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To: Dallas Harris, Dallas Harris Land Company, LLC
Jimmy Fentress, Stroud Engineering (jfentress@stroudengineer.com)
From: Zach Dickerson, Senior Planner
Date: January 21, 2026 Technical Review Committee (TRC)
PID#: R03618-012-032-000
Egov# SITECN-25-000123
Subject: 7495 Market St – Office & Retail 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.
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The following comments have been received for the January 21, 2026 TRC meeting. Additional
comments may be made upon further review of subsequent revisions.
Planning, Zach Dickerson 910-798-7450
Compliance with local UDO requirements
1. General Comments
a. This site is zoned (CZD) B-2, tied to rezoning case Z25-07.
b. As mentioned above, this site is tied to rezoning case Z25-07. The conditions as part
of that rezoning are as follows:
i. Retail hours shall be limited to 8am to 7pm
ii. The height of the exterior light fixtures shall not exceed 25 feet and all exterior
luminaries, including security lighting, shall be cut-off fixtures that are directed
downward.
iii. An additional row of vegetation beyond the UDO requirements shall be
provided in the buffer area along the northwestern property line.
iv. The location of the dumpster shall be on the south side of the property and
screened with vegetation.
v. The proposed rezoning’s principal use shall be limited to:
1. Retail Sales (General)
2. Offices for Private Business and Professional Activities
3. Business Service Center
4. Post Office
5. Medical and Dental Office and Clinic
6. Veterinary Services (excluding outdoor storage or kennels)
7. Instructional Services and Studios
8. Personal Services (General)
vi. The back façade of the commercial building facing Torchwood Blvd must be
aesthetically similar as the face of the building. The rear of the building must
be screened from Torchwood Blvd.
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vii. Additional plantings must be provided along Market Street to qualify for the
75-foot setback set forth by the Special Highway Overlay District.
viii. The existing live oak tree shown on the concept plan shall be retained on the
site.
c. As stated in the application the intended use is General Retail. The Unified
Development Ordinance (UDO) defines the use as
i. Commercial enterprises that provide goods and/or services for sale, lease, or
rental directly to the consumer. Examples include stores selling, leasing, or
renting consumer, home, and business goods such as art, clothing, dry goods,
electronic equipment, furniture, garden supplies, hardware, jewelry, pet food,
and printed material.
ii. The building on the site plan notes office use on it as well, which is an allowed
use under the rezoning conditions. Offices for Private Business and
Professional Activities are defined as: “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.
d. 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.
e. Are there any Duke Energy easements on this property? The utility easement noted
on the site plan seems to reference an NCDOT easement.
2. UDO Section 5.1, Parking and Loading
a. Both Retail Sales, General, and Offices for Private Business and Professional Activities
require 2.5 parking spaces / 1,000 sq ft of use.
b. The building is 6,038 sq ft.
c. 6 x 2.5 = 15 parking spaces required
d. 24 parking spaces are provided on the site. This requirement is met.
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.
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b. The WMPO estimates 15 AM peak hour trips and 16 PM peak hour trips for this use.
No TIA is required. Please see their attached comments for further breakdown.
4. UDO Section 5.3, Tree Retention
a. Tree Removal Permit TR-25-000092 has already been issued for this site.
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. Please provide a landscape plan complying with parking lot interior landscaping, street
yard plantings, and transitional landscape buffering.
b. Parking lot landscaping:
a. Parking lot landscaping is required, calculated at 8% of the area used for
parking spaces and internal drive aisle.
b. Please note that no parking lot island can be located further than 120’ from a
parking space.
c. Street yard
a. The B-2 district requires street yard along all road frontages. This site fronts
both Market St and Torchwood Blvd.
b. B-2 district requires 25 sq ft for every linear foot of road frontage.
c. Secondary road frontages (Torchwood Blvd) may have 50% of the required
street yard area. This would calculate out to 12.5 sq ft for every linear foot of
road frontage.
d. Per condition 7, additional plantings must be provided along Market Street to
qualify for the 75-foot setback required by the SHOD. UDO Section 3.5.3.D.1.c
requires one additional deciduous or evergreen tree at least 2.5” caliper for
every 40 feet of road frontage.
d. The site plan notes buffer areas to adjacent residential zoning.
a. Please show planting schedule and which type of Type A: Opaque Buffer will
be used to achieve the transitional buffer.
e. Condition 6 requires the rear of the building to be screened from Torchwood Blvd as
well. Some of this can be achieved through the transitional buffer and the street yard,
but additional plantings may be needed to satisfy this condition.
f. Please show NCDOT sight triangles on the landscape plan, ensuring that no plantings
are in the sight triangles.
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g. 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. There is not a sign shown on the site plan, but assumed that one will be added. Please
ensure that it is outside of the NCDOT sight triangles and please apply for a sign
permit.
b. The SHOD prescribes additional standards for signs on sites in the SHOD. Please refer
to UDO Section 3.5.3.D.6 for sign standards in the SHOD.
c. 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 site is not in the floodplain.
NHC Fire Services, David Stone 910-798-7458
Compliance with NC Fire Code
1. A fire hydrant will need to be added at the entrance to this project.
2. Per NCFC 507.1, Provide an Engineered fire flow analysis report in accordance with the fire
code and Appendix B to include pertinent information. Fire flow test shall be conducted in
accordance with NFPA 291 and NCFC 507.4.
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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. The proposed infiltration basin should include a emergency outlet or overflow device in
accordance with Section 5.4.3 of the NHC Stormwater Design Manual, currently there is
nothing shown.
3. Please contact the State for their stormwater permit requirements. It is anticipated a new
high density permit will be required.
NHC Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
Septic tanks and wells
1. Site plan reflects connection to public water and sewer. Surrounding properties are on
public water and sewer.
NHC Addressing, McCabe Watson 910-798-7068
Street naming and property address
1. Existing address is acceptable.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
Public water and sewer
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 available; CFPUA sewer available via a mainline extension.
4. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form will be required.
5. Capacity is dependent on the analysis of the pipe collection system (gravity and force mains).
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6. 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.
7. 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
Driveway access and state road improvements
1. See attached.
WMPO, Luke Hutson 910-343-3915
New Hanover County contracted traffic engineering services comments:
1. See attached.
Army Corps of Engineers, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611
Information or Requirements if wetlands are impacted
1. No comment.
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
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: January 8, 2026 TO: New Hanover County Technical Review Committee
SUBJECT: Westbay Commercial (Bank) – 7495 Market Street ________________________________________________________________________
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.
• A driveway permit has been submitted for review (D033-065-25-00189).
• 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
Site Plan Comments:
NCDOT Active STIP Project U-4902D:
• Any proposed construction activities within the limits of the active STIP project will
require a hold harmless letter from the NCDOT contractor.
o This will be handled through the District Office during the review process.
Public Utility/Drainage Easements:
• Anything that is constructed within the public easements must meet NCDOT guidelines.
• Contact the NCDOT Right of Way Department for additional information/guidance.
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.
Drainage/Stormwater Conveyance:
• Additional information is needed on the existing and proposed drainage in the area.
• If the drainage does not naturally flow to the NCDOT right of way the historic drainage
pattern should be maintained.
• All sizes, types, and invert elevations of existing/proposed pipes and drainage structures
must be shown.
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
• Hydraulic calculations and associated plan sheets will need to be submitted for the site.
• Ensure the site drainage design accounts for the structures 0701 and 0702 being
converted to the appropriate type of drainage structure as the proposed driveway will be
constructed over these drainage structures.
o Ensure calculations are performed to determine if runoff will pond in the
proposed driveway that could contribute to hydroplaning on US 17.
NCDOT Standard Drawings:
• Include/update the NCDOT Standard Drawings (2024) that are applicable to the
development.
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)
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: December 31, 2025
Subject: West Bay and Commercial
NCDOT Projects:
• U-4902D US 17 BUS (Market Street) – access management improvements from SR
1403 (Middle Sound Loop Road) to SR 2290 (Mendenhall Drive). This project is in
direct/close proximity to the proposed site location and is currently under construction.
The project is estimated to be approximately 85% complete as of November 2025 with an
estimated date of completion as December 30, 2025.
WMPO 2050 MTP Projects:
• U-4902D is also included in the WMPO 2050 MTP.
New Hanover County Projects:
• N/A
TIA: Based on the 11th edition ITE Trip Generation Manual, a TIA is not required for the proposed
site plan.
Land Use (ITE Code) Intensity Unit 24 Hour
Volumes
AM Peak
Hour Trips
PM Peak
Hour Trips
General Office (710) 6,038 SF 101 15 16