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Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Maps of the City of Wilmington to Rezone Property Containing 1.76 Acres Located at 524 S. College Road from O&I, Office and Institutional District, to CB (CD), Community Business (Conditional District) for a Convenience Store and Fuel Station (CD-6-226)
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Department:
Planning & Development
Meeting Date:
8/4/2026
Contact Name:
Haley Hopkins
Public Hearing:
Yes
Contact Phone:
910-341-0171
Advertising Date/Advertised By:
July 24, 2026;
July 31, 2026/StarNews
Attachments:
Attachment #1: Ordinance; Attachment #2: Case Summary; Attachment #3: Conditional District Application; Attachment #4: Community Meeting Report; Attachment #5: Proposed Site Plan; Attachment #6: Proposed Building Elevations; 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 Public Comments; Attachment #12: Planning Commission Recommendation; Attachment #13: Draft Planning Commission Minutes
PURPOSE:
The applicant proposes to rezone the site from O&I, Office and Institutional, district to CB(CD), Community Business (Conditional District), for a Convenience Store and Fuel Station.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed development includes demolishing the existing vacant retail building and constructing a convenience store with fuel pumps. Access to the site is provided by a right-in, right-out driveway and an access easement that connects to University Drive and the signalized intersection on S. College Road. A sidewalk would be required along the S. College Road frontage, and cross-access easements would be provided to adjacent properties located north and south of the site. The proposed redevelopment would reduce on-site impervious coverage and increase connectivity to adjacent properties.
The Comprehensive Plan encourages retail, services, and vehicle-oriented development along our major road corridors. The plan calls for...
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