2016-05-05 May 5 2016 PB Agenda PackageAGENDA
NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
New Hanover County Historic Courthouse
24 North Third Street, Assembly Room 301
Wilmington, NC
New Hanover County HIstoric Courthouse, Assembly Room 301
DONNA GIRARDOT, CHAIRMAN - ANTHONY PRINZ, VICE-CHAIRMAN
TAMARA MURPHY, BOARD MEMBER - ERNEST OLDS, BOARD MEMBER
THOMAS "JORDY" RAWL, BOARD MEMBER - EDWARD T. (TED) SHIPLEY, III, BOARD MEMBER
DAVID WEAVER, BOARD MEMBER
CHRIS O'KEEFE, PLANNING & INSPECTIONS DIRECTOR - KENNETH VAFIER, PLANNING MGR
Call Meeting to Order (Chairman Donna Girardot)
Pledge of Allegiance (Ben Andrea)
Approval of Meeting Minutes
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
The Planning Board may consider substantial changes in these petitions as a result of objections,
debate, and discussion at the meeting, including rezoning to other classifications.
1Public Hearing
Rezoning Request (Z-952, 4/16) – Request by Wilmington Builders, applicant, on
behalf of the property owners, Noelle Holdings, LLC and The Stokley Family Trust,
to rezone 0.45 acres located at 2 Silva Terra Drive from R-15, Residential District, to
(CZD) O&I, Conditional Office and Institutional District, in order to develop an office
building.
2Public Hearing
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Request (A-423, 5/16) – Request by Design
Solutions to amend Zoning Ordinance Article VII Section 81: Minimum Parking
Requirements to create parking requirements for multi-family residential projects
based on the bedroom unit types.
OTHER ITEMS
1Other Business
Planning Board - May 5, 2016
NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: May 5, 2016
REGULAR
ITEM:
DEPARTMENT: PRESENTER(S): Ben Andrea, Current Planning & Zoning
Supervisor
CONTACT(S): Ben Andrea; Ken Vafier, Planning Manager; and Chris O'Keefe, Planning/Inspections
Director
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing
Rezoning Request (Z-952, 4/16) – Request by Wilmington Builders, applicant, on behalf of the
property owners, Noelle Holdings, LLC and The Stokley Family Trust, to rezone 0.45 acres located at
2 Silva Terra Drive from R-15, Residential District, to (CZD) O&I, Conditional Office and
Institutional District, in order to develop an office building.
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The property proposed to be rezoned is a 0.45 acre parcel of land located at 2 Silva Terra Drive, at the
intersection of Silva Terra Drive and Carolina Beach Road. The zoning in the vicinity consists of a mixture
of commercial and residential zoning districts, including office uses and single and multifamily residential
uses.
The property hosts a 1425 sq. ft. brick ranch style home that is proposed to be repurposed for use as an
office. If the rezoning is approved, the proposed development must also go through the County’s site
plan/building permit review process. The process includes the review of the technical standards of the
County’s development regulations, including landscaping, buffering, stormwater, and building code
requirements.
A variance to the side yard setback and buffer requirements was passed by the Zoning Board of Adjustment
on April 26, 2016, necessary as the location of the existing structure and driveway would have not complied
with the structure setback and buffering requirements for a non-residential use adjacent to a residential use.
Staff concludes that the rezoning request is consistent with the Urban land use classification and also aligns
with the draft comprehensive land use plan, and recommends approval of the request.
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
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Planning Board - May 5, 2016
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Staff Suggested Motion:
Motion to recommend approval, as the Planning Board finds that this application for a zoning map
amendment of 0.45 acres from R-15, Residential District, to (CZD) O&I, Conditional Office and Institutional
District as described is:
1. Consistent with the purposes and intent of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because the Urban
classification calls for continued development and redevelopment of urban areas.
2. Reasonable and in the public interest because it maximizes the effectiveness of commercial uses by
locating them within close proximity to the markets they serve and by ensuring that such commercial uses do
not diminish the quality of life of the existing residential communities.
ATTACHMENTS:
Z-952 Script-PB
Z-952 Petition Summary
Z-952 Staff Summary
Z-952 Neighbor Properties Map
Z-952 Zoning Map
Z-952 CAMA Map
Z-952 Water-Sewer Map
Proposed Site Plan Cover Sheet
Z-952 Proposed Site Plan
Applicant Materials Cover Page
Z-952 Application Package
ITEM: 1
Planning Board - May 5, 2016
SCRIPT FOR Conditional Zoning District Application (Z-952, 5/16)
Rezoning Request (Z-952, 5/16) – Request by Wilmington Builders, applicant, on behalf of
the property owners, Noelle Holdings, LLC and The Stokley Family Trust, to rezone 0.45 acres
located at 2 Silva Terra Drive from R-15, Residential District, to (CZD) O&I, Conditional Office
and Institutional District, in order to develop an office building.
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 additional 5 minutes for
rebuttal.
2. Conduct Hearing, as follows:
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. Board discussion
5. At this time, you may ask to either continue the application to a future meeting, or to proceed with
this Board deciding whether to recommend approval or denial of the application. What do you
wish to do?
6. Vote on the conditional zoning district application. The motion should include a statement saying
how the change is, or is not, consistent with the land use plan and why it is, or is not, reasonable
and in the public interest.
Staff Suggested Motion:
Motion to recommend approval, as the Planning Board finds that this application for a zoning map
amendment of 0.45 acres from R-15, Residential District, to (CZD) O&I, Conditional Office and
Institutional District as described is:
1. Consistent with the purposes and intent of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because the
Urban classification calls for continued development and redevelopment of urban areas.
2. Reasonable and in the public interest because it maximizes the effectiveness of commercial
uses by locating them within close proximity to the markets they serve and by ensuring
that such commercial uses do not diminish the quality of life of the existing residential
communities.
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Z-952, 5/16 Page 1 of 1
Case Z-952, (5/16)
Rezone from R-15, Residential District, to (CZD) O&I, Conditional Office and Insitutional District
Petition Summary Data
Parcel Location & Acreage: 2 Silva Terra Drive, 0.45 acres
Petitioner/Owner: Wilmington Builders (Applicant)
The Stokely Family Trust and Noelle Holdings, LLC (Owners)
Existing Land Use: Residential
Zoning History: April 7, 1971 - Initially zoned R-15 via Area 4
5 Silva Terra Drive rezoned to (CZD) O&I in August 2005
Land Classification: Urban
Water Type: Public water is available
Sewer Type: Public sewer is available
Recreation Area: Arrowhead Park
Access: Silva Terra Drive (NC DOT Driveway Permit Required)
Fire District: New Hanover County South
Watershed & Water Quality
Classification: Barnards Creek (C;Sw)
Conservation/Historic/
Archaeological Resources: No known historic or archaeological resources
Soils and Septic Suitability: Seagate Fine Sand (Se) - Severe (wetness)
Woodington Fine Sandy Loam (Wo) - Severe (wetness)
Schools: Williams and Codington Elementaries, Myrtle Grove Middle, Ashley High
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Z-952, (5/16) Page 1 of 7
CONDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICT APPLICATION
CASE: Z-952, 5/16
PETITIONER: Wilmington Builders, applicant
The Stokley Family Trust and Noelle Holdings, LLC property owners
REQUEST: Rezone from R-15, Residential District, to (CZD) O&I, Conditional Office and Institutional
District
ACREAGE: 0.45 acres
LOCATION: 2 Silva Terra Drive
PID: R07016-002-001-000
LAND CLASS: Urban
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
Existing Zoning and Land Uses
The property proposed to be rezoned is a 0.45 acre parcel of land located at 2 Silva Terra Drive, at the
intersection of Silva Terra Drive and Carolina Beach Road. The property was zoned R-15 when zoning
was initially applied to this area in 1971.
The zoning in the vicinity consists of a mixture of commercial and residential zoning districts. On the
southwest side of Carolina Beach Road, the zoning is predominately R-15, including Silva Terra and the
surrounding parcels. An area of conditional R-7 exists in the 4800 block of Carolina Beach Road known
as Adams Landing. Across Silva Terra Drive from the subject site is a 1.06 acre conditional Office and
Institutional district that was approved in 2005 and consists of a multi-tenant office building. Another
conditional O&I district was approved in December 2002 and is conditioned to several uses including
computer audio/video service, recording studio, personal real estate rental office, barber shop, service
station, lawn mower repair shop, rental tool business, and real estate business.
The area across Carolina Beach Road is a variety of zoning types under either city or county jurisdiction.
A large area along Belle Meade Drive was subject to a conditional zoning district approval in 2008,
however, areas of that site have been annexed into Wilmington and are under development with multi-
family residential projects. A remnant of the 2008 conditional zoning approval site is the subject site for
a proposed multi-family residential project recently heard by the Planning Board (Case Z-958 –
Aaronfield Cove). Other zoning across Carolina Beach Road from the subject site includes MF-L (City), R-
10, and R-15.
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Z-952, (5/16) Page 2 of 7
Existing Site Conditions
The property proposed to be rezoned hosts a brick ranch style house that was constructed in 1970 and
is proposed by the petitioner to be repurposed for use as an office building.
Community Services
Water and Sewer:
The property is within the Urban Services boundary, and water and sewer service is available to serve
the structure.
Fire Protection:
The property is served by New Hanover County Fire Services and located in the New Hanover County
South Fire District.
Schools:
The property is located within the school districts for Williams and Codington Elementaries, Myrtle
Grove Middle, and Ashley High schools, however the proposed use will not have any impacts on the
school system.
Conservation, Historic, and Archaeological Resources
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Planning Board - May 5, 2016
Z-952, (5/16) Page 3 of 7
The subject property does not host any known conservation, historic, or archaeological resources.
PETITIONER’S REQUEST:
The petitioner is seeking to rezone a 0.45 acre parcel from R-15, Residential District, to (CZD) O&I,
Conditional Office and Institutional District, in order to repurpose the existing 1425 sq. ft. residential
structure for use as an office.
STAFF POSITION:
Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Considerations
The purpose of the Office and Institutional (O&I) District is to provide areas where institutional uses,
professional office uses, and other uses compatible to uses of an office or institutional nature are
encouraged to locate and to provide protection for this type of land use from encroachment by other
less desirable uses. The district’s principal means of ingress and egress should be along collector roads,
minor arterial streets, and/or major arterial streets.
A conceptual site plan is included as part of the application and is shown below. If the rezoning is
approved, the proposed development must also go through the County’s site plan/building permit
review process. The process includes the review of the technical standards of the County’s development
regulations, including landscaping, buffering, stormwater, and building code requirements.
Comments on the site plan were solicited from key agencies that would be part of the development
review process. Zoning staff noted that additional landscaping that is not shown on the site plan will be
required, including streetyard plantings along both Silva Terra Drive and Carolina Beach Road,
foundation plantings around the building perimeter, and interior parking lot landscaping. A variance
from the nonresidential structure setback and buffer yard requirements was approved by the Zoning
Board of Adjustment on April 26, 2016 and was necessary because the existing structure and driveway
location would not have met the requirements of Section 60.3 and Section 62.1-4.
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Z-952, (5/16) Page 4 of 7
Conceptual Site Plan
Traffic and Transportation Considerations
The uses proposed as part of the conditional zoning district would not generate near the 100 peak hour
trip generation threshold that would require a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) to be performed.
The Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization (WMPO) conducted a traffic count at the 5000
block of Carolina Beach Road in 2015. The count yielded an Average Daily Traffic (ADT) of 29,430 trips.
Carolina Beach Road has a design capacity of 29,300 daily trips, and therefore it is classified as having an
“F” Level of Service (LOS) with a Volume to Capacity Ratio of 1.004.
WMPO staff provided comments on the proposal and site plan and indicated concerns about the
driveway location and width. The existing driveway is proposed to serve the new use, and WMPO staff
noted that the driveway is within the functional area of the traffic signal for the intersection of Silva
Terra Drive and Carolina Beach road, and that the site may be subject to turn restrictions and
improvements to Silva Terra Drive. These issues will be examined further in the NC DOT Driveway
Permit process. WMPO staff also noted that the 10’ wide driveway is not wide enough for two way
traffic and advised increasing the driveway width to 16’.
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Z-952, (5/16) Page 5 of 7
Environmental
The property does not contain any Special Flood Hazard Areas or Significant Natural Heritage Areas. If
the amount of impervious surface area warrants, stormwater management will be reviewed by New
Hanover County Engineering; however, a cursory review of the proposal by New Hanover County
Engineering staff was performed and the amount of impervious surface area proposed appears to be
under the maximum amount of impervious surface area that would require a stormwater permit.
Land Use Plan Considerations
According to the 2006 CAMA Plan, the site is classified as Urban. The purpose of the Urban classification
is to provide for continued intensive development and redevelopment of existing urban areas. With the
changes that have occurred to the area surrounding the site since residential zoning was applied and a
residential use established on the site in the early 1970s, Staff concludes that non-residential zoning
would be appropriate for the site and consistent with the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan.
Draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan Considerations
The County is currently going through a process to create a new comprehensive land use plan. The
current draft of the new Comprehensive Plan classifies the area of the property subject to development
as Community Mixed Use on the Future Land Use Map.
The Community Mixed Use placetype focuses on small-scale, compact, mixed use development patterns
that serve multimodal travel and act as an attractor for county residents and visitors. These areas share
several qualities with higher-intensity mixed use placetypes, including a combination of retail with office
and housing above, wider sidewalks, and an emphasis on streetscaping. However, these centers are
generally small, no more than a few square blocks. Civic uses, particularly recreation and public
gathering places, are particularly encouraged here. Ideally, large-scale, lower density commercial and
industrial developments are prohibited.
The proposed rezoning and change of land use from residential to office use is supportive of the
Community Mixed Use place type.
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Z-952, (5/16) Page 6 of 7
REVIEW AND ACTION:
This request is being facilitated by Section 55.3 – Conditional Zoning District of the County’s Zoning
Ordinance, and has been processed and reviewed per Section 110 – Amending the Ordinance. A
community meeting was held on February 8, 2016 in accordance with the requirements for such an
application. The meeting had minimal attendance and no changes were made to the proposal as a
result of the community information meeting.
Staff recommends approval of the application. Staff concludes that the application is consistent with
the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the additional zoning requirements for landscaping and
buffering can be met. Staff concludes that the application is also consistent the 2006 Wilmington-New
Hanover County CAMA Land Use Plan and the intent of the Urban land use classification.
Action Needed
Motion to recommend approval of the petitioner’s application [with or without agreed upon
conditions]
Motion to “table” the application in order to receive more information
Motion to recommend denial of the petitioner’s application based on specific reasons
Example Motion for Approval:
Motion to recommend approval, as the Planning Board finds that this application for a zoning map
amendment of 0.45 acres from R-15, Residential District, to (CZD) O&I, Conditional Office and
Institutional District as described is:
1. Consistent with the purposes and intent of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because [Describe
elements of controlling land use plans and how the amendment is consistent].
2. Reasonable and in the public interest because [Briefly explain why. Factors may include public
health and safety, character of the area and relationship of uses, applicable plans, or balancing
benefits and detriments.].
Conditions:
[List any agreed upon conditions]
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Example Motion for Denial:
Motion to recommend denial, as the Planning Board finds that this application for a zoning map
amendment of 0.45 acres from R-15, Residential District, to (CZD) O&I, Conditional Office and
Institutional District as described is:
1. Not Consistent with the purposes and intent of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because [Describe
elements of controlling land use plans and how the amendment is not consistent].
2. Not reasonable or in the public interest because [Briefly explain why not. Factors may include
public health and safety, character of the area and relationship of uses, applicable plans, or
balancing benefits and detriments.].
Staff Suggested Motion:
Motion to recommend approval, as the Planning Board finds that this application for a zoning map
amendment of 0.45 acres from R-15, Residential District, to (CZD) O&I, Conditional Office and
Institutional District as described is:
1. Consistent with the purposes and intent of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because the Urban
classification calls for continued development and redevelopment of urban areas.
2. Reasonable and in the public interest because it maximizes the effectiveness of commercial uses
by locating them within close proximity to the markets they serve and by ensuring that such
commercial uses do not diminish the quality of life of the existing residential communities.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: May 5, 2016
REGULAR
ITEM:
DEPARTMENT: PRESENTER(S): Ben Andrea, Current Planning & Zoning
Supervisor
CONTACT(S): Ben Andrea; Ken Vafier, Planning Manager; and Chris O'Keefe, Planning/Inspections
Director
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Request (A-423, 5/16) – Request by Design Solutions to amend Zoning
Ordinance Article VII Section 81: Minimum Parking Requirements to create parking requirements
for multi-family residential projects based on the bedroom unit types.
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The petitioner is requesting to amend the parking standards in the Zoning Ordinance to differentiate parking
standards for multi-family residential development uses, and base the minimum parking requirement for a
multi-family residential project on the types and number of bedroom units. The petitioner is proposing to
require 2.5 spaces per three-bedroom units, 2 spaces per two-bedroom units, and 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom
units.
Staff recommends a minor change to the petitioner’s proposal to keep the existing requirement of 2 spaces
for 2+ bedroom multi-family residential units, as noted in the staff summary.
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:
Motion to recommend approval of the staff-recommended version of the amendment, as the Planning Board
finds that this request for a zoning ordinance amendment described is:
1. Consistent with the purposes and intent of Policy 5.2 of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because the
amendment provides more design criteria that results in more efficient land use and impervious surface
reduction.
2. Reasonable and in the public interest as the amendment would maintain adequate minimum parking
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requirements while offering more flexible design criteria and lowering impervious surface coverage for
multi-family residential projects.
ATTACHMENTS:
A-423 Staff Summary
Applicant Materials Cover Page
A-423 Application
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ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT REQUEST
CASE: A-423, 05/16
PETITIONER: Design Solutions
REQUEST: Amend Zoning Ordinance Section 81: Minimum Parking Requirements to create parking
requirements for multi-family residential projects based on the bedroom unit types
PETITIONER’S REQUEST:
The petitioner is requesting to amend the parking standards in the Zoning Ordinance to differentiate
parking standards for multi-family residential development uses, and base the minimum parking
requirement for a multi-family residential project on the types and number of bedroom units. The
petitioner is proposing to require 2.5 spaces per three-bedroom units, 2 spaces per two-bedroom units,
and 1.5 spaces per one-bedroom units.
Red and Underline/Strikethrough – Petitioner’s Proposed Additions/Deletions
Section 81: Minimum Parking Requirements 1
81-1: The following off-street parking space shall be required and maintained: 2
3
Uses Required Off-Street Parking
Any residential use consisting of
one (1) or more dwelling units
Two (2) parking spaces on the same lot for each dwelling units
Single-Family or Duplex
Residential
Two (2) parking spaces on the same lot for each dwelling unit
Multi-family Residential One and one-half (1.5) spaces per 1 bedroom unit
Two (2.0) spaces per 2 bedroom unit
Two and one-half (2.5) spaces per 3 bedroom unit
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STAFF POSITION:
Currently, the Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum of 2 parking spaces to be provided on the same lot
for each dwelling unit, regardless of whether the residential use is single-family, duplex, or multi-family
residential. Staff is supportive of the petitioner’s proposal to differentiate parking requirements based
on the residential use type and reduce the requirement for one-bedroom multi-family units, but is
reluctant to recommend increasing the minimum requirement for three-bedroom units (or larger) to 2.5
spaces per unit at this time.
The proposed change aligns the county’s regulation more with the City of Wilmington’s residential parking
standards shown in the following table:
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USES REQUIRED NUMBER OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
Residential
Uses Maximum Minimum
Residential 2.5 per
unit
0-1 bedroom 1.5; 2 bedrooms 2; 3 bedrooms or more 2.25. If the city
determines that the parking requirements of the anticipated resident
population requires additional parking, the City may require up to 2.5 spaces
per unit. Elderly housing may be reduced up to 1 space per 2 units.
The discussed parking requirements are minimum requirements, and at this time the county’s Zoning
Ordinance does not have parking maximums or any type of additional requirements for parking that
exceeds the minimum or any other threshold. For example, some zoning ordinances require that any
parking that is provided beyond 150% of the minimum be constructed of pervious material. As such, a
project may provide additional parking beyond the minimum requirement at their discretion and without
consequence.
Staff recommends a minor change to the petitioner’s proposal to keep the existing requirement of 2
spaces for 2+ bedroom multi-family residential units, as noted below.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Red and Underline/Strikethrough – Petitioner’s Proposed Additions/Deletions
Blue and Underline/Strikethrough – Staff’s Proposed Additions/Deletions
Section 81: Minimum Parking Requirements 5
81-1: The following off-street parking space shall be required and maintained: 6
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Uses Required Off-Street Parking
Any residential use consisting of
one (1) or more dwelling units
Two (2) parking spaces on the same lot for each dwelling units
Single-Family or Duplex
Residential
Two (2) parking spaces on the same lot for each dwelling unit
Multi-family Residential One and one-half (1.5) spaces per 1 bedroom unit
Two (2.0) spaces per 2+ bedroom units
Two and one-half (2.5) spaces per 3 bedroom unit
REVIEW AND ACTION:
This request has been processed and reviewed per Section 110 – Amending the Ordinance. Notices of the
petition request have been disseminated per the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Staff recommends approval of the minor changes to the petitioner’s proposed amendment under the
Staff Recommendation above. The amendment supports Policy 5.2 of the 2006 Wilmington-New Hanover
County CAMA Land Use Plan, which states:
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Encourage innovative development strategies while providing flexible design guidelines that
enhance the aesthetics and minimize adverse environmental impacts of the built environment.
Lowering the parking requirement for one-bedroom multi-family residential units to 1 parking space per
one-bedroom unit is logical as the parking demand realized from these types of units is minimal. The
amendment also indirectly reduces environmental impacts realized from stormwater runoff, and also
increases site design flexibility by reducing the area of a site that must be dedicated to parking.
Action Needed
Motion to recommend approval of the petitioner’s proposal
Motion to “table” the item in order to receive more information
Motion to recommend denial of the petitioner’s request based on specific reasons
Example Motion for Approval:
Motion to recommend approval, as the Planning Board finds that this request for a zoning ordinance
amendment is:
1. Consistent with the purposes and intent of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because [Describe
elements of controlling land use plans and how the amendment is consistent].
2. Reasonable and in the public interest because [Briefly explain why. Factors may include public
health and safety, character of the area and relationship of uses, applicable plans, or balancing
benefits and detriments.].
Example Motion for Denial:
Motion to recommend denial, as the Planning Board finds that this request for a zoning ordinance
amendment is:
1. Not Consistent with the purposes and intent of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because [Describe
elements of controlling land use plans and how the amendment is not consistent].
2. Not reasonable or in the public interest because [Briefly explain why not. Factors may include
public health and safety, character of the area and relationship of uses, applicable plans, or
balancing benefits and detriments.].
Staff Suggested Motion:
Motion to recommend approval of the staff-recommended version of the amendment, as the Planning
Board finds that this request for a zoning ordinance amendment described is:
1. Consistent with the purposes and intent of Policy 5.2 of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because
the amendment provides more design criteria that results in more efficient land use and
impervious surface reduction.
2. Reasonable and in the public interest as the amendment would maintain adequate minimum
parking requirements while offering more flexible design criteria and lowering impervious surface
coverage for multi-family residential projects.
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