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Rezoning Application Z10-007
APPLICANT: Lowes Home Centers Inc, c/o Brian S. Massengill; 1605 Curtis Bridge Road; Wilkesboro, NC 28697.
PROPOSED USE: Revise CPD text and plan regarding outdoor display.
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval (5-0) on October 13, 2011.
WESTLAND AREA COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: Approval.
CITY DEPARTMENTS' RECOMMENDATION: Approval. The applicant proposes to expand the front display area of a large retail home improvement center. They have incorporated screening on three sides of the front display area, with the side facing the parking area being open. The applicant is committing to install the screening material on the fence and the garden center and back storage area. This plan provides a balance between the applicant's operational needs and the neighbors' desire not to have to view unsightly piles of building materials for sale.
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To rezone 1675 GEORGESVILLE SQUARE DRIVE (43228), being 16.35± acres located at the northeast corner of Holt Road and Georgesville Square Drive, From: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, To: CPD, Commercial Planned Development District. (Rezoning # Z10-007).
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WHEREAS, application #Z10-007 is on file with the Building and Zoning Services Department requesting rezoning of 16.35± acres from CPD, Commercial Planned Development District, to CPD, Commercial Planned Development District; and
WHEREAS, the Development Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the Westland Area Commission recommends approval of said zoning change; and
WHEREAS, the City Departments recommend approval of said zoning change because the applicant plans to screen three sides of the front display area, with the side facing the parking area being open. The applicant is committing to install the screening material on the fence and the garden center and back storage area. This plan provides a balance between the applicant's operation...
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