Please see attached for comments.
CHIC-FIL-A [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
• 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 accordingly.
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 – PARKING:
1. Site plan shows few parallel parking spaces to north boundary of this development. The minimum and standard width for the off street parking space is 8.5’. [Chapter VII Table 6 of CofWTSSM] Please revise or a variance may be required.
2. Twelve feet (12’) is the minimum aisle width per traffic lane for the parallel parking stalls. Please revise or a variance may be required. [Chapter VII Table 6 of CofWTSSM]
3. Provide an additional dimensions for angled parking stalls and drive aisle. Also specify the parking angle. If the dimension are not in accordance with technical standards a variance may be required. Please coordinate with Engineering. [Chapter VII Table 6 of CofWTSSM]
4. Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at each driveways on the plan. [Sec.18-529(c) (3) CofW LDC] [Sec. 18-812 CofW LDC].
5. One of the curb inlet at the north boundary (north of the existing handicap parking spaces) of this property serves as a cut-through and an access for the existing crosswalk pavement marking. This is an inappropriate design for a crosswalk. Please rectify.
6. Provide sidewalk detail SD 3-10 on the plan. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
7. Replace the curbing detail on sheet C- 4.1 with SD 3-11 of CofW Tech Stds. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
8. Replace the crosswalk detail on sheet C- 4.1 with SD 11-11 of CofW Tech Stds.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ADA:
9. 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
10. Note the required and proposed number of handicapped spaces in the development data. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
11. Any existing wheelchair ramps shall be retrofitted with flexible surface-applied detectable warning mats [Chapter ll (E) (6) of CofWTSSM].
12. Please include the details of the detectable warning domes for all the accessible/curb ramp details on the plan sheets.
GENERAL NOTES TO ADD TO THE PLAN:
A. All signs and pavement markings in areas open to public traffic are to meet MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) standards. [Detail SD 15-13 CofW Tech Stds]
MISCELLANEOUS:
Contact Traffic Engineering at (910) 341-7888 to discuss street lighting options.
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.
Please edit the Fire Department on hte cover sheet to:
Wilmington Fire Department
801 Market St
Wilmington, NC 28401
Please add the following note:
- Additional fire protection and/or accessibility requirements may be required due to any special circumstances concerning the project.
CHICK-Fil_A ADDITION [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:
The Site has proposed a building increase and site changes to the site layout, drive thru and menu boards, and parking. Please provide a queuing diagram and length for the site, which shows the estimated Trip Generation for the Site during the AM Peak Hour, Lunch Hour Peak and PM Peak Hour.
The queuing diagram should show the on-site queue length and any vehicles that will exceed the available on-site queuing area.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
1. Show driveways for the adjacent Bank of America lot, including the internal connection at the northern entrance for the Chick-Fil-A site.
2. Distinguish between proposed and existing sidewalk(s) and provide dimensions.
3. The site appears to have removed many SF of existing 5’ sidewalk and replaced a “2’ concrete Strip for Cash Station Attendant (Note D6)” within the drive thru lane. Please provide a standard sidewalk and curbing to separate vehicles from pedestrians in area.
4. The site appears to have removed ramps and sidewalk areas from the kitchen to the western side of the building, including the dumpster area. Please show these areas on the site plan.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
5. The site plans has two parking spaces adjacent to the dumpster, which appear to be backing into the northern entrance driveway for this site. Please relocate these parking spaces or show safe vehicle movements for the vehicles, which will be using these parking spaces.
6. The site proposes two parking spaces (adjacent to the dumpster), which do not have vehicle protection near landscape areas. Protection from vehicles is required around all required landscaped areas within vehicular areas. Please revise.
7. The site proposes a combination of angled and perpendicular parking. The minimum drive aisle width behind 60 degree angled parking is 14’ width.
8. The proposed detail for the “Returned Curb Accessible Ramp” does not appear to meet minimum requirements for Standard Detail 3-07. Please revise. [SD 3-07 CofW Tech Stds]
9. The site has narrowed the drive aisles and changed parking on the site. Please show the turning movement analysis of a SUV, WB-40, Trash Truck and Fire Engine on the site and ingress and egress from the site. The City of Wilmington Fire Department uses a 48.1’ engine as a template.
10. The proposed and existing bicycle parking appears to be missing from the plan. Show the bicycle parking on the site plan. [Sec.18-528 CofW LDC]
11. The site has proposed covered canopy over the menu board, drive thru and outside meal delivery areas. Please show the Fire Engine and Rescue Vehicle movements around the canopy areas to ensure the canopy will not interfere with Standard and Emergency vehicle movements on the site.
REVISIONS TO NOTES ON THE PLAN:
1. Please revise notes #11 and #15 on sheet C-1.2 to reflect the following verbiage:
#11: All traffic control signs and markings off the right-of-way are to be maintained by the property owner in accordance with MUTCD standards.
#15: Any broken or missing sidewalk panels, driveway panels and curbing will be replaced.
MISCELLANEOUS:
Include appropriate City of Wilmington approval stamps prior to submitting final plans.
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.