04-2013 April 4 2013 PB Agenda Package
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 110
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403
TELEPHONE (910) 798-7165
FAX (910) 798-7053
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
APRIL 4, 2013
The New Hanover County Planning Board will hold public hearings on Thursday, April 4, 2013 beginning at 6:00 p.m.
or thereafter at the New Hanover County Historic Courthouse, 24 North Third Street (corner of Third and
Princess Streets), Room 301 in Wilmington, NC to consider the following items:
Approval of March 2013 Planning Board Minutes
Item 1: Special Use Permit Request (S-613, 04/13) - Request by Porters Neck Home Owners Association to obtain a
special use permit to establish a parking area to accommodate an existing community boating facility. The property is
located within an R-20S, Residential District at 8543 Bald Eagle Lane. This site is classified as Watershed Resource
Protection according to the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan. The proposal is located within the Porters Neck Small Area
Plan and Wilmington/New Hanover County Comprehensive Greenway Plan.
Item 2: Special Use Permit Request (S-614, 04/13) - Request by Thomas H. Johnson, Jr. on behalf of owner, South
Atlantic District/Christian Missionary Alliance, to obtain a special use permit for SCI Towers LLC to construct a 165
foot monopole telecommunications tower. The property is located within an R-15, Residential District at 6115 Gordon
Road. The site is classified as Urban according to the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan. The subject property is located
within the Wilmington/New Hanover County Comprehensive Greenway Plan.
Item 3: Rezoning Request (Z-923M, 04/13) - Request by Walter Pete Avery on behalf of TCB Rocky Point, LLC to
modify an approved CZD(B-1) Conditional Zoning District (B-1) Business containing 2.06 acres of land and right of
way located at 2616, 2620, and 2624 Castle Hayne Road. The site is classified as Transition according to the 2006
CAMA Land Use Plan. The subject properties are located within the Wilmington/New Hanover County Comprehensive
Greenway Plan.
Technical Review Committee Report (March)
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. Petitions for the above items may be viewed or inquiries
made by contacting the Planning & Inspections Department at 798-7165, 230 Government Center Drive, Wilmington,
NC. All interested citizens are invited to attend.
Chris O’Keefe, AICP
Planning & Inspections
Director
Dennis Bordeaux
Inspections Manager Shawn Ralston
Planning Manager
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT
S-613, 04/13: Request for a special use permit to construct a parking facility to
accommodate an existing community boating facility located in an
R-20S Residential District.
Request By: Banks Currin on behalf of the Porters Neck Homeowners Association
Location: 8543 Bald Eagle Lane, PID R03805-002-005-000
History of the Property
The proposed parking facility is to accommodate an existing community boating facility,
located at 8540 Bald Eagle Lane that was permitted as part of the Porters Neck
Plantation subdivision. The use was established and deeded access was recorded on
June 3, 1991, prior to the county’s adoption of regulations governing Community
Boating Facilities which occurred in October of 1992. The proposed parking facility,
located across the street, at 8543 Bald Eagle Lane, is anticipated to alleviate the existing
congestion affiliated with the community boating facility.
The facility is solely used to provide water access to approximately 150 community
members. There are no boat slips offered at this time, nor a plan to include boat slips in
the future. The current parking accommodations are restricted to six (6) spaces, due to
the impervious surface limitations imposed on uses located within CAMA Areas of
Environmental Concern.
Water access is limited due to tidal dependency, to approximately a three (3) hour
window before and after high tide. The existing facility is unable to improve the depth of
the facility because dredging in this area is prohibited. Average usage is minimal during
the boating off-season, September thru May. Utilization of the facility increases on
weekends between June and August and extensive use is noted on holiday weekends,
specifically Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. During the noted holidays,
vehicle and trailer parking along the shoulders of Bald Eagle Lane have been reported
and impose safety concerns.
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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 are not currently available to the subject property;
however, the proposed use does not require water or sewer. The special
use permit request is to construct a parking area to accommodate
homeowners with access to the existing boating facility located at 8540
Bald Eagle Lane.
B. The route of access is Porters Neck Road to Bald Eagle Lane. The average
daily trips (ADT) along the Bald Eagle Lane/ Porters Neck Road
intersection is 500 trips per a count conducted in June of 2012.
Therefore, the volume to capacity ratio produces a Level of Service of A.
The applicant provided a traffic impact worksheet, which estimates the
boat dock and marina facility use produces an AM peak hour of 1 trip and
a PM peak of 2 trips.
C. The subject property is located in the New Hanover County Fire Service
District.
D. The subject property is not located within any flood or archaeological
areas; however, it is located in a CAMA Area of Environmental Concern
(AEC), therefore all land disturbance activities will be subject to a CAMA
Minor Permit and limited to 25% impervious surface.
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. The proposed parking facility’s ten foot buffer will satisfy the
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 62.1-5 is enforced for
this proposal, opposed to Section 62.1-4 because the proposed use
does not have a structure to base the 50% setback standard towards.
B. The proposal will be subject to a CAMA Minor Permit which will
minimize the impact on water quality, primary nursery areas, shellfish
grounds, and conservation resources per Section 72-37(1).
C. There are no boat slips offered at this time, nor a plan to include boat
slips in the future. Proposed parking accommodations are demand-
based and will be limited to 25% impervious surface, which is more
restrictive then Sections 72-37(2) and 72-37(3).
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D. The current community boating facility was permitted as part of the
Porters Neck Plantation subdivision. The use was established prior to
the County’s adoption of Community Boating Facility regulations in
October of 1992. However, the facility is solely used to provide water
access to approximately 150 community members by recorded deed
and covenant restrictions, satisfying Section 72-37(4).
E. No commercial activities are proposed consistent with Section 72-
37(5).
Staff Suggestion: Evidence in the record at this time supports a finding that the use
meets all 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 parking lot will remain in a natural state, provide a
100% opaque buffer from adjacent residential properties, and be
subject to a CAMA Minor Permit.
B. The proposed facility will have a minimal effect on neighborhood
traffic, producing an estimated 1 trip AM peak and 2 trips PM peak
and will further offer a solution to existing congestion and illegal
parking during boating season.
C. The applicant is further proposing to limit hours of operation to
daylight only and restricted access will be enforced with a locked
gate.
D. No evidence has been submitted that this project will decrease
property values of residents who live nearby.
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 an R-20S, residential district.
Community Boating facilities are permitted by special use permit in all
residential districts, including R-20S.
B. The 2006 Joint CAMA Land Use Plan Update shows the land
classification as Watershed Resource Protection. The Watershed
Resource Protection area occurs along tidal creeks and is defined as
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the area within ½ mile of the 100-year flood plain for those creeks.
The protection strategy for this subclass of resource protection area
focuses on minimizing new impervious surface, retrofitting protection
measures to improve water quality of runoff from existing impervious
surfaces and to promote low impact best management practices for
development and redevelopment. The proposal is for the lot to
remain natural and to preserve the existing ten foot native vegetative
buffer along the northern and western property lines and supplement
a ten foot buffer along the southern property line.
Further, the proposed scope of work fulfills the definition of a
community boating facility per the 2006 Joint CAMA Land Use Plan.
As defined a community boating facility is “a private nonprofit
boating facility including a dock pier, and/or launching ramp on
property which has water frontage, the use of which is intended to
serve 5 or more residential lots or units. The right to use such facility
must be conferred by an easement appurtenant to the residential lot
it is intended to serve. No commercial activities of any kind, including
commercial letting of slips to parties who are not residents of the
waterfront subdivision shall be allowed within confines of the
facility.”
C. The proposal is also supported by the objectives stated in the Porters
Neck Small Area Plan, adopted June 1989 and updated November
2010. Specifically, the desire of the community to have the county
support the recommendations of its public water access studies that
have found the need to provide public water access, particularly boat
access, to be critical.
D. The subject property is also located adjacent to a proposed bicycle
lane. The proposed lane is contained along the shoulder of Bald Eagle
Lane, a sixty (60) foot public right of way.
SUMMARY
Staff concludes that the proposal meets the requirements of Section 72-37 of
the Zoning Ordinance, the CAMA Land Use Plan and concludes that the findings
are positive; however, staff recommends the following conditions:
(a) Installation of a bicycle sharrow along Bald Eagle Lane, fronting the subject
property, consistent with the Comprehensive Greenway Plan ;
(b) Hours of operation should be clearly identified on the property;
(c) Application and receipt of a CAMA Minor Permit.
S-613, (04/13) Page 5
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
conditions:
(a) Installation of a bicycle sharrow along Bald Eagle Lane, fronting the subject
property, consistent with the Comprehensive Greenway Plan;
(b) Hours of operation should be clearly identified on the property;
(c) Application and receipt of a CAMA Minor Permit.
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Case S-613 (04/13)
Request to obtain a Special Use Permit to establish a Community Boating Facility in an R-20S Residential
District
Petition Summary Data
8543 Bald Eagle Lane
Owner/Petitioner: D. Bank Currin, Vice President Porters Neck HOA on behalf of Porters Neck HOA
Existing Land Use: R-20S, vacant
Zoning History: Area 5, July 6, 1971
Land Classification: Watershed Resource Protection
Water Type: Not available through CFPUA; however, not required for proposed use.
Sewer Type: Not available through CFPUA; however, not required for proposed use.
Recreation Area: Blair Elementary School
Access & Traffic Volume: Porters Neck/ Bald Eagle Lane intersection has an average daily volume of 500;
therefore, based on volume to capacity ratio carries a 2012 LOS of A. The traffic impact worksheet estimates
an AM peak of 1 trip and a PM peak of 2 trips; therefore, No TIA is required.
Fire District: New Hanover County Fire Service District
Watershed & Water Quality Classification: Futch Creek (Sa; HQW 3039d)
Aquifer Recharge Area: A shallow water-table sand aquifer and underlying artesian aquifer containing fresh
water over salty water.
Conservation/Historic/Archaeological Resources: None
Soils: Kenansville Fine Sand (0-3% slopes)
Septic Suitability: Lakeland Sand and Kenansville find sand are Class I soils with suitable/slight limitation.
Schools: Blair Elementary School, admission 599, capacity 490, over capacity per 2011-12 year
Holly Shelter Middle School, admission 611, capacity 992
Laney High School, admission 1,826, capacity 1,535, over capacity per 2011-12 year
Planning Areas: 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan
Porters Neck Small Area Plan
Wilmington/New Hanover County Comprehensive Greenway Plan
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CASE MAPS-613, 03/13
Notes:Request to obtain aspecial use permit toestablish a parking areato accomodate an existingcommunity boating facility.The property is located withinan R-20, Residential District.
Location:8543 Bald Eagle Lane
Applicant:Porters Neck HomeOwners Association
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CASE MAPS-613, 03/13
Notes:Request to obtain aspecial use permit toestablish a parking areato accomodate an existingcommunity boating facility.The property is located withinan R-20, Residential District.
Location:8543 Bald Eagle Lane
Applicant:Porters Neck HomeOwners Association
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SPECIAL USE PERMIT
S-614, 04/13: Request to construct a 165’ monopole telecommunications tower in a
Residential, R-15 Zoning District
Request By: Thomas H. Johnson, Jr. on behalf of the owner, South Atlantic District/Christian
Missionary Alliance
Location: 6115 Gordon Road (Parcel ID R0 4300-003-048-000)
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. The subject property is located in the New Hanover County Fire Service
District, north area.
B. The site is not located within a flood hazard area.
C. Access to the site will be from Gordon Road via a 20’ access & utility
easement.
D. The parcel includes an existing church just west of the proposed facility that
will be located outside of the fall zone as shown on the engineer sealed site
plan.
E. The ADT along Gordon Road between I-40 and Market Street is 22,817 with a
LOS of F, meaning that traffic counts exceed the design capacity of the
roadway. Trip generation is eight (8) vehicles at peak hour in the a.m. & p.m.
Staff Suggestion: Evidence in the record at this time supports a finding that the use will not
materially endanger the public health.
Finding 2: The Board must find that the use meets all required conditions and
specifications of the Zoning Ordinance.
A. The applicant is proposing to construct a 165’ monopole style wireless
communications tower east of an existing church in a heavily wooded area.
The facility will contain an eight (8) foot security fence around the 100x100
perimeter.
B. The proposed setbacks exceed the minimum requirements of 165’ from any
presidential property line or zoning district as outlined in Section 63.5-1(A).
The setbacks include 372’ from the northeast property line, 200’ east of the
property line (Big Gum Branch Creek), 367’ northwest of the property line
(existing church), and 228’ southwest of the property line (Gordon Road).
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C. The Federal Aviation Administration conducted an aeronautical study under
the provisions of 49 U.S.C. Section 44718 and Title 14 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, part 77. The study revealed that the proposed structure does
not exceed obstruction standards and would not be a hazard to air
navigation. Within five (5) days of completion of construction the applicant is
required to submit the FAA Form 7460-2, Notice of Actual Construction or
Alteration to the FAA.
D. Applicant provided a map and a report showing the search ring for an
inventory of all structures investigated for collocation. No structures existed
that could be utilized for the proposed tower. The proposed 165’ tower will
provide locations for at least six additional future users.
E. David Herring signed a written affidavit dated March 6, 2013 outlining his 18
years of experience within the tower industry and certifying the construction
or placement of the tower meets the provision of the Telecommunications
Act of 1996, the National Environmental Policy of 1969, FCC Rules and other
applicable federal, state, and local laws. The affidavit further certifies that
the radio frequency emissions from any antenna array(s) on the tower and
any associated facilities will comply with FCC standards, individually and
cumulatively.
F. A sealed landscape plan has been provided by the applicant in accordance
with Section 63.5-1(C) of the Zoning Ordinance. Existing vegetation will
remain to meet landscaping requirements.
G. Parking for service technicians will either be in the church parking lot or
access easement.
H. The applicant provided an engineer sealed site plan which illustrates a fall
zone not to exceed 122’ as required per Section 63.5-1(B)(1).
I. The applicants provided simulated photographic evidence of the proposed
appearance of the tower from four vantage points in accordance with
Section 63.5-1(B)(2).
Staff Suggestion: Evidence in the record at this time supports a finding that the use meets all
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 location and character of the use according to the careful site and
landscape plans will be in harmony with the area. The site will only be
cleared to accommodate the construction of the facility.
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.
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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 2006 Joint CAMA Land Use Plan shows the land classification as Urban.
The purpose of the Urban classification is to provide for the continued
intensive development and redevelopment of existing urban areas.
B. The subject property is zoned R-15 Residential. Special Use Permits are
required for telecommunication tower proposals.
Summary
The proposed telecommunications tower will meet the requirements of Section 63.5-1 and is
located in an area classified as urban according to the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan. Staff feels
that the findings are positive; however, recommends the following conditions:
(a)The proposed telecommunications structure incorporate a type of camouflage in
order to be more harmonious with the adjacent residential properties; and
(b) Provide documentation identifying the six parties intending to locate facilities on the
tower prior to any permits being issued.
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 four (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 the
requirements of the ordinance.
Staff suggests the following motion:
Motion to Recommend Approval of the Special Use Permit with the following conditions:
(a) The proposed telecommunications structure incorporate a type of camouflage
in order to be more harmonious with the adjacent residential properties; and
(b) Provide documentation identifying the six parties intending to locate facilities
on the tower prior to any permits being issued.
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Case S-614, (04/13)
Special Use Permit to Erect a Cell Tower in a R-15 Residential Zoning District
Petition Summary Data
Parcel Location & Acreage: 6115 Gordon Road, 7.51 acres (10,000 square feet to be used)
Owner/Petitioner: Thomas H. Johnson, Jr. on behalf of South Atlantic District/Christian
Missionary Alliance for SCI Towers, LLC
Existing Land Use: Church
Zoning History: Area 8B (July 7, 1972)
Land Classification: Urban
Water Type: Public
Sewer Type: Public
Recreation Area: Smith Creek Park
Access & Traffic Volume: Average Daily Trips (ADT) near the 6700 block of Gordon Road reveals a
count of 22,817
Fire District: New Hanover County North
Watershed & Water Quality
Classification: Smith Creek C;SW 303(d)
Aquifer Recharge Area: Primary Recharge Area (blend of Castle Hayne & Pee Dee Aquifers)
Conservation/Historic/
Archaeological Resources: None
Soils: Seagate and Johnston
Septic Suitability: Marginal to Poor
Schools: N/A
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CASE MAPS-614, 04/13
Notes:Request to obtain aspecial use permit toconstruct a 165 foot monopoletelecommunications tower.The property is located withinan R-15, Residential District.
Location:6115 Gordon Road
Applicant:Thomas H. Johnson, Jr.on behalf of Christian Missionary Alliance
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CASE MAPS-614, 04/13
Notes:Request to obtain aspecial use permit toconstruct a 165 foot monopoletelecommunications tower.The property is located withinan R-15, Residential District.
Location:6115 Gordon Road
Applicant:Thomas H. Johnson, Jr.on behalf of Christian Missionary Alliance
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205-378-9618
New Hanover County
Planning and Inspections-Planning & Zoning
Attn: Mr. Sam Burgess
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
Re: SCI Towers LLC-Gordon Road project-6115 Gordon Road, Wilmington, NC 28411
Tower fall radius
Dear Mr. Burgess,
Please be advised that the proposed 165' monopole communications tower for the above referenced project will
be designed, in the unlikely event of a failure, to collapse within a specific fall zone not to exceed 122' from the
base of the proposed tower location. This fall zone is shown on the site plan submitted to New Hanover County.
Thank and feel free to call me with any questions at 205-378-9618.
(POINT ENGINEERING PLLC
Russell C. Morrison, P.E.
North Carolina PE#23365
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SCI Gordon Road
6115 Gordon Road
Project Narrative
This Application is a Special Use Permit for the construction of a 165’ monopole communications tower and
related facilities on a 10,000 square foot site on the parcel owned by Christian Missionary Alliance located at
6115 Gordon Road, Wilmington, NC 28411. The property is zoned R-15. Telecommunication towers are a
special use in the R-15 district.
The site has an existing church building and related facilities. The location of the tower is adjacent to the
church building located within the portion of the property that is heavily wooded. The site will be cleared only
to the extent necessary for construction of the tower and related facilities. Access will be via Gordon Road, a
public right of way. The nearest residence is located 317 feet to the east and is separated by 260 feet of mature
existing vegetation. The tower will be setback 200 feet to the east, 372 feet from the northeast, 367 feet from
the northwest and 228 feet from the southwest. All of which equal or exceed the required setbacks to the
property line and residentially zoned property requirements. Therefore, there are no waivers we are requesting.
The tower site will be surrounded by an 8 foot security fence.
Since this site is heavily wooded, the existing vegetation will remain to meet the landscape requirements of the
zoning ordinance.
As evidenced by the enclosed statement, the applicant looked for possible existing sites within it’s required
service area. Within this service area, there are no existing towers or structures to provide the necessary
service. This tower will be designed to accommodate six users.
We are proposing a monopole structure in order to accommodate as many future wireless users as possible in
order to limit the need for additional towers to serve this service area. Unfortunately, a flagpole style tower will
limit the number of carriers that can utilize this type of tower. Because the antennas are enclosed the number of
antennas are limited, each carrier would need to take two different levels of the tower. This would effectively
turn a tower that was designed for six carriers into a three-carrier structure. Another tower would be needed in
the immediate vicinity to accommodate additional users.
As evidenced by the enclosed affidavit, the tower will meet all provisions of the Telecommunications Act of
1996; FCC Rules Sections 1.1311, 1.1312, 1.1307 and all other applicable federal, state and local laws.
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CONDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICT REZONING REQUEST
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Petitioner: WalterA“Pete”A very
Request: Modify Approved CZD (B-1) Conditional Zoning District Neighborhood Business Site
Plan
Acreage: 2.06 (includes land & right-of-way frontage)
Location: 2616, 2620, 2624 Castle Hayne Road
CAMA Land Classification: Transition
HISTORY OF THE PROPERTY
County Commissioner Board Action
In regular session on December 3, 2012, the Board of New Hanover County Commissioners voted 5-0
approvingAtheApetitioner’sArequestAtoArezoneAapproximatelyA2:12AacresAofAright-of-way and land at 2616,
2620, & 2624 Castle Hayne Road from R-20 Residential to CZD (B-1) Conditional Zoning District Business
for a Merchandise Store/Miscellaneous Retail. Conditions at that time included the following:
1) Retail hours be limited from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. to mitigate concerns from adjacent
residential property owners.
2) Specific land uses be permitted to General Merchandise Stores and Miscellaneous Retail.
3) The inclusion of a small wedge of land zoned AR Airport Residential located in the northeastern
corner of the property located at 2620 Castle Hayne Road.
4) Directional lighting installed to reduce light pollution on adjacent properties.
5) The creation of a five foot easement fronting the property for a future sidewalk.
6) pprovalAofAaAsepticAtankApermitAthruAtheACounty’sAEnvironmentalAHealthADepartment:
7) The mitigation of trees located on site in accordance with the zoning ordinance.
Staff Summary (revised site plan only)
Zoning History
The Planning Board at their regular meeting on November 1, 2012 recommended approval by a vote of
6-0 with the conditions noted above.
The subject properties (3) are located near the northeasternAcornerAofAtheA“T”AintersectionAonANorthAKerrA
Avenue and Castle Hayne Road. These properties were an original part of a larger R-20 Zoning District
dating back to July, 1974.
Petitioner’s Request
The modified application seeks approval of a revised site plan for the two (2) subject properties (2616 &
2620 Castle Hayne Road). No change to the zoning is proposed or needed. After the Board of County
Commissioners approval in December, 2012 to CD (B-1) and the companion site plan, two new
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discoveries were made when a new official survey of the property was completed. First, the survey
revealed that the Castle Hayne Road right-of-way varied and actually was wider along the road frontage
of the properties rezoned creating less of a property depth than originally realized. Second, there was a
discovery in the original survey that the rear property line was incorrect culminating in a property depth
decrease of 24.5 feet. This in effect created an eastward shift in the proposed site improvements and
building location to compensate for the reduced depth. One problem the shift created was an
encroachment of approximately 3-5 feet into the maximum rear yard setback. Attempts to eliminate
that problem by makingAminorAtweaksAtoAtheAsiteAplanAwereAnotAfruitfulAdueAtoAtheAbuilding’sAdimensionalA
needs and requirements and avoiding additional design inconsistencies dictated by other zoning
requirements. Because of the rear yard encroachments that could not be avoided, a variance was
granted by the New Hanover County Board of Adjustment at their February 26, 2013 meeting (See letter
approval).
Summary of Site Plan Differences
A. Property Lines
- Southern Property Line: Length on Approved Plan ( see ExhibitAF).A290:41’
- Southern Property Line Length on Revised Plan (see ExhibitAF:1).A271:24’
- Northern Property Line Length on Approved Plan (see ExhibitAF).A290:40’
- Northern Property Line Length on Revised Plan (see ExhibitAF:1).A260:13’
B. Rear Yard Setback
- Encroachment of 3-5 feet on Revised Plan (Variance by Board Adjustment)
- MaximumARearAYardASetbackAonACurrentAPlan.A78:33’A(basedAbuildingAheightA21’)
- MaximumARearAYardASetbackAonARevisedAPlan.A61:54’A(basedAonArevisedAbuildingA
heightAofA16:5’)
Staff Position
This application is necessitated by Section 55.3 ofAtheACounty’sAZoningAOrdinance on Conditional Zoning
Districts. This section essentially states that changes to setbacks on a previously approved site plan must
be approved by the County Commissioners in much the same way a special use permit is reviewed. A
related section in the Ordinance requires the same type of changes to follow the normal
rezoning/zoning map amendment process. Staff agrees this procedure creates an unneeded conflict,
mostly because it limits administrative discretion to approve minor setback changes and because it
triggers a full scale rezoning review that serves no real purpose. Staff plans to present a zoning text
amendment to deal with future matters such as these. Staff recommends the adjustments to the site
plan with the conditions adopted by the Board of Commissioners (noted above) at their December 3,
2012 meeting.
Action of Revised Site Plan Needed
MotionAtoArecommendAapprovalAofAtheApetitioner’sArequestAasAproposed
MotionAtoArecommendAapprovalAofAtheApetitioner’sAproposalAasAamended
MotionAtoA“table”AtheAitemAinAorderAtoAreceiveAmoreAinformation
MotionAtoAdenyAtheApetitioner’sArequestAbasedAonAspecificAreasons
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Rezoning to Conditional Zoning District CZD (B-1) from R-20 Residential
Petition Summary Data
Parcel Location & Acreage: 2616, 2620 & 2624 Castle Hayne Road, 2.06 acres
Owner/Petitioner: Pete Avery on behalf of TCB Rocky Point, LLC
Existing Land Use: Mostly Vacant
Zoning History: Area 10A (July 1, 1974)
Land Classification: Transition
Water Type: Public
Sewer Type: Private (septic tank)
Recreation Area: Cape Fear Optimist Park (N. Kerr Avenue)
Access & Traffic Volume: Average Daily Trips (ADT) near the intersection of Castle Hayne
Road/North Kerr Avenue is 18,271 (March, 2013)
Fire District: New Hanover County North
Watershed & Water Quality
Classification: Ness Creek (C;SW)
Aquifer Recharge Area: Secondary (blend of Castle Hayne & Pee Dee Aquifers)
Conservation/Historic/
Archaeological Resources: None
Soils: Onslow
Septic Suitability: Marginal
Schools: N/A
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Notes:Request to modify anapproved CZD(B-1)Conditional Zoning DistrictB-1 Business containing 2.06acres of land and Right of Way.
Location: 2616, 2620, & 2624Castle Hayne Road
Applicant:Walter Pete Avery on behalfof TCB Rockey Point, LLC
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Location: 2616, 2620, & 2624Castle Hayne Road
Applicant:Walter Pete Avery on behalfof TCB Rockey Point, LLC
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March 2013 TRC Report Page 1
Technical Review Committee Report: March, 2013
The County’s Technical Review Committee met once in March. Projects reviewed included one
revised performance residential site plan and a revision to a planned development site plan.
Sunset Reach (Performance)
Sunset Reach is located at the western terminus of Rockhill Road near the Wrightsboro Community and
is classified as Wetland Resource Protection on the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan. The representative for
the project submitted a revised preliminary site plan for 60 single family lots. The project will be served
by public water and sewer (CFPUA) with privately designated roads. Originally, the plan was approved
for 53 residential lots several years ago under different ownership.
In a vote of 4-0, the TRC approved Sunset Reach for 60 lots with the following conditions:
1) No gates, obstructions or on-street parking will be permitted.
2) The road stub known as Salvador Way and will eventually connect with the River Bluffs project
to the north will be constructed to the project property boundary prior to final plat approval for
all or a portion of the project.
3) A revised NCDOT Driveway Permit may be required prior to final plat approval for all or a
portion of the project.
4) County storm debris pick-up will not be available on the project’s private road network.
5) Public water and sewer will serve the project. A water pressure test on the fire hydrants will
need to be coordinated with County Fire Services.
River Bluffs: Phase 1 (Revised PD Site Plan)
River Bluffs (aka Rose Hill Landing) is located at the western terminus of Chair Road adjacent and south
of the GE Facility and is classified as Wetland Resource Protection on the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan.
The developer for the project requested that Phase 1 be revised to reflect a change in the number of
lots (193 to 223), an adjustment in acreage (80.55 to 88.03), the adjustment of the private road design
to protect more significant trees, creation of a kayak boat launch (northwestern portion project), and
modification of Low Impact Development (LID) criteria. The project will be served by public water and
sewer. Originally, Phase 1 of the preliminary plan was approved by TRC in July, 2010.
In a vote of 4-0, the TRC preliminarily approved the revised site plan for a total of 223 single and multi-
family lots and the LID component to the project. Conditions were imposed on the site plan and the LID
component.
Site Plan Conditions
1) Gates leading into the project from Chair Road or the private road connection to Sunset Reach
are the option of the developer.
2) The approved TIA will need to be revisited between the developer and the WMPO.
3) No bond or financial guarantee will be posted with the County regarding
construction/installation of public water and sewer. At present, a developer agreement has
been reached with the CFPUA to extend water and sewer lines. Water and sewer construction
is slated to begin in approximately three (3) months according to the developer.
4) Proposed street names will need to be modified to mitigate duplication per County Emergency
Management concerns relating to emergency service delivery.
5) Private road profiles need to be labeled as private roads rights-of-way, not easements.
6) The Private Road Certificate language needs to be added to the plan.
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7) The developer or his agent will need to communicate and coordinate with County Fire Services
on the construction of the small boat dock facility (kayak launch) located in the northwest
portion of the project.
8) The clubhouse will be reviewed as a commercial entity with County Fire Service coordination.
9) Remaining significant trees will need to be mitigated through the Planning/Inspections office.
Low Impact Development Conditions
1) The LID-EZ Spreadsheet will need to be completed. The spreadsheet will need to be submitted
to County Engineering for their review.
2) LID techniques such as cisterns and pervious pavement will be used per the New Hanover
County LID Storm Water Permit.
3) The developer will be responsible for insuring that each builder be responsible for LID
techniques.
4) Every effort should be made to preserve the floodplain and vegetation due to the number of
rare plants and animal species.
5) To satisfy LID requirements, a combination of bio-retention areas, swales, and infiltration will be
utilized.
6) Curb & gutter will not be utilized and street widths minimized to reduce the amount of
impervious coverage.
** The next regular meeting of the TRC is slated for April 10, 2013. **