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NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
New Hanover County Historic Courthouse
24 North Third Street, Room 301
Wilmington, NC
Assembly Room
RICHARD COLLIER, CHAIRMAN - DANIEL HILLA, VICE-CHAIR
DONNA GIRARDOT, BOARD MEMBER - LISA MESLER, BOARD MEMBER - TAMARA MURPHY, BOARD MEMBER
EDWARD T. (TED) SHIPLEY III, BOARD MEMBER - DAVID WEAVER, BOARD MEMBER
CHRIS O'KEEFE, PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DIRECTOR - KEN VAFIER, PLANNING/ZONING SUPERVISOR
JUNE 5, 2014 6:00 PM
Call to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve May Meeting Minutes
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
The Planning Board may consider substantial changes in these petitions as a result of objections, debate,
and discussion at the meeting, including rezoning to other classifications.
1Public Hearing
Item 1: Rezoning Request (Z-932, 6/14) - Request by Michael Shepard to rezone 3 acres
located at 5525 Blue Clay Road from I-1, Light Industrial, to R-15, Residential District. The
subject property is classified as Aquifer Resource Protection Area according to the 2006
CAMA Land Use Plan.
2Public Hearing
Item 2: Special Use Permit Request (S-619, 5/14) (Continued from May 1, 2014) – Request
by Inlet Watch Development Partners to develop a mixed use development on three
parcels totaling 7 acres located at 7261 & 7275 Carolina Beach Road. The property is
currently zoned B-1, Business District, and classified as Transition and Conservation Area
according to the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan.
3Public Hearing
Item 3: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (A-419, 6/14) – Request by L.P. Britton, Jr. to
amend Section 62.2-3, Penalty – Withholding of Permits of the New Hanover County
Zoning Ordinance to amend penalties addressing the unauthorized clearing of trees.
4Public Hearing
Item 4: Rezoning Request (Z-933, 6/14) - Request by Cindee Wolf of Design Solutions to
rezone 6.9 acres located at 5112 Carolina Beach Road from R-15, Residential District, to
CZD B-2, Business District Conditional Zoning District, for the use of retail, self-storage,
and recreational vehicle and boat trailer storage. The subject property is classified as
Urban and Conservation Area according to the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan.
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
1TRC Report: May 2014 - No Meetings Held
OTHER ITEMS
1Other Business
Planning Board - June 5, 2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: June 5, 2014
REGULAR
ITEM:
DEPARTMENT:
PRESENTER(S):
Ben Andrea, Current Planner
CONTACT(S):
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing
Item 1: Rezoning Request (Z-932, 6/14)
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Request by Michael Shepard to rezone 3 acres located at 5525 Blue Clay Road from I-1, Light Industrial, to
R-15, Residential District. The subject property is classified as Aquifer Resource Protection Area according
to the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Intelligent Growth and Economic Development
• Implement plans for land use, economic development, infrastructure and environmental programs
• Understand and act on citizen needs
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
ATTACHMENTS:
Z-932 Staff Summary
Z-932 Petition Summary
Z-932 Neighbor Properties Map
Z-932 Zoning Map
Z-932 Zoning-Aerial Map
Cover Page-App
Z-932 Application Package
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Z-932, (06/14) Page 1
REZONING REQUEST
CASE: Z-932, 06/14
PETITIONER: Michael Shepard, Property Owner
REQUEST: Rezone from I-1, Light Industrial, to R-15, Residential District
ACREAGE: Approximately 3 acres
LOCATION: 5525 Blue Clay Road
Parcel ID Number: 3241-19-3806.000
LAND CLASS: Aquifer Resource Protection Area
EXISITING CONDITIONS:
Existing Zoning and Land Uses
The subject property includes approximately 3 acres of a 6.04 acre tract located at 5525 Blue Clay Road,
approximately ½ mile south of the intersection of Blue Clay Road and Holly Shelter Road. The property
is currently split zoned R-15, Residential District, and I-1, Industrial District. The subject property
currently hosts one occupied manufactured home near the frontage of Blue Clay Road.
Existing zoning in the area of the subject property consists mostly of R-15, Residential District, to the
south, east, and north, and I-1, Light Industrial, to the west and north. Although zoned for light
industrial uses, the area surrounding the subject property remains largely undeveloped aside from low
density single family residential uses along Blue Clay and McGregor Roads.
Community Services
Water and Sewer:
The property is outside of the Urban Services boundary but is within the CFPUA service area. The
existing home on the subject parcel is currently served by well and septic.
Fire Protection:
The property is served by New Hanover County Fire Services and located in the New Hanover County
North Fire District.
Schools:
The property is located within the school districts for Castle Hayne Elementary, Holly Shelter Middle,
and Laney High schools. The proposed rezoning should have minimal impact on schools.
Conservation, Historic, and Archaeological Resources
The subject property does not host any known conservation, historic, or archaeological resources.
Environmental Constraints:
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Z-932, (06/14) Page 2
The property does not lie within any special flood hazard areas or CAMA Areas of Environmental
Concern. However, the subject area may contain wetlands and it is advised that a wetlands assessment
be conducted prior to any future development.
ZONING HISTORY:
At the request of the previous property owners, on January 9, 2006 the Board of Commissioners
approved a rezoning of the subject 3 acres from R-15, Residential District, to I-1, Light Industrial District
(Case Z-825 (12/05)).
PETITIONER’S REQUEST:
The petitioner is requesting a general map amendment (rezoning) of the 3 acres that comprise the
western portion of the property from I-1, Light Industrial, to R-15, Residential District. Because this is
not a conditional rezoning or conditional use rezoning, the future use of the parcel will be open to the
uses allowed by right and by Special Use Permit in the R-15 zoning district.
STAFF POSITION:
Zoning Ordinance Considerations
The Zoning Ordinance states that the R-15 Residential District is established as a district in which the
principal use of land is for residential purposes and that residential development not having access to
public water and dependent upon septic tanks for sewage disposal will occur at sufficiently low densities
to insure a healthful environment.
The rezoning request would extend the boundary of the existing R-15 district, yet remain in harmony
with the existing land uses and zoning in the vicinity of the subject site. Additionally, the subject area is
more suitable for low-density residential purposes than nonresidential light industrial uses, and
therefore not a loss of opportunity for industrial oriented development.
Land Use Plan Considerations
The subject area is classified as Aquifer Resource Protection Area by the 2006 CAMA Plan. Aquifer
Resource Protection is a subclass of the Resource Protection classification and occurs in the Northwest
of the county north of Smith Creek, and is the area where the Castle Hayne and Pee Dee Aquifers
secondary recharge occurs. The impacts that the resource is being protected from is diminished
recharge of the aquifer and contamination of the aquifer by inappropriate land uses.
The management strategies for areas with this classification area to encourage large lot development if
septic systems are used to prevent cross contamination of wells, prevention of uses that pose risk of
spill of hazardous materials, and encouraging development practices that promote sustained recharge.
The rezoning request would support the management strategies for the Aquifer Recharge Protection
land use classification by significantly changing the uses allowed on the property to low intensity uses,
mainly low density single family residential, from higher intensity industrial and non-residential uses.
Low density single family residential development on the subject property would more likely result in
development characteristics that allow for uncontaminated and unrestricted groundwater infiltration to
support aquifer recharge.
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Z-932, (06/14) Page 3
REVIEW AND ACTION:
This request has been processed and reviewed per Section 110 – Amending the Ordinance. A
community information meeting is not required for a general map amendment request and was not
conducted prior to submitting the petition. Notices of the petition request have been disseminated per
the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Staff recommends the approval of the proposal as requested.
Action Needed
Motion to recommend approval of the petitioner’s proposal
Motion to “table” the item in order to receive more information
Motion to recommend denial of the petitioner’s request based on specific reasons
Staff’s Recommended Motion:
Recommend approval of the petitioner’s proposal as requested.
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Z-932, 06/14 Page 1
Case Z-932, (06/14)
Rezone from I-1, Light Industrial, to R-15, Residential District
Petition Summary Data
Parcel Location & Acreage: 5525 Blue Clay Road, approximately 3 acres
Owner/Petitioner: Michael Shepard
Existing Land Use: Vacant/Undeveloped
Zoning History: Area 8A (July 7, 1972)
Land Classification: Aquifer Resource Protection Area
Water Type: Private Well
Sewer Type: Private Septic System
Recreation Area: Castle Hayne Regional Park
Fire District: New Hanover County North
Watershed & Water Quality
Classification: Holly Shelter Creek (C;Sw)
Conservation/Historic/
Archaeological Resources: None Known
Soils and Septic Suitability: Murville Fine Sand (Mu) – Severe: Wetness/Flooding
Schools: Castle Hayne Elementary, Holly Shelter Middle, Laney High
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Applicant and Owner:Case:Review Board:Planning BoardMap AmendmentRezoning
Request:Notes:Z-932 R-15
Date:
Existing Zoning/Use: R-15/I-2Michael Shepard8135 Furtado Dr.Wilmington, NC 28411 Proposed:
PLANNING & INSPECTIONSDirector: Chris O'Keefe
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IDPhysical Address0 5525 BLUE CLAY RD1 5449 BLUE CLAY RD2 5517 BLUE CLAY RD3 4900 HOLLY SHELTER RD4 5509 BLUE CLAY RD5 4900 HOLLY SHELTER RD6 4900 HOLLY SHELTER RD7 5408 HOLLY SHELTER RD8 6400 HOLLY SHELTER RD9 5475 BLUE CLAY RD10 5704 BLUE CLAY RD11 5501 BLUE CLAY RD12 5612 BLUE CLAY RD13 5735 BLUE CLAY RD14 5700 BLUE CLAY RD15 5528 BLUE CLAY RD16 4900 HOLLY SHELTER RD17 104 BERWICK DR18 5608 BLUE CLAY RD19 5600 BLUE CLAY RD20 5524 BLUE CLAY RD21 5604 BLUE CLAY RD
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R-15
I-1
B-2
R-10
R-15
I-2
R-15
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I-40 W
H O L LY S H E LT E R R D
BLUE CLAY RD
BARBADOS BLV
BROOKDALE DR
WOODHAVEN DR
MCGREGOR RD
GLAZIER RD
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B E R W IC K D R
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Applicant and Owner:Case:Review Board:Planning BoardMap AmendmentRezoning
Request:Notes:Z-932 R-15
Date:
Existing Zoning/Use: R-15/I-1Michael Shepard8135 Furtado Dr.Wilmington, NC 28411 Proposed:
PLANNING & INSPECTIONSDirector: Chris O'Keefe
MARKET ST
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I-140
I-140
I-40
RIVER RD
US HWY 421
CAROLINA BEACH
SI D B U R Y R D
MARKET ST
CASTLE HAYNE RD BLUE CLAY RD
COLLEGE RD S
H O LL Y S H E L T E R R D
OLEANDER DR
EASTWOOD RD
SHIPYAR D BLV
Zoning Legend
A-I
AR
B-1
B-2
EDZD
I-2
O&I
PD
R-15
R-20
RA
SC
Incorporated Areas
SHOD
CUD
See Section 59.4 of the Zoning OrdinanceCOD
R-10
RFMU
R-7
R-20S
CZD
I-1
Z-932
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I-2
R-15
I-1
B-2
R-10
R-15
I-2
R-15
PR I VA TE
I-40 E
I-40 W
H O L LY S H E LT E R R D
BLUE CLAY RD
BARBADOS BLV
BROOKDALE DR
WOODHAVEN DR
MCGREGOR RD
GLAZIER RD
SUNRAY RD
PROSPERITY LN HERMITAGE DR
LULA NIXON RD
B E R W IC K D R
LAS TORTUGAS DR
K E R R Y D R
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE 660Feet
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6/5/2014
Applicant and Owner:Case:Review Board:Planning BoardMap AmendmentRezoning
Request:Notes:Z-932 R-15
Date:
Existing Zoning/Use: R-15/I-1Michael Shepard8135 Furtado Dr.Wilmington, NC 28411 Proposed:
PLANNING & INSPECTIONSDirector: Chris O'Keefe
MARKET ST
^
I-140
I-140
I-40
RIVER RD
US HWY 421
CAROLINA BEACH
SI D B U R Y R D
MARKET ST
CASTLE HAYNE RD BLUE CLAY RD
COLLEGE RD S
H O LL Y S H E L T E R R D
OLEANDER DR
EASTWOOD RD
SHIPYAR D BLV
Zoning Legend
A-I
AR
B-1
B-2
EDZD
I-2
O&I
PD
R-15
R-20
RA
SC
Incorporated Areas
SHOD
CUD
See Section 59.4 of the Zoning OrdinanceCOD
R-10
RFMU
R-7
R-20S
CZD
I-1
Z-932
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APPLICANT
MATERIALS
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: June 5, 2014
REGULAR
ITEM:
DEPARTMENT:
PRESENTER(S):
Ken Vafier, Current Planning & Zoning Supervisor
CONTACT(S):
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing
Item 2: Special Use Permit Request (S-619, 5/14) (Continued from May 1, 2014) – Request by Inlet
Watch Development Partners to develop a mixed use development on three parcels totaling 7 acres
located at 7261 & 7275 Carolina Beach Road. The property is currently zoned B-1, Business District,
and classified as Transition and Conservation Area according to the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan.
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Staff has been informed that Inlet Watch Homeowner's Association will be requesting a continuance of this
item to further discuss issues between the development and the adjacent community. Representation for the
applicant has consented to this request per the electronic mail correspondence contained within this item's
packet.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Intelligent Growth and Economic Development
• Attract and retain new and expanding businesses
• Implement plans for land use, economic development, infrastructure and environmental programs
• Understand and act on citizen needs
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
ATTACHMENTS:
S-619 Inlet Watch Dev Partners-MLee-Continuance Request
S-619 Inlet Watch HOA Continuance Request
S-619 Staff Summary
S-619 Petition Summary
S-619 Neighbor Properties Map
S-619 Zoning Map
S-619 Zoning-Aerial Map
Cover Page - App
S-619 Proposed Site Plan
S-619 Application Package
ITEM: 2
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Williams-Rowland, Jackie
From:O'Keefe, Chris
Sent:Thursday, May 29, 2014 6:19 PM
To:Williams-Rowland, Jackie
Subject:FW: Special Use Permit Request s-619
Chris O'Keefe | Planning/Inspections Director
Planning & Inspections | New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 798-7164 p | (910) 798-7053 f
From: michael@leelawfirm.com [mailto:michael@leelawfirm.com]
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 10:41 AM
To: Chris C; O'Keefe, Chris
Cc: Dawn Walton
Subject: Re: Special Use Permit Request s-619
Chris O.,
Since we agreed to continue this matter at the request of surrounding homeowners, we would appreciate it if my client did
not have to incur the further cost of me attending the meeting to formally request a continuance. We have agreed to
continue this matter as a courtesy to the residents so that they have time to meet with their recently retained lawyer and so
we can sit down to work out any issues they may have. As you know, we had a community meeting last week and they were
not represented by counsel at that time according the the President of the HOA. While we felt like we answered all of the
questions posed in the community meeting last week, we look forward to the opportunity to answer any additional questions
and concerns they may have in the coming weeks.
Chris C. ‐ we would appreciate someone attending the meeting on behalf of your client to express to the Planning Commission
that the residents requested this continuance and not the Applicant.
Thank you both.
Best regards,
Michael
Michael V. Lee
Post Office Box 4548 (28406)
Please note our new physical address
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1427 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 208
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 399‐3447 Office
(910) 833‐8930 Direct
(910) 232‐4435 Cell
From: Chris C <cac@chrislawfirm.net>
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2014 10:30 AM
To: Chris O'Keefe <COKeefe@nhcgov.com>
Cc: "cac@chrislawfirm.net" <cac@chrislawfirm.net>, Michael Lee <michael@leelawfirm.com>, Dawn Walton
<dmw@chrislawfirm.net>
Subject: Special Use Permit Request s‐619
Mr. O’Keefe,
I have been retained by Inlet Watch Marina and Inlet Watch HOA to assist them through the process of this SUP
request. I understand that there is currently a hearing set for June 5, 2014 with the P&Z Board regarding this request. I
was told by “Ben” in your office that I should email our request that the meeting/hearing be continued until the next
possible date, which I believe is in early July. Attached you will find an email from Mr. Michael Lee, the attorney for Inlet
Watch Development Partners, consenting to a continuance of the same. I understand that under these circumstance
the P&Z Board generally perfunctorily allow the continuance. Please advise if anyone needs to attend the June 5 date to
further this request. I personally will be out of the country so I will need to coordinate a representative to appear if
necessary.
Thank you for your time and response to this matter.
Chris
Christopher A. Chleborowicz
Chleborowicz Law Firm, PLLC
720 North Third Street, Suite 201
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 254‐1060
(910) 254‐2008 FAX
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Williams-Rowland, Jackie
From:O'Keefe, Chris
Sent:Thursday, May 29, 2014 6:19 PM
To:Williams-Rowland, Jackie
Subject:FW: Special Use Permit Request s-619
Attachments:Inlet Watch
Chris O'Keefe | Planning/Inspections Director
Planning & Inspections | New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 798-7164 p | (910) 798-7053 f
From: Chris C [mailto:cac@chrislawfirm.net]
Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 10:30 AM
To: O'Keefe, Chris
Cc: cac@chrislawfirm.net; michael@leelawfirm.com; Dawn Walton
Subject: Special Use Permit Request s-619
Mr. O’Keefe,
I have been retained by Inlet Watch Marina and Inlet Watch HOA to assist them through the process of this SUP
request. I understand that there is currently a hearing set for June 5, 2014 with the P&Z Board regarding this request. I
was told by “Ben” in your office that I should email our request that the meeting/hearing be continued until the next
possible date, which I believe is in early July. Attached you will find an email from Mr. Michael Lee, the attorney for Inlet
Watch Development Partners, consenting to a continuance of the same. I understand that under these circumstance
the P&Z Board generally perfunctorily allow the continuance. Please advise if anyone needs to attend the June 5 date to
further this request. I personally will be out of the country so I will need to coordinate a representative to appear if
necessary.
Thank you for your time and response to this matter.
Chris
Christopher A. Chleborowicz
Chleborowicz Law Firm, PLLC
720 North Third Street, Suite 201
Wilmington, NC 28401
(910) 254‐1060
(910) 254‐2008 FAX
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Williams-Rowland, Jackie
From:michael@leelawfirm.com
Sent:Wednesday, May 28, 2014 5:17 PM
To:cac@chrislawfirm.net
Subject:Inlet Watch
My folks agreed to continue. Please carbon copy me on your e‐mail to Chris O'Keefe. Also, please let me know when we can
get together. I would like to do so sooner rather than later if possible.
Thank you Chris.
Best regards,
Michael
Michael V. Lee
Post Office Box 4548 (28406)
Please note our new physical address
1427 Military Cutoff Road, Suite 208
Wilmington, NC 28403
(910) 399‐3447 Office
(910) 833‐8930 Direct
(910) 232‐4435 Cell
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S-619, (5/14) Page 1
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
S-619, 5/14: Request for a Special Use Permit to develop a mixed use development on a 7
acre parcel located in a B-1 Business District.
Request By: Inlet Watch Development Partners
Location: 7275 and 7261 Carolina Beach Road
PIDs: R08500-003-006-000, R08500-003-010-000, R08500-003-003-000
Summary of Request
Inlet Watch Development Partners, applicant and owner, is requesting a Special Use Permit for
a mixed use development within the B-1 zoning district containing 93 apartment units and
2,500 square feet of commercial space. The subject property includes 3 parcels within a B-1
Business District, and is located on the southeastern corner of the intersection of Carolina
Beach Road and Radnor Road in Southern New Hanover County. The residential and
commercial components of the proposal all are contained within one 40,138 square foot
building, which serves as the main structure on the site. 48 two-bedroom units and 45 one-
bedroom units will be available. Shared parking, landscaping, stormwater management, open
space, and an amenity area are also proposed
to be provided on the 7 acre site.
The subject site is currently vacant and
undeveloped. The site is adjacent to Inlet
Watch, a single family residential community
and Yacht Club. The site is in a general area of
property zoned R-15, Residential, however
much of the immediate boundaries of the site
remain as vacant property.
Access to the site will be provided via Carolina
Beach Road, subject to NCDOT permitting
requirements. Preliminary analysis of traffic
impacts indicates that the project will generate
50 AM peak hour trips and 67 PM peak hour
trips. These peak hour trips, confirmed by the
Wilmington Metropolitan Planning
Organization (WMPO), do not warrant a Traffic
Impact Analysis.
Figure 1 – Existing Zoning
The existing zoning of the subject parcels is B-1. The
B-1 District lies within a larger area of property
generally zoned R-15, Residential District.
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S-619, (5/14) Page 2
The WMPO performed a traffic
count in the area in April 2014.
The count showed that in the
vicinity of the site, Carolina Beach
Road had an average daily volume
of 27,339. With a design capacity
of 29,300 vehicles per day, this
represents a volume to capacity
ration of 0.93 and a level of service
of “E”.
Water and sewer lines are
available to serve the site from
AQUA NC, who has informed the
applicant of available capacity.
The subject property is classified as
Transition Area with portions of
Conservation Area according to the
2006 CAMA Land Use Plan.
According to the Plan, the purpose
of the Transition classification is to
provide for future intensive urban
development on lands that have
been or will be provided with necessary urban services.
The purpose of the Conservation classification is to provide for effective long-term
management and protection of significant, limited or irreplaceable natural resources while also
protecting the rights of the property owner. Less than one half acre of wetlands is proposed to
be filled on the eastern portion of the development to accommodate a parking area. As the
site is generally designed around the wetlands and conservation areas and impacts to these
areas are minimized, the development is consistent with this classification.
The northeastern portion of the building and parking area does lie within the AE Special Flood
Hazard Area, thus development of the building will be required to comply with all applicable
provisions within the New Hanover County Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance.
Figure 2 – CAMA Land Use Classifications
The subject site is divided into two CAMA Land Use Classifications.
The pink represents the Transition area while the light green
represents portions of Conservation Area.
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S-619, (5/14) Page 3
Preliminary Staff Findings of Fact
(In Accordance with Section 71 of the New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance)
Finding 1: The Board must find that the use will not materially endanger the public health or
safety where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved.
A. Water and sewer infrastructure and capacity are available to serve the site.
B. The subject property is located in the New Hanover County South Fire Service District.
C. A traffic count was conducted in April 2014 and showed that in the vicinity of the site,
Carolina Beach Road had an average daily volume of 27,339. With a design capacity of
29,300 vehicles per day, this represents a volume to capacity ration of 0.93 and a level
of service of “E”. The project will result in approximately 50 AM peak hour trips and
67PM peak hour trips, which will not require a Traffic Impact Analysis.
D. The subject site does not host any known cultural or archaeological resources.
E. The proposed development is partially within a Special Flood Hazard Area, and will be
required to meet all applicable provisions of the New Hanover County Flood Damage
Prevention Ordinance.
Staff Suggestion: Evidence in the record at this time supports a finding that the use will not
materially endanger the public health or safety where proposed.
Finding 2: The Board must find that the use meets all required conditions and specifications
of the Zoning Ordinance.
A. Dwelling units for residential uses are allowed by Special Use Permit in the B-1 zoning
district provided that the project meets the standards of Section 72-38 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
B. Section 72-38(1) of the Zoning Ordinance requires that such dwelling units are part of a
mixed use development established to provide innovative opportunities for an
integration of diverse but compatible uses into a single development that is unified by
distinguishable design features with amenities and walkways to increase pedestrian
activity. A conceptual pedestrian facilities plan has been submitted that indicates the
proposed locations and cross section of the sidewalks.
C. Section 72-38(1) requires that such a development shall be in single ownership or
unified control of a property owners association. Planning staff will require covenants,
conditions, and restrictions to ensure conformance with this requirement.
Section 72-38(2) requires that the uses in such a development are restricted to
residential and B-1 business uses. A definitive list of proposed uses has not been
provided. Staff recommends that commercial uses shall be further limited to those
specified as being permitted by right in the B-1, Neighborhood Business District in the
Retail section of the New Hanover County Table of Permitted Uses, with the exception
of an Automobile Service Station. The following uses within the table may also be
permitted: Barber/Beauty Shop, Business Services Including Printing, Personal Services,
and Child Care Centers.
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D. A conceptual elevation has been provided that indicates the proposed architecture
pursuant to Section 72-38(3).
E. Section 72-38(5) requires that the location and quantity of parking in such a
development should be shared. Areas proposed for parking have been depicted on the
site plan and the application indicates that 196 spaces shall be provided, exceeding the
minimum ordinance requirement.
F. A conceptual lighting plan has been provided as required per Section 72-38(7).
Staff Suggestion: Evidence in the record at this time supports a finding that the use meets all of
the required conditions and specifications of the Zoning Ordinance.
Finding 3: The Board must find that the use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining
or abutting property or that the use is a public necessity.
A. The proposed project is a mixed use development and which will meet all applicable
landscaping and buffering requirements set forth in the Zoning Ordinance.
B. No evidence has been submitted that this project will decrease the property values of
adjacent or nearby properties.
Staff Suggestion: The evidence in the record at this time supports a finding that the use will not
substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property.
Finding 4: The Board must find that the location and character of the use if developed
according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it
is to be located and in general conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover
County.
A. The subject property is located in a B-1, Business District; residential uses are permitted
in B-1 provided that they are part of a mixed use development pursuant to Section 72-
38 of the Zoning Ordinance.
B. The 2006 Wilmington-New Hanover County CAMA Land Use Plan classifies the subject
site as Transition with portions of Conservation and the proposal is consistent with the
intents of those land use classifications.
C. Policy 3.14 of the Plan encourages development away from exceptional and substantial
wetlands and other sensitive areas by allowing greater design flexibility in cluster
development and other alternative development types. The project as proposed
minimizes impacts to the wetlands on site.
D. Policy 5.1 of the Plan encourages mixed use and higher density development within the
urban services area to maximize benefits from available infrastructure. The subject site
does lie within the current urban services area.
E. The mixed use projects referred to in Policy 5.1 should also preserve natural resources
and reduce dependence on the automobile. The proposal minimizes impact to wetland
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areas and features residential and non-residential uses within the same building and will
integrate sidewalks and other amenities to encourage pedestrian activity.
Staff Suggestion: Evidence in the record at this time supports a finding that the use is general
conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover County.
SUMMARY
Staff concludes that the applicant has demonstrated that the proposal meets Section 72-38 of
the Zoning Ordinance as well as the findings of fact specified in Section 71 of the Ordinance.
Staff concludes that, with the information submitted, the applicant has demonstrated that the
proposal is consistent with the applicable policies of the CAMA Land Use Plan, as well as
consistent with the management strategies for Transition and Conservation land use
classifications.
Note: A Special Use Permit is a quasi-judicial action requiring an evidentiary hearing and
findings of fact.
ACTION NEEDED (Choose one):
1. Motion to Recommend Approval (with or without conditions)
2. Motion to table the item in order to receive additional information or documentation
(Specify).
3. Motion to Recommend Denial based on specific findings in any of the 4 categories
above, such as lack of consistency with adopted plans or determination that the
project will pose public hazards or will not adequately meet requirements of the
ordinance.
Staff suggests the following motion:
Motion to Recommend Approval of the Special Use Permit with the following condition:
Commercial uses shall be limited to those specified as being permitted by right in the
B-1, Neighborhood Business District in the Retail section of the New Hanover County
Table of Permitted Uses, with the exception of an Automobile Service Station. The
following uses within the table may also be permitted:
Barber/Beauty Shop
Business Services Including Printing
Personal Services
Child Care Center
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Case S-619, (5/14)
Special Use Permit Request for mixed use development in B-1 Zoning District
Petition Summary Data
Parcel Location & Acreage: 7275 and 7261 Carolina Beach Road, 7 acres between Radnor Road and
St. Vincent Road
Owner/Petitioner: Inlet Watch Development Partners, LLC
Existing Land Use: Vacant/Undeveloped
Zoning History: Area 4 (April 7, 1971)
Land Classification: Transition with portions of Conservation Area
Water Type: Aqua NC
Sewer Type: Aqua NC
Recreation Area: Veterans Park
Access & Traffic Volume: Average Daily Trips (ADT) on Carolina Beach road near the vicinity of the
subject site in April 2014 were 27,339 with a capacity of 29,300,
representing a Level of Service (LOS) of “E”.
Fire District: New Hanover County South
Watershed & Water Quality
Classification: Drains to ICWW, (C;Sw)
Conservation/Historic/
Archaeological Resources: Approximately 1.12 acres of wetlands
Soils and Septic Suitability: Wakulla – 1 to 8 percent slopes (Wa) – Slight
Stallings (St) – Severe: Wetness
Lynn Haven Fine Sand (Ly) – Severe: Wetness
Leon Sand (Le) – Severe: Wetness
Flood Hazard Areas: Portions of the site lie within the AE Special Flood Hazard Area with a
Base Flood Elevation of 12’.
Schools: Anderson Elementary, Murray Middle, Ashley High
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8
17
0
39
43
18
20
0
33
0
9
40
46
40
10
22
49
42
19
3
4
5
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6
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52
35
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29 27
37
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24
31
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32 36
4845
5051
47
PRIVATE
BOZEMAN RD
CAROLINA BEACH RD
RADNOR RD
LEHIGH RD
SALIENT PT
THE CAPE BLV
INLET ACRES DR
LITTLE PONY TRL
BALA LN
SAINT VINCENT DR
BONAIRE RD
RED LIGHTHOUSE LN
MAINSAIL LN SCHOONER PL GOLD AVE
BERWYN DR
GABRIEL ST
CASSIMIR PL WALTER AVE
BURNETT RD
SILVER AVE
KIAWAH LN
COASTAL AVE
ISLE OF PALMS WAY
PAOLI CT
BONAIRE RD
MITCHELL CT
XIN G
SWEETGRASS CT
PRIVATE
PRIVATE CAROLINA BEACH RD
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
BONAIRE RD
XI N G
330Feet
Parcels within 500 Feet of Case Site
R-15
B-1
B-1
R-10 PRIVATE
RADNOR RD
SALIE NT PT
CAROLINA BEACH RD
LITTLE PONY TRL
INLET ACRES DR
SAINT VINCENT DR
RED LIGHTHOUSE LN
BONAIRE RD
BAL A LN
BERWY N DR
WALTER AVE CASSIMIR PL
SCHOONER PL
PAOLI CT PRIVATE
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
CAROLINA BEACH RD
Zoning
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Applicant and Owner:Case:Review Board:Planning BoardSpecial UsePermit
Request:Notes:S-619 Mixed UseDevelopment
Date:
Existing Zoning/Use: B-1
Inlet Watch Development Partners6626-c Gordon RdWilmington, NC 28411
Proposed:
PLANNING & INSPECTIONSDirector: Chris O'Keefe
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IDPhysical Address
07261 CAROLINA BEACH RD
07275 CAROLINA BEACH RD
07261 CAROLINA BEACH RD
1808 BERWYN DR
2812 BERWYN DR
37182 CAROLINA BEACH RD
47200 CAROLINA BEACH RD
57329 CAROLINA BEACH RD
67284 CAROLINA BEACH RD
77325 CAROLINA BEACH RD
87311 CAROLINA BEACH RD
97210 CAROLINA BEACH RD
107303 CAROLINA BEACH RD
111225 SILVER AVE
12800 BERWYN DR
137245 CAROLINA BEACH RD
14816 BERWYN DR
15804 BERWYN DR
167243 CAROLINA BEACH RD
177200 CAROLINA BEACH RD
187181 CAROLINA BEACH RD
197300 CAROLINA BEACH RD
207300 CAROLINA BEACH RD
21817 BERWYN DR
227204 CAROLINA BEACH RD
23828 BERWYN DR
24836 BERWYN DR
25805 BERWYN DR
26809 BERWYN DR
27832 BERWYN DR
28820 BERWYN DR
29824 BERWYN DR
30804 PAOLI CT
31821 BERWYN DR
32813 BERWYN DR
337213 CAROLINA BEACH RD
34801 BERWYN DR
35803 PAOLI CT
36825 BERWYN DR
37806 PAOLI CT
38800 PAOLI CT
39800 BERWYN DR
40937 BONAIRE RD
417178 CAROLINA BEACH RD
42816 LITTLE PONY TRL
437230 CAROLINA BEACH RD
447244 CAROLINA BEACH RD
45820 RED LIGHTHOUSE LN
467290 CAROLINA BEACH RD
47822 RED LIGHTHOUSE LN
48818 RED LIGHTHOUSE LN
49826 RED LIGHTHOUSE LN
50819 RED LIGHTHOUSE LN
51821 RED LIGHTHOUSE LN
52825 RED LIGHTHOUSE LN
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R-15
R-10
B-1
FF
B-1
O&I CD
B-1
PRIVATE
BOZEMAN RD
CAROLINA BEACH RD
RADNOR RD
LEHIGH RD
SALIENT PT
THE CAPE BLV
INLET ACRES DR
LITTLE PONY TRL
BALA LN
SAINT VINCENT DR
BONAIRE RD
RED LIGHTHOUSE LN
MAINSAIL LN SCHOONER PL GOLD AVE
BERWYN DR
GABRIEL ST
CASSIMIR PL WALTER AVE
BURNETT RD
SILVER AVE
KIAWAH LN
COASTAL AVE
ISLE OF PALMS WAY
PAOLI CT
BONAIRE RD
XI NG
SWEETGRASS CT
PRIVATE
PRIVATE CAROLINA BEACH RD
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
BONAIRE RD
XIN G
330Feet
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Request:Notes:S-619 Mixed UseDevelopment
Date:
Existing Zoning/Use: B-1
Inlet Watch Development Partners6626-c Gordon RdWilmington, NC 28411
Proposed:
PLANNING & INSPECTIONSDirector: Chris O'Keefe
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MARK ET ST
^
I-140
I-140
I-40
RIVER RD
US HWY 421
CAROLINA BEACH
SI D B UR Y R D
MARKET ST
CASTLE HAYNE RD BLUE CLAY RD
COLLEGE RD S
H O L L Y S H E LT E R R D
OLEANDER DR
EASTWOOD RD
SHIP YARD BLV
Zoning Legend
A-I
AR
B-1
B-2
EDZD
I-2
O&I
PD
R-15
R-20
RA
SC
Incorporated Areas
SHOD
CUD
See Section 59.4 of the Zoning OrdinanceCOD
R-10
RFMU
R-7
R-20S
CZD
I-1
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R-15
R-10
B-1
FF
B-1
O&I CD
B-1
PRIVATE
BOZEMAN RD
CAROLINA BEACH RD
RADNOR RD
LEHIGH RD
SALIENT PT
THE CAPE BLV
INLET ACRES DR
LITTLE PONY TRL
BALA LN
SAINT VINCENT DR
BONAIRE RD
RED LIGHTHOUSE LN
MAINSAIL LN SCHOONER PL GOLD AVE
BERWYN DR
GABRIEL ST
CASSIMIR PL WALTER AVE
BURNETT RD
SILVER AVE
KIAWAH LN
COASTAL AVE
ISLE OF PALMS WAY
PAOLI CT
BONAIRE RD
XI NG
SWEETGRASS CT
PRIVATE
PRIVATE CAROLINA BEACH RD
PRIVATE
PRIVATE
BONAIRE RD
XIN G
330Feet
®HNC
6/5/2014
Applicant and Owner:Case:Review Board:Planning BoardSpecial UsePermit
Request:Notes:S-619 Mixed UseDevelopment
Date:
Existing Zoning/Use: B-1
Inlet Watch Development Partners6626-c Gordon RdWilmington, NC 28411
Proposed:
PLANNING & INSPECTIONSDirector: Chris O'Keefe
S-619
MARK ET ST
^
I-140
I-140
I-40
RIVER RD
US HWY 421
CAROLINA BEACH
SI D B UR Y R D
MARKET ST
CASTLE HAYNE RD BLUE CLAY RD
COLLEGE RD S
H O L L Y S H E LT E R R D
OLEANDER DR
EASTWOOD RD
SHIP YARD BLV
Zoning Legend
A-I
AR
B-1
B-2
EDZD
I-2
O&I
PD
R-15
R-20
RA
SC
Incorporated Areas
SHOD
CUD
See Section 59.4 of the Zoning OrdinanceCOD
R-10
RFMU
R-7
R-20S
CZD
I-1
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: June 5, 2014
REGULAR
ITEM:
DEPARTMENT:
PRESENTER(S):
Ken Vafier, Current Planning & Zoning Supervisor
CONTACT(S):
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing
Item 3: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment (A-419, 6/14) – Request by L.P. Britton, Jr. to amend
Section 62.2-3, Penalty – Withholding of Permits of the New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance to
amend penalties addressing the unauthorized clearing of trees.
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Applicant is requesting a text amendment to amend penalty for unauthorized tree removal.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Intelligent Growth and Economic Development
• Understand and act on citizen needs
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
ATTACHMENTS:
A-419 Proposed Text Amendment and Staff Recommendation
Cover Page
A-419 Application
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A-419 AMENDMENT TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE
APPLICANT: L.P. Britton, Jr.
The Applicant proposes to amend Section 62.2-3 of the Zoning Ordinance amend the
penalty for withholding of permits when land clearing is done without first obtaining a tree
removal permit from New Hanover County. The applicant’s proposed additions are in red.
Proposed deletions are in red strikethrough. A staff recommended version follows the
applicant’s version.
Applicant’s Proposal
New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance
62.2-3: Penalty-Withholding of Permits
After the date of adoption of this section, failure to obtain a tree removal permit from New Hanover
County prior to removal of any regulated or significant tree or any timber harvest on property will result
in the following:
(1) A building permit, site plan approval or subdivision plan approval shall may be denied,
subject to the following:
(A) a period of up to six (6) months after the completion of a timber harvest if the harvest
results in the removal of all or substantially all regulated or significant trees from the
tract and the harvest was performed by an independent professional tree removal
company hired in good faith by the property owner or an agent of the owner;
(AB) a period of up to three (3) years after the completion of a timber harvest if the
harvest results in the removal of all or substantially all regulated or significant
trees from the tract and does not meet the criteria in subsection 62.2-3(1)(A); or
(BC) a period of up to five (5) years after the completion of a timber harvest if the
harvest results in the removal of all or substantially all of the regulated or
significant trees from the tract if the harvest was a willful violation of County
regulations.
(2) This enforcement provision shall run with the land. Therefore, change of ownership does not
alleviate the penalty for unauthorized cutting of trees.
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Staff Recommendation (Staff recommended deletions are in red and strikethrough,
recommended additions are in red and underlined.)
New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance
62.2-3: Penalty-Withholding of Permits
After the date of adoption of this section, failure to obtain a tree removal permit from New Hanover
County prior to removal of any regulated or significant tree or any timber harvest on property will result
in the following:
(1) A building permit, site plan approval or subdivision plan approval shall be denied, subject to
the following:
(A) a period of three (3) years after the completion of a timber harvest if the harvest
results in the removal of all or substantially all regulated or significant trees from the
tract; or
(B) a period five (5) years after the completion of a timber harvest if the harvest results in
the removal of all or substantially all of the regulated or significant trees from the
tract if the harvest was a willful violation of County regulations; or
(C) a period of six (6) months after the completion of a timber harvest if the harvest
results in the removal of all or substantially all of the regulated or significant trees
from the tract and an accompanying fine of four hundred dollars ($400.00) or fifty
dollars ($50.00) per inch diameter at breast height (DBH) for each removed regulated
or significant tree; or
(D) a period of six (6) months after the completion of a timber harvest if the harvest
results in the removal of all or substantially all of the regulated or significant trees
from the tract and an accompanying fine of $10,000 per acre is submitted for
payment to the New Hanover County Tree Improvement Fund if the number of
regulated or significant trees removed cannot be determined.
(2) This enforcement provision shall run with the land. Therefore, change of ownership does not
alleviate the penalty for unauthorized cutting of trees.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: June 5, 2014
REGULAR
ITEM:
DEPARTMENT:
PRESENTER(S):
Ben Andrea, Current Planner
CONTACT(S):
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing
Item 4: Rezoning Request (Z-933, 6/14)
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Request by Cindee Wolf of Design Solutions to rezone 6.9 acres located at 5112 Carolina Beach Road from
R-15, Residential District, to CZD B-2, Business District Conditional Zoning District, for the use of retail,
self-storage, and recreational vehicle and boat trailer storage. The subject property is classified as Urban and
Conservation Area according to the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Intelligent Growth and Economic Development
• Attract and retain new and expanding businesses
• Understand and act on citizen needs
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
ATTACHMENTS:
Z-933 Staff Summary
Z-933 Petition Summary
Z-933 Neighbor Properties Map
Z-933 Zoning Map
Z-933 Zoning-Aerial Map
Cover Page-App
Z-933 Proposed Site Plan
Z-933 Application Package
Z-933 Community Meeting Report
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CONDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICT REZONING REQUEST
CASE: Z-933, 06/14
PETITIONER: Cindee Wolf of Design Solutions, on behalf of AMJB Properties, LLC, property owner
REQUEST: Rezone from R-15, Residential District, to CZD B-2, Highway Business Conditional Zoning
District
ACREAGE: 6.89 acres
LOCATION: 5112 Carolina Beach Road
Parcel ID Number: 7600-006-058-000
LAND CLASS: Urban
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Existing Zoning and Land Uses
The subject property includes approximately 6.9 acres of a 10.1 acre tract located along the southwest
side of the 5100 block of Carolina Beach Road, approximately 0.65 mile south of the intersection of
Carolina Beach Road and South College Road, known as Monkey Junction. The property is currently
zoned R-15, Residential District, and the zoning in the vicinity is consists of a mixture of B-2, CZD (B-2), R-
15, R-10, and multifamily zoning (Willoughby Park). Existing land uses in the area consist of a modular
home park to the southeast of the site, residential to the south, and a variety of commercial uses around
the Monkey Junction area. Directly to adjacent to the site is Monkey Junction Self Storage; the rezoning
request would expand this existing business onto the subject site.
Existing Site Conditions
The site features 200’AofAdirect frontage along Carolina Beach Road. The site is currently undeveloped
except for a residential structure near the frontage along Carolina Beach Road, and a small accessory
building to the rear of the home. Some areas of wetlands exist on the southwestern portion of the
parcel, but are not in the subject rezoning area nor will be subject to direct impact due to the
development.
Motts Creek transverses the southwestern portion of the property, outside the area subject to the
rezoning request and proposed development. Some areas of the parcel contain AE and AE Floodway
Special Flood Hazard Areas; however, development encroachment in these areas would be limited to a
portion of the drive terminus and the stormwater management features. No CAMA Areas of
Environmental Concern exist within the subject rezoning or development areas.
Traffic and Transportation
Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization Staff conducted a traffic count in August 2013 in the
vicinity of the project at the intersection of Carolina Beach Road and just north of Antionette Drive. The
count yielded an average daily trip count (ADT) of 30,262.AAThisAfigureArepresentsAanA“F”ALevelAofAServiceA
(LOS) meaning that traffic counts are exceeding the design capacity of the road, which is listed at 29,300,
and a Volume to Capacity Ratio of 1.03.
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Community Services
Water and Sewer:
The property is within the Urban Services boundary and is within the CFPUA service area. However, the
proposed use should have minimal impact on water and sewer demand.
Fire Protection:
The property is served by New Hanover County Fire Services and located in the New Hanover County
South Fire District.
Schools:
The property is located within the school districts for Williamson Elementary, Myrtle Grove Middle, and
Ashley High schools. The proposed use should have minimal impact on schools.
Conservation, Historic, and Archaeological Resources
The subject property does not host any known conservation, historic, or archaeological resources.
PETITIONER’S REQUEST:
The petitioner is seeking to rezone the property from R-15, Residential District, to B-2 Conditional
Highway Business Zoning District with the accompanying site plan to expand the existing self-storage
business onto the adjacent property. The new development would consist of three 21,000 sq. ft.
climate-controlled storage buildings, one covered boat trailer and recreational vehicle storage area, a
building for specialty retail, and related landscaping, drives, and parking areas. Access to the facility
would be provided by driveways from Archmil Way and also Carolina Beach Road.
STAFF POSITION:
Zoning Ordinance Considerations
The Ordinance states that the purpose of the B-2 Highway Business district is to provide for the proper
grouping and development of roadside business uses which will best accommodate the needs of the
motoring public and businesses demanding high volume traffic. Principal means of ingress and egress
should be along collector roads, minor arterials, and/or major arterials as designated on the County's
Thoroughfare Classification Plan. Finally, B-2 districts shall be a minimum of five (5) acres in area. Staff
opines the proposal is consistent with the purpose and intent of the B-2 zoning district, as well as the
district acreage requirements.
The New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance permits self-storage facilities within the B-2 zoning district,
as well as recreational vehicles and boat storage areas and miscellaneous retail.
Traffic
A Traffic Impact Worksheet has been submitted indicating that peak hour trips resulting from the
proposed use (83 peak AM hour trips and 53 peak PM hour trips) are below the threshold that would
require a Traffic Impact Analysis. TheALevelAofAServiceAofACarolinaABeachARoadAatAtheAsubjectAsiteAisA“F”;A
with a volume to capacity ratio of 1.03. Required driveway improvements will be stipulated by NC DOT
during the driveway permitting process.
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Environmental
The project will be subject to several environmental regulations and permits. Stormwater management
will be reviewed by New Hanover County Engineering, along with sediment and erosion control.
Landscaping and Buffering
Landscaping and buffering shall be requiredAperAZoningAOrdinanceAregulations;AwhichAincludeAtheA20’A
wide buffer areas along the perimeter as shown on the site plan, as well as streetscaping along Carolina
Beach Road. The proposed landscaping, buffering, and parking meet the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Land Use Plan Considerations
The majority of the subject area is classified as Urban by the 2006 CAMA Plan. The purpose of this land
use classification is to provide for continued intensive development and redevelopment of existing
urbanAareas.AASomeAofAtheAareaAatAtheA“rear”AofAtheAsiteAisAclassifiedAasAConservationA rea,Ahowever;Athe
project should have minimal to no direct impact to the areas classified as Conservation.
In summary, the proposal is consistent with the Urban land use classification and does not conflict with
any goal or policy within the Land Use Plan.
REVIEW AND ACTION:
This request is being facilitated by Section 55.3 – Conditional Zoning District ofAtheACounty’sAZoningA
Ordinance, and has been processed and reviewed per Section 110 – Amending the Ordinance. A
community meeting was held on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 in accordance with the requirements for
such a request. No members of the public attended the meeting, and no changes to the proposal were
made as a result of the community meeting.
Staff recommends the approval of the proposal as requested. After deliberation of the request, Staff
concluded to recommend approval of the request based on several factors. Staff is of the opinion that
the rezoning would allow for a logical expansion of the existing adjacent storage business onto a parcel
that is not best suited for residential development, with minimal impact to any surrounding residential
uses. The location of the subject property is very close to a large heavy commercial node, further
supporting Policy 4.3 of the CAMA Land Use Plan:
Maximize effectiveness of commercial uses by assuring that land is available for commercial uses
within close proximity to the markets they serve and by ensuring that such commercial uses do
not diminish the quality of life in nearby residential areas.
The southwest area of the subject parcel contains both wetlands and flood hazard areas, both of which
are mostly avoided with the current proposal. The CAMA Land Use Plan offers guidance through Policy
3.9 to discourage development within the flood hazard areas for hazard mitigation:
Policy 3.9 Carefully control development activities within the 100-year floodplain (1% annual
chance floodplain) according to density and impervious surface limits to protect the public
safety, reduce the risk of property damage, and provide for the long-term protection and
management of these environmentally significant resources.
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TheApetitioner’sAproposalAoffersAnotAonlyAhazardAmitigationAbutAwouldAcreateAanAundevelopedAbufferAareaA
between the existing and proposed development and Motts Creek, a tributary draining to the Cape Fear
River. Policy 3.3 of the CAMA Land Use Plan offers guidance to minimize and offset the effects of
development on the river:
Protect the Cape Fear River from the cumulative impacts of development by carefully reviewing
development plans and enforcing measures to eliminate or mitigate potential impacts from
runoff or discharge of sediment, nutrients, and other pollutants to the river.
Action Needed
Motion to recommend approval of the petitioner’s proposal (with or without conditions)
Motion to “table” the item in order to receive more information
Motion to recommend denial of the petitioner’s request based on specific reasons
Staff’s Recommended Motion.
Motion to recommend approval of the petitioner’s request as presented:
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Case Z-933, (06/14)
Rezone from R-15, Residential District, to CZD B-2, Highway Business Conditional Zoning District
Petition Summary Data
Parcel Location & Acreage: 5112 Carolina Beach Road, 6.89 acres
Owner/Petitioner: Cindee Wolf of Design Solutions, Petitioner, on behalf of AMJB
Properties, LLC, Property Owner
Existing Land Use: Undeveloped
Zoning History: Area 4 (April 7, 1971)
Land Classification: Urban
Water Type: Public
Sewer Type: Public
Recreation Area: Arrowhead Park
Access & Traffic Volume: Volume recorded in the vicinity of Monkey Junction Self Storage in
August 2013 was 30,262, representing a Level of Service (LOS) of “F”.
Fire District: New Hanover County South
Watershed & Water Quality
Classification: Motts Creek (C;Sw)
Conservation/Historic/
Archaeological Resources: None
Soils and Septic Suitability: Lynchburg Fine Sandy Loam (Ls) – Severe: Wetness
Johnson Soils (Jo) – Severe: Flooding/Wetness
Seagate Fine Sand (Se) – Severe: Wetness
Stallings Find Sand (St) – Severe: Wetness
Schools: Williamson Elementary, Myrtle Grove Middle, Ashley High
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Applicant and Owner:Case:Review Board:Planning BoardMap AmendmentRezoning
Request:Notes:Z-933 B-2 (CZD)Mini-Storage
Date:
Existing Zoning/Use: R-15Cindee WolfDesign SolutionsPO Box 7221Wilmington, NC 28411
Proposed:
PLANNING & INSPECTIONSDirector: Chris O'Keefe
Trey McGirtAMJB Properties LLC2000 Ivydale Ln.Wilmington, NC 28405
Neighboring Parcels
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R-15
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Applicant and Owner:Case:Review Board:Planning BoardMap AmendmentRezoning
Request:Notes:Z-933 B-2 (CZD)Mini-Storage
Date:
Existing Zoning/Use: R-15Cindee WolfDesign SolutionsPO Box 7221Wilmington, NC 28411
Proposed:
PLANNING & INSPECTIONSDirector: Chris O'Keefe
MARKE T ST
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SC
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R-10
RFMU
R-7
R-20S
CZD
I-1
Trey McGirtAMJB Properties LLC2000 Ivydale Ln.Wilmington, NC 28405
Z-933
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R-15
B-2R-10
B-2 CD
R-15CITY
R-15
R-10 CD
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PRIVATE
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MCGIRT PL
BEA MON LN
RIC H ELIE U R D
LO MAN LN
ANTOINETTE DR
HORN RD RAYE DR
RH IEM S WAY
WILLOUGHBY PARK CT
ARCHMIL WAY
SAN LUCAS CT
M OTTS CREEK RD
H O N EY B E E L N
NORMANDY DR RHINE CT
ROBINETTE RD
APPEALS RD
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6/5/2014
Applicant and Owner:Case:Review Board:Planning BoardMap AmendmentRezoning
Request:Notes:Z-933 B-2 (CZD)Mini-Storage
Date:
Existing Zoning/Use: R-15Cindee WolfDesign SolutionsPO Box 7221Wilmington, NC 28411
Proposed:
PLANNING & INSPECTIONSDirector: Chris O'Keefe
MARKE T ST
^
I-140
I-140
I-40
RIVER RD
US HWY 421
CAROLINA BEACH
SI D B U R Y R D
MARKET ST
CASTLE HAYNE RD BLUE CLAY RD
COLLEGE RD S
H O L LY S H E L T E R R D
OLEANDER DR
EASTWOOD RD
SHIP YARD BLV
Zoning Legend
A-I
AR
B-1
B-2
EDZD
I-2
O&I
PD
R-15
R-20
RA
SC
Incorporated Areas
SHOD
CUD
See Section 59.4 of the Zoning OrdinanceCOD
R-10
RFMU
R-7
R-20S
CZD
I-1
Trey McGirtAMJB Properties LLC2000 Ivydale Ln.Wilmington, NC 28405
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: June 5, 2014
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
ITEM:
DEPARTMENT:
PRESENTER(S):
Sam Burgess
CONTACT(S):
SUBJECT:
TRC Report: May 2014 - No Meetings Held
BRIEF SUMMARY:
New Hanover County's Technical Review Committee (TRC) did not meet during the month of May.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Intelligent Growth and Economic Development
• Implement plans for land use, economic development, infrastructure and environmental programs
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: June 5, 2014
OTHER BUSINESS
ITEM:
DEPARTMENT:
PRESENTER(S):
CONTACT(S):
SUBJECT:
Other Business
BRIEF SUMMARY:
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
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