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Castle Hayne Royal Farms TRC CommentsTo: Chris Bollino, Two Farms LLC (cbollino@royalfarms.com) From: Zach Dickerson Current Planner Date: December 7th, 2022 Energov: SITECN-22-000052 Subject: Royal Farms on Castle Hayne Rd, B-2 The following comments have been received for the December 7th, 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 Zoning: B-2 Use: Convenience Store, Gas Station & Car Wash General Comments: Please be sure to apply for a demolition permit prior to demolishing the existing structures on the property. Are these parcels proposed to be recombined? Are any traffic calming devices planned for this development? Parking: For the six spaces noted in the inset below, please confirm whether there will be curbing, curb stops or bollards to prevent cars from rolling forward. Tree Retention: Please apply for a Tree Removal Permit. 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. Clearly illustrate what trees are being preserved and what trees are proposed to remain. Please see the chart below for an example of what Staff is looking for as a tree inventory requirement. 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. Please be aware that there are optional incentives for retaining trees on site, UDO Section 5.3.8.A.2. Please see the chart below indicating the documented, significant, and specimen trees regulated by the County. / 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. 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. When submitting for the Tree Removal Permit, please include a Tree Inventory Table. Landscaping: Please provide a detailed landscape plan schedule illustrating the requirements for interior landscaping, street yards, foundation planting, and buffers have been met. Lighting: 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: 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. Lighting plan is in compliance. Signs: Please note that all signs are subject to section 5.6 of the UDO. Please submit for sign permits prior to installation. Please provide all NCDOT approvals upon receipt. Please be aware that no building permit will be issued until NCDOT has issued the Driveway Permit approval. 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, Ray Griswold 910-798-7458 All properties where Buildings will be demolished shall have proper Demolition Permits through the New Hanover County Building Safety Dept. There shall be fire hydrants located at every street intersection as the proposed Fire Water main is developed. These include, Garden Place Drive, Prince George Ave., N. College Road. Move the on-site fire hydrant down to the entrance off Castle Hayne Road at the driveway entrance. Appendix J - Building Information Signage shall be enforced out of the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code. All proper permits for the underground fuel storage tanks shall be obtained from the New Hanover County Building Safety Dept. NHC Engineering, Galen Jamison 910-798-7072 The stormwater permit application has been reviewed and request for additional information was sent to the designer via email on November 9, 2022. Please resubmit the additional information for County permit issuance. Please check with NC DEQ for the requirements of a state stormwater permit. 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. The existing 60” RCP that bisects the project carries offsite stormwater that qualifies for NHC Stormwater Services maintenance. A public drainage easement sized in accordance with Section 50.2.8 will be required. The easement shall be located outside of the gas pump canopy. Proposed CI10 and CI17 shall be evaluated to minimize impacts should the 60” RCP need to be replaced. Consideration should be given to moving the structures away from the 60” RCP. Any construction proposed on 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 60” RCP themselves, deed restrictions shall indicate the operation and maintenance roles and responsibilities and be recorded. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620 No CFPUA water and Sewer Available NCDOT, Nick Drees 910-398-9100 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. NCDOT Driveway Permits, and Encroachments are submitted through the NCDOT Online Portal. 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. Show/label the 10’x70’ NCDOT Sight Triangles, no obstructions are to be placed in these per the policy manual. Label the stem lengths for the driveway connections, these must meet the approved WMPO approval letter. Pavement markings will be reviewed during the NCDOT review process. An NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installation within NCDOT right-of-way. The utilities will be reviewed once submitted in the NCDOT Encroachment Portal. Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-7324 Site plan shows connection to a force main and public sewer. If public sewer cannot be obtained then a septic system permit must be issued prior to construction. The properties with existing dwellings have existing septic systems that must be properly abandoned. The septic tanks must be located then pumped, crushed and filled for proper abandonment. Site plan reflects the site will connect to public water. If public water cannot be connected then a well permit must be issued by the appropriate regulating agency (NC Public Water Division or local Environmental Health). The existing structures on these tracts have existing wells that must be located, protected and properly abandoned by a certified well driller. Abandonment of all wells is critical due to the nature of proposed construction. The UST's must maintain 100' separation from any adjacent properties wells. WMPO, Jamar Johnson 910-343-3915 The turning template for trucks shows inadequate clearance for the curb and crossing of centerline of exiting drive aisle. Revise driveway design dimensions to provide adequate room. / According to the approved TIA for this site, the following improvements are required of the development: US 117 (N College Road) at Site Access 1 (Proposed stop-controlled T-intersection) Construct site access (northbound approach) with one ingress and two egress lanes, configured as one left turn lane and one right turn lane Provide stop control for northbound approach. Provide an internal protected stem of 125 feet measured from the right-of-way Construct an eastbound right turn lane on US 117 with 100 feet of storage, 50 feet of full width deceleration and appropriate taper Construct a westbound left turn lane on US 117 with 100 feet of storage, 50 feet of full width deceleration and appropriate taper NC 133 (Castle Hayne Road) at Site Access 2 (Proposed Right-in/Right-out Intersection) Construct site access (westbound approach) with one ingress and one egress lane Provide stop control for westbound approach Provide an internal protected stem of 75 feet measured from the right-of-way Construct a northbound right turn lane on NC 133 with 75 feet of storage, 50 feet of full width deceleration and appropriate taper Planning (Addressing), Katherine May 910-798-7443 No comments. Current address is acceptable. Army Corps of Engineers, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611 A wetland delineation has been completed by this office and the current plan shows a potential impact that will require permitting by the Corps.