Z-951 Script for BOCSCRIPT for CONDITIONAL USE Zoning District Application (Z-951, 3/16)
Request by Barry Amos of College Road Development Partners LLC, property owner, to rezone 8.05
acres located at the 2600 block of N. College Road from B-2, Highway Business District, and R-15,
Residential District, to (CUD) R-10, Conditional Use Residential District, in order to develop a high
density development. The property is classified as Transition and Conservation according to the 2006
CAMA Land Use Plan.
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. Ask Applicant whether he/she agrees with staff findings and any condition proposed to be added to the
Special Use Permit.
6. At this time, you may ask to either continue the application to a future meeting, or to proceed with this Board
deciding whether to approve or deny the application. What do you wish to do?
7. Vote on rezoning (first vote). 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 approve, as the Board of Commissioners find that this request for a zoning map amendment of
8.05 acres from B-2, Highway Business District, and R-15, Residential District, to (CUD) R-10, Conditional Use
Residential District, as described is:
1. Consistent with the purposes and intent of the 2006 CAMA Land Use Plan because the “Transition”
classification allows for intensive development on lands that have been provided with Urban
Services. The property is located on an arterial street and is in close proximity to public water and
sewer services. The proposal is also consistent with the “Conservation” classification because
impervious surfaces will be limited within the areas of the property classified as “Conservation”, and
because no structures or septic systems will be constructed within those same “Conservation” areas.
2. Reasonable and in the public interest because it provides increased density in areas best suited for
development and because it provides for alternative modes of transportation by installing a multi-
use path in accordance with the Wilmington/New Hanover County Comprehensive Greenway Plan.
8. Vote on the companion Special Use Permit (second vote).
Motion to approve the permit - All findings are positive.
Motion to approve the permit, subject to conditions specified below:
(State Conditions)
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Motion to deny the permit because the Board cannot find:
a. That the use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where
proposed for the following reason:
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b. That the Use meets all required condition and specifications:
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c. That the use will not substantially inure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that
the use is a public necessity:
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d. That the location and character of the use if developed according to the plan submitted and
approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is located and is in general conformity
with the plan of development for New Hanover County:
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Staff Suggested Motion:
Motion to approve, as the Board of Commissioners find that this request for a Special Use Permit complies
with the four required findings of fact, and that the following conditions be met:
1. A 10’ multi-use path shall be installed along N. College Road in accordance with the Wilmington/New
Hanover County Comprehensive Greenway Plan. The multi-use path shall be constructed to the
adjoining properties and shall include any necessary crosswalks, boardwalks, or bridges.
2. Existing vegetation must remain within the rear buffer and be supplemented as necessary to provide the
100% visual opacity requirement.