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PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDER AN Amendment to City's Unified Development Ordinance Zoning Map to Rezoning properties from Traditional Neighborhood District to Mixed-Use District located at Parcels 11111000G0003B, 11111000G00003A, 11111000G00004B, 11111000G00004A by ORDINANCE 048-2026
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Presenter: Mike Horney, Community Development Director
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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.
During its regular meeting on October 19, the Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend the Statement of Reasonableness and Consistency as presented in this report and voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council approve or deny the proposed rezoning ordinance.
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.
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) City Council to conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input on adoption of Ordinance 048-2026 to amend the Unified Development Ordinance Zoning Map to rezoning the four subject properties; and
3) City Council consider adopting 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”
4) City Council consider adopting ORDINANCE 048-2026 rezoning the subject property, described by the Davidson County Tax Department as Parcel Numbers 11111000G0003B, 11111000G00003A, 11111000G00004B, 11111000G00004A from Traditional Neighborhood District to Mixed Use District.
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