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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SCRIPT
for Zoning Map Amendment Application (Z24-02)
Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, applicant, on behalf of Sixthree Development, John
Pennington, property owner, to rezone approximately 2.81 acres zoned R-20, Residential located at
1540 Rockhill Road to (CZD) R-10, Residential for a maximum 9 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 presentation and supporter comments (up to 15 minutes)
c. Opponent’s presentation (up to 15 minutes)
d. Applicant’s 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 the 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 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 APPROVE the proposed rezoning to a conditional R-10, Residential district. 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 APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public
interest because the project provides additional housing diversity to the area .
Proposed Conditions:
1. The permitted density range is 0 dwelling units per acre to a maximum of 3.2 dwelling
units per acre. Planning staff is authorized to administratively approve reductions in
density within the permitted range.
2. The housing type in the development shall be limited to detached single -family dwellings
as defined in Section 2.3 of the Unified Development Ordinance.
3. Accessory dwelling units shall be prohibited.
4. Open space above the minimum required by the Unified Development Ordinance shall
be permanently retained as open space.
5. If this property is a rental development, then a minimum of 100% of the units must be
maintained as workforce housing units within the range of 80% to 120% AMI. An
agreement between the developer and county will be required. The agreement shall be
established before the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy for the project and
specify:
o Affordability will be made available for a period of no less than 15 years with
rental limits based upon the range of 80% to 120% AMI.
o The number of affordable units provided;
o The income limits;
o Rent limits subject to annual change;
o The period of time workforce housing units must remain affordable;
o Any other criteria necessary for compliance and monitoring;
o 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.
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 DENY the proposed rezoning to a conditional R-10, Residential district. 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 also find DENIAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest
because Ervin’s Place Drive is not state maintained.
Alternative Motion for Approval/Denial:
I move to [Approve/Deny] of the proposed rezoning to a conditional R-10, Residential 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 [Approval/Denial ] of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest
because [insert reasons]
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