurants, retail, and entertainment offerings are encouraged”; and
WHEREAS, at that same Planning Board meeting held on October 19, 2026, an immediately following approval of the statement of consistency and reasonableness, the Planning Board unanimously voted to recommend the subject property be rezoned from Traditional Neighborhood to Mixed Use District; and
WHEREAS, City Manager called for a public hearing for the purpose of receiving public input concerning the proposed rezoning and scheduled the public hearing for November XX, 2026, in the Council Chambers at city Centre, room 119, located at 200 North State Street, Lexington, North Carolina at 6:00 p.m; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes 160D-602, the property has been posed and the City of Lexington Office of Business and Community Development certined that affected property owners were notified by mail of the request, and notice of the public hearing was published in The Dispatch on XX and XX; and
WHEREAS, at its regular meeting on November XX, 2026, City Council held a public hearing to receive input on rezoning the subject property from Traditional Neighborhood to Mixed- Use District; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on November XX, 2026,, the City Council unanimously voted to approve the following statement of consistence and reasonableness “A variety of commercial and service uses that meet the daily needs of residents, while not negatively impacting the community as whole will be supported. Increase in the variety of grocery stores, restaurants, retail, and entertainment offerings are encouraged”; and
WHEREAS, at that same City Council meeting held on November XX, 2026, and immediately following approval of the state of consistency, City Council by vote did ordain that the City of Lexington Land Use Ordinance Zoning Map is hereby amended to the effect that the subject properties Parcels 11111000G0003B, 03A, 04B, and 04A, from Traditional Neighborhood to Mixed-Use District.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Lexington:
Adopted this the Enter day day of Choose month. 2026.
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Jason Hayes, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Emily M. Jackson, CMC, NCCMC
City Clerk