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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SCRIPT
for Zoning Map Amendment Application (Z24-08)
Rezoning Request (Z24-08) – Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, applicant, on behalf of
Giovanni Ippolito and Tanya Vlacancich, property owners, to rezone approximately 4.65 acres of land
located at 6634 Carolina Beach Road from R-15, Residential to (CZD) RMF-M, Residential Multi-Family
– Moderate Density for a maximum 72-unit multi-family development.
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. I find it to be generally CONSISTENT with the
purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the development scale is in line with
the plan’s recommendation for the place type and the project would provide additional housing
diversity in the area. I find APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public
interest because it provides an alternative housing type that acts as a buffer for lower density
residential, contributing to the kind of transitional development desired along highway
corridors. An additional voluntary condition by the applicant also ensures workforce housing
affordability for 10 percent of the units, or 7 total units, whichever is greater for a period of
15 years.
Proposed Conditions:
1. Exterior lighting, including luminaries and security lights, shall be arranged or shielded so
as not to cast illumination in an upward direction above an imaginary line extended from
the light sources parallel to the ground. Fixtures shall be numbered such that adequate levels
of lighting are maintained, but that light spillage and glare are not directed at adjacent
property, neighboring areas, or motorists. Light posts shall be no taller than twelve (12)
feet.
2. The proposed right turn lane must be approved and permitted by NCDOT. Changes to the
concept plan to meet NCDOT requirements for the turn lane may be approved
administratively by county staff.
3. Tree protection fencing shall be installed prior to the onset of land clearing and grading
along a minimum 15-foot offset from the edge of the outer drive. No disturbance of existing
vegetation or grading will be permitted. Prior to the Certificate of Occupancy, a minimum
8-foot-tall solid wood screening fence shall be installed along a 3-foot offset from the
driveway pavement.
4. The project will include a minimum of 10% of the units or eight (8) total units, whichever is
greater, as workforce housing units that will be made available for a period of no less than
15 years with rental limits based upon HUD HIGH HOME standards. An agreement between
the developer and county will be required before the issuance of any Certificate of
Occupancy for the project. The agreement shall specify:
• The number of affordable units provided;
• The income limits;
• Rent limits subject to annual change;
• The period of time workforce housing units must remain affordable;
• Any other criteria necessary for compliance and monitoring;
• 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 10% of the units
or eight (8) total units whichever is greater before the expiration of the minimum 15-year
period of affordability the development will be subject to enforcement measures found in
Article 12 Violations and Enforcement of the Unified Development Ordinance.
5. The project is limited to a maximum of 64 units and the two westernmost multi-family
structures shall be limited to two stories.
6. A minimum 20-foot-wide public access easement shall be provided along the frontage
parallel with Carolina Beach Road for public bicycle and pedestrian use.
7. Any dumpster or trash facility shall be located on the northern or eastern portion of the
property.
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. I find it to be INCONSISTENT with the purposes and
intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the proposed density of the development exceeds
the density recommended for the Community Mixed Use place type. I also find DENIAL of the
rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because the number of multi -family
structures and associated parking reduces the amount of available open space and increases
traffic on the roadway network.
Alternative Motion for Approval/Denial:
I move to [Approve/Deny] of the proposed rezoning to a CZD RMF-M 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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