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Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Wilmington to Rezone Property Containing 0.14 Acres Located at 102 and 104 Meares Street from R-3, Medium-High-Density Mixed Residential District to UMX, Urban Mixed Use District. (Z-4-225)
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Department: |
Planning & Development |
Meeting Date: |
3/4/2025 |
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Contact Name: |
Haley Hopkins |
Public Hearing: |
Yes |
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Contact Phone: |
910-341-0171 |
Advertising Date/Advertised By: |
February 21, 2025; February 28, 2025/ StarNews |
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Attachments: |
Attachment #1: Ordinance Attachment #2: Case Summary Attachment #3: General Rezoning Application Attachment #4: Planning Commission Recommendation |
PURPOSE:
The applicant proposes to rezone the subject site from R-3, Medium-High-Density, Mixed Residential District, to UMX, Urban Mixed Use District.
BACKGROUND:
The site includes two parcels, totaling approximately ±0.14 acres. The site is currently zoned R-3, Medium-High-Density, Mixed Residential, and is vacant. The site is primarily surrounded by UMX, Urban Mixed Use District, and R-3, Medium-High-Density, Mixed Residential District.
The Comprehensive Plan identifies this site as within a Post-industrial and Inner-City Revitalization Area of Opportunity. The plan supports infill development that maintains or enhances the desired character of the surrounding area, improves access to goods, services, and amenities, increases housing options, and improves the overall quality of life in the vicinity. The SouthSide Small Area Plan recommends Urban Mixed Use zoning for this site and encourages the conversion of vacant or underutilized sites to more appropriate uses. The proposed zoning change would allow context-sensitive in-fill development that is compatible with the area. The subject site is currently vacant and sits within approximately 50 feet of several properties rezoned to UMX in November of 2024 (Z-3-824).
The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding this general rezoning on February 5, 2025. No one spoke in favor of or in opposition to the request. No public comments were submitted in advance of the meeting. After discussion, the commission voted 6-0 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 approval of the requested rezoning to UMX, Urban Mixed-use district based on consistency with the Create Wilmington Comprehensive Plan, particularly policies 1.7.1, 1.11.3, and 5.2.4.