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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
Cindee Wolf
Design Solutions
P.O. Box 7221
Wilmington, NC 28406
910-620-2374
cwolf@lobodemar.biz
LaLuLi Investments, L.L.C.
gravesnate87@gmail.com
Wilmington, NC 28412
7617 Clark Hill Road
801-318-6994 (Contact: Dr. Nathan Graves)
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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.
501 & 505 Manassas Drive 313310.37.1200 / 313310.37.1300
37,549 sf / 0.86 acres R-15 Community Mixed-Use
0.86 ac.(CZD) O&I
N/A 8000 s.f.
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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:
Reference Concept Plan for layout.
8000 s.f. GFA
Medical / Dental Office - not on Hospital Campus (ITE - 720)
25 30
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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.
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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?
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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:
• $600 for 5 acres or less
• $700 for more than 5 acres
• $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)
• 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 [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
• 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
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Documentation on soil types and infiltration rates if underground stormwater facilities
proposed
One (1) digital PDF copy of ALL documents AND plans
7. Acknowledgement and Signatures
By my signature below, I understand and accept all of the conditions, limitations, and obligations of the Conditional
Zoning District zoning for which I am applying. I understand that the existing Official Zoning Map is presumed to be
correct. I certify that this application is complete and that all information presented in this application is accurate to
the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
If applicable, I also appoint the applicant/agent as listed on this application to represent me and make decisions on
my behalf regarding this application during the review process. The applicant/agent is hereby authorized on my
behalf to:
1. Submit an application including all required supplemental information and materials;
2. Appear at public hearings to give representation and comments;
3. Act on my behalf without limitations with regard to any and all things directly or indirectly connected with or
arising out of this application; and
4. Provide written consent to any and all conditions of approval.
Signature of Property Owner(s) Print Name(s)
Signature of Applicant/Agent Print Name
Note: This form must be signed by the owner(s) of record. If there are multiple property owners, a signature is
required for each owner of record.
Note: If changes are made to the proposal after the application completeness determination that require additional
staff review and vetting, the proposal will be ineligible to move forward to the intended Planning Board agenda. No
changes will be accepted by staff after the applications are posted at the time of public notice.
If an applicant requests delay of consideration from the Planning Board or Board of County Commissioners before notice
has been sent to the newspaper, the item will be calendared for the next meeting and no fee will be required. If delay is
requested after notice has been sent to the newspaper, the Board will act on the request at the scheduled meeting and are
under no obligation to grant the continuance. If the continuance is granted, a fee in accordance with the adopted fee
schedule as published on the New Hanover County Planning website will be required.
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Dr. Nathan Graves
Cynthia Wolf - Design Solutions
- LaLuLi Investments, L.L.C.
Legal DescripƟon for
CondiƟonal Rezoning of
501 & 505 Manassas Drive
Beginning at a point in the northern boundary of Manassas Drive (NC SR 1581), a 100’ public
right-of-way; said point being at its intersecƟon with the eastern boundary of Carolina Beach
Road (U.S. Hwy. 421), a 160’ public right-of-way; said point also being at the southwestern
corner of “Lot 2 – BaƩle Park / SecƟon No. 1,” a subdivision recorded among the Land Records
of the New Hanover County registry in Map Book 7, at Page 77; and running thence from the
point of beginning with the Carolina Beach Road right-of-way:
North 05044’55” East, 57.11 feet to a point; thence
North 05027’21” East, 43.00 feet to a point; thence
North 05026’25” East, 100.14 feet to a point; thence leaving the right-of-way,
South 81025’22” East, 193.19 feet to a point; thence
South 08033’53” West, 99.98 feet to a point; thence
South 08035’00” West, 100.00 feet to a point in the northern boundary of Manassas Drive;
thence with that right-of-way,
North 81025’00” West, 182.56 feet to the point and place of beginning, containing 37,549
square feet, or 0.86 acres, more or less.
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Community Information Meeting Report – Approved 06-2022
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
COMMUNITY INFORMATION MEETING REPORT
This Community Information Meeting Report must be submitted with the application for a conditional rezoning, planned
development, or intensive industry special use permit in order for the application to be deemed complete.
Address/Location Parcel Identification Number(s)
Meeting Date and Time
Format (Virtual, In-Person, Hybrid) Location if In-Person or Hybrid
Selection Criteria for Location
Meeting Summary
Issues and Concerns Discussed at Meeting
501 & 505 Manassas Drive 313310.37.1200 / 313310.37.1300
Thursday, March 28, 6:00 p.m.
In-person (w/ contact information to call oremail with questions or comments Best Western - Plus / 5600 Carolina Beach Rd
General vicinity of the subject property location
No calls or emails inquiries were received. No one attended the meeting.
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List of Changes and Modifications Made to the Proposal in Response to Issues and Concerns (if no modifications
were made, please explain why)
Report Attachments
All of the following items must be submitted as part of the required community information meeting report in addition
to this form.
Checklist Applicant Initial
A list of names and addresses of attendees
A list of the names and addresses of invitees and copies of any returned mailings received to date
A copy of the mailed notice with all attachments
A copy of all materials distributed or presented at the meeting
Acknowledgement and Signatures
By my signature below, I hereby certify that written notice of the community information meeting as described
above was mailed and/or personal delivery to property owners withing 500 feet of the subject site as set forth
on the attached list, by first class mail on [DATE] _____________________________. A copy of the written notice
is also attached. I also herby certify that the meeting summary and list of attendees is accurate and representative
of the proceedings at the community information meeting.
Signature of Applicant or Applicant’s Agent Print Name
Date
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Cynthia Wolf - Design Solutions
03/29/24
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ADJACENT PROPERTIES WITHIN A 500' PERIMETER OF 501 & 505 MANASSAS DRIVE:
SUBJECT PROPERTY OWNER MAILING ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP
LALULI INVESTMENTS, LLC 7617 CLARK HILL RD WILMINGTON NC 28412
ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNER MAILING ADDRESS CITY / STATE / ZIP
418 LIGHTNING WHELK TRUST ETAL 3225 MCLEOD DR LAS VEGAS NV 89121
ADAMS JOHN K MARINA R 520 MANASSAS DR WILMINGTON NC 28409
ANCHOR LAND INVESTMENTS LLC 7150 RIVER RD WILMINGTON NC 28412
BANNERMAN PATRICIA A 437 LIGHTNING WHELK WAY WILMINGTON NC 28412
BARE SHANA SCOTT 408 LIGHTNING WHELK WAY WILMINGTON NC 28412
BOLZ PROPERTIES LLC 277 LODER AVE WILMINGTON NC 28409
BRIDGMAN WILLIAM 435 LIGHTNING WELK WAY WILMINGTON NC 28412
BRYANT RUTH B 445 LIGHTING WHELK WAY WILMINGTON NC 28412
BULLOCK POPE LEIGH A 6018 LETTERED OLIVE PL WILMINGTON NC 28412
BUNN COASTAL PROPERTIES LLC 5029 DOCKSIDE DR WILMINGTON NC 28409
BYRD EMMETT M 409 MOON SNAIL PL WILMINGTON NC 28412
CAPPS BILLY F 441 LIGHTNING WHELK WAY WILMINGTON NC 28412
CATALANO KAREN A 61 OLIVER ST #25 BROOKLYN NY 11209
COPE SHARON C 433 LIGHTNING WHELK WAY WILMINGTON NC 28412
CORCORAN ALEXANDER M JULIE A 161 BILLETTS BRIDGE RD CAMDEN NC 27921
CREECH JUDITH 6002 LETTERED OLIVE PL WILMINGTON NC 28412
DEWID DIANE TRUSTEE 6014 LETTERED OLIVE PL WILMINGTON NC 28412
DGB INVESTMENTS LLC 701 HAMLET AVE CAROLINA BEACH NC 28428
DOWELL JIMMY L JR 407 MOON SNAIL DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
ECHO BEAU RIVAGE LLC 560 EPSILON DR PITTSBURGH PA 15238
EFTING ALAN E GLORIA J 4233 THURSLEY RD WILMINGTON NC 28412
ELDRIDGE ASHLEY 6036 BANDED TULIP DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
EVANSEK ELIZABETH J 6016 SLIPPER SHELL ST WILMINGTON NC 28412
FARIDY FUZAIL F OROOS JABIN 10323 SNOWBELL CT CHARLOTTE NC 28215
FIELDS DEBORAH LIVING TRUST 7620 EASTBOURNE RD CHARLOTTE NC 28227
FOGLEMAN F M 109 HINTON AVE #7 WILMINGTON NC 28403
FOGLEMAN VANN LAILA M 116 RICE RD WILMINGTON NC 28409
GAFFNEY THOMAS C JR TRUSTEE ETAL 10600 HEPPLEWHITE WAY NEW MARKET MD 21774
GANSMANN KARA O TRUSTEE 6002 SLIPPER SHELL ST WILMINGTON NC 28412
GARDNER PROPERTIES LLC 1115 SANDY BEACH CIR LELAND NC 28451
GIANCARLO LLC PO BOX 12650 WILMINGTON NC 28405
GIBNEY ANN S 6018 SLIPPER SHELL ST WILMINGTON NC 28412
GILCHRIST TIMOTHY DALE 405 MOON SNAIL DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
GRIFFIN ELANE B 6021 BANDED TULIP DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
GUVEN GULBAHAR ETAL 6015 LETTERED OLIVE PL WILMINGTON NC 28412
HARGROVE JOHN FAITH 6012 BANDED TULIP DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
HARRIS HOLDINGS LLC 213 DORCHESTER PL WILMINGTON NC 28412
HARRISON SHIRLEY WATKINS HRS 512 MANASSAS DR WILMINGTON NC 28409
HILLTOP REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS LLC 4228 FORWALT PL WILMINGTON NC 28409
HOGAN BIRMINGHAM PROP LLC 1108 MERCHANT LN CAROLINA BEACH NC 28428
HT FUEL NC LLC 701 CRESTDALE RD MATTHEWS NC 28105
HUNT SUSAN B ETAL 6008 BANDED TULIP DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
KELLY EVERETT K LOIS W 516 MANASSAS DR WILMINGTON NC 28409
KELLY WALTER L JR DAISY W 4701 WEDGEFIELD DR WILMINGTON NC 28409
KINLEY REGINA KAY 424 LIGHTNING WHELK WAY WILMINGTON NC 28412
LAMOREUX SCOTT P DEBORAH H 6009 BANDED TULIP DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
LEACH CARLA R ETAL 6013 SLIPPER SHELL ST WILMINGTON NC 28412
LEGACY POINT PROPERTIES LLC 5305 BURCLIFF PL RALEIGH NC 27612
MCCANN STEPHEN M IRENE L 6337 SUGAR PINE DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
MCVICAR WILLIAM G 416 LIGHTNING WHELK WAY WILMINGTON NC 28412
MDC NC1 LP 11995 EL CAMINO REAL SAN DIEGO CA 92130
MEISTER GALE PO BOX 1199 EDGARTOWN MA 02539
MILLER CROFT NATASHA IRENE 536 MANASSAS DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
MILLER DONNAMARIE E 6004 LETTERED OLIVE PL WILMINGTON NC 28412
MJS STRICKLAND TRUST 5411 RESERVE DR WILMINGTON NC 28409
MURPHY THOMAS CLAIRE ETAL 259 61ST AVE FLUSHING NY 11362
MYERS KIM A SUSAN 2223 MEADOW HOLLY TRL LELAND NC 28451
NC SDS LLC 1530 HUGH FOREST RD CHARLOTTE NC 28270
NIXON HEZEKIAH III ANTOINETTE 6003 LETTERED OLIVE PL WILMINGTON NC 28412
NIXON LEWIS D 6016 LETTERED OLIVE PL WILMINGTON NC 28412
NNN REIT LP 450 S ORANGE AVE STE 900 ORLANDO FL 32801
NORMENT JOHN A MARIA O 1845 TORRINGTON ST RALEIGH NC 27615
NSA PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC 8400 E PRENTICE AVE 9TH FLOOR GREENWOOD VILLAGE CO 80111
PERSON ELISA A 515 MANASSAS DR WILMINGTON NC 28409
PETERSON CURTIS R JR FAYE M 406 LIGHTNING WHELK WAY WILMINGTON NC 28412
PETERSON ROBERT PATRICIA HAHN 528 MANASSAS DR WILMINGTON NC 28409
PLUNKETT KATHLEEN A TRUSTEE 431 LIGHTNING WHELK WAY WILMINGTON NC 28412
POPE SARA D 6007 LETTERED OLIVE PL WILMINGTON NC 28412
PUCKETT KEITH A BARBARA 519 MANASSAS DR WILMINGTON NC 28409
ROBERTS SUSAN R 6017 SLIPPER SHELL ST WILMINGTON NC 28412
ROCAMORA LARRY NANCY 1912 WILSHIRE DR DURHAM NC 27707
ROGERS BARBARA J 412 LIGHTNING WHELK WAY WILMINGTON NC 28412
ROUEN DAVID L JR 5949 CAROLINA BEACH RD UNIT 1 WILMINGTON NC 28412
RUDEN JOAN MANSON 6004 SLIPPER SHELL CT WILMINGTON NC 28412
SHAMROCK INVESTMENTS OF NC LLC 8395 NC HWY 581 S BAILEY NC 27807
SIGMON STEVEN A CARMELA 6003 SLIPPER SHELL ST WILMINGTON NC 28412
SIMMONS SAMUEL N 2117 LEE SHORE PL WILMINGTON NC 28405
SINGLETON WILLIAM P KIM A REV TRUST 6005 BANDED TULIP DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
SMIST JOHN ERIK ALYSON MELANIE 6008 SLIPPER SHELL ST UNIT A WILMINGTON NC 28412
SPARROW ISSAAC J 5000 SPLIT RAIL DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
SPARROW KATHERINE S 5000 SPLIT RAIL DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
SPELLMAN BARRY JANET 511 MANASSAS DR WILMINGTON NC 28409
STEEN SHANNON M 6031 BANDED TULIP DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
STONE BRIAN D 6012 SLIPPER SHELL ST WILMINGTON NC 28412
SUPERIOR CENTER COA INC PO BOX 15256 WILMINGTON NC 28408
SUPERIOR CENTER LLC 5949 CAROLINA BEACH RD WILMINGTON NC 28412
SWARTZ PROPERTIES LLC 724 PILOTS RIDGE RD WILMINGTON NC 28412
SYLVAIN HOPE F 6025 BANDED TULIP DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
TAYLOR HARRY J PATSY H 6009 LETTERED OLIVE PL WILMINGTON NC 28412
THIXTON JOINT REV LIVING TRUST 6015 BANDED TULIP DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
THOMPSON LAUREN E 6028 BANDED TULIP DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
TOWNES @ MARKETPLACE OWNERS ASSN 6105 OLEANDER DR WILMINGTON NC 28403
UNITED ZION LLC 126 SPENCER FARLOW DR CAROLINA BEACH NC 28428
WELTY FRANCES E 426 LIGHTNING WHELK WAY WILMINGTON NC 28412
WHITE FREDERICK CAROLINE 6400 CAROLINA BEACH RD STE 8-26 WILMINGTON NC 28412
WHITE MELISSA 7327 AUTHON DR DALLAS TX 75248
WHITE OTIS JESSE BARBARA G 365 CORNUBIA DR CASTLE HAYNE NC 28429
WHITMAN MARIE 6026 BANDED TULIP DR WILMINGTON NC 28412
WILLIS JOHN R DERINDA FAYE 532 MANASSAS DR WILMINGTON NC 28409
WILSON PENNY 6005 LETTERED OLIVE PL WILMINGTON NC 28412
WILSON STEPHANIE M MARK A 6009 SLIPPER SHELL ST WILMINGTON NC 28412
WINDHAM GRADY J CAROLYN T 7520 MASONBORO SOUND RD WILMINGTON NC 28409
YI TOK U 6005 SLIPPER SHELL ST WILMINGTON NC 28412
March 17, 2024
To: Adjacent Property Owners
This is a notice of a community information meeting. An upcoming rezoning request will be
made on behalf of Laluli Investments, L.L.C. (Dr. Nathan Graves, DMD). The subject properties
are 501 & 505 Manassas Drive, the corner lots facing Carolina Beach Road. The zoning change
would be from the current district overlay of Residential (R-15), to Conditional Office &
Institutional (CZD/O&I), for development of a medical office. The project is being proposed by
Myrtle Grove Dentistry with a goal of relocating their facilities to a new building.
The composite tract includes totals approximately 0.86 acres. Your property is located in the
proximity, within a 500’ perimeter of the outer boundary of the proposed project.
Conditional Zoning District in New Hanover County allows particular uses to be established only
in accordance with specific standards and conditions pertaining to each individual development
project & rezoning petition. Essentially, this means that only the specific use(s) and the
proposed site improvements of an approved petition can be developed.
The meeting is an opportunity for further explanation of the proposal and for questions to be
answered concerning project improvements, benefits and impacts. It will be held on Thursday,
March 28th, 6:00 p.m., at the Best Western Plus – Wilmington, 5600 Carolina Beach Road. If
you cannot attend, you are also welcome to contact Cindee Wolf at telephone # 910-620-2374,
or email cwolf@lobodemar.biz with comments and/or questions.
We look forward to your interest, being a good neighbor, and being an asset to the community.