COLLECTION AT INDEPENDENCE PHASE 1 [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 the relevant sheets to accurately illustrate the existing conditions on and surrounding this parcel. Show all adjacent traffic signs, lane configurations, traffic control devices, handicap ramps and pavement markings for intersection of all the driveways with Oleander Dr and Fordham Rd for phase one. Also include details for the signalized intersection Oleander Dr and Fordham Rd. 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.
https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/home/showdocument?id=1910
• If pavement markings on site have weathered to the point they are not in accordance with the MUTCD standard of maintenance, it must be maintained by the developer accordingly.
• Labels/location for key notes PA-6 and PA-7 are not found on the site plan. Please verify.
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 – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
1. Show driveways for adjacent lots and lots across the street.
2. Dimension the widths of all the driveways. [Sec.18-530 CofW LDC]
3. Provide sidewalk detail SD 3-10 of CofWTSSM on the plan.
4. Provide curbing detail SD 3-11 of CofWTSSM on the plan.
5. Please provide the detail for elevated crosswalk PA-20 (as per Key notes on site plan). Include height and width of the chamfer.
6. Show the pavement marking for all the crosswalks connecting the sidewalks within parking facility. [Detail SD 11-11 CofWTSSM]
7. Curb ramps must be installed at the end of all the sidewalks as per ADA/City standards. [Detail SD 3-07, SD 3-08 of CofWTSSM]. These ramps must be connected with sidewalks and crosswalk pavement markings.
8. Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at each driveway on the site plan. [Sec.18-529(c)(3)CofW LDC]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
9. 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]
10. Please show all the traffic control devices and pavement marking showing the traffic flow for this project.
11. `Stop’ signs must be installed along with the installation of stop bar pavement markers. Please revise the plans to show the `Stop’ sign at the locations where stop bars are provided within the parking facility.[MUTCD]
12. 4” is the typical height of wheel stops provided within the parking facility. Please revise. [Page 7-20 of CofWTSSM]
13. International symbol of Accessibility parking space marking as per fig. 3B-22 of MUTCD. At some spaces, these markings are reversed. Please amend.
14. Portions of the proposed development do not appear to be in compliance with the 500’/800’ rule pertaining to the maximum length of a private drive/parking lot. [Chapter VII, C (4), pg. 7-15 to 7-16 CofWTSSM]. A variance may be required. Please coordinate with Engineering division.
15. Show the location of the bike racks (SF-1 as per Key notes on site plan) on the site plans. Also include the details in parking data.
`Each new multifamily, commercial, or office development or major redevelopment requiring twenty-five (25) or more automobile parking spaces shall make provisions for parking a minimum of five (5) bicycles. Each additional one hundred (100) automobile parking spaces above the twenty-five (25) minimum shall require provisions for parking an additional five (5) bicycles up to a bicycle parking system that can accommodate a maximum of twenty (20) bicycles. 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]
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]
https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/home/showdocument?id=3940
17. All the access aisles must be marked (e.g., painted with hatch marks) to discourage parking in them. [ADA_FactSheet_Parking of CofW]. Some of the aisles are missing these markings.
https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/home/showdocument?id=3942
18. 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 Standards].
19. Please show the location of handicap ramps for the accessible parking spaces provided for building R12, R13, R14, R15. [ADA Standards]
20. Handicap ramps must be installed at the driveway intersecting Oleander Dr opposite to entry sign. Please show the graphics as per Detail SD 3-09 CofWTSSM.
21. The 5’ sidewalk as proposed where adjacent to 90 degree parking spaces does not meet ADA requirements. An allowance for a 2.5’ vehicle overhang must be considered. 4' of the sidewalk must remain clear for pedestrian use [Chapter VII, Detail SD 3-07 & SD 15-13 CofWTSSM]. Please revise the width of sidewalk to minimum of 6.5’ or provide the wheel stops for these spaces.
22. Note the required and proposed number of handicapped spaces in the site data. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
MISCELLANEOUS:
We will reserve comments on the parking lot, driveway geometry and other technical issues until a full construction drawing is submitted.
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.
Please address the following comments:
• Show all FDC locations on the plan.
• FDC must be on the front of the building unless otherwise approved.
• Please add the type of Building Construction according to the International Building Code to the plans.
(Preferably in a site data table or Fire & Life Safety Notes section)
Please add the following notes to the Fire Protection Notes section:
• Additional fire protection and accessibility requirements may be required due to any special circumstances concerning the project.
• All isolation valves within shall be electronically supervised. Please work closely with your fire sprinkler and alarm installer in regards to running wire for tamper switches.
*** The number for CoW Fire Marshal’s Office is 910-343-0696 (incorrect on your plan)
THE COLLECTION AT INDEPENDENCE PHASE 1 [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:
• Sheet CS010 has a 1inch equals 120 feet scale, but, the graphic scale is incorrectly shown as 1 inch equals 100 feet. Please verify graphic scale matches the horizontal scale on each sheet.
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is underway for this development, (Independence Mall Redevelopment TIA). The project will be required to implement the improvements identified for this development.
If the Independence Mall Redevelopment TIA is not a phased TIA, then the project will be required to install improvements prior to Full Buildout.
If the Land Uses or intensity for any uses listed within the Scope for the Collection at Independence TIA changes, then a revised scope may be required.
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. Where multiple driveways are allowed along major thoroughfares they must be separated by 250’ as measured along the curb line.
3. 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]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
4. The site plans do not show locations where the curb and sidewalk are flush with the driveway.
5. Depressed Curb Ramps shown on CS 101, do not appear on other plan sheets.
6. Provide a sidewalk connection between the site and the public sidewalks on Fordham Road. The sidewalk connection must be continuous, the proposed route on CS100 and CS102 appears to be directing pedestrians into the drive aisle for a parking lot to the south of the Grocery Store.
7. The proposed sidewalk connection at Oleander Drive appears to be blocked by existing Utilities and Signal Equipment. The sidewalk shall be clear from horizontal and vertical obstructions, such as guidewires, footers for the Signal Cabinet, etc. Please revise and add dimensions for the required 6’ wide sidewalk and wheel chair ramps.
8. The proposed cross walk along Oleander Drive appears to be moving the existing traffic island and Stop Bar. Please show the new location of the traffic loops and Stop Bar as a result of this proposed cross walk installation.
9. The site plans for the rear of the site, (SW corner) appears to be missing the sidewalk and wheel chair ramp adjacent to the CFPUA Pump Station. A cross walk appears to be connected to this area, however, there is no wheel chair ramp and sidewalk shown.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
10. Show the Auto Turning movements for WB-62 Delivery Vehicles and Trash Trucks to the loading Docks for this project.
11. Provide Auto Turns for Fire Engines for this project, (note: WFD uses a 48.1’ FD Tower vehicle for its template).
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:
12. The proposed location of the handicap parking spaces at the Grocery Store appear to be in conflict with adjacent utilities at the east of the building. Please shift the utilities so they will not conflict with the handicap accessible parking spaces.
13. The proposed Handicap Parking Spaces near building R3, appear to have DI Grate (EL. 41.93) in the Handicap Parking Space and Accessible Aisle. The grate may interfere with the safe use of the space and accessible aisle. Please relocate the grate or the handicap parking space and accessible aisle.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Transportation Planning Staff will review the landscape plan once submitted for compliance with sight distance requirements.
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.