Show tree protection fencing around all trees to be preserved.
Show tree protection fencing to scale; 1' of radius for every 1" of trunk diameter.
ROLAND GRISE MIDDLE RENOVATIONS [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:
• The site is within 500’ of a signalized intersection. 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 for the intersection Lake Ave and S College Road on the site 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.
• If pavement markings on site have weathered to the point they are not in accordance with the MUTCD standard of maintenance, it is developer’s responsibility to maintain it.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
1. One of the existing driveway for this project is proposed to be discontinued. When the use of any driveway has been permanently discontinued, replace all necessary curbs, gutters, aprons, sidewalks, and appurtenances thereto [Sec. 18-530 CofW LDC]. Please label it accordingly.
2. The existing driveways are not in accordance with the City standards. Driveways shall be City-standard ramp-type driveways. Show City standard detail(s) on plan. [SD 3-03.3 & 3-03.4 CofWTSSM]. Where no curb exists in the vicinity, a flat slab type or a street type entrance may be allowed or required by the City Engineer. [page 7-9 CofWTSSM]
3. Driveways are to intersect the street at a 90 degree angle. [7-11 #3 CofW Tech Stds]. The eastern driveway of this property does not meet this requirement.
4. Provide the dimension for driveway widths and tapers. [Sec.18-529 CofW LDC]
5. Install wheelchair ramp at both the driveways per City standards. Connect sidewalk with ramp. [SD 3-08 CofWTSSM]
6. Show all adjacent traffic signs and pavement markings on the plan. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
7. Dimension the existing and proposed sidewalks.
8. 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.18-556 CofW LDC]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
9. Please show all the traffic control devices and pavement marking showing the traffic flow for this project.
10. Twenty-four feet (24’) is the minimum drive aisle width behind perpendicular parking. Please revise at all applicable locations.
11. The landscape island adjacent to the north of property boundary, does not meet the standard requirement. Please revise to show an island for the full length of parking space so that full protection is provided by the island for the parked vehicles. [SD 15-14 CofWTSSM]
12. Provide additional dimensions to clearly indicate the drive aisle widths at areas where proposed improvements alter the width.
13. Dimension parking island radii. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
14. The minimum radius is 25’ for any portion of a parking lot adjacent to a travel way (i.e. Proposed and existing 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]
15. Please label all the proposed landscape islands within the parking facility. Landscape islands shall be a minimum width of 12’ and a minimum of 216 sq ft. [Detail SD 15-14 CofWTSSM]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:
16. Show the typical handicap sign detail on the plan as per ADA and City standards. [Sheets A1 of 5 and A2 of 5, CofW Sign Specification]
17. Please provide wheel stops for the parking spaces located to the north of the handicap spaces (See below image for the reference).
18. The parking space to the far right of the above image is not as per standard size. Please provide the dimension.
19. The handicap parking spaces for this site does not have an accessible route. An accessible route must be provided to connect an accessible aisle to the accessible ramp at the nearest entrance of the building. [ADA Regulations]
20. Bicycle parking is noted in the site data. Please show the location of the bicycle rack on the site plan. Bicycle parking facilities shall be provided within two hundred (200) feet of the primary entrance to the facility. In the event of multiple entrances, bicycle-parking facilities shall be dispersed for easy access to the multiple entrances. [Sec.18-528(f) 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.
I have several questions regarding access and water supply. We can discuss my concerns at TRC, please see below.
- Hydrant must be within 300’ of the building(s), measured as the truck drives (Commercial)
- 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. Current building does not meet those requirements.
ROLAND GRISE MIDDLE SCHOOL [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:
Please list the Current number of Employees and students and proposed number of Employees and students after this expansion.
If a trip generation for this site has been completed, please submit it to the current planner and Amy Kimes, PE, amy.kimes@wilmingtonnc.gov .
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
1. The western driveways does not meet City Design Standards for driveway and taper width. The City Technical Standard states, “The maximum width of a driveway a the gutter flow line measured between the points where the curb returns or driveway apron meets the curb line or edge of roadway is sixty-two (62) feet.” The driveway will have to be revised to meet technical standards. [Chapter VII, Table 4, Note 1, page 7-10 CofWTSSM]
2. Show the sidewalk connection between the site and the public sidewalk.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
3. Please show the Bus route, so the parking lot can be reviewed for Bus traffic ingress and egress on the site. Auto Turns for the Bus route and Fire Engine will be required.
4. Drop off/pick up areas are required for daycare centers, schools and similar uses. Show the drop off and pick-up location for car riders and bus riders on this site. [Sec.18-553 CofW LDC]
5. The site appears to have vehicle headlights that face adjacent property. Please show any fences or hedges proposed for the site that will screen the lights.
6. The proposed header curb and curb transition detail does not match city technical standard for curbing. [Detail SD 3-11 CofWTSSM]
7. The site data table for parking does not match the amount of spaces provided. Please revise. The table lists 185 maximum and 153 provided, however, 189 parking spaces are shown.
8. The wheel stops shown the site plans show 5” wheel stops, while the detail for the wheel stops have 4” high wheel stops. Please revise the information on the site plans to 4”.
9. The site plans describe bicycle parking, however, no bicycle parking is shown on the plan. Graphically indicate on the plans the location of bike parking. [Sec.18-528 CofW LDC]
10. The site data tables specify 10 bicycle parking spaces, however, the standard for bicycle parking in accordance with Section 18-528 of the City of Wilmington Land development Code, requires a minimum of 13 spaces to correspond with the 189 vehicles spaces provided. Revise the number required and proposed to the site development data. [Sec.18-528 CofW LDC]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:
11. The site shows some elevations along the ADA Accessible path from the parking spaces to the buildings and from the main buildings to the Mobile Classrooms, however, some of the ramp elevations and final floor elevations for the school and classrooms are not shown. Note/label the plan with spot elevations that clearly indicate the accessible route to these buildings and Mobile Classrooms. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
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:
Permitting of business identification signage is a separate process. NCDOT/ City of Wilmington will not allow obstructions within the right of way.
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.