HomeMy WebLinkAboutAUGUST MEETING AGENDA PACKET
NEW HANOVER COUNTY
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
Assembly Room, New Hanover County Historic Courthouse
24 North Third Street, Room 301 Wilmington, NC 28401
Members of the Board
Donna Girardot, Chair | Paul Boney, Vice-Chair
Thomas 'Jordy' Rawl | Ernest Olds | Jeffrey B. Petroff | H. Allen Pope | Colin J. Tarrant
Wayne Clark, Director of Planning & Land Use | Ken Vafier, Planning Manager
AUGUST 6, 2020 6:00 PM
Mee5ng Called to Order by Chair, Donna Girardot
Pledge of Allegiance by Planning Manager, Ken Vafier
Approval of Minutes (July 2020)
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
The Planning Board may consider substanal changes in these peons as a result of objecons, debate,
and discussion at the meeng, including rezoning to other classificaons.
1 Public Hearing
Rezoning Request (Z20-12) - Request by Ward and Smith, P.A. on behalf of the property owner,
Ridgewood Gardens Health Investors, LLC, to rezone approximately 29.96 acres of land located
at 8704 “Old” Market Street/Futch Creek Road from B-1, Neighborhood Business District, and R-
15, Residen5al District, to UMXZ, Urban Mixed Use Zoning District, in order to develop a mixed-
use senior living project.
2 Public Hearing - (APPLICANT TO REQUEST CONTINUANCE)
Rezoning Request (Z20-12) - Request by Design Solu5ons on behalf of the property owner, Desirable
Proper5es, LLC, to rezone approximately 31.31 acres of land located at the northwest corner of
Sidbury Road and Dairy Farm Road from R-15, Residen5al District, to (CZD) RMF-L, Condi5onal
Residen5al Mul5-Family Low Density, in order to develop a mul5-family project consis5ng of 288 units.
3 Public Hearing
Rezoning Request (Z20-14) – Request by Design Solu5ons on behalf of the property owner,
Ripwood Company, Inc., to rezone approximately 3.6 acres of land located in the 600 block of
Spring Branch Road from R-15, Residen5al District, to (CZD) R-5, Condi5onal Moderate-High
Density District, in order to develop 22 single-family units.
4 Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Special Use Permit Request (S20-03) – Request by Anna Bessellieu McCauley on behalf of the
property owner, Frances Boney Bessellieu Revocable Trust, for a Special Use Permit to operate an
outdoor recrea5on establishment (wedding venue) within the R-15, Residen5al District, located at 175
Whipporwill Lane.
5 Public Hearing
Text Amendment Request (TA20-01) - Request by New Hanover County to amend Ar5cles 1, 2, 3,
4, 5, and 10 of the Unified Development Ordinance to simplify the method of measuring the
height of structures; increase height maximums for buildings in the RMF-MH, RMF-H, O&I, and
I-1 districts; revise the Planned Development district; clarify ligh5ng standards; establish new
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design standards for self-storage facili5es in high-visibility areas; update telecommunica5on
facility standards; correct minor errors made when reorganizing code documents; and clarify
exis5ng permissions.
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 8/6/2020
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Brad Schuler, Senior Planner
CONTACT(S): Brad Schuler; Wayne Clark, Planning & Land Use Director
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing
Rezoning Request (Z20-12) - Request by Ward and Smith, P.A. on behalf of the property owner, Ridgewood
Gardens Health Investors, LLC, to rezone approximately 29.96 acres of land located at 8704 “Old” Market
Street/Futch Creek Road from B-1, Neighborhood Business District, and R-15, ResidenEal District, to UMXZ,
Urban Mixed Use Zoning District, in order to develop a mixed-use senior living project.
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The applicant is seeking to rezone approximately 30 acres of land located at 8704 "Old" Market Street/Futch Creek
Road from B-1 and R-15 to UMXZ in order to develop a mixed-use senior living project.
The proposed development includes a total of 342 units at an overall density of 11.4 du/ac. The units will be divided
among independent living (186 units within a four-story mul;-family building, 52 units within one-story co<ages),
assisted living (100 units) and within a mixed use building (4 units).
The subject site is currently split zoned. Approximately 16 acres on the eastern side of the site is zoned R-15. The
remaining 13.9 acres along “Old” Market Street is zoned B-1.
Currently, the 16 acres zoned R-15 would be permi<ed up to 40 dwelling units under the County’s performance
standards at a maximum density of 2.5 du/ac.
The exis;ng B-1 zoning is generally es;mated to support about 150,000 square feet of tradi;onal commercial uses
(office, retail, and restaurant related uses) based on typical 25% building area for this type of zoning. The applicant
also provided a poten;al es;mate of commercial uses that are permi<ed by-right in the B-1 district and could be
developed on the site. Those uses include a shopping center, fast food restaurant, and office building totaling 71,000 sf
feet, which is a more conserva;ve market es;mate of development poten;al for the property.
As currently zoned u;lizing the moderate scale and diversity of possible uses provided by the applicant, it is es;mated
the site would generate over 250 trips during the AM peak and over 200 trips in the PM peak. The proposed UMXZ
development is es;mated to decrease the projected trips by approximately 130-230 in the peak hours and generate
about 50 trips in the AM peak and 90 trips in the PM peak.
The recently approved nearby development, The Oaks at Murray Farm, completed a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)
which studied intersec;ons within the general area. That analysis found that the intersec;on of “Old” Market
Street/Futch Creek Road at Hwy 17 will operate at Level of Service (LOS) C when The Oaks at Murray Farm project is
expected to be completed in 2023. In addi;on, The Oaks at Murray Farm project will install a second right turn lane at
the intersec;on on “Old” Market Street/Futch Creek Road. The TIA also found that the nearby u-turn lane on Hwy 17
to the north will also operate at LOS C (AM) and B (PM) when The Oaks at Murray Farm project is completed in 2023.
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ITEM: 1
This analysis generally indicates capacity is available at these intersec;ons and the proposed mixed-use senior living
project is expected to result in a decrease in traffic compared to by-right uses under the exis;ng zoning.
The Porters Neck community contains similar developments (The Davis Community and Planta;on Village) that are
considered compa;ble with nearby residen;al communi;es. This site is located next to a major road corridor, "Old"
Market Street/Hwy 17. The proposed development reduces the size and variety of commercial uses that are currently
permi<ed on the site. The master plan also posi;ons the one-story co<ages in the area around exis;ng single-family
developments to enhance compa;bility.
The 2016 Comprehensive Plan classifies the site as a transi;onal area between the Community Mixed Use and
General Residen;al place types. Because of the general nature of place type borders, sites located in proximity to the
boundaries between place types could be appropriately developed with either classifica;on.
The proposed UMXZ rezoning is generally CONSISTENT with the Comprehensive Plan because it allows for the types
of support services and residen;al uses recommended. In addi;on, it provides an orderly transi;on between a major
road corridor and lower density housing.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the applica;on and suggests the following mo;on:
I move to APPROVE the proposed rezoning to a UMXZ district. I find it to be CONSISTENT with the purposes and
intent of the Comprehensive Plan because it allows for the types of support services and residen;al uses
recommended in the plan. In addi;on, it provides an orderly transi;on from a major road corridor to lower density
housing. I also find APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because the proposal
would benefit the community by providing diverse housing op;ons and is expected to reduce the amount of traffic that
could be generated under the exis;ng zoning.
[Oponal] Note any condi;ons to be added to the district.
Example MoEon for Denial
I move to DENY the proposed rezoning to a UMXZ district. While I find it to be CONSISTENT with the purposes and
intent of the Comprehensive Plan because it allows for the types of support services and residen;al uses
recommended in the plan, 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.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Planning Board - August 6, 2020
ITEM: 1
SCRIPT for Zoning Map Amendment Application (Z20-12)
Request by Ward and Smith, P.A. on behalf of the property owner, Ridgewood Gardens Health
Investors, LLC, to rezone approximately 29.96 acres of land located at 8704 “Old” Market Street/Futch
Creek Road from B-1, Neighborhood Business District, and R-15, Residential District, to UMXZ, Urban
Mixed Use Zoning District, in order to develop a mixed-use senior living project.
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 rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
e. Opponent’s rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
3. Close the public hearing
4. Board discussion
5. Vote on the application. The motion should include a statement saying how the change is, or
is not, consistent with the land use plan and why approval or denial of the rezoning request is
reasonable and in the public interest.
Example Motion for Approval
I move to APPROVE the proposed rezoning to a UMXZ district. I find it to be CONSISTENT
with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because it allows for the types of
support services and residential uses recommended in the plan. In addition, it provides an
orderly transition from a major road corridor to lower density housing. I also find APPROVAL
of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because the proposal would
benefit the community by providing diverse housing options and is expected to reduce the
amount of traffic that could be generated under the existing zoning.
[Optional] Note any conditions to be added to the district.
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ITEM: 1 - 1 - 1
Alternative Motion for Denial
I move to DENY the proposed rezoning to a UMXZ district. While I find it to be CONSISTENT
with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because it allows for the types of
support services and residential uses recommended in the plan, 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.
Alternative Motion for Approval/Denial:
I move to [Approve/Deny] the proposed rezoning to a UMXZ district. I find it to be
[Consistent/Inconsistent] with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because [insert
reasons]
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
I also find [Approval/Denial] of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest
because [insert reasons]
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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ITEM: 1 - 1 - 2
Z20-12 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 1 of 14
STAFF REPORT FOR Z20-12
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATION
APPLICATION SUMMARY
Case Number: Z20-12
Request:
Rezoning to an Urban Mixed Use Zoning District
Applicant: Property Owner(s):
Samuel B. Franck – Ward and Smith, P.A. Ridgewood Gardens Health Investors, LLC
Location: Acreage:
8704 “Old” Market Street/Futch Creek Road 29.96
PID(s): Comp Plan Place Type:
R02900-003-513-000 Community Mixed Use/General Residential
Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use:
Undeveloped Mixed Use Development
Current Zoning: Proposed Zoning:
B-1 and R-15 UMXZ
SURROUNDING AREA
LAND USE ZONING
North Retail, Townhomes, Single-Family Residential B-1, R-7, R-15
East Single-Family Residential R-15
South Undeveloped, Single-Family Residential B-2, R-15
West Hwy 17/Market Street Interchange N/A
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ITEM: 1 - 2 - 1
Z20-12 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 2 of 14
ZONING HISTORY
July 6, 1971 Initially zoned R-15 (Area 5)
August 1, 2005 Board of Commissioners voted to rezone a portion of the site to B-1,
effective upon the opening of I-140 (Z-799)
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 Porters Neck
Schools Porters Neck Elementary, Holly Shelter Middle, and Laney High schools
(No impacts expected due to age-restriction for senior housing)
Recreation Ogden Park
CONSERVATION, HISTORIC, & ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Conservation
The County’s Conservation Resources Map indicates that pocosin wetlands
may be present on the site. Previous evaluation of the site from the mid-
2000s delineated approximately 2.2 acres of wetlands on the site.
Verification of regulated wetlands will be required during the site plan
review process. Conservation space is required for pocosin or swamp forest
wetlands when at least five acres of the resource exists on the property.
Historic No known historic resources
Archaeological No known archaeological resources
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Z20-12 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 3 of 14
APPLICANT’S PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL PLAN
Includes Staff Markups
The UMXZ district is considered to be a type of conditional zoning district and includes a
conceptual site plan illustrating the location and intensity of all major land uses. Conceptual site
plans for UMXZ districts are intended to be in a bubble format that illustrate the general location
and intensity of the land uses within the development, similar to what is used for Planned
Development zoning proposals.
In addition to requiring a mix of residential and nonresidential uses, the UMXZ district requires
specific layout and design standards which will be verified by the Technical Review Committee
(TRC) during the site plan review process. These standards include providing pedestrian access
and connectivity, incorporating architectural design elements, and locating the parking to the
rear and side of the buildings.
The proposed mixed-use development includes a total of 342 units at an overall density of
11.4 du/ac. The proposal will consist of:
o Independent Retirement Community
Maximum of 238 units. 186 units will be within a 280,000 square foot four-
story multi-family building with a maximum height of 45 feet (however, the
building height will be limited to 30 feet within 150 feet of the northern
property line). 52 units will be within 16 one-story cottages. The cottages
will have a maximum of 4 units within each structure.
o Assisted Living Facility
Maximum of 100 units (110 beds) within a 90,000 square foot three-story
assisted living facility with a maximum height of 45 feet.
o Mixed-Use Building
4,000 square feet of office/personal services space on first floor and 4
residential units totaling 8,000 square feet on the 2nd and 3rd floors with a
maximum height of 45 feet.
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ITEM: 1 - 2 - 3
Z20-12 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 4 of 14
ZONING CONSIDERATIONS
The subject site is currently split zoned. Approximately 16 acres on the eastern side of the
site is zoned R-15. The remaining 13.9 acres along “Old” Market Street is zoned B-1.
Currently, the 16 acres zoned R-15 would be permitted up to 40 dwelling units under the
County’s performance standards at a maximum density of 2.5 du/ac.
The existing B-1 zoning is generally estimated to support about 150,000 square feet of
traditional commercial uses (office, retail, and restaurant related uses) based on typical
25% building area for this type of zoning. The applicant also provided a potential estimate
of commercial uses that are permitted by-right in the B-1 district and could be developed
on the site. Those uses include a shopping center, fast food restaurant, and office building
totaling 71,000 sf feet, which is a more conservative market estimate of development
potential for the property.
The proposed plan clusters the majority of the dwelling units and all of the multi-storied
buildings closer to “Old” Market Street where there is existing commercial zoning, a
commercial business (Scott’s Hill Hardware), and where townhomes are located north of the
site (Villages at Plantation Landing). The one-story cottages and stormwater facilities are
located in the south and east of the site closer to existing single-family housing (Plantation
Landing and Grayson Park).
A minimum 35-foot setback and 20-foot buffer is required along the existing single-family
development. Many of the proposed cottages will exceed this requirement as a result of
the location of the stormwater facilities.
AREA SUBDIVISIONS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
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Z20-12 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 5 of 14
TRANSPORTATION
The site is accessed by “Old” Market Street/Futch Creek Road, a NCDOT maintained
collector road.
Primary Routes to Arterial Streets
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Z20-12 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 6 of 14
As currently zoned utilizing the list of possible uses provided by the applicant, it is estimated
the site would generate over 250 trips during the AM peak and over 200 trips in the PM
peak. The proposed UMXZ development is estimated to decrease the projected trips by
approximately 130-230 in the peak hours.
Intensity Approx. Peak Hour Trips
Existing
Development: Undeveloped 0 AM / 0 PM
Possible
Development under
Current Zoning
150,000 sf shopping center 227 AM / 484 PM
Applicant’s Estimated
Development under
Current Zoning:
20,000 sf shopping center
related uses
11,000 sf fast food restaurant
40,000 sf office
31 low rise multi-family housing
(ex. Townhomes, condos)
285 AM / 225 PM
Proposed UMXZ
Development:
56-unit Senior Attached Housing
186-unit Congregate Care
Facility
100-unit Assisted Living Facility
(110 beds)
4,000sf office/salon
52 AM / 90 PM
Net Change from Applicant’s Estimated Development: -233 AM / -135 PM
The recently approved nearby development, The Oaks at Murray Farm, completed a Traffic
Impact Analysis (TIA) which studied intersections within the general area.
o That analysis found that the intersection of “Old” Market Street/Futch Creek Road
at Hwy 17 will operate at a Level of Service (LOS) C when The Oaks at Murray
Farm project is expected to be completed in 2023. In addition, The Oaks at Murray
Farm project will install a second right turn lane at the intersection on “Old” Market
Street/Futch Creek Road.
o The TIA also found that the nearby u-turn lane on Hwy 17 to the north will also
operate at a LOS C (AM) and B (PM) when The Oaks at Murray Farm project is
completed in 2023.
o This analysis generally indicates capacity is available at these intersections and the
proposed use is projected to result in a decrease in traffic compared to by-right
uses under the existing zoning.
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Z20-12 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 7 of 14
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 by 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.
o The project is currently under construction and is expected to be completed by early
2023.
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Z20-12 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 8 of 14
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. The Oaks at Murray
Farm
204 Apartments
34 Duplex Units
62 Single-Family
Dwellings
Approved August 5, 2019
Phase 1 & 2: 2020 Build Out
Year
Full Build 2022
The TIA required improvements be completed at certain intersections in the area. The notable
improvements consisted of:
Installation of a second westbound right-turn lane on “Old” Market Street at Hwy 17
Revising signal plan to modify phase at the Hwy 17 and “Old” Market Street intersection.
Nearby Proposed Developments included within the TIA:
Waterstone
Development Status: No construction has occurred at this time.
*The TIA analyzed 406 dwelling units on the subject site. Shown are the 300 units approved by the Board of
Commissioners.
Proposed Development Land Use/Intensity TIA Status
2. Scotts Hill Medical
Park
132,000 sf Office
18,000 sf Medical Office
32,000 sf Shopping
Center
9,000 sf Pharmacy with
Drive-Through
Approved August 5, 2019
Phase 1 & 2: 2020 Build Out
Year
Full Build 2022
The TIA required improvements be completed at certain intersections in the area. The notable
improvements consisted of:
Installation of a northbound U-turn lane on US 17 south of Scott Hill Loop Road.
Installation of a southbound left turn lane on US 17 at Scoots Hill Medical Drive.
Installation of a northbound right turn lane, removal of the barrier from the southbound
left turn lane, and signalization of the intersection on US 17 at the site’s southern access
point.
Nearby Proposed Developments included within the TIA:
Scotts Hill Village
Coastal Prep Academy
Development Status: Phase 1 of the medical park has been platted consisting of 3 lots.
Currently, one office building has been constructed. No roadway improvements have been
completed at this time.
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Z20-12 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 9 of 14
Proposed Development Land Use/Intensity TIA Status
3. Waterstone 151 Single-Family
Dwellings
Approved June 18, 2015
2020 Build Out Year
The TIA required improvements be completed at certain intersections in the area. The notable
improvements consisted of:
Installation of a southbound right turn lane on Edgewater Club Road at the site’s northern
access.
Nearby Proposed Developments included within the TIA:
Porters Neck Elementary
Development Status: 98 lots have been platted at this time. The right turn lane has been
installed.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The property is not within a Natural Heritage Area or Special Flood Hazard Area.
The property is within the Futch Creek (SA;HQW) watershed.
Per the Classification of Soils in New Hanover County for Septic Tank Suitability, soils on
the property consist of Class I (suitable/slight limitation), Class II (moderate limitation), and
Class III (Severe limitation) soils, however, the project will connect to CFPUA sewer services.
CONTEXT AND COMPATIBILITY
The western boundary of the project is located adjacent to “Old” Market Street and Hwy
17, a major arterial street.
About half of the property is currently zoned for commercial uses. The proposed plan limits
the amount of commercial uses that could be developed on the currently zoned B-1 portion
of the site to office and personal services.
The proposed master plan positions the taller buildings closer to existing commercial zoning
and attached housing. Lower density housing and stormwater facilities are proposed along
the existing adjacent single-family neighborhoods.
Senior living retirement communities generally generate less traffic than non-age restricted
residential developments. In addition, the proposal is estimated to decrease the trips
generated from the site as currently zoned because it reduces the size and variety of
commercial uses that are currently permitted on the commercially zoned portion of the site.
Senior living retirement communities generally do not impact the school system.
There are similar developments in the Porters Neck community (The Davis Community,
Plantation Village) that have functioned effectively with nearby residential areas for many
years.
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Z20-12 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 10 of 14
Representative Developments of Senior Living Projects:
Plantation Village – Multi-Family Plantation Village - Quadplexes
The Davis Community/Plantation Village
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Z20-12 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 11 of 14
Representative Developments of R-15:
Grayson Park Clay Crossing
Plantation Landing
Representative Developments of B-1:
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Z20-12 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 12 of 14
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.
Future Land Use
Map Place Type
Community Mixed Use and General Residential
Because of the general nature of place type borders, sites located in
proximity to the boundaries between place types could be appropriately
developed with either place type, allowing site-specific features and
evolving development patterns in the surrounding area to be considered.
Place Type
Description
Community Mixed use focuses on small-scale, compact, mixed use
development patterns that serve all modes of travel and act as an attractor
for county residents and visitors. Types of appropriate uses include office,
retail, mixed use, recreational, commercial, institutional, and multi-family
and single-family residential.
General Residential 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.
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Z20-12 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 13 of 14
Analysis
The subject property is located along the portion of Market St. that runs
parallel to the I-140 interchange just north of Porters Neck. The only direct
access to the site is off of Market St., which is approximately one quarter
mile from the intersection at Highway 17. Existing development in the area
is primarily single-family neighborhoods with a townhome development and
some business and commercial zoning along Market Street. The subject
property is just over one-mile north of the Porters Neck commercial node,
allowing for access to basic goods and services. Additionally, the property
is approximately one-mile south of the Scotts Hill Medical Center.
The subject property of approximately 30 acres is designated Community
Mixed Use (approx. 14 acres) along Market St. and General Residential
(approx. 16 acres) further east, closer to the existing single-family
residential. In general, the Comprehensive Plan designates areas along
roadways for higher residential densities and a mix of uses and those near
existing neighborhoods as General Residential in order to allow for an
orderly transition of densities and intensities.
The comprehensive plan is a guiding policy document and while it provides
general direction, it does not regulate standards the same way as a
development ordinance, allowing for some flexibility based on site specific
conditions. The overall density, including the assisted living facility and
independent retirement community, is 11.4 units per acre and is in line with
the 15 units per acre recommended for Community Mixed Use areas.
The site design of this proposed project locates the one-story cottages and
stormwater facilities on the south and east of the site closer to existing single-
family housing. While the taller multi-storied buildings are located on the
western half of the site closer to existing commercial zoning. In addition,
many of the proposed housing units will exceed the setback and buffers
required by the ordinance.
One of the proposed buildings is one story taller than preferred for the
Community Mixed Use place but still within the building height limits of the
zoning district. Due to the central location of the building on the site, the
proposed height is appropriate for an independent living building. It is in
line with the height of structures in the other senior living communities such as
Plantation Village and the recently approved Davis Community expansion.
The proposed rezoning to allow for the senior living facilities and mixed-
used would be appropriate for the Community Mixed Use and General
Residential areas. Additionally, the proposed project would allow for a
mixture of housing types and land uses.
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Z20-12 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 14 of 14
Consistency
Recommendation
The proposed UMXZ rezoning is generally CONSISTENT with the Community
Mixed Use and General Residential place types because it allows for the
types of support services and residential uses recommended in the
Comprehensive Plan. The site is designed in a way that allows the orderly
transition from higher density and mixed use near the major road corridor
to lower density residential towards the rear adjacent to existing residential
neighborhoods. It also allows for a range of housing types and land uses
in the area.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the application with and suggest the following motion:
I move to APPROVE the proposed rezoning to a UMXZ district. I find it to be CONSISTENT
with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because it allows for the types of
support services and residential uses recommended in the plan. In addition, it provides an
orderly transition from a major road corridor to lower density housing. I also find
APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because the
proposal would benefit the community by providing diverse housing options and is expected
to reduce the amount of traffic that could be generated under the existing zoning.
[Optional] Note any conditions to be added to the district.
Example Motion for Denial
I move to DENY the proposed rezoning to a UMXZ district. While I find it to be CONSISTENT
with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because it allows for the types of
support services and residential uses recommended in the plan, 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.
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APPLICANT
MATERIALS
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MDP Rezoning Application – Updated 2-2020
NEW HANOVER COUNTY_____________________
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & LAND USE
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Telephone (910) 798-7165
FAX (910) 798-7053
planningdevelopment.nhcgov.com
MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
This application form must be completed as part of a master planned development application submitted through the
county’s online COAST portal. The main procedural steps in the submittal and review of applications are outlined in the
flowchart below. More specific submittal and review requirements, as well as the standards to be applied in reviewing
the application, are set out in Section 10.3.4 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Public Hearing Procedures
1
Pre-Application
Conference
2
Community
Information
Meeting
3
Application
Submittal &
Acceptance
4
Planning
Director Review
& Staff Report
(TRC Optional)
5
Public Hearing
Scheduling &
Notification
6
Planning Board
Hearing &
Recom-
mendation
7
Board of
Commissioners
Hearing &
Decision
8
Post-Decision
Limitations and
Actions
1. Applicant and Property Owner Information
Applicant/Agent Name Owner Name (if different from Applicant/Agent)
Company Company/Owner Name 2
Address Address
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Phone Phone
Email Email
2. Subject Property Information
Address/Location Parcel Identification Number(s)
Total Parcel(s) Acreage Existing Zoning and Use(s) Future Land Use Classification
Applicant Tracking Information (This section completed by staff)
Case Number:
Date/Time Received: Received by:
Samuel B. Franck
Ward and Smith, P.A.
Ridgewood Gardens Health Investors, LLC
127 Racine Dr.
Wilmington, NC 28403
910.794.4835
sbf@wardandsmith.com
2334 41st Street
Wilmington, NC 28403
919.612.7002
tmoore@libertyseniorliving.com
8704 Market Street
29.956 Acres
Portion of R02900-003-513-000
R-15 and B-1 UMXZ
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3. Proposed Zoning, Use(s), & Narrative
Proposed Zoning District: Total Acreage of Proposed District:
Please provide a project narrative, describe the purpose of the master planned development, and list the uses
that will be allowed (attach additional pages if necessary).
4. Traffic Impact
See Addendum A.
Please provide the estimated number of trips generated for the project’s proposed maximum density and
intensity based off the most recent version of the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual. A
Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) must be completed for all proposed developments that generate more than 100
peak hour trips, and the TIA must be included with this application.
ITE Land Use: See attached memo of 7/28/20
Trip Generation Use and Variable (gross floor area, dwelling units, etc.) See attached memo of 7/28/20
AM Peak Hour Trips: See attached memo of 7/28/20 PM Peak Hour Trips: See attached memo 7/28/20
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5. Master Planned Development Considerations
Please explain how the proposed development meets the following criteria (attach additional pages if
necessary).
1. How would the requested change be consistent with the County’s policies for growth and development, as
described in the 2016 Comprehensive Plan, applicable small area plans, etc.
2. How would the requested development be consistent with the property’s classification on the 2016
Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map.
3. How does the proposed master planned development meet the required elements and intent of the proposed
zoning district?
See Addendum B.
See Addendum B.
See Addendum B.
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Addendum A to Master Planned Development Application
Proposed Zoning, Uses, and Narrative
Please provide a project narrative, describe the purpose of the master
planned development, and list the uses that will be allowed:
Ridgewood is requesting to rezone property located at 8704 Market Street in New
Hanover County ("Property") from its current zoning of Residential 15 ("R-15") and
Neighborhood Business ("B-1") to an Urban Mixed Use Zoning District ("UMXZ") to
allow a mixed use development including Senior Living, Assisted Living,
independent living, office, and potentially, Personal Services, uses in accordance
with New Hanover County's ("County") Unified Development Ordinance ("UDO").
The rezoning will provide the opportunity to create a senior living community
comprised of independent living cottages with a total of fifty-two (52) units, a
healthcare building with assisted living with capacity for one hundred (100) units, a
single Senior Living Independent Living facility with up to one hundred eighty-six
(186) units, and a residential, office and retail building with up to four (4)
residential units and roughly four thousand (4000) square feet of office or personal
services space on the ground floor.
ND: 4837-1967-7889, v. 5
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Addendum B to Master Planned Development Application
Master Planned Development Considerations
Please explain how the proposed development meets the following
criteria:
1) How would the requested change be consistent with the County's
policies for growth and development, as described in the 2016
Comprehensive Plan, applicable small areas plans, etc.?
The proposed UMXZ rezoning would be consistent with the significant planning
goals and objectives in New Hanover County ("County") favoring a mix of housing
types and land uses, job and tax base creation, and smart planning strategies for
infill of existing development. The proposed senior living development is consistent
with the themes and objectives of the County's 2016 Comprehensive Plan ("2016
Plan") in many ways, including these specific items:
"Livable Built Environment" to ensure that all elements of the built
environment, including land use, transportation, housing, energy, and
infrastructure work together to provide sustainable, green places for living,
working, and recreation to provide a high quality life. The project provides a
mix of housing and open space areas with a focus on retaining trees and
providing green space in excess of what's required by the land use code.
"Harmony with Nature" to ensure the contributions of natural resources are
being explicitly recognized and valued and to maintain their health. The
project includes an innovative approach to stormwater and drainage design
to ensure that the development treats all stormwater on site with a focus on
eliminating any negative impact on adjacent properties. Ridgewood has also
intentionally left a significant tree line around most of the Property screening
all residential uses from the site to promote the existing ecology and limit an
impact from the height of the development.
"Resilient Economy" to ensure that the community is prepared to deal with
both positive and negative changes in its economic health and to initiate
sustainable urban development that foster growth. The County is
experiences a rapid increase in the population of its citizens who need
sustainable, well-designed senior living options. Rather than force those
citizens to seek accommodations outside of the County, Ridgewood is seeking
to offer them the opportunity to stay involved and invested in New Hanover
County.
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"Interwoven Equity" to ensure fairness and equity in providing housing,
services, health, safety, and livelihood needs of all citizen groups. The project
aims to provide housing for a currently underserved demographic in our
County, our senior citizens who are facing a current housing shortage. The
proposed development is a step towards creating equity in the housing
market and allowing that population to remain housed and engaged in our
community.
"Healthy Community" to ensure public health needs are recognized and
addressed through provisions for healthy foods, physical activity, access to
recreation, health care, environmental justice, and safe neighborhoods. The
project is aimed at fulfilling all of these admirable goals. The development
plan for the Property will create a safe, comfortable, and environmentally
sustainable community to promote active and healthy lifestyles for its
residents while ensuring that they have access to the medical care they need
through collaboration with local healthcare providers.
"Responsible Regionalism" to ensure all local proposals account for, connect
with, and support the plans of adjacent jurisdictions and surrounding region.
The City of Wilmington is the largest adjacent jurisdiction and has recognizes
its own needs regarding a growing senior population, the need for diverse
housing options, and the benefits of a mix of uses to reduce traffic and
encourage on-site activities.
The project is also confident with the following specific implementation strategies of
the 2016 Plan:
III.C – Encourage infill development in vacant or blighted pieces of property.
III.D – Encourage the redevelopment of single-uses into mixed-use
developments.
IV.C – Consider revising zoning ordinances to support mixed uses and
holistic approach to development.
VI.D – Encourage conservation and enhancement of the unique environment,
character, and history of the County.
IX.A – Promote a mixture of uses where appropriate in an effort to cluster
development and minimize impacts on natural resources.
IX.D – Strengthen and direct development toward existing communities
through encouraging infill and redevelopment.
XVI.B – Encourage a walkable community that creates more human
interactions between neighbors.
XVIII.A – Encourage a mixture of uses in developments that allows
individuals to walk rather than rely upon vehicles.
XXI.A – Promote compact development, mixture of uses, and infill that
minimizes trips and vehicle miles traveled.
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XXI.B – Encourage development patterns and neighborhood street designs
that are conducive to pedestrian and bicycle use.
2) How would the requested development be consistent with the
property's classification on the 2016 Comprehensive Plan's Future
Land Use Map?
The New Hanover County Future Land Use Map depicts the site as General
Residential. The proposed senior living project is consistent with that approach,
consisting primarily of senior living residential units, but also including the mixed-
use infill that the County has focused on the 2016 Plan. In addition, there are
several specific aspects of the project that demonstrate why the project exemplifies
good design and development consistent with the General Residential land type.
After several versions of a proposed development plan, the current site plan evolved
with a priority to achieve sustainability, diversity, ecology, and connectivity. The
finished product achieves preservation of many of the existing trees on the property
and promotes internal interconnectivity through multiple driveway access points
and new road installations that will be added during development, while limiting
the impact on adjacent residential neighborhoods by omitting any direct
interconnectivity with the same.
Ridgewood designed the site plan in this manner was to limit the footprint of all
buildings to reduce impervious surface, stormwater, and drainage concerns and
limiting the impact of taller structures on nearby properties while still creating a
senior living community capable of serving a meaningful population of residents in
need of a safe, well-designed senior living community. Existing wetlands on the
Property will remain undisturbed, and all stormwater generated on the site will be
treated on-site by stormwater ponds and facilities. Once treated, any water leaving
the Property will follow the existing water flow path into a stream on the east side
of the Property.
The proposed structures range in height from thirty feet (30') for the cottages
adjacent to residential areas, forty-five feet (45') for the healthcare facility and
mixed-use structure adjacent to Market Street, and forty-five feet (45') for the
independent living facility in the center of the Property with the greatest setbacks
to any nearby use. Vegetative buffers, primarily made up of existing trees roughly
sixty-five feet (65') tall will separate the adjacent residential uses from the Property
and, as shown on the site plan, will screen almost all view of the development.
The Property is positioned off of the Futch Creek connection to Market Street.
Following additional driveway and road improvements provided by Ridgewood and
after an assessment of the projected traffic impact for the site completed by Kimley
Horn Engineering, the site is expected to generate fifty-two (52) AM peak hour
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traffic trips and eighty-nine (89) PM peak hour trips. The projected totals are a
significant reduction from the "by-right" use of the Property if it was developed
under its current R-15 and B-1 zoning. An average example of by-right land use, as
described in the attached memo, would be expected to generate two hundred
eighty-five (285) AM peak hour trips, and two hundred twenty-five (225) PM peak
hour trips.
3) How does the proposed master planned development meet the
required elements and intent of the proposed zoning district?
The UMXZ zone is the only zone in the County that permits Senior Living and
Assisted Living by right, and was established to meet five (5) primary objectives
within the County. The County's UDO describes those objectives as follows:
1) to encourage the efficient mixed use development pattern envisioned in the
Comprehensive Plan;
2) to result in quality design and a variety of build forms of lasting value that
result in a pedestrian scale;
3) to provide a mix of housing options;
4) to promote and enhance transportation options, particularly those that are
pedestrian-oriented, while reducing demand for automobile trips; and
5) to encourage a mix of uses to foster a sense of community
Ridgewood and the engineering and design teams that have contributed to the site
plan for the Property take these objectives as a minimum standard for the project.
The design was created and adapted to fit the goals of the UMXZ zone in the
following ways:
1) The rezoning would allow Ridgewood to develop the Property as a mixed use
development with a mix of Senior Living Assisted Care, Senior Living
Independent Living, and office and/or personal services use towards the front
of the Property. This mix of uses is broader than what could be achieved
under the existing zoning and is the type of mixed-use development that the
County encourages under its Comprehensive Plan.
2) Under the current zoning designation the Property could be developed into
residential uses and commercial uses closer to Market Street. Ridgewood has
taken considerable care to propose a site plan that serves a currently
underserved portion of our population in the elderly, and does so in a way
that maintains and strengthens the community and neighborhood feel of the
existing area.
3) Under the proposed rezoning, a mix of senior living options will be developed
that offer flexibility and access to the County's aging population in need to
safe, well-designed housing options.
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4) The Property will be accessible by multiple driveway points and internally
served by a comprehensive sidewalk and pedestrian walkway system
designed to ensure "walkability" and to be consistent with the existing
landscaping and ecology of the site. Ridgewood is also proud to produce a
design that significantly decreases the amount of traffic that could be
generated under the by-right uses under the current zoning.
5) By rezoning property from "Neighborhood Business" to a senior living mixed
use development, Ridgewood is establishing a mixed-use senior living project
in an area that could previously be developed into self-storage or other, more
intense commercial uses. Our goal has been to create a strong community for
our future residents; one that will hopefully enhance the community and
neighborhoods around the Property.
The proposed site plan would also establish a significantly less dense development
than could be achieved under another UMXZ project. UMXZ permits a maximum
density of twenty-five (25) units per acre. The Property is 29.956 acres which would
permit a maximum of roughly seven hundred fifty (750) units. The proposed site
plan only proposes three hundred forty two (342) units, or a density of 11.42 units
per acre, far less than the twenty five (25) units per acre permitted under the
UMXZ's maximum allowance. That decrease in density is intentional. It creates a
smaller, more community focused development for future residents, limits traffic in
and out of the Property, and decreases stormwater and drainage issues from the
Property.
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Kimley-Horn.com 115 Fairchild Street, Suite 250, Charleston, SC 29492 843-737-6390
July 28, 2020
Thad Moore
Development Manager
Liberty Senior Living
2334 South 41st Street
Wilmington, NC 28403
RE: 8704 Market Street Senior Living, Wilmington, NC – Trip Generation Analysis
Kimley-Horn has prepared an analysis of the trip generation potential of the proposed 8704 Market
Street Senior Living facility in Wilmington, NC. As currently envisioned the development will consists
of 56 senior living attached dwelling units, 186 independent living dwelling units, and 110 assisted
living dwelling units. The proposed development is located near the intersection of Market Street at
Futch Creek Road in Wilmington, NC. The property is currently zoned as B1 which is defined as a
neighborhood shopping district.
Site Trip Generation
Traffic for the zoned and proposed development was generated using ITE 10th Edition for a typical
weekday, the weekday AM peak hour, and the weekday PM peak hour. The AM peak hour typically
falls within the period from 7-9 AM and the PM peak hour generally occurs between 4-6 PM. NCDOT
guidance from the ITE Rate vs Equation spreadsheet was used in the development of this trip
generation. It is important to note that assisted living is recommended to be run per bed instead of per
dwelling unit, thus 110 beds was used for the 100 dwelling units of assisted living per direction of
Liberty Senior Living.
The trip generation of the proposed development was done using two different methodologies for the
proposed residential land uses. The first methodology (shown in Table 1 on the following page) is per
NCDOT Congestion Management Guidelines, in which the individual land uses are broken out for the
trip generation. In addition, a variety of land uses have been analyzed for the proposed 4,000 sf non-
residential land use. The intent of this effort is to show a variety of land uses that could occupy this
space and the trip generation falls below the 100-trip threshold for requiring a traffic impact analysis
per the Wilmington MPO and NCDOT.
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Kimley-Horn.com 115 Fairchild Street, Suite 250, Charleston, SC 29492 843-737-6390
As shown in Table 1, the proposed site has the potential to generate 52 AM peak hour trips and 89
PM peak hour trips, if the individual land uses of the development are broken out per NCDOT
Congestion Management guidance. The proposed 4,000 sf of non-residential space was analyzed as
office. The trip generation is less than NCDOT’s daily threshold of 3,000 daily trips and less than
WMPO’s peak hour threshold of 100 trips per hour for requiring a traffic impact study.
Table 2 shows the proposed development as presented in Table 1 except for the 4,000 sf of non-
residential space. In Table 2, the 4,000 sf of space was analyzed using personal services land use.
As shown on Table 2, the proposed development is projected to generate 47 AM peak hour trips and
90 PM peak hour trips. The trip generation is less than NCDOT’s daily threshold of 3,000 daily trips
and less than WMPO’s peak hour threshold of 100 trips per hour for requiring a traffic impact study.
Table 1 - Trip Generation for Individual Land Uses
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Total In Out Total In Out
ITE 252 - Senior Adult Housing Attached 56 DU 200 11 4 7 16 9 7
ITE 253 - Congregate Care Facility 186 DU 376 11 7 4 31 16 15
ITE 254 - Assisted Living 110 Bed 286 20 13 7 37 17 20
ITE 710 - Office 4,000 SF 47 10 9 1 5 1 4
Subtotal 909 52 33 19 89 43 46
Internal Capture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pass-By 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Net New External Trips 909 52 33 19 89 43 46
Land Use Intensity Daily
Table 2 - Trip Generation for Individual Land Uses
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Total In Out Total In Out
ITE 252 - Senior Adult Housing Attached 56 DU 200 11 4 7 16 9 7
ITE 253 - Congregate Care Facility 186 DU 376 11 7 4 31 16 15
ITE 254 - Assisted Living 110 Bed 286 20 13 7 37 17 20
ITE 918 - Personal Services, General 4,000 SF 110 5 3 2 6 1 5
Subtotal 972 47 27 20 90 43 47
Internal Capture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pass-By 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Net New External Trips 972 47 27 20 90 43 47
Land Use Intensity Daily
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Kimley-Horn.com 115 Fairchild Street, Suite 250, Charleston, SC 29492 843-737-6390
Table 3 shows the trip generation potential of the subject property being developed for which would
be allowed under a B1 and R-15 zoning.
As shown in Table 3, the by right land use has a potential to generate 285 AM peak hour trips and
225 PM peak hour trips. The by right plan generates a considerably higher volume of traffic than that
of the proposed plan.
Conclusions
The proposed 8704 Market Street Senior Living Development is not anticipated to generate more
than the NCDOT nor WMPO trip thresholds of 100 peak hour trips (in either peak) to require a traffic
study. Furthermore, the proposed Senior Living development is anticipated to generate significantly
less daily, AM, and PM peak hour trips than the by-right zoning allows. Thus, a traffic study should
not be required for the proposed development.
Please let me know if you have any questions or require any further information. We appreciate the
opportunity to provide these services to you.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Guy, PE, PTOE, AICP
Vice President
Table 3 - R-15 and B1 Zoning Trip Generation
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Total In Out Total In Out
ITE 820 - Shopping Center 20,000 SF 2,012 19 12 7 165 79 86
ITE 934 Fast Food 11,000 SF 5,180 442 225 217 359 187 172
ITE 710 - Office 40,000 SF 436 74 65 9 48 8 40
ITE 210Multifamily - Low Rise 31 DU 194 16 4 12 21 13 8
Subtotal 7,822 551 306 245 593 287 306
Internal Capture 1,586 66 33 33 250 125 125
Pass-By 318 200 100 100 118 59 59
Net New External Trips 5,918 285 173 112 225 103 122
Land Use Intensity Daily
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Legal Description of Ridgewood Gardens Health Investors, Inc. Property re UMXZ Rezoning
Beginning at a point located on the eastern right of way of Market Street-US Highway 17 (variable width
Public R/W), said point being the southwestern point of Tract A Willie Mattocks depicted on Map Book
47, at Page 52 in the office of the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County and being located South
43°11'37" West 172.09 feet from an existing iron on the eastern right of way of Market St-US Highway
17 (Variable Width Public R/W) as shown on a plat recorded in Plat Book 51, at Page 3 in the office of
the Register of Deeds of New Hanover County prepared by Arnold W. Carson dated January 8, 2007,
which existing iron is located South 51°02'32" West 242.05 feet from an existing NCDOT Disk, said point
being the "Point of Beginning," thence from said Point of Beginning leaving said right of way South
49°48'44" East 510.74 feet to a point, thence North 40°11'16" East 171.85 feet to a point, thence South
49°48'44" East 479.47 feet to a point, thence South 36°03'33" West 172.30 feet to a point, thence South
49°48'44" East 201.05 feet to a point, thence North 40°21'20" East 343.73 feet to a point, thence South
49°48'57" East 635.72 feet to a point on the centerline of ditch, thence with said centerline South
76°58'17" West 110.61 feet to a point, thence South 46°24'45" West 2.97 feet to a point, thence South
46°24'45" West 3.73 feet to a point, thence South 33°53'10" West 32.38 feet to a point, thence South
49°38'22" West 26.23 feet to a point, thence South 74°31'02" West 46.60 feet to a point, thence South
81°15'29" West 35.64 feet to a point, thence South 50°53'13" West 12.99 feet to a point, thence South
50°51'36" West 1.88 feet to a point, thence South 38°31'24" West 52.38 feet to a point, thence South
38°55'11" West 23.05 feet to a point, thence South 29°13'55" West 35.75 feet to a point, thence South
29°40'11" West 25.78 feet to a point, thence South 19°59'40" West 41.89 feet to a point, thence South
13°49'10" West 44.23 feet to a point, thence South 16°55'47" West 141.52 feet to a point, thence South
20°12'13" West 72.32 feet to a point, thence South 20°12'44" West 14.62 feet to a point, thence South
41°35'48" West 33.68 feet to a point, thence South 59°58'39" West 50.05 feet to a point, thence South
75°24'11" West 34.69 feet to a point, thence South 78°07'55" West 89.48 feet to a point, thence South
69°34'40" West 34.57 feet to a point, thence South 49°27'01" West 19.83 feet to a point, thence South
38°06'37" West 17.66 feet to a point, thence South 40°08'33" West 85.74 feet to a point, thence South
26°45'32" West 11.75 feet to a point, thence leaving said centerline North 49°11'10" West 718.04 feet
to a point, thence North 49°01'06" West 484.05 feet to a point, thence North 37°58'48" East 242.18 feet
to a point, thence North 47°23'55" West 549.11 feet to a point on the eastern right of way of Market
Street-US Highway 17 (Variable Width R/W), thence with said right of way North 42°36'05" East 380.85
feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 29.956 acres (1,304,899 Sq Ft) more or less.
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Proposed Master Development Plan Terms & Conditions
Ridgewood Gardens Healthy Investors, LLC – 8704 Market Street
1. Conditions related to approval of the application for the master planned
development zoning district classification:
a) The use, density of use, and maximum building heights shall comply with
the approved Master Development Plan ("MDP") as the MDP may be
amended or modified in accordance with County requirements from time
to time
b) The use and development of the subject property shall comply with all
applicable regulations and requirements imposed by the New Hanover
County Unified Development Ordinance ("UDO"), and any other
applicable federal, state, or local law;
c) Approval of this rezoning does not constitute technical approval of the site
plan. Issuance of all required permits must occur prior to construction
commencing;
2. References to the MDP, including any density/intensity standards,
dimensional standards, and development standards:
a) Maximum density permitted in UMXZ – twenty five (25) dwelling units
per acre ("DUAC"). Total site area is 29.956 acres, maximum number of
dwelling units would be 748.
b) Proposed density – 342 proposed dwelling units or 11.42 DUAC
c) Developed in accordance with County, state, and federal building and
environmental regulations
3. Conditions related to the approval of the MDP Master Plan, including any
conditions related to the form and design of development shown in MDP
Master Plan:
No conditions currently proposed.
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4. Provisions addressing how transportation, potable water, wastewater,
stormwater management, and other infrastructure will be provided to
accommodate the proposed development:
a) Transportation will be provided by access to public rights of way. A
NCDOT driveway permit will be acquired prior to any access to Market
Street.
b) Potable water will be provided by Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
("CFPUA").
c) Wastewater services will be provided by CFPUA.
d) Stormwater will be managed on site in accordance with NCDEQ
restrictions and regulations, will comply with all County and State
regulations, and any permit issued for the site. The engineers who will
coordinate and implement the stormwater management plan have not yet
been selected.
e) Infrastructure will be designed in accordance with the North Carolina
building code, all other applicable government regulations, laws, and
ordinances, and developed consistent with the approved MDP.
5. Provisions related to environmental protection and monitoring:
Any 404 wetlands determined to exist on the site from time to time will be handled
in accordance with all applicable government regulations, laws, and ordinances
including Army Corp. of Engineers requirements. Twenty-five foot (25') wide
buffers described on the Master Plan include existing mature landscaping and trees
which will not be materially disturbed in connection with development of the site.
The property owner will comply with all applicable regulations, laws, and
ordinances from local, state, and federal sources with jurisdiction over the site.
6. Any other provisions relevant and necessary to the development of the
master planned development in accordance with applicable standards and
regulations:
None.
ND: 4824-0971-3602, v. 2
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PROPOSED
SITE PLAN
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SITE SURVEY 7404-20183007/08/208704 MARKET STREETWWW.LS3P.COM
101 NORTH THIRD STREET, SUITE 500
WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA 28401
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EXISTING POND TO BE USED FOR
STORMWATER ATTENUATION
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RESIDENTIAL BUFFER 50' STREAM BUFFERWATER
QUALITY
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recreation facilities
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+/- 90,000 SF, 45' HEIGHT
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
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ASSOCIATED SURFACE PARKING
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SENIOR LIVING: INDEPENDENT
LIVING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
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+/- 280,000 SF
INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY
(4) LEVELS, 45' HEIGHT
186 UNITS
+
ASSOCIATED SURFACE PARKING
AND SERVICE YARD
+/- 17,500 SF, 30' HEIGHT
(10) UNITS, (1) LEVEL
+/- 17,500 SF, 30' HEIGHT
(10) UNITS, (1) LEVEL
SENIOR LIVING: INDEPENDENT LIVING
RETIREMENT COMMUNITY COTTAGES
+/- 14,000 SF, 30' HEIGHT
(8) UNITS, (1) LEVEL
+/- 21,000 SF
30' HEIGHT
(12) UNITS, (1) LEVEL
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SENIOR LIVING: INDEPENDENT LIVING
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COTTAGES35' SETBACKEMERGENCY FIRE ACCESS, CONNECT TO WINDY
ISLAND DRIVE ON NEIGHBORING PROPERTY, GATED
ACCESS ONLY IN AN EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
30' ACCESS EASEMENT, MAP
BOOK 5049, PAGE 2727
VEGETATIVE BUFFER TO BE
PLANTED AT EASEMENT BORDER
EXISTING VEGETATIVE BUFFER TO REMAIN AT
EASEMENT PER WILLIE MATTOCKS PROPERTY
OWNER, +/- 65' HEIGHT 150' - 0"30'-0" MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
45'-0" MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
SYMBOL LEGEND
VEHICULAR ACCESS POINT
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INTERNAL SIDEWALK NETWORK
STREET TREES AS REQUIRED
TREE PLANTING THROUGHOUT
COMMUNITY - ORNAMENTAL AND
SUPPLEMENTAL TO EXISTING BUFFERING
SITE
VICINITY MAP
PROJECT ADDRESS: 8704 MARKET STREET, LOT 2 FUTCH CREEK VILLAGE
PARCEL ID: R02900-003-513-000
CURRENT ZONING: B-1 and R-15 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
PROPOSED ZONING: UMXZ
PROPOSED USE: URBAN MIXED USE
PROJECT SITE AREA: 29.956 ACRES / 1,304,883 SF
OWNER INFORMATION: RIDGEWOOD GARDEN HEALTH INVESTORS LLC
WILMINGTON, NC 28403
FLOOD INFORMATION: THIS PARCEL IS NOT LOCATED IN A FLOOD ZONE AS DETERMINED
BY FEMA FLOOD MAP 3720326000K, EFFECTIVE 28 AUG 2018
CAMA LAND USE CLASSIFICATION: TRANSITION
TOTAL NUMBER OF BUILDINGS: 1 MIXED USE (OFFICE AND/OR HAIR SALON & RESIDENTIAL - 4 UNITS)
1 HEALTHCARE FACILITY (110 BEDS = 100 TOTAL UNITS W/ 10% DOUBLE OCC.)
1 INDEPENDENT LIVING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (186 TOTAL)
16 INDEPENDENT LIVING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY COTTAGES (52 UNITS)
ALLOWABLE DENSITY: 25 DUAC (MULTI-FAMILY)
PROPOSED DENSITY: 11.4 DUAC (748 MAX UNITS ALLOWED, 342 PROPOSED UNITS)
SITE DATA
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 4 STORIES OR 45 FEET BY-RIGHT
75 FEET WITH ADDITIONAL HEIGHT ALLOWANCE SPECIAL USE PERMIT
DEFINITION: BUILDING HEIGHT: BUILDING HEIGHT IS THE VERTICAL DISTANCE MEASURED FROM THE AVERAGE
(NHC ZONING ORDINANCE, UNDISTURBED GRADE AT THE FOUNDATION TO THE HIGHEST FINISHED ROOF SURFACE
SECTION 18-812) IN THE CASE OF A FLAT ROOF, OR N THE CASE OF A PITCHED ROOF, TO A POINT
HALFWAY BETWEEN THE HIGHEST PEAK AND THE HIGHEST EAVE.
DEFINITION: BUFFER: BUFFER YARDS SHALL HAVE A BASE WIDTH EQUAL TO AT LEAST FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF
(NHC ZONING ORDINANCE, THE REQUIRED SETBACK. IN ALL CASES THE BASE OF THE BUFFER YARD SHALL BE
SECTION 18-498) EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN TWENTY (20) FEET.
OFF-STREET PARKING DESIGN: ALL PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED SO THAT ALL
NHC ZONING ORDINANCE, MANEUVERING WILL TAKE PLACE ENTIRELY WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINES OF THE
SECTION 18-529) FACILITY.
HOUSING MIX TYPES: 1-BR, 2-BR, 3-BR INDEPENDENT LIVING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
2-BR, 3-BR INDEPENDENT LIVING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY COTTAGES
STUDIO, 1-BR, 2-BR ASSISTED LIVING UNITS
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EXISTING VEGETATIVE BUFFER
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Proposed Master Development Plan Terms & Conditions
Ridgewood Gardens Healthy Investors, LLC – 8704 Market Street
1. Conditions related to approval of the application for the master planned
development zoning district classification:
a) The use, density of use, and maximum building heights shall comply with
the approved Master Development Plan ("MDP") as the MDP may be
amended or modified in accordance with County requirements from time
to time
b) The use and development of the subject property shall comply with all
applicable regulations and requirements imposed by the New Hanover
County Unified Development Ordinance ("UDO"), and any other
applicable federal, state, or local law;
c) Approval of this rezoning does not constitute technical approval of the site
plan. Issuance of all required permits must occur prior to construction
commencing;
2. References to the MDP, including any density/intensity standards,
dimensional standards, and development standards:
a) Maximum density permitted in UMXZ – twenty five (25) dwelling units
per acre ("DUAC"). Total site area is 29.956 acres, maximum number of
dwelling units would be 748.
b) Proposed density – 342 proposed dwelling units or 11.42 DUAC
c) Developed in accordance with County, state, and federal building and
environmental regulations
3. Conditions related to the approval of the MDP Master Plan, including any
conditions related to the form and design of development shown in MDP
Master Plan:
No conditions currently proposed.
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4. Provisions addressing how transportation, potable water, wastewater,
stormwater management, and other infrastructure will be provided to
accommodate the proposed development:
a) Transportation will be provided by access to public rights of way. A
NCDOT driveway permit will be acquired prior to any access to Market
Street.
b) Potable water will be provided by Cape Fear Public Utility Authority
("CFPUA").
c) Wastewater services will be provided by CFPUA.
d) Stormwater will be managed on site in accordance with NCDEQ
restrictions and regulations, will comply with all County and State
regulations, and any permit issued for the site. The engineers who will
coordinate and implement the stormwater management plan have not yet
been selected.
e) Infrastructure will be designed in accordance with the North Carolina
building code, all other applicable government regulations, laws, and
ordinances, and developed consistent with the approved MDP.
5. Provisions related to environmental protection and monitoring:
Any 404 wetlands determined to exist on the site from time to time will be handled
in accordance with all applicable government regulations, laws, and ordinances
including Army Corp. of Engineers requirements. Twenty-five foot (25') wide
buffers described on the Master Plan include existing mature landscaping and trees
which will not be materially disturbed in connection with development of the site.
The property owner will comply with all applicable regulations, laws, and
ordinances from local, state, and federal sources with jurisdiction over the site.
6. Any other provisions relevant and necessary to the development of the
master planned development in accordance with applicable standards and
regulations:
None.
ND: 4824-0971-3602, v. 2
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ITEM: 1 - 10 - 5
NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 8/6/2020
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Brad Schuler, Senior Planner
CONTACT(S): Brad Schuler; Wayne Clark, Planning & Land Use Director
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing - (APPLICANT TO REQUEST CONTINUANCE)
Rezoning Request (Z20-12) - Request by Design Solu4ons on behalf of the property owner, Desirable Proper4es,
LLC, to rezone approximately 31.31 acres of land located at the northwest corner of Sidbury Road and Dairy Farm
Road from R-15, Residen4al District, to (CZD) RMF-L, Condi4onal Residen4al Mul4-Family Low Density, in order
to develop a mul4-family project consis4ng of 288 units.
BRIEF SUMMARY:
Aer adver!sement of the agenda for the Planning Board mee!ng, and prior to comple!on of the staff report, the
applicant requested that the item be con!nued in order to allow for NCDOT and the WMPO to complete their review
of the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) conducted for the proposed development.
The applicant will be present to make the con!nua!on request to the Planning Board at the mee!ng.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
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ITEM: 2
NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 8/6/2020
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Gideon Smith, Current Planner
CONTACT(S): Gideon Smith, Brad Schuler, Senior Planner, Wayne Clark, Planning and Land Use Director
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing
Rezoning Request (Z20-14) – Request by Design Solu6ons on behalf of the property owner, Ripwood Company,
Inc., to rezone approximately 3.6 acres of land located in the 600 block of Spring Branch Road from R-15,
Residen6al District, to (CZD) R-5, Condi6onal Moderate-High Density District, in order to develop 22 single-family
units.
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 3.6 acres from R-15 to (CZD) R-5 in order to develop 22 detached
single-family homes at a density of 6.1 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). As currently zoned (R-15), the subject property
would be permi3ed up to 9 dwelling units at a maximum density of 2.5 du/ac.
The homes will have a one-car garage and driveway large enough for two vehicles. In addi6on, there are three visitor
parking areas that provide an addi6onal 14 spaces.
A by-right residen6al development on the site under the current R-15 zoning would allow 9 dwelling units, which is
es6mated to generate about 11 trips in the AM and 10 trips in the PM peak hours. Under the proposed R-5 zoning, 22
detached single-family homes could be constructed on the site, which is es6mated to generate about 20 trips in the
AM and 24 trips in the PM peak hours. The expected net difference in traffic would be an increase of 9 AM and 14 PM
peak trips when compared to current zoning.
The development is designed like a tradi6onal detached single-family neighborhood with driveways and one-car
garages. However, ownership will be structured similar to a townhome project where residents will own the land
beneath the house and a small yard while the remainder of the site will be in common ownership.
Although the homes will be on smaller lots than the nearby neighborhoods, they are detached single-family homes,
func6oning as a transi6on from the high intensity adjacent highways to the exis6ng homes.
The subject property is located in an area designated as a General Residen6al place type that provides opportuni6es
for lower-density housing (up to approximately eight units per acre) and associated civic and commercial services. The
Comprehensive Plan indicates that a variety of housing types such as single family residen6al and duplexes are typical
in this place type.
The overall project density of 6.1 units per acre for the proposed development is in-line with the preferred density
range for the General Residen6al place type. The design of the proposed project supports the transi6onal nature of
this development, clustering the new single-family homes to provide a buffer from the high intensity roadways while
maintaining compa6bility with the exis6ng neighborhood.
The proposed (CZD) R-5 rezoning is generally CONSISTENT with the Comprehensive Plan because the project’s
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ITEM: 3
density is in-line with the density and housing type recommenda6ons for the General Residen6al areas, and because it
assists with providing a diversity of ownership op6ons in the area while suppor6ng opportuni6es for housing with a
range of price points.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Intelligent Growth & Economic DevelopmentEncourage development of complete communi6es in the unincorporated
countyEnsure NHC has appropriate housing to support business growth
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Staff recommends approval of this applica6on and suggests the following mo6on:
I move to APPROVE the proposed rezoning to a (CZD) R-5 district. I find it to be CONSISTENT with the purposes and
intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the project’s density is in-line with the density and housing type
recommenda6ons for the General Residen6al place type, and because this proposal will provide an orderly transi6on
between the high intensity roadway corridors and the exis6ng residen6al neighborhoods. I also find APPROVAL of the
rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because the proposal assists with providing a diversity of
ownership op6ons in the area while suppor6ng opportuni6es for housing with a range of price points.
Alterna6ve Mo6on for Denial
I move to DENY the proposed rezoning to a (CZD) R-5 district. While I find it to be CONSISTENT with the purposes
and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the project’s density is in-line with the density and housing type
recommenda6ons for the General Residen6al place type, and because this proposal will provide an orderly transi6on
between the high intensity roadway corridors and the exis6ng residen6al neighborhoods, 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.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Planning Board - August 6, 2020
ITEM: 3
SCRIPT for Conditional Zoning District Application (Z20-14)
Request by Design Solutions on behalf of the property owner, Ripwood Company, Inc., to rezone
approximately 3.6 acres of land located in the 600 block of Spring Branch Road from R-15, Residential
District, to (CZD) R-5, Conditional Moderate-High Density District, in order to develop 22 single-family
units.
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 rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
e. Opponent’s rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
3. Close the public hearing
4. Board discussion
5. Vote on the application. The motion should include a statement saying how the change is, or
is not, consistent with the land use plan and why approval or denial of the rezoning request is
reasonable and in the public interest.
Example Motion of Approval
I move to APPROVE the proposed rezoning to a (CZD) R-5 district. I find it to be CONSISTENT
with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the project’s density is in-line
with the density and housing type recommendations for the General Residential place type,
and because this proposal will provide an orderly transition between the high intensity
roadway corridors and the existing residential neighborhoods. I also find APPROVAL of the
rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because the proposal assists with
providing a diversity of ownership options in the area while supporting opportunities for
housing with a range of price points.
[Optional] Note any conditions to be added to the district.
Example Motion of Denial
I move to DENY the proposed rezoning to a (CZD) R-5 district. While I find it to be
CONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the project’s
density is in-line with the density and housing type recommendations for the General
Residential place type, and because this proposal will provide an orderly transition between
the high intensity roadway corridors and the existing residential neighborhoods, 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.
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ITEM: 3 - 1 - 1
Alternative Motion for Approval/Denial:
I move to [Approve/Deny] the proposed rezoning to a conditional R-5 district. I find it to be
[Consistent/Inconsistent] with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because [insert
reasons]
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
I also find [Approval/Denial] of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest
because [insert reasons]
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
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ITEM: 3 - 1 - 2
Z20-14 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 1 of 14
STAFF REPORT FOR Z20-14
CONDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICT APPLICATION
APPLICATION SUMMARY
Case Number: Z20-14
Request:
Rezoning 3.6 acres from R-15 to (CZD) R-5 in order to develop 22 single-family units
Applicant: Property Owner(s):
Cindee Wolf, Design Solutions Ripwood Company, Inc.
Location: Acreage:
600 block of Spring Branch Road 3.6
PID(s): Comp Plan Place Type:
R04900-001-014-000 General Residential
Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use:
Undeveloped Single-Family Detached Dwellings
Current Zoning: Proposed Zoning:
R-15 (CZD) R-5 Moderate-High Residential
SURROUNDING AREA
LAND USE ZONING
North Single-Family Residential R-15
East N. College Road Right-of-Way, Single-Family Residential R-15
South MLK Parkway Right-of-Way, Electrical Substation, Corning Industrial
(City of Wilmington)
West Undeveloped, Single-Family Residential R-15
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ITEM: 3 - 2 - 1
Z20-14 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 2 of 14
ZONING HISTORY
July 1, 1972 Initially zoned R-15 (Area 9A)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Water/Sewer Water and sewer services are available through 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 Murrayville
Schools
Wrightsboro Elementary, Holly Shelter Middle, and Laney High schools
For more information, see the full School statistics below
Recreation Kings Grant Park
CONSERVATION, HISTORIC, & ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Conservation
Conservation resource maps indicate that swamp forest may be present in
the southwestern corner of the site, however according to the applicant,
there is no evidence of wetlands on the property. The location of any
wetlands will be verified during the TRC review process.
Historic No known historic resources
Archaeological No known archaeological resources
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ITEM: 3 - 2 - 2
Z20-14 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 3 of 14
APPLICANT’S PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL PLAN
The applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 3.6 acres from R-15 to (CZD) R-5 in
order to develop 22 detached single-family homes under the County’s performance
residential standards.
The applicant has indicated that the subject property will be subdivided into 22 individual
lots. The resultant lots will have the same dimensions as the footprint of each building, and
the area outside of each footprint will be dedicated common area in which a Homeowners
Association will assume responsibility for maintenance of the open space, recreation
facilities, and other common areas within the development.
The conceptual plan shows the homes on either side of a circular drive aisle at the terminus
of Spring Branch Drive with driveways large enough for two vehicles for each unit. In
addition, there are three visitor parking areas that provide an additional 14 spaces. A 5-
foot-wide sidewalk connects the proposed development to the existing Spring View Estates
neighborhood to the north.
The subject site is located at the northwest corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and
N. College Road where future NCDOT improvements are planned. To anticipate these
improvements, the applicant has shown the area that NCDOT may require for future right-
of-way and has designed the site to accommodate the land needed for that project.
Additional information is provided in the Transportation Section below.
Proposed Conceptual Site Plan with Staff Markups
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ITEM: 3 - 2 - 3
Z20-14 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 4 of 14
ZONING CONSIDERATIONS
Under the County’s performance residential standards, the subject property would be
permitted up to 9 dwelling units at a maximum density of 2.5 dwelling units per acre
(du/ac). The applicant is proposing a total of 22 detached single-family dwelling units on
3.6 acres at a net density of 6.11 du/ac, which is about 2 units per acre less than the
maximum (8 du/ac) permitted in the R-5 district.
R-15 R-5 Proposed CZD
Min Lot Size
(Conventional) 15,000 sf 5,000 sf N/A
Max Density
(Performance)
2.5 du/ac
(9 total units)
8 du/ac
(29 total units)
6.11 du/ac
(22 total units)
Additional
Dwelling Unit
Allowance SUP
10.2 du/ac
(37 total units) N/A N/A
Permitted Housing
Types
Single-family, mobile
home, duplex,
townhomes, multi-family
Single-family, duplex,
townhomes
(max 4-units/building)
Detached single-
family homes
Nonresidential
Uses ≈ 20 uses w/ SUP
(convenience stores,
kennels, camping)
≈ 15 uses by-right
(wholesale nurseries,
stables)
≈ 10 uses w/ SUP
(recreation
establishments, day care
centers)
≈ 10 uses by-right
(parks, libraries,
churches)
N/A
AREA SUBDIVISIONS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
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ITEM: 3 - 2 - 4
Z20-14 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 5 of 14
TRANSPORTATION
Access is provided to the subject property using the internal roads of Spring View Estates.
Specifically, via Spring Branch Road (SR 2059) which connects to N. College Road (NC
132/US 117) by way of Spring View Drive (SR 1378) and Kings Drive (SR 2057). Spring
View Drive is currently an unsignalized intersection with limited turning movements to enter
the neighborhood and exit onto N. College Road. Kings Drive, however, is a signalized
intersection allowing traffic to enter and exit the neighborhood from all directions.
Once the two planned roadway projects along MLK and College Road are complete,
traffic associated with this development will be required to use the Kings Drive full
movement intersection to access the site. Please refer to the Planned Transportation
Improvements Section for additional information.
A by-right residential development on the site under the current zoning (R-15) would allow
9 dwelling units, which is estimated to generate about 11 trips in the AM and 10 trips in
the PM peak hours. Under the proposed R-5 zoning, 22 detached single-family homes
could be constructed on the site, which is estimated to generate about 20 trips in the AM
and 24 trips in the PM peak hours. The expected net difference in traffic would be an
increase of 9 AM and 14 PM peak trips when compared to current zoning.
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ITEM: 3 - 2 - 5
Z20-14 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 6 of 14
Intensity Approx. Peak Hour Trips
Existing Development: Undeveloped 0 AM / 0 PM
Typical Development under
Current Zoning: 9 single-family homes 11 AM / 10 PM
Proposed Development under
Proposed R-5 Zoning: 22 single-family homes 20 AM / 24 PM
Net Increase under Proposed
R-5 Zoning: – 9 AM / 14 PM
Because there have been no recent traffic impact analyses in the area addressing relevant
intersections, staff has provided the volume to capacity ratio for Martin Luther King Jr.
Parkway and N. College Road near the subject site. 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. The peak
hour traffic estimated to be generated by this proposal represents less than 1% of the
capacity of the large adjacent limited access highways and is not expected to have a
noticeable impact on those roads.
NCDOT Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) - 2018
Road Location Volume Capacity V/C
MLK Parkway East of N. College Road 26,500 34,600 0.77
West of N. College Road 36,500 34,600 1.06
N. College Road North of MLK Parkway 45,500 53,000 0.86
South of MLK Parkway 38,500 53,000 0.73
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Nearby Planned Transportation Improvements and Traffic Impact Analyses
Nearby Traffic Impact Analyses:
There are no pending or recently approved Traffic Impact Analyses within the 1-mile radius of the
subject property that include improvements that affect this proposal.
Nearby NC STIP Projects:
U-5792 (College/MLK Interchange) & U-5881 (College Road Improvements)
o The NC State Transportation Improvement Program includes two projects (U-5792
& U-5881) that will upgrade College Road from Gordon Road to New Centre Drive.
NCDOT’s recommended plans for these projects include converting certain
intersections along College Road into interchanges, including at MLK Parkway and
Kings Drive. The current preliminary plans for the roadway project show that
additional right-of-way will likely be required from the subject site.
o The production schedule for the College/MLK Interchange and College Road
Improvements projects were to begin right-of-way acquisition in 2024 and 2025,
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respectively, and bidding of the projects in 2026 and 2028, respectively. However,
both of these projects are currently on hold for the foreseeable future.
o According to preliminary plans, the STIP projects will also close existing accessways
to N. College Road. Specifically, Spring View Drive and Kings Grant Road will be
converted into cul-de-sacs, and Kenningston Street will be converted into a right-
in/right-out intersection that directs traffic towards Kings Drive without entering N.
College Road. Traffic from the existing neighborhoods would have to utilize Kings
Drive to access N. College Road. This intersection will be converted to an interchange
in order to accommodate the additional traffic. The interchange is currently designed
with N. College Road overpassing the intersection with a roundabout installed under
the bridge, which will allow for the existing signal at the intersection to be removed,
permitting free flow east and west movements.
Future Improvements
According to the Build Capacity Analysis Report for the College/MLK Interchange and
College Road Improvement projects, which considered an annual approximate 2% increase
in traffic volumes to the year 2040, the intersections of both N. College Road/Martin Luther
King Jr. Parkway and N. College Road/Kings Drive are expected to operate at or above
acceptable Levels of Service during the AM and PM peak hours once the improvements are
constructed. In addition, the Kings Drive roundabout is also expected to operate at or above
an acceptable Level of Service in both the AM and PM peak hours.
Proposed NCDOT Improvements Along N. College Road (STIP U-5792 & U-5881):
*Based upon 15% Plans that are preliminary and subject to change
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SCHOOLS
Students generated from this development would be assigned to Wrightsboro Elementary,
Holly Shelter Middle, and Laney High schools. Students may apply to attend public magnet,
year-round elementary, or specialty high schools.
Nine dwelling units would be permitted under the current R-15 zoning base density, and 22
units would be allowed under the proposed zoning for an increase of 13 dwelling homes.
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
5.3 (2.4 elementary, 1.2 middle, and 1.7 high) students, which is approximately 3.1 more
than if developed under existing zoning.
Development Type Intensity Estimated Student Generation
Existing Development Undeveloped Total: 0
(0 elementary, 0 middle, 0 high
Typical Development
under Current Zoning 9 residential units Total: 2.2
(1.0 elementary, 0.5 middle, 0.7 high)
Proposed Development
under Proposed (CZD)
R-5 Zoning
22 residential units Total: 5.3
(2.4 elementary, 1.2 middle, 1.7 high)
*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.
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% Wrightsboro 547 564 97% None
Middle 107% Holly Shelter 917 934 98% None
High 105% Laney 2,063 1,903 108% None
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ENVIRONMENTAL
A small portion of the southwestern portion of the property, approximately 2,900 square
feet in area, is within the AE Special Flood Hazard Area, however, no buildings are
proposed within this area.
The property does not contain any Natural Heritage Areas.
The property is within the Smith Creek (C;Sw) watershed.
Per the Classification of Soils in New Hanover County for Septic Tank Suitability, soils on
the property consist of Class II (moderate limitation) and Class IV (unsuitable) soils.
However, the subject site will be served by public water and sewer.
CONTEXT AND COMPATIBILITY
The property is located at the southern end of Spring Branch Road which is a residential
collector road that serves as the connecting street between local residential roads and the
thoroughfare system.
The development is designed like a traditional detached single-family neighborhood with
driveways and one-car garages. However, ownership will be structured similar to a
townhome project where residents will own the land beneath the house and a small yard
while the remainder of the site will be in common ownership.
The site is located adjacent to an established residential neighborhood at the northwest
corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway and North College Road.
The proposed detached homes will be two stories but are restricted to the same maximum
35-foot height that applies to the existing and adjacent areas zoned R-15.
Although the homes will be on smaller lots than the nearby neighborhoods, they are
detached single-family homes, functioning as a transition from the high intensity adjacent
highways to the existing homes.
Representative Detached Single-Family Developments in R-5:
Smith Creek Village on New Centre Drive Avenir off Greenville Loop Road
near Kerr Avenue near Pine Grove Drive
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Avenir
Representative Developments in R-15:
Kings Grant Spring View Estates
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Spring View Estates
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 General Residential place type provides opportunities for lower-
density housing (up to approximately eight units per acre) and associated
civic and commercial services. The overall project density of 6.1 units per
acre for the proposed development is in-line with the preferred density
range for the General Residential place type.
The subject property is located between the residential Spring View
neighborhood and the intersection of N. College Road and Martin Luther
King Jr. Parkway where a future NCDOT project is planned. This road
project will have a major impact on the area, converting certain intersections
along College Road into interchanges, closing existing access ways to N.
College Road, and converting Spring View Drive into a cul-de-sac.
The design of the proposed project supports the transitional nature of this
development, clustering the new single-family homes to provide a buffer
from the high intensity roadways and future road design while maintaining
compatibility with the existing residences. In addition, the building footprints
outlined in the conceptual plan are set back further from property lines
shared with the existing neighborhood than required by the ordinance.
The Comprehensive Plan indicates that a variety of housing types such as
single family residential and duplexes are typical in the General Residential
place type. The proposed single-family development will provide an
orderly transition between the high intensity roadway corridors and the
existing residential neighborhood while offering a diversity of ownership
structure.
Consistency
Recommendation
The proposed CZD R-5 rezoning is generally CONSISTENT with the
Comprehensive Plan because the project’s density is in line with the density
and housing type recommendations for the General Residential areas. The
project provides an orderly transition between the high intensity roadway
corridors and the existing residential neighborhood.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
The proposed (CZD) R-5 rezoning is generally CONSISTENT with the 2016 Comprehensive Plan
because the proposed number of units is in-line with the recommended densities in the General
Residential place type and the lower-density residential development would provide an orderly
transition between the high intensity roadway corridors and the existing residential neighborhoods.
Therefore, staff recommends approval of this application and suggests the following motion:
I move to APPROVE the proposed rezoning to a (CZD) R-5 district. I find it to be
CONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the
project’s density is in-line with the density and housing type recommendations for the
General Residential place type, and because this proposal will provide an orderly
transition between the high intensity roadway corridors and the existing residential
neighborhoods. I also find APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in
the public interest because the proposal assists with providing a diversity of ownership
options in the area while supporting opportunities for housing with a range of price
points.
Alternative Motion for Denial
I move to DENY the proposed rezoning to a (CZD) R-5 district. While I find it to be
CONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the
project’s density is in-line with the density and housing type recommendations for the
General Residential place type, and because this proposal will provide an orderly
transition between the high intensity roadway corridors and the existing residential
neighborhoods, 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.
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APPLICANT
MATERIALS
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Conditional Zoning District Application – Updated 5/2017
Proposed Zoning, Use(s), & Narrative
Proposed Conditional Zoning District: ______________________ Total Acreage of Proposed District: __________
Only uses allowed by right in the corresponding General Use District are eligible for consideration within a Conditional
Zoning District. Please list the uses that will be allowed within the proposed Conditional Zoning District, the purpose
of the district, and a project narrative (please provide additional pages if needed).
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Proposed Condition(s)
Within a Conditional Zoning District, additional conditions and requirements which represent greater restrictions on the
development and use of the property than the corresponding General Use District regulations may be added. These
conditions may assist in mitigating the impacts the proposed development may have on the surrounding community.
Please list any conditions proposed to be placed on the Conditional Zoning District below. Staff, the Planning Board,
and Board of Commissioners may propose additional conditions during the review process. ________________________________________________________
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(CZD)R-5 3.60 AC.
The purpose of the R-5 district is to encourage medium density development where adequate services are already
available. Single-family and individually-owned, detached-townhome housing is permitted in the residential
districts by performance development standards. The style of development adds an alternative housing option in
this area of the County that has historically been limited to single-family homes on larger lots.
Reference the site plan for project layout. All landscaping requirements for an attached housing project would be
applied to add shading, visual interest and aesthetic quality.
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Conditional Zoning District Application – Updated 5/2017
Traffic Impact
Please provide the estimated number of trips generated for the proposed use(s) based off the most recent version of
the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) must be completed
for all proposed developments that generate more than 100 peak hour trips, and the TIA must be included with this
application.
ITE Land Use: _________________________________________________________________________________
Trip Generation Use and Variable (gross floor area, dwelling units, etc.): __________________________________
AM Peak Hour Trips: ___________________________ PM Peak Hour Trips: ______________________________
CONSIDERATION OF A CONDITIONAL ZONING DISTRICT
The Conditional Zoning District procedure is established to address situations where a particular land use would be
consistent with the New Hanover County Land Use Plan and the Zoning Ordinance objective and where only a specific
use or uses is proposed. The procedure is intended primarily for use with transitions between zoning districts of very
dissimilar character where a particular use or uses, with restrictive conditions to safeguard adjacent land uses, can
create a more orderly transition benefiting all affected parties and the community-at-large. The applicant must
explain, with reference to attached plans (where applicable), how the proposed Conditional Use Zoning District
meets the following criteria.
1. How would the requested change be consistent with the County’s policies for growth and development? (For
example: the Comprehensive Plan and applicable small area plans)
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2. How would the requested Conditional Zoning District be consistent with the property’s classification on the
Future Land Use Map located within the Comprehensive Plan? _____________________________________________________
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3. What significant neighborhood changes have occurred to make the original zoning inappropriate, or how is
the land involved unsuitable for the uses permitted under the existing zoning?
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210 - Single-family Homes
PER DWELLLING UNIT @ 22 UNITS
17 22
The policies for growth and development encourage safe and affordable housing to be available to every
citizen. Sustainability of the County depends on sensible in-fill and maximizing use of lands already
accessible to urban services. Increased density of development not only adds to the tax base, but makes
better use of the existing infrastructure.
Rezoning this property for moderate density provides alternative housing opportunities in an area that
already has public services available to it. Clustering by performance standards allows for more open
common area.
Since the original Spring View neighborhood was created, the construction of I-40 as an extension of N
College Road, and of MLK Parkway, has made this vicinity more attractive for housing opportunities because
of the increased ease of commuting from home to jobs and services. Adding modest increase of density for
new development is not uncommon.
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Conditional Zoning District Application – Updated 5/2017
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Staff will use the following checklist to determine the completeness of your application. Please verify all of the listed
items are included and confirm by initialing under “Applicant Initial”. If an item is not applicable, mark as “N/A”.
Applications must be complete in order to process for further review.
Required Information Applicant
Initial
Staff
Initial
1 Complete Conditional Zoning District application.
2 Application fee – ($600 for 5 acres or less, $700 for more than 5 acres. An
additional $300 fee must be provided for applications requiring TRC review).
3 Community meeting written summary.
4 Traffic impact analysis (for uses that generate more than 100 peak hour trips).
5 Legal description (by metes and bounds) or recorded survey Map Book and Page
reference of the property requested for rezoning.
6 Site Plan including the following elements:
x Tract boundaries and total area, location of adjoining parcels and roads.
x Proposed use of land, structures and other improvements. For residential
uses, this shall include number, height and type of units and area to be
occupied by each structure and/or subdivided boundaries. For non-
residential uses, this shall include approximate square footage and height
of each structure, an outline of the area it will occupy and the specific
purpose for which it will be used.
x Development schedule including proposed phasing.
x Traffic and Parking Plan to include a statement of impact concerning local
traffic near the tract, proposed right-of-way dedication, plans for access
to and from the tract, location, width and right-of-way for internal streets
and location, arrangement and access provision for parking areas.
x All existing and proposed easements, reservations, required setbacks,
rights-of-way, buffering and signage.
x The one hundred (100) year floodplain line, if applicable.
x Location and sizing of trees required to be protected under Section 62 of
the Zoning Ordinance.
x Any additional conditions and requirements, which represent greater
restrictions on development and use of the tract than the corresponding
General Use District regulations or other limitations on land which may be
regulated by State law or Local Ordinance.
x Any other information that will facilitate review of the proposed change
(Ref. Article VII, as applicable).
7 1 hard copy of ALL documents AND 8 hard copies of the site plan. Additional hard
copies may be required by staff depending on the size of the document/site plan.
8 1 PDF digital copy of ALL documents AND plans.
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N/A
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Legal Description for
Conditional Zoning District
Beginning at a point along the eastern boundary of Spring Branch Road, a 60’ public right‐of‐
way; said point being at the southwestern corner of “Lot 13 – Spring View / Section 2,” a
division recorded among the land records of the New Hanover County Registry in Map Book 8,
at Page 50; and running thence:
South 79043’ East, 192.38 feet to a point; thence
South 10017’ West, 463.00 feet to a point in the northern boundary of Martin Luther King
Parkway, a public right‐of‐way; thence with that right‐of‐way,
North 83050’25” West, 382.12 feet to a point; thence leaving the right‐of‐way,
North 07028’31” East, 286.91 feet to a point; thence
North 03043’ West, 36.00 feet to a point; thence
North 86017’ East, 240.00 feet to a point in the eastern boundary of the terminus of Spring
Branch Road; thence with that eastern right‐of‐way,
North 03043’ West, 32.00 feet to a point; thence
Along a curve to the right, having a Radius of 537.13 feet and Length of 81.03 feet, a Chord of
North 00036’28” East, 81.01 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 3.60
acres, more or less.
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REPORT OF COMMUNITY MEETING NOTIFIACTION
BY NEW HANOVER COUNTY ZONING ORIDINANCE
FOR CONDITIONAL DISTRICT REZONINGS
Project Name: Spring Ridge
Proposed Zoning: R-15 to (CZD) R-5
The undersigned hereby certifies that written notice of a project proposal and an exhibit of the site
layout for the above proposed zoning application was sent to the adjacent property owners set
forth on the attached list by first class mail, and provided to the Planning Department for notice of
the Sunshine List on June 26, 2020. The mailing gave the recipients opportunity to contact us
with questions or comments via telephone or email. Copies of the written notices and the site
layout are attached.
The persons responding were: Reference attached list of contacts received from calls and
emails.
Date: July 8, 2020
Applicant: Design Solutions
By: Cindee Wolf
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Community Contact List
Spring Ridge Community
Name Address Email (Optional)
Michael Blanchard 4642 Riplee Dr blanchardprod@bellsouth.net
Cindee Wolf Project Planner cwolf@lobodemar.biz
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PROPERTY OWNER MAILING ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP SITUS LOCATIONALDERMAN DANIEL G JR CAROLYN S 4637 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4637 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTONALLEN CHARLES 4701 MILFORD RD WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4701 MILFORD RD WILMINGTONBLANCHARD MICHAEL DEBORAH A 4922 NORTHEASTERN DR WILMINGTON, NC 28409 4642 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTONBLASZKA WILLIAM ETAL 626 COLLEGE RD N WILMINGTON, NC 28405 626 COLLEGE RD N WILMINGTONBREWER JERRY JASON JR ETAL 4638 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4638 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTONBYSTROM LAUREN L CARL E 639 SPRING BRANCH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28405 639 SPRING BRANCH RD WILMINGTONCAPE COTTAGES HOA INC 2002 EASTWOOD RD #202 WILMINGTON, NC 28405 705 SUMMERTIME LN WILMINGTONCHESTNUT STREET PARTNERS LP 1 MUSCOGEE AVE NW ATLANTA, GA 30305 620 COLLEGE RD N WILMINGTONCHESTNUT STREET PARTNERS LP 1 MUSOGEE AVE NW ATLANTA, GA 30305 616 COLLEGE RD N WILMINGTONCORBETT JOSEPH N BRENDA D 632 SPRING BRANCH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28405 632 SPRING BRANCH RD WILMINGTONCORNING INCORPORATED 1 RIVERFRONT PLZ COARNING, NY 14831 521 COLLEGE RD N WILMINGTONCOSTIN EBERN MARGARET REV LIV TR 4622 SPRING VIEW DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4622 SPRING VIEW DR WILMINGTONDODSON LIONEL A LEILA H 4649 SPRING VIEW DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4649 SPRING VIEW DR WILMINGTONDOVER CLARENCE W SHIRLEY M 701 COLLEGE RD N WILMINGTON, NC 28405 701 COLLEGE RD N WILMINGTONFANTAUZZI SIGFREDO A 4706 MILFORD RD WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4706 MILFORD RD WILMINGTONFOSTER MARK JOSEPH 4634 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4634 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTONHOWARD LOUIS J JR JOHNNIE C 4633 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4633 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTONHUFHAM CHRISTOPHER D ROBIN A 4622 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4622 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTONKENNEDY ELBERT H FAY M 4629 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4629 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTONKEYS STEPHEN M 4617 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4617 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTONMCCOY WINFRED S 117 MARSH FIELD DR WILMINGTON, NC 28411 4621 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTONMESSER TOM E NANCY VIVIAN 640 SPRING BRANCH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28405 640 SPRING BRANCH RD WILMINGTONMOORE JERRY E TRACY G 4702 MILFORD RD WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4702 MILFORD RD WILMINGTONNORRIS CARLYLE T LIFE ESTATE 4209 EDNA BUCK RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 635 COLLEGE RD N WILMINGTONNYGREN ERIC N 530 STARMOUNT LN HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791 4626 SPRING VIEW DR WILMINGTONOXENDINE DAWN M ETAL 4630 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4630 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTONPARHAM NECIE L LIFE ESTATE 639 COLLEGE RD N WILMINGTON, NC 28405 639 COLLEGE RD N WILMINGTONPEPPIN DORIS WATSON ETAL 1181 CARLTON CT APT 104 FORT PIERCE, FL 34949 701 SPRING BRANCH RD WILMINGTONPETERSON CHARLES L GEORGIA 4626 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4626 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTONPOLLARD PATRICIA D LESLIE WALT4703 HAMMOCK PL WILMINGTON, NC 28409 636 SPRING BRANCH RD WILMINGTONROOKER MARK F 3304 DOUGHER CT WAKE FOREST, NC 27587 4630 SPRING VIEW DR WILMINGTONROURK ROBERT I ANNA JANICKI PO BOX 749 REIDSVILLE, NC 27323 4634 SPRING VIEW DR WILMINGTONSMITH SHARON D JON MICHAEL 4633 SPRING VIEW DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4633 SPRING VIEW DR WILMINGTON SPIER ERIC A 631 SPRING BRANCH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28405 631 SPRING BRANCH RD WILMINGTONSUGGS ALVY JAMES JULIA 628 COLLEGE RD N WILMINGTON, NC 28405 628 COLLEGE RD N WILMINGTONSUMMERS DIANE H 4625 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4625 RIPLEE DR WILMINGTONTURNER WILLIAM L 4629 SPRING VIEW DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4629 SPRING VIEW DRVANN RACHEL S 105 HERMITAGE RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 631 COLLEGE RD N WILMINGTONWILLIAMS JEFFREY TOD 4638 SPRING VIEW DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4638 SPRING VIEW DR WILMINGTONWILMINGTON CITY OF PO BOX 1810 WILMINGTON, NC 28402 575 COLLEGE RD N WILMINGTONPlanning Board - August 6, 2020ITEM: 3- 7 - 14
June 30, 2020
To: Spring View Property Owners
From: Cindee Wolf
Re: Ripwood Future Development
The 3.6‐acre tract at the end of Spring Branch Road has never been a part of any of the
secƟons recorded for Spring View Subdivision. The tract as it exists, and as zoned in the
R‐15 district, can be developed by‐right of the New Hanover County Unified Development
Code, with up to nine residenƟal housing units. AŌer a thorough Ɵtle search by an
AƩorney, it has also been confirmed that this land is not subject whatsoever to the
DeclaraƟon of Covenants that have
applied to the lots created as part of that
neighborhood. Other than 20’ setbacks
and a maximum height of 35’, there is no
dictate over the size of lots, type of
structure(s) or style of architecture.
Those units could be nine detached
homes, nine townhomes or even nine
apartment units in a single building in ac‐
cordance with the County’s
Performance Development standard.
The difference with a CondiƟonal Zoning District rezoning is that a parƟcular use can be
established with specific standards and condiƟons pertaining to the individual develop‐
ment project. EssenƟally, even though the density would be increased to some extent,
there is a surety on the type of housing product, the layout and the improvements.
This land will be developed in the near future. The County’s Comprehensive Land Use
Plan recommends that increased density is appropriate for this tract, and sustainability of
the County depends on sensible in‐fill.
Based on the comments voiced during previous meeƟngs, the Owner is willing to commit
to twenty‐two (22) single‐family homes as shown on the following plan. It is obviously
more density than the nine units currently permiƩed, but offers assurances of the housing
type, the layout and the improvements. We believe that this proposed community would
be the most posiƟve addiƟon to the Spring View neighborhood.
Map Book 8 /
Page 50
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We intend to make a new submiƩal and want to give neighbors another opportunity
for explanaƟon of the proposal, and for quesƟons to be answered concerning project
improvements, benefits, and impacts.
Due to the current COVID‐19 issue, a meeƟng cannot be held at this Ɵme. In lieu of
that, you can contact me with comments or quesƟons at:
Telephone: 910‐620‐2374, or
Email: cwolf@lobodemar.biz
We can also set up an on‐line meeƟng for a forum with mulƟple parƟes if requested.
Please let me know if you are interested in that alternaƟve and arrangements will be
made. All contact, comments, concerns, and recommendaƟons will be recorded in a
report delivered to the County along with a rezoning applicaƟon.
Prior to this project being reviewed by the Planning Board & Commissioners, you will
receive subsequent noƟces of those agendas directly from the County. Those meeƟngs
provide public hearings for comment on any issues perƟnent to approval of the proposal.
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PROPOSED
SITE PLAN
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 8/6/2020
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Gideon Smith, Current Planner
CONTACT(S): Gideon Smith, Current Planner; Brad Schuler; and Wayne Clark, Planning and Land Use
Director
SUBJECT:
Quasi-Judicial Hearing
Special Use Permit Request (S20-03) – Request by Anna Bessellieu McCauley on behalf of the property owner,
Frances Boney Bessellieu Revocable Trust, for a Special Use Permit to operate an outdoor recrea;on establishment
(wedding venue) within the R-15, Residen;al District, located at 175 Whipporwill Lane.
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The applicant is seeking to obtain a special use permit to operate an outdoor recrea"on establishment (wedding
venue) in the R-15 zoning district.
According to the owner, the venue, Marker 137, has been providing wedding services at the subject site since about
2014. The County recently received a complaint regarding the venue from a nearby resident. Zoning Enforcement staff
research indicates that the venue never received proper zoning approvals for this use. There are no prior complaint
records and due to the remote loca"on of the site, lack of signage, and limited opera"on, staff was unaware of this use
at this loca"on un"l the recent complaint. County staff then informed the property owner of the viola"on and that a
SUP would be required to con"nue opera"on of the venue.
The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) does not include a specific use designa"on for wedding venues or private
event venues so this use has been classified as “outdoor recrea"on” which is the most similar use in the UDO.
As proposed, the wedding venue will provide a loca"on for wedding ceremonies and recep"ons to take place on
Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays with all music ending no later than 10:00 pm. In addi"on, the applicant proposes to limit
the total number of weddings to a maximum of 16 events throughout the year. Depending on the venue’s schedule,
mul"ple weddings may take place during the same month, however, the venue will be limited to one event per week.
The applicant has indicated that an average of about 125 guests aCend the ceremonies that typically begin between
4:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Overall, each event lasts between 5 and 6 hours and the applicant indicated that all guests and
wedding par"es are typically off the site by 11:00 pm. However, there is no specific deadline when all guests and
wedding par"es must be off the site.
Prior to each event, the applicant schedules and coordinates the arrival of all vendors, including tent and supplies,
ligh"ng, portable toilets, music, and caterers. For a Saturday event, the tent vendors generally arrive on Thursday
aEernoon to set up which takes about 4 hours. The ligh"ng and portable toilet vendors arrive at the site the day before
the event (Friday) in order to have the site ready before the wedding party or guests arrive. The caterers and music
vendors arrive about 2 hours before any ceremony. All vendors and equipment are removed from the site the day
following each event.
In addi"on to the vendors, the applicant an"cipates that the wedding guests will arrive between thirty minutes to one
hour before any wedding ceremony. With an average of 125 guests per event, the applicant an"cipates that some
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ITEM: 4
guests will either drive or carpool in personal vehicles and park on site and some will u"lize a private transporta"on
service like Uber or LyE. Due to the general nature of weddings, all guests do not remain at the wedding venue for the
en"re dura"on of the event. Traffic exi"ng the site following the ceremony is es"mated to be staggered from around
6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Access is provided to the subject property by Whipporwill Lane (SR 1518), which is approximately 2,200 feet in length
from Masonboro Loop Road to the subject property’s driveway. About 90% of the road is paved and maintained by
NCDOT. The site’s driveway is located approximately 175 feet beyond the State maintained segment of Whipporwill
Lane.
The ITE Trip Genera"on Manual does not specifically address wedding venues or provide trip genera"on es"mates for
that specific use. Based upon informa"on provided by the WMPO, a church is a similar use due to services taking place
primarily on weekends with specific schedules for each service.
Applying the church classifica"on to a wedding venue with 125 guests, it would be expected to generate about 150
daily trips on the day of an event. The trips would be dispersed over the dura"on of the event and would not be
expected to exceed 100 trips in the peak hour. However, the highest volume of traffic would likely be in the hour before
the event start "me. All of the traffic is likely to travel along Whipporwill Lane, which is a local street that is not
typically expected to handle event-level traffic volumes.
Music is typically played for about 3 hours following wedding ceremonies. The applicant states she alternates the
loca"on of the music vendors for each event in an effort to change the direc"on of the sound and provide relief to the
surrounding neighbors. There is an exis"ng 30 to 50-foot-wide natural wooded area along the northern property
boundary that provides some buffer for the sound.
Larger events located within residen"al areas such as garage sales, holiday par"es, and other family par"es are
typically limited in dura"on, scale, and scope. These types of events are oEen scheduled intermiCently throughout the
year and are less likely to take place on a weekly, or even monthly basis.
The General Residen"al place type allows for strategically located office and retail spaces in order to provide basic
goods and services for nearby residents. These types of commercial uses would typically be located on the edges of
neighborhoods or in loca"ons with direct access to arterial or collector roadways to limit non-residen"al traffic.
The loca"on of the requested use in an established single-family neighborhood may contribute to impacts not typically
associated with residen"al uses or areas. While the event venue could provide a service to the county residents, this
type of venue typically aCracts guests from outside the local Masonboro community and does not provide a direct
service or benefit to the surrounding neighborhood or contribute to its residen"al character.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
Intelligent Growth & Economic DevelopmentEncourage development of complete communi"es in the unincorporated
countyEnsure NHC has appropriate housing to support business growth
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Example Mo;on for Approval:
Mo"on to recommend approval, as the Board finds that this applica"on for a Special Use Permit meets the four
required conclusions based on the findings of fact included in the Staff Report.
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ITEM: 4
[OPTIONAL]Note any addi"onal findings of fact related to the four required conclusions.
[OPTIONAL] Note any condi"ons be added to the development:
[List Condions]
1. The wedding venue shall be limited to a maximum of 16 events per calendar year with all events taking place on
Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
2. The wedding venue shall not allow any music to be played later than 10:00 pm.
3. All parking shall be contained within the subject property and no on-street parking shall be permiCed along
Whipporwill Lane or New Jack Road.
4. The property owner or venue operator shall no"fy all property owners with street addresses along Whipporwill
Lane and Sound View Drive prior to any event taking place on the property.
Example Mo;on for Denial:
Mo"on to recommend denial, as the Board cannot find that this proposal:
1. Will not materially endanger the public health or safety;
2. Meets all required condi"ons and specifica"ons of the Unified Development Ordinance;
3. Will not substan"ally injure the value of adjoining or abuPng property;
4. Will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan for New Hanover County.
[State the finding(s) that the applicaon does not meet and include reasons why it is not being met]
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
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ITEM: 4
SCRIPT for SPECIAL USE PERMIT Application (S20-03)
Request by Anna Bessellieu McCauley on behalf of the property owner, Frances Boney Bessellieu Revocable
Trust, for a Special Use Permit to operate an outdoor recreation establishment (wedding venue) within the R-
15, Residential District, located at 175 Whipporwill Lane.
1. Swear witnesses: Announce that “the Special Use Permit process requires a quasi-judicial hearing; therefore,
any person wishing to testify must be sworn in. All persons who signed in to speak and wish to present
competent and material testimony please step forward to be sworn in. Thank you.”
2. This is a quasi-judicial 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.
3. 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)
4. Close the hearing
5. Board discussion
6. Ask Applicant whether he/she agrees with staff findings.
7. Vote on the Special Use Permit application.
Motion to approve the permit - All findings are positive.
Motion to approve the permit, subject to conditions specified below:
(State Conditions)
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
b. That the use meets all required condition and specifications:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
c. That the use will not substantially injure 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 as submitted
and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general
conformity with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for New Hanover County:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
Example Motion for Approval:
Motion to approve, as the Board finds that this application for a Special Use Permit meets the four required
conclusions based on the findings of fact included in the Staff Report.
[OPTIONAL] Note any additional findings of fact related to the four required conclusions.
[OPTIONAL] Also, that the following conditions be added to the development:
Suggested Condition:
1. The wedding venue shall be limited to a maximum of 16 events per calendar year with all events taking
place on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
2. The wedding venue shall not allow any music to be played later than 10:00 pm.
3. All parking shall be contained within the subject property and no on-street parking shall be permitted
along Whipporwill Lane or New Jack Road.
4. The property owner or venue operator shall notify all property owners with street addresses along
Whipporwill Lane and Sound View Drive prior to any event taking place on the property.
Example Motion for Denial:
Motion to deny, as the Board cannot find that this proposal:
1. Will not materially endanger the public health or safety;
2. Meets all required conditions and specifications of the Unified Development Ordinance;
3. Will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property;
4. Will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan for New Hanover County.
[State the finding(s) that the application does not meet and include reasons to why it is not being met]
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ITEM: 4 - 1 - 2
S20-03 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 1 of 15
STAFF REPORT FOR S20-03
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
APPLICATION SUMMARY
Case Number: S20-03
Request:
SUP to operate an outdoor recreation establishment (wedding venue) in the R-15, Residential
District
Applicant: Property Owner(s):
Anna Bessellieu McCauley Frances Boney Bessellieu Revocable Trust;
Location: Acreage:
175 Whipporwill Lane 2.77 acres
PID(s): Comp Plan Place Type:
R07213-007-032-000 General Residential
Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use:
Single-family dwelling Wedding Venue
Current Zoning:
R-15
SURROUNDING AREA
LAND USE ZONING
North Single-Family Residential R-15
East Intracoastal Waterway, Undeveloped (Masonboro
Island Reserve) R-15, R-20
South Single-Family Residential R-15
West Single-Family Residential R-15
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ZONING HISTORY
October 15, 1969 Initially zoned R-15 (Masonboro)
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Water/Sewer Water is provided by private well and sewer is provided by CFPUA.
Additional connections are not proposed to be made to the existing sewer.
Fire Protection New Hanover County Fire Services, New Hanover County Southern Fire
District, New Hanover County Station Myrtle Grove
Schools Bellamy Elementary, Myrtle Grove Middle, and Ashley High Schools
Recreation Trails End Park, Myrtle Grove School Park, Arrowhead Park
CONSERVATION, HISTORIC, & ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Conservation
Conservation resource maps indicate that salt marshes may be present in
the eastern portion of the site. Additional wetland verification may be
required if redevelopment or expansions were ever proposed in the future.
Historic No known historic resources
Archaeological No known archaeological resources
EXISTING CONDITIONS & PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL PLAN
The applicant is seeking to obtain a special use permit to operate an outdoor recreation
establishment (wedding venue) in the R-15 zoning district.
According to the owner, the venue, Marker 137, has been providing wedding services at
the subject site since about 2014. The County recently received a complaint regarding the
venue from a nearby resident. Zoning Enforcement staff research indicates that the venue
never received proper zoning approvals for this use. There are no prior complaint records
and due to the remote location of the site, lack of signage, and limited operation, staff was
unaware of this use at this location until the recent complaint. County staff then informed the
property owner of the violation and that a SUP would be required to continue operation of
the venue.
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The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) does not include a specific use designation for
wedding venues or private event venues so this use has been classified as “outdoor
recreation” which is the most similar use in the UDO.
As proposed, the wedding venue will provide a location for wedding ceremonies and
receptions to take place on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays. In addition, the applicant
proposes to limit the total number of weddings to a maximum of 16 events throughout the
year. Depending on the venue’s schedule, multiple weddings may take place during the
same month, however, the venue will be limited to one event per week.
There is an existing house located near the center of the property. According to the
applicant, the wedding party is permitted to use to house prior to the event but overnight
lodging is not permitted.
Proposed Conceptual Site Plan
The applicant has indicated that an average of about 125 guests attend the ceremonies
that typically begin between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Following the ceremony, the wedding
party and guests transition from the ceremony area to the tent(s) where the reception takes
place.
Music is typically played for a duration of 3 hours and ends no later than 10:00 pm. The
applicant stated that the location of the music vendors is alternated for each event in an
effort to change the direction of the sound and provide some relief to the surrounding
neighbors. Overall, each event lasts between 5 and 6 hours and guests begin to leave the
venue around 10:00 pm.
The applicant indicated that all guests and wedding parties are typically off the site by
11:00 pm. However, there is no specific deadline when all guests and wedding parties must
be off the site.
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Prior to each event, the applicant schedules and coordinates the arrival of all vendors,
including tent and supplies, lighting, portable toilets, music, and caterers. For a Saturday
event, the tent vendors generally arrive on Thursday afternoon to set up which takes about
4 hours. The lighting and portable toilet vendors arrive at the site the day before the event
(Friday) in order to have the site ready before the wedding party or guests arrive. The
caterers and music vendors arrive about 2 hours before any ceremony. All vendors and
equipment are removed from the site the day following each event.
In addition to the vendors, the applicant anticipates that the wedding guests will arrive
between thirty minutes to one hour before any wedding ceremony. With an average of 125
guests per event, the applicant anticipates that some guests will either drive or carpool in
personal vehicles and park on site and some will utilize a private transportation service like
Uber or Lyft. Due to the general nature of weddings, all guests do not remain at the wedding
venue for the entire duration of the event. Traffic exiting the site following the ceremony is
estimated to be staggered from around 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
Each tent that is placed on the property is inspected by the New Hanover County Fire
Marshal prior to the event to ensure they are properly secured and meet all North Carolina
Fire Code requirements.
ZONING CONSIDERATIONS
The applicant is proposing a wedding venue, classified as an outdoor recreation
establishment, which would allow Marker 137 to hold wedding ceremonies and receptions
during the weekend with all music ending no later than 10:00 pm. As proposed, all guests
are not required to leave the site at 10:00 pm but are encouraged to leave by 11:00 pm.
Because the operation requires tents, lighting, etc. before each event, the vendors would be
permitted to arrive at the site a few days prior to each event in order to prepare the site
for the wedding. The venue would be limited to a maximum of 16 events per year with only
one event taking place per week.
The applicant has indicated that all wedding activities and parking will be limited to the
subject property. The western portion of the property has space to accommodate about 53
parking spaces and has been designed to ensure that all vehicles can be parked and exit
the site without moving another vehicle. Prior to each event, the applicant will have a parking
attendant direct guests to each parking area on the grass surrounding the existing driveway.
Photo of Existing House
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Photo of General Tent Area (Ceremony Area to the Right)
There is an existing 30 to 50-foot-wide natural wooded area that acts as a buffer along
the northern property boundary and provides visual and acoustical relief during each event.
Photo of Natural Wooded Area (Looking West to East)
The applicant does not propose to construct any new structures on site. All tents, lighting,
portable toilets, and music equipment are temporary and are on the site a few days before
the event and are removed by the day after each event.
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AREA SUBDIVISIONS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
TRANSPORTATION
Access is provided to the subject property by Whipporwill Lane (SR 1518), which is
approximately 2,200 feet in length from Masonboro Loop Road to the subject property’s
driveway. About 90% of the road is paved and maintained by NCDOT. The site’s driveway
is located approximately 175 feet beyond the State maintained segment of Whipporwill
Lane.
Photo of Whipporwill Lane Looking East Towards the Site
City of Wilmington
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The subject property is also accessible using North Channel Haven Drive, however, this is
not the primary route that motorists would likely take to enter the site.
The ITE Trip Generation Manual does not specifically address wedding venues or provide
trip generation estimates for that specific use. Based upon information provided by the
WMPO, a church is a similar use due to services taking place primarily on weekends with
specific schedules for each service.
Applying the church classification to a wedding venue with 125 guests, it would be expected
to generate about 150 daily trips on the day of an event. The trips would be dispersed
over the duration of the event and would not be expected to exceed 100 trips in the peak
hour. However, the highest volume of traffic would likely be in the hour before the event
start time.
Because there have been no recent traffic impact analyses in the area addressing affected
intersections, staff has provided the volume to capacity ratio for Masonboro Loop Road
near the subject site. 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. However, the available volume to capacity
data indicates capacity currently exists along Masonboro Loop Road to support the
expected additional traffic on event days.
The most significant traffic impact would be to Whipporwill Lane, which is a local street that
is not typically expected to handle event-level traffic volumes.
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NCDOT Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) - 2018
Road Location Volume Capacity V/C
Masonboro Loop
Road North of Mohican Trail 14,500 18,035 0.80
Masonboro Loop
Road
South of Masonboro
Sound Road 14,500 18,035 0.80
Nearby Planned Transportation Improvements and Traffic Impact Analyses
Nearby NC STIP Projects:
There are no nearby NC STIP Projects within the 1-mile radius of the subject property that include
improvements that affect this proposal.
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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. Trinity Landing
220 Senior Adult Housing
Dwelling Units
7,350 square feet of
Restaurant
2,150 square feet of
Convenience Market (open
15-16 hours)
900 square feet of Beauty
Spa
6,900 square feet of
Wellness Center
TIA approved June 23, 2017
2020 Build Out Year
The TIA requires improvements be completed at certain intersections in the area. The notable
improvements consisted of:
Installation of a northbound right turn taper turn lane on Masonboro Loop Road
Nearby Proposed Developments included within the TIA:
None
Development Status: Site work is currently underway.
ENVIRONMENTAL
The property does not contain any Natural Heritage Areas.
Approximately half of the site (1.35 acres) is within the VE and AE Special Flood Hazard
Area (SFHA). However, the applicant is not proposing any new construction on the site.
The property is within the Whiskey Creek (SA;HQW) watershed.
Per the Classification of Soils in New Hanover County for Septic Tank Suitability, soils on the
property consist of Class I (suitable/slight limitation) and Class IV (unsuitable), however, the
existing structure is currently served by CFPUA for sewer service, and the proposed use will
utilize portable toilets for sewerage.
Due to the property being located along the Intracoastal Waterway, additional wetland
verification may be required if redevelopment or expansions were ever proposed in the
future.
CONTEXT AND COMPATIBILITY
According to the applicant, the subject property has been used as a wedding venue since
around 2014. The county only became aware of its existence because of a recent complaint.
The applicant does not propose to modify or further develop the site except that temporary
tents, lighting, portable toilets, and music equipment will be placed on the property a
maximum of 16 times per year.
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Marker 137 Wedding Event
The subject property and proposed use are subject to the New Hanover County Noise
Ordinance, which regulates noise levels after 10:00 pm. Although music is typically played
for a duration of about 3 hours following the wedding ceremonies, Marker 137 is subject
to the same noise regulations as the adjacent single-family homes.
The applicant positions the music equipment so that sound is projected primarily towards the
Intracoastal Waterway. Some sound is projected towards the northern or southern
properties, however, the applicant changes the direction in which the speakers face from
one event to another. The natural wooded area along the northern property boundary helps
buffer the noise from the adjacent homes on that side of the site. Although, based on
comments from nearby neighbors, the music is still audible.
Larger events located within residential areas such as garage sales, holiday parties, and
other family parties are typically limited in duration, scale, and scope. These types of events
are often scheduled intermittently throughout the year and are less likely to take place on
a weekly, or even monthly basis.
Staff is not aware of a similar wedding venue in the area for comparison, but did find an
example of an outdoor wedding venue in Florida that is located adjacent to residential
areas. Although there are some similarities, the example facility has direct access to a major
road and also has indoor facilities to support events.
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Wedding Venue Example (Central Florida)
Subject Site Near Existing Neighborhoods
Subject Site
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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.
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
This type of outdoor wedding venue is not specifically addressed by the
Comprehensive Plan. While this type of use falls under the Outdoor
Recreation use category in the Unified Development Ordinance, it is not the
type of recreational use intended by the Comprehensive Plan, which uses
the term to describe uses like parks and boating facilities. Instead, the
requested wedding venue would be considered a commercial enterprise for
the purposes of the Comprehensive Plan.
General Residential places do allow for strategically located office and
retail spaces in order to provide basic goods and services for nearby
residents. These types of commercial uses would typically be located on the
edges of neighborhoods or in locations with direct access to arterial or
collector roadways to limit non-residential traffic.
The subject property is located within an existing single-family
neighborhood and is accessed by Whipporwill Lane, a State maintained
road except for the easternmost 175 feet where the site’s driveway is
located. The road serves approximately 40 homes. In addition to the
adjacent residences along Whipporwill Lane and New Jack Road, the site
is directly adjacent to several homes located in other neighborhoods due to
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its waterfront location. Some homes have sight lines of the outdoor activity
areas associated with the use.
The location of the requested use in an established single-family
neighborhood may contribute to impacts not typically associated with
residential uses or areas. While the event venue could provide a service to
the county residents, this type of venue typically attracts guests from outside
the local Masonboro community and does not provide a direct service or
benefit to the surrounding neighborhood or contribute to its residential
character.
STAFF PRELIMINARY CONCLUSIONS AND FINDINGS OF FACT:
Staff has conducted an analysis of the proposed use and the information provided as part of the
application package and has created preliminary findings of fact for each of the conclusions
required to be reached to approve the special use permit request. These preliminary findings of
fact and conclusions are based solely on the information provided to date, prior to any information
or testimony in support or opposition to the request that may be presented at the upcoming public
hearing at the Board meeting.
Conclusion 1: The Board must find that the use will not materially endanger the public health
or safety where proposed and developed according to the plan as submitted and approved.
A. Sewer service is currently provided by CFPUA. Additional connections will not be made to
the existing sewer as the proposed use will utilize portable toilets for sewerage.
B. The subject property is located in the New Hanover County Southern Fire Service District.
C. New Hanover County Fire Services inspects each tent that is placed on the property before
every event.
D. No food service is provided by the venue owner. All caterers for each event are licensed
and insured vendors.
E. The existing 30 to 50-foot-wide natural wooded area along the northern property
boundary acts as a buffer and provides some visual and acoustical relief during the events.
F. The location of the music vendors is alternated from one event to another to prevent one
side of the property always having the speakers facing towards them. The subject property
is subject to the New Hanover County Noise Ordinance, which regulates the noise levels
between 10:00 pm and 7:00 am within residentially zoned properties.
G. The wedding venue carries wedding liability insurance and requires each event to purchase
one-day event insurance.
H. The subject property is located at the end of a local road that is State maintained for
approximately 90% of its length. The last 175 feet, where the site’s driveway is located, is
unimproved and privately maintained.
Conclusion 2: The Board must find that the use meets all required conditions and specifications
of the Unified Development Ordinance.
A. The site is zoned R-15, Residential District.
B. Outdoor Recreation Establishments are allowed by Special Use Permit in the R-15 zoning
district.
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C. The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) does not include a specific use designation for
wedding venues or private event venues so this use has been classified as “outdoor
recreation” which is the most similar use in the UDO. While the closest use is classified as
outdoor recreation, these types of venues have more characteristics of a commercial business
like a concert venue or drive-in theater than a public recreation space like a park or boating
facility.
D. The proposed conceptual plan will comply with all applicable technical standards of the
Unified Development Ordinance including buffering and parking requirements if the Special
Use Permit is approved. No additional site improvements are required.
Conclusion 3: The Board must find that the use will not substantially injure the value of
adjoining or abutting property or that the use is a public necessity.
A. No new construction is proposed to accommodate the wedding venue operation. All tents,
lighting, portable toilets, and music are temporary and are on the site a few days before
the event and are removed by the day after each event.
B. The applicant provided a report prepared by a real estate appraisal and consulting firm
(Jeffrey Weaver – Certified Residential Appraiser #NCA3037). In the report, Mr. Weaver
concluded that “there would be no negative impact on value of the neighboring properties
of the subject by it being used as a wedding event location” and “the subject properties
overall location and lot layout as well as the extensive amount of buffer area between the
neighbor’s properties indicates the use as a wedding event location should not cause any
impact on normal activities for the neighbors.”
Conclusion 4: The Board must find that the location and character of the use if developed
according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it
is to be located and in general conformity with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for New
Hanover County.
A. The subject property is located within an existing single-family neighborhood and is
accessed by Whipporwill Lane, a State maintained road except for the easternmost 175
feet where the site’s driveway is located. The road serves approximately 40 homes. In
addition to the adjacent residences along Whipporwill Lane and New Jack Road, the site
is directly adjacent to several homes located in other neighborhoods due to its waterfront
location. Some homes have sight lines of the outdoor activity areas associated with the use.
B. This type of outdoor wedding venue is not specifically addressed by the Comprehensive
Plan. While the wedding venue was classified under the general Outdoor Recreation use
category in the Unified Development Ordinance, it is not the type of recreational use
intended by the Comprehensive Plan, which uses the term to describe publicly accessible
uses like parks and boating facilities. Instead, the requested wedding venue would be
considered a commercial enterprise for the purposes of the Comprehensive Plan.
C. The location of the requested use in an established single-family neighborhood may
contribute to impacts not typically associated with residential uses or areas. While the event
venue could provide a service to the county residents, this type of venue typically attracts
guests from outside the local Masonboro community and does not provide a direct service
or benefit to the surrounding neighborhood or contribute to its residential character.
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S20-03 Staff Report PB 8.6.2020 Page 15 of 15
Suggested Conditions
1. The wedding venue shall be limited to a maximum of 16 events per calendar year with all
events taking place on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
2. The wedding venue shall not allow any music to be played later than 10:00 pm.
3. All parking shall be contained within the subject property and no on-street parking shall be
permitted along Whipporwill Lane or New Jack Road.
4. The property owner or venue operator shall notify all property owners with street addresses
along Whipporwill Lane and Sound View Drive prior to any event taking place on the
property.
EXAMPLE MOTIONS
Example Motion for Approval:
Motion to recommend approval, as the Board finds that this application for a Special Use Permit
meets the four required conclusions based on the findings of fact included in the Staff Report.
[OPTIONAL] Note any additional findings of fact related to the four required conclusions.
[OPTIONAL] Note any conditions be added to the development:
[List Conditions]
Suggested Conditions:
1. The wedding venue shall be limited to a maximum of 16 events per calendar year with all
events taking place on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
2. The wedding venue shall not allow any music to be played later than 10:00 pm.
3. All parking shall be contained within the subject property and no on-street parking shall be
permitted along Whipporwill Lane or New Jack Road.
4. The property owner or venue operator shall notify all property owners with street addresses
along Whipporwill Lane and Sound View Drive prior to any event taking place on the
property.
Example Motion for Denial:
Motion to recommend denial, as the Board cannot find that this proposal:
1. Will not materially endanger the public health or safety;
2. Meets all required conditions and specifications of the Unified Development Ordinance;
3. Will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property;
4. Will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with
the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for New Hanover County.
[State the finding(s) that the application does not meet and include reasons why it is not being met]
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APPLICANT
MATERIALS
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Special Use Permit Application – Updated 02-2020
NEW HANOVER COUNTY_____________________
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & LAND USE
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Telephone (910) 798-7165
FAX (910) 798-7053
planningdevelopment.nhcgov.com
SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
This application form must be completed as part of a special use permit application submitted through the county’s
online COAST portal. The main procedural steps in the submittal and review of applications are outlined in the flowchart
below. More specific submittal and review requirements, as well as the standards to be applied in reviewing the
application, are set out in Section 10.3.5 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
*If the proposed use is classified as intensive industry, the applicant shall conduct a community information meeting in accordance with Section
10.2.3, Community Information Meeting.
1. Applicant and Property Owner Information
Applicant/Agent Name Owner Name (if different from Applicant/Agent)
Company Company/Owner Name 2
Address Address
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Phone Phone
Email Email
2. Subject Property Information
Address/Location Parcel Identification Number(s)
Total Parcel(s) Acreage Existing Zoning and Use(s) Future Land Use Classification
Applicant Tracking Information (This section completed by staff)
Case Number:
Date/Time Received: Received by:
Public Hearing Procedures
(Optional)
Pre-Application
Conference
1*
Community
Information
Meeting
2
Application
Submittal &
Acceptance
3
Planning
Director Review
& Staff Report
(TRC Optional)
4
Public Hearing
Scheduling &
Notification
5
Planning Board
Hearing &
Recom-
mendation
6
Board of
Commissioners
Hearing &
Decision
7
Post-Decision
Limitations and
Actions
Anna Bessellieu McCauley Frances Bessellieu Revokable Trust
Marker 137 LLC Anna Bessellieu McCauley
175 Whippoorwill Lane Same
Wilmington NC 28409 Same
910-265-4314 Same
Anna@marker137.com Same
175 Whippoorwill lane R07213-007-032-000
2.77 R-15:Single Family Dwelling General Residential
S20-03 7/9/2020 Before 5 PM GHS
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Special Use Permit Application – Updated 02-2020
3. Proposed Zoning, Use(s), & Narrative
Please list the proposed use(s) of the subject property, and provide the purpose of the special use permit and a
project narrative (attach additional pages if necessary).
4. Proposed Condition(s)
Please note: Within a special use permit proposal, additional conditions and requirements which represent greater
restrictions on the development and use of the property than the corresponding zoning district regulations may be
added. These conditions may assist in mitigating the impacts the proposed development may have on the surrounding
community. Please list any conditions proposed to be included with this special use permit application below. Staff,
the Planning Board, and Board of Commissioners may propose additional conditions during the review process that
meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance.
5. Traffic Impact
Please provide the estimated number of trips generated for the proposed use(s) based off the most recent version
of the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) must be
completed for all proposed developments that generate more than 100 peak hour trips, and the TIA must be
included with this application.
ITE Land Use:
Trip Generation Use and Variable (gross floor area, dwelling units, etc.)
AM Peak Hour Trips: PM Peak Hour Trips:
See attached document.
See attached document.
TBD - Working with WMPO for most similar use.
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Special Use Permit Application – Updated 02-2020
6. Criteria Required for Approval of a Special Use Permit
A use designated as a special use in a particular zoning district is a use that may be appropriate in the district, but
because of its nature, extent, and external impacts, requires special consideration of its location, design, and methods
of operation before it can be deemed appropriate in the district and compatible with its surroundings. The purpose is
to establish a uniform mechanism for the review of special uses to ensure they are appropriate for the location and
zoning district where they are proposed.
For each of the four required conclusions listed below, include or attach a statement that explains how any existing
conditions, proposed development features, or other relevant facts would allow the Board of County Commissioners to
reach the required conclusion, and attach any additional documents or materials that provide supporting factual
evidence. The considerations listed under each required conclusion are simply those suggested to help the applicant
understand what may be considered in determining whether a required conclusion can be met. Any additional
considerations potentially raised by the proposed use or development should be addressed.
1. The use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and approved.
Considerations:
x Traffic conditions in the vicinity, including the effect of additional traffic on streets and street intersections, and
sight lines at street intersections with curb cuts;
x Provision of services and utilities, including sewer, water, electrical, garbage collections, fire protection;
x Soil erosion and sedimentation;
x Protection of public, community, or private water supplies, including possible adverse effects on surface waters
or groundwater; or
x Anticipated air discharges, including possible adverse effects on air quality.
2. The use meets all required conditions and specifications of the Unified Development Ordinance.
See attached document.
See attached document.
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Special Use Permit Application – Updated 02-2020
3. The use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is a public
necessity.
Considerations:
x The relationship of the proposed use and the character of development to surrounding uses and development,
including possible conflicts between them and how these conflicts will be resolved (i.e. buffers, hours of
operation, etc.).
x Whether the proposed development is so necessary to the public health, safety, and general welfare of the
community or County as a whole as to justify it regardless of its impact on the value of adjoining property.
4. The location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in
harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with the New Hanover County
Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Considerations:
x The relationship of the proposed use and the character of development to surrounding uses and development,
including possible conflicts between them and how these conflicts will be resolved (i.e. buffers, hours of
operation, etc.).
x Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan’s goals, objectives for the various planning areas, its definitions of
the various land use classifications and activity centers, and its locational standards.
See attached document.
See attached document.
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(3).Proposed Zoning, Use(s), and Narrative Wedding venue (Outdoor Recreation Establishment
Wedding Venue (Outdoor Recreation Establishment)
12 - 16 events per year. Events are limited to once a week and will only talk place on the weekend
(friday, saturday,, or sunday
Events generally last 5 or 6 hours in total with an average of 125 people
Music is played following the ceremony and typically lasts 2.5 to 3 hours
Guests either drive their personal vehicles and park on the property or utilize Uber, Lyft or a taxi. There
are also instances where the client hires a
Shuttle service.Parking is contained with in the property and no on-street parking occurs.
(4) Proposed Conditions
A maximum of 16 weddings will be scheduled throughout the calendar year, with all events taking place
during the weekend( friday-Sunday)
All parking much be contained within the property
surrounding neighbors within the Soundview and Tanglewood neighborhoods will be notified prior to any
event that is scheduled on the property
(6.1) The use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and approved.
Whippoorwill lane is a NCDOT state maintained roadway, however, there is a small portion of the road
that is not maintained by NCDOT. This
section of the road is gravel and is maintained by the homeowners.
There will be no parking along Whippoorwill because all parking will be on the property. Since the
weddings will only occur at most once a week and on the weekends,traffic generated by the venue
is not expected to continuous- generally guests arrive right before the ceremony and leave
afterwards. Guests get there at the beginning and leave at the end so there won’t be a continuous flow
of traffic as you see with a typical commercial business with customers coming at will.
Port-a-johns are delivered to the property prior to ant event.
The dock is closed off during the event to the guests to eliminate the potential of water pollution and to
protect the safety of all guests.
All the trash from the events is double bagged and stored on a trailer in the back of the property We do
separate the recyclables and dispose of
either through commercial trash pick up or transporting it to recycle center to county dump.
We carry 1 million dollars in liability insurance through James E Moore insurance company.
Each event is required to carry a 1 million dollar day of event insurance policy naming Marker 137.
The Fire Marshall inspects each and every tent placed for every event.
We Have approximately 50 feet of a natural wood line running the entire length of the property to
provide a sound barrier. We also vary the position of the Music vendors alternating the
direction of the sound from the speakers.
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We Have staff on property for every event from the time the first vendor arrives until the last guest and
or vendor has departed. The wood line prevents guests from straying from the property onto the
adjoining property.
(6.2) The use meets all required conditions and specifications of the Unified Development Ordinance.
An outdoor Recreation Establishment is permitted within the R-15 zoning district once a special permit
use permit is obtained. The proposal
meets all standards for the specified commercial principal uses as outlined in section 4.3.4A.4,
specified below:
Outdoor recreation establishments in residential districts and the O&I district shall comply with the
following standards:
A) Buffers adequate to screen adorning residential uses from the effects of light and noise generated
on the site shall be provided.
B) All buildings shall be set back from the right-of-way at least 50 feet and 100 feet if the site is in the
Special Highway Overlay District.
C) Signage shall be limited to one ground sigh not to exceed 32 square feet and shall bee set back
from the right-of-way at least 25 feet.
D) Access to the site shall be to a US or NC numbered road or to a collector road as designated on the
Wilmington MPO Functional Classification Map.
E) As part of a Special Use Permit, other conditions deemed by the Commissioners necessary to
promote the health, safety, and welfare of the community may be added.
(6.3) The use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is a public
necessity.
The attached appraisal report indicates there is no negative impact to the adjoining properties.
The events generally occur from approximately 4pm to 10pm. The county noise ordinance of 10 pm is
strictly adhered to for every event regardless of start time.
(6.4) The location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will
be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with the
New Hanover County Comprehensive Land Use Plan.
Appraisal report shows the surrounding area land uses.
The hours of operations, along with the natural buffers on the property help provide relief from the
surrounding properties. The wedding venue will only operate during the weekend and for a couple
hours in total, so the proposal is not much different than a property owner throwing a party or family
reunion.
The general Residential place type focuses on the 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.
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The general Residential place type is to provide opportunities for similar lower density residential
development and supportive commercial, civic, and recreational development. In closing I hope that you will
consider this application for a special use permit favorably. It has always been and will continue to be our
greatest desire to do things in the right way. We were unaware of the need for this permit and for that i am
profoundly sorry and hope that can be rectified with this application. Our mission to follow all the laws as
written and to always take into consideration all who live adjacent to us. I look forward to working towards a
solution that will allow us to continue the business we have come to love. It brings so much joy and
happiness to me and a select few young brides and grooms. To be able to start their lives together in such a
beautiful and peaceful setting is a blessing we are proud to offer them. We consider all of our clients family
and welcome them back to enjoy a sunset on the dock to celebrate their anniversary or to bring their little
ones for a photo shoot or just to romp in the yard at the place it all began.
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Client File No. Page # 6 of 20
External Obsolescence Market Analysis
175 Whipporwill Ln
Wilmington, NC 28409
LOT 2-R-1-A MARIE S HAWKINS ESTATE REDIV
BESSELLIEU FRANCES BONEY REV TRUST (ANNA McCAULEY)
07/28/2020
Jeffrey Weaver
Weaver Appraisal Service
PO BOX 1627
Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
(910) 796-9024
jeffweaver0412@gmail.com
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Client File No. Page # 7 of 20
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PROPERTY ADDRESS: 175 Whipporwill Ln , Wilmington NC 28409
CURRENT OWNER: BESSELLIEU FRANCES BONEY REV TRUST (ANNA McCAULEY)
PURPOSE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT:
The purpose of this assignment was to determine if any external obsolescence is created to other nearby
properties when the subject property is being used for wedding and other events located on the subject
lot.
DEFINITION OF EXTERNAL OBSOLESCENSE:
The definition of external obsolescence, “is an element of depreciation; a defect, usually
incurable, caused by negative influences outside a site and generally incurable on the part of the
owner, landlord, or tenant.”1
(SOURCE:1 The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 4th Edition, Appraisal Institute, 2002, Page 106)
For this assignment, the appraiser's assignment is to estimate if any external obsolescence (value impact)
would be present for any adjoining property owner due to the subject property wedding events. Also the
appraiser is to measure any possible impact on any marketability concerns for the neighboring
properties.
INTENDED USE AND USER:
The intended user is the client stated above as well as the local zoning board that has this property under
review for a special use permit. No other intended use or users are noted.
SCOPE OF WORK:
The appraiser researched other properties in the area to try and find sales data that would help
demonstrate if any external obsolescence from events considered comparable to the subject property.
Due to the limited data that met the general use of the subject property, the appraiser expanded this
search to include homes that were located near community parks (which can be used for wedding
events), local churches (due to the use being similar to only several days a week use) as well as other
properties that had limited daily events and traffic patterns that would be comparable to the subject
property.
The data was obtained and then a direct comparison of these effected properties was compared back to
similar properties in each area that were far enough away from these locations to allow for a measurable
analysis to determine if any impact on value or marketability was present.
In order to better illustrate the results of this analysis, the appraiser has provided a Regression Analysis
which can be presented in a graph to show a visual result of this analysis. See the attached Regression
Analysis for the results and conclusions of this analysis.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS:
The appraiser has reviewed the subject property and supplied market data demonstrated by the
regression analysis provided that clearly shows there would be no negative impact on value of the
neighboring properties of the subject by it being used as a wedding event location.
The data provided is in line with what the general overall expectation was noted during the inspection
process of the subject property. The subject properties overall location and lot layout as well as the
extensive amount of buffer area between the neighbors properties indicates the use as a wedding event
location should not cause any impact on normal activities for the neighbors. In fact, it would be hard for
the neighbors to even see that an event is going on due to the buffer areas.
The only possible nuisance that MAY could happen is if the music was played at such a high level it would
interfere with normal living conditions of the neighbors. There is already a noise ordinance in place that
would not allow the client to allow this to happen.
The appraiser sees no reason at all that this property should not be allowed to obtain a special use permit
to be used for a wedding event as requested by the client
Client File No. Page # 8 of 20
Supplemental Addendum
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BESSELLIEU FRANCES BONEY REV TRUST (ANNA McCAULEY)
175 Whipporwill Ln
Wilmington New Hanover NC 28409
NA
Client
Lender/Client
Property Address
City County State Zip Code
File No.
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to be used for a wedding event as requested by the client
CERTIFICATIONS:
The statements of fact contained in this report are true and correct.
- The reported analyses, opinions, and conclusions are limited only by the reported assumptions and
limiting conditions and are my personal, impartial, and unbiased professional analyses, opinions, and
conclusions.
- I have no present or prospective interest in the property that is the subject of this report and no
personal interest with respect to the parties involved.
- I have no bias with respect to the property that is the subject of this report or the parties involved with
this assignment.
- My engagement in this assignment was not contingent upon developing or reporting predetermined
results.
- My compensation for completing this assignment is not contingent upon the development or reporting
of a predetermined conclusion or direction that favors the cause of the client, the attainment of a
stipulated result, or the occurrence of a subsequent event directly related to the intended use of this
assignment.
- My analyses, opinions, and conclusions were developed, and this report has been prepared, in
conformity with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice that were in effect at the time
this report was prepared.
- I have made a personal inspection of the property that is the subject of this report.
- No one provided significant real property appraisal assistance to the person(s) signing this certification
DATE: 07/28/2020
JEFFREY WEAVER, CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL APPRAISER #NCA3073
Client File No. Page # 9 of 20
Supplemental Addendum
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Community Map
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Tax Plot Map with lot dimensions
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Pictures of subject lot and areas used for weddings and events/SAMLES
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water view which also is a buffer zone to neighbors typical event size and location with buffer zones from neighbors
typical event size and location with buffer zones from neighbors typical event size and location with buffer zones from neighbors
typical event size and location with buffer zones from neighbors buffer zones from neighbors
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buffer zones from neighbors buffer zones from neighbors
buffer zones from neighbors buffer zones from neighbors
buffer zones from neighbors buffer zones from neighbors
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Location Map with areas noted as buffer zones from neighbors
BESSELLIEU FRANCES BONEY REV TRUST (ANNA McCAULEY)
175 Whipporwill Ln
Wilmington New Hanover NC 28409
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The map above shows the overall lot size and layout of the land, buffer zones from neighbors and general area used for weddings and events on this
property. As you can see the location of the area used is approximately 70 feet from the side property lines on the north and south and 400 feet from the
road/driveway on the west. The east is buffered by the intracoastal waterway.
The areas along the property lines that buffer the view as well as the sound barrier are lined with very large and mature trees and shrubs. The area used
for the tents and activities cant be seen by any neighbors from any direction. The appraiser has measured the distance from each home from the area that
the tent for these events are located and found that the closest home is 150 feet away. This is for the home at 174 Sound View Dr. The home located at
184 Sound View Dr is approx. 200-250 feet away. The home located at 4601 New Jack Rd which is the next door neighbor is located 250 feet away. The
other homes located towards the front of the lot and driveway to the subject property area are over 400 feet away from the area used during the events.
Based on this data that is clearly demonstrated above, it would be almost impossible for any neighbor to be able to view the activities going on during any
events on the subject lot. The large buffer of trees would also work as a sound barrier that would limited any potential noise from music or crowd noise as
long as the music level is within the decibel level allowed by current zoning ordinances. Its the appraisers opinion that the decibel level could exceed the
zoning ordinance levels at the direct site of the event location and the buffer of trees would diminish the sound drastically if measured from the streets
and property lines as required should a complaint be filed.
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REGRESSION ANALYSIS
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The data above represented by the blue dots is a sale found within the past year that was located within 500 feet of a school, church, busy road,
commercial property or other external influences considered comparable to the subject property. In fact, the data above most likely represents a more
drastic external influence than what the subject properties use were represent to the nearby neighbors.
Each blue dot shows a sale that is then plotted on this graph based in its heated area on the bottom of the graph and then with its reported sales price on
the left.
After each dot was plotted, the appraiser applied a statistical trend line represented by the yellow line. This data can be used to estimate the most likely
sales price of homes based on their heated area. For an example, the appraiser took a 2000 sq. ft. home and lined it up until it hit the yellow trend line to
estimate its most likely sales price which was $263,000. This is determined by using the slope of this trend line formula of y=25.282+212461. This is how
the estimated value of a 2000 sf. ft. home of $263,000 is determined from homes that had some kind of similar external influence.
See the next graph below which represents sales similar to above but they were not located near any external influence.
As you can see, the same 2000 sq.ft. home in the other graph showed the estimated value to be $264,000.
This analysis clearly shows that both sets of data gave a very similar value for the same 2000 sq.ft. home. This is market data support that supports the
appraisers conclusion that the subject property being used as a wedding event location would not have any negative impact on value or marketability for
the nearby neighbors.
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This graphs and analysis is done in the same manner as described above but it was for homes not located in areas with nearby influences similar to the
subject property. See comments and conclusions above.
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Appraiser License Certification
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PROPOSED
SITE PLAN
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OPPOSITION
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NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 8/6/2020
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Rebekah Roth
CONTACT(S): Rebekah Roth; Wayne Clark
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing
Text Amendment Request (TA20-01) - Request by New Hanover County to amend Ar7cles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 of
the Unified Development Ordinance to simplify the method of measuring the height of structures; increase height
maximums for buildings in the RMF-MH, RMF-H, O&I, and I-1 districts; revise the Planned Development district;
clarify ligh7ng standards; establish new design standards for self-storage facili7es in high-visibility areas; update
telecommunica7on facility standards; correct minor errors made when reorganizing code documents; and clarify
exis7ng permissions.
BRIEF SUMMARY:
This amendment is one of the final ordinance changes associated with the Unified Development Ordinance code
update project and consists of a variety of amendments intended to clarify exis$ng policies and modernize outdated
code provisions, including:
1. Administra$ve Correc$ons and Clarifica$ons to Exis$ng Standards
a. Clarifica$on of exis$ng ligh$ng standards intended to limit light spillover onto adjacent proper$es
b . Clarifica$on of current code provisions for when a-ached housing types are allowed and when
recrea$onal vehicles can be used as dwellings
c . Correc$ons to minor errors made in adap$ng new districts and transferring provisions from the
Zoning Ordinance into the Unified Development Ordinance format
2. Modifica$ons for Legal Compliance
a. Updates to ensure telecommunica$on facility standards are consistent with current state law
b. Revisions to the defini$on of the term “boat” and standards for storage of small watercra4 resul$ng
from a decision on a county Board of Adjustment appeals case
3. Changes to Modernize and Update Provisions
a. A simplifica$on of the method for measuring the height of structures
b. Incremental increases to height maximums for structures in the RMF-MH, RMF-H, O&I, and I-2
districts to accommodate changes in construc$on standards and market demand
c . Revisions to the Planned Development (PD) district intended to support more innova$ve projects
that can be appropriate in both suburban and rural areas of the county
d. New design standards for self-storage facili$es in high-visibility areas
In February 2020, the New Hanover County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) was adopted, consolida$ng five
exis$ng development codes into one unified format. Since that $me, Planning staff has worked with the project’s
consul$ng team, Clarion, to iden$fy and prepare the amendments needed to close out the project.
This request consists of a variety of amendments intended to clarify exis$ng policies and modernize outdated code
provisions.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
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Intelligent Growth & Economic DevelopmentEncourage development of complete communi$es in the unincorporated
countyCi$zens have daily needs met by NHC businesses and support themEnsure NHC has appropriate housing to
support business growth
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed amendment and suggests the following mo$on:
I move to APPROVE the proposed amendment to the New Hanover County Unified Development Ordinance that
clarifies current provisions, maintains consistency with legal requirements, modifies height measurements and
maximums, adds flexibility for planned development projects, and outlines appropriate standards for self-storage
facili$es and small watercra4 storage. I find it to be CONSISTENT with the purpose and intent of the 2016
Comprehensive Plan because it provides up-to-date zoning tools that reflect the plan’s recommended place types and
development pa-erns. I also find APPROVAL of the proposed amendment reasonable and in the public interest
because it clarifies current prac$ces in the county’s development regula$ons for stakeholders and code users and
allows for development appropriate in suburban communi$es common in New Hanover County.
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
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STAFF REPORT FOR TA20-01
TEXT AMENDMENT APPLICATION
APPLICATION SUMMARY
Case Number: TA20-01
Request:
To amend Articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 of the Unified Development Ordinance to simplify the method of
measuring the height of structures; increase height maximums for buildings in the RMF-MH, RMF-H,
O&I, and I-1 districts; revise the Planned Development district; clarify lighting standards; establish new
design standards for self-storage facilities in high-visibility areas; update telecommunication facility
standards; correct minor errors made when reorganizing code documents; and clarify existing
permissions.
Applicant: Subject Ordinances:
New Hanover County Unified Development Ordinance
Purpose & Intent
This amendment is one of the final ordinance changes associated with the Unified Development
Ordinance code update project and consists of a variety of amendments intended to clarify
existing policies and modernize outdated code provisions, including:
1. Administrative Corrections and Clarifications to Existing Standards
a. Clarification of existing lighting standards intended to limit light spillover onto
adjacent properties
b. Clarification of current code provisions for when attached housing types are
allowed and when recreational vehicles can be used as dwellings
c. Corrections to minor errors made in adapting new districts and transferring
provisions from the Zoning Ordinance into the Unified Development Ordinance
format
2. Modifications for Legal Compliance
a. Updates to ensure telecommunication facility standards are consistent with
current state law
b. Revisions to the definition of the term “boat” and standards for storage of small
watercraft resulting from a decision on a county Board of Adjustment appeals
case
3. Changes to Modernize and Update Provisions
a. A simplification of the method for measuring the height of structures
b. Incremental increases to height maximums for structures in the RMF-MH, RMF-H,
O&I, and I-2 districts to accommodate changes in construction standards and
market demand
c. Revisions to the Planned Development (PD) district intended to support more
innovative projects that can be appropriate in both suburban and rural areas of
the county
d. New design standards for self-storage facilities in high-visibility areas
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BACKGROUND
In February 2020, the New Hanover County Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) was adopted,
consolidating five existing development codes into one unified format. Since that time, Planning
staff has worked with the project’s consulting team, Clarion, to identify and prepare the
amendments needed to close out the project.
This request consists of a variety of amendments intended to clarify existing policies and modernize
outdated code provisions. The primary future amendment that will bring this project to a close is
the revised tree retention standards, as directed by the Board of Commissioners, though additional
amendments are being drafted for consideration, such as neighborhood compatibility standards
and updates to buffering requirements and setbacks.
1. ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTIONS & CLARIFICATIONS OF EXISTING STANDARDS
a. Site Lighting Clarification
The Unified Development Ordinance currently has provisions in place that require site lighting
associated with commercial, mixed use, and multi-family development to only illuminate the
development and not shine on or spill over onto adjacent residential properties. However, the
language is unclear and has resulted in enforcement issues and differing interpretations of whether
the standard has been met. This amendment clarifies these standards by outlining specific limits on
the amount of lighting allowed to spill over onto abutting residential and commercial properties
and when these provisions apply. It is not intended to change existing regulations but to replace
vague language with specific standards to assist with site design and review. Site designers and
lighting designers with Duke Energy have reviewed the provisions to confirm standards are
reasonable and do not create practical difficulties.
b. Housekeeping Items to Clarify Provisions
As mentioned during the consideration of the reorganized Unified Development Ordinance
document, staff anticipated that some clarifications and “housekeeping” items would be included in
future text amendments to ensure that current provisions were clear and to correct any transfer
errors that may have occurred during the reorganization of code language into the over 400-page
UDO document. This proposed amendment addresses each of these items, continuing the work to
reorganize the county codes into one unified format.
One of the primary goals of the reorganization of existing codes into a Unified Development
Ordinance document was to clearly articulate how provisions have historically been interpreted to
make sure all users of the document had a common understanding of what is allowed and not
allowed. As staff has used the reorganized document to review development requests and answer
property owners’ questions over the past five months, we have found that some provisions are not
as clear as we had hoped they would be.
To address these provisions, this amendment includes provisions specifying that:
1. Attached housing styles are only allowed as part of a performance residential development
in the R-20, R-15, R-10, and R-7 zoning districts. Because some Zoning Ordinance users
were not aware that townhomes and multi-family dwellings were possible in these districts
based on historic interpretations of code provisions, each housing type is now listed
separately in the Unified Development Ordinance’s Principal Use Table. This amendment
adds additional language to their use-specific standards to further clarify that they are only
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permitted as part of a performance development, which applies density maximums, and
cannot be built on a single lot.
2. Use of recreational vehicles or travel trailers as dwellings is only allowed in a
Campground/Recreational Vehicle Park. This provision is currently located in the use-
specific standards for Campground/Recreational Vehicle Park uses, and the proposed
amendment adds the provision in the Accessory Use standards where it is more visible for
ordinance users and clarifies that it does not prohibit parking of RVs or their use as
Temporary Relocation Housing after a declared State of Emergency (such as Hurricane
Florence).
3. A row of more than four townhomes (row-style dwellings) is not allowed in the R-5 district.
This district was limited to no more than four dwelling units in a structure when it was initially
adopted, which was no longer clear once quadraplex and row-style dwelling types were
separated during the reorganization.
c. Housekeeping Items to Correct Minor Transfer Errors
As mentioned above, staff anticipated that it was possible that unintentional errors might be made
when transferring provisions into the Unified Development Ordinance format. Since February, staff
has found during regular use of this document that some existing requirements were inadvertently
not included in the transfer of zoning provisions.
As a result, this amendment includes the following provisions:
1. Special use permits for single-family dwellings, including mobile homes, do not require
Planning Board review prior to the Board of Commissioners hearing and decision. This
provision, which currently only applies to mobile homes in the RA, I-1, and I-2 districts, was
originally adopted in 1990 to reduce the administrative burden for applicants for this small-
scale, relatively non-complex use. While the sentence providing this process exception is
outlined on application documents for special use permits, it is not currently articulated in
the Unified Development Ordinance.
2. Freestanding sign standards for the Community Business (CB) district are the same as for the
Neighborhood Business (B-1) district, while the standards for the Commercial Services (CS)
district are the same as for the Regional Business (B-2), Light Industrial (I-1), Heavy Industrial
(I-2), Airport Commerce (AC), and Shopping Center (SC) districts. These provisions were not
included when the new districts were initially adopted.
3. Landscaping standards included in the Zoning Ordinance that were inadvertently not
included in the reorganized document were added back.
2. MODIFICATIONS FOR LEGAL COMPLIANCE
a. Update of Telecommunication Facility Standards
The use-specific standards for telecommunication facilities, including antennas and wireless towers,
has not been updated for several years and was no longer consistent with some provisions of state
law (Session Law 2013-185). This amendment revises terms, definitions, and standards to ensure
that our code language is aligned with those legal requirements. While some provisions, such as
the terms and their definitions have no effect on current requirements, there are some changes. The
state law currently sets the threshold for substantial modifications at a 10% alteration, while our
ordinance currently allows a 15% alteration. This has been modified in the proposed amendment
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to be consistent with the state requirements, which we already must follow. In addition, the amended
standards require a special use permit to approve a major modification to a nonconforming tower
(requiring Board of Commissioner approval) rather than a variance (Board of Adjustment approval)
to be consistent with other approval provisions.
b. Revisions to Boat and Small Water Craft Storage Provisions
An early draft of the Unified Development Ordinance document included a definition of the term
“boat” that removed references to small watercraft, such as kayaks and canoes. A legal ruling in
a development appeals case made early in the UDO project process modified the way boat-
related uses are interpreted in our ordinance. The appeals court judge ruled that because the
definition of “boat” in the county code included small watercraft such as kayaks, kayak racks were
equivalent to dry stack boat storage facilities, a use only allowed in commercial and industrial
districts. As a result, multiple properties, including the Pages Creek Park Preserve, that have been
developed over the past several years have not been allowed to install kayak racks, a common
amenity and residential accessory structure in New Hanover County.
Figure 1: Typical Dry Dock Boat Storage vs. Typical Small Watercraft Storage
Removing small watercraft from the definition of “boat”, however, would have allowed kayak racks
and other accessory watercraft storage on the community boating facility properties that were the
focus of the appeals case with solely administrative review. Based on adjacent property owner
concerns regarding safety during storm events and the number of vehicles such structures could
generate, the Planning Board requested that staff work with interested stakeholders to develop a
clear definition for “boat” and standards for personal watercraft storage that would mitigate those
impacts.
The proposed amendment creates new definitions for “boat” and “small watercraft” that
differentiate them. It also outlines accessory use standards for small watercraft storage structures
associated with community boating facilities and outdoor recreation uses that address building code
compliance, safety concerns, and parking. It clarifies that storage structures would require a
building permit to make sure they meet anchoring requirements, watercraft would have to be
removed if hurricanes were imminent, and additional parking would be required for outdoor
recreation establishments and community boating facilities not adjacent to the residential properties
they serve.
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It also requires that adding accessory small watercraft storage to a nonconforming use be allowed
only with a special use permit. The addition of such structures is not necessarily an extension of a
nonconforming use (one that was in existence prior to our current ordinance), but that determination
would need to be made, along with considerations regarding potential impacts, based on the scope
of each request and the specific circumstances of the property. The special use permit process
provides a clear way for that determination and consideration to be made.
3. CHANGES TO MODERNIZE & UPDATE PROVISIONS
Building Height Modifications
The first amendment includes a simplification of the way the height of structures is measured and
incremental increases to the maximum height allowed for structures in the RMF-MH, RMF-H, O&I,
and I-1 districts.
a. Simplification of Height Measurement
The current method of
measuring the height of
structures has proven over
time to be difficult to
interpret and administer, and
the intent of this amendment is
to clarify provisions so they
are easier to apply but still
consistent with the North
Carolina Building Code.
The proposed measurement would no longer require calculation of the “main” roof as based on the
building’s design and includes provisions for flat and gambrel roof types.
b. Incremental Increase to Building Heights in Selected Districts
Provisions to increase the maximum height of structures in four zoning districts districts (RMF-MH,
RMF-H, O&I, and I-1):
RMF-MH and RMF-H are the two higher density multi-family districts incorporated into the county’s
ordinances last summer. Height in these districts is currently limited to 3 stories, with a maximum of
45 feet. The RMF-MH district allows up to 25 dwelling units per acre, and the RMF-H district allows
up to 36 dwelling units per acre. These levels of density make a need for four-story buildings more
likely, and increasing the maximum height allowed in these districts would allow for a building
type—multi-family structures with an elevator—that could increase the housing access for older
residents or those who have difficulty climbing stairs. Neither of these districts is currently applied
to any properties within the unincorporated county, so the Planning Board and Board of
Commissioners would be able to fully consider the height of individual projects under these
standards if a rezoning were requested.
This amendment also includes raising the maximum height for non-residential structures in the O&I
district to 52 feet to allow for mixed use buildings and office buildings, given changes to the North
Carolina Building Code that require more equipment space between stories and market preference
for higher first-floor ceilings. The height in the I-1 district, where office buildings are also likely, is
raised to a 45-foot maximum. The intent is to allow developments to build the same number of
stories (generally four) that were possible when the height limits were originally established but
Figure 2: Proposed Graphic Illustrating Measurement
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that are now difficult to achieve under current building standards. While these height increases will
apply to existing properties with these zoning designations, current setback and buffering
provisions, which are based on building height, limit potential impacts to adjacent residential
properties.
c. Planned Development (PD) District Revisions
The intent of this amendment is to increase the flexibility of the Planned Development district
provisions to encourage innovative projects that are appropriate throughout the different
communities in the unincorporated county.
Current provisions include standards for setbacks that actually provide less flexibility than allowed
in other districts through the performance residential option. Also, the base PD density (4.25 units
per acre) is currently set lower than the Comprehensive Plan outlines for several place types.
Additional density is currently allowed based on a point system originally adopted in 1984
intended to incentivize quality development and community benefits through density bonuses. That
point system, though, is one-size-fits-all with the same development features, such as docks and bus
shelters, shown as desirable regardless of the project location or needs of the surrounding
community. In addition, they are not consistently aligned with the development priorities outlined in
the current 2016 Comprehensive Plan.
Rather than using a density bonus point system, which is a dated model and a strategy most often
effective when the places where it is applied have consistent needs and their costs and benefits are
easier to calculate, our consulting firm has recommended a more flexible planned development
strategy as best practice. This method sets up general parameters for density and dimensional
requirements but allows the Master Development Plan proposed as part of the initial rezoning to
outline specific provisions for the project within that basic framework. Proposed projects would
have to demonstrate the benefits to the surrounding community that warrant this flexibility,
providing, for instance, features such as increased roadway or pedestrian connections, workforce
housing, or habitat preservation, depending on the needs of the particular location of the planned
development.
This amendment also includes clear provisions on how existing planned developments maintain their
existing approvals and the process for major modifications if they are requested.
d. Self-Storage Facility Design Standards
Demand for self-storage facilities in New Hanover County remains strong as they are associated
with smaller lot residential developments, “downsizing” of homes, and restrictive covenants against
storage buildings common in coastal areas due to state impervious surface limits. These uses are
allowed by-right in seven zoning districts, including the most common commercial district, B-2, which
often lines high-visibility roadway corridors and is applied to properties at larger commercial nodes
like Monkey Junction and Porters Neck. Over the past several years, self-storage or mini-
warehouse facilities requested as part of conditional zoning districts have been approved subject
to conditions regarding building and site design to mitigate concerns of community residents.
However, projects built by-right are not subject to similar considerations, and residents and board
members have asked for additional requirements to limit features like metal buildings and bright
colors from being visible from roadways and adjacent residential properties.
This amendment is intended to require design standards commonly applied during conditional
zoning approvals for facilities in higher visibility locations, namely the B-2 district and any other
districts along College Road, Market Street, Carolina Beach Road, and Castle Hayne Road.
Projects in industrial areas would not be subject to the same requirements.
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The proposed design standards include the limitations on metal buildings and bright colors along
with requirements that buildings adjacent to roadways or residential properties be appropriately
screened and designed to look like office buildings. This amendment will also allow for accessory
storage of boats and recreational vehicles, as demand is increasing for these services, which are
commonly seen as accessory uses in these types of facilities. However, it establishes standards to
limit the visibility of those areas from adjacent properties.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
The proposed text amendment is attached, with red italics indicating new language and
strikethrough indicating provisions that are removed.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the requested amendment and suggests the following motion:
I move to APPROVE the proposed amendment to the New Hanover County Unified
Development Ordinance that clarifies current provisions, maintains consistency with legal
requirements, modifies height measurements and maximums, adds flexibility for planned
development projects, and outlines appropriate standards for self-storage facilities and
small watercraft storage. I find it to be CONSISTENT with the purpose and intent of the
2016 Comprehensive Plan because it provides up-to-date zoning tools that reflect the plan’s
recommended place types and development patterns. I also find APPROVAL of the
proposed amendment reasonable and in the public interest because it clarifies current
practices in the county’s development regulations for stakeholders and code users and
allows for development appropriate in suburban communities common in New Hanover
County.
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Subject Articles and Sections
Article 1: General Provisions
• Section 1.7: Transitional Provisions
Article 2: Measurements and Definitions
• Section 2.1: Measurements
• Section 2.3: Definitions and Terms
Article 3: Zoning Districts
• Section 3.2: Residential Zoning Districts
• Section 3.3: Mixed Use Zoning Districts
o Section 3.3.7: Planned Development (PD) District
• Section 3.4: Commercial and Industrial Districts
Article 4: Uses and Use-Specific Standards
• Section 4.2: Allocation of Principal Uses
o Section 4.2.1: Principal Use Permissions
• Section 4.3: Standards for Specified Principal Uses
o Section 4.3.2: Residential Uses
o Section 4.3.3: Civic & Institutional Uses
o Section 4.3.4: Commercial Uses
• Section 4.4: Accessory Use and Structure Standards
o Section 4.4.3: Permissions for Specified Accessory Uses and Structures
o Section 4.4.4: Standards for Specified Accessory Uses and Structures
Article 5: General Development Standards
• Section 5.4: Landscaping and Buffering
o Section 5.4.4: Transitional Buffers
o Section 5.4.6: Parking Lots
o Section 5.4.7: Street Yards
• Section 5.5: Exterior Lighting
• Section 5.6: Signs
o Section 5.6.2: General Provisions
Article 10: Administrative Procedures
• Section 10.3: Application-Specific Procedures
o Section 10.3.4: Master Planned Development
o Section 10.3.5: Special Use Permit
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Section 5.5 Exterior Lighting
All site lighting for non-residential, mixed use, or multi-family uses shall be located and directed
so as not to shine or reflect directly onto any adjacent residential zoning districts and/or uses.
5.5.1 PUPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose and intent of this section is to regulate exterior lighting to:
A. Ensure all exterior lighting is designed and installed to maintain adequate lighting
levels on site;
B. Assure that excessive light spillage and glare are not directed at adjacent property,
neighboring areas, or motorists;
C. Provide certainty during the development review process; and
D. Provide security for persons and property.
5.5.2 APPLICABILITY
A. General
Unless exempted by subsection B below, the standards in this section apply to:
1. All new non-residential, mixed-use, and multi-family development;
2. Any individual expansion of a building in a non-residential, mixed-use, or multi-
family development if the expansions increases the building’s floor area by 50
percent or more; and
3. Any expansion or alteration of a lighted outdoor area.
B. Exemptions
The following types of lighting are exempted from the standards of this section:
1. Lighting exempt under state or federal law;
2. FAA-mandated lighting associated with a utility tower or airport;
3. Lighting for public monument and statuary;
4. Lighting solely for signage (for signage lighting standards see Sec. 5.6.2.D,
Lighting);
5. Temporary lighting for circuses, fairs, carnivals, and theatrical and other
performance areas, provided such lighting is discontinued upon completion of
the event or performance;
6. Temporary lighting of construction sites, provided such lighting is discontinued
upon completion of the construction activity;
7. Temporary lighting for emergency situations, provided such lighting is
discontinued upon abatement of the emergency situation;
8. Security lighting controlled and activated by motion sensor devices for a
duration of 15 minutes or less;
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9. Underwater lighting in swimming pools, fountains, and other water features;
10. Holiday or festive lighting; and
11. Outdoor lighting fixtures that do not comply with provisions of this section on ___
[insert effective date of this amendment].
5.5.3 TIME OF REVIEW
Information about the exterior lighting for the site that demonstrates compliance with the
standards in this section shall be submitted in conjunction with an application for site
plan approval (Section 10.3.6, Site Plan) or zoning compliance approval (Section 10.3.8,
Zoning Compliance Approval), whichever comes first.
5.5.4 GENERAL STANDARDS
A. Maximum Illumination Levels
Except for street lighting, all exterior lighting and indoor lighting visible from outside
shall be designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot
candles at ground level at a long line (see Figure 5.5.4.B: Maximum Illumination
Levels) shall not exceed the standards in Table 5.5.4.B: Maximum Illumination
Levels.
Table 5.5.4.B: Maximum Illumination Levels
Type of Use Abutting Lot Line
Maximum
Illumination Level
at Lot Line (Foot-
Candles)
Single family detached, two-family (duplex), triplex, and quadraplex
dwellings, or vacant land in the R-20S, R-20, R-15, and R-10 zoning
districts
0.5
All other residential uses and vacant land in all other Residential
districts 1.0
All other uses 2.0
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Figure 5.5.4.B: Maximum Illumination Levels
5.5.5 PROHIBITED LIGHTING
The following lighting is prohibited:
A. Light fixtures that imitate an official highway or traffic control light or sign;
B. Light fixtures that have a flashing or intermittent pattern of illumination, except as
permitted for signage in accordance with Section 5.6.2.D, Lighting;
C. Exterior lighting in the Airport Residential (AR) district that does not comply with
Section 3.2.5.E.1, Lighting;
D. Exterior lighting in the Airport Commerce (AC) district that does not comply with
Section 3.4.9.E.2, Lighting; and
E. Searchlights, except when used by federal, state, or local authorities, or where they
are used to illuminate alleys, parking garages, and working (maintenance) areas, so
long as they are shielded and aimed so that they do not result in lighting on any
adjacent lot or public right-of-way exceeding 2.0 foot candles.
5.5.6 EXEMPTIONS FOR SAFETY REASONS
A. Government facilities like parks, public safety facilities, and the like, as well as
private development may submit a security plan to the Planning Director proposing
exterior lighting that deviates from the standards in this section. The Planning
Director shall submit the security plan to the Sheriff’s Department for review and
shall then approve or approve with conditions the security plan and its proposed
deviation from the standards, upon finding that:
1. The proposed deviation from the standards is necessary for the adequate
protection of the subject land, development, or the public.
2. The condition, location, or use of the land, or the history of activity in the area,
indicates the property or any materials stored or used on it are in significantly
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greater danger of theft or damage, or members of the public are at greater risk
for harm than on surrounding property without the additional lighting; and
3. The proposed deviation from the standards is the minimum required, and will not
have a significant adverse effect on neighboring lands.
B. If the Planning Director finds the applicant fails to demonstrate compliance with
subsection A above, the security plan and its proposed deviation from the standards
shall be denied.
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Table 4.2.1: Principal Use Table
Key: P = Permitted by Right S = Special Use Permit Required * = Specific Use Standards Apply in District blank cell = not allowed
Use
Zoning District Use Standards RA AR R-20S R-20 R-15 R-10 R-7 R-5 RMF-L RMF-M RMF-MH RMF-H PD UMXZ B-1 CB B-2 O&I SC CS AC I-1 I-2 Residential uses
Household Living
Dwelling, Dual-Unit Attached P* P* P* P* P P P P P P P S* S* P
Dwelling, Multi-Family P* P* P* P* P P P P P P S* S* P 4.3.2.1
Dwelling, Quadraplex P* P* P* P* P P P P P P P S* S* P 4.3.2.1
Dwelling, Single-Family Detached P P P P P P P P P P P P P P S* S* P P 4.3.2.1
Dwelling, Triplex P* P* P* P* P P P P P P P S* S* P 4.3.2.1
Dwelling, Row-Style P* P* P* P* P P P P P P P S* S* P 4.3.2.1
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4.3.2 RESIDENTIAL USES
A. Household Living
1. Dwelling, Dual-Unit Attached
a. In the R-20, R-15, R-10, and R-7 zoning districts, dual-unit attached dwellings
are only allowed as part of a performance residential development and are
subject to the maximum density for the district.
b. Dual-unit attached dwellings in the B-1 and B-2 districts shall comply with the
standards for multi-family dwellings in those districts.
2. Dwelling, Multi-Family
a. In the R-20, R-15, R-10, and R-7 zoning districts, multi-family dwellings are only
allowed as part of a performance residential development and are subject to the
maximum density for the district.
b. Multi-family dwellings in the B-1 and B-2 districts shall comply with the
following standards:
1. Dwelling units must be part of mixed use development established to
provide innovative opportunities for an integration of diverse but
compatible uses into a single development that is unified by
distinguishable design features with amenities and walkways to increase
pedestrian activity.
2. The development shall be single ownership or unified control of a
property owners association.
3. Uses with the development are restricted to residential uses and uses
allowed in the B-1 district.
4. Sidewalks must be provided throughout the project.
5. Parking location and quantity shall be shared.
6. Community facilities and/or common area shall be provided.
7. Mixed-Use Residential buildings are permitted and encouraged.
8. Conceptual elevations indicating proposed architectural style and
conceptual lighting plans shall be submitted with the application.
3. Dwelling, Quadraplex
a. In the R-20, R-15, R-10, and R-7 zoning districts, quadraplex dwellings are only
allowed as part of a performance residential development and are subject to the
maximum density for the district.
b. Quadraplex dwellings in the B-1 and B-2 districts shall comply with the
standards for multi-family dwellings in those districts.
4. Dwelling, Single-Family Detached
Single-family dwellings in the B-1 and B-2 districts shall comply with the standards for
multi-family dwellings in those districts.
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5. Dwelling, Triplex
a. In the R-20, R-15, R-10, and R-7 zoning districts, triplex dwellings are only
allowed as part of a performance residential development and are subject to the
maximum density for the district.
b. Triplex dwellings in the B-1 and B-2 districts shall comply with the standards for
multi-family dwellings in those districts.
6. Dwelling, Row-Style
a. In the R-20, R-15, R-10, and R-7 zoning districts, row-style dwellings are only
allowed as part of a performance residential development and are subject to the
maximum density for the district.
b. Row-style dwellings in the B-1 and B-2 districts shall comply with the standards
for multi-family dwellings in those districts.
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5.4.4 TRANSITIONAL BUFFERS
D. Transitional buffers shall provide approximately 100 percent opacity and may be occupied only by
natural and/or planted vegetation, berms, and fencing as specified in Table 5.4.4.BD: Transitional Buffer
Types and Specifications. Where a utility easement occupies a portion of the buffer, sufficient plantings
must be provided outside the easement to meet the required opacity standard.
Table 5.4.4.BD: Transitional Buffer Types and Specifications
Type Specifications
Planted Buffer
Strip
Planted materials shall be a minimum of six feet in height and
provide approximately 100 percent opacity within one year of
planting.
Three rows of planted material are required.
Combination
Planted Buffer
Strip and Fencing
Fencing shall be between six and ten feet in height
Planted materials shall be located between the fence and the
common property line.
If solid fencing is used, two rows of planted materials a
minimum of three feet in height and providing approximately
50 percent visual opacity at initial planting shall be required.
If permeable fencing is used, two rows of planted materials
giving approximately 100 percent of visual opacity within one
year of planting shall be required.
Combination
Berm and
Vegetation
The combined height of the berm and planted vegetation shall
be a minimum of six feet and provide approximately 100 percent
opacity within one year of planting.
The slope of the berm shall be stabilized with vegetation. The
slope shall be no steeper than 3:1.
The height of the berm shall be six inches feet or less with a level
or rounded area on top.
The berm shall be constructed of compacted earth.
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5.4.6 PARKING LOTS
D. Landscaping for parking lot interiors shall be in accordance with the specifications outlined in Table
5.4.6.D: Design Criteria for Parking Lot Interiors.
5.4.6.D: Design Criteria for Parking Lot Interiors
Dimensional
Standards
Interior landscaped areas shall be equal to eight percent of the
total area to be used for parking, loading, automobile sales,
driveways, internal drive aisles, and other vehicular or pedestrian
use.
Landscaping islands, either separate from or protruding from
perimeter landscaping strips, shall be a minimum of 12 feet
measured from back of curb to back of curb.
Plantings
Required
One planted or existing tree shall be required for every 144
square feet of total interior landscaped area, with a minimum of
one tree in each island.
At least 75 percent of trees required for interior landscaping shall
be of a shade/canopy species a minimum of three inches caliper
in size.
The remainder of interior landscaped area shall be covered with
appropriate groundcover, except for designated pedestrian
walkways making up no more than 15 percent of any island.
Design
Standards
No parking space shall be located more than 120 feet from a
landscaped island.
All parking spaces shall be blocked or curbed to prevent vehicles
from encroaching more than one foot into planting islands or
landscaped yards or damaging adjacent fences or screens.
Depressions and curb cuts shall be allowed for water quality
protection.
Design
Alternatives
The interior landscaping requirement for storage facilities can be
met with landscaped islands on the ends of buildings and with
protruding perimeter landscaping.
Interior landscaping within automobile sales lots may be
distributed so that smaller understory trees are utilized toward
the interior of the lot and shade trees are placed toward the
perimeter.
For redevelopment of nonconforming parking facilities
containing a total of 5-25 parking stalls, a perimeter landscaped
strip a minimum width of ten feet may be provided in-lieu of
interior landscaping. For every 40 linear feet, or fraction thereof,
the perimeter strip shall contain a minimum of one canopy tree
at least three-inch caliper in size or three understory trees at least
six feet in height AND a continuous row of evergreen shrubs a
minimum 18 inches in height.
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5.4.7 STREET YARDS
B. Street yard area shall be required in accordance with the specifications outlined in Table 5.4.7.B, Street
Yard Area Standards. The applicant may install the street yard in any configuration that provides the
required amount of street yard square footage between the property line and any site improvements, and
conforms with required street yard minimum and maximum widths.
Table 5.4.7.B: Street Yard Area Standards
Zoning District or Use Required Area
B-2, CS, I-1, I-2, AC 25 square feet for every linear foot
of street yard frontage
Minimum street yard width: 12.5 feet
Maximum street yard width: 37.5
feet
B-1, CB, O&I, EDZD, UMXZ Districts
Developments with Additional Dwelling
Allowance or High Density Development
Special Use Permit
18 square feet for every linear foot of
street yard frontage
Minimum street yard width: 9 feet
Maximum street yard width: 27 feet
Non-Residential Uses in Residential Districts 12 square feet for every linear foot of
street yard frontage
Minimum street yard width: 8 feet
Maximum street yard width: 18 feet
The road fronting width of driveways are not included in the linear street frontage
when determining the base street yard area.
The area of any walkways, sidewalks or other bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and
transit amenities shall be subtracted from the base street yard area required above to
get the total required street yard area.
Areas designated for stormwater functions, except piped areas, shall not be included
in the required street yard area.
The applicant may choose to increase the required square footage per linear foot up
to 25 percent to receive an equivalent reduction in the building’s front yard setback.
The applicant may install the street yard in any configuration that provides the
required amount of street yard square footage between the property line and any site
improvements as long as it remains in compliance with the minimum and maximum
widths outlined above.
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5.6.2 GENERAL PROVISIONS
J. Signs Which Require a Permit
4. Principal Use Signs
a. Freestanding Signs
1. Primary. One primary freestanding sign per premises, in accordance with Table
5.6.2.J.4.a, Freestanding Sign Standards.
Table 5.6.2.J.4.a: Freestanding Sign Standards
Zoning
District
Number
of Lanes
Street
Frontage
(Feet) [1]
Front Setback
(Min./Max.)
(Feet) [2][3]
Maximum
Primary
Sign
Height
(Feet)
Maximum
Aux. Sign
Height
(Feet)
Maximum
Primary
Sign Area
(Square
Feet)
Maximum
Auxiliary
Sign Area
(Square
Feet)
B-1, PD,
CB
2 N/A 10 / 20 20 10 50 25
4 < 100 10 / 20 20 N/A 50 N/A
> 100 10 / 20 20 12 65 32
B-2, CS,
I-1,
I-2, AC,
SC
2 < 100 10 / 20 20 N/A 65 N/A
> 100 10 / 25 20 18 100 50
4 < 100 10 / 25 20 N/A 100 N/A
> 100 10 / 30 25 20 150 75
> 300 10 / 30 30 20 175 90
NOTES:
[1] Number of lanes refers to the ultimate number of lanes based upon existing roadway conditions or upon construction
plans approved as part of the current NC DOT Transportation Improvement Program.
[2] Notwithstanding the minimum and maximum front setback requirements indicated above, primary freestanding signs
which do not exceed six feet in height and are less than 76 percent of the maximum sign area established above, may be
located within five feet of the front property line and shall have no maximum front setback.
[3] Front Setback refers to the setback from the front or corner side property lines.
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10.3.5 SPECIAL USE PERMIT
C. Special Use Permit Procedure
Figure 10.3.5.C summarizes the requirements and procedures in Section 10.2, Standard Review Procedures
that apply to special use permits. Subsections 1 through 7 below, specify the required procedure for a
special use permit, including applicable additions or modifications to the standard review procedures.
Figure 10.3.5.C: Summary of Special Use Permit Procedure
Public Hearing Procedures
(Optional)
Pre-Application
Conference
1*
Community
Information
Meeting
2
Application
Submittal &
Acceptance
3
Planning
Director Review
& Staff Report
(TRC Optional)
4
Public Hearing
Scheduling &
Notification
5
Planning Board
Hearing &
Recommendation*
6
Board of
Commissioners
Hearing &
Decision
7
Post-Decision
Limitations
and Actions
*Special use permits for single-family dwellings, including mobile homes, shall not require Planning Board
review prior to the Board of Commissioners Hearing & Decision.
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2.3 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
AMATEUR RADIO ANTENNA
Amateur radio antennas as prescribed in North Carolina General Statutes §160D-905
ANTENNA
Communications equipment that transmits, receives, or transmits and receives electromagnetic
radio signals used in the provision of all types of wireless communications services.
BASE STATION
For the purposes of the Communications and Information Facilities standards of Subsection 4.3.3,
“base station” shall mean a station at a specific site authorized to communicate with mobile
stations, generally consisting of radio receivers, antennas, coaxial cables, power supplies, and
other associated electronics.
COLLOCATION
The placement, installation, maintenance, modification, operation, or replacement of wireless
facilities on, under, within, or on the surface of the earth adjacent to existing structures, including
utility poles, city utility poles, water towers, buildings, and other structures capable of structurally
supporting the attachment of wireless facilities in compliance with applicable codes. The term
does not include the installation of new utility poles, city utility poles, or wireless support structures.
ELIGIBLE FACILITIES REQUEST
A request for modification of an existing wireless tower or base station that involves collocation of
new transmission equipment or replacement of transmission equipment but does not include a
substantial modification.
EQUIPMENT COMPOUND
An area surrounding or near the base of a wireless support structure within which a wireless
facility is located.
NON-SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION
See “Eligible Facilities Request”.
SUBSTANTIAL MODIFICATION
The mounting of a proposed wireless facility on a wireless support structure that substantially
changes the physical dimensions of the support structure. A mounting is presumed to be a
substantial modification if it meets any one or more of the criteria:
A. Increasing the existing vertical height of the structure by the greater of (i) more than ten
percent (10%) or (ii) the height of one additional antenna array with separation from the
nearest existing antenna not to exceed 20 feet.
B. Except where necessary to shelter the antenna from inclement weather or to connect the
antenna to the tower via cable, adding an appurtenance to the body of a wireless support
structure that protrudes horizontally from the edge of the wireless support structure the
greater of (i) more than 20 feet or (ii) more than the width of the wireless support structure
at the level of the appurtenance.
C. Increasing the square footage of the existing equipment compound by more than 2,500
square feet.
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TOWER (AS APPLIES TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
For the purposes of the Communications and Information Facilities standards of Subsection 4.3.3,
“tower” shall be used interchangeably with “wireless support structure”. See “Wireless Support
Structure”.
WIRELESS FACILITY
Equipment at a fixed location that enables wireless communications between user equipment and
a communications network, including (i) equipment associated with wireless communications and
(ii) radio transceivers, antennas, wires, coaxial or fiber-optic cable, regular and backup power
supplies, and comparable equipment, regardless of technological configuration. The term
includes small wireless facilities. The term does not include any of the following: a. The structure
or improvements on, under, within, or adjacent to which the equipment is collocated. b. Wireline
backhaul facilities. c. Coaxial or fiber-optic cable that is between wireless structures or utility poles
or city utility poles or that is otherwise not immediately adjacent to or directly associated with a
particular antenna.
WIRELESS SUPPORT STRUCTURE
A new or existing structure, such as a monopole, lattice tower, or guyed tower that is designed to
support or capable of supporting wireless facilities. A utility pole is not a wireless support structure.
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Table 4.2.1: Principal Use Table
Key: P = Permitted by Right S = Special Use Permit Required * = Specific Use Standards Apply in District blank cell = not allowed
Use
Zoning District Use Standards RA AR R-20S R-20 R-15 R-10 R-7 R-5 RMF-L RMF-M RMF-MH RMF-H PD UMXZ B-1 CB B-2 O&I SC CS AC I-1 I-2 Communication and Information Facilities
Amateur Radio Antennas (up to
90 ft.)
P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* 4.3.3.3
Antenna & Towers less than 70 ft.
in Height & Ancillary to the
Principal Use
P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* 4.3.3.3
Cellular & PCS Antenna
Collocation, Wireless
P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* 4.3.3.3
Non-Substantial Modification P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* P* 4.3.3.C
Other Wireless Communication
Facilities including
Towers Wireless Support
Structures & Substantial
Modifications
S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S* S* P* P* 4.3.3.3
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Subsection 4.3.3 Civic & Institutional Uses
C. Communication and Information Facilities
1. General Requirements for All Communication and Information Facilities. The following
standards shall apply to all communications and information facilities:
a. Setbacks. Except for amateur radio antenna up to 90 feet, any tower, antenna,
or related wireless support structure in any zoning district shall be set back from
any existing residential property line or residential zoning district boundary a
distance equal to the height of the tower as measured from the base of the tower.
In no case shall the setback for any tower, antenna, or related structure be less
than 50 feet.
b. Certification Required. All applicants seeking approval shall also submit a written
affidavit from a qualified person or persons, including evidence of their
qualifications, certifying that the construction or placement of such structures
meets the provisions of the Federal Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 332, as
amended, section 6409 of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of
2012, 47 U.S.C. § 1455(a), in accordance with the rules promulgated by the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and all other applicable federal,
state, and local laws. The statement must certify that radio frequency emissions
from the antenna array(s) comply with the FCC standards. The statement shall
also certify that both individually and cumulatively the proposed facilities located
on or adjacent to the proposed facility will comply with current FCC standards. In
accordance with NCGS 160D-932, the county cannot base its permitting decision
on public safety implications of radio frequency emissions of wireless facilities.
c. Expert Review. Outside experts and disputes are subject to the following
provisions:
1. Siting of telecommunications facilities may involve complex technical
issues that require review and input by outside experts. Staff may require
the applicant to pay the reasonable costs of a third-party technical study
of a proposed facility. Selection of expert(s) to review the proposal shall
be at the sole discretion of the decision-making body.
2. If an applicant for a telecommunications facility claims that one or more
standards of this ordinance are inconsistent with federal law as applied
to a particular property, or would prohibit the effective provision of
wireless communications within the relevant market area, the decision-
making body may require that the applications be reviewed by a qualified
engineer for a determination of the accuracy of such claims. Any costs
shall be charged to the applicant.
d. Signage. Signage shall comply with the following standards:
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1. Attaching commercial messages for off-site or on-site advertising shall
be prohibited.
2. The only signage that is permitted upon an antenna, wireless support
structure, equipment cabinet, or fence shall be informational and for the
purpose of identifying:
i. The antenna support structure (such as ASR registration number);
ii. The party responsible for the operation and maintenance of the
facility;
iii. Its current address and telephone number;
iv. Security or safety signs;
v. Property manager signs for the tower (if applicable); and
vi. Signage appropriate to warn the general public as to the use of the
facility for radiofrequency transmissions.
2. Amateur Radio Antenna
Except for in the I-1 and I-2 districts, Amateur Radio Antenna 90 feet in height or taller, in
addition to the standards set forth in Subsection 4.3.3.C.1 above, shall require a Special
Use Permit and are subject to the standards of 4.3.3.C.6 below.
3. Antenna & Towers Ancillary to the Principal Use
Except for in the I-1 and I-2 districts, Antenna & Towers 70 feet in height or taller, in
addition to the standards set forth in Subsection 4.3.3.C.1 above, shall require a Special
Use Permit and are subject to the standards of 4.3.3.C.6 below.
4. Collocations
a. Wireless collocations attached to existing structures that are not considered non-
substantial modifications shall not add more than six feet to the overall height of
a structure.
b. The applicant is encouraged to provide simulated photographic evidence of the
proposed appearance of the collocation and a statement as to the potential visual
and aesthetic impacts on all adjacent residential zoning districts. The simulation
should include overall height; configuration; physical location; mass and scale;
materials and color (including proposals for steel structures); and illumination.
c. Concealed (stealth) or camouflaged facilities are encouraged when the method of
concealment is appropriate to the proposed location. Stealth facilities may include
but are not limited to: painted antenna and feed lines to match the color of a
building or structure, faux windows, dormers, or other architectural features that
blend with an existing or proposed building or structure. Freestanding stealth
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facilities typically have a secondary, obvious function such as a church steeple,
windmill, silo, light standard, flagpole, bell/clock tower, water tower, or tree.
5. Non-Substantial Modifications
a. The applicant is encouraged to provide simulated photographic evidence of the
proposed appearance of non-substantial modification and a statement as to the
potential visual and aesthetic impacts on all adjacent residential zoning districts.
The simulation should include overall height; configuration; physical location;
mass and scale; materials and color (including proposals for steel structures); and
illumination.
b. Concealed (stealth) or camouflaged facilities are encouraged when the method
of concealment is appropriate to the proposed location. Stealth facilities may
include but are not limited to: painted antenna and feed lines to match the color
of a building or structure, faux windows, dormers, or other architectural features
that blend with an existing or proposed building or structure. Freestanding stealth
facilities typically have a secondary, obvious function such as a church steeple,
windmill, silo, light standard, flagpole, bell/clock tower, water tower, or tree.
6. Other Wireless Communication Facilities including New Wireless Support Structures &
Substantial Modifications
a. Where Special Use Permits are required, all of the following standards shall be
applied, and all requirements must be met. Additional conditions may be
determined to mitigate negative impacts, and the permit should be approved
only if all negative impacts can be mitigated. No reductions in setbacks may be
granted for this use for increased buffers.
1. The minimum distance between the wireless support structure and any
other adjoining parcel of land or road must be equal to the minimum
setback described in Subsection 4.3.3.C.1.a above, plus any additional
distance necessary to ensure that the wireless support structure, as
designed, will fall within the wireless support structure site.
2. The applicant shall provide simulated photographic evidence of the
proposed appearance of the wireless support structure and wireless
facilities from four vantage points and a statement as to the potential
visual and aesthetic impacts on all adjacent residential zoning districts.
The simulation shall include overall height; configuration; physical
location; mass and scale; materials and color (including proposals for
steal structures); and illumination.
3. Concealed (stealth) or camouflaged facilities are encouraged when the
method of concealment is appropriate to the proposed location.
Attached stealth facilities may include but are not limited to: painted
antenna and feed lines to match the color of a building or structure, faux
windows, dormers, or other architectural features that blend with an
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existing or proposed building or structure. Freestanding stealth facilities
typically have a secondary, obvious function such as a church steeple,
windmill, silo, light standard, flagpole, bell/clock tower, water tower, or
tree.
4. The proposed appearance of concealed or non-concealed facilities shall
be evaluated for compatibility with the surrounding community prior to
submission of the special use permit application. Applicants shall meet
with Planning and Land Use staff for a preliminary review of proposed
appearance in order to assure each facility will impose the least obtrusive
visual impact.
b. A landscaped buffer with a base width not less than 25 feet and providing 100
percent opacity shall be required within the wireless support structure site to
screen the exterior of protective fencing or walls. The base station and equipment
compound of the wireless support structure and each guy wire anchor must be
surrounded by a fence or wall not less than eight feet in height.
c. All wireless support structures shall be constructed to accommodate collocation.
Structures over 150 feet in height shall be engineered to accommodate at a
minimum two additional providers. Structures 150 feet or less in height shall be
engineered to accommodate at a minimum one additional provider.
d. Equipment compounds shall comply with the following standards:
1. Shall not be used for the storage of any equipment or hazardous waste
(e.g., discarded batteries) or materials not needed for the operation. No
outdoor storage yards shall be allowed in a tower equipment compound.
2. Shall not be used as a habitable space.
e. The applicant shall submit Form 7460 to the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) to assure compliance with all FAA standards and to resolve issues of
concern, including required lighting, possible transmission interference or other
conflicts when the proposed wireless support structure site is located within
10,000 feet of an airport or within any runway approach zone.
7. Nonconforming Wireless Support Structures.
a. Any wireless support structure and associated equipment which was lawfully
constructed under the terms of the Ordinance, which is now considered a
nonconforming improvement, may continue or be reconstructed as a conforming
improvement even though the wireless support structure and associated
equipment may not conform with the provisions of this ordinance for the district
in which it is located. Wireless support structures and associated equipment may
only be enlarged and/or relocated if the enlarged or relocated wireless support
structure: is considered an eligible facilities request, eliminates the need for an
additional wireless support structure, provides additional collocation
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opportunities on the wireless support structure, or provides additional antenna
space on the wireless support structure; and provided further that the
enlargement and/or relocation shall be in conformance with the following
regulations and design limitations:
1. Wireless support structure height may not be increased by more than 10
percent of the originally constructed structure height, except where either
of the following is applicable:
a. The district in which the wireless support structure is located
would allow the increase by right, or;
b. The wireless support structure was originally permitted as a
special use permit and the applicant obtains a special use permit
modification, as described in UDO Section 10.3.5 Special Use
Permit.
2. A wireless support structure shall be allowed to be reconstructed and
relocated within the boundaries of the property on which it is located so
long as the decrease in the setbacks does not exceed 10 percent of the
originally constructed structure height and the relocated structure is
sited to minimize any increase in the existing nonconformity. Any request
to reconstruct and relocate the structure where the resulting decrease in
setback exceeds 10 percent of the originally constructed structure height
shall require a special use permit or special use permit modification, as
described in UDO Section 10.3.5 Special Use Permit.
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2.3 DEFINITIONS AND TERMS
BOAT
A vessel or watercraft of any type or size specifically designed to be self-propelled, whether by
engine, sail, oar, or paddle or other means, which is used to travel from place to place by
water. engine or sail, including yachts, pontoon boats, sail boats, personal watercraft such as
Jet-Skis®, and motorized inflatable boats such as Zodiacs®. For the purposes of this
Ordinance, this definition does not include small watercraft, as herein defined.
WATERCRAFT, SMALL
A vessel or watercraft, generally smaller than boats as herein defined, that floats on or operates
on the water, regardless of the means of propulsion, which is usually stored at a residence
rather than a marina, is not permanently stored in the water, and is not generally launched from
a trailer. Examples are canoes, kayaks, rowboats, paddleboards, rowing sculls, and sailboats
shorter than 14 ft. in lengths, such as Sunfish®. Excluded from this definition are rafts,
surfboards, boogie boards, towable tubes, and the like, which are not regulated by this
ordinance.
4.4.3 PERMISSIONS FOR SPECIFIED ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
Table 4.4.3: Accessory Use Table
Key: P = Permitted by Right S = Special Use Permit Required blank cell = not allowed
Accessory Uses
Zoning Districts RA AR R-20S R-20 R-15 R-10 R-7 R-5 RMF-L RMF-M RMF-MH RMF-H PD UMXZ B-1 CB B-2 O&I SC CS AC I-1 I-2 Small Watercraft Storage P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
4.4.4 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIED ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES
I. Small Watercraft Storage
Structures, such as kayak racks, for the storage of small watercraft are allowed in all zoning districts as
accessory uses, excepting that they shall only be allowed as accessory to Community Boating Facilities
and Outdoor Recreational Establishments, provided that
1. Structures shall be reviewed for compliance with building code and applicable floodplain
regulations.
2. When personal watercraft are not stored in an enclosed structure, all watercraft shall be
required to be tied-down or removed during hurricane emergency events.
3. No structure, including stored watercraft, shall encroach into any required setbacks or
easements.
4. For all Outdoor Recreational Establishments, and for Community Boating Facilities not
directly abutting the residential lots or units served by the facility, one automobile parking
space, in addition to existing approved spaces, shall be required for every 4 storage rack slots
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or fraction thereof. Bicycle parking spaces may be provided in lieu of up to two automobile
parking spaces at the rate of 1 space for every storage slot. This requirement may be
amended as part of an approved special use permit or subject to a parking study if
authorized by Section 5.1 of this Ordinance when the principal use is permitted by-right.
5. The addition of a small watercraft storage structure to a nonconforming use shall require a
special use permit.
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Section 2.1 Measurements
BUILDING HEIGHT
The vertical distance measured from the average elevation of the proposed finished grade at
the front of the structure to one of the following (see Figure 2.1: Building Height Measurement)
the mean level of the slope of the main roof:
1. The midpoint between eave and ridgeline on a simple sloped roof (e.g., gable or
hip roof) or curved roof (e.g., barrel roof);
2. Where there are multiple roof planes (e.g., gambrel or mansard roof), the highest
midpoint on a sloped or curved roof surface or the highest flat roof plane,
whichever is highest; or
3. The highest roof plane on a flat roof (not including any parapet wall).
Appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human
occupancy (e.g., antennas, chimneys, solar panels) shall not count toward the building height
(see Section 3.1.3.B, Structural Appurtenances).
Figure 2.1: Building Height Measurement
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Section 3.2 Residential Zoning Districts
3.2.14. RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY (RMF-MH) DISTRICT
D. District Dimensional Standards
Standard
Single
Family Detached Duplex Triplex Quadraplex Multi-
Family
Lot area, minimum (square feet)* 4,000 7,500 12,500 17,500 20,000
1 Lot width, minimum (feet)* 40 90
2 Front setback (feet)* 15 30
3 Side setback, street (feet)* 10 30
4 Side setback, interior (feet)* 5 20
5 Rear setback (feet)* 15 25
Density, maximum (dwelling units/acre) 25
Required Open Space (% of project site) 20
Building height, maximum** 3 4 stories, with a maximum of 45 50 feet**
* Does not apply to Performance Residential Developments (see Section 3.1.3.D).
** Heights over 35 feet subject to additional setback of 4 additional feet
3.2.15 RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY HIGH DENSITY (RMF-H) DISTRICT
D. District Dimensional Standards
Standard
Single
Family Detached Duplex Triplex Quadraplex Multi-
Family
Lot area, minimum (square feet)* 3,000 6,000 9,000 12,000 15,000
1 Lot width, minimum (feet)* 40 80
2 Front setback (feet)* 15 30
3 Side setback, street (feet)* 10 30
4 Side setback, interior (feet)* 5 20
5 Rear setback (feet)* 15 25
Density (maximum dwelling units/acre) 36
Required Open Space (% of project site) 20
Building height, maximum** 3 4 stories, with a maximum of 45 50 feet**
* Does not apply to Performance Residential Developments (see Section 3.1.3.D).
** Heights over 35 feet subject to additional setback of 4 additional feet
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Section 3.4 Commercial and Industrial Districts
3.4.6 OFFICE AND INSTITUTIONAL (O&I) DISTRICT
District Dimensional Standards
Standard All Uses Residential Uses
Nonresidential
Uses and
Mixed Use Structures
Lot area, minimum (square feet)* 15,000
1 Lot width, minimum (feet)* 90
2 Front setback (feet)* 25
3 Side setback, street (feet)* 25
Side setback, interior* **
Rear setback* **
Density, maximum (dwelling units/acre) 2.5***
Building height, maximum (feet) 40 52
* Does not apply to Performance Residential Developments (see Section 3.1.3.D).
** Determined in accordance with Section 3.1.3.C, Setback Requirements in Certain Commercial and Industrial
Districts..
*** Applies only to Performance Residential Developments (see Section 3.1.3.D).
3.4.10 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (I-1) DISTRICT
D. District Dimensional Standards
Standard All Uses
Lot area, minimum (square feet) None
1 Lot width, minimum (feet) None
2 Front setback (feet) 50
3 Side setback, street (feet) 50
Side setback, interior *
Rear setback *
Building height, maximum (feet) 40 45**
* Determined in accordance with Section 3.1.3.C, Setback Requirements in Certain Commercial and Industrial
Districts.
** Buildings located within the Employment Center or Commerce Zone place types and fronting along a Collector,
Minor Arterial, or Principal Arterial as indicated on the Wilmington MPO Functional Classification Map, may exceed
40 45 feet in height provided their FAR does not exceed 1.0.
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Section 1.7 Transitional Provisions
1.7.3 APPROVALS GRANTED BEFORE EFFECTIVE DATE
A. Approved zoning permits, building permits, variances, special use permits,
subdivision plans, and site plans that are valid on February 3, 2020 shall remain
valid until their expiration date. Development may be completed in accordance
with such approvals even if such building, development or structure does not fully
comply with provisions of this Ordinance. If building is not commenced and
diligently pursued in the time allowed under the original approval or any extension
granted, then the building, development or structure shall be subject to the
requirements of this Ordinance.
B. To the extent a prior-approved application proposes development that does not
comply with this Ordinance, the subsequent development, although permitted, shall
be nonconforming and subject to the provisions of Article 11: Nonconforming
Situations.
C. Any re-application for an expired development approval or permit shall comply with
the standards in effect at the time of re-application.
D. All development and use of land in a PD District that was approved before ___
[insert effective date of amendment] shall comply with the standards approved for
that district. The Planning Director may approve minor deviations from the PD
District standards identified in Section 10.3.4.C.8.b, Minor Deviations, provided the
deviations have no material effect on the character of the approved development.
All other modifications of the PD District standards shall be considered major
modifications and are subject to the procedures and standards in Section 10.3.4,
Master Planned Development.
1.7.4 APPLICATIONS IN PROGRESS BEFORE EFFECTIVE DATE
A. Applications for development approvals and permits that were submitted in
complete form and are pending on February 3, 2020 shall be reviewed and
decided in accordance with the regulations in effect when the application was
accepted.
B. Completed applications shall be processed in good faith and shall comply with any
time frames for review, approval, and completion as established in the regulations
in effect at the time of application acceptance. If the application fails to comply with
the required time frames, it shall expire and future development shall be subject to
the requirements of this Ordinance.
C. An applicant with a pending application accepted before February 3, 2020 may opt
to have the proposed development reviewed and decided under the standards of
this Ordinance by withdrawing the pending application and submitting a new
application in accordance with the standards of this Ordinance. The application
submittal fees will be waived for this new application.
D. An applicant with a pending application for a PD District that was accepted before
___ [insert effective date of amendment] may opt to have the proposed PD District
reviewed and decided under either the zoning regulations in effect at the time the
application was accepted, in whole, or the procedures and standards of this
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Ordinance, in whole. If the applicant opts to have the proposed PD District
reviewed under the procedures of this Ordinance, the applicant shall withdraw the
pending application and submit a new application in accordance with the standards
of this Ordinance. The application submittal fees will be waived for this new
application.
E. Except for a PD District approved in accordance with subsection D above, tTo the
extent an application approved under this section proposes development that does
not comply with this Ordinance, the development, although permitted, shall be
nonconforming and subject to the provisions of Article 11: Nonconforming
Situations.
3.3.7 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT
F. Purpose
The Planned Development (PD) District is established to encourage innovative, integrated,
and efficient land planning and site design concepts that support a high quality of life and
achieve a high quality of development under an integrated development plan that would
otherwise not be possible under general district requirements. Specifically, the intent of the
PD district is to: that achieve a high quality of development, environmental sensitivity, and
adequate public facilities and services, and that provide community benefits, by:
Reducing the inflexibility of zoning district standards that sometimes result from strict
application of the base district, and development standards;
Allowing greater flexibility in selecting: the form and design of development, the
ways by which pedestrians and traffic circulate, how the development is located and
designed to respect the natural features of the land and protect the environment, the
location, and integration of open space and civic space into the development, and
design amenities;
Encouraging a greater mix of land uses with the same development;
Allowing more efficient use of land, with smaller networks of streets and utilities;
Providing pedestrian connections within the site and to the public right-of-way; and
Promoting development forms and patterns that respect the character of established
surrounding neighborhoods and other types of land uses.
Create new planned development districts for specialized purposes where tracts are
suitable in location, area, and character for development on a unified basis;
Promote economical and efficient patterns of land use that are sensitive to natural
features;
Reduce automotive traffic congestion by supporting a reasonably close relationship
between origins and destinations of persons living, working, or visiting in such
development; and
Encourage unified developments consistent with the goals of the County’s
Comprehensive Plan and compatible with surrounding land uses.
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G. Concept
H. Use Standards
Allowed uses and use-specific standards for principal, accessory, and temporary uses are
identified established in Article 4: Uses and Use-Specific Standards. No more than 30
percent of any PD District shall be used for Industrial, Commercial, and Civic and
Institutional uses. The allowed uses are only permitted for development if they are included
in the MPD Master Plan that is approved as part of the PD district in accordance with Section
3.3.3.A, MPD Master Plan.
I. District Dimensional and Density Standards
Standard Residential Uses Commercial Uses Industrial Uses
Minimum district size, under common ownership or joint petition: 10 acres
Building setback from PD District
boundary (feet) 20 CB Setback
Requirements
I-1 Setback
Requirements
Building setback from pedestrian
and bicycle paths (feet) 10
Front setback (feet) Established in MPD Master Plan in accordance with Section
3.3.3.A, MPD Master Plan
None 20 50
None 20 50
None None* **
None 10* **
Side setback, street (feet)
Side setback, interior (feet)
Rear setback (feet)
Density, maximum (du/acre) *
Intensity, maximum Established in MPD Master Plan in accordance with Section
3.3.3.A, MPD Master Plan
Building height, maximum (feet) 40***
* Maximum density in Urban Mixed Use areas identified on the New Hanover County Future Land Use Map shall
be established in the MPD Master Plan. Maximum Density in areas outside of the Urban Mixed Use areas
shall also be established in the MPD Master Plan, but shall not exceed 17 dwelling units per acre. Setback is
20 feet from abutting residentially zoned land or lots on which there is residential development.
** Determined in accordance with Section 3.1.3.C, Setback Requirements in Certain Commercial and Industrial
Districts.
*** There is no maximum building height for agricultural or industrial uses. The maximum building height is 80 feet
for buildings located within the Urban Mixed Use, Community Mixed Use, or Employment Center place types
as indicated areas identified on the County's Land Classification Map New Hanover County Future Land Use
Map and fronting along a collector, minor arterial, or principal arterial as indicated on the Wilmington Urban
Area MPO functional classification map.
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J. Other District Standards
1. Density/Intensity Bonuses
a. Allowable density shall be determined by the Site Capacity Standards
for Additional Dwelling Allowances as authorized in Section 3.1.3.E,
Additional Dwelling Allowance, except that land intended for Industrial,
Commercial, and Civic and Institutional uses shall also be subtracted
from the gross site area. The residential density factor of the PD
district shall be 4.25 dwelling units per acre if it is located within the
Urban Mixed Use, Community Mixed Use, General Residential, or
Employment Center place types.
b. The maximum allowed density for residential units in the AE and VE
special flood hazard areas and CAMA Estuarine Areas of
Environmental Concern is 2.5 units per acre.
c. If the PD district is located within the Employment Center, Urban
Mixed Use, or Community Mixed Use place types, the residential
density factor of the PD District may be increased as follows, based
on the total points allowed for all features in the PD district in
accordance with Table 3.3.7.E.1: Allowed Density Bonus Points:
1. A total score of 75 points or more = an increase in density from
4.25 to 10.2 dwelling units per acre; and
2. A total score of 165 points or more = an increase in density from
10.2 to 17 units per acre.
Table 3.3.7.E.1: Allowed Density Bonus Points
Feature Points
Adjacent to a Minor or Principal Arterial Facility as indicated on the Wilmington MPO Functional Classification
Map and providing a public collector road plan and a public or private local street plan that include sidewalks
and bicycle facilities to provide an efficient variety of choices for moving people around and through the
proposed development
15
Within one mile by road of established businesses sufficient to support a total employment equal to 85 percent
of the anticipated labor force (calculated at one worker per unit) of the PD district population. 15
If the PD is located in a manner that satisfied at least two of the following criteria:
Within one road mile of a neighborhood convenience store offering basic grocery items and other
items.
Within two road miles of a community shopping center. A community shopping center is defined as a
site with a common parking area, a grocery store, and at least two of the following types of retail
establishments: drug store, hardware store, dry cleaners, variety retail, department store, discount
store or restaurant.
Within three miles of regional shopping center consisting of over 100,000 sq. ft. of retail space for sales
and storage.
15
At least 1/2 mile inland of coastal wetlands, estuarine waters, estuarine shorelines and public trust waters and
preserves riparian buffers and incorporates LID techniques for stormwater controls. 25
All structures are located beyond the 100-year floodplain as designated on the County's Official Flood Insurance
Maps. 20
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Table 3.3.7.E.1: Allowed Density Bonus Points
Feature Points
Outside the County’s most sensitive aquifer recharge area (Area No. 2) as shown on the Aquifer Sensitivity Map
for New Hanover County. 15
Bus or shuttle transportation. 10
Solid waste transfer station. 30
Within one mile of a public park and recreation facility. 10
At least 5 percent of the total number of dwelling units in the PD District are designated and reserved on the
MPD Master Plan for either handicapped or households with income less than 60 percent of the median
household income for New Hanover County.
20
Public access and public waterfront facilities provided, such as docks, piers, and boat ramps or shoreline parks
and boardwalks 25
All residential units will meet LEED, Healthy Build Home, ICC700 Green Building Standards, or Green Globes
designation. 520
Alternative energy systems supply at least 20 percent of the total non-renewable energy consumption for space
and hot water heating. Alternative energy systems, for purposes of this Ordinance, are defined as constructed
passive or active systems. Passive systems shall be evaluated using the solar load ratio method and active
systems using the F-chart system. Points will not be awarded for this incentive unless the conditions for the
above incentive concerning thermal standards are also met.
20
Recreational facilities other than tot lots and mini-parks. These recreational facilities may include, but are not
limited to, tennis courts, golf courses, ball fields, basketball courts, and community recreation buildings or
community gardens. Points will be awarded at a rate of one point for each $5,000 of investment (not including
land or design costs), up to a maximum of 20 points. Adequacy of design and improvements, and cost estimates
will be evaluated by the County Parks Department.
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1. Compensating Community Benefits
Compensating community benefits shall be identified in the MPD Master
Plan. These benefits shall be in addition to what is otherwise required to
meet the minimum standards of this UDO and other County, state, and
federal regulations. They may include, but are not limited to:
a. Improved Design
The use of architectural design that exceeds any minimum standards
established in this UDO or any other County regulation, or the use of
site design incorporating principles of walkable urbanism and
traditional neighborhood development, compatible with the
comprehensive plan and other adopted County plans.
b. Natural Preservation
The preservation of sensitive lands such as natural habitats, natural
features, or trees that exceed the requirements of this UDO, when
they are located on the site.
c. Improved Connectivity for Pedestrians and/or Vehicles
Additional connections to existing roads, bicycle facilities, and
pedestrian facilities that provide additional connectivity to and from the
development and existing residential and commercial development in
the County, beyond the requirements of Section 5.2, Traffic, Access,
and Connectivity.
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d. Mixed-Use Development
The approval of a significant amount of mixed-use development on
the site, by ensuring that a minimum of 35 percent of the total gross
square feet in the development (and 25 percent of the land area) will
be developed in an integrated mixed-use form (residential and
nonresidential), with sidewalks on both sides of the street, and street
trees spaced appropriately, along the street.
e. Green Building Practices
The inclusion of green building practices, that may include but not be
limited to: LEED buildings (or a comparable); the integration of low-
impact development techniques; the use of alternative energy to
generate power (solar or wind); energy conservation practices; water
conservation practices; tree conservation (exceeding the
requirements of this UDO); recycling; and similar practices.
f. Dedication of Land or Facilities or In-Lieu Fee Contribution
1. Parks, Recreation, and Open Space
The dedication of land, construction of facilities, or contribution of
in-lieu fee for public parks, trails and trail linkages, greenways,
waterfront access, recreation facilities, or open space identified in
the comprehensive plan or other adopted County plans, beyond
the requirements of Section 5.5, Open Space Set-Aside
Standards.
2. Transportation Facilities
The dedication of land, construction of facilities, or contribution of
in-lieu fees for off-site transportation facilities that exceed the
mitigation requirements of Section 5.2.4, Traffic Impact
Worksheet.
3. Community Facilities
The dedication of land or construction of facilities for community
facilities (e.g., cultural arts center, public plaza, and public art)
identified in the comprehensive plan or other adopted County
plans.
4. Workforce Housing
The construction of workforce dwelling units.
5. Other
Any other community benefit that would provide benefits to the
development site and the citizens of the County, generally.
2. Development Standards Subject to Modification
Except as required in subsections 3 through 5 below, development in a
PD district shall comply with the standards in Article 5: General
Development Standards, Article 6: Subdivision Design and
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Improvements, Article 7: Stormwater Management, Article 8: Erosion and
Sedimentation Control, and Article 9: Flood Damage Prevention, unless
they are modified as allowed by Table 3.3.7.E.4: PD District Development
Standards Subject to Modification, and accompanied by documentation
providing a clear basis for why the change is needed, how it supports the
purposes of the district, and how it supports high-quality development.
Table 3.3.7.E.4:
PD District Development Standards Subject to Modification
Standard Means to Modify
Article 5: General Development Standards
Section 5.1 Parking and Loading MPD Master Plan
Section 5.2 Traffic, Access, and Connectivity MPD Master Plan
Section 5.3 Tree Retention No modification
Section 5.4 Landscaping and Buffering No modification
Section 5.5 Exterior Lighting MPD Master Plan
Section 5.6 Signs MPD Master Plan
Section 5.7 Conservation Resources No modification
Section 5.8 Open Space Requirements MPD Master Plan
Section 5.9 Fire Hydrants No modification
Section 5.10 Airport Height Restriction No modification
Article 6: Subdivision Design and Improvements
Section 6.1 General Purpose No modification
Section 6.2 Design Standards MPD Master Plan
Section 6.3 Improvements MPD Master Plan
Article 7: Stormwater Management (reserved)
Article 8: Erosion and Sedimentation Control (reserved)
Article 9: Flood Damage Prevention No modification
3. Minimum Infrastructure Improvements
The following minimum improvements and public services shall be
provided in accordance with all standards set by the County or
appropriate local or State agency:
a. Water supply and sewer facilities provided by the Cape Fear Public
Utility Authority or an equivalent agency;
b. Fire hydrant and water supply systems that meet the standards
specified in the National Fire Protection Association Standard as
amended;
c. A drainage plan in accordance with pursuant to Section 6.3.3.E,
Surface Water Drainage, and the County’s Stormwater Management
Ordinance.
d. Street lights, at the rate of one fixture per 500 linear feet or less of
roadway.
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e. Tot lots and/or mini-parks (adequacy of design and improvements to
be evaluated by County Parks and Gardens), at the rate of one acre
or more per 1,000 population and within 1 mile distance of residential
areas to be served by them, and accessible by a network of sidewalks
or pedestrian trails;
f. Audible fire alarm systems connected directly to a central dispatch
system for all structures except single-family and two-family (duplex)
residential.
4. Building Separations Standards
a. The project shall be designed so as to avoid encroachment into the
path of any proposed transportation project included in the Wilmington
MPO’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan.
b. No part of a detached single family dwelling unit or its accessory
structure shall may be located closer than 10 feet to any part of any
other detached single family dwelling or its accessory structure.
c. No part of a multi-family or attached dwelling unit or its accessory
structure shall be located closer than 20 feet to any part of another
dwelling unit, accessory structure, or nonresidential building.
5. Parking
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 5.1,
Parking and Loading, except the design of parking lots or shared parking
facilities may be approved with minor dimensional deviations, when the
TRC concurs and provided the number of required spaces is not reduced.
6. Signs
Signs shall be in accordance with Section 5.6, Signs. The developer shall
be responsible for erecting and maintaining street name signs at all
intersections within the PD District. Signs on public streets shall conform
with existing Department of Transportation regulations.
7. Access and Connectivity
a. The PD district shall have direct access to and from an existing major
or minor arterial as indicated on the Wilmington MPO Functional
Classification Map. This direct access requirement will be satisfied if:
1. One or more property boundary lines is contiguous with and
utilizes access to and from an existing major or minor arterial; or
2. The PD district accesses an existing major or minor arterial
roadway by a NCDOT-maintained public street, or by a private
street designed and constructed in accordance with the County’s
minimum standards for a collector road.
b. All interior drives shall be designed so as to provide adequate access
for emergency service vehicles and future connectivity to adjoining
undeveloped properties.
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8. Continuing Care Retirement Facility Standards
The following additional standards apply if at least 25 percent of the
number of residential units in the PD district are included in a Continuing
Care Retirement Facility as described and regulated under N.C.G.S. § 58,
Article 64:
a. The maximum allowed height for a continuing care retirement facility
building is 55 feet; and
b. The thoroughfare requirements in subsection 5 above, may be
satisfied if a traffic study supports a finding by the Board of
Commissioners that the roadway providing access for the proposed
PD development to and from an existing major or minor arterial will
operate at an acceptable level of service (LOS), and will not cause the
LOS to drop below Level C at build-out.
9. Community Property Owner’s Association
A Community property owner's association shall be established in
accordance with Section 5.8.3, Open Space Provisions, and Section
3.1.3.D.7. Rights-of-way platted for public use shall may not be altered to
private rights-of-way by any action of a community property owner’s
association unless approved by the TRC.
K. Reference to Other Standards
Article 2: Measurements and Definition Section 5.8 Open Space Requirements
Section 5.1 Parking and Loading Section 5.9 Fire Hydrants
Section 5.2 Traffic, Access, and Connectivity Article 6: Subdivision Design and Improvement
Section 5.3 Tree Retention Article 7: Stormwater Management
Section 5.4 Landscaping and Buffering Article 8: Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Section 5.6 Signs Article 9: Flood Damage Prevention
Section 5.7 Conservation Resources Article 11: Nonconforming Situations
10.3.4 MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
A. Purpose
The purpose of this section is to provide a uniform means for amending the
Official Zoning Map to establish a master planned development district. A
master planned development (MPD) is a development under unified control
with more flexible standards and procedures that are conducive to creating a
more mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented development than could be achieved
through general use zoning district regulations.
B. Applicability
The procedure in this section is required for any amendment of the Official
Zoning Map that rezones land to a master planned development district,
including the UMXZ, RFMU, EDZD, or PD districts, or for major modifications
to an already approved master planned development district. Any
modification to an approved master planned development district that is not a
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minor deviation as set forth in Section 10.3.4.C.8.b, Minor Deviations, is a
major modification.
C. Master Planned Development Procedure
Figure 10.3.4.C summarizes the requirements and procedures in Section
10.2, Standard Review Procedures, that apply to master planned
developments. Subsections 1 through 8 below, specify the required
procedure for a master planned development, including applicable additions
or modifications to the standard review procedures.
Figure 10.3.4.C: Summary of Planned Development Procedure
Public Hearing Procedures
1
Pre-Application Conference
2
Community Information
Meeting
3
Application Submittal &
Acceptance
4
Planning Director Review
& Staff Report
(TRC Optional)
5
Public Hearing Scheduling &
Notification
6
Planning Board Hearing &
Recom-
mendation
7
Board of Commissioners
Hearing &
Decision
8
Post-Decision Limitations and
Actions
1. Pre-Application Conference
A pre-application conference in accordance with Section 10.2.2, Pre-
Application Conference, is required.
2. Community Information Meeting
The applicant shall conduct a community information meeting in
accordance with Section 10.2.3, Community Information Meeting.
3. Application Submittal and Acceptance
Applications shall be submitted in accordance with Section 10.2.4,
Application Submittal and Acceptance. In addition to all other application
requirements set forth in the Administrative Manual, the application shall
include the following:
a. An MPD Master Plan meeting the requirements of Section 3.3.3.A,
MPD Master Plan, depicting the general configuration and relationship
of the principal elements of the proposed development, including
uses, general building types, density/intensity, resource protection,
pedestrian and vehicular circulation, open space, public facilities, and
phasing;
b. An MPD Terms and Conditions document meeting the requirements
of Section 3.3.3.B, MPD Terms and Conditions Document, specifying
terms and conditions defining development parameters, providing for
environmental mitigation, and outlining how public facilities will be
provided to serve the master planned development; and
c. To ensure unified control, a copy of the title to all land that is part of
the proposed master planned development district or land that is
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affected by a major modification to an existing master planned
development district.
4. Staff Review and Action
a. If requested by the applicant, the TRC shall review the application and
provide any comments on the proposed master planned development
to the Planning Director, who shall transmit any comments received
from the TRC in writing to the applicant.
b. The Planning Director shall review the application, prepare a staff
report, and provide a recommendation in accordance with Section
10.2.5, Staff Review and Action. The Planning Director may
recommend revisions to the proposed MPD Master Plan and MPD
Terms and Conditions document.
c. If the proposed master planned development involves a rezoning to or
major modification of an the EDZD District, the staff report shall
address each of the following:
1. The suitability of the proposal for the general type of function, the
physical characteristics of the land, and relation of the proposed
development to surrounding areas and existing and probable
future development;
2. The sufficiency of supporting evidence in the application showing
that the proposed location can meet the basic criteria for
exceptional design;
3. The relation to major roads and mass transit facilities, utilities, and
other facilities and services;
4. The adequacy of evidence of unified control and the suitability of
any proposed agreements, contracts, deed restrictions, sureties,
dedications, contributions, guarantees, or other instruments, or the
need for such instruments, or for amendments in those proposed;
5. The suitability of plans proposed or the suggestion of conditions;
and
6. The consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and other adopted
plans for development in the vicinity, and how the EDZD district
might be reasonable and in the public interest if approved.
5. Public Hearing Scheduling and Public Notification
The Planning Director shall schedule public hearings and provide public
notification in accordance with Section 10.2.6, Public Hearing Scheduling
and Public Notification.
6. Planning Board Review and Action
a. The Planning Board shall conduct a public hearing on the application
and make a recommendation on the application in accordance with
Section 10.2.8, Advisory Body Review and Action, and Section
10.3.4.D, Master Planned Development Review Standards. The
Planning Board’s recommendation shall address whether the
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proposed master planned development is consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
b. If the Planning Board’s decision is to recommend denial of the
application, the applicant must submit written notice to the Planning
Director of the applicant’s intent to proceed with a hearing before the
Board of Commissioners within 10 calendar days of the Planning
Board’s decision. If the applicant does not provide such notice within
that time period, the application shall be deemed withdrawn and no
further review of the application shall occur.
7. Board of Commissioners Review and Action
a. If appropriate, the Board of Commissioners shall conduct a public
hearing on the application and make a decision on the application in
accordance with Section 10.2.9, Decision-Making Body Review and
Action, and Section 10.3.4.D, Master Planned Development Review
Standards. The decision of the Board of Commissioners shall be one
of the following:
1. Approve the master planned development district subject to the
MPD Master Plan and MPD Terms and Conditions document in
the application;
2. Approve the master planned development district subject to
additional or revised conditions related to the MPD Master Plan or
MPD Terms and Conditions document;
3. Deny the master planned development district; or
4. Remand the master planned development application back to the
Planning Board for further consideration.
b. Prior to deciding to adopt or deny a master planned development, the
Board of Commissioners shall adopt a statement that:
1. Addresses the consistency of the master planned development
with the Comprehensive Plan by either:
i. Describing the consistency or inconsistency of the master
planned development with the Comprehensive Plan; or
ii. If the master planned development is approved, declaring that
the approval is also deemed an amendment to the
Comprehensive Plan, and providing an explanation of the
change in conditions Board of Commissioners took into
account in approving the master planned development to
meet the development needs of the community. No additional
request or application for amendment to the Comprehensive
Plan shall be required.
2. Explains why the decision is reasonable and in the public interest.
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c. Only conditions of approval mutually agreed to by both the applicant
and the Board of Commissioners are allowed.
8. Post-Decision Limitations and Actions
The post-decision limitations and actions in Section 10.2.10 apply, in
addition to the provisions in subsections a through c below.
a. Effect of Approval
1. Lands classified to master planned development district shall be
subject to the approved MPD Master Plan and MPD Terms and
Conditions document. Such approval does not itself authorize
specific development activity, but allows the property owner to
obtain subsequent development approvals and permits necessary
to implement the MPD Master Plan and MPD Terms and
Conditions document, in accordance with the applicable
procedures and standards set forth in this Ordinance.
Subsequent development approvals and permits shall comply with
the MPD Master Plan and MPD Terms and Conditions document.
2. Approval of an MPD Master Plan shall establish a vested right in
accordance with N.C.G.S. §§ 153A-344.1(c) and (d).
b. Minor Deviations
Subsequent applications for development within a master planned
development district may include minor modifications from the
approved MPD Master Plan and MPD Terms and Conditions
document, provided such modifications have no material effect on the
character of the approved development. Changes in the following
constitute minor modifications that may be approved by the Planning
Director:
1. Modifications in building placement, provided the placement does
not decrease approved setbacks by more than 10 percent;
2. Increases to building size and height not to exceed 10 percent
provided all other applicable standards of this Ordinance are met;
3. Modifications to structure floor plans;
4. Modifications to the driveway locations not exceeding 10 percent
of the length of the subject property line, or as required by the
North Carolina Department of Transportation; and
5. Modifications to the proportion of housing type not to exceed 10
percent.
c. Expiration
1. If no building permit has been issued for the land approved as a
master planned development district within two years of the date
of approval, the Planning Director may, at the Planning Director’s
discretion, schedule a hearing for the Planning Board to consider
whether active efforts are proceeding in accordance with the
approved master planned development. If the Planning Board
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determines that such efforts are not proceeding, the Board may, at
the Board’s discretion, initiate a Zoning Map amendment in
accordance with Section 10.3.2, Zoning Map Amendment, to
rezone the master planned development district to its classification
prior to approval, or to another zoning district the Board
determines is appropriate.
2. A landowner may request, and the Planning Director may grant,
one, one-year extension of the two-year time period established in
subsection 1 above if the Planning Director determines that site
conditions have not substantially changed since the approval of
the master planned development district. The applicant must
submit the request in writing prior to the expiration of the time
period.
3. If site conditions have substantially changed since the approval of
the master planned development district, a landowner may
request and the Board of Commissioners may grant, at a
regularly-scheduled public meeting, one extension not to exceed
three years, of the two-year time period established in subsection
1 above. The applicant must submit the request in writing prior to
the expiration of the time period.
D. Master Planned Development Review Standards
The advisability of establishing a master planned development district is a
matter committed to the legislative discretion of the Board of Commissioners.
In determining whether to approve a proposed master planned development
district, the Board of Commissioners shall consider the review standards for
Zoning Map amendments in Section 10.3.2.C, Zoning Map Amendment
Review Standards. The Board of Commissioners shall not approve a master
planned development district unless it complies with the requirements in
Section 3.3.3, General Requirements for Mixed Use Zoning Districts, and the
standards that apply to the specific master planned development district set
forth in Section 3.3, Mixed Use Zoning Districts.
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Section 2.3 Definitions and Terms
MINI-WAREHOUSE/SELF-STORAGE
A facility in which storage space such as rooms, lockers, and/or containers (storage units) are
rented to tenants, usually on a short-term basis (month-to-month), for profit. The term does not
include outdoor storage outside of a permanent structure. The facility may include outdoor
storage areas for boats and recreational vehicles (RVs) that are licensed and in operable
condition.
4.3.4 COMMERCIAL USES
C. Commercial Services
2. Mini-Warehouse/Self Storage
When located in the B-2 District or UMXZ District or when established on a lot
having frontage on Market Street, Carolina Beach Road, College Road, or
Castle Hayne Road, mini-warehouse/self-storage facilities shall comply with
the following standards:
a. Except as otherwise authorized in this subsection, all property stored on
the site shall be enclosed entirely within enclosed buildings.
b. A minimum of ten percent of the area of each building façade that faces a
public or private street, a shared parking area, a pedestrianway, or
designated open space shall consist of transparent windows or doors.
For purposes of this requirement, portions of a façade that are screened
from view at ground level from the street, parking area, pedestrianway, or
open space, as applicable, shall not count toward the building façade
area.
c. The color of building exteriors visible from ground level view from the
street or from abutting properties at ground level shall be natural tones
found as predominant colors in the natural environment, such as muted
tones of green, brown, beige, yellow, or tan. The use of colors on a
building exterior that are significantly more intense, vibrant, or bright
compared to nearby properties so as to call attention to the establishment
is prohibited.
c. The use of metal as a primary material is prohibited on perimeter or
exterior walls that are visible from an arterial street or from a residential
district or existing residential development.
d. The only commercial uses permitted on-site shall be the rental of storage
space, the pickup and deposit of goods or property in dead storage, and
the sale or rental of goods incidental to on-site storage (e.g., boxes, tape,
and labels).
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e. Outdoor storage shall be limited to the storage of licensed and
operational recreational vehicles and boats. Such storage shall:
1. Be located to the rear of a principal structure;
2. Be screened from all public rights-of-way and abutting properties by a
fence or wall and vegetation that complies with the design
requirements for a Combination Planted Buffer Strip and Fencing type
of transitional buffer;
3. Limit the height of any boat or recreational vehicle located within 45
feet of a property line to a maximum of 12 feet and any other boat or
recreational vehicle to a maximum of 14 feet;
3. Be limited to a specific delineated area which does not interfere with
on-site vehicular circulation;
4. Not exceed 20 percent of the buildable area of the site; and
5. Not include any dry stacking of boats (dry stacking of boats is
prohibited).
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Topic Source Comment Response Site Lighting Clarification David Munn, Duke Energy Progress The hours of illumination provision “could be problematic for Duke because we cannot control the lights, due to dusk to dawn photo controlled.” This provision (5.5.4.A in the release draft) is on the edge of the amendment’s narrow scope of clarifying current provisions, and given concerns about its practicality given the industry use of dusk to dawn lighting controls, it has been removed from this draft ordinance. Self-Storage Facility Design Standards Donna Girardot, Planning Board Incorporate the boat and RV height standards included in the conditions for the Carolina Beach Road Budget Storage special use permit modification from 2019 A provision has been added limiting the height of boats or RVs located within 45 feet of a property line to 12 feet and any boat of RV to a maximum of 14 feet. Small Watercraft Storage Julia Worth, resident of Bald Eagle Lane “I have looked over the revised text and I think we can live with it. We would have preferred to have something more clearcut, but I understand if this is probably the best we can do for now. I have one correction and one request. For the correction, in the last line of the definition, boogie ‘board’ should be plural and ‘tubs’ should be tubes. For the question, I hope that item 5 in the provisions (at the end) means that the special use permit would cover the entire CBF [community boating facility] and not just the storage structure. Is this correct? If so, would it be possible to just add a clause to that sentence so that it reads ‘The addition of a small watercraft storage structure to a nonconforming use shall require a special use permit to cover all nonconforming aspects of the use.’” Typos in the definitions have been corrected. Standard 5 for accessory small watercraft storage will apply to any use that is legally nonconforming, whether that be because the use was established prior to requiring a special use permit, like the community boating facilities on Bald Eagle Lane, or prior to being prohibited in a particular district. It applies both to community boating facilities, the number of which is undetermined as no records existing of older boating facilities, and outdoor recreation establishments because they are the most likely to attract larger numbers of users. It was intended to articulate that adding accessory small watercraft storage structures is not necessarily an extension of a nonconformity, which is generally not allowed by the provisions in Article 11: Nonconforming Situations, and to provide a way to address on a case-by-case basis any impact they might cause if installed based on the proposed scale of the accessory use. Changing the provisions as suggested, would have impacts beyond the Bald Eagle Lane properties and would not be in keeping with the intent to make it clear that accessory small watercraft storage structures are not necessarily extensions of a nonconformity. In addition, for properties where the use is nonconforming because it is no longer permitted in a district, receiving a special use permit for an entire use would likely not be possible because property owners could not prove they met the standard of conforming to all requirements of the ordinance, even if the request is for a relatively small number of accessory watercraft storage spaces and/or has a minor impact. Because the proposed provision would cover any potential impacts of accessory watercraft storage, would provide a process to determine whether requested accessory watercraft storage would be at a scale to be deemed an extension of a nonconforming use, and addresses the concerns the Planning Board requested be included in the amendment, no change is proposed. This provision is designed to address the concerns of the Bald Eagle Lane residents with as little impact as possible to other properties, and adding the proposed provision could affect multiple property owners across the unincorporated county. Feedback to Staff Response: I don’t think the attorney’s interpretation [staff response] is going to work for us. We were willing to give up the idea of locking in the protection of the lawsuit, for the protection of a SUP, but only if we really can count on getting an SUP for these properties. If the owner/operator of this Community Boating Facility can just divide up a master plan into small enough projects and submit one project to you every few months, they we’re back to where we were 5 years ago. Our recollection of the Planning Board’s instructions to you in December was that they wanted to us to work together to find a way to maintain the integrity of the protections we won in the lawsuit. The reason that these properties are nonconforming is that they never had a SUP. They barely managed to get vested before the new requirements for a SUP for a CBF went into effect in 1993. They’ve been nonconforming for more than 27 years, and still have no incentive to come into compliance. That’s not fair to our neighborhood, and it’s not fair to the rest of the citizens and property owners of this County who do want to act responsibly. We would like to work with you to find some kind of agreement. Is the attorney really locked in on this? Is there some other solution we might pursue? Can you pull this from next week’s agenda? The draft amendment as released in July 2020 is still included in the proposed amendment to allow for Planning Board consideration. Other Kerri Allen, NC Coastal Federation See attached letter. Request is regarding project scope and not the draft amendment, so no changes to the amendment have been made. Planning Board - August 6, 2020ITEM: 5- 3 - 1
30 July 2020
New Hanover County Planning Board
230 Government Center Drive
Wilmington, NC 28403
Re: Comments on Proposed Changes to the New Hanover County Unified Development
Ordinance
Dear members of the New Hanover County Planning Board:
On behalf of Cape Fear Economic Development Council, Alliance for Cape Fear Trees, Cape
Fear River Watch, Cape Fear Sierra Club, and North Carolina Coastal Federation, please accept
these comments on updates to the New Hanover County Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO). In light of the concerns for public health and safety and compliance with the Governor’s
legal order regarding public gathering during the current pandemic, we formally request that our
comments be read into the record during the public hearing, to ensure that these concerns are
heard by all who are attending the meeting virtually and/or through the televised recordings. Our
organizations represent thousands of your constituents and visitors to this area, and we
collectively work to ensure a clean and healthy coast within the Cape Fear region.
As we have requested on multiple occasions, we ask that you guide Planning Department staff to
move forward with the evaluation and public discussion of the Industrial Use/Manufacturing
Sections of the UDO. We have submitted written comments to this Planning Board and our New
Hanover County Commissioners, as well as participated through providing comment through the
Planning Department’s UDO web portal.
Despite these efforts, there has been no response from either the Planning Board or the County
Commissioners. Consequently, we are very concerned about the lack of responsiveness, public
input and transparency in what should be a community-led process.
We respectfully request a response from your Board as to whether or not the Industrial Use and
Manufacturing Sections of the UDO will be addressed in this update, and a timeline for
completion of that process. In addition, we request that upcoming work sessions and
presentations regarding the UDO update be open for public comment. The specifics of our
previous comments are summarized below.
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North Carolina Coastal Federation
We ask that you initiate a public and comprehensive discussion of the following:
1.Require a Community Information Meeting before any light industry (I-1), heavy
industry (I-2), or airport industry (A-I) application is submitted. This will provide the
applicant the opportunity to describe the nature and scope of the proposed project’s
operation, manufacturing process, products, regulatory requirements and historic
compliance, and anticipated impacts on environment and public health while at the same
time establishing an open dialogue between applicants and the public for mutual benefit.
2.Require a “Review of external effects” (for uses classified as Intensive Manufacturing)
wherein the applicant provides a report describing potential external effects from the
proposed project on air and water quality, wetlands, surface waters and discharges,
endangered species, stormwater runoff, and private and public water supplies.
3.Engage a heavy-manufacturing industry expert to perform an independent analysis to
determine which industries are appropriate and should be listed in the UDO as light
industry (I-1), heavy industry (I-2), and airport industry (A-I) zoning districts. It is
important that this highly technical vetting process, which has not yet been completed, be
included in this UDO update.
We believe in local authority and adequate public participation to determine what are, and what
are not, appropriate industrial uses within New Hanover County. Through this process, we are
looking to promote environmentally sustainable economic development recruitment and business
practices to help our community thrive and prosper; we need new businesses that will support
our entire community, while at the same time protecting the health and environment of our
community.
Thank you for the opportunity to be involved in this important issue, and we thank the board and
county staff for their ongoing work on the draft UDO. We look forward to a response from your
Board on our request, and to an open and community-led evaluation of the Industrial Use and
Manufacturing sections of the UDO.
Sincerely,
Kerri Allen
Coastal Advocate
cc:Clark Henry, Cape Fear Economic Development Council
Connie Parker, Alliance for Cape Fear Trees
Kemp Burdette, Cape Fear River Watch
Erin Carey, Cape Fear Sierra Club
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