Z24-01 PB Script
PLANNING BOARD SCRIPT
for Zoning Map Amendment Application (Z24-01)
Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, applicant, to rezone approximately 7.95 acres zoned
(CZD) R-10, Residential and R-20, Residential located at 1728 Rockhill Road to (CZD) R-10, Residential
for a maximum 24 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 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 General Residential place type. I also find
recommending APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest
because the project provides additional housing diversity to the area.
Staff proposed condition approved by the Board of Commissioners December 11, 2023:
1. A six (6) foot tall solid wood privacy fence shall be installed along the eastern
boundary of 1716 Rockhill Road also identified as New Hanover County Tax Parcel
ID R02500-003-102-000.
Additional new conditions proposed by staff:
2. The permitted density range is 0 dwelling units per acre to a maximum of 3.1 dwelling
units per acre. Planning staff is authorized to administratively approve reductions in
density within the permitted range.
3. The housing types in the development shall be limited to detached single-family
dwellings and dual unit attached dwellings as defined in Section 2.3 of the Unified
Development Ordinance.
Approval is subject to the applicant signing an agreement acknowledging the applicant’s consent
to all listed conditions. If the applicant does not provide a signed agreement within seven (7)
business days from the date of approval, then the rezoning application approval is null and void.
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 General Residential place type. I find
recommending DENIAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because
the project’s housing type does not match existing neighborhood development patterns in the
area.
Alternative Motion for Approval/Denial:
I move to RECOMMEND [Approval/Denial] of the proposed rezoning to a (CZD) R-10 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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