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TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
July 24, 2013
New Hanover County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) will meet on
Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. in the Finance Conference Room – 500, New
Hanover County Government Center, 230 Government Center Drive, to consider the
following preliminary projects:
2:00 p.m. Item 1: Middle Sound Village (EDZD Plan) – Request by Green Hawk
Corporation to consider a 45 unit residential project located near the 600
block of Middle Sound Loop Road, north side.
Intent of EDZD
The Exceptional Design Zoning District (EDZD) provides opportunities for mixed use
and high density residential projects where appropriate urban features are in place to
support such projects without negative impact of urban sprawl. Through the conservation
of water bodies, wetlands, floodplains, and open space, this zoning district is intended to
prevent the degradation of water quality and foster the preservation of natural hydrology,
habitat and biodiversity. This district also provides design flexibility to achieve public
and private spaces that advance a sense of community in a well-integrated service area
that mitigates the need for vehicular traffic and encourages bike and pedestrian
movements.
Project History
In August, 2010, the Board of New Hanover County Commissioners approved the
rezoning and conceptual site plan of 9.93 acres from R-15 Residential to EDZD with a
condition of no more than 47 units. A rezoning extension request was granted by the TRC
in July, 2012 for a period of eighteen (18) months. In accordance with Section 54.1-9 of
the County’s Zoning Ordinance, once an EDZD area has been established, no building
permit shall be issued until the TRC and Planning and Inspections Director have
approved final plans for the development. The final plan shall constitute the equivalent of
preliminary site plan approval.
Site Plan Data
Zoning District: EDZD – Exceptional Design Zoning District
Water Service: Public (CFPUA)
Sewer Service: Public (CFPUA)
Road Designation: Private
Lots: 45
Acreage: 9.93
Conservation Resources: Swamp Forest (WSF) – southeast corner project
Land Class: Watershed Resource Protection
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EDZD Component
Approved by the Board of New Hanover County Commissioners in August, 2010.
Staff has reviewed and approved core requirements and points (See attached
points awarded).
Low Impact Development (LID) Component
In process with County Engineering. The LID Application & project narrative
from the PE are attached.
Site Plan Component
In accordance with Section 41-1(7)(f) of the Subdivision Ordinance, a waiver
from the road inter-connectivity requirements and private road detail will be
needed
No gates, obstructions or traffic calming devices should be permitted
Homeowner covenants will be reviewed and approved by Planning and County
Legal staff prior to the development proceeding
Approximately eighteen (18) significant trees will need to be regulated
A $15,000 contribution must be made for the installation of a multi-use path along
Middle Sound Loop Road from the project entrance to Oyster Lane
NCDOT Driveway Permit and encroachment agreement required