7-19-2023 NHC TRC Agenda Packet1
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
July 19, 2023
New Hanover County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) will meet Wednesday, July 19, 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: 7887 Market St - Bailey Shoppes - SITECN-23-000030
Request by Christopher Bailey with Bailey & Fuller Properties (cwbailey@baileyandassociates.biz) for a
shopping center and offices. The site is 3.44 acres and is zoned (CZD) B-2. This site went through a
conditional rezoning, case Z18-02M. The engineering firm is Strong Rock Group
(information@strongrockgroup.com). The planner assigned is Zach Dickerson (zdickerson@nhcgov.com,
910-798-7450)
Item 2: 3400 Castle Hayne Road - Tractor Supply Store - SITECN-23-000031
Request by James Stone with Ashton & Avery, LLC for a Tractor Supply store. The site is 11.52 acres and
is zoned (CZD) B-2. This site also went through a conditional rezoning, case Z23-01. The engineers are
Mike Nichols, RLA with Paramounte Engineering (mnichols@paramounte-eng.com) and Branch Smith,
PE (bsmith@paramounte-eng.com). The planner assigned is Wendell Biddle (wbiddle@nhcgov.com,
910-798-7068)
Item 3, 2102 US HWY 421 N – Raceway – Sketch Plan Review
Request by Justen Giambalvo with RaceTrac Inc. for a Convenience Store and Gas Station. The site is 4.8
acres and is zoned I-2. This site has a TIA that has not yet been approved. The engineer is Zedekiah
Heydenburg with Site Design, Inc. (zheydenburg@sitedesign-inc.com)
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To: Christopher Bailey (cwbailey@baileyandassociates.biz)
(information@strongrockgroup.com)
From: Zach Dickerson
Current Planner
Date: July 19, 2023
Egov#: SITECN-23-000030
Subject: Bailey Shoppes – Major Site Plan – TRC Review
Address: 7887 Market Street
The following comments have been received for the July 19, 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, Zach Dickerson 910-798-7450
1. Zoning district: (CZD) B-2
2. General Comments:
a. Please include a note on the site plan (can be on a separate sheet) noting the site will be
compliant with the conditions as part of the approved rezoning, Z18-02M:
i. The improvements required as part of the approved 2018 Traffic Impact Analysis
must be completed in accordance with NCDOT’s standards prior to issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy.
ii. The two-way vehicular connection to Raintree Road, extending to Bump Along
Road, must be included within a 30-foot wide access easement that is dedicated
for public use.
iii. The portion of Bump Along Road adjoining the subject property must be
improved as a minimum 20’ paved, two0way drive and dedicated for public use,
either by dedicating an access easement or private right-of-way.
iv. Subject property owners will offer to participate with all other property owners
along Bump Along Road and assist in preparing a road maintenance agreement
for their pro-rata road frontage.
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v. Exterior lighting, including luminaries and security lights, shall be arranged or
shielded so as not to cast illumination in an upward direction above an imaginary
line extended from the light sources parallel to the ground. Fixtures shall be
numbered that such adequate levels of lighting are maintained, but that light
spillage and glare are not directed at adjacent property, neighboring areas, or
motorists. Light posts shall be no taller than 20’.
b. Site Plan is compliant with the Special Highway Overlay District.
c. Invoice INV-00105022 is available to be paid in Coast. This will need to be paid prior to
issuance of site plan approval.
d. Please update utility notes on sheet C-2.0 so that they don’t reference the Town of
Wallace.
3. Parking
a. Parking is sufficient.
4. 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.
5. Tree Retention:
a. Please apply for a Tree Removal Permit. The link to the application will be in the email to
which this comment sheet is attached.
b. Please confirm the total amount of documented inches that are being removed.
c. The significant inches being removed look fine, and the mitigation + retention math looks
good.
6. Landscaping and Buffering:
a. Please confirm total square footage of foundation plantings for landscaping, parking lot
islands/landscaping.
b. It appears that there is not foundation landscaping for the portion of the building facing
Market St. Per UDO Section 5.4.7, Foundation plantings located between the building face
and the parking lot or drive aisle shall be required for all portions of buildings adjacent to
parking lots or internal drive aisles.
c. Please indicate widths of street yards on site plan.
7. Exterior Lighting:
a. 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
Compliance 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 ground level at a lot line, UDO Section 5.5. Please refer to Table 5.5.4.B of the UDO.
b. Before the building permit can be issued, documentation must be provided to illustrate
that illumination plan.
NHC Fire, 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. 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).
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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. Sprinklered buildings shall be monitored by a UL Certificated fire alarm system. The UL runner
service information must be submitted with fire alarm permit application.
5. Street and road signs are required, temporary signs during construction are acceptable as long
as they are legible and weather resistant. (Chapter 5).
6. 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.
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. Key Boxes (KNOX Boxes)
• Required in all structures where a fire alarm system or automatic sprinkler system are
present.
• Knox Box required at front (main) entrance, above eye level. Larger facilities may
require more than one.
9. 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.
10. 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).
11. Generator and solar installations shall be in accordance with Chapter 6.
12. Fire Hydrants
• 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.
• 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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• 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)
• Fire Department connections shall utilize 5 inch Storz connections with a 30 degree
down angle. Remote FDC’s are discouraged.
• 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. (Please annotate proposed FDC location on site plan,
current hydrant shown on plan is over 100’ from building. This will not meet FDC
requirements. )
• 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.
• Fire department connections are to be unobstructed with 36 inches clearance to both
sides and 78 inches vertically.
• An audible/visual device indicating water flow or fire alarm activation shall be located
above the fire department connection.
• 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 (Stormwater), Galen Jamison 910-798-7072
1. A land disturbing and a stormwater permit issued by the County are required for this project in
addition to the State stormwater permit. Please submit for permits as the design is completed.
2. There appears to be offsite stormwater drainage coming from the west that doesn’t qualify for
NHC Stormwater Services maintenance. The grading design shall ensure conveyance of this
offsite drainage such that the adjoining properties are not impacted by the changes in grade.
3. The portion of the site that discharges onto Market Street needs to be verified with the State.
Please contact NCDOT drainage department for any additional requirements
NHC Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-7324
1. Site plan reflects connection to public sewer. Proposed infrastructure does not cause setback
issues with surrounding properties septic systems.
2. Site plan reflects connection to public water. Proposed infrastructure does not cause setback
issues with surrounding properties wells.
NHC Addressing, Katherine May
1. Building will require unit numbers. Please contact Planning for address assignments following
TRC approval.
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 water available; sewer available via a mainline extension.
4. CFPUA plan review required.
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5. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form will be required.
WMPO, Jamar Johnson 910-343-3915
1. Please confirm the parking stalls are 9’x18’.
2. Show curb ramps on the plan sheets.
3. Provide appropriate standard details for the speed humps and speed table.
4. Provide land uses and square footage of each on plan sheets.
5. Provide plan sheets for required off site roadway improvements.
NCDOT Projects:
U-4902D US 17 Business (Market Street) Improvements
Location: Middle Sound Loop Rd to Marsh Oaks Dr/Mendenhall Dr
Construction Year: Under Construction
WMPO 2045 Projects: N/A
New Hanover County CTP: N/A
TIA: Development has a TIA approval with conditions letter dated February 20, 2018. All listed
improvements are required of the development.
NCDOT, Nick Drees, 910-398-9100
1. NCDOT Driveway Permits, and Encroachments are submitted through the NCDOT Online Portal.
a. https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Utilities/Pages/help.aspx
2. 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.
a. Refer to the NCDOT checklist for submittal requirements (Documents, details, and
plans).
b. (Attach checklist to email).
3. A NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installations within
NCDOT right-of-way.
4. A NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any sidewalk and/or multiuse path placed
within the NCDOT right-of-way.
5. Improvements from the approved TIA will be required.
a. Refer to the design files that were completed by NCDOT/HTNB.
6. Hydraulic calculations will need to be submitted for review.
7. Label all easements (TCE, PUE, PDE, etc..).
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a. Prior to any construction related activities take place in the right-of-way or easements a
hold harmless letter will need to be obtained from SeaLand (NCDOT STIP U-4902D).
Army Corps of Engineers, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611
1. The Corps has issued a verification under our nationwide permit program for the Bailey
Shoppes.
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To: Mike Nichols, RLA & Branch Smith, PE – Paramounte Engineering, Inc.
mnichols@paramounte-eng.com & bsmith@paramounte-eng.com
From: Wendell Biddle, Current Planner
Date: July 21, 2023
Egov: SITECN-23-000031
PID: R02500-002-009-003, R02500-002-021-000, R02500-002-022-000, R02500-002-020-000,
R02500-002-009-000
Subject: 3400 Castle Hayne Rd – Tractor Supply Store - Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the July 19, 2023, TRC meeting.
Please note that following the TRC meeting, the revised preliminary plan addressing each of the below
items must be resubmitted prior to receiving preliminary plan approval.
Planning, Wendell Biddle 910-798-7068
1. Zoning: CZD B-2
a. Please include a note on the site plan (can be on a separate sheet) noting the site will be
compliant with the conditions as part of the approved rezoning, Z23-01:
i. No development shall occur within the existing utility easement, as shown on the
proposed Conditional rezoning Site Plan. This constitutes an additional,
undisturbed buffer of 172.5’ wide adjacent to the existing residential uses on
Gladiolus Road. The required secondary street yard will make the total separation
between the proposed development and Gladiolus Road 178.75’ wide.
ii. Site access is restricted to Castle Hayne Road. Vehicular ingress and egress to the
site from Gladiolus Road is not permitted.
b. Use: Retail Sales, General
c. The site plan encompasses five parcels totaling +/- 11.52 Acres. Please detail if these five
parcels will be recombined and when.
2. General Comments:
a. Please be sure to apply for a demolition permit for the structure at 3400 Castle Hayne Road
prior to development.
b. Invoice INV-00104138 is ready for payment at applicant’s earliest convenience. Please note
that this invoice must be paid prior to receiving site plan approval.
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c. Please show the location of any signs and note any proposed sign is subject to Section 5.6
of the UDO.
d. Are there any traffic calming devices planned for this development? None are required,
but if there are any planned, please show them on the site plan.
e. Site Keynotes: 6 ‘Parking Lot Light’; 9 ‘Heavy Duty Concrete Pavement’; & 12 ‘Light Duty
Concrete Pavement’, though listed, the locations are not found on page C-2.0.
3. Parking and Loading UDO Section 5.1
a. Please annotate the dimensions of the loading dock on site plan IAW UDO Section 5.1.5.B.
b. Please detail the location of site’s loading bay on site plan IAW UDO Section 5.1.5.C.
4. Traffic, Access, and Connectivity UDO Section 5.2
a. Please be aware that no building permit will be issued until NCDOT has issued the Driveway
Permit approval IAW UDO Section 5.2.3.
b. Application states traffic impact analysis is not applicable.
5. Tree Retention UDO Section 5.3
a. Please note that the removal of any specimen tree (Live Oaks, Pond Cypress, and Bald
Cypress 36” DBH or greater) is prohibited unless exempt according by a variance IAW UDO
Section 5.3.5.C.
b. Please be aware that a Tree Removal Permit is required prior to any land disturbance
activities IAW UDO Section 5.3.5.
i. Page L-1.0 lists the regulated tree types and corresponding DBH slated for removal
and retention.
1. Please provide a tree survey of all regulated trees.
a. Please highlight any regulated tree that may be in the street yard.
b. Please note that Significant Trees remaining on site do not count
towards offsetting total mitigation inches. Total required
mitigation inches according to survey on L-1.0 remains 288 inches.
2. Please detail proposed method of mitigation.
3. Once Tree Removal Permit is submitted in COAST, please email me.
6. Landscaping and Buffering UDO Section 5.4
a. Existing Palm Trees may be counted towards street yard requirement. Please show size
and quantity.
b. Please note that the 15 trees per acre disturbed are required to be planted on site. Trees
retained on site can be counted towards this requirement, however, required street yard
and buffer trees do not.
7. Exterior Lighting UDO Section 5.5
a. Please provide a lighting plan. Approval of the lighting plan is required before site plan
approval IAW UDO Section 5.5.3.
b. Except for street lighting, all exterior lighting and indoor lighting visible fro outside shall be
designed and located so that the maximum illumination measured in foot candles at
ground level at a lot line. Please refer to table 5.5.4.B of the UDO.
8. Signs UDO Section 5.6
a. Please note that any sign is subject to Section 5.6 of the UDO and note any planned
locations of signs.
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Fire Services, Raymond Griswold 910-508-0234
1. No Comments
NHC Engineering (Stormwater), Galen Jamison 910-798-7142
1. A land disturbing and a stormwater permit issued by the County are required for this project in
addition to the State stormwater permit. Please submit for permits as the design is completed.
2. The SCM outfall doesn’t have adequate downstream conveyance measures to convey the
increase in stormwater volume. Therefore, the County will require the 100 year storm
attenuation.
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. Project currently in CFPUA plan review.
NCDOT, Nick Drees 910-398-9100
These are preliminary comments and are based on the plans as submitted for the proposed site. They 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. A NCDOT Driveway permit has been submitted to NCDOT for review.
a. Right turn lane comments:
i. Start the taper at the radius tangent point at Gladiolus Drive.
ii. 75’ taper, 75’ full width for deceleration and storage.
iii. Driveway pipe needs parallel pipe end sections (310.02) and not the proposed
flared end sections (For your information: PPES are used county wide instead of
FES).
iv. Show profile of driveway and drainage pipe.
3. A NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installations within
NCDOT right-of-way.
4. This development is located within TIP U-5863. 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-5863 is proposed as divided facility.
Therefore, the permitted accesses will be restricted as right-in/right-out only in the future.
Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6664
1. Environmental Health has records of multiple septic tanks at 3400 Castle Hayne Rd. for multiple
dwellings prior to the property being subdivided. Any existing septic tanks encountered must be
pumped, crushed, and filled. Site plan reflects connection to public sewer. Proposed
infrastructure will not violate setbacks to adjacent properties septic systems.
2. Environmental Health has records of multiple wells at 3400 Castle Hayne Rd. for multiple
dwellings prior to the property being subdivided. Any existing well heads must be found,
identified, and protected during demolition. Well heads shall be properly abandoned by a
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Certified Well Driller. Site plan reflects connection to public water. Proposed infrastructure does
not violate setbacks to surrounding properties’ wells.
US Army Corps of Engineers Brad Shaver Project Manager (910) 251-4611
1. The tractor supply site is being reviewed by our office under the nationwide permit program in
hopes it will be verified within the next couple weeks for the plan design you have.
WMPO, Jamar Johnson 910-343-3915
1. Show driveway radii.
2. Provide turning templates of the largest design vehicle to access the site. Provide a turning
template of the largest design vehicle to access the drive lane to the south of the building.
3. Show the driveway stem length on the plans.
4. Please confirm whether there will be curb ramps at the access aisles.
5. Provide the trip generation on the plan sheets.
NCDOT Projects:
U-5863 Castle Hayne Rd Improvements
Location: Division Dr to I-140 Wilmington Bypass
Construction Year: TBD
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.
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