HomeMy WebLinkAboutApplication - UpdatedPage 1 of 6
Conditional Zoning District Application – Updated 02-2022
NEW HANOVER COUNTY_____________________
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & LAND USE
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Telephone (910) 798-7165
FAX (910) 798-7053
planningdevelopment.nhcgov.com
CONDITIONAL ZONING APPLICATION
This application form must be completed as part of a conditional zoning application submitted through the county’s
online COAST portal. The main procedural steps in the submittal and review of applications are outlined in the flowchart
below. More specific submittal and review requirements, as well as the standards to be applied in reviewing the
application, are set out in Section 10.3.3 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Public Hearing Procedures
(Optional)
Pre-Application
Conference
1
Community
Information
Meeting
2
Application
Submittal &
Acceptance
3
Planning
Director Review
& Staff Report
(TRC Optional)
4
Public Hearing
Scheduling &
Notification
5
Planning Board
Hearing &
Recom-
mendation
6
Board of
Commissioners
Hearing &
Decision
7
Post-Decision
Limitations and
Actions
1.Applicant and Property Owner Information
Applicant/Agent Name Owner Name (if different from Applicant/Agent)
Company Company/Owner Name 2
Address Address
City, State, Zip City, State, Zip
Phone Phone
Email Email
Cindee Wolf
Design Solutions
P.O. Box 7221
Wilmington, NC 28406
910-620-2374
cwolf@lobodemar.biz
Beechhurst, NY 11357
154-30 Powells Cove Blvd.
917-881-0932
gianniendo@msn.com
Giovanni Ippolito & wife, Tanya Vlacancich
Page 2 of 6
Conditional Zoning District Application – Updated 02-2022
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:
4. Proposed Condition(s)
6634 Carolina Beach Road 313206.37.2876 [R08200-001-036-000]
4.56 ac. +/-R-15 / Vacant Community Mixed-Use
(CZD) RMF-M 4.56 ac.
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.
7KHSURSRVHGSURMHFWLVWRGHYHORSVHYHQW\WZRUHVLGHQWLDODSDUWPHQWXQLWVLQVL[VWRU\VWUXFWXUHV8QLWV
ZLOOEHDPL[RI EHGURRPXQLWV3DUNLQJVXUURXQGVWKHEXLOGLQJVZKLFKDUHRULHQWHGDURXQGDFHQWUDO
FRXUW\DUGZKHUHH[LVWLQJVLJQLILFDQWWUHHVZLOOEHSUHVHUYHG7KHEXLOGLQJKHLJKWVZLOOEHDPD[LPXPRIIRUW\
IHHWW\SLFDORIWKHDOORZDQFHLQWKHVXUURXQGLQJQHLJKERUKRRGV$FRPELQDWLRQRIVFUHHQLQJIHQFLQJSUHVHUYDWLRQ
RIH[LVWLQJQDWXUDOYHJHWDWLRQDORQJWKHRXWHUSHULPHWHURIWKHWUDFWDQGVXSSOHPHQWDOODQGVFDSLQJZLOOSURYLGH
EXIIHULQJEHWZHHQWKHSURMHFWDQGWKHDGMDFHQWVLQJOHIDPLO\KRPHVLQ/RUGV&UHHN
$FFHVVLVGLUHFWO\WR&DUROLQD%HDFK5RDGZLWKWKHLPSURYHPHQWRIDGHFHOHUDWLRQWDSHUDQGWXUQODQHZKLFKZLOO
H[WHQGDOOWKHZD\GRZQWRWKH*OHQ$UWKXU'ULYHLQWHUVHFWLRQ
:DWHU VDQLWDU\VHZHUVHUYLFHVZLOOEHFRQQHFWHGWRWKH&)38$V\VWHPE\H[WHQVLRQRISXEOLFXWLOLW\PDLQV
6WRUPZDWHUPDQDJHPHQWLVSODQQHGWREHDGGUHVVHGZLWKDGHWHQWLRQSRQGDGMDFHQWWRWKHH[LVWLQJGUDLQDJHZD\
IRURXWOHW
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.
5HIHUHQFHWKHVLWHSODQIRUOD\RXWDQGSK\VLFDOFRQGLWLRQV
7KHGHYHORSHUSURSRVHVWRFRPPLWDPLQLPXPRIRIWKHXQLWVHLJKWDVZRUNIRUFHKRXVLQJIRU
DSHULRGQROHVVWKDQILIWHHQ\HDUV7KHUHQWDOOLPLWVIRUWKRVHXQLWVZRXOGEHEDVHGXSRQWKH+8'
V
KLJKKRPHVWDQGDUGVGHSHQGHQWRQWKHQXPEHURIEHGURRPV
([WHULRUOLJKWLQJLQFOXGLQJOXPLQDULHVDQGVHFXULW\OLJKWVVKDOOEHDUUDQJHGRUVKLHOGHGVRDVQRWWRFDVW
LOOXPLQDWLRQLQDQXSZDUGGLUHFWLRQDERYHDQLPDJLQDU\OLQHH[WHQGHGIURPWKHOLJKWVRXUFHVSDUDOOHOWRWKH
JURXQG)L[WXUHVVKDOOEHQXPEHUHGVXFKWKDWDGHTXDWHOHYHOVRIOLJKWLQJDUHPDLQWDLQHGEXWWKDWOLJKW
VSLOODJHDQGJODUHDUHQRWGLUHFWHGDWDGMDFHQWSURSHUW\QHLJKERULQJDUHDVRUPRWRULVWV/LJKWSRVWV
VKDOOEHQRWDOOHUWKDQVL[WHHQIHHW
Page 3 of 6
Conditional Zoning District Application – Updated 02-2022
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.
Mid-Rise / Multi-family Housing (ITE 221)
per Dwelling Unit @ 72
22 28
Page 4 of 6
Conditional Zoning District Application – Updated 02-2022
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 Comprehensive Plan was developed to set the general direction for future growth and
re-development across the County, and identifies the corridor along Carolina Beach Road as
a Community Mixed-Use place-type. Higher densities of residential development are
appropriate, based on direct access to a major thoroughfare road, and to serve as transitions
between the busy highway corridor and less dense residential communities beyond.
The limited density allowance for the R-15 zoning district is no longer supported when
considering the housing deficit of the County for the next ten years. A housing needs
assessment was completed, and adopted by the Board, showing that this area was lacking a
renter share of households, in general. Multi-family rental, specifically, is totally lacking. The
closest apartment complex is up on Sanders Road, and there is no other facility in the southern
portion of the County. The study also reported that this area was an older population (55+)
census block. Rental communities, such as the project proposed, provide an alternative
housing product for residents. Aged residents might be attracted to the safety & security of a
managed community with amenities. Pleasure Island service industry workers could
appreciate the closer proximity to their jobs.
Page 5 of 6
Conditional Zoning District Application – Updated 02-2022
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:
•$600 for 5 acres or less
•$700 for more than 5 acres
•$300 in addition to base fee for applications requiring TRC review
Community meeting written summary
Traffic impact analysis (if applicable)
•The official TIA approval letter is recommended prior to this item being
placed on the Planning Board meeting agenda. The Planning Board may
choose to continue the hearing until the official TIA approval letter is provided.
•The official TIA approval letter is required prior to this item being placed on
the Board of Commissioners meeting agenda.
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
•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.
•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.
•All existing and proposed easements, required setbacks, rights-of-way, and
buffers.
•The location of Special Flood Hazard Areas.
•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.
•Approximate location and type of stormwater management facilities
intended to serve the site.
•Approximate location of regulated wetlands.
•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
CAW
CAW
CAW
CAW
CAW
CAW
CAW
N/A
NOT FOR REAL ESTATENOT FOR REAL ESTATNNNNNOOOTTTTT TT FFOORRR R R RRRRREEREEEEEAAAAAALLLL EEEEEEESSTTTTAAAAATTTTEEEENNNNOOOOTTTTTTTFFFFFFOOOOOOOORRRRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEEAAAAAAAALEEESSSSSSSTTTTTTATATTATAAAATTTT
SALES OR CONVEYANCE
PRELIMINARYPPPPRRRRREELLLLIMMMMMMMMMMMMMMINNNAAAAAAARRRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYPPRREEEELLMMMINNNAAAAARRRRYYYY
SSSSS OONNNEEEESSSSOOOOO NNNCCCCCC
Legal Description for
Conditional Zoning District Boundary
At 6634 Carolina Beach Road
Beginning at a point in the western boundary of Carolina Beach Road (U.S. Hwy. 421), a 160’
public right‐of‐way; said point being located northwardly 417.75’ along that western boundary
from its intersection with the centerline of Glenarthur Drive (S.R. 2346), a 50’ public right‐of‐
way shown on a plat entitled Lords Creek Subdivision – Section 1, and recorded among the land
records of the New Hanover County Registry in Map Book 36, at Page 190; and running thence
from the said point of beginning:
South 15044’09” West, 280.71 feet to a point; thence
North 67048’50” West, 414.02 feet to a point; thence
North 18052’49” West, 133.69 feet to a point; thence
North 01013’52” West, 162.27 feet to a point; thence
North 02058’08” West, 67.39 feet to a point; thence
South 89034’15” East, 435.90 feet to a point in the western boundary of Carolina Beach
Road; thence with that right‐of‐way,
South 17010’32” East, 250.07 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 4.56
acres, more or less.
Contact List from notification Mailing
Palm Grove Apratments / 6634 Carolina Beach Road Date: January 18, 2023
Name Address Email (Optional)
Cindee Wolf Project Planner cwolf@lobodemar.biz
PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN 500' PERIMETER OF 6634 CAROLINA BEACH ROAD:
PROPERTY OWNER MAILING ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP PROPERTY ADDRESS
BARTLEY STEVE W PAMELA B 6703 CHELWOOD CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 6703 CHELWOOD CT WILMINGTON
BROWN RONALD P 568 BROADWATER RD ARNOLD, MD 21012 806 TANLAW CT WILMINGTON
BUOL CLARENCE J BEVERLY C 1046 MARSHSIDE WAY LELAND, NC 28451 6707 CHELWOOD CT WILMINGTON
CENATIEMPO RICHARD EILEEN 1123 PARK VIEW DR COVINA, CA 91724 900 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
COLLINS EUGENE JR 314 TOULON DR WILMINGTON, NC 28405 6681 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
CONNER CASSANDRA S 812 MACKAY CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 812 MACKAY CT WILMINGTON
CRAIG TRUST 814 MACKAY CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 814 MACKAY CT WILMINGTON
DERRICK CHARLES A MARGUERITE R 6701 OLIVER CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 6701 OLIVER CT WILMINGTON
DEWEY MICHAEL L 807 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412 807 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
DIGBY CHARLES B RHEA M TRUSTEES 820 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412 820 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
DOUGAN ROBERT D DIANE L 845 SLOOP POINTE LN KURE BEACH, NC 28449 6605 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
DRYE CLARENCE L ABIGAIL G 815 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412 815 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
ESTABROOKS MARILYN M LIFE ESTATE ETAL 901 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412 901 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
FENDER DOROTHY 821 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412 821 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
HANKS CHAPEL AME CHURCH 6562 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28403 6562 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
HESSE ARTHUR H KATHLEEN 6709 CHELWOOD CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 6709 CHELWOOD CT WILMINGTON
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION 6650 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28412 6650 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
JONES VONZELLA SHERWAN MCLEAN 6617 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28412 6603 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
KOURY MARVEL E 6706 CHELWOOD CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 6706 CHELWOOD CT WILMINGTON
LASALLA THEODORE PATRICIA REV TRUST 114 WATERSFIELD RD LELAND, NC 28451 6600 OLIVER CT WILMINGTON
LORDS CREEK HOMEOWNERS ASSN PO BOX 2298 CAROLINA BEACH, NC 28428 908 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
MCCLUNEY YOLANDA R TONY M 606 RYE RIDGE RD CARY, NC 27519 6621 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
MCIRNEY KIMBERLY ROBERT 802 TANLAW CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 802 TANLAW CT WILMINGTON
MCNEIL HENRY PORTER JR 6647 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28412 6647 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
MCNEIL RICHARD E SHIRLEY A 7121 LIPSCOMB DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412 6675 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
METERKO TIMOTHY A KAREN J 809 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412 809 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
MEYERSON KATHLEEN C ETAL 6702 CHELWOOD CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 6702 CHELWOOD CT WILMINGTON
MITCHELL AMOS DWIGHT ETAL 4014 TROTTER RIDGE RD DURHAM, NC 27707 6673 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
MURCH STEVEN GEORGE DIANNA MARIE 810 MACKAY CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 810 MACKAY CT WILMINGTON
MYRTLE GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER 6608 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28403 6604 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
MYRTLE GROVE COMMUNITY CENTER 6608 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28403 6608 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
MYRTLE GROVE HOLINESS 6601 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28403 6601 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
CFPUA 235 GOV CENTER DR WILMINGTON, NC 28403 914 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
OAK GROVE CEMETERY INC 6602 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28403 6602 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
PACE MONICA B 904 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412 904 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
PALADINO MARISSA J GLENN C TRANCHON ETAL 6704 CHELWOOD CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 6704 CHELWOOD CT WILMINGTON
POPPE MICHELE H HEIRS 805 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412 805 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
RESTRICTED 123 ANYROAD DR WILMINGTON, NC 28409 6708 CHELWOOD CT WILMINGTON
RHOADS PETE D E MALLERNEE III TRUSTEES 808 TANLAW CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 808 TANLAW CT WILMINGTON
RICK LEO J 819 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412 819 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
SANCTUARY CHURCH OF WILM PO BOX 2374 CAROLINA BEACH, NC 28428 6685 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
SANCTUARY CHURCH OF WILM PO BOX 2374 CAROLINA BEACH, NC 28428 6687 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
STEELE NANCY S 816 MACKAY CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 816 MACKAY CT WILMINGTON
STEWART WILLIAM M MARTHA J 813 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412 813 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
SUNDERLAND PRESTON J 804 TANLAW CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 804 TANLAW CT WILMINGTON
SURFSIDE PROPERTIES LLC PO BOX 16470 WILMINGTON, NC 28409 6600 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
TICE JAMES N ETAL 817 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412 817 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
TOBY THOMAS MARI K 6605 OLIVER CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 6605 OLIVER CT WILMINGTON
TRACEY EILEEN 6705 CHELWOOD CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 6705 CHELWOOD CT WILMINGTON
TRIPP CHRIS D 905 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412 905 GLENARTHUR DR WILMINGTON
UNDENOMINATIONAL PENTECOSTAL 6622 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28403 6622 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
WALKER J DOUGLAS SUSAN J 6602 OLIVER CT WILMINGTON, NC 28412 6602 OLIVER CT WILMINGTON
WHISPERING PINES BAPTIST 6547 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON, NC 28412 6547 CAROLINA BEACH RD
WRIGHT ARMOND ETAL 1220 6TH ST S WILMINGTON, NC 28401 6646 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON
P.O. Box 7221, Wilmington, NC 28406 * Telephone: 910-620-2374 * Email: cwolf@lobodemar.biz
Community Information
January 18, 2023
To: Adjacent Property Owners & Other Interested Parties
From: Cindee Wolf
Re: Palm Grove Apartments / 6634 Carolina Beach Road
A community meeting was held back in August to introduce a multi‐family development project at
the referenced address. That proposal was submitted to the County, and proceeded through the
rezoning process to a public hearing by the Planning Board. The petition was eventually withdrawn
before hearing by the Commissioners.
In addition to the common questions about traffic & stormwater impacts – both of which are
governed by extensive regulations and permitting – surrounding residents were averse to the
increased housing density. Comments offered by the Board included issues with the overall scale
and height of the proposed building.
In response to that input, the site plan has been revised for a more conventional multi‐family
community. The density has been reduced, albeit slightly, but proposed to be spread out among
smaller buildings. There are 12 units within each 3‐story structure, for a total of 72 rental homes.
An exhibit of the current project layout is attached.
The Owner is re‐submitting for a Conditional Zoning District, a zoning designation that allows only a
particular use, density, layout, etc. to be established pertaining to each individual development.
Since the general premise of the project has not changed, we are providing everyone with this new
layout, and rather than scheduling a subsequent meeting, we would welcome you to contact me at
telephone # 910‐620‐2374, or email cwolf@lobodemar.biz with comments and/or questions. I
would also be happy to meet with anyone who asks. The County will advertise for the next Planning
Board hearing, which we hope to be scheduled for Thursday, March 2nd.
We appreciate your interest in the project and continue to believe that this new community will
provide a housing alternative missing in the southern portion of the County, be good neighbor and
be an asset to the community.
REPORT OF COMMUNITY MEETING REQUIRED BY
NEW HANOVER COUNTY ZONING ORIDINANCE
FOR CONDITIONAL DISTRICT REZONINGS
Project Name: Palm Grove Apartments – Carolina (6634 Carolina Beach Road)
Proposed Zoning: R-15 to (CZD) RMF-M (Previously petitioned as Z22-18)
A meeting was held concerning the original petition, Z-22-18, on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 6:00
p.m.; at the Best Western Plus – Wilmington, 5600 Carolina Beach Road. The plan presented at
that time was a single, 4-story building with 78 units, and parking on the ground floor of the
structure.
The persons in attendance at the meeting are on the attached sign-in list. Attendees were
primarily from the Lords Creek community. A brief presentation was given on the housing deficit in
the County, and the recommendations of the Comprehensive Land Use Plan for higher density of
development along busy highway corridors like Carolina Beach Road. The layout of the plan was
shown to address how the building height would be mitigated by extended setbacks, fences &
vegetated buffer yards. Stormwater management requirements were explained, and a pond
shown.
The group as a whole voiced their adamant opposition to development of this tract with anything
other than single-family housing. Most residents also commented that they did not want any
density of multi-family housing in the southern portion of the County.
A rezoning submittal was subsequently made with a plan that was substantially the same as what
was discussed, except that the setback was increased. The petition was processed by staff, and
brought to public hearing by the Planning Board at their December meeting. Several members of
the public spoke in opposition to the rezoning, specifically addressed no added density and no
multi-family housing. The Board recommended denial. The petition was ultimately withdrawn
before public hearing by the Board of Commissioners.
Project Name: Palm Grove Apartments – Carolina (6634 Carolina Beach Road)
Proposed Zoning: R-15 to (CZD) RMF-M (Submitted February 1, 2023)
The property owner has opted to re-submit for a Conditional District, but with a slightly reduced
density, and a substantially different site plan. The proposed plan includes six (6), 3-story, 12-unit
buildings surrounding a courtyard, for a total of 72 units. Parking surrounds the buildings, which
provides for the expanded setback from adjacent properties of over seventy (70) feet. Stormwater
management continues to be proposed by a pond.
2
A written notice of the new project proposal with the intent of a new rezoning petition and an exhibit
of the new plan 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 January
18, 2023. A copy of that written notice and site layout are attached.
The mailing and County posting provided the community with updated information about the
modified project, and means & opportunity were proffered to share comments and concerns,
resolve conflicts or outstanding issues – where possible.
No responses were received nor contacts made between the project information mailing /
County posting and the February 1st submittal.
It is the developer’s belief that a subsequent in-person meeting was not necessary. The current
proposal continues to be for an (CZD) RMF-M zoning district, and based on comments of
opposition during both the original community information meeting and at the public hearing, it is
unlikely that the dialogue would change.
As stated in the letter, I was and remain open to addressing any comments or questions
should interested parties reach out, but there have been none.
The layout has been modified in response to both staff review and the comments and
recommendations of the Planning Board concerning building height and mass. The density has
been decreased, but the few extra units beyond the Comp Plan guideline are based on project
symmetry and economy of construction.
Date: January 31, 2023
Applicant: Design Solutions
By: Cindee Wolf