Z23-06 Script Planning Board
PLANNING BOARD SCRIPT
for Zoning Map Amendment Application (Z23-06)
Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, applicant, on behalf of Giovanni Ippolito and Tanya
Vlacancich, property owners, to rezone approximately 4.56 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 (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, request a continuance, 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 recommend APPROVAL of the proposed rezoning. I find it to be generally
CONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because while the
proposed density of the development slightly exceeds the recommendation for the Community
Mixed Use place type, the development scale is in line with the plan’s recommendation and
would provide additional housing diversity in the area. I find recommending 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 8
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 sixteen (16)
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. 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.
Alternative Motion for Denial
I move to recommend DENIAL of 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 recommending DENIAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest
because the proposal is not consistent with the desired character of the surrounding community
and the density will adversely impact adjacent neighborhoods.
Alternative Motion for Approval/Denial:
I move to RECOMMEND [Approval/Denial] of the proposed rezoning to a conditional RMF-L
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 RECOMMENDING [Approval/Denial] of the rezoning request is reasonable and in
the public interest because [insert reasons]
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