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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProject Narrative Standard Technologies – SUP Narrative 3. Proposed Zoning, Use(s), & Narrative The applicant, Standard Technologies, is seeking a Special Use Permit in order to use the subject site to manufacture fabricated metal products. The company is specifically seeking to perform laser, metal fabrication, welding, and powder coating surfaces at this location. Under the current zoning of the site (I-1 Light Industrial), fabricated metal product manufacturing requires a Special Use Permit. The proposal includes the development of a new 85,000 square foot facility, which will employ approximately 65 people. All services and fabrication provided by the company will be conducted within the enclosed facility. Access will be provided via Los Tortugas Drive, an NCDOT-maintained road, which connects to Holly Shelter Road via Barbados Road. 1 2 2 C I N E M A D R I V E, W I L M I N G T O N , N C 2 8 4 0 3 P H : ( 9 1 0 ) 7 9 1 - 6 7 0 7 F A X : ( 9 1 0 ) 7 9 1 - 6 7 6 0 4. Proposed Conditions No additional conditions are proposed; however, the site will be developed in general conformity to the concept plan and comply with all applicable zoning requirements for the proposed use. 6. Criteria Required for Approval of a Special Use Permit 1. The use will not materially endanger the public health or safety if located where proposed and approved. The use will not materially endanger the public health or safety. The proposed facility must comply with the Unified Development Ordinance and state building/fire codes. Access to the site is provided via state-maintained roads and the expected trip generation for the facility is not enough to warrant a Traffic Impact Analysis. The facility will connect to public water and sewer (CFPUA) and provide stormwater infrastructure in accordance with County and State standards. The building will also comply with required height restrictions relating to the abutting FAA VORTAC facility. 2. The use meets all required conditions and specifications of the Unified Development Ordinance. The use meets all applicable requirements of the Unified Development Ordinance. The concept plan included with the application shows compliance with required setbacks, parking, and landscaping areas. A site plan application has also been submitted to the Technical Review Committee for review. 3. The use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property, or that the use is a public necessity. The use will not substantially injure the value of adjoining or abutting property. The site is abutting a heavy commercial area to the west which contains many warehouses, offices, and flex space buildings including the NCDOT Division 3 offices and equipment storage. The entire northern property line of the subject property abuts a FAA VORTAC facility. The site is also designed to position the proposed building and parking areas closer to the adjacent heavy commercial and NCDOT equipment storage area which provide more separation from any existing homes. All fabrication work is also conducted within the enclosed facility. 4. The location and character of the use if developed according to the plan as submitted and approved will be in harmony with the area in which it is to be located and in general conformity with the New Hanover County Comprehensive Land Use Plan. The use will be in harmony with the area. As the site will be accessed through the adjacent heavy commercial area, this proposal is essentially expanding the existing 1 2 2 C I N E M A D R I V E, W I L M I N G T O N , N C 2 8 4 0 3 P H : ( 9 1 0 ) 7 9 1 - 6 7 0 7 F A X : ( 9 1 0 ) 7 9 1 - 6 7 6 0 development pattern. In doing so, the proposed development is consistent with that area’s Employment Center classification as identified in the Comprehensive Plan. Employment Center areas serve as employment and production hubs with offices and light industrial uses. Typical zoning for these areas include industrial districts, which the site is currently zoned. It is also important to note that the existing zoning does not align with the General Residential classification. Overall, the access, current industrial zoning, and existing development pattern make the property better suited as an Employment Center.