HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-06-02 June 2 2016 PB Agenda PackageAGENDA
NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
New Hanover County Historic Courthouse
24 North Third Street, Assembly Room 301
Wilmington, NC
June 2, 2016
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 (Ken Vafier)
Approval of March, April, and May Meeting Minutes
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
The Planning Board may consider substantial changes in these petitions as a result of objections,
debate, and discussion at the meeting, including rezoning to other classifications.
1New Hanover County Comprehensive Plan - Planning Staff will present the final
Comprehensive Land Use Plan for hearing and consideration of a motion to
recommend adoption by the Board of Commissioners.
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
1Technical Review Committee Report For May 2016
OTHER ITEMS
1Other Business
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: June 2, 2016
REGULAR
ITEM:
DEPARTMENT: PRESENTER(S): Jennifer Rigby, Senior Planner
CONTACT(S): Jennifer Rigby; Ken Vafier, Planning Manager; and Chris O'Keefe, Planning & Inspections
Director
SUBJECT:
New Hanover County Comprehensive Plan - Planning Staff will present the final Comprehensive Land
Use Plan for hearing and consideration of a motion to recommend adoption by the Board of
Commissioners.
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Plan NHC is a multi-year comprehensive planning process focused on providing a framework of goals and
implementation strategies for future growth and development of New Hanover County. Plan NHC has
focused on establishing the appropriate balance of interests in our growing community and has studied the
relationships between land uses, transportation, utilities, economic and industrial development, recreation,
housing, and natural resources.
Extensive community engagement has guided and shaped this process into the final draft version today;
which is focused on utilizing mixed use development as a way to accommodate significant growth and
balance interests.
The plan includes five chapters, a prologue and an appendix. The Planning Board has reviewed Chapters 1-4
and provided a recommendation to the Board of Commissioners on each of these chapters. The Planning
Board held three work sessions on Chapter 5 and staff is prepared to present to the Planning Board the final
draft plan (Chapters 1-5 with the Prologue and Appendix) for a final recommendation to the Board of
Commissioners.
Staff would like to bring to your attention a few updates since your last work session held on April 25, 2016:
· The entire report has been proofed and edited by Planning Staff and our Communications and
Outreach Staff. We are including two forms of edits to the document: editorial changes (spelling, grammar,
typos, etc.) and clarifying changes (changes Planning Staff has made based on comments the Planning Board
and staff received). A list of the clarifying changes is included in the packet. Editorial changes are not
included, but can be provided if requested.
· Staff continues to hear concerns from stake holders specifically regarding the Exceptional Resource
Areas Maps: Potential Wetlands Areas and Aquifer Sensitivity Areas maps and concludes that a community
consensus on these maps has not been reached.
At the January 19, 2016 Board of County Commissioners meeting, staff received direction to modify
the Exceptional Resources Map, and create separate maps for each of the features categorized in the
Exceptional Resources Area with appropriate disclaimers and information on the maps.
Staff has prepared these maps in conjunction with the associated text in Chapter 4. Staff’s position
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on the maps continues to remain that they are to inform development, not to prevent or to regulate
development. Further, sharing this information in the form of maps is considered a best management
practice; which is why these maps were created and included in the report. Staff continues to hear concerns
regarding these maps and concludes that a community consensus on these two maps has not been reached.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Intelligent Growth and Economic Development
• Implement plans for land use, economic development, infrastructure and environmental programs
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Staff recommends approval of PLAN NHC.
ATTACHMENTS:
Clarifying Changes to PLAN NHC
Prologue Draft
Chapter-5 Draft
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Clarifying Changes to Plan NHC
May 25, 2016
Chapter 2:
Page 18: “The urban services boundary is was a tool that is was used to help New
Hanover County decision makers determine possible development and the cost of
providing infrastructure such as water and sewer. The need for the urban services
boundary has been studied through this planning process and a new Future Land Use
Map has been created to replace the 2006 CAMA Land Use Map. Refer to Chapter 4 of
the plan for additional information.” 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.”
Chapter 3:
• Page 13: “Work with school district and DOT to allow and encourage students to walk
and bike to school safely”
• Page 15: “Consider establishing a groundwater and aquifer protection ordinance in
conjunction with a drinking water study.”
• Page 15: “Encourage siting of schools in the community allowing for students to walk
and bike, while considering traffic impacts.”
Chapter 4:
• Page 19: “These maps are intended to be informative a source of information used in
conjunction with the future land use map by New Hanover County’s planning staff,
Planning, Board and Board of Commissioners during the decision making process.”
• Shade the land use portion of the ERA Maps and make the natural features brighter.
• Page 27: Potential Wetland Areas Map Disclaimer: “Wetlands shown are classified by
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and used for the National Wetland Inventory. The
NWI does not attempt to define the proprietary or jurisdictional boundaries of Federal,
State, or local agencies. but does include all categories of special aquatic sites identified
in the EPA Section 404(b). The Army Corps of Engineers Wetland Delineation Manual
does not constitute a classification system, it only provides a basis for determining if an
area is a wetland for the purposes of Section 404.” On-site, field
investigation/delineation and agency verification are necessary to comply with Federal,
State, and local requirements.”
Chapter 5:
Page 11, Guideline X.B.4: Add the language “where practical.”
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2014
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INTRO
PROLOGUE
New Hanover County is a vibrant, prosperous, diverse coastal community, committed to building a
sustainable future for generations to come. With this in mind, citizens, elected officials, appointed
officials, stakeholder groups, and planning staff have developed the first Comprehensive Land Use
Plan for New Hanover County, titled Plan NHC. This plan is more than a document that provides land
use policy recommendations. It is a series of reports, including statistical and historical information
that incorporates extensive community input and provides a detailed implementation plan that will
help achieve the overall vision for the future of New Hanover County. Plan NHC will provide guidance
to elected officials and staff on development and redevelopment proposals, zoning regulations,
as well as policies, programs and initiatives that will sustain New Hanover County as a vibrant,
prosperous, and diverse coastal community.
New Hanover County is expected to experience a high level of employment and population growth.
Currently, New Hanover County’s population is approximately 214,000. This figure includes the
population of Wilmington, Wrightsville, Carolina and Kure Beach, as well as the unincorporated New
Hanover County. By 2040, population is projected to grow to 337,000. This represents an increase
of 123,000 (57%) from current population levels. If thought about in a more tangible way, it would
be the equivalent of adding another city the current size of Wilmington to New Hanover County.
With growth comes the need for responsible development and redevelopment of land, as well as
thoughtful consideration concerning the County’s infrastructure and natural resources. These are
important topics to study because how the County grows and develops will have a direct impact on
the ability of future generations to thrive and enjoy the natural beauty of this area.
COMMUNITY INPUT
New Hanover County’s Plan NHC was developed in large part from community input. Meeting
participants came from all walks of life, including college and high school students, local retirees,
young working families, as well as numerous stakeholder groups. Community members provided
planning staff with feedback through several mediums, including community meetings and surveys,
as well as designated theme committees. The theme committees represent principles created
by the American Planning Association that comprehensive plans should include. These theme
committees included: The Livable Built Environment, Harmony with Nature, Interwoven Equity,
Resilient Economy, Healthy Community, and Responsible Regionalism. Discussions from the
numerous theme committee meetings led to the creation of 21 goals that aided in the creation of
the future land-use map in Chapter 4: Visualizing the Future, as well as the implementation portion
in Chapter 5: Building the Future of the comprehensive plan. These goals, developed by a Citizen
Advisory Committee, will guide the next generation of development and ensure New Hanover
County becomes an even better place to live, work, and play.
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WHAT THE PLAN WILL DO
Plan NHC will be vital in terms of fostering economic development. Employment Centers and
Commerce Zones, outlined in Chapter 4, will enable targeted industries to locate and flourish in
New Hanover County. Striking a balance between economic development and environmental
stewardship, Plan NHC also seeks to inform developers, elected and appointed officials staff, and
other stakeholders on how existing natural features and systems may influence development.
In addition, Plan NHC will act as a guide for the creation of a new zoning ordinance. The original
ordinance, written in 1969 and amended over the years, is outdated and does not entirely reflect
the vision of New Hanover County today. The vision of today reflects the need for a change in
development patterns and includes switching from traditional sprawling development patterns to
a denser, mixed-use style of land use.. This will allow New Hanover County to achieve higher levels
of density where appropriate, leaving room preserve and protect the County’s natural resources.
Additionally, mixed-use development will create more opportunities for citizens in terms of housing,
jobs and shopping choices, as well as foster a more active lifestyle.
Planning Staff would like to thank the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners, the New
Hanover County Planning Board, and the appointed Citizens Advisory Committee for their guidance
and leadership in developing this plan. In addition, the following groups and individuals were integral
in the development of Plan NHC through their active participation:
• Homeowner’s associations
• Business organizations
• Non-profit groups
• New Hanover Regional Medical Center
• ILM Airport
• NC Ports Authority
• NHC Schools
• UNCW
• CFCC
• Financial services interests
• Tourism interest
• Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors®
• Wilmington Cape Fear Home Builders
• The City of Wilmington
• Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
• Building A Sound Economy (B.A.S.E.)
• The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
• The many interested citizens
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PLAN NHC 2014 VISUALIZING THE FUTURE 1
NEW HANOVER COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
CHAPTER 5: BUILDING THE FUTURE
Implementation Action Plan
Implementation Guidelines
CONTENTS:
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PLAN NHC 2014 VISUALIZING THE FUTURE 2
One of the most important elements of a
Comprehensive Plan is the strategy developed
to implement the plan. New Hanover County is
committed to ensuring the work of so many citizens
is implemented in order to make our community an
even better place to live and work.
Throughout the planning process, much has been
learned about the way in which the citizens of New
Hanover County would like the community to grow
over the next twenty five years. Twenty one goals
and implementation strategies were established in
Chapter 3: Framing the Policy. These goals will drive
the development of the next generation and ultimately
shape our future.
The Comprehensive Plan therefore, is not the
end of the process, but rather the beginning of a
long intensive series of actions to create a better
community that truly represents the citizens of New
Hanover County. This vision; generated through
many citizen participation activities, refined by the
appointed Citizens Advisory Committee, and vetted
through the public hearing process at the Planning
Board and Board of Commissioners level; results in
specific goals, implementation strategies, Place Types
of development and a new Future Land Use Map.
To ensure implementation; a two-pronged approach has been created to clearly outline initiatives and
guidelines for future development.
One of the major concerns staff heard from the community during this process was the desire to overhaul
the 1969 Zoning Ordinance into a Unified Development Ordinance; resulting in predictability and clarity
for the development community, citizens, and County staff. Many updates have occurred over the years,
but a successful overhaul has not occurred. With this in mind, staff created a two-pronged approach to
implementing the Comprehensive Plan. Below outlines how each established goal is broken down into
Implementation Initiatives (programs or projects) and Implementation Guidelines (a framework for a new
Unified Development Ordinance and a guide for development decisions).
Each year, the County Manager presents to the Board of Commissioners a budget based on the Board of
Commissioners’ priorities and the New Hanover County’s Strategic Plan. Staff has utilized the Goals and
Implementation Strategies from Chapter 3 to create an annual “Plan NHC Action Plan” with Short Term,
Mid Term, Long Term and Ongoing Efforts tied directly to the three overarching goals of the New Hanover
County Strategic Plan; Intelligent Growth and Economic Development, Superior Education and Workforce,
and Superior Public Health and Public Safety. In coordination with the adopted New Hanover County
budget, staff will review the Implementation Initiatives as they relate to the overarching goals of Plan NHC
and the Strategic Plan to monitor the implementation of the plan. Items that have been completed will be
removed from the Plan NHC Action Plan and new items will be added based on need and available funding.
This Action Plan will become an opportunity for staff to work with the Board of Commissioners and the
Executive Leadership Team to ensure consistency with New Hanover County’s Strategic Plan and Capital
Improvement Plan.
IMPLEMENTATION ACTION PLAN
GOAL
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGY
Plan for accomplishing Goal
IMPLEMENTATIONINITIATIVESProgram to accomplish
strategy goal
IMPLEMENTATIONGUIDELINESRule/Instruction to accomplish
strategy goal
ANNUAL ACTION
PLAN
BUDGET
FRAMEWORK FOR
ORDINANCE
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2016 Plan NHC Action Plan
2016 Plan NHC Action Plan
Strategies
Short Term Initiatives Mid Term Initiatives Long Term Initiatives Ongoing Efforts
Intelligent Growth and Economic Development
• Update the Zoning
Ordinance
• Coordinate with
CFPUA on Capital
Improvement Plan
and Infrastructure
extensions.
• Create an Housing
Affordability task
force.
• Develop Public
Private Partnerships
to maximize public
investment.
• Parks & Gardens
Master Plan
• Partnerships and
funding for Land Bank
(Environmentally
Sensitive Areas)
• Performance Criteria
for connectivity.
• Streamline permitting
procedures for
workforce housing.
• Improve freight and
passenger rail service.
• Create small area
plans.
• Review all
development
proposals to assure
consistency with the
County’s adopted
plans and policies.
• Support programs
to encourage
preservation through
development.
Superior Education and Workforce
• Create a round table
to support targeted
industry work force.
• Coordinate efforts on
an incentive policy for
target industries.
• Partner with WRAR/
WBD/ RCA on a
real estate portfolio
of industrial,
commercial, and office
development sites.
• Develop a liaison
program between the
county and businesses
considering
investment.
• Provide free high-
speed internet
through NHC.
• Work with Econ.
Dev official to tour
and familiarize site
selectors with NHC.
• Work with schools to
align curricula with
entrepreneurial skills.
• Identify partnerships,
grant opportunities,
and a coordinated
strategy for attracting
new companies and
organizations.
Superior Public Health and Public Safety
• Parks and Gardens
Master Plan
• Develop a mobile
household hazardous
waste and electronics
recycling program
• Develop a construction
debris recycling
program
• Add Sherriff’s
representative to the
TRC Committee.
• Explore groundwater
protection and surface
water issues for long
term water supply
planning.
• Neighborhood design
incentives to create
community spaces.
• Identify watershed-
specific indicators
of water quality
degradation and
establish baseline
measures.
• Work to ensure public
water and sewer for
all NHC residents.
• Create an inventory
and study of retrofit
opportunities to
reduce water quality
impacts.
• Support Neighborhood
watch programs.
• Ensure adequate
response times to
emergencies.
• Support programs to
encourage bike/walk
to school.
• Partner with
organizations that
support healthy local
foods.
• Code Enforcement
to emphasize
housing quality and
preservation.
• Monitor the status of
air quality to ensure
attainment.
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As a part of our implementation initiatives, a new Unified Development Ordinance has been
recommended and funds have been approved to begin this project immediately following the completion
of the Comprehensive Plan. Because the current Zoning Ordinance has many inconsistencies with the
established vision of the Comprehensive Plan, a detailed set of Implementation Guidelines has been
crafted based on the work of the Citizens Advisory Committee and categorized according to the adopted
New Hanover County Strategic Plan. As future development occurs, it is important to provide clarity and
predictability to the development community, the citizens of New Hanover County, staff, the Planning
Board and the Board of Commissioners. These Implementation Guidelines are intended to provide
guidance on the ways in which development can meet the goals and implementation strategies outlined
in Chapter 3: Framing the Policy. It is important to note that all local and state standards must be met
during the permitting of any project in New Hanover County and the purpose of these guidelines is not
to supersede any local or state ordinances or regulations.
IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINES
STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREA: INTELLIGENT GROWTH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Strategic Plan Objective: Promote a strong diverse economy and high quality growth
Goal I: Support business success.
Desired Outcome: A vibrant economy for New Hanover County based on business success.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Streamline permitting process for targeted indus-
tries.
I.A.1 Encourage target industries in Employment Cen-
ters, Commerce Zones, and Growth Nodes.
B. Advocate for and develop a realistic and sustain-
able incentive policy for New Hanover County.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
C. Align county zoning ordinances to encourage
targeted business in appropriate areas.
I.C.1 Develop performance controls to address odor,
noise, lighting, and other impacts on surrounding uses.
I.C.2 Develop strategies for encouraging office, retail,
and other light intensity nonresidential uses within exist-
ing residential areas to provide community level service.
D. Increase communications with small business by
creating a resource link on the county webpage
for new business and an ongoing process to
shepherd new businesses through the develop-
ment process.
I.D.1 Explore updating existing zoning regulations to as-
sist in streamlining the commercial review process.
E. Support provisions for providing public free,
high-speed internet access throughout New Ha-
nover County.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
Goal II: Support workforce development and economic prosperity for all.
Desired Outcome: Retain and attract businesses and companies with workforce talent that is aligned with our tar-
geted industries.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Partner with educational facilities to provide opportuni-
ties for training in targeted industries.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
B. Continue to enhance educational programs, facilities,
and offerings.
II.B.1 Encourage clustering of educational facilities and
employment centers in the built environment.
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Strategic Plan Objective: Create and support a vibrant and culturally diverse community that encourages private investment
Goal III: Promote fiscally responsible growth.
Desired Outcome: Growth patterns that achieve efficient provisions of services and equitable distribution of costs be-
tween the public and private sector.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Coordinate infrastructure from a regional perspective
including water, sewer, and transportation.
III.A.1 Encourage the expansion of water and sewer in-
frastructure to provide orderly and efficient development
consistent with CFPUA’s plans and policies.
III.A.2 Provide connectivity between transportation
modes, in growth nodes outlined on the Future Land Use
Map, and within new development where practical.
III.A.3 Ensure all traffic calming devices and gated areas
accommodate emergency service delivery and intercon-
nectivity.
III.A.4 Encourage street connections to adjoining unde-
veloped property and connect existing streets to improve
accessibility and safety to development sites.
B. Coordinate regional facilities such as community col-
leges and workforce training as they support targeted
industries (as identified in County approved Economic
Development strategies).
III.B.1 Encourage the development of educational facili-
ties and transportation infrastructure in Employment
Centers and Commerce Zones as identified on the Future
Land Use Map.
C. Encourage infill development on vacant or blighted
pieces of existing communities by providing incentives
such as grants, but not limited to; density bonuses,
and/or a reduction of parking requirements and/or
setbacks.
III.C.1 Encourage a mixture of uses that create opportuni-
ties for shared parking and setback requirements to serve
the overall community.
D. Encourage the redevelopment of single uses into
mixed-use developments where appropriate.
III.D.1 Encourage incremental transformation of single
uses into compatible mixed use centers that are compat-
ible with the surrounding neighborhoods.
E. Encourage redevelopment of aging corridors to support
and strengthen adjacent neighborhoods.
III.E.1 Encourage revitalization and redevelopment of
blighted infill sites into compatible mixed uses that en-
hance nearby residential areas through incentives such
as density bonuses, shared parking, and/or innovative
buffering.
F. Encourage development where existing infrastructure is
available.
III.F.1 Encourage increased density in Urban Mixed
Use areas within close proximity of City of Wilmington
jurisdiction and Growth Nodes as identified on the Future
Land Use Map (Porter’s Neck/Kirkland, Monkey Junction,
and I-40/I-140 Interchange) in an effort to create densi-
ties that can support future infrastructure.
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Goal IV: Use public infrastructure improvements to leverage private investments.
Desired Outcome: Coordinated efforts of public and private investment to maximize improvements.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Work with CFPUA on a targeted long range plan for wa-
ter and sewer infrastructure.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
B. Work with MPO on a targeted long range plan for trans-
portation infrastructure.
IV.B.1 Coordinate with NC DOT, WMPO, and property
owners to complete a collector street network plan for
unincorporated areas.
IV.B.2 Encourage driveway standards to promote better
traffic flow in the county.
IV.B.3 Continue to require street connectivity and dis-
courage cul-de-sacs and gated communities that impede
connectivity and emergency response.
C. Consider revising zoning ordinances to support mixed
uses and holistic approach to development.
IV.C.1 Encourage new development to consider allocation
of space for new community services such as fire stations,
schools, libraries, and museums.
IV.C.2 Encourage public investments to consider locating
near existing communities.
D. Consider strategies to encourage increased private sec-
tor investment in the provision of infrastructure.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
Goal V: Revitalize commercial corridors and blighted areas through infill and redevelopment.
Desired Outcome: Strong existing neighborhoods and corridors where the highest and best uses are promoted in an
effort to increase economic revitalization.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Implement a program to identify and dispose of vacant
or abandoned buildings that cannot be redeveloped.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
B. Facilitate programs to encourage reuse, rehabilitation,
and redevelopment of existing residential, commercial,
industrial buildings and properties where appropriate.
V.B.1 Incorporate reuse and rehabilitation of existing
structures when feasible and cost effective in new devel-
opments.
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and tree protection for parking lots, sidewalks, and in
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Goal VI: Conserve and enhance our unique sense of place to attract individuals, companies and organizations.
Desired Outcome: Enhance our reputation as a desirable community to live and operate a business based on New
Hanover County’s rich history, natural environment, and unique features.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Focus in the public spaces and opportunities for formal
and informal social gathering places. Increase, enhance,
and manage public access to water and natural resourc-
es.
VI.A.1 Encourage the development of public shorefront
access areas and boat access areas that do not adversely
affect estuarine resources or public trust waters.
VI.A.2 Encourage the development of public spaces in
mixed use developments through public, private partner-
ships.
VI.A.3 Allow uses of estuarine and public trust waters
that provide benefits to the public and satisfy riparian
access needs of private property owners while encourag-
ing shared boating facilities instead of individual boating
docks.
VI.A.4 Consider including Form Based Code elements in
development regulations to enhance or create community
focal points.
B. Consider creating a strong place-based economic devel-
opment strategy.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
C. Make a case for sustainable funding sources to improve
the County’s economic development infrastructure and
identify opportunities to leverage the funds effectively.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
D. Encourage conservation and enhancement of the unique
environment, character and history of the county.
VI.D.1 Update New Hanover County inventory of historic
places.
VI.D.2 Encourage preservation and conservation of his-
toric sites identified in the county’s historic sites survey.
VI.D.3 Encourage preserving the character of the area’s
residential neighborhoods and quality of life by support-
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Strategic Plan Objective: Support a planned environment that enhances community and preserves and protects our natural resources.
Goal VII: Promote place-based economic development in the region that is tied to our
natural resources.
Desired Outcome: Coordinate economic development efforts with New Hanover County’s naturally
bio-diverse region and unique features.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Create and promote a network of
greenways, blueways, and trails
highlighting environmental assets.
VII.A.1 Identify the environmental assets and locations where greenways, blue-
ways, public access, and trails would enhance economic development while not
diminishing the resource.
VII.A.2 Provide for the protection and development of public shorefront
and boat access areas.
B. Coordinate and partner with vari-
ous agencies to develop future
public water access points.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
C. Revitalize waterfront parks and
public spaces to encourage op-
portunities for formal and infor-
mal social gatherings.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
D. Preserve, conserve, and/or
maintain coastal infrastructure
features including natural and
man-made; which are critical to
our quality of life, economy, and
coastal environment.
VII.D.1 Development or expansion of marinas (as defined herein) in
primary nursery areas, outstanding resource waters, or open shell fishing
waters may occur when the following conditions exists:
• There exists a previously permitted channel which was constructed
or maintained under permits issued by the State or Federal Gov-
ernment. If a natural channel was in use, or if a human-made
channel was constructed before permitting was necessary, there
shall be clear evidence that the channel was continuously used for
a specific purpose; and
• Excavated material can be removed and placed in an approved dis-
posal area without significantly impacting adjacent nursery areas
and beds of submerged aquatic vegetation; and
• The original depth and width of a human-made channel or natural
channel will not be increased to allow a new or expanded use of
the channel.
VII.D.2 Develop guidelines and standards for community boating facilities
and other water dependent uses through updated ordinances.
(Marina: Any publically or privately owned dock, basin, or wet
storage facility constructed to accommodate more than 10 boats
and providing any of the following services: permanent or tran-
sient docking spaces, dry storage fueling facilities, haul out facili-
ties, or repair services. Excluded from this definition are boat
ramp facilities allow access only, temporary docking that includes
none of the previous listed services, and community boating facili-
ties.)
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Goal VIII: Integrate multi-modal transportation into mixed land uses that encourage safe, walkable communities.
Desired Outcome: A community with a mixture of land uses that allows for individuals to perform daily tasks with-
out the use of an automobile. A community where individuals can safely walk, bike, and access transit.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Review existing design standards and apply best prac-
tices to ensure transportation infrastructure is safe for all
multimodal users.
VIII.A.1 Encourage bicycle friendly design treatments
such as wide outside lanes, signage, dedicated routes,
bike lanes, and shared use paths into new developments.
VIII.A.2 Encourage “complete streets” consistent with
NCDOT complete streets design guidelines and adopted
plans.
B. Educate and promote all users to safely share the trans-
portation infrastructure.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
C. Work with school district and DOT to allow and encour-
age students to walk to school safely.
VIII.C.1 Continue to require sidewalks in new develop-
ment and redevelopment in accordance with the recom-
mended Place Type descriptions.
D. Review existing parking lot design standards to deter-
mine if changes are needed to encourage safety for all
users.
VIII.D.1 Review, and if needed, consider updated per-
formance design standards in new parking lot design to
ensure driver, pedestrian and bicyclists’ safety.
VIII.D.2 Encourage/permit shared parking between com-
patible land uses to reduce development costs, impervi-
ous surfaces, and reduce/minimize access locations on
roadways.
E. Encourage provision of transit supportive land uses and
infrastructure where appropriate.
VIII.E.1 Encourage pedestrian, bicycle, and public trans-
portation circulation and infrastructure considerations
(such as cross walks, bike lanes, shelters, pedestrian
islands, and others that promote safe havens for alterna-
tive transportation).
VIII.E.2 Concentrate development in nodes and high
growth areas depicted on the Future Land Use Map to ul-
timately produce densities that can support multi modal
transportation and Transit Oriented Development.
VIII.E.3 Provide alternatives to automobile transportation
by encouraging new development, redevelopment, and
transportation improvements to include provisions for
a network of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including
pedestrian causeways, bridges, and crossings on collector
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Goal IX: Promote environmentally responsible growth.
Desired Outcome: Development that accommodates population growth while minimizing negative impacts on natural
resources.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Promote a mixture of uses where appropriate in
an effort to cluster development and minimize
impacts on natural resources.
IX.A.1 Encourage mixed use development that rewards develop-
ment practices which exceed minimum standards.
IX.A.2 Establish open space criteria that encourages preserva-
tion of natural areas, buffers, trees, and wildlife habitats, while
working in harmony with the built environment.
IX.A.3 As part of the development ordinance, include mixed use
district guidelines that achieve the intent of the Community and
Urban Mixed Use place types and are consistent with City of
Wilmington districts.
B. Adopt and implement a green infrastructure
plan that identifies a network of natural lands
and open spaces and provides ecosystem con-
servation as well as alternative transportation
modes through trails and greenways.
IX.B.1 Encourage best management practices that enhance de-
velopment and minimize adverse environmental impacts of the
built environment.
IX.B.2 Use incentives to create flexible guidelines as well as out-
reach and education to encourage the use of native vegetation
in landscaping and discourage invasive species.
IX.B.3 Identify and promote access opportunities to existing open
space and incentivize these spaces for active and passive recre-
ation.
IX.B.4 To enhance recreation, conservation, and transportation
infrastructure, consider prioritizing connections of open space,
parks and greenways as identified in the Parks Master Plan.
C. Partner with regional governmental agencies
and nongovernmental organization to acquire
and protect environmentally sensitive land (eg.
Establish a regional land bank).
IX.C.1 Provide opportunities to legally transfer density and im-
pervious surfaces out of areas where exceptional resources may
be impacted.
IX.C.2 Encourage the use of best management practices through
education and incentives to protect environmentally sensitive
areas.
IX.C.3 Continue promotion of New Hanover County as a “no dis-
charge zone” and promote the Clean Marina Program.
IX.C.4 Prohibit floating home development where pump-out fa-
cilities or sewer connections are not available in order to protect
public trust and estuarine areas and to minimize risk of loss to
persons and property.
D. Strengthen and direct development toward
existing communities through encouraging infill
and redevelopment.
IX.D.1 Encourage incremental inclusion of mixed uses into areas
that are single use dominated where the uses are compatible
with the surrounding neighborhoods.
IX.D.2 Encourage infill development to maximize use of previ-
ously developed sites for highest and best use.
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Goal X: Conserve environmentally critical areas.
Desired Outcome: Utilize environmentally critical areas for outdoor recreation, healthy watersheds, and mainte-
nance of critical habitats.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Partner with governmental and nongov-
ernmental organizations to acquire and
protect environmentally sensitive areas.
X.A.1 Encourage development patterns that preserve natural areas,
buffers, and significant trees.
X.A.2 Ensure the protection and preservation of undeveloped bar-
rier and estuarine system island by purchase or dedication in order to
restrict development, support research, and encourage passive recre-
ation as their primary uses.
B. Discourage development in wetlands,
flood plain, and other flood prone areas.
X.B.1 Encourage connection to public water and sewer in environmen-
tally sensitive areas to minimize potential contamination from failing
septic systems.
X.B.2 Encourage lower density development and/or alternatives to de-
velopment (ie. acquisition through clean water trust funds and grants) in
ocean erodible areas, inlet hazard areas, high hazard flood areas, coastal
and federally regulated wetlands.
X.B.3 Encourage lower density development and/or alternatives to devel-
opment (ie. acquisition through clean water trust funds and grants), and
minimal impervious surface coverage within the 100-year floodplain (1%
annual chance floodplain). The following applies:
• Development projects may be allowed within the floodplain
where adverse impacts to the estuarine system can be shown to
be negligible.
• Low intensity uses on a site, such as open space and passive
recreation, may be appropriate in the floodplain.
• Projects should comply with hierarchical principles of impact
avoidance, minimization, and mitigation for unavoidable im-
pacts.
• Evaluate the need to develop standards for the protection of
environmentally significant areas during development and rede-
velopment.
X.B.4 Encourage preservation of existing natural wetlands and construct-
ed wetlands as a stormwater mitigation technique.
X.B.5 Encourage preservation of existing natural buffer areas for conser-
vation resources to preserve their natural functions.
X.B.6 Incentivize, through the development process, the use of Best Man-
agement Practices such as Low Impact Development where possible to
ensure environmentally critical areas are conserved.
X.B.7 Encourage the use of native vegetation in landscaping.
C. Educate the public on the value of protect-
ing ecosystems.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
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Goal XI: Conserve open space for long term agricultural and rural uses.
Desired Outcome: Provide opportunities for locally sourced food and contribute to the overall rural character of loca-
tions within the County defined on the Future Land Use Map.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Allow developments to have urban farms to satisfy open
space requirements.
XI.A.1 Incentivize the inclusion of urban farms and com-
munity gardens as amenities or open space in develop-
ment proposals.
XI.A.2 Identify opportunities for preservation of open
space in new development projects.
B. Encourage voluntary preservation of agricultural land.XI.B.1 Support voluntary preservation of agricultural
lands in the portions of the County where in demand.
Goal XII: Link major natural habitats.
Desired Outcome: Connected open space and recreational opportunities that promotes biodiversity and provides
continuity for wildlife through corridors.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Identify and prioritize natural areas for acquisition,
preservation, and conservation to promote linkage op-
portunities.
XII.A.1 Encourage the provision of open space that pro-
tects our natural environment and wildlife habitats, and
provides educational and recreational opportunities.
B. Consider developing a conservation land acquisition
strategy.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
C. Review and update incentives for development to dedi-
cate land and or easements to achieve habitat linkages.
XII.C.1 Encourage new developments to work together on
connecting open spaces in a manner that creates efficient
and cohesive natural areas in an effort to provide greater
benefit.
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Goal XIII: Preserve and protect water quality and supply.
Desired Outcome: Accommodating anticipated growth in a manner that is sustainable to New Hanover County’s
water supply and water quality.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Continue to enhance a regional water quality pro-
gram to include ocean, river and estuarine water
quality monitoring in cooperation with UNCW and
others.
XIII.A.1 Continue efforts to preserve and restore shell fishing
to SA waters and restore the water quality of non-supporting
surface waters to levels necessary to support their use designa-
tions.
B. Continue to identify watershed specific indicators
of water quality degradation, establish baseline
measures, and establish watershed development
practices to achieve goals.
XIII.B.1 Dredging activities in Primary Nursery Areas (PNA),
Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW), and Shell fishing Waters
(SA), should be avoided except for the purpose of scientific re-
search, projects designed for the purpose of protecting and en-
hancing water quality, and where supported by sound scientific
and technical knowledge. Limited exceptions may be allowed
for the urban waterfront and Wilmington’s ports, consistent
with the goals and objectives of the Cape Fear River Corridor
Plan (1997), the Wilmington Vision 2020 Plan (2004), and other
adopted plans and for inlet management projects as permitted
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Maintenance dredging
may occur when the following conditions exists:
• There exists a previously permitted channel which was
constructed or maintained under permits issued by the
State or Federal Government. If a natural channel was
in use, or if a human-made channel was constructed
before permitting was necessary, there shall be clear
evidence that the channel was continuously used for a
specific purpose; and
• Excavated material can be removed and placed in an
approved disposal area without significantly impacting
adjacent nursery areas and beds of submerged aquatic
vegetation; and
The original depth and width of a human-made channel
or natural channel will not be increased to allow a new
or expanded use of the channel.
C. Consider establishing water quality improvement
goals for the County.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
D. Identify and prioritize water quality improvement
projects, including wetland and stream restora-
tions, which will improve water quality.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
E. Identify and pursue funding sources for priority
projects.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
F. Explore the value and benefits of reestablishing
the Watershed Management Advisory Board.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
G. Continue to develop drainage systems and design
standards that reflect the natural carrying capacity
of the watershed.
XIII.G.1 Encourage stormwater management systems that
mimic the predevelopment hydrology of the site.
XIII.G.2 Continue to ensure drainage from land use activities has
rate of flow and volume characteristics as near to predevelop-
ment conditions as possible.
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H. Continue to participate in the development of
state standards and advance the adoption and im-
plementation of local best management practices
to ensure the retention, acquisition and manage-
ment of natural vegetation and riparian buffers to
preserve, maintain and protect water quality.
XIII.H.1 Encourage the retention, acquisition, and management
of natural vegetative buffers to preserve, maintain, and protect
water quality.
I. Continue to participate in the development of
statewide regulation of subdivision design stan-
dards and advance the adoption and implementa-
tion of local best management practices to protect
and improve water quality in sensitive areas.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
J. Continue to develop and update educational and
other strategies to deal with point and non-point
source impacts on water quality.
XIII.J.1 Encourage subdivision design that protects and improves
water quality.
K. Identify, evaluate, and prioritize an inventory of
retrofit opportunities to reduce water quality im-
pacts from stormwater runoff on receiving waters.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
L. Identify water specific sources of pollutants to
help direct protection and improvement mea-
sures.
XIII.L.1 Protect surface water quality by prohibiting new and
eliminating existing collection systems that directly discharge
storm water to surface waters.
XIII.L.2 Ensure that stormwater runoff from roadways does not
directly discharge to surface waters.
M. Promote expansion of water and sewer system to
protect and enhance water quality.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
N. Consider establishing a groundwater and aquifer
protection ordinance.
XIII.N.1 Explore methods to protect groundwater aquifers.
XIII.N.2 Research and develop appropriate performance met-
rics for uses that may have adverse impacts on ground water
aquifers.
O. Consider removing barriers in codes/ordinances
that hinder and prohibit low impact development.
XIII.O.1 Encourage low impact development and other best
management practices.
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STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREA: SUPERIOR EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE
Strategic Plan Objective: Prepare all students to be successful in a 21st century world
Goal XIV: Actively promote high quality education and diverse cultural opportunities for
New Hanover County residents and visitors.
Desired Outcome: High quality education and diverse opportunities that sustain the economic vitality
of our community and enrich the lives of current and future residents.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Work with New Hanover County Public Schools as well
as community stakeholders and institutions to sup-
port high quality pre-K, primary, and secondary educa-
tional opportunities to meet current and future needs
of County residents.
XIV.A.1 Encourage schools to locate in areas where
they provide the maximum benefit to adjoining
neighborhoods.
XIV.A.2 Plan and locate schools to allow for future
expansion and to ensure better and shared use of the
facilities and campus.
B. Form diverse partnerships to maximize utilization and
improve access to recreational and cultural opportuni-
ties and assets for New Hanover County residents and
visitors.
XIV.B.1 Where development projects include pro-
tected cultural resources, encourage promotion of
the resource as an asset to the development.
C. Partner with New Hanover County Schools, UNCW,
CFCC, and economic development stakeholders to
develop and promote educational programs that sup-
port the full range of skill sets employers need and
target specific economic development opportunities
within New Hanover County.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
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Strategic Plan Objective: Enhance the self-sufficiency of individuals and families
Goal XV: Provide for a range of housing types, opportunities, and choices.
Desired Outcome: Citizens are not overburdened with the costs or availability of housing, but have a
diverse range of options that are affordable at different income levels.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Enhance and update incentives to reduce devel-
opment costs to private developers such as den-
sity bonuses when work force housing is included
in development proposals.
XV.A.1 Explore an ordinance allowing accessory dwelling
units that are compatible with existing neighborhoods.
XV.A.2 Encourage a mixture of uses in an effort to provide
diversity of housing choice.
XV.A.3 Review zoning regulations where appropriate to
accommodate populations with special needs such as the
elderly and disabled.
XV.A.4 Incentivize, through the development process, the
inclusion of diverse housing choices and opportunities in
urban and community mixed use areas so that safe and
conveniently located communities are available regardless
of age or income.
B. Consider creating an affordable housing task
force to define affordability and work with private
sector to provide it.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
C. Strategically work with developers experienced
in providing affordable and subsidized housing
through federal and state programs and locate
affordable housing developments in areas of
highest need.
XV.C.1 Encourage a mixture of housing types near em-
ployment centers.
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STRATEGIC PLAN FOCUS AREA: SUPERIOR PUBLIC HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Strategic Plan Objective: Reduce and prevent crime
Strategic Plan Objective: Increase the safety and security of the community
Goal XVI: Increase public safety by reducing crime through the built environment.
Desired Outcome: New development patterns that focus on increased public safety.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Encourage best practices and design strategies in
the built environment to help reduce crime.
XVI.A.1 Encourage best management practices for reduc-
ing crime such as Crime Prevention Through Environmen-
tal Design, Firewise, etc.
B. Encourage a walkable community that creates
more human interaction between neighbors
(eyes on the street/ social space).
XVI.B.1 Incorporate multiple points of access to the exist-
ing transportation network to ensure safe traffic opera-
tions.
XVI.B.2 Ensure transportation facilities are designed to
accommodate the proposed development and are consis-
tent with the place type in which they are located.
Strategic Plan Objective: Reduce health risks and diseases
Goal XVII: Increase recycling and reduction of solid waste.
Desired Outcome: Divert solid waste to eliminate constraints of future development.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Work with private sector and other regional ju-
risdictions to implement a countywide recycling
program including construction demolition de-
bris and consumer product packaging material.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
B. Work with private sector entities to identify re-
cycling and other innovative strategies to divert
material from the landfill. (Composting, gasifica-
tion, anaerobic digestion, etc.)
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
C. Encourage adaptive reuse of building to limit
construction and demolition waste production.
XVII.C.1 Encourage adaptive reuse for vacant or dilapi-
dated structures and sites rather than demolition when
practical or fiscally responsible.
D. Encourage consumer based responsibilities for
waste reduction, recycling, and reuse.
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Goal XVIII: Increase physical activity and promote healthy, active lifestyles.
Desired Outcome: A built environment that encourages active life styles and increased health through walking and bik-
ing.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Encourage a mixture of uses in developments that allows
individuals to walk rather than rely upon vehicles.
XVIII.A.1 Provide sidewalks and/or multi-purpose paths
within development projects.
XVIII.A.2 Encourage the inclusion of areas for physical ac-
tivity in the design of residential open space areas.
B. Encourage siting of schools into the community allowing
for students to walk or bike to shcool, while considering
traffic impacts.
XVIII.B.1 Provide sidewalks or multiuse paths within close
proximity of schools and other community facilities.
C. Connect walkways, parking lots, greenways, and devel-
opments to encourage pedestrian activity.
XVIII.C.1 Encourage dedication or provision of easements
for multi-use paths consistent with the Greenway Master
Plan and other adopted plans.
XVIII.C.2 Allow payment in lieu for recreational facilities.
Goal XIX: Increase access to affordable and convenient healthy foods.
Desired Outcome: Increased community health.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Ensure zoning and land use regulations encourage and
allow for community gardens and urban agriculture.
XIX.A.1 Allow agricultural uses in open space areas.
B. Build on health gaps analysis report, target strategies
to promote location of farmers markets, grocery stores,
and other venues that have healthy food offerings.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
Goal XX: Support health promotion and disease prevention while minimizing debilitating effects of mental and physi-
cal disabilities.
Desired Outcome: A built environment that supports citizens with mental and physical disabilities through the loca-
tion of services, integration of land uses, and sensitivity to the disabled population.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
A. Encourage public spaces and health related facilities
(Gyms, pharmacies, physician offices, etc.) to be smoke
free.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
B. Promote awareness of physical and mental disabilities
and disease prevention.
XX.B.1 Sidewalks, pedestrian amenities, and residential
common areas should be designed to be inclusive of per-
sons with limited mobility.
Goal XXI: Ensure NHC remains in attainment for air quality, in support of clean air and improved public health out-
comes in support of continued growth.
Desired Outcome: New Hanover County to remain in attainment for air quality to protect public health and retain
and attract quality development and industries.
Implementation Strategies Implementation Guidelines
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A. Promote compact development, mixture of uses, and
infill that minimizes trips and vehicle miles traveled.
XXI.A.1 Promote compact development and infill with a
mix of integrated community uses (e.g. housing, shops,
workplaces, schools, parks, and civic facilities) within
walking or bicycling distance that minimizes vehicle trips
and vehicle miles traveled.
XX1.A.2 Encourage development be located and designed
to be convenient for access to public transit, thereby
bringing potential riders closer to transit facilities and
increasing ridership.
B. Encourage development patterns and neighborhood
street designs that are conductive to pedestrian and
bicycle use.
XXI.B.1 Encourage “complete street” design to accommo-
date all users and encourage alternative modes of travel.
XXI.B.2 Promote street, sidewalk, and greenway designs
that support and enhance access between neighborhoods
and to neighborhood-based commercial developments.
C. Discourage open burning of yard waste and trash in
densely populated areas.
XXI.C.1 Discourage open burning in densely populated
areas.
D. Consider a program for NHC staff to work with NCDENR
to review air quality monitoring site data and stay
abreast of current and proposed Clean Air Act Require-
ments that could affect the Non-Attainment status of
New Hanover County.
Guidelines are not part of this strategy.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: June 2, 2016
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
ITEM:
DEPARTMENT: PRESENTER(S): Ken Vafier, Planning Manager
CONTACT(S): Sam Burgess; Ben Andrea, Current Planning/Zoning Supervisor
SUBJECT:
Technical Review Committee Report For May 2016
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The New Hanover County Technical Review Committee (TRC) met once during the month of May and
reviewed three performance residential projects, a private gate request, and a road right-of-way design
modification. The report and accompanying plans are attached.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Intelligent Growth and Economic Development
• Implement plans for land use, economic development, infrastructure and environmental programs
• Understand and act on citizen needs
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
ATTACHMENTS:
May 2016 TRC Report Package
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TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORT
MAY 2016
The County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) met once during the month of May and
reviewed three (3) performance residential projects, a private gate request, and a road right-
of-way design modification.
1) Gable Run (Road Right-of-Way Adjustments)
Gable Run is located in the northeastern portion of our jurisdiction near the 500 block of
Jacqueline Drive in Greenview Ranches subdivision. The developer for the project requested
a reduction in the private road right-of-way width from 45’ to 40’. Private road standards
require a minimum of 45’.
In a vote of 5-0, the TRC approved the developer’s request downsizing the right-of-way in
Gable Run from 45’ to 40’. The decision was based on the road already constructed and
designed to minimum NCDOT requirements with a pavement width of 24’ providing
adequate emergency service delivery.
2) Grand Bay at Beau Rivage (Performance Plan)
Grand Bay is located in the southern portion of our jurisdiction near the 6500 block of River
Road, west side and is classified as Transition and Conservation on the County’s 2006
adopted Land Use Plan.
Site Plan Data
Zoning District: R-15 Residential (limited 2.5 units acre)
Water Service: Private (Aqua of North Carolina)
Sewer Service: Public: (CFPUA)
Road Designation: Private (parking area)
Units: 78 (66 condos, 12 townhomes)
Acreage: 19.92
TIA: N/A
Access: River Road
Conservation Resources: Yes (project setback away from resources)
Schools: Bellamy Elementary (over-capacity)
Codington Elementary (over-capacity)
CRECC (over-capacity)
Murray Middle (over-capacity)
Ashley High (over-capacity)
In a vote of 5-0, the TRC approved Grand Bay for 78 units with the following conditions:
a) No gates, traffic calming devices or on-street parking permitted unless reviewed by
TRC.
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b) An approved NCDOT Driveway permit prior to final plat approval.
c) Label the sidewalks on the site plan.
d) Coordinate with WAVE to determine the feasibility of a bus shelter near the entranc e
to the project off River Road.
e) Add the Private Road Certificate to the site plan.
f) Display parking spaces near the clubhouse on the site plan.
3) Covey Commons (Performance Plan)
Covey Commons is located in the north central portion of our jurisdiction near the western
end of Murrayville Road and is classified as Wetland Resource Protection on the County’s
adopted 2006 Land Use Plan.
Site Plan Data
Zoning District: R-15 Residential (limited 2.5 units acre)
Water Service: Public (CFPUA)
Sewer Service: Public (CFPUA)
Road Designation: Private
Lots: 13
Acreage: 6.36
TIA: N/A
Access: Covey Lane to Murrayville Road
Conservation Resources: None
Schools: Eaton Elementary (over-capacity)
Murrayville Middle (over-capacity)
Holly Shelter (over-capacity)
Laney High (over-capacity)
In a vote of 5-0, the TRC approved Covey Commons for a total of 13 lots with the following
conditions:
a) No gates, traffic calming devices, or on-street parking permitted unless reviewed by
TRC.
b) A NCDOT Driveway permit may be required.
c) Covey Lane is NCDOT maintained to the intersection of Cocker Court. A road
maintenance agreement will need to be coordinated and executed with the last two
lot owners leading into the project prior to final plat approval. Paving will extend to
existing paved potion of Covey Lane.
d) A road stub near the northern entrance and eastern end of the project’s road will be
needed to meet the County’s inter-connectivity requirements.
e) The cul-de-sac length and pavement width will need to meet private road standards.
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4) Jacksons Ridge (Performance Plan)
Jacksons Ridge is located in the north central portion of our jurisdiction near the 6800 block
of Murrayville Road and is classified as Urban and Conservation on the County’s 2006
adopted Land Use Plan.
Site Plan Data
Zoning District: R-15 Residential (limited 2.5 units acre)
Water Service: Public (CFPUA)
Sewer Service: Public (CFPUA)
Road Designation: Private
Lots: 25
Acreage: 10.17
TIA: N/A
Schools: Eaton Elementary (over-capacity)
Murrayville Middle (over-capacity)
Trask Middle (over-capacity)
Laney High (over-capacity)
In a vote of 5-0, the TRC approved Jacksons Ridge for a total of 25 lots with the following
conditions:
a) No gates, traffic calming devices or on-street parking permitted unless reviewed by
TRC.
b) Revised NCDOT Driveway permit.
c) Display a road stub at the southern end of the “hammer head.”
d) An unduplicated road name may be required.
5) Deerbrooke Apartments (Gate Installation Request)
Deerbrooke Apartments is located in the central portion of our jurisdiction near the
intersection of Grathwol Drive and North Kerr Avenue. The property manager for the
project (approved 1999 for 152 units) requested the installation of a gate near the primary
entrance for the safety of the residents.
In a vote of 5-0, the TRC approved the installation of the gate at the entrance to Deerbrooke
Apartments with no specific conditions. Coordination of the gate installation will be through
County Fire Services.
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