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STAFF REPORT FOR Z20-09
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATION
APPLICATION SUMMARY
Case Number: Z20-09
Request:
Rezoning to a conditional R-5 district
Applicant: Property Owner(s):
Scott D Stewart, RLA, ASLA – Middlesound LLC Same
Location: Acreage:
Near the 500 block of Middle Sound Loop Road, directly
east of the Middle Sound roundabout 3.35
PID(s): Comp Plan Place Type:
R04400-008-001-000; R04400-008-011-000 General Residential
Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use:
Undeveloped, Single-Family Dwelling 24 Townhome Units
Current Zoning: Proposed Zoning:
R-20 (CZD) R-5
SURROUNDING AREA
LAND USE ZONING
North Single-Family Residential R-20
East Single-Family Residential R-20, R-15
South Ogden Elementary, Single-Family Residential R-20, R-10
West Single-Family Residential R-20, R-15
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ZONING HISTORY
May 18, 1970 The site was initially zoned R-15 (Area 3)
July 5, 1988 Rezoned to R-20 (Z-351)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Water/Sewer Water and sewer will be provided by CFPUA. Specific design will be
determined during site plan review.
Fire Protection New Hanover County Fire Services, New Hanover County Northern Fire
District, New Hanover County Station Ogden
Schools
Ogden Elementary, Noble Middle, and Laney High schools
For more information, see the school data below.
Recreation Ogden Park, Pages Creek Park Preserve
CONSERVATION, HISTORIC, & ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Conservation No known conservation resources
Historic No known historic resources
Archaeological No known archaeological resources
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APPLICANT’S PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL PLAN
Includes Staff Markups
The applicant is proposing to construct a townhome development consisting of 24 units.
The units will be located within 6 buildings containing 4 units each. The buildings will be 3
stories with a maximum height of 35 feet, which is the same maximum height allowed in the
existing R-20 district.
The buildings will be located at minimum 130 feet from existing single-family homes, which
exceeds the 20-foot buffer requirement required between attached housing and single-
family dwellings. The minimum setbacks from abutting single-family developments currently
required in the R-20 district would range from 15-25 feet.
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The UDO requires a 20-foot opaque buffer between the proposed townhomes and the
abutting single-family homes east of the site.
Of the 3.35 acres included within the proposed rezoning, 1.5 acres (45%) will be improved
with impervious surfaces and 1.85 acres (55%) will be open space.
The applicant is proposing to design the stormwater facilities for the project to handle up
to a 500-year storm event (≈18 inches of rain over a 24-hour period). This exceeds the
County’s requirement of designing the facilities to a handle a 25-year storm event (≈8
inches of rain over a 24-hour period).
The applicant provided two preliminary/conceptual stormwater evaluations. The first,
prepared by CSD Engineering, analyzed the 500 and 1,000-year storm events using
rainfall data published by NOAA (18.1 and 21.1 inches over a 24-hour period
respectively). The analysis found that “…the proposed stormwater management system will
decrease the flow from the developed site to a lower rate than if the site was left
undeveloped…” The second report, prepared by Cape Fear Engineering also found that
the “Demarest Pointe neighborhood is expected to reduce runoff for not only the NHC required
design storms but also the 500-year (18.10”) and 1,000-year (21.1”) storms.” The second
report also provided information regarding water quality, flood zones, and watershed
characteristics.
The applicant previously obtained an access, utility, and drainage easement along the
eastern boundary of the site which allows for the stormwater improvements to be installed
outside of the area proposed for the rezoning.
The site is located near the boundary line between the Pages Creek and Howe Creek
watersheds. According to the applicant, the stormwater outfall flows east towards the
Queens Point subdivision and eventually to Pages Creek.
Includes Staff Markups
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The applicant is proposing to retain several of the existing trees on the site. A tree survey
provided by the applicant indicates that 95% of the trees located on the site will be
preserved.
Tree Removal/Retention Plan - Includes Staff Markups
In addition to the above graphics, the applicant has provided many exhibits with the
application which provide additional information on the existing property and proposed
development, including recorded plats, architectural elevations, floor plans and vehicular
circulation and parking plans.
ZONING CONSIDERATIONS
Under the County’s performance residential standards, the site would be permitted up to 6
dwelling units at a density of 1.9 du/ac. The proposed 24 units equates to an overall
density of 7.2 du/ac.
The site is located directly east of the Middle Sound Loop Road roundabout. Due to its
unique shape and proximity to the looping collector road, the majority of the site directly
abuts Middle Sound Loop Road. It is approximately ¾ miles from the Market Street/Middle
Sound commercial node. This node contains several commercial businesses including, but not
limited to, retail establishments (Publix and Big Lots shopping centers), restaurants (Odgen
Tap Room, Smithfields BBQ, Denny’s, Bojangles), personal services (Tame The Mane, The
Corner Buzz, dry cleaners), specialty restaurants (Casa Blanca Coffee, Starbucks), and craft
beer establishments (Fermental Wine & Beer, The Sour Barn).
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The site was rezoned to R-20 in 1988 in response to a small area plan for the area adopted
in 1987. That plan, written over 30 years ago, has not been updated since then. Conditions
in the County have changed including the availability of water/sewer infrastructure and an
expanded roadway network which connects Middle Sound to the south via Red Cedar Road
and Covil Farm Road, and to the north via Darden Road and Wendover Lane. Small area
and other planning documents that have not been consistently updated over this length of
time are not generally considered current policy documents and the 2016 Comprehensive
Plan is the most current plan used to provide guidance on development proposals in Middle
Sound. When current plans conflict with older documents, it is typical that the most recent
adopted policy prevails.
The applicant provided a report prepared by JC Morgan, a real estate appraisal and
consulting firm, which states that “the data indicates that proposed project would have no
negative impact on the values of the adjoining or abutting properties.”
AREA SUBDIVISION UNDER DEVELOPMENT
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TRANSPORTATION
The site is accessed by Middle Sound Loop Road, a NCDOT maintained collector road.
The project will be designed with interior one-way travel. Vehicles will enter on the northern
side of the property through a right-in only driveway, and exit on the southern side of
property through a right-out only driveway.
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As currently zoned, it is estimated the site would generate slightly under 10 trips during the
peak hours if developed at the permitted density. The proposed R-5 development would
increase the estimated number of peak hour trips by approximately 5-10 trips.
Intensity Approx. Peak Hour Trips
Existing Development: 1 single-family home 1 AM / 1 PM
Typical Development under
Current Zoning: 6 single-family homes 9 AM / 7 PM
Proposed R-5 Development: 24 townhomes 12 AM / 17 PM
Staff has provided the volume to capacity ratio for nearby sections of Middle Sound Loop
Road. While volume to capacity ratio, based on average daily trips, can provide a general
idea of the function of adjacent roadways, the delay vehicles take in seconds to pass
through intersections is generally considered a more effective measure when determining
the Level of Service of a roadway.
NCDOT Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) - 2018
Road Location Volume Capacity V/C
Middle Sound Loop
West of Red Cedar Road to
Market Street 8,900 9,600 0.92
Northeast of the Roundabout
along subject site 6,000 9,600 0.625
Southeast of the Roundabout
along subject site 7,200 9,600 0.75
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A group of local residents opposing the project, Middle Sound Lookout, provided a
memorandum prepared by a Traffic Engineer (attached in the opposition materials) stating
concerns about the Middle Sound Loop Roundabout Level of Service (LOS), conflicts with
traffic generated by Ogden Elementary School, delays occurring at the Middle Sound Loop
and Market Street intersection during the PM peak hour, and crash activity in the Middle
Sound Loop community.
The applicant’s traffic consultant, Davenport Engineering, prepared a Technical
Memorandum to determine the potential traffic impacts of the project at the Middle Sound
Loop roundabout and to identify transportation improvements that may be required to
accommodate the impacts of both background traffic and new development traffic. The
report found that the roundabout currently operates at a LOS D in the AM peak hour and
LOS B in the PM peak hour. According to the report, in 2022 it is expected the roundabout
will operate at LOS E in the AM peak and LOS B in the PM peak without the proposed
development. With the proposed the development, the delay of the vehicles is expected
to increase by 1.9 seconds in AM peak and 0.3 seconds in the PM, resulting in no change to
the LOS of the intersection. The report concludes that “there is negligible impact from traffic
generated by this development and no traffic mitigation measures are recommended.”
In 2018, NCDOT examined the operation of the Middle Sound Loop roundabout and found
that it was functioning at an appropriate Level of Service. Specifically, the analysis found
that the average delay during the peak hours ranged from 10-20 seconds, however, the
review found the roundabout is approaching capacity in the AM peak when larger delays
are typical due to school drop-off occurring. The review estimates that the roundabout will
serve at an acceptable LOS until about 2027.
NCDOT has reviewed the conceptual plan and provided preliminary comments to the
applicant. Overall, NCDOT is in agreement with the location and design of the proposed
driveways. NCDOT further stated that the design provides for “excellent access management
with limited right-in and right-out turning movements instead of traditional full movement
intersections”, and that the nearby roundabout provides for u-turn type movements to
accommodate left-in and left-out movements related to the site. NCDOT indicated that they
do not have any concerns related to the development’s exit access relative to the school
driveways, and that no additional roadway improvements would be required for the
project.
The proposed conceptual plan also includes the installation of a sidewalk network within the
interior of the development. These sidewalks will connect to the existing pedestrian pathway
along the Middle Sound roundabout, allowing residents to utilize the existing crosswalks on
Middle Sound Loop Road. In addition, a sidewalk is proposed to be extended to the
adjacent residential subdivision to the east.
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Nearby Planned Transportation Improvements and Traffic Impact Analyses
STIP Project U-4751 (Military Cutoff Extension)
o Project to extend Military Cutoff from Market Street to I-140.
o The project is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in late
2022/early 2023.
o The project will also install a sidewalk and multi-use path along the extension of
Military Cutoff and the sections of Market Street included in the project.
STIP Project U-4902D (Market Street Median)
o Project to install a center median and pedestrian accessways along Market Street
from Middle Sound Loop Road to Marsh Oaks Drive. The pedestrian accessways
will consist of a 10-foot multi-use path on the eastern side of the street, and a 5-
foot sidewalk on the western side of the street.
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o The project is currently under construction and is expected to be completed in late
2022/early 2023.
Nearby Traffic Impact Analyses:
Traffic Impact Analyses are completed in accordance with the WMPO and NCDOT standards.
Approved analyses must be re-examined by NCDOT if the proposed development is not completed by
the build out date established within the TIA.
Proposed Development Land Use/Intensity TIA Status
1. Middle Sound West
288 multi-family units
Small office with 32
employees
Approved August 14, 2019
2021 Build Out Year
The TIA required improvements be completed at certain intersections in the area. The notable
improvements consisted of:
Installation of a westbound right-turn lane at the site’s access on Lendire Road.
Nearby Proposed Developments included within the TIA:
Ogden Starbucks
Development Status: Special Use Permit request under review.
Proposed Development Land Use/Intensity TIA Status
2. Ogden Starbucks 2,200 square foot coffee
shop with drive thru
Approved May 10, 2019
2021 Build Out Year
The TIA required improvements be completed at certain intersections in the area. The notable
improvements consisted of:
Installation of an additional exclusive eastbound right-turn lane on Lendire Road at
Market Street (improvement installation to be coordinated with the Military Cutoff
Extension project U-4751). Modification of the signal timing at the same intersection to
incorporate the new dual right-turn lanes.
Nearby Proposed Developments included within the TIA:
None
Development Status: Complete, however the installation of right-turn lane will be completed
with the Military Cutoff extension project.
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3. Bayshore
Commercial
Development
20,000 square feet of
Medical/Dental Office
70,000 square feet of
Shopping Center
8,000 square feet of High
Turnover Sit Down
Restaurant
4,000 square feet of Fast
Food Restaurant
TIA approved September 11,
2019
2022 Build Out Year
The TIA requires improvements be completed at certain intersections in the area. The notable
improvements consisted of:
Installation of an additional westbound left turn lane on Bayshore Drive to Market Street
Extension of existing northbound right turn lane on Market Street from Bayshore Drive to
the site’s access points
Nearby Proposed Developments included within the TIA:
None
Development Status: The property is zoned B-2, which allows for this development by-
right. Preliminary plans have been reviewed by the TRC.
SCHOOLS
Students generated from this development would be assigned to Ogden Elementary, Noble
Middle, and Laney High schools. Students may apply to attend public magnet, year-round
elementary, or specialty high schools.
Six dwelling units would be permitted under the current R-20 zoning base density, and 24
units would be allowed under the proposed zoning for an increase of 18 dwelling units.
Based on average student generation rates,* there are an average of 0.24 public school
students (0.11 for elementary, 0.05 for middle, and 0.08 for high) generated per dwelling
unit across New Hanover County. The proposed development can be estimated to generate
5.8 (2.6 elementary, 1.3 middle, and 1.9 high), which is approximately 4.4 more students
than if developed under existing zoning.
Development Type Intensity Estimated Student Generation
Existing Development 1 residential unit Total: 0
(0.1 elementary, 0.05 middle, 0.08 high)
Typical Development
under Current Zoning 6 residential units Total: 1.4
(0.6 elementary, 0.3 middle, 0.5 high)
Proposed Development
under Proposed (CZD) R-
5 Zoning
24 residential units Total: 5.8
(2.6 elementary, 1.3 middle, 1.9 high)
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*Average student generation rates are calculated by dividing the projected New Hanover County
public school student enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year by the estimated number of
dwelling units in the county. While different housing types and different locations typically yield
different numbers of students, these average generation rates can provide a general guide for the
number of students to anticipate. Total projected student enrollment was used, which includes
students attending out-of-district specialty schools, such as year-round elementary schools, Isaac
Bear, and SeaTECH.
School Enrollment* and Capacity**—2021-2022 Estimates
*Enrollment is based on projected New Hanover County Schools enrollment for the 2020-2021
school year.
**Capacity calculations were determined by New Hanover County Schools for the 2020-2021
school year and are based on NC DPI Facility Guidelines & Class Size Requirements. Modifications
refer to specific program requirements unique to a particular school. These may include exceptional
children’s classrooms beyond the original building design; classrooms to serve a unique population
such as ESL; or classrooms designated for art and music if the building wasn’t specifically designed
with those spaces.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The property is not within a Natural Heritage Area or Special Flood Hazard Area.
The property is within the Pages Creek (SA;HQW) watershed.
Per the Classification of Soils in New Hanover County for Septic Tank Suitability, soils on
the property consist of Class II (moderate limitation) soils, however, the project will connect
to CFPUA sewer services.
Level
Total
NHC %
Capacity
School
Enrollment of
Assigned
School
Capacity of
Assigned
School w/
Portables
% of
Capacity of
Assigned
School
Funded
Capacity
Upgrades
Elementary 97% Ogden 605 579 104% None
Middle 107% Noble 720 664 108% None
High 105% Laney 2063 1903 108% None
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CONTEXT AND COMPATIBILITY
The property is a triangular corner lot with two sides directly abutting Middle Sound Loop
Road.
Attached homes like quadplexes, triplexes, duplexes are commonly seen as a transitional
development between collector roads and single-family neighborhoods.
Townhomes tend to generate less traffic per unit than traditional single-family homes
because they are often occupied by smaller households (retirees or young adults without
children).
The site is located across Middle Sound Loop Road from Ogden Elementary School.
The proposed townhomes will be three stories but are restricted to the same maximum 35-
foot height that applies to the existing and adjacent areas zoned R-20.
Representative Developments of R-5:
Tidal Walk Indie Ice
Wrightsville Place:
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Representative Developments of R-20:
Emerald Forest
Princeton Place:
2016 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
The New Hanover County Future Land Use Map provides a general representation of the vision for
New Hanover County’s future land use, as designated by place types describing the character and
function of the different types of development that make up the community. These place types are
intended to identify general areas for particular development patterns and should not be
interpreted as being parcel specific.
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Future Land Use
Map Place Type General Residential
Place Type
Description
Focuses on lower density housing and associated civic and commercial
services. Typically, housing is single-family or duplexes. Commercial uses
should be limited to strategically located office and retail spaces, while
recreation and school facilities are encouraged throughout. Types of uses
include single-family residential, low-density multi-family residential, light
commercial, civic, and recreational.
Analysis
The subject property is located on Middle Sound Loop Road on the eastern
corner of the roundabout, across from Ogden Elementary School. The
proposed project includes a crosswalk connection to the Middle Sound
Greenway and close access to the bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that
runs by Ogden Elementary and will eventually provide a link to Ogden
Marketplace shopping center.
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Analysis
The property is designated General Residential, a place type common for
areas with established residential neighborhoods. This designation provides
opportunities for lower-density housing (up to approximately eight units per
acre) and associated civic and commercial services. The Comprehensive
Plan does allow for higher densities than envisioned for this area in past
plans, specifically the 1987 Middle Sound/Ogden Community Plan, which
sought to maintain its then rural character. The 2016 plan allows for
densities higher than the 1.9 to 2.5 units per acre common historically in
much of unincorporated New Hanover County for infill and redevelopment
projects in existing residential communities. This change in county policy was
made in order to reduce sprawling development patterns and support
greater housing affordability in the face of rising land and construction
costs. In the Middle Sound area, upgrades to transportation systems,
sanitary sewer utilities, and environmental regulations (i.e., stormwater
standards) implemented over the past 30 years have made residential
densities over the 1.9 units per acre recommended in the 1987 plan both
suitable and more sustainable
The density of the proposed CZD R-5 district (approximately 7 units per
acre) is within the intended residential density range of up to approximately
8 units per acre, provided for by this place type. Its proximity to a school,
bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, major shopping center and a main
intersection (roundabout on Middle Sound Loop Road) make the proposed
density and design an appropriate infill development. Single family homes
with individual driveways would be less appropriate in this location as the
roundabout functions as a transitional area between higher and lower
intensity uses. Additionally, the proposed development would support a
diversity of housing types and range of price points by providing smaller
units.
Consistency
Recommendation
The proposed (CZD) R-5 rezoning is generally CONSISTENT with residential
densities outlined as appropriate for General Residential places. The
property’s proximity to a school, multimodal infrastructure and shopping
center make the site appropriate a project of this density, and it provides
for the provision of a range of housing price points and diversity in housing
types in the area.
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PLANNING BOARD ACTION
The Planning Board considered this item at their June 4 meeting. At the meeting, three residents
spoke in favor of the item and three residents spoke in opposition (one representing several people)
It was noted there were several additional residents opposed to the project in attendance. Concerns
included traffic conflicts with Ogden Elementary, drainage, building height, and density.
The Planning Board recommended approval (4-2) with the agreed upon conditions, finding that the
application to be:
CONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the proposal
provides for a diversity of housing types in the area, and it provides appropriate
transitional infill development between the abutting roundabout/collector streets and the
adjacent single-family homes. The Planning Board also found APPROVAL of the rezoning
request is reasonable and in the public interest because the site is in close proximity to a
school, multimodal infrastructure, collector streets, and a shopping center. In addition, the
design of the project will assist with limiting traffic impacts to Middle Sound Loop Road.
Conditions:
1. The development shall be limited to one right-in ingress and one right-out egress. Left
turning movements will be prohibited on to, and from, Middle Sound Loop Road.
2. The project’s stormwater facilities shall be designed to accommodate at minimum a 100-
year storm event. The stormwater facilities may be located within the contiguous 0.72-
acre access, utility, and drainage easement.
3. In addition to the County’s tree retention standards, the property owner shall retain and
preserve all trees as illustrated within the conditional rezoning exhibits, unless:
a. The tree has been proven to directly affect the installation, or cause damage to, any
required infrastructure (i.e. water/sewer lines, stormwater, etc.);
b. The tree is proven to be dead, dying, or severely damaged; or
c. The tree is in an unsafe condition that may cause harm to the residents or general
public.
4. All buffers and fencing proposed within the conditional rezoning exhibits shall be
installed prior to construction commencement of horizontal improvements.
5. All street and landscape lighting shall be LED. Street lighting shall be shielded in a
downward direction, and the origination of the light shall not be visible. The street
lighting location will be limited to within the street corridor and sidewalks. Landscape
up lighting shall remain within the internal Demarest Pointe neighborhood streets, yard
and parking spaces.
6. Construction ingress and egress will be in accordance with the vehicular circulation plan
included in the conditional rezoning exhibits. Public utilities will be accessed from Middle
Sound Loop Road and Pickway Court.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff concurs with the Planning Board’s recommendation and recommends approval of the
application with the agreed upon conditions.
Since the Planning Board meeting, the applicant has updated the proposed conditions and added
new conditions. The new conditions would require the stormwater facilities to be designed to
accommodate a 500-year storm, restrict construction traffic during the AM peak hour, prohibit
vehicular access to the site from Pickway Court upon development completion, require the
installation of a pocket park adjacent to the roundabout, and require repair of any sidewalks or
curbing damage during construction.
Staff suggested motion:
I move to APPROVE the proposed rezoning to a conditional R-5 district. I find it to be
CONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the proposal
provides for a diversity of housing types in the area, and it provides appropriate
transitional infill development between the abutting roundabout/collector streets and the
adjacent single-family homes. I also find APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable
and in the public interest because the site is adjacent to a school, multi-use path, and collector
streets. In addition, the restricted turning movements that are part of the design of the
project will assist with limiting traffic impacts to Middle Sound Loop Road.
[Optional] Note any conditions to be added to the district (conditions 8-11 have been added since
the Planning Board meeting. Specific language has been modified for some of the original
conditions which are italicized below):
1. The development shall be limited to one right-in ingress and one right-out egress. Left
turning movements will be prohibited on to, and from, Middle Sound Loop Road in
accordance with NCDOT right-in ingress and right-out egress standards.
2. The development stormwater facilities shall be designed to accommodate at minimum a
500-year storm event. The stormwater facilities may be located within the contiguous
0.72-acre access, utility, and drainage easement.
3. In addition to the County’s tree retention standards, the property owner shall retain and
preserve all trees as illustrated within the conditional rezoning exhibits, unless:
a. The tree has been proven to directly affect the installation, or cause damage
to, any required infrastructure (i.e. water/sewer lines, stormwater, etc.);
b. The tree is proven to be dead, dying, or severely damaged; or
c. The tree is in an unsafe condition that may cause harm to the residents, general
public or residences.
4. All buffers, (specifically tree spading) and fencing proposed within the conditional
rezoning exhibits shall be installed prior to construction commencement of horizontal
improvements on the property. The development shall be permitted to utilize the access,
utility and drainage easement from Pickway Court to mobilize construction equipment,
construction materials and construction personnel to install the buffers and fencing.
5. All street and landscape lighting shall be LED. Street lighting shall be shield in a
downward direction, and the origination of the light shall not be visible. The street
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lighting location will be limited to within the street corridor and sidewalks. Landscape
up lighting shall remain within the internal Demarest Pointe neighborhood streets, yard
and parking spaces.
6. The development shall provide construction ingress and egress in accordance with the
vehicular circulation plan included in the Conditional Rezoning Exhibits and limited to the
right-in ingress and right-out egress. The development shall be permitted to utilize the
access, utility and drainage easement from Pickway Court to mobilize construction
equipment, construction materials and construction personnel to install the construction
ingress and egress from the development property to accommodate minimum interaction
with Middles Sound Loop Road existing traffic patterns until the construction ingress and
egress is complete. All construction traffic thereafter will be required to utilize the right-in
and right-out ingress and egress.
7. Public utilities will be accessed from Middle Sound Loop Road and Pickway Court
(originally included as part of condition #6 in the Planning Board recommendation).
8. The development shall restrict all construction traffic ingress and egress to the
development during the AM Peak Hour when Ogden Elementary School is in session
during the calendar school year, including Ogden Elementary School calendar events
until the development construction is completed.
9. A Vest Pocket Park shall be located on the corner of the round-a-bout as an additional
buffer to include additional landscaping and fencing in place of the guest parking for
the developments Town Home Residences numbers 21,22,23,24 which shall be removed
or relocated during site plan review.
10. Upon the developments completion of construction, the development shall ensure all
existing road, curb and sidewalks damaged during construction will be repaired to
county standards, including Pickway Court.
11. Upon the developments completion, no development vehicular access shall be permitted
from Pickway Court, only a pedestrian connection is permitted in accordance with the
conditional rezoning exhibit sidewalk plan. Additional landscaping will be installed as
a buffer between the Pickway Court Access, Utility and Drainage Easement and the
development. The only vehicular access permitted with in the Access, Utility and
Drainage Easement will be the resident of 3618 Middle Sound Loop Road.
Example Motion for Denial
I move to DENY the proposed rezoning to a conditional R-5 district. While I find it to be
CONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the proposed
provides for a diversity of housing types in the area, and it provides appropriate
transitional infill development between the abutting roundabout/collector streets and the
adjacent single-family homes, I find DENIAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in
the public interest because the proposal is not consistent with the desired character of the
surrounding community and the density will adversely impact the adjacent neighborhoods.