Residents debate Five Points rezoning
Published: Wed, Sep. 19, 2007 12:00AM
Modified Wed, Sep. 19, 2007 02:48AM
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closeRALEIGH -- More than 100 people turned out Tuesday night to speak for and against the proposed rezoning of about 140 properties in the Five Points and Fallon Park neighborhoods.
The public hearing was held before both the City Council and Planning Commission.
The rezoning would set stricter limits on new homes built in place of old ones that are torn down. It would mandate that homes sit on at least a quarter of an acre and sit 5 feet farther from their neighbors and 10 feet farther from the road than current zoning requires.
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Supporters said the rezoning is needed to maintain the character of their neighborhood.
Opponents argued the change would hurt property values and create hardships for people who want to expand or subdivide.
The Planning Commission likely will consider the rezoning in October.
The commission will make a recommendation to the council, which makes the final decision.
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