The plan looks good, please keep in mind the canopy would need to be a minimum of 13’6” to meet code requirements for emergency vehicles.
CROSSROADS INFINITI [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:
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.
• Install wheelchair ramp at both the corners of proposed street type driveway per NCDOT and/or City standards. Connect sidewalk with ramp.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – DRIVEWAY ACCESS (Major Thoroughfares):
1. This segment of Market 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] Coordinate with Engineering regarding the variance requirement.
2. A stop sign and stop bar is recommended for the street type driveway to be installed outside the Market St ROW and in advance of the potential crosswalk.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
3. 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.
4. Driveways shall be City-standard ramp-type driveways. Show City standard detail(s) on plan. [SD 3-03.3 & 3-03.4 (Vertical curb) CofWTSSM]. Where no curb exists in the vicinity, a flat slab type or a street type entrance may be allowed or required by the City Engineer. [page 7-9 CofWTSSM]
5. Provide sidewalk detail SD 3-10 on the plan. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
6. Provide curbing detail SD 3-11 on the plan. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
7. Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at the driveway on the site plan and landscaping plan as per below image. [Sec.18-529(c) (3) CofW LDC] [Sec. 18-812 CofW LDC].
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
8. 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’. [Chapter VII, Detail SD 15-13 CofWTSSM]. Please contact Engineering division for this request.
9. Provide a turning movement analysis of the largest vehicle accessing this property.
10. Traffic regulatory signage is recommended for the one-way drive aisles. [MUTCD]
11. 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]. Coordinate with Engineering regarding the variance requirement.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ADA:
12. 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
13. 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]
14. Please show location of accessible ramp(s) for handicap spaces.
15. 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]
16. Detectable warning domes must be installed at the end of each sidewalk before entering drive aisle/pavement surface regardless of ramp. [City/ADA standards]. Applicable to accessible aisle ramps.
NOTES TO BE AMENDED:
• Note 7. Sheet C-2.0: Revise the note with new contact 341-5899.
• Note 8. Sheet C-2.0: Traffic Engineering may be contacted regarding the utilities in ROW. But contact 811 prior to contacting City of Wilmington.
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.
CROSSROADS INFINITI [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 project has proposed a New Car Sales business, (Land Use Code 841) with an intensity of 13,797 SF. Please provide estimated trip generation numbers for this usage and any additional land uses for this project.
Please use the current (standard) trip generation method, such as the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ite) Trip Generation 10th Edition, 2018, Microtrans trip Generation Software. Show the estimated Trip Generation for the proposed LIST PROPOSED USE + INTENSITY (ite land use code xxx) is xx total driveway volume in the AM peak hours, xx total driveway volume in the PM peak hours and xx average weekday 2-way driveway volume.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – DRIVEWAY ACCESS (Major Thoroughfares):
1. The proposed driveway for this project appears to be set up as street, (with R35’ corner radius and 30’ width at the ROW), instead of a standard City Commercial Driveway with tapers. Please revise.
2. Driveways for lots along major thoroughfares must be at least 75’ offset from property lines to the curb line.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sidewalk, and sight distance):
3. The proposed driveway and access easement has exceeds the 62’ maximum width of the driveway at the gutter flow line, (measured between the points where the curb returns meet the curb line). The proposed driveway width along the curb and gutter line width is greater than 82’. Please reduce the driveway width. [Chapter VII , page 7-10, Table 4, Note 1, CofW Tech Stds]
4. Please show the extension of the sidewalk from the first driveway on the 50’ Access Easement to the Eastern edge of the property. Distinguish between proposed and existing sidewalk(s) and provide dimensions.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
5. The site appears to have reduced drive aisles and radius on the landscape islands near the service area. Please increase these aisles and radius dimensions to allow tow trucks and service vehicles to safely access the service bays on the site.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – Barrier Free Design:
6. The site driveway/ 50’ Access Easement intersects Market Street, however, the driveway is missing sidewalk and wheel chair ramps on the southern side of the driveway intersection. Please add the sidewalk and wheel chair ramps on the southern side of the driveway.
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.