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Board approves Bluewater Capital mixed‑use site plan on South Croatan Highway
Summary
The Board approved a special‑use site plan for a multi‑building commercial group development at 2230 South Croatan Highway that will convert storage to retail, add a 30,000‑square‑foot art gallery, and construct a new mixed‑use building after staff and the Planning Board found the revised architecture and dimensional standards compliant.
The Nags Head Board of Commissioners voted to approve a special use permit and site plan review for a group development at 2230 South Croatan Highway submitted by Almor Associates on behalf of Coastal Bluewater Capital and TWW’s Bait & Tackle.
Planning Director Kelly Wyatt presented the staff report: the property is zoned C‑2 general commercial; the plan converts previously approved storage space into retail, constructs a detached retail/storage building (labeled BC in plan sets), and a new approximately 30,000‑square‑foot building for an art gallery (Building A) along the rear boundary. Staff and the Planning Board reviewed architectural revisions requested at earlier hearings and concluded the revised elevations (steeper roof pitches, porch articulations, dormers, gable brackets, variable siding) better meet the town’s commercial design standards.
Key regulatory findings
- Dimensional standards: lot coverage at 54.3% (under 55% maximum); building heights comply with a 35‑foot maximum; flood‑zone elevation standards (first floor ≥ 11 ft proposed, local standard 9 ft) met. - Parking: code requires 77 spaces after accounting for bicycle racks; site provides 79 on‑site spaces. - Accessory storage: Staff concluded the storage remains accessory and subordinate to retail and gallery uses (not independent warehouse). - Safety: new structures must be sprinklered where required by code; as‑built survey required prior to final approval.
Direct quote
Kelly Wyatt: “With the revised architectural drawings, our analysis of dimensional standards finds the submittal in compliance with the code and staff recommends approval.”
Next steps and conditions
The Board approved the special use/site plan and then approved the required findings of fact. Staff will require an as‑built survey to verify lot coverage compliance and condition building permits on meeting sprinkler and elevation requirements identified in the staff report.
Background
The Planning Board reviewed the application in January and February, requested design revisions, and recommended approval of the updated architecture. The applicant (architect John Deluchia and owner Chris Greening were available during the hearing) said a stormwater permit remained outstanding but expected soon from state review.
