TRC Agenda Packet 11.18.2020TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
November 18, 2020
New Hanover County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) will meet Wednesday, November
18, 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: The Pinnacle – Preliminary Plan/Site Plan
Request by Intracoastal Engineering, PLLC for a preliminary/site plan for a
townhome development consisting of 60 units and an 8,000 square foot general
office, retail, and personal services building. The subject property is located at 8814
Market Street, with the townhome portion of the site consisting of 6.11 acres and
the commercial portion consisting of 1.04 acres. The property is zoned (CZD) RMF-L
and (CZD) CB.
Discussion Items:
Wilmington Athletic Complex – Commercial Site Plan
2021 TRC Meeting Schedule
Future Items:
December 9th TRC Meeting
o The Davis Community – Preliminary Plan/Site Plan
Preliminary plan/site plan for an Independent Living Facility, Wellness
Building, and 14 duplexes.
o Wilmington Athletic Complex – Commercial Site Plan
Commercial site plan for an athletic complex consisting of four new athletic
fields and associated parking on Sutton Steam Plant Road.
o Lancaster Electric Company Laydown Yard – Commercial Site Plan
Commercial site plan for a laydown yard for Lancaster Electric Company.
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To: Charles Cazier – Intracoastal Engineering, PLLC (Charlie@intracoastalengineering.com)
Martin Sorensen – Redland Development, Inc. (redland1@icloud.com)
From: Gideon Smith
Current Planner
Date: November 13, 2020
Subject: The Pinnacle Townhomes – Preliminary Plan/Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the November 18, 2020 TRC meeting. Additional
comments may be made upon further review of subsequent revisions.
Please note: following the TRC meeting, a revised preliminary plan addressing each of the below items
must be resubmitted prior to receiving preliminary plan approval.
Planning, Gideon Smith 910-798-7571
1. Please update the plan with the following general corrections:
a. Please number the townhome buildings.
b. Please clarify the direction of vehicular travel throughout the residential portion of the
site.
c. Please delineate the passive and active recreation space within the open space area.
d. 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.
e. Please note that sign permits are required for the commercial and subdivision signs. The
commercial signage is limited to one freestanding ground sign that is less than 6 feet in
height and 150 square feet in area.
i. If known, please show the location of any subdivision sign.
f. Please consider extending the sidewalk through the landscaping island at the two locations
shown below:
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2. 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. Please include the foundation planting calculation
in the Site Data Table
b. 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.
c. Please include the buffer type and specification for the required 20’ minimum transitional
buffer between the residential development and the adjacent single-family homes to the
east, west, and south per Section 5.4.4.B & D of the UDO.
i. It appears that there is a driveway off Futch Creek Road that may be used by
residents to the south of the residential development. Please ensure that the
required buffer is installed outside of this driveway and does not impede travel.
d. Please note that in order to reduce the required SHOD setbacks, an additional tree must
be planted for every 40’ road frontage. Please see comment 3 below.
e. Section 5.3.4.C of the UDO that 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.
f. Please note that the transitional buffer along the southeastern property boundary must
meet the 100% opacity requirement. Are there any conflicts with the required buffer and
the drainage features/easements?
3. The subject property is within the Special Highway Overlay District (SHOD).
a. The front and side (northeastern property line) setbacks can be reduced by 25% provided
additional plantings are installed along US 17.
i. 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. Please include the
additional plantings on the Landscape Plan.
4. Please apply for a Tree Removal Permit since regulated and significant trees are proposed to be
removed.
a. It appears that there is a 27” pine proposed to be removed within the commercial building
footprint. Please note that this is a significant tree that requires mitigation.
b. Please confirm that OHW stands for “Other Hardwoods” on the tree removal plan.
5. Will each of the townhome buildings be subdivided into individual parcels? Will there be any area
outside of the building footprint (i.e. patio area)? If so, please show theses individual lots.
6. It appears that the existing gravel driveway is immediately adjacent to the 5-unit structure on the
western side of the site. Is there any intention to separate or provide landscaping between the
two?
7. Please note that the Board of Commissioners amended the Exterior Lighting standards in the UDO
(Section 5.5) on September 8, 2020. Please refer to the figures in 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.
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8. Please provide all NCDOT approvals upon receipt.
9. It appears that the required buffer between the 9-unit structure to the north of the site and the
Reddick property does not meet the 20’ required buffer. However, pending the Board of
Commissioners’ action on November 16, 2020, the 10’ Buffer with fence may meet code
requirements for transitional buffers.
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 with the approval of the Fire Chief.
4. A fire hydrant must be located within 400 feet of the commercial two story building. Please show
a fire hydrant meeting this requirement on the site plan.
5. All fire hydrants must be installed with 5 inch Storz quick connects on a 4.5-inch steamer in
compliance with 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.
7. One way streets will need to be clearly marked on the site plan and visibly marked as "One Way"
with signage once the project is completed. If no streets are designated as "One Way" they must
meet the minimum width of 20 feet for fire apparatus access and 26 feet where a fire apparatus
road is served by fire hydrants.
NHC Engineering, Jim Iannucci 910-798-7142
1. Sediment and Erosion Control Plan and Stormwater Plan required during design phase.
2. Any existing drainage conveyances that carry runoff across the property must be placed in
easements to allow maintenance to be performed by Stormwater Services. Stormwater Services
Program set to begin July 2021.
NHC Engineering, Beth Wetherill 910-798-7432
1. The project will require a land disturbing permit which has not been submitted at this time.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. Utility Plan Review required by CFPUA.
2. CFPUA water and sewer available.
3. At this time capacity is available.
4. DWQ permit application will require a Planning FTSE; as we are working towards incremental
capacity upgrades at the downstream pump stations.
5. Capacity is also dependent on the analysis of the pipe collection system (gravity and force mains).
6. A capacity determination can be provided upon submittal of the NC DWQ FTA/FTSE Application
Form and a Preliminary Plan, this determination does not guarantee capacity.
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7. Capacity is issued to projects on a first come, first serve basis, when capacity is available, the plans
meet Authority requirements, and the NC DWQ FTA/FTSE forms are signed by the Authority.
NCDOT, Patrick Wurzel 910-398-9100
1. These are 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.
2. 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.
3. A right turn lane will be required. Details will be worked out in the permit process.
4. A NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installation within
NCDOT right-of-way.
5. NCDOT Division 3 District 3 is now paperless. When ready to submit email all documents to
Div3Dist3@ncdot.gov.
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 220 Multifamily
Housing (Low-Rise) 60 Dwelling Units 413 7 23 24 14
LUC 712 Small Office
Building 4 1000 GFA 65 8 5 7 8
LUC 820 Shopping
Center 4 1000 GFA 151 6 6 8 9
1. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: U-4902D
a. Project Description: US 17 (Market St) from SR 1403 (Middle Sound Loop Road) to SR 2290
(Mendenhall Drive)/SR 2734 (Marsh Oaks Drive).
b. Construction Date: Under construction.
2. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: W-5803B
a. Project Description: US 17 Between New Hanover/Pender County Line and Mile Post 19.3
in Onslow County. Install Shoulder Rumble Strips
b. Construction Date: 2022
3. WMPO 2040 Projects: Projects in the Area: R-10 (TRIP# U-4902 same as above).
a. Project Description: US 17 (Market St) Access Management from Military Cutoff Rd to
Porters Neck Rd
4. WMPO 2040 Projects: Projects in the Area: BP-65
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a. Project Description: Bike/ped path improvements at US 17 (Market St) and Porters Neck
Rd
Planning (Addressing), John Townsend 910-798-7443
1. Contact John Townsend to begin addressing process – jtownsend@nhcgov.com
2. Provide several unduplicated street name options.
3. Provide number of units per building and number of units by floor (residential and commercial, if
applicable).
4. Provide locations for any needed utility addresses, irrigation etc.
Comments not received at this time from:
Emergency Services & E911, Steve Still
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
USACE, Rachel Capito
NCDEMLR, Dan Sams
DCM, Tanya Pietila
New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt