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TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
March 18, 2026
New Hanover County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) will meet Wednesday, March 18,
2026 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the below item.
The Technical Review Committee (TRC) is a staff-level group that reviews projects for compliance
with the regulations administered by each respective review agency. The TRC meetings are
considered staff meetings with applicants and are not public hearings.
The TRC meeting is an opportunity for applicants to speak with county staff and any voluntarily
participating state agencies about the review comments they have been provided.
No voting is involved in the technical review process and no approvals or denials are made at TRC
meetings. Following the TRC meeting, applicants are responsible for updating their plans to
address review comments. Applicants are also responsible for coordinating with state and federal
agencies for compliance with any additional requirements.
Information about the projects can be found on online at the county’s Development Activity
page.
This meeting will be conducted remotely via teleconference.
Interested parties can listen to the March 18, 2026 TRC meeting by calling 336-218-2051 and
entering conference ID: 222 186 941#
Agenda Items
Item 1: 6601 Windmill Avenue – Truck Bay – SITECN-26-0000010
Request for a 5200 sq ft Truck Parking Bay.
The site is located at 6601 Windmill Avenue and is zoned I-2.
The case planner is Amy Doss (adoss@nhcgov.com).
Item 2: 317 Crowatan Rd – Laydown Yard – SITECN-26-000011
Request for a laydown yard.
The site is located at 317 Crowatan Road and is zoned I-1.
The case planner is Ryan Beil (rbeil@nhcgov.com).
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Item 3: 6200 Myrtle Grove Road – Alton Orchards – SUBPP-26-000001
Request for a 55-lot subdivision.
The site is located at 6200 Myrtle Grove Road and is zoned R-15.
The case planner is Zachary Dickerson (zdickerson@nhcgov.com).
Sketch Plan Review
Sketch plan is for an approx.. 7,000 SQFT flex space bldg.
The site is located at 9 Silver Lake Rd
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To: Branch Smith, PE
From: Amy Doss, Development Planner
Date: March 18, 2026 Technical Review Committee (TRC)
PID#: R04319-004-006-000
Egov# SITECN-26-000010
Subject: 6601 Windmill Way – Truck Parking Expansion - 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 March 18, 2026, TRC meeting. Additional
comments may be made upon further review of subsequent revisions.
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Planning, Amy Doss 910-798-7571
Compliance with local UDO requirements
1. General Comments
a. Zoning is I-2, Industrial.
b. As stated in the application the intended use is expansion of an existing Utility
Structure.
i. The Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) defines the use as: Lines, facilities,
or structures engaged in the treatment, transmission, and/or distribution of
electricity, gas, steam, water, sewer, cable, or other utility not otherwise
specified by this ordinance.
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.
2. UDO Section 5.1, Parking and Loading
a. No additional parking required. Request is for additional parking and loading area.
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.
b. No TIA required.
4. UDO Section 5.3, Tree Retention
a. Will any trees be removed?
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
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a. Please refer to section 5.4.5.C of the UDO for parking lot interior requirements and
standards. Landscaping shall be a minimum of 8% of the total area (approximately
3,000 SF). Please show your calculation.
b. 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 any signs are planned? If signs will be added, 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. No conservation resources on site.
9. UDO Article 9, Flood Damage Prevention
a. Property is not in the floodplain.
NHC Fire Services, David Stone 910-798-7458
Compliance with NC Fire Code
1. No Fire Service Comments for this project.
NHC Engineering, Galen Jamison 910-798-7072
Stormwater management and land disturbance
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1. There appears no increase in impervious surface or proposed conveyance measures. If so,
there is no requirement for a county issued stormwater report.
2. It appears the limits of disturbance is less than 1 acre and the original common plan of
development is greater than 7 years. If so, there is no requirements for a land disturbing
permit, but appropriate measures as indicated on the site plan shall be provided. The
building permit application will need to include the final designed site plan.
NHC Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
Septic tanks and wells
1. It appears site is connected up to public water and sewer. Environmental Health cannot find
any recent records for septic at 6601 Watermill Way.
NHC Addressing, McCabe Watson 910-798-7068
Street naming and property address
1. No comments.
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 and sewer available.
4. Meter Sizing form will be required to determine if CFPUA Plan Review is required.
5. New building permits may require connection to CFPUA sewer.
6. Capacity is dependent on the analysis of the pipe collection system (gravity and force mains).
7. 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.
8. 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
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NCDOT, Nick Drees 910-343-3915
Driveway access and state road improvements
1. No permit is required for the proposed truck bay parking.
WMPO, Luke Hutson 910-343-3915
New Hanover County contracted traffic engineering services comments:
1. Comments 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
NHC Sustainability Manager, Madelyn Wampler 910-798-7175
NHC Soil & Water Conservation
MEMORANDUM
To: New Hanover County Technical Review Committee
Date: February 26, 2026
Subject: 6601 Windmill Avenue – Truck Bay
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
Volumes
AM Peak
Hour Trips
PM Peak
Hour Trips
Utility (170) 74,937 SF 289 53 56
Laydown Yard – 317 Crowatan Rd – TRC Review
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To: Mark Hargrove, PE, Port City Consulting Engineers, PLLC
From: Ryan Beil, Development Review Planner
Date: March 18, 2026 Technical Review Committee (TRC)
PID#: R02508-002-001-000
Egov# SITECN-26-000011
Subject: 317 Crowatan Rd – Laydown Yard - 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 March 18, 2026, TRC meeting. Additional
comments may be made upon further review of subsequent revisions.
Laydown Yard – 317 Crowatan Rd – TRC Review
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Planning, Ryan Beil 910-798-7444
Compliance with local zoning requirements
1. General Comments
a. The property is currently zoned I-1.
b. As stated in the application the intended use is Contract Office/Laydown Yard. The
Unified Development Ordinance (UDO) defines the use as
i. An establishment primarily engaged in day-to-day administrative and clerical
services for businesses providing contracted services, such as building
contractors, heating and air conditioning (HVAC) repair, landscaping and
janitorial services, etc., that require outside and/or fleet storage. The use may
include some on-site repair and material preparation work.
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, please confirm. If a Duke Energy easement is present, the applicant must
get Duke Energy approval for this site plan before proceeding with any other permits.
2. UDO Section 5.1, Parking and Loading
a. Use requires 3 parking spaces for every 1,000 square feet of building area. Project
proposes 0 square feet of building area. Required parking is 0 / 1,000 = 0 x 3 = 0
required parking 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
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.
Laydown Yard – 317 Crowatan Rd – TRC Review
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5. UDO Section 5.4, Landscaping and Buffering
a. Street yard landscaping is required
i. I-1 zoning districts require 25 square feet of street yard for every linear foot
of street yard frontage. There appears to be roughly 200 linear feet of street
yard frontage, however, driveway widths can be subtracted from this total.
ii. Minimum street yard width is 12.5 feet, and the maximum street yard width
is 37.5 feet.
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. If a sign will be present along a DOT maintained road or near an intersection with a
DOT road (including the driveway access), the applicant needs to show the required
DOT sight triangles on the plan and the sign location must be outside the sight
triangles.
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.
8. UDO Section 5.7, Conservation Resources
a. Per the New Hanover County Conservation Resource map, there is Pocosin present on
the site, however, there is only approximately 2.3 acres and it is underlaid with Class
III soils.
i. The pocosin conservation resource is only regulated if there are more than 5
acres present, and when it is underlaid with Class IV soils.
9. UDO Article 9, Flood Damage Prevention
a. Per the New Hanover County Flood map, no part of the property is in the floodplain.
NHC Fire Services, Ray Griswold 910-798-77448
Compliance with NC Fire Code
1. Fire finals required
Laydown Yard – 317 Crowatan Rd – TRC Review
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NHC Soil & Water Conservation, Dru Harrison 910-798-7135
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. Please contact the State for their stormwater permit requirements. It is anticipated a high
density permit will be required.
NHC Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-6732
Septic tanks and wells
1. No septic system should be necessary for a Lay Down yard. The septic system for 309
Crowatan Rd. is close to the proposed storm water pond but it appears it should maintain
the 50 feet setback.
NHC Addressing, McCabe Watson 910-798-7068
Street naming and property address
1. No comments
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 and sewer available is not available.
NCDOT, Nick Drees 910-398-9114
Driveway access and state road improvements
1. No permit is required as this section of Crowatan Road is not State Maintained.
2. It is recommended that the driveway is designed and constructed per NCDOT Standards.
Laydown Yard – 317 Crowatan Rd – TRC Review
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WMPO, Luke Hutson 910-343-3915
New Hanover County contracted traffic engineering services comments:
1. Comments attached
Army Corps of Engineers, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611
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
New Hanover County Sustainability Manager
NC Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
NC DEQ Division of Coastal Management
NC DEQ Division of Energy, Mineral, and Land Resources
MEMORANDUM
To: New Hanover County Technical Review Committee
Date: February 26, 2026
Subject: 317 Crowatan Road Laydown Yard
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
Volumes
AM Peak
Hour Trips
PM Peak
Hour Trips
Warehousing (150) 64,337 SF 140 31 34
Alton Orchards – Major Subdivision – TRC Review
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To: James Yopp, River Road Construction LLC, james@rockfordpartners.net
From: Zach Dickerson, Senior Planner
Date: March 18, 2026 TRC Review
PID#: R07900-003-045-000
Egov# SUBPP-26-0001
Subject: Alton Orchards- Preliminary Plan 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 March 18, 2026, TRC meeting. Additional
comments may be made upon further review of subsequent revisions.
Alton Orchards – Major Subdivision – TRC Review
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Planning, Zach Dickerson 910-798-7450
Compliance with local zoning requirements
1. General Comments
a. Zoning district – R-15
b. Housing type: Single family residential – detached with 55 dwelling units
c. Performance subdivision.
i. Density for Performance Residential: R-15 allows a maximum density of 2.5
dwelling units per acre under performance residential. 22.02 acres x 2.5 = 55
d. Site plan stated that no traffic calming devices are proposed
e. Perimeter setback of 20’ is shown and correct.
f. Where is the mailbox kiosk planned to be located?
2. UDO Section 5.1, Parking and Loading
a. Single family homes are required to have two parking spaces. Please confirm this will
be provided on each lot.
3. UDO Section 5.2, Traffic, Access and Connectivity
a. The right of way width is correct at 45’, however travel way must be 24’ minimum.
Please confirm the width of the road.
b. 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
a. This site has a previously issued Tree Removal Permit, TR-25-000090.
b. The Tree Removal Permit required 187 inches of mitigation. This will need to be
addressed through a mitigation plan prior to TRC approval.
c. Note: Land disturbance permits can be issued by county Engineering before a Tree
Removal Permit is approved by Planning. However, any trees removed before the
Tree Removal Permit is issued may result in enforcement action under Section 5.3.2
of the Unified Development Ordinance to include prohibiting any development of
the site for 3 to 5 years. This comment mainly applies to trees noted for saving in the
tree save areas on the site- removal of any of these trees will affect your mitigation
calculations.
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5. UDO Section 5.4, Landscaping and Buffering
a. Landscaping and buffering are only required for the amenity areas. The amenity
center will need a separate TRC application.
b. Considering the proposed name of the development Alton Orchards, may we
suggest planting a few apple trees.
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.
7. UDO Section 5.6, Signs
a. No sign appears to be proposed, please confirm.
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.
8. UDO Section 5.7, Conservation Resources
a. Per the NCH conservation resources map, there is pocosin on this site however there
are no class IV soils. Therefore, the Conservation Resource Standards do not apply.
9. UDO Section 5.8, Open Space Requirements
a. Performance residential subdivisions require 20% open space.
b. Per the site data table on sheet 7, 5.52 acres of open space are being provided, at
25% of the site’s total acreage. This requirement is met. Thanks!
10. UDO Article 6, Subdivision Design and Improvements.
a. Sidewalks are present on one side of the road throughout the subdivision.
b. Block length is acceptable.
c. Street connectivity: 2 links, 1 node = 2, which meets the street connectivity ratio.
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11. UDO Article 9, Flood Damage Prevention
a. No buildings are in a floodplain.
NHC Fire Services, David Stone 910-798-7458
Compliance with the NC Fire Code
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. Please contact the State for their stormwater permit requirements. It is anticipated a 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. Proposed infrastructure does not violate
setbacks to adjoining properties’ well or septic systems.
2. Subdivision swimming pool and clubhouse will need plans submitted to NHC Environmental
Health with building permit. Approval must be granted by Environmental Health prior to
building permit issuance.
NHC Addressing, McCabe Watson 910-798-7068
Street naming and property address
1. Please contact me for address assignments following TRC approval.
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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 and sewer available via mainline extension.
4. Project is currently in CFPUA Plan Review.
5. Capacity is dependent on the analysis of the pipe collection system (gravity and force mains).
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 910-398-9100
Driveway access and state road improvements
1. See attached comments.
WMPO, Luke Hutson 910-473-5130
New Hanover County contracted traffic engineering services comments:
1. See attached comments.
Army Corps of Engineers, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611
Requirements if wetlands are impacted
1. Requires permitting from ACOE.
Alton Orchards – Major Subdivision – TRC Review
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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
New Hanover County Soil & Water Conservation
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: March 5, 2026
TO: New Hanover County Technical Review Committee SUBJECT: Alton Orchard – 6148 Myrtle Grove Road
________________________________________________________________________
These are preliminary comments and are based on the plans as submitted for the proposed
site. They are subject to further review upon receipt of any additional information.
Subsequently, additional comments and/or requirements may be necessary for this site.
General Comments:
NCDOT Driveway Permits, and Encroachments are submitted through the NCDOT
Online Portal.https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Utilities/Pages/help.aspx
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/taper right is recommended due to most of the turning
movements are going to be a right in/left out and an ADDT of 12,000.
Site Plan Comments:
Subdivision Road:
• The subdivision roads should be shown as private.
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 the driveway profile with the proposed storm drainpipe.
• Curb and gutter should stop at the right of way line unless connecting to an
existing curb and gutter system.
Drainage/Stormwater Conveyance:
• If the drainage does not naturally flow to the NCDOT right of way the historic
drainage pattern should be maintained.
o Select the appropriate type of drainage pipe for the amount of available
coverage.
• 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.
• Hydraulic calculations and associated plan sheets will need to be submitted for the
site.
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
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.
Gated Entrances:
• Show and label any proposed gates with distances to the right of way line.
Driveway Radius:
• Label the radii for the proposed driveway/driveways.
• Make sure to accommodate the largest proposed vehicle.
• Provide auto turn templates for the largest proposed vehicles.
Internal Stem Protection:
• Label the internal protection stem length for the proposed driveway connection.
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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SHOULDER WIDTH
SHOULDER WIDTH
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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
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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: February 26, 2026
Subject: Alton Orchard
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
Volumes
AM Peak
Hour Trips
PM Peak
Hour Trips
Single Family Detached
Housing (210) 55 Dwelling
Units 582 43 57