Council previews nine planning items for Jan. 21 agenda, including Atlantic Park signage and several rezoning/CUP requests

Planning staff briefed the council on nine items that will appear on the Jan. 21 agenda, summarizing each item, any deviations or requested proffers, and the Planning Commission recommendations.

Why it matters: these are land-use decisions that either modify zoning, authorize conditional uses, allow deviations from standards or refine site plans; several items carry neighborhood, noise-zone and traffic implications.

Highlights: • Atlantic Park (District 6): applicant requests four additional Major Entertainment Venue (MEV) signs beyond earlier approvals; staff included a condition to allow an additional 750 square feet of MEV signage to be administratively approved if needed. The Planning Commission recommended approval with a 9–0 vote (1 abstention). • 2409 Holland Road (District 2): a change in nonconformity to allow a 732-square-foot addition to an existing, pre‑ordinance dwelling; no opposition reported; planning commission recommended approval. • Dam Neck / General Booth (District 5): a multi-phase request to reconfigure an earlier 1994 approval (612 units) that would relocate and reduce units consistent with Article 18 rules for previously authorized dwelling units in high-noise zones; staff explained a 5% reduction in relocated units will apply and that the total site unit count after the change is 597. Planning Commission recommended approval (9–0, 1 abstention). • Winston Salem Avenue marina (310–312 Winston Salem Ave., District 5): applicant seeks conditional rezoning to R T 3 and a commercial‑marina CUP for six slips; parking and setback deviations were requested and staff noted the site is partly in the 70–75 dB noise zone. Planning Commission placed the item on consent. • Timberlake Shopping Center (4245 Holland Road, District 10): applicant seeks a CUP to convert an existing building into a car wash; staff recommended denial citing compatibility with the newly adopted commercial area pattern book that encourages reuse of aging shopping-center outparcels as mixed-use ‘faces’ of centers. The Planning Commission recommended approval by a 7–3 vote after public support and outreach. • Family day‑care home (5317 Canaford Lane, District 7): applicant proposes a family day-care home for up to 12 children; staff noted the number will be finalized by state licensing but highlighted standard conditions (staggered pick-up/drop-off, neighbor outreach). The Planning Commission recommended approval by 9–1. • Airport noise disclosure ordinance: staff proposes an update to the airport noise attenuation and safety code to reflect recodified state statutes tied to disclosure requirements for properties near military installations. Planning Commission recommended approval.

Several council members requested specific items be deferred or given extra briefing for district representatives who will be absent for the Jan. 21 meeting. Staff confirmed item details and advised council where additional materials (traffic studies, parking studies, updated proffers) will be provided in next week’s packet.