City of Greensboro Meeting Minutes - Final

City Council

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Katie Dorsett Council Chamber
300 West Washington Street, Greensboro, NC 27401
Present:
  • Mayor Nancy Vaughan, 
  • Mayor Pro-Tem Yvonne Johnson, 
  • Councilmember Marikay Abuzuaiter, 
  • Councilmember Sharon Hightower, 
  • Councilmember Nancy Hoffmann, 
  • Councilmember Hugh Holston, 
  • Councilmember Zack Matheny, 
  • Councilmember Tammi Thurm, 
  • and and Councilmember Goldie Wells 
Also Present:
  • City Manager Trey Davis, 
  • City Attorney Chuck Watts, 
  • and and City Clerk Angela Lord 

A.

  

These City Council minutes are a general account of the October 15, 2024 meeting.  For full details of discussions, the meeting video can be located on the City of Greensboro website at https://www.greensboro-nc.gov/government/city-council/council-meetings.

This City Council meeting of the City of Greensboro was called to order at 4:01 P.M. on the above date in the Katie Dorsett Council Chamber of the Melvin Municipal Office Building.

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Hightower to recess to closed session for the purpose to preserve the attorney-client privilege between the City’s attorneys and the City Council regarding litigation involving Lee BHM Corp. and Taiwo Jaiyeoba AND to establish, or to instruct the public body's staff or negotiating agents concerning the position to be taken by or on behalf of the public body in negotiating the price and other material terms of a contract or proposed contract for the acquisition of real property by purchase, option, exchange, or lease.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Council recessed to closed session at 4:02 P.M.

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Wells to return to open session at 5:30 P.M.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Mayor Vaughan confirmed all Councilmembers were in attendance; and recognized Councilmember Thurm would participate via zoom.

B.

  

The meeting opened with a moment of silence.

C.

  

Mayor Vaughan recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson to lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag; and called on City Manager Trey Davis to recognize the youth courier.

City Manager Davis introduced Summyr (Summer) Kelly; highlighted Ms. Kelly's attendance at Dudley High School; academic successes; and her collegiate aspirations. 

Mayor Vaughan explained the Council procedure for conduct of the meeting.

Mayor Vaughan stated Council had been requested to postpone Items 2024-645 and 2024-646 that had been postponed from the September 24th meeting to November 4th for additional research.

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Wells to postpone 2024-645 and 2024-646 to November 4, 2024.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Mayor Vaughan stated the applicant for items H.1. a public hearing for an ordinance annexing territory into the corporate limits for the property located at 9206 W Market St and a Portion of 118 Kidd Road - 20.94 Acres (Marc Isaacson for Shelly Scanion of Colfax Realty LLC and others); and H.2. a public hearing for an ordinance zoning for 9206 West Market Street and 118 Kidd Road - Marc Isaacson for Shelly Scanion of Colfax Realty LLC and others) had requested Council postpone the items, originally postponed from the September 24th meeting of Council, to the January 21, 2025 without further advertising due to additional testing required by the City.  

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Holston to postpone the items to January 21, 2025 without further advertising.  The motion carried by voice vote.

There were no ceremonial items for this agenda.

F.

  

Public Comment is held at the first meeting of the month.

Mayor Vaughan addressed a recent Interactive Resource Center (IRC) announcement; ongoing operations; explained a return to the day center model; the doorway project management; and a collaborative effort between Guilford County (GC) and Greensboro for alternate options.

City Manager Davis explained IRC emergency services call volumes; a breech of contract terms; spoke to addressing concerns and sheltering needs; to pallet home locations; to partnerships with GC and Continuum of Care (COC); to resources and increased capacities; and explained plans for safe and warm sheltering during winter months.

G.

  

Mayor Vaughan asked if anyone wished to remove any items from the consent agenda; and reminded Council that any items removed from the consent agenda, other than for a recusal or for the purpose to vote 'No' would be placed on the next business meeting agenda as a business item.

Motion to adopt the consent agenda was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells
    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Carried (9 to 0)

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 255-24 RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVMEBER 19, 2024 TO RECEIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON THE 2024 JUSTICE ASSISTANC GRANT APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $261,523

    WHEREAS, in accordance with public safety funding federal regulation, 42 U.S.C. § 3751(a)., the City of Greensboro wishes to apply for a formula based grant allocation through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG), CFDA#16.738;

    WHEREAS, the City is required to conduct a public hearing for the governing body to consider public;

    WHEREAS, the Greensboro Police Department, High Point Police Department and Guilford County Sheriff’s Department will propose the following grant allocation based on the grant solicitation requirements and formula that allows Cities to receive a higher allocation than Counties, even when Counties have the greater financial obligation;

    WHEREAS, the allocation totals $261,523 and the allocations for each jurisdiction are:

    • Guilford County: $  66,547
    • City of Greensboro: $ 154,860.80
    • City of High Point: $  40,115.20;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro’s Police Department is to serve as the lead/fiscal agent for the grant in FY 2024; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the request to conduct a public hearing for November 5, 2024  to receive public comments on the proposed 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant application in the total amount of $261,523 to be divided between the Greensboro Police Department ($154,860.80); Guilford County Sheriff's Department ($66,547); and the High Point Police Department ($40,115.20).

    (Signed) Hugh Holston

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 256-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED 3833 W. GATE CITY BLVD. IN CONNECTION WITH THE FARMINGTON DRIVE SIDEWALK PROJECT

    WHEREAS, Hermanos Lira, LLC is the owner of certain real estate located at 3833 W. Gate City Blvd., designated as Parcel No. 53039, said property being as shown on the attached map;

    WHEREAS, a portion of said properties is required by the City in connection with the Farmington Drive Sidewalk Project;

    WHEREAS, negotiations with the owner at the appraised value of $12,850.00 have been unsuccessful and said portions of the properties are necessary for said project;

    WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and in the best interest of the City that the City Attorney be authorized to institute civil proceedings to condemn said portions of the properties and that the Director of Finance be authorized to issue a draft to the Guilford County Clerk of Court as compensation to the owner(s) in the amount of $12,850.00; and

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That, pursuant to Chapter 40A of the North Carolina General Statutes, the City Attorney is hereby authorized to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire said portions of the properties, and the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to issue a draft in the amount of $12,850.00 to the Clerk of Superior Court as compensation to the owner(s).

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 257-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS TO CONDEMN A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY OF SIU C. LAM AND KATIE K. LAM, IN CONNECTION WITH THE WHIPPOORWILL DRIVE SIDEWALK PROJECT

    WHEREAS, Siu C. Lam and Katie K. Lam, are the owners of a certain property located at 4202 Whippoorwill Drive designated as Parcel No. 37842, said property being as shown on the attached map;

    WHEREAS, a portion of said properties is required by the City in connection with the Whippoorwill Drive Sidewalk Project;

    WHEREAS, negotiations with the owner at the appraised value of $450.00 have been unsuccessful and said portions of the properties are necessary for said project;

    WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and in the best interest of the City that the City Attorney be authorized to institute civil proceedings to condemn said portions of the properties and that the Director of Finance be authorized to issue a draft to the Guilford County Clerk of Court as compensation to the owner(s) in the amount of $450.00; and

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That, pursuant to Chapter 40A of the North Carolina General Statutes, the City Attorney is hereby authorized to institute condemnation proceedings to acquire said portions of the properties, and the Director of Finance is hereby authorized to issue a draft in the amount of $450.00 to the Clerk of Superior Court as compensation to the owner(s).

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 258-24 RESOLUTION AMEDING THE AUTHORIZED LEGAL ENTITY FOR AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE FROM IMPACTDATA, LLC TO DREAM CENTER GSO1, LLC

    WHEREAS, on August 16, 2022 the City Council held a public hearing and approved a request for an economic development grant to ImpactData, LLC in an amount not to exceed $530,359 and authorized the City Manager to enter into a performance agreement between the City of Greensboro and ImpactData, LLC to invest $108,500,811 in the company’s flagship product, the Dream Center, and create 28 new jobs with an average wage of $60,714 by December 31, 2026 at Gateway Research Park;

    WHEREAS, the ownership of ImpactData, LLC created a new legal entity, Dream Center GSO1, LLC, (the Company) to build and operate the Dream Center at the selected Greensboro location;

    WHEREAS, the Company will perform according to the same benchmarks and conditions of the economic development incentive approved by resolution to ImpactData, LLC on August 16, 2022; and

    NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO;

    1. That in accordance with the City’s Economic Development Incentive Program Guidelines, and pursuant to N.C.G.S. 158-7.1, a grant reimbursement and participatory agreement between the City of Greensboro and the Company as grantee in an amount not to exceed $530,359 for the creation of 28 jobs paying not below $15.00 per hour with an average annual wage of $60,714 and investment made or caused to be made by the Company of approximately $108,500,811 in real and personal property at a facility located at Gateway Research Park on East Gate City Blvd. within the City of Greensboro on or before December 31, 2026.

     

    1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute, on behalf of the City of Greensboro, the proper agreement to effectuate the incentive grant and any other related documentation.

     

    1. The incentive grant shall be paid in installments after investment has been made, whether by the Company directly or caused to be made by the Company, and provided new jobs are created according to the benchmarks and confirmed by the City.

     

    1. The project shall comply with the City’s Minority/Women Business Enterprise Program Plan as it applies to Economic Development Project M/WBE Subcontracting Goals.

     

    1. In accordance with NCGS 158-7.1(h), the agreement shall include provisions approved by the City Attorney to recapture the incentive in the event the jobs are not retained through the payment installment period.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 259-24 RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY PROPERTY LISTED BELOW AS SURPLUS PROPERTY AND CONVEYANCE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY TO GUILFORD COUNTY SCHOOLS

    WHEREAS, A government organization, pursuant to NC General Statue 160A-280;

    WHEREAS, Guilford County Schools is a government entity for the purposes of educating students;

    WHEREAS, Guilford County Schools has asked Creative Greensboro for donations of surplus items that may be used by music departments in the school system;

    WHEREAS, Creative Greensboro has identified the following equipment that meets the needs of Guilford County Schools:

    Xylophone valued at $1000; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the resolution declaring the listed City property, as surplus property and conveyance of the surplus property to Guilford County Schools, a government organization, pursuant to NC General Statute 160A-280.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 260-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF GREENSBORO AND STARMOUNT CLUB PROPERTIES, INC. ON MONMOUTH DRIVE AND ST. LAUREN DRIVE

    WHEREAS, Starmount Club Properties, Inc. has requested that the City permit the installation of irrigation lines and encasements within City right-of-way. Starmount Club Properties, Inc. is requesting that the Encroachment Agreement be approved;

    WHEREAS, Starmount Club Properties, Inc. has agreed to enter into this Encroachment Agreement with the City, which, among other things, will indemnify the City from any claim for damages that may occur due to the installation, operation, and maintenance of the installation irrigation lines and encasements;

    WHEREAS, it is deemed in the best interest of the City to permit the Encroachment of said art monument by entering into the Encroachment Agreement presented herewith this day; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro an appropriate Encroachment Agreement with Starmount Club Properties, Inc. for the installation of installation irrigation lines and encasements within City right of way.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 261-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR EL-5101 DJ-DR FOR DOWNTOWN GREENWAY PROJECT

    WHEREAS, project EL-5101 DJ is constructing greenway and roadway improvements along Murrow Boulevard as the final component of the Downtown Greenway Phase 4;

    WHEREAS, additional funding is needed to complete construction and contracted engineering and inspections work associated with the Murrow Boulevard bridge repairs over Church Street;

    WHEREAS, NCDOT has agreed to provide additional funding to reimburse the costs required to complete the project;

    WHEREAS, the additional funding provided by the amended agreement will enable 80% reimbursement for eligible costs on the project; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the City Manager is hereby empowered to sign and execute the amended agreement with the NCDOT for the Downtown Greenway Phase 2 Project EL-5101 DJ-DR.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • 24-134 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR NCDOT FUNDING AGREEMENT EL-5101 DJ DOWNTOWN GREENWAY PROJECT

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1:

    That the appropriation for project EL-5101 DJ/DR Downtown Greenway Project Budget be increased as follows:

    Account                                    Description                                                 Amount

    401-45-4599019.6014              Street Construction & Paving                    $470,000

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following revenues:

    Account                                      Description                                                Amount

    401-45-4599019.7100               Federal Grant                                           $376,000

    401-45-4599019.9492               Transfer from 2022 Bond Fund               $  94,000

    Total                                                                                                            $470,000

    Section 2

    And, that this amended ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 262-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $302,102 WITH NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FY 2025 FTA SECTION 5303 PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT

    WHEREAS, GTA intends to fund long and short-range planning service activities using FY 2025 FTA Section 5303 Planning Assistance Grant funding, administered by the North Carolina Department of Transportation;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro has requested the North Carolina Department of Transportation to assist in the funding of this project in the amount of 10% of the project cost;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro will provide a local match in the amount of 10% of project cost; and

    NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into agreement with the Department of Transportation and execute all necessary documents for the FY 2025 FTA Section 5303 Planning Assistance Grant.  

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • 24-135 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $302,102 APPROPRIATING THE FY 24-25 STATE, FEDERAL, AND OTHER GRANTS FUND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 FTA SECTION 5303 PLANNING ASSISTANCE GRANT

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNTIL OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1

    That the appropriation for the FY 24-25 State, Federal, and Other Grants Fund Budget for the FY 2025 FTA Section 5303 Planning Assistance Grant be increased as follows:

    Account                                  Description                                         Amount

    220-47-4798020.4110             Salaries and Wages                         $  19,843

    220-47-4798020.4510            FICA Contribution                              $    1,849

    220-47-4798020.4520            Retirement Contribution                    $    1,980

    220-47-4798020.4610            Health Coverage-Active                    $    1,961

    220-47-4798020.4650            Dental Coverage-Active                    $       216

    220-47-4798020.4710            Life Insurance-Active                        $       151

    220-47-4798020.5212            Computer Software                           $  91,000

    220-47-4798020.5413            Consultant Services                          $185,102

    Total                                                                                                 $302,102

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following revenues:

    Account                                  Description                                        Amount

    220-47-4798020.7100            Federal Grant                                  $241,681

    220-47-4798020.7110            State Grant                                      $  30,210

    220-47-4798020.9564            Transfer from Transit Fund             $  30,211

    Total                                                                                                $302,102

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • 263-24 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $105,000 FOR CONTRACT 2018-019 WITH YATES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE BURNT POPLAR ROAD CULVERT PROJECT

    WHEREAS, Contract 2018-019 with Yates Construction Company, Inc. provides for the Burnt Poplar Road Culvert Project;

    WHEREAS, this change order is needed in the amount of $105,000 for additional work and unforeseen costs needed to complete this project; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro a change order in the above mentioned contract with Yates Construction Company, Inc.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the budget adjustments requiring Council approval 9/24/24 - 10/7/24 over the amount of $50,000 was approved.

(A copy of the Report is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 36, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Motion to adopt the budget adjustments accepted by the Budget Office 9/24/24 - 10//7/24 was approved.

(A copy of the Report is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 36, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

H.

  

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider items H.3. a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Properties located at 4616, 4620, 4628 and 4634 S Holden Rd – 37.66 Acres (Amanda Hodierne for Clarice Forsyth Collins and others); and Item H.4. a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning 4616, 4620, 4628 and 4634 S Holden Road – Amanda Hodierne for Clarice Collins and others; and stated the items had been postponed from the September 24, 2024 meeting of Council without further advertising.

Planning Manager Mike Kirkman made a PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); reviewed the request; presented maps, aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property; read the conditions attached to the zoning request; and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff had recommended approval of the request.

Speakers in favor of the rezoning:

Isaacson Sheridan Amanda Hodierne made a PPP; recognized Davenport representative Dionne Brown; provided an overview of the request; outlined the proposed unified development plan; provided images of zoning maps; referenced existing conditions; highlighted subject property with images; outlined the GSO 2040 Guidance; explained the property was appropriate for residential; spoke to embracing the housing development; outlined substantive environmental features; spoke to critical water shed and buffer requirements; highlighted the need for attainable housing; spoke to precedent's; to policy decisions; and to the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Plan for S Holden Road.

Speakers in opposition of the rezoning:

Tuggle Duggins, Mike Fox made a PPP; noted an error on staff report in regards to the zoning vote; highlighted the impact on construction; provided images for Guy M. Turner Inc; explained the industrial usage; outlined the future land use designation; confirmed the need for housing; spoke to appropriate areas; to uses that don't mix well; highlighted existing conditions of heavy use industrial; current zoning maps; property owners in the area; referenced traffic issues; heavy truck traffic on South Holden; the GSO 2024 plan; the need for jobs and housing; highlighted the need for a focus on Economic Development; and the need to protect industrial sites.

Jimmy Clark spoke to a critical project; and to heavy investments in facilities.

5 minute rebuttal for those in favor of the rezoning:

Ms. Hodierne spoke to an established business; to co-existing industrial and residential areas; to zoning implementation and land use; reviewed existing land use patterns; a ready to go project; housing and current water and sewer availability; and highlighted GC and Greensboro benefits.

Discussion took place regarding environmental concerns; buffers; the Randleman Water Shed; protected wet lands; retention ponds; highest and best use of the property; explosion concerns; planned storage areas; and emergency management. 

5 minute rebuttal for those in opposition to the rezoning:

Mr. Fox reiterated the need to protect industrial areas; referenced areas developed by airport and the White Street Landfill; highlighted truck traffic;  and spoke to current uses.

Mr. Clark echoed the current uses; the need for additional property to house equipment; voiced concerns for neighborhoods with children; and requested council to deny the request.

Discussion continued regarding the current workforce; adjacent residential properties and acquisitions; spaces for heavy industrial uses; the North Carolina Department of Transportation route requirements; and noise and light pollution.

Councilmember Matheny left the meeting at 6:44 P.M. and returned at 6:46 P.M. 

Discussion ensued regarding the GSO 2040 plan; and land use and agreements. 

City Attorney Chuck Watts advised on the consideration requirements for the zoning request.

Discussion continued regarding road closures; school and public safety; additional opposition; and movement of operations options.

Moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Councilmember Holston to close public hearing.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Matheny to deny to rezoning request.

Council explained intentions to support or deny the request.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson requested staff to include Mr. Clark in a local publication for the crane business.

Motion to deny the ordinance was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentations are filed in Exhibit Drawer  G, No. 36, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Matheny
    Ayes (7)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, and Councilmember Matheny
    Noes (2)Councilmember Abuzuaiter, and Councilmember Holston
    Carried (7 to 2)

Motion to adopt the ordinance was denied.

  • Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Matheny to deny the request and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed its action to deny the original zoning request for the properties at 4616, 4620, 4628, and 4634 South Holden Road from County RS-40 (Residential Single-family) and County AG (Agricultural) to City PUD (Planned Unit Development) to be consistent with the adopted GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: The request is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed City PUD zoning district, even as conditioned, does not limit negative impacts on the adjacent properties nor does it permit uses that fit the context of surrounding area; and the request is not reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will be a detriment to the neighbors and surrounding community, and denial is in the public interest.

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider H.5. a public hearing for an ordinance for rezoning for 1741, 1763 and 1765 Mt Hope Church Rd, 558 Old Birch Creek Rd and 928 Near and 930 Knox Rd - Amanda Hodierne on behalf of Christopher Dunbar and Wilfred Yearns for various LLCs.; stated the items had been postponed from the September 24, 2024 meeting without further advertising.

Mr. Kirkman made a PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); reviewed the request; presented maps, aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property; and read the additional conditions attached to the zoning request.

Moved by Councilmember Thurm, seconded by Councilmember Holston to accept the additional conditions.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Mr. Kirkman continued the PPP; and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff had recommended approval of the request.

Speakers in favor of the rezoning:

Ms. Hodierne made a PPP; outlined a summary of request; revisions to a Planned Unit Development (PUD); provided images of subject property; existing conditions; referenced the existing zoning pattern; outlined the existing and proposed unified development plan; neighborhood communications; highlighted the additional conditions; and spoke to a landscape reset.

Paula Murphy explained ties to the properties; family ownerships; and read a statement on behalf of family and neighbors which has been made a part of these minutes as an exhibit.

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Holston to close the public hearing.  The motion carried by voice vote.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentations are filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No.36, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower

    Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Hightower and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to recommend approval of the rezoning request for the properties at 1741, 1763 and 1765 Mt. Hope Church Road, 558 Old Birch Creek Road, and 928 Near and 930 Knox Road from C-M (Commercial – Medium) and PUD (Planned Unit Development) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) to be consistent with the adopted GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed PUD zoning district, as conditioned, permits uses that fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

    Ayes (9)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Carried (9 to 0)

    24-136 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

    1741, 1763 AND 1765 MOUNT HOPE CHURCH ROAD, 558 OLD BIRCH CREEK ROAD AND 928 NEAR AND 930 KNOX ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS EAST OF MOUNT HOPE CHURCH ROAD AND NORTH OF KNOX ROAD

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by rezoning from C-M (Commercial Medium) and PUD (Planned Unit Development) to PUD (Planned Unit Development).

    The area is described as follows:       

    1741 Mount Hope Church Road

    Beginning at an existing iron pipe in the northern right of way line of Mt. Hope Church Road (R/W varies), said pipe also being the southeast corner of Mildred H. Paisley as recorded in Deed Book 1320, Pg. 578, and Deed Book 4481, Page 1950, of the Guilford County Registry; Thence leaving said right of way line and along the eastern line of said Mildred Paisley the following five (5) courses and distances: (1) North 17degrees 21’53” East, a distance of 131.64 feet to an existing iron pipe, (2) North 17 degrees 21’53” East, a distance of 76.29 feet to an existing iron pipe, (3) North 17 degrees 21’53” East, a distance of 59.31 feet to an existing iron pipe, (4) North 17 degrees 21’53” East, a distance of 259.11 feet to an existing iron pipe, (5) North 17 degrees 21’53” East, a distance of  130.04 feet to an existing iron pipe in the southern line of Landcastle Farm Inc., as recorded in Deed Book 5481, Page 1277 of the Guilford County Registry, said pipe also being the northwest corner of said Mildred H Paisley; Thence leaving said east line and along the southern line of said Landcastle Farm Inc., South 86 degrees 44’25” East a distance of 633.67 feet to an existing iron pipe; Thence leaving said southern line, South 03 degrees 51’43” West, a distance of 609.97 feet to an existing iron rod in the northern line of Jean F. Lashmit, as recorded in Deed Book 4515, Page 287 of the Guilford County Registry; Thence along the northern line of Lashmit, North 86 degrees 46’06” West, of 197.90 feet to an existing iron pipe in the northwest corner of Lashmit; Thence along the western line of Lashmit, South 03 degrees 31’21” West, a distance of 742.85 feet to an existing R/W monument in the northern line of Mt. Hope Church Road (R/W varies); Thence along the northern line of said road the following nine (9) courses and distances: (1) South 03 degrees 31’21” West, a distance of 21.79 feet to an existing R/W monument, (2) North 54 degrees 18’58” West, a distance of 26.93 feet to a point, (3) North 52 degrees 20’28” West, a distance of 96.27 feet to a point, (4) North 43 degrees 29”15” West a distance of95.64 feet to a point, (5) North 35 degrees 41’56” West a distance of96.28 feet, (6) North 29 degrees 17’20” West, a distance of 97.52 feet to a point, (7) North 26 degrees 14’10” West a distance of269.51 feet to a point, (8) North 30 degrees 38’30” West, a distance of 127.08 feet to a point, (9) North 39 degrees 09’46” West, a distance of144.40 feet to the principle point of beginning and containing 15.715 acres more or less.

    1763 Mount Hope Church Road

    Beginning at an iron stake in the center of Mt. Hope Church Road in the eastern boundary of the property Robert A. Huckabee (see Book 2656, Page 78): thence from said beginning point and running with the center of Mt. Hope Church Road, South 63 degrees 50’ East 340 feet to a stake; thence North 05 degrees 30’ East 914.76 feet to an iron stake; thence North 85 degrees West 318 feet to a stake; thence South 05 degrees 30’ West 792 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 6.230 acres, more or less.

    Lest and except the Right of Way for Mount Hope Church Road

    1765 Mount Hope Church Road

    Being all of Lot 1, of Mt. Hope Texaco Subdivision as per plat thereof recorded in Plat Bood 98 at Page 77 in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina.

    930 Knox Road

    Beginning at an existing iron pin on the northern right-of-way of Knox Road (SR 3051) at the northeast corner of the W. L. Shuler property as described in Deed Book 4298 at Page 2158 of the Guilford County Registry; Thence with the northern line of the W.L. Shuler property North 71 degrees 18’50” West for a distance of 250.11 feet to an existing iron pin in the eastern line of the Jean F. Lashmit property as described in Deed Book 4514 at Page 0287; Thence with the eastern line of the Jean F. Lashmit property North 03 degrees 53’14 East for a distance of 655.43 feet to the northeast corner of the Jean F. Lashmit property; Thence with the northern line of the Jean F Lashmit property North 86 degrees 46’06” West for a distance of 120.01 feet to a new iron pin at the southeast corner of the Robert Arnold Huckabee property as described in Deed Book 5173 at Page 0964; Thence with the eastern line of the Robert Arnold Huckabee property North 03 degrees 51’ 43” East for a distance of 609.97 feet to an existing iron pin in the southern line of the Landcastle Farm, Inc. property as described in Deed Book 5481 at Page 1277; Thence with the southern line of the Landcastle Farm Inc. property south 86 degrees 44’ 05” East crossing an existing iron pin at 5.52 feet an continuing an additional 839.38 feet for a total distance of 844.90 to an existing stone; Thence with the western line of the Landcastle Farm, Inc. property South 02 degrees 37’ 46” West for a distance of 1086.51 feet to an existing iron pin on the northern right-of-way of Knox Rd. (SR 3051); Thence with the northern right-of-way of Knox Road North 82 degree 55’ 38” West for a distance of10.77 feet to an existing concrete monument; Thence continuing along said right-of-way along a curve to the left, having a arc length of 171.73 feet, a radius of 612.96 feet, with a chord bearing of South 50 degrees 41’ 53” West, a chord distance of 171.16 feet to an existing iron pipe; Thence continuing along said right-of-way along a curve to the left, having a arc length of 28.00 feet, a radius of 612.96 feet, with a chord bearing of South 40 degrees 52’34” West, a chord distance of 28.00 feet to the point of beginning containing 22.047 acres more or less.

    928 Near Knox Road

    Beginning at an existing iron pipe located in the northern right of way of Knox Road (NCSR 3051), said iron pipe being located at the southwestern corner of the property now or formerly owned by BV Proprieties, LLC, as described in Deed Book 5545 at Page 0263, Guilford County Registry, running thence North 83 deg. 45 min. 02 sec. West 60.03 feet to an existing iron pipe located in the eastern line of the property now or formerly owned by Calvary Baptist Church, as described in Deed Book 3363 at Page 852, Guilford County Registry; thence North 02 deg. 37 min. 46 sec. East 1086.51 feet to a stone located in the northeastern corner of the Calvary Baptist Church property; thence North 02 deg. 37 min. 46 sec. East 99.92 feet to an axle; thence South 82 deg. 04 min. 33 sec. East 59.97 feet to an existing iron pipe located in the northwestern corner of the BV Properties, LLC South 02 deg. 37 min. 12 sec. West 1184.68 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING as shown on a survey entitled “Boundary Survey, Blue Ridge Properties, prepared by CPT Engineering and Surveying, Inc., High Point, NC, dated 09/06/05 and designated Project 442-04.

    558 Old Birch Creek Road

    Beginning at an existing iron pin at the southeast corner of the property of Ruth M. Frericks as recorded in Plat Book 80 at Page 82, said iron being on the west right-of-way of Birch Creek Road; Thence South 82 deg.-00’-44” East for a distance of 28.14 feet to a point within the right-of-way of Birch Creek Road; Thence along Birch Creek Road four (4) calls as follows: South 03 deg -15’ -16” West for a distance of 738.32 feet to an existing spike; Thence South 07 deg.-16’-30” West for a distance of 138.60 feet to a point; Thence S 10 deg -31’ -17” West for a distance of 68.78 feet to a point; Thence South 12 deg -08’-21” West for a distance of195.81 feet to an existing nail at the intersection of Birch Creek Road and Knox Road;  Thence along Knox Road four (4) calls as follows: South 76 deg. -35’-40” West for a distance of 86.53 feet to a point; Thence along a spiral curve to the right chord bearing of South 78 deg -47’ – 00” W for a chord distance of 199.88 feet; Thence along an arc to the right with a radius of 881.47 feet, a chord bearing of N 89 deg.-40’-59” West and a chord distance of 220.96 feet; Thence along a spiral curve to the right a chord bearing of North 82 deg. -06’-28” West and a chord distance of 11.95 feet to a point; Thence North 02 deg.-37’-14” East for a distance of 39.57 feet to a point on the north right-of-way of Knox Road; Thence with the east line of the BV Properties, LLC parcel North 02 deg. – 37’-14” East for a distance of 1231.36 feet to an existing iron pin; Thence with the south line of the property Frank J. Frerick as recorded in Plat Book 80 at Page 82 South 81 deg.-48’-36” East for a distance of 222.25 feet to an existing iron pin; Thence with the south line of the property of Ruth M. Frericks as recorded in Plat Book 80 Page 82 South 82 deg. -00’-44” East for a distance of 323.44 feet to the Point and Place of Beginning and containing 15.598 acres more or less, of which 1.233 acres more or less lies within the right-of-way pf Birch Creek Road and Knox Road.

    Section 2. That the zoning amendment from C-M (Commercial Medium) and PUD (Planned Unit Development) to PUD (Planned Unit Development) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and conditions:

    1. The permitted uses in Site Area #1 as labeled on the UDP shall be limited to: Residential uses; not to exceed 375 dwelling units.
    2. The permitted uses in Site Area #2 as labeled on the UDP shall be limited to: Residential uses; not to exceed 110 dwelling units.
    3. The permitted uses in Site Area #3 as labeled on the UDP shall be limited to: Office, Retail and Commercial Use Groups; The total square footage of all uses shall not exceed 90,000.
    4. The permitted uses in Site Area #4 as labeled on the UDP shall be limited to: Office, Retail and Commercial Use Groups: The total square footage of all uses shall not exceed 30,000.
    5. The permitted uses in Site Area #5 as labeled on the UDP shall be limited to: Office, Retail and Commercial Use Groups; The total square footage of all uses shall not exceed 38,800. 
    6. There shall be a 20 foot undisturbed buffer along the shared property lines with properties known as 1735 Mount Hope Church Road, 5326 Land Castle Lane, 546 Old Birch Creek Road and 550 Old Birch Creek Road .  If any existing vegetation sustains damage, dies or falls, removal of affected vegetation is permitted.
    7. Any multifamily building shall be limited to 50 feet in height.

    Section 3.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the PUD (Planned Unit Development) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

    Section 4.  Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

    Section 5.  This ordinance shall be effective on October 15, 2024.

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson

    Mayor Vaughan declared a recess at 7:37 P.M.

    Council returned to open session at 7:56 P.M. with all members in attendance.


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider items H.6. a Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of the West Friendly Neighborhood Conservation Overlay; and H.7. a Public Hearing to Consider West Friendly Overlay Zoning Map Amendment.

Senior Planner Russ Clegg made a PPP; highlighted the neighborhood conservation overlay; the two options for adoption; provided an overview; spoke to the neighborhood actions; outlined the process of the project; explained the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO); current zoning; elements included; and spoke to front and side setbacks; to height requirements; and to tree conservation.

The following residents spoke in favor of the NCO; and made a PowerPoint Presentation

Nikki Kohut; Andrew Leroux; John Drinkard; Jenny Kaiser

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Thurm to close the public hearing.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson referenced work session discussions.

Moved by Councilmember Hoffman to amend the ordinance with the removal of property located at 3701 West Friendly at Holden.

Mayor Vaughan requested a friendly amendment to Councilmember Hoffmann's motion to require adjustments to be presented to City Council rather than the Board of Adjustments (BOA); seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson.

City Attorney Watts explained the statutory jurisdiction of the BOA.

Discussion ensued regarding the appeal process; jurisdictional establishments; Westridge adjustments; public hearing requirements; and approval of the current items and review the appeal process at a later date.

City Attorney Watts stated he would research the request and follow up with Council.

Mayor Vaughan withdrew her friendly amendment.

Discussion took place regarding the appeal process; community appreciation; previous NCO attempts; BOA reviews; variance fees; options and requirements for adjustments; NCO timelines; support for NCO and opposition to changes; and neighborhood protections and investments.

Mayor Vaughan explained a vote of 5 - 4 would require a second reading.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 36, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson and stated that the The Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the amendment to the Land Development Ordinance related to establishing the West Friendly Avenue Neighborhood Conservation Overlay to be consistent with the adopted GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Filling in Our Framework Big Idea to arrange land uses to create a more vibrant and livable Greensboro; the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Creating Great Places Big Idea to protect and enhance the unique character of every neighborhood; and the request is reasonable as it supports compatible infill and protects the existing character of the West Friendly Avenue neighborhood, and approval is in the public interest.

    Ayes (6)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, and Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Noes (3)Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Carried (6 to 3)

    24-137 AMENDING CHAPTER 30 (LDO)

    AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE GREENSBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES WITH RESPECT TO ZONING, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

    (Editor’s Note: Added text shown with underline.)

    Section 1. That Section 30-7-8.8, NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay Districts, subsection B is amended as follows:

    1. Conformance with District Design Guidelines

    Development and construction activity within a Neighborhood Conservation overlay district must conform to the adopted design guidelines for the subject district, as follows

    1. Westridge Road Design Manual
    2. West Friendly Avenue Design Manual

     Section 2. All ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict.

    Section 3. This ordinance shall be effective as of October 15, 2024.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


Motion to adopt the ordinance as amended was approved.

Note: Due a mix up in the reading of the statement of consistency's, Mayor Vaughan followed up with a voice vote confirming the adoption by a roll call vote of 6 to 3 with Councilmembers Holston, Matheny and Wells voting 'No'.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hoffmann
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson

    Moved by Councilmember Hoffmann, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the zoning request to establish the West Friendly Avenue Neighborhood Conservation Overlay for the properties fronting along West Friendly Avenue from North Holden Road to Westridge Road to be consistent with the adopted GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed West Friendly Avenue Overlay supports uses that fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on adjacent properties; and he request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owners and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

    Ayes (6)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Thurm, and Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Noes (3)Councilmember Wells, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Carried (6 to 3)

    24-138 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

    ESTABLISHING THE WEST FRIENDLY AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION OVERLAY, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS PROPERTIES FRONTING WEST FRIENDLY AVENUE BETWEEN NORTH HOLDEN ROAD AND WESTRIDGE ROAD

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:       

    Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by adding a new Neighborhood Conservation Overlay (NCO) along a portion of West Friendly Avenue, between North Holden Road and Westridge Road.

    The area is more fully described as follows:                       

    Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 15 in Block 3 of Section No. 5 of Starmount Forest, as recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 71; thence with the northern line of said Lot 15 N 76o 16’ W 204.56 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 15; thence in a westerly direction, crossing Audubon Drive, approximately 50 feet to a point on the western right-of-way line of Audubon Drive, said point being at the northern end of a curve; thence with said right-of-way line along a curve to the left having a radius of 1,006.97 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S 13o 29’ W 106.03 feet to the southern end of said curve; thence continuing with said right-of-way line S 10o 28’ W 22.95 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 6 in Block 4 of said Section No. 5; thence with the northern line of said Lot 6 N 67o 03’ W 242.74 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 2 in Block 4 of Section 5 of Starmount Forest, as recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 6; thence with the southwestern line of Lot 3 in said Block 4 N 27o 21’ W 156.70 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 4 in said Block 4; thence with the southern line of said Lot 4 N 63o 54’ W 121.00 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 4; thence with the southern line of Sandy J. and Rita I. Wilson, as recorded in Deed Book 6513, Page 1556, N 69o 51’26” W 45.71 feet to a new iron pin; thence N 79o 21’46” W 72.08 feet to a new iron pin at the northwest corner of Stephen L. and Sarah Roach, as recorded in Deed Book 8836, Page 2502; thence with Roach’s western line S 26o 07’01” W 19.50 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 1 in Block 5 of said Section 5; thence with the southern line of said Lot 1 N 85o 37’ W 100.91 feet to a point on the eastern line of Lot 2 in said Block 5; thence with said eastern line S 25o 48’ W 10.00 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the southern line of said Lot 2 N 68o 24’ W 112.00 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 3 in said Block 5; thence with the southern line of said Lot 3 N 62o 22’ W 112.00 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 3; thence with the eastern line of Lot 4 in said Block 5 N 28o 24’ E 59.21 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 4 in said Block 5; thence with the southern lines of Lots 4 and 5 in said Block 5 N 83o 10’ W 167.06 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 5; thence in a westerly direction, crossing Idlewild Avenue, approximately 50 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 1 in Block 6 of said Section 5; thence with the southern lines of Lots 1 through 5 in said Block 6 and Lots 1 through 3A in Block 8 N 57o 44’ W 883.34 feet to a point in the southern line of said Lot 3A; thence  with the southern lines of Lots 3A, 4, 5, and 3 in said Block 8 N 86o 53’ W 337.47 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 3; thence in a westerly direction, crossing Rodman Road, approximately 50 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 1 in Block 11 of said Section 5; thence with the southern lines of Lots 1 through 8 in said Block 11 N 85o 24’ W 821.45 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 8; thence with the eastern right-of-way line of Kemp Road East and its northerly projection N 05o 51’ W approximately 260 feet to its intersection with the southern right-of-way line of West Friendly Avenue; thence in a westerly direction with said southern right-of-way line approximately 320 feet to its intersection with the projection of the western right-of-way line of Kemp Road West; thence with said projection and said right-of-way line S 02o 08’ E approximately 100 feet to a point; thence continuing with said right-of-way line S 00o 57’ W 99.86 feet to a point at or near the northeast corner of Lot 241, as recorded in “Town of Hamilton Lakes” Plat Book 1, Page 3; thence continuing with said right-of-way line S 04o 02’ W 25 feet to a point at or near the southeast corner of said Lot 241, also being the southeast corner of Charles M. and Stephanie A. Neese, as recorded in Deed Book 7227, Page 1422; thence with Neese’s southern line N 85o 11’ W 170.88 feet to Neese’s southwest corner; thence continuing with the southern line of said Lot 241 N 85o 11’ W approximately 100 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 241; thence with the western line of said Lot 241 N 04o 44’ E 27.85 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 232 on said plat; thence with the southern lines of Lots 232 through 219 on said plat N 84o 35’ W 378.74 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 219; thence in a westerly direction, crossing Erskine Road, approximately 100 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 114, as recorded in “Town of Hamilton Lakes” Plat Book 1, Page 2; thence with the southern lines of Lots 114 through 95 on said plat N 85o 00’ W 539.64 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 95; thence with the eastern right-of-way line of Keeling Road East along a curve to the right 99.76 feet to a point; thence continuing with said right-of-way line and its northward projection N 00o 14’ W approximately 90 feet to its intersection with the southern right-of-way line of West Friendly Avenue; thence in a westerly direction with said southern right-of-way line approximately 210 feet to its intersection with the northward projection of the western right-of-way line of Keeling Road West; thence in a southerly direction with said projection and said right-of-way line approximately 150 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 11, as recorded in “Town of Hamilton Lakes” Plat Book 1, Page 1; thence with the southern lines of Lots 11 through 1 on said plat S 86o00’ W 298.7 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 1; thence in a northerly direction with the eastern right-of-way line of Starmount Drive along a curve to the left 78.25 feet to a point; thence continuing with said right-of-way line and its northwardly projection N 19o 39’ W approximately 140 feet to its intersection with the southern right-of-way line of West Friendly Avenue; thence in a westerly direction with said southern right-of-way line approximately 210 feet to its intersection with the northward projection of the western right-of-way line of Lakewood Drive; thence in a southerly direction with said projection and said right-of-way line S 18o13’ W approximately 190 feet to a point at or near the southeast corner of Lot 347, as recorded in “Town of Hamilton Lakes” Plat Book 1, Page 4; thence continuing with said right-of-way line S 21o24’ W 44.31 feet to an iron stake at the southeast corner of Lindsay R. C. and John D. White, II, as recorded in Deed Book 8450, Page 2736, also being the northeast corner of Michael and Rhonda Kay Dowdall, as recorded in Deed Book 8825, Page 2164; thence with Dowdall’s northern line N 75o    06’48” W 170.14 feet to a new nail; thence continuing with said northern line N 65o50’13” W 61.34 feet to an existing iron pin; thence continuing with said northern line N 79o24’58” W 10.22 feet to a new iron pin at Dowdell’s northwest corner, also being a point in the eastern line of Van D. and Saundra D. Westervelt, as recorded in Deed Book 4703, Page 1989; thence with Westervelt’s eastern line N 14o 19” W 77.84 feet to Westervelt’s northeast corner, also being the southwest corner  of Lot 339 on said plat; thence with Westervelt’s northern line N 76o 46’ 31” W 136.5 feet to Westervelt’s northwest corner; thence in a westerly direction, crossing Plummer Drive, approximately 50 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 441, as recorded in “Town of Hamilton Lakes” Plat Book 1, Page 6; thence with the southern lines of Lots 441 through 439 on said plat N 76o 44’  W 158.0 feet to an existing iron pin at the southwest corner of said Lot 439, also being a point in the eastern line of The Marie M. Flowers Irrevocable Inter Vivos Trust, as recorded in Deed Book8124, Page 1227; thence with said eastern line S 16o 47’31” W 26.80 feet to an existing iron pin; thence with said Trust’s southern line N 76o 59’27” W 42.95 feet to an iron pin at said Trust’s southwest corner; thence with said Trust’s western line the following four (4) courses and distances: 1) N 05o 54’04” W 3.12 feet to an existing iron pin, 2) N 07o 10’38” W 88.10 feet to an existing iron pin, 3) N 45o 12’41” W 25.90 feet to an existing iron pin, and 4) N 15o 15’05” E 11.78 feet to an existing iron pin at the southeast corner of Judith Kastner, as recorded in Deed Book 8217, Page 1931; thence with Kastner’s southern line N 79o 35’30” W 128.08 feet to a pipe in the eastern right-of-way line of Lakewood Drive; thence with said right-of-way line and the northwardly projection thereof the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) N 01o 34’ E 12.50 feet to an iron pipe, 2) with a curve to the left having a chord bearing and distance of N 04o 40’ W 104.84 feet, and 3) N 10o 54’ W approximately 60 feet to its intersection with the southern right-of-way line of West Friendly Avenue; thence in a northerly direction, crossing West Friendly Avenue, approximately 90 feet to the intersection of the northern right-of-way line of said avenue and the eastern right-of-way line of Westridge Road; thence in a northerly direction with said eastern right-of-way line approximately 140 feet to its intersection with the northern line of Lot 2 of Property of Wilson Mitchell, as recorded in Plat Book 42, Page 61; thence with the northern line of said Lot 2 N 74o 00’ E approximately 75 feet to an existing iron pipe; thence with the northern lines of Lots 2 through 5 on said plat S 86o30’ E 356.13 feet to an existing iron pipe at the northeast corner of said Lot 5; thence with the western lines of Lots 3 and 2 in Block A of Property of Fidelity Construction Co., as recorded in Plat Book 25, Page 60, S 04o47’ W approximately 107 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 2; thence with the southern line of said Lot 2 S 88o13’ E 152.71 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence in a southeasterly direction, crossing Plummer Drive, approximately 60 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 2 in Block C on said plat; thence with the southern lines of Lots 2 through 4 in said Block C the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) S 71o17’ E 100.38 feet to a corner, 2) S 23o40’ W 20.0 feet to a corner, and 3) S 76o27’ E 150.59 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 11 in said Block C; thence with the northern lines of Lots 11 and 10 in said Block C S 84o11’ E 195.76 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 10; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 10 S 10o20’ W 10.00 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 9 in said Block C; thence with the northern line of said Lot 9 S 76o27’ E 150.59 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 11 in said Block C; thence with the northern lines of Lots 11 and 10 in said Block C S 84o11’ E 195.76 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 10; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 10 S 10o20’ W 18.0 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 9 in said Block C; thence with the northern line of said Lot 9 S 84o47’30” E 150.61 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 9; thence in an easterly direction, crossing Starmount Drive, approximately 50 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 1 in Block D on said plat; thence with the northern lines of Lots 1 and 2 in said Block D N 88o50’ E 197.54 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 2 S 01o10’ E approximately 190 feet to its intersection with the northern right-of-way line of West Friendly Avenue; thence in an easterly direction with said right-of-way line approximately 310 feet to its intersection with the western line of Phillip H. Wilson and Jacqueline A. Wilson, as recorded in Deed Book 8543, Page 3069; thence with said western line N 05o51’49” W approximately 190 feet to an existing iron pipe at Wilson’s northwest corner; thence with Wilson’s northern line S 82o52’24” E 119.99 feet to its intersection with the western right-of-way line of Rollingwood Drive; thence in an easterly direction, crossing Rollingwood Drive, approximately 60 feet to an existing iron pipe at the northwest corner of Lot 1 of Clara A. Ridder, as recorded in Plat Book 94, Page 140; thence with the northern line of said Lot 1 S 88o59’30” E 238.46 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence with the western line of Mark P. Abee, as recorded in Deed Book 8445, Page 756, N 02o06’10” E approximately 369 feet to an iron pin at Abee’s northwest corner, thence with Abee’s northern line S 83o33’00” E 124.80 feet to an iron pin at the northwest corner of Michael E. and H. Katherine Norins, as recorded at Deed Book 8776, Page 2765; thence with Norins’ northern line S 83o33’ E 125.00 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 7 of Roundtree Court, as recorded in Plat Book 132, Page 23; thence with the western lines of Lots 7 through 9 on said plat S 02o01’04” W 370.00 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 9; thence with the southern lines of Lots 9 and 10 on said plat the following three (3) courses and distances: 1) S 83o31’29” E 125.03 feet to an iron pin, 2) S 02o00’42” W 21.68 feet to an iron pin, and 3) S 84o53’19” E 130.72 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 10; thence in a southeasterly direction, crossing Roundtree Court, approximately 70 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 2 on said plat; thence with the southern line of said Lot 2 S 85o26’46” E 90.03 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the eastern lines of Lots 2 through 5 on said plat N 01o58’47” E 402.83 feet to an existing iron pin in the southern line of James B. and Maria R. Cropper, as recorded in Deed Book 8050, Page 3086; thence with Cropper’s southern line S 83o31’47” E 50.15 feet to an existing iron pin at Cropper’s southeast corner; thence with the southern line of Arthur C. and Nancy M. Close, as recorded in Deed Book 6329, Page 1676, S 83o32’03” E 74.86 feet to a point in the western line of Lot 4 of Jack K. and Dorothy S. Statham, as recorded in Plat Book 62, Page 131; thence with the western lines of Lots 4 through 2 on said plat S 01o59’30” W 344.75 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 2; thence with the northern line of said Lot 2 S 88o01’ E 124.85 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 2; thence in a northeasterly direction, crossing Kemp Road West, approximately 70 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 1 of Property of Mrs. L. P. McLendon, Sr., as recorded in Plat Book 50, Page 48; thence with the northern line of said Lot 1 S 85o33’30” E 212.19 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 1; thence with the eastern line of Lot 2 on said plat N 01o59’ E 120.00 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the northern lines of Lots 6 through 3 of Estate of Mrs. Alice Wolff, as recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 116, S 86o22’ E 523.03 feet to a 1 inch iron pipe at the northeast corner of said Lot 3, said pipe also being in the southern line of Lot 9 on Map 16 of Hamilton Forest, as recorded in Plat Book 84, Page 109; thence with the southern line of said Lot 9 and the southern lines of Lots 18, 19, and 20 of Section 1, Map 1 of The Village at Windsor Park, as recorded in Plat Book 80, Page 127, S 88o24’15” E 419.38 feet to a 2 inch angle iron; thence with the western lines of Lots 12 through 16 of Section 1, Map 2 of the Village at Windsor Park, as recorded in Plat Book 80, Page 128, S 01o56’04” W 468.70 feet to a point in the northern right-of-way line of West Friendly Avenue; thence with said right-of-way line in an easterly direction approximately 800 feet to its intersection with the western line of Westminster Presbyterian Church Corporation of Greensboro, NC, said line being the eastern line of Lot 2 of Friendly Park, as recorded in Plat Book 8, Page 10; thence with said eastern line N 06o 11’ 15” E 654.03 feet to a point in the southern line of Lot 3 in Block X of Map 15 of Hamilton Forest, as recorded in Plat Book 57, Page 143; thence with the southern line of said Lot 3 N 89o05’ 38” W 53.46 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 3; thence with the western line of said Lot 3 N 20o 34’ 16” E 177.27 feet to the northwest corner of said Lot 3; thence with the southern right-of-way line of Redington Drive the following four (4) courses and distances: 1) S 67o 29’ 08” E 37.00 feet to a point, 2) with a curve to the left having a radius of 839.51feet  and a chord bearing and distance of S 69o 50’ 35” E 69.11 feet to a point, 3) with a curve to the left having a radius of 839.58 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S 76o 51’ 14” E 135.85 feet to a point, and 4) S 81o29’40” E 0.53 feet to a point in the western right-of-way line of Westminster Drive; thence with said western right-of-way line along a curve to the left having a radius of 967.41 feet and a chord bearing and distance of S 03o47’34” W 101.48 feet to a point; thence continuing with said right-of-way line S 00o 46’08” W 0.29 feet to the southeast corner of Lot 4 in Block X on Map 9 of Hamilton Forest, as recorded in Plat Book 43, Page 71; thence continuing in a southerly direction with said right-of-way line S 02o 53’ W approximately 630 feet to its intersection with the westwardly projection of the northern line of Lot 1 of Nancy DeSanto Property, as recorded in Plat Book 50, Page 61; thence with said projection, crossing Westminster Drive, S 84o16’10” E approximately 50 feet to the northwest corner of said Lot 1; thence with said northern line S 84o16’10” E 155.85 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 1, also being a point in the eastern line of Lot 3 of Section 4-A of Friendly Acres, as recorded in Plat Book 87, Page 99; thence with the western line of said Lot 3 S 16o49’ W 68.23 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 3; thence with the southern line of said Lot 3 S 70o00’ E 209.75 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 3; thence in a southeasterly direction, crossing Dunkirk Place, approximately 90 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 7 of said Section 4-A; thence with the southern line of said Lot 7 the following two (2) courses and distances: 1) S 77o11’ E 117.73 feet to a point, and S 82o54’ E 45.23 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 7; thence with the eastern lines of Lots 7 and 6 of said Section 4-A the following two (2) courses and distances: 1) N 20o58’ E 149.78 feet, and 2) N 02o24’ E 150.57 feet to an iron pipe at the northernmost corner of said Lot 6, also being the northwest corner of Robert T. and Margaret F. Lanier, as recorded in Deed Book 8417, Page 2602; thence with Lanier’s northern line S 88o36’ E 71.89 feet to an iron pipe at Lanier’s northeast corner; thence with Lanier’s eastern line S 02o23’ W approximately 340 feet to the northwest corner of The Chrystal N. Flynn Living Trust, as recorded in Deed Book 8014, Page 2673; thence with the northern line of said Trust S 66o24’ E 205.78 feet to said Trust’s northeast corner; thence with the eastern line of said Trust S 05o08’32” W approximately 217 feet to the northwest corner of Lot 1 of Windsor’s Greenwood Corner, as recorded in Plat Book 83, Page 108; thence with the northern lines of Lots 1 and 2 on said plat S 79o20’33” E 196.76 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence S 05o56’ W with the western right-of-way line of Greenwood Drive and its southwardly projection approximately 169 feet to its intersection with the northern right-of-way line of West Friendly Avenue; thence in an easterly direction with said northern right-of-way line approximately 150 feet to its intersection with the western line of Lot 3 in Block A of Greenwood Park Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 34, Page 72; thence with the western line of said Lot 3 N 18o14’30” E approximately 160 feet to the northwest corner of said Lot 3; thence with the northern lines of said Lot 3 and Lot 2 in said Block A the following two (2) courses and distances: 1) S 83o59’26” E 24.02 feet, and 2) S 71o45’30” E 176.55 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 2 S 18o14’30” W approximately 170 feet to its intersection with the northern right-of-way line of West Friendly Avenue; thence in a southerly direction, crossing West Friendly Avenue, approximately 80 feet to the intersection of the southern right-of-way line of West Friendly Avenue and the eastern line of Lot 13 in Block 3 of Section No. 5 of Starmount Forest; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 13 S 14o40’ W approximately 160 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing approximately 87 acres.

    All Deeds and Plats to which this description refers are kept in the records of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County, North Carolina.

    Section 2.  The properties described above will be perpetually bound to the standards of the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

    Section 3.  Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

    Section 4.  This ordinance shall be effective on October 15, 2024.

    (Signed) Nancy Hoffmann


Councilmember Thurm requested to be excused from the meeting.

Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to excuse Councilmember Thurm from the remainder of the meeting.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider items H.8. a public hearing for an ordinance annexing territory into the corporate limits for the property located at 5508 Hilltop Road and a portion of Hilltop Road - 1.41 acres (Zynzulu Osyjwew and Yvella S. Bradshaw and the City of Greensboro); and H.9. a public hearing for an ordinance for original zoning for 5508 Hilltop Road and portion of Hilltop Road Right of Way - Zynzulu Osyjwewe and Yvella S. Bradshaw and City of Greensboro; and stated there were no speakers to the items.

Mr. Kirkman explained the item was for water and sewer connectivity.

Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Holston to close public hearing.  The motion carried by voice vote. 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    24-139 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5508 HILLTOP ROAD AND PORTION OF HILLTOP ROAD RIGHT OF WAY – 1.41 ACRES)

    Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. Chapter 160A, Section 58.2 (noncontiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

    Beginning at a point in the existing Greensboro corporate limits (as of July 31, 2024), said point being the northeast corner of that annexation approved by Ordinance #2011-16 and shown on City of Greensboro Annexation Drawing D-3019; THENCE PROCEEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the (now or formerly) southern right-of-way line of Hilltop Road (S.R. #1424) N 84° 14' 15" W 275 feet to a point; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS and proceeding in a northerly direction across Hilltop Road approximately 120 feet to the northern end of the corner right-of-way line at the northeast corner of Hilltop Road and Chelsea Court; thence with the eastern right-of-way line of Chelsea Court, as recorded in Chelsea Acres in Plat Book 57, Page 17, N 09° 30' 36" E approximately 75 feet to a point; thence continuing with said right-of-way line along a curve to the left having a radius of 615.919 feet, an arc length of 48.00 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of N 07° 16' 39" E 47.99 feet to an iron pipe at the northwest corner of Lot 12 of Chelsea Acres; thence with the northern line of said Lot 12 S 84° 57' 19" E 177.15 feet to an iron pipe at the northeast corner of said Lot 12; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 12 S 13° 38' 13" E approximately 195 feet to a point on the northern right-of-way line of Hilltop Road; thence in a southerly direction, crossing Hilltop Road, approximately  105 feet to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, containing approximately 1.41 acres.  The plat referred to hereinabove is recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office.

    Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

    Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

    Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

    Section 5.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

    Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter

    Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the property at 5508 Hilltop Road and a portion of Hilltop Road right of way from County RS-40 (Residential Single-family) to City R-3 (Residential Single-family – 3) to be consistent with the adopted GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed City R-3 zoning district permits uses that fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    24-140 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

    5508 HILLTOP ROAD AND PORTION OF HILLTOP ROAD RIGHT OF WAY, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS NORTH OF HILLTOP ROAD AND EAST OF CHELSEA ACRES COURT

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by original zoning from County RS-40 (Residential Single Family) to City R-3 (Residential Single Family – 3)

    The area is described as follows:                       

    Beginning at a point in the existing Greensboro corporate limits (as of July 31, 2024), said point being the northeast corner of that annexation approved by Ordinance #2011-16 and shown on City of Greensboro Annexation Drawing D-3019; THENCE PROCEEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the (now or formerly) southern right-of-way line of Hilltop Road (S.R. #1424) N 84° 14' 15" W 275 feet to a point; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS and proceeding in a northerly direction across Hilltop Road approximately 120 feet to the northern end of the corner right-of-way line at the northeast corner of Hilltop Road and Chelsea Court; thence with the eastern right-of-way line of Chelsea Court, as recorded in Chelsea Acres in Plat Book 57, Page 17, N 09° 30' 36" E approximately 75 feet to a point; thence continuing with said right-of-way line along a curve to the left having a radius of 615.919 feet, an arc length of 48.00 feet, and a chord bearing and distance of N 07° 16' 39" E 47.99 feet to an iron pipe at the northwest corner of Lot 12 of Chelsea Acres; thence with the northern line of said Lot 12 S 84° 57' 19" E 177.15 feet to an iron pipe at the northeast corner of said Lot 12; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 12 S 13° 38' 13" E approximately 195 feet to a point on the northern right-of-way line of Hilltop Road; thence in a southerly direction, crossing Hilltop Road, approximately  105 feet to the POINT AND PLACE OF BEGINNING, containing approximately 1.41 acres.  The plat referred to hereinabove is recorded in the Guilford County Register of Deeds Office.

    Section 2.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

    Section 3.  Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

    Section 4.  This ordinance shall be effective on October 15, 2024.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider items H.10. a Public Hearing for an Ordinance Annexing Territory into the Corporate Limits for the Properties Located at 5936 Burlington Rd and 626 Knox Rd – 71.08 Acres (Tom Terrell on behalf of Chris Raughley for Pulte Home Company and others; and H.11. a Public Hearing for an Ordinance for Original Zoning for 5936 Burlington Road and 626 Knox Road – Tom Terrell on behalf of Chris Raughley for Pulte Home Company..

Mr. Kirkman made a PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); reviewed the request; presented maps, aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property; read the conditions attached to the zoning request; and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff had recommended approval of the request.

Discussion took place regarding traffic concerns; and community meetings.

Speakers in Favor of the rezoning:

Timberly Southerland recognized others in attendance; made a PPP; provided a high-level summary of the project; referenced previous items; recent articles; and support for the project.

Ms. Brown spoke to Knox Road improvements; and to the Department of Transportation requirements.

There were no speakers in opposition to the rezoning.

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Holston to close the public hearing.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 36, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    24-141 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5936 BURLINGTON ROAD AND 626 KNOX ROAD – 71.08 ACRES)

    Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. Chapter 160A, Section 58.2 (noncontiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

    BEGINNING at a 1.25” rebar in the existing Greensboro satellite city limits (as of July 31, 2024), having NC NAD83/2011 State Plane Coordinates of: Northing: 848728.20 (sft) Easting: 1808535.82 (sft), said rebar being at the southwest corner of James and Reita Tuttle Living Trust, recorded in Deed Book 7784, Page 1422, said rebar also being in  the eastern line of Lot #1 on Recombination Plat for Publix Super Markets, Inc., as recorded at Plat Book 198, Page 86; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the eastern line of said Lot #1 the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) S 02° 30’ 22” W 513.19 feet to a ¾” existing iron pipe, and 2) S 02° 29’ 05” W 452.76 feet to an axle at the southeast corner of said Lot #1, also being the northeast corner of C. Paisley Gordon Living Trust, as recorded in Deed Book 7489, Page 1740; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS

    with the eastern line of said Gordon Living Trust the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) S 02° 31’ 46” W 137.66 feet to a ¾” existing iron pipe at the northwest corner of Parcel Three of Dees Real Estate Holdings, LLC, as recorded in Deed Book 6105, Page 27, and 2) S 02° 28’ 03” W 699.92 feet to a stone with a dead cedar witness at the northwest corner of James C. Hamilton, as recorded in Deed Book 3638, Page 2072; thence with Hamilton’s northern line S 89° 52’ 36” E 1,136.09 feet to a 3/4” existing iron pipe at the northwest corner of Frog Holler Properties, LLC, as recorded in Deed Book 8181, Page 2195; thence with the northern line of Frog Holler Properties, LLC the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) S 89° 55’ 32” E 393.83 feet to an old oak stump, and 2) S 87° 46’ 19” E 454.28 feet to a 5/8” rebar in asphalt in the centerline of Knox Road (NCSR #3051); thence with said centerline the following five (5) bearings and distances: 1) N 52° 58’ 53” E 105.75 feet to a 3/8” rebar in asphalt, 2) N 45° 28’ 51” E 99.96 feet to a 5/8” rebar in asphalt, 3) N 37° 29’ 34” E 100.00 feet to a 3/8” rebar in asphalt, 4) N 29° 09’ 39” E 99.90 feet to a 5/8” rebar in asphalt, and 5) N 21° 31’ 02” E 100.04 feet to a 5/8” rebar in asphalt; thence leaving said centerline and traveling along Knox Road N 01° 12’ 53” E 295.06 feet to a ¾” existing  iron pipe in the western right-of-way line of said road; thence with said right-of-way line the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) N 04° 11’ 21” E 634.13 feet to a new iron pipe, and 2) N 03° 38’ 36” E 70.33 feet to a new iron pipe at the intersection of said right-of-way line and the southern right-of-way line of Burlington Road (NCSR # 3163); thence along the southern right-of-way line (60-foot right-of-way) of Burlington Road the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) N 70° 18’ 26” W 103.84 feet to a new iron pipe, and 2) N 71° 44’ 39” W 220.17 feet to a 1.25” rebar at the northeast corner of James and Reita Tuttle Living Trust; thence with the eastern line of said Trust  the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) S 05° 44’ 21” W 362.35 feet to a 1” existing iron pipe, and 2) S 17° 47’ 07” W 88.48 feet to a new iron pipe; thence with the southern line of said Trust  the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) N 71° 57’ 09” W 1,124.25 feet to a 1.25” rebar, and 2) N 62° 48’ 59” W 928.01 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 71.08 acres, of which approximately 70.69 acres lies outside of street right-of-way.  All plats and deeds referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

    Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

    Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

    Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

    Section 5.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

    Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower

    Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Hightower and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the properties at 5936 Burlington Road and 626 Knox Road from County AG (Agricultural) to City PUD (Planned Unit Development) to be consistent with the adopted GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: The request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed City PUD zoning district, as conditioned, permits uses that fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    24-142 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

    5936 BURLINGTON ROAD AND 626 KNOX ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS WEST OF KNOX ROAD AND SOUTH OF BURLINGTON ROAD

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by original zoning from County AG (Agricultural) to City PUD (Planned Unit Development)

    The area is described as follows:                       

    BEGINNING at a 1.25” rebar in the existing Greensboro satellite city limits (as of July 31, 2024), having NC NAD83/2011 State Plane Coordinates of: Northing: 848728.20 (sft) Easting: 1808535.82 (sft), said rebar being at the southwest corner of James and Reita Tuttle Living Trust, recorded in Deed Book 7784, Page 1422, said rebar also being in  the eastern line of Lot #1 on Recombination Plat for Publix Super Markets, Inc., as recorded at Plat Book 198, Page 86; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS along the eastern line of said Lot #1 the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) S 02° 30’ 22” W 513.19 feet to a ¾” existing iron pipe, and 2) S 02° 29’ 05” W 452.76 feet to an axle at the southeast corner of said Lot #1, also being the northeast corner of C. Paisley Gordon Living Trust, as recorded in Deed Book 7489, Page 1740; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the eastern line of said Gordon Living Trust the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) S 02° 31’ 46” W 137.66 feet to a ¾” existing iron pipe at the northwest corner of Parcel Three of Dees Real Estate Holdings, LLC, as recorded in Deed Book 6105, Page 27, and 2) S 02° 28’ 03” W 699.92 feet to a stone with a dead cedar witness at the northwest corner of James C. Hamilton, as recorded in Deed Book 3638, Page 2072; thence with Hamilton’s northern line S 89° 52’ 36” E 1,136.09 feet to a 3/4” existing iron pipe at the northwest corner of Frog Holler Properties, LLC, as recorded in Deed Book 8181, Page 2195; thence with the northern line of Frog Holler Properties, LLC the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) S 89° 55’ 32” E 393.83 feet to an old oak stump, and 2) S 87° 46’ 19” E 454.28 feet to a 5/8” rebar in asphalt in the centerline of Knox Road (NCSR #3051); thence with said centerline the following five (5) bearings and distances: 1) N 52° 58’ 53” E 105.75 feet to a 3/8” rebar in asphalt, 2) N 45° 28’ 51” E 99.96 feet to a 5/8” rebar in asphalt, 3) N 37° 29’ 34” E 100.00 feet to a 3/8” rebar in asphalt, 4) N 29° 09’ 39” E 99.90 feet to a 5/8” rebar in asphalt, and 5) N 21° 31’ 02” E 100.04 feet to a 5/8” rebar in asphalt; thence leaving said centerline and traveling along Knox Road N 01° 12’ 53” E 295.06 feet to a ¾” existing  iron pipe in the western right-of-way line of said road; thence with said right-of-way line the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) N 04° 11’ 21” E 634.13 feet to a new iron pipe, and 2) N 03° 38’ 36” E 70.33 feet to a new iron pipe at the intersection of said right-of-way line and the southern right-of-way line of Burlington Road (NCSR # 3163); thence along the southern right-of-way line (60-foot right-of-way) of Burlington Road the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) N 70° 18’ 26” W 103.84 feet to a new iron pipe, and 2) N 71° 44’ 39” W 220.17 feet to a 1.25” rebar at the northeast corner of James and Reita Tuttle Living Trust; thence with the eastern line of said Trust  the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) S 05° 44’ 21” W 362.35 feet to a 1” existing iron pipe, and 2) S 17° 47’ 07” W 88.48 feet to a new iron pipe; thence with the southern line of said Trust  the following two (2) bearings and distances: 1) N 71° 57’ 09” W 1,124.25 feet to a 1.25” rebar, and 2) N 62° 48’ 59” W 928.01 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 71.08 acres, of which approximately 70.69 acres lies outside of street right-of-way.  All plats and deeds referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

    Section 2. That the zoning amendment from County AG (Agricultural) to City PUD (Planned Unit Development) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and conditions:

    1. Permitted uses shall be limited to Single family homes, townhomes and accessory uses.

    Section 3.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the PUD (Planned Unit Development) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

    Section 4.  Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

    Section 5.  This ordinance shall be effective on October 15, 2024.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider Items H.12. a public hearing for an ordinance annexing territory into the corporate limits for the property located at a portion of 4544 Jessup Grove Road - 3.08 acrest (Marc Isaacson on behalf of James Hale for HAT Ventures LLC); and H.13. a public hearing for an ordinance for original zoning for a portion of 4544 Jessup Grove Road - Marc Isaacson on behalf of James Hale for HAT Ventures LLC.

Mr. Kirkman made a PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); reviewed the request; presented maps, aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property; read the conditions attached to the zoning request; and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff had recommended approval of the request.

Speakers in Favor of the Rezoning:

Nick Blackwood spoke to a switch for townhomes; stated a traffic study was not required; explained the community meetings, and stated there were no speakers in opposition at the Planning and Zoning Commission.

There were no speakers in opposition.

Moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to close the public hearing.  The motion carried by voice vote. 

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

(A copy of the PowerPoint Presentation is filed in Exhibit Drawer G, No. 36, which is hereby referred to and made a part of these minutes.)

 

  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    24-143 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT PORTION OF 4544 JESSUP GROVE ROAD – 3.08 ACRES)

    Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-31 (contiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

    BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limits (as of July 31, 2024), said point being the southwest corner of Lot 2 of Joseph F. Taillon & Wife Ruth O. Taillon, as recorded in Plat Book 82, Page 91; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a westerly direction along the northern right-of-way line of Jessup Grove Road (NCSR #2187) approximately 350 feet to a point in the centerline of Lewiston Road (NCSR #2124); THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with said centerline N 05° 03’ 15” E approximately 292 feet to a computed point; thence continuing with said centerline N 14° 41’ 59” E 151.52 feet to a computed point; thence with a proposed new property line S 78° 59’ 44” E 292.03 feet to an existing iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 2; thence with the western line of said Lot 2 S 00° 40’ 44” W 382.62 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 3.08 acres, of which approximately 2.77 acres lies outside street right-of-way.  The plat referred to hereinabove is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

    Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

    Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

    Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

    Section 5.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

    Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

    Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Holston and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the property at a portion of 4544 Jessup Grove Road from County RS-40 (Residential Single-family) to City CD-RM-5 (Conditional District - Residential Multi-family – 5) to be consistent with the adopted GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: The request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed City CD-RM-5 zoning district, as conditioned, permits uses that fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    24-144 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

    PORTION OF 4544 JESSUP GROVE ROAD, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS NORTH OF JESSUP GROVE ROAD AND EAST OF LEWISTON ROAD

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by original zoning from County RS-40 (Residential Single Family) to City CD-RM-5 (Conditional District Residential Multifamily – 5)

    The area is described as follows:                       

    BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limits (as of July 31, 2024), said point being the southwest corner of Lot 2 of Joseph F. Taillon & Wife Ruth O. Taillon, as recorded in Plat Book 82, Page 91; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a westerly direction along the northern right-of-way line of Jessup Grove Road (NCSR #2187) approximately 350 feet to a point in the centerline of Lewiston Road (NCSR #2124); THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with said centerline N 05° 03’ 15” E approximately 292 feet to a computed point; thence continuing with said centerline N 14° 41’ 59” E 151.52 feet to a computed point; thence with a proposed new property line S 78° 59’ 44” E 292.03 feet to an existing iron pipe at the northwest corner of said Lot 2; thence with the western line of said Lot 2 S 00° 40’ 44” W 382.62 feet to the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 3.08 acres, of which approximately 2.77 acres lies outside street right-of-way.  The plat referred to hereinabove is recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County.

    Section 2. That the zoning amendment from County RS-40 (Residential Single Family) to City CD-RM-5 (Conditional District Residential Multifamily -5) is hereby authorized subject to the following use limitations and conditions:

    1. Permitted uses shall be limited to: Duplexes, Townhouses and Twin Homes

    Section 3.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the CD-RM-5 (Conditional District Residential Multifamily - 5) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

    Section 4.  Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

    Section 5.  This ordinance shall be effective on October 15, 2024.

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider items H.14. a public hearing for an ordinance annexing territory into the corporate limits for property located at 5101, 5101ZZ and 5106 Summit Ave and portion of Summit Ave Right of Way 2.23 Acres (Kristy Lynn and Bill Dean Buckner and City of Greensboro); and H.15. a public hearing for an ordinance for original zoning for 5101, 5101ZZ and 5106 Summit Avenue and a portion of Summit Avenue right of way - Kristy Lynn and Bill Dean Buckner and City of Greensboro; and stated there were no speakers to the items..

There were no speakers for the items therefore the public hearing closed by affirmation.

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    24-145 AN ORDINANCE ANNEXING TERRITORY TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS (PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5101, 5101-ZZ AND 5106 SUMMIT AVENUE AND PORTION OF SUMMIT AVENUE – 2.23 ACRES)

    Section 1.  Pursuant to G.S. 160A-31 (contiguous), the hereinafter-described territory is hereby annexed to City of Greensboro:

    BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of July 31, 2024), said point being the northwest corner of Lot 2 of William N. Robinson & wife Barbara M., as recorded in Plat Book 72, Page 274; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the northern line of said Lot 2 S 61° 06’ E 516.30 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence in an easterly direction, crossing Summit Avenue (SR #2526), approximately 85 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 1 of Ryntha Amanda Gray Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 23; thence with the southern lines of Lots 1 and 69 through 66 of said subdivision along the northern right-of-way line of Candlenut Road (SR #2638) (formerly Pecan Lane) S 87° 12’ E 420.4 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 66, also being the southwest corner of Lot 65 of said subdivision; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 66 N 02° 48’ E 236.0 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 66; thence with the northern lines of said Lots 66 through 69 and of an unnumbered lot of said subdivision N 87° 12’ W 298.43 feet to an old iron at the northwest corner of said unnumbered lot; thence in a southerly direction with the eastern right-of-way line of Summit Avenue S 30° 09’ W 222 feet to a point, thence in a westerly direction, crossing Summit Avenue, approximately 60 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 27 of the Lowe Sub-division, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 411; thence in a westerly direction with the northern line of said Lot 27 519.9 feet to the northwest corner of said lot, a point in the existing city limit line; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a southerly direction with the western lines of lots 27 through 24 of said subdivision 100 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 24, being at the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 2.23 acres.  All plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County

    Section 2.  Any utility line assessments, which may have been levied by the County, shall be collected either by voluntary payment or through foreclosure of same by the City.  Following annexation, the property annexed shall receive the same status regarding charges and rates as any other property located inside the corporate limits of the City of Greensboro.

    Section 3.  The owner shall be fully responsible for extending water and sewer service to the property at said owner’s expense.

    Section 4.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.

    Section 5.  From and after the effective date of annexation, the above-described territory and its citizens and property shall be subject to all debts, laws, ordinances and regulations in force within the City and shall be entitled to the same privileges and benefits thereof, subject to the provisions in Sections 2 and 3 above.  The above-described territory shall also be subject to all municipal taxes according to the provisions of G.S 160A-58.10.

    Section 6.  That this ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells

    Moved by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, seconded by Councilmember Wells and stated that the Greensboro City Council believed that its action to approve the original zoning request for the property at 5101, 5101 ZZ, and 5106 Summit Avenue, a portion of Summit Avenue right-of-way, and a portion of Candlenut Road right-of-way from County RS-30 (Residential Single-family) to City R-3 (Residential Single-family – 3) to be consistent with the adopted GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed City R-3 zoning district permits uses that fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    24-146 AMENDING OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

    5101, 5101-ZZ AND 5106 SUMMIT AVENUE AND PORTION OF SUMMIT AVENUE RIGHT OF WAY, GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS WEST AND EAST OF SUMMIT AVENUE AND NORTH OF CANDLENUT ROAD

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

              

    Section 1.  The Official Zoning Map is hereby amended by original zoning from County RS-30 (Residential Single Family) to City R-3 (Residential Single Family – 3)

    The area is described as follows:                       

    BEGINNING at a point in the existing Greensboro city limit line (as of July 31, 2024), said point being the northwest corner of Lot 2 of William N. Robinson & wife Barbara M., as recorded in Plat Book 72, Page 274; THENCE DEPARTING FROM THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS with the northern line of said Lot 2 S 61° 06’ E 516.30 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 2; thence in an easterly direction, crossing Summit Avenue (SR #2526), approximately 85 feet to the southwest corner of Lot 1 of Ryntha Amanda Gray Subdivision, as recorded in Plat Book 26, Page 23; thence with the southern lines of Lots 1 and 69 through 66 of said subdivision along the northern right-of-way line of Candlenut Road (SR #2638) (formerly Pecan Lane) S 87° 12’ E 420.4 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 66, also being the southwest corner of Lot 65 of said subdivision; thence with the eastern line of said Lot 66 N 02° 48’ E 236.0 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 66; thence with the northern lines of said Lots 66 through 69 and of an unnumbered lot of said subdivision N 87° 12’ W 298.43 feet to an old iron at the northwest corner of said unnumbered lot; thence in a southerly direction with the eastern right-of-way line of Summit Avenue S 30° 09’ W 222 feet to a point, thence in a westerly direction, crossing Summit Avenue, approximately 60 feet to the northeast corner of Lot 27 of the Lowe Sub-division, as recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 411; thence in a westerly direction with the northern line of said Lot 27 519.9 feet to the northwest corner of said lot, a point in the existing city limit line; THENCE PROCEEDING WITH THE EXISTING CITY LIMITS in a southerly direction with the western lines of lots 27 through 24 of said subdivision 100 feet to the southwest corner of said Lot 24, being at the point and place of BEGINNING, and containing approximately 2.23 acres.  All plats referred to hereinabove are recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds of Guilford County

    Section 2.  This property will be perpetually bound to the uses authorized and subject to the development standards of the R-3 (Residential Single Family - 3) zoning district unless subsequently changed or amended as provided for in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.  Final plans for any development shall be submitted to the Technical Review Committee for approval.

    Section 3.  Any violations or failure to accept any conditions and use limitations imposed herein shall be subject to the remedies provided in Chapter 30 of the Greensboro Code of Ordinances.

    Section 4.  This ordinance shall be effective on October 15, 2024.

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter 


Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider Item H.16 a public hearing for an ordinance for rezoning for a portion of 2645 Randleman Road - Zachary E. Sharp for Cipriano Berrospe Cabrera and others. 

Mr. Kirkman made a PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); reviewed the request; presented maps, aerial photographs and diagrams to illustrate the site and surrounding property; read the conditions attached to the zoning request; and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff had recommended approval of the request.

Speakers in Favor of the rezoning:

Zachary Sharp read a statement from the applicant.

Discussion ensued regarding conditions; a continuance of the item; community outreach and language barriers; allowances and requirements to refile as a conditional rezoning; and conversations at a community event.

Kameron Dozier referenced the desire of the owner to move forward with the item.

Speakers in Opposition of the rezoning:

Crystal Black spoke to mistruths; voiced concerns regarding a last minute community meeting; conversations regarding additional conditions; the Southeast Greensboro Coalition; the lack of Latino attendance; plans for a nightclub; and voiced concerns with capacity, security, and parking issues.

5 minute rebuttal in favor of the rezoning:

Mr. Dozier spoke to lack of experience; to front entry requirements; to landscaping; referenced the community outreach timelines; and to property clean up. 

Councilmember Holston explained the statement with good faith intentions would not be legally binding. 

Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to close the public hearing.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Moved by Councilmember Hightower to deny the rezoning request. 

Motion to deny the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston

    Moved by Councilmember Hightower, seconded by Councilmember Holston to deny the request and stated that the The Greensboro City Council believed that its action to deny the rezoning request for the property at a portion of 2645 Randleman Road from LI (Light Industrial) to C-M (Commercial – Medium) to be consistent with the adopted GSO2040 Comprehensive Plan and considered the action taken to be reasonable and in the public interest for the following reasons: the request is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s Future Built Form Map and Future Land Use Map; the proposed C-M zoning district permits uses that fit the context of surrounding area and limits negative impacts on the adjacent properties; and the request is reasonable due to the size, physical conditions, and other attributes of the area, it will benefit the property owner and surrounding community, and approval is in the public interest.

    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

Mayor Vaughan stated this was the time and place set for a public hearing to consider item H.17. a resolution to close a portion of Standard Drive (Cheryl Miller, Rita Phillips, Ann Kirkman, Ricky Rice, and Phillip Kirkman.

Mr. Kirkman made a brief PowerPoint Presentation (PPP); and read the additional conditions attached to the request.

Moved by Councilmember Matheny, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter to accept the additional conditions.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Matheny to close the public hearing.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Holston
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    305-24 RESOLUTION CLOSING PORTION OF STANDARD DRIVE

    WHEREAS, Cheryl Rice Miller, Rita Rice Phillips, Ann Rice Kirkman, Ricky A. Rice and Phillip L. Kirkman, initiated a request for a portion of Standard Drive to be closed and abandoned as a public street;

    WHEREAS, the owners of 100% of the property abutting both sides of the portion of Standard Drive signed a petition requesting the public street closure;

    WHEREAS, a notice was duly published that a public hearing would be held by the City Council in the Council Chamber in the Municipal Office Building on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., on the closing of said street;

    WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council that the closing of the street is not contrary to the public interest nor are any adjoining property owners deprived of reasonable means of ingress or egress to their property; and

    WHEREAS, it appears to the City Council that a portion of Standard Drive should be closed, after full and complete consideration of the matter and after having granted full opportunity for all interested parties to appear and register any objections they might have with respect to the closing of said street during the public hearing held on October 15, 2024;

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    1. The street closure is not final until a plat is recorded satisfying the conditions below and showing the area within the closed right of way being combined in with the remainder of 215 Standard Drive.

    2. Where required, a stormwater drainage easement shall be dedicated on the plat.

    3. In accordance with Greensboro Department of Transportation Standards, turnarounds are required at the ends of both remaining sections of Standard Drive. However, at the time of consideration of this item, a concurrent application has been made to close the section of Standard Drive between 215 Standard Drive and Little Santee Road. If the section of Standard Drive connecting to Little Santee Road is not closed prior to December 31, 2024, then the northwest turnaround will be re-dedicated as right of way to accommodate the northwest turnaround. If all residential structures are removed from the property and a gate is installed at the point where Standard Drive crosses the western property line of 215 Standard Drive, then the northwest turnaround is not required.  Any gate installed in accordance with the previous sentence can be re-moved from the property at such time as all residential structures are removed from the property.  No Fire Apparatus Access Roads can be closed until the structure that requires this road is demolished.

    4. That the following portion of street is hereby permanently closed and abandoned as a public street:

    PORTION OF STANDARD DRIVE THAT BISECTS THE PROPERTY AT 215 STADNARD DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 778 FEET.

    (Signed) Hugh Holston


I.

  

Mayor Vaughan introduced items I.1 through I.4. together.

Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    24-148 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,500,000 ESTABLISHING BUDGET FOR FY 2024-2025 FOR PLEASANT GARDEN CONTRACTED REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR WATER LINES

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1

    That the State, Federal, and other Grants Fund Budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby increased as follows for the FY2024-FY2025 Pleasant Garden Contracted Reimbursement Agreement for the Water Line Activities:

    Account                                 Description                                                     Amount

    220-70-7098036.5410            Professional Services – Capital Projects        $   734,400

    220-70-7098036.6016            Water Lines                                                    $4,765,600

                                                                                                                          $5,500,000                             

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following revenue accounts:

    Account                                  Description                                                     Amount

    220-70-7098036.8633            Reimbursements – Contract Agreements            $5,500,000

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    264-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF STATE APPROPRIATED FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,417,500 FOR PLEASANT GARDEN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

    WHEREAS, the General Assembly of North Carolina appropriated water and wastewater service monies to service Pleasant Garden through the Operations Appropriations Act of 2023 (S.L. 2023-134), administered through the Drinking Water/Wastewater Reserve to assist eligible units of government with meeting their water/wastewater infrastructure needs;

    WHEREAS, City Council approved an interlocal agreement with Pleasant Garden to provide water and sewer service based on the conditions outlined in the interlocal agreement;

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro will work with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality to perform work detailed in the grant documents;

    WHERAS, the City of Greensboro intends to perform work detailed for said project in accordance with the agreed scopes of work; and

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    1.  That the City of Greensboro does hereby accept the 2023 Appropriations Act directed funds in the amount of $5,417,500.

    2.  That the City of Greensboro does hereby give assurance to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality that any Conditions or Assurances contained in the Award Offer will be adhered to; and

    3.  That Michael Borchers, Director of Water Resources, and successors so titled, is hereby authorized and directed to furnish such information as the appropriate State agency may request in connection with this project; to make the assurances as contained above; and to execute such other documents as may be required by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, Division of Water Infrastructure.

    (Signed) Sharon Hightower


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Hightower
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    24-149 ORDINANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,417,500 ESTABLISHING BUDGET FOR FY 2024-2025 FOR STATE APPROPRIATIONS GRANT FOR PLEASANT GARDEN WATER LINE

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1

    That the State, Federal, and other Grants Fund Budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby increased as follows for the FY2024-FY2025 State Appropriations Grant for the Pleasant Garden Water Line Activities:

    Account                                 Description                                                     Amount

    220-70-7098035.6016            Water Lines                                                    $5,417,500

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following revenue accounts:

    Account                                  Description                                                     Amount

    220-70-7098035.7110            State Grant                                                      $5,417,500

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Yvonne Johnson


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Holston
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    265-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $734,400 WITH HAZEN AND SAWYER, PC TO PROVIDE ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN OF THE PLEASANT GARDEN INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS

    WHEREAS, the City of Greensboro and the Town of Pleasant Garden have an interlocal agreement for conditional water and sewer service;

    WHEREAS, the City and Town will be receiving grant funding to cover expenditures for the project;

    WHEREAS, Hazen and Sawyer, PC will be performing design services for the project; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That The City Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro, an Engineering Services Contract for $734,400 with Hazen and Sawer, PC for Design of the Pleasant Garden Infrastructure Improvements Project.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


Mayor Vaughan introduced items I.5. and I.6. together.

Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    266-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT of $1,170,000 with CDM SMITH, INC. FOR THE MITCHELL WTP HIGH SERVICE PUMP AND SURGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

    WHEREAS, the Mitchell Water Treatment Plant requires evaluation of the high lift pump operations, surge valves and piping supports;

    WHEREAS, CDM Smith Inc. is the Engineer of Record on related work at the plant, is familiar with the needs of this project, and is qualified to perform the scope; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the City Manager is authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Greensboro, an Engineering Services Contract for $1,170,000 with CDM Smith Inc. for the Mitchell WTP High Service Pump and Surge Improvements.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


Motion to adopt the ordinance was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    24-150 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CAPITAL PROJECT REVENUE BOND FUND BUDGET TO FUND MITCHELL HIGH SERVICE PUMP AND SURGE DESIGN

    BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    Section 1

    That the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund Budget of the City of Greensboro is hereby amended as follows:

    That the appropriation to the Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund be increased as follows:

    Account                                 Description                                                     Amount

    518-70-7099213.5410           Professional Services – Capital Projects            $1,170,000                 

    And, that this increase be financed by increasing the following Water Resources Capital Project Revenue Bond Fund accounts:

    Account                                  Description                                                     Amount

    518-NC-NC-9005                 Revenue Bond Proceeds                                   $1,170,000

    Section 2

    And, that this ordinance should become effective upon adoption.

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Abuzuaiter
    Seconded ByCouncilmember Wells
    Ayes (8)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hightower, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (8 to 0)

    267-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $886,000 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 2021-040A WITH BREECE ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR THE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM SAMPLE STATION IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

    WHEREAS, after due notice, bids have been received for Contract 2021-040A for the Distribution System Sample Station Improvements Project;

    WHEREAS, Breece Enterprises, Inc., a responsible bidder, has submitted the low base bid in the total amount of $886,000, as general contractor for Contract 2021-040A which bid, in the opinion of the City Council, is the best bid from the standpoint of the City; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the bid hereinabove mentioned submitted by Breece Enterprises, Inc. is hereby accepted, and the City is authorized to enter into a contract with Breece Enterprises, Inc. for the Distribution System Sample Station Improvements Project to the terms outlined above.  The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Greensboro.

    (Signed) Marikay Abuzuaiter


Motion to adopt the resolution was approved.

  • Moved ByCouncilmember Wells
    Seconded ByMayor Pro-Tem Johnson
    Ayes (7)Mayor Vaughan, Councilmember Abuzuaiter, Councilmember Hoffmann, Councilmember Wells, Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, Councilmember Holston, and Councilmember Matheny
    Noes (1)Councilmember Hightower
    Absent (1)Councilmember Thurm
    Carried (7 to 1)

    306-24 RESOLUTION APPROVING BID IN THE AMOUNT OF $999,500 AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT 2020-031D WITH UTILITY SERVICE CO., INC. FOR THE 2024-2025 FALL PROTECTION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT

    WHEREAS, after due notice, bids have been received for Contract 2020-031D for the 2024-2025 Fall Protection System Improvements Project;

    WHEREAS, Utility Service Co., Inc., a responsible bidder, has submitted the low base bid in the total amount of $999,500, as general contractor for Contract 2020-031D which bid, in the opinion of the City Council, is the best bid from the standpoint of the City; and

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GREENSBORO:

    That the bid hereinabove mentioned submitted by Utility Service Co., Inc. is hereby accepted, and the City is authorized to enter into a contract with Utility Service Co., Inc. for the 2024-2025 Fall Protection System Improvements Project according to the terms outlined above.  The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Greensboro.

    (Signed) Goldie Wells


Moved by Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson, seconded by Councilmember Wells to appoint C'mille Best to the Commission on the Status of Women.  The motion carried by voice vote.

Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson requested for Iris Day to be included into the databank.

Council highlighted events attended and upcoming events.

Councilmember Abuzuaiter extended congratulations to Mayor Pro-Tem Johnson for the Climate week award.

There were no items for discussion by the City Manager.

There were no items for discussion by the City Attorney.

M.

  

Moved by Councilmember Holston, seconded by Councilmember Abuzuaiter, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote.

The City Council Adjourned at 10:33 P.M.

 

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Nancy Vaughan, Mayor                                          Angela Lord, City Clerk

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