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PLANNING BOARD SCRIPT
for Zoning Map Amendment Application (Z24-20)
Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, applicant, on behalf of ZCH Investments, LLC, property
owner, to rezone approximately 11.26 acres located at 4200 Castle Hayne Road from the R-20,
Residential District to the (CZD) CB, Community Business District for the use of Outdoor Recreation
Establishment.
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 rezoning provides for the types of
uses recommended in both the Community Mixed Use and Employment Center place types. I
also find recommending APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public
interest because the application limits uses to those which are more appropriate for the area and
additional conditions reduce impact on adjacent residential areas, with the following conditions:
Proposed Conditions:
1. The only permitted use is for a miniature golf establishments and a golf driving range.
2. Hours of operation limited to:
a. 9 am – 8 pm Monday - Thursday
b. 9 am – 10 pm Friday & Saturday
c. Noon – 8 pm Sunday
3. In addition to UDO Section 5.5 Exterior Lighting, which regulates max illumination levels
and full fixture cut-offs, the following will apply:
a. Lighting poles for security lighting in the parking area and mini-golf areas
would be limited to a 16’ height.
b. Lighting poles for flood lighting of the driving range would be limited to 35’
and turned off outside of the hours of operation.
c. Lighting fixtures shall be numbered such that adequate levels of lighting are
maintained, but that light spillage and glare are not directed at adjacent
property(ies), neighboring areas or motorists.
Alternative Motion for Denial
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 rezoning provides for
the types of uses recommended in both the Community Mixed Use and Employment Center
place types, I find recommending DENIAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the
public interest because the proposal is not consistent with the desired character of the
surrounding community and will adversely impact the adjacent residential areas.
Alternative Motion for Approval/Denial:
I move to RECOMMEND [Approval/Denial] of the proposed rezoning to a (CZD) CB 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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