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September 25, 2006

On the Agenda: High Point Planning

High Point Planning and Zoning meets tomorrow night. The only thing on the agenda is D.F. Carty's request for a conditional use zoning permit to build a subdivision off Avondale and Hendrix streets.

The request is to rezone 36 acres and it would have a maximum of 95 units. The Cartys told neighbors of the property in letters that were mailed out that they intend to make the subdivision an affordable one, with homes ranging in price from $100,000 to $125,000 and in size from 1,100 to 1,500 square feet.

Update: The Planning Commission recommended approval.

City planners estimate it would add as many as 90 62 students to Union Hill or Jamestown elementary, Jamestown Middle and Ragsdale High schools.

It's recommended for approval, although the transportation department would like the developers to upgrade Avondale to city code.

Some parts of the property were involved in a zoning request Carty made earlier this year that was rejected by City Council in February. In July City Council approved a land-use designation change that allows for low-density residential on the site.

If you want to go:
What: High Point Planning and Zoning Commission
When: 6 p.m. Tuesday
Where: City Council Chambers, 211 S. Hamilton St.

Posted by Jonathan Jones at September 25, 2006 6:31 PM