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DOLLAR GENERAL-WILMINGTON-CAROLINA BEACH [TRC Plan Review #8]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
1. A pavement marking plan is required for all driveways greater than 30’ in width. [page 7-9 CofWTSSM]. Please provide one.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
2. Add the number of bicycle spaces required and proposed, to the site data. [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.
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.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
1. 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.
2. As previously sated, install the sidewalk along the entire frontage of this site. The property frontage for this project is over 325’ wide, however, sidewalk is only shown on approximately 180’ of the frontage.
3. Show all adjacent traffic signs and pavement markings on the plan. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
4. The sidewalk behind the building does not meet technical standards. Sidewalks are to be a minimum of 5’ width for commercial properties.
5. Please show the 18’ wide Streetyard on the landscape plan.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
6. The dumpster enclosure is required to be on all sides of the dumpsters. Please show the enclosure around the dumpsters.
7. 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]
8. The proposed business sign is labeled “Lighted Pylon sign w/ Under Ground Electrical”. The Conditional District Rezoning Conditions shown on sheet C3, state the approved sign “shall be Monument Style with Landscaping around the base of the sign”. Please revise.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:
9. 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].
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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