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400 Regency Forest Drive, Suite 120
Cary, North Carolina 27518
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DDDDateateateate: : : : August 16, 2023
To:To:To:To: New Hanover County New Hanover County New Hanover County New Hanover County
From:From:From:From: William StantonWilliam StantonWilliam StantonWilliam Stanton---- CLH DeCLH DeCLH DeCLH Desigsigsigsignnnn, P, P, P, P.A..A..A..A.
Re:Re:Re:Re: Olsen Park Expansion – Major Site plan
TRC Review
ReReReReference:ference:ference:ference: SITECN-23-000033
Below in red are our responses to the 1st round of review comments received for the above referenced project, comments
received and dated August, 2023.
Planning Zach Planning Zach Planning Zach Planning Zach Dickerson (91Dickerson (91Dickerson (91Dickerson (910000----798798798798----7450)7450)7450)7450)
Comment 1: Zoning district R-15
Response: No response for comment
Comment 2: Parking
a. Parking is sufficient, no minimum is required for park and recreation area
Response: No response for comment
Comment 3: Access
a. Please provide all NCDOT approvals upon receipt. Please be aware that no building permit will be
issued until NCDOT has issued the driveway permit
b. That being said, it looks like the park will use existing access point, but we have not receive
comments from NCDOT yet. Because of the expansion, they may require an update to the driveway
permit.
Response: Comment Acknowledged
Comment 4: Tree retention:
a. It does not appear that there is any tree removal proposed for the development.
Response: No response for comment
Comment 5: Landscaping and buffering:
a. Landscaping plan is sufficient, no further landscaping is required.
Response: No response for comment
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Comment 6: Exterior Lighting:
a. Is there lighting proposed for the new parking lot and pickleball courts? If so, the below comments
apply. If not, please disregard
b. Please provide a lighting plan- approval of the lighting plan is required before site plan approval
(Section 10.3.6, Site Plan) or zoning compliance approval (Section 10.3.8, Zoning Complianace
Approval), whichever comes first. 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 the ground level at a lot line, UDO Section
5.5 Please refer to table5.5.4B of the UDO.
c. Before the building permit can be issued, documentation must be provided to illustrate that
illumination plan.
Response: At the time of this submittal there are no plans to propose lighting for new parking lot or pickle ball courts. If any
lighting is proposed it will be submitted separately.
NHC FireNHC FireNHC FireNHC Fire, Sunni, Sunni, Sunni, Sunnie Bate Bate Bate Batson (910son (910son (910son (910----798798798798----7464746474647464
Comment 1: See appendix below.
Response: No response for comment
NHC FireNHC FireNHC FireNHC Fire, Sunni, Sunni, Sunni, Sunnie Bate Bate Bate Batson (910son (910son (910son (910----798798798798----7464746474647464
Comment 1: The erosion control permitting will be issued by NC DEQ DEMLR. Please submit as the design is completed.
Response: Erosion control permit will be included with final design. It has been approved by NCDEQ.
Comment 2: Please contact the State for the stormwater permit modification requirements.
Response: Comment Acknowledged
Comment 3: A revision to the stormwater permit issued by the County is required for this project. Please submit for permit
application documents to gjamison@nhcgov.com as the design is completed.
Response: Comment Acknowledged. We are in the queue for express review.
Comment 4: A preliminary review of the stormwater narrative included with the TRC submission noted the
below. Please address these comments and update narrative with the stormwater permit
application. a. Per Section 2.3.2.2&3 of the stormwater design manual, please include NOAA Atlas
14 data, drainage area maps, culverts design will flowrates indicated, 25 and 100 year flow
analysis for open channels, and energy dissipater calculations using the 25 year storm. b. Per
Section 4.4.2, the minimum pipe size is 15”
Response: The narrative has been revised to include these items. Culvert design has been updated per 15” minimum pipe
size.
NHC Environmental HealthNHC Environmental HealthNHC Environmental HealthNHC Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske (9, Dustin Fenske (9, Dustin Fenske (9, Dustin Fenske (910101010----798798798798----7324)7324)7324)7324)
Comment 1: Site is on public water and sewer. Proposed infrastructure will not violate setbacks to surrounding properties
well or septic systems.
Response: No response for comment
NHC NHC NHC NHC AddressingAddressingAddressingAddressing, Katherine May, Katherine May, Katherine May, Katherine May
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Comment 1: No Comments
Response: No response for comment
CFPUA, Bernice Johnson (91CFPUA, Bernice Johnson (91CFPUA, Bernice Johnson (91CFPUA, Bernice Johnson (910000----333333332222----6620)6620)6620)6620)
Comment 1: CFPUA TRC Comments provided are preliminary comments only.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
Comment 2: Engineer to confirm with CFPUA the scope of the project to determine/verify if CFPUA Plan Review will be
required.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
Comment 3: Utility Plan Review require 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.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
Comment 4: CFPUA water and sewer available. Sewer is served by private station.
Response: No response for comment.
Comment 5: CFPUA Meter Sizing form may be required.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
WMPO, JamWMPO, JamWMPO, JamWMPO, Jamar Johnsar Johnsar Johnsar Johnson (910on (910on (910on (910----343343343343----3915)3915)3915)3915)
Comment 1: Increase width of multiuse path to be 10’ in width to meet the minimum City of Wilmington, NCDOT and FHWA
standards for multiuse paths.
Response: Path surrounding the extent of the park is going to remain as an 8’ walking path. The intention for this walking
path is not to be a thoroughfare for long range cycling routes but as a use for passive walking.
Comment 2: Asphalt or concrete surface is acceptable for the multiuse trail. Please provide an acceptable design that meets
the following minimum requirements:
a. 1.5” SF9.5A and 6” ABC
b. 1.5” SF9.5A, 4” ABC, and soils stabilization geotextile fabric
c. 4” concrete with welded wire mesh reinforcement
Response: Since this is not a NCDOT funded or a greenway path we plan on doing a 2” asphalt and 4” ABC base. In areas of
poor soil, a fabric will be added to ensure a stable base.
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Comment 3: Show all curb ramps on plan sheets
NCDOT Projects:
TIP Projects in the Area: N/A
WMPO 2045 Projects: N/A
New Hanover County CTP: N/A
TIA: Based on the 11th edition ITE Trip Generation Manual, a TIA is not required.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
WMPO, JamWMPO, JamWMPO, JamWMPO, Jamar Johnsar Johnsar Johnsar Johnson (910on (910on (910on (910----343343343343----3915)3915)3915)3915)
Comment 1: No comments received yet.
Response: No response to comment
Army Corps of EngineerArmy Corps of EngineerArmy Corps of EngineerArmy Corps of Engineer, Brad Shavers (910, Brad Shavers (910, Brad Shavers (910, Brad Shavers (910----251251251251----4611)4611)4611)4611)
Comment 1: If there will be wetland impacts, a permit would be required.
Response: No wetlands will be impacted at the time of this submittal.
NHC FireNHC FireNHC FireNHC Fire, Sunni, Sunni, Sunni, Sunnie Bate Bate Bate Batson (910son (910son (910son (910----798798798798----7464746474647464
Required for Plan Review SubmittalRequired for Plan Review SubmittalRequired for Plan Review SubmittalRequired for Plan Review Submittal
• The complete TRC/Site plans comments from New Hanover County Fire staff shall be submitted along with the building
plans for review to New Hanover County Building Safety. This shall include the complete set of civil plans. Failure to
submit the comments or complete set of civil plans will result in a resubmittal for review for verification of compliance.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
• Any building with a generator or aboveground storage tank (AST) shall include an engineered plan complying with the
NCFC Chapter 23, 57 and NFPA 30 showing all applicable distances as required from those specific requirements.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
• Any plan involving an underground storage tank (UST) shall include an engineered plan complying with the NCFC
Chapter 23, 57 and NFPA 30 for Underground Storage Tank Cover requirements. This plan shall also show all vent lines.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
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• Per NCFC 503.6, submit for review the details and manufacturer information for the gate across the fire department
access road. Include both the UL and ASTM Listing in the documentation attachments for approval. This review shall
include the written approval of the Fire Chief or any New Hanover Deputy Fire Marshal and any additional details of
approval during this review process. (EMBEDDED ON PLANS) (WRITTEN TRC APPROVAL)
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
• Per NCFC 507.1, Provide an Engineered fire flow analysis report in accordance with the fire code and Appendix B to
include pertinent information. A fire flow test shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 291 and NCFC 507.4. This
report shall be submitted by a P.E. and include the stamp of the submitting individual on the report.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
AccessibilityAccessibilityAccessibilityAccessibility
• All new structures must comply with Appendix J of the NC Fire Code, Building Information Signs. An example can be
provided upon request.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
• 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)
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
• Street and road signs are required, temporary signs during construction are acceptable as long as they are legible and
weather resistant. (Chapter 5).
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
• 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.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
• 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)
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
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• Gates on fire apparatus access roads are discouraged due to the delay in response. If 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).
o Manual gates shall have a KNOX padlock in place for access during an emergency.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
• 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).
Response: Pedestrian crosswalks shown on plans are crossing tables, not speed bumps.
• 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.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
• 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.
Water Supply (Chapter 5 and Appendix C)Water Supply (Chapter 5 and Appendix C)Water Supply (Chapter 5 and Appendix C)Water Supply (Chapter 5 and Appendix C)
• If a water supply is required for fire protection a fire hydrant system or other means approved by the fire code official
must be present prior to beginning construction and be maintained operable during the construction period. (For
construction, fire dept. water shuttle counts as long there is a fill site within range)
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
• An engineered fire low calculation indicating the available fire flow shall be submitted to Building Safety during plans
review.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
• If an approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection is available, fire hydrants shall
be provided.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
• If the approved water supply is not capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection a private system shall be
engineered to meet the required fire flow for both automatic sprinkler systems and fire hydrants.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
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• Fire Hydrants
o 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.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
o 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.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
o 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).
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
o 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)
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
o Fire hydrants should be located 50 feet or more from the structure they protect.
Response:
• All existing fire hydrants must be shown on submitted plans.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
• Three additional fire hydrants are required.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
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DemolitionDemolitionDemolitionDemolition
o All demolition work must comply with Chapter 33.
Response: Comment Acknowledged.
End of Responses
Thank you for all your help and please call with any questions.
Sincerely,
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