CAPE FEAR CENTER FOR INQUIRY PARKING LOT ADDITION [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 Shipyard Blv 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
• There is an existing U.S. route sign in front of the property. It must be relocated in accordance with the MUTCD/NCDOT.
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 – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
1. Show driveways for adjacent lots and lots across the street.
2. 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.
3. Driveways shall be City-standard ramp-type driveways. Show City standard detail(s) on plan. [SD 3-03.3 & 3-03.4 (Vertical curb) 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]
4. Provide sidewalk detail SD 3-10 on the plan.
5. Provide curbing detail SD 3-11 on the plan.
6. Site plan show the proposed connection to existing street type driveway outside the NW corner of this property. ADA ramps, stop bar and stop sign shall be installed for this driveway. [MUTCD]
7. Stop bar and stop sign shall be installed for the driveway off Shipyard Blv. [MUTCD]
8. Movement Prohibition Sign: No Left Turn (R3-2) sign (see Figure 2B-4 MUTCD) shall be installed and should be placed in conjunction with the STOP sign on the near right-hand corner of the driveway off Shipyard Blv.
9. If a sidewalk is required at the frontage off Shipyard Blv, ADA ramps shall be installed for this street type driveway.
10. Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at the driveway as per below image 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] [ Sec. 18-812 CofW LDC]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
11. Dimension parking radii and parking aisles. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
12. 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]
13. Please show all the traffic control devices and pavement marking showing the traffic flow for this project.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:
14. 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
15. Please verify if an allowance for a 2.5’ vehicle overhang after wheel stops installation is considered for the parking spaces adjacent to 5’ sidewalk. 15.5’ is the minimum parking space length before any barrier. 4' of the sidewalk must remain clear for pedestrian use [Chapter VII, Detail SD 3-07 & SD 15-13 CofWTSSM].
16. Please show location of accessible ramp(s), if required, showing the graphics for the detectable warning domes.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Contact Traffic Engineering at (910) 341-7888 to discuss street lighting options.
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.
Access looks fine. Please add the following Fire & Life Safety Note to the plan:
- Landscaping or parking cannot block or impede fire hydrants. A 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of the hydrant.
CAPE FEAR CENTER FOR INQUIRY PARKING LOT [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 – DRIVEWAY ACCESS (Major Thoroughfares):
1. Please show the distance of the Driveway curb line from the property line. Driveways for lots along major thoroughfares must at least 75’ offset from property lines to the curb line.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
2. The site is along the alignment of the Shipyard Blvd Multi-Use Path, which is an approved path within the City of Wilmington/ New Hanover County Comprehensive Greenway Plan. Show the 10’ multi-use- path along the frontage of property.
3. Provide a sidewalk connection between the site and the multi-use path.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
4. Provide the dimensions for the landscape islands, including curve radius, curb type, etc.
5. The site will provide an additional ingress and egress route to the school. Please show the location/route of the proposed drop-off/ pick up routes within the parking area. Drop off/pick up areas are required for daycare centers, schools and similar uses. [Sec.18-553 CofW LDC]
6. Provide a turning movement analysis of a Fire Engine vehicle within the new parking location.
7. The parking lot has provided 87 additional parking spaces for the school. Please show the required and proposed Bicycle parking for school based upon the revised parking counts. Provide bicycle parking in accordance with Section 18-528 of the City of Wilmington Land development Code. Add the number required and proposed to the site development data. [Sec.18-528 CofW LDC]
GENERAL NOTES TO ADD TO THE PLAN:
A. A utility cut permit is required for each open cut of a City street. Note this on the plan and contact 341-5888 for more details. In certain cases an entire resurfacing of the area being open cut may be required.
B. Any broken or missing sidewalk panels, driveway panels and curbing will be replaced.
C. 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]
D. Contact Traffic Engineering at 341-7888 forty-eight hours prior to any excavation in the right of way.
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.