Please address the following comments:
- Fire apparatus access road shall be no less than 20’ in width. (14’ for one way)
- The type of Building Construction according to the International Building Code must be present on the plans.
Please add the following notes to the FIRE notes section:
- 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.
THE MINI PEARL [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:
Wooster Street is state Maintained Street. 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 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. Dimension parking radii. 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.
4. Dimension driveway widths and tapers. [Sec.18-530 CofW LDC]
5. The minimum one-lane driveway width is 13’. [7-9 CofW Tech Stds] Subject to variance.
6. Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at each driveway on the site plan and landscaping plan. [Sec.18-529(c) (3) CofW LDC] [Sec. 18-812 CofW LDC].
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
7. Provide a turning movement analysis of all the vehicles accessing the one-way driveway.
8. ‘One way sign’ is not shown at an appropriate location. Revise to show it in accordance with MUTCD and visible to perpendicular parking off One-way drive.
9. 4” is the typical height of wheel stops provided within the parking facility. Please revise the wheel stop details accordingly. [Page 7-20 of CofWTSSM]
10. The backing stub is to be 10’ deep by 15’ wide. Please dimension. [Chapter VII ,Detail SD 15-12 CofWTSSM]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:
11. Please show location of accessible parking signs and provide details on the plan.
12. 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]
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.
Engineering has reviewed the plans for The Mini Pearl project submitted June 26, 2019 for TRC review and offer the attached comments.
THE MINI PEARL [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:
• Please show the location of existing curb and gutter, Stormwater Catch Basins, and infrastructure. If these elements are in conflict with the proposed driveways, please show them on the site plans.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
1. Please show the edge of pavement on S. 4th Street and dimensions of the street.
2. The proposed sidewalk along the Wooster Street frontage does not show elevations for the proposed sidewalk and the existing sidewalk. Please show the elevations or slope and cross slope for these sidewalks.
3. The existing site appears to have utility poles and guide wires, which are in conflict with the proposed plans. Please show the utility equipment on the site plans.
4. Show any traffic signal facilities and equipment in front of the development. Contact Traffic Engineering at 341-7888 for help in identifying these.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
5. The site proposes a 10’ one-way drive aisle between The Pearl and The Mini-Pearl properties. Fire and Emergency access must be increased to a minimum of 14’-16’ width. Please revise.
6. Please label the radius for the landscape islands on the site plan. 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]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:
7. Please show location of handicap ramp(s) and signs and provide details on the plan.
MISCELLANEOUS:
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.