7-17-2024 TRC Agenda Full1
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
July 17th, 2024
New Hanover County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) will meet Wednesday, July 17, 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: Piner Landing Offices – Commercial Site Plan – SITECN-24-000028
Request by Greg Taylor with GL & SM Limited Partnership (gtaylor@tmctaylor.com) for medical and
general offices. The site is located at 701 Piner Road and is 1.6 acres, zoned Office and Institutional
(O&I). The engineer is Charlie Cazier with Intracoastal Engineering
(charlie@intracoastalengineering.com). The case planner is Amy Doss (adoss@nhcgov.com, 910-798-
7571).
Item 2: Duke Energy Substation – Commercial Site Plan – SITECN-24-000029
Request by Jonathan May with Duke Energy Progress, LLC (Jonathan.may@duke-energy.com) for a new
electric substation. The site is located at 249 Sutton Lake Road and is 25 acres (disturbed), zoned I-2. The
engineer is Trae Livick with WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. The case planner is Love Ott
(lott@nhcgov.com, 910-798-7444).
Item 3: Chik-Fil-A Upgrades – Sketch Plan Review
Request by Andrea Gonzalez, PE of Bowman for sketch plan review of upgrades to the Chik-Fil-A located
at 5106 S College Road.
Item 4: Myrtle Grove Major Subdivision – Sketch Plan Review
Request by Justin Bishop, PE of Malpass Engineering & Surveying for sketch plan review of a 56-lot major
subdivision located at 6342, 6348, 6358 and 6400 Myrtle Grove Road.
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To: Charlie Cazier, Intracoastal Engineering, PLLC – charlie@intracoastalengineering.com
From: Amy Doss – Associate Planner
Date: July 17th TRC Review
PID#: R07600-002-191-000
Egov# SITECN-24-000028
Subject: 701 Piner Road – Medical Office - TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the July 17th, 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, Amy Doss 910-798-7571
1. General Comments
a. Zoning is O & I
2. Proposed use:
a. 18,000 SF Medical and General Office Space on 1.6 acres.
b. Site Plan illustrates proposed subdivision. Please apply for this separately when ready.
3. UDO Section 5.3, Tree Retention
a. Thank you for including tree removal plans and calculations. Please complete a Tree
Removal Permit application for the portion of the site being developed.
b. Tree Removal Permit link: https://www.nhcgov.com/DocumentCenter/View/1239/Tree-
Removal-Permit-PDF
c. Please refer to Section 5.3 of the UDO for Tree Removal and Retention Standards.
4. UDO Section 5.4, Landscaping and Buffering
a. Integrating existing trees into the parking lot layout so they may be preserved is
appreciated.
b. Landscaping calculations are correct, please provide a detailed landscape plan.
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c. Parking exceeds requirements. Please consider incorporating permeable paving into the
design layout.
d. Please note that 15 trees are required to be planted or retained per acre disturbed.
5. UDO Section 5.5, Lighting
a. Is any lighting proposed for the site? Before the building permit can be issued, 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 residential lot line does not
surpass 0.5, UDO Section 5.5. Please refer to Table 5.5.4.B of the UDO for additional
standards. Provide documentation from the lighting provider stating they will provide a
lighting plan to comply with the County’s UDO standards as stated above. Note that no
lighting is proposed.
6. UDO Section 5.6, Signs
a. Please apply for sign permits prior to installation of new signage.
7. UDO Section 5.7, Conservation Resources
a. Per the New Hanover County Conservation Resource Overlay map, there is existing
Pocosin conservation resource on this parcel. However, the site is under 5 acres and
therefore the COD requirements do not kick in.
NHC Fire Services, Sunnie Batson 910-798-7464
1. Comments in appendix.
NHC Engineering, Galen Jamison 910-798-7072
1. A revision to land disturbing (GP#42-19/ LNDP 19-00158) and a revision to stormwater permit
(STMW-19-0054 ) issued by the County are required for this project. Please submit the permit
revision applications documentation with requisite review fees for County issued permit directly
to gjamison@nhcgov.com. Application and forms can be found at
https://www.nhcgov.com/251/Stormwater and https://www.nhcgov.com/249/Sediment-
Erosion-Control.
2. It appears additional grading is needed to at the existing 4.5:1 slope at the western edge of the
laydown yard.
3. Please contact the State for their stormwater permitting requirements. It is anticipated a major
modification to the high density permit (SW8191105) will be necessary.
NHC Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
1. Site Plan reflects connection to public water and sewer. Proposed infrastructure does not
violate any setbacks to surrounding properties well or septic systems.
NHC Addressing, Katherine May 910-798-7443
1. Current address is acceptable, no changes necessary.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. CFPUA TRC Comments provided are preliminary comments only.
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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 is currently in CFPUA Plan Review
Comments not received at this time from:
NCDOT, Nick Drees
WMPO, Scott James
ACOE, Brad Shaver
Emergency Services & E911, Steve Still
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
USACE, Rachel Capito
NCDEMLR, Dan Sams
DCM, Tanya Pietila
New Hanover County Fire Rescue
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052
Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County
TRC Plan Review - 2018 NC Fire Code
Pursuant to the North Carolina Fire Prevention Code, New Hanover County Ordinances Section 26, and
applicable Referenced Standards
These comments shall be addressed in addition to the previous pre-TRC comments provided to Mr.
Cazier on Tuesday, July 2, via email.
Required for Plan Review Submittal
• The complete TRC/Site plans comments shall be submitted along with the building plans for
review by the New Hanover County Fire Marshal’s Office. 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.
• Per NCFC 507.1, an Engineered fire flow analysis report in accordance with the fire code and
Appendix B to include pertinent information shall be provided. 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.
• An apparatus overlay (Fire Truck Exhibit) utilizing Truck 17 Specifications from Pierce is required
to be submitted for review. [104.7.2]
Accessibility
• 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 New Hanover County Fire Marshal’s Office 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.)
New Hanover County Fire Rescue
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052
Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County
• 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 and shall be capable of
handling the weight of fire apparatus and be passable in all weather conditions.
• 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.)
• An apparatus overlay (Fire Truck Exhibit) utilizing Truck 17 Specifications from Pierce is required
to be submitted. [104.7.2]
• During construction, premises identification is required, and may be temporary in nature
provided it is legible and weather resistant. (Chapter 5).
• Premises identification is required. Address numbers are required on the street side. Numbers
shall not be less than 6 inches tall and ¾ inches wide, must be weather resistant, and contrast in
color against their background. (Chapter 5).
• KnoxBox Key Boxes are required if structure is required to have a fire alarm system or
automatic sprinkler system.
o A KnoxBox is required at the main entrance, at an elevation of 5 ft, +/- 6 in, as well as
the exterior access nearest the fire sprinkler riser(s). All key box locations must be
shown on the building plans. All key boxes are required to be installed prior to final
inspection.
o The equipment is available for order online directly from Knox. Contact the Fire
Marshal’s Office for ordering assistance.
• Rooms containing controls for HVAC, electrical equipment, mechanical equipment, fire
sprinkler risers, fire alarm control panels, or other fire detection/protection equipment must be
identified with signage (Chapter 5).
• Generator and solar installations shall be in accordance with Chapter 6.
New Hanover County Fire Rescue
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052
Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County
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)
• An engineered fire flow calculation indicating the available fire flow shall be submitted to the
Fire Marshal’s Office.
• If an approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection is
available, fire hydrants shall be provided.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
o As long as a fire hydrant is installed in the relative area identified on the attached site
plan, it can be either public or private. The hydrant can be on either side of the
domestic and fire lines serving the building. These options meet the requirements for
proximity to the FDC location identified on the attached site plan.
o Fire hydrants in mixed use and commercial areas shall be installed so that all insured
properties are within 250 feet of a hydrant, spaced approximately 500 feet apart along
fire apparatus access roads, and located at intersections when possible.
New Hanover County Fire Rescue
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052
Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County
o Additional fire hydrants may be required by the fire code official based on the type of
hazard, use of the protected structure, or to meet requirements for suppression
systems. (Appendix C)
o Separate hydrants shall be used for supplying water for the fire department connection
and manual firefighting operations.
• Fire Department Connections (FDC)
o A remote fire department connection is not acceptable for this project. With the
proposed remote FDC, the apparatus and hose connected to supply the system reduce
available access to the building—making the width inadequate for remaining fire and
rescue operations. [NCFC 503.2.2] Determining the location of Fire Department
Connections in New Hanover County has been delegated to the Deputy Fire Marshals by
the Fire Chief. [NCFC 912.2]
o Fire Department connections shall utilize 5-inch Storz connections with a 30° down
angle.
o 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, unless approved by the fire code
official.
o The fire department connection shall be located so 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.
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 flow or fire alarm activation shall be located
above the fire department connection.
New Hanover County Fire Rescue
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 130
Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: (910) 798-7420 Fax: (910) 798-7052
Protecting the citizens and visitors of New Hanover County
o 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.
Construction
o Minimum safeguards shall provide reasonable safety to life and property from fire
during construction operations. [Chapter 33]
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To: Jonathan May with Duke Energy Progress, LLC (jonathan.may@duke-energy.com)
From: Love Ott – Development Review Planner
Date: July 17th TRC Review
PID#: R02300-002-001-000
Egov# SITECN-24-000029
Subject: 249 Sutton Lake Road – Duke Energy Substation TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the July 17th, 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, Love Ott 910-798-7444
1. General Comments
a. Zoning District: I-2
b. Use: Electric Substation is permitted in the I-2 zoning district.
2. UDO Section 5.1, Parking and Offstreet Loading
a. No minimum off-street parking for the use of electric substation.
3. UDO Section 5.2, Traffic, Access and Connectivity
a. Access is sufficient.
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. 7’ chain link fence is sufficient.
6. UDO Section 5.5, Lighting
a. Is any lighting proposed for this development?
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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.
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, there are no
Conservation Resources on this portion of the site.
NHC Fire Services, Ray Griswold 910-798-7448
1. Fire Final Required Show Fire Dept. access road. Is it through the Sutton Plant or another Path?
It should support the weight of 80,000 lbs.
2. Fire truck and have a clear width of 16 feet Street signage shall be placed with appropriate
street number to the site Install normal Duke Energy signage for emergency contact info.
NHC Engineering, Galen Jamison 910-798-7072
1. A stormwater permit issued by the County is required for this project. Please digitally submit the
permit applications documentation with requisite review fees for County issued permit directly
to gjamison@nhcgov.com. Application and forms can be found at
https://www.nhcgov.com/251/Stormwater. The application should include any variance
requests and supporting materials for low impact design should it be pursued.
2. The erosion control permit will be issued by NC DEQ DEMLR. Please submit the permit as the
design is complete.
3. Please contact the State for the stormwater permit modification requirements.
NHC Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
1. Septic System and Well Review is not necessary on construction of a new electrical substation.
NHC Addressing, Katherine May 910-798-7443
1. No Comments
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. There is no CFPUA water and sewer available.
4. CFPUA Plan Review is not required.
NCDOT, Nick Drees 910-343-3915
1. Comments Forthcoming
WMPO, Scott James 910-473-5130
1. Comments Forthcoming
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Army Corps of Engineers, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611
1. No Comments