This petition urges the Charlotte, NC City Council not to approve Rezoning Petition 2017-202 which requests changing the current R3 zoning (with maximum 3 houses/acre) to UR-2(CD) (with no housing unit restrictions/acre) for the 0.83 acres property located at the intersection of Providence Rd. and Providence Church Rd, adjacent to Providence Presbyterian Church (PPC) north of Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
Here are some specific concerns with this proposed rezoning:
1) PPC is a) on the National Register of Historic Places by the US Department of the Interior, b) is identified as a Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Site, and c) has been on this site for over 250 years. This is a unique Place that extends its character visually and culturally not only to its surrounding area but the Greater Charlotte Region. Approval of this rezoning petition will have an “adverse effect” on the historic structure and the immediate area including “visual, atmospheric, or audible elements that diminish the integrity of the property’s significant historic features.”
2) The Charlotte Planning Providence Rd/I-485 Area Plan Update (Area Plan) states, “Specific density guidance is provided and should supersede the General Development Policies” (GDP). The proposed rezoning petition equates to 6 units per acre which exceeds the Area Plan by 50%.
3) The project, if approved, sets a concerning precedent for future development by allowing more density here and in other area neighborhoods including the 10-acre property across the street.
4) This site plan shows a building only a few feet from the proposed sidewalk on Providence Road and a setback of only 10 feet from the PPC property. This virtually eliminates buffers with the historic PPC and is clearly contrary to the spirit of the Area Plan. PPC should have at least the same 30 feet setback from church property and 27 feet from Providence Road as a multi-family designation would require.
5) We have significant safety concerns particularly during the mornings and the afternoons due to traffic from Providence Springs Elementary School which backs up onto Providence Church Lane in both directions. Three safety concerns are a) backed up traffic in both directions restricts emergency safety vehicle and school bus access, b) clear passage is further restricted by the proposed parallel parking along Providence Church Lane, and most importantly c) many parents park in the main PPC parking lot and walk their children across Providence Church Lane to/from Providence Spring Elementary School. Under the proposed UR2 (CD) zoning motor vehicle and pedestrian safety becomes a major safety concern.
Updates
May 22, 2018
I never imagined this many people would care about preserving this piece of our history. You all have taken this quiet project and turned it into something truly meaningful. It is humbling to see the community rally like this.
Reached 500 supporters
May 21, 2018
May 18, 2018
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have stepped up to protect this historic site. If you could send this link to a few neighbors today we might reach that five hundred mark before the council meeting.
May 15, 2018
I checked the page this morning and saw we hit one hundred names. I started this because I was worried about our history, but seeing all of you step up makes me realize this is much bigger than one person.
Reached 100 supporters
May 13, 2018
212 Comments
No to re-zoning on the basis of congestion at that intersection and the entrance to the elementary school, adverse impact to aesthetics of the historic church, and addition to high density residential which is not compatible with single unit housing in the area east of Providence Road.
Please do not allow building new houses. Providence Presbyterian is an historical church and on the National Register of Historic Places. Please do not allow new construction to change this historical and peaceful area.
Please keep current restrictions in place restricting development to 3 units/acre. Charlotte is beautiful, and that is largely due to our commitment to space and these restrictions. We are not a concrete jungle; please don't set a precedent that allows us to become one.
The impact from the Waverly project has caused enough congestion/traffic issues in that section of Providence Rd. and we haven’t even seen the worst of that yet. This re-zoning will only allow for more traffic and dangerous conditions for the families of PSE and Providence Presbyterian Church.
I live on Bellwood Lane. Both of my children went to Providence Spring. Building 6 townhomes on the corner of that busy intersection is a ridiculous idea. Consideration of the children and school must be at the forefront and a priority.
The current R3 zoning "fits" the neighborhood and should not be changed. The requester just wants to put as much as possible on the property to make as much money as possible, with no regard for the existing neighbors and area. It should be easy to say NO to this request.
I support this petition and vote NO for rezoning!!!
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This petition urges the Charlotte, NC City Council not to approve Rezoning Petition 2017-202 which requests changing the current R3 zoning (with maximum 3 houses/acre) to UR-2(CD) (with no housing unit restrictions/acre) for the 0.83 acres property located at the intersection of Providence Rd. and Providence Church Rd, adjacent to Providence Presbyterian Church (PPC) north of Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
Here are some specific concerns with this proposed rezoning:
1) PPC is a) on the National Register of Historic Places by the US Department of the Interior, b) is identified as a Charlotte Mecklenburg Historic Site, and c) has been on this site for over 250 years. This is a unique Place that extends its character visually and culturally not only to its surrounding area but the Greater Charlotte Region. Approval of this rezoning petition will have an “adverse effect” on the historic structure and the immediate area including “visual, atmospheric, or audible elements that diminish the integrity of the property’s significant historic features.”
2) The Charlotte Planning Providence Rd/I-485 Area Plan Update (Area Plan) states, “Specific density guidance is provided and should supersede the General Development Policies” (GDP). The proposed rezoning petition equates to 6 units per acre which exceeds the Area Plan by 50%.
3) The project, if approved, sets a concerning precedent for future development by allowing more density here and in other area neighborhoods including the 10-acre property across the street.
4) This site plan shows a building only a few feet from the proposed sidewalk on Providence Road and a setback of only 10 feet from the PPC property. This virtually eliminates buffers with the historic PPC and is clearly contrary to the spirit of the Area Plan. PPC should have at least the same 30 feet setback from church property and 27 feet from Providence Road as a multi-family designation would require.
5) We have significant safety concerns particularly during the mornings and the afternoons due to traffic from Providence Springs Elementary School which backs up onto Providence Church Lane in both directions. Three safety concerns are a) backed up traffic in both directions restricts emergency safety vehicle and school bus access, b) clear passage is further restricted by the proposed parallel parking along Providence Church Lane, and most importantly c) many parents park in the main PPC parking lot and walk their children across Providence Church Lane to/from Providence Spring Elementary School. Under the proposed UR2 (CD) zoning motor vehicle and pedestrian safety becomes a major safety concern.
Updates
May 22, 2018
I never imagined this many people would care about preserving this piece of our history. You all have taken this quiet project and turned it into something truly meaningful. It is humbling to see the community rally like this.
Reached 500 supporters
May 21, 2018
May 18, 2018
I am honestly overwhelmed by how many people have stepped up to protect this historic site. If you could send this link to a few neighbors today we might reach that five hundred mark before the council meeting.
May 15, 2018
I checked the page this morning and saw we hit one hundred names. I started this because I was worried about our history, but seeing all of you step up makes me realize this is much bigger than one person.
Reached 100 supporters
May 13, 2018
212 Comments
I am adamantly opposed to re-zoning this property as it will cause a safety hazard with the increased traffic and cars parked on the road which will make it impossible for a fire truck to enter the street if there would be a fire at the school.
No to re-zoning on the basis of congestion at that intersection and the entrance to the elementary school, adverse impact to aesthetics of the historic church, and addition to high density residential which is not compatible with single unit housing in the area east of Providence Road.
Please do not allow building new houses. Providence Presbyterian is an historical church and on the National Register of Historic Places. Please do not allow new construction to change this historical and peaceful area.
Please keep current restrictions in place restricting development to 3 units/acre. Charlotte is beautiful, and that is largely due to our commitment to space and these restrictions. We are not a concrete jungle; please don't set a precedent that allows us to become one.
The impact from the Waverly project has caused enough congestion/traffic issues in that section of Providence Rd. and we haven’t even seen the worst of that yet. This re-zoning will only allow for more traffic and dangerous conditions for the families of PSE and Providence Presbyterian Church.
I live on Bellwood Lane. Both of my children went to Providence Spring. Building 6 townhomes on the corner of that busy intersection is a ridiculous idea. Consideration of the children and school must be at the forefront and a priority.
The current R3 zoning "fits" the neighborhood and should not be changed. The requester just wants to put as much as possible on the property to make as much money as possible, with no regard for the existing neighbors and area. It should be easy to say NO to this request.
I support this petition and vote NO for rezoning!!!
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I am adamantly opposed to re-zoning this property as it will cause a safety hazard with the increased traffic and cars parked on the road which will make it impossible for a fire truck to enter the street if there would be a fire at the school.