Please address the following:
- Show all FDC locations on the plan.
- The type of Building Construction according to the International Building Code must be present on the plans.
Please add the following Fire & Life Safety Notes:
- Contractor shall maintain an all-weather access for emergency vehicles at all times during construction
- New hydrants must be brought into service prior to combustible materials delivered to the job site
- A hydrant must be within 150' of the FDC (measured as the truck drives for practical use)
- FDC must be within 40' of fire apparatus placement
- Landscaping or parking cannot block or impede the FDC or fire hydrants. A 3-foot clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of the hydrant and FDC
- Additional fire protection and/or accessibility requirements may be required due to any special circumstances concerning the project.
- Private Underground Fire Lines require a separate underground fire line permit from the Wilmington Fire and Life Safety Division 910-343-0696
- Contractor shall submit a Radio Signal Strength Study that demonstrates that existing emergency responder radio signal levels meet the requirements of Section 510 of the 2018 NC Fire Code.
- All isolation valves within the “Hot Box” must be electrically supervised.
Please contact Chris Walker at 343-3918 or email at chris.walker@wilmingtonnc.gov with any questions.
NHRMC DISTRIBUTION/EMS WAREHOUSE [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. J R Kennedy Dr is a private access easement. Please label accordingly on the inventory plan.
2. If JR Kennedy Dr is proposed to be a public/private ROW;
a. The minimum street corner radii is 35’. [7-5 CofW Tech Stds]
b. Installation of street lights as per City’s standard street lighting policy are required within the ROW.
c. SIGHT DISTANCE TRIANGLE FOR ANY STREET INTERSECTIONS WITH SAID THOROUGHFARES
N 23rd St is a major thoroughfare [Chap VII (C) (2) (a) of CofW Tech Stds]. If J R Kennedy Dr is proposed to be a public ROW please show the sight distance triangle for the street corner. 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]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – DRIVEWAY ACCESS (Major Thoroughfares):
3. Driveway Stem: For any development with an internal roadway network, a minimum storage of 100 feet measured from the near edge of the right-of-way will be required before any crossing or left-turning conflicts are allowed. Please contact NCDOT for the driveway stem approval.
4. When the lot has sufficient frontage, driveways for corner lots along major thoroughfares must have property line offset of 230’ as measured along the curb line. Site does not fulfill this requirement and a variance may be required. There is a note regarding the variance request on the layout plan, but please contact Engineering for further requirement for variance. [Chap VII (C) (2) (c) (1) of CofW Tech Stds].
5. Driveways along side streets not classified as a major thoroughfare must have corner clearance of 60’ measured along the curb line. [7-13 CofW Tech Stds] Please verify and dimension.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
6. Dimension driveway widths and tapers. [Sec.18-530 CofW LDC]
7. The minimum two-lane driveway width is 23’. [7-9 CofW Tech Stds]
8. The maximum two-lane driveway width is 30’. [7-9 CofW Tech Stds]
9. Dimension all the sidewalk within the vicinity of the development.
10. Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at each driveway [Sec.18-529(c) (3) CofW LDC] [Sec. 18-812 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].
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
11. Dimension parking stalls, radii and parking aisles for the portion of parking facility nearer to the street intersection. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
12. The minimum standard vehicle parking space size is 8.5’ in width by 18’ in length.
13. 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]. Please contact Engineering division for this request.
14. Twenty-four feet (24’) is the minimum drive aisle width behind perpendicular parking. Please dimension. [Chapter VII Table 6 of CofWTSSM]
15. Provide an additional dimensions for angled parking stalls and drive aisle. Also specify the parking angle. [Page 7-19 Table 6 of CofW Tech Stds]
16. Please show all the traffic control devices and pavement marking showing the traffic flow for this project.
17. 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.
18. ‘Do not enter’ sign is recommended for the drive aisles to restrict the traffic entering one-way aisle.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:
19. 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]
20. Please show location of accessible ramp(s).
21. Detectable warning domes shall be installed at the end of each sidewalk before entering drive aisle/pavement surface regardless of ramps.
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.
NHRMC DISTRIBUTION EMS WAREHOUSE [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.
TRAFFIC IMPACT:
The project has proposed a change of use of the 290,303SF building, from the LUC Warehouse usage to multiple land uses. The site data table shows (Land Use Code) LUC 710 General Office, LUC 760 Research & Development, and LUC 150 Warehouse for 277,500 SF of the building usage. Please provide land use data for the remaining 12,803 SF.
Please provide the estimated trip generation for the existing and proposed land uses within this project.
Based upon the proposed land uses, and proposed changes in intensity for these uses, a net increase in vehicle trips in the AM Peak Hour and PM Peak Hour is anticipated. If the net increase exceeds 100 Trips in the AM Peak Hours or PM Peak Hours, a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) will be required for this development based on the net increase in estimated trips generated by this use.
NCDOT:
• The project appears to make a two-way drive aisle that is parallel to North 23rd Street and connects to the proposed driveways. The use of this drive aisle must be approved by NCDOT, per requirements for an internal length of a Driveway Stem.
• Please show any proposed turn lanes, traffic signals or Emergency Lights or Pedestrian Flashing lights proposed for this site.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – DRIVEWAY ACCESS (Non-Major Thoroughfares):
1. The proposed driveway along J. R. Kennedy does not appear to meet the minimum 60’ corner clearance for a side street off a major thoroughfare. [7-13 CofW Tech Stds] Additional corner clearance may be requested if the site has turn lanes for S. 23rd Street.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
2. The site is closing existing driveways on N. 23rd Street. The plan sheets (C3.1, and C 4.1) show both the new driveways and existing driveways that are being closed. Please revise.
3. Provide a sidewalk connection between the site and the public sidewalk.
4. The site appears to be missing sidewalk along JJ.R. Kennedy Drive, and internally to the rescue vehicle area and fueling station.
5. Show all adjacent traffic signs and pavement markings on the plan. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
6. The site features a fueling island. Please show the dimensions of the drive aisles and curb radius leading to the fuel island. City Fire Engines may require a minimum R20’ to R25’ radius to reach this portion of the parking lot.
7. Please provide regulatory and guide signs and pavement markings for the project. If the fueling area is One-Way, provide the One Way markings, Signs and directional arrows.
8. Please identify the areas of overhead clearance and label the clearance height.
9. The docking area appears to have a ramp leading to the loading dock. Please show any railings, elevations, protective signage/ markings and protective fencing in this area for the elevated ramp and loading dock.
10. The backing stub is to be 10’ deep by 15’ wide. Please dimension. [Chapter VII ,Detail SD 15-12 CofWTSSM]
11. Provide a turning movement analysis of the proposed largest delivery vehicle at loading dock location and fuel delivery tanker at fueling island.
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.