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City council approves rezoning for two East Raleigh Boulevard parcels to commercial corridor
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance to rezone properties at 1019 and 1023 East Raleigh Boulevard from multifamily residential (R6/MFA) to B-2 commercial corridor district after a staff presentation and one resident comment expressing traffic and land-use concerns.
The Rocky Mount City Council adopted an ordinance to rezone two parcels at 1019 and 1023 East Raleigh Boulevard, totaling about one acre, from R-6 multifamily residential to B-2 commercial corridor district.
Joseph Bo Cook, director of development services, told the council the parcels sit on the south side of East Raleigh Boulevard at the corner of Orange Street and that the owner, George Birth, requested the change to accommodate commercial development. Cook said the 2011 Raleigh Street corridor plan designates the thoroughfare for a mix of residential and commercial uses and that the planning board and development review committee recommended approval, finding the amendment consistent with the comprehensive plan.
Resident Carolyn Middleton, whose property at 1100 East Raleigh Boulevard borders the site, said she opposed converting the lot to commercial because of existing traffic and nearby uses, including a liquor store at the corner. "That is really right at my home," Middleton said, adding concerns about increased traffic and safety.
Councilman Blackwell moved to receive the planning board recommendation and approve the rezoning ordinance; Councilman Joiner seconded. After no further public speakers, the council adopted the ordinance by voice vote.
The planning staff noted that with the site's small size physical constraints would limit large traffic-generating developments, and that multiple city departments reviewed the request and reported minimal expected impacts to city services.
