Rezoning Petition
2010-024
ZONING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
February 24, 2010
REQUEST
Current Zoning: B-1(PED), neighborhood business, pedestrian overlay
Proposed Zoning: B-1(PED-O), neighborhood business, pedestrian
overlay with optional provisions
LOCATION
Approximately 0.28 acres on the west corner of the intersection of West
Morehead Street and Freedom Drive
CENTER, CORRIDOR OR
WEDGE
Corridor
SUMMARY OF PETITION
This petition seeks approval for an optional provision to allow an existing
roof-mounted sign and an existing detached sign.
Property Owner
Petitioner
Agent/Representative
1600 West Morehead Street, LLC
Freedom Drive Development Association
Robert L. Brandon
Community Meeting
Meeting is required and has been held. Report available online.
ZONING COMMITTEE
ACTION
The Zoning Committee voted unanimously to recommend APPROVAL
of this petition, based upon the following modifications:
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VOTE
Clarification that the requested optional provisions are to allow the
existing roof sign (Volkswagen Beetle) to remain and to allow the
existing detached sign to remain;
Clarification that the existing detached sign is out of the public rightof-way and is a maximum of 16 feet high and 24 square feet in size.
Motion/Second:
Yeas:
Nays:
Absent:
Recused:
Randolph/Allen
Allen, Dodson, Griffith, Randolph, and
Rosenburgh
None
Simmons and Walker
None
ZONING COMMITTEE
DISCUSSION
Staff reviewed the petition, noting that all outstanding issues had been
resolved and staff was recommending approval of the petition. There
was no additional discussion.
STATEMENT OF
CONSISTENCY
This petition is found to be consistent with the West Morehead Land Use
and Pedscape Plan and to be reasonable and in the public interest, by a
unanimous vote of the Zoning Committee (motion by Commissioner
Dodson seconded by Commissioner Allen).
STAFF OPINION
Staff agrees with the recommendation of the Zoning Committee.
FINAL STAFF ANALYSIS
(Pre-Hearing Analysis online at www.rezoning.org)
PLANNING STAFF REVIEW
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Proposed Request Details
The site plan accompanying this petition contains the following provisions:
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Proposed uses include a restaurant and all other uses permitted in the B-1 district.
Petition 2010 - 024
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ZONING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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Optional provisions:
1. Retain an existing roof sign (a Volkswagen Beetle), which may not contain any
advertising for the business located on the site. Any text on the Beetle must relate to
the larger community.
2. The existing detached sign may be used to advertise businesses on the site.
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Public Plans and Policies
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The West Morehead Land Use and Pedscape Plan (2005) recommends residential, office, retail
and/or restaurant uses for the petitioned site.
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This petition is consistent with the West Morehead Land Use and Pedscape Plan.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION (Updated)
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Staff agrees with the recommendation of the Zoning Committee.
PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE UPDATES (see full department reports online)
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CDOT: No issues.
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Charlotte Fire Department: No issues.
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CATS: No comments received.
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Connectivity: No issues.
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Neighborhood and Business Services: No issues.
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Schools: No comments received.
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Park and Recreation: No comments received.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE SITE DESIGN (see full department reports online)
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Storm Water:
No issues.
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LUESA: No issues.
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Site Design:
Meets minimum ordinance standards.
OUTSTANDING ISSUES
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None.
Attachments Online at www.rezoning.org
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Application Form
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CDOT Review
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Charlotte Fire Department Review
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Community Meeting Report
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LUESA Review
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Neighborhood and Business Services Review
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Pre-Hearing Staff Analysis
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Site Plan
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Storm Water Review
Planner: Tom Drake (704) 336-8312