Public Hearing and Consideration of Zoning Petition of Sprout Ventures, LLC (W-3675) from LI to PB; Property Located on the East Side of Brookstown Avenue, South of Shallowford Street and North of High Street; Containing Approximately 0.23 Acres (Northwest Ward) [Planning Board Recommends Approval of Petition]

The City Council is considering a zoning petition from Sprout Ventures, LLC to rezone a 0.23-acre property located at 671 Brookstown Avenue from Limited Industrial (LI) to Pedestrian Business (PB). The property is situated on the east side of Brookstown Avenue, south of Shallowford Street and north of High Street.

Key Provisions:

• The rezoning aims to align the existing approximately 4,900 square-foot commercial building with current setback standards and allow for future redevelopment flexibility.
• The PB district is intended to accommodate office, retail, service, institutional, and high-density residential uses, encouraging pedestrian-oriented design.
• The Planning Board recommends approval of the petition.

Analysis:

• The proposed zoning is consistent with the Forward 2045 Growth Management Area 2 - Urban Neighborhoods plan, which encourages redevelopment of industrial sites and pedestrian-oriented places.
• It also aligns with the Downtown Winston-Salem Plan (2023), which recommends mixed-use development for the site.
• The site is well-served by sidewalks and public transit, with existing commercial and light industrial uses in the vicinity.
• A potential negative aspect noted is that some underlying uses allowed in the PB district could generate significant traffic.