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NATIONAL GYPSUM COMPANY RAIL SPUR ADDITION [TRC Plan Review #2]
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ACCESS (driveway, sight distance):
1. The maximum width of the driveway at the gutter flow line measured between the points where the curb returns or driveway apron meets the curb line or edge of roadway is sixty-two (62) feet. [Chapter VII, C, page 7-10 CofWTSSM]. Please coordinate with Engineering for the variance requirements.
2. Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at the driveway on the site plan and landscaping plan (if any). [Sec.18-529(c) (3) CofW LDC] [Sec. 18-812 CofW LDC].
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – PARKING:
3. Dimension parking spaces and drive aisle within the project boundary.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS – ADA:
4. When parking facilities are restriped, accessible parking shall comply with the 2010 Standards which includes, but not limited to accessible parking signage. (U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section ADA Compliance Brief: Restriping Parking Spaces dated December 2015)
https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/home/showdocument?id=3940
5. Please show location of accessible ramp(s) on the plan.
6. Note the required and proposed number of handicapped spaces in the development data. [Sec. 18-529(b)(2) CofW LDC]
7. 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]
8. Detectable warning domes must be installed at the end of sidewalk before entering drive aisle/pavement surface. It provide a distinctive texture intended to alert persons to the approach to vehicular areas [City/ADA standards].
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 see attached for comments.
NATIONAL GYPSUM RAIL SPUR [TRC Plan Review #2]
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. Please show sidewalk for Sunnyvale Drive.
2. Show the sidewalk connection between the site and the public sidewalk.
3. Distinguish between proposed and existing sidewalk(s) and provide dimensions.
4. Provide sidewalk detail SD 3-10 on the plan.
5. Show and apply the City’s 20’x70’ sight distance triangle at each driveway 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:
6. Please update the site data table with the number of standard parking spaces and number of Trailer Parking spaces.
7. 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. If a variance has already been recorded for this property, please provide an email response stating when the variance was granted. [Chapter VII , C (4), pg 7-15 to 7-16 CofWTSSM]
GENERAL NOTES TO ADD TO THE PLAN:
A. Any broken or missing sidewalk panels, driveway panels and curbing will be replaced.
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.
Engineering has reviewed the plans for the National Gypsum Company Sidetrack Expansion project submitted November 19, 2019 and offer the attached comments.
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