HomeMy WebLinkAboutPandion Drive - 2nd TRC Submittal Comment Responses430 Eastwood Road, Suite 100
Wilmington, NC 28403
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January 14, 2026
Zachary Dickerson
New Hanover County
230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110
Wilmington, NC 28403
RE: Pandion Drive – Preliminary Plat – TRC Review
Dear Zach,
Please see the following responses to the TRC comments for Pandion Drive issued on 10/29/2025 via
Memo Letter.
Planning, Zach Dickerson 910-798-7450
Compliance with local zoning requirements
1. General Comments
a. The zoning is R-15, single-family housing proposed.
b. Is this subdivision intended to be part of the Scotts Hill Village neighborhood? Or a
completely separate development?
RESPONSE: The Pandion Drive Subdivision will be a separate development from the
Scott’s Hill Village Neighborhood.
c. This is proposed as a performance residential subdivision
i. Density for Performance Residential: 2.5 dwelling units per acre in the R-15
zoning district
ii. Need to show density calculations. Example:
1. Total site acreage = 20.93 acres
2. Zoning District allows maximum 2.5 dwelling units per acre under
performance residential subdivision.
3. Developable site acreage*zoning density = 52 dwelling units
RESPONSE: Density Calculations have been added to the site data table on Sheet C2.0.
The proposed density for this site was calculated under the maximum density at
approximately 2.49 du/ac.
d. Staff recommend including the location of traffic calming devices on the preliminary
plans. Installation of traffic calming devices are not required, but including potential
locations on the plan ensures the future HOA / owners will have the opportunity to install
them without conducting a traffic study
RESPONSE: Traffic calming devices (speed humps) have been incorporated in the
plans. See sheets C2.0 – C2.2.
2. UDO Section 5.1, Parking and Loading
a. Single-family dwelling units require a minimum of two parking spaces per unit.
b. Please note parking requirements on site plan.
RESPONSE: The number of parking spaces will adhere to the UDO with two parking
spaces proposed per unit. Calculations for the number of proposed parking spaces have
been provided on Sheet C2.0.
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.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
4. UDO Section 5.3, Tree Retention
a. 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.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. Tree removal permit will be submitted and obtained.
b. Please note that because New Hanover County does not require a Tree Removal Permit
for residential less than one acre in size, it does not require mitigation for tree removal on
future lots in residential subdivisions that are less than one acre in size
c. It does, however, require potential mitigation for trees located in infrastructure areas,
such as the road and stormwater pond.
RESPONSE: Trees proposed for removal on future residential lots have been omitted
from the tree removal plans and associated tables, as New Hanover County does not
require mitigation for lots less than one acre in size. The trees to be removed that are
located within the R/W, infiltration basins, and utility easement remain in the removal
plans and tables.
d. This can be edited for the tree removal permit. Is there a numbered tree chart?
Something like this that corresponds to the tree survey itself:
RESPONSE: The Tree removal tables have been updated to include point numbers that
correspond directly to the tree survey. See updated Tree Removal Tables, Sheet C5.3
5. UDO Section 5.4, Landscaping and Buffering
a. Landscaping and buffering are only required for the amenity areas. Per this site plan it
does not appear there is a planned amenity building – please confirm.
RESPONSE: Confirmed. There is no planned amenity building for the Pandion Drive
Development.
6. UDO Section 5.5 Lighting
a. Please note under 5.5.2.A. that a lighting plan is not required for single-family residential
projects and the county does not require streetlights, however a lighting plan is required
for any amenity area.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
7. UDO Section 5.6, Signs
a. Will there be any neighborhood entrance signs? If so, please indicate the location on this
site plan and ensure that they will not cause any visibility issues at the intersection.
RESPONSE: There is currently anticipated to be one neighborhood entrance sign at the
intersection of Pandion Drive and Sidbury Park Lane. Sign location is now shown and
called out on plans. See Detailed Site Plan, Sheet C2.1.
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.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
8. UDO Section 5.7, Conservation Resources
a. Per the New Hanover County Conservation Resource map, there are no Conservation
Resources on this property.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
9. UDO Section 5.8, Open Space Requirements
a. Total site acreage is 20.93 acres.
b. Performance residential developments require a minimum of 20% open space.
c. 20%*20.93 = 4.19 acres of open space.
d. Site plan proposes 4.34 acres of open space, 21%
e. Are there any planned pedestrian easements or infrastructure to the open space behind
lots 1-8? This might make open space more accessible to residents.
RESPONSE: Open Space behind Lots 1-8 is to be accessed via the 10’ Private Access
Easement located between Lots 4 and 5. See sheet C2.1.
10. UDO Article 6, Subdivision Design and Improvements
a. Sidewalks noted as 5’ in width and along one side of the street, as required in R-15. All
good.
b. Are there sidewalks along this portion of Pandion Drive? If not, they will need to be
installed.
RESPONSE: Sidewalks are now shown along Pandion Drive. See Site Plan Sheets
C2.0-C2.2.
c. Block length is ok, thanks!
d. Links and nodes is ok, thanks!
11. UDO Article 9, Flood Damage Prevention
a. There are portions of this site that are in the floodplain, but only the far eastern reaches
of lots 49-52
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
NHC Fire services, David Stone 910-798-7458
Compliance with the NC Fire Code
1. Please annotate where any proposed or existing fire hydrants will be to serve the homes on
Pandion Drive.
RESPONSE: Proposed fire hydrants are now shown and labeled. See Utility Plan Sheets C3.0-
3.2.
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-Controlhowever.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
2. Please contact the State for their stormwater permit requirements. It is anticipated a new high
density permit will be required.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged. State will be obtained and provided to County.
3. Routing of the impervious drainage from Lot 52 appears to be challenging. It appears a
conveyance measure may be required to ensure the impervious is directed to the SCM.
RESPONSE: This area is intended to be low density. Overall the site will meet Post/Pre
detention, however.
4. This parcel qualifies for an exemption to the County’s pre and post storm attenuation
requirements should it be design in accordance with the City and County’s Low Impact Design
(LID) Manual (http://laserfiche.nhcgov.com/weblink/0/edoc/3273331/LID-Manual.pdf). Please
provide requisite documentation for compliance with LID manual and a variance request in
accordance with NHC UDO, Section 7.12 during the County stormwater permitting process. As
the subdivision is developed and impervious area added, each parcel will need submit similar
documents as part of the building permit application and it’s site plan requirements.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
NHC Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
Septic tanks and wells
1. Site plan reflects connection to public water and sewer. Proposed infrastructure does not violate
setbacks to surrounding properties; well or septic systems.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
NHC Addressing. McCabe Watson 910-798-7068
Street naming and property address
1. Road A and B shall assume the names of the streets they align with. Road A – Sidbury Park
Lane. Road B- Tiger Lilly Place.
RESPONSE: Corrected.
2. Please contact me for address assignment following TRC approval.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
Public water and sewer
1. CFPUA TRC Comments provided are preliminary comments only.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
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.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
3. CFPUA water and sewer available via a mainline extension.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
4. Capacity is dependent on the analysis of the pipe collection system (gravity and force mains).
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
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.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
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.
RESPONSE: Acknowledged.
NCDOT Nick Drees 910-343-3915
Driveway access and state road improvements
1. No comments
WMPO, Luke Hutson 910-473-5130
New Hanover County contracted traffic engineering services comments:
1. Comments attached.
If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to reach out by email
(john.wall@timmons.com) or phone (910.746.1174).
Thank you,
John Wall