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Whiskey Branch PD Minor Deviation Determination
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To: Hill Rogers, Cameron Management, Inc
From: Robert Farrell, Development Review Supervisor
Date: July 10, 2025
Subject: Whiskey Branch Planned Development Minor Deviation Determination Approval # 2
Mr. Rogers,
Wednesday, July 9, 2025, New Hanover County received a request to further modify the revised
concept plan for the Whiskey Branch Planned Development by adding one (1) single-family lot back
to the plan that was previously removed.
The project was originally approved by the Board of Commissioners on March 1, 2021, as Z21-01. On
August 14, 2023, New Hanover County staff administratively approved a minor deviation that modified
the approved residential unit counts within the Multi-Family Apartment Homes, Single Family Lots /
Townhomes / Duplex / Triplex / Quadraplex, and Single-Family Lots Townhomes / Duplex / Triplex /
Quadraplex sections of the concept plan.
Section 10.3.4.C.8.b Minor Deviations of the New Hanover County Unified Development Ordinance
(UDO) states:
Subsequent applications for development within a master planned development district may include
minor modifications from the approved MPD Master Plan and MPD Terms and Conditions document,
provided such modifications do not result in a change in permitted uses or de nsity, specified
conditions of approval, or otherwise have no material effect on the character of the approved
development. Changes in the following constitute minor modifications that may be approved by the
Planning Director:
1. Modifications in building or structure placement, provided the placement does no decrease
approved setbacks by more than 10 percent from what was originally approved;
2. Modifications in the configuration of the building(s), structure(s), or site plan;
3. Increases to the square footage of a particular use category (e.g., residential, commercial) not
to exceed 10 percent from what was originally approved provided all other applicable
standards of [the Unified Development] Ordinance are met;
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4. Increases to building or structure height not to exceed 10 percent or 10 feet from what was
originally approved, whichever is less, provided all other applicable standards of [the Unified
Development] Ordinance are met;
5. Modifications to structure floor plans;
6. Modifications to the driveway locations not exceeding 10 percent of the length of the subject
property line, or as required by the North Carolina Department of Transportation; and
7. Modifications to the proportion of housing type not to exceed 10 percent form what was
originally approved; and
8. Modifications of internal circulation patterns not impacting public safety.
Modification:
The table below represents the approved housing type, unit count, and density compared to the
deviation approved in August 2023 and the new unit distribution approved July 2025 :
Residential Types
Original
Approval
Deviation Approved
8-14-2023
Deviation Approved
7-10-2025
Multi-Family 250 275 275
Single Family Lots 60 44 45
Single Family Lots 60 46 46
Mixed Use 40 44 44
Townhomes 50 50 50
Total Units 460 459 460
Maximum Density 7.16 7.14 7.16
The Master Development Plan lists the approved density as a maximum of 7.16. The previous
modification reduced the first row of Single-Family Lots by one (1) lot. Based on the information
provided in the attached minor deviation request, the requested modifications are determined to
meet the criteria of Section 10.3.4.C.8.b Minor Deviations and are administratively approved for this
project.
A revised final plat will need to be reviewed and approved by New Hanover County to establish the
new lot in the subdivision. Following final plat approval and recordation with the Register of Deeds,
any development on the site will require additional permits to include a zon ing compliance and
building permit.
If you have any questions I can be reached at (910) 798-7164 or by email at rfarrell@nhcgov.com.
Thank you,
Robert Farrell, Development Review Supervisor