4-3-2024 TRC Agenda Full1
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
April 3rd, 2024
New Hanover County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) will meet Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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: Marriott StudioRes Hotel – Commercial Site Plan – SITECN-24-00005
Request by John Bianco with NF V ES-M Wilmington, LLC (john.bianco@nobleinvestment.com) and JC
Lyle with Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry Inc (jclyle@warmnc.org) for a new 13,551 sq ft hotel. The
site is located at 6955 Market Street and is zoned B-2, 3.54 acres. The engineer is Andrea Gonzalez with
Bowman (agonzalez@bowman.com). The case planner is Zach Dickerson (zdickerson@nhcgov.com, 910-
798-7450).
Item 2: ILM International Airport – Sketch Plan Review
Request by Bart McClain with William G Daniel & Associates for a sketch plan review for new buildings
and hangars at the ILM International Airport. The site is zoned AC.
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To: John Bianco, NF V ES-M Wilmington, LLC – john.bianco@nobleinvestment.com
JC Lyle, Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry, Inc. – jclyle@warmnc.org
From: Zachary Dickerson – Development Review Senior Planner
Date: April 3rd TRC Review
PID#: R04400-002-004-000
Egov# SITECN-24-000005
Subject: 6955 Market St – Marriott StudioRes TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the April 3rd , 2024, 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, Zachary Dickerson 910-798-7450
1. General Comments
a. Please specify the height of the building on the site plan.
i. The maximum height allowed for hotel structures in the B-2 zone is 100 feet.
ii. The height of the building will determine the required rear setback per table
3.1.3.C.2, Additional Standards for Taller Structures.
b. Please note that the side of the building that’s noted on the site plan as “side” is
considered the rear. Regardless of which way the building is oriented, the “front” of the
building is the side of the building that faces the road on which the building is addressed,
in this case Market St.
i. Please work with Katherine May in addressing to get a Cape Harbor Drive address-
this would change the “front” of the parcel.
2. UDO Section 5.1, Parking and Offstreet Loading
a. Please note that our parking standards for hotel are 1 per bedroom and 2/1,000 sf
common indoor space.
i. Please indicate whether there is any common indoor space.
b. Aisle width is sufficient.
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3. UDO Section 5.2, Traffic, Access and Connectivity
a. Cape Harbor Drive is a privately owned road. Please work with NCDOT on the driveway
permit process. We understand this is already underway.
b. Please provide documentation for access to Cape Harbor Drive, the private road.
c. Is there a maintenance agreement in place for use of Cape Harbor Drive?
4. UDO Section 5.3, Tree Retention
a. For the trees planned to be removed, please submit a tree removal permit.
b. Link to permit here: https://www.nhcgov.com/DocumentCenter/View/1239/Tree-
Removal-Permit-PDF
5. UDO Section 5.4, Landscaping and Buffering
a. A landscaping buffer is not required where multi-family dwellings abut commercial uses.
Any trees planted in this area can be credited towards tree mitigation or the 15 trees per
acre disturbed requirement. Please note that this does not include the parking lot
perimeter landscaping.
b. Per the landscape plan, it looks much of the existing tree canopy near where the site abuts
the Military Cutoff/Market St entry ramp is being retained. While the site does not front
Market St, there would still be street yard required along that frontage on the ramp.
Depending on the type and height of trees retained, existing canopy can be used to satisfy
street yard requirements. Please indicate type of tree on site plan, a photo of the site
would be helpful as well to see if what’s there is sufficient for street yard requirements.
i. Trees retained in this area can also be credited towards either required tree
mitigation or the 15 trees/acre requirement.
c. Street yard is also required along the site’s frontage on Cape Harbor Drive. Because this
is the primary access point for the site, this would be the primary street yard.
d. Once we have the height of the building, we can calculate the foundation plantings
required.
i. Because all parts of the building face parking and internal drive aisles, foundation
plantings will be required on all four sides.
e. Parking Lot Perimeter landscaping: 1 tree is required for every 20’ of linear foot of part of
parking lot that faces residential land. The calculations on the site plan show 392’ for this,
but at a 1:20’ scale as indicated on the plan I calculated that at 190’.
6. UDO Section 5.5, Lighting
a. Is any lighting proposed for this development?
b. Please note 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.
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7. UDO Section 5.6, Signs
a. If there are any new signs proposed for this development, please apply for sign permits
prior to installation.
8. UDO Section 5.7, Conservation Resources
a. Per the New Hanover County Conservation Resource Overlay map, the rear/northwestern
portion this site is located within the Pocosin Conservation Resource. However, by
acreage this would not trigger our Conservation Resource requirements, which trip at 5
acres of that resource on a site. This site is 3.5 acres total.
NHC Fire Services, David Stone 910-798-7458
1. Please see attached PDF.
NHC Engineering, 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 the permit applications documentation
with requisite review fees for County issued permit directly to gjamison@nhcgov.com. Forms
can be found at https://www.nhcgov.com/251/Stormwater and
https://www.nhcgov.com/249/Sediment-Erosion-Control.
2. The offsite drainage coming from the north that will routed through the site shall be placed in a
revised public drainage easement sized in accordance with NHC Stormwater Manual.
Construction within this offsite drainage conveyance measure 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 conveyance measures themselves, the POA covenants shall
indicate the operation and maintenance roles and responsibilities for the conveyance measure.
NHC Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
1. Site plans reflect connection to public water and sewer. However, 6955 and 6981 had well and
septic systems on the properties at one time. These well and septic systems could have been
properly abandoned during the DOT road expansion.
2. Owner must express due diligence in ensuring that these wells and septic systems have been
abandoned.
3. If existing well heads are found they must be protected then properly abandoned by a certified
well driller.
4. If existing septic tanks are found they must be pumped out, crushed then filled for proper
abandonment.
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NHC Addressing, Katherine May 910-798-7443
1. Address must be changed to Cape Harbor Drive before permits can be issued. Please contact me
following TRC approval for the address change.
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 through mainline extensions.
4. The project is currently in CFPUA Plan Review.
5. Capacity is dependent on the analysis of the pipe collection system (gravity and force mains).
6. A capacity determination can be provided upon submittal of the NC DWQ FTA/FTSE Application
Form and a Preliminary Plan, this determination does not guarantee capacity.
7. Capacity is issued to projects on a first come, first serve basis, when capacity is available, the
plans meet Authority requirements, and the NC DWQ FTA/FTSE forms are signed by the
Authority.
NCDOT, Nick Drees 910-343-3915
1. Due to the STIP U-4751 it is taking additional time on obtaining information from different NCDOT
departments and the private engineering firm.
2. Driveway permit submitted and is under review.
WMPO, Jamar Johnson 910-473-5130
1. See attached.
Army Corps of Engineers, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611
1. The Corps has completed a JD on this site and has reviewed early plans that indicate a small impact
for access. Based on what we have reviewed so far, the applicant could utilize one of nationwide
permits without prior notice to the Corps.
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
David Stone 910-798-7458
6955 Market St TRC Comments
Required 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 veriflcation of
compliance.
• 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 speciflc requirements.
• 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.
• Per NCFC 503.6, submit for review the details and manufacturer information for the gate
across the flre department access road. Include both the UL and ASTM Listing in the
documentation attachments for approval.
• Per NCFC 507.1, Provide an Engineered flre fiow analysis report in accordance with the flre
code and Appendix B to include pertinent information. Fire fiow test shall be conducted in
accordance with NFPA 291 and NCFC 507.4.
TRC Comments
• All new structures larger than 7,500 square feet must comply with Section 510 of the NC
Fire code. An 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).
• All new structures must comply with Appendix J of the NC Fire Code, Building Information
Signs. An example can be provided upon request.
• Fire apparatus access roads are required at time of construction. They are to be capable of
handling the weight of flre 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
flre hydrants installed along the roadway then minimum is 26 feet wide (Appendix D). The
flre code official may increase this width as necessary based on potential for flre apparatus
response. Dead end roads greater than 150 feet in length shall require an approved means
for flre 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).
• Street and road signs are required, temporary signs during construction are acceptable as
long as they are legible and weather resistant. (Chapter 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 flre
apparatus (100,000 lbs.) and be passable in all weather conditions.
• 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 flre code official
for further information. No Parking signs shall be a minimum of 12 inches wide and 18
inches tall. Commercial buildings shall have flre lanes marked (Chapter 5)
• Fire apparatus access roads shall provide access to within 150 feet of each side of
the flrst-fioor 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 flre code official
and flre department for guidance.
• 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)
• Required if the structure is required to have a flre alarm system or automatic sprinkler
system.
• Knox Box required at front (main) entrance, above eye level. Larger facilities may require
more than one.
• The customer may order online from Knox.
• Premises identiflcation is required. Address and or unit numbers are required on the street
side as well as unit identiflcation 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.
• Rooms containing controls for HVAC, flre sprinkler risers, flre alarm control panels, or other
flre detection/protection equipment must be identifled with signage (Chapter 5).
• Fire Command Centers are required for high rise occupancies (Chapters 5 and 9)
• Generator and solar installations shall be in accordance with Chapter 6.
Water Supply (Chapter 5 and Appendix C)
• If a water supply is required for flre protection a flre hydrant system or other means
approved by the flre code official must be present prior to beginning construction and be
maintained operable during the construction period. (for construction, flre dept. water
shuttle counts as long there is a flll site within range)
• If facilities or buildings brought into or built within the jurisdiction are more than 400 feet
from a hydrant on a flre apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around
the exterior of the facility or building, on-site flre hydrant and mains shall be provided.
• If an approved water supply capable of supplying the required flre fiow for flre protection is
available, flre hydrants shall be provided.
• If the approved water supply is not capable of supplying the required flre fiow for flre
protection a private system shall be engineered to meet the required flre fiow for both
automatic sprinkler systems and flre hydrants.
• Fire Hydrants
o All flre 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 speciflcations is available from the flre code
official or Cape Fear Public Utility Authority.
o All flre hydrants shall be installed so they are visible from the flre 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 flre 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.
o Fire hydrants in general residential areas shall be installed so that all insured
properties are within 500 feet of a hydrant (hydrant spacing approximately 1000 feet
apart along a flre apparatus access road, installed at intersections where possible).
The flrst flre hydrant should be installed at or near the entrance to the residential
area.
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 flre apparatus access roads and preferably located at
intersections when possible).
o Fire hydrants for industrial and manufacturing areas shall be installed so that all
structures are within 250 feet of a flre hydrant; distances may be adjusted more or
less based on approval of the flre code official and based on the hazards present.
o Additional flre hydrants may be required by the flre code official based on the type
of hazard or use of the protected structure. (Appendix C)
o Fire hydrants should be located 50 feet or more from the structure they protect.
• Fire Department Connections (FDC)
o Fire Department connections shall utilize 5-inch Storz connections with a 30 degree
down angle. Remote FDC’s are discouraged.
o A flre hydrant shall be located no less than 50 feet from the structure and no greater
than 100 feet from the flre department connection. For buildings with multiple flre
department connections, each one shall have a dedicated flre hydrant.
o The flre department connection shall be located so that the flre apparatus and the
hoses connecting it to the flre hydrant and to the flre department connection do not
obstruct access to the buildings for other flre apparatus.
o Fire department connections shall not be obstructed by fences, bushes,
dumpsters, utilities, or vehicles.
o Fire department connections are to be unobstructed with 36 inches clearance to
both sides and 78 inches vertically.
o An audible/visual device indicating water fiow or flre alarm activation shall be
located above the flre department connection.
o The flre department connection shall be labeled with code compliant signage
indicating the type of connection and where more than one flre department
connection exists additional signage is required to indicate the area protected.
The requirements of NFPA 241 2013 edition shall be followed at all times during demolition and
construction.
MEMORANDUM
To: New Hanover County Technical Review Committee
Date: 3/22/24
Subject: Marriott StudioRes Hotel – 6955 Market St
Comments:
• Provide turning templates for the largest design vehicle to access the site.
• Show ADA detectable warning pads at the access aisles.
• Label all traffic control devices.
• Label AASHTO sight distance triangles for driveway. Note: Cape Harbor Dr does not
have a posted speed limit so it is recommended to assume 30mph for the design speed.
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.
Land Use (ITE Code) Intensity Unit 24 Hour
Volumes
AM Peak
Hour Trips
PM Peak
Hour Trips
ITE 310 Hotel 124 Rooms 921 55 64