Zoning Page

Rezoning Petition 2024-045: N1-B to N2-A(CD) for 3.726 acres on The Plaza

  • When: 2024/11/18
  • Address: South side of The Plaza, east of Aintree Road and west of Lakedell Drive, Charlotte, NC
  • City: Charlotte
  • State: North Carolina
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Multifamily
  • Property Type: Workforce Housing
  • Size: 3.726 acres

The petition proposes the rezoning of 3.726 acres from N1-B (Neighborhood 1-B) to N2-A(CD) (Neighborhood 2-A, Conditional) to develop 45 multi-family attached units with a maximum height of 48 feet. The site, currently developed with one single-family home, will include a 25-foot landscape yard for buffering and a 60-foot greenway and stormwater easement along the western boundary. Transportation provisions include an ADA-compliant bus stop, a separated bike lane, and pedestrian pathways. The development will incorporate private and common open spaces meeting ordinance standards.

Why it Matters

This decision supports housing diversity and densification along a state-maintained arterial road, enhancing accessibility to nearby amenities and transit options. It aligns with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan goals for '10 Minute Neighborhoods,' 'Neighborhood Diversity & Inclusion,' and 'Safe & Equitable Mobility.'

Source

Applicant - Drakeford Communities


Engineering - The John R. McAdams Company


Ownership - Roberta and Theodore Kennedy


Developer - Drakeford Communities


City Representative - Bobby Drakeford, The Drakeford Company, LLC


Allowed Uses: Up to 45 multi-family attached dwelling units with accessory uses as allowed in the N2-A zoning district

Density: Up to 45 units across 3.726 acres

Maximum Building Height: 48 feet (3 stories)

Lot Coverage: 15% green area (approx. 0.56 acres)

Previous Zoning: N1-B (Neighborhood 1-B)