TIA Revised Approval - 3-26-2020
March 26, 2020
Mr. Tim Lowe, PE
Davenport Transportation Consultants
3722 Shipyard Blvd, Suite E
Wilmington, NC 28403
RE: Approval of the revised (technical memorandum dated 2/24/2020) Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)
associated with the proposed Tarin Woods II Development
New Hanover County, NC
The WMPO, NCDOT, and New Hanover County staffs have reviewed the Tarin Woods II Development:
1. TIA dated May 8, 2018 (Phase 2A & 2B) - Access scenarios via Appomattox Drive, Tarin Road,
Shiloh Drive, and Kings Highway
a. 414 single-family detached homes
b. 360 multi-family apartment units
2. ADDENDUM dated July 30, 2018 (Phase 2B(1)) - Access scenarios via Appomattox Drive, Tarin
Road, and Shiloh Drive
a. 339 single-family detached homes
b. 192 multi-family apartment units
3. ADDENDUM dated October 2, 2018 (Phase 2A & Phase 2B(1)) - Access scenarios via
Appomattox Drive, Tarin Road (Phase 2A), and Shiloh Drive (add for Phase 2B(1)).
4. Technical Memorandum dated February 24, 2020 – Additional egress onto Carolina Beach
Road (north of Sanders)
a. Phase 2B(1)
i. 219 single-family detached homes
ii. 398 multi-family apartment units
b. Phase 2B(2)
i. 219 single-family detached homes
ii. 458 multi-family apartment units
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The following improvements are required by the developer and apply to Phase 2A, Phase 2B(1), and
Phase 2B(2). These improvements are based on review of the technical memorandum dated February
24, 2020. This approval is limited to Phase 2A, Phase 2B(1), and Phase 2B(2). Additional phases shall
require submission for review and approval.
SR 1581 (Manassas Drive) at SR 1640 (Appomattox Drive)
No improvements required.
SR 1581 (Manassas Drive) at SR 1582 (Shiloh Drive)
No improvements required.
Lieutenant Congleton Road at Tarin Road
No improvements required.
Phase 2A with Build out year 2018 – 214 single-family dwelling units
US 421 (Carolina Beach Road) at new Harris Teeter driveway (relocated to the north)
Provide a northbound leftover/U-turn with 250 feet of storage with appropriate deceleration
and taper
US 421 (Carolina Beach Rd.) at SR 1187 (Sanders Road)
Reduce the northbound left turn lane for US 421 at Sanders Road from 550 feet of storage to
450 feet of storage.
The above Phase 2A improvements shall require a bond to be provided prior to the recording of a
final plat or issuance of any other required final zoning approvals (i.e., final zoning inspection for a
multi-family project) for any lot or dwelling unit including or exceeding a total of 96 lots/units within
the development. See Phase 2A Bonding Requirements below.
Phase 2B(1) – 219 single-family dwelling units & 398 Multi-Family Housing Units
SR 1581 (Manassas Drive) at US 421 (Carolina Beach Road)
Provide a second westbound right turn lane with 225 feet of storage, full-width
deceleration and appropriate taper.
US 421 (Carolina Beach Road) at new Harris Teeter driveway (relocated to the north)
Provide a northbound leftover/U-turn with 250 feet of storage with appropriate
deceleration and taper
Phase 2B(2) – 219 single-family dwelling units & 458 Multi-Family Housing Units
SR 1581 (Manassas Drive) at US 421 (Carolina Beach Road)
Provide a second westbound right turn lane with 225 feet of storage, full-width
deceleration and appropriate taper.
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US 421 (Carolina Beach Road) at new Harris Teeter driveway (relocated to the north)
Provide a northbound leftover/U-turn with 250 feet of storage with appropriate
deceleration and taper
US 421 (Carolina Beach Road) at Site Access located north of Sanders Road (Egress Only)
Provide a right-out exit only access road
Phase 2A Bonding Requirements:
Prior to the recording of a plat that includes or exceeds the 96th lot and/or issuance of any other
required final zoning approvals for any lot or dwelling unit including or exceeding a total of 96
lots/units within the development, the applicant shall furnish a bond in an amount necessary to
guarantee the improvements required within the Traffic Impact Analysis Approval Letter (APPROVAL
LETTER) for the subject development. The District Engineer shall specify the bond amount, terms as
well as the warranty period.
The applicant shall well and truly install the said improvements within the APPROVAL LETTER on and
along the highway in accordance with the applicable North Carolina Department of Transportation
(DEPARTMENT) “Standard Specifications for Roads and Structures”.
The applicant shall indemnify the DEPARTMENT if the applicant meets any of the following criteria:
Failure to install the improvements required within the APPROVAL LETTER in accordance with
the applicable DEPARTMENT Standard Specifications
Records a plat that includes or exceeds the 96th lot
Issues any other required final zoning approvals for any lot or dwelling unit including or
exceeding a total of 96 lots/units within the subject development, or
Defaults wholly or in part at any time after the subject development includes or exceeds a 96th
lot as defined in bullet two and three.
If changes are made to the proposed site driveways and/or use, the current trip distribution may need
to be modified and would require a revised Traffic Impact Analysis to be submitted for review by the
NCDOT, WMPO, and New Hanover County. This approval would become null and void.
The applicant is required to obtain all applicable New Hanover County and NCDOT permits for access
to the road network. A copy of this TIA approval shall be included with any NCDOT driveway permit
application. All applicable NCDOT and New Hanover County technical standards and policies shall
apply.
Please contact me at 910-772-4170 with any questions regarding this approval.
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Sincerely,
Kayla Grubb, EI
Project Engineer
Wilmington Metropolitan Planning Organization
ec: Ben Hughes, PE, District Engineer, NCDOT
Madi Lee, EI, Development Review Engineer, NCDOT
Jessi Leonard, PE, Division Traffic Engineer, NCDOT
Brad Schuler, Planner, New Hanover County
Ken Vafier, Planning Manager, New Hanover County
Mike Kozlosky, Executive Director, WMPO
Bill McDow, Transportation Planner, WMPO
Abby Lorenzo, Senior Transportation Planner, WMPO