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Planning Commission

The next regular meeting of the City of Wilmington Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 6:00 P.M. in City Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 North 3rd Street, 2nd floor, Wilmington.

The meeting will be streaming live on GTV8.

Upcoming Hearings

Public hearings scheduled for October 2, 2024:

LDC Amendment (LDC-1-724)

Amend City Code Chapter 18 to to add a definition for “residential marina” and allow such uses in the R-20(L) zoning district.
Kathryn Thurston, Zoning Administrator (910-341-3249, kathryn.thurston@wilmingtonnc.gov)

The applicant has requested a continuance to October 2, 2024.

Application(PDF, 2MB) | Case Summary

4950 Holly Tree Road and 340 Westchester Road (CD-4-924)

Conditional district rezoning of the properties containing 7.56 acres +/- from R-15, Moderate-density single-dwelling district, to RB (CD), Regional Business (Conditional District) for a private recreational facility.
Patrick O'Mahony, Planning Manager (910-341-3260, patrick.omahony@wilmingtonnc.gov)

Application(PDF, 31MB) | Site Plan(PDF, 2MB) | Case Summary(PDF, 1MB)

(PDF, 1MB)The applicant has requested a continuance to October 2, 2024.

7725, 7729, 7753, 7759 Alexander Road (CD-18-524)

Rezoning from New Hanover County O&I(CZD), Conditional Office & Institutional to MD-17(CD), High-density multiple-dwelling residential (Conditional District) for a 253-unit multiple-dwelling development.

Application(PDF, 4MB) | Site Plan(PDF, 9MB)

The below items were approved by the Planning Commission and are scheduled to be heard by City Council. Please check the City Council webpage for updates.

508, 510, 512, & 516 McRae Street
1107 & 1109 S. Front Street; 1106 & 1112 S. 2nd Street; 101, 104, 108, 112, 114, 115 & 116 Marstellar Street
Closure of a portion of an unnamed alley between S. Front Street and S. 2^nd Street

Pending Applications

The Planning Commission advises City Council on applications for rezoning, land development code amendments, street closures, and long-range plans and policies. The commission holds legislative hearings meaning that anyone wishing to speak on a request may do so. The commission issues a recommendation based on consistency of the request with the intent and purpose of the Land Development Code and consistency of a request with the Create Wilmington Comprehensive Plan and other relevant adopted plans and policies. The commission does not consider special use permit applications.

If the Planning Commission recommends denial of an application, the request will be denied unless the applicant appeals the decision to the City Council. Appeals should be in the form of a letter submitted to the City Clerk within 10 days of the planning commission's decision.

Membership

Appointments are made by the City Council for three (3)-year terms. City residency is required. Members of this Commission can expect to spend approximately ten (10) hours per month for the regularly scheduled meeting and any associated preparation and research. For members serving in the positions of Chair or Vice-Chair, an additional hour is expected for agenda review purposes.

Current Members

Danny Adams
Term Expiration: 09/21/2025

Thomas (Ace) Cofer
Term Expiration: 09/21/2026

Richard Collier
Term Expiration: 09/21/2026

Livian Jones
Term Expiration: 09/01/2027

John Lennon
Term Expiration: 09/21/2026

Jack Pollock
Term Expiration: 12/01/2024

Ron Woodruff
Term Expiration: 09/21/2026

*Commission members can be reached by email at planning@wilmingtonnc.gov.