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Conditional Zoning District Application – Updated 06-2023
NEW HANOVER COUNTY_____________________
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & LAND USE
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, North Carolina 28403
Telephone (910) 798-7165
nhcgov.com/528/Planning-Land-Use
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
Aaron Hutchens Wilmington Shrine Club
Summit Design and Engineering Services
2715 Ashton Dr., Suite 104 4510 S. College Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412 Wilmington, NC 28412
919-475-1208
aaron.hutchens@summitde.com
910-443-7281
jtmoore@jtmacoustic.com
Attn: Jimmy Moore
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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:
Maximum Residential Density (if applicable) Maximum Non-Residential Square Footage (if
applicable)
Please list all of the specific 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.
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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.
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.
Note: It is recommended that traffic generation numbers be reviewed by the WMPO prior to application to ensure
that the most appropriate ITE land use code is identified and most recent generation rates have been applied. If
numbers are verified, please attach a copy of the verification. If numbers have not been verified and the submitted
generation numbers must be adjusted, this may result in the application being ineligible to move forward to the intended
Planning Board agenda.
ITE Land Use(s):
Trip Generation Use and Variable (gross floor area, dwelling units, etc.)
AM Peak Hour Trips: PM Peak Hour Trips:
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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.
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.
Promoting small businesses, this automotive service station will bring jobs to the
community adding to the economic growth of New Hanover County. Based on
the 2016 Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map, this site will be part of the
Community Mixed-Use area which supports the zoning that is proposed.
Based on the 2016 Comprehensive Plan's Future Land Use Map, this site will be
part of the Community Mixed-Use area which supports the zoning that is
proposed. This automotive service station fits within the zoning as a small
business servicing the community.
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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?
While the current R-15 district promotes residential communities, the New
Hanover Comprehensive Plan 2016 fosters economic growth which encourages
businesses/ industries to locate and flourish within New Hanover County. The
rezoning will allow for small businesses such as the one proposed in this
application to become part of the growing need for connectivity of uses in a
pedestrian scaled environment. As mentioned in the Comprehensive Plan, the
addition of the proposed use will aid New Hanover County in growing a resilient
economy and a healthy community.
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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 (all property owners must sign signatory
page)
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 Information Meeting Report (complete and signed by agent or all property
owners)
Traffic Impact Analysis if applicable (use of attached report document is recommended)
x 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.
x 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 [Note: If elements beyond the
minimum requirements are shown on the concept plan they may be considered conditions of
approval if not eligible for approval as minor deviations]:
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
AH
AH
AH
AH
AH
AH
N/A
$600 for 5 acres or less
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June 30, 2023
PID (R07114-004-001-000)
Project Narrative
This project site, located at 4580 South College Drive in Wilmington, NC covers approximately 1.34 acres and is
vegetated with Longleaf, Pond, and Loblolly Pines, mixed with Red Maple and Sweetbay Magnolia with an undergrowth
of Loblolly Bay. Christian Brothers Automotive is proposing to construct an approximate 6,000 SF facility for a Vehicle
Service Station, Minor use as outlined on page 10 of the Principal Use Table in the New Hanover County UDO. This
facility will be for minor automotive repair work such as oil changes and air conditioner repair work. The site design
proposes a 10-bay structure constructed of brick and mortar, an asphalt parking lot with 30 spaces including ADA
spaces, a dumpster enclosure, stormwater treatment devices, and buffers installed as outlined in section 5.4 of the UDO
that will add visual appeal to the site from adjacent property owners.
Proposed Structure