Please see attached for comments
Please address the following:
· The type of Building Construction according to the International Building Code must be present on the plans. Preferably in the site data table.
Please add a the following notes to the plans in either the Standard City notes or a new section called out Fire & Life safety Notes:
- New hydrants must be brought into service prior to combustible materials delivered to the job site
- Landscaping or parking cannot block or impede fire hydrants. A 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of the hydrant
- Additional fire protection and/or accessibility requirements may be required due to any special circumstances concerning the project.
- Contractor shall submit a Radio Signal Strength Study for new commercial buildings that demonstrates that existing emergency responder radio signal levels meet the requirements of Section 510 of the 2018 NC Fire Code.
Please contact Chris Walker at 343-3918 or email at chris.walker@wilmingtonnc.gov with any questions.
HENDRICK MAZDA OF WILMINGTON [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 relevant 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 full intersection of Market St and N Cardinal Extension Dr 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 – DRIVEWAY ACCESS (Major Thoroughfares):
1. This segment of Market St is a major thoroughfare [Chap VII (C) (2) of CofW Tech Stds]. Driveways for lots along major thoroughfares must be at least 75’ offset from property lines measured at the curb line. [Chap VII (C) (2) (c) (2) of CofW Tech Stds]. A variance may be required for this project.
2. Maximum allowed driveways along major thoroughfares is 1 for 600 of frontage plus 1 every 300 feet additional or portion thereof as measured at the property line. [Chap VII (C) (2) (b) of CofW Tech Stds] A variance may be required for this project.
3. Wheelchair ramps shall be installed at the street type driveways, in accordance with ADA/City/NCDOT standards.
OR
Any ramps at the existing street type driveways, shall be retrofitted with flexible surface-applied detectable warning mats [Chapter ll (E) (6) of CofWTSSM] [NCDOT]
4. A stop sign and stop bar shall be installed at the street type driveway abutting western boundary of the property in advance of the potential crosswalk.
5. Traffic regulatory (Do not enter) sign shall be required for one-way driveway aisle/s. [MUTCD]
6. Any of the required signs shall not be installed in the public right-of-way when the signs being installed are intended to function as traffic control for a private driveway (Figure 1.4, Figure 2.1). [Sec 1 A (18) CofW Sign Specification]
https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/home/showdocument?id=3940
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
7. 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]
8. Dimension driveway widths. [Sec.18-530 CofW LDC]
9. The minimum two-lane driveway width is 23’. [7-9 CofW Tech Stds]
10. The maximum two-lane driveway width is 30’. [7-9 CofW Tech Stds]
11. The maximum three-lane driveway width is 36’. [7-9 CofW Tech Stds]
12. A pavement marking plan is required for all driveways greater than 30’ in width. [page 7-9 CofWTSSM]
13. City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle is not implemented correctly. Revise to show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at each driveway on the site plan and landscaping plan as per below image. [Sec.18-529(c) (3) CofW LDC] [Sec. 18-812 CofW LDC].
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
14. Please show all the traffic control devices and pavement marking showing the traffic flow for this project.
15. Please verify and revise the angle parking space and aisle dimensions as per [Chapter VII Table 6 of CofWTSSM]. And dimension the angle for the parking space.
16. Dimension the parallel parking.
17. The backing stub is to be minimum 10’ deep by 15’ wide. Please dimension. [Chapter VII, Detail SD 15-12 CofWTSSM]
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.
HENDRICK MAZDA OF WILMINGTON [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:
• If pavement markings on site have weathered to the point they are not in accordance with the MUTCD standard of maintenance, do not show the markings as existing, and rather show them as proposed on the site plan.
• Please provide the site dimensions for the Market Street Frontage.
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
Please provide Estimated Trip Generation numbers for the site, using existing building SF and Land Use and the proposed building SF and Land Use.
The Estimated Trip Generation Numbers should use Institute of Transportation Engineers (ite) Trip Generation 10th Edition, 2017, Microtrans trip Generation Software or similar method of 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:
The site is located within the NCDOT TIP project for U-4902. Please show proposed changes to the site frontage, signal approach, pedestrian sidewalk, and ROW on the plan.
1. All on street parking shall be at least 15’ from fire hydrants.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
2. Show any traffic signal facilities and equipment in front of the development. Contact Traffic Engineering at 341-7888 for help in identifying these.
3. The landscaping plan shows many large trees along the property line. Please evaluate the AASHTO Sight Distance for each driveway in accordance with the Landscape Plan. Market Street is a major Thoroughfare, therefore, the AASHTO Sight Distance also must be considered.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
4. The proposed parking lot has multiple gates and fences. Please provide details on the gates and fencing. For gates near the ROW, please show the vehicle queuing and STEM length.
5. The site plans (see sheet C4.5) appears to show existing landscape islands along the Fire Engine and Rescue Vehicle Auto Turns route that do not meet minimum radius requirement of 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. The R8’, R10’, and R15’ landscape islands along the travel way may hinder rapid response by emergency service vehicles or truck traffic. Please revise these landscape islands along the Emergency Vehicle route. [Chapter VII, Detail SD 15-13 CofWTSSM]
6. 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]
7. The site has more than 125 parking spaces, therefore, 5 bicycle parking spaces would be provided for the first 25 vehicle parking spaces, then 5 per each additional 100 vehicle parking spaces. 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 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 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.