HomeMy WebLinkAboutVillages at Myrtle Grove Retail - TRC Response Letter 063023
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June 30, 2022
Robert Farrell
Senior Current Planner
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
VIA EMAIL: rfarrell@nhcgov.com
RE: The Village at Myrtle Grove Retail
Mr. Farrell,
We are submitting a response to the TRC comments dated October 28, 2022. Please find the
TRC comments listed below with our response provided in bold.
Planning, Julian Griffee 910-798-7444
1. General comments:
a. The fee is outstanding. Please call 910-798-7308 or visit Coast to pay INV-
00088859.
i. The fee has been paid.
b. The vicinity aerial seems to have the asterisk on the adjacent parcel to the
south. Please identify the correct parcels where the project will be taking place.
i. The vicinity map denotes the subject site.
c. If applicable, please show the location of all signs and note any proposed sign
is subject to Section 5.6. of the UDO.
i. Note added to the plan. All signs to be permitted separately.
d. Please clearly label all loading spaces, dumpsters, outdoor storage areas, and
ground level mechanical equipment.
i. Applicable items labeled.
e. Please label water and sewer services (including type, size).
i. Lines shown on the plan. Detailed information will be included on
the utility plans submitted to CFPUA.
f. Please label wells and septic systems including repair area.
i. No wells or septic systems are proposed.
g. Please label all storm pipes, sewer pipes, water pipes, underground utilities,
manholes, monitoring wells, and drainage features.
i. Lines shown on the site plan. Detailed information will be on the
stormwater plans submittal to County Engineering.
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h. Please show and label the location of all environmental areas of concern
including conservation resources, 404 and 401 wetlands as defined by the
appropriate agency.
i. No such areas exist on the site.
i. Please be aware that land disturbance permits will not be issued until the tree
permit has been approved.
i. Noted – no tree removal permit required for the proposal.
j. Please indicate adjacent land uses and zoning districts.
i. Existing uses labeled on the site plan. The shopping center is zoned
B-2.
2. Easements:
a. Please label Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, and Water Main Utility Easements,
UDO Section 6.2.2.
i. Applicable labels added to the plan.
3. Screening per Section 5.4.4.:
a. Please provide screening from any proposed dumpsters from the public right-
of-way or property with vegetative, berms, fencing, walls, and/or any
combination thereof to a height of at least eight feet. Please provide a detail
of the proposed screening.
i. Trash compactor will not be in view from the public right-of-way or
adjacent property.
b. Please show the proposed locations for the HVAC systems. Screening may be
required from view from the property line of an existing residential use by
means of a 100 percent opaque solid wall.
i. HVAC systems will be located on building’s roof.
4. Please place a dimension to indicate the distance of the setbacks.
a. The proposed parcel is surrounded by B-2 zoning. No setbacks apply.
5. Please be sure to provide on the plan language that states the Lighting for the site will
be compliant with the regulations specified within section 5.5.4 of the UDO.
a. Note added to the plan.
6. Please be aware that no building permit will be issued until NCDOT has issued the
Driveway Permit approval.
a. Noted
7. Provide a Landscape Plan with calculations, UDO Section 5.4., to include the following:
a. Screening is required for the dumpsters if applicable, a detail showing
materials and the screening is required, UDO Section 5.4.4.C.2.
i. N/A
b. Please show locations of a proposed signage.
i. Signage proposed at the shopping center entrances, outside of
proposed landscape areas.
c. Please add sight triangles to the plan.
i. Applicable sight triangles are located outside of proposed landscape
areas.
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8. Tree Retention:
a. Please confirm that no trees are being removed.
i. Per previous discussion, no documented, significant, or specimen
trees are being removed. A tree removal permit is not required for
the proposal.
9. Parking:
a. Any new parking will have to adhere to the UDO. Off-street parking design
standards are located within Section 5.1.4.
i. All parking complies with the UDO.
Fire Services, David Stone 910-798-7458
Accessibility
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. Regardless of
square footage, 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).
a. Noted
2. All new structures must comply with Appendix J of the NC Fire Code, Building
Information Signs. An example can be provided upon request.
a. Noted
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).
a. Noted
4. Street and road signs are required, temporary signs during construction are acceptable
as long as they are legible and weather resistant. (Chapter 5).
a. Noted. An all-weather construction road will be installed and maintained
during construction. The development proposes paved drive aisles.
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 fire apparatus (100,000 lbs.) and be passable in all weather conditions.
a. Noted. Max building height is 26ft at the roof. Front parapet walls will be
30ft in height. The drive aisle immediately adjacent to the tallest parapets is
over 30’ in width.
6. 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
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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)
a. Noted. No on-street parking proposed.
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.
a. Noted. The building will be sprinklered.
8. 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).
a. Noted. No speed bumps/humps proposed.
9. 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. Please show location of
proposed fire lane that will service the proposed building.
a. Proposed drive aisle around the building to serve as the fire apparatus road.
10. Key Boxes (KNOX Boxes)
11. Must be present if structure is required to have a fire alarm system and/or automatic
sprinkler system.
a. Noted
12. Knox Box required at front (main) entrance, above eye level. Larger facilities may
require more than one.
a. Noted
13. The customer may order online from Knox.
a. Noted
14. 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).
a. Noted
15. 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).
a. Noted
Fire Hydrants
16. Plan is showing proposed building going in over an existing fire hydrant. Please submit
site plan showing where this hydrant will be relocated to and locations of proposed
hydrants.
a. Plans revised accordingly. Fire hydrant relocated to landscape island near
parking row along The Kings Hwy.
17. 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.
a. Noted
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18. 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.
a. Noted
19. 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).
a. Noted
20. 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)
a. Noted
21. Fire hydrants should be located 50 feet or more from the structure they protect.
a. Noted
Fire Department Connections (FDC)
22. Fire Department connections shall utilize 5 inch Storz connections with a 30 degree
down angle.
a. Noted
23. 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. For buildings with multiple fire
department connections, each one shall have a dedicated fire hydrant.
a. Noted
24. 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.
a. Noted
25. Fire department connections shall not be obstructed by fences, bushes, dumpster,
utilities or vehicles.
a. Noted
26. Fire department connections are to be unobstructed with 36 inches clearance to both
sides and 78 inches vertically.
a. Noted
27. An audible/visual device indicating water flow or fire alarm activation shall be located
above the fire department connection.
a. Noted
28. 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.
a. Noted
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NHC Engineering, Galen Jamison 910-798-7072
1. Please submit to NHC Engineering a stormwater permit revision to ATC# 329-
01/18/07 as the design is completed.
a. Noted
2. A copy of the offsite agreement for O&M of the SCM should be submitted with the
stormwater permit revision.
a. Noted
3. A land disturbing permit revision to GP 52-06 issued by the County will be required
for this project. Please submit for permit revision as the design is completed.
a. Noted
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. CFPUA TRC Comments provided are preliminary comments only.
a. Noted
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.
a. Noted
3. CFPUA water and sewer available.
a. Noted
4. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form required.
a. Noted
NCDOT, Nick Drees 910-398-9114
These preliminary comments and are based on the plans as submitted for the proposed site
and are subject to further review upon receipt of any additional information. Subsequently,
additional comments and/or requirements may be necessary for this site.
1. An NCDOT Driveway Permit is required. Submit a plan 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. Noted
2. An NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or
installation within NCDOT right-of-way.
a. Noted
3. NCDOT Driveway Permits, and Encroachments are submitted through the NCDOT
Portal.
a. Noted
4. No comments at this time on the site plan and/or possible roadway improvements until
the TIA is approved.
a. Noted. TIA previously approved and required improvements have been
installed. Per NCDOT, County, and the WMPO, no revision to the TIA is
required.
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Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
1. Site Plan reflects connection to public water and sewer. Proposed infrastructure will not
affect any well or septic systems on surrounding properties.
a. Noted
WMPO, Scott James 910-473-5130
1. The development has an approved TIA from 2006, however, the land use has changed.
Please contact the WMPO or NCDOT to discuss if a revision it necessary for the
approved TIA.
a. Noted. Per previous discussion, it was determined that a revision to the
existing TIA is not required.
Addressing, Katherine May 910-798-7443
1. Current addresses will need to be altered.
a. Noted
2. Please contact me prior to TRC approval for preliminary assignments.
a. Noted