Z23-25 PB Script - Final
PLANNING BOARD SCRIPT
for Zoning Map Amendment Application (Z23-25)
Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, applicant to rezone approximately 10.95 acres zoned R -20,
Residential and (CZD) R-5, Residential Moderate-High Density located at the 3100 block of Blue Clay Road to
(CZD) RMF-M, Residential Multi-Family Moderate Density for a maximum of 180 dwelling units.
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 Denial
I move to recommend DENIAL of the proposed rezoning. I find it to be INCONSISTENT with
the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the proposed density of the
development exceeds the density recommended for the Community Mixed Use place type. I
also find recommending DENIAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest
because the project is more intensive than neighboring properties and not consistent with the
development pattern in the area.
Alternative 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 scale and density
will provide an adequate transition from a commercial corridor to residential districts. I also
find recommending APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest
because the proposed concept plan is arguably less intense and more in line with current
development patterns than the current district of (CZD) O&I, with the following conditions:
Existing Conditions to remain in effect:
1. Street trees shall be provided along the boundary with the Rachel’s Place Subdivision.
2. The connection to Rachel’s Place shall be gated and limited to emergency vehicle access.
3. A fenced buffer shall be provided along the northern property line and fencing shall be
incorporated along the southern property line.
4. Existing trees along the drainage ditch to the north shall be retained outside of clearing
necessary for stormwater conveyance and maintenance.
Proposed Conditions:
1. The project will include a minimum of 100% of the units as workforce housing units that
have either been approved for Low Income Tax Credit funding or an agreement
between the developer and county will be required. If required, the agreement shall
be established before the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy for the project and
specify:
• Affordability will be made available for a period of no less than 15 years with
rental limits based upon HUD income limits of 80% AMI.
• The number of affordable units provided;
• The income limits;
• Rent limits subject to annual change;
• The period of time workforce housing units must remain affordable;
• Any other criteria necessary for compliance and monitoring;
• An established timeframe for annual reporting from the developer or owner of
the development to New Hanover County. Annual reports shall provide the
following minimum information.
o Unit number
o Bedroom number
o Household size
o Tenant income
o Rent rate
• The developer or owner of the development shall report any mid-year lease
changes to workforce housing units to New Hanover County to ensure lease
changes remain compliant with the agreement.
• If the total number of workforce housing units falls below the minimum of 100%
before the expiration of the minimum 15-year period of affordability the
development shall be subject to enforcement measures found in Article 12
Violations and Enforcement of the Unified Development Ordinance.
Alternative Motion for Approval/Denial:
I move to RECOMMEND [Approval/Denial] of the proposed rezoning to a (CZD) RMF-M
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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