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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBlue Clay Rd - Wilmington Industrial Park Subdivision - TRC Comments Compiled Wilmington Industrial Park – Major Subdivision – TRC Review Page | 1 To: Rodney Wright, CSD Engineering, rodney@csdengineering.com From: Amy Doss, Associate Planner Date: October 16, 2024 PID#: R03300-002-009-000, R03300-002-010-000 Egov# SUBPP-24-0011 Subject: Wilmington Industrial Park - Preliminary Plan TRC Review The following comments have been received for the October 16, 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 District AC. b. Please note setbacks for buildings and any required buffers on the plan. c. Conventional subdivision. d. Please provide a copy of the POA to be recorded as part of the commercial subdivision for tenants, to include private street and drainage maintenance. e. Will any portion of the infrastructure be bonded? 2. UDO Section 5.2, Traffic, Access and Connectivity a. Please note that no building permit for any structure shall be issued which requires NCDOT approval for a Driveway Permit until NCDOT has issued the permit approval. Evidence of approval shall accompany the application for building permit. 3. UDO Section 5.3, Tree Retention a. Page 2 of the Tree Removal Permit application is incomplete. Please complete the form and send when it is ready. b. Please provide breakdown of the documented trees and significant trees being removed and being saved. Wilmington Industrial Park – Major Subdivision – TRC Review Page | 2 c. Note: Land disturbance permits can be issued by county Engineering before a Tree Removal Permit is approved by Planning. However, any trees removed before the Tree Removal Permit is issued may result in enforcement action under Section 5.3.2 of the Unified Development Ordinance to include prohibiting any development of the site for 3 to 5 years. 4. UDO Section 5.4, Landscaping and Buffering a. Please note that a landscape plan will be required for individual tenants or lots. 5. UDO Section 5.5, Lighting a. Please note that a lighting plan is not required for TRC approval, but will be required prior to issuance of construction plan approvals. 6. UDO Section 5.6, Signs a. Please show the location of any signs for the industrial park. 7. UDO Section 5.7, Conservation Resources a. Swamp Forest Conservation Resources are located on the site. Please verify the acreage of the conservation resource to determine the corresponding conservation requirements per UDO Table 5.7.3.A.5. 8. UDO Section 5.10, Airport Height Restriction a. Please refer to the Wilmington International Airport Height Restriction Map or contact Mr. Granseur Dick with FLYILM and note any height limitations or restrictions pertaining to the property. 9. UDO Article 6, Subdivision Design and Improvements. a. Maximum block length is 1,000 feet per UDO Section 6.2.2.A.2.b. Please note block length on plan to ensure compliance. b. If additional drainage easements are required per County Engineering, please note on the plan. c. Street connectivity requirements links to node ratio of no less than 1.40. The site plan reflects a link to node ration of 1.0. Please address this to meet requirements. A temporary turn around may be required if the dead end exceeds 500 feet in length. NHC Fire Services, Ray Griswold 910-798-7448 1. Fire Final Required. 2. TRC Typical comments sent via e-mail to Engineer. NHC Engineering, Galen Jamison 910-798-7072 Wilmington Industrial Park – Major Subdivision – TRC Review Page | 3 1. A land disturbing issued by the County is required for this project. Please digitally submit the permit application 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/249/Sediment-Erosion-Control. 2. A County stormwater permit issued by the County is required for this project. Please digitally submit the permit applications documentation with requisite review fees to the COAST online permit portal (https://newhanovercountync- energovpub.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home). Applicable forms can be found at https://www.nhcgov.com/251/Stormwater however the application form is not required as the information will be gathered by the COAST portal. 3. The existing drainage easements shall be expanded beyond 20’ in accordance with Section 2.6.5 of the NHC Stormwater Design Manual for the ditches located along the western and southern boundary of the property. 4. A drainage easement sized in accordance with Section 2.6.5 of the NHC Stormwater Design Manual will be requested for the existing ditch located along the northern boundary of the property. 5. Due to the proximity of known flooding, the 100 year storm attenuation will be required per Section 7.8.1.B.2 of the UNO. 6. Please align the SCM outfall in the direction of the flow and not perpendicular to the receiving channel. 7. Please indicate the allocation of BUA to each parcel in the site data table. 8. Please contact the State for the stormwater permit requirements. It is assumed a high density permit will be obtained. NHC Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732 1. Site plan reflects connection to public water and sewer. Proposed infrastructure does not appear to conflict with any setbacks to well and septic systems on adjacent properties. NHC Addressing, Katherine May 910-798-7443 1. Each building will need an individual address. 2. Please provide a preferred street name with alternatives for vetting. The street name must be approved before TRC approval. 3. Please contact me for address assignments following TRC approval. 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 via mainline extensions. Wilmington Industrial Park – Major Subdivision – TRC Review Page | 4 4. Capacity is dependent on the analysis of the pipe collection system (gravity and force mains). 5. 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. 6. 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. Please see attached. WMPO, Greer Templer 910-341-0107 1. Please see attached. Army Corps of Engineers, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611 1. The drawing shows wetlands but the Corps has not been asked to verify wetlands on this tract to date. If wetlands are to be impacted a permit would be triggered. Comments not received at this time from: NHC Soil & Water Conservation, Brian Dadson 910-798-7138 Emergency Services & E911, Steve Still NCDEQ, Chad Coburn New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison NCDEMLR, Dan Sams DCM, Tanya Pietila STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ROY COOPER J.R. “JOEY” HOPKINS GOVERNOR SECRETARY Mailing Address: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 3 ENGINEER’S OFFICE 5911 OLEANDER DRIVE, SUITE 101 WILMINGTON, NC 28403 04-11-03 COURIER Telephone: 910-398-9100 Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 Website: ncdot.gov Location: 5911 OLEANDER DRIVE, SUITE 101 WILMINGTON, NC 28403 Memorandum To: Date: Subject: New Hanover County Technical Review Committee September 30, 2024 Wilmington Industrial Park – 2501 Blue Clay Road ________________________________________________________________________ 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. General Comments: NCDOT Driveway Permits, and Encroachments are submitted through the NCDOT Online Portal.https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Utilities/Pages/help.aspx NCDOT Driveway Permit: An 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. •Refer to the NCDOT checklist (included) for required documents and site plan information. NCDOT Encroachment Agreement: An NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installations within the NCDOT right-of-way (form 16.6). •Refer to the NCDOT UAM Manual and the NCDOT encroachment checklist for required documents and site plan information. An NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any sidewalk or multi-use paths installed within the NCDOT right-of-way (form 16.6). Mailing Address: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT 3 ENGINEER’S OFFICE 5911 OLEANDER DRIVE, SUITE 101 WILMINGTON, NC 28403 04-11-03 COURIER Telephone: 910-398-9100 Customer Service: 1-877-368-4968 Website: ncdot.gov Location: 5911 OLEANDER DRIVE, SUITE 101 WILMINGTON, NC 28403 Roadway Improvements: A right turn lane is needed. This is based off the following, ITE Code 130: 290,000 square feet and an AADT of 7900 on Blue Clay Road. Refer to the NCDOT Roadway Design Manual for help with the design of any required roadway improvements. • Figure 8-10 Recommended Treatment for Turn Lanes (Included). Site Plan Comments: Additional right of way might be needed for the construction of a right turn lane. Include/update the NCDOT Standard Drawings (2024) that are applicable to the development. Sight Triangles and Sight Distance: • Show and label the 10’ X 70’ NCDOT sight triangles. o No obstructions shall be placed within the NCDOT sight triangles. • Show and label the stopping sight distance. o No obstructions shall be placed within the stopping sight distance. Show and label all gates with distances to the right of way line. Label the radii for the driveway proposed driveway/driveways. • Make sure to accommodate the largest proposed vehicle. Label the internal protection stem length for the proposed driveway connection. • Measured from the right-of-way line. You can coordinate with the district office with any questions 910-398-9100. NCDOT | Division 3 | District 3 Project Name:_____________________________ Date:_______________ Applicant Checklist NCDOT Checklist Driveway Application Process and Site Plan Requirements ALL APPLICATIONS SHALL BE ACCOMPANIED BY COMPLETE AND DETAILED SITE PLANS THAT ADHERE TO THE POLICIES LISTED IN THE POLICY ON STREET AND DRIVEWAY ACCESS TO NORTH CAROLINA HIGHWAYS AND THIS DOCUMENT. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE POLICIES WILL RESULT IN THE RETURN OF THE APPLICATION TO THE APPLICANT FOR REVISION. ***THE NCDOT WILL NOT BEGIN THE REVIEW PROCESS ON INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS*** Electronic Pre-Submittals In an effort to save time and resources, we are happy to provide an initial assessment of a driveway permit submittal’s plans via email to identify any major issues up front. This initial assessment can be followed up with a submittal of one digital copy of the plans along with all other required documents. All Permit applications shall be submitted through the online portal https://connect.ncdot.gov/site/Permits/Pages/default.aspx In the notify email section of the portal application please include the District Office email (Div3Dist3@ncdot.gov). See the last pages for further instruction. Online resources: •NCDOT Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways: https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/Roadway/RoadwayDesignAdministrativeDocuments/Policy%20on%20Street%20an d%20Driveway%20Access.pdf •NCDOT Policies and Procedures for Accommodating Utilities on Highway Rights of Way: https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Utilities/Pages/UtilitiesManuals.aspx •Electronic Forms Database: https://connect.ncdot.gov/Pages/default.aspx 1) a.Cover Letter Include contact information for applicant and engineer, including email address, mailing address, and phone number. Include the parcel number(s), description of all phases of the development and future land uses to be served by the permit, and a description of the adjoining land owned or controlled by the applicant. b.NCDOT Street and Driveway Access Permit Application (form downloadable via link below) https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/BusinessForms/TEB-65-04.doc c.$50.00 Inspection Fee Per Access Point Attach to Permit Application form (not applicable for municipalities, churches, and schools) d.NPDES Stormwater Permit Compliance Certification (form downloadable via link below) https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Utilities/EncroachmentForms/NPDESstatement.doc e.Verification of Compliance with Environmental Regulations (form downloadable via link below) https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Utilities/EncroachmentForms/VCER-1.pdf f.Site Plans (to include the “Master Plan” of a tract even if only a small portion is being developed first) Additional site plan requirement details can be found in section 2 of this document. g.Design Plan Requirements for projects involving roadway improvements If roadway improvements are required as part of the permit, then roadway plans, pavement marking plans,signing plans, and traffic control plans will be required - See Section 6 for more information Y N n/a Engineering Studies The applicant may be required by the District Engineer to submit studies based on, but not limited to, the parameters outlined herein. If study requirements of the local government agency are more restrictive than the NCDOT requirements, then local government requirements will govern. However, this does not imply that the NCDOT is obligated to approve entrance designs that are too constrictive to allow smooth and safe traffic flow. All studies including, but not limited to, Traffic Impact Analyses (TIA), traffic signal studies, and drainage studies, must be prepared under the direct charge of and sealed by a North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer. Section 1: Requi red Documents |Required documents to accompany all Initial Driveway Application Submittals Please note that these are the minimum requirements of all driveway permit applications. All required documentation shall be submitted through the online portal as PDF files, with the exception of the Performance and Indemnity Bond and the $50 Inspection Fee(s), these should be mailed or delivered to 5501 Barbados Blvd, Castle Hayne, NC 28429. If a Traffic Impact Analysis and/or roadway improvements are deemed necessary as a condition of the permit, there may be additional submittal materials required. State of North Carolina | Department of Transportation | Division 3 | District 3 5501 Barbados Blvd, Castle Hayne, NC 28429 Form Updated 10/15/2021 (910) 398-9100 T NCDOT Permit #___________________ Y N n/a Section 1: Required Documents (continued) 2)Required documents to accompany all Driveway Applications PRIOR TO FINAL APPROVAL a.Site Plans One (1) digital copy (PDF) unless otherwise requested by the District Office. Additional site plan requirement details can be found in section 2 of this document. b.Performance and Indemnity Bond Information/Forms See last page of document for bond information and forms c.Performance and Indemnity Bond Amount 100% of the cost of the work within NCDOT Right-of-Way (R/W) based on the attached estimate determined by the applicant's engineer and approved by the District Engineer. Bond hold letter required for for municipalities, churches, and schools. See pages 101-105 in the Policies and Procedures for Accommodating Utilities on Highway Rights of Way for acceptable bond types d.Radius Encroachment Letter (if applicable) If driveway radius encroaches on the frontage of an adjacent property, a Radius Encroachment will be required e.Hold Harmless Letter (if applicable) If the Permit is within the limits of an active NCDOT project, a Hold Harmless letter from the NCDOT contractor will be required. If the project is in preconstruction, coordinate with the Department's Project Development Unit Section 2: General Site Plan Requirements | All site plans shall include and show, at a minimum, the items listed below Page numbers reference the NCDOT Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways 1)Drawn to a scale of 20, 30, 40, or 50 feet per inch and the scale shall be shown 2)North arrow, vicinity map, date of plan, and date of most-recent revision if applicable 3)Contact information of applicant and engineer, including mailing address, phone number, and email address 4)Show R/W lines, highway control of access, and property lines 5)All existing utilities (including handholes) and easements 6)R/W width 7)Existing posted speed limit(s) and design speed limit(s) 8)Show all property lines, intersections, signals, signal loops, railroads, or crossovers within 500’ in all directions of the property lines of the proposed development 9)Show location of sidewalks, crosswalks, greenways, multi-use paths, curb ramps, railroads, bus stops, and any other relevant transportation facilities in the development area 10)Include a plan sheet showing full site build-out and land use 11)Buildings shown with “gross leasable area” 12)Width of property frontage 13)Distance from R/W to buildings and gasoline service islands 14)Distance from R/W to existing/proposed Edge of Pavement (EOP) (pages 32 & 34) 15)All streams, bridges, retaining walls, signs, or other fixed objects such as trees, utility poles, traffic signals, etc. Section 3: Driveway Plan Requirements | All driveway plans shall include and show, at a minimum, the items listed below 1)Provide comprehensive survey within the existing R/W on both sides of the road for a distance of 500’ in all directions from the development’s property lines. Provide additional hydraulic survey data to the nearest storm water inlet/outlet including ditch lines and storm water pipes, if located outside of the 500' distance. 2)Lane configurations and widths of all existing and proposed driveways, roadways, and adjacent roadways 3)All driveway widths (2-way: 20’ minimum, 36’ maximum | 1-way: 12’ minimum, 24’ maximum | with island: 14'ingress, 18' egress) (pages 50 & 77) 4)Driveway Profile - In shoulder sections, maintain minimum 2% fall from edge of travel way for required shoulder width distance Primary: 8’ minimum | Secondary: 6’ minimum 5)All existing and/or proposed driveway radii (20’ minimum, 50’ maximum, 30’ typical) (pages 34 & 51) In curb and gutter sections, use City of Wilmington flare (SD 3-03.3) - (see attached) In shoulder sections, show grades at the EOP and centerline 6)No curbing is allowed within NCDOT R/W along shoulder sections except as part of a driveway island (page 31) 7)Driveway angles of approach to existing roadway (90° preferred, 75°-90° required for 2-way driveways, 45°-90° allowed for right-in/right-out on a case-by-case basis) (page 51) 8)Driveway Profile (pages 42- 43) Y N n/a Y N n/a □□ □□ □ □ Y N n/a Y N n/a Y N n/a Y N n/a Section 3: Driveway Plan Requirements (continued) 9)Driveway Pavement Cross Section (to be in place from EOP to edge of R/W) Asphalt: 8” ABC stone and 1.5” S9.5B Concrete: 6” of concrete 10)Driveway Offset (driveway EOP to property line; page 75): Minimum: 20’ 11)Corner Clearance (radius point to radius point; page 52)Minimum: 50’ Desirable: 100’ or Municipal std. 12)Minimum 10’x70’ sight triangles at driveways (measured from and along the R/W line) (page 31) 13)Sight Distance (length of sight-distance in both directions shown for each driveway; pages 27-29) 14)Driveways should be aligned with existing opposing driveways or correct offset should be provided (pages 40-41) 15)Distance between driveways being requested (if applicable; page 51) 16)Minimum internal storage areas with specified queues (pages 31-33) 17)Minimum protected driveway stem(s) provided and indicated (pages 33-34) 18)Indicate any gated entrances (100’ minimum setback from R/W required) - traffic queuing study may be required | Section 6: Roadway Plan Requirements If off-site improvements are required, roadway plans shall show, at a minimum, the items below 1)Full width typical sections must be shown (paved shoulders to match the typical section of the adjacent roadway) 2)Minimum Asphalt Typical Section (for turn lanes and/or paved shoulders) Adjacent recently-completed or upcoming TIP projects w/ different typical sections may supersede those below •Primary Routes (US & NC) and Secondary Routes with Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) ≥10,000 5.5” B25.0C, 3” I19.0C, 1.5” S9.5C; any overlay of existing pavement is to be a minimum of 1.5” S9.5C •Secondary Routes with AADT<10,000 5.5” B25.0C, 1.5” S9.5B; any overlay of existing pavement is to be a minimum of 1.5” S9.5B 3)Pavement overlay is required if modification of existing pavement markings and/or lanes is necessary The grinding of pavement markings will not be allowed 4)Shoulder Widths (Paved + Unpaved) Primary: 8’ minimum | Secondary: 6’ minimum 5)Ditch Slopes - front and back slopes - minimum 3:1 or flatter 6)Indicate existing roadway grade 7)All taper lengths and deceleration lengths should be appropriately designed for the given design speed (page 78) 8)All turn lanes should be designed according to the Driveway Manual and Roadway Standard Drawings (page 79) See 1205.04 Sheets 1 & 2 and 1205.05 Sheet 1 of the Roadway Standard Drawings for details 9)Pavement marking and signing plans are required - plans must be approved by Division Traffic Services 10)Traffic control plans are required - Detailed phasing plans may be required based on project type and location 11)New and/or revised signal plans must be included for new installations and if signal modifications are required All signal plans must be reviewed and approved by Division Traffic Services and the Signal Design Unit. A Traffic Agreement must be completed to facilitate the review. Contact Division Traffic Services at (910) 341-2200. | Section 4: Drainag e Requirements All drainage features on NCDOT Right-of-Way shall adhere to, at a minimum, the items listed below Section 5: Internal Circ ulation Requirements |All internal circulation details shall adhere to, at a minimum, the items listed below 1)Interior driveway channelization stems Minimum 100’ from the ROW or at the discretion of the District Engineer 2)Traffic flow pattern 3)Traffic control devices 4)Pavement Markings Y N n/a Y N n /a Y N n/a Y N n/a Y N n/a Y N n/a Y N n/a Y N n/a 1)Pipe Cover Minimums (measured from top of pipe to subgrade) High Density Polyethylene (HDPE): 24” | Corrugated Aluminum (CAP): 12” | Reinforced Concrete (RCP): 12” 2)Pipe End Treatment (see Roadway Design Manual 5-20, B-2) Pipes ≤24" on multilane highways posted above 45mph require Parallel Pipe End Sections See 310.02 and 310.04 of the Roadway Standard Drawings for details Pipes >30" on multilane highways posted above 45mph require guardrail Pipes ≥36" require an endwall on the inlet end 3)All proposed Drainage is to be provided inside existing R/W. Otherwise, additional R/W or a permanently dedicated drainage easement will be required to accommodate the proposed project drainage 4)All sizes, types, and invert elevations of existing/proposed pipes and drainage structures must be shown(see Sec.3 #1 for survey requirements) 5)Provide spot elevations along frontage of driveway (at EOP and centerline) 6)Provide grades and spot elevations for existing and proposed ditches 7)Show how drainage will be accommodated along property frontage(District Engineer may require applicant to provide drainage calculations when warranted) C/L EOTEOP P/L R/WR/W R/W EOP EOP EOP EOP NTS R/W P/L DRAINAGE FLOW DRAINAGE FLOW DRAINAGE FLOW SHOULDER WIDTH SHOULDER WIDTH SHOULDER WIDTH SHOULDER WIDTH S IGHT T R IANGLE 10 ' BY 70 'S I GHT T R I AN G L E10' B Y 70' DRIVEWAY RR MIN. 30'MIN. 30' NO ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAY WITH NORMAL CROWN ROADWAY 6" LOWER THAN THE EDGE OF PAVEMENTMIN 2% FALL AWAY or 20' AWAY FROM THE PROPERTY LINEDRIVEWAY SHALL BE LOCATED AT LEAST PIPE/TYPE/SIZE WIDTH CON CR ET E /ASP HA LT LOCAL NAME ROAD POSTED SPEED ( ) MPH WIDTH WIDTHSR NUMBER SITE ADDRESS:TAX PARCEL # 20191115 PARALLEL END S.D. 310.02 INVERT ELEVATION PARALLEL END S.D. 310.02 INVERT ELEVATION 20' AWAY FROM THE PROPERTY LINEDRIVEWAY SHALL BE LOCATED AT LEAST OR 500' OF XYZ SURVEY DATA PAST THE PROPERT LINENEAREST OUTFALL ELEVATION OR 500' OF XYZ SURVEY DATA PAST THE PROPERT LINENEAREST OUTFALL ELEVATION MEMORANDUM To: New Hanover County Technical Review Committee Date: 10/03/2024 Subject: 2501 Blue Clay Road – Blue Clay Commercial at Wilmington Industrial Park Comments: · If any increases are made to the square footage of the proposed site, the WMPO would recommend reassessing trip generation as the current results are 1 peak hour trip in both the AM and PM away from tripping the TIA requirement threshold. NCDOT STIP Projects: N/A WMPO 2045 Projects: N/A New Hanover County: 2024 Bicycle & Pedestrian Priorities Plan Amendment proposed project: Blue Clay Road (SR-1318)/Gordon Road (SR-1399) 10’ paved multi-use path from NC 133/Castle Hayne Road to US 117/N College Road. 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 Industrial Park (130) 290,000 SF 977 99 99