City of Wilmington - Project Tracking

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As always, show City of Wilmington tree protection details (2). Show tree protection fencing for all trees to be preserved. Open areas not containing regulated-size trees may still contain viable trees that can be saved. Show tree protection fencing to scale: 1' of radius for each inch of trunk diameter.

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DOLLAR GENERAL-WILMINGTON-CAROLINA BEACH [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 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.       For any development with an internal roadway network, a minimum storage of 100 feet measured from the near edge of the right-of-way will be required before any crossing or left-turning conflicts are allowed. (Page 33-34 of NCDOT policy of Street and driveway access to North Carolina Highways).

Access driveway to the property does not fully satisfy this requirement. Please consider revising.   

                         

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

2.       Show driveways for adjacent lots and lots across the street.

3.       Driveways shall be City-standard ramp-type driveways.  Show appropriate City standard detail(s) on plan.  [Chapter VII ,Detail SD 3-03.3 & SD 3-03.4 (curb) CofWTSSM]

4.       Dimension driveway widths and tapers. [Sec.18-529 CofW LDC]

5.       Provide the curb section details as per SD 3-11 CofW Tech Stds.

6.       Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at the driveway on the site 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.18-556 CofW LDC]                                                                                                           

TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:

7.       All off street parking areas shall be arranged so that ingress and egress is by forward motion of vehicles. [Sec.18-526 CofW LDC]. Please provide a turning movement analysis for the trash and delivery vehicle.

8.       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] 

9.       Add the number of bicycle spaces required and proposed, to the site data. [Sec.18-528(f) CofW LDC]

TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:

10.   Please show the location of handicap ramp and signs on the layout plan.

11.   The typical handicap sign detail on the plan is not as per ADA and City standards. [Sheets A1 of 5 and A2 of 5, CofW Sign Specification]

GENERAL NOTES TO ADD TO THE PLAN:

A.      All pavement markings in public rights-of-way and for driveways are to be thermoplastic and meet City and/or NCDOT standards.  [Detail SD-13 CofW Tech Stds]

B.      All signs and pavement markings in areas open to public traffic are to meet MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards. [Detail SD 15-13 CofW Tech Stds]

C.      All traffic control signs and markings off the right-of-way are to be maintained by the property owner in accordance with MUTCD standards.

D.      All parking stall markings and lane arrows within the parking areas shall be white. 

E.       A utility cut permit is required for each open cut of a City street.  Note this on the plan and contact 341-5888 for more details.  In certain cases an entire resurfacing of the area being open cut may be required.

F.       Contact Traffic Engineering at 341-7888 forty-eight hours prior to any excavation in the right of way.

MISCELLANEOUS:

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

v  Include appropriate City of Wilmington approval stamps prior to submitting final plans.

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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DOLLAR GENERAL CAROLINA BEACH ROAD [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. TRAFFIC IMPACT:  The project has divided the site into two sections, a) The Dollar General Store and b) Future Development. Please submit a Trip Generation Estimate for these two Land Uses. If the new trip generation counts exceed 100 new trips in the AM Peak or PM Peak Hour, a TIA may be required.  The Trip Generation should be submitted using a similar format to the following: Per the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ite) Trip Generation 9th Edition, 2012, Microtrans trip Generation Software; the estimated Trip Generation for the proposed LIST PROPOSED USE + INTENSITY (ite land use code xxx) is xx total driveway volume in the AM peak hours, xx total driveway volume in the PM peak hours and xx average weekday 2-way driveway volume. NCDOT: Show any NCDOT Traffic Improvement Projects (TIP) scheduled along the frontage of this site. If the project changes the street cross section or installs medians or other infrastructure adjacent to this site, coordination with NCDOT will be required. Please note that additional comments may be forthcoming after the coordination occurs. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – DRIVEWAY ACCESS (Major Thoroughfares): 1. Traffic Engineering’s stance on sites that interconnect along a major thoroughfare is that the combined frontage must meet all driveway spacing requirements per the City’s technical standards. 2. Maximum allowed driveways along major thoroughfares is 1/600 lf of continuous frontage plus 1/every 300 additional lf or portion thereof as measured at the property line. [7-13 #b CofW Tech Stds] Additional Driveways along the Carolina Beach Road frontage must be closed. The asphalt driveway on the NW side of the 31’ access easement must be closed. Show the removal of the existing driveway apron and the restoration of the curb and gutter to match NCDOT standard C&G for these areas. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance): 3. The maximum two-lane driveway width is 30’. [7-9 CofW Tech Stds] Please reduce the width of this driveway to meet the maximum two-lane driveway width to 30’. If additional driveway width is requested, auto turns movements will be required to document this request. 4. The property frontage for this project is over 325’ wide, however, sidewalk is only shown on approximately 180’ of the frontage. Show sidewalk along the entire length of the property. 5. Show all adjacent traffic signs and pavement markings on the plan. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC] 6. Show any traffic signal facilities and equipment in front of the development. Contact Traffic Engineering at 341-7888 for help in identifying these. 7. The sidewalk behind the building does not meet technical standards. Sidewalks are to be a minimum of 5’ width for commercial properties. 8. The proposed Business Sign appears to be located within the 20’X70’ sight distance triangle for the access easement. Please move the sign location away from the SDT. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING: 9. An approved dumpster enclosure will be required for the double dumpster location. Please show the dumpster enclosure on the site plan. 10. City Standard Curb and gutter is 24”. The site plan shows 18” curb and gutter. Please verify with Engineering that the reduced curb type is acceptable. [Standard Detail, SD 3-11 CofW Tech Stds] 11. The standard wheel stop has a 4” height. Please consider changing the proposed wheel stops and details to 4” wheel stops. 12. The site shows a connecting 30’ access easement. Please show details for this access easement, such as the surface material, any temporary barricades/ signs at the connection, curb and gutter, etc. 13. The site plan does not show the location of proposed landscaping and street trees for this site. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design: 14. The site plans and site details show metal bollards within the handicap ramp. The handicap ramp must meet the standard detail for handicap ramps. [Standard Detail, SD 3-08 CofW Tech Stds]. GENERAL NOTES TO ADD TO THE PLAN: A. A sign shall be placed at the western access easement boundary indicating that the future connection will be opened when the property to the west develops. Please note this on the site plan. MISCELLANEOUS:  Transportation Planning Staff will review the landscape plan once submitted for compliance with sight distance requirements. 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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Please add the Building Construction Type according to the International Building Code to one of the site data tables.

PLEASE ADD THE FOLLOWING FIRE & LIFE SAFETY NOTES:

• Contractor shall maintain an all-weather access for emergency vehicles at all times during construction
• Additional fire protection and accessibility requirements may be required due to any special circumstances that arise throughout the course of the project.

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