TRC Agenda Packet 10.21.2020TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
October 21, 2020
New Hanover County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) will meet Wednesday, October 7,
2020 at 2:00 p.m. at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110, to discuss the below items.
PLEASE NOTE:
This meeting will be conducted remotely via teleconference. Interested parties can contact the Planning
and Land Use Department at 910-798-7165 for more information.
2:00 p.m. Item 1: ILM Circle K – Commercial Site Plan
Request by the Timmons Group for a commercial site plan for a convenience store
with fuel sales. The subject property is located at the corner of Airport Boulevard
and N. 23rd Street, consists of 2.13 acres, and is zoned AC.
2:15 p.m. Item 2: Aero Center Wilmington – Commercial Site Plan
Request by AMH Construction, Inc. for a commercial site plan for two hangers and
associated offices at ILM. The subject property is located on the eastern end of
Flightline Road, consists of 2.26 acres, and is zoned AC.
2:30 p.m. Item 3: Valvoline Instant Oil Change – Commercial Site Plan
Request by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for a commercial site plan a vehicle
service station. The subject property is located at 5561 Carolina Beach Road,
consists of 0.55 acres, and is zoned B-2.
2:45 p.m. Item 4: Buy Quick Food Mart – Commercial Site Plan
Request by Eagle Engineering, PLLC, for a commercial site plan for a convenience
store with fuel sales. The subject property is located at 7650/7656 Market Street,
consists of 1.49 acres, and is zoned B-2.
3:00 p.m. Item 4: Atlantic Marine Warehouses – Commercial Site Plan
Request Intracoastal Engineering, PLLC, for a commercial site plan for two
warehouse buildings. The subject property is located at 1502 North Kerr Avenue,
consists of 5.38 acres, and is zoned AC.
Future Items:
None at this time. October 21st is the next submittal deadline.
ILM Circle K – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
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To: Brian Downs – Timmons Group (brian.downs@timmons.com)
From: Brad Schuler
Senior Planner
Date: October 16, 2020
Subject: ILM Circle K – Airport Blvd – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the October 21, 2020 TRC meeting.
Please note: following the TRC meeting, a revised site plan addressing each of the below items must be
resubmitted prior to receiving approval.
Planning, Brad Schuler 910-798-7444
1. Please update the plan with the following general corrections:
a. Please add the building height to the plans.
2. Landscape Plan:
a. A secondary streetyard (50% of required landscaping) is required along the internal streets.
A secondary streetyard would also be required along Airport Blvd if the project area abuts
the right-of-way.
b. Section 5.3.4.C of the UDO requires a minimum of 15 trees with at least a 2-inch caliper
must be retained or planted on the site for each acre disturbed by the proposed
development.
c. Interior parking landscaping must include one tree for every 144 square feet of area.
d. Existing vegetation can be credited for the landscaping requirements. In addition,
vegetation can be credited toward multiple types of required landscaping (parking lot,
streetscape, etc) if it complies with the all applicable standards.
3. Prior to any site work on the site or surrounding property, a tree removal permit must be obtained.
All regulated trees must be identified (species and caliper) and any significant trees removed must
be mitigated.
4. When available, please provide the Jurisdictional Determination from the USACE.
5. Please note that the site is subject to additional standards relating to the safe travel of aircraft.
Please see section 3.4.9.E for the Airport Commerce district standards, which include restrictions
on lighting, radio and electronic devices, and visual hazards. Please add a note stating that all
exterior lighting shall be shielded so the illumination is not in an upward direction.
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6. Will the project area be subdivided from the parent parcel? If not, will the interior streets be
dedicated as access easements?
Fire Services, Ray Griswold 910-798-7448
1. I conducted a site visit on 9-29-20. After review of the proposed plans, everything that was asked
for has been added to the plans. The Convenience store building and gas pumps are to be built
and protected per the North Carolina Fire Protection Code.
NHC Engineering (Stormwater), Jim Iannucci 910-798-7142
1. Proposed plans appear to address stormwater and erosion control. Finalize these plans and
submit for permits during the design phase.
NHC Engineering (Land Disturbance), Beth Wetherill, 910-798-7432
1. Requested additional information.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. Currently in CFPUA Plan Review.
2. CFPUA water and sewer available.
3. Changes to plans that affect CFPUA water and sewer will require CFPUA re-review.
NCDOT, Patrick Wurzel, 910-398-9100
1. We are currently working with the engineer on the driveway permit.
Environmental Health, Davis McIver 910-798-6732
1. Will be connected to CFPUA; no wells or septic systems within 100 feet.
WMPO, Kayla Grubb 910-341-7890
1. NCDOT Projects:
a. Tip Projects in the Area: U-5863
Project Description: NC133 (Castle Hayne Road) from I-140/US 17 (WILMINGTON
BYPASS) TO SR 1310 (DIVISION DRIVE) IN WILMINGTON. WIDEN TO MULTI-LANES
Construction Date: 2021
b. Tip Projects in the Area: U-5954
Project Description: NC133 (Castle Hayne Road) and NORTH 23RD STREET. CONSTRUCT
A ROUNDABOUT.
Construction Date: 2022
2. WMPO 2040 Projects:
a. Projects in the Area: R-4 (TIP # U-2724)
Project Description: NC133 (Castle Hayne Road) widening from US74/Martin Luther King
Jr Parkway to Holly Shelter Road
b. Projects in the Area: R-35
Project Description: N 23rd Street Widening from NC133/Castle Hayne Road to US
74/Martin Luther King Parkway
c. Projects in the Area: R-42
Project Description: NC133 (Castle Hayne Road) / N 23rd Street Roundabout
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Planning (Addressing), John Townsend 910-798-7443
1. To name the loop road on the master plan located around properties P1-P5 – contact John
Townsend - jtownsend@nhcgov.com
2. Address for circle K will be 1620 Airport Boulevard
Comments not received at this time from:
Emergency Services & E911, Steven Still
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
NCDEMLR, Dan Sams
DCM, Tanya Pietila
USACE, Rachel Capito
New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt
Aero Center Wilmington – 1830, 1834, & 1835 Flightline Road – Commercial Site Plan - TRC Review
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To: Aaron Hope– AMH Construction, Inc. (ahope@amhinc.com)
From: Ron Meredith
Current Planner
Date: October 16, 2020
Subject: Aero Center Wilmington – 1830, 1834, & 1835 Flightline Road – Commercial Site Plan – TRC
Review
The following comments have been received for the October 21, 2020 TRC meeting.
Please note: Following the TRC meeting, a revised site plan addressing each of the below items must be
resubmitted prior to receiving approval.
Planning, Ron Meredith 910-798-7441
1. Please update the plan with the following general corrections:
a) Please include a site data table on the site plan.
b) Please provide building height.
2. The Unified Development Ordinance does not provide a parking standard for the proposed use.
Please provide justification of why the proposed parking is appropriate.
3. Landscape Plan:
a) Please show foundation plantings for 1835 Flightline Road (the building to the north).
b) Please label foundation plantings square footages for all proposed buildings.
c) Please indicate the total square footage of the parking area. The parking lot interior
landscaping is 8% of the total area used for parking, loading, driveways, internal drive
aisles, and other vehicular use.
a. Please show interior parking plantings for 1835 Flightline Road.
b. Please label interior parking plantings square footages for both parking lots.
c. One planted or existing tree shall be required for every 144 square feet of
total interior landscaped area, with a minimum of one tree in each island.
d) Please work with CFPUA for approved plantings in areas around utilities.
4. The proposed site is located within an Airport Overlay District. Please include the following notes
on the site plan.
a. No use may be made of land or water within any zone established by this section in such
a manner as to:
I. Create electrical interference with navigational signals or radio
communication between the airport and aircraft;
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II. Make it difficult for flyers to distinguish between airport lights and
others;
III. Result in glare in the eyes of pilots using the airport;
IV. Impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport;
V. Create bird strike hazards; or
VI. Otherwise in any way endanger or interfere with the landing, takeoff, or
maneuvering of aircraft intending to use the airport.
Fire Services, Raymond Griswold 910-798-7458
1. I conducted a site visit on 9-29-20. There are fire hydrants in the area on the outside of the airport
fence. My concern is there any fire hydrants within 500 feet of the hangars on the Area of
Operation on the interior of the airport fencing. Please show on an updated plan. One will be
required. The new fire hydrant shall be located within 100 feet of any Fire Dept. Connections for
the sprinkler systems, etc. of each hangar / building. Adjust as needed or add as needed.
2. Both buildings shall meet the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code requirements for fire
protection.
3. Every other items meet County Fire Services expectations.
NHC Engineering, Jim Iannucci 910-798-7142
1. Proposed plans appear to address constructing an on-site stormwater system. A permit for off-
site capacity to drain to the ILM permitted system must be submitted during the design phase.
NHC Engineering, Beth Wetherill 910-798-7432
1. Requesting additional information.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. Utility Plan Review required by CFPUA.
2. CFPUA water and sewer available.
NHC Environmental Health, Marie Hemmen 910-798-6664
1. Will connect to CFPUA sewer. No review required.
NCDOT, Patrick Wurzel 910-398-9100
1. We do not have any comments.
WMPO, Kayla Grubb 910-772-4170
1. TIA will not be required based on the following trip generation.
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1. NCDOT Projects:
a. Tip Projects in the Area: U-5863
Project Description: NC133 (Castle Hayne Road) from I-140/US 17 (WILMINGTON
BYPASS)
TO SR 1310 (DIVISION DRIVE) IN WILMINGTON. WIDEN TO MULTI-LANES
Construction Date: 2021
b. Tip Projects in the Area: U-5954
Project Description: NC133 (Castle Hayne Road) and NORTH 23RD STREET. CONSTRUCT
A ROUNDABOUT. Construction Date: 2022
2. WMPO 2040 Projects:
a. Projects in the Area: R-4 (TIP # U-2724)
Project Description: NC133 (Castle Hayne Road) widening from US74/Martin Luther King
Jr Parkway to Holly Shelter Road
b. Projects in the Area: R-35
Project Description: N 23rd Street Widening from NC133/Castle Hayne Road to US
74/Martin Luther King Parkway
c. Projects in the Area: R-42
Project Description: NC133 (Castle Hayne Road) / N 23rd Street Roundabout New
Hanover County CTP: N/A
Planning (Addressing), John Townsend 910-798-7443
1. Addresses already assigned
Comments not received at this time from:
Emergency Services & E911, Steve Still
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
NCDEMLR, Dan Sams
DCM, Courtney Spears
New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt
USACE, Rachel Capito
Valvoline – Carolina Beach Road – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
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To: Micheal Slattery – Valvoline Instant Oil Change, (mslattery@ncvioc.com)
Wes Hall, PE – Kimley-Horn, (wes.hall@kimley-Horn.com)
From: Ron Meredith
Current Planner
Date: October 16, 2020
Subject: Valvoline – Carolina Beach Road– Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the October 21, 2020 TRC meeting.
Please note: Following the TRC meeting, a revised site plan addressing each of the below items must be
resubmitted prior to receiving approval.
Planning, Ron Meredith 910-798-7441
1. Please update the plan with the following general corrections:
a. Please clearly show the location (if known) of any proposed signage.
2. Adjacent connection:
a. Please provide documentation stating that there is legal access to the adjacent tract to
the east.
b. Has there been communication with the adjacent property owners for a maintenance
agreement?
3. Please include an existing tree inventory. This inventory must show the regulated, significant, and
specimen trees on the landscape plan.
a. Please show tree protective fencing on the landscape plan where applicable.
b. It appears that you are proposing the removal of a tree, please indicate the total inches
proposed for removal and to determine if mitigation is required.
c. A tree removal permit is required.
4. Landscape Plan:
a) Please show the sight triangles (10x70) on the landscape plan to confirm clear site
lines.
b) Please work with Duke Energy for approved plantings in areas around overhead
electric lines.
5. Map Book 31 Page 400 appears to indicate the 30’ utility easement extends through the subject
site. Please verify and address accordingly. Addition restrictions on landscaping may be applied
within the easement boundary.
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6. Please see Section 5.5.4 of the UDO on Exterior Lighting and confirm the site will meet these
provisions.
a. Please note the illuminations are measured at ground level at the lot line in foot candles.
b. Please note that these standards would not apply to security lighting controlled and
activated by motion sensors for a duration of 15 minutes or less.
Fire Services, Troy Davidson 910-798-7448
1. All new buildings must meet section 510 of the NC Fire code
2. Appendix J of the NC fire code - Building information signs must be followed
3. No additional comments at this time.
NHC Engineering, Jim Iannucci 910-798-7142
1. Per correspondence with County Engineering, stormwater permit will not be required for this
project.
2. Land disturbance appears to be less than an acre so a Sedimentation and Erosion Control Plan
should not be required. Follow all applicable guidelines during construction.
NHC Engineering, Beth Wetherill 910-798-7432
1. No permit required
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. Currently in CFPUA Plan Review.
2. CFPUA water and sewer available.
3. Meter Sizing Form Needed.
4. Private Utility Easement for sewer service required.
5. Changes to plans that affect CFPUA water and sewer will require CFPUA re-review.
NHC Environmental Health, Marie Hemmen 910-798-6664
1. There was an existing private water supply well on this property at one time.
2. ALL WELLS: Prior to any clearing, grading, or construction activity, any wells that are existing must
be protected around each well head/casing and capped. Prior to well abandonment, Well
Abandonment Permits are required by NHC Environmental Health. Well Abandonments must be
performed by someone certified to do this type of work. Please apply through NHC COAST for all
well abandonment permits.
3. A site plan/survey is required showing well locations within 100 feet of the property line and on
the existing property to determine if there are setback issues.
4. Please call Env. Health for these records at 910-798-6667.
NCDOT, Patrick Wurzel/Nick Drees 910-398-9100
1. These preliminary comments and are based on the plans as submitted for the proposed site and
are subject to further review upon receipt of any additional information. Subsequently, additional
comments and/or requirements may be necessary for this site.
a. A NCDOT Driveway Permit is required. Submit a plan in accordance with pages 14 and 15
of the Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways to include access
locations within 500’ of the proposed access on both sides of the State road. Submit to
the local NCDOT District Engineer’s Office.
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b. A NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installation
within NCDOT right-of-way.
c. NCDOT Division 3 District 3 is now paperless. When ready to submit email all documents
to Div3Dist3@ncdot.gov
WMPO, Kayla Grubb 910-772-4170
1. A TIA will not be required based on the following trip generation.
2. NCDOT Projects:
a. Tip Projects in the Area: U-5790
Project Description: US 421 (CAROLINA BEACH ROAD) from NC 132 (SOUTH COLLEGE
ROAD) TO SANDERS ROAD IN WILMINGTON. WIDEN EXISTING ROADWAY AND
CONSTRUCT FLYOVERS AT US 421 AND NC 132. Construction Date: 2024
b. Tip Projects in the Area: U-5702B
Project Description: NC 132 (COLLEGE ROAD) from US 117 (SHIPYARD BOULEVARD) TO US
421 (CAROLINA BEACH ROAD). ACCESS MANAGEMENT AND TRAVEL TIME
IMPROVEMENTS. Construction Date: 2026
3. WMPO 2040 Projects:
a. Projects in the Area: R-17 (TIP # U-5790)
Project Description: Intersection improvement at US 421 and NC 132
b. Projects in the Area: R-5 (TIP# U-5702)
Project Description: NC 132/College Rd widening from Gordon Rd to US 421 Carolina
Beach Rd
c. Projects in the Area: R-8 (TIP# U-5790)
Project Description: US 421 Carolina Beach Rd widening from Piner Rd to Sanders Rd
Planning (Addressing), John Townsend 910-798-7443
1. Address will be 5561 Carolina Beach Rd
Comments not received at this time from:
Emergency Services & E911, Steve Still
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
NCDEMLR, Dan Sams
DCM, Tanya Pietila
USACE, Rachel Capito
New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt
7650/7656 Market Street – Commercial Site Plan – Conceptual Review
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To: Jeremy Roberts – Eagle Engineering, Inc. (joanne.gabriel@eagloeonline.net)
Kalid Saleh – Developer (ksaleh3350@aol.com)
From: Gideon Smith
Current Planner
Date: October 16, 2020
Subject: 7650/7656 Buy Quick Food Mart – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the October 21, 2020 TRC meeting.
Please note: following the TRC meeting, a revised site plan addressing each of the below items must be
resubmitted prior to receiving approval.
Planning, Gideon Smith 910-798-7571
1. In addition to these written comments, please see the attached staff markups.
2. Does the property line adjacent to Market Street reflect possible additional right-of-way needed
for the Market Street Median Project? If not, any shift in the property line may affect setbacks and
streetyard landscaping requirements.
3. Are there any restrictions associated with the 3 easements located adjacent to Market Street that
would limit the type and height of landscaping material? Please refer to comment 11 below
referencing the streetyard landscaping requirements.
4. Does the site have deeded access to use the easement to the north of the site? Please include the
Book and Page number that established this easement.
a. Has a maintenance agreement with adjacent property owners been considered?
5. Please update the plan with the following general corrections:
a. Please include the proposed setbacks from each property line and the proposed height of
the convenience store and fuel canopy in the Site Data Table. Please reference comment
6 below.
b. Please include a dumpster enclosure detail that meets the 8-foot minimum height
requirement per Section 5.4.5.B of the UDO.
c. Please show/verify that the parking spaces are blocked or curbed to prevent vehicles either
from overhanging planting islands or landscaped yards by an average of more than one
foot per Section 5.4.6.D of the UDO.
d. Please label the underground storage tanks.
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e. Sheet C-6.1 references the City of Wilmington standards. Please remove or update
accordingly.
6. The subject property is within the Special Highway Overlay District (SHOD).
a. Please adjust the location of the convenience store building to meet the 18.75’ side
setback from the southern property line (25% of 25 feet).
i. The front and side (southern property line) setbacks can be reduced by 25%
provided additional plantings are installed along the right-of-way.
1. In addition to required streetyard landscaping, an additional tree must be
planted for every 40’ road frontage per Section 3.5.3.D.c of the UDO.
b. Please note that a sign permit is required and signage is limited to one freestanding ground
sign that is less than 6 feet in height and 150 square feet in area.
7. Please show the location of any loading areas for receiving goods for the convenience store.
a. Per Sections 5.1.2.B and 5.1.5.D of the UDO, one loading space (at least 10’ x 25’ in area)
is required and must have a height clearance of 14 feet.
b. Please note that if loading is on the side of the building, a 3-row landscape screen will be
required per Section 3.5.3.D.4 of the UDO.
8. Please show any existing regulated trees located on the property.
a. Section 5.3.4.C of the UDO requires a minimum of 15 trees with at least a 2-inch caliper
must be retained or planted on the site for each acre disturbed by the proposed
development.
b. Are any existing trees proposed to be removed? Please note that a tree removal permit
will be required if any regulated trees are removed from the site.
9. Please include the parking lot interior landscaping calculation on the Landscape Plan.
a. Please note that the parking lot interior landscaping is 8% of the total area used for parking,
loading, driveways, internal drive aisles, and other vehicular use areas.
i. Please include the dimensions of each landscaping island and note that one tree is
required for every 144 square feet of the total interior landscaped area, with a
minimum of one tree per island per Table 5.4.6.D of the UDO.
ii. Each landscaping island must be a minimum of 12 feet measured from back of curb
to back of curb.
iii. If needed to meet the 8% landscaping requirement, the Dwarf Yaupon Hollys
adjacent the 50’ parking setback may be credited.
10. Please include the streetyard landscaping calculations on the Landscape Plan. Please note that the
streetyard landscaping standards can be found in Table 5.4.7.B of the UDO.
a. The minimum required area along Market Street is 25 square feet for every linear foot of
street yard frontage, with a minimum width of 12.5’ and maximum width of 37.5’. Existing
vegetation may apply towards this standard and will be reviewed once existing vegetation
is added to the plans.
b. For every 600 square feet of street yard area, a minimum of one, 3-inch caliper
canopy/shade tree, and six shrubs, 12 inches in height at the time of planting, are required.
Since overhead power lines are located in this area, 3 Crepe Myrtles for every canopy tree
can be planted instead.
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i. In order to reduce the SHOD setbacks, an additional tree must be planted in the
streetyard for every 40’ road frontage per Section 3.5.3.D.c of the UDO.
11. Please include the foundation planting calculations on the Landscape Plan.
a. The foundation planting area is calculated using the area of the building face multiplied by
12%.
b. Please note that foundation planting areas are required between the building face and the
parking lot/drive aisles per Section 5.4.8 of the UDO.
12. Please note that the Exterior Lighting standards have been amended. Please see the below figures
from Section 5.5.4 of the UDO and confirm the site will meet these provisions.
a. Please note the illuminations are measured at ground level at the lot line in foot candles.
b. Please note that these standards would not apply to security lighting controlled and
activated by motion sensors for a duration of 15 minutes or less.
13. Please submit a map of recombination in order to abandon the existing property lines shown on
Sheet C-2.0.
14. Please note that WMPO and NCDOT must approve the TIA prior to receiving commercial site plan
approval.
Fire Services, David Stone 910-798-7458
1. All new construction must comply with Section 510 of the NC Fire code. Emergency Responder
Radio Coverage survey must be conducted and results given to the Building Safety Fire Plan
Reviewer. (A pre-construction survey, while not required, is highly recommended)
2. All new structures must comply with Appendix J of the NC Fire Code, Building Information Signs.
3. Fire apparatus access roads cannot exceed a 10 percent grade without the approval of the Fire
Chief.
4. All proposed fire Hydrant locations will need to be added to the site plan before being submitted
for TRC review.
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5. All fire hydrants must be installed with 5 inch Storz quick connects on a 4.5-inch steamer in
compliance with CFPUA and NHC Fire Service requirements.
6. For sprinklered buildings, proposed FDC locations will need to be on the site plan submitted for
TRC review and approved by the Fire Marshal's Office.
NHC Engineering (Stormwater), Jim Iannucci 910-798-7142
1. Land disturbance exceeds one acre and will require a Sedimentation and Erosion Control Permit.
2. Proposed impervious exceeds existing impervious and will require a County Stormwater Permit.
NHC Engineering (Land Disturbance), Beth Wetherill, 910-798-7432
1. It does not appear this project has been submitted for a land disturbing permit at this time.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. There is no CFPUA water available.
2. Sewer available via force main to force main connection.
3. Plan review only required if the project will connect to the CFPUA force main.
NCDOT, Patrick Wurzel, 910-398-9100
1. Once the TIA is approved NCDOT will provide comments.
Environmental Health, Marie Hemmen 910-798-6664
1. Per CFPUA, no sewer and water is available. Construction may not begin on this lot or adjacent
lots until the owners or his/her representatives obtain improvement (septic) permits and well
permits AND authorization to construct for on-site wastewater systems from the New Hanover
County Public Health Department. A site/soil evaluation must be conducted to determine if
improvement and well permits can be issued for this facility/property.
2. If adjacent lots are served by onsite septic systems and wells, these need to be identified on the
site plan within 100 feet of the property lines to ensure setbacks can be met.
3. Note: All sewer lines and USTs must meet proper setbacks to all existing wells on adjacent lots.
WMPO, Kayla Grubb 910-341-7890
1. Pending technical submittals for TIA.
2. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: U-4902D
a. Project Description: US 17 from SR 1403 (MIDDLE SOUND LOOP ROAD) TO SR 2290
(MENDEHNALL DRIVE)/ SR 2734 (MARSH OAKS DRIVE)
b. Construction Date: Under construction
3. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: U-4751
a. Project Description: SR 1409 (MILITARY CUTOFF ROAD) TO US 17 (MARKET STREET) IN
WILMINGTON. MULTI-LANES ON NEW LOCATION.
b. Construction Date: Under construction
4. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: BP-65
a. Project Description: Bike/Ped improvements (crosswalk) at US-17/Market St and Porters
Neck Road
5. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: R-71
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a. Project Description: Bike/Ped improvements on Market St from Bayshore Dr to Marsh
Oaks Dr
6. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: R-3 (TIP# U-4751
a. Project Description: Military Cutoff Rd Extension
7. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: R-10 (TIP# U-4902)
a. Project Description: US 17 from Military Cutoff Rd to Porters Neck Rd
Planning (Addressing), John Townsend 910-798-7443
1. The address will be 7650 Market Street.
Comments not received at this time from:
Emergency Services & E911, Steven Still
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
NCDEMLR, Dan Sams
DCM, Tanya Pietila
USACE, Rachel Capito
New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt
1502 N. Kerr Avenue Atlantic Marine – Commercial Site Plan – Conceptual Review
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To: Charles Cazier – Intracoastal Engineering, PLLC (Charlie@intracoastalengineering.com)
From: Gideon Smith
Current Planner
Date: October 16, 2020
Subject: 1502 N. Kerr Avenue – Atlantic Marine – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the October 21, 2020 TRC meeting.
Please note: following the TRC meeting, a revised site plan addressing each of the below items must be
resubmitted prior to receiving approval.
Planning, Gideon Smith 910-798-7571
1. In addition to these written comments, please see the attached staff markups.
2. Please update the plan with the following general corrections:
a. Is Parcel ID R04200-002-030-000 included in the project boundary? If not, please remove
from the Site Data Table.
b. Please update the current zoning to reflect the AC (Airport Commerce) district.
c. If applicable, please show the location of any dumpster. In addition, please include a
dumpster enclosure detail that meets the 8-foot minimum height requirement per Section
5.4.5.B of the UDO.
d. Please note, per Section 3.4.9.E.2, flood lights, spot lights, or another lighting device shall
be arranged or shielded so as not to cast illumination in an upward direction above and
imaginary line extended from the light source parallel to the ground.
e. It appears that a portion of the subject property is within a Swamp Forest COD on and
adjacent to the property. Please note that all buildings and impervious surfaces must be at
least 50’ from this boundary per Section 5.7.4.C of the UDO.
i. Please show the 50’ COD setback on Sheet C-1.
3. Please show any existing regulated trees located on the property.
a. Section 5.3.4.C of the UDO requires a minimum of 15 trees with at least a 2-inch caliper
must be retained or planted on the site for each acre disturbed by the proposed
development.
b. Are any existing trees proposed to be removed? Please note that a tree removal permit
will be required if any regulated trees are removed from the site.
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4. Please submit a Landscape Plan in accordance with Sections 5.3 and 5.4 of the UDO.
a. Please show that the site meets the required parking lot interior, streetyard landscaping,
and foundation planting requirements.
i. Please include the dimensions of each landscaping island and show proposed
landscaping materials.
ii. Please note that the parking lot interior landscaping is 8% of the total area used
for parking, loading, driveways, internal drive aisles, and other vehicular use areas.
1. If the area behind the buildings is being used for storage, please label it
accordingly. This area would not be included in the interior landscaping
calculation because it would not be used for vehicular use.
b. Please show the location, species, and size of the streetyard landscaping on the Landscape
Plan.
i. Based upon the street yard frontage, 10 canopy trees and 60 shrubs are required.
c. Please note that foundation plantings are required along all portions of buildings adjacent
to parking lots or internal drive aisles.
i. Please include foundation plantings along the northern and southern walls of
Building A and the northern wall of Building B.
5. Please note that the Exterior Lighting standards have been amended. Please see the below figures
from Section 5.5.4 of the UDO and confirm the site will meet these provisions.
a. Please note the illuminations are measured at ground level at the lot line in foot candles.
b. Please note that these standards would not apply to security lighting controlled and
activated by motion sensors for a duration of 15 minutes or less.
6. Please provide the Jurisdictional Determination from the USACE or the wetland delineation.
7. It appears that a portion of the stormwater facility is encroaches the existing utility easement. Do
you foresee any issues with this?
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8. Is there any intention of installing signage? If so, please show the location and note any proposed
sign is subject to Section 5.6 of the UDO.
9. Please submit a map of recombination in order to abandon the existing property lines shown on
Sheet C-0.
Fire Services, Troy Davidson 910-798-7464
1. All new buildings must meet section 510 of the NC Fire code
2. Appendix J of the NC fire code - Building information signs must be followed
3. If sprinklers are required hydrant must be within 100ft of FDC
No additional comments at this time.
NHC Engineering (Stormwater), Jim Iannucci 910-798-7042
1. Land disturbance exceeds one acre and will require a Sedimentation and Erosion Control Permit.
2. Proposed plans appear to address stormwater. Finalize these plans and submit for permits during
the design phase.
NHC Engineering (Land Disturbance), Beth Wetherill, 910-798-7432
1. I have requested additional information
2. Label LOD on the plan.
3. Ensure no more than 1/4 acre drains to 100 feet of silt fence prior to installation of the sediment
basin, may need diversions and calculations with detail and maintenance.
4. Note on the plan "All silt fence adjacent to the stream must have wire backing".
5. Silt fence should go up and over the sediment basin outlet not in front of the outlet.
6. Ensure the skimmer is sized for the difference between the normal pool at 12' and the flood pool
at 13.5'.
7. If revisions are made to the plan need 2 copies or electronic copy and a pdf on a CD.
8. Need tree approval.
9. Submit a copy of a current wetland delineation, when its available.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. CFPUA Plan Review has been completed and approved.
2. CFPUA water and sewer available.
3. Changes to plans that affect CFPUA water and sewer will require CFPUA re-review.
NCDOT, Patrick Wurzel, 910-398-9100
1. We are currently working on a driveway permit with the engineer. We are waiting to hear back
from them about changing the driveways to one way in one way out.
Environmental Health, Marie Hemmen 910-798-6664
1. There was an existing well that served the residential group home on this property. This well
must be located on the site plan:
2. Note: ALL WELLS: Prior to any clearing, grading, or construction activity, any wells that are
existing must be protected around each well head/casing and capped. Prior to well
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abandonment, Well Abandonment Permits are required by NHC Environmental Health. Well
Abandonments must be performed by someone certified to do this type of work. Please apply
through NHC COAST for all well abandonment permits. A site plan/survey is required showing
well locations as part of the application process.
3. All sources of contamination such as sewer lines and retention ponds must meet proper
setbacks to all existing wells on adjacent lots. All wells within 100 feet of the property must be
identified on the survey.
4. If there are any active septic systems on adjacent lots, they must be identified if the are within
50 feet of the proposed storm-water pond.
WMPO, Kayla Grubb 910-341-7890
1. A TIA will not be required based on the following trip generation:
Land Use Size Unit 24 Hour
Volumes
AM Peak
Hour Trips
PM Peak
Hour Trips
Enter Exit Enter Exit
LUC 150 Warehousing 30.5 1000 GFA 94 22 7 8 23
2. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: U-6202
a. Project Description: SR 2048 (Gordon Road) from US 17 (MARKET STREET) TO I-40. WIDEN
ROADWAY
b. BUILD NC BOND ROW FUNDING $45 M PAYBACK 2025 - 2039
c. Construction Date: 2026
3. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: U-5881
a. Project Description: NC 132 (College Road) from SR 2048 (GORDON ROAD) TO SR 1272
(NEW CENTRE DRIVE). UPGRADE ROADWAY
b. Construction Date: 2028
4. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: I-6039
a. Project Description: I-40 from MILEMARKER 420 TO NC 210 (MILEMARKER 408).
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
b. Construction Date: 2022
5. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: U-3338C
a. Project Description: SR 1175 (KERR AVENUE) INTERCHANGE AT US 74 (MLK, JR.
PARKWAY).
b. Construction Date: 2023
6. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: U-3338B
a. Project Description: SR 1175 (KERR AVENUE) RANDALL PARKWAY TO US 74 (MLK, JR.
PARKWAY).
b. Construction Date: Under Construction
7. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: R-20 (TIP# U-3338)
a. Project Description: Intersection improvement at Kerr Ave and MLK Jr Parkway
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8. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: R-1 (TIP# U-3338)
a. Project Description: Kerr Ave widening from Randall Parkway to US 74/MLK Jr Parkway
9. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: BP-84
a. Project Description: Bike/ped improvements on McClelland Dr from Saint Rosea Rd to
Kerr Ave
10. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: BP-85
a. Project Description: Bike/ped improvements on Fairlawn Dr from Barclay Hills Dr to Kerr
Ave
11. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: BP-86
a. Project Description: Bike/ped improvements on Clover Rd from Fairlawn Dr to McClelland
Dr
12. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: BP-87
a. Project Description: Bike/ped improvements on Gleason Rd from Fairlawn Dr to
McClelland Dr
13. WMPO 2040 Projects: TIP Projects in the Area: BP-89
a. Project Description: Bike/ped improvements on Kerr Ave Trail from Randall Parkway to
College Rd
Planning (Floodplain Management), Ken Vafier 910-798-7281
1. It appears that there may be Special Flood Hazard Areas on the property and any additional
development will be required to meet Article 9 of the UDO.
Planning (Addressing), John Townsend 910-798-7443
1. The address will be 1502 N. Kerr Avenue
Comments not received at this time from:
Emergency Services & E911, Steven Still
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
NCDEMLR, Dan Sams
DCM, Tanya Pietila
USACE, Rachel Capito
New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt