City of Wilmington - Project Tracking

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 - Landscaping or parking cannot block or impede the FDC or fire hydrants.  A 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of the hydrant and FDC.  **

- Hydrant must be within 300’ of the buildings. (Commercial)

- Contractor shall maintain an all weather access for emergency vehicles at all times during construction.  **

- All exterior portions of the building must be within 150’ of a fire department access road.  This is determined by location the fire apparatus stops in the parking area or access road.

- Type of Construction of Building according to the International Building Code must be present on the plans.

- In addition to the standard comments, additional fire protection and accessibility requirements may be required due to any special circumstances concerning the project. **

 

**  Comments must be on plans.

 

Contact Chris Walker at 343-3918 for questions or email at chris.walker@wilmingtonnc.gov

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CAROLINA MARINE TERMINAL LOAD OUT ANNEX [TRC 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.

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BASE INFORMATION:

·         Revise all sheets to accurately illustrate the existing conditions on and surrounding this parcel. Show all adjacent traffic signs, lane configurations, traffic control devices and pavement markings on the site inventory plan.  Please refer to the Technical Standards and Specifications Manual (link is below) Ch. VII C.1.a.2.for specific information and distance requirements.  Contact Traffic Engineering at 341-7888 if you need assistance locating these elements. 

NCDOT: 

It is the Applicant’s responsibility to coordinate directly with NCDOT to determine if any driveway permits/ revisions/ review processes are required.  Contact NCDOT at 910. 251.2655. Please note additional comments may be forthcoming once coordination occurs.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS – DRIVEWAY ACCESS (Major Thoroughfares):

1.       River Rd is a major thoroughfare and where multiple driveways are allowed along major thoroughfares they must be separated by 250’ as measured along the curb line. This site does not meet this requirement.

TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):

2.       Driveways shall be City-standard ramp-type driveways.  Show appropriate City standard detail(s) on plan.  [Chapter VII ,Detail SD 8-02 (curb) CofWTSSM]

3.       A pavement marking plan is required for all driveways greater than 30’ in width. [Chapter VII C Table 3]

4.       Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at each driveways on the site plan. [Sec.18-529(c)(3)CofW LDC].                                                                                                    

TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:

5.       Dimension parking stalls, radii and parking aisles. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]

6.       The minimum standard vehicle parking space size is 8.5’ in width by 18’ in length.

7.       The minimum radius is 25’ for any portion of a parking lot adjacent to a travel way (i.e. islands at the end of a parking bay) for parking that is open to the public.  If the travel way will not be used for emergency service vehicles or truck traffic, you may request a tighter radius, the minimum is 15’.  This request must be made in writing (an email message is acceptable). [Chapter VII, Detail SD 15-13 CofWTSSM] 

8.       Parking lot must meet requirements of standard details SD 15-10 and 15-13 for parking lots under 25 stalls.  Provide a continuous perimeter border and 6” gravel surface.  [SD 15-11 CofW Tech Stds]

GENERAL NOTES TO ADD TO THE PLAN:

A.      A landscaping plan indicating the location of required street trees shall be submitted to the City of Wilmington Traffic Engineering Division and Parks and Recreation Department for review and approval prior to the recording of the final plat.   [SD 15-14 CofW Tech Stds]

MISCELLANEOUS:

v  Permitting of business identification signage is a separate process.  NCDOT/ City of Wilmington will not allow obstructions within the right of way.

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.

Update note: Comment 2, please consider SD 3-03.3 & 3-03.4 instead of SD 8-02

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CAROLINA MARINE TERMINAL [TRC Plan Review]  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. BASE INFORMATION: • Revise all sheets to accurately illustrate the existing conditions on and surrounding this parcel. Show all constructed buildings and additions and future additions and buildings. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance): 1. The proposed internal driveway to the new 4000 SF building expansion is not labeled. Please provide dimensions. 2. Provide the ingress and egress route from the new building expansion. Label and dimension any proposed driveway and existing driveways. 3. Will the new Load-out area require a vehicle to back into the loading area? Please provide an auto turn for the vehicle to enter and exit the site. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING: 4. The 15 vehicle parking area for this site does not appear to be constructed. This parking area must meet the requirements of a paved or unpaved parking lot with less than 25 parking spaces. Provide a continuous border around the parking area, landscaping to block vehicle headlights and a minimum of 6” gravel surface. [Standard Detail SD 15-11 CofW Technical Manual] TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design: 5. Please show location of any existing or proposed handicap ramp(s) and signs and provide details on the plan. 6. 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] MISCELLANEOUS:  Transportation Planning Staff reserves the right to review and comment on any additional plans submitted for this development. 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.

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