4-5-2023 TRC Full Agenda1
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
April 5, 2023
New Hanover County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) will meet Wednesday, April 5, 2023
at 2:00 p.m. 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.
Item 1: Dark Horse Studios – 215 N Green Meadows Drive – Major Site Plan – SITECN-23-000012
Request by Englebright & Long Holdings, LLC for a Broadcasting & Production Studio. The site is 11.51
acres and is zoned I-1. The engineer is Jeremy Blair with Paramounte Engineering (jblair@paramounte-
eng.com). The planner assigned is Amy Doss (adoss@nhcgov.com)
Item 2: Northern Regional Park – Old Ave (R01800-007-051-000) – Major Site Plan – SITECN-23-000013
Request by New Hanover County Parks and Gardens for a Park and Recreation area. The site is 11 acres
and is zoned I-1. The engineer is Brandon McLamb with Timmons Group
(brandon.mclamb@timmons.com). The planner assigned is Julian Griffee (jgriffee@nhcgov.com)
Item 3: Uhaul Self Storage – 7710 Market St – Major Site Plan – SITECN-23-000014
Request by Amerco Real Estate Company for a Self Storage facility. The site is 6.43 acres and is zoned B-
2. The engineer is Hunter Atkins with McKim & Creed, (hatkins@mckimcreed.com). The planner
assigned is Julian Griffee (jgriffee@nhcgov.com)
Item 4: Village at Motts Landing Phase 3 – 5950 River Road – Major Subdivision Preliminary Plan -
SUBPP-23-0003
Request by Aftew Properties, LLC for Residential Major Subdivision, Village at Motts Landing Phase 3.
The site is 28.65 acres and is zoned R-15. The engineer is Justin C Bishop with Malpass Engineering &
Surveying, P.C. (justinbishop@bizec.rr.com). The planner assigned is Julian Griffee
(jgriffee@nhcgov.com)
This meeting is open to the public by calling 1-336-218-2051 and entering Phone Conference ID: 451 832
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To: Jeremy Blair, PE – Paramounte Engineering, Inc. (jblair@paramounte-eng.com)
From: Amy Doss
Current Planner
Date: April 5, 2023
PID: R04300-007-006-001
Egov# SITECN-23-000012
Subject: Broadcasting and Production Studio – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the April 5, 2023, 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. Zoning: I-1 Light Industrial, Broadcasting and Production Studio
2. General Comments:
a. Please label ADA accessible ramps on sidewalks.
b. Please provide a detail for all dumpsters showing materials to be used. Are the existing
dumpsters screened?
c. Please label all pedestrian circulation areas including sidewalks.
d. Are any entrances to be gated?
3. Landscaping:
a. It appears the landscape plan is in compliance with the requirements of the UDO.
4. Tree Retention:
a. If any trees are being removed, 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
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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.
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.
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j. Please include the tree data within a table as shown below.
5. Please be aware that no building permit will be issued until NCDOT has issued the Driveway Permit
approval.
6. Parking/Loading:
a. Please ensure parking space dimensions comply with UDO Table 5.1.4.B by providing a
detail.
b. It appears there is an excess of parking. Please consider a reduction in parking or the use
of permeable pavement.
7. 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.
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
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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).
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.
Key Boxes (KNOX Boxes)
12. Must be present if structure is required to have a fire alarm system and/or automatic sprinkler
system.
13. Knox Box required at front (main) entrance, above eye level. Larger facilities may require more
than one.
14. The customer may order online from Knox.
15. 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).
16. 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
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.
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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.
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# 307-06/08/06 as the
design is completed.
2. Please submit to NHC Engineering a grading permit revision to GP 120 as the design is
completed.
3. It appears the project lies within an existing State stormwater, SW8 060408. Please check with
the State DEQ office for permit modifications requirements.
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 plan review required.
5. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form will be required if new plumbing fixtures are being added.
6. Fireline cannot be installed as shown. Mainline extension may be required. Backflow will need
to be prior to any bends.
NCDOT, Nick Drees/Mike Frank, 910-398-9100
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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. NCDOT Driveway Permits, and Encroachments are submitted through the NCDOT Online Portal.
https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Utilities/Pages/help.aspx
2. This development is located within TIP U-4902C. With that in mind, any accesses that conflict
with the planned transportation infrastructure may be modified and/or removed and there shall
not be any compensation made by NCDOT.
Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
1. Site plan indicates connection to a sewer line. Site must connect to public sewer or septic
permit must be applied. Septic system that is to be removed must have the septic tank pumped
out, crushed and filled.
2. It appears that this site will connect to public water based upon the site plan. If public water
cannot be obtained then appropriate well permits must be applied.
WMPO, Jamar Johnson 910-343-3915
1. No comment.
Addressing, Katherine May 910-798-7443
1. New building will require an address. Contact Planning for address assignment following TRC
approval.
USACE, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611
1. No comment.
FLYILM, Dick Granseur
1. No comment.
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
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To: Brandon McLamb, Timmons Group (brandon.mclamb@timmons.com)
From: Julian Griffee
Current Planner
Date: April 5, 2023
Egov#: SITECN-23-000013
PID: R01800-007-051-000
Subject: Old Ave – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the April 5th, 2023 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. Please note this TRC review is for the three proposed recreational field development with
associated parking, landscaping, and stormwater in a zoning district.
2. Pay invoice – INV-00098371
3. Easements:
a. Please ensure all storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main utility easements are
labeled and shown on the site plan, UDO Section 6.2.2.
4. Landscaping:
a. Please provide a Tree Inventory containing the general names of the existing trees, trees
to be removed, to be retained, DBH, and classification (documented, significant,
specimen) in regards to Table 5.3.4.A.
i. Tree removal is subject to Section 5.3 of the UDO.
ii. Ensure all calculations are correct on L-1.3.
5. Parking:
a. Please verify that every parking spot is meeting the requirements specified in UDO section
5.1.4.B.
b. Landscaping for parking lots is outlined within Section 5.4.5 of the UDO.
i. Please label the distances between the parking islands and the square footages
of the islands.
6. Screening:
a. Are there areas dedicated to trash receptacles? Please indicate if so.
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7. Please be aware that no building permit will be issued until NCDOT has issued the Driveway Permit
approval.
8. Will there be signage?
Fire Services, Ray Griswold 910-798-7448
1. Northern Regional Park - Old Ave. - Major Site Plan - Soccer Field additions I have visited the site
recently. The following comments are as follows:
2. This park is expanding, of which I use once in awhile. Street signs need to be added through out
the park with street names being added in the older section as well. The public needs to know
where to send emergency responders faster.
3. All building need, existing as well as new, large signage again to better identify therre location. ie:
Shelter 1 , 2 etc. Looked at one when I was there and only a letter was found in the small info. box
as to what shelter I was at. I suggest a 4 - 6 inch height letter on a background that can be seen
from the road by emergecy responders (ie: black on white, red on white, etc.)
4. Will Madeline Trask Drive extend to the existing paved Roadway. I reccommend it does, even if it
is graveled. You can install a gate with a KNOX Padlock. This would give emergency services
another way in. It would also expedite services in / out of the park faster in this end of the park.
NHC Engineering, Galen Jamison 910-798-7072
1. The land disturbing permitted will need to be issued by the State DEQ office as the client has
eminent domain powers.
2. The north/south 9’ wide heavy duty walk is located on top of an existing ditch. A new alignment
should be considered in lieu of piping the ditch the entire length impacted by the path.
3. Where is the location of the wet pond outfall? Should it discharge via the existing culvert under
Chesterfield Dr ROW, a downstream analysis may be necessary. Should it not meet the culvert
design requirements of NHC, a conceptual design for Its improvement shall be included in the
analysis during the stormwater permitting phase of the project.
4. The pond inflow pipe and tree in parking island are in conflict. Please ensure the landscaping
and grading plan are coordinated with submission for a tree and stormwater permit.
5. Please submit to NHC Engineering a stormwater permit revision to ATC# 587-08/11/14 as the
design is completed.
6. Will the proposed wet pond location have any adverse effects on the existing drainage coming
from the east. Please clarify how the onsite drainage will be maintained with the pond
construction?
7. What is the intent of the path and culvert north of the proposed fields?
8. It appears the project lies within an existing State stormwater, SW8 950204. Please check with
the State DEQ office for permit modifications requirements.
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 are not available. Water could be available via a mainline extension.
USACE, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611
1. A jurisdictional determination was recently completed for this portion of the park.
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WMPO, Jamar Johnson 910-343-3915
1.
Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
1. Site plan reflects no patron water using fixtures. No need for a well connection for this reason. If
water fountains are installed then a potable well will need to be connected.
Planning (Addressing), Kathrine May 910-798-7443
1. The parcel and any utility meters will need an address.
2. Please reach out to me for the address when nearing TRC approval.
NCDOT, Nick Drees 910-398-9114
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.
2. No comments on the proposed site plan.
Comments not received at this time from:
Emergency Services & E911, Steve Still
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
WMPO, Jamar Johnson
NCDEMLR, Dan Sams
DCM, Tanya Pietila
New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt
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To: Hunter Atkins, McKim & Creed (hatkins@mckimcreed.com)
From: Julian Griffee
Current Planner
Date: April 5, 2023
Egov#: SITECN-23-000014
PID: R03600-005-035-000
Subject: 7640 Market Street – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the April 5th, 2023 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 ite ms
must be resubmitted prior to receiving preliminary plan approval.
Planning, Julian Griffee 910-798-7444
1. Please note this TRC review is for the three proposed structures located at 7710 Market Street with
associated parking, landscaping, and stormwater in a B-2 zoning district.
2. Lighting:
a. Lighting is subject to Section 5.5 of the UDO and is required 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
lot line does not surpass 2.0.
3. Easements:
a. Please ensure all storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main utility easements are
labeled and shown on the site plan, UDO Section 6.2.2.
4. Landscaping:
a. Page 6 contains the Tree Removal Plan and Landscape Plan.
i. Landscaping is subject to Section 5.4 of the UDO.
ii. Are there foundation plantings?
1. Section 5.4.7 – 12% foundation planting requirement.
b. Please provide a Tree Inventory containing existing trees, trees to be removed, to be
retained, DBH, species, and classification in regards to Table 5.3.4.A
i. Tree removal is subject to Section 5.3 of the UDO.
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5. Parking:
a. Please verify that every parking spot is meeting the requirements specified in UDO section
5.1.4.B.
b. Landscaping for parking lots is outlined within Section 5.4.5 of the UDO.
c. Noted that parking to be provided is 19 spaces.
d. Please provide the uses of each building so that Staff can determine the required number
of parking spaces.
e. Are there loading areas/berths? Please indicate if so. These are subject to additional
standards.
f. Ensure that the landscaping is meeting the 8% requirement for interior parking
6. Screening:
a. Are there areas dedicated to trash receptacles? Please indicate if so. These are subject to
additional standards. Outside storage areas are also subject to screening.
7. Please be aware that no building permit will be issued until NCDOT has issued the Driveway Permit
approval.
8. SHOD:
a. Please show a SHOD line on the plat.
b. Is there any intention of installing new signage? If so, the installation of any sign will be
subject to the standards outlined in Section 5.6 of the UDO and additional standards are
in 3.5.3 of the UDO because of the SHOD.
c. Please list the total ground area covered by principal buildings and all accessory buildings,
please be aware that the coverage shall not exceed 50% of the site. Please add this data
into the site data table as well.
d. Outdoor storage areas are required to be in accordance with the UDO regulations
regarding the special highway overlay districts. Again, if applicable, please add the
requirements below to the plat notes.
i. Outside storage can be permitted if it is located directly to the rear of the principal
building and is not visible from the designated highway.
ii. The outside storage area shall not occupy an area wider than the principal building
or larger than one-half the area of the principal building.
iii. A 3-row screen shall be provided in accordance with the standards of Section 5.4,
Landscaping and Buffering.
iv. No storage shall be permitted above the height of the screen.
Fire Services, David Stone 910-798-7458
1. 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.
2. 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).
3. 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).
4. 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.
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5. Key Boxes (KNOX Boxes)
a. Required in all structures where a fire alarm system or automatic sprinkler system are
present.
b. Knox Box required at front (main) entrance, above eye level. Larger facilities may require
more than one.
6. 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). Buildings constructed under the 2018 code shall require additional
signage per Appendix J.
7. 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).
8. Generator and solar installations shall be in accordance with Chapter 6.
9. 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. 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)
d. Fire Department connections shall utilize 5 inch Storz connections with a 30 degree down
angle. Remote FDC’s are discouraged.
e. 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.
f. 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.
g. Fire department connections are to be unobstructed with 36 inches clearance to both
sides and 78 inches vertically.
h. An audible/visual device indicating water flow or fire alarm activation shall be located
above the fire department connection.
i. 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.
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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.
2. It appears the project lies within an existing State stormwater, SW8 950820. Please check with
the State DEQ office for permit modifications requirements.
3. The existing offsite stormwater drainage ditch coming from the NW corner qualifies 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 (pond outfall) 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.
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 plan review will be required.
4. CFPUA water and sewer available.
a. Water: Mainline extension will be required across property frontage.
b. Sewer: Easement will be required across Parcel ID: R03600-005-272-000; 6” sewer
service out of manhole with 6” cleanout 18” inside the easement (please confirm if 8”
sewer service is needed).
5. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form will be required.
USACE, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611
1. No Army Corps comments
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WMPO, Jamar Johnson 910-343-3915
1.
Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
1. Plans reflect connection to public water. Environmental Health has no records of wells on this
property. Proposed infrastructure does not appear to affect any surrounding properties well or
septic systems.
Planning (Addressing), Kathrine May 910-798-7443
1. All three buildings will need an individual address. The existing two addresses can be used for two
of the buildings, and one address will need to be created for the third.
2. Please reach out to me for the address assignments following TRC approval
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NCDOT, Nick Drees 910-398-9114
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.
2. NCDOT Driveway Permits, and Encroachments are submitted through the NCDOT Online Portal.
https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Utilities/Pages/help.aspx
3. A NCDOT Driveway Permit is required. Submit plans 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.
4. Show/Label the 10’ X 70’ NCDOT sight triangles.
5. No obstructions shall be placed within the NCDOT sight triangles.
6. Label the radius for the driveway connection.
7. A radius encroachment letter will be required if the radius of the proposed driveway crosses the
adjoining property line.
8. Label the stem lengths for the driveway connections.
9. A NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installations within
NCDOT right-of-way.
10. This development is located within TIP U-4902D. With that in mind, any accesses that conflict
with the planned transportation infrastructure may be modified and/or removed and there shall
not be any compensation made by NCDOT. The current TIP U-4902D is proposed as divided
facility. Therefore, the permitted accesses will be restricted as right-in/right-out only in the
future.
Comments not received at this time from:
Emergency Services & E911, Steve Still
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
WMPO, Jamar Johnson
NCDEMLR, Dan Sams
DCM, Tanya Pietila
New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt
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To: Justin C Bishop, Malpass Engineering & Surveying, P.C. (justinbishop@bizec.rr.com)
From: Julian Griffee, Current Planner
Egov #: SUBPP-23-0003
Date: April 5th, 2023
Subject: Village at Motts Landing Phase III – Performance Residential – Preliminary Plan Major
Subdivision – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the April 5, 2023 TRC meeting. Additional comments may
be made upon further review of subsequent revisions.
Please note: A revised plat addressing each of the below items must be resubmitted prior to receiving
major subdivision approval.
Planning, Julian Griffee 910-798-7444
1. Roadways:
a) Are the roads public or private?
2. Tree Survey:
a) Please provide the number of Documented inches to be removed
b) Please be aware that a Tree Removal Permit is required before the issuance of any
clearing, grading, building permits, and or other authorizations, UDO Section 5.3.5.B.
3. Easements:
a) Please note that Section 6.2.2. requires the labelling of all storm sewer, sanitary sewer,
and water main utility easements.
5. UDO Section 5.2.3., please provide all NCDOT approvals upon receipt.
6. Section 5.8.2 of the UDO states that residential performance developments must dedicate 20%
of the project area to open space.
7. Please clarify the phasing as well.
8. Some lots are lacking square footage calculations.
9. Cluster Box Units are the mail kiosks? Please show the location of your mail kiosk. A paved area
with ingress/egress to allow vehicles to pull off, park, and re-enter the roadway safely shall be
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required for each kiosk area. Kiosks shall be located in areas that will best allow for vehicle
parking, which shall be designed so as not to create pedestrian or vehicle safety issues.
10. Are there open space areas? If so, please delineate.
11. Please note the density regulations for Performance Residential Developments, per section
3.1.3.D.2.: calculating the density for a proposed Performance Residential Development, the
areas in subsections 1 and 2 shall first be subtracted from the gross area of land to be committed
to development. In lieu of subtracting Dorovan, Johnston, and Pamlico soils, the developer may
choose to preserve 100 percent of such areas as conservation space in accordance with Section
5.7, Conservation Resources: 1. All natural lakes, ponds, rivers, or marshes; and, 2) All areas of
Class IV soils as defined in A Classification of Soils in New Hanover County for Septic Tank
Suitability. All calculations shall be rounded to the nearest whole unit.
12. Overall height of the structures? Please note that the maximum is 40’ within the R-15 zoning
district. Additional height may be allowed dependent on design of structures.
13. Is there an anticipated spacing between the units? Other codes outside of the UDO may require
distance between structures.
14. Please note that CAMA requirements and other governmental regulations outside of the UDO
pertaining to environmentally sensitive areas may come into play and affect design.
Planning (Addressing), Katherine May, 910-798-7443
1. Phase 3A will need one street name.
2. Phase 3B will need two street names. One for the entrance and one for the rest of the
development.
3. Please provide a list of street name options prior to TRC approval. Once those are decided I can
start the address assignments.
Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske, 910-798-6732
1. Site must connect to public water and sewer. Proposed infrastructure will not affect surrounding
properties well or septic system setbacks.
CFPUA, 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 plan review required.
4. CFPUA water sewer available; water through NC Aqua.
5. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form will be required.
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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. Please check with DEQ CAMA office for the requirements of pond discharge relative to any
CAMA area of concern.
NCDOT, Nick Drees, 910-398-9114
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.
2. NCDOT Driveway Permits, and Encroachments are submitted through the NCDOT Online Portal.
https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Utilities/Pages/help.aspx
3. A NCDOT Driveway Permit is required. Submit plans 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.
4. Show/Label the 10’ X 70’ NCDOT sight triangles.
5. No obstructions shall be placed within the NCDOT sight triangles.
6. No obstructions shall be placed with the stopping site distance. Reference table 3-1 (for level
roadways only).
7. No gates allowed within 100’ from the r/w line.
8. Show/Label the appropriate sight distances.
9. Roadway improvements may be warranted.
10. A NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installations within
NCDOT right-of-way.
WMPO, Scott James, 910-473-5130
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1.
NHC Fire Department, Sunnie Batson, 910-798-7464
1. A1-A20 area:
a. Both sides of the divided access must be 16’ wide.
b. Hydrant between A8 and A9.
c. Gates: Must have Knox override and siren activated opener.
2. B1-B19 area:
a. Hydrant on the southern side of the main entrance off River Road.
b. Hydrant between B19 and B20.
c. Gates: Must have Knox override and siren activated opener.
3. B20-B47 area:
a. Hydrant between B34 and B35.
4. Viable water source must be present before any combustible materials are delivered. Once
underground utilities are in, the Fire Marshal’s Office shall be notified to verify operation.
5. Streets must be all-weather surface capable of supporting 85,000 lbs.
6. Temporary signage required until permanent signage installed.
7. Dormant construction equipment, materials, dumpsters, and other obstructions may not
impede emergency vehicles.
8. No on-street parking permitted.
9. Hydrants must meet CFPUA specifications with a 3’ circumference free of obstructions.
USACE, Brad Shaver, 910-251-4611
1. Jurisdictional impacts expected and therefore a permit from this office will be required.