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Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Wilmington to Rezone Property Containing 0.38 Acres Located at 5324 Wrightsville Avenue from R-15, Moderate-density Single-dwelling District to R-5 (CD), Medium-density Mixed Residential (Conditional District) for a Residential Development (CD-7-226)
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Department: |
Planning & Development |
Meeting Date: |
3/3/2026 |
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Contact Name: |
Zachary Smith |
Public Hearing: |
Yes |
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Contact Phone: |
910-341-3257 |
Advertising Date/Advertised By: |
February 20, 2026; February 27, 2026/StarNews |
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Attachments: |
Attachment #1: Ordinance; Attachment #2: Case Summary; Attachment #3: Proposed Site Plan; Attachment #4: Conditional Rezoning Application; Attachment #5: Community Meeting Report; Attachment #6: Aerial map; Attachment #7: Land use and zoning map; Attachment #8: Growth strategies map; Attachment #9: Wrightsville Ave 2030 Map; Attachment #10: Walk Wilmington map; Attachment #11: Planning Commission Recommendation; Attachment #12: Draft Planning Commission Minutes |
PURPOSE:
The applicant proposes to rezone the site from R-15, Moderate-density single-dwelling district, to R-5(CD), Medium-density mixed residential district (Conditional District), for a residential development.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed development includes subdividing an existing lot, currently developed with a one-story, ranch-style single-dwelling unit fronting Wrightsville Avenue and a two-story attached accessory dwelling unit accessed from Park Avenue. The proposed subdivision would create a new lot that fronts on Wrightsville Avenue in the area currently used as the front yard of the existing dwelling. This new lot would be developed with a two-story single-dwelling unit and an attached accessory dwelling unit. The existing dwelling and accessory dwelling unit will remain on a lot that fronts on Park Avenue.
The Comprehensive Plan promotes quality design and site planning so that new development, infill, and redevelopment are implemented with minimal adverse impacts on the desired character of the existing built environment. Staff believes the proposed infill development is inconsistent with the existing development pattern found along this section of Wrightsville Avenue. The proposal includes placing a new single-dwelling home with an attached accessory dwelling unit in front of an existing single-dwelling home. Previous rezonings in this area created new residential lots in the rear of existing structures, preserving the existing development pattern along Wrightsville Avenue, with new lots and structures fronting on Park Avenue. The location of the proposed structure would be inconsistent with the predominant setback along this block face and the existing single-dwelling homes adjacent to this site.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 4, 2026, regarding this conditional rezoning. No one spoke in support or opposition to the request at the public hearing, and no written comments were received. After discussion, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 in favor of recommending approval of the request.
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BUDGET IMPACT:
N/A
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RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Staff recommends denial of the request to R-5(CD) based on consistency with the Create Wilmington Comprehensive Plan, particularly policies 1.4.1, 1.7.9, and 1.11.3.