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Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Wilmington to Rezone Property Located at 4118 Market Street from RB, Regional Business to MD-17 (CD), High-density Multiple-Dwelling Residential (Conditional District) for a 76-unit Multiple-Dwelling Development (CD-4-126)
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Department:
Planning & Development
Meeting Date:
4/7/2026
Contact Name:
Zachary Smith
Public Hearing:
Yes
Contact Phone:
910-341-3257
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
March 27, 2026;
April 3, 2026/StarNews
Attachments:
Attachment #1: Ordinance; Attachment #2: Case Summary; Attachment #3: Site Plan; Attachment #4: Elevations; Attachment #5: Conditional Rezoning Application; Attachment #6: Community Meeting Report; Attachment #7: Aerial Map; Attachment #8: Land Use and Zoning Map; Attachment #9: Growth Strategies Map; Attachment #10: Walk Wilmington Map; Attachment #11: Planning Commission Recommendation; Attachment #12: Draft Planning Commission Minutes
PURPOSE:
The applicant proposes to rezone the subject site of 1.26 acres from RB, Regional Business, to MD-17(CD), High-density multiple-dwelling residential district (Conditional District), for a 76 multiple-dwelling unit development.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed development would convert an existing hotel with 76 rooms into 76 studio-style apartments. The project includes 20 workforce housing units, designated for 15 years.
The Comprehensive Plan identifies this site as an Urban Mixed-Use Center and a High-Density Transition Area. While the plan promotes mixed-use and workforce housing in these areas, the mix of uses and design of a project are also important factors to consider. While the proposal includes a workforce housing component, it fails to offer any amenities, opportunities for residents to recreate, or site enhancements for future residents beyond the removal of the drop-off drive aisle directly in front of the building and the replacement of the asphalt with open space. Previous hotel conversions along ...
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