NC2A vs RA Zoning
My name is Saber Amine and my address is 6071 S Franklin Street.
I have been a resident of Franklin Meadows since 2012. My family and I moved here because we fell in love with the laid-back and Country feel of the neighborhood. Before I share with you the technical aspects of what it means to allow the zoning changes, let me share some general thoughts about the proposed changes:
1- As many of you know Franklin St has no sidewalk and with the opening of the new bridge on the Highline Canal we are seeing a significant increase of pedestrian traffic. Now imagine increasing the auto traffic by 45%. This is a recipe for disaster for people and pets both on Franklin st and at the Orchard intersection.
2- If we allow the zoning changes, it would be hard to control what the developer will decide to do. Future plans and changes are mainly agreed on between the developer and the city. This is the only time we get to object to the changes.
3- Property values: Patio homes, multi units and other businesses are usually detrimental to home values in any neighborhood, but particularly in a neighborhood such as ours with “a little bit of country in the big city”
Here are the current zoning specifications for the proposed property (NC2A)
Generally, the Neighborhood Conservation (NC2A) District allows single-family residential homes. It also allows existing neighborhood-supporting institutions. The NC District has a smaller permitted building coverage ratio than the Neighborhood Infill (“NI”) District in order to provide additional protection for the existing neighborhood character.
Summary of Development Standards:
Minimum Lot Area: 2 acres
Minimum Lot Width: 200 ft.
Maximum Building Coverage: 20%
Maximum Building Height: 35 ft.
Minimum Front Setback (SF): 50 ft.
Minimum Street Side Setback (SS): 50 ft.
Minimum Side Setback (S1 or S2): 25 ft.
Minimum Total Side Setback (S1+S2): 80 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback (SR): 25 ft.
Here are the proposed Zoning specifications for RA
The Auto-Urban Residential (RA) District allows for the development of single-family homes on relatively narrow lots, and for the development of neighborhoods with multiple housing types and common open spaces. Residential development in the RA District is denser than in the residential suburban district. The district applies to new development, recent development, or redevelopment.
Summary of Development Standards:
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio: 20%
Minimum Street Frontage: 100 ft.
Maximum Building Height: 30 ft.
Minimum Front Setback: 25 ft.
Minimum Interior Side Setback: 10 ft.
Minimum Street Side Setback: 15 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback: 25 ft.
Minimum Residential District Setback: n/a
By the time you factor in the road easement and the cul-de-sac, these are basically small patio homes or zero lot units.
Here is a list of what's permitted in RA zoning:
Attached single-family home
Detached single-family home
Multi-family units
Portable storage units
Office Live-work units mixed housing cluster
Assisted Living Bed and breakfast
Mixed-use Restaurants with no drive through
Commercial retail
Alcoholic beverage sales
Parking Attached communication facilities Commercial outdoor sales events up to 10 days per year Seasonal sales up to 60 days per year
Manufactured buildings Three times the area of the average residential lot in the developments in which the use is located Commercial amusement recreational use indoor 100 feet from the nearest existing Residential Building
Three times the area of the average wage than Charlotte in the development in which the use is located
I have been a resident of Franklin Meadows since 2012. My family and I moved here because we fell in love with the laid-back and Country feel of the neighborhood. Before I share with you the technical aspects of what it means to allow the zoning changes, let me share some general thoughts about the proposed changes:
1- As many of you know Franklin St has no sidewalk and with the opening of the new bridge on the Highline Canal we are seeing a significant increase of pedestrian traffic. Now imagine increasing the auto traffic by 45%. This is a recipe for disaster for people and pets both on Franklin st and at the Orchard intersection.
2- If we allow the zoning changes, it would be hard to control what the developer will decide to do. Future plans and changes are mainly agreed on between the developer and the city. This is the only time we get to object to the changes.
3- Property values: Patio homes, multi units and other businesses are usually detrimental to home values in any neighborhood, but particularly in a neighborhood such as ours with “a little bit of country in the big city”
Here are the current zoning specifications for the proposed property (NC2A)
Generally, the Neighborhood Conservation (NC2A) District allows single-family residential homes. It also allows existing neighborhood-supporting institutions. The NC District has a smaller permitted building coverage ratio than the Neighborhood Infill (“NI”) District in order to provide additional protection for the existing neighborhood character.
Summary of Development Standards:
Minimum Lot Area: 2 acres
Minimum Lot Width: 200 ft.
Maximum Building Coverage: 20%
Maximum Building Height: 35 ft.
Minimum Front Setback (SF): 50 ft.
Minimum Street Side Setback (SS): 50 ft.
Minimum Side Setback (S1 or S2): 25 ft.
Minimum Total Side Setback (S1+S2): 80 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback (SR): 25 ft.
Here are the proposed Zoning specifications for RA
The Auto-Urban Residential (RA) District allows for the development of single-family homes on relatively narrow lots, and for the development of neighborhoods with multiple housing types and common open spaces. Residential development in the RA District is denser than in the residential suburban district. The district applies to new development, recent development, or redevelopment.
Summary of Development Standards:
Minimum Landscape Surface Ratio: 20%
Minimum Street Frontage: 100 ft.
Maximum Building Height: 30 ft.
Minimum Front Setback: 25 ft.
Minimum Interior Side Setback: 10 ft.
Minimum Street Side Setback: 15 ft.
Minimum Rear Setback: 25 ft.
Minimum Residential District Setback: n/a
By the time you factor in the road easement and the cul-de-sac, these are basically small patio homes or zero lot units.
Here is a list of what's permitted in RA zoning:
Attached single-family home
Detached single-family home
Multi-family units
Portable storage units
Office Live-work units mixed housing cluster
Assisted Living Bed and breakfast
Mixed-use Restaurants with no drive through
Commercial retail
Alcoholic beverage sales
Parking Attached communication facilities Commercial outdoor sales events up to 10 days per year Seasonal sales up to 60 days per year
Manufactured buildings Three times the area of the average residential lot in the developments in which the use is located Commercial amusement recreational use indoor 100 feet from the nearest existing Residential Building
Three times the area of the average wage than Charlotte in the development in which the use is located
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