Community MeetingCOMMUNITY MEETING REPORT
The Woods at Masonboro
Graycliff Capital Affordable Housing
A community meeting was not required for this Special Use Permit, but the development team felt that
it would be in the interest of being a good neighbor to introduce the proposed development to the
community to gather their concerns and reactions.
PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONTACTED WITH DATE AND EXPLANATION OF HOW CONTACTED:
A representative of Graycliff Capital Affordable Housing mailed a written notice of the date, time, and
location of the Community Meeting to the individuals and organizations on list provided by NHC staff by
depositing such notice in the U.S. mail on February 2nd, 2023. A copy of the written notice that was
mailed is attached as well.
DATE, TIME AND LOCATION OF MEETING :
The Community Meeting was held on Tuesday, February 21st at 6:30pm in the conference room at the
Best Western Hotel, located at 5600 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington NC 28412, which is approximately
3/4 of a mile from the proposed development site.
PERSONS IN ATTENDANCE AT MEETING (see attached copy of sign-in sheet):
The Community Meeting was attended by those individuals identified on the sign-in sheet attached.
There were approximately 20-25 people in attendance, some did not sign in or had a family member
sign in on behalf of multiple attendees.
SUMMARY OF PRESENTATION/DISCUSSION:
The representative of Graycliff Capital Affordable Housing, Mr. Kass, had a slide show prepared,
(attached for reference). The presentation and Q&A lasted from 6:30pm to 7:15pm.
The main concern from the community was the impact to traffic. Several area residents noted that the
two existing schools create additional traffic on Piner Rd beyond the residents that live there. It was also
pointed out that many drivers entering and leaving the Home Depot parking lot add a lot of traffic to
Piner Rd. Area residents were concerned with the vehicular interaction between Home Depot traffic and
the future residents of the proposed apartment community. The development representative, Mr. Kass,
informed the attendees that the development team commissioned a traffic study which projected low
trip generation from the proposed apartments and little impact to existing traffic patterns.
Other discussion topics and concerns related to the amount of proposed tree save and buffers.
Neighbors generally reacted well to the amount of tree save proposed on the site plan and the amount
of screening it would provide. Area residents voiced their concern that the previous apartment
development next door did not respect the 50 buffer. Neighbors feel strongly that they would like as
much undisturbed tree save buffer as possible, especially near the single family homes to the north of
the proposed site.
There were short discussions of stormwater and sanitary sewer connections, with no further questions.
Mr. Kass stayed to speak with several neighbors and further discuss their concerns. The last attendees
generally left around 7:45pm.
Noted February 21, 2023
The Woods at Masonboro
Wilmington, NC
Site Location
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Site Location
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Site Plan
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Site Plan
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Rendering
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Similar Completed Senior Property: Parkside at Bethel, Clover SC
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Similar Completed Senior Property: Parkside at Bethel, Clover SC
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Similar Completed Property: Parkside at Main, Simpsonville SC
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Property Details
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54 Unit Project
•10 – 1 Bedroom/1 Bath – 736 square feet
•26 – 2 Bedroom/2 Bath – 970 square feet
•18 – 3 Bedroom/2 Bath - 1,157 squarefeet
Amenities
•Onsite Leasing Office
•ResidentComputerLab
•CommunityRoomwithkitchenettefor events
•Eachunitwith washer& dryer hookups,plusLaundryFacility
•EnergyStarAppliances
Zoning O & I
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Zoning R-15
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Zoning
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Zoning:
•O&IandR-15
•Both zoning classifications allow multifamily
apartments by right.
•Both zoning types allow 10.2 units per acre
under a Special Use Permit(SUP).
•Development Team will be applying to New
Hanover County for Special Use Permit which
includes the requested density of 8.6 units per
acre, and general siteplan.
Affordability
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54 Unit Project
•10 – 1 Bedroom/1 Bath – 736 square feet
•26 – 2 Bedroom/2 Bath – 970 square feet
•18 – 3 Bedroom/2 Bath - 1,157 squarefeet
Projected Rents
•$1,000 per monthaveragerent
•Rentswillrange from approximately$400 to $1,435 permonth
•Mixturesofincomelevelsand affordability
•Residentsmust earn 2.5x monthlyrent
Background
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Addressing CommonQuestions
•Development Team will also own the property long term, 18-20 years or longer
•Development Team controls property management company; direct control over property
•Highly motivated to maintain quality and performance of multi-million dollar investment/asset
•Development willserve a mix of incomelevels: approx. $20,000 - $60,000in household income
•Rents will be approx. $400 - $1,435residents must earn 2.5x monthly rent
•Workforce housing, teachers, police, fire, retail, restaurant, etc. Retirees on fixed income
•Long term increase of tax base for New Hanover County.
Open Discussion
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Q & A
Contact
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Contact:
Joseph Kass, Development Manager, NHE,Inc.
864-417-5013
jkass@nhe-inc.com
www.nhe-inc.com
NAME
AUSSEM DIANE CUNNINGHAM 700 CROWS NEST CT WILMINGTON, NC 28409
BENDER NELLIE C LIFE ESTATE 102 RIESLING PL CARY, NC 27511
BENNETT VILLAGE APARTMENTS LLC PO BOX 15025 WILMINGTON, NC 28408
BERRY BRUCE D ETAL 708 CROWS NEST CT WILMINGTON, NC 28409
BURRIS PHILLIP GRAFTON 641 PINER RD WILMINGTON, NC 28409
BURRISS PHILLIP G ETAL 641 PINER RD WILMINGTON, NC 28409
BURRISS THOMAS NEWTON 114 FOXWOOD LN WILMINGTON, NC 28409
CRANFORD JARED M STEPHANIE L 704 CROWS NEST CT WILMINGTON, NC 28409
DAHL GUSTAV S CHRISTINE M 708 DUCK DOWNE CT WILMINGTON, NC 28409
DANNEN PROPERTIES LLC 614 MARKET ST WILMINGTON, NC 28401
FEDERAL POINT PENTECOSTAL 629 PINER RD WILMINGTON, NC 28403
FONVILLE GORDON L SADONNA W 5816 WOOD DUCK CIR WILMINGTON, NC 28409
GL & SM LTD PTNRP 1406 CASTLE HAYNE RD WILMINGTON, NC 28401
HARMEYER GEORGE W A TRACY KAY 709 DUCK DOWNE CT WILMINGTON, NC 28409
HOFFMAN JOANNE S 701 CROWS NEST CT WILMINGTON, NC 28409
HOME DEPOT USA INC PO BOX 15842 ATLANTA, GA 30348
HOWELL CHRISTOPHER E LAURIE D 705 DUCK DOWNE CT WILMINGTON, NC 28409
HUFFINES SUE LEAMING 8571 87TH ST SW OCALA, FL 34481
JORDAN GREGORY WILLARD 6809 TEVIOT DR WILMINGTON, NC 28412
LANDGREEN DAVID J ETAL 5800 WOOD DUCK CIR WILMINGTON, NC 28409
LUTHERAN HOME WILMINGTON PROPERTY INC PO BOX 947 SALISBURY, NC 28145
MCLAMB KATHRYN CHASON 325 COOL SPRING ST N FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28301
MERKLING JAKE S SHANNON 5724 WOOD DUCK CIR WILMINGTON, NC 28409
MOORING CHRISTOPHER A 5812 WOODDUCK CIR WILMINGTON, NC 28409
MURPHY MARY A 704 DUCK DOWNE CT WILMINGTON, NC 28409
OVERSTREET LAURA B 237 CHEROKEE TRL WILMINGTON, NC 28409
ROBERTSON GRETA 701 DUCK DOWNE CT WILMINGTON, NC 28409
ROCHOM MATTHEW 5808 WOOD DUCK CIR WILMINGTON, NC 28409
SAYLER CHRISTOPHER W 712 CROWS NEST CT WILMINGTON, NC 28409
SCARBOROUGH DELIA D THOMAS C 705 CROWS NEST CT WILMINGTON, NC 28409
WOLFE MICHAEL C ETAL 713 DUCK DOWNE CT WILMINGTON, NC 28409
WOLFF MATTHEW BOBBIE 5728 WOODDUCK CIR WILMINGTON, NC 28409
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