Greenville Board of Adjustments Meeting: June 24, 2016

The Board of Adjustments met on June 24, 2016, to consider seven special use permit requests. All applications were approved unanimously after public hearings and board discussion. The meeting also included the approval of prior meeting minutes and farewell remarks for outgoing board members.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the May 26, 2016 meeting were approved unanimously.

Discussion Items

• Lake Forest Elementary Expansion (Pitt County Schools): Applicant requested an amendment to its special use permit to add an eight-classroom addition, intending to replace six modular units. The property at 3300 Briar Cliff Drive is zoned R6 and R6S. Staff had no objection. The public hearing had no speakers for or against. Approved unanimously.
• Wintergreen Elementary Expansion (Pitt County Schools): Request to amend special use permit for a 2,600-square-foot modular addition (three to four classrooms) at 4710 and 4720 County Home Road. The modular will be placed in a non-visible location for an estimated seven to ten years. Staff had no objection. No public comments. Approved unanimously.
• Professional Office (Two Land Barons LLC): Request for a special use permit to operate a professional office at 2221 Stantonsburg Road on a 0.81-acre lot with a 10,000-square-foot building. The property is under contract to BMR Holdings. Staff had no objection. No public comments. Approved unanimously.
• Craft Beer and Wine Shop (Michael Glenn): Request for a special use permit at 310 West 9th Street to operate a craft beer and wine shop, replacing a florist. Applicant plans to move his existing wine business and host tastings (closing by 9 p.m.). Staff conditions included not operating as a private club and compliance with NC ABC laws. No public comments. Approved unanimously.
• Minor Automotive Repair (CeeLo Knob LLC): Request for a special use permit to operate a wheels and tires sales and installation facility at 210 Southeast Boulevard, classified as minor automotive repair. The applicant is an Atlanta-based firm with two other North Carolina locations. The site previously had a special use permit for auto sales. Staff had no objection. No public comments. Board clarified that the existing auto sales permit would expire if the use ceased for over six months. Approved unanimously.
• Dormitory Development (TAF Ward Investments LLC): Request for a special use permit to construct a mixed-use dormitory project at the southwest corner of East 10th Street and Charles Street. Plans include a five-story building with 180 units (595 beds, later amended to 606), 12,284 square feet of retail, a six-story parking deck with 522 spaces, and a surface lot. The project is by the same team as The Boundary. The chair recused himself due to ownership interest. The applicant noted that the 11th Street closure had already been approved by city council. Board discussion noted the project's density and parking provisions. No public opposition; a representative of a neighboring fraternity expressed support. Approved unanimously with the increased bed count.
• Dormitory Amendment (Sidewalk Development): Request to amend an existing special use permit for a dormitory at 523 South Pitt Street. The amendment increases units from 120 to 150 (345 to 400 beds), with parking increased from 271 to 280 spaces on site and 200 additional off-site spaces at the city-owned GTAC lot. Board members expressed concerns about off-site parking, security, and increased density, but acknowledged the project met city standards. The applicant noted the parking ratio (0.7 per bed) was a condition from the previous approval. No public comments. Approved unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• All seven special use permit requests were approved unanimously.
• The board noted the retirement of the chair and vice chair, with members thanking them for their service.
• The meeting adjourned without further business.