TROLLEY STATION [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.
https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/home/showdocument?id=1910
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 910-398-9100. Please note additional comments may be forthcoming once coordination occurs.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – NEW ROADS:
1. Revise `Jones Ave’ to `Jones Rd’.
2. Please provide the vertical section of Jones Rd showing the transition from improved to unimproved.
3. Install wheelchair ramp at corner of Wrightsville Ave and Jones Rd, per NCDOT and/or City standards. Connect sidewalk with ramp.
4. `Pavement Ends’ (W8-3) sign (see Figure 2C-6 of MUTCD) must be installed for Jones Rd to warn road users where a paved surface changes.
5. An advisory speed plaque (see Section 2C.08 of MUTCD) mounted below `Pavement Ends’ should be used to warn road users of an advisory speed for a roadway condition.
6. The placement of both the above signs should be approximately 100’ from the end of pavement of Jones Rd. (section 6F.17 of MUTCD)
7. Site plan shows the extension of existing driveway located on the opposite side of property facing Jones Rd. This driveway extension shall be in accordance with City standard driveway. Please label.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – DRIVEWAY ACCESS (Major Thoroughfares):
8. Wrightsville Ave is a major thoroughfare. Driveways for lots along major thoroughfares must at least 75’ offset from property lines to the curb line. A variance may be required.
9. When the lot has sufficient frontage, driveways for corner lots along major thoroughfares must have corner clearance of 230’ as measured along the curb line. Considering the property frontage a variance may/may not be required.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
10. Please show all the traffic control devices and pavement marking showing the traffic flow for the parking facility.
11. The minimum vehicle parking space size must be 15.5’ in length before wheel stop or curb functioning as a wheel stop. Please revise the dimensions for the proposed spaces on the west side of parking facility. [Page 7-20 of CofWTSSM]
12. Signage for the reserved parking for residential tenants shall be relocated further back to allow minimum 2.5’ vehicle overhang after utilizing the full parking space.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:
13. 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
NOTE TO BE AMENDED:
Revise note 10 of site notes. Replace ‘Karen Dixon’ with ‘Traffic Engineering’.
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.
The notes on the plan are good. Please address the distance between the FDC and apparatus placement (Note #5). We may need to look at remoting the FDC to get within 40’.
Engineering has reviewed the TRC submittal for the Trolley Station project and offers the following attached comments.
TROLLEY STATION [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 provide the estimated Trip Generation Numbers for the proposed Mixed Use project. The trip generation information should be per the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ite) Trip Generation 10th Edition, 2017, 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:
• NCDOT has provided comments regarding the driveway proposed for Wrightsville Avenue. This driveway may be restricted to a Right In, Right Out driveway, instead of the full movement driveway shown on the site plans.
• Please contact NCDOT at 910. 398.9100, and verify that NCDOT driveway comments are included in the design of this project.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
1. Show proposed driveway centerline elevations at both the front and the back of each concrete driveway apron, at the curb line, property line & points at 26’ and 52’ behind the property line. [Chapter VII, C(1)(a)(2)12 CofWTSSM]
2. Add a note indicating that all proposed vegetation within sight triangles shall not interfere with clear visual sight lines from 30"-10'. [Sec.18-566 CofW LDC]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
3. The parking spaces on the northern portion of the lot are shown with 15’ length. The minimum standard vehicle parking space size is 18’ length or 15.5’ when the vehicle overhang is used. Please revise.
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.