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SEA PINES APARTMENTS  [Landscape Plan Review]

š Initial Review Note š

All comments are based on adopted policy documents, specific City of Wilmington Land Development Code (CofW LDC) and City of Wilmington Technical Standards and Specifications Manual (CofWTSSM) requirements in effect at the time of this review.  These have been noted after the comment as appropriate for your ease in further research.  

The City Engineer may administratively approve dimensional variance requests per LDC Sec. 18-348.  If the Applicant feels further interpretation is in order, please contact Transportation Planning directly to discuss in additional detail. Please apply for all administrative variances in writing, an email is acceptable or this may be included on the plan set.  Please see Sec. 18-348 of the Land Development Code for the information required to process a variance request.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:

1.       Ensure all vegetation within the landscape islands remains 3’ away from the fire hydrants.

2.       The proposed Bradford Pears located adjacent to the emergency access road are within the 20’X70’ sight distance triangle for this driveway. 

3.       Show the location of the proposed bicycle parking on the site plans and landscape plans. [Sec.18-528 CofW LDC]

TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:

4.       Please show location of handicap ramp(s) and signs and provide details on the plan.

5.       Note/label the plan with spot elevations that clearly indicate the accessible route from the HC space(s) to the building. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]

Please let me know if you have any questions or if I can be of further assistance as this development moves through the review process.