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Home My WebLink AboutZ21-02 Updated Application Package 2.15.2021Page 1 of 6 Conditional Zoning District Application – Updated 12-2020 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 CONDITIONAL ZONING APPLICATION This application form must be completed as part of a conditional zoning 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 10.3.3 of the Unified Development Ordinance. 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 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 Cindee Wolf Design Solutions P.O. Box 7221 Wilmington, NC 28406 910-620-2374 cwolf@lobodemar.biz 910-540-3362 Southern County Properties NWB, L.L.C. Neil Wesley Blake, III - Registered Agent P.O. Box 1302 Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 averyblake5@gmail.com Page 2 of 6 Conditional Zoning District Application – Updated 12-2020 2. Subject Property Information Address/Location Parcel Identification Number(s) Total Parcel(s) Acreage Existing Zoning and Use(s) Future Land Use Classification 3. Proposed Zoning, Use(s), & Narrative Proposed Conditional Zoning District: Total Acreage of Proposed District: Please list the uses that will be allowed within the proposed Conditional Zoning District, the purpose of the district, and a project narrative (attach additional pages if necessary). Note: Only uses permitted in the corresponding General Use District are eligible for consideration within a Conditional Zoning District. 4. Proposed Condition(s) Note: 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. 4525 Castle Hayne Road 322116.74.8760 [R01700-002-003-000] RA Community Mixed-use & Rural Residential CZD / B-2 19.86 ac 19.86 ac. The proposed project is to develop an "Event Center," a specific use listed in the Principal Use Table, and defined in the definitions of the Unified Development Ordinance. Activities include, but are not limited to, private weddings or celebrations, family gatherings, expositions and / or farmers' markets. Reference the site plan for layout and details of improvements. A combined indoor / outdoor venue will include up to 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, such as an assembly hall, bridal cottage and / or catering facility. A separate outdoor venue is also delineated for applicable activities. Page 3 of 6 Conditional Zoning District Application – Updated 12-2020 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: 6. Conditional Zoning District Considerations The Conditional Zoning District procedure is established to address situations where a particular land use would be consistent with the New Hanover County 2016 Comprehensive Plan and the objectives outlined in the Unified Development Ordinance and where only a specific use or uses is proposed. The procedure is intended primarily for use with transitions between zoning districts of 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 Zoning district 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 area plans, etc. Lodge / Fraternal Organization (ITE 591) Max. Participants - 250-300 3 9 Policies for growth & economic development encourage continued efforts to attract and retain small businesses. Similar types of facilities exist copacetically within the vicinity of residential sections of the City of Wilmington and around New Hanover County. If properly located, such as in transitional areas between business zones and lower-density residential development, and adequately buffered, any adverse effect to surrounding properties is easily mitigated. Page 4 of 6 Conditional Zoning District Application – Updated 12-2020 2. How would the requested Conditional Zoning district be consistent with the property’s classification on the 2016 Comprehensive Plan’s Future Land Use Map. 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? The tract fronts Castle Hayne Road, a major thoroughfare within the County. The Community Mixed-Use place-type borders that frontage, and the Rural Residential place-type extends to the rear of the tract. The Comprehensive Plan focuses on development patterns that can act as an attractor for County residents and visitors. Appropriate uses include lower-impact businesses. Expectations are for more active commercial enterprises to develop along Castle Hayne Road when public water and sewer service is made available. An event center is a transitional use that will serve as separation from the busier road corridor and the much more rural nature of the lands beyond. The former Zoning Ordinance did not have a defined use covering venues for events. The enterprise was most closely associated with community centers or social / fraternal organizations. Both of those uses were permitted by Special Use Permit in the Rural Residential (RA) district. However, the UDO now has a specific use defined for an "event center." It is permitted by-right in the B-1, CB and B-2 districts, but is limited to only indoor operation in the B-1 & CB districts. The desire for the proposed project would include outdoor activities, hence the request for a B-2 zoning amendment. Page 5 of 6 Conditional Zoning District Application – Updated 12-2020 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 This application form, completed and signed Application fee: x $600 for 5 acres or less x $700 for more than 5 acres x $300 in addition to base fee for applications requiring TRC review Community meeting written summary Traffic impact analysis (if applicable) Legal description (by metes and bounds) or recorded survey Map Book and Page Reference of the property requested for rezoning Conceptual Plan including the following minimum elements: Tract boundaries and total area, location of adjoining parcels and roads x Proposed use of land, building areas and other improvements o For residential uses, include the maximum number, height, and type of units; area to be occupied by the structures; and/or proposed subdivision boundaries. o For non-residential uses, include the maximum square footage and height of each structure, an outline of the area structures will occupy, and the specific purposes for which the structures will be used. x Proposed transportation and parking improvements; including proposed rights-of-way and roadways; proposed access to and from the subject site; arrangement and access provisions for parking areas. x All existing and proposed easements, required setbacks, rights-of-way, and buffers. x The location of Special Flood Hazard Areas. x A narrative of the existing vegetation on the subject site including the approximate location, species, and size (DBH) of regulated trees. For site less than 5 acres, the exact location, species, and sized (DBH) of specimen trees must be included. x Approximate location and type of stormwater management facilities intended to serve the site. x Approximate location of regulated wetlands. x 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 state law or local ordinance One (1) hard copy of ALL documents and 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 CW CW CW CW CW CW CW N/A Legal Description for Conditional Zoning District at 4525 Castle Hayne Road (NC Hwy. 133) Beginning at a point in the northwestern boundary of Castle Hayne Road (NC. Hwy. 133), a public right‐of‐way; said point being offset 50‐feet from the centerline; said point being also described as the northeastern corner of Farm #72, Marathon Colony; and running thence from the point of beginning with the right‐of‐way: South 68000’ West, 865.0 feet to a point, the southwestern corner of Farm #73, Marathon Colony; thence North 39030’ West, 1048.8 feet to a point; thence North 68000’ East, 865.0 feet to a point; thence South 39030’ East, 1048.8 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 19.86 acres more or less. Being also described as Farms #71 and #72 of Marathon Colony Farms. REPORT OF COMMUNITY MEETING NOTIFIACTION BY NEW HANOVER COUNTY ZONING ORIDINANCE FOR CONDITIONAL DISTRICT REZONINGS Project Name: Driftwood Farms / 4525 Castle Hayne Road Proposed Zoning: RA to (CZD) B-2 for an Event Center 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 December 21, 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 or emails, and the associated dialogue. Date: January 25, 2021 Applicant: Design Solutions By: Cindee Wolf Community Information Driftwood Farms Event Venue Name Address Email (Optional) Monica Rocha 4700 Mazur Dr Tel. 910‐471‐1282 Rosanna Ucci rucci129@gmail.com Tel 910‐619‐8133 Marion Kreh 127 McDougald Dr katzenfrau2000@yahoo.com Kyle & Elizabeth Henry 4722 Mazur Dr krhlrh@gmail.com Tel. 913‐317‐6002 Pollyanna & Stephen Likens 4600 Castle Hayne Rd wolftracks2016@gmail.com Tel. 910‐264‐1812 Pat Strickland 4027 Stricks Trading Post Rd Patricia Guyton 4105 Stricks Trading Post Rd Mallory Bennett 272 Garden Place Dr mallorypbennett@gmail.com 910‐769‐9912 Stephanie Galanis 4628 Castle Hayne Road stephaniepuffy1@aol.com Wes Blake Developer wes@americanskin.net Avery Belcher Project Manager averyblake5@gmail.com Cindee Wolf Project Planner cwolf@lobodemar.biz 1 cwolf@lobodemar.biz From:cwolf@lobodemar.biz Sent:Monday, January 4, 2021 11:15 AM To:'Marion Kreh' Cc:'wes@americanskin.net'; 'Wes'; 'averyblake5@gmail.com' Subject:RE: 4525 Castle Hayne Rd./Driftwood Farm Events Ctr. Ms. Kreh, We appreciate your comments. Perhaps "event center" is not the best description for the intended use. The types of "events" my clients want to cater to are weddings, family gatherings, a farmers market or maybe an afternoon antique car display. The size and scope is not for extensive public gatherings, concerts and such. Again, "amphitheater" simply describes a stage area with surrounding seating, but is extremely limited in size. After other comments concerning that particular feature of the plan, the owners will probably eliminate that from the proposal. We would expect a maximum of 250 or so for the largest wedding or gathering. Yes, alcohol would generally be included for a catered affair. Any necessary improvements to Castle Hayne Road would be dictated by the NCDOT when a driveway permit was applied for. There is well over a 1/4 mile of vision distance in either direction from the proposed driveway. That determination would occur during the detailing design & permitting process. The aspect of the rural nature of the site is exactly for the same reasons you enjoy your location. The surrounding wooded buffering will provide separation of both visibility & sound to surrounding areas. There is certainly a noise ordinance within New Hanover County, and complaints handled appropriately by the Sheriff's Dept. Your email & comments will be included in the submittal to the County. This notification process is more for information purposes, so further voicing your concerns or opposition will best be at the Planning Board and / or Commissioners hearings. At this point we still plan on moving forward with the proposal, but are not submitting until February. I will be happy to send a follow‐up of the actual submittal to you when we do. You will be notified directly by the County of those agendas ‐ most probably on Thursday, March 4th, and then Monday, April 5th. Regards, Cindee ‐‐‐‐‐Original Message‐‐‐‐‐ From: Marion Kreh <katzenfrau2000@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, January 4, 2021 10:24 AM To: cwolf@lobodemar.biz Subject: 4525 Castle Hayne Rd./Driftwood Farm Events Ctr. Dear Ms. Wolf, Residing in the Wooden Shoe community, I’m in close proximity of the proposed Driftwood Farm Events Center. I moved and retired to the northern part of New Hanover county for peace and quiet and have some concerns regarding the potential rezoning for this venue. 1. What is the maximum capacity for this venue? 2. Will alcohol be served at this venue? 3. What is the noise ordinance for unincorporated areas of New Hanover county? 2 4. Will a turning lane be added to that section of Castle Hayne Road, due to this venue being close to an already dangerous curve? I realize that due to our current situation with COVID‐19, there will not be a face‐to‐face community meeting and I would be interested in attending a zoom meeting. Thank you in advance for your response, Marion Kreh 127 McDougald Dr. Castle Hayne, NC 28429 Sent from my iPhone Event Center Castle Hayne Project Concerns January 1, 2021 To: Cindee Wolf, Land Planner Re: 4525 Castle Hayne Road/Driftwood Farms Event Center Hello Ms. Wolf, My name is Pollyanna Strickland Likens, and I am the resident that lives at 4600 Castle Hayne Rd. This would be the property directly in front of the land your clients are interested in developing. The proposed venue road would be located precisely in line with the front-middle section of my home, which sits very close to Castle Hayne Rd. The Strick’s Trading Post Lane denoted on the map is a “private” driveway that my family (including my 83-year-old mother) uses on a daily basis. After several discussions with my husband, brother, and mother, we decided it best to contact you directly. I am speaking on behalf of my brother, Pat Strickland 4027 Stricks Trading Post Rd.; my mother, Patricia Guyton 4105 Stricks Trading Post Rd.; and my husband, Stephen K. Likens 4600 Castle Hayne Rd. We have concerns about the development of the Driftwood Farms Event Center. Our top three issues, in order, are flooding and drainage, traffic, and noise level. *The already existing flooding issues have caused numerous problems for us, as well as our neighbors. My house flooded during Florence and the issue can only be alleviated by the reconstruction of the ditch branches that carry the access overflow into past established waterways of the 4525 Castle Hayne Road property, which subsequently leads back to Prince George Creek. When the property at 4525 was stripped of the trees last year, the ditches were not cleared and the blockage was not freed to allow runoff water to flow properly. I acknowledge the placement of the stormwater pond in the plans, but do not feel this is adequate enough to solve the issue. I would like to personally see an impact analysis for the drainage and stormwater runoff solution. *During all venue events, vehicle traffic will certainly double in our small neighborhood. Who will direct this traffic and how will it be lessened for the residents? The addition of turn lanes is a condition for my family and neighbors. I am concerned that directly ahead of traffic flowing out of the venue is a potential for cars driving into the front of my home, or the use of my yard. Looking forward to viewing a Traffic Impact Analysis as well. Do you assume you will have enough parking available at all times? Will venue visitors be parking in my yard if your lot is filled? Will they use my “private” driveway or front yard to turn around? Those of us in the area of your projected venue presently can not easily turn left on Castle Hayne Rd. during the hours of 7:30-8:30 am, as well as 4:30-5:30 pm, due to rush hour work traffic from the General Electric Plant and other general commuters flowing to and from the Castle Hayne town center. Do you have projected solutions in mind for handing traffic flow coming from two already congested areas, each one mile from the venue on Castle Hayne Rd, soon in addition to the traffic flowing to and from the venue? How are you going to handle the increase? According to your map, there is only one way in and one way out of the property. One solution would be a second exit off of the property located toward the south corner onto Castle Hayne Rd. Traffic will only increase, partially because of the changing infrastructure and expected growing population. I’d appreciate feedback on what to expect, and that any solutions be in place from the start of construction traffic. *Will the noise from the venue be subject to the New Hanover County presently established rules? The open-air concert venue’s sound system will point slightly south-east, toward the middle-front of my home. I personally know that this type of venue would not be a quiet neighbor across the street. The ambient noise level for a residentially zoned district -as I can understand- is 65 decibels on the "A" weighing scale. Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., the above sound level shall be reduced. Will the “Conditional Zoning” of the 4525 property be exempt from this restriction? I do recognize that your planning shows a wooded area as a type of buffer. Does this mean a row of hedges or rows of trees along the drive? Or will the now open areas facing the front of Castle Hayne Rd. be replenished with dense forest area? What is the plan for a sound buffer? Will there potentially be a fence of some type along the road front? Another concern is who will be the contact person at the county -a county appointed primary intermediary- that will be in charge of amphitheater-related issues. If New Hanover County approves the amphitheater, I’d appreciate for the neighborhood to be included in working toward building the venue. Possibly a small neighborhood (8) member association with your chosen representative. A group that could hold its own socially distanced meeting(s). A "town hall" of sorts, where my neighbors and myself can be enlightened, included, and work with your clients on our concerns about flooding, traffic, noise, and other issues. Each of which is far-reaching. In addition to my family, I have spoken with a few neighbors and the music venue is a large concern for them for several reasons similar to the ones I am addressing. I understand that at the start of the conception for this property, your client was considering a horse arena, an open car show area for shows, and a wedding venue. No one I have spoken with seems opposed to this type of project. My family -the undersigned- has no objections to these kinds of shows or events. I look forward to hearing from you. Pollyanna Strickland Likens 4600 Castle Hayne Rd. Castle Hayne, NC 28429 910-264-1812 wolftracks2016@gmail.com Pat Strickland 4027 Stricks Trading Post Rd. Patricia Guyton 4105 Stricks Trading Post Rd. Stephen K Likens 4600 Castle Hayne Rd. New Hanover County Zoning Ordinance 1 cwolf@lobodemar.biz From:Stephanie Galanis <stephaniepuffy1@aol.com> Sent:Sunday, January 31, 2021 1:42 PM To:cwolf@lobodemar.biz Subject:Venue Castle Hayne Attachments:image0.jpeg; Untitled attachment 00136.txt Good afternoon I reside at 4628 Castle Hayne Road and I am saddened to see all the beautiful trees that were logged without a permit . I’ve been to the meetings regarding that , I am definitely not wanting a music venue across the street from my country home, as our once beautiful quiet quaint country tiny rural community Is now being turned into a commercialized area full of storage units ,dollar generals ,and now event venues that I will have to look at across the street from my kitchen window I’m not happy .Not only all the buffers not suitable enough for the noise the trees are used to prevent all of the high winds that we get especially during hurricane season the flooding is unbearable the ditches are so over flooded now and the traffic alone in the past few years has become ridiculous . I cannot make a left out of my driveway to get my son to school, I have to make a right ,I have to leave extra early just to get to church on time ,now you’re adding a venue across the street which will add more traffic on top of what our small town already has and what a shame what once was an agricultural beautiful development is gone . If it is a choice unfortunately between new housing and you’re planning , I do not want new housing schools are already overcrowded my sons high school is already overcapacity , there is no room for the kids to go to school and that would mean over 200 plus vehicles coming down in front of my home , and we are overpopulated especially in this tiny town and of New Hanover county in general. However this proposal still is not suitable for our tiny rulal area you say this is what our community wants it is not thank you for your concern I am attaching a beautiful photo I took in 2008 from 500' Perimeter of 4525 Castle Hayne RoadBELCHER CONSTANCE PO BOX 248 CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4625 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNEBURROUGHS LARRY SR PHYLLIS LUCAS 7022 MURRAYVILLE RD WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4629 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNECAHILL STEVEN C MARGRET F91 CROWATAN RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4500 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNECAPOTOSTO STEPHANIE G ROBERT 4628 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4628 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNECOOMBS LEE R 2276 SEASHORE RD SUPPLY, NC 28462 4608 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNECOOMBS LEE R HEIRS 4818 ILEX DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412 4606 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNEDIAZ JUAN CECILIA G 4711 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4711 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNEEVERSON DAVID W DEBORAH S 4520 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4520 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNEGEMMELL JOHN JR LIFE ESTATE 4516 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4516 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNEHAAGENSEN CRAIG C DARLEEN O 3224 COLLEGE RD N #229 WILMINGTON, NC 28405 4721 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNEHENRY KYLE R ELIZABETH 4722 MAZUR DR CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4722 MAZUR DR CASTLE HAYNEHOANG PAUL KIM THU THI HUYNH 4632 CASTLE HAYNE RD WILMINGTON, NC 28401 4632 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNEHOMMES KEVIN A ETAL 2524 CASTLE HAYNE RD WILMINGTON, NC 28401 2524 CASTLE HAYNE RD WILMINGTONJAMES JOHMACHIEL BRANDI E 4713 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4713 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNELIKENS STEPHEN K POLLYANNA S 4600 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4600 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNELUNCEFORD JOHNNY M SHARON G 3824 SONDEY RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 3824 SONDEY RD CASTLE HAYNEMCCLORY RAYMOND C 508 JENOA DR CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4530 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNEMCCLORY RAYMOND C 508 JENOA DR CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4700 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNEMETTS BRITTANI ERIC 4612 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4612 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNEPOWER LINE FARMS LLC 300 CORAL DR WRIGHTSVILLE BCH, NC 28480 4620 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNEROCHA KENNETH B MONICA J 4700 MAZUR DR CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4700 MAZUR DR CASTLE HAYNERUITTO MICHAEL S JR 2840 COLLEGE RD S WILMINGTON, NC 28412 4624 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNESCHUTT JEREMY L 4701 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4701 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNESESSIONS ZACKY CARL HEIRS 4616 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4616 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNESTEED LAWRENCE L JR SANDRA C 3820 SONDEY RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 3820 SONDEY RD CASTLE HAYNESTRICKLAND DELORES GAIL ETAL 4526 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4526 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNESTRICKLAND PAT COOPER 4027 STRICKS TRADING POST RD CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4604 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNESTRICKLAND PAT COOPER 4027 STICKS TRADING POST CASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4105 STRICKS TRADING POST LN CASTLE HAYNESTRICKLAND PAT COOPER 4027 STRICKS TRADING POSTCASTLE HAYNE, NC 28429 4027 STRICKS TRADING POST LN CASTLE HAYNETANCRELLE LOUIS F G III 820 LEAH ST FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28312 4501 CASTLE HAYNE RD CASTLE HAYNETOMPKINS SAMUEL R NELLIE J 2057 ADAMS ST WILMINGTON, NC 28401 3816 SONDEY RD CASTLE HAYNE Project Information Notice December 21, 2020 To: Adjacent Property Owners Re: 4525 Castle Hayne Road / Driftwood Farms Event Center My clients are interested in developing the referenced property for an event center. An exhibit of the general site layout is attached. This proposal would require a Conditional Zoning District approval from New Hanover County. A Conditional Zoning District allows particular uses to be established only in accordance with specific standards and conditions pertaining to each individual development project. Essentially, this means that only that use, structures and layout of an approved proposal can be developed. The County requires that the developer notify the property owners within an adjacency to the project and hold a meeting for any and all interested parties. This is intended to provide neighbors with an opportunity for explanation of the proposal, and for questions to be answered concerning project improvements, benefits, and impacts. Due to the current COVID‐19 issue, however, a meeting cannot be held at this time. In lieu of that, you can contact the land planner, Cindee Wolf, with comments or questions at: Telephone: 910‐620‐2374, or Email: cwolf@lobodemar.biz We can also set up an on‐line meeting for a forum with multiple parties if requested. Please let me know if you are interested in that alternative and arrangements will be made. All contact, comments, concerns, and recommendations must be recorded in a report delivered to the County along with the rezoning application. Prior to this project being reviewed by the Planning Board & Commissioners, you will receive subsequent notices of the agendas directly from the County. Those meetings provide public hearings for comment on any issues pertinent to approval of the proposal. We appreciate your interest and look forward to being a good neighbor and an asset to the community. January 25, 2021 This email, along with a copy of all submittal documents, was provided to all parties that responded to the project information mailing: I’m sending this email as follow‐up to the responses I received concerning the development of an event center at the referenced address. We have now made a formal submittal to the County. The actual plan and supporting documentation are attached for your information. The exhibit included in the initial mailing was certainly preliminary, and the most major concern voiced was over inclusion of a venue for stage or music presentations. Although it was not sized, and was never intended for large public “concerts,” that element of the proposal has been totally eliminated. The types of events that my clients want to cater to are weddings, family gatherings, an outdoor farmers market or perhaps an afternoon antique car display. The aspect of the rural nature of the site chosen is exactly for the same reasons you enjoy your location. The entire use is located to the rear of the property, but we have committed to extra‐wide setbacks & buffering to provide both visual & sound separation from adjacent properties. We would expect a maximum of 250 or so attendees for the largest wedding or gathering. Castle Hayne Road is a major thoroughfare in the County, appropriate for access. Since these functions are generally held weekends, the timing is outside of the peak vehicular travel times. A full Traffic Impact Analysis would not be required. Regardless, a driveway permit will be required from the NC Dept. of Transportation prior to any use, and they will determine necessary improvements to the roadway. These may include turn lanes. Contracting sheriff’s deputies for traffic control during the larger events is always an option, similar to what many churches do before & after services. Stormwater management for both the State jurisdiction over water quality preservation, and the County Ordinance for detention of runoff, will be handled in a pond facility. The design of the pond is based on calculations of all new surface coverage. The normal drainage pattern is then to a ditch flowing northwardly toward Prince Georges Creek & the river. A ditch that traverses the tract will need to be cleaned out and then perpetually maintained for positive flow. Conditional zoning districts are not only subject to the specific plan, proposed use and approval conditions, but certainly also to all requirements, regulations and technical standards of the County. This would absolutely include sound ordinances, for which complaints are handled by the Sheriff’s Department. This submittal timing puts the project on track for a March 4th, Planning Board review, and April 5th, Board of Commissioners final hearing. Both of those meetings provide opportunity for the public to comment both in support or in opposition to the proposed zoning and use. I remain available for questions or additional information. Please do not hesitate to contact me again. My clients seek to be a positive addition to the community. Thank you for your interest.