Z23-14 PB Script - August
PLANNING BOARD SCRIPT
for Zoning Map Amendment Application (Z23-14)
Request by Wes Reynolds with SB Cottages Investment, LLC, applicant, to rezone four parcels totaling
approximately 7.37 acres of land located at 7641, 7645, and 7647 Carolina Beach Road from R-15,
Residential to (CZD) R-5 Residential for a maximum of 56 attached single family dwelling units. This
item was continued from the July 6th regular meeting.
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 and supporters’ presentation (up to 15 minutes)
c. Opponent’s presentation (up to 15 minutes)
d. Applicant’s and supporters’ rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
e. Opponent’s rebuttal (up to 5 minutes)
f. Staff review of any additional conditions
3. Close the public hearing
4. Board discussion
5. Before we proceed with a motion and vote, I would like to invite the applicant to the podium.
Based on the Board discussion and items presented during the public hearing, would you like
withdraw your petition, request a continuance, or proceed with a vote?
6. 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. I find it to be CONSISTENT with
the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the proposed density and housing
type is within the recommendations of the Community Mixed Use place type. I also find
recommending APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest
because the project provides housing diversity at an appropriate density to act as a transition
between the highway and residential development to the east and the proposed additional
conditions reduce some impacts on environmental features.
Proposed Conditions:
1. The project as shown on the submitted site plan shall be developed with water and
sewer connections to a private wastewater system. Private wells and septic systems are
not allowed for residential development as contemplated on the site plan.
2. As identified on the site plan, certain existing trees onsite will not be removed.
3. The zoning approval and development contemplated therein shall not impact the
current and future lot owners of the following parcels, R08518-001-014-004,
R08518-001-015-000, and R08518-001-015-002, right to use the access easement
shown on the concept plan, nor shall the zoning approval and development
contemplated therein create any additional financial burden on those lot owners to
contribute to the cost of maintenance for the access road.
4. The northern terminus of the access easement shall be designated for public use to
allow potential future connection to and through adjoining parcels to Seabreeze Road.
5. All infiltration basins shown on the concept plan shall be required. Changes to the
general shape of the basins as required by essential site improvements may be
accepted administratively by Planning staff.
Alternative Motion for DENIAL (if based on information presented at the public hearing or other
consideration beyond the scope of staff review, the board finds denial appropriate.)
I move to recommend DENIAL of the proposed rezoning. While I find it to be CONSISTENT
with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the proposed density and
housing type are in line with the recommendations of the Community Mixed Use place type
and the proposed development acts as an appropriate transition between the highway and
existing development. I find recommending DENIAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and
in the public interest because of the project’s anticipated impacts on environmental and
conservation resources and the potential increase of vehicle conflicts on adjacent roadways.
Example Motion for Denial
I move to RECOMMEND DENIAL of the proposed rezoning to a Conditional RMF-L district.
While I find it to be CONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan
because the proposed density is in line with the residential housing densities outlined for the
General Residential place type, I find RECOMMENDING DENIAL of the rezoning request is
reasonable and in the public interest because the proposal will adversely impact existing and
future non-residential development along an industrialized corridor and would also result in
the loss of industrially zoned land.
Alternative Motion for Approval/Denial:
I move to RECOMMEND [Approval/Denial] of the proposed rezoning to a (CZD) RMF-L 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 RECOMMENDING [Approval/Denial] of the rezoning request is reasonable and in
the public interest because [insert reasons]
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