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Kernersville Road/Future Northern Beltway Interchange Land Use Study Underway

The Study examines future land use and traffic issues surrounding this interchange in eastern Forsyth County scheduled to begin construction in 2015. Two eventful meetings were held on November 6th and November 13th, 2007 with approximately fifty (50) residents living near the interchange.

There have been some unforeseen delays in formulating sound traffic circulation and vehicular access proposals for the 115-degree angle of the Sedge Garden Road/Kernersville Road intersection, particularly to accommodate anticipated new development in the southwest quadrant of the interchange. We believe that the future traffic issues have now been suitably addressed with a couple of development options.

Two land use and traffic scenarios have been prepared for review at a presentation scheduled for Thursday, August 21, 2008, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the ballroom at Sedge Garden Recreation Center located at 401 Robbins Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27107.

Future Interstate 74/Kernersville Road Interchange Study [2,512kb/pdf/53p]

For more information, please contact Steve Smotherman at (336)747-7066 or steves@cityofws.org

County map showing Interchange Location [pdf/309kb] along future Northern Beltway.  

Proposed Tree Ordinance

Planning staff, in conjunction with other city departments, has developed a draft tree ordinance which incorporates the recommendations of the Tree Committee report. The proposed ordinance expands upon the existing landscaping requirements of the Unified Development Ordinances (UDO) and includes requirements for minimum tree save areas for residential and nonresidential development as well as planting and maintenance standards. A Planning Board Public Hearing was held on the proposed Tree Ordinance on October 9, 2008. A summary sheet [24kb/pdf/2p] on the ordinance as presented on October 9 and the ordinance language [106b/pdf/20p] are available here.

The Board discussed modifications to the proposed ordinance draft at their October 23 work session, and will be discussing an alternative version of the ordinance at their November 13 work session. A summary sheet [18kb/pdf/2p] on the proposed ordinances changes and the alternative ordinance language [199kb/pdf/23p] are available here. For more information contact Kirk Ericson (747-7045) or Glenn Simmons (747-7065).  

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2007 Forsyth County Trends & Profiles

Do you know what the estimated 2006 population of Forsyth County is?
a) 266,000   b) 306,000  c) 333,000  d) 452,000

How many municipalities within Forsyth County are ranked in the "Top 50" in population in the state of North Caroling in 2005?
a) 1  b) 2 c) 3  d) 4

Which municipality in Forsyth County experienced the largest average annual population growth rate between 2000 and 2005?
a) Clemmons  b) Kernersville  c) Lewisville  d) Winston-Salem

See below for answers.

DIRECTION...2007 [pdf/2mb/62p] will give detailed answers to all these questions. The report includes 60 tables on many topics including: population trends, diversity, education levels, income and salaries, development densities, housing values, vacancy rates, lease rates, and new construction.

Population data is given for all incorporated towns in addition to Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. DIRECTION...2007 is a quick and easy source for general demographic data. Please contact Steve Smotherman at the City-County Planning Department at steves@cityofws.org or call (336)747-7066 regarding any inquiries.

Answers: c to all questions

Residential Infill Development Ordinance

An ordinance creating standards for residential infill development in GMA 2 is scheduled for a Planning Board public hearing on June 12. The proposed ordinance encourages new residential development that is compatible with surrounding development in older areas of Winston-Salem. The ordinance includes standards for front building setbacks, garage placement, orientation of buildings on narrow lots, and subdivision of property. A summary sheet (pdf/87kb/2p) and powerpoint presentation (pdf/4mb/30p) are available, as well as the proposed ordinance (pdf/240kb/17p). For more information, contact Kirk Ericson (336)747-7045 or Glenn Simmons (336)747-7065.