MASONBORO PLACE [TRC Plan Review #2]
Initial Review Note
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.
1. As previously stated, the propose driveway taper appears to be touching the western property line, (extended to edge of pavement). The driveway curb return must be at least 6.5’ from intersecting property lines. Reposition the driveway and taper at least 6.5’ away from this property line. [Chapter VII, C, Table 4 CofWTSSM]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
2. The sidewalk waiver must be submitted to the City Engineer, David Cowell, for approval.
3. The site does not have sidewalk along the frontage of Masonboro Sound Road.
5. Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at each driveway on the site plan and landscaping plan. [Sec.18-529(c)(3)CofW LDC] Add a note indicating that all proposed vegetation within sight triangles shall not interfere with clear visual sight lines from 30"-10'. [Sec.18-566 CofW LDC]
6. Show the proposed landscaping for this project on the site plan or on a separate landscaping plan.
MISCELLANEOUS:
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.
MASONBORO PLACE [TRC Plan Review #3]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
1. The Sight Distance Triangle appears to be missing from the plan. Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at each driveway on the site plan and landscaping plan. [Sec.18-529(c)(3)CofW LDC] Add a note indicating that all proposed vegetation within sight triangles shall not interfere with clear visual sight lines from 30"-10'. [Sec.18-566 CofW LDC]
2. Show the proposed landscaping for this project on the site plan or on a separate landscaping plan.
3. No Further Comments.