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PLANNING BOARD AGENDA
Assembly Room, New Hanover County Historic Courthouse
24 North Third Street, Room 301 Wilmington, NC 28401
Members of the Board
Jeffrey P Petroff, Chair | Donna Girardot, Vice-Chair
Paul Boney | Hansen Matthews | Jeffrey Stokley Jr. | H. Allen Pope | Colin J. Tarrant
Rebekah Roth, Director| Ken Vafier, Planning Manager
JANUARY 6, 2022 6:00 PM
Meeting Called to Order by Chair, Jeff Petroff
Pledge of Allegiance by Planning Manager, Ken Vafier
Approval of Minutes (December 2021)
REGULAR ITEMS OF BUSINESS
The Planning Board may consider substantial changes in these petitions as a result of objections,
debate, and discussion at the meeting, including rezoning to other classifications.
Public Hearing
1 Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, applicant, on behalf of the property owners,
Milton T Shaffer, III, and ABA Self Storage, LLC, to rezone approximately 1.93 acres of land
located at 4629 and 4631 Carolina Beach Road from (CZD) B-1, Conditional Neighborhood
Business District, and (CZD) B-2, Conditional Regional Business District, to (CZD) B-2
Conditional Regional Business District.
OTHER ITEMS
1 Unified Development Ordinance Update (Telecommunications)
2 Unified Development Ordinance Ongoing Maintenance Amendment Discussion
NEW HANOVER COUNTY PLANNING BOARD
REQUEST FOR BOARD ACTION
MEETING DATE: 1/6/2022
Regular
DEPARTMENT: Planning PRESENTER(S): Julian Griffee, Current Planner
CONTACT(S): Julian Griffee, Rebekah Roth, Planning & Land Use Director
SUBJECT:
Public Hearing
Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solu4ons, applicant, on behalf of the property owners, Milton T Shaffer, III,
and ABA Self Storage, LLC, to rezone approximately 1.93 acres of land located at 4629 and 4631 Carolina Beach
Road from (CZD) B-1, Condi4onal Neighborhood Business District, and (CZD) B-2, Condi4onal Regional Business
District, to (CZD) B-2 Condi4onal Regional Business District.
BRIEF SUMMARY:
The applicant is proposing to rezone 1.93 acres from CZD B-1 and CZD B-2 to CZD B-2 in order to develop an indoor
recrea+onal facility, general retail establishment, and animal grooming services.
The applicant indicates that the use of the subject property will be for a 22,000 sf structure, which includes
approximately 17,000 sf intended for an indoor recrea+on facility and the remaining 5,000 sf will be designed as store-
front units for uses such as general retail sales and animal grooming services.
The exis+ng CZD districts that apply to these proper+es were established in the early 2000s for projects that were not
developed. Z-891 called for the build out of a development known as Belle Meade Centre. The approved land use plan
had the use for these parcels as parking lots. Belle Meade Centre never built out as depicted within the approved Z-
891. Any use other than the proposed parking lot approved in Z-891 requires a rezoning of these parcels.
Under the proposed condi+onal B-2 zoning, the types of uses on the site would be limited to indoor recrea+onal
facili+es, general retail sales and animal grooming services. As defined within the UDO, an indoor recrea+on
establishment is a commercial establishment that provides indoor facili+es for recrea+on, entertainment (except adult
entertainment), or amusement, including but not limited to: bowling alleys, pool rooms, indoor sports gymnasiums,
movie theaters and live theaters, indoor ice ska+ng sinks, video arcades, and indoor shoo+ng ranges. The proposed
square footage allo<ed for the indoor recrea+on use would likely influence the type and scale of indoor recrea+on
possible.
Under the current zoning condi+ons, the parcels could only be developed into parking lots +ed to an obsolete use. As
such, no peak hour trips would be an+cipated for the site. Under the proposed zoning district, an approximate 17,000
sf indoor recrea+on facility and 5,000 sf of general retail and animal grooming services commercial space would be
developed. A development of this scale is es+mated to generate about 46 trips in the AM and 73 trips in the PM peak
hours.
The subject property is located along a major roadway corridor, Carolina Beach Road. The subject site abuts mini-
storage facili+es on two sides, the Carolina Beach ROW to the south and west, and a mul+-family development to the
south and east. The mul+-family development is located within the City of Wilmington.
Planning Board - January 6, 2022
ITEM: 1
The proposal is located between the Monkey Junc+on intersec+on and the proposed Fairview Mixed Use development
where transi+onal service uses and low traffic generators could be appropriate.
The proposed CZD B-2 rezoning is generally CONSISTENT with the 2016 Comprehensive Plan because the proposed
uses are in line with those recommended for Community Mixed Use place types, the district is located within a
transi+onal area, and the uses around the subject site are a mix of commercial, residen+al, and ins+tu+onal.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
RECOMMENDED MOTION AND REQUESTED ACTIONS:
As the proposed uses are in line with the recommenda+ons for the Community Mixed Use place type, include
rela+vely low traffic generators, are located within a transi+onal area and are surrounded by a variety of commercial,
residen+al, and ins+tu+onal uses, staff recommends approval of this applica4on and suggests the following mo+on:
I move to recommend APPROVAL of the proposed rezoning to a CZD-B-2 district. I find it to be CONSISTENT with
the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the district would allow uses more in line with those
recommended for Community Mixed Use areas than the exis+ng zoning. I also find recommending APPROVAL of the
rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because the proposed district would allow for use of the
property, includes rela+vely low traffic generators, and is located in a transi+onal area between the Monkey Junc+on
commercial node and a mixed-use node under development.
Alterna4ve Mo4on for Denial
I move to recommend DENIAL of the proposed rezoning to a CZD B-2 district. While I find it to be CONSISTENT
with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the district would allow uses in line with those
recommended for Community Mixed Use areas than the exis+ng zoning, I find recommending 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 uses will adversely impact the adjacent areas.
ATTACHMENTS:
Descrip+on
Z21-20 PB Script
Z21-20 PB Staff Report
Z21-20 Zoning Map
Z21-20 Future Land Use Map
Z21-20 Neighboring Properties
Z21-20 Applicant Materials Cover Sheet
Z21-20 Applicant Package
Z21-20 Site Plan Cover Sheet
Z21-20 Site Plan
COUNTY MANAGER'S COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: (only Manager)
Planning Board - January 6, 2022
ITEM: 1
SCRIPT for Zoning Map Amendment Application (Z21-20)
Request by Cindee Wolf, applicant, on behalf of the property owners, Milton T Shaffer, III, and ABA
Self Storage, LLC, to rezone approximately 1.93 acres of land located at 4629 and 4631 Carolina Beach
Road from CZD B-1, Conditional Neighborhood Business District, and CZD B-2, Conditional Regional
Business District to CZD B-2, Conditional Regional Business District.
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 an additional 5 minutes
for rebuttal.
2. Conduct Hearing, as follows:
a. Staff presentation
b. Applicant’s presentation (up to 15 minutes)
c. Opponent’s presentation (up to 15 minutes)
d. Applicant’s rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
e. Opponent’s rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
3. Close the public hearing
4. Board discussion
5. Vote on the application. The motion should include a statement saying how the change is, or
is not, consistent with the land use plan and why approval or denial of the rezoning request is
reasonable and in the public interest.
Example Motion for Approval
I move to recommend APPROVAL of the proposed rezoning to a CZD-B-2 district. I find it to
be CONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the district
would allow uses more in line with those recommended for Community Mixed Use areas than
the existing zoning. I also find recommending APPROVAL of the rezoning request is
reasonable and in the public interest because the proposed district would allow for use of the
property, includes relatively low traffic generators, and is located in a transitional area
between the Monkey Junction commercial node and a mixed-use node under development.
Example Motion for Denial
I move to recommend DENIAL of the proposed rezoning to a CZD B-2 district. While I find it
to be CONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the district
would allow uses in line with those recommended for Community Mixed Use areas than the
existing zoning, I find recommending 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 uses will adversely impact the adjacent areas.
Planning Board - January 6, 2022
ITEM: 1 - 1 - 1
Alternative Motion for Approval/Denial:
I move to [Approve/Deny] the proposed rezoning to a CZD B-2 Business district. I find it to be
[Consistent/Inconsistent] with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because [insert
reasons]
__________________________________________________________________________
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I also find [Approval/Denial] of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest
because [insert reasons]
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Planning Board - January 6, 2022
ITEM: 1 - 1 - 2
Z21-20 Staff Report 12.30.2021 Page 1 of 15
STAFF REPORT FOR Z21-20
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT APPLICATION
APPLICATION SUMMARY
Case Number: Z21-20
Request:
Rezoning to CZD B-2 district
Applicant: Property Owner(s):
Cindee Wolf Milton T. Shaffer, III & ABA Self Storage, LLC
Location: Acreage:
4629 & 4631 Carolina Beach Road 1.93
PID(s): Comp Plan Place Type:
Parcel ID: R07000-004-005-000
& R07000-004-003-000 Community Mixed Use
Existing Land Use: Proposed Land Use:
Undeveloped & Vacant Indoor Recreational Facility, General Retail Sales
and Animal Grooming Services
Current Zoning: Proposed Zoning:
CZD B-1, Conditional Zoning Neighborhood
Business & CZD B-2, Conditional Zoning
Regional Business
CZD B-2, Conditional Zoning Regional Business
Planning Board - January 6, 2022
ITEM: 1 - 2 - 1
Z21-20 Staff Report 12.30.2021 Page 2 of 15
SURROUNDING AREA
LAND USE ZONING
North Self-storage Facility CZD B-2
East Multi-family Housing Development Community Business
(City of Wilmington)
South Carolina Beach Road Right-of-Way & Multi-family
Housing Development
N/A & Community
Business (City of
Wilmington)
West Carolina Beach Road Right-of-Way and Self-storage
Facility N/A & CZD B-2
ZONING HISTORY
April 7, 1971 Initially zoned R-15 (Area 4)
December 5,
2005
Both parcels rezoned to (CUD) B-1 (Z-821) for a mixed-use development
containing uses allowed within the B-1 zoning district.
December 1,
2008
Northern 1.7 acre parcel rezoned to (CUD) B-2 (Z-891) for a mixed-use
development that included the use of a movie theater. The eastern .22
acre parcel was not included in this request.
September 6,
2016
Adjacent parcel to the north that was apart of the original mixed-use
development is rezoned to allow for a mini-warehouse storage use. The
subject parcels were not a part of this rezoning.
May 3, 2021
With the adoption of TA21-01, which incorporated the provisions of
S.L.2019-111, CUD zoning districts were converted automatically to CZD
zoning districts.
Planning Board - January 6, 2022
ITEM: 1 - 2 - 2
Z21-20 Staff Report 12.30.2021 Page 3 of 15
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Water/Sewer Capacity available through CFPUA, properties are currently connected to
sewer.
Fire Protection New Hanover County Fire Services, New Hanover County Southern Fire
District, New Hanover County Station Myrtle Grove
Schools Williams Elementary, Myrtle Grove Middle, and Ashley High schools
Recreation Echo Farms Park, Arrowhead Park, Myrtle Grove Athletic Complex
CONSERVATION, HISTORIC, & ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Conservation Conservation Resource maps indicate that there are no conservation areas
or wetlands present on site.
Historic No known historic resources
Archaeological No known archaeological resources
PROPOSED USES & CONCEPTUAL PLAN
• This application is proposing to rezone 1.93 acres from CZD B-1 and CZD B-2 to CZD B-2 in
order to develop an indoor recreational facility, general retail establishment, and animal
grooming services.
• The applicant indicates that the use of the subject property will be for a 22,000 sf structure,
which includes approximately 17,000 sf intended for an indoor recreation facility and the
remaining 5,000 sf will be designed as store-front units for uses such as general retail sales and
animal grooming services.
• The conceptual plan shows the 22,000 sf structure in the rear, northwest corner of the subject
site with parking between the structure and the adjacent multi-family parcel, and parking and
a stormwater retention pond between the structure and Carolina Beach Road. Landscaping and
buffering is proposed along the property line fronting Carolina Beach Road as well as along
the property lines bordering the multi-family parcel.
• According to the applicant, the proposed zoning will allow for encouraging and attracting new
businesses along a commercial corridor in a way that is consistent with the 2016 Comprehensive
Land Use Plan.
Planning Board - January 6, 2022
ITEM: 1 - 2 - 3
Z21-20 Staff Report 12.30.2021 Page 4 of 15
Proposed Conceptual Site Plan with Staff Markups
ZONING CONSIDERATIONS
• The existing CZD districts that apply to these properties were established in the early 2000s
for projects that were not developed. Z-891 called for the build out of a development known
as Belle Meade Centre. The approved land use plan had the use for these parcels as parking
lots. Belle Meade Centre never built out as depicted within the approved Z-891.
• Any use other than the proposed parking lot approved in Z-891 requires a rezoning of these
parcels.
• While the B-2 zoning district allows a range of commercial uses, the Conditional Zoning
District designation would limit the types of uses on the site to indoor recreational facilities,
general retail sales and animal grooming services.
• As defined within the UDO, an indoor recreation establishment is a commercial establishment
that provides indoor facilities for recreation, entertainment (except adult entertainment), or
amusement, including but not limited to: bowling alleys, pool rooms, indoor sports gymnasiums,
movie theaters and live theaters, indoor ice skating sinks, video arcades, and indoor shooting
ranges. The proposed square footage allotted for the indoor recreation use would likely
influence the type and scale of indoor recreation possible.
• Although no buffer is required between the proposed structure and the adjacent multi-family
development, the applicant has proposed a 10’ fenced transitional bufferyard.
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Z21-20 Staff Report 12.30.2021 Page 5 of 15
• The proposal is subject to the regulations within the UDO, including Section 5.5 – Exterior
Lighting as well as state and county stormwater standards.
AREA SUBDIVISIONS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
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ITEM: 1 - 2 - 5
Z21-20 Staff Report 12.30.2021 Page 6 of 15
TRANSPORTATION
• The parcels front and have direct access to Carolina Beach Road.
• As depicted in the application materials, the parcels will have a right-in, right-out only access.
• The estimated traffic generated from the site is under the 100 peak hour threshold that triggers
the ordinance requirement for a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA).
• Under the current zoning conditions, the parcels could only be developed into parking lots tied
to an obsolete use. As such, no peak hour trips would be anticipated for the site.
• Under the proposed zoning district, an approximate 17,000 sf indoor recreation facility and
5,000 sf of general retail and animal grooming services would be developed. A development
of this scale is estimated to generate about 46 trips in the AM and 73 trips in the PM peak
hours. General retail uses typically generate the bulk of their trips during the PM hours as retail
uses are often not the weekday rush hour destination for motorists.
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ITEM: 1 - 2 - 6
Z21-20 Staff Report 12.30.2021 Page 7 of 15
• The net change from the potential trip generation if the site were to be developed under the
existing CZD B-1 and CZD B-2 districts to the development as requested within the proposed
CZD B-2 district shows an approximate increase of 46 AM peak hour trips and an approximate
decrease of 73 PM peak hour trips. General retail uses typically generate the bulk of their trips
during the PM hours as retail uses are often not the weekday rush hour destination for motorists.
Intensity Approx. Peak Hour Trips
Existing Development: Undeveloped 0 AM / 0 PM
Possible Development under
Current CZD B-1 & CZD B-2
Zoning:
-
-
Potential Trip Generation
under Proposed Zoning:
17,000 sf indoor recreation
facility & 5,000 sf general
retail and animal grooming
services
46 AM / 73 PM
Potential Net Change under
Proposed Zoning: - 46 AM / 73 PM
• Because a TIA is not required to analyze transportation impacts at this time, Staff has provided
the volume to capacity ratio for the adjacent roadway near the subject site. While volume to
capacity ration, based on average daily trips, can provide a general idea of the function of
adjacent roadways, the delay vehicles take in seconds to pass through intersections is generally
considered a more effective measure when determining the Level of Service of a roadway.
However, the available volume to capacity data indicates capacity currently exists in this area.
• The most recent traffic counts in the area indicate capacity currently exists on the Carolina Beach
Road corridor.
WMPO Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT)
• Before any development can occur on this site, the Technical Review Committee will review all
plans for compliance with applicable land use regulations, including any recommended
roadway improvements from traffic impact analyses to ensure adequate traffic safety and
distribution. Recommended roadway improvements will be completed as required by a TIA or
through the NCDOT Driveway permitting process.
Road Location Volume Capacity V/C
Carolina Beach
Road
Between Silva Terra Drive and
St. Andrews Drive 37,191 41,368 0.90
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ITEM: 1 - 2 - 7
Z21-20 Staff Report 12.30.2021 Page 8 of 15
Nearby Planned Transportation Improvements and Traffic Impact Analyses
Nearby NC STIP Projects:
• STIP Project U-5702B
o Project encompasses access management improvement on College Road from Carolina
Beach Road to Shipyard Boulevard. Project is scheduled after 2029.
• STIP Project U-5790
o Project calls for improvements to the Monkey Junction (Carolina Beach Road, College
Road, and Piner Road) intersection. Project is scheduled after 2029.
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ITEM: 1 - 2 - 8
Z21-20 Staff Report 12.30.2021 Page 9 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. Fairview Mixed Use
Development • 276 multi-family housing units • Approved May 6, 2019
• Full build out 2021
The TIA required improvements be completed at certain intersections in the area. The notable
improvements consisted of:
• Provide one ingress and one egress lane, provide stop control for the egress movement,
and provide 100’ internal protected stem at four intersections within the development.
• Extend the northbound left turn lane to provide 500 feet of storage, 50 feet of full width
deceleration, and 100 feet of taper at US 421 (Carolina Beach Road) at McCarley
Boulevard/Orchid Drive.
Nearby Proposed Developments included within the TIA:
• None.
Development Status: Development and improvements are currently under construction.
ENVIRONMENTAL
• No portion of either parcels are located within an AE Flood-zone and AE Floodway.
• The entire site is located within the Barnards Creek watershed.
• Per the Classification of Soils in New Hanover County for Septic Tank Suitability, soils on the
property consist of Class II (moderate limitation). However, water and sewer is available
through CFPUA.
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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
EXISTING SITE
Existing Site of Proposed Development:
Looking East Looking North
Looking Northeast
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ITEM: 1 - 2 - 10
Z21-20 Staff Report 12.30.2021 Page 11 of 15
EXAMPLES OF INDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES
Existing Indoor Recreational Facilities:
Defy Gravity Defy Gravity
Carolina Dog Sports
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ITEM: 1 - 2 - 11
Z21-20 Staff Report 12.30.2021 Page 12 of 15
EXAMPLES OF RECENT B-2 DEVELOPMENTS OF SIMILAR SCALE
Representative Regional Business Developments:
Walgreen’s
Benjamin Moore Paint
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CONTEXT AND COMPATIBILITY
• The subject property is located at 4629 and 4631 Carolina Beach Road and is only accessible
by Carolina Beach Road.
• The site is adjacent to a self-storage facility on the western and northern boundaries and is
bordered to the east by a multi-family development that is located within the City of
Wilmington’s municipal limits. Located across the street from the parcels are office and civic
uses.
• There are a mix of commercial and residential uses within the area.
• The proposal is located between the Monkey Junction intersection and the proposed Fairview
Mixed Use development where transitional service uses and low traffic generators could be
appropriate.
• The applicant has proposed a landscaped buffer between the proposed development and the
adjacent multi-family use.
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2016 COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
The New Hanover County Future Land Use Map provides a general representation of the vision for
New Hanover County’s future land use, as designated by place types describing the character and
function of the different types of development that make up the community. These place types are
intended to identify general areas for particular development patterns and should not be
interpreted as being parcel specific.
Future Land Use
Map Place Type Community Mixed Use
Place Type
Description
Focuses on small-scale, compact, mixed use development patterns that
serve all modes of travel and act as an attractor for county residents and
visitors. Types of appropriate uses include office, retail, mixed use,
recreational, commercial, institutional, and multi-family and single-family
residential.
Analysis
The subject property is located along a major roadway corridor, Carolina
Beach Road, and is surrounded by a storage facility to the north and east
and a multi-family development to the south and east that is located within
the City of Wilmington’s municipal limits.
The Comprehensive Plan classifies the property as Commercial Mixed Use,
which allows for low to moderate intensity retail and services that can
support nearby neighborhoods. The Community Mixed Use place type
designation encourages a mix of uses, including single- and multi-family
residential, commercial, civic, mixed-use, and recreational uses. Typical
zoning associated with this place type includes moderate density residential,
commercial, office and institutional, and mixed-use.
The proposed CZD B-2 rezoning is more consistent with the commercial uses
and intensity recommended in the Comprehensive Plan than the limited
development allowed within the existing CZD B-1 and CZD B-2 zoning
districts.
Consistency
Recommendation
The proposed CZD B-2 rezoning is generally CONSISTENT with the 2016
Comprehensive Plan because the proposed uses are in line with those
recommended for Community Mixed Use place types, the district is located
within a transitional area, and the uses around the subject site are a mix of
commercial, residential, and institutional.
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
As the proposed uses are in line with the recommendations for the Community Mixed Use place
type, include relatively low traffic generators, are located within a transitional area and are
surrounded by a variety of commercial, residential, and institutional uses, staff recommends
approval of this application and suggests the following motion:
I move to recommend APPROVAL of the proposed rezoning to a CZD-B-2 district. I
find it to be CONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan
because the district would allow uses more in line with those recommended for
Community Mixed Use areas than the existing zoning. I also find recommending
APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because
the proposed district would allow for use of the property, includes relatively low traffic
generators, and is located in a transitional area between the Monkey Junction
commercial node and a mixed-use node under development.
Alternative Motion for Denial
I move to recommend DENIAL of the proposed rezoning to a CZD B-2 district. While I
find it to be CONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan
because the district would allow uses in line with those recommended for Community
Mixed Use areas than the existing zoning, I find recommending 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 uses will adversely
impact the adjacent areas.
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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 ZONINGAPPLICATION
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
Milton T Shaffer, III
ABA Self Storage, L.L.C.
debbie.russ@bellsouth.net
Owner #1: 5616 Oak Bluff LaneQwner #2: 6635 Gordon Road
910-262-8945 (Contact: Debbie Russ/ Contract Purchaser)
Owner #1: Wilmington, NC 28409Owner #2: Wilmington, NC 28411
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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.
Community Mixed-Use
4629 & 4631 Carolina Beach Road 312520.90.8351 & 312520.90.8152
(CUD) B-2 & (CUD) B-1 1.93 ac. +/-
1.93 ac. +/-
The development proposes 18,000 square feet of commercial space. Roughly 14,400 s.f. are intendedfor an indoor recreation facility, and the remaining 3,600 s.f. will be desgined as store-front units for usessuch as animal grooming services & general retail sales.
Reference the attached "Concept Plan" for site layout, proposed improvements and details.
(CZD) B-1
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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.
Based on KSF
14,400 s.f.+/- Recreation Center (ITE 492) / 3,600 s.f.+/- Pet Supply (ITE 866)
20 + 0 = 20 51 + 12 = 63
The policies for growth and development encourage continued efforts to maintain existing
businesses, and attract new ones. The property is along a commercial corridor where
business activities and services are most convenient to the surrounding residential
communities. Sustainability of the County depends on sensible in-fill and maximizing
land use.
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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 is identified in the Comprehensive Land Use Plan as a "Community Mixed-Use" place-type.The plan suggests higher densities or more intensive uses to support the sourrounding residentialneighborhoods. The proposed project is an acceptable transition use along the busy road corridor.
The subject property was zoned as a conditional use district only as a place-holder for futuredevelopment. The current restriction on use is for the property to remain vacant. Modifying the existing business zone for a specific Conditional District, will allow sensible use of the property,and still protect adjacent properties with the required development standards and mitigation ofimpacts.
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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
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
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Legal Description for
Conditional Zoning District Petition
At 4629 & 4631 Carolina Beach Road
Beginning at a point in the northeastern boundary of Carolina Beach Road (U.S. Hwy. 421), a
160’ public right‐of‐way; said point being located approximately 235.30 feet, southeastwardly
along the right‐of‐way from its intersection with the southeastern boundary of St. Andrews
Drive, a 100’ public right‐of‐way; and running thence from said point of beginning:
North 50026’22” East, 450.00 feet to a point; thence
South 39033’12” East, 165.05 feet to a point; thence
South 50027’07” West, 250.16 feet to a point; thence
South 39040’40” East, 49.84 feet to a point; thence
South 50028’22” West, 200.09 feet to a point in the northeastern boundary of Carolina Beach
Road; thence with that right‐of‐way,
North 39030’56” West, 214.72 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 84,221
square feet, or 1.93 acres, more or less.
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REPORT OF COMMUNITY MEETING REQUIRED BY
NEW HANOVER COUNTY ZONING ORIDINANCE
FOR CONDITIONAL DISTRICT REZONINGS
Project Name: 4629 & 4631 Carolina Beach Road
Proposed Zoning: (CUD) B-1 to (CZD) B-1
The undersigned hereby certifies that written notice of a community meeting on the above
zoning application was given 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
October 12, 2021 . A copy of that written notice and site layout are also attached.
The meeting was held at the following time and place: Thursday, October 28, 2021
6:00 p.m.; at Long Leaf Park Picnic Shelter #3.
The persons in attendance at the meeting were: Reference attached sign-in list
The following issues were discussed at the meeting: No one attended.
As a result of the meeting, the following changes were made to the petition: None
Date: November 26, 2021
Applicant: Design Solutions
By: Cindee Wolf
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ADJACENT OWNERS WITHIN 500' PERIMETER OF 4629 & 4631 CAROLINA BEACH RD
OWNERADDRESSCITY STATE ZIP
4624 CAROLINA BEACH RD COA123 CRAWFORD RD HILLSBOROUGH, NC 27278
ABA SELF STORAGE LLC6635 GORDON RD WILMINGTON, NC 28411
ABA SELF STORAGE LLC6635 GORDON RD WILMINGTON, NC 28411
BAREFOOT WESLEY A KELLY V4144 PINE HOLLOW RD WILMINGTON, NC 28412
CC CLINTON MD LLC8550 LEESBURG PIKEVIENNA, VA 22182
JUST FOR BUYERS INVESTMENTS LLC5 SILVA TERRA DR STE 140WILMINGTON, NC 28412
JUST FOR BUYERS INVESTMENTS LLC5 SILVA TERRA DR STE 140WILMINGTON, NC 28412
LOPEZ GRAJALES ANTONIO ETAL9 SILVA TERRA DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412
NOELLE HOLDINGS LLC5231 MASONBORO HARBOR DR WILMINGTON, NC 28409
NOELLE HOLDINGS LLC ETAL5 SILVA TERRA DR STE 100WILMINGTON, NC 28412
SMITH HILDA STANLEY2013 E LAKE SHORE DRWILMINGTON, NC 28401
ST ANDREW PROPERTY LP8255 GREENSBORO DR STE 200 MC LEAN, VA 22102
T2 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LLC369 CARRIE ST SCOATS, NC 27521
T2 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT CO LLC369 CARRIE ST SCOATS, NC 27521
TRIANGLE BELLE MEADE LLC165 YORK ST SGASTONIA, NC 28053
TRIANGLE BELLE MEADE LLC165 YORK ST SGASTONIA, NC 28053
TRIANGLE BELLE MEADE LLC165 YORK ST SGASTONIA, NC 28053
WILMINGTON CITY OFPO BOX 1810WILMINGTON, NC 28402
WILMINGTON CITY OFPO BOX 1810WILMINGTON, NC 28402
WILMINGTON CITY OFPO BOX 1810WILMINGTON, NC 28402
WILMINGTON LODGE #343 LOYAL4610 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28412
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October 12, 2021
Re: Notice of Community Information Meeting /
Rezoning of 4629 & 4631 Carolina Beach Road
Carolina Dog Sports is interested in developing an indoor recreation center on lands within the proximity of
your property. This proposal would require a Conditional 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, structure(s) and layout of an approved proposal can be developed. A preliminary plan of the project
layout is enclosed.
We are holding a meeting for any and all interested parties. This provides neighbors with an opportunity for
explanation of the proposal and for questions to be answered concerning improvements, benefits & impacts.
A meeting will be held on Thursday, October 28th, at Picnic Shelter #3, Long Leaf Park (north side of the park
accessed from Pine Grove Road), 6:00 p.m. If you cannot attend, you are also welcome to contact me:
Cindee Wolf at telephone # 910‐620‐2374, or email cwolf@lobodemar.biz
with comments and/or questions.
We appreciate your interest in the project, look forward to being an asset to the community.
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