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To: Allison Engebretson, RLA – Paramounte Engineering, INC (aengebretson@paramounte-
eng.com)
From: Amy Doss
Current Planner
Date: February 24, 2023
Energov #: SITECN-23-000006
PID: R04409-004-006-000, R04409-004-004-000, R04400-002-008-000, R04400-002-016-000
Subject: Ruth Avenue Apartments – 7011 Ruth Avenue, 7032 Ruth Avenue, 7001 Market St, 7035
Market St – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the March 1, 2023, TRC meeting.
Please note: following the TRC meeting, a revised site plan addressing each of the below items must be
resubmitted prior to receiving approval.
Planning, Amy Doss 910-798-7571
Please update the plan with the following general corrections:
1. Zoning: CZD RMF-M
2. Building Height: 100’ or 4 stories, site plan in compliance.
3. Uses (1):
a. The defined use is Conditional Residential Multi-Family as specified in CZD Z22-21
4. General Comments:
a. Please change the title to Commercial Site Plan.
b. Please ensure to note: Elevations must be tied to North American Vertical Datum of 1988
(NAVD 88) and horizontal coordinates must be tied to the North Carolina Grid System.
c. Please specify materials in a typical detail to be used for screening or decorative purposes.
d. Please confirm that the amenity leasing office will be no more than one story in height per
the condition outlined in Rezoning Z22-21.
5. Landscape notes:
a. Landscaping calculations and plan requirements are sufficient, thank you.
6. Tree Retention:
a. Please submit a tree removal permit application to accompany the tree removal plan.
7. Please be aware that no building permit will be issued until NCDOT has issued the Driveway Permit
approval.
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8. Parking/Loading:
a. It appears that the parking count exceeds the ordinance standards- is permeable
pavement a consideration for the excess parking? This is not a requirement, just a staff
note.
9. Lighting:
a. Please note that with the latest update to the UDO, a lighting plan is not required at time
of TRC Approval. See below excerpt from Section 5.5.3:
1. 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.
b. When lighting plan is submitted, please ensure that the foot candles from the streetlights
at the lot lines do not exceed 0.5, as the adjacent land is residential.
Fire Services, David Stone 910-798-7458
I have visited the site recently. Here are my comments:
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. 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).
2. 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).
3. Street and road signs are required, temporary signs during construction are acceptable as long as
they are legible and weather resistant. (Chapter 5).
4. 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 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)
5. 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.
6. Gates on fire apparatus access roads are discouraged due to the delay in response. If a gated
access is deemed necessary it shall be either staffed with personnel 24 hours per day every day,
365 days of the year or must include KNOX key bypass switch and siren activation (both). (Chapter
5).
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7. 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).
8. 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.
9. Key Boxes (KNOX Boxes)
10. Required if structure is required to have a fire alarm system and or automatic sprinkler system.
11. Knox Box required at front (main) entrance, above eye level. Larger facilities may require more
than one.
12. The customer may order online from Knox.
13. 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). Buildings constructed under the 2018 code shall require additional
signage per Appendix J.
14. 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).
15. Generator and solar installations shall be in accordance with Chapter 6.
Water Supply (Chapter 5 and Appendix C)
16. 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)
17. If an approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire protection is
available fire hydrants shall be provided.
18. 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.
19. Fire Hydrants
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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 fire apparatus access
road, installed at intersections where possible). The first fire hydrant should be installed at or near
the entrance to the residential area.
23. 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).
24. Fire hydrants for industrial and manufacturing areas shall be installed so that all structures are
within 250 feet of a fire hydrant, distances may be adjusted more or less based on approval of the
fire code official and based on the hazards present.
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25. 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)
26. Fire hydrants should be located 50 feet or more from the structure they protect.
27. Fire Department Connections (FDC)
28. Fire Department connections shall utilize 5 inch Storz connections with a 30 degree down angle.
Remote FDC’s are discouraged.
29. 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.
30. 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.
31. Fire department connections shall not be obstructed by fences, bushes, dumpster, utilities or
vehicles.
32. Fire department connections are to be unobstructed with 36 inches clearance to both sides and
78 inches vertically.
33. An audible/visual device indicating water flow or fire alarm activation shall be located above the
fire department connection.
34. 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.
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 for permits as the design is completed.
2. There appears to be offsite stormwater drainage coming from the east that doesn’t qualify for
NHC Stormwater Services maintenance. The grading design shall ensure conveyance of this offsite
drainage such that the adjoining properties are not impacted by the changes in grade.
3. Please identify pond outfall location and show NCDOT improvements when this project be
submitted to TRC.
4. Ensure adequate access for pond maintenance is provided.
5. The existing headstone access is considered from the adjacent parcel.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
CFPUA TRC Comments provided are preliminary comments only.
1. CFPUA 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.
2. CFPUA water and sewer available via a mainline extension.
3. At this time capacity is available; DWQ permit application will require a Planning FTSE.
4. Capacity is also 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.
7. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form required.
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NCDOT, Nick Drees/Mike Frank, 910-398-9100
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. NCDOT Driveway Permits, and Encroachments are submitted through the NCDOT Online Portal.
https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Utilities/Pages/help.aspx
2. A 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.
3. Show/Label the 10’ X 70’ NCDOT sight triangles.
4. No obstructions shall be placed within the NCDOT sight triangles.
5. Label the radius for the driveway connection.
6. Label the stem length for the driveway connection.
7. A NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installations within
NCDOT right-of-way.
8. This development is located within TIP U-4751. With that in mind, any accesses that conflict with
the planned transportation infrastructure may be modified and/or removed and there shall not
be any compensation made by NCDOT. The current TIP U-4751 is proposed as divided facility.
Therefore, the permitted accesses will be restricted as right-in/right-out only in the future.
Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
1. Site plan reflects connection to public sewer. Proposed infrastructure will not affect any adjacent
properties.
2. Site Plan reflects the site will be on public water. Surrounding properties: 7011, 7015 and 7019
reflect they are still on drinking water wells. Further investigation with CFPUA may be needed. If
the above mentioned sites are on wells then the well heads must maintain 50 feet from the
normal pool elevation for the storm water retention ponds. All surrounding properties that are
on wells will not be affected by infrastructure developments.
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WMPO, Jamar Johnson 910-343-3915
Addressing, Katherine May 910-798-7443
1. Access road will require a name.
2. Anticipating using Ruth Ave as the street address, but subject to change.
3. Mark location(s) of mail kiosk.
4. Contact me when nearing TRC approval to start the addressing process.
USACE, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611
1. No waters of the US would be expected on this property.
Comments not received at this time from:
Emergency Services & E911, Steven Still
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
NCDEMLR, Dan Sams
DCM, Tanya Pietila
New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt