City of Wilmington - Project Tracking

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Show exisiting site conditions, including full tree survey.

Show City of Wilmington tree protection details (2).

Show tree protection fencing, to scale, for all trees to be preserved.

Health of all trees to be preserved needs to be verified as soon as possible with City urban forestry staff so that any needed changes to site layout can be made sooner rather than later.

Red maple will not perform well near buildings and parking facilities. Change those near these areas to a different species.

Show size for all new plant material. Show by caliper, height, or pot size only; do not double spec.

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New addresses for the 5 units will be assigned when project is released for construction.

 

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DRURY PLACE [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. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance): 1. The project is located along the Masonboro Trail, which was approved in the City of Wilmington/ NHC Comprehensive Greenway Plan. Please show the Multi-use Path on the site and landscape plans. 2. The required Clear Zone Distance for the Multi-Use Path will place part of the path on the property, please show the path within a Pedestrian Access Easement along the frontage of the project. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING: 3. The rear portion of the proposed parking area appears to be greater than 160’ in length without an emergency vehicle turnaround. Please consult the Wilmington Fire Department to discuss the turnaround. 4. The site plans do not label all radius points for landscape islands. Please revise. [Chapter VII, Detail SD 15-13 CofWTSSM] 5. The site data table does not provide the number of proposed bicycle parking spaces. Please list this number within the site data table. [Sec.18-528 CofW LDC] TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design: 6. The handicap parking space appears to be used by more than one office building. The ADA accessible path to these buildings must meet ADA requirements for no more than 5% slope and 2% cross slope on the sidewalks and no more than 8.33% slope for any proposed handicap ramps. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC] MISCELLANEOUS:  Permitting of business identification signage is a separate process. NCDOT/ City of Wilmington will not allow obstructions within the right of way. 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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DRURY PLACE [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: • Provide existing condition/inventory plans 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 TECHNICAL STANDARDS – DRIVEWAY ACCESS (Major Thoroughfares): 1. This segment of Dawson St is a major thoroughfare [Chap VII (C) (2) of CofW Tech Stds]. Driveways for lots along major thoroughfares must be at least 75’ offset from property lines measured at the curb line. [Chap VII (C) (2) (c) (2) of CofW Tech Stds]. A variance may be required. Please coordinate with City’s engineering division. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance): 2. There are multiple existing driveways for this property. 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 providing existing plan. 3. Proposed driveway shall be City-standard ramp-type. Show appropriate City standard detail(s) on plan. [SD 3-03.3 & 3-03.4 CofWTSSM] 4. The minimum two-lane driveway width is 23’. [7-9 CofW Tech Stds] A variance may be required. 5. Provide curbing detail SD 3-11 on the plan. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC] 6. Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at the driveway on the site plan and landscaping plan. [Sec.18-529(c) (3) CofW LDC] [Sec. 18-812 CofW LDC]. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING: 7. All off street parking areas shall be arranged so that ingress and egress is by forward motion of vehicles. [Sec.18-526 CofW LDC] 8. The backing stubs are to be 10’ deep by 15’ wide. Please revise and label all. [Chapter VII, Detail SD 15-12 CofWTSSM] 9. Provide a turning movement analysis of the largest vehicle accessing this property. TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ADA: 10. Show the typical handicap sign location and 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 11. 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]. Alternatively, provide wheel stops. 12. Note the required and proposed number of handicapped spaces in the development data. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC] 13. 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] 14. Detectable warning domes must be installed at the end of each sidewalk before entering drive aisle/pavement surface/crosswalk, regardless of ramps [City/ADA standards]. REVISIONS: A. Replace driveway detail SD 8-02 with SD 3-03.3 & 3-03.4 CofWTSSM MISCELLANEOUS:  Contact Traffic Engineering at (910) 341-7888 to discuss street lighting options. 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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