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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
CINDEE WOLF CWEST, L.L.C.
DESGIN SOLUTIONS
PO BOX 7221 701 E CHATHAM STREET, SUITE 201
WILMINGTON, NC 28406 CARY, NC 27511
910-620-2374 919-604-6166 (CURTIS WESTERBROOK)
CWOLF@LOBODEMAR.BIZ CURTISSR@WESTBROOKCARY.COM
9515 RIVER ROAD 313113.23.2694 [R08800-001-007-000]
4.20 ACRES+/-R-15 / VACANT GENERAL RESIDENTIAL
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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:
CAMPGROUND / RV PARK (416)
28 PADS
@ 0.32 = 9 @ 0.48 = 13
THE PROPOSED PLAN IS TO EXPAND THE RECENTLY COMPLETED RV & TRAVEL-TRAILERPARK ON ADJACENT PROPERTY WITH TWENTY-EIGHT (28) ADDITONAL PADS.IMPROVEMENTS WILL INCLUDE STABILIZED DRIVES THROUGHOUT THE PARK, AND WITHANOTHER INTERSECTION TO RIVER ROAD, FOR SAFE CIRCULATION AND EASY ACCESS FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES. A SECOND BATH-HOUSE WILL BE INSTALLED ELECTRIC & WATER HOOKUP SERVICES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT EACH PAD. A SOLID WASTE DUMPINGSTATION IN THE FIRST PHASE WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PHASE, ALSO.
REFERENCE THE SITE PLAN FOR LAYOUT, DETAILS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION. ALLPRESCRIBED CONDITIONS FOR THE "CAMPGROUND / RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK," ASLISTED IN THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE WILL BE SATISFIED.
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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:
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;
Provision of services and utilities, including sewer, water, electrical, garbage collections, fire protection;
Soil erosion and sedimentation;
Protection of public, community, or private water supplies, including possible adverse effects on surface waters
or groundwater; or
Anticipated air discharges, including possible adverse effects on air quality.
2. The use meets all required conditions and specifications of the Unified Development Ordinance.
THE SITE IS LOCATED ALONG RIVER ROAD, A MINOR ARTERIAL, NEAR ITS INTERSECTIONWITH CAROLINA BEACH ROAD, A PRINCIPAL THOROUGHFARE. THE DRIVEWAY INTO THISPHASE OF THE PARK WILL CONNECT TO THE EXISTING DRIVE FOR ALTERNATIVE ACCESS.FIRE SERVICE IS BY NEW HANOVER COUNTY'S FEDERAL POINT STATION #19. DETAILEDDESIGN AND PERMITTING WILL ASSSURE ALL TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR ADEQUATE &SAFE MOVEMENT FO NOT ONLY THE PARK USERS, BUT EMERGENCY VEHICLES. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT WILL BE PROVIDED FOR RUNOFF FROM NEW SURFACES.
THE PROPOSED USE AS AN RV & TRAVEL TRAILER PARK IS ALLOWED AFTER COMPLETIONAND APPROVAL OF THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT PROCESS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS. ASITE PLAN SHOWING THE PROPOSED LAYOUT AND IMPROVEMENTS HAS BEEN PREPAREDIN ACCORDANCE TO ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS & TECHNICAL STANDARDS. PRESCRIBEDCONDITIONS ARE DEFINED IN THE UDO, ARE ADDRESSED IN THE SITE PLAN, AND WILL BEREVIEWED FOR FULL COMPLIANCE PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION PERMITTING.
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3. The use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is a public
necessity.
Considerations:
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.).
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:
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.).
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.
THE PROPOSAL IS AN EXPANSION OF AN EXISTING RV & TRAVEL TRAILER PARK. THE IMPROVEMENTS MADE FOR THAT DEVELOPMENT ENHANCED THE SAFETY AND AESTHETICSOF THE AREA. THERE HAS BEEN NO EVIDENCE OF AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE LANDVALUES OF SURROUNDING PROPERTIES WITH THE RECENT REVALUATION COMPLETED BYCOUNTY TAX APPRAISAL. THE NEW PROJECT WILL PROVIDE COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENTREGULATIONS, VISUAL SCREENING AND CONTINUED ENHANCEMENT OF THE OVERALL AREA.
THE TRACT IS LOCATED IN THE "GENERAL RESIDENTIAL" PLACE-TYPE, WHICH IS INTENDEDTO SUPPORT LOWER-DENSITY HOUSING AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THIS PARCELIS ADJACENT TO THE NEW HANOVER COUNTY SNOWS CUT PUBLIC PARK, ACROSS THEWATERWAY FROM THE CAROLINA BEACH STATE PARK, AND NEAR THE OCEANFRONT OFCAROLINA BEACH. THE LOCATION MAKES PERFECT SENSE FOR THIS TYPE OF USE. THECOMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN FOCUSES ON BUILDING THE ECONOMY WITH TOURISM,INCREASING PUBLIC ACCESS TO RECREATIONAL FACILITIES INCLUDING OUR WATERWAYS& AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES, AND ENHANCING THE UNIQUE CHARACTER ANDHISTORY OF THE AREA.
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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 determined to be incomplete must be corrected in order to be processed for further review;
Staff will confirm if an application is complete within five business days of submittal.
Application Checklist
Applicant
Initial
Staff Initial
This application form, completed and signed
Application fee:
$500; $250 if application pertains to a residential use (i.e. mobile home,
duplex, family child care home).
Traffic Impact Analysis (if applicable)
Site Plan including the following elements:
Tract boundaries and total area, location of adjoining parcels and roads
Proposed use of land, structures and other improvements
o For residential uses, this shall include number, height, and type of
units; area to be occupied by each structure; and/or subdivided
boundaries.
o 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 purposes for which it will be used.
Development schedule, including proposed phasing
Traffic and parking plan; including 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
locations; arrangement and access provisions for parking areas
All existing and proposed easements, reservations, required setbacks, rights-
of-way, buffering, and signage
The location of Special Flood Hazard Areas, if applicable
The approximate location of US Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Act
Section 404 wetlands, Rivers and Harbors Act Section 10 wetlands, and
wetlands under jurisdiction of the NC Department of Environmental Quality.
Location, species, and size (DBH) of regulated, significant, or specimen trees
Any additional conditions and requirements that represent greater
restrictions on development and use of the tract than the corresponding
general use district regulations or additional limitations on land that may be
regulated by Federal or State law or local ordinance.
Any other information that will facilitate review of the proposed special use
permit (Ref. Section 10.3.5, as applicable)
Applications for uses in the intensive industry category must also submit:
Community meeting written summary
A list of any local, state, or federal permits required for use
One (1) hard copy of ALL documents AND 5 hard copies of the site plan. Additional
hard copies may be required by staff depending on the size of the document/site
plan.
One (1) digital PDF copy of ALL documents AND plans
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