30 Sep 2015
Minimum Design Criteria Workgroup
Over the past year BASE has been a part of the Minimum Design Criteria (MDC) subcommittee created from session law last year sponsored by Rep. Chris Millis. The committee was tasked to come up with language to allow fast-track permitting for stormwater that encompass siting, site preparation, design, construction, and maintenance of stormwater best management
30 Sep 2015
Two Major Transportation Initiatives-SC 31 Extension/Highway 74 Study
Two major transportation initiatives have seen forward momentum recently—both of which will have major impact in Brunswick County. SC31: The extension of SC31 into North Carolina has been a major discussion topic at the last few regional transportation planning meetings. Both North Carolina and South Carolina are committing to spend funds to complete the environmental
30 Sep 2015
Brunswick County’s New Long-Term Strategic Vision
Brunswick County is beginning the process of formulating a new long-term strategic vision to guide county officials as they chart a course for the future. The planning and visioning process will include extensive public input, both in the form of public meetings and an online survey. Once citizens have provided their input, the committee will
30 Sep 2015
Brunswick County Names New Economic Development Director
After dissolving their Economic Development Commission this past July, the county has named Michael DiTullo its new Economic Development Director. “As a member of the interview panel, I can attest to the fact that we had the opportunity to meet with a number of extremely qualified candidates,” said Commissioner Frank Williams. “Michael DiTullo has extensive
30 Sep 2015
Wilmington Chamber InterCity Visit to Charleston Provides Insights Into Economic Development and Preservation Practices
Wilmington, NC—37 area business leaders and elected officials have returned from a two‐day InterCity Leadership Visit to Charleston, SC, organized by the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, with numerous takeaways on how Charleston has encouraged economic development while retaining quality of place and increasing tourism. The Wilmington Chamber organized the trip to introduce the local delegation
30 Sep 2015
Closing Process Changes: What To Expect
New mortgage disclosure rules will take effect Oct. 3, and lenders and real estate brokerages are quickly preparing for what has been predicted to be big changes to home closings. Mortgage lenders will be required to begin using new consumer disclosure forms on Oct. 3. The changes will merge the HUD-1 Settlement Statement, the Good
30 Sep 2015
Leland Text Amendments
Last month Leland Town Officials took up three text amendments. The first amendment council adopted TXT 15-8548 Building Height Amendments to Sec 30-182 & Sec 30-313 raises the maximum building height from 35 to 40 feet in all of the zoning districts listed in Chapter 30 with the exception of the Conservation District. BASE supported
30 Sep 2015
New NC Department of Transportation Secretary
Nick Tennyson was named as Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Transportation in August 2015. He is the former two term mayor of Durham from 1997-2001. The newly named Secretary also served as Executive Officer of the HBA of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties for almost 20 years from 1995-2013. Most recently, Tennyson as
26 Aug 2015
Sunset Beach Sets Community Kickoff Meeting for Land Use Plan Update
The Town of Sunset Beach is updating its Land Use Plan and invites the public to a Community Kickoff Meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2015 from 1:00-4:30PM in the Heron Room at the Sea Trail Resort Convention Center; 75A Clubhouse Rd, Sunset Beach, NC 28468. The intent of this meeting is to facilitate a discussion
24 Aug 2015
POSTPONED: AUGUST 26 WATERS OF THE US SEMINAR IN WILMINGTON
DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE WATERS OF THE US SEMINAR SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26 HAS BEEN POSTPONED. WE HOPE TO RESCHEDULE IN THE NEAR FUTURE.