Commercial Development and Tree Removal at University Drive
Wilmington
Summary
The applicant is proposing a 320-unit multi-dwelling residential development on a 16.75-acre site that previously housed the Glen Apartments before they were damaged by Hurricane Florence. Neighbors expressed serious concerns about increased traffic cut-throughs and safety on Crete Drive, leading the committee to eliminate one of the proposed secondary access points.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Tree mitigation fees will apply based on the removal of the 32-inch pine tree.
Future residents of the 320-unit apartment complex and the property developer.
Nearby residents on Crete Drive experiencing increased traffic and neighborhood disruption.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Adjustment (Special Meeting) - May 28, 2026
A developer requested permission to remove a large specimen pine tree and reduce drive-thru setbacks to build a Wawa convenience store. The board approved the request after weighing traffic safety against tree preservation.
Design Adjustment Committee (Special Meeting) - Jan 28, 2026
The applicant is proposing a 320-unit multi-dwelling residential development on a 16.75-acre site that previously housed the Glen Apartments before they were damaged by Hurricane Florence. Neighbors expressed serious concerns about increased traffic cut-throughs and safety on Crete Drive, leading the committee to eliminate one of the proposed secondary access points.
Related development
4851 University Drive Multiple-Dwelling Development
The project will redevelop a vacant post-storm site into a 320-unit apartment community, extending University Drive while raising traffic and connectivity questions for surrounding neighborhoods.
Wawa Convenience Store (4945 University Dr & 524 S. College Rd)
Allows commercial redevelopment and improved traffic access while removing a mature tree and reducing residential separation.
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