The petition seeks rezoning of 3.44 acres from ML-2 to IMU(CD) to allow the conversion of an aging hotel into multi-family residential units. The site, located along Westpark Drive near Tyvola Road, contributes to the advancement of the Mecklenburg County greenway system by dedicating an easement for the Kings Branch Greenway. The project aligns with the city's goals for 10-Minute Neighborhoods and Housing Access for All, despite being inconsistent with the 2040 Policy Map. The rezoning reflects a transition from industrial uses to residential, better supporting the area's evolving land use patterns.
This decision facilitates sustainable adaptive reuse of underutilized properties, addressing housing needs in an area on the fringe of a housing gap. It supports public goals for increased housing access and greenway connectivity.