Please address the following comments:
- FDC must be on the front of the building unless otherwise approved. With the current FDC locations many of the buildings fall outside of the Fire Code distance requirements. Please look at all FDC locations and refer to the WILMINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES 3 & 4 on page C-3.
- If you have not completed one, a water flow analysis may be required to determine the correct water main size to meet sprinkler system demand and fire flow requirements due to the size of the project.
- Standpipe(s) may be required if any portion of the floor elevation is greater than 30' above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
- Due to the size of the buildings and the type of construction, an 800 MHz radio signal strength site test may need to be performed to determine if a radio amplifier is needed.
- The type of Building Construction according to the International Building Code must be present
on the plans, preferably in the site data table.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any additional questions contact Chris Walker at 343-3918 or email at chris.walker@wilmingtonnc.gov with any questions.
ANSLEY PARK [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 for the intersection of Fairview Dr/Carolina Beach Rd, Fairview Dr/Groppo Cove, Fairview Dr Street corner and Orchid Dr/Carolina Beach Rd 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
• Show the existing pavement markings and traffic signs for the on-street parking on Fairview Dr on the plans.
• Show the location of the existing street lights on the Carolina Beach Rd abutting this project.
• If applicable: All private streets shall be designed and constructed to meet or exceed the public street standards as specified by the [city's] Technical Standards and Specifications Manual. [Sec.18-378 (d) CofW LDC]
• Responsibility for street and transportation improvements. When a lot or lots within a subdivision abut an existing public street, highway or thoroughfare, the subdivider shall be responsible for the installation of all improvements to that portion of the street, highway or thoroughfare adjacent to and utilized by that subdivision. [Sec.18-378 (a) CofW LDC]
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. Please verify the street name, Orchard Dr or Orchid Dr. The existing ROW off Fairview Dr is Orchid Dr.
2. Please clarify if Orchard Dr (as per submitted plans) will be a public or private street and label it appropriately.
3. Install wheelchair ramp at corner of all the street type driveways and at the end of all the sidewalks as per NCDOT and/or City standards. Connect sidewalk with ramp.
4. Install wheelchair ramp at corner of Fairview Dr and Carolina Beach Rd end of 10’ sidewalk, as per NCDOT and/or City standards. Connect sidewalk with ramp.
5. Detectable warning domes must be installed both the sides of the crosswalks and at the end of each sidewalk before entering drive aisle/pavement surface. It provide a distinctive texture intended to alert handicap persons approaching vehicular areas [City/ADA standards]. Show the graphics.
6. Stop sign shall be installed at all the street type driveway accesses as appropriate [MUTCD]
7. Parking restriction signage must be installed at all the stubs provided for the connectivity to the future development off private access roadways.
8. ‘End of roadway’ object markers/signage must be installed at the end of stub provided for the future development off Orchard Dr [MUTCD].
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
9. Driveways accessing this property are designed as street-type. The minimum street corner radii is 35’. [7-5 CofW Tech Stds]
10. Show driveways for adjacent lots and lots across the street.
11. Dimension driveway widths at the property boundary. [Sec.18-530 CofW LDC]
12. SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE FOR ANY STREET INTERSECTIONS WITH SAID THOROUGHFARES
Carolina Beach Rd is a major intersection [Chap VII (C) (2) of CofW Tech Stds]. The required triangular sight distance for any street intersections with said thoroughfares shall be provided in compliance with the AASHTO sight distance standards. [Sec.18-556 CofW LDC].
13. Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at each driveway and the City’s 46’x46’ sight distance triangle at each street corner intersection of Fairview Dr on the site plan and landscaping plan. [Sec.18-529(c)(3), Sec.18-812 CofW LDC]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
14. Dimension the length of the on-street parking space. The standard length of an on-street parking space is twenty-three feet (23 ft.), measured parallel with the edge of roadway. Please revise or a variance may be required. [Chapter VII Table 6 of CofWTSSM]
15. Site plan shows a potential parallel parking space opposite to the handicap spaces abutting the club house. But these spaces are not pavement marked. Please clarify the purpose and install an appropriate signage/pavement markings.
16. Please show all the traffic control devices and pavement marking showing the traffic flow for this project.
17. The backing stub/s is to be 10’ deep by 15’ wide. Please dimension. [Chapter VII ,Detail SD 15-12 CofWTSSM]
18. 4” is the typical height of wheel stops provided within the parking facility. Please revise the wheel stop details on sheet C-6 accordingly. [Page 7-20 of CofWTSSM]
19. Provide the auto turn analysis for the trash truck.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:
20. SD 15-19 in not applicable any more. It will be removed from Standard Details Files on city website. 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
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] [Page 7-20 of CofWTSSM]. Or Provide wheel stops for these parking spaces to allow for car overhang.
22. Show the graphics for the detectable warning domes for the ramps connecting accessible aisles.
STREET LIGHTING [City of Wilmington Street Lighting Policy]:
1. The standard streetlight shall be a DEP enclosed cutoff (Cobra type), high pressure sodium vapor (HPSV) or DEP designated LED equivalent fixture installed within the recommended range of mounting heights for the specific fixture. The standard streetlight shall be installed on a wooden pole in areas served from overhead facilities and on a fiberglass pole in areas served from underground facilities.
2. A layout for the Standard street lighting has been provided with the review. Minimum of six Standard street lights are required for Fairview Dr. Two Standard street lights are required for the Orchard Dr (as per submitted plans) proposed development section if it is proposed to be a public or private ROW.
3. Although, developers may choose to provide any extra lights or ornamental. Any installations above the criteria of Standard street lighting, will be considered as non-standard and has to conform to the City’s non-standard street lighting procedure as per the policy.
4. Developers shall bear any installation costs associated with streetlights, if applicable. In areas served from underground facilities, the developers shall pay the one-time underground contribution charge, if applicable.
5. The Planning, Development and Transportation Director or designee and the City Landscape Designer will coordinate plaza plantings and streetlight locations to minimize the obstruction of light by vegetation.
6. All the street light shall be installed within the public or private ROW as applicable.
7. Developer may opt to utilize the existing street light stubs (if the stubs are spaced in accordance with the street light policy) within the plaza to the north of the Fairview Dr east of Groppo Cove.
NOTE TO BE AMENDED:
City of Wilmington note 16) to be replaced as per below;
‘Contact Traffic Engineering at (910) 341-7888 to discuss street lighting options.’
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.
ANSLEY PARK [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:
A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is underway for this development. The project will be required to implement the TIA improvements for this development. Please contact Fredric Royal, PE Fredric.royal@wilmingtonnc.gov (910)772-4170, to discuss the TIA review process.
The project will be required to show the proper access type and location for Access Points identified in the Fairview Masterplan TIA and requested TIA for Fairfield Phase IV.
The Applicant will be required to coordinate with NHC Schools to ensure access to Codington Elementary School, is maintained during construction. AM and PM parent pickup queuing may require additional information.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – NEW ROADS:
1. Please label the ROW width of each proposed public or private ROW.
2. The Fairfield Maser Plan has a Carolina Beach Road Access in the center of this parcel. The current plan does not show this access. Please revise the plan to show the missing access.
3. Show a cross-section detail showing the existing street and the proposed widening for Orchid Drive. The proposed tie-in to the Codington Elementary Driveway may require additional pavement width, and turn lanes to meet traffic requirements.
4. The proposed plans for the multi-family development does not show an approved street. Any multi-family development of more than 50 units must be served by a public street. Please clarify the streets proposed for this subdivision.
5. The proposed Orchid Drive proposes a 32.5’ pavement width. Please increase the pavement width to 33’ and install curb and gutter to meet the minimum standards in the City Technical Standards for a Non Residential Collector Street on a 60’ ROW. Twenty-four inch curb and gutter is standard for Collector Streets. [Table 1, Page 7-4, CofW Tech Stds]
6. All on street parking shall be at least 15’ from fire hydrants.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
7. Public sidewalk is required along local streets. The proposed Orchid Drive ROW does not have sidewalk. Please show 5’ sidewalk along the ROW for this street.
8. Public sidewalk is required along local streets. A portion of Fairview Drive ROW between Groppo Cove and Orchid Drive, does not have sidewalk. Please show 5’ sidewalk along the ROW for this street.
9. The proposed landscape plan has proposed numerous street trees that are located within the sight distance triangles for this project. Clear Visual Sight Distance is required for each driveway and street entrance. Please ensure that all proposed vegetation within sight triangles shall not interfere with clear visual sight lines from 30"-10'. [Sec.18-566 CofW LDC]
10. Please label the 10’ Multi-use Path along Carolina Beach Road on sheet C-1.2. This MUP is part of the Wilmington/ NHC Comprehensive Greenway Plan and is required to be constructed from Asphalt. Provide a cross section for the trail in the plan details.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
11. The proposed cross walks across the parking aisles do not meet technical standards for Non- Special Emphasis cross walks. Standard Crosswalks are allowed to use parallel line crosswalks instead of the Ladder Style Special Emphasis Crosswalk. Please revise the crosswalks. [Detail SD 3-09 CofW Tech Stds]
12. The proposed heavy duty asphalt loading and unloading area, in front of the trash container, is unmarked. Please make this area as a No Parking Area and install pavement markings and signs to prevent this area from being mistaken as an on-street parking space.
13. The four way intersection of Groppo Cove Extension and the Unmarked Private Access Road is missing crosswalk markings, Stop Bars and Stop Signs. Please install traffic control signs and pavement markings for this intersection.
14. The proposed Club House does not have bicycle located near the building. Please reposition bicycle parking adjacent to the Club House.
15. 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]
16. Please add the required number and the proposed number of bicycle parking spaces to the site data table. [Sec.18-528 CofW LDC]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:
17. Note/label the plan with spot elevations that clearly indicate the accessible route from the HC space(s) to the building. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
REVISIONS TO NOTES ON THE PLAN:
18. Please revise City of Wilmington notes #15 and xx on sheet C-1.2 to reflect the following verbiage:
#15: Any broken or missing sidewalk panels, driveway panels and curbing will be replaced.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Permitting of business identification signage is a separate process. NCDOT/ City of Wilmington will not allow obstructions within the right of way.
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.
Updated comments attached