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721 Piner Road – Office Building - TRC Review
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To: Greg Taylor, GL & SM Limited Partnership
From: Katherine May, Development Review Planner
Date: December 3, 2025 Technical Review Committee (TRC)
PID#: R07600-002-015-000, R07600-002-191-000
Egov# SITECN-24-000106
Subject: 721 Piner Road – Office Building - TRC Review
Technical Review Committee (TRC) General Information
The TRC is a staff-level group of local government officials that reviews projects for compliance with
the local regulations administered by each respective review agency. Voluntarily participating state
agencies may also provide comments. And general information and non-binding recommendations
about the site may also be provided by government agencies.
The TRC meetings are considered staff meetings and are not public hearings. The TRC meeting is an
opportunity for applicants to speak with county staff and any voluntarily participating state or federal
agencies about the review comments they have been provided.
No voting is involved in the TRC process, and no final approvals or denials are made at the TRC
meetings. Following the TRC meeting, applicants are responsible for updating their plans to address
review comments. Those revised plans need to be resubmitted to the assigned case planner. The case
planner will facilitate additional reviews until all comments have been addressed, and the necessary
departments have stated the plans comply with the applicable minimum requirements for
development.
Following any future TRC approval, the project is required to obtain additional permits to include a
zoning compliance permit for the site. Applicants are also responsible for coordinating with state and
federal agencies for compliance with any additional requirements. Any activity on the property that is
not approved as part of the TRC review and zoning compliance permit will be considered a violation
of the UDO and subject to enforcement action under Article 12 Violations and Enforcement.
The following comments have been received for the December 3, 2025, TRC meeting. Additional
comments may be made upon further review of subsequent revisions.
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Planning, Katherine May 910-798-7443
Compliance with local UDO requirements
1. General Comments
a. Zoning district is O&I, Office and Institutional
b. As stated in the application the intended use is Offices for Private Business and
Professional Activities. The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) defines the use as
i. Establishments primarily engaged in the day-to-day administrative or clerical
services for businesses or other organizations that provide professional or
other services to the general public on a walk-in or appointment basis in an
office setting.
c. The Planning and Land Use Department’s review of the site is for compliance with the
UDO and use specific requirements of the specified land use. Any other activity that
might occur on the property beyond the definition above should be noted on the
application and site plan for additional review and comment.
d. There does not appear to be any Duke Energy Transmission Lines/Easement on the
Property.
2. UDO Section 5.1, Parking and Loading
a. Include a note explaining the parking calculations, for example: Use requires 2.5
parking spaces for every 1,000 square feet of building area. Project proposes 39,375
square feet. Required parking is 39,375 / 1,000 = 39.375 x 2.5 = 98.4 (98) required
parking spaces.
b. The provided parking greatly exceeds the minimum requirement. Is there a reason so
much more parking is being proposed?
c. Provided parking exceeds 25 spaces which will require EV capable spaces
d. Please note that the UDO requires all commercial development that exceeds 25 parking
spaces to provide conduit for future electric vehicle parking – EV- Capable spaces.
3. 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.
4. UDO Section 5.3, Tree Retention
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a. A separate tree removal permit is required.
b. 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.
5. UDO Section 5.4, Landscaping and Buffering
a. Landscaping calculations listed on the site plan are correct.
b. Please provide the landscaping plan as soon as possible. The project cannot be
approved without it.
c. All planting materials must comply with the approved planting materials listed in the
New Hanover County Tree & Landscaping Manual. The species and size must be listed
in the final landscape plan indicating compliance with the manual. Or evidence the
proposed plant species are acceptable from the county Agricultural Extension office.
6. 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.
b. Is any lighting proposed for the site?
7. UDO Section 5.6, Signs
a. Are there any proposed signs? If so, the plans need to show the location, but not the
size.
b. For any signs on the site, a separate sign permit must be submitted and reviewed by
the county for compliance with Section 5.6 of the UDO for standards at or after the
submittal of the separate zoning compliance and construction permits for the primary
building or use. Any approvals granted by the TRC for the site design is not an approval
for the ultimate size or placement of the sign.
8. UDO Section 5.7, Conservation Resources
a. The conservation resources map does not indicate any conservation resources
impacting the property, this section does not apply.
9. UDO Article 9, Flood Damage Prevention
a. This project is not in a flood plain.
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NHC Fire Services, David Stone 910-798-7458
Compliance with NC Fire Code
1. The complete TRC/Site plans comments from New Hanover County Fire staff shall be
submitted along with the building plans for review to New Hanover County Building Safety.
This shall include the complete set of civil plans. Failure to submit the comments or a
complete set of civil plans will result in a resubmittal for review for verification of
compliance.
2. All new structures larger than 12,000 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 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).
NHC Soil & Water Conservation 910-798-7138
General comments about existing soil conditions of the site.
1. No comments.
NHC Engineering, Galen Jamison 910-798-7072
Stormwater management and land disturbance
1. A County stormwater and land disturbing 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-Permitting and
https://www.nhcgov.com/249/Sediment-Erosion-Control.
2. What is the stormwater permitting intent, as no SCM is shown on the site plan?
3. Please contact the State for their stormwater permit requirements. It is anticipated a new
high density permit will be required.
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NHC Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
Septic tanks and wells
1. Site plan reflects connection to public water and sewer. Existing home at 721 Piner Rd. must
have existing well head and septic tank identified, exposed and protected during demolition.
Well head must be properly abandoned by a Certified Well Driller. Septic Tank must be
pumped, crushed then filled for proper abandonment. Proposed infrastructure does not
violate setbacks to any surrounding properties well or septic systems.
NHC Addressing, McCabe Watson 910-798-7068
Street naming and property address
1. Existing address of 721 Piner Road is acceptable for the building.
2. Each unit will need its own individual address. Please contact me for address assignments
following TRC approval.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
Public water and sewer
1. CFPUA TRC Comments provided are preliminary comments only.
2. 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 CFPUA water and sewer available (easements may be required).
4. Meter Sizing Form will be required.
NCDOT, Nick Drees 910-343-3915
Driveway access and state road improvements
1. Please see attached comments.
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WMPO, Caitlin Cerza 910-473-5130
New Hanover County contracted traffic engineering services comments:
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2. WMPO’s estimated AM peak hour trips is 60 and PM peak hour trips is 57 for the ITE land use
code General Office (710).
3. No TIA is required.
4. See attached comments.
Army Corps of Engineers, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611
Information or Requirements if wetlands are impacted
1. No comments.
Project information also provided to the following state agencies and non-regulatory local
agencies for their awareness:
New Hanover County Emergency Management
New Hanover County Schools
NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
NC DEQ Division of Coastal Management
NC DEQ Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
New Hanover County Sustainability Manager
MEMORANDUM
To: New Hanover County Technical Review Committee
Date: November 21, 2025
Subject: 721 Piner Road
NCDOT Projects:
• N/A
WMPO 2050 MTP Projects:
• N/A
New Hanover County Projects:
• N/A
TIA: Based on the 11th edition ITE Trip Generation Manual, a TIA is not required.
Land Use (ITE Code) Intensity Unit 24 Hour
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General Office (710) 39,375 SF 516 60 57
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOSH STEIN DANIEL H. JOHNSON
GOVERNOR SECRETARY
Mailing Address: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS 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
DATE: November 24, 2025 TO: New Hanover County Technical Review Committee
SUBJECT: 721 Piner Road – Piner Landing Phase 2 ________________________________________________________________________
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
You can coordinate with the District Office with any questions 910-398-9100.
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 DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS 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 due to the proposed am/pm peak hour trips for the total
development:
• Apartments (Lot 1), Commercial (Lot 2), Commercial (Lot 3).
Refer to the NCDOT Roadway Design Manual for help with the design of any required
roadway improvements.
Site Plan Comments:
Driveway Plan Requirements:
• 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.
• Driveway Profile - In shoulder sections, maintain minimum 2% fall from edge of
travel way for required shoulder width distance (6’ minimum).
• Show grades at the centerline, edge of pavement, and within the proposed
driveway.
• Show the driveway profile with the proposed storm drainpipe.
o Select the appropriate type of drainage pipe for the amount of available
coverage.
Drainage/Stormwater Conveyance:
• If the drainage does not naturally flow to the NCDOT right of way the historic
drainage pattern should be maintained.
• Pipe Cover Minimums (measured from top of pipe to subgrade):
o High Density Polyethylene (HDPE): 24” | Corrugated Aluminum (CAP):
12” | Reinforced Concrete (RCP): 12”.
• Pipe End Treatment: use parallel pipe end sections.
o NCDOT Standards 310.02.
• All sizes, types, and invert elevations of existing/proposed pipes and drainage
structures must be shown.
o Provide spot elevations along frontage of driveway (at EOP and
centerline).
o Provide grades and spot elevations for existing and proposed ditches.
o Show how drainage will be accommodated along property frontage.
Mailing Address: NC DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DIVISION OF HIGHWAYS 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
Right of Way and/or Easement Dedication:
• Additional right of way and/or easements may be necessary to construct all the
required roadway improvements.
NCDOT Standard Drawings:
• 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.
Identification Signing and Landscaping:
• Identification signing or landscape vegetation within the median and the sight
distance triangle must not obstruct the driver’s line of sight. No landscaping or
signing will be allowed to exceed 42 inches in height, measured from the Edge of
Pavement (EOP) within the median or sight triangle.
• All pylon signs in the median or sight distance triangle must provide a vertical
clear sight zone between 3 feet-6 inches and 10 feet-0 inches measured from the
EOP. Signing located within a clear recovery area shall be of a “breakaway
design.”
• Only low growing shrubbery, consistent with the NCDOT’s landscaping policies,
as contained in the publication “Guidelines for Planting Within Highway Right of
Way,” will be allowed within a landscaped median and the sight distance triangle
at the entranceway to a development, whether the street or driveway connection to
the State Highway System is designated as a public facility or not. Landscaping
within the right-of-way and sight distance triangles may require additional
approval by the District Engineer.
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PARCEL ID: R07600-002-191-000 & R07600-002-015-000(TO BE RE-COMBINED)
CURRENT ZONING: O & I
PROJECT ADDRESS: 721 PINER RD.WILMINGTON, NC 28409
CURRENT OWNER: GL & SM LTD. PARTNERSHIP5146 MASONBORO HARBOR DR. WILMINGTON, NC 28409
ACREAGE IN EXISTING TRACT BOUNDARY 188,416 S.F. (± 4.33 ac.)
ACREAGE IN PROP. PROJECT LOT BOUNDARY 118,612 S.F. (± 2.72 ac.)
PROPOSED USE: GENERAL OFFICE
BUILDING SIZE: 39,375 S.F. GFA TOTAL
BUILDING HEIGHT: 3-STORY/ ±35'
CALCULATION FOR BUILDING COVERAGE:PROPOSED COVERAGE 13,125 S.F. ÷ 118,612 S.F. = 11.1%
BUILDING SETBACKS:
FRONT: REQUIRED= 25' PROPOSED=96'SIDE: REQUIRED= 25' Street/25' Interior to Res. PROPOSED= 118' L / 162'RREAR: REQUIRED= 30' To Res. Use PROPOSED= 83'
PROPOSED IMPERVIOUS AREAS:BUILDINGS 13,125 S.F.ASPHALT PARKING/DRIVE AREA 57,230 S.F.CONCRETE SIDEWALK, C.&G., ETC. 9,080 S.F.FUTURE 14,421 S.F.TOTAL 93,856 S.F (79.1%)
PARKING REQUIRED:
GENERAL OFFICE USE: (2.5/1,000 sf)39,325 SF/1000*2.5 = 98 SPACES
PARKING PROVIDED: 183 SPACES (6 ADA)
PARKING LOT INTERIOR LANDSCAPINGREQUIRED 57,230 S.F. * 8% 4,578 S.F.PROVIDED 5,052 S.F.
FOUNDATION PLANTINGS:NORTH AND SOUTH FACADEREQUIRED 175 LF X 12' FACADE X 12%: 252 S.F.PROVIDED: 635 S.F.
EAST AND WEST FACADEREQUIRED 75 LF X 12' FACADE X 12%: 108 S.F.PROVIDED: 292 S.F.
STREETYARD PINER RD.: (18 S.F./LF FRONTAGE. 9' MIN./27' MAX. WIDTHS)272 LF FRONTAGE 485- 21 LF ROADWAY = 464 LF FRONTAGEREQUIRED: 18' X 464 LF 8,352 S.F.PROVIDED: 8,437 S.F.
STREETYARD BENNETT VILLAGE RD.: (9 S.F./LF FRONTAGE. 4.5' MIN./13.5' MAX. WIDTHS)255 LF FRONTAGE 255- 26 LF ROADWAY = 229 LF FRONTAGEREQUIRED: 9' X 229 LF 2,061 S.F.PROVIDED: 2,250 S.F.
EXISTING SEWER AND WATER DEMAND: 0 GPD
PROPOSED SEWER AND WATER DEMAND: 5,000 GPD
ESTIMATED TRIP GENERATION (Per Trip Generation Manual):
39,375 SF GENERAL OFFICE (ITE CODE 710)AM PEAK: 60 PM PEAK: 57 DAILY: 427
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DEVELOPMENT NOTES:1. ALL DEVELOPMENT SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW HANOVER COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE.2. PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL, STATE & NEW HANOVER COUNTY REGULATIONS.
PROPERTY LINERIGHT OF WAYEXISTING EDGE OF PAVEMENTEASEMENTPROPOSED WATERLINEPROPOSED FIRE LINEPROPOSED SANITARY SEWER LINERUNOFF DIRECTION
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FIRE & SAFETY NOTES:1. CONSTRUCTION TYPE: TBD (COMMERCIAL)2. PROPOSED BUILDING WILL NOT BE SPRINKLED.3. CONTRACTOR SHALL MAINTAIN AN ALL-WEATHER ACCESS FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES AT ALL TIMESDURING CONSTRUCTION.4. BUILDING INFORMATION SIGNS MUST BE PROVIDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE "2018 NC FIRE CODE APPENDIXJ" REQUIREMENTS.5.CONTRACTOR SHALL SUBMIT A RADIO SIGNAL STRENGTH STUDY FOR ALL COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS THATDEMONSTRATES THAT EXISTING EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO SIGNAL LEVELS MEET THEREQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 510 OF THE 2018 NC FIRE CODE.6. ANY DRIVEWAY GATE TO BE SIREN ACTIVATED AND HAVE KNOX KEY OVERRIDE.7.ALL FIRE HYDRANTS MUST BE INSTALLED WITH 5 INCH STORZ QUICK CONNECTS ON A 4.5 INCH STEAMERIN COMPLIANCE WITH NHC FIRE SERVICE REQUIREMENTS.8. NO OBSTRUCTIONS WITHIN 36" AROUND A FIRE HYDRANT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, STREETSIGNS, LANDSCAPING AND UTILITY POLES AND BOXES.9. NEW HYDRANTS MUST BE BROUGHT INTO SERVICE PRIOR TO COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS DELIVERED TO THEJOB SITE.10. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS SHALL PROVIDE A CLEAR VERTICAL CLEARANCE OF 14 FEET INCLUDING TREES,CANOPIES, BRIDGES, ETC.11. DURING CONSTRUCTION, PREMISES IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED, AND MAY BE TEMPORARY IN NATUREPROVIDED IT IS LEGIBLE AND WEATHER RESISTANT.12. PREMISES IDENTIFICATION IS REQUIRED. ADDRESS NUMBERS ARE REQUIRED ON THE STREET SIDE. NUMBERSSHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 6 INCHES TALL AND ¾ INCHES WIDE, MUST BE WEATHER RESISTANT, AND CONTRASTIN COLOR AGAINST THEIR BACKGROUND.
UTILITY NOTES:1. EXISTING WATER AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO THE SITE FROM CAPE FEAR PUBLIC UTILITY AUTHORITYPUBLIC MAINS.2. ALL PROPOSED UTILITY SERVICES, SUCH AS ELECTRIC POWER, CATV, GAS & TELEPHONE SHALL BE INSTALLED UNDERGROUND.3. ALL WATER & SEWER UTILITIES TO BE INSTALLED PER CFPUA TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & STANDARDS.4. PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH CFPUA CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS. WATER METER(S) CANNOT BE RELEASED UNTIL ALLREQUIREMENTS ARE MET AND N.C.D.E.N.R. HAS ISSUED THEIR "FINAL APPROVAL.". CALL 332-6558 FOR INFORMATION.5. ANY BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES REQUIRED BY THE CFPUA WILL NEED TO BE ON THE LIST OF APPROVED DEVICES BY USCFCCCHR OR ASSE.6.IF CONTRACTOR DESIRES CFPUA WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION, HE SHALL APPLY IN ADVANCE FOR THIS SERVICE AND MUST PROVIDE A REDUCEDPRESSURE ZONE (RPZ) BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE DEVELOPER'S SIDE OF THE WATER METER BOX.7. WHEN PVC WATER MAINS AND SERVICES ARE PROPOSED, THE PIPES ARE TO BE MARKED WITH NO. 10 INSULATED, SINGLE-STRAND COPPER WIREINSTALLED & STRAPPED TO THE PIPES WITH DUCT TAPE. THIS IS TO BE ACCESSIBLE IN ALL VALVES AND METER BOXES TO AID IN FUTURELOCATION OF FACILITIES.8. SEWER GUARDS REQUIRED AT ALL MANHOLES. STAINLESS STEEL SEWER GUARDS REQUIRED AT MANHOLES LOCATED IN TRAFFIC AREAS.9. SERVICES SHALL BE PERPENDICULAR TO MAIN AND TERMINATE AT RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE. SERVICES IN CUL-DE-SACS ARE REQUIRED TO BEPERPENDICULAR OR MUST ORIGINATE IN MANHOLE AND TERMINATE AT RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE.10. ALL SERVICES TYING INTO DUCTILE IRON MAINS SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF CLASS 50 D.I.P. WITH PROTECTO 401 CERAMIC EPOXY LINING.11. MINIMUM 10' UTILITIES EASEMENT PROVIDED ALONG THE FRONTAGE OF ALL LOTS AND AS SHOWN FOR NEW DEVELOPMENTS.12. NO FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS SHALL BE USED.13. ALL STAINLESS STEEL FASTENERS SHALL BE 316.14.THE CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOCATION AND PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES DURING CONSTRUCTION. CALL NC811 AT 811 OR1-800-632-4949. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF ANY UTILITIES, CURB & GUTTER, PAVEMENT, ETC. THATMAY BE BE DAMAGED DURING CONSTRUCTION. DAMAGED ITEMS SHALL BE REPAIRED TO AT LEAST THE QUALITY OR WORKMANSHIP FOUND INTHE ORIGINAL ITEM.15. THE PROCESS FOR TELEPHONE CABLE PLACEMENT: * FINAL GRADE WILL NEED TO BE ESTABLISHED. * POWER WILL PLACE THEIR CABLE FIRST -APPROXIMATELY 3' DEEP. * BELLSOUTH & CABLE TV WILL THEN PLACE THEIR CABLE AT APPROXIMATELY 2' DEEP.16. 3' SEPARATION BETWEEN JOINTS, FITTINGS, SERVICE SADDLES AND WYES ARE REQUIRED FOR SS AND WATER TAPS.17.ANY EXISTING SEWER AND WATER SERVICES NOT BEING UTILIZED ARE TO BE ABANDONED TO THE MAIN PER CFPUA STANDARDS.18. SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL IS BY PRIVATE DUMPSTER SERVICE.
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
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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
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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 #___________________
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAY WITH
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6" LOWER THAN THE EDGE OF PAVEMENTMIN 2% FALL AWAY or
20' AWAY FROM THE PROPERTY LINEDRIVEWAY SHALL BE LOCATED AT LEAST
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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