CAPE FEAR BOULEVARD APARTMENTS [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:
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
2. Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at the 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.18-556 CofW LDC]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:
GENERAL NOTES TO ADD TO THE PLAN:
- If these units are sold at any point, the buyer must receive a subdivision street disclosure statement. Please note this on the site plan and advise the property owner of this requirement. [Sec.18-378 (e) CofW LDC]
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.
The apartments (R-2) trigger a sprinkler system.
Please address the following:
- Show the FDC locations on the plan.
- FDC must be on the front of the building unless otherwise approved.
- Fire Hydrants to be installed per City of Wilmington ordinance and CFPUA Standards
- Water flow analysis will be required to determine the correct water main size to meet sprinkler system demand and fire flow requirements
- The type of Building Construction according to the International Building Code must be present on the plans.
Please add the following Fire & Life Safety notes to the plans:
- Contractor shall maintain an all-weather access for emergency vehicles at all times during construction
- New hydrants must be brought into service prior to combustible materials delivered to the job site
- Hydrant must be within 150' of the FDC (measured as the truck drives for practical use)
- FDC must be within 40' of fire apparatus placement
- 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
- Additional fire protection and accessibility requirements may be required due to any special circumstances concerning the project.
- Private Underground Fire Lines require a separate underground fire line permit from the Wilmington Fire and Life Safety Division 910-343-0696
- All isolation valves within the “Hot Box” shall be electrically supervised. Please work closely with your fire sprinkler and alarm installer in regards to running wire for tamper switch.
Please contact Chris Walker at 343-3918 or email at chris.walker@wilmingtonnc.gov with any questions