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Wilmington Board of Adjustment Meeting – April 17, 2025: Procedural Actions and Continuances

Board of Adjustment — Thursday, April 17, 2025
BodyWilmington, North Carolina
SessionBoard of Adjustment
DateThursday, April 17, 2025
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:04

I'm gonna go ahead and call to order the City of Wilmington's Board of Adjustments meeting for Thursday, April 17th, 2025.

0:12

It is 138.

0:14

First one to apologize for the delay and the inconvenience.

0:18

At this time, we're going to be do I need to read the Board of Adjustment Introduction since we're going to be continuing or procedurally.

0:25

You don't have to.

0:26

Okay.

0:26

And do we have to swear anybody in?

0:28

No, not if they're not going to project the county.

0:31

All right.

0:31

Um so uh we're gonna one thing we are going to do is uh approve the minutes from the March 20th, 2025 meeting.

0:40

I would uh if there aren't any changes, I take a motion for approval of those minutes.

0:45

So moved.

0:46

Is there a second?

0:48

I'll second.

0:49

Right.

0:49

Procedurally, do you want me to go through and continue the other items that are on here through?

0:55

Yeah, you'll need to.

0:55

Okay.

0:56

Okay.

0:57

First item of old business is for 413 Shipyard Boulevard variants to City Code Section 18 321 parking lot landscaping requirements.

1:07

This applicant has uh withdrawn this item, so there's no further action on our part.

1:13

Next item number two is 154 Parkwood Drive.

1:17

It's a variance to City Code Section 18 199 accessory structure setback to allow detached accessory structures to remain as permitted.

1:25

This applicant has requested a continuance to May 15th, 2025.

1:30

Um I would take a motion to approve that continuance.

1:36

So moved.

1:37

And is there a second?

1:39

Second.

1:39

All those in favor say aye.

1:41

Aye.

1:41

That will be continued.

1:42

Our next item is new business 1135 Davis Sound Lane.

1:49

It's a variance of City Code Section 18-199 to allow for an accessory structure to exceed the square footage of a principal structure.

1:57

This item is going to be moved to a date specific special meeting that we've determined will be April 24th at 4 p.m.

2:06

And can I get verification of the address of the meeting?

2:10

The address will be 929 North Front Street.

2:13

Uh city offices in conference room 157.6.

2:18

All right, thank you.

2:19

And point seven, I'm sorry.

2:23

Uh it's 156.7 is the room.

2:26

Okay, all right, thank you.

2:28

Um so uh for to move that meeting to the April 24th special meeting time.

2:33

I need a motion for approval.

2:36

Anyone?

2:37

So moved.

2:38

And a second.

2:39

I'll second.

2:39

All those in favor say aye.

2:41

Aye.

2:42

Next item would be item number four seven one zero, North Carr Avenue, a variance of city code section 18-323 to eliminate the buffer requirements for a multi-family project from an unbuildable remnant track of an R 15 residential property located adjacent to the site.

3:02

This meeting, this item is also gonna be heard at our special meeting on April 24th at 4 p.m.

3:08

at the city building.

3:11

Um, I'll need a motion for approval.

3:13

So moved.

3:13

And a second.

3:14

I'll second.

3:15

All those in favor say aye.

3:16

Aye.

3:17

Okay.

3:18

Our last item is item number five, 420 Evan Street.

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Summary of Proceedings

Wilmington Board of Adjustment Meeting – April 17, 2025

The Wilmington Board of Adjustment convened at 1:38 p.m. on April 17, 2025, in City Council Chambers, Skyline Center, 929 North Front Street, Wilmington, NC. Due to the absence of a quorum necessary to hear variance cases, the meeting was limited to procedural actions: approving prior minutes, acknowledging a withdrawal, and granting continuances for all pending items. The meeting adjourned at approximately 1:42 p.m.

Consent Calendar

  • Approval of Minutes (March 20, 2025): Motion by Board Member Demers, seconded by Board Member Nichols. Approved unanimously, 3-0.

Old Business

  1. 413 Shipyard Boulevard – Variance (BADV-24-325): Withdrawn by the applicant. No further action.
  2. 154 Parkwood Drive – Variance (BADV-28-325): Applicant requested a continuance to the May 15, 2025, regular meeting. Motion by Board Member Demers, seconded by Board Member Nichols. Approved unanimously, 3-0.

New Business

  1. 1135 Davis Sound Lane – Variance (BADV-27-425): Continued to a special evidentiary hearing on April 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. at Skyline Center, 929 N Front Street, Room 156.7. Motion by Board Member Demers, seconded by Board Member Nichols. Approved unanimously, 3-0.
  2. 710 North Kerr Avenue – Variance (BADV-29-425): Continued to the same special meeting on April 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. Motion by Board Member Demers, seconded by Board Member Nichols. Approved unanimously, 3-0.
  3. 420 Evans Street – Variance (BADV-30-425): Continued to the May 15, 2025, regular meeting. Motion by Board Member Demers, seconded by Board Member Nichols. Approved unanimously, 3-0.

Key Outcomes

  • Minutes Approved: March 20, 2025, meeting minutes approved 3-0.
  • Withdrawal Acknowledged: Item 1 (413 Shipyard Blvd) withdrawn.
  • Continuances Granted: All remaining items (2–5) continued to either the April 24 special meeting or the May 15 regular meeting.
  • Special Meeting Scheduled: April 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., Skyline Center, Room 156.7.
  • New Board Members Introduced: Staff noted the addition of Board Member Edra Carroll and Alternate Board Member Bill Day, both pending training.

Meeting Transcript

I'm gonna go ahead and call to order the City of Wilmington's Board of Adjustments meeting for Thursday, April 17th, 2025. It is 138. First one to apologize for the delay and the inconvenience. At this time, we're going to be do I need to read the Board of Adjustment Introduction since we're going to be continuing or procedurally. You don't have to. Okay. And do we have to swear anybody in? No, not if they're not going to project the county. All right. Um so uh we're gonna one thing we are going to do is uh approve the minutes from the March 20th, 2025 meeting. I would uh if there aren't any changes, I take a motion for approval of those minutes. So moved. Is there a second? I'll second. Right. Procedurally, do you want me to go through and continue the other items that are on here through? Yeah, you'll need to. Okay. Okay. First item of old business is for 413 Shipyard Boulevard variants to City Code Section 18 321 parking lot landscaping requirements. This applicant has uh withdrawn this item, so there's no further action on our part. Next item number two is 154 Parkwood Drive. It's a variance to City Code Section 18 199 accessory structure setback to allow detached accessory structures to remain as permitted. This applicant has requested a continuance to May 15th, 2025. Um I would take a motion to approve that continuance. So moved. And is there a second? Second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. That will be continued. Our next item is new business 1135 Davis Sound Lane. It's a variance of City Code Section 18-199 to allow for an accessory structure to exceed the square footage of a principal structure. This item is going to be moved to a date specific special meeting that we've determined will be April 24th at 4 p.m. And can I get verification of the address of the meeting? The address will be 929 North Front Street. Uh city offices in conference room 157.6. All right, thank you. And point seven, I'm sorry. Uh it's 156.7 is the room. Okay, all right, thank you. Um so uh for to move that meeting to the April 24th special meeting time. I need a motion for approval. Anyone? So moved. And a second. I'll second. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Next item would be item number four seven one zero, North Carr Avenue, a variance of city code section 18-323 to eliminate the buffer requirements for a multi-family project from an unbuildable remnant track of an R 15 residential property located adjacent to the site.

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