City of Wilmington - Project Tracking

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 See attached for comments.

 

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MAYFAIRE SELF DEVELOPMENT [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 relevant 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 • If pavement markings on site have weathered to the point they are not in accordance with the MUTCD standard of maintenance, it is developer’s responsibility to maintain it in accordance. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING: 1. Revise the sheet and 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 2. 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] 3. Detectable warning domes must be installed at the end of sidewalk and before entering drive aisle/pavement surface. [City/ADA standards]. 4. Existing wheelchair ramps, if any, shall be retrofitted with flexible surface-applied detectable warning mats [Chapter ll (E) (6) of CofWTSSM]. 5. The 6’ sidewalk as proposed adjacent to 90 degree parking spaces, to the north of the building, 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]. Wheel stops shall be installed where applicable. 6. Wheel stops may be installed to avoid vehicles hitting handicap signage. 7. ADA parking sign must be installed outside the approach area of the side flares of the ramps. Or reduce the width of the flares accordingly maintaining the flare slope. 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.

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 Please address the following:

 

-          The type of Building Construction according to the International Building Code must be present on the plans. (Preferably the site data table)

-       Show all FDC locations on final plan.

 

Please add the following Fire and Life Safety Notes to the plan:

       -       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

-       Private Underground Fire Lines require a separate underground fire line permit from the Wilmington Fire and Life Safety Division 910-343-0696

-          Contractor shall maintain an all-weather access for emergency vehicles at all times during construction

-          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 all 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.

 

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MAYFAIRE SELF DEVELOPMENT [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: • The site plans do not show the parking spaces assigned for these restaurants. 90 parking spaces were listed in the site data table, however, most of the parking spaces are not shown on the site plan. TRAFFIC IMPACT:  Thank you for submitting the Mayfaire Town Center Trip Generation Comparison. A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) will not be required for this development if the above information is consistent with the proposed use. Contact Transportation Planning prior to resubmitting plans if the intended use of the site is different than what is outlined in this letter. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance): 1. The site appears to have two driveways along International Drive. Dimension driveway widths and tapers. [Sec.18-529 CofW LDC] 2. The minimum two-lane driveway width is 23’. [7-9 CofW Tech Stds] 3. The maximum two-lane driveway width is 30’. [7-9 CofW Tech Stds] 4. 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 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.18-566 CofW LDC] TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING: 5. 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] 6. Twenty-four feet (24’) is the minimum drive aisle width behind perpendicular parking. 7. The site data table does not show the number of required and provided 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] TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design: 8. The location of the Van Accessible Sub-plate in Site Details 04 does not meet the MUTCD Placement of Van Accessible Plaque (R7-8P) with the Restricted Parking Sign (R7-8) MUTCD Standard: 08 Where parking spaces that are reserved for persons with disabilities are designated to accommodate wheelchair vans, a VAN ACCESSIBLE (R7-8P) plaque shall be mounted below the R7-8 sign. The R7-8 sign (see Figure 2B-24) shall have a green legend and border and a white wheelchair symbol on a blue square, all on a white background. The R7-8P plaque (see Figure 2B-24) shall have a green legend and border on a white background. 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.

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