TRC Agenda Packet 11.2.2022TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
November 2nd, 2022
New Hanover County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) will meet Wednesday , November 2nd, 2022
at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the below items.
PLEASE NOTE:
This meeting will be conducted remotely via teleconference Wednesday, November 2nd, at 2:00 p.m.
Interested parties can contact the Planning and Land Use Department at 910-798-7165 for more
information.
Item 1: Middle Sound West – Major Site Plan – SITECN-22-000049 – Request by Tribute Request by
Robert J. Hollis with 7241 Market St LLC for Multi-Family Residential Development proposed for 288 units
and a 7,758 sf commercial building. The subject property is located at 7241 Market St. It consists of ±
30.84 acres and is zoned B-2. The representative for the project is Brad Schuler (bschuler@paramounte-
eng.com) and Dan Fisk (dfisk@paramounte-eng.com) with Paramounte Engineering. The planner assigned
is Ron Meredith, (rmeredith@nhcgov.com), 910-798-7441).
Item 2: Myrtle Grove Retail Shopping Center – Major Site Plan – SITECN-22-000047
Request by Jeffery Rosenberg with BVC Myrtle Grove LLC for a Retail Building. The subject property is
located at 5613 Carolina Beach Road. It consists of ± 11.5 acres and is zoned B-2. The applicant is Brad
Schuler with Paramounte Engineering (bschuler@paramounte-eng.com). The planner assigned is Julian
Griffee (jgriffee@nhcgov.com, 910-798-7444).
Item 3: The Townes at Park Place – Major Site Plan – SITECN-22-000046
Request by Bennett Commercial Prop, LLC for a Multi -Family Residential Development. The subject
property is located at 5308 Carolina Beach Rd. It consists of ± 9.14 acres and is zoned CZD RMF-M. The
applicant is Allison Engebretson with Paramounte Engineering (aengebretson@paramounte-eng.com).
The planner assigned is Zach Dickerson (zdickerson@nhcgov.com , 910-798-7450).
Item 4: Tidewater Pickleball Court – Major Site Plan – SITECN-22-000048
Request by Merrette Moore, Tidewater Investment Company, LLC, for an Indoor/Outdoor Recreational
Facility, Restaurant, and Clubhouse. The subject property is located at 5000 N. College Rd. It consists of ±
7.79 acres and is zoned CZD CB. The engineer is Charles D. Cazier, PE with Intracoastal Engineering PLLC
(charlie@intracoastalengineering.com). The planner assigned is Amy Doss (adoss@nhcgov.com, 910-798-
7571).
This meeting is open to the public by calling 1-336-218-2051 and entering Phone Conference ID: 593 283
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To: Brad Schuler, Paramount Engineering bshculer@paramounte-eng.com
From: Ron Meredith
Current Planner
Date: November 2nd, 2022
Subject: Middle Sound West – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the November 2nd, 2022 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.
Please update the plan with the following general corrections:
Planning, Ron Meredith 910-798-7441
1. Zoning: B-2
a. Use: Mixed-Use. It appears that the proposal generally meets the requirements specified
in UDO Section 4.3.2.A.2, requiring multi -family dwellings in the B-2 districts to comply
with the following standards specified in UDO.
2. Building Height: 3 stories/50’. Site plan is following the zoning district requirement.
3. Open space conforms with UDO Section 5.8.2, with the proposal showing about 22% of the design
containing 15.6 acres of with a proposed 3.44 acres of open space.
4. Landscaping:
a. Interior landscaping
i. It does appear that there are several places where proposed plantings are near or
on top of proposed infrastructure. Please verify with NHC Engineering and the
CFPUA if these locations of landscaping are acceptable.
b. Street yard:
i. Street yard plantings meet the UDO requirements. Please be sure to check with
New Hanover County Engineering regarding any required maintenance easements
for the top of the pond.
5. Tree Retention:
a. Tree removal permit has been received and is being processed (TR-22-000057).
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6. Easements:
a. UDO Section 6.2.2, please label all Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, and Water Main Utility
Easements.
7. Please clearly indicate the location for any proposed signage, if applicable, UDO Section 5.6.
8. Lighting:
a. Please note that with the latest update to the UDO, a lighting plan is not required at time
of TRC Approval. See below excerpt from Section 5.5.3:
i. Information about the exterior lighting for the site that demonstrates compliance
with the standards in this section shall be submitted in conjunction with an
application for site plan approval (Section 10.3.6, Site Plan) or zoning compliance
approval (Section 10.3.8, Zoning Compliance Approval), whichever comes first,
approved no later than at time of construction plan approval.
b. The lighting plan should illustrate that street lighting, all exterior lighting, and indoor
lighting visible from outside shall be designed and located so that the maximum
illumination measured in foot candles at ground level at a residential lot l ine meet the UDO
Section 5.5. Please refer to Table 5.5.4.B of the UDO for additional standards.
9. As a recommendation please clearly show ADA accessible connections and warning strips to the
sidewalks in the required locations.
10. Please note that no building permit for any structure shall be issued which requires NCDOT
approval for a Driveway Permit until NCDOT has issued the approval. Evidence of approval shall
accompany the application for building permit.
New Hanover County Zoning, Christine Bouffard 910-798-7074
1. Please have the applicant show structure separation distance(s) on site plan, as well as to the
property lines.
Fire Services, David Stone 910-798-7458
1. All new structures larger than 7,500 square feet must comply with Section 510 of the NC Fire code.
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) survey must be conducted, and results given to the
Building Safety Fire Plan Reviewer. Regardless of square footage, all buildings that are more than
one story, underground, windowless or buildings with a basement must complete an ERRC survey.
(It is highly recommended that a pre-construction survey be conducted however a pre-
construction survey is not required).
2. All new structures must comply with Appendix J of the NC Fire Code, Building Information Signs.
An example can be provided upon request.
3. Fire apparatus access roads are required at time of construction. They are to be capable of handling
the weight of fire apparatus and be passable in all weather conditions. Fire apparatus access roads
are to be a minimum of 20 feet wide (Chapter 5), unless there are fire hydrants installed along the
roadway then minimum is 26 feet wide (Appendix D). The fire code official may increase this width
as necessary based on potential for fire apparatus response. Dead end roads greater than 150 feet
in length shall require an approved means for fire apparatus to turn around (Chapter 5 and
Appendix D). Fire apparatus access roads shall provide a clear vertical clearance of 14 feet including
trees, canopies, bridges, etc. (Chapter 5 requirement is 13 feet 6 inches, however AHJ requires 14
feet based on local apparatus).
4. Street and road signs are required, temporary signs during construction are acceptable as long as
they are legible and weather resistant. (Chapter 5).
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5. Fire apparatus access roads that access commercial buildings greater than 30 feet in height are to
be a minimum of 26 feet wide, be capable of handling the weight of aerial fire apparatus (100,000
lbs.) and be passable in all weather conditions.
6. Parking shall not be allowed on either side of the above-mentioned roadway. If roadside parking is
desired the minimum road width shall be increased, contact the fire code official for further
information. No Parking signs shall be a minimum of 12 inches wide and 18 inches tall. Commercial
buildings shall have fire lanes marked (Chapter 5)
7. Fire apparatus access roads shall provide access to within 150 feet of each side of the first-floor
exterior walls unless the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler
system then the distance increases to 200 feet (Chapter 5). If these options are not selected, please
contact the fire code official and fire department for guidance.
8. A secondary fire apparatus access road may be required based on the size of the project 62,000
sqft, or 3 stories or 30ft in height) or if an impairment of a single fire apparatus access road would
limit access under emergency conditions. Secondary access may also be required to facilitate
evacuation during a natural or man-made disaster Chapter 5 and Appendix D).
9. Gates on fire apparatus access roads are discouraged due to the delay in response. If a gated access
is deemed necessary it shall be either staffed with personnel 24 hours per day every day, 365 days
of the year or must include KNOX key bypass switch and siren activation (both). (Chapter 5).
10. Traffic calming devices are highly discouraged due to the delay in response. Speed bumps/humps
are prohibited. Requests for other traffic calming devices must be evaluated during the Technical
Review (TRC).
11. Fire lanes shall be a minimum of 18 feet wide and 14 feet vertical clearance feet including trees,
canopies, bridges, etc. and must be marked.
12. Key Boxes (KNOX Boxes)
a. Must be present if structure is required to have a fire alarm system and/or automatic
sprinkler system.
b. Knox Box required at front (main) entrance, above eye level. Larger facilities may require
more than one.
c. The customer may order online from Knox.
13. Premises identification is required. Address and or unit numbers are required on the street side as
well as unit identification on rear access doors. Letters and Numbers shall not be less than 6 inches
tall and ¾ inches wide; must be weather resistant and contrasting in color to their background.
(Chapter 5).
14. Rooms containing controls for HVAC, fire sprinkler risers, fire alarm control panels, or other fire
detection/protection equipment must be identified with signage (Chapter 5).
15. Fire Hydrants
a. All fire hydrants shall have a 5 ¼ inch barrel, a 5 ¼ inch valve opening, two 2 ½ inch NST
side discharges and a 5 inch pumper nozzle with a 5 inch STORZ connection. Further
information on the technical specifications is available from the fire code official or Cape
Fear Public Utility Authority.
b. All fire hydrants shall be installed so they are visible from the fire apparatus access road
with unobstructed access and a clear space no less than 36 inches in all directions. They
shall be protected from vehicle impact by curbing, guard posts or other means approved
by the fire code official. They shall be oriented with the large discharge facing the nearest
street. All discharges shall meet the NFPA requirements for distance above grade.
c. Fire hydrants in mixed use and commercial areas shall be installed so that all insured
properties are within 250 feet of a hydrant (hydrant spacing approximately 500 feet apart
along fire apparatus access roads and preferably located at intersections when possible).
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d. Additional fire hydrants may be required by the fire code official based on the type of
hazard or use of the protected structure. (Appendix C)
e. Fire hydrants should be located 50 feet or more from the structure they protect.
16. Fire Department Connections (FDC)
a. Fire Department connections shall utilize 5 inch Storz connections with a 30 degree down
angle.
b. A fire hydrant shall be located no less than 50 feet from the structure and no greater than
100 feet from the fire department connection. For buildings with multiple fire department
connections, each one shall have a dedicated fire hydrant.
c. The fire department connection shall be located that the fire apparatus and the hoses
connecting it to the fire hydrant and to the fire department connection do not obstruct
access to the buildings for other fire apparatus.
d. Fire department connections shall not be obstructed by fences, bushes, dumpster, utilities
or vehicles.
e. Fire department connections are to be unobstructed with 36 inches clearance to both sides
and 78 inches vertically.
f. An audible/visual device indicating water flow or fire alarm activation shall be located
above the fire department connection.
g. The fire department connection shall be labeled with code compliant signage indicating
the type of connection and where more than one fire department connection exists
additional signage is required to indicate the area protected.
NHC Engineering, Galen Jamison 910-798-7072
1. The stormwater permit application has been reviewed and request for additional information was
sent to the designer via email on October 12, 2022. Please resubmit the additional information for
permit issuance.
2. A land disturbing permit issued by the County is required and is currently under review. Any
additional information necessary will be requested from the engineer.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. CFPUA TRC Comments provided are preliminary comments only.
2. Utility Plan review required by CFPUA. CFPUA is moving toward becoming paperless. When ready
to submit plan review package, upload all documents to
https://www.cfpua.org/FormCenter/Engineering-3/Engineering-Plan-Review-103.
3. CFPUA water available.
4. CFPUA sewer available through a mainline extension.
5. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form required.
Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
1. Plans reflect site will connect to public water and sewer. Infrastructure developments such as
stormwater diversions, ponds, sewer force mains, sewer manholes must maintain setbacks to
existing well and septic systems on surrounding properties. It appears as properties at 7223-7245
Market St. have mixed well and septic. The stormwater retention ponds appear to meet setbacks
to all of these properties. 7375 Market St appears to be still on a well. Maintain setbacks to sewer
connections from this water supply well.
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NCDOT, Nick Drees/Mike Frank, 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. An 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.
b. An NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or
installation within NCDOT right-of-way.
c. NCDOT Driveway Permits, and Encroachments are submitted through the NCDOT Portal.
d. No comments at this time on the site plan and/or possible roadway improvements until
the TIA is approved.
US Army Corps of Engineers Brad Shaver
1. There are wetlands but they were considered isolated therefore they are wetlands of the State,
not US.
Addressing, Katherine May 910-798-7443
1. Please provide a list of 5 street names without suffixes.
2. Mark any utility meters that require a separate utility address (Entry signs, pool, etc.).
3. Address assignments can begin following TRC approval.
WMPO, Jamar Johnson 910-343-3915
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DCM, Tanya Pietila 910-796-7424
1. These project locations are not within CAMA Jurisdiction. We have no comment.
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
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To: Brad Schuler, Paramounte Engineering (bschuler@paramounte-eng.com)
From: Julian Griffee
Current Planner
Date: October 28, 2022
PID: R07614-001-010-000
Egov#: SITECN-22-000047
Subject: Myrtle Grove Shopping Center – Major Commercial Site Plan
The following comments have been received for the November 2, 2022 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, Julian Griffee 910-798-7444
1. General comments:
a. The fee is outstanding. Please call 910-798-7308 or visit Coast to pay INV-00088859.
b. The vicinity aerial seems to have the asterisk on the adjacent parcel to the south. Please
identify the correct parcels where the project will be taking place.
c. If applicable, please show the location of all signs and note any proposed sign is subject
to Section 5.6. of the UDO.
d. Please clearly label all loading spaces, dumpsters, outdoor storage areas, and ground
level mechanical equipment.
e. Please label water and sewer services (including type, size).
f. Please label wells and septic systems including repair area.
g. Please label all storm pipes, sewer pipes, water pipes, underground utilities, manholes,
monitoring wells, and drainage features.
h. Please show and label the location of all environmental areas of concern including
conservation resources, 404 and 401 wetlands as defined by the appropriate agency.
i. Please be aware that land disturbance permits will not be issued until the tree permit
has been approved.
j. Please indicate adjacent land uses and zoning districts.
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2. Easements:
a. Please label Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, and Water Main Utility Easements, UDO
Section 6.2.2.
3. Screening per Section 5.4.4.:
i. Please provide screening from any proposed dumpsters from the public right-of-
way or property with vegetative, berms, fencing, walls, and/or any combination
thereof to a height of at least eight feet. Please provide a detail of the proposed
screening.
ii. Please show the proposed locations for the HVAC systems. Screening may be
required from view from the property line of an existing residential use by means
of a 100 percent opaque solid wall.
4. Please place a dimension to indicate the distance of the setbacks.
5. Please be sure to provide on the plan language that states the Lighting for the site will be
compliant with the regulations specified within section 5.5.4 of the UDO.
6. Please be aware that no building permit will be issued until NCDOT has issued the Driveway
Permit approval.
7. Provide a Landscape Plan with calculations, UDO Section 5.4., to include the following:
a. Screening is required for the dumpsters if applicable, a detail showing materials and the
screening is required, UDO Section 5.4.4.C.2.
b. Please show locations of a proposed signage.
c. Please add sight triangles to the plan.
8. Tree Retention:
a. Please confirm that no trees are being removed.
9. Parking:
a. Any new parking will have to adhere to the UDO. Off-street parking design standards are
located within Section 5.1.4.
Fire Services, David Stone 910-798-7458
Accessibility
1. All new structures larger than 7,500 square feet must comply with Section 510 of the NC Fire
code. Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) survey must be conducted, and results
given to the Building Safety Fire Plan Reviewer. Regardless of square footage, all buildings that
are more than one story, underground, windowless or buildings with a basement must complete
an ERRC survey. (It is highly recommended that a pre-construction survey be conducted
however a pre-construction survey is not required).
2. All new structures must comply with Appendix J of the NC Fire Code, Building Information Signs.
An example can be provided upon request.
3. Fire apparatus access roads are required at time of construction. They are to be capable of
handling the weight of fire apparatus and be passable in all weather conditions. Fire apparatus
access roads are to be a minimum of 20 feet wide (Chapter 5), unless there are fire hydrants
installed along the roadway then minimum is 26 feet wide (Appendix D). The fire code official
may increase this width as necessary based on potential for fire apparatus response. Dead end
roads greater than 150 feet in length shall require an approved means for fire apparatus to turn
around (Chapter 5 and Appendix D). Fire apparatus access roads shall provide a clear vertical
clearance of 14 feet including trees, canopies, bridges, etc. (Chapter 5 requirement is 13 feet 6
inches, however AHJ requires 14 feet based on local apparatus).
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4. Street and road signs are required, temporary signs during construction are acceptable as long
as they are legible and weather resistant. (Chapter 5).
5. Fire apparatus access roads that access commercial buildings greater than 30 feet in height are
to be a minimum of 26 feet wide, be capable of handling the weight of aerial fire apparatus
(100,000 lbs.) and be passable in all weather conditions.
6. Parking shall not be allowed on either side of the above-mentioned roadway. If roadside parking
is desired the minimum road width shall be increased, contact the fire code official for further
information. No Parking signs shall be a minimum of 12 inches wide and 18 inches tall.
Commercial buildings shall have fire lanes marked (Chapter 5)
7. Fire apparatus access roads shall provide access to within 150 feet of each side of the first-floor
exterior walls unless the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler
system then the distance increases to 200 feet (Chapter 5). If these options are not selected,
please contact the fire code official and fire department for guidance.
8. Traffic calming devices are highly discouraged due to the delay in response. Speed
bumps/humps are prohibited. Requests for other traffic calming devices must be evaluated
during the Technical Review (TRC).
9. Fire lanes shall be a minimum of 18 feet wide and 14 feet vertical clearance feet including trees,
canopies, bridges, etc. and must be marked. Please show location of proposed fire lane that will
service the proposed building.
10. Key Boxes (KNOX Boxes)
11. Must be present if structure is required to have a fire alarm system and/or automatic sprinkler
system.
12. Knox Box required at front (main) entrance, above eye level. Larger facilities may require more
than one.
13. The customer may order online from Knox.
14. Premises identification is required. Address and or unit numbers are required on the street side
as well as unit identification on rear access doors. Letters and Numbers shall not be less than 6
inches tall and ¾ inches wide; must be weather resistant and contrasting in color to their
background. (Chapter 5).
15. Rooms containing controls for HVAC, fire sprinkler risers, fire alarm control panels, or other fire
detection/protection equipment must be identified with signage (Chapter 5).
Fire Hydrants
16. Plan is showing proposed building going in over an existing fire hydrant. Please submit site plan
showing where this hydrant will be relocated to and locations of proposed hydrants.
17. All fire hydrants shall have a 5 ¼ inch barrel, a 5 ¼ inch valve opening, two 2 ½ inch NST side
discharges and a 5 inch pumper nozzle with a 5 inch STORZ connection. Further information on
the technical specifications is available from the fire code official or Cape Fear Public Utility
Authority.
18. All fire hydrants shall be installed so they are visible from the fire apparatus access road with
unobstructed access and a clear space no less than 36 inches in all directions. They shall be
protected from vehicle impact by curbing, guard posts or other means approved by the fire code
official. They shall be oriented with the large discharge facing the nearest street. All discharges
shall meet the NFPA requirements for distance above grade.
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19. Fire hydrants in mixed use and commercial areas shall be installed so that all insured properties
are within 250 feet of a hydrant (hydrant spacing approximately 500 feet apart along fire
apparatus access roads and preferably located at intersections when possible).
20. Additional fire hydrants may be required by the fire code official based on the type of hazard or
use of the protected structure. (Appendix C)
21. Fire hydrants should be located 50 feet or more from the structure they protect.
Fire Department Connections (FDC)
22. Fire Department connections shall utilize 5 inch Storz connections with a 30 degree down angle.
23. A fire hydrant shall be located no less than 50 feet from the structure and no greater than 100
feet from the fire department connection. For buildings with multiple fire department
connections, each one shall have a dedicated fire hydrant.
24. The fire department connection shall be located that the fire apparatus and the hoses
connecting it to the fire hydrant and to the fire department connection do not obstruct access
to the buildings for other fire apparatus.
25. Fire department connections shall not be obstructed by fences, bushes, dumpster, utilities or
vehicles.
26. Fire department connections are to be unobstructed with 36 inches clearance to both sides and
78 inches vertically.
27. An audible/visual device indicating water flow or fire alarm activation shall be located above the
fire department connection.
28. The fire department connection shall be labeled with code compliant signage indicating the type
of connection and where more than one fire department connection exists additional signage is
required to indicate the area protected.
NHC Engineering, Galen Jamison 910-798-7072
1. Please submit to NHC Engineering a stormwater permit revision to ATC# 329-01/18/07 as the
design is completed.
2. A copy of the offsite agreement for O&M of the SCM should be submitted with the stormwater
permit revision.
3. A land disturbing permit revision to GP 52-06 issued by the County will be required for this
project. Please submit for permit revision as the design is completed.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. CFPUA TRC Comments provided are preliminary comments only.
2. Utility Plan review required by CFPUA. CFPUA is moving toward becoming paperless. When
ready to submit plan review package, upload all documents to
https://www.cfpua.org/FormCenter/Engineering-3/Engineering-Plan-Review-103.
3. CFPUA water and sewer available.
4. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form required.
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NCDOT, Nick Drees 910-398-9114
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.
1. An 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.
2. An NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installation within
NCDOT right-of-way.
3. NCDOT Driveway Permits, and Encroachments are submitted through the NCDOT Portal.
4. No comments at this time on the site plan and/or possible roadway improvements until the TIA
is approved.
Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
1. Site Plan reflects connection to public water and sewer. Proposed infrastructure will not affect
any well or septic systems on surrounding properties.
WMPO, Scott James 910-473-5130
1.
Addressing, Katherine May 910-798-7443
1. Current addresses will need to be altered.
2. Please contact me prior to TRC approval for preliminary assignments.
Comments not received at this time from:
Emergency Services & E911, Steve Still
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
USACE, Brad Shaver
NCDEMLR, Dan Sams
DCM, Tanya Pietila
New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt
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To: Allison Engebretson, Paramounte Engineering (aengebretson@paramounte-eng.com)
Brad Schuler, Paramounte Engineering (bschuler@paramounte-eng.com)
From: Zach Dickerson
Current Planner
Date: November 2nd, 2022
Subject: The Townes at Park Place, CZD RMF-M
The following comments have been received for the November 2nd, 2022 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 plan approval.
Planning, Zach Dickerson 910-798-7450
1. Zoning: (CZD) RMF-M
a. Use: Multi-family residential
2. Building Height: Per the rezoning conditions, the townhomes shall be limited to 2 stories. No
townhome on this site plan is taller than 2 stories/35’. Site plan is in compliance with the condition.
3. Subdivision- Will these townhome parcels be subdivided out?
4. General Comments:
a. Will the sidewalks be ADA accessible? If so, please show access points to sidewalks.
b. Please show sight triangles for ingress/egress at all access points.
c. What is the timeline on the design for the right turn lane access point on Carolina Beach
Road?
d. Please label all open space.
e. Open space calculations- Please note that the open space calculations are performed using
a percentage of the total acreage rather than units per acre. Please confirm which
(conventional/performance/multi-family) of the outlined uses in UDO Section 5.8.2 will
apply to this site plan.
f. Please be sure to apply for a demolition permit prior to demolishing the existing structures
on the property.
g. Please note that this is not a requirement, but hatching of the driveways does help for
visual clarity.
h. Please show all proposed locations of signs.
5. Parking:
a. Please confirm that the required parking for the Oakdale model townhomes is located in
in-unit garages (that’s what it looks like on the site plan, just a doublecheck).
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b. Please add wheel stops to the parking for the Speedway units.
6. Tree Retention:
a. Please apply for a Tree Removal Permit.
b. Please be aware that a Tree Removal Permit is required prior to any land disturbance
activities. Please provide the specific species (Loblolly Pine, Long Leaf Pine, etc.) of the
trees to be removed or retained to determine required mitigation.
i. Clearly illustrate what trees are being preserved and what trees are proposed to
remain.
ii. Please see the chart below for an example of what Staff is looking for as a tree
inventory requirement.
c. All specimen trees located within subject tract are required to be illustrated as well. UDO
Section 5.3.5.C The removal of any specimen tree is prohibited on any parcel unless
exempt according to Section 10.3.11, Variance Zoning and Subdivision. If a specimen tree
is removed without a permit, the penalty for this violation shall be twice the mitigation
fee.
d. Please be aware that there are optional incentives for retaining trees on site, UDO Section
5.3.8.A.2.
e. Please see the chart below indicating the documented, significant, and specimen trees
regulated by the County.
f. Per UDO Section 5.3.4.C, of the UDO requires a minimum of 15 trees at least 2” DBH must
be retained or planted on the parcel where development occurs for each acre or
proportionate area disturbed. Please add a note to the Landscape Plan showing has this
requirement has been met.
i. Please note that required landscaping for the project can be credited to meet this
requirement, however, required landscaping does not count towards mitigation,
if applicable.
g. Per UDO Section 5.3.6.B, please be aware that prior to any construction activity protection
fencing is required around protected trees or tree stands. The fencing shall be a minimum
of four feet and shall remain in place through completion of construction activities.
h. When submitting for the Tree Removal Permit, please include a Tree Inventory Table.
7. Landscaping:
a. Landscaping plan looks good!
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8. Lighting:
a. Please note that with the latest update to the UDO, a lighting plan is not required at time
of TRC Approval. See below excerpt from Section 5.5.3:
i. Information about the exterior lighting for the site that demonstrates compliance
with the standards in this section shall be submitted in conjunction with an
application for site plan approval (Section 10.3.6, Site Plan) or zoning compliance
approval (Section 10.3.8, Zoning Compliance Approval), whichever comes first,
approved no later than at time of construction plan approval.
b. The lighting plan should illustrate that street lighting, all exterior lighting, and indoor
lighting visible from outside shall be designed and located so that the maximum
illumination measured in foot candles at ground level at a residential lot line meet the UDO
Section 5.5. Please refer to Table 5.5.4.B of the UDO for additional standards.
9. Are any traffic calming devices proposed for the development?
10. FYI - The UDO was recently amended to allow more flexibility in the minimum parking standards.
Required parking can now be reduced with a parking demand study. See Section 5.1.3 for more
information.
Fire Services, David Stone 910-798-7458
1. All new structures larger than 7,500 square feet must comply with Section 510 of the NC Fire
code. Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (ERRC) survey must be conducted, and results
given to the Building Safety Fire Plan Reviewer. Regardless of square footage, all buildings that
are more than one story, underground, windowless or buildings with a basement must complete
an ERRC survey. (It is highly recommended that a pre-construction survey be conducted
however a pre-construction survey is not required). (May not be required based of designation
of the development).
2. Fire apparatus access roads are required at time of construction. They are to be capable of
handling the weight of fire apparatus and be passable in all weather conditions. Fire apparatus
access roads are to be a minimum of 20 feet wide (Chapter 5), unless there are fire hydrants
installed along the roadway then minimum is 26 feet wide (Appendix D). The fire code official
may increase this width as necessary based on potential for fire apparatus response. Dead end
roads greater than 150 feet in length shall require an approved means for fire apparatus to turn
around (Chapter 5 and Appendix D). Fire apparatus access roads shall provide a clear vertical
clearance of 14 feet including trees, canopies, bridges, etc. (Chapter 5 requirement is 13 feet 6
inches, however AHJ requires 14 feet based on local apparatus).
3. Street and road signs are required, temporary signs during construction are acceptable as long
as they are legible and weather resistant. (Chapter 5).
4. Parking shall not be allowed on either side of the above-mentioned roadway. If roadside parking
is desired the minimum road width shall be increased, contact the fire code official for further
information. No Parking signs shall be a minimum of 12 inches wide and 18 inches tall.
Commercial buildings shall have fire lanes marked (Chapter 5)
5. Fire apparatus access roads shall provide access to within 150 feet of each side of the first-floor
exterior walls unless the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler
system then the distance increases to 200 feet (Chapter 5). If these options are not selected,
please contact the fire code official and fire department for guidance.
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6. Traffic calming devices are highly discouraged due to the delay in response. Speed
bumps/humps are prohibited. Requests for other traffic calming devices must be evaluated
during the Technical Review (TRC).
7. Premises identification is required. Address and or unit numbers are required on the street side
as well as unit identification on rear access doors. Letters and Numbers shall not be less than 6
inches tall and ¾ inches wide; must be weather resistant and contrasting in color to their
background. (Chapter 5).
8. Fire Hydrants: Plan is showing proposed fire hydrants on the opposite side of the road from the
townhome. Proposed locations will require full shut down of the road in the event of a fire, is it
possible to relocate the hydrants to the same said of the road as the townhomes?
a. All fire hydrants shall have a 5 ¼ inch barrel, a 5 ¼ inch valve opening, two 2 ½ inch NST
side discharges and a 5 inch pumper nozzle with a 5 inch STORZ connection. Further
information on the technical specifications is available from the fire code official or Cape
Fear Public Utility Authority.
b. All fire hydrants shall be installed so they are visible from the fire apparatus access road
with unobstructed access and a clear space no less than 36 inches in all directions. They
shall be protected from vehicle impact by curbing, guard posts or other means approved
by the fire code official. They shall be oriented with the large discharge facing the
nearest street. All discharges shall meet the NFPA requirements for distance above
grade.
9. Fire Department Connections (FDC) (If the townhomes are to be sprinklered)
a. Fire Department connections shall utilize 5 inch Storz connections with a 30 degree
down angle.
b. A fire hydrant shall be located no greater than 100 feet from the fire department
connection. For buildings with multiple fire department connections, each one shall
have a dedicated fire hydrant.
c. The fire department connection shall be located that the fire apparatus and the hoses
connecting it to the fire hydrant and to the fire department connection do not obstruct
access to the buildings for other fire apparatus.
d. Fire department connections shall not be obstructed by fences, bushes, dumpster,
utilities or vehicles.
e. Fire department connections are to be unobstructed with 36 inches clearance to both
sides and 78 inches vertically.
f. An audible/visual device indicating water flow or fire alarm activation shall be located
above the fire department connection.
g. The fire department connection shall be labeled with code compliant signage indicating
the type of connection and where more than one fire department connection exists
additional signage is required to indicate the area protected.
NHC Engineering, Galen Jamison 910-798-7072
1. A land disturbing and a stormwater permit issued by the County are required for this project.
Please submit for permits as the design is completed. Please check with NC DEQ for the
requirements of a state stormwater permit.
2. The location of the storm sewer piping and inlets are misaligned with the typical townhome
drive with parking cross section shown on C-2.0.
3. There appears to be offsite stormwater drainage coming from the south that qualifies for NHC
Stormwater Services maintenance. If this drainage will be routed through or around the site, a
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public drainage easement sized in accordance with NHC Stormwater Manual will be required.
Any construction of the offsite drainage conveyance measures that will be maintained by the
county will need to be observed during construction by Stormwater Services and a turnover
meeting scheduled once the system is ready to be conveyed to the county. Please add a plan
note to ensure county construction observation and a turnover meeting occurs. Note, should
the applicant elect to maintain the ditch themselves, the POA covenants shall indicate the
operation and maintenance roles and responsibilities.
4. The downstream stormwater analysis point of investigation shall be the culvert under
Antoinette Dr and should it not meet the culvert design requirements of the NCDOT, a
conceptual design for It’s improvement shall be included in the analysis during the stormwater
permitting phase of the project.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. CFPUA TRC Comments provided are preliminary comments only.
2. Utility Plan review required by CFPUA. CFPUA is moving toward becoming paperless. When
ready to submit plan review package, upload all documents to
https://www.cfpua.org/FormCenter/Engineering-3/Engineering-Plan-Review-103.
3. CFPUA water available.
4. CFPUA sewer available through a mainline extension.
NCDOT, Patrick Wurzel 910-398-9100
1. -An 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.
2. -An NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installation
within NCDOT right-of-way.
3. -NCDOT Driveway Permits, and Encroachments are submitted through the NCDOT Portal.
Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-7324
1. Site plans reflect the site will be on public water and sewer. Infrastructure developments such as
sewer mains, sewer manholes, stormwater ponds/devices must maintain setbacks to adjacent
properties well and septic systems. 4621, 4623 and 4641 Gordon Rd. are on septic systems and
wells
WMPO, Jamar Johnson 910-343-3915
1. Show all curb ramps on plan sheets
2. Please clarify which entity is requiring the right turn lane.
3. NCDOT Projects: TIP Projects in the area- N/A
4. WMPO 2045 Projects: N/A
5. New Hanover County CTP: N/A
6. Planned Roadway Improvements:
a. NHC Monkey Junction Pedestrian Improvements
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i. Pedestrian improvements to include sidewalk, multiuse path, and crosswalks
between Willoughby Park Rd and Antoinette Drive
ii. Please contact Rebekah Roth from NHC or Brian Harding from NCDOT for
further information
7. TIA: Based on the 11th edition ITE Trip Generation Manual, a TIA is not required.
Land Use
(ITE Code)
Intensity Unit 24 Hour
Volumes
AM Peak
Hour Trips
PM Peak
Hour Trips
Townhomes
(ITE Code
215)
88 DU 620 40 49
Planning (Addressing), Katherine May 910-798-7443
1. Please provide 2 preferred street names with 2 alternates, without suffixes.
2. Mark any utility meters that require a separate utility address (Entry signs, pool, etc.).
3. Address assignments can begin following TRC approval.
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To: Charles D. Cazier, PE – Intracoastal Engineering, PLLC
(charlie@intracoastalengineering.com)
From: Amy Doss
Current Planner
Date: October 28, 2022
Energov #: SITECN-22-000048
PID: R01800-002-001-000
Subject: Tidewater Pickleball – Indoor/Outdoor Recreational Facility – 5000 N. College Rd. –
Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the November 2, 2022, 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, Amy Doss 910-798-7571
Please update the plan with the following general corrections:
1. Parking surpasses the County’s requirement.
2. Zoning: CZD CB (Z22-12)/Vacant.
3. Building Height: 26’ or 2 stories, site plan in compliance.
4. Uses (3):
a. The first defined use is Indoor Recreational Facility: A commercial establishment that
provides indoor facilities for recreation, entertainment (except adult entertainment), or
amusement, including but not limited to: bowling alleys, pool rooms, indoor sports
gymnasiums, movie theaters and live theaters, indoor skating rinks, video arcades, and
indoor shooting ranges.
b. The second defined use is Outdoor Recreational Facility: Uses that provide commercial
recreation or amusement outdoors (except adult entertainment), including but not limited
to: drive-in movie theater, amusement park or theme park, fairgrounds, miniature golf
establishments, golf driving ranges, water slides, and batting cages.
c. The third defined use is Restaurant: Establishments where food and beverages are
prepared and sold on a retail basis for consumption on or off premises as its principal
business.
5. General Comments:
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a. Please change the title to Commercial Site Plan.
b. Please note: Elevations must be tied to North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88)
and horizontal coordinates must be tied to the North Carolina Grid System. Once verified,
please add a note to the site plan indicating as such.
c. Please label ADA accessible ramps on sidewalks.
d. Please show the location of all signs and note any proposed sign is subject to Section 5.6.
of the UDO. ADA parking signs shown, are any wayfinding or additional signs proposed at
this time?
e. Please label all open spaces.
f. Please label all fences and walls used for screening or decorative purposes (including
height and material). Specifically, what type of fence is enclosing the courts?
g. Please clearly label all loading spaces, dumpsters, outdoor storage areas, and ground level
mechanical equipment.
h. Please label all pedestrian circulation areas including sidewalks. Are there paved sidewalks
between the courts?
i. Please label water and sewer services (including type, size).
j. Please label wells and septic systems including repair area.
k. Please label all storm pipes, sewer pipes, water pipes, underground utilities, manholes,
monitoring wells, and drainage features.
l. Please label stormwater management features.
m. Please label fire hydrants and fire apparatus access to buildings.
n. Please label all radii.
o. Please not on the site plan the rezoning for this property, case Z22-12, is subject to the
following two conditions:
i. The hours of operation will be limited to 7AM-9PM.
ii. The restaurant and clubhouse may only operate as an accessory use to an
operational outdoor recreational facility.
6. Landscape notes:
a. Please provide a detailed landscape plan schedule illustrating the requirements for interior
landscaping, street yards, foundation planting, and buffers have been met.
7. Tree Retention:
a. Please apply for a Tree Removal Permit.
b. Please be aware that a Tree Removal Permit is required prior to any land disturbance
activities. Please provide the specific species (Loblolly Pine, Long Leaf Pine, etc.) of the
trees to be removed or retained to determine required mitigation.
c. Please clearly illustrate what trees are being preserved and what trees are proposed to
remain.
d. All specimen trees located within subject tract are required to be illustrated as well. UDO
Section 5.3.5.C The removal of any specimen tree is prohibited on any parcel unless
exempt according to Section 10.3.11, Variance Zoning and Subdivision. If a specimen tree
is removed without a permit, the penalty for this violation shall be twice the mitigation
fee.
e. Please be aware that there are optional incentives for retaining trees on site, UDO Section
5.3.8.A.2.
f. Please see the chart below indicating the documented, significant, and specimen trees
regulated by the County.
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g. Per UDO Section 5.3.4.C, of the UDO requires a minimum of 15 trees at least 2” DBH must
be retained or planted on the parcel where development occurs for each acre or
proportionate area disturbed. Please add a note to the Landscape Plan showing has this
requirement has been met.
Please note that required landscaping for the project can be credited to meet this
requirement, however, required landscaping does not count towards mitigation, if
applicable.
h. Per UDO Section 5.3.6.B, please be aware that prior to any construction activity
protection fencing is required around protected trees or tree stands. The fencing shall be
a minimum of four feet and shall remain in place through completion of construction
activities.
i. Tree inventory plans are required to reflect the trees being retained and the trees being
removed clearly. Please see the example below, which illustrate the trees with the X’s
being removed and the trees and the trees being preserved showing the protection in the
correct placement.
j. Please include the tree data within a table as shown below.
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8. Please be aware that no building permit will be issued until NCDOT has issued the Driveway Permit
approval.
9. Parking/Loading:
a. It appears that the parking count exceeds the ordinance standards- is permeable
pavement a consideration for the excess parking? This is not a requirement, just a staff
note.
b. Please provide a typical parking space detail to demonstrate dimensions comply with UDO
Table 5.1.4.B. This is noted on notes sheet C5.1, but would also be helpful on the overall
site plan that shows all the parking spaces.
c. Please provide dimensions of parking lot aisle to demonstrate compliance with UDO Table
5.1.4.B.
d. Please show the location of any off-street loading berths if present on site, please refer to
Section 5.1.5 of the UDO for the specifications.
10. Lighting:
a. Before the building permit can be issued, a lighting plan must be provided to illustrate that
street lighting, all exterior lighting, and indoor lighting visible from outside shall be
designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot candles at
ground level at a residential lot line does not surpass 0.5, UDO Section 5.5. Please refer to
Table 5.5.4.B of the UDO for additional standards. Provide documentation from the lighting
provider stating they will provide a lighting plan to comply with the County’s UDO
standards as stated above.
Fire Services, Ray Griswold 910-798-7448
1. A Section 510 study shall be required – Emergency First Responder Radio coverage.
2. Please follow the Guidelines of Appendix J – Building Information Signage.
3. There is no public water supply at this time in this area of the county. Fire hydrant requirements
have been waved.
4. No overflow parking allowed in / on the entrance to the facility. Parking only in marked spaces
shall be allowed.
NHC Engineering, Galen Jamison 910-798-7072
1. A land disturbing and a stormwater permit issued by the County are required for this project.
Please submit for permits as the design is completed. Please check with NC DEQ for the
requirements of a state stormwater permit.
2. There existing ditch that bisects the parcel appears to carry offsite stormwater and may qualify
for NHC Stormwater Services maintenance. A public drainage easement sized in accordance with
NHC Stormwater Manual will be required. Any construction of the offsite drainage conveyance
measures that will be maintained by the county will need to be observed during construction by
Stormwater Services and a turnover meeting scheduled once the system is ready to be
conveyed to the county. Please add a plan note and show in plan view to ensure county
construction observation and a turnover meeting occurs. Note, should the applicant elect to
maintain the ditch themselves, the POA covenants shall indicate the operation and maintenance
roles and responsibilities.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. CFPUA TRC Comments provided are preliminary comments only.
2. Utility Plan review required by CFPUA. CFPUA is moving toward becoming paperless. When
ready to submit plan review package, upload all documents to
https://www.cfpua.org/FormCenter/Engineering-3/Engineering-Plan-Review-103.
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3. CFPUA sewer available via FM to FM connection; CFPUA water is not available without a
mainline extension.
NCDOT, Nick Drees/Mike Frank, 910-398-9100
1. An 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.
2. An NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installation within
NCDOT right-of-way.
3. NCDOT Driveway Permits, and Encroachments are submitted through the NCDOT Portal.
4. Stem length from r/w line per policy is 100’, it a variance is allowed the stem length can be
shortened depending on conditions.
5. Shift driveway north to not encroach on the next parcel, keep in mind of the crossline.
6. NCDOT Hydraulics Unit will need to review the site.
Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
1. Site plan reflects the site will connect to a public sewer system via a force main connection. The
site plan reflects a proposed well for water supplies. The well will need to be permitted by either
the State Public Water Supply section or local Environmental Health, depending on specifics of
the businesses. The well will need to be applied for through the appropriate agency and permit
obtained prior to building permit issuance. All other infrastructure developments do not affect
surrounding properties well or septic systems.
7. The restaurant will need to submit plans and gain approvals/permitting through Environmental
Health Food Protection Division.
WMPO, Jamar Johnson 910-343-3915
Addressing, Katherine May 910-798-7443
1. The current address is acceptable.
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2. Please make note of any utility meters requiring a separate utility address.
USACE, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611
1. Based on the description of wetlands to be filled I assume a USACE permit will be required
before construction.
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
New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt