City of Wilmington - Project Tracking

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RENAISSANCE APARTMENTS [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 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 Ashes Dr and Fresco Rd roundabout on the 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 • Dimension the existing sidewalk. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING: 1. 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. 2. Please show all the traffic control devices and pavement marking showing the traffic flow for this project. 3. `One way’ signage is recommended to restrict the traffic from entering the one-way aisle. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design: 4. Please show location of accessible ramp(s). 5. Detectable warning domes must be installed at the end of each sidewalk before entering drive aisle/pavement surface (regardless of the ramps). [City/ADA standards]. 6. On parallel curb ramps, detectable warning surfaces shall be placed on the turning space at the flush transition between the street and sidewalk. Please revise the details on sheet C4-1 accordingly. 7. Few of the accessible parking signs must be relocated in front of the accessible parking space from accessible aisle. (North of Building B) 8. 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] GENERAL NOTES TO ADD TO THE PLAN: A. Street trees must be located a minimum of 15 feet from street lights. [CofW SD 15-17] 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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Standpipe(s) will be required because the floor elevation is greater than 30' above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

 

Please add the following Fire & Life Safety Notes:

 

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

-          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 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.

-          All isolation valves within the “Hot Box” and between the “Hot Box” and the riser room, must be electrically supervised. 

 

Please contact Chris Walker at 343-3918 or email at chris.walker@wilmingtonnc.gov with any questions.

 

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Engineering has reviewed the TRC submittal for the Renaissance Apartment project and offers the following attached comments. 

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RENAISSANCE APARTMENTS [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. TRAFFIC IMPACT:  A Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) is currently under review for this development. Please contact Amy Kimes, PE at (910) 473-5130, amy.kimes@wilmingtonnc.gov if you have any questions about the TIA review process. NCDOT: The Initial TIA for this project has recommended changes to the turn lanes and signal timing at Fresco Drive and Military Cutoff Road. 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. 251.2655. Please note additional comments may be forthcoming once coordination occurs. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – DRIVEWAY ACCESS (Major Thoroughfares): 1. The site will have infrastructure changes at the intersection of Fresco Drive and Military Cutoff Road. Please show the existing conditions for this intersection, including configuration and length of travel lanes, turn lanes and center median on Fresco Drive. 2. When the TIA is completed, please show the proposed design changes for Fresco Drive and Military Cutoff Road on either the site plan or Roadway Improvements plan. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance): 3. The proposed placement of the Ashes Drive driveways for Building A do not align with the driveways across the street for Renaissance Two Building. The centerline alignment for the Building A driveways appear to be offset approximately 10’ to 15’ from the driveways across Ashes Drive at Renaissance Two. Please shift or re-align the driveways to prevent the creation of a negative left turn offset between these sites. 4. Provide the dimensions for the existing sidewalk along Ashes Drive. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING: 5. 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] TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design: 6. The proposed location of Handicap Accessible Parking signs within the Handicap Parking spaces do not allow for vehicle overhang. An allowance for a 2.5’ vehicle overhang must be considered to prevent vehicles from striking the signs. 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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