Agenda 2014 11-03AGENDA
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Assembly Room, New Hanover County Historic Courthouse
24 North Third Street, Room 301
Wilmington, NC
WOODY WHITE, CHAIRMAN - BETH DAWSON, VICE -CHAIR
JONATHAN BARFIELD, JR., COMMISSIONER - BRIAN M. BERGER, COMMISSIONER - THOMAS WOLFE, COMMISSIONER
CHRIS COUDRIET, COUNTY MANAGER - WANDA COPLEY, COUNTY ATTORNEY - TERESA ELMORE, INTERIM CLERK TO THE BOARD
NOVEMBER 3, 2014 4:00 PM
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER (Chairman Woody White)
INVOCATION (Pastor Shawn Blackwelder, St. Paul's United Methodist Church)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Commissioner Jonathan Barfield, Jr.)
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Approval of Minutes
2. Adoption of a Proclamation to Recognize November 8 - November 15,
2014 as Coast Guard Cutter DILIGENCE Week in New Hanover
County
3. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wilmington
Regarding Wave Transit
4. Adoption of Adoption Awareness Month Proclamation
5. Adoption of Budget Amendments
ESTIMATED REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
MINUTES
5 6. Introduction of New Museum Director
20 7. New Hanover County Comprehensive Plan Update
Planning Staff will Present the Existing Conditions Chapter of the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan for Hearing and Consideration
of Adoption by the Board of Commissioners
40 8. Public Hearing
Special Use Permit Request (S -619, 5/14) - 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
(This item was continued from the October 6, 2014 County
Commissioners meeting at the request of the applicant)
40 9. Public Hearing
Special Use Permit Request (S -621, 10/14) - Request by Design
Solutions on Behalf of Gordon Road Investments, LLC to Develop a
336 -Unit Multifamily High Density Residential Project at 4645 Gordon
Road
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PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON - AGENDA ITEMS (limit three minutes)
ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS OF BUSINESS
MINUTES
10 10. Additional Items
County Manager
County Commissioners
Clerk to the Board
County Attorney
11. ADJOURN
Note: Minutes listed for each item are estimated, and if a preceding item takes less time, the Board will
move forward until the agenda is completed.
Mission
New Hanover County is committed to progressive public policy, superior
service, courteous contact, judicious exercise of authority, and sound fiscal
management to meet the needs and concerns of our citizens today and tomorrow.
Vision
A vibrant prosperous, diverse coastal community,
committed to building a sustainable future for generations to come.
Core Values
Integrity - Accountability - Professionalism - Innovation - Stewardship
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2014
CONSENT
DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Chairman White
CONTACT(S): Teresa P. Elmore, Interim Clerk to the Board
SUBJECT:
Approval of Minutes
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Approve minutes from the following meetings:
Regular Meeting held on October 20, 2014
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Superior Public Health, Safety and Education
• Keep the public informed on important information
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Approve minutes.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 4 -0.
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ITEM: 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2014
CONSENT
DEPARTMENT: Governing Body PRESENTER(S): Vice -Chair Beth Dawson
CONTACT(S): Vice -Chair Beth Dawson
SUBJECT:
Adoption of a Proclamation to Recognize November 8 - November 15, 2014 as Coast Guard Cutter
DILIGENCE Week in New Hanover County
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Coast Guard Cutter DILIGENCE will be celebrating its 50th anniversary of service to the nation and 22nd
anniversary of service to New Hanover County on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. USCG Cutter DILIGENCE
Commander Jeffrey K. Randall has requested the Board adopt a proclamation recognizing November 8 -
November 15, 2014 as Coast Guard Cutter DILIGENCE Week in New Hanover County. Vice -Chair
Dawson will present the proclamation during the November 11th celebration.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Superior Public Health, Safety and Education
• Keep the public informed on important information
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adopt the proclamation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Coast Guard Cutter DILIGENCE 50th Anniversary Proclamation
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 4 -0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
COAST GUARD CUTTER DILIGENCE WEEK
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, United States Coast Guard Cutter DILIGENCE was originally commissioned on August 26,
1964 as the second ship in the 210 foot Reliance class of Coast Guard cutters. Since commissioning,
DILIGENCE has been home ported in Key West, Florida from 1964 -1983, Cape Canaveral, Florida from
1983 -1990, and since 1992 has called Wilmington, North Carolina home port; and
WHEREAS, the current Coast Guard Cutter DILIGENCE is the sixth Coast Guard Cutter to bear this name
and also shares the name and mooring location as of one of the original ten cutters of the Revenue Marine,
which Congress authorized Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton to create on August 4, 1790; and
WHEREAS, Coast Guard Cutter DILIGENCE is an active participant of the U.S. Coast Guard, the country's
premier maritime safety and marine law enforcement agency, a versatile branch of the Armed Forces, and one
of our country's most productive agencies; and
WHEREAS, Coast Guard Cutter DILIGENCE has faithfully honored the U.S. Coast Guard's motto "Semper
Paratus" by providing exceptional service to the citizens of the United States of America for the past fifty
years and to the citizens of New Hanover County for twenty -two years; and
WHEREAS, Wilmington, North Carolina was the first city on the East Coast to receive the honor of being
designated as a "Coast Guard City" in 2003 and recertified in 2008 and 2013; and
WHEREAS, during these fifty years of service the Coast Guard Cutter DILIGENCE has been responsible for
strategic interdictions preventing thousands of illegal migrants and tons of illegal narcotics from reaching our
shores, and actively participated in Coast Guard operations to protect our U.S. Shores, including but not
limited to, search and rescue operations saving hundreds of lives, countless law enforcement inspections to
protect our fisheries resources, prevent acts of terrorism, and ensure boating safety; and
WHEREAS, this 11th day of November, Veteran's Day, is a fitting day to celebrate and reflect upon the
exemplary contributions to the citizens of this nation and New Hanover County of all current and former
crewmembers of Coast Guard Cutter DILIGENCE and the families that have served alongside them.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners that
November 8 — November 15, 2014 be recognized as "Coast Guard Cutter DILIGENCE Week" in New
Hanover County on this the 50th Anniversary Celebration of its service to the nation and 22 d Anniversary of
Service to New Hanover County.
ADOPTED this the 3rd day of November, 2014.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Woody White, Chairman
ATTEST:
Teresa Elmore, Interim Clerk to the Board
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2014
CONSENT
DEPARTMENT: Finance PRESENTER(S): Lisa Wurtzbacher, Finance Director
CONTACT(s): Lisa Wurtzbacher
SUBJECT:
Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Wilmington Regarding Wave Transit
BRIEF SUMMARY:
On April 7, 2004, New Hanover County and the City of Wilmington entered into an interlocal agreement to
create a public transportation authority, the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority (Wave Transit), and
to jointly fund and support that Authority. The interlocal agreement has remained unchanged since that
date. In a recent joint County and City meeting, staff was directed to review that interlocal agreement and
amend where appropriate.
County staff have met with the City of Wilmington and discussed the interlocal agreement and recommend
changes on a variety of points as detailed below. The City of Wilmington will be voting to approve the
amendment at its November 4, 2014 City Council meeting.
Proposed changes to the interlocal:
Area
Change Summary
Functions and Powers
Expressly includes para- transit services in provided functions and adds
notation of County & City approval of services.
Financing &
Adds additional reporting requirements including information on
Budgeting
ridership, fares, and costs of routes and para- transit in addition to a CIP
plan and audit.
Retains language that allows the Authority to issue debt with written
Debt
approval of County and City. Adds language on the authority to levy
special transportation tax or issuance of bonds by the County or the
City.
Fees
Adds requirement to notify City and County of rates, fees and charges.
Extensions & CIP
Adds requirement that the County and City must approve any
extensions prior to them beginning operations. Expands CIP program
from 3 years to 5 years.
Fund Balance
Requires City and County to create an 8% fund balance and for Wave
Transit to maintain the 8% fund balance.
Operation
Requires Wave Transit to provide meeting agendas, minutes and
documentation within 30 days and ad hoc performance reports as
requested by the City or County.
Term
Changed to 20 years with 10 year renewal option instead of automatic
renewals.
Termination
Changed to 9 month termination notice. Clarifies that the County will
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;eive para- transit assets at termination and other property purchased
th Wave Transit fund balance will be divided between the County
d City based on funding contributions. Clarifies that debts and
ligations are divided based on relative contribution at termination
ceDt those incurred for DroDerty a resDective Dartv shall receive.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Productive Strategic Partnerships
• Understand and act on citizen needs
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Recommend the Board approve Amendment No. 1 between New Hanover County and the City of
Wilmington regarding Wave Transit.
ATTACHMENTS:
Amendment No. 1
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 4 -0.
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ITEM: 3
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
AMENDMENT NO. 1
AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN NEW HANOVER COUNTY AND THE CITY OF WILMINGTON
TO CREATE A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY
AND TO JOINTLY FUND AND SUPPORT THE AUTHORITY
THIS AMENDMENT TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, made and entered into this
the day of , 2014, by and between New Hanover County, a North Carolina body
politic and corporate (hereinafter "County ") and the City of Wilmington, a North Carolina
municipal corporation (hereinafter "City ").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2004, the County and the City entered into that certain Interlocal
Agreement known as Interlocal Agreement Between New Hanover County and the City of
Wilmington to Create a Public Transportation Authority and To Jointly Fund and Support the
Authority (hereinafter "Agreement "); and
WHEREAS, Paragraph 16 of the Agreement authorizes the County and the City to amend or
modify the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to amend this Agreement to include certain revised
terms regarding the respective rights and obligations of the County and the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions herein
contained, and for other good and valuable consideration the sufficiency and receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged, the County and the City hereby agree as follows:
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Interlocal Agreement Amendment. The Agreement is hereby amended pursuant to its
Paragraph 16 as follows:
Amendment I
Paragraph 2 of the Agreement shall be revised to read in its entirety as follows:
2. Functions and Powers. The Authority shall operate the County and the City
transportation facilities and shall provide transportation and para- transportation
services throughout the City of Wilmington and up to thirty (30) miles outside its
corporate limits as extended from time to time with approval of the County and the
City. The Authority shall have all of the powers set forth in N.C. Gen. Stat. §160A-
579(2013), as amended.
Amendment II
Paragraph 4(c) of the Agreement shall be revised to read in its entirety as follows:
(c) Each fiscal year the Finance Officer for the Authority shall report to the County
and the City the results of operations upon completion of the Authority's annual
audit. The report shall include the following:
(1) Data to entail ridership numbers and fare revenue per route, including the fee
schedule;
(2) Costs to maintain each route with current and future service levels;
(3) Costs to provide para- transit services which are contracted annually;
(4) Costs to provide University of North Carolina at Wilmington services;
(5) Costs to provide additional services with details of the level of service; and
(6) A five (5) year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) updated annually.
Amendment III
Paragraph 5 of the Agreement shall be revised to read in its entirety as follows:
5. Debt. The Authority shall not incur any debts for its operation without the prior written
approval of the County and the City. If the County or the City determine the Authority's
funds are insufficient to meet the operational needs of the Authority, the County or the
City may levy a special tax and /or issue bonds in accordance with N.C. General Statute
§160A-583.
Amendment IV
Paragraph 6 of the Agreement shall be revised to read in its entirety as follows:
6. Rates. The Authority shall establish and revise, from time -to -time, schedules of rates,
fees, and charges for the use of the services of the Authority. Such schedules may vary
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according to types of service and /or areas of service. The Authority shall notify the
County and the City of any modifications to the schedules of rates, fees, and charges for
the use of the services of the Authority as the changes occur. Schedules of rates, fees, and
charges for the use of the services of the Authority shall be provided in the annual budget
report.
Amendment V
Paragraph 7 of the Agreement shall be revised to read in its entirety as follows:
(a) The Authority shall develop public transportation policies and recommend the
share of costs of reduced headways, increased hours of operation, extensions of
existing routes and the creation of new routes to be paid by the County, the City
and others served thereby. The extension policies shall be consistent with the
current policies of the County and City for the provision of public transportation.
In addition, all such extensions shall be in accordance with the Master Plan. The
Authority shall provide the County and the City a quarterly report of extensions
approved by the Authority during the prior calendar quarter and all such
extensions shall be approved by both the County and the City, prior to said
extensions beginning operations.
(b) The Authority shall develop a Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for the
expansion and improvement of public transportation covering at least a five (5)
year period. The CIP shall be updated annually during the preparation of the
Authority's budget and presented to the County and the City with the Authority's
proposed budget. The CIP shall provide for the extension of service lines and
services in accordance with the Master Plan and approved by the County and the
City.
Amendment VI
Paragraph 8(c) of the Agreement shall be revised to read in its entirety as follows:
(c) All funds held or collected by the Authority or fund balances of the Authority, if
any, shall be held by the Authority. The Authority shall maintain a minimal fund
balance of eight percent (8 %) of the operating budget by the 2015 -2016 fiscal
year. The County and the City shall provide equal sums to create the initial fund
balance of eight percent (8 %) based on the actual operating expenditures as of
June 30, 2013 in their respective 2014 -2015 and 2015 -2016 fiscal year budgets.
Once the initial fund balance is established, the Authority shall maintain a fund
balance of eight percent (8 %) of its operating budget each year or build the fund
balance. All such funds and any interest thereon shall be used for public
transportation. When the Authority uses money from the fund balance, it shall
submit a plan to the County and the City to replenish the fund balance within
twenty -four (24) months. The plan shall be submitted to the County and the City
no later than thirty (30) days after the money is used. If the fund balance falls
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below eight percent (8 %) of the operating budget for more than twenty -four
months (24), the County and /or the City shall have the right to exercise the
termination options under Section 14 of the Agreement.
Amendment VII
Paragraph 9 of the Agreement shall be revised to add subsections as follows:
(i) The Authority shall provide the County and the City with all the Authority's
meeting agendas, agenda backup documentation, and meeting minutes within
thirty (30) days following the meeting.
(j) The Authority shall provide the County and the City with performance reports on
objectives as requested by the County or City. Such reports shall be provided
within thirty (30) days following the request.
Amendment VIII
Paragraph 13 of the Agreement shall be revised to read in its entirety as follows:
13. Term of Agreement. This Agreement is effective for twenty (20) years beginning on
the date of execution of this Agreement as stated hereinabove. This Agreement shall be
renewed for successive ten (10) year terms after the initial term and any subsequent
renewal terms upon approval of the County and the City.
Amendment IX
Paragraph 14 of the Agreement shall be revised to read in its entirety as follows:
14. Termination.
a. Any party may terminate this Agreement with nine (9) months written notice
to the other party. The termination shall become effective at the beginning of
the subsequent fiscal year.
b. Upon termination of the existence of the Authority, the property and assets of
the Authority shall become the property of the County and the City in
proportion to their respective contributions towards the acquisition of such
property and the County and the City shall succeed to the rights, obligations,
and liabilities of the Authority in proportion to the County and the City
respective contributions to the Authority unless the County and the City agree
to a transfer of such property, assets, rights, obligations, and liabilities to a
successor to the Authority or to each other. Notwithstanding the above, the
following specific provisions and terms shall apply:
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i. The County shall receive para- transit assets, so as to continue
providing the mandated services.
ii. Any other property and assets purchased by the Authority with money
from the fund balance shall be divided between the County and City
based on the relative funding contributions.
iii. Any outstanding debts and obligations of or on behalf of the Authority
shall be divided between the County and the City based on the relative
funding contributions, provided however, that any obligation incurred
and outstanding in connection with or related to leases for property
shall be assumed by the respective party to which said property is
distributed.
Amendment X
Paragraph 15 of the Agreement shall be revised to read in its entirety as follows:
15. Notice. All notices, requests, and other correspondence hereunder shall be in writing
and shall be deemed to have been duly given if delivered, or mailed first class, postage
prepaid, addressed as follows:
a. If to the County
County Manager
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
b. If to the City
City Manager
City of Wilmington
PO Box 1810
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
Agreement to Remain in Full Force and Effect. Except as specifically amended hereinabove,
the terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
(SIGNATURES AND NOTARY TO FOLLOW)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment No. 1 the day and
year first above mentioned.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Woody White, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
ATTEST:
(SEAL)
Teresa Elmore, Interm Clerk to Board
This instrument has been pre- audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal
Control Act.
Lisa Wurtzbacher, County Finance Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wanda M. Copley, County Attorney
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
I, , a Notary Public in and for the State and County
aforesaid, certify that Teresa Elmore personally came before me this day and acknowledged that
she is Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, and that by
authority duly given and as the act of the Board, the foregoing instrument was signed in its name
by its Chairman, sealed with its corporate seal and attested by herself as its Clerk.
WITNESS my hand and official seal, this day of , 2014.
My Commission Expires:
Notary Public
(SEAL)
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CITY OF WILMINGTON
Bill Saffo, Mayor
ATTEST:
Penelope Spicer - Sidbury, City Clerk [SEAL]
Approved as to form:
William E. Wolak, City Attorney
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
COUNTY OF NEW HANOVER
I, , a Notary Public of the State and County
aforesaid, certify that Penelope Spicer - Sidbury personally came before me this day and
acknowledged that she is City Clerk of the City of Wilmington, and that by authority duly
given and as the act of the Council, the foregoing instrument was signed in its name by its
Mayor, sealed with its corporate seal and attested by herself as its City Clerk.
WITNESS my hand and official seal, this day of , 2014.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
CERTIFICATION
This instrument has been preaudited in the manner required by The Local Government
Budget and Fiscal Control Act.
This day of , 2014.
Debra H. Mack, City Finance Officer
Proj ect Number:
Account Number: _
Amount of Contract:
Federal ID Number:
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(if applicable)
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2014
CONSENT
DEPARTMENT: DSS PRESENTER(S): LaVaughn Nesmith, Social Services Director
CONTACT(S): LaVaughn Nesmith and Wanda Marino, Social Services Assistant Director
SUBJECT:
Adoption of Adoption Awareness Month Proclamation
BRIEF SUMMARY:
November is Adoption Awareness Month. A proclamation has been submitted for consideration and
approval by the County Commissioners.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Superior Public Health, Safety and Education
• Keep the public informed on important information
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adopt proclamation.
ATTACHMENTS:
Proclamation
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 4 -0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, every child deserves the chance to grow up in a loving, stable family; and adoption
is a beautiful way to build a family; and an estimated 52,000 children were adopted nationwide
from a public agency in 2012; and
WHEREAS, adoption is the goal for many special needs children in foster care; and there are an
estimated 125,000 children nationwide and an estimated 2,400 foster children in North Carolina
waiting to be adopted annually; and
WHEREAS, some special needs children are teenagers, and some have physical, emotional and
behavioral challenges. They are children of all races. Many have been neglected, abandoned,
abused and /or exposed to drugs and alcohol. Others are brothers and sisters who want to grow up
together. They need our care and they need security; and
WHEREAS, many children find permanent homes through adoption by their foster families or
relatives, thereby creating an ongoing need for new foster and adoptive families; and fifty -five
children in New Hanover County found permanence through adoption this past year.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners that November 2014 be recognized as "Adoption Awareness Month" in New
Hanover County. The Board thanks all adoptive mothers and adoptive fathers for their
commitment to children and encourages our community to honor the special needs of New
Hanover County's children in hopes of securing a permanent, loving family for each and every
child regardless of race, age, gender, health, emotional or behavioral condition or past distress.
ADOPTED this the 3rd day of November, 2014.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Woody White, Chairman
ATTEST:
Teresa P. Elmore, Interim Clerk to the Board
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2014
CONSENT
DEPARTMENT: Budget PRESENTER(S): Cam Griffin, Budget Director
CONTACT(S): Cam Griffin
SUBJECT:
Adoption of Budget Amendments
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The following budget amendments amend the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30,
2015:
15 -021 Department of Social Services
15 -022 Sheriffs Office
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Strong Financial Performance
• Control costs and manage to the budget
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Adoption of the ordinances for the budget amendments listed.
ATTACHMENTS:
B/A 15 -021
B/A 15 -022
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved 4 -0.
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ITEM: 5
AGENDA: November 3, 2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15 - 021
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that
the following Budget Amendment 15 -021 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2015.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health, Safety and Education
Strategic Objective(s): Provide health / wellness education, programs, and services
Fund: General Fund
Department: Social Services
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Department of Social Services
$18,103
Total
$0
$18,103
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
IV -E Funds
$18,103
Total
$0
$18,103
Section 2: Explanation
This budget amendment reflects the IV -E funds of $18,103 received as reimbursement for the IV -E eligible
children for the months of June 1, 2014 through August 31, 2014. All children receiving day care are paid
through day care funding, including IV -E children. Once a quarter the state reviews their records and
reimburses the County money spent on IV -E children for day care. These funds are put back into the day care
account.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover
County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 15 -021, amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, is adopted.
Adopted, this 3rd day of November, 2014.
(SEAL)
Woody White, Chairman
ATTEST:
Teresa P. Elmore, Interim Clerk to the Board
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AGENDA: November 3, 2014
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET
BY BUDGET AMENDMENT 15 - 022
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover County, North Carolina, that
the following Budget Amendment 15 -022 be made to the annual budget ordinance for the fiscal year ending
June 30, 2015.
Section 1: Details of Budget Amendment
Strategic Focus Area: Superior Public Health, Safety and Education
Strategic Objective(s): Increase public safety / crime prevention
Fund: General Fund
Department: Sheriffs Department
Expenditure:
Decrease
Increase
Sheriffs Office
$20,000
Total
$0
$20,000
Revenue:
Decrease
Increase
Sheriffs Office
$20,000
Total
$0
$20,000
Section 2: Explanation
New Hanover County Sheriff s Office was awarded a Law Enforcement Liaison grant affiliated with the
Governors Highway Safety Program. Funds will be used for the training of law enforcement officers and will
cover cost related to travel, lodging, course fees, and training materials related to "Booze It and Loose It"
campaign. This grant has been received every year. There is not a match requirement for this grant.
Section 3: Documentation of Adoption
This ordinance shall be effective upon its adoption.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of New Hanover
County, North Carolina, that the Ordinance for Budget Amendment 15 -022, amending the annual budget
ordinance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015, is adopted.
Adopted, this 3rd day of November, 2014.
(SEAL)
Woody White, Chairman
ATTEST:
Teresa P. Elmore, Interim Clerk to the Board
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2014
REGULAR
DEPARTMENT: County Manager PRESENTER(S): Chris Coudriet, County Manager
CONTACT(S): Tim Burgess, Assistant County Manager
SUBJECT:
Introduction of New Museum Director
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Chris Coudriet will introduce Sheryl Mays. Sheryl is the new director of the Cape Fear Museum and begins
her new position on November 4, 2014.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Effective County Management
• Hire, develop and retain talented people
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Welcome Sheryl Mays as the new director of the Cape Fear Museum.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Welcomed Sheryl Mays as the new director of the Cape Fear Museum.
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 6
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2014
REGULAR
DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Jennifer Rigby, Long Range Planner (Planning
Board: Tamara Murphy)
CONTACT(S): Jennifer Rigby and Chris O'Keefe, Planning & Inspections Director
SUBJECT:
New Hanover County Comprehensive Plan Update
Planning Staff will Present the Existing Conditions Chapter of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for
Hearing and Consideration of Adoption by the Board of Commissioners
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Last November, the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners adopted the first chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan, the Public Engagement Plan. Much work has been completed since last fall and staff is
now pleased to submit the second chapter of the plan, Evaluating the Present: an existing conditions report.
This report includes demographic information on the current state of New Hanover County. Much of this
information was presented to the community at the February 27, 2014 Public Launch. We are pleased to
offer this final draft of Chapter 2 to the community as a valuable resource.
At their October 2, 2014 meeting, the Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of
adoption of the Existing Conditions chapter of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Staff respectfully requests your adoption of this report.
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:
Hear presentation of Evaluating the Present: an existing conditions report.
Staff respectfully requests the adoption of the report by the Board of Commissioners.
ATTACHMENTS:
Existing Conditions Report
Existing Conditions Cover Memo -CC
Existing Conditions Resolution
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 7
Recommend approval as presented by staff.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Heard presentation and adopted the report 4 -0.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CHAPTER 2: EXISTING CONDITIONS
CONTENTS:
Population
Land Development
Housing
Transportation
Economy
Infrastructure and Urban Services
Health
Environment /Natural Resources
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New Hanover County Historic Population Totals
The population of New Hanover County has
more than quadrupled since 1940, increasing
from slightly over 50,000 in 1940 to over 200,000
today.
The majority of New Hanover County's growth
occurred in the period following 1990 after
Interstate 1 -40 was completed. The construction
of 1 -40 improved access to New Hanover County
and led to the in- migration of residents from
other counties in North Carolina, as well as from
other states. Historically, other periods of high
growth include the 1940s, with the issuance of
the G.I. Bill providing home loans for veterans.
Regional Population Comparison: 1980 — 2010
HISTORIC
POPULATION
GROWTH:
NEW HANOVER
COUNTY
FIGURE 2.1
A look at the tri- county population (New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender Counties) from 1980 to 2010
reveals that New Hanover County has nearly twice the population of Brunswick County and four times that
of Pender County (Figure 2.2).
Figure 2.3 illustrates population growth rates for the tri- county area over the last three decades.
TRI- COUNTY
POPULATION 1980-
2010
FIGURE 2.2
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000 NEW HANOVER
BRUNSWICK
0 = PENDER
1980 1 1990 1 2000 1 2010
TRI - COUNTY POPULATION GROWTH
1980 -2010
FIGURE 2.3
Although New Hanover County
has a larger population,
Brunswick and Pender Counties
have experienced higher growth
rates than New Hanover County.
The tri- county area overall has
outpaced the state's growth rate.
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Figure 2.4 shows the average annual growth rates for New Hanover County, Brunswick County, Pender
County, Wilmington, and the unincorporated areas of New Hanover County. Since 1980, Brunswick County
experienced the highest growth rate among the tri- county area.
Population Projections
The tri- county area is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. The region as a whole is expected to
grow nearly 90 % by 2040, with New Hanover County capturing the majority of that growth at a rate of 66 %.
As a part of the comprehensive plan, planners reviewed various methodologies for analyzing population
projections, including those used by the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management, the
Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitian Planning Organization (WMPO), and Moody's Analytics (a globally
recognized economics research organization). The low growth rate outlined below references the WMPO
projections, and the high growth projections are calibrated from Moody's Analytics to represent current
trends in our three county region. For planning purposes, it is recommended that the high growth
population projections be used.
POPULATION FORECASTS FOR SUB -AREAS OF REGION
FIGURE 2.5
Population
1980 -1990 1990 -2000
2000 -2010
2010 -2012
New Hanover
M,13%
2.6 %
AVERAGE
Brunswick
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ANNUAL
85,973
tender
152,157
Wilmington
POPULATION
130,832
167,904
North Carolina
10,218
1.8%
RATES
( Wilmington
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Population Projections
The tri- county area is one of the fastest growing regions in the country. The region as a whole is expected to
grow nearly 90 % by 2040, with New Hanover County capturing the majority of that growth at a rate of 66 %.
As a part of the comprehensive plan, planners reviewed various methodologies for analyzing population
projections, including those used by the North Carolina Office of State Budget and Management, the
Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitian Planning Organization (WMPO), and Moody's Analytics (a globally
recognized economics research organization). The low growth rate outlined below references the WMPO
projections, and the high growth projections are calibrated from Moody's Analytics to represent current
trends in our three county region. For planning purposes, it is recommended that the high growth
population projections be used.
POPULATION FORECASTS FOR SUB -AREAS OF REGION
FIGURE 2.5
Population
2010
2040
Base
Low Growth
High Growth
New Hanover County
202,667
249,026
337,054
Unincorporated
85,973
105,639
152,157
Wilmington
106,476
130,832
167,904
Beach Towns
10,218
12,555
16,993
Brunswick County
107,431
212,355
234,833
Leland
13,672
27,025
44,886
Other Brunswick
93,759
185,330
189,947
Pender County
52,217
90,261
115,742
Southeast Pender
21,190
42,423
60,186
Other Pender
31,027
47,838
55,556
3- County Region
362,315
551,642
687,629
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New Hanover County Historic Population by Jurisdiction
SOURCES OF
POPULATION
GROWTH 2001-
2012
FIGURE 2.6
Domestic
In- Migration
70%
The distribution of the majority of the County's population has alternated between the City of Wilmington
and the unincorporated area of New Hanover County (Figure 2.8). Beginning in the 1960s, the City
of Wilmington began to experience a decline in population as suburban housing patterns in the
unincorporated areas became more attractive to residents. Major annexations of land by the City of
Wilmington in 1995 and 1998 contributed to the City's increase in population during the 1990s. By 2000, the
population of New Hanover County was almost equally distributed between the City of Wilmington and the
unincorporated area. Today, the City of Wilmington contains the majority of the population. This fluctuation
will likely stabilize with the current legislative requirements regarding annexation.
TOTAL POPULATION 1940 -2010
FIGURE 2.8
1940
1950 1960
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
New Hanover 47,935
63,272 71,742
82,996
103,471
120,384
160,307
202,667
Wilmington 33,407
45,043 44,013
46,169
44,000
55,283
75,838
106,476
Unincorporated
25,521
33,069
53,976
57,815
75,668
85,996
Beach Towns
2,208
3,758
5,495
7,186
8,801
10,195
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In 1960, 61 % of New Hanover County's population resided in the City of Wilmington. However, a shift
occurred, and by 1980, more than half of the county's population was living outside of the City's limits or in
the unincorporated areas of the County. In the last two decades, two major annexations of land by the City
of Wilmington, along with other factors, have caused the distribution to reverse itself again, such that the
City presently holds a majority of the population (52.5 %).
Year
Wilmington
Unincorporated
Beach Towns
1960
61.3%
35.6%
3.1%
1970
55.6%
39.8%
4.5%
1980
42.5%
52.2%
5.3%
1990
46.0%
48.1%
6.0%
2000
47.3%
47.2%
5.5%
2010
152.5%
142.4%
15.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
POPULATION DISTRIBUTION
BYJURISDICTION
(Beach Towns include Kure Beach,
Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach)
FIGURE 2.10
PERCENT OF POPULATION
DISTRIBUTION BY
JURISDICTION
(Beach Towns include Kure Beach,
Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach)
FIGURE 2.9
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2%
20%
78%
1990
4% 04
!L� 7%
79%
WHITE 2000
AFRICAN AMERICAN
HISPANIC, AMERICAN INDIAN,
ASIAN, AND OTHER
HISTORICAL ANNEXATION
MAP 2.1
In the 1990s, the City of
Wilmington began to regain
its population through
annexation and through
downtown revitalization
efforts. This map illustrates
the historical annexation of
New Hanover County by the
City of Wilmington.
New Hanover County
Racial Composition:
1990 -2010
The racial composition of
New Hanover County in 2010
showed that the majority of
the population (77 %) identified
themselves as white, and 14%
of the population identified
themselves as African
American.
In the last three decades,
the proportion of the African
American population in New
Hanover County has decreased
by approximately 5 %, while
the Hispanic population has
grown and now represents
approximately 5% of the
County's population.
9% Iq
14%
77%
2010 CHART 2.11
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New Hanover County Racial Composition by Jurisdiction: 1990 -2010
New Hanover County's African American and Hispanic populations represent higher proportions of the
population within the City of Wilmington than within the unincorporated areas of the county. Since 1990,
African Americans residing in the unincorporated area made up approximately 4% of the total county
population, compared to African Americans residing in the City of Wilmington, who made up approximately
10 to 15% of the total County population. In the last 20 years, the proportion of the white population has
decreased in the unincorporated area and increased in the City of Wilmington, likely due to annexation.
POPULATION PERCENT DISTRIBUTION BY RACE: 1990 -2010
FIGURE 2.12
New Hanover County Population by
Age: 1990 -2010
As the population of New Hanover County
grows, its composition by age is changing.
Since 1990, the 25 -44 year age group has
represented the largest proportion of the
total population, but this age group has
experienced a decline in its proportion of the
population in the last 30 years. The 25 -44 year
age group is at risk of losing its majority to the
45 -64 year age group, which now represents
nearly the same proportion of the population.
From 1990 -2010, the population in New
Hanover County in general has become older,
with the largest percentage increase in the 45-
64 age group population. This is an important
factor for our community to consider as we
consider housing needs for the Baby Boomer
Generation.
POPULATION BY GROUP: NEW HANOVER COUNTY
1990 -2010
FIGURE 2.13
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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White
African American
American Indian
and Alaska Native
Asian and Pacific
Islander
Other Races
Hispanic
(of any race)
Unincorporated
43.00%
4.36%
0.20%
0.24%
0.05%
0.33%
1990
Wilmington
29.98%
15.64%
0.14%
0.27%
0.14%
0.40%
Beach Towns
5.91%
0.03%
0.02%
0.01%
0.01%
0.04%
Unincorporated
41.17%
4.72%
0.20%
0.40%
0.24%
0.76%
2000
Wilmington
33.38%
12.21%
0.17%
0.47%
0.54%
1.24%
Beach Towns
5.36%
0.04%
0.02%
0.02%
0.01%
0.04%
Unincorporated
35.61%
4.28%
0.22%
0.57%
0.98%
2.00%
2010
Wilmington
138.63%
10.44%
10.03%
0.25%
10.03%
0.66%
1.39%
3.20%
Beach Towns
4.87%
10.03%
10.03%
10.08%
New Hanover County Population by
Age: 1990 -2010
As the population of New Hanover County
grows, its composition by age is changing.
Since 1990, the 25 -44 year age group has
represented the largest proportion of the
total population, but this age group has
experienced a decline in its proportion of the
population in the last 30 years. The 25 -44 year
age group is at risk of losing its majority to the
45 -64 year age group, which now represents
nearly the same proportion of the population.
From 1990 -2010, the population in New
Hanover County in general has become older,
with the largest percentage increase in the 45-
64 age group population. This is an important
factor for our community to consider as we
consider housing needs for the Baby Boomer
Generation.
POPULATION BY GROUP: NEW HANOVER COUNTY
1990 -2010
FIGURE 2.13
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
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New Hanover County Generational Composition: 2010
Another way to look at New Hanover County's age composition is by generation. As of 2010, Generation X
(born 1966 -1985) and the Baby Boomers (born 1946 -1965) represented the two largest segments of New
Hanover County's population. The proportion of Baby Boomers continues to experience an upward trend,
while Generation X is losing its share of the population in New Hanover County.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY GENERATIONAL COMPOSITION: 2010
FIGURE 2.14
New Hanover County Generational Composition by Race
Figure 2.15 shows the generational composition of New Hanover County broken down by race /ethnicity.
2010
PERCENT OF POPULATION
Greatest Generation (85 +)
3,673
2%
Silent Generation (65 -85)
24,419
12%
Baby Boomers (45 -65)
52,424
26%
estimates. By contrast,
Generation X (30 -45)
56,393
28%
GenerationY /Millennial (15 -30)
31,992
16%
MA
Z (1 -]
33,766
jjh,6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
New Hanover County Generational Composition by Race
Figure 2.15 shows the generational composition of New Hanover County broken down by race /ethnicity.
Among those who indicated Hispanic
ethnicity (of any race),
85.8% were also younger
than 45 years of
age, based on 2008 -2012
estimates. By contrast,
only 58.6% of the White
population overall and
62.9% of the African
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POPULATION BY
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FIGUE 2.15
Source: U.S. Census Bureau,
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2008 -2012 Estimates
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New Hanover County Population by Age and Jurisdiction
In both the City of Wilmington and the unincorporated areas of New Hanover County, the 25 -44 year age
group represents the largest segment of the population. However, this is a declining trend, with this age
group's growth rate being outpaced by the 45 -64 year age group. In the last decade, the 45 -64 year age
group's 10 -year growth rate was 21 % for the unincorporated area and 62% for the City of Wilmington,
compared to only 2% and 32% respectively for the 25 -44 year age group (see Figure 2.16).
10 -YEAR GROWTH RATES (2000 -2010)
FIGURE 2.16
Age Group
Unincorporated
City of Wilmington
25 -44
2%
32%
45 -64
21%
62%
POPULATION DISTRIBUTION BY AGE AND JURISDICTION:
2010 (SOURCE: CENSUS)
FIGURE 2.17
AGE GROUPTRENDS FOR
UNINCORPORATED AREA: 2000 -2010
FIGURE 2.18
AGE GROUP TRENDS FOR
BEACH TOWNS: 2000 -2010
FIGURE 2.19
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Unincorporated
%
Wilmington
%
Beach Towns
%
2010
<18
18,545
24.5%
13,942
18.4%
1,105
12.6%
18 -24
5,380
7.1%
13,033
17.2%
836
9.5%
1 -44
24,566
1 32.51/b
1 21,594
1 28.5%
1 2,678
1 30.4%
45 -64
19,512
25.8%
15,632
20.6%
2,917
33.1%
65+
7,665
110.1%
111,637
115.3%
11,265
14.4%
AGE GROUPTRENDS FOR
UNINCORPORATED AREA: 2000 -2010
FIGURE 2.18
AGE GROUP TRENDS FOR
BEACH TOWNS: 2000 -2010
FIGURE 2.19
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Map 2.2 shows the location of residents aged 65 years and older. Porters Neck, Landfall, Lions Gate,
Downtown Wilmington, the 17th Street Corridor, Pine Valley, Beau Rivage, Wrightsville Beach and Kure Beach
are areas with moderate to high concentrations of elderly populations.
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New Hanover County Population by Gender
Since 1990 the proportion of males and females residing in New Hanover County has remained almost
evenly split, with a slightly higher percentage of females. This remains true for both the City of Wilmington
and the unincorporated areas of New Hanover County. However, the beach towns show the opposite split,
with a slightly higher percentage of males.
FIGURE 2.20
Year
Gender
New Hanover
%
Unincorporated
%
Wilmington
%
Beach Towns
%
Male
57,071
47.4%
1990
Female
63,213
52.6%
Male
77,371
48.3%
37,409
49.4%
35,397
46.7%
4,565
51.9%
2000
Female
82,936
51.7%
38,259
50.6%
40,441
53.3%
4,236
48.1%
Male
98,269
48.5%
42,227
49.1%
50,857
47.8%
5,185
50.9%
2010
Female
104,398
51.5%
43,769
50.9%
55,619
52.2%
5,010
49.1%
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
POPULATION BY GENDER: 2010
FIGURE 2.21
FEMALE
MALE
POPULATION BY GENDER AND
JURISDICTION: 2010
FIGURE 2.22
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Definitions of developed land differ across municipalities and communities and are often determined
by what data is available. The recent release of land cover data produced by the U.S. Department of the
Interior gives a closer account of the physical land type than other available datasets. New Hanover County
also produces a parcel by parcel dataset that is listed with tax data that includes land use. Though land cover
and land use are fundamentally different, both datasets can be used to come to similar conclusions about
undeveloped and developed land.
New Hanover County encompasses approximately 144,000 acres, which include land and water areas. Of
the total land and water area, approximately 126,000 acres (87 %) is land area. The unincorporated area of
the county accounts for 106,000 acres, or 73 %. While almost 60% of the physical land cover in New Hanover
County is considered developed in some form (housing, commercial, industrial facility, or road network), the
unincorporated area remains 70% undeveloped. A majority of the contiguous undeveloped areas of land are
located in the northwest section of the county and the Castle Hayne area as well as the northeastern section
of the county around the 1 -140 corridor, Sidbury Road and Holly Shelter Road.
MAP 2.3
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MAP 2.4
Though the land cover data
will show more physical
undeveloped land, analysis of
developed and undeveloped
land based on a parcel scale
helps illustrate a different story
of land use.
Looking at the parcel level,
the unincorporated areas of
New Hanover County include
approximately 45,000 acres
of undeveloped land. Of that
land, however, about 16,000
acres are consided protected.
Protected lands are not
available for development due
to ownership. These lands
are managed by local, state
or federal agencies, including
New Hanover County.
Protected lands include parks,
public trust lands, Cape Fear
Community College research
lands, land owned by the State
of North Carolina and land
owned by the North Carolina
Coastal Land Trust. Protected
lands also include Dedicated
Natural Preserves, which are
conservation lands owned
by state agencies like the NC
Department of Environment
and Natural Resources
and NC Wildlife Resources
Commission.
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Though undeveloped land is spread across the unincorporated areas of New Hanover County, some of
the largest contiguous parts include the northwest corner and the northeast section of the county around
the 1 -140 corridor, Sidbury Road, Holly Shelter Road and Greenview Ranches. Other major areas include
Wrightsboro and Castle Hayne. Although the marsh area between Wrightsville Beach, Figure Eight Island
and the Intracoastal Waterway appears undeveloped on the map, these areas are still parceled out and
owned privately. Development in these areas is unlikely, but the land will continue to appear in parcel -based
analyses.
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MAP 2.6
Existing Land Use
This study catalogs the types, extent, distribution
and intensity of the uses or activities found on
parcels of land in the unincorporated areas of
New Hanover County. Knowing what activities
currently occur in different locations in a
community and the relationship between those
uses is critical information for determining future
land use.
FIGURE 2.23
Figure 2.23 shows land use by land class for New Hanover
County, including the City of Wilmington and beach towns
(Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach).
AG /FOREST /FISH /MINING
UNDEVELOPED
MANUFACTURING
RESIDENTIAL
SERVICES
TRADE
TRANSPORTATION /COMMUNICATION /UTILITY
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RFMU:.03% AR:1.18%
5C:.01% B- 1:36% QD:.01%
RA.R 5)o/ A1:2.50% B- 2:1.89% Fran. ma
Existing; Zoning;
=AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL (AI)
=PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD)
=AIRPORT RESIDENTIAL (AR)
=RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R -7)
= BUSINESS (B -1)
=RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R -10)
=HIGHWAY BUSINESS (B -2)
=RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R -15)
=CONDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICT (CZD)
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R -20)
=EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN ZONING DISTRICT (EDZC
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (R -20S)
LIGHT INDUSTRY (1 -1)
RURAL AGRICULTURE (RA)
gi HEAVY INDUSTRY (1 -2)
= RIVERFRONT MIXED USED (RFMU)
=OFFICE & INSTITUTIONAL (0 &1)
=SHOPPING CENTER (SC)
0 &1:.41%
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2.24
The Zoning Ordinance was adopted in
1969 and is updated as needed through
approval by the County Commissioners.
New Hanover County's zoning regulations
detail the administration and enforcement
of zoning for the promotion of health and
general welfare of the community. Currently,
New Hanover County has 5 main districts:
residential, commercial, industrial, mixed
use and overlay districts. Within those main
districts, subdistricts define the specific
regulations involved within each zoning area.
There are seven residential districts: Airport
Residential, Rural Agriculture, R -20S, R -20,
R -15, R -10 and R -7; four business districts: (B-
1) Business district, (B -2) Highway Business
district, (0&1) Office and Institutional and (SC)
Shopping Center; three industrial districts:
Airport Industrial, (1 -1) Light Industrial and (I-
2) Heavy Industrial; three mixed use districts:
(EDZD) Exceptional Design Zoning District,
(PD) Planned Development and (RFMU) River
Front Mixed Use; and five overlay districts:
(COD) Conservation Overlay District, (CUD)
Conditional Use District, (CZD) Conditional
Zoning District, (SHOD), Special Highway
Overlay District and (WSW) Water Supply
Watershed. Each of the 22 districts specifies
standards such as density, lot size minimum
and setbacks.
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Almost sixty percent of the zoned land in unincorporated New Hanover County is residential. Thirty -seven
percent of the land in residential districts is zoned R -15. The remaining residential zoning districts account
for about 22 percent of the total zoned land in unincorporated New Hanover County. The second largest
zoning district is 1 -2, heavy industry (23 %). The majority of these districts are located in the northwestern and
northeastern sections of the county along the Northeast Cape Fear River.
Urban Services Boundary
The Urban Services Boundary (USB) was established in conjunction with the creation of the 2006 New
Hanover County Coastal Area Management Act Plan (CAMA). The urban services boundary is a tool that
is used to help New Hanover County decision makers determine possible development and the cost of
providing infrastructure such as water and sewer. Land within the USB is identified as either having urban
services or land that may receive urban services if developed. New Hanover County does not intend to
extend urban services to land outside the USB.
A majority of New Hanover
County falls within the urban
services boundary, with the
exception of areas below
Snow's Cut: Carolina Beach,
Kure Beach and Fort Fisher.
Other areas not within the
USB include the northwest
section of the county bordered
by the Northeast Cape Fear
River, and the northeastern
section east of 1 -40, including
Sidbury Road, Holly Shelter
Road, the 1 -140 corridor and
Greenview Ranches. Other
notable areas outside the USB
include Wrightsville Beach
and Figure Eight Island. Areas
outside of the Urban Services
Boundary rely on septic tank
systems and well water.
MAP 2.8
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MAP 2.9
CAMA Land
Classification Map
The CAMA land
classification map was
created in 2006. This
map indicated the
location of each of the
land classes identified
in the 2006 CAMA
Land Use Plan: Urban,
Transition, Community,
Rural, Conservation and
Resource Protection.
This map is used to
aid decision makers in
future development
plans.
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Subdivisions
Subdivisions within the unincorporated areas of New HanoverCounty are processed through the Planning
and Inspections Department and the current planning staff. Subdivision regulation is located within
the adopted subdivision ordinance. The ordinance is to provide for orderly development: coordination
of existing and proposed streets and public facilities; the dedication or reservation of rights -of -way or
easements for streets and utility purposes; and for the distribution of population and traffic to avoid
congestion and overcrowding.
200
150
100
50
0
YEAR -'96 '97 '98 '99 2000 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13
FINAL LOTS APPROVED
FIGURE 2.26
5000
4000
3000
2000
2000
500
TOTAL NUMBER OF NEW
SUBDIVISIONS BY YEAR
FIGURE 2.25
YEAR - '96 '97 '98 '99 2000 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13
Since 1996, New Hanover County has received over 1,300 potential residential development projects. Of
those projects, 14,236 lots were granted final approval. As seen in Figures 2.25 and 2.26, 1996 saw the
greatest number of projects as well as the greatest number of final lots approved. After 1996,there was a
significant decline in the number of proposed projects and final lots approved, and the trend continued
until 2009 with few exceptions. In 1999 there was slight growth followed by a decline until 2003 when there
was growth until 2005. Another sharp decline can be seen in 2006, with an immediate rebound in 2007. The
rebound was followed by another decline with a slight increase in recent years.
The trend lines in the graphs can be attributed to important events occurring in the 1990s and 2000s.
These events include the completion of Interstate 40 in 1990. Though not shown, 1 -40 contributed greatly
to development in the early 1990s. The decline seen after 1996 shows the end of the development boom.
The other major event, the economic recession in the mid 2000s, contributes to an almost complete halt
of development. Though the incline of development in residential development can be correlated with
an increase in economic activity, New Hanover County has much less undeveloped land than other North
Carolina counties. As the second smallest county and the most developed, development trends will likely
remain low compared to the 1990s.
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ITEM: 7 -1-20
As New Hanover County's population is expected to grow, so will the demand for housing and jobs. New
Hanover County has a diverse spectrum of housing, including single family, multi- family and mobile homes.
New Hanover County as a vacation destination is also host to many second homes. It is important to
understand the current housing characteristics and demographics in order to prepare for the future housing
market.
Housing Occupancy, New Hanover County
There are a total of 101,402 housing units in New Hanover County. Of that number, 85,183 are occupied,
while 16,219 are vacant. Owners occupy 60% of occupied housing units in New Hanover County, while
renters make up 40% of occupied units. Vacant housing units account for 16% of the total housing units in
New Hanover County. The average household size of an owner - occupied home is 2.39, while the average
size of a renter - occupied home is 2.22.
PERCENTAGE OF
OCCUPIED VS VACANT
HOUSING UNITS
2008-2012
FIGURE 2.27
Affordable Housing Units by Location, New Hanover County
PERCENTAGE OF OWNER -
OCCUPIED VS. RENTER -
OCCUPIED HOUSING
2008-2012
FIGURE 2.28
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
There are currently two affordable housing communities in the unincorporated area of the county: White
Oak Apartments and Gresham Place Apartments. Gresham Place Apartments is an apartment community
that is designated for seniors only and is located on Gordon Road in the northeastern part of the county.
White Oak Apartments are also located in northern New Hanover County and are available to those who are
considered to have low income.
Public Housing and Housing Assistance, New Hanover County
As of April, 2014, there were 1,577 people receiving Housing Choice Vouchers according to the Wilmington
Housing Authortiy. The Authority distributes vouchers and oversees eight public
housing communities which are all located within the City of Wilmington.
The figure listed to the right depicts New Hanover County
areas by zip code with the largest populations of those
receiving Housing Choice Vouchers. The 28401 zip code
represents the most Housing Choice Voucher recipients
with 725 people, accounting for 46% of total vouchers
distributed. This zip code represents the northwestern part
of the county. The zip codes with the least population of
Housing Choice Voucher recipients are 28480 and 28449.
Zip code 28480 represents Wrightsville Beach; and zip code
28449 represents Kure Beach.
PERCENTAGE OF HOUSING
CHOICE VOUCHERS BY ZIP CODE
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
725 APRIL 2014
FIGURE 2.29
1 250 234 204 63 54 40
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ITEM: 7 - 1 - 21
5.
Homeowner Housing Cost Conditions, New
Hanover County, N.C.
The median amount of income that homeowners spend on
monthly housing costs is $1,521. The median household
income for New Hanover County residents is $50,420.
Therefore, a household earning the median income is
spending $18,252 per year on housing - related costs. This
expense accounts for 36.2°/% of their annual income. The
chart to the left displays the percentage of income that
homeowners in New Hanover County spend on housing
costs. According to the graphic to the left, 37.2% of the
households in New Hanover County are spending more than
30% of their income on housing - related costs.
Renter Housing Cost Conditions,
New Hanover County, N.C.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 54.4%
of New Hanover County renters spend more
than 30% of their earnings on rental housing
costs. The gross rent for an apartment in New
Hanover County is $889. A person earning
the per capita income of $29,834 would spend
approximately $10,668 on rent each year,
accounting for 35.8% of their income.
Housing Stock, New Hanover County
13.2%
PERCENTAGE OF
HOMEOWNER INCOME
SPENT ON HOUSING
COSTS, NEW HANOVER
COUNTY
2008 -2012
FIGURE 2.30
LESS THAN 20
20 -24.9%
25 -29.9
30 -34.9
® 35% OR MORE
PERCENTAGE OF RENTER
INCOME SPENT ON HOUSING
COSTS, NEW HANOVER COUNTY,
2008 -2012
FIGURE 2.31
LESS THAN 15
15-19.9%
20 -24.9%
25 -29.9
30 -34.9
35% OR MORE
The timeframe that accounts for the highest percentage of housing units built are years 1990 to 1999.
Therefore, 24.8% of the housing units in New Hanover County were built 15 to 24 years ago, 22.1 % built 5 to
14 years ago and 16.7% built 25 to 34 years ago.
A R% 5.8% 0.3%
PERCENTAGE OF HOUSING UNITS
3Y YEAR, 2008-2012
FIGURE 2.32
2010 OR LATER
2000 TO 2009
1990 TO 1999
1980 TO 1989
1970 TO 1979
1960 TO 1969
1950 TO 1959
1940 TO 1949
1939 OR EARLIER
NORTH CAROLINA COUNTIES WITH THE HIGHES
NUMBER OF FORECLOSURE FILINGS:
JANUARY 1, 2004 -MARCH 31, 2014
FIGURE 2.33
Foreclosures
Out of the 100 counties in the State of North
Carolina, New Hanover County ranks 11th for
foreclosure filings. There were 198 foreclosure
filings in New Hanover County during the first
three months of 2014. Of the owner - occupied
housing units in New Hanover County, 72.3% have
a mortgage while the remaining 27.7% are without
a mortgage.
1,203
707
603
380
369
259
233 231
210 201
198
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Board of Commissioners - No)
ITEM: 7 - 1 - 22
Holisinv TTnits by Structure- New Hanover Colanty
Over 50% of New Hanover County housing units are defined as 1 -unit detached in structure. The smallest
representation of housing unit structure is that which is classified as boat, RV, van, etc.
Housing Value, New Hanover County
The majority of owner - occupied housing units in New Hanover County are valued between $150,000 and
$499,999. Those valued at less than $150,000 represent 20.9% of the total number of owner - occupied units.
Scattered Site Housing
Beginning in 2001, Scattered Site Housing
grants were awarded to approximately
33 counties on a non - competitive rotating
basis every three years. The Scattered Site
Housing Program was a grant category
under the state - administered Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program
that was awarded to local governments
in non - entitlement areas. Cities with
populations of less than 50,000,with the
exception of cities that are designated
principal cities of the Metropolitan Statistical
Areas, and counties with populations
less than 200,000 are considered as non -
entitlement areas.
HOUSING UNITS BY
STRUCTURE
FIGURE 2.34
1 -UNIT DETACHED
1 -UNIT ATTACHED
2 UNITS
3 -4 UNITS
5 -9 UNITS
10 -19 UNITS
20 OR MORE UNITS
MOBILE HOME
BOAT, RV, VAN, ETC.
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CDMG �.
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ITEM: 7 - 1 - 23
The Scattered Site Housing Program grant has
MAP 2.10
enabled the county to address the most critical
housing needs of very low income owner - occupied
i'„r7mrinsry lip- w,l „��n:�ci E4ts„ °k�iraiii
households (incomes at or below 50% of the area
median) residing in the unincorporated county.
°-
Under the Scattered Site Housing Program, the
County has expended more than one million dollars
to either rehabilitate or reconstruct 35 houses.
,F +,
The county has also been awarded more than 1.7
+
million dollars in CDBG funds under the former
Concentrated Need grant category. Under this
` *
grant category, funds were designated for a specific
V.Lf/li •�
area. These funds were used to address critical
housing needs in two specific areas for 51 very low
income owner - occupied households and for sewer
installation.
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CDMG �.
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ITEM: 7 - 1 - 23
As New Hanover County grows both in population and economic development, it will continue to draw
employees, shoppers, business associates, tourists and visitors from outside the region. An effective
transportation network will need to be maintained to allow visitors and citzens alike to move about the
community. It will be important for this network to include roadways, multimodal, waterways and the port, as
well as railways.
Roadways
Currently, the automobile is the dominate mode of transportation, but as the county grows it will become
more important to invest in different modes of transportation. Excessive automobile dependence will lead to
continued and worsening traffic congestion regardless of investment and widening.
The Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) provides transportation planning services for
New Hanover County, the City of Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Kure Beach as well as
incorporated and unincorporated areas of Pender and Brunswick counties. The WMPO collects traffic counts
at seventy (70) points along the unincorporated roadways of New Hanover County. Figure 2.35 provides the
traffic count collection locations for the unincorporated area of New Hanover County.
FIGURE 2.35
STREET
BAVARIAN LANE
DESCRIPTION
BETWEEN FARLEY DRIVE AND NORTH COLLEGE ROAD
VOL 1
13,648
CAROLINA BEACH ROAD (US 421)
NORTH OF MYRTLE GROVE ROAD
25,548
CAROLINA BEACH ROAD (US 421)
SOUTHEAST OF ANTOINETTE DRIVE
29,835
CAROLINA BEACH ROAD (US 421)
SOUTH OF SANDERS ROAD
34,585
CAROLINA BEACH ROAD (US 421)
SOUTH OF MONKEY JUNCTION
39,871
CASTLE HAYNE ROAD (US 117/NC 133)
BETWEEN SONDEY ROAD AND CROWATAN ROAD
10,894
CASTLE HAYNE ROAD (US 117/NC 133)
BETWEEN NORTH COLLEGE ROAD AND MARATHON AVENUE
11,270
CASTLE HAYNE ROAD (US 117/NC 133)
BETWEEN MLK PARKWAY AND DIVISION DRIVE
12,582
CASTLE HAYNE ROAD (US 117/NC 133)
BETWEEN SWARTVILLE ROAD AND OLD MILL ROAD
14,372
CASTLE HAYNE ROAD (US 117/NC 133)
SOUTH OF OLD BRIDGE SITE ROAD
15,356
CASTLE HAYNE ROAD (US 117/NC 133)
BETWEEN HICKORY STREET AND CHERRY STREET
17,751
CASTLE HAYNE ROAD (US 117/NC 133)
BETWEEN YORKTOWN DRIVE AND NORTH 23RD STREET
17,478
CASTLE HAYNE ROAD (US 117/NC 133)
BETWEEN BRENTWOOD DRIVE AND DIVISION DRIVE
52,065
GORDON ROAD
EAST OF 1 -40
21,367
MARKET STREET (US 17 BUSINESS)
NORTH OF SWEETWATER DRIVE
34,402
MARKET STREET (US 17 BUSINESS)
BETWEEN EL OGDEN DRIVE AND MIDDLE SOUND LOOP ROAD
46,898
MARKET STREET (US 17 BUSINESS)
BETWEEN LENDIRE ROAD AND WENDOVER LANE
50,780
MASONBORO LOOP ROAD
BETWEEN MOHAWKTRAIL AND SEMINOLE TRAIL
10,715
MASONBORO LOOP ROAD
NORTH OF OLD MYRTLE GROVE ROAD
11,680
MOHICAN TRAIL
EAST OF SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD
33,050
MYRTLE GROVE ROAD
SOUTH OF FINER ROAD
8,781
NORTH KERRAVENUE
BETWEEN BAVARIAN LANE AND TRUESDALE ROAD
10,724
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ITEM: 7 -1-24
NORTH 23RD STREET
BETWEEN DIVISION DRIVE AND AIRPORT BOULEVARD
12,642
NORTH COLLEGE ROAD (US 117/NC 132)
BETWEEN BLUE CLAY ROAD AND PARMELE ROAD
10,417
NORTH COLLEGE ROAD (US 117/NC 132)
SOUTH OF BAVARIAN LANE
25,978
NORTH COLLEGE ROAD (US 117/NC 132)
BETWEEN LONG RIDGE DRIVE AND BAVARIAN LANE
27,081
PINER ROAD
EAST OF MONKEYJUNCTION
15,050
SOUTH COLLEGE ROAD (NC 132)
BETWEEN JUNCTION CREEK DR AND JUNCTION PARK DR
29,576
The Federal Highway
Functional Classification
System classifies roadways
into the following four
hierarchical categories:
principal arterial (interstate,
freeway and other), minor
arterial, collector (major
and minor) and local
streets. These designations
characterize the role of a
roadway within the network
(i.e., a collector roadway
collects vehicles from local
roadways and carries
them to the next higher
functional class). Each
classification includes unique
characteristics that translate
into roadway design, speed,
capacity and relationship to
existing and future land use.
New Hanover County is
served by two interstates,
1 -40 and 1 -140, enabling
access to the northern
portion of the County, and
one freeway, Martin Luther
King Parkway, allowing east/
west access through the
northern portion of the
County. These roadways
serve as critical access points
for future development
within New Hanover County.
MAP 2.11
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ITEM: 7 -1-25
New roadway projects and improvements within the unincorporated areas of New Hanover County
are primarily the responsibility of the North Carolina Department of Transportation ( NCDOT), Division
3. Through the Strategic Mobility Formula and local input, roadway projects are scored and prioritized
in accordance with criteria developed to evaluate benefit /cost, congestion, economic competitiveness,
safety, and multimodal qualities of a roadway. Once scored, roadway projects are entered into the State
Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). NCDOT also operates a roadway maintenance program for
resurfacing and widening projects for primary and secondary roads that occurs within a five -year horizon.
Multimor' 9,1
As previously mentioned, automobile- dominated transportation will lead to continued traffic congestion that
will be difficult to remediate. Alternative modes of transportation are important for New Hanover County to
consider in the future. Alternative modes include: pedestrians, bicycles, public transportation, and multiple
occupant vehicles (carpools).
In New Hanover County, 14% of commuters use an alternative mode of transportation. Of those
commuters, carpooling was the most popular alternative.
New Hanover County has the shortest commute time in the tri- county region at approximately 20 minutes.
Additionally, New Hanover County has a shorter commute time than the state or the national average.
2%
COMMUTING TO WORK
2008-2012
FIGURE 2.37
DROVE ALONE
CARPOOL
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
WALKED
OTHER
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VEHICLE COMMUTE
FIGURE 2.38
CARPOOL
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
WALKED
OTHER
MEAN TRAVEL TIME TO WORK
(MINUTES)
FIGURE 2.39
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 7 -1-26
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Regionally, New Hanover has a lower carpool rate than Pender County and Brunswick County but higher
percentages of commuters walking to work or riding transit.
COMMUNTING TO WORK NON -
SINGLE OCCUPANCY VEHICLE
2008-2012
FIGURE 2.40
Figure 2.41 shows the tri- county commuting patterns. Nearly 30% of Brunswick County's and nearly 60%
of Pender County's working residents commute to another county for work. These commuting patterns
suggest that New Hanover County serves as a regional employment hub.
TRI- COUNTY COMMUTING
PATTERNS 2008 -2012
FIGURE 2.41
Bus /Transit Service
Created in 1974, the Wilmington Transit Authority (WTA) was initially implemented to provide public
transportation to the citizens of the Wilmington area.
In December 2002, the WTA adopted the name Wave, as well as a new logo and color scheme for the
Authority. This change reflected a new vision for public transportation in Wilmington. Capitalizing on our
coastal environment, the name Wave allowed greater name recognition throughout the area and positively
represented public transportation throughout the region.
Rapid sprawl and rising traffic congestion throughout the region led the City of Wilmington and New
Hanover County to enter into an historic agreement in June 2003. The City and County merged the WTA
and New Hanover Transportation Services to form the Wilmington /New Hanover Transportation Agency
(WNHTA). This agreement merged the respective organizations for one year, in order to provide oversight of
both agencies under one public transportation authority.
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ITEM: 7 -1-27
In July of 2004 the WNHTA, the WTA and NHTS were dissolved and anew transportation authority was
created. The merged entity officially became the Cape Fear Public Transportation Authority, but kept the
name Wave Transit.
In an effort to better serve the community, Wave Transit has restructured all fixed routes in the region.
The new routes are based on a modern transfer facility, Forden Station, which is centrally located within
the service area. A new maintenance and operations facility off MILK Parkway is under construction.
Construction is expected to be complete in the fall of 2014. A downtown multimodal transportation center is
also in the early planning phase. MAP 2.14
Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Bicycle and pedestrian facilities provide
important health, social, ecologic and
economic benefits. Health and social
benefits include opportunities for
safe, physical activity and connected
communities. New Hanover County is an
ideal location for bicycle and pedestrian
movement given its flat terrain, temperate
climate, and significant student and
tourist /vacationing populations. New
Hanover County has over 30 miles of
existing trails located predominately
within parks, nearly 50 miles of on -road
bicycle facilities, and over 650 feet of
sidewalks (see Map 2.14).
In 2013, New Hanover County, the City
of Wilmington and the beach towns
collaborated on New Hanover County's
first comprehensive greenway plan. Map
2.14 shows the adopted future network of
bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
New Hanover County's bicycle and
pedestrian infrastructure is emerging
in an effort to safely accommodate
residents, students and visitors who
choose to walk or bike instead of
drive. Planned bicycle and pedestrian
infrastructure should address New
Hanover County and the City of
Wilmington's high rates of pedestrian and
bicycle crashes.
New Hanover County and the City of
Wilmington rank in the top ten statewide
for bicycle and pedestrian crashes
between 2008 -2012 (University of North
Carolina Highway Safety Research
Center). New Hanover County has
recently become a part of the NC Watch for Me Program, a comprehensive approach to reduce bicyclist and
pedestrian crashes and fatalities in North Carolina. This campaign uses multi -media strategies to educate
motorists, pedestrians and cyclists and provides resources to law enforcement.
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ITEM: 7 -1-28
Rail
Rail Service in New Hanover County consists of
freight only and is operated by CSX with a short
line operated by Wilmington Terminal Railroad.
There are approximately 75 miles of historic
rail lines throughout the county. The rail lines
leading to Jacksonville were removed and the
right of way was deeded over to the adjacent
property owners. The State of NC purchased
the historic rail line from Wallace to Castle
Hayne. Currently, a feasibility study is being
conducted to reestablish these lines as freight
rail and longterm passenger. New Hanover
County currently has 75 miles of active rail lines.
North Carolina Ports (Port of
Wilmington)
The Port of Wilmington and the Port of
Morehead City combined contribute
approximately $500 million annually to the
State's economy (Institute for Transportation
Research and Education 2011). The ports'
economic contribution represented two percent
(2 %) of the state's GDP in 2008 (ITRE). The
movement of goods through the ports directly
and indirectly supports over 65,000 jobs across
North Carolina.
Container movement accounts for 85% of the
economic impact that the ports generate for
the state. The Port of Wilmington utilizes trucks
for container movement and utilizes rail service
provided by Wilmington Terminal Railroad and
CSX for bulk and breakbulk movement. The Wilmington Port has acreage available for future development
that may include the construction of internal roadways to improve truck access. The development of a wood
pellet facility and associated infrastructure, as well as the development of a cold storage facility is underway
at the Port of Wilmington.
MAP 2.15
Consistent imports at the Port of Wilmington over the last decade include chemicals and cement. In 2013,
grain import nearly quadrupled in response to the drought in the midwest; fertilizer is a new import, as well
as ores and minerals. Several important commodities tapered off in 2008/2009, including imported lumber
and general merchandise, a relfection of the declining housing market and overall economy at that time.
At the Port of Wilmington, wood pulp and paper products, forest products, food products and general
merchandise have been top exports over the last decade with periods of decline and rebound. Wood pulp
and paper products, which represent the largest export, experienced a decline beginning in 2006 and began
to rebound in 2011. Similarly, forest products have represented a significant export that declined in 2008
and rebounded by 2010. In 2007, chemical exports tapered off, as did military products in 2004. Since 2010,
woodchips have been increasingly exported.
A quick snapshot of import/exports at the Port of Wilmington show that grains were the dominant imported
commodity and forest products remain the dominant export.
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ITEM: 7 -1-29
Airport
The Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
is a key economic engine for our 8.5 county
catchment area (where our passengers
live) and a significant regional asset for our
community.
In total, the airport property interests are
approximately 1,780 acres, with 1,600 acres
in fee - simple and 180 acres in easements.
The airfield consists of two intersecting
runways, Runway 17 -35 and Runway 6 -24,
with Runway 6 -24 achieving more favorable
crosswind coverage and being better
aligned with the prevailing ALL - Weather
(IFR), capturing about 20% better wind
coverage than Runway 17 -35. Runway
6 -24 is approximately 8,000 linear feet,
accommodating air carrier, general aviation,
and air cargo services and
military aircraft.
Since 2003, the Wilmington
International Airport (ILM)
has experienced a 34.5%
decline in total air traffic
aircraft operations. This
is consistent with national
trends.
PORT OF WILMINGTON
TOP 5 COMMODITIES 2013
FIGURE 2.42
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ITEM: 7 - 1 - 30
ILM TOTAL ANNUAL AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS
FIGURE 2.43
90,000
80,000
70,000
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
Wilmington International Airport accommodates three classifications of aircraft: air carrier and taxi (for
hire /commercial airlines), general aviation (private /company aircraft) and military aircraft. Air carriers and
taxi operations represent commercial airlines, with air carriers being larger planes with more seats, and
air taxis being smaller aircraft with fewer seats. These operations have remained consistent, averaging
23,836 flights annually between 2003 and 2013. General Aviation (GA) represents small private aircraft and
corporate planes that are not for hire. These operations have been more dynamic and experienced a sharp
decline in 2008 coinciding with the recession. Wilmington International Airport also receives military aircraft
and has experienced consistent operations in the last decade due to its proximity to Camp Lejeune and
Naval Air Station Cherry Point. The presidential fleet and Coast Guard aircraft also frequent ILM for training
operations.
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
Year 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Itinerant flights represent flights that passed through
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) but did not begin
or end their flight at ILM. Local flights are flights that
either began or ended at ILM airport. ILM experiences a
much higher volume of itinerant flights than local flights.
FIGURE 2.45
ILM ANNUAL AIRCRAFT
OPERATIONS BY TYPE
FIGURE 2.44
1111110 AIR CARRIER & TAXI
1111110 GENERAL AVIATION
MILITARY
2003
Air Carrier & Taxi
18,434
General Aviation
51,963
Military
9,079
2004
20,707
53,433
8,024
2005
23,431
45,270
5,513
2006
23,535
55,665
5,772
2007
25,022
53,534
4,532
2008
24,252
39,394
4,702
2009
21,438
30,038
4,846
2010
21,309
30,001
5,689
2011
20,610
29,582
5,358
2012
19,783
25,317
5,711
2013
19,840
26,627
5,512
2003
1 2004
1 2005
1 2006
1 2007
1 2008
1 2009
1 2010
1 2011
2012
1 2013
79,476
1 82,164
1 74,214
1 84,972
1 83,088
1 68,348
1 56,322
1 56,999
1 55,550
50,811
1 51,979
Wilmington International Airport accommodates three classifications of aircraft: air carrier and taxi (for
hire /commercial airlines), general aviation (private /company aircraft) and military aircraft. Air carriers and
taxi operations represent commercial airlines, with air carriers being larger planes with more seats, and
air taxis being smaller aircraft with fewer seats. These operations have remained consistent, averaging
23,836 flights annually between 2003 and 2013. General Aviation (GA) represents small private aircraft and
corporate planes that are not for hire. These operations have been more dynamic and experienced a sharp
decline in 2008 coinciding with the recession. Wilmington International Airport also receives military aircraft
and has experienced consistent operations in the last decade due to its proximity to Camp Lejeune and
Naval Air Station Cherry Point. The presidential fleet and Coast Guard aircraft also frequent ILM for training
operations.
60,000
50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
Year 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013
Itinerant flights represent flights that passed through
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) but did not begin
or end their flight at ILM. Local flights are flights that
either began or ended at ILM airport. ILM experiences a
much higher volume of itinerant flights than local flights.
FIGURE 2.45
ILM ANNUAL AIRCRAFT
OPERATIONS BY TYPE
FIGURE 2.44
1111110 AIR CARRIER & TAXI
1111110 GENERAL AVIATION
MILITARY
2003
Air Carrier & Taxi
18,434
General Aviation
51,963
Military
9,079
2004
20,707
53,433
8,024
2005
23,431
45,270
5,513
2006
23,535
55,665
5,772
2007
25,022
53,534
4,532
2008
24,252
39,394
4,702
2009
21,438
30,038
4,846
2010
21,309
30,001
5,689
2011
20,610
29,582
5,358
2012
19,783
25,317
5,711
2013
19,840
26,627
5,512
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TOTAL ITINERANTAND LOCAL 80,000
FLIGHTS 70,000
2003-2013 60,000
FIGURE 2.46 50,000
40,000
30,000
20,000
10,000
2003 1 2004 1 2005 1 2006 1 2007 1 2008 1 2009 1 2010 1 2011 1 2012 1 2013
Total Itinerant 1 60,707 1 64,020 1 62,039 1 66,525 1 67,855 1 59,526 1 50,215 1 50,848 1 48,316 1 47,135 1 47,827
I- Total Local 1 18,769 1 18,144 1 12,175 1 18,447 1 15,233 1 8,822 1 6,107 1 6,151 1 7,234 1 3,676 1 4,152 1
Since 2003, both itinerant and local flight volumes have decreased, but local flights have decreased at a
more aggressive rate of nearly 78% over ten years. The primary factors for this decline are the economy;
high fuel costs; declining pilot population; declining student pilot population; cost of aging aircraft; and the
rapid decline of manufacturing new GA aircraft. GA forecsting by the FAA, however, has steadily remained
positive. For example, local GA and itinerant GA operations are forecast to grow over the next 20 years by
27.8 %.
The Wilmington International Airport ranks fourth in the state of North Carolina for most enplanements
(passengers boarding an airplane), behind Charlotte, Raleigh and Greensboro, and has experienced an
84% increase over the last decade. Over the past several years, the commercial aviation industry has
experienced a dramatic change. The number of domestic air carriers has declined from 21 to 8 with
consolidations, mergers and bankruptcies. Air carriers' new business strategy is to focus on positive bottom
lines and reduced costs.
Over the past 5 years, air carriers have reduced the number of departures by 14.2% and reduced seats
by 9.7 %. Considering the current economic environment in aviation, ILM has done well to maintain their
enplaned passengers within 2 %. Future air service at ILM looks very promising.
The Wilmington International Airport provides
US Customs and Border Protections Port of
Entry through the General Aviation /Fixed-
Based Operators apron areas. Because of the
increases in US Customs activity, this facility is in
need of expansion. The year 2007 represented
the peak of customs activity, with over 16,673
people cleared through customs. On average, 24
people are cleared daily through ILM, and during
holiday peak seasons, 20 to 30 passengers may
be cleared per hour. Similarly in 2007, 3,013
planes were cleared through ILM customs,and
during peak seasons, up to 50 planes were
cleared hourly. In November 2008, ILM opened
a newstate of the art facility for Customs and
Border Protection.
Year
2003
Enplanements
216,220
Deplanements
216,399
Total
432,619
2004
288,471
286,154
574,625
2005
350,980
349,447
700,427
2006
322,542
318,121
640,663
2007
405,072
396,115
801,187
2008
409,281
405,221
814,502
2009
405,874
401,252
807,126
2010
412,264
409,676
821,940
2011
403,836
401,675
805,511
2012
400,109
395,803
795,912
FIGURE 2.47
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ITEM: 7 -1-32
18,000
16,000
14,000
12,000
10,000
8,000
6,000
4,000
2,000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
ILM CUSTOMS ACTIVITY
FIGURE 2.48
PERSONS CLEARED
AIRCRAFT CLEARED
ILM receives no public funds or dollars from the County and therefore must be totally self- sufficient,
generating funds to support its $7.4 million annual budget. With air carriers looking for ways to reduce
their costs, they want airports to reduce the fees they charge airlines. Therefore, ILM has to find alternative
revenue streams to remain financially solvent.
The ILM Airport is aggressively promoting and receiving interest in nearly 230 acres of available landside
area for development as business office and commercial purposes for both aviation and non - aeronautical
companies. Beyond the financial incentives, the airport reports strong interest in business park
development, in part because of the railroad track CSX Railway located between the airport and Blue Clay
Road. Hall Drive provides a track crossing from Blue Clay Road into the ILM Business Park. Although the
track is now infrequently used, the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization stated that
rail access plans call for this track to become more active, including passenger service in the future.
The airport also houses
the the National Weather
Service and the North
Carolina Museum of
Aviation, managed by
the Wilmington Aviation
Foundation, a not -for-
profit organization.
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The 2008 -2012 American Community Survey 5 -Year estimates show that New Hanover County's median
family income is approximately $68,000 and household income (individuals not related but living together in
a household) is about $50,000; both of which are higher than state and national incomes with the exception
of national households.
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
$67,853
$64,585
New Hanover North Carolina Nation
MEDIAN INCOME
2008 -2012
ACS 5 -YEAR ESTIMATES
FIGURE 2.49
FAM I LY
HOUSEHOLDS
Per capita income represents the total income of a community (including wages, investment income, and
government payments) divided by its population. According to the American Community Survey 2008 -2012
5 -year estimates, New Hanover County's per capita income is higher than the state or the nation's per capita
income.
The vast majority of New Hanover
County's jobs are located in the
private sector, representing
approximately 82% of employment.
Governmentjobs represent
approximately 18% of New Hanover
County's employment. These
percentages are similar to the State
of North Carolina's percentages.
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PER CAPITA INCOME ACS 2008 -2012
FIGURE 2.50
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
EMPLOYMENT BY SECTOR
2013 Q2
FIGURE 2.51
INS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
STATE GOVERNMENT
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
PRIVATE
Health care provides the largest proportion
of employment in New Hanover County
followed by retail trade and food service
and accommodation. Combined, these
three sectors account for nearly half of New
Hanover County's industry.
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 7 -1-34
EXISTING CONDITIONS 34
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
INDUSTRY SECTORS 2013
Q2
FIGURE 2.52
New Hanover Regional Medical Center is the largest single employer in New Hanover County followed by
New Hanover County Schools and the University of North Carolina Wilmington (Figure 2.53).
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TOP 25 EMPLOYERS IN
NEW HANOVER COUTY
FIGURE 2.53
Company Name Industry Employment Range
1
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Education & Health Services
1,000+
2
New Hanover County School System
Education & Health Services
1,000+
3
University of North Carolina
Education & Health Services
1,000+
4
The Shaw Group
Construction
1,000+
5
New Hanover County
Public Administration
1,000+
6
Cellco Partnership
Information
1,000+
7
PPD Development, LP
Pharmeceutical
1,000+
s
Wal -Mart Associates Inc.
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
1,000+
9
Cape Fear Community College
Education & Health Services
1,000+
10
Corning Incorporated
Manufacturing
1,000+
11
City of Wilmington
Public Administration
1,000+
12
GE Hitachi Nuclear Americas LLC
Manufacturing
500 -999
13
Mundy Industrial Contractors Inc.
Construction
500 -999
14
Harris Teeter Inc.
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
500 -999
15
Global Network Fuel - Americas
Manufacturing
500 -999
16
General Electric Corp.
Manufacturing
500 -999
17
Food Lion LLC
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
500 -999
18
Wells Fargo Bank Na (A Corp)
Financial Activities
250 -499
19
WHA Medical Clinic PLLC
Education & Health Services
250 -499
20
Forever 21 Retail, Inc.
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
250 -499
21
Lowes Home Centers, Inc.
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
250 -499
22
C N Davis Health Care Center
Education & Health Services
250 -499
23
Department of Defense
Public Administration
250 -499
24
Lowes Food Stores Inc.
Trade, Transportation & Utilities
250 -499
25
AN pharma Services Corp
Manufacturing
250 -499
Source: NC Employment Security Commission
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Shown in Figure 2.54 is the percentage of employers grouped by industry type. Shown from this
perspective, retail trade and accommodation and food service are among New Hanover County's largest
industry types representing nearly 30% of employment. Health care and social assistance represents the
largest industry type in New Hanover County, representing approximately 17% of total employment.
PERCENTAGE OF
ESTABLISHMENTS
NEW HANOVER
COUNTY 2013 Q2
FIGURE 2.54
Source: North Caro-
lina Employment Se-
curity Commission,
Labor & Economic
Analysis Division
Figure 2.55 shows the average hourly wage for occupations within New Hanover County's three largest
industries (health care and social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation and food service). While
some of these occupations, such as healthcare practitioners, can pay high wages, many occupations pay
just slightly above the living wage. The living wage is the hourly rate that individuals must earn to support
themselves. According to research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the living wage for
a single adult in New Hanover County is $9.56 per hour.
$40.00
$35.00
$30.00
$25.00
$20.00
$15.00
$10.00
$5.00
$0.00
Total, All Community and Healthcare Healthcare Food Preparation Personal Care Sales and
Occupations Social Services Practitioners and Support and Serving and Service Related
Technical Related
AVERAGE
OCCUPATIONAL
WAGES 2013 Q2
FIGURE 2.55
ESTI MATED
AVERAGE WAGE (NHC)
As of 2012, New Hanover County's wages were approximately 10% lower than the state's average and 26%
below the nation.
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AVERAGE $1,000
WEEKLYWAGES $800
HISTORICAL $600
FIGURE 2.56
$400
$200
$0
02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12
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329
753
NHC
STATE
® NATION
It is important to note that while New Hanover County's wages are lower than the state and the nation, the
county's median income and per capita income are higher than the state's average. This may be attributed
to other sources of income (other than wages) such as investment income, and government transfers such
as social security.
ELEMENTS OF PER
CAPITA
INCOME
FIGURE 2.57
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Unemployment
Historically, New Hanover County has experienced a lower unemployment rate than Brunswick or Pender
counties. Prior to the recession, New Hanover County's unemployment rate was below both the state and
the nation, but coming out of the recession, the nation on average has rebounded more quickly than the
county or the state with a national average unemployment rate of 7.4% for 2013 compared to NHC's average
annual unemployment rate of 8.3 %.
AVERAGE ANNUAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATES (UNADJUSTED)
2003-2013
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FIGURE 2.58
NEW HANOVER
BRUNSWICK
PENDER
NORTH CAROLINA
Overall, poverty rates for families are lower than the poverty rates for individuals in the tri- county area, the
state and the nation. New Hanover County's family poverty rate is lower than the state or the nation. A
lower family poverty rate than individual poverty rate might be attributed to a community's strong social
service providers.
PERCENTAGE OF
PEOPLE AND FAMILY
INCOME BELOW THE
POVERTY LEVEL:
AMERICAN
COMMUNITY
SURVEY
FIGURE 2.59
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Waste Management and Recycling
New Hanover County provides county residents
and businesses with solid waste disposal services
and recycling processing services for refuse
collected within the County. During Fiscal Year
2012 -2013, the County managed approximately
222,000 tons of materials through its system. The
major categories and quantities of materials were:
• 208,194 tons of municipal solid waste and
construction and demolition material disposed
of in the Subtitle D Landfill.
• 5,174 tons of sheetrock, wood waste, cardboard,
and carpet recycled from construction and
demolition waste.
• 3,412 tons of tires
• 5,076 tons of recyclables
In 1981, the County installed the first double -lined
landfill in North Carolina. The County implemented
an innovative constructed wetlands leachate
treatment system, which provides a sustainable
solution to the ongoing challenge of leachate
disposal. During the Fiscal Year 2012 - 2013, the
landfill received, on average, 700 tons of waste per
day. The current permitted operating life of the
landfill will last until approximately January 2019.
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4(Y
The Environmental Management Department
is currently working to permit an expansion to
provide nine 10 -acre cells that are estimated to
extend the operating life of the landfill by 40 years
or until the year 2059.
The county operates five unmanned recycling
drop -off sites throughout the unincorporated
area, as well as a manned recycling drop -off site
at the Sustainable Energy Facility and a manned
convenience center at the landfill. A pilot mini -
recyclable process at the Sustainable Energy Facility
where cardboard, plastics, glass, aluminum, mixed
paper and aluminum are processed for sale on
the open market. The Department processes
almost 6,500 tons of material annually, with 5,000
tons coming from county collection efforts and an
additional 1,500 tons of materials delivered from
other sources.
Energy Generation and Usage
Presently, 100% of New Hanover County residents
receive their electricity through Duke Energy. Before
Duke Energy, Progress Energy was the main utility
company powering New Hanover County. The two
companies merged in July of 2012. Duke Energy
is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina,
and is the largest electric power company in the
United States, serving approximately 7.2 million
U.S. customers in the Carolinas, the Midwest and
Florida.
Additionally, Piedmont Natural Gas services
approximately 12% of New Hanover County's
residents for heating purposes in their homes.
Piedmont Natural Gas has been in operation for
over 50 years, and is currently providing natural
gas service to more than 1 million residential
and business customers in North Carolina, South
Carolina and Tennessee.
The figures on the following page illustrate
residential energy consumption in North Carolina
for about the past 30 years.
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7,000
5,750
4,500
3,2500
2,000
9
7.5
6
4.5
3
1980 1988 1996 2004 2011
Source: EIA SEDS database and US Dept. of Energy report on
North Carolina Residential Energy Consumption
Approximately 58% of all households in
the United States use natural gas. Not all
pipelines extend to rural areas; therefore
alternate sources of heating are used for
many households, such as electricity, fuel
oil, propane, solar, and other or none.
The graph to the left shows that in North
Carolina, electricity is the largest source
of heating, and natural gas is the second
largest.
Source: 2000 US Census and US Dept. of
Energy report on North Carolina Residential
Energy Consumption
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION
PER CAPITA IN NC 1980 - 2011(KWH)
FIGURE 2.60
In the figure to the left, the slope is an
indicator of the relationship between
electricity consumption and population
growth. An upward slope indicates that
electricity consumption is growing faster
than population. A downward slope (from
left to right) indicates that population
growth is growing faster than electricity
consumption. The smaller the slope,
or the more horizontal the slope is, the
correlation between residential electricity
consumption and population growth is
stronger.
1980 1988 1996 2004 2009
SOURCE OF HEATING FOR
NORTH CAROLINA HOMES
FIGURE 2.61
Natural Gas
Electricity
Fuel Oil
Propane
Other /None
RESIDENTIAL CONSUMPTION OF NATURAL
GAS PER CAPITA 1980 -2009
(MILLION BTU)
FIGURE 2.62
The small (more horizontal) slope of the curve
displayed in the graph to the left indicates that the
residential consumption of natural gas strongly
correlates with population growth over time.
Source: US Dept. of Energy report on North Carolina
Residential Energy Consumption
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Further information regarding Duke Energy's overall power generation and energy usage is shown below.
The three pie graphs demonstrate the percentages of generation diversity capacity, actual energy generated
and the percentage of energy used by each sector.
GENERATION DIVERSITY
(PERCENT OWNED CAPACITY)
I �
40%
17J7 %
i Coal 1111111 Nuclear
Natural Gas /Fuel Oil = Hydro
FIGURE 2.63
The Electrical System
GENERATION DIVERSITY
(PERCENT OWNED CAPACITY)
1111111 Coal 1111111 Nuclear
= Natural Gas /Fuel Oil = Hydro
GENERATION DIVERSITY
(PERCENT OWNED CAPACITY)
1111111 Coal 1111111 Nuclear
= Natural Gas /Fuel Oil = Hydro
Electricity is a secondary source of energy, and is a result of converting energy created by primary sources
such as nuclear, coal, hydroelectric, petroleum, natural gas, wind, solar, and biomass. Duke Energy
generates their electricity specifically from coal, natural gas, nuclear, petroleum, hydroelectric and some
renewable sources. This energy generation occurs in power generation facilities. These facilities are
connected to a network of transmission cables and power lines in order to provide electricity to consumers.
These transmission lines are a part of the U.S. electrical grid. The grid, or transmission system, is the
interconnected group of power lines and associated equipment for moving electric energy at high voltage
between points of supply and points at which it is delivered to other electric systems or transformed to a
lower voltage for delivery to customers. There are local grids, regional grids, and then the national grid that
connects all of the smaller grids to protect all parts of the country from blackouts. If one part of the country
has an outage of any of their power systems, then another part of the country can step in and send power to
the area in need. Duke Energy provides power for New Hanover County via transmission lines that deliver
electricity from a variety of power generation facilities throughout the region.
Power Sources Generated in New Hanover County, North Carolina
The only major power generation facility located within the County is the Sutton Power Plant. It was built as
a coal -fired operation and has since converted to a natural gas -fired power plant. The first coal unit began
operation in 1954, and two additional units were added at Sutton in 1955 and 1972. The coal -fired Sutton
Plant had a capacity of 575 - megawatt. In November 2013, the coal -fired combustion turbines were retired
when a new natural gas -fired 625 - megawatt combined -cycle unit began operation. The capacity of this new
gas -fired plant is 625 megawatts, which is equivalent to powering about 500,000 homes.
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Ren ewahl P Resoi i rces in New Hanover County.. North Carolina
According to the North Carolina State Energy Profile, "in 2013, 7.5% of North Carolina's net electricity
generation came from renewable energy resources, almost all of it from conventional hydroelectric power
and biomass." Here in New Hanover County, we have ten registered solar projects that contribute to the
electrical grid. These ten solar projects are currently connected through NC Green Power. NC Green Power
is a non - profit organization in North Carolina that is connecting consumers with green energy and carbon
offset providers. NC Green Power receives their funding either directly from consumers, or through an
additional payment to a utility company. NC Green Power and their contributors assist in the generation of
approximately 28 million kWh in renewable energy each year, which is equivalent to powering roughly 1,900
homes annually. NC Green Power's current generating sources are biomass, landfill- methane, solar, wind
and hydro - power. The county's projects are located at Kure Beach (1), Myrtle Grove (1), Wilmington (5), Kings
Grant (1), and Porter's Neck (2). These projects all contribute approximately 69,521 kWh annually. These are
only the projects that are currently providing power back to the grid. There are a number of solar projects in
the area that do not contribute directly to the grid, but do offset energy demand.
Water and Wastewater Infrastructure
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority ( CFPUA)
provides water and wastewater services for New
Hanover County. The CFPUA was established in
July 2008 when the previously separate systems of
the City of Wilmington and New Hanover County
Water and Sewer District were combined. The
CFPUA operates the following water and sewer
capital infrastructure in service to the community:
• More than 50 well sites
• More than 60 miles of raw water supply lines
• 2 water treatment plants
• More than 1,000 miles of water lines
• 11 elevated water tanks
• More than 7,700 fire hydrants
• 3 wastewater treatment plants
• More than 960 miles of sewer lines
More than 140 sewer pump stations
• More than 16,800 water and wastewater valves
The CFPUA processes and distributes
approximately 16 million gallons of drinking water
daily to homes and businesses. CFPUA has existing
supply, treatment and transmission capacity to
distribute over 41 million gallons per day. The two
sources of water used include the Cape Fear River
(surface water) and two
groundwater aquifers, the Castle Hayne and
the deeper Peedee. The CFPUA's multi- source
abundant supply of raw water is a significant
advantage for future growth and resiliency
planning in the community.
The Sweeney Water Treatment Plant, CFPUA's
largest water facility, is supplied through surface
water drawn from the Cape Fear River in Columbus
County and piped to the treatment plant. The
Sweeney Plant can treat up to 35 million gallons of
water per day. The Sweeney Plant's distribution
area includes the incorporated area of the City
of Wilmington and increasing portions of the
unincorporated area of New Hanover County,
including Ogden, Monkey Junction and Kings Grant.
The second largest water treatment facility is the
Nano - filtration facility which services Murrayville,
Wrightsboro, Porters Neck and parts of Castle
Hayne and the Ogden area. The Nano - filtration
facility is supplied by groundwater wells. The Nano
Plant has the capability of treating up to 6 million
gallons of groundwater per day. There are also two
smaller groundwater well facilities at Flemington
on U.S. Highway 421 and Monterey Heights
near Veterans Park. Active capital projects are in
planning to supply the customers at Flemington
and the Monterey Heights systems with water from
the Sweeney Plant.
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ITEM: 7 -1-42
The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority also operates
and maintains three wastewater treatment facilities,
Mean Maffitt ( Southside), James A. Laughlin
( Northside) and Walnut Hills. The Northside Plant
is located near the ILM Airport and has a treatment
capacity of 16 million gallons per day. CFPUA
substantially upgraded the Northside Plant in both
treatment capacity and the quality of the treated
water returned to the river. The Southside Plant is
located on River Road and has a treatment capacity
of 12 million gallons per day. CFPUA has completed
design and permitting to increase the capacity of the
Southside Plant up to 24 million gallons per day, but
plans to construct additional capacity by increments
only as needed to stay ahead of growth. The Walnut
Hills Plant is a 100,000 gallon per day facility which
is nearing the end of its service life. An ongoing
capital project will install infrastructure to pump
the wastewater currently treated at the Walnut Hills
Plant to the recently upgraded Northside Plant.
MAP 2.16
MAP 2.17
A key element of CFPUA's wastewater capacity
management plan is creating opportunities
to shift wastewater flows between different
wastewater plants, pump stations and force
mains. This provides a significant advantage over
previous conditions prior to CFPUA by increasing
opportunities to route sewer flows in pipes
around damaged pipes or work areas and shifting
flows from one plant to another to optimize
capacity and enable maintenance activities. This
resiliency reduces spills and enables growth
by enhancing opportunities for ready capacity
throughout the system ahead of service demand.
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Storm water
The New Hanover County Engineering Department is responsible for overseeing storm water as it relates to
new development and redevelopment. In 2000, the County adopted a storm water management ordinance.
This ordinance requires development to limit post - development discharge rates of storm water to the rate
of discharge prior to development. The restriction of discharge rate will better protect all new development
while it helps keep the flooding problem in existing areas from getting worse. The ordinance also addresses
water quality by encouraging non - direct discharges, requiring ponds to draw down from below water
surface which prevent oils and floating debris from being discharged.
Since the adoption of the storm water ordinance, over 9,000 acres have been permitted and 883 permits
have been issued.
Telecommunications
With improvements in computing and
communication technology, the demand for
updated telecommunication infrastructure to
support new technologies becomes extremely
important. The need for higher speed broadband
internet connection and greater cell phone
coverage are the two greatest demands. Currently
99.9% of the populated areas of New Hanover
County, including Wilmington and the beach towns,
can receive internet speeds of at least 3 megabytes
per second (Mbps) and up to 25 Mbps. Availability
of internet speeds greater than 25 mbps drops to
93 %. More significantly, only 4.5% of New Hanover
County has the availability of speeds greater than
100 Mbps. High speed broadband infrastructure
is an attractive amenity for businesses and is a
necessity for high tech companies.
New Hanover County's medium and large scale
businesses have a median download speed of 6.35
Mbps, while small businesses' median speeds are
only 1.29 Mbps. The median download speeds are
significantly slower than the state and national
benchmarks.
New Hanover County currently has 15 cell
phone towers, eight of which are located in the
unincorporated county. For improved network
coverage, the County also has 51 non -tower
antennas; half of those are located within the
unincorporated County. A majority of the antennas
in the unincorporated area are located in the
northern section above the Wilmington city limit.
The southern areas of the unincorporated county
below Wilmington city limits only have one tower
and one non -tower antenna.
FDS
New Hanover County
North Carolina
Nationwide
94.40%
86.60%
89.70%
Cable
99.90%
90.50%
88.60%
Medium &Large Business
Median Download
6.35
9.44
8.83
Median Upload
1.58
6.53
4.19
Small Business
Median Download
1.29
3.76
4.3
Median Upload
0.34
0.87
1.25
FIGURE 2.64
MAP 2.18
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Education
Compared to the state and the nation, New Hanover County has a higher proportion of residents who have
obtained an associate's, bachelor's, or graduate degree. Nearly a quarter of New Hanover County residents
aged 25 or older possess a bachelor's degree and 12% possess a graduate degree. Additionally, the
educational attainment of the in- migration to New Hanover County is higher than state or national levels.
Educational estimates between 2010 and 2012 reveal that nearly 16% of new residents to New Hanover
County possessed a graduate degree, compared to approximately 12% for the state and 13% for the nation.
Having an educated population is an important economic development tool that helps attract business and
industry to the community.
EDUCATIONAL
ATTAINMENT
BY PERCENT OF
POPULATION AGE
25+ (2010 -2012
ACSTHREE -YEAR
ESTIMATE)
FIGURE 2.65
New Hanover County's high school -aged students scored above the state and national averages in all three
categories of math, critical reading and writing. New Hanover County's 2013 composite score of 1536 is
approximately 4% greater than the state average, and two - and -a -half percent above the national average.
530
520
510
500
490
480
470
460
450
526
Critical Reading Math Writing
SAT SCORES
2013
FIGURE 2.66
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
NC
NATION
1550
1536
1500
1450
1400
2010
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COMPOSITE SAT SCORES
2010 -2013
FIGURE 2.67
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
NC
NATION
2012 2013
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Non - violent crime, including larceny, burglary and motor vehicle theft represented 91 % of the crime
committed in New Hanover County between 2003 -2012.
Larceny (60 %) and
burglary (24 %)
consistently represent
the most commonly
committed crimes in
New Hanover County.
14000
12000
10000
8000
6000
4000
2000
0
TOTAL CRIME BY TYPE
2003-3012
FIGURE 2.68
Murder
Rape
® Robbery
me Agg. Assault
Burglary
Larceny
MV Theft
CRIME 2003 -2012
FIGURE 2.69
8000
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
M # of Offenses
Murder
■ Rape
■ Robbery
ji Agg. Assault
= Burglary
7 Larceny
= MV Theft
TOTAL NUMBER OF OFFENSES
2003 -2012
FIGURE 2.70
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The crime rate in New Hanover County has been on a downward trend in the last decade with the exception
of 2009, when the crime rate increased 10 %. In 2009, larceny and burglary were the most prevalent types of
crime.
FIGURE 2.71
Offense Category 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Murder 5 10 8 7 11 13 7 11 13 9
Rape 50 100 106 99 91 81 71 64 60 46
Robbery 377 313 347 453 398 371 362 326 299 300
Agg. Assault 573 701 631 577 1 566 524 593 507 480 481
Burglary 2,913 2,914 2,876 2,615 2,409 2,263 2,486 2,255 2,182 2,449
Larceny 7,142 6,868 6,288 6,441 6,150 5,887 6,730 6,265 6,311 6,057
MV Theft 723 709 859 793 1890 689 586 1601 519 500
Total 11,783 11,615 11,115 10,985 10,515 9,828 10,835 10,029 9,864 9,842
In 2012, there were a total of 841 law enforcement personnel combined in New Hanover County, the
City of Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, and the University of North Carolina
Wilmington (UNCW).
FIGURE 2.72
Per capita, UNCW and Wrightsville Beach
have the most sworn officers in
their jurisdictions.
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
Law Enforcement
Employees
678
684
748
763
803
807
806
814
826
841
Per capita, UNCW and Wrightsville Beach
have the most sworn officers in
their jurisdictions.
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Sworn Rate Per
2012
1,000 Pop
NHC
3.7
Wilmington
2.4
CB
4.5
KB
5.4
WB
9.6
UNCW
10.7
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Parks
New Hanover County contains 3,362
acres of parks and recreational areas,
representing approximately 3% of
the county's total land area. The
National Recreation & Park Association
recommends a minimum of 10 acres
of park /recreational space per 1,000
residents. New Hanover County provides
approximately 161/2 acres per 1,000 people
of park /recreational space; most of these
areas are publicly owned and available to
the public at no charge. Map 2.19 shows
the locations of 111 parks and open
space areas ranging from mini -parks to
regional parks. Additionally, there are
15 public water access locations in New
Hanover County that provide access to
lakes, creeks, the Cape Fear River and the
Intercoastal Waterway.
Mini -parks are the smallest of park
classifications and are generally less
than 2 acres. These parks are very small
and easily accessible by the residents
immediately surrounding the park
(1/4 -1/2 mile radius). These parks are
usually within walking distance to the
area served and provide a very limited
variety of activities. The county contains
approximately 18 acres of mini - parks.
MAP 2.19
Neighborhood parks offer local
citizens a convenient source of
accessible recreation opportunities.
These parks are located in residential
areas and usually within walking
distance of the area served (1/4 - 1/2
mile radius) and provide a variety
of activities. Parks are generally
under 10 acres in size. The county
contains approximately 58 acres of
neighborhood parks.
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School parks arejoint use public facilities.
Facilities generally include playgrounds and
athletic fields and are open to the public
outside of school hours. The county contains
approximately 801 acres of school parks.
Community parks provide a varied range
of activities to support passive recreation,
active recreation and community activities.
Adequate space, parking and support
facilities are provided. Community parks
generally serve residents in a Yz mile to
3 -mile radius and are 10 -99 acres in size. The
county contains approximately 1,354 acres of
community parks.
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Regional parks are typically large sites
that provide a wide and varied range
NEW HANOVER
of both passive and active recreational
COUNTY PARK
opportunities. These parks serve a
TYPES
substantial number of people who are
FIGURE 2.73
willing to spend travel time to visit sites.
These parks are generally located on or
near major transportation corridors and
are easily accessible by a large number of
citizens. Regional parks generally serve
Community
residents up to 10 -mile radius and are
Mini
100 acres or larger. The county contains
Neighborhood
approximately 1,131 acres of regional
Regional
parks.
School
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New Hanover County manages and operates neighborhood, school, community, and regional parks that
offer a range of activities and amenities. These parks are generally in good condition and are heavily to
moderately used. In 2006, a $35.5 million parks and greenspace bond was approved by New Hanover
County residents that provided funding for the improvement and expansion of parks county -wide, including:
Olsen Park, the Althea Gibson Tennis Center, Veteran's Park, Ogden Park, River Road Park, Arrowhead Park,
Monterey Park, Parkwood Park, Trail's End Park, Smith Creek Park and Castle Hayne Park.
r
MAP 2.20
Map 2.20 shows the
proximity of physical
activity facilities,
including public open
spaces /recreation
facilities, senior centers
and beach /water access
areas. Physical activity
facilities were mapped
utilizing quarter -mile,
half -mile, or one -
mile radii. Facilities
within one -mile are
generally accessible
within a five - minute
bike ride, and facilities
within the quarter -mile
radius can be accessed
within a five - minute
walk. Facilities beyond
one -mile are generally
accessed by vehicle.
There are many areas
of unincorporated New
Hanover County that
are not within walking/
biking distance and
require a vehicle to
access.
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Hi stnri o Arch i teeth re
New Hanover's vibrant past is reflected in a wide variety of historic sites found throughout the county. In
1985, the Planning Department released an inventory of these properties which contained 143 different
structures located in both the beach towns and the unincorporated county. The complete guidebook offers
brief descriptions of the architectural attributes of each of these structures, as well as information about
their histories.
In 2014, the Planning Department undertook several site visits to locate the structures identified in the
original inventory. These visits included only the properties found in the current unincorporated area of
the county, spanning the districts of Ogden /Scotts Hill, Castle Hayne, Wrightsboro, Myrtle Grove /Sea Breeze
and the Wilmington Vicinity. Of the 43 historic structures visited, roughly 33 percent (14/43) are no longer
standing. However, over the course of these visits, staff and community volunteers identified several
properties that were not included in the 1985 inventory, such as a white bungalow on Edgewater Club Road
built in 1901 (Ogden /Scotts Hill Vicinity) and several residential properties on Castle Hayne Road (Wilmington
Vicinity). These additions offer exciting examples of historic architecture in the unincorporated county, some
of which are estimated to date back to the nineteenth century.
Staff and community
volunteers identified
additional historic
structures in the
Unincorporated County,
including these two
houses located at 2013
(left) and 2001 (right)
Castle Hayne Road in the
Wilmington Vicinity.
Although several of the historic structures identified in 1985 are no longer in existence, many impressive
historic structures from the original inventory remain. These include the Biddle House, a 1920s -era
bungalow -style home that rests on a massive 25 -acre lot along the Intracoastal Waterway (Myrtle Grove/
Sea Breeze Vicinity); the Gulf Oil Company Storage Buildings, built in 1929 and featuring original wooden
trusswork in the roofing; and the Martindale House, a farmhouse dating back to around 1823, whose
architecture inspired the design of several newly constructed homes in the Belle Meade Woods subdivision
(Myrtle Grove /Sea Breeze Vicinity). This juxtaposition of historic and contemporary homes offers a striking
example of the unique cultural heritage that characterizes New Hanover County.
The Biddle House, left, sits
on a 25 -acre lot along the
Intracoastal Waterway and 1�
is described in the 1985
guidebook as "an unusual " T
example of the formal, Neo-
Classical Revival style used in a bungalow form." The Martindale House, right, a nineteenth - century coastal farmhouse, adds
history and character to the newly constructed Belle Meade Woods subdivision.
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MAP 2.21
In the last century, chronic disease has replaced
infectious disease as the most common disease
and killer among Americans. Chronic diseases
are the leading causes of death in New Hanover
County and nationwide, yet they are preventable
through lifestyle choices. Obesity is one of
the most significant factors for increased risk
of chronic disease. According to the 2010
Physical Activity, Nutrition and Obesity Quick
Facts, today's youth may be the first generation
to live a short and less healthy life than their
parents, with a huge contributor being childhood
obesity. Since 2005, North Carolina and New
Hanover County continue to see more than 30%
of children aged 2 -18 years old who are either
overweight or obese.
In 2011, the leading causes of death in New
Hanover County were heart disease, cancer and
cerebrovascular disease.
The map below shows areas of New Hanover
County with populations vulnearable to chronic
disease. Due to concentrations of the elderly
and populations of low socioeconomic status,
MAP 2.22
Downtown Wilmington, Wrightsboro, Castle Hayne
and a small segment in Porters Neck have populations
that are vulnerable to chronic disease. These
populations may face difficulty accessing healthcare,
physical activity and fresh healthy foods.
Access to health care is important because it provides
preventive medical care which contributes to overall
health. In New Hanover County, there are 32.4
physicians per 10,000 residents, a ratio which is 30%
higher than the state average of 22.1 per 10,000
residents.
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Annually, the University of Wisconsin Population
Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation release the overall health rankings for
counties nationwide based on health factors such
as a county's built environment and a community's
health behaviors.
In 2013, New Hanover County ranked 48th of North
Carolina's 100 counties in physical environment.
New Hanover County has a much higher percentage
of fast food restaurants than the national
benchmark. The overabundance of fast food
restaurants is compounded by the lack of access
to fresh healthy foods or food deserts in New
Hanover County as compared to the state or national
benchmark.
New Hanover County reported 84 children (ages
0 -14) with asthma hospital discharges in 2009, with
a rate increase from 175 per 100,000 in 2005 to 259
per 100,000 in 2009. Chronic Lower Respiratory
Disease (CLRD) is a leading cause of death among
New Hanover County residents between 40 - 85
years old. CLRD is a condition that affects the lungs
and makes it hard to breathe. Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease (COPD), emphysema and chronic
MAP 2.23
MAP 2.24
bronchitis are grouped under CLRD. One of the main
causes of CLRD is tobacco use, which can include
secondhand smoke. However, asthma and asthma
irritants, exposure to air pollutants, genetic factors and
respiratory infections could also be risk factors.
The Air Quality Index considers principal air pollutants
and determines unhealthy days based on the levels
of pollutants. In 2010, the number of unhealthy days
for the general public was zero. However, there were
14 unhealthy days for those who have asthma or lung
disease in New Hanover County for 2010.
The map to the left shows the locations of full - service
grocery stores that provide access to fresh fruits and
vegetables, are open seven days a week, and accept
the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(SNAP), Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT), and Benefits
for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). In the
unincorproated area of New Hanover County, most
residences are more than one mile from a full service
grocer and would require a personal vehicle or transit
to access.
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MAP 2.25
Bicycle and pedestrian facilities provide
opportunities for active transportation
and safe, accessible recreational facilities
for adults and children to get the daily
recommended allotment of exercise.
A 2008 -2009 study by the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
found that adults who moved into denser,
mixed -use communities increased their
levels of walking for both recreation and
transportation. Physical activity is one
of the most effective methods of fighting
obesity. These findings have begun to shape
community development patterns towards
more compact, walkable neighborhoods
with access to goods and services.
Ecological benefits can be derived by
increased non - motorized trips which can
lead to reduced pollution and emissions.
There are also documented economic
benefits of bicycle and pedestrian facilities,
including increases in residential property
value and trail and race tourism.
Outside the downtown Wilmington core,
opportunities for active transportation
begin to decline as distances from facilities increase.
According to the University of Wisconsin Population
Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson
Foundation, New Hanover County ranked 48th of
North Carolina's 100 counties for the physical built
environment (2013).
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MAP 2.26
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EXISTING CONDITIONS 54
New Hanover County is surrounded on three
sides by water: the Cape Fear River, Northeast
Cape Fear River and the Atlantic Ocean. The
county's location is susceptible to many natural
hazards, including hurricanes, floods and storm
surge. Its location also makes it vulnerable
to pollution, especially water pollution, as it
is at the end of the Cape Fear watershed. All
contaminates that find their way to the Cape
Fear watershed funnel into the waters that
surround the county before making their way
into the Atlantic. Along with numerous creeks,
streams and wetland areas, New Hanover
County is a diverse place with a wide range of
ecosystems and habitats that are home to a
variety of wildlife and plant species.
Seventeen percent (24,000 acres) of New
Hanover County is water. Some of the major
water bodies, rivers, and creeks include
the Atlantic Ocean, the Cape Fear River, the
Northeast Cape Fear River, Smith Creek,
Hewlett's Creek, Bradley Creek, Sutton Lake,
Greenfield Lake and Silver Lake. The County
is also home to many inlets, streams, ponds,
lakes and tidal marshes that provide numerous
recreation opportunities. The diverse water
features in New Hanover County also create
unique habitats and ecosystems for many
plant and animal species. The proximity to
coastal waters provides excellent economic
opportunities for fishing, shell fishing and all
services that complement the fishing economic
sector.
MAP 2.27
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MAP 2.28
arc u� �t,•�4r:� ��a ,
Watersheds
New Hanover County is part of the
Cape Fear River basin which spans 27
counties. Beginning at the headwaters of
the Deep and Haw Rivers, the Cape Fear
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begins below the B. EverettJordan Dam
in Durham County. The Cape Fear River
basin is the largest in North Carolina.
Meandering its way southeast, the river
joins the Northeast Cape Fear River on the
CWd
northwest corner of New Hanover County.
Within New Hanover County, there are 20
-
named sub - watersheds and 10 unnamed
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sub- watersheds that drain to either
the Cape Fear River or the Intracoastal
Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean.
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Delineating watersheds is important when
-
dealing with issues such as water pollution
and storm water management.
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Map 2.28 is a product from the City of
�-
Wilmington's Public Services Storm -water
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Management department. The map was
p
created as an educational tool to spread
era
awareness of the flow of storm water
runoff and the flow of contaminates that
make their way into NHC waters. The
green and blue green watersheds drain
-
in the intra - coastal and Atlantic ocean.
w.
The orange, yellow and reddish colored
®
watersheds drain to the Cape Fear River.
Water Quality
As one of the most developed counties in North Carolina, New Hanover County works with local, state, and
private contractors, including the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and the University
of North Carolina at Wilmington, to evaluate surface and ground water quality.
New Hanover County's annual report of water quality is produced by Coastal Planning and Engineering of
North Carolina, Inc. Water quality measurements are taken monthly throughout the year at 19 monitoring
stations for seven creeks. The creeks include Barnards Creek, Futch Creek, Lords Creek, Motts Creek, Pages
Creek, Prince Georges Creek and Smith Creek. The rating scale is a quantitative system based on a number
of parameters where levels of particulate matter are graded "Good" "Fair" or "Poor." The ratings are based
on state standards, and the number of times a substance exceeds that state standard determines its final
rating.
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Seen in Figure 2.74 all watersheds tested "Good" for turbidity and cholorphyll -a as well as dissolved oxygen
levels, with the exception of Pages creek and Prince Georges Creek. Pages and Prince Georges creeks tested
"Poor" for dissolved oxygen. Five of the watersheds, Barnards, Motts, Pages, Prince Georges and Smith
creeks all tested "Poor" for Enterococci, whereas Futch Creek tested "Good" and Lords Creek tested "Fair."
Fecal coliform was assessed monthly for only Futch and Pages creeks. Both creeks received a rating of "Poor"
and generally exceed the state shellfish standard for the bacteria.
FIGURE 2.74
Parameter
Barnards Creek
Futch Creek
Lords Creek
Motts Creek
Pages Creek
Prince GeorgesCreek
SmithCreek
Turbidity
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
Dissolved Oxygen
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
POOR
POOR
GOOD
Chlorophyll -a
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
GOOD
Enterococci
POOR
GOOD
FAIR
POOR
POOR
POOR
POOR
Fecal Coliform
N/A
POOR
N/A
N/A
POOR
N/A
N/A
Data has been collected monthly since 2007, and long term trends show that since 2007 dissolved oxygen
levels have increased within surface samples 37% of the time in Prince Georges Creek, 29% of the time in
Pages Creek, 21 % of the time in Futch Creek, and 10% of the time in Motts Creek. Smith Creek and Lords
Creek only exceeded the dissolved oxygen standard 4% of the time,while Barnards Creeked only exceeded
the standard 1 % of the time. Enterococci bacteria has been problematic in several creeks since 2007.
Samples collected in Motts Creek, Barnards Creek and Smith Creek exceed the state standard 52 %, 46% and
41 % of the time. Prince Georges Creek exceeded the limit 31 % of the time and Pages Creek 27% of the time.
Lords Creek and Futch Creek only exceeded the standard 9% and 1 % of the time. Turbidity and chlorophyll -a
have not been problematic in any of the creeks, as only 16 out of 1,325 samples had exceeded the
standards. Turbidity standards have only been exceeded three times since 2007; twice for Smith Creek and
once for Pages Creek.
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Impaired Waters (303d)
The 303d list of impaired and threatened waters is a list of all stream /river segments and lakes where
pollution has exceeded the water quality standards set forth by the Clean Water Act. Waters that are too
polluted and degraded to meet the water quality standards must develop a Total Maximum Daily Load
(TMDL). A TMDL is a calculation of the maximum level of pollutants a body of water can receive and still meet
water quality standards. The TMDLS are monitored and reported to the Environmental Protection Agency
every two years. In New Hanover County, almost all of the major creeks including the Cape Fear River
are listed as impaired. Monitoring stations have been placed throughout the county by various agencies,
including New Hanover County, NC Department Environment and Natural Resources and the University of
North Carolina at Wilmington. Impaired New Hanover County waters have caused the closure of shellfishing
areas and limit recreational opportunities. It is vitally important to work on reducing the amount of pollution
in NHC's waters in order to enjoy all the recreational and economic opportunities.
MAP 2.29
MAP 2.30
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Air Quality
New Hanover County monitors three of the major air pollutants, Ozone, Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM 2.5), and
Sulfur Dioxide (S02). Ozone is a chemical reaction of other pollutants (nitrogen dioxide and volatile organic
compounds) in the presence of sunlight. In NHC and the surrounding region, motor vehicles and industrial
utilities are the largest contributors to the formation of ozone. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
provides the air quality index which rates the level of ozone quality based on a point scale from 0 -300.
The index ranges from "Good" (no expected health impacts) to'Very Unhealthy" (avoid outdoor activity).
Particulate Matter 2.5 is a measurement of tiny particles of solid or liquid matter in the atmosphere. High
levels of PM 2.5 are exacerbated by all types of combustion from motor vehicles, residential wood burning,
forest burning, agricultural burning and some industrial processes. The last air pollutant NHC monitors is
sulfur dioxide. The largest sulfur dioxide emissions are from fossil fuel combustion at power plants and
industrial facilities. High levels of ozone, PM 2.5 and sulfur dioxide aggravate lung diseases such as asthma,
emphysema and chronic bronchitis, and can even lead to heart disease and premature death.
EPA's standard for Ozone is currently set at 75 in order to protect public health. Annual averages for the
region and the county have been within that standard over the last 10 years. There has been a downward
trend in annual averages, and much of this can be attributed to more stringent air quality requirements
for automobiles and industrial facilities. EPA is considering lowering the current standard, which could
eventually put New Hanover County in jeopardy of exceeding this standard if averages remain at the level
they are now.
For PM 2.5, the EPA has currently set the standard for particulate matter at 35 to protect public health. All
annual averages collected in our county are currently within that standard, with a noticeable spike in 2010
due to the wild fire at the Holly Ridge Game Shelter in Pender County.
EPA's standard for Sulfur Dioxide is 75, and this standard was enacted in 2011. While past years have
recorded averages above the standard, averages over the past three years have been under the standard
and within compliance. Much of this decrease can be attributed to more stringent air quality regulations
for industries, and the closure of some older industrial facilities in the region. The conversion of the Duke -
Progress Sutton Power Plant from coal to natural gas should also decrease the annual averages even
further.
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Ha,7,a,rd Areap
New Hanover County, due to its location and proximity to water,is vulnerable to flooding from severe
weather such as hurricanes and severe rain events. As required through the County's participation in the
National Flood Insurance Program, Special Flood Hazard Areas (SFHA) are delineated areas that have the
potential to be covered by floodwaters of the base flood, or 100 year flood event. These are managed
areas, and regulations must be enforced where the mandatory purchase of flood insurance applies. The
zones included in the SFHA in New Hanover County include AE, AE floodway and VE. The flood zones range
in severity and are based on a percentage chance that flooding is likely. Land in the AE flood zones has the
highest chance of being inundated,
and therefore has an established MAP 2.31
base flood elevation level. AE flood
zone areas have a one percent
annual chance of flooding, and
a twenty -six percent chance of
flooding over the life of a thirty -year
mortgage. Areas in the VE flood
zones have the same potential
chance of flooding as AE, but also
have the added potential for velocity
hazards or wave action. Though
there are areas in the county with
lower chances of flooding, such as
areas in the two percent chance, all
development in flood zones should
take into account the potential
risks associated with flooding.
New Hanover County regulates
development in these flood zones
in accordance with FEMA, NFIP, and
local regulations.
A majority of AE flood zones lie along
the Cape Fear River in the northwest
and northeast sections of the county,
along the banks of inlet areas
and the major streams, and the
backsides of the barrier island beach
communities (Wrightsville Beach,
Figure Eight Island, Carolina Beach
and Kure Beach). VE flood zones are
primarily found on the front sides
of the barrier islands of the beach
towns and the tidal marshes of the
Intracoastal Waterway.
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Due to New Hanover County's proximity to
the Atlantic Ocean, storm surge is a serious
hazard. Defined by NOAA (National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration) storm surge is "an
abnormal rise of water generated by a storm,
over and above the predicted astronomical tides."
Though there are many factors to contribute to
the intensity of storm surge, it is mainly produced
by water being pushed towards shore by the force
of wind. In general, more intense storms have the
potential to produce more intense storm surges.
Storm surges have the potential to cause damage
as slight as minor beach erosion or as great as
the destruction of homes, businesses and major
infrastructure.
The most at -risk populations from storm surge
include those on the beach, including Wrightsville
Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Figure Eight
Island. Though the barrier islands provide some
protection from storm surge, areas in proximity to
the Intracoastal Waterway, inlet areas and the Cape
Fear River are vulnerable to surge.
In 2013, the City of Wilmington, New Hanover
County, Cape Fear Public Utility Authority and the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency partnered
to release the Community Resilience Pilot Project.
The report focuses on the impacts of sea level
inundation and storm surge on New Hanover
County's water and wastewater treatment
facilities. The report identifies the at -risk facilities
and provides adaptation strategies to reduce
community impacts.
Storm surge also has a great effect on the natural
environment, which can include the change of the
physical landscape as a result of erosion and sand
migration. Effects on the physical land can cause
dramatic changes and degradation to natural
habitats for plant and animal species.
In New Hanover County, there are four general
forms of erosion: coastal erosion, which occurs on
the barrier islands by natural processes; tidal creek
erosion; inland estuarine erosion; and erosion from
development sites. Coastal erosion can happen
both slowly and quickly by natural forces. Slower
erosion occurs from the natural rise and fall of
tides, as well as from other natural processes that
cause sediment to migrate. Coastal erosion is a
threat to New Hanover County's natural and social
resources and must be managed to sustain the
longevity of both. One of the biggest attractions
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to New Hanover County is its beautiful beaches
and coastal atmosphere, convincing many to
purchase coastal homes or invest in businesses on
New Hanover County's coastal islands. In order to
protect businesses, New Hanover County's tourism
industry, the local, state and federal tax base,
and other public and private infrastructure, New
Hanover County participates in three coastal storm
damage reduction projects in coordination with
the US Army Corps of Engineers. The three projects
aim to reduce storm damage in Wrightsville Beach,
Carolina Beach, and Kure Beach. Each project
includes a periodic sand relocation process that
involves pumping sand from a borrow source
location onto the beaches. In Wrightsville Beach,
sand is pumped from an inlet source every four
years. Carolina Beach has an inlet source, and
Kure Beach sand is relocated from an offshore
site every three years. All projects are overseen
and maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers
through congressional authorizations and
appropriations. Funding for the storm damage
reduction projects are shared by federal and non-
federal sponsors. Sixty -five percent of the cost is
paid by the federal government; the remaining
35% is paid by non - federal sponsors: 50% is paid
by the state of North Carolina and 50% by the local
room occupancy tax. Maintaining these coastal
storm damage reduction projects is important for
protecting the social and natural resources that
make New Hanover County a unique place.
Inland estuarine erosion, such as that seen in
creeks and streams, also varies in severity.
Heavy rainfall or long periods of precipitation
cause erosion along stream and creek banks,
and increased erosion causes increased levels
of turbidity that effect overall water quality.
Erosion rates are exacerbated by development
and increased expanses of impervious surfaces.
Impervious surfaces and stormwater systems
increase the amount of water introduced into
waterways. Permeable surfaces allow precipitation
to infiltrate the ground, reducing the amount of
water and reducing the force and speed of water
received by streams and creeks. Construction
sites and sites of new developments also act like
impervious surfaces, as barren land does not
absorb rainfall as grassy and wooded lands do.
Exposed soil found on new development sites
during rainfall events washes into streams and
creeks, increasing sediment loads that affect the
natural ecosystems found in streams and creeks.
The New Hanover County Engineering Department
is responsible for managing and regulating erosion
and sedimentation controls for all development
sites within the unincorporated county, as well
as for the City of Wilmington. Both jurisdictions
are subject to the New Hanover County Erosion
and Sediment Control Ordinance, as well as to
state regulations. Development that disturbs
more than one acre of land is required to have a
land disturbing permit. The ordinance and state
guidelines specify the mitigation of erosion by way
of silt fencing and other practices used to prevent
the overloading of sediment into streams and
creeks.
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Wetlands
Wetlands are generally described as areas
where water covers the soil or is present
at or near the surface. Wetlands provide
habitats for both aquatic and terrestrial
species and can vary greatly depending on
the underlying soils, topography, climate,
hydrology and vegetation. Coastal wetlands,
such as the ones found in New Hanover
County, provide natural habitats for many
unique plant and animal species. Wetlands
also act as natural barriers and can mitigate
the effects of storm surge, erosion and
flooding during heavy rain events, tropical
storms and hurricanes. They also act as
natural water filtration systems that are
critical to surface water quality. Additionally,
wetlands are important natural resources
for recreation and education, and provide
economic opportunities and commodities
such as fish, rice, timber and peat.
New Hanover County hosts different types
of wetlands, including freshwater emergent,
forested /shrub, estuarine and marine,
which account for approximately 35,000
acres (24 %) of the total land and water
area. Wetlands are extremely sensitive and
can be altered by the slightest amount of
human influence and natural climate shift.
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration) has conducted analysis
and created the Costal Change Analysis
Program (C -CAP) Atlas which can be used
to view change in land cover in coastal
locations in the U.S. Their analysis has
showed a decrease in wetlands from 1996
to 2010 by almost three percent.
MAP 2.32
Much of New Hanover County's wetlands are found in the tidal marshes between the barrier islands and the
Intracoastal Waterway. Other large tracts of wetlands can be found along the Northeast Cape Fear River in
the northwest section of the county and along the Cape Fear River around Sutton Lake. Due to the county's
location near the ocean and its low elevation, pockets of wetlands are scattered inland throughout the
county, most notably around the 1 -140 corridor and Greenview Ranches.
Development in or around wetlands is regulated by the NC Department of Environment (NCDENR) and
Natural Resources through the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) and requires either a CAMA Major or
CAMA Minor permit. New Hanover County administers only minor permits; development projects needing a
major permit must contact NCDENR.
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MAP 2.33
limitations of each soil class.
SO11S
Soils in New Hanover County vary
greatly, and depending on their
composition, play a key role in
determining development potential.
The type of soil differs from location
to location as some soils are location
specific. For example, similar soils
found in New Hanover County may
be found in surrounding coastal
communities but not in areas further
inland. Data regarding soils and soil
types is provided by the National
Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS). As a
public /private partnership of federal,
state, and local entities, the NCSS is,
responsible for all soil survey activities
of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
An important aspect of soil types is
suitability for the use of septic tank
systems. New Hanover County in
1980 released the soil classification
report. The report describes the
classification system used to identify
which areas have an appropriate
soil composition for the use of septic
tank systems. Classes range from 1 to
4, where 1 is suitable or has a slight
limitation and 4 is unsuitable and
generally not economically feasible or
environmentally desirable. The report
details the classification system and
details the economic and physical
Shown in Map 2.33, the largest unsegmented areas with the highest suitability rating can be found in the
Porters Neck areas in the northeast corner of New Hanover County adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway,
along the HWY 421 Corridor, and south of Sanders Road in the Beau Rivage neighborhood area. The largest
unsegmented areas of Class II soils are located in the central north eastern section of the county north of the
Wilmington City limits. A majority of the soil in New Hanover County is designated as less suitable Class III.
Most unsuitable Class IV soils can be found along the North East Cape Fear River corridor, the marsh lands in
the Intracoastal Waterway and along stream and river segements.
Soil characteristics are also used to determine soil types that are considered prime for agriculture. The same
data that is used to classify soil suitability for septic tanks systems is also used to rate agricultural lands. The
USDA and the Natural Resources Conservation Service provide the classifications of soils into five categories:
prime farmland, farmland of statewide importance, farmland of unique importance, prime farmland if
drained, and not prime farmland. Prime farmland is described as land that has the best combination of
physical and chemical characteristics for producing food, feed, forage, fiber, and oilseed crops. Along with
soil, growing season, climate, water supply, permeability, erosion and flood risk are other important factors
used to delineate farmland classifications.
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Areas designated as "Prime Farmland"
are scattered throughout New Hanover
County, but some of the larger contiguous
areas include a large circular area in
Castle Hayne east of Castle Hayne Road
and areas in Wrightsboro. A majority of
the classified farmland in New Hanover
County is designated as farmland of unique
importance. These are areas where the
land has a special combination of unique
characteristics to economically produce high
yields of a specific crop. In New Hanover
County, those areas would be a target for
blueberries; however, a majority of those
areas are wetlands in their natural state and
protected by law. Currently undeveloped
areas that have farmland of unique
importance include the northeast section of
the county around Greenview Ranches, the
I -140 corridor and Sidbury Road.
Conservation easements
Over the years, the unincorporated county
has obtained properties for the purpose
of conservation. One of these properties
is Airlie Gardens, a 67 -acre site which
New Hanover County purchased from the
Corbett family to serve as an important
buffer along Bradley Creek. Airlie Gardens
also acts as an outdoor laboratory and
educational site and includes a combination
of formal gardens and walking trails. In
2001, NHC purchased a .75 acre tract off of Middle Sound Loop Road with funds granted by the Clean
Water Management Trust Fund. Located on Howe Creek, the property remains one of the few undeveloped
parcels along the northern shoreline. The Clean Water Trust Fund was also used to purchase four additional
properties from 2001 -2003, including the Dobo Property (16.5 acres) in the Hewlett's Creek watershed,
the Peterson Property (17.35 acres) in the Pages Creek watershed, the Skipper Property (13.43 acres) on
Foys Creek within the Futch Creek watershed, and the Duckhaven Property (10.01 acres) located south of
the Duckhaven Golf Course off of Eastwood Road in the Bradley Creek watershed. The county has also
received two properties by donation. In 2007, the Smith Property (14 acres) located along Smith Creek was
donated in an effort to create a continuous conservation easement along the creek. Two other properties
were donated in 2007 totaling 41 acres and will join the Smith Property in an effort to create a continuous
conservation easement along Smith Creek.
MAP 2.34
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Biodiversity
New Hanover County's diverse landscape plays a critical role in the types of plant and animal species that call
New Hanover County home. New Hanover County is within the Middle Atlantic Coastal plain, where three
different ecoregions weave in and out of the county. These ecoregions include the Carolinian Barrier Islands
and Coastal Marshes, Carolina Flatwoods, and the Mid - Atlantic Floodplains and Low Terraces. Factors used
to determine ecoregions include geology, physiography, vegetation, climate, soils, land use, wildlife and
hydrology. Ecoregions are used by many federal, regional and state agencies to determine stream reference
sites, development of biological criteria and water quality standards, and the establishment of management
goals for nonpoint- source pollution as well as overall ecosystem management goals.
Significant Natural Heritage Areas were created as a requirement of the Nature Preserves Act adopted by the
the NC General Assembly. Significant Natural Heritage Areas (SNHAs) are sites that are evaluated based on
the presence of rare plant and animal species, rare or high quality natural communities, and special animal
habitats. The SNHAs are the best representation of the state's locations for supporting natural diversity
and are ranked by their degree of importance for conservation. New Hanover County's diverse landscape
and geographic location make it home to a variety of habitats that support many different plant and animal
species. The Natural Area Inventory of New Hanover County produced by Richard LeBlond and Gilbert Grant
in 2003 is the latest account of biodiversity within the county. Cape Fear Arch, NC Department of Environment
and Natural Resources and non - profit partners are continuously working to update and identify SNHAs and
target areas for conservation. Continued research and striving for conservation and sustainability are essential
to maintaining the vast array of wildlife that makes New Hanover County a destination for eco- tourists and
visitors alike.
MAP 2.35
MAP 2.36
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CHARTING THE COURSE
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To:
From
Date:
Re:
1U15H
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT
Chris O'Keefe, AICP
Planning & Inspections
Director
Board of Commissioners
230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 110
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28403
TELEPHONE (910) 798 -7165
PAX (910) 798 -7053
Dennis Bordeaux
Inspections Manager
Jennifer Rigby, AICP
October 21, 2014
Comprehensive Plan Chapter 2: Existing Conditions Report
Ken Vafier, AICP
Planning Manager
Last November, the Planning Board and Board of Commissioners adopted the first chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan, the Public Engagement Plan, by resolution. Much work has been completed since
last fall and staff is now pleased to submit the next chapter of the plan, Chapter 2: Evaluating the Present:
an existing conditions report. This report was presented to the Planning Board on October 2, 2014 and
received unanimous approval for your consideration. It includes demographic information on the current
state of New Hanover County. Much of this information was presented to the community at the February
27, 2014 Public Launch. We are pleased to offer this final draft of Chapter 2 to the community as a
valuable resource.
Staff respectfully requests your acceptance of this report for approval by resolution.
Below is an outline of chapters within the Comprehensive Plan and a status of completion.
Chapter 1: Public Engagement Plan - COMPLETED
Chapter 2: Evaluating the Present (Existing Conditions) - COMPLETED
Chapter 3: Framing the Policy (Theme Committees and Citizen Advisory Committee)
Chapter 4: Visualizing the Future (Development Scenarios and Community Meetings)
Chapter 5: Sustaining the Vision (Future Land Use Map /CAMA Requirements)
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 7 - 2 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
RESOLUTION
VALIDATING THE EXISTING CONDITIONS REPORT FOR THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, New Hanover County is updating the CAMA Land Use Plan and creating a
Comprehensive Plan for the unincorporated portion of the County; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners have adopted Chapter 1: Public Engagement Plan;
and
WHEREAS, staff has developed Chapter 2: Evaluating the Present (a report of existing
conditions).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the New Hanover County Board of
Commissioners hereby validates the existing conditions report as the second chapter within the
Comprehensive Plan.
ADOPTED this the 3rd day of November, 2014.
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
Woody White, Chairman
ATTEST:
Teresa P. Elmore, Interim Clerk to the Board
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ITEM: 7 - 3 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2014
REGULAR
DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Ken Vafier, Planning Manager (Planning Board
Rep: Tamara Murphy)
CONTACT(S): Ken Vafier and Chris O'Keefe, Planning & Inspections Director
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing
Special Use Permit Request (S -619, 5/14) - 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 (This item was continued from the October 6, 2014 County Commissioners meeting at the
request of the applicant)
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Inlet Watch Development Partners, applicant and owner, is requesting a Special Use Permit for a mixed use
development within an existing B -I zoning district. The proposed development will contain 93 apartment
units and 2,500 square feet of commercial space. The subject property includes 3 parcels, 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.
At their July 10, 2014 meeting, the Planning Board voted 6 -0 to recommend approval of Special Use Permit
Request S -619 with conditions.
No one from the public spoke in support of the request. An attorney for the Inlet Watch Homeowners
Association spoke in opposition to the request, citing concerns about traffic, drainage and stormwater effects,
effects on the bulkhead of the adjoining marina, and property value impacts.
After the Planning Board meeting, this item was delayed to allow time for a TIA to be completed. During
the initial traffic impact scoping prior to the Planning Board meeting, an incorrect calculation led to
inaccurate peak hour trip projections that were below the TIA threshold. After the error was discovered and
calculations rerun by WMPO/NCDOT staff, the updated peak hour trip projections warranted the need for a
TIA.
The TIA initially recommended that a 100' right turn lane be added to access the site from the northbound
lanes of Carolina Beach Road. In addition, the WMPO and NCDOT have recommended converting the
existing full movement median crossover at St. Vincent Drive to a directional crossover and installing a
signal for a left/U -turn movement at this intersection.
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
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ITEM: 8
• Understand and act on citizen needs
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the special use permit with conditions.
ACTION NEEDED (Choose one):
1. Motion to approve (with or without conditions);
2. Motion to table the item in order to receive additional information or documentation (Specify);
3. Motion to deny based on specific findings in any of the four special use permit criteria categories,
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 Approve the Special Use Permit with the following conditions:
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:
o Barber /Beauty Shop
Business Services Including Printing
Personal Services
Child Care Center;
Keep adjacent property owners abreast of permitting and development progress;
The name "Inlet Watch" may not be used in association with this development;
Implementation of all roadway improvements agreed upon between developer, WMPO, NCDOT, and
New Hanover County staff.
The Planning Board recommended the following conditions to keep property owners informed on the
progress of the development, as well as to address concerns over the name "Inlet Watch" being distinctive to
the existing adjacent community.
• Keep adjacent property owners abreast of permitting and development progress;
• The name "Inlet Watch" may not be used in association with this development. (This condition is
amenable to the petitioner.)
ATTACHMENTS:
S -619 Script
S -619 Staff Summary - CC
S -619 Petition Summary
S -619 Neighbor Properties Map
S -619 Zoning -Ortho Map
S -619 CAMA Map
S -619 Flood Map
Cover Page - App
S -619 Application Package
Proposed Site Plan Cover
S -619 Proposed Site Plan
S -619 MPO Approval Letter
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ITEM: 8
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval of the special use permit with conditions as presented by staff.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved with conditions as presented by staff 4 -0.
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ITEM: 8
ITEM#
SCRIPT FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT S -619, 5/14
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 2003 CAMA Land Use Plan.
SWEAR IN WITNESS
1. This is a public hearing. We will hear a presentation from staff. Then the applicant and any opponents
will each be allowed 15 minutes for their presentation and an additional 5 minutes for rebuttal.
2. Open the Public Hearing:
a. Staff presentation
b. Applicant' s presentation (up to 15 minutes)
c. Opponent's presentation (up to 15 minutes)
d. Applicant's cross examination /rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
e. Opponent's cross examination /rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
3. Close the Public Hearing.
4. A Special Use Permit which is denied may only be resubmitted at the discretion of the Planning Director.
You may ask to continue the matter. Do you wish to do so?
5. Commissioners Discussion
6. Ask Applicant whether he /she agrees with staff findings and any proposed conditions.
7. Vote on the special use permit.
Motion to table item to obtain additional information.
Id Motion to grant the permit - All findings are positive.
Motion to grant, subject to conditions specified below:
(State Conditions)
13 Motion to deny because, if completed as proposed, the development more probably than
not:
® a. Will endanger the public health or safety for the following reasons:
® b. Cannot not meet all required conditions and specifications, in particular:
c. Will injure the value of adjoining or abutting property in the following way:
d. Will not be in harmony with the area in which it is located for the following
Reasons:
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ITEM: 8 - 1 - 1
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
5 -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
Figure 1— Existing Zoning space, and an amenity area are also proposed
to be provided on the 7 acre site.
B -1
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. Initially, a scoping meeting to
gauge traffic impacts indicated that the project
was to generate 50 AM peak hour trips and 67
PM peak hour trips, which would not meet
— -- -- . warrants for a traffic impact analysis.
However, revised traffic numbers generated
The existing zoning of the subject parcels is B -1. The through the scoping process have resulted in
B -1 District lies within a larger area of property 65 AM peak hour trips and 120 PM peak hour
generally zoned R -15, Residential District.
trips. A traffic impact analysis has been
performed which recommends the installation of a northbound right turn lane with 100' of
S -619, (5/14)
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queuing length on Carolina Beach
Road. WMPO and NCDOT have
also recommended conversion of
the existing full movement median
crossover at St. Vincent Drive to a
signalized directional crossover.
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
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.
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.
S -619, (5/14)
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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 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 65 AM peak hour trips and 120
PM peak hour trips, meeting warrants for a traffic impact analysis. The TIA has been
completed and reviewed by WMPO and NCDOT and contains recommendations for
roadway improvements.
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
S -619, (5/14)
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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.
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.
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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
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.
At their July 10, 2014 meeting, the Planning Board unanimously passed a motion to recommend
approval of the request with staff's recommended conditions. In addition, the following
conditions were recommended by the Planning Board:
- Keep adjacent property owners abreast of permitting and development progress;
- The name "Inlet Watch" may not be used in association with this development.
At the public hearing, several members of the public spoke in opposition to the request, citing
concerns with traffic, drainage and stormwater effects, effects on the bulkhead of the adjacent
marina, and property value impacts.
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.
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ITEM: 8 - 2 - 5
Page 5
Staff suggests the following motion:
Motion to Recommend Approval of the Special Use Permit with the following conditions:
- 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;
- Keep adjacent property owners abreast of permitting and development progress;
- The name "Inlet Watch" may not be used in association with this development.
- Implementation of all roadway improvements agreed upon between developer,
WMPO, NCDOT, and New Hanover County staff.
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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 Qualit
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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To: Ken Vafier
New Hanover County Planning & Inspections Supervisor
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
Telephone: (910)798 -7281
RFetille
APR
April 2, 2014
Re: Special Use Application
7275 & 7261 Carolina beach Road— Inlet Watch — Mixed Use
Parcels R08600- 003 - 006 -000 & R08500- 003 - 003 -000
Dear Mr. Vafier,
We are submitting a Special — Use application on behalf of Inlet Watch Development
Partners for Inlet Watch Mixed Use Project, located off of Carolina Beach Road..
Please find attached:
- Special Use Zoning District Application
- (13) copies of Site Plan
- Conceptual Elevation of Building
- Concept Lighting Plan
- Authority for Appointment of Agent Form
- List of adjacent properties and owners within 500' of the site
- Traffic Impact Worksheets
- Tax Map of subject parcels
We thank you for your time and consideration with this matter. Please feel free to
contact me with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Josh aly
CC: Adam Sosne w /attachments
330 Military Cutoff Road Suite A3 Wilmington, NC 28403 tel. 910.392.4355
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ITEM: 8 - 9 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
PLANNING & INSPECTIONS
DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
APPLICATION #
230 Government Center Drive
Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
910 - 798 -7165 phone
910 - 798 -7053 fax
www.nhcgov.com
Petitioner Information
Property Owner(s)
Subject Property
if &JJerent than Petitioner
Name
Owner Name
Address
7275 & 7261 Carolina Beach Road
Inlet Watch Development Partners
Inlet Watch Development Partner
Company
Owner Name 2
Parcel ID R08500- 003 - 006 -000
Address
Address
Area
6626 -c Gordon Road
6626 -c Gordon Road
+/- 7.03 acres
City, State, Zip
City, State, Zip
Existing Zoning and Use
Wilmington, NC 28411
Wilmington, NC 28411
B -1 (Vacant)
Phone
Phone
Proposed Use
910 - 264 -4824
910 - 264 -4824
Residential Mixed -use
Email
Email
Land Classification
adamsosne @yahoo.com
adamsosne @yahoo.com
Transition & Conservation
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE READ SECTIONS 70 and 71 of the Zoning Ordinance prior to submission. For high density residential projects,
please also refer to the High Density application and also note the proposal must be reviewed by the Technical Review
Committee prior to submission for consideration by the Planning Board.
Applications MUST be reviewed by Planning & Zoning staff for completeness prior to acceptance. When Special Use Permits
are required for uses more or less accessory to a residential use (i.e., in -home child daycare) or for single -wide mobile homes as
required, a fee of $150.00 is required. All other Special Use Permits require a fee of $400.00. This fee, payable to New Hanover
County, MUST accompany this petition.
1. No application will be accepted unless accompanied by a plan of the proposed use and lot drawn to scale to be
used as evidence in support of the required findings of fact (outlined on page 2 of this application). If submitting
plans larger than 11x17, please provide ten (10) copies for the Planning Board meeting. You will be asked for an additional thirteen
(13) copies of your site plan if your proposal moves forward to the County Commissioners_ -Also, please include one (1) reduced
copy of the site plan. Digital submission may be substituted when accurate scaling can be assured.
The following supplemental information is required:
1 One copy of current tax map
2 Narrative of proposed use
3 Adjacent property owners and uses
4 Traffic Impact Analysis (if applicable)
5 Site Plan (Ref. Site Plan Checklist) and signed site plan checklist
6 Authority for appointment of agent form (The owner or an attorney must handle the case)
7 Applicant answers to the questions on the application
Note: Applicants should refer to Article 6 & 7 of the Zoning Ordinance for additional requirements for specific uses. The
Planning & Zoning, Planning Board, and/or Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to require additional
information if needed to assure that the use in its proposed location will be harmonious with the area and in accordance with
the Zoning Ordinance of the County of New Hanover.
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REVIEW PROCEDURES
Applications for Special Use Permits (other then for single family dwellings on individual lots) are first referred to the New
Hanover County Planning Board for recommendation to the County Commissioners. The Commissioners make final action on
the permit application in a quasi-judicial public hearing.
Complete petitions and all supplementary information must be accepted by Planning & Zoning, twenty (20) working days
before the Planning Board meeting to allow adequate time for processing and advertisement as required by the North
Carolina General Statutes.
Planning Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30PM in the Commissioner's Assembly Room at the
Old County Courthouse, at Third and Princess Streets, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Applications for single - family dwellings, including mobile homes, on individual lots must be accepted by Planning & Zoning
twenty (20) working days before the regularly scheduled Commissioners meeting. Applications for single - family dwellings
on individual lots do not require planning board review.
What You Must Establish For A
Special Use Permit
Authority to grant a Special Use Permit is contained in the Zoning Ordinance, pursuant to section 71. The Zoning Ordinance
imposes the following General Requirements on the use requested by the applicant. Under each requirement, the applicant should
explain, with reference to attached plans, where applicable, how the proposed use satisfies these requirements: (Attach additional
pages if necessary)
General Requirement #1
The Board must find "that the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and
developed according to the plan as submitted and approved."
As proposed, the proposed development will not materially endanger the public health or safety. The
site lies along heavily traveled Carolina Beach Road (State Highway No. 421) which is classified as
a principal arterial roadway. The road is designed to handle large volumes of traffic between the
more developed areas to the north and south of the site. we have located a single- right -in -right
out ingress and egress directly onto Carolina Beach Road. There is ample sight clearance along the
corridor. A deceleration lane will be required at south side of the entrance to allow traffic to
safely enter the site. Adequate buffers and street -yards have been provided along the site boundary
of the project that will provide a safe separation between the roadway as well as the surrounding
land uses.
General Requirement #2
The Board must find "that the use meets all required conditions and specifications" of the Zoning Ordinance ".
The site is zoned B -1 (Business District) as shown on the most current New Hanover County Zoning
Map. This district is typically used as a means to provide shopping facilities to the surrounding
community. Section 72 -38 of the New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance provides the opportunity for
residential uses within commercially districts. More specifically residential uses and B -1
neighborhood business uses. The dwellings units proposed will be part of a comprehensive mixed -use
development that provides good and services, open space and pedestrian and vehicular connectivity.
The attached site plan complies with the all the bulk requirements set forth in the zoning ordinance
and no variances, and or waivers will be required. Adequate buffers and setbacks have been provided
along all exterior site boundaries.
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General Requirement #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."
The B -1 Business District allows for a wide range of commercial uses as described in the New Hanover
County zoning ordinance. The residential mixed -use project that is proposed will provide a softer
transition from the adjacent residential uses while still provided the required buffers. The rear
setback requirements to the structure are 130.55' with a 65.27' buffer. As shown we have provided a
276' rear setback and a 65.27' buffer along the rear yard. Along the side yard area that abuts a
residential district a 96.25' side yard setback is required along with a 48.10' buffer. As shown we
have provided a 276' side yard setback and a 48.10' buffer.
It is clear that the proposed site plan pushes the majority of the new development along the
Carolina Beach Road frontage. It is our opinion that the proposed use will not substantially injure
the value of the adjoining property and will have far less impact that than other uses that are
permitted in the B -1 zoning district.
General Requirement #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 majority of the site (5.57 acres) is located in a "Transition" area as shown on the Wilmington -New
Hanover County 2006 CAMA Land use Plan. Areas classified as "Transition" are to provide for future
intensive urban development on lands that have been or will be provided with necessary urban
services. Residential density in these areas can exceed 25% impervious and density limits exceeding
2.5 units /acre provided that the areas are serviced by sewer, municipal or county water system and
direct access to a minor arterial or larger access road. The proposed development site meets all
the criteria as required by the land use plan.
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SITE PLAN CHECKLIST
Check each item to confirm that is included. Application will not be deemed complete without addressing each item.
W] Tract boundaries and total area, plus location of adjoining land parcels and roadways.
Existing zoning of the tract and neighboring parcels and proposed tract zoning.
Proposed use of land, structures and other improvements. For residential uses, this shall include number, height and type of units and
site plan outlining area to be occupied by each structure and/or subdivided lot boundaries. For non - residential uses, this shall include
approximate square footage and height of each structure, an outline of the area it will occupy and the specific purpose for which it
will be used.
0 Development schedule including proposed phasing.
W1Traffic and Parking Plan to include a statement of impact concerning local traffic near the tract, proposed right -of -way dedication,
plans for access to and from the tract, location, width and right -of -way for internal streets and location, arrangement and access
provision for parking areas.
All existing and proposed easements, reservations, required setbacks, rights -of -way, buffering and signage.
The one hundred (100) year floodplain line, if applicable
Location and sizing of trees required to be protected under Section 67 of the Zoning Ordinance.
aAny additional conditions and requirements, which represent greater restrictions on development and use of the tract than the
corresponding General Use District regulations, which are the minimum requirements for Special Use Permit, or other limitations on
land which may be regulated by State law or Local Ordinance.
RAny other information that will facilitate review of the proposed change (See Article VII).
The Zoning Ordinance in some instances also imposes additional specific requirements on the use requested by the
applicant. The applicant should be prepared to demonstrate that the proposed use would comply with each specific
requirement found in Section 72, additional restrictions imposed on certain special uses (as applicable). He/She should
also demonstrate that the land would be used in a manner consistent with the plans and policies of New Hanover
County. The Board of Commissioners may impose additional conditions and restrictions that they deem appropriate
prior to the issuing of the Special Use Permit. I certify that this application is complete and that all of the information
presented in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Signature of Petitioner and /or Property Owner
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M 1 M A L Y
L A N D D E S I G N
April 4, 2014
Inlet Watch — Mixed Use
Project Narrative
The proposed Inlet Watch Site is +/- 7.03 acres of wooded property along Carolina
Beach Road. The site contains primarily scrub pine vegetation with a small stand of
existing Laurel Oaks in the north -west corner of the property. The stand of Laurel Oaks
will be preserved. The project is zoned B -1 according to the most current zoning map of
New Hanover County. Section 72 -38 of the New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance
allows residential uses within commercial district if they are part of a mixed use
development, thus no rezoning is necessary for the Inlet Watch project. The proposed
development consists of a 93 -unit apartment building with 2,500 square feet of
commercial space. The 93 units are composed of 48 two - bedroom units and 45 one -
bedroom units. The proposed development also contains sidewalks throughout, shared
parking, and a community amenity area as required by New Hanover County Zoning
Ordinance for residential uses within B -1 Commercial Districts.
According to the New Hanover County CAMA Plan, 5.57 acres of the site are
classified as Transition. By this classification, transition areas shall provide for future
intensive urban development yet remain compatible with surrounding land uses. By
providing 93 residential units, the proposed development remains consistent with
surrounding residential land uses. The development also utilizes the required setbacks
and buffers to focus development along Carolina Beach Road, minimizing the impact on
immediately adjacent properties. Residential developments within Transition classes can
exceed the 25% impervious surface limit and density of 2.5 units per acre so long as the
development is served by public sewer and water systems, and have direct access to a
minor arterial roadway. The proposed development meets all such criteria, with 38%
impervious area, a density of 13 units/acre, and direct access to Carolina Beach Road.
The remaining 1.46 acres of the site are classified as Conservation, and are to remain in
large part, undeveloped. This narrative is a summary of the project elements intended to
satisfy the requirements for the Special Use Permit.
Impervious Surface Calculations
Total site area: 306,227 sf
Buildings: 40,138 sf
Walks: 6,600 sf
Parking & driveways / drive aisles 68,893 sf
Total impervious surfaces: 117,631 sf
Net percent of site: 38%
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Please note that for quasi-judicial proceedings, either the land owner or an attorney
must represent the case at its public hearing
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Hanover County for a variance, special use permit, conditional use district, and/or an appeal of staff
decisions applicable to the property described in the attached petition.
1. To submit a proper petition and the required supplemental materials.
2. To appeal at public meetings to give representation and commitments on behalf of the owner.
3. To act on the owner's behalf without limitations with regard to any and all things directly or indirectly
connected with or arising out of any petition for an amendment applicable to the New Hanover County
Zoning Ordinance under Article X1 therein.
This agency agreement shall continue in effect until written notice of revocation by the owner is delivered
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ITEM: 8 - 9 - 8
Traffic Impact Worksheet
Prior to submission of nonresidential site plan, this wurksheet must be prepared A
Traffic ImpactAnalysis will be required for all projects generating 100 peak hour trips
or more. The scope of the TM shall be determined by concurrence of the Planning
Director, the MPO coordinator and.,NCDOT traffic engineer. Any mitigation measures
reauired must be included in the-final site plan submitted for review_
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INLET WATCH MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
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Lead Planning Agency
Town of
CAROLINA BEACH
Town of
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Town of
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NEW HANOVER
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Public Transportation
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North Carolina
BOARD OF
TRANSPORTATION
WILMINGTON URBAN AREA
Metropolitan Planning Organization
P.O. Box 1810
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
910 341 3258 910 341 7801 FAX
To: Mr. Dan Cumbo, PE: Davenport
From: Mrs. Amy L Kimes, Wilmington MPO
Cc: Mr. Sam Burgess, Senior Planner, New Hanover County
Mr. Anthony Law, District Engineer, NCDOT
Mr. Ben Hughes, Senior Assistant District Engineer, NCDOT
Mrs. Katie Hite, Division Traffic Engineer, NCDOT
Ms. Jessi Booker, Assistant Division Engineer, NCDOT
Mr. Don Bennett, City of Wilmington Traffic Engineer
Mr. Mike Kozlosky, Executive Director, Wilmington MPO
Re: Approval of the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) associated with the proposed
Inlet Watch Apartments, New Hanover County, NC
Date: September 29, 2014
The WMPO, North Carolina Department of Transportation ( NCDOT) and New Hanover
County staff have reviewed the Inlet Watch Apartments Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)
report dated 08/22/14. The report has been accepted and appears to meet the
minimum requirements for TIA submittal.
As per WMPO, NCDOT and city of Wilmington review, the developer is responsible for
constructing the following improvements (Note: additional requirements in red):
1. US 421 (Carolina Beach Road) at Radnor Road
■ No improvements identified
2. US 421 (Carolina Beach Road) at northern U -turn
■ No improvements identified
3. Us 421 (Carolina Beach Road) at St. Vincent Drive
■ Convert existing full movement median crossover to directional
crossover
■ Signalize North Bound US 421 (Carolina Beach Road) for left
turn /U -turn movement
4. US 421 (Carolina Beach Road) at Site Access
■ Provide a northbound right turn lane with 100' of storage and
appropriate deceleration length and taper.
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Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 8 - 12 - 1
If changes are made to the proposed site driveways and /or use, the current trip
distribution may need to be modified and would require a revised Traffic Impact
Analysis to be submitted for review by NCDOT and the WMPO. This approval would
become null and void.
The applicant is required to obtain all applicable City and NCDOT permits for access to
the road network. All applicable NCDOT and city of Wilmington technical standards and
policies shall apply.
Please contact me at 910 - 473 -5130 with any questions regarding this approval.
Page 2 of 2
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 8 -12-2
NEW HANOVER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: November 3, 2014
REGULAR
DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Ben Andrea, Current Planning & Zoning
Supervisor (Planning Board Rep: Tamara Murphy)
CONTACT(S): Ben Andrea; Ken Vafier, Planning Manager and Chris O'Keefe, Planning & Inspections
Director
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing
Special Use Permit Request (S -621, 10/14) - Request by Design Solutions on Behalf of Gordon Road
Investments, LLC to Develop a 336 -Unit Multifamily High Density Residential Project at 4645 Gordon
Road
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Request by Design Solutions on behalf of Gordon Road Investments, LLC to develop a 336 -unit multifamily
high density residential project at 4645 Gordon Road. The property is currently zoned R -15, Residential
District, and classified as Urban and Conservation Area according to the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan.
At their October 2, 2014 meeting, the Planning Board voted 6 -0 to recommend approval of the Special Use
Permit request with no conditions.
No one from the public spoke in support of the request. Five neighbors spoke in opposition to the proposal,
citing concerns about traffic, drainage, impact on existing driveway access, future road maintenance, location
of gate, emergency access, placement of fire hydrants, and privacy fencing between the project and the
neighborhood.
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:
Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit request as presented.
ACTION NEEDED (Choose One):
1. Motion for approval (with or without conditions)
2. Motion to table the item in order to receive additional information or documentation (Specify).
3. Motion for denial based on specific findings in any of the 4 categories, 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:
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 9
Motion to approve the Special Use Permit as requested and presented.
ATTACHMENTS:
S -621 Script
S -621 Staff Summary
S -621 Petition Summary
S -621 Neighbor Properties Map
S -621 Zoning -Ortho Map
S -621 CAMA Map
S -621 Water -Sewer Map
S -621 Application
S -621 Site Plan -CC
S -621 Narrative
S -621 High Density Checklist and Calculations
S -621 Authority for Appointment of Agent
S -621 Community Meeting Report
S -621 WMPO Required Improvements Letter
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Recommend approval as presented by staff.
COMMISSIONERS' ACTIONS:
Approved as presented by staff with the condition that the petitioner and staff agree upon language to
temporarily stop traffic through the roundabout by a vote of 4 -0.
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 9
ITEM#
SCRIPT FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT S -621, 10/14
Request by Design Solutions on behalf of Gordon Road Investments, LLC to develop a 336 -unit
multifamily high density residential project at 4645 Gordon Road. The property is currently
zoned R -15, Residential District, and classified as Urban and Conservation Area according to
the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan.
SWEAR IN WITNESS
1. This is a public hearing. We will hear a presentation from staff. Then the applicant and any opponents
will each be allowed 15 minutes for their presentation and an additional 5 minutes for rebuttal.
2. Open the Public Hearing:
a. Staff presentation
b. Applicant' s presentation (up to 15 minutes)
c. Opponent's presentation (up to 15 minutes)
d. Applicant's cross examination /rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
e. Opponent's cross examination /rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
3. Close the Public Hearing.
4. Commissioners Discussion
5. A Special Use Permit which is denied may only be resubmitted at the discretion of the Planning Director.
You may ask to continue the matter. Do you wish to do so?
6. Ask Applicant whether he /she agrees with staff findings and any proposed conditions.
7. Vote on the special use permit.
Motion to table item to obtain additional information.
Id Motion to grant the permit - All findings are positive.
Motion to grant, subject to conditions specified below:
(State Conditions)
13 Motion to deny because, if completed as proposed, the development more probably than
not:
® a. Will endanger the public health or safety for the following reasons:
® b. Cannot not meet all required conditions and specifications, in particular:
® c. Will injure the value of adjoining or abutting property in the following way:
® d. Will not be in harmony with the area in which it is located for the following
Reasons:
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 9 - 1 - 1
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
5 -621, 10/14: Request for a Special Use Permit to develop a high density residential project
on a 43.82 acre parcel located in an R -15 Zoning District.
Request By: Cindee Wolf of Design Solutions on behalf of Gordon Road Investments, LLC
Location: 4645 Gordon Road
PIDs: R04300- 001 - 004 -000
Planning Board Action
At their October 2, 2014 meeting, the Planning Board unanimously (6 -0) passed a motion to
recommend approval of the Special Use Permit request with no conditions.
Summary of Request
Cindee Wolf of Design Solutions is requesting a Special Use Permit on behalf of Gordon Road
Investments, LLC to develop a high density project consisting of 328 residential apartment units
within 14 buildings on a 43.82 acre parcel in an R -15 zoning district. The site is located at the
4600 block of Gordon Road, near the onramp to westbound Interstate 40. At their August 13,
2014 meeting, the County's Technical Review Committee unanimously passed a motion to
recommend approval of the project with several conditions:
1. In accordance with Zoning Ordinance Section 72- 43(14), a Special Use Permit will be required.
2. An NCDOT Driveway Permit from the project's primary entrance with Gordon Road and
approved TIA off -site road improvements will be required.
3. Shaw Drive will be constructed (paved) from its intersection with Blount Drive west to the
proposed round - about.
4. To facilitate emergency service delivery, no gates, obstructions, traffic calming devices, or on-
street parking will be allowed.
5. Pedestrian and bike access from the northern portion of the apartment campus to the County
park /property will be required.
6. A bike lane located along the Gordon Road frontage will be coordinated with NC DOT and the
WMPO.
7. A WAVE Transit shelter near the entrance to the project will be coordinated with WAVE Transit
and New Hanover County Schools
8. A secondary all- weather surface road may be gated from the northern end of Blount Drive
leading into the project, but will also serve as emergency ingress and egress.
The site is currently undeveloped and consists of some special flood hazard areas and wetlands
that will remain mostly undeveloped. The northern portion of the property is bounded by
county -owned property intended for parks and recreation use. Single- family residential uses
S -621, (10/14)
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ITEM: 9 - 2 - 1
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exist to the east, and a conditional use rezoning for a convenience store and boat storage area
was approved for the parcels zoned B- 1(CUD) adjacent to the interstate onramp.
A community meeting was held on August 28, 2014 and attended by Staff and several members
of the public. Adjacent property owners shared concerns about traffic implications on Gordon
Road, buffering along the entrance road, and the intended target resident market.
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 project, and the
project lies within the Urban Services Area.
B. The subject property is located in the New Hanover County North Fire Service District.
C. Primary access to the site will be from Gordon Road through a new driveway with
improvements as required by NC DOT, and a secondary access will connect to Shaw
Drive. A gated emergency access will also be provided at the terminus of Blount Drive
entering the project. A Traffic Impact Analysis was performed and reviewed by NC DOT
and the Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization; the site plan includes the road
and driveway improvements required as a result of the approved TIA.
D. The subject site does not host any known cultural or archaeological resources.
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. High density project (projects that exceed the density limit established in the applicable
zoning district) are permitted by Special Use Permit in the R -15 zoning district in areas
classified as Urban or Transition by the 2006 Wilmington -New Hanover County Joint
CAMA Land Use Plan, provided that the project meets the standards of Section 72 -43:
High Density Development.
B. Section 72 -43(1) requires that high density development projects have direct access to
and from a major or minor arterial road, and all interior drives be designed to provide
adequate access for emergency vehicles. The project has direct access to and from
Gordon Road, which is classified as an Urban Principal Arterial. Additionally, New
Hanover County Fire Services Staff has reviewed the project and indicated no concerns
with their vehicles and equipment being able to access the project.
C. Section 72 -43(2) requires that high density project include buffer strips in accordance
with Section 62 of the Zoning Ordinance. Section 62.1 -4(1) specifies that high density
projects are required to provide buffer strips to screen the use from any residential use
S -621, (10/14)
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ITEM: 9 - 2 - 2
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or district. Section 62.1 -4(2) dictates that the buffers shall have a base width equal to or
at least 50% of the required building setback, and that in all cases the buffer shall be a
minimum of 20 feet in width. This section also states that where a utility easement
occupies a portion of the buffer, sufficient buffer must be provided outside the utility
easement to meet the required opacity standards. Buffer strips are provided on the
plan to meet the requirements of Section 62.1 -4.
D. Section 72- 43(3)(C) prescribes the improved recreational land and open space
requirements for high density development projects. The proposal exceeds the
minimum standard for this requirement.
E. Section 72- 43(3)(D) regulates the site capacity for high density development projects.
The proposal is below the maximum density allowed for the site per Section 72- 43(3)(D).
F. For a high density development project in the R -15 zoning district, Section 72 -43(4)
requires that the project has public or community water and sewer, underground storm
drainage, and a maximum impervious surface ratio for the gross site area of 40 %. The
proposal meets the requirements set forth in Section 72- 43(4).
G. Setbacks for high density development projects are prescribed in Section 72- 43(5). The
layout of the buildings conforms to the setback requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
H. Section 72 -43(5) requires parking to be provided in accordance with Article VIII, with a
minimum of 2 spaces per unit. The parking proposed for the project exceeds the
minimum requirement.
I. Section 72 -43(6) requires that a drainage plan be submitted for review by New Hanover
County Engineering for conformance with the New Hanover County Stormwater
Management Ordinance and Design Manual. A drainage plan shall be submitted during
the permitting process with the Development Services Center.
J. Section 72 -43(7) requires that sewage disposal facilities be designed and installed in
accordance with the standards and requirements set forth by the Cape Fear Public
Utility Authority and the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources. A
utility plan shall be submitted for review by CFPUA during the permitting process.
K. The building heights proposed (35') are equal to the maximum building height allowed
per Section 72- 43(11).
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 property to the north and east of the subject site is currently undeveloped and
owned by New Hanover County with intentions to develop as a continuation of Smith
Creek Park.
B. Buffers have been provided to separate the development from the existing surrounding
land uses.
C. No evidence has been submitted that this project will decrease the property values of
adjacent or nearby properties.
S -621, (10/14)
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ITEM: 9 - 2 - 3
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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 2006 Wilmington -New Hanover County CAMA Land Use Plan classifies the area
proposed for the tower site as Urban and Conservation Area, and the proposal is
consistent with the intent of these land use classifications. The areas to be disturbed
and developed are limited to the areas classified as Urban, which allows for intensive
development of existing urban areas. The 2006 Wilmington -New Hanover County land
use plan states that mixed use, cluster, and higher density development may be
appropriate within Urban areas. The areas on the subject site classified as Conservation
Area will remain undisturbed and undeveloped.
Staff Suggestion: Evidence in the record at this time supports a finding that the use is in general
conformity with the plan of development for New Hanover County.
SUMMARY
Staff concludes that the applicant has demonstrated that the proposal complies with the
applicable regulations in the Zoning Ordinance, including Section 72 -43 as well as the findings
of fact specified in Section 71 of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff also concludes that, with the
information submitted, the applicant has demonstrated that the proposal is consistent with the
management strategy for the Urban and Conservation Area land use classifications, and not in
conflict with any other policies of the CAMA Land Use Plan.
Note: A Special Use Permit is a quasi judicial action requiring an evidentiary hearing and
findings of fact.
ACTION NEEDED (Choose one):
1. Motion for Approval (with or without conditions)
2. Motion to table the item in order to receive additional information or documentation
(Specify).
3. Motion for 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 Approve the Special Use Permit as requested and presented.
S -621, (10/14)
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ITEM: 9 - 2 - 4
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Case S- 621, (10/14)
Special Use Permit Request to develop a high density residential project in an R -15 Zoning District
Petition Summary Data
Parcel Location & Acreage: 4645 Gordon Road, near the onramp to westbound 1 -40; 43.82 acres
Owner /Petitioner: Cindee Wolf, Design Solutions /Gordon Road Investments, LLC
Existing Land Use: Vacant /undeveloped
Zoning History: Area 8B (July 7, 1972)
Land Classification: Urban and Conservation Area,
Site entirely within the Urban Services Boundary
Water Type: Public, CFPUA
Sewer Type: Public, CFPUA
Access: Main access proposed via new driveway to Gordon Road, secondary
access proposed on Shaw Drive, emergency access proposed at
terminus of Blount Drive.
Fire District: New Hanover County North
Watershed & Water Quality
Classification: Smith Creek (C;Sw)
Conservation /Historic/
Archaeological Resources: No historic or archaeological resources known in development area.
Conservation area to remain undeveloped.
Soils and Septic Suitability: Leon Sand (Le) — Severe: wetness
Seagate Fine Sand (Se) — Severe: wetness
Dorovan Soils (DO) — Severe: wetness /flooding
Baymeade Fine Sand (Be) — Moderate: wetness
Murville Fine Sand (Mu) — Severe: wetness /flooding
Johnston Soils (JO) — Severe: flooding /wetness
Pantego Loam (Pn) — Severe: wetness
Baymeade Fine Sand (Be) — Moderate: Wetness
Flood Hazard Areas: Shaded X, AE, AE Floodway
Schools: Murrayville Elementary, Trask Middle, Laney High
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DEPARTMENT
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APPLICATION # 5-§ft a l
230 Government Center Drive
Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
910- 798 -7165 phone
910 -798 -7053 fax
www.nhcgov,com
Petitioner Information
Property Owner(s)
Subject Property
If different than Petitioner
Name
Owner Name
Address
Cindee Wolf
Gordon Road Investments, L.L.C.
4645 Gordon Road
Company
Owner Name 2
Parcel ID
Design Solutions
Attn. Jay Stillwell
4300- 001 -004 -000
Address
Address
Area
P.O. Box 7221
1131 Military Cutoff Road
41.21 Ac. /-
City, State, Zip
City, State, Zip
Existing Zoning and Use
Wilmington, NC 28406
Wilmington, NC 27403
R -15 / Vacant
Phone
Phone
Proposed Use
910 -620 -2374
910- 256 -2211
R -15 SLIP / High- density
Email
Email
Land Classification
cwolf @lobodemar.biz
jay@swainassociates.com
Urban & Conservation
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
PLEASE READ SECTIONS 70 and 71 of the Zoning Ordinance prior to submission. For high density residential projects,
please also refer to the High Density application and also note the proposal must be reviewed by the Technical Review
Committee prior to submission for consideration by the Planning Board.
Applications MUST be reviewed by Planning & Zoning staff for completeness prior to acceptance. When Special Use Permits
are required for uses more or less accessory to a residential use (i.e., in -home child daycare) or for single -wide mobile homes as
required, a fee of $150.00 is required. All other Special Use Permits require a fee of 5400.00. This fee, payable to New Hanover
County, MUST accompany this petition.
1. No application will be accepted unless accompanied by a plan of the proposed use and lot drawn to scale to be
used as evidence in support of the required findings of fact (outlined on page 2 of this application). If submitting
plans larger than I N17, please provide ten (10) copies for the Planning Board meeting. You will be asked for an additional thirteen
(13) copies of your site plan if your proposal moves forward to the County Commissioners. Also, please include one (1) reduced
copy of the site plan. Digital submission may be substituted when accurate scaling can be assured.
The following supplemental information is required:
1 One copy of current tax map
2 Narrative of proposed use
3 Adjacent property owners and uses
4 Traffic Impact Analysis (if applicable)
5 Site Plan (Ref. Site Plan Checklist) and signed site plan checklist
6 Authority for appointment of agent form (The owner or an attorney must handle the case)
7 Applicant answers to the questions on the application
Note: Applicants should refer to Article 6 & 7 of the Zoning Ordinance for additional requirements for specific uses. The
Planning & Zoning, Planning Board, and/or Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to require additional
information if needed to assure that the use in its proposed location will be harmonious with the area and in accordance with
the Zoning Ordinance of the County of New Hanover.
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ITEM: 9 - 8 - 1
REVIEW PROCEDURES
Applications for Special Use Permits (other then for single family dwellings on individual lots) are first referred to the New
Hanover County Planning Board for recommendation to the County Commissioners. The Commissioners mare final action on
the permit application in a quasi-judicial public hearing.
Complete petitions and all supplementary information must be accepted by Planning & Zoning, twenty (20) working days
before the Planning Board meeting to allow adequate time for processing and advertisement as required by the North
Carolina General Statutes.
Planning Board meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 5:30PM in the Commissioner's Assembly Room at the
Old County Courthouse, at Third and Princess Streets, Wilmington, North Carolina.
Applications for single - family dwellings, including mobile homes, on individual lots must be accepted by Planning & Zoning
twenty (20) working days before the regularly scheduled Commissioners meeting. Applications for single - family dwellings
on individual lots do not require planning board review.
What You Must Establish For A
Special Use Permit
Authority to grant a Special Use Permit is contained in the Zoning Ordinance, pursuant to section 71. The Zoning Ordinance
imposes the following General Requirements on the use requested by the applicant. Under each requirement, the applicant should
explain, with reference to attached plans, where applicable, how the proposed use satisfies these requirements: (Attach additional
pages if necessary)
General Requirement #1
The Board must find "that the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and
developed according to the plan as submitted and approved."
The project would be accessed from Gordon Road, a major arterial and 60' public right -of -way.
maintained by NCDOT. NCDOT approval will be required for final permitting of the driveways and
additional roadway improvements determined by the recommendations of the completed Traffic Impact
Analysis. Additional inter - connectivity has been provided with a connection to Shaw & Blount
Drives in the Weaver Acres community.
The project is in the Ogden Fire District. An stabilized emergency access will be provided at
the end of Blount Drive for additional access to the rear of the site.
Water and sanitary sewer service will be provided by extension of public mains to the CFPUA
system. Permitting by all State and County agencies will be required prior to onset of
construction. The housing facilities have on -site management and maintenance to assure safety
and compliance to rules and regulations.
General Requirement #2
The Board must find "that the use meets all required conditions and specifications" of the Zoning Ordinance ".
The development has direct access to Gordon Road, an existing major arterial roadway, thereby
meeting the requirement of Section 69.9:(A)2.
The CAMA Land Classification is both Urban and Conservation. The "urban" is intended for more
intensive development. No structures or density is proposed within the "conservation"
classification, environmental impacts are minimized and more than adequate open space is provided.
Public water & sewer service will be provided. Stormwater management for both quality & quantity
control is proposed. Impervious coverage is less than the maximum 40 %, at 2S.5 %.
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ITEM: 9 - 8 - 2
General Requirement #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."
The project is proposed at the rear of the tract, away from the existing single- family
residential uses. A large wooded buffer is being provided for additional screening and separation.
other projects have been developed in the County in the proximity of single - family neighborhoods.
Conditions including on -site management, adequate buffering, and upgraded building materials add to
the quality of the project. This and the location of the buildings removed from direct adjacency to
the single - family homes should assure that there will be no adverse impact to those property values.
General Requirement #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."
The location of this project adheres to land use planning policies for optimum efficiency in land
utilization and public service delivery. Tt is located with easy access to the interstate highway,
downtown Wilmington.
The policies for growth and development encourage safe and affordable housing to be available to
every citizen. Approval of this property for a higher- density of residential development would be
consistent with the concept of transitioning uses, and in- filling vacant parcels where existing
utilities can readily be extended and urban services are available.
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Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 9 - 8 - 3
SITE PLAN CHECKLIST
Check each item to confirm that is included. Application will not be deemed complete without addressing each item.
Tract boundaries and total area, plus location of adjoining land parcels and roadways.
Existing zoning of the tract and neighboring parcels and proposed tract zoning.
WIProposed use of land, structures and other improvements. For residential uses, this shall include number, height and type of units and
site plan outlining area to be occupied by each structure and/or subdivided lot boundaries. For non - residential uses, this shall include
approximate square footage and height of each structure, an outline of the area it will occupy and the specific purpose for which it
will be used.
Development schedule including proposed phasing.
WTraffic and Parking Plan to include a statement of impact concerning local traffic near the tract, proposed right-of-way dedication,
plans for access to and from the tract, location, width and right -of -way for internal streets and location, arrangement and access
provision for parking areas.
All existing and proposed easements, reservations, required setbacks, rights -of -way, buffering and signage.
The one hundred (100) year #Ioodplain line, if applicable
ZLocation and sizing of trees required to be protected under Section 67 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Any additional conditions and requirements, which represent greater restrictions on development and use of the tract than the
corresponding General Use District regulations, which are the minimum requirements for Special Use Permit, or other limitations on
land which may be regulated by State law or Local Ordinance.
Any other information that will facilitate review of the proposed change (See Article VII),
The Zoning Ordinance in some instances also imposes additional specific requirements on the use requested by the
applicant. The applicant should be prepared to demonstrate that the proposed use would comply with each specific
requirement found in Section 72, additional restrictions imposed on certain special uses (as applicable). He /She should
also demonstrate that the land would be used in a manner consistent with the plans and policies of New Hanover
County. The Board of Commissioners may impose additional conditions and restrictions that they deem appropriate
prior to the issuing of the Special Use Permit. I certify that this application is complete and that all of the information
presented in this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Joseph H. Stillwell - Manager
Signatur o Pet i er andlor Proper Owner Print Name
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The subject parcel is a remnant of a much larger master plan that was developed primarily with
single- family residential subdivisions over many years. Most recently, two large parcels were
split from a larger tract, and purchased by New Hanover County for parkland. What is left is an
approximately 40 acre parcel, of a somewhat odd shape, and partially impacted by flood hazard
areas. However, with a concentration of density and creative layout, the proposed plan takes
advantage of the best portion of the site for a multi - family residential community.
Demographic studies are suggesting that aging, empty - nester, and single- person households
will dominate America's future housing markets. This all adds up to the potential for important
changes in housing demand that planners need to anticipate. Shifting housing preferences and
tightening of financial regulations suggest that higher- density housing options appear to be
outpacing the demand for detached houses.
The project would be accessed from Gordon Road, a major arterial and 60' public right -of -way
maintained by NCDOT. NCDOT approval for a driveway intersection will be required along with
additional roadway improvements determined by the recommendations of the completed Traffic
Impact Analysis. Inter - connectivity has been provided with a connection to Shaw & Blount
Drives in the Weaver Acres community. Additional access for emergency situations will be
provided at the end of Blount Drive into the rear of the site. Water and sanitary sewer service
will be provided by extension of public mains to the CFPUA system. Permitting by all State and
County agencies will be required prior to onset of construction.
This area is adjacent to the Interstate 40 interchange. Its proximity to the highway makes it a
prime candidate for a more transitional use such as low- density multi- family housing. The
location of the proposed project should have little effect on the existing neighborhood to the
East, since only the entrance road will pass the existing homes fronting on Blount Drive. All of
the three -story structures are at the rear of the project, away from the view of the neighbors.
Existing vegetation around the tract perimeter will be left undisturbed, and supplemented with
evergreen plantings along the boundaries to screen the views and noise for both the project
residents and the adjacent property owners. A large portion of the tract will be left totally
wooded as a conservation area. Street yard, interior parking area and foundation plantings will
add to the visual appeal of the project.
The apartment complex includes on -site management and maintenance to assure safety,
security and rules compliance for the residents. An active recreational facility, including a pool
and clubhouse, will complement the open spaces for more passive recreational opportunities.
Adequate parking is provided throughout the complex in close proximity to each building.
The CAMA Land Use Plan Update identifies the upland of this tract as being in an Urban Land
Classification, which is intended to provide for more intensive development where the necessary
services are available. The location of these areas is based upon land use planning policies
requiring optimum efficiency in land utilization and public service delivery. The County's policies
for growth and development encourage safe and affordable housing to be available to every
citizen. Infill of vacant properties where services, jobs, and easy traffic circulation to other
points in the County is an excellent opportunity for good economic development and increased
tax base. We believe that this project meets those criteria and presents sensible density with an
attractive design.
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 9 - 10 - 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
PLANNING & INSPECTIONS
DEPARTMENT
HIGH DENSITY CHECKLIST &
DENSITY CALCULATIONS
Site Plan Requirements
0 Scale no smaller than one inch to two hundred feet
❑✓ Vicinity or location map
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✓ Name of designer, engineer, or surveyor
North arrow and date
r,(I Owner's name, address, and phone number on plan
® Developer (if other than owner) and development name
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✓ Boundary line of tract to be developed drawn accurately to scale with linear and angular dimensions
Q Total gross acres in tract
0 Total acres occupied by all structures including street right -of -way and parking areas
F/1 Total acres & boundaries of land lying within the 100 -year flood plain and below mean high water mark, plus
delineation of 100 -year flood boundary
0 Boundaries of all open space areas
0 Location of all existing and proposed structures
M Total number of dwelling units to be constructed with number of bedrooms per unit and location of all multiple
dwelling units
B Location of right -of -way widths of all streets and easements (and other areas to be dedicated to public use)
Location and width of all streets, plus names and designation
0 Location and description of all recreational areas and facilities
0 Location of natural features including topographical information (contour interval 2 feet), watercourses,
approximate forest lines and topo source
® Location and size of all proposed utility and drainage facilities
Hi, h, Density Regulations
M, Areas to be maintained by Homeowners Association clearly indicated on plan
W1 Physical Access to open space by all residents
I,7 No economic restrictions on users
0 Direct access to minor or major arterial
❑✓ Required buffer yards shown on site plan
❑✓ Compliance with Impervious Surface Ratio
® Compliance with Table of District Improvements (water, sewer, storm drainage, curb and gutter)
❑ Site in transition area
Q Setbacks
® Parking complies with Article VIII of Zoning Ordinance
Pending ❑ Drainage plan approved
Pending ❑ Water supply /sewage disposal capacity approved
❑✓ Schedule for completion of improvements
❑✓ Conservation resources identified
N/A ❑ Air Quality /Complex Source Permit
❑❑ Approximate location of 404 Wetlands & Section 10 Wetlands
Subdivision Requirements: The following items must be shown on plan.
M Unduplicated development and street names
❑✓ Names and locations of adjoining subdivisions, streets, adjacent property owners
❑✓ Roadway cross- section and drainage design
N/A ❑ Lot lines, lot numbers, and setback lines
N/A ❑ Location of Areas of Environmental Concern
N/A ❑ Block lengths greater than 400' but less than 1000'
NIA ❑ Blocks to have 2 tiers
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ITEM: 9 - 11 - 1
N/A ❑ Cul -de -sacs less than 500'
Drainage easements not less than 30' in width
❑✓ Utility easements at least 15'
N/A ❑ Street intersect not less than 800' apart
N/A 0 Street jogs are more than 200'
N/A ❑ Side lot lines substantially at right angles or radical to street lines
❑ Connections to adjacent streets (Street inter - connectivity)
❑✓ Significant tree survey
Q TIA (100 peak hour trips or more)
Pending ❑ Water/ Sewer Capacity Letters
❑✓ Streetlights
❑Q Fire hydrant and locations
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N/A ❑ Double frontage lots shall be avoided
DENSITY CALCULATIONS
To Calculate the Base Site Area
Gross Site Area Less:
• Land used as open space in prior residential development
• Land used for commercial, office and institutional, and light industrial
purposes in the Planned Development District
• Water bodies and areas below mean water line if tidally or non - tidally influenced
• Previously approved open space
Equal Base Site Area
Density Allowance
Base Site Area
District Density Factor
R- 10 =17; R -15 =10.2; R -20 =4.25, 0&1 =10.2
PD Inside Urban Transition =4.25
PD Outside Urban Transition =2,5
Equals Number of Units Permitted on Site
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Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 9 - 11 - 2
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.., PLANNING & INSPECTIONS
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A UTHORITY FOR
APPOINTMENT OF A GENT
230 Government Center Drive
Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
910 - 798 -7165 phone
910- 798 -7053 fax
www.nhegov.com
Please note that for quasi - judicial proceedings, either the land owner or an attorney must be present for the case
at the public hearing.
The undersigned owner does hereby appoint an authorized the agent described herein as their exclusive agent
for the purpose of petitioning New Hanover County for a variance, special use permit, rezoning request, and /or
an appeal of Staff decisions applicable to the property described in the attached petition. The Agent is hereby
authorized to, on behalf of the property owner:
1. Submit a proper petition and the required supplemental information and materials
2. Appeal at public meetings to give representation and commitments on behalf of the property owner
3. Act on the property owner's behalf without limitations with regard to any and all things directly or
indirectly connected with or arising out of any petition applicable to the New Hanover County Zoning
Ordinance.
Agent Information
Property Owner(s)
Subject Property
Name
Owner Name
.Address
Cindee Wolf
Gordon Road Investments, LLC
4645 Gordon Road
Company
Owner Name 2
City, State, Zip
Design Solutions
Attn. Jay Stillwell - Manager
Wilmington
Address
Address
Pa reel 1D
P.O. Box 7221
1131 Military Cutoff Road
4300 -001 -004 -000
City, State, Zip
Wilmington, NC 28406
City, State, Zip
Wilmington, NC 28403
PIN :S 1 <191 U. 34.5b
Phone
Phone
910- 620 -2374
910 -256 -2211
Email
Email
cwolf@lobodemar.biz
'ay @swainassociates.com
Case Number Reference:
Datelrime received:
Received by:
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This document was willfully executed on the Y f�-- day of 5 � , 20 f �-
Owner 2 Signature
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014 04/14
ITEM: 9 - 12 - 1
,DePAanyr
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
ANNUAL REPORT
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NAME OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: Gordon Road Investments, LLC
REPORT FOR THE YEAR: 2014
SECRETARY OF STATE L.L.C. ID NUMBER: 1203110
NATURE OF BUSINESS: real estate
REGISTERED AGENT: Blanco Tackabey & Matamoros, P.A.
REGISTERED OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS: PO Drawer 25008
REGISTERED OFFICE STREET ADDRESS
E -Filed Annual Report
9756529
Do not data enter manually.
STATE OF INCORPORATION: NC
Winston Salem, NC 27114 -5008
110 South Stratford Road
Winston Salem, NC 2 7104-4244 Forsyth County
PRINCIPAL OFFICE TELEPHONE NUMBER: 910- 256 -2211
113 )
PRINCIPAL OFFICE MAILING ADDRESS: Military Cutoff Rd.
Wilmington, NC 28405 -3658
PRINCIPAL OFFICE STREET ADDRESS
Company Officials:
Name: Joseph HStilwell
Title: Manager
Address: y L 31
-P Military Cutoff Rd.
Mlmington, NC 28405
1131
,lam Military Cutoff Rd
Wilmington, NC 28405 -3658
Name: H. David Swain Revocable Trust
Title: Manager
Address: I L31
L=-P Military Cutoff Rd
Iihninoon, NC 28405
CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT MUST BE COMPLETED BY ALL LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES
Joseph H Stilwell
FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY A MANAGER/MEMBER
Joseph H Stilwell
2/24/2014
DATE
Manager
TYPE OR PRINT NAME TYPE OR PRINT TITLE
ANNUAL REPORT FEE: E -Paid MAIL TO: Secretary of State • Corporations Division • Post Office Box 29525 • Raleigh, NC 27626 -0525
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 9 -12-2
REPORT OF COMMUNITY MEETING REQUIRED BY
NEW HANOVER ZONING ORDINANCE
FOR CONDITIONAL. ZONING DISTRICTS
Property Address: 4645 Gordon Road
Proposed Zoning: SUP for High- density Residential Development
The undersigned hereby certifies that written notice of a community meeting on the above zoning
application was given to the adjacent property owners set forth on the attached list by first class
mail on (date) August 13, 2014 . A copy of the written notice is attached along with the plan
and exhibits that were mailed with the letters, and then presented at the meeting.
The meeting was held at the following time and place: Carolina BBQ, -2307 N. College Road,
6:00 -7:00 p.m., Thursday, August 28tH
The persons in attendance at the meeting were: Ref. attached sign -in list.
The following issues were discussed at the meeting: An introduction of the project was made:
questions were answered concerning traffic implications along Gordon Road, buffering along
the entrance road, potential for mosquitos around the stormwater pond at front of development,
and the gualiy of construction intended.
As a result of the meeting, the following changes were made to the rezoning petition: None
Date: Seatember 3, 2014
Applicant: Design Solutions / Cindee Wolf
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Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 9 - 13 - 1
Community Information Meeting Thursday
(Smith Creek Village) August 28, 2014
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 9 -13-2
Address
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ITEM: 9 -13-2
Owner
Owner Address
Owner City /State /Zip
ALLEN CHARLES WILSON
120 HARGROVE DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
AUSTIN JUSTINE M
1155 SOUTH BROOK RD
WINNABOW, NC 28479
BANISTER WILLIAM KSANDRA DELAINE
1014 KINGS GRANT RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
BANK OF AMERICA NA
7105 CORPORATE DR
PLANO, TX 75024
BELLAMYJOHN
205 BLOUNT DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
BRIDGESTHOMAS
404 PORTERS NECK RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
BRIGGS DESHON JOHANNA THATCH
133 BLOUNT DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
BROADWELL TRACI LYNNE
3610 BROKEN LIMB CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
BROWN WALTER JAMES HRS
4901 PLEASANT OAK5 DR
WILMINGTON, NC 284W
BROWN WILLIS CATHERINE
6200 LYDDEN RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28409
CLAY CHARLES ESSIE R LTRUST
4618 GORDON RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
CLINTON ROBERT LOTTIE E
127 BLOUNT DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
COASTAL CAROLINA DEV INC
1030 WENDOVER AVE E
GREENSBORO, NC 27407
COX ARLINGTON PERCY HRS
113 ROGERS DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
CROSSLAND THOMAS C
3620 BENT TREE CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
CURRIN CHARLES L DIANA M
3612 BROKEN LIMB CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
DAWSON JACQUELINE ELADO MERAN
211 ROGERS DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
DESHIELDS 1 C F C LIFE ESTATE
3201 AMBER OR
WILMINGTON, NC 28409
DIAKO CONSTRUCTION INC
3811 COTTONWOOD DR
DURHAM, NC 27705
DUDLEY WILLIAM H
4729 SHAW DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
ELIXSON WILLIAM D JO ELLEN
3614 BENT TREE CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
EVANS ROBERT JR ETAL
1054 LEXINGTON AVE
LELAND, NC 28451
FREEMAN FREDERICK MC
117 ROGERS DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
GARRISON WADE DOROTHY F
9802 ROSEWALK DR
HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129
GORDON CHRISTOPHER W LUCY D
6130 TIMBER CREEK LN
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
GORDON ROAD INVESTMENTS LLC
1121 MILITARY CUTOFF RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
GUIDO GARY M JR
219 HARGROVL DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
HANKINS ROBERT E
102 BLOUNT DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
HANKOVICH GEORGE NEIL DONNA P
3614 KNOTTY CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
HANSLEY ELIGH HRS
106 BLOUNT DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
HARTSELL MICHAEL R TONYA P
3614 BROKEN LIMB CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
HICKS LEROY V ETUX
4106 BECKFORD DR
GREENSBORO, NC 27407
HOWIE SAMUELJOSEPH III
4701 SHAW DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
HUGIE JAMCE
128 BLOUNT DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
JACKSON BERNICE DELORES ALLEN
45 NESMITH ST
ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32095
JERNIGAN PETER PHILLIP
3618 BENT TREE CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
JOHNSON ANGELA NICOLE
3622 BENT TREE CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
JOHNSON LOUISE L HRS
133 ROGERS DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
JONES THOMAS R
PO BOX 12084
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
LEWIS FAMILY TRACT LLC
PO BOX 15667
WILMINGTON, NC 28402
UNKOUS MARY W
3612 STUMPY CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
LIVINGSTON JANIS S
137 BLOUNT DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
LYONS BEAU B R CHRISTINE C
3615 KNOTTY CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
MARSHBURN JESSE R CONNIE
245 BAYSHORE DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
MASSEY MORRIS JACQUELINE
141 BLOUNT DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
MCGLENN WILLIAM A HENRIETTA W
4647 GORDON RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
MCKOY ROBERT SR GWENDOLYN TR
4721 SHAW DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
MCKOY ROBERT W JR SHARON H
141 ROGERS DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
MCQUEEN PEARL N
209 BLOUNT DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
MEEKER CHAD R
4709 SHAW DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
MESSICK WARRELL LSR LTONYA M
4909 CAN ETUCK RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
MORRIS VALERIE V
3613 STUMPY CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
NC DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION
3113 KERR AVE N
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
NESBITT TOMMY L PHYLLIS E
201 BLOUNT DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
NEW HAN CNTY
230 GOVERNMENT CENTER DR 190
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
PO BOX 1490
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, NC 28480
NEWSOME CARTER W ETUX
140 BLOUNT OR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
NEWTON WILLIE R II
131 BLOUNT DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
NIXON DORIS E
4725 SHAW DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
PAUL HOLDINGS LLC
13 ISLAND DR
WRIGHTSVILLE B., NC 28480
REDD RUEBEN ETUX
4031 REDWOOD RD
DURHAM, NC 27704
RODRIGUEZALBERTO ESTELLA
3616 BENT TREE CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
ROGERS MICHAEL JAMES
1118 CHARTER DR
IWILMINGTON, NC 28403
SATTERWHITE JOECEFUSJR ETU
1136 BLOUNT DR
IWILMINGTON, NC 28405
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 9 -13-4
SAUNDERS PAUL L BARBARA E
217 HARGROVE DR
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
SHARPLESS GLORIA F
3613 BROKEN LIMB CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
ST PAUL MISSIONARY BAPTIST
4646 GORDON RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
TAAFFE DARYL WILLIAM
3613 KNOTTY CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
TAYLOR RUDOLPH
3615 STUMPY CT
WILMINGTON, NC 28405
TRASK DANIEL W JULIA C
1202 EASTWOOD RD
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
VILLAS AT MURRAYVILLE LLC
I PO BOX 450233
ATLANTA, GA 31145
WICKER JAMES A 18600
BALD EAGLE LN
WILMINGTON, NC 28411
WOOTEN CARRIE HRS ETAL 14295
RIVER RD
WINNA00W, NC 28474
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 9 -13-5
DesrgA Solutions
Transmittal
August 13, 2014
To: Adjacent Property Owners
From: Cindee Wolf
Re: Smith Creek Village
The owner of lands along Gordon Road, between Blount Drive & the entrance ramp onto I-
40, are interested in developing the rear of the tract for multi - family residential use. This
proposal would require a Conditional Zoning District approval from New Hanover County,
A Conditional Zoning District allows particular uses to be established only in accordance
with specific standards and conditions pertaining to each individual development project.
Essentially, this means that only that use, structures and layout of an approved proposal can
be developed. I have enclosed a preliminary plan & color rendering of the project layout.
The County requires that the developer hold a meeting for all property owners immediate
adjacent to the tract boundary, and any and all other interested parties. This provides
neighbors with an opportunity for explanation of the proposal and for questions to be
answered concerning project improvements, benefits and impacts.
This meeting is going to be held at the Carolina BBQ 2307 N. College Road, 6:00 p.m.,
Thursday, August 28th. If you cannot attend, you are also welcome to contact me at
telephone # 620 -2374, or email cwolf@lobodemar.biz with comments and/or questions.
We appreciate your interest in the project and look forward to being a good neighbor and
an asset to the community.
P.O. 13OX 72-21, WilvAingtovt, NC 28406 * Telephone: 910 -6210 -2374 * Email`: cwoff @fabodemar.biz
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
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BOARD OF
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WILMINGTON URBAN AREA
Metropolitan Planning Organization
P.O. Box 1810
Wilmington, North Carolina 28402
910 341 3258 910 341 7801 FAX
DATE: July 17, 2014
TO: MR. FRANK PRICE, PE
Wetherill Engineering Inc.
FROM: Amy L. Kimes, PE
Construction Project Manager
RE: Approval of the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) associated with the proposed
Gordon Road Multi - Family (Smith Creek Apartments), New Hanover County,
The WMPO, NCDOT, and New Hanover County staffs have reviewed the Gordon Road Multi -
Family development. We concur with the recommendations of the TIA as stated below with
the included additions (in red):
A. Site Driveway #1
■ Three -lane cross - section: one ingress, two egress
• Egress: Left -Turn and Right -Turn Lanes
■ 150 ft. Internal Protected Stem
B. Right of Way Dedication
■ To accommodate future U -turn movements on SR 2048 (Gordon Road) at the
driveway connection right of way dedication will be necessary. Coordinate design
and dedication of right of way through NCDOT Division 3 District 3 office.
The applicant will be required to obtain an NCDOT driveway permit for access to the state
road network. All applicable NCDOT driveway access technical standards and policies will
apply. Comments from the Technical Review Committee will also apply.
If changes are made to the proposed site driveways, land use and /or intensity, the study
parameters will need to be modified and a revised Traffic Impact Analysis will be required
for review by NCDOT and the WMPO.
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 9 - 14 - 1
Anthony Law, District Engineer, NCDOT
Sam Burgess, NHCo Planning
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Katie Hite, Division Traffic Engineer, NCDOT
Jessi Booker, NCDOT
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Mike Kozlosky, Executive Director, WMPO
Ben Hughes, NCDOT
Board of Commissioners - November 3, 2014
ITEM: 9 - 14 - 1