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Home My WebLink AboutApplicationPage 1 of 5 Variance Application – Updated 05-2021 NEW HANOVER COUNTY_____________________ DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & LAND USE 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110 Wilmington, North Carolina 28403 Telephone (910) 798-7165 FAX (910) 798-7053 planningdevelopment.nhcgov.com ZONING & SUBDIVISION VARIANCE APPLICATION This application form must be completed as part of a request for a zoning and/or subdivision variance. The application submitted through the county’s online COAST portal. The main procedural steps in the submittal and review of applications for a variance 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 10.3.11 of the Unified Development Ordinance. Public Hearing Procedures (Optional) Pre-Application Conference (Optional) Community Information Meeting 1 Application Submittal & Acceptance 2 Planning Director Review & Staff Report 3 Public Hearing Scheduling & Notification  Advisory Body Review & Action 4 Board of Adjustment Hearing & Decision 5 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 B & P of Wilmiington, L.L.C. P.O. Box 764 Castle Hayne, NC 28429 910-777-5078 b.benford@evergreenclearing.com David B. Benford - President Page 2 of 5 Variance Application – Updated 05-2021 2. Subject Property Information Address/Location Parcel Identification Number(s) Total Parcel(s) Acreage Existing Zoning and Use(s) 3. Proposed Variance Narrative Subject Zoning Regulation, Chapter and Section In the space below, please provide a narrative of the application (attach additional pages if necessary). 6502 Old Bridge Site Road 323213.24.3931 [R01100-003-008-000] Section 11.5 - Change in Kind of Nonconforming Use 0.40 ac. / 17,245 s.f.+/-RA / Vacant Page 3 of 5 Variance Application – Updated 05-2021 CRITERIA REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE The Board of Adjustment may grant a variance if it finds that strict application of the ordinance results in an unnecessary hardship for the applicant, and if the variance is consistent with the spirit, purpose, and intent of the ordinance. The applicant must explain, with reference to attached plans (where applicable), how the proposed use meets these required findings (attach additional pages if necessary). 1. Unnecessary hardship would result from strict application of the ordinance. It shall not be necessary to demonstrate that, in the absence of the variance, no reasonable use can be made of the property. 2. The hardship results from conditions that are peculiar to the property, such as location, size or topography. Hardship resulting from personal circumstances, as well as hardships resulting from conditions that area common to the neighborhood or general public, may not be the basis for granting a variance. Page 4 of 5 Variance Application – Updated 05-2021 3. The hardship did not result from actions taken by the applicant or the property owner. The act of purchasing property with knowledge that circumstances exist that may justify the granting of a variance shall not be regarded as a self-created hardship. 4. The requested variance is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the ordinance, such that public safety is secured, and substantial justice is achieved. Page 5 of 5 Variance Application – Updated 05-2021 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”. Applications determined to be incomplete must be corrected in order to be processed for further review. Application Checklist Applicant Initial 󠄀 This application form, completed and signed 󠄀 Application fee: $400 per application 󠄀 Site plan or sketch illustrating the requested variance 󠄀 One (1) hard copy of ALL documents 󠄀 One (1) PDF copy of ALL documents Acknowledgement and Signatures By my signature below, I understand and accept all of the conditions, limitations, and obligations of the variance application for which I am applying. I understand that I have the burden of proving why this application meets the required findings necessary for granting a variance. 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. • The land owner or their attorney must be present for the case at the public hearing CAW CAW CAW CAW CAW David B. Benford - President B & P of Wilmington, L.L.C. Cynthia Wolf - Design Solutions