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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-03 PB 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 Paul Boney, Chair | Jeffrey P Petroff, Vice-Chair Thomas 'Jordy' Rawl | Ernest Olds | Donna Girardot | H. Allen Pope | Colin J. Tarrant Rebekah Roth, Director| Ken Vafier, Planning Manager MARCH 4, 2021 6:00 PM Mee2ng Called to Order by Chair, Paul Boney Pledge of Allegiance by Planning Manager, Ken Vafier Approval of Minutes 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 (Z21-03) – Request by Terroir Development, LLC on behalf of the property owners, Charles R. Clay, Sr., and the Essie W. Clay Revocable Living Trust, to rezone approximately 5.12 acres of land located at 4615 Gordon Road from R-15, ResidenDal District, to (CZD) RMF-M, CondiDonal ResidenDal MulD-Family Moderate Density District, in order to develop an 84-unit mulD-family project. OTHER ITEMS 1 Workforce Housing Ini2a2ves Update 2 Unified Development Ordinance Update (State Law and Ongoing Maintenance Amendments) 3 Unified Development Ordinance Update (Stormwater Ordinance) Planning Board - March 4, 2021 NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION MEETING DATE: 3/4/2021 Regular DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Brad Schuler, Senior Planner CONTACT(S): Brad Schuler; Rebekah Roth, Planning and Land Use Director SUBJECT: Public Hearing Rezoning Request (Z21-03) – Request by Terroir Development, LLC on behalf of the property owners, Charles R. Clay, Sr., and the Essie W. Clay Revocable Living Trust, to rezone approximately 5.12 acres of land located at 4615 Gordon Road from R-15, ResidenAal District, to (CZD) RMF-M, CondiAonal ResidenAal MulA-Family Moderate Density District, in order to develop an 84-unit mulA-family project. BRIEF SUMMARY: The applicant is seeking to rezone approximately 5.12 acres of land located at 4615 Gordon Road from R-15 to RMF- M in order to develop an 84-unit mul.-family project. The applicant has proposed and agreed to a condi.on that requires the development to be awarded Low-Income Housing Tax Credits through the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency. This would restrict the residents’ incomes to under 80% area median income (AMI). In addi.on, 21 of the proposed units would be restricted to residents whose incomes are 30% or below AMI. Under the current zoning, a performance residen.al development would be permi=ed up to 13 dwelling units on the site at a density of 2.5 du/ac. The proposed 84 units equate to an overall density of 16.4 du/ac. As currently zoned, it is es.mated the site would generate about 14 trips during the peak hours if developed at the permi=ed density. The proposed development would increase the es.mated number of peak hour trips by about 15-25 trips during the peak hours. However, according to the applicant, residents who are earning 30% or less than average median income (AMI) are typically seniors or persons with disabili.es who either generally drive outside of the peak hours or rely on other modes of transporta.on. The es.mated traffic generated from the site is under the 100 peak hour threshold that triggers the ordinance requirement for a Traffic Impact Analysis. In addi.on, this proposal is es.mated to generate less traffic than the recrea.onal use SUP approved by the Board of Commissioners for this property in 2018. Based on a generalized historic genera.on rate, staff would es.mate that the increase in homes would result in approximately 18 addi.onal students than would be generated under current zoning. However, affordable housing developments may be more likely to provide housing for families with school-age children, so the proposed rezoning may generate more students than would be es.mated using the historic genera.on rate es.mates. Please refer to the Schools sec.on included in this report for addi.onal informa.on on school enrollment and capacity. The property is located adjacent to the Gordon Road/I-40 interchange and shares access with an exis.ng gas sta.on and storage lot. In addi.on, two nearby residen.al developments have obtained a Special Use Permit to exceed the maximum density of the base residen.al district and include mul.-family housing. Due to the loca.on and surrounding development pa=ern, it is less likely the site will be developed with low density housing. The .ming of the Gordon Road Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 widening project has also been accelerated and is now scheduled to begin in 2024. Lastly, the proposed RMF-L district will increase the completeness of communi.es, one the Board of Commissioners' strategic goals. The 2016 Comprehensive Plan classifies the site as General Residen.al. The proposed development is INCONSISTENT with the General Residen.al place type because the proposed density is greater than the density recommended for this place type. However, staff is suppor.ve of the proposed development as it is aligned with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan for providing affordable housing and crea.ng complete communi.es. It also is aligned with the Comprehensive Plan’s intent of providing an orderly transi.on of uses from higher intensity to lower intensity areas and providing for a range of housing types. The proposed moderate density mul.-family housing is also consistent with the exis.ng development pa=ern of the surrounding area. As state law dictates, if the rezoning were to be approved even though inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Plan must be concurrently amended to reflect the specific place type that is most similar to the proposed development. Therefore, it is staff’s recommenda.on to amend the place type for the subject site to Community Mixed Use because the proposal is in line with the recommended density of the place type. This place type is also more appropriate for the area because single-family homes are less likely to be built immediately adjacent to major thoroughfares, and this place type would encourage the development of projects that would provide a buffer and serve as a transi.on to the exis.ng single-family residences along Gordon Road. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT: 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 growthIncrease connec.vity of residents to each other and their investment to New Hanover County RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS: Staff recommends approval of the proposal and the reclassifica.on the subject site from General Residen.al to Community Mixed Use. Staff suggests the following mo.on: I move to APPROVE the proposed rezoning to a Condi.onal RMF-M district. While I find it to be INCONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the project exceeds the density recommended for the General Residen.al place type, I find APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because the proposal would provide an appropriate transi.on from a major thoroughfare to exis.ng single-family housing, is consistent with the development pa=ern of the surrounding proper.es, and supports the County's goals of providing for a range of housing types and opportuni.es for households of different sizes and income levels. In accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes, I move to reclassify the property from the General Residen.al place type to the Community Mixed Use place type. I find the proposal is consistent with the recommended building types and densi.es of the Community Mixed Use classifica.on. In addi.on, the Community Mixed Use classifica.on would encourage the development of projects that would be=er serve as a transi.on between a major thoroughfare and single-family housing. [OpAonal] Note any condi.ons to be added to the district: Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 1. The development must be awarded Low-Income Housing Tax Credits through the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency. 2. Appropriate pavement markings shall be installed along the 60-foot access easement from Gordon Road to the subject site to iden.fy two lanes of travel. In addi.on, no parking shall be permi=ed within the easement and “no parking” signs shall be installed in accordance with the North Carolina Fire Code. AlternaAve MoAon for Denial I move to DENY the proposed rezoning to a Condi.onal RMF-M district. I find it to be INCONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the proposal exceeds the density recommended for the General Residen.al place type. I also 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 - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 SCRIPT for Zoning Map Amendment Application (Z21-03) Request by Terroir Development, LLC on behalf of the property owners, Charles R. Clay, Sr., and the Essie W. Clay Revocable Living Trust, to rezone approximately 5.12 acres of land located at 4615 Gordon Road from R-15, Residential District, to (CZD) RMF-M, Conditional Residential Multi-Family Moderate Density District, in order to develop an 84-unit multi-family 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 of Approval I move to APPROVE the proposed rezoning to a Conditional RMF-M district. While I find it to be INCONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the project exceeds the density recommended for the General Residential place type, I find APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because the proposal would provide an appropriate transition from a major thoroughfare to existing single-family housing, is consistent with the development pattern of the surrounding properties, and supports the County’s goals of providing for a range of housing types and opportunities for households of different sizes and income levels. In accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes, I move to reclassify the property from the General Residential place type to the Community Mixed Use place type. I find the proposal is consistent with the recommended building types and densities of the Community Mixed Use classification. In addition, the Community Mixed Use classification would encourage the development of projects that would better serve as a transition between a major thoroughfare and single-family housing. [Optional] Note any conditions to be added to the district: 1. The development must be awarded Low-Income Housing Tax Credits through the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency. Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 1 - 1 2. Appropriate pavement markings shall be installed along the 60-foot access easement from Gordon Road to the subject site to identify two lanes of travel. In addition, no parking shall be permitted within the easement and “no parking” signs shall be installed in accordance with the North Carolina Fire Code. Example Motion of Denial I move to DENY the proposed rezoning to a Conditional RMF-M district. I find it to be INCONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the proposal exceeds the density recommended for the General Residential place type. I also 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 Conditional RMF-M 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] __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 1 - 2 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 1 of 15 STAFF SUMMARY OF Z21-03 CONDITIONAL REZONING APPLICATION APPLICATION SUMMARY Case Number: Z21-03 Request: Rezoning to a Conditional RMF-M district Applicant: Property Owner(s): Stephanie Norris with Terroir Development, LLC Charles R. Clay, Sr. and Essie W. Clay Revocable Living Trust Location: Acreage: 4615 Gordon Road 5.12 PID(s): Comp Plan Place Type: R04300-001-007-000 General Residential Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use: Undeveloped Multi-Family Current Zoning: Proposed Zoning: R-15, Residential (CZD) RMF-M ADA = Additional Dwelling Allowance Special Use Permit (SUP) for greater density than permitted by-right in base zoning district – formerly titled High Density SUP SURROUNDING AREA LAND USE ZONING North Multi-Family Residential R-15 East Single-Family Residential R-15 South Single-Family Residential, Gas Station R-15, (CUD) B-1 West Storage, I-40 (CUD) B-1 Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 1 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 2 of 15 ZONING HISTORY July 7, 1972 Initially zoned R-15 (Area 8B) COMMUNITY SERVICES Water/Sewer Water and sewer services are available through CFPUA via mainline extension Fire Protection New Hanover County Fire Services, New Hanover County Northern Fire District, New Hanover County Murrayville Station Schools Murrayville Elementary, Trask Middle, and Laney High Schools Recreation Smith Creek Park, Parkwood Recreation Area, Ogden Park CONSERVATION, HISTORIC, & ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES Conservation The Conservation Resources Map indicates that swamp forest wetlands may be present on the site. The applicant’s conceptual site plan indicates that there are approximately 0.8 acres of wetlands on the site. Verification of regulated the 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 Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 2 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 3 of 15 APPLICANT’S PROPOSED CONCEPTUAL PLAN Includes Staff Markups  The applicant is proposing to construct an 84-unit multi-family project. The units will be located within three buildings containing 24-36 units each. The buildings will be three stories with a maximum height of 45 feet.  The applicant is seeking Low-Income Housing Tax Credits through the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency which would restrict the residents’ incomes to under 80% area median income (AMI). In addition, 21 of the proposed units will be restricted to residents whose incomes are 30% or below AMI.  The proposal would include about 1.7 acres of open space (34% of the site), which exceeds the County’s requirement of providing 20% open space. ZONING CONSIDERATIONS  The R-15 district in this area was established in 1972. At the time, the purpose of the R-15 district was to ensure that housing served by private septic and well would be developed at low densities. Since that time, water and sewer services have become available to the surrounding area; however, the Gordon Road corridor is mostly zoned for low density housing.  While the R-15 district is the predominant zoning in the surrounding area, two nearby developments obtained special use permits to exceed the maximum density of the base zoning district of 2.5 du/ac (Hawthorne at Smith Creek Apts - 7.72 du/ac, and The Landing at Lewis Creek Estates – 5.15 du/ac).  Under the County’s performance residential standards, the site would be permitted up to 13 dwelling units at a density of 2.5 du/ac. The proposed 84 units equate to an overall density of 16.4 du/ac. Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 3 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 4 of 15  In 2018, the Board of Commissioners approved a Special Use Permit application that would have allowed for the development of an indoor/outdoor recreation center on the subject site. That permit has since expired. AREA SUBDIVISIONS UNDER DEVELOPMENT Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 4 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 5 of 15 TRANSPORTATION  Access is proposed to be provided to the subject property from Gordon Road, an NCDOT- maintained arterial street. The access is shared with the adjacent gas station and storage lot within an existing 60’ access easement.  The shared access does not permit left-out movements which requires motorists leaving the site seeking to travel east on Gordon Road to initially go west and then make a u-turn at the N. College Road intersection. This u-turn lane was recently extended with The Landing at Lewis Creek Estates development. According to the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) completed for that development, the N. College Road and Gordon Road intersection was estimated to operate at a “D” Level of Service (LOS) in 2021 when that project is expected to be completed.  The applicant has also designed the site to allow for a future connection to Rosebay Terrance, a private road that accesses the neighboring Hawthorne at Smith Creek apartment complex. A connection to this road would allow motorists to travel to the signal on Gordon Road at Blount Drive, and for the neighboring residents to travel to the Buy Quick gas station without having to travel on Gordon. The applicant has reached out to the owners of the Hawthorne project to see if an agreement for the connection could be established. Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 5 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 6 of 15  As currently zoned, it is estimated the site would generate about 14 trips during the peak hours if developed at the permitted density. The proposed development would increase the estimated number of peak hour trips by about 15-25 trips during the peak hours. However, according to the applicant, residents who are earning 30% or less than average median income (AMI) are typically seniors or persons with disabilities who either generally drive outside of the peak hours or rely on other modes of transportation.  The estimated trip generation for the proposal is less than the recreation center approved for the site in 2018. That center was estimated to have generated around 50-60 trips during the peak hours.  The estimated traffic generated from the site is under the 100 peak hour threshold that triggers the ordinance requirement for a Traffic Impact Analysis.  Because a TIA is not required to analyze transportation impacts at this time, Staff has provided the volume to capacity ratio for the adjacent roadways 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. NCDOT Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) - 2019 Road Location Volume Capacity V/C Gordon Road 4400 Block 22,500 19,600 1.15 Intensity Approx. Peak Hour Trips Existing Development: Undeveloped 0 AM / 0 PM Typical Development under Current Zoning: 13 Single-Family Dwellings 14 AM / 14 PM Proposed Development: 84 Mid-Rise Multi- Family Units 29 AM / 37 PM Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 6 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 7 of 15 Nearby Planned Transportation Improvements and Traffic Impact Analyses Nearby NC STIP Projects:  STIP Project U-6202 o Project to widen Gordon Road from the I-40 ramps to Market Street. The widening of Gordon Road will result in the road having four lanes and a center median. The project is currently scheduled to begin in the summer of 2024.  U-5792 (College/MLK Interchange) & U-5881 (College Road Improvements) o Project to 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. o The College/MLK Interchange project is currently scheduled to begin in 2026 and the College Road Improvements projects is scheduled to begin after 2030. Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 7 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 8 of 15 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 Landing at Lewis Creek  207 single-family dwellings  40 townhome units  192 multi-family units  TIA approved September 6, 2017  2021 Build Out Year The TIA requires improvements be completed at certain intersections in the area. The notable improvements consisted of:  Extension of the northbound turn lane on Gordon Road and North College Road/I-40 westbound ramps.  Extension of the existing westbound left-turn lane and extend the existing southbound left turn lane on Gordon road and North College Road/I-40 eastbound Ramps.  Signalization of the intersection of Gordon and Blount Drive (site access). Installation of a westbound-left turn lane on Gordon Road and eastbound right-turn lane on Gordon Road at the site access. Nearby Proposed Developments included within the TIA:  Gordon Road Buy Quick Development Status: 190 lots have been platted at this time. Currently all roadway improvements have been completed. Proposed Development Land Use/Intensity TIA Status 2. Smith Creek Village Development  318 multi-family units  TIA approved February 7, 2019  2020 Build Out Year The TIA requires improvements be completed at certain intersections in the area. The notable improvements consisted of:  At site access construction of a right-in/right-out only access and stop control for egress traffic.  Installation of a westbound right-turn lane and southbound left-turn lane at Gordon Road and Blount Drive. Nearby Proposed Developments included within the TIA:  The Landing at Lewis Creek Estates Subdivision Development Status: Completed. All roadway improvements have been completed. Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 8 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 9 of 15 ENVIRONMENTAL  The property contains an AE Special Flood Hazard Area along the northern boundary, however, no buildings are proposed within it.  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), Class III (severe limitation), and Class IV (unsuitable) soils. However, the site is expected to be served by CFPUA when developed. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS SCHOOLS  Students living in the proposed development would be assigned to Murrayville Elementary School, Trask Middle School, and Laney High School. Students may apply to attend public magnet, year-round elementary, or specialty high schools.  A maximum of 13 dwelling units would be permitted under the current R-15 zoning base density, and 84 units could potentially be developed under the proposed zoning for an increase of 71 dwelling units.  Based on a generalized historic generation rate*, staff would estimate that the increase in homes would result in approximately 18 additional students than would be generated under current zoning. However, affordable housing developments may be more likely to provide housing for families with school-age children, so the proposed rezoning may generate more students than would be estimated using the historic generation rate. Development Type Intensity Estimated Student Generation (generalized historic student generation rate)* Existing Development Undeveloped Total: 0 (0 elementary, 0 middle, 0 high Typical Development under Current R-15 Zoning 13 residential units Total: 2 (1 elementary, 0 middle, 1 high) Proposed (CZD) RMF-M Zoning 84 residential units Total: 20 (9 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high) * Generalized historic 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. Currently, 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. These numbers are updated annually and include students attending out-of-district specialty schools, such as year-round elementary schools, Isaac Bear, and SeaTECH. Generation rates do not take into account different housing types and different locations, which typically yield different numbers of students.  Since the proposed development is likely to have a build-out date within 5 years, staff has outlined existing school capacity to provide a general idea of the potential impact on public schools.  These numbers do not reflect any future capacity upgrades that may occur over the next five years or changes to student populations. Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 9 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 10 of 15 School Enrollment* and Capacity** - 2020-2021 Estimates * Enrollment is based on the New Hanover County Schools enrollment that was projected 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.  School staff presented a facility needs survey to the Board of Education on January 5, 2021 that included updated NC Department of Public Instruction student growth projections and school capacity data. While Planning staff does not yet have information specific to the projected enrollment and capacity of the schools that would be affected by this request, it appears that planned facility upgrades, combined with changes to student enrollment patterns, will result in adequate capacity district-wide over the next five years if facility upgrades are funded. NEW HANOVER COUNTY STRATEGIC PLAN  One of the goals of the New Hanover County Strategic Plan for 2018-2023 is to encourage the development of complete communities in the unincorporated county by increasing housing diversity and access to basic goods and services.  The proposed RMF-M zoning district would allow for an increase in housing diversity and would allow those residents to utilize existing goods and services within one mile of the subject property.  The predominant housing type is single family detached at 76%. Under the proposed RMF- M district the site would allow for multi-family (apartments) and increase housing type diversity by reducing the percentage of single family detached (76% to 74%), and increasing the percentage of multi-family residences (21% to 22%).  In addition to increasing the housing type diversity of the community, the proposal would also provide housing at more affordable price points for residents earning less than 80% area median income (AMI). Income-restricted affordable housing, like the proposed LIHTC project, that are located in complete communities can create a more equitable, integrated and diverse community. The County is finalizing the Comprehensive Housing Study which will provide an assessment of the significant characteristics of the current housing market in order to better identify needed housing price points. Currently, the number of rental units in the County serving the population at these income levels is limited. 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% Murrayville 526 643 82% None Middle 107% Trask 717 662 108% None High 105% Laney 2,063 1,903 108% None Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 10 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 11 of 15  The subject property is located in the Gordon Road community area, where 30% of residents currently live within one-mile of a convenience need (grocery store, retail staples, pharmacies, etc.), a support service (urgent care, primary doctor’s office, child & adult care, etc.), and a community facility (public park, school, museum etc.). The proposed RMF-M district would increase the number of residences within one-mile of goods and services (30% to 31%). REPRESENTATIVE DEVELOPMENTS Representative Developments of R-15: Grayson Park Clay Crossing Plantation Landing Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 11 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 12 of 15 Representative Developments of RMF-M: Amberleigh Shores Parks at Three Oaks Context and Compatibility  The property is located adjacent the Gordon Road/I-40 interchange and shares access with an existing gas station and storage lot.  The timing of the Gordon Road widening project has been accelerated and is now scheduled to begin in 2024.  Two nearby residential developments have obtained a Special Use Permit to exceed the maximum density of the base residential zoning district and include multi-family housing.  Due to the location and surrounding development pattern, the property is less likely to be developed with low density housing. The last development proposal for the site was for a recreation facility, for which a Special Use Permit was approved in 2018. Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 12 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 13 of 15 2016 COMPREHENSIVE 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 The subject parcel is located along Gordon Road just east of the I-40 and Gordon Road interchange. The site is adjacent to a Buy Quick gas station, an outdoor boat storage facility, and the Hawthorne at Smith Creek apartments. The proposed development will share access to Gordon Road with the Buy Quick gas station and the outdoor boat storage facility. This area was designated as General Residential due to the primarily lower density residential development pattern along the Gordon Road corridor toward Market Street. Although non-residential and multi-family projects were approved and permitted in this area prior to the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan in 2016, these types of low intensity commercial and low-density multi-family uses could be appropriate in a variety of place types, including General Residential. As proposed, the density of this multi-family project is not consistent with the General Residential place type because it exceeds the density range of up to eight units per acre outlined for General Residential areas. However, the proposed project assists in meeting the goals of the Comprehensive Plan by providing affordable housing for residents with fewer existing housing Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 13 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 14 of 15 options and by establishing higher densities along major roadways that provide a transition of densities and intensities. In this case, the project is located adjacent to an existing commercial development which allows direct access to a major arterial roadway and creates an orderly transition by placing higher density multi-family between the high intensity Interstate corridor where low density single-family housing is less likely to be developed and the existing low intensity residential uses along Gordon Road The General Residential place type may no longer be an appropriate designation in this area because the existing commercial and multi-family projects and close proximity to a major roadway suggest the need for higher densities. Generally, the Comprehensive Plan designates areas along major roadways with higher residential densities and a mix of uses as Community Mixed Use in order to allow for the orderly transition of densities and intensities. This place type also focuses on small-scale, compact mixed- use development patterns. This type of development pattern would assist with providing opportunities for affordability and a range of housing types, opportunities, and choices. In situations when the Board of Commissioners approve a request that is found to be inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, state statutes require a statement approving the request and a declaration that the plan be amended concurrently to reflect the specific place type that is most similar to the proposed development. The statement must also include an explanation of the change in conditions in the area that were taken into account in the decision. Consistency Recommendation The proposed development is INCONSISTENT with the General Residential place type because the proposed density is greater than the maximum density recommended for this place type. However, staff is supportive of the proposed development as it is aligned with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan for providing affordable housing and creating complete communities. It is also aligned with the Comprehensive Plan’s intent of providing an orderly transition of uses from higher intensity to lower intensity areas and providing for a range of housing types. The proposed moderate density multi-family housing is also consistent with the existing development pattern of the surrounding area. As state law dictates, if the rezoning were to be approved even though inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Plan must be concurrently amended to reflect the specific place type that is most similar to the proposed development. Therefore, it is staff’s recommendation to amend the place type for the subject site to Community Mixed Use because the proposal is in line with the recommended density of the place type. This place type is also more appropriate for the area because single-family homes are less likely to be built immediately adjacent to major thoroughfares, and because it would encourage the development of projects that would provide a buffer and serve as a transition to the existing single-family residences along Gordon Road. Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 14 Z21-03 Staff Report PB 3.4.2021 Page 15 of 15 STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the proposal and the reclassification the subject site from General Residential to Community Mixed Use. Staff suggests the following motion: I move to APPROVE the proposed rezoning to a Conditional RMF-M district. While I find it to be INCONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the project exceeds the density recommended for the General Residential place type, I find APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because the proposal would provide an appropriate transition from a major thoroughfare to existing single-family housing, is consistent with the development pattern of the surrounding properties, and supports the County’s goals of providing for a range of housing types and opportunities for households of different sizes and income levels. In accordance with the North Carolina General Statutes, I move to reclassify the property from the General Residential place type to the Community Mixed Use place type. I find the proposal is consistent with the recommended building types and densities of the Community Mixed Use classification. In addition, the Community Mixed Use classification would encourage the development of projects that would better serve as a transition between a major thoroughfare and single-family housing. [Optional] Note any conditions to be added to the district: 1. The development must be awarded Low-Income Housing Tax Credits through the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency. 2. Appropriate pavement markings shall be installed along the 60-foot access easement from Gordon Road to the subject site to identify two lanes of travel. In addition, no parking shall be permitted within the easement and “no parking” signs shall be installed in accordance with the North Carolina Fire Code. Alternative Motion for Denial I move to DENY the proposed rezoning to a Conditional RMF-M district. I find it to be INCONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the proposal exceeds the density recommended for the General Residential place type. I also 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. Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 2 - 15 Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 3 - 1 Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 4 - 1 Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 5 - 1 APPLICANT MATERIALS Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 6 - 1 Pl a n n i n g B o a r d - M a r c h 4 , 2 0 2 1 IT E M : 1 - 7 - 1 FINAL 2021 QUALIFIED ALLOCATION PLAN 10 of 35 3. The Agency may make a forward commitment of the next year’s tax credits in an amount necessary to fully fund project(s) with a partial award or to any project application that was submitted in a prior year if such application meets all the minimum requirements of the Plan. In the event that credits are returned or the state receives credits from the national pool, the Agency may elect to carry such credits forward, make an award to any project application (subject only to the nonprofit set aside), or a combination of both. III. DEADLINES, APPLICATION AND FEES A. APPLICATION AND AWARD SCHEDULE The following schedule will apply to the 2021 application process for 9% Tax Credits and the first round of tax-exempt bond volume and 4% Tax Credits. January 22 Deadline for submission of preliminary applications (12:00 noon) March 15 Market analysts will submit studies to the Agency and Applicants March 26 Notification of final site scores April 5 Deadline for market-related project revisions (5:00 p.m.) April 12 Deadline for the Agency and Applicant to receive the revised market study, if applicable May 14 Deadline for full applications (12:00 noon) August Notification of tax credit awards The Agency will also accept tax-exempt bond volume and 4% Tax Credit applications any time between May 1 and October 1 (5:00 p.m.). When a preliminary application has been submitted in this timeframe, a schedule of milestones will be provided to the Applicant. The preliminary application submission date will determine when those milestones occur which will follow a time frame similar to the 9% Tax Credit round. The Agency will work with the Applicant to determine if the project will receive 2021 or 2022 volume cap. Full applications can be submitted no later than January 14, 2022. The Agency reserves the right to change the schedule to accommodate unforeseen circumstances. B. APPLICATION, ALLOCATION, MONITORING, AND PENALTY FEES 1. All Applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable fee of $5,800 at the submission of the preliminary application. This fee covers the cost of the market study or physical needs assessment and a $1,400 preliminary application processing fee (which will be assessed for every electronic application submitted). The Agency may charge additional fee(s) to cover the cost of direct contracting with other providers (such as appraisers). 2. All Applicants are required to pay a nonrefundable processing fee of $1,400 upon submission of the full application. 3. Entities receiving tax credit awards, including those involving tax-exempt bond volume, are required to pay a nonrefundable allocation fee equal to 0.86% of the project’s total qualified basis. 4. The allocation fee will be due at the time of either the carryover allocation or bond volume award. Failure to return the required documentation and fee by the date specified may result in cancellation of the allocation. The Agency may assess other fees for additional monitoring responsibilities. 5. Owners must pay a monitoring fee of $1,220 per unit (includes all units, qualified, unrestricted, and employee) prior to issuance of the project’s IRS Form 8609. Any project utilizing income averaging or for which the Agency is the bond issuer must pay an additional monitoring fee of $300 per unit. Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 7 - 2 Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 7 - 3 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. 4615 GORDON ROAD R04300-001-007-000 5.12+/-R-15 (VACANT)GENERAL RESIDENTIAL RMF-M 5.12+/- ESTRELLA LANDING WILL CONSIST OF 84 AFFORDABLE APARTMENT UNITS WITHIN THREE 3-STORY BUILDINGS, A CLUBHOUSE WITH SITE MANAGER OFFICE AND RESIDENT COMMUNITY SPACE, PLAYGROUND, AND COVERED PICNIC AREA WITH GRILLS. THE DEVELOPMENT IS CONSIDERED WORKFORCE HOUSING AND WILL BE TARGETED TO WORKING FAMILIES AND SENIORS, WHOSE INCOMES ARE 80% OR BELOW THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE COMMUNITY WILL CONSIST OF 13 - 1 BEDROOM UNITS, 35 - 2 BEDROOM UNITS, AND 36 - 3 BEDROOM UNITS. A TOTAL OF 21 UNITS (25% OF THE TOTAL UNIT COUNT) WILL BE TARGETED TO RESIDENTS WHOSE INCOME ARE 30% OR BELOW THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME, WHICH PREDOMINANTLY CONSISTS OF SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. PLEASE SEE THE ARCHITECTURAL PLANS INCLUDED WITH THIS SUBMITTAL FOR THE PROPOSED BUILDING CHARACTERISTICS, MATERIAL, UNIT MIX, UNIT FLOOR PLANS AND SIZES. PLEASE SEE THE SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL PLANS FOR CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS THAT WILL BE SPECIFIC TO THIS DEVELOPMENT. FURTHER, WE ARE SEEKING A 2021 LIHTC AWARD FROM THE NC HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR FUNDING OF ESTRELLA LANDING. Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 7 - 4 Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 7 - 5 Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 7 - 6 Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 7 - 7 Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 7 - 8 Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 7 - 9 Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 7 - 10 122 CINEMA D R I V E , W I L M I N G T O N , N C 28403 P H : ( 9 1 0 ) 7 9 1 - 6 7 0 7 F A X : ( 9 1 0 ) 791-6760 Existing Vegetation Narrative The existing vegetation on parcel R04300-001-007-000 can generally be described as: Along the southern property line is an existing row of Loblolly Pine trees varying in DBH from 12”-24”. Along the eastern property line is an approximately 40’ wide area of existing trees, generally characterized as Loblolly Pines varying from 12”-24” DBH, Maples from 8”-20” DBH, Southern Red Oaks from 8”-16” DHB. A similarly sized and vegetated area also exists along the northern half of the western property line. Much of the rear 150’ of the property, including the northern property line includes Loblolly Pines varying from 12”-24” DBH, Maples from 8”-20” DBH, Southern Red Oaks from 8”-16” DHB, and wetland vegetation. A detailed tree survey shall be performed as required during the site plan review process. Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 7 - 11 122 CINEMA D R I V E , W I L M I N G T O N , N C 28403 P H : ( 9 1 0 ) 7 9 1 - 6 7 0 7 F A X : ( 9 1 0 ) 791-6760 Estrella Landing Legal Description As offered in the Application Checklist, the site plan includes the map book and page reference of the property requested for rezoning Book 681 / Page 516 Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 7 - 12 Pl a n n i n g B o a r d - M a r c h 4 , 2 0 2 1 IT E M : 1 - 7 - 1 3 PROPOSED SITE PLAN Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 8 - 1 5 0 0 - Y R 500- Y R500-YR 50 0 - Y R 5 0 0 - Y R 50 0 - Y R 500 - Y R 500-Y R 500-YR 500 - Y R 500 - Y R 500-YR 500-YR 500-YR 50 0 - Y R 50 0 - Y R 50 0 - Y R 50 0 - Y R 500 - Y R 500-Y R 500- Y R 5 0 0 - Y R 500-Y R 500 - Y R 50 0 - Y R 5 0 0 - Y R 500- Y R 500 - Y R 500 - Y R 500-YR 500-YR 500-YR 500-YR 50 0 - Y R 50 0 - Y R 10 0 - Y R 10 0 - Y R 100-Y R 1 0 0 - Y R 100-YR 100-YR 100- Y R 100- Y R 100-YR 1 0 0 - Y R 100-YR 100- Y R 100-Y R 100 - Y R 10 0 - Y R 10 0 - Y R 100-Y R 1 0 0 - Y R 100-YR 10 0 - Y R 100-YR 100 - Y R 10 0 - Y R 100-YR 100-YR 100-YR 100-Y R 1 0 0 - Y R 100-YR 100-YR 100-YR 100 - Y R 10 0 - Y R 100 - Y R 1 0 0 - Y R 10 0 - Y R 100 - Y R 100-YR 100-YR 100-Y R 100 - Y R 10 0 - Y R 100-YR 100-YR 20 18 16 20 24 26 28 28 16 18 18 20 SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS SS S S S S S S S S S S WETWETWETWETWETWETWETWETWET WET WET WET WET WE T WE T WE T WET WET WET WET WET WET WET WE T W E T WET WE T WE T WET WET W E T WET WET W E T W E T WET WET WET WET WE T WE T WE T SS SS SS SS 20 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5'5' 5'5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 5' 124' 79 ' 24' ESTRELLA LANDING NEW HANOVER COUNTY NORTH CAROLINA 21 1 4 1 . P E TERROIR DEVELOPMENT, LLC PO BOX 15025 WILMINGTON, NC 28408 DATE: SCALE: DESIGNED: DRAWN: CHECKED: PE I J O B # : CONCEPTUAL LAYOUT: PRELIMINARY LAYOUT: FINAL DESIGN: RELEASED FOR CONST: PROJECT STATUS REVISIONS: DRAWING INFORMATION SE A L CLIENT INFORMATION: 122 Cinema Drive Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 (910) 791-6707 (O) (910) 791-6760 (F) NC License #: C-2846 PRELIMINARY DESIGN - NOT RELEASED FOR CONSTRUCTION SITE PLAN CONDITIONAL ZONINGC- 2 . 0 02.22.21 1" = 50' JRC JRC JRC N O R T H VICINITY MAPNOT TO SCALENORTH SITESITE PLANPROJECT ADDRESS:4615 GORDON RDWILMINGTON, NC 28411PARCEL ID:R04300-001-007-000MAP BOOK & PAGE:B681 / P516APPLICANT INFORMATION:TERROIR DEVELOPMENT, LLCPO BOX 15025WILMINGTON, NC 28408PROJECT SITE AREA:± 5.12 ACCURRENT ZONING:R-15PROPOSED ZONING:RMF-M (RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY MODERATE DENSITY )FUTURE LAND CLASSIFICATION:GENERAL RESIDENTIALPROPOSED USE:MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIALFLOOD INFORMATION:A PORTION OF THIS PARCEL IS LOCATED WITHIN THE100-YEAR FLOOD ZONE AS INDICATED BY FEMA FLOODZONE PANEL 3720314900K BEARING AN EFFECTIVE DATEAUGUST 28, 2018.100 YEAR BASE FLOOD ELEVATION:20.2'500 YEAR BASE FLOOD ELEVATION:20.5'WETLANDS:± 0.77 AC OF WETLANDS EXIST ON-SITE AS SHOWN± 0.5 AC MAX. TO BE IMPACTEDBUFFER / SCREENING INFORMATIONREQUIRED TRANSITIONAL BUFFER:TYPE A OPAQUE BUFFERADJACENT TO R-15 SINGLE FAMILY USEBUFFER WIDTH REQUIRED:20'PLANT MATERIALS REQUIRED:MINIMUM 3 ROWS OF PLANTING WHICHSHALL BE 6' HIGH AND PROVIDE 100%OPACITY WITHIN ONE YEAR BUILDING DATA:RESIDENTIAL:84 APARTMENT UNITSBUILDING 1 (29,169 SF)24 UNITS; 9,723 SF PER FLOORBUILDING 2 (29,169 SF)24 UNITS; 9,723 SF PER FLOORBUILDING 3 (44,016 SF)36 UNITS; 14,672 SF PER FLOOR 102,354 SFUNIT MIX:(13) 1-BR; (35) 2-BR; (36) 3-BRCONSTRUCTION TYPE:5A DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTSMAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE:MINIMUM FRONT SETBACK:35'MINIMUM REAR SETBACK:25'MINIMUM SIDE SETBACK (INTERIOR):20'MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT:45'Brierwood RdBlount DrRogers DrHargrove DrGordon Road Gordon Road Dewberry Blackberry RdShaw DrNorthbrookDrRd N College Rd / Hwy 132 BusinessDrInterstate Hwy 40GORDON ROAD60' RIGHT OF WAY AD J A C E N T R - 1 5 Z O N E D P R O P E R T Y (S I N G L E F A M I L Y U S E ) AD J A C E N T R - 1 5 Z O N E D P R O P E R T Y (S I N G L E F A M I L Y U S E ) EXISTING 60' ACCESS E A S E M E N T C U R R E N T L Y I N U S E B Y Q U I C K S H O P BO O K 2 6 4 3 P A G E 0 7 8 5 AD J A C E N T B - 1 Z O N E D P R O P E R T Y AD J A C E N T B - 1 Z O N E D P R O P E R T Y PR O P O S E D ST O R M W A T E R P O N D ± 0 . 3 3 A C BU I L D I N G 1 24 U N I T S BU I L D I N G 3 36 U N I T S BUILDING 2 24 UNITS 20 ' S I D E S E T B A C K 20' SIDE SETBACK & BUFFER CL U B H O U S E PI C N I C PA V I L I O N 0SC A L E : fe e t 50 ' 10 0 ' 15 0 ' 1" = 5 0 ' OPEN SPACE:TOTAL OPEN SPACE REQUIRED:± 1.02 AC / 20%TOTAL OPEN SPACE PROVIDED:± 1.73 AC MIN. / 34% EX I S T I N G S E W E R L I N E AN D M A N H O L E PO T E N T I A L L O C A T I O N OF P R O P O S E D S E W E R CO N N E C T I O N AD J A C E N T R - 1 5 Z O N E D P R O P E R T Y (M U L T I - F A M I L Y U S E ) PL A Y A R E A 35 ' F R O N T S E T B A C K PR O J E C T E N T R Y T O C O N N E C T T O E X I S T I N G P A V I N G PO T E N T I A L F U T U R E C O N N E C T I O N TO A D J A C E N T P R O P E R T Y CO N C R E T E P A V I N G AS P H A L T P A V I N G W I T H CO N C R E T E C U R B A N D G U T T E R CO M M U N I T Y MO N U M E N T S I G N Planning Board - March 4, 2021ITEM: 1- 9 - 1 20 2 1 P R E L I M I N A R Y S E T Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 9 - 2 20 2 1 P R E L I M I N A R Y S E T Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 9 - 3 20 2 1 P R E L I M I N A R Y S E T Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 9 - 4 20 2 1 P R E L I M I N A R Y S E T Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 9 - 5 20 2 1 P R E L I M I N A R Y S E T Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 9 - 6 20 2 1 P R E L I M I N A R Y S E T Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 9 - 7 Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 9 - 8 20 2 1 P R E L I M I N A R Y S E T Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 9 - 9 2021 PRELIMINARY SET Planning Board - March 4, 2021ITEM: 1- 9 - 10 20 2 1 P R E L I M I N A R Y S E T Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 9 - 11 PUBLIC COMMENTS Planning Board - March 4, 2021 ITEM: 1 - 10 - 1 Pl a n n i n g B o a r d - M a r c h 4 , 2 0 2 1 IT E M : 1 - 1 1 - 1