Planning Commission recommends approval of Rezoning for 503 High Street (Z-26-10-004), 6–1

Adjournment

0 yes, 0 no

Resolution Honoring Robert T. "Patt" Patterson Sr.

9 yes, 0 no

Cecile "CC" Crawford (yes), Irving Allen (yes), Crystal Black (yes), Denise Roth (yes), Hugh Holston (yes), Tammi Thurm (yes), April Parker (yes), Marikay Abuzuaiter (yes), Adam Marshall (yes)

Resolution Recognizing NC A&T's 100th Homecoming

9 yes, 0 no

Consent Agenda

9 yes, 0 no

Annexation for 1816 Andrews Farm Road

9 yes, 0 no

Original Zoning for 1816 Andrews Farm Road

9 yes, 0 no

Annexation for 2806 York House Drive

9 yes, 0 no

Original Zoning for 2806 York House Drive

9 yes, 0 no

Annexation for East Vandalia Road Right-of-Way (401A and 403)

9 yes, 0 no

Original Zoning for East Vandalia Road Right-of-Way

9 yes, 0 no

Annexation for 3800 Riverdale Road and Rights-of-Way

9 yes, 0 no

Original Zoning for 3800 Riverdale Road

9 yes, 0 no

Historic Landmark Designation for North State Milling Company

9 yes, 0 no

Historic Landmark Designation for Pilot Life Insurance Company Campus

9 yes, 0 no

2026 – 830 Motion to approve the DRAFT August 27, 2026 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes

9 yes, 0 no

2026 – 833 Motion to approve the Draft September 3, 2026 City Council Emergency Meeting Minutes

9 yes, 0 no

2026 – 832 Motion to approve the DRAFT September 10, 2026 City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes

9 yes, 0 no

Approval of September 23, 2026 Meeting Minutes

7 yes, 0 no

Continuance of Z-26-10-002 (5111 Hilltop Road and 2503 W. Woodlyn Way)

7 yes, 0 no

Annexation for 4001 and 4005 S. Elm-Eugene Street (PL(P) 26-31)

7 yes, 0 no

Rezoning for 4001 and 4005 S. Elm-Eugene Street (Z-26-10-001)

7 yes, 0 no

Rezoning for 9068 W. Market Street (Z-26-10-003)

7 yes, 0 no

Rezoning for 503 High Street (Z-26-10-004)

6 yes, 1 no

Rezoning for Prescott and Cedar Streets (Z-26-10-006)

7 yes, 0 no

Withdrawals and Continuances

7 yes, 0 no

Andrews Farm Road Annexation & Zoning

1818, 1820, and 1830 Andrews Farm Road

Annexation and rezoning of 20.336 acres from county agricultural to city conditional residential multifamily 18.

approved (9-0) · still approved

2806 York House Drive Annexation and Zoning

2806 York House Drive

Annexation and rezoning of a 0.24-acre residential property to city R-5.

approved (9-0) · still approved

Pilot Life Insurance Company Campus Historic Landmark Designation

5300 High Point Road

Designating the Pilot Life Insurance Company Campus as a local historic landmark.

still pending

North State Milling Company Building Historic Landmark Designation

816 South Elm Street

Designating the historic North State Milling Company Building as a local landmark.

still pending

1816 Andrews Farm Road Annexation and Zoning

1816 Andrews Farm Road

Annexation and original zoning for a 20.336-acre tract on Andrews Farm Road.

still pending

3800 Riverdale Road Annexation and Zoning

3800 Riverdale Road and surrounding rights-of-way

City-initiated annexation and original zoning of 2.36 acres at Riverdale Road and adjacent rights-of-way.

still pending

East Vandalia Road Right-of-Way Annexation and Zoning

East Vandalia Road Right-of-Way adjacent to 401A and 403 East Vandalia Road

City-initiated annexation and zoning of a 0.03-acre right-of-way segment.

still pending

W Market Street Storage

9068 W Market Street

Rezoning a 0.64-acre residential lot to Light Industrial with use restrictions.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Prescott and Cedar Streets Central Business Rezoning

400-440 Prescott St and 427-431 N Cedar St

City-initiated rezoning of 3.65 acres to Central Business to support Greenway growth.

approved (7-0) · still approved

High Street Residential

503 High Street

Rezoning a 0.31-acre parcel to allow a single-family home or duplex.

approved (6-1) · still approved

Hilltop Road Townhomes

5111 Hilltop Road and 2503 W Woodlyn Way

A request to rezone 0.6 acres for up to seven townhomes was continued to November.

tabled (7-0) · still tabled

S. Elm-Eugene Medical Annexation & Rezoning

4001 and 4005 S. Elm-Eugene Street and a portion of 90 Wolfetrail Road

Annexing and rezoning 3.85 acres to allow medical uses while excluding hospitals.

approved (7-0) · still approved

Multi-Family Residential Rezoning on High Street

Neighbors pushed back against turning an R-3 residential lot on High Street into a duplex, citing traffic and worries about neighborhood character.

What it means: The property owner looking to provide a rental unit.

Spring Garden Street Corridor Plan

Planning staff updated the commission on extensive community outreach for the Spring Garden Street corridor, balancing neighborhood preservation with multi-modal transportation goals.

What it means: Students, local businesses, and neighborhood residents along the Spring Garden corridor.

Downtown Central Business Rezoning Initiative

The city is leading a voluntary rezoning effort to switch industrial and multi-family properties near the downtown Greenway to Central Business zoning, aiming to boost walkability and housing options.

What it means: Downtown residents, local businesses, and visitors looking for walkable dining and retail options.

NC A&T Centennial Homecoming Preparation and Impact

The city and university are coordinating security, traffic, and municipal services to accommodate over 200,000 visitors for the 100th anniversary of NC A&T's homecoming. City leaders emphasized safety and infrastructure readiness as downtown and surrounding areas prepare for the massive influx of alumni and guests.

What it means: Expected to generate upwards of $80 million in regional economic impact.

Historic Landmark Designations

The council is considering local historic landmark designations for two notable properties: the North State Milling Company Building on South Elm Street and the Pilot Life Insurance Company Campus on High Point Road. This status helps protect architectural heritage while offering potential tax incentives for preservation.

What it means: Property stewards and the broader community interested in preserving local architectural history.

Property Annexations and Original Zoning Cases

The City Council is reviewing multiple annexation and original zoning requests across various properties, including tracts on Andrews Farm Road, York House Drive, East Vandalia Road, and Riverdale Road. These proceedings will determine whether these areas become part of Greensboro's corporate limits and how their land use will be regulated.

What it means: Property owners seeking municipal utility connections and city services.

Local Government Commission Update

Greensboro is working with state financial overseers after landing on a watchlist for dipping into its savings to cover everyday costs. City staff are cutting $6.3 million from this year's budget plan and bringing in outside consultants to examine how the city spends money.

What it means: Eliminates $6.3 million in planned fund balance usage for the current fiscal year and requires department-level spending reviews.