Design Adjustment Committee

The next regular meeting of the City of Wilmington Design Adjustment Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. in City Council Chambers, Thalian Hall, 102 North 3rd Street, 2nd floor, Wilmington.

The meeting will be streaming live on GTV8.

Upcoming Hearings

Evidentiary hearings scheduled for April 16, 2025:

Shipyard Apartments - 3907 Shipyard Blvd. (DAC-14-425)

Request for design adjustments for a mixed-use project currently zoned O&I.

Application Materials(PDF, 15MB) | Case Summary(PDF, 21MB)

1109 Davis Sound Lane (DAC-15-425)

Request for design adjustments for a residential project currently zoned R-15.

Application Materials(PDF, 1MB) | Case Summary(PDF, 341KB)

North 17th Street Shopping Center - 4302, 4304, 4306, & 4308 Market St. (DAC-16-425)

Request for payment in lieu for open space for a mixed-use development currently zoned RB.

Application Materials(PDF, 5MB)

The applicant has requested a continuance to May 21, 2025.

Pending Applications

North 17th Street Shopping Center - 4302, 4304, 4306, & 4308 Market St. (DAC-16-425)

Request for payment in lieu for open space for a mixed-use development currently zoned RB.

Application Materials(PDF, 5MB)

The Design Adjustment Committee (DAC) is a quasi-judicial committee that reviews major deviations from the Technical Standards and Specifications Manual, building design and material standards, and subdivision standards. The intent of the committee is to provide relief where application of a standard creates practical difficulties in allowing development otherwise compliant with the Land Development Code. Any relief granted should also support the Comprehensive Plan and other adopted public plans. In granting adjustments, the DAC may apply conditions and safeguards in conformity with the Land Development Code.

Membership

Five members consisting of city and partner agency staff appointed by the City Manager.

Current Members

Rob Gordon (Engineering)

Steven Coleman (Fire)

Gary McSmith (Cape Fear Public Utilities Authority)

Denys Vielkanowitz (Traffic Engineering)

Travis Henley (Planning and Development)

Design Adjustments Site Plan Review Subdivide Property