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NS to CG(CD) Rezoning Recommended for 0.33-Acre Commercial Site on Margaret Wallace Road in Charlotte

  • When: 2025/02/04
  • Address: Approximately 0.330 acres located along the north side of Margaret Wallace Road, south of Idlewild Road, and northeast of Mintworth Avenue, Charlotte, NC
  • City: Charlotte
  • State: NC
  • Category: Spot Rezoning
  • Subcategory: Commercial Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Commercial
  • Property Type: Retail
  • Size (AC): 0.33 AC
  • Planning Department: True

This petition (2024-122) involves the rezoning of an approximately 0.33-acre undeveloped parcel located on the north side of Margaret Wallace Road, south of Idlewild Road, and northeast of Mintworth Avenue in Charlotte, NC. The current zoning is NS (Neighborhood Services), and the proposed zoning is CG(CD) (General Commercial, Conditional). This change permits development with all by-right uses under the General Commercial zoning district, excluding specific uses like adult electronic gaming establishments, car washes, drive-through facilities, and vehicle fueling. The Zoning Committee voted 7-0 to recommend approval, finding the petition consistent with the 2040 Policy Map's recommendation for a Commercial Place Type. The site is situated within an existing shopping center area, offering walkability to nearby neighborhoods and access to public transit. Staff similarly recommended approval, noting its alignment with the 2040 Policy Map and its potential to foster 10-minute neighborhoods and diverse economic opportunities.

Source

Applicant - Mintworth Commons Holdings LLC


Ownership - Mintworth Commons Holdings LLC


City Representative - Stuart Valzonis