TRC Agenda Packet 1.13.2021TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
January 13, 2021
New Hanover County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) will meet Wednesday, January 13,
2021 at 2:00 p.m. at 230 Government Center Drive, Suite 110, to discuss the below items.
PLEASE NOTE:
This meeting will be conducted remotely via teleconference. Interested parties can contact the Planning
and Land Use Department at 910-798-7165 for more information.
2:00 p.m. Item 1: BT Construction Contractor’s Office – Commercial Site Plan
Request by Port City Consulting Engineers, PLLC for a site plan for contractor’s office.
The subject property is located at 2000 Corporate Drive, consists of 0.72 acres, and
is zoned PD.
2:15 p.m. Item 2: CFCC Lineman Facility – Commercial Site Plan
Request by Coastal Land Design, PLLC for a lineman training facility on CFCC’s North
Campus consisting of a 3,040 sf classroom and training yard. The subject property
is located at 3400 Education Loop, consists of 2.08 acres, and is zoned O&I.
Other Items:
Carolina Beach Road performance development sketch plan (7000 block of Carolina Beach
Road, south of Bozeman Road)
Cypress Village – sidewalk modification request
Future Items:
January 27th TRC Meeting
o Scotts Hill Village – Commercial Site Plan
Commercial site plan for an amenity center and associated parking at the
intersection of Pandion and Cobblestone Drive.
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To: Mark Hargrove – Port City Consulting Engineers, PLLC (mhargrove@ec.rr.com)
From: Ron Meredith
Current Planner
Date: January 8, 2021
Subject: BT Construction Office Warehouse – Corporate Drive – Commercial Site Plan – TRC
Review
The following comments have been received for the January 13, 2021 TRC meeting.
Please note: following the TRC meeting, a revised site plan addressing each of the below items must be
resubmitted prior to receiving approval.
Planning, Ron Meredith 910-798-7441
1. Please update the plan with the following general corrections:
a. Are any traffic calming devises proposed (gates)? If so, please indicate them on the plan
and work with the New Hanover County Fire Marshals.
b. Please show the ADA compliant access points for the sidewalks.
c. Please update the site data table to account for all required changes below.
2. Landscape Plan:
a. If needed, please adjust any trees that may prohibit clear site lines at the ingress egress
points.
b. Screening:
i. Are there any proposed dumpster or trash receptacle storage areas? If so, please
indicate the location on the site plan? If dumpsters or other trash holding areas
are present, they must be screened from view of any public right-of-way in
accordance with Section 5.4.4 of the New Hanover County Unified Development
Ordinance (UDO).
3. Before the building permit can be issued, a lighting plan must be provided to illustrate that street
lighting, all exterior lighting, and indoor lighting visible from outside shall be designed and located
so that the maximum illumination measured in foot candles at ground level at a lot line does not
surpass 2.0.
4. Is there any intention of installing signage? If so, please show the location and note any proposed
sign is subject to Section 5.6.
5. Parking/Loading:
a. The parking does not appear to meet the dimensional standards specified in Section 5.1.4.
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b. Please update the number of parking spaces in accordance with the new adopted parking
regulations. Staff used the office and warehouse use combined to determine the number
of spaces.
c. Please add parking blocks to prevent vehicles from encroaching more than one foot into
planting islands or landscaped yards.
d. If off-street loading berths are present on site, please refer to Section 5.1.5 of the UDO for
the specifications.
6. General comments:
a. Please be aware that no building permit will be issued until NCDOT has issued the Driveway
Permit approval.
b. Please be aware that land disturbance permits will not be issued until the tree permit has
been approved.
Fire Services, Troy Davidson 910-798-7464
1. Appendix J of the 2018 NC fire code - Building information signs.
2. All new structures must comply with Section 510 of the NC Fire code. Emergency Responder Radio
Coverage survey must be conducted and results given to the Building Safety Fire Plan Reviewer. (It
is highly recommended that a pre-construction survey be conducted however a pre-construction
survey is not required).
3. Provide proposed FDC and hydrant location on the drawing
4. There must be a fire hydrant within 400 ft of all commercial structures Exception: If required to be
sprinkled a fire hydrant shall be within 100 ft of the FDC.
5. All fire hydrants are to follow CFPUA design requirements and must be equipped with a 5 in. Storz
connection on the 4.5 steamer.
6. No landscaping shall block or obstruct access to the fire hydrant.
NHC Engineering (Stormwater), Jim Iannucci 910-798-7142
1. Stormwater and Sediment and Erosion Control Plans will be required for this project.
2. Properly sized easements required for all stormwater conveyances carrying off-site
runoff. Stormwater Services program will begin maintaining these conveyances (not in permitted
systems) beginning in July 2021
NHC Engineering (Land Disturbance), Beth Wetherill, 910-798-7432
1. Project needs to be submitted and approved for a land disturbing permit.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. CFPUA plan review required.
2. CFPUA water and sewer available.
3. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form will be required.
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NCDOT, Patrick Wurzel, 910-398-9100
1. These preliminary comments and are based on the plans as submitted for the proposed site and
are subject to further review upon receipt of any additional information. Subsequently,
additional comments and/or requirements may be necessary for this site.
2. A NCDOT Driveway Permit is required. Submit a plan in accordance with pages 14 and 15 of the
Policy on Street and Driveway Access to North Carolina Highways to include access locations within
500’ of the proposed access on both sides of the State road. Submit to the local NCDOT District
Engineer’s Office.
3. We will work with the engineer during the permitting process for the storm drainage within the
right of way.
4. A NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installation within
NCDOT right-of-way.
5. NCDOT Division 3 District 3 is now paperless. When ready to submit email all documents to
Div3Dist3@ncdot.gov
Environmental Health, Marie Hemmen 910-798-6664
1. Environmental Health OSWP has no comments. This property will be connecting to CFPUA water
and sewer per the application.
WMPO, Kayla Grubb 910-341-7890
1. TIA is not required based on the following trip generation:
2. NCDOT Projects:
a. Tip Projects in the Area: U-6202
Project Description: SR 2048 (Gordon Road) from US 17 (MARKET STREET) TO I-40.
WIDEN ROADWAY
Construction Date: 2024
b. Tip Projects in the Area: U-5881
Project Description: NC 132 (College Rd) from SR 2048 (GORDON ROAD) TO SR 1272
(NEW CENTRE DRIVE). UPGRADE ROADWAY.
Construction Date: 2029
c. Tip Projects in the Area: I-6037
Project Description: I-140 from US 421 to I-40. Pavement and bridge rehabilitation.
Construction Date: 2026
Tip Projects in the Area: I-5760A
d. Project Description: I-140 – open graded friction course pavement
Construction Date: Under construction
TIP Projects in the Area: R-2633D
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e. Project Description: I-140/US 17 Wilmington Bypass | IMPLEMENTATION OF INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS).
Construction Date: Under construction
TIP Projects in the Area: I-6039
f. Project Description: I-140 from MILE MARKER 420 TO NC 210 (MILE MARKER 408).
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION.
Construction Date: 2025
3. WMPO 2040 Projects:
a. Projects in the Area: BP-3
Project Description: Bike/ped improvements on N. College Road from New Town Road to
Danny Pence Dr.
b. Projects in the Area: BP-15
Project Description: Bike/ped improvements on N. College Road from NE Northchase
Pkwy to New Village Way
c. Projects in the Area: BP-27
Project Description: Bike/ped improvements on N. College Road from New Village Way to
Bavarian Lane
d. Projects in the Area: BP-42
Project Description: Bike/ped improvements on College Rd from Blue Clay Rd to
Northchase Pkwy
Projects in the Area: R-5
e. Project Description: US 117/NC 132/College Road Widening from Gordon Road to US
421/Carolina Beach Road
f. Projects in the Area: R-6
Project Description: Gordon Road widening from NC 132 Interchange to US 17/Market St.
4. New Hanover County CTP: N/A
Planning (Addressing), John Townsend 910-798-7443
1. Address already assigned. If suites/units are planned contact Planning Department to receive
suite/unit address assignment.
Comments not received at this time from:
Emergency Services & E911, Steven Still
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
NCDEMLR, Dan Sams
DCM, Tanya Pietila
USACE, Rachel Capito
New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt
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To: Nate Allen (nallen@cldeng.com)
From: Gideon Smith
Current Planner
Date: January 8, 2021
Subject: CFCC North Campus Lineman Facility – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the January 13, 2021 TRC meeting.
Please note: following the TRC meeting, a revised site plan addressing each of the below items must be
resubmitted prior to receiving approval.
Planning, Gideon Smith 910-798-7571
1. Please update the plan with the following general corrections:
a. 3210 Education Loop is the address that has been assigned for this site. Please update any
reference on the site plan to reflect this.
b. Please revise Landscape Note 14 on Sheet C1.0 so that all plantings used as screening
between the parking lot and Education Loop are a minimum of 36” high at time of planting
per Section 5.4.5.D of the UDO.
c. Please label the area of each parking lot interior landscaping area to verify the minimum
requirements are met.
2. Section 5.3.4.C of the UDO requires a minimum of 15 trees at least 2” DBH must be retained or
planted on the parcel where development occurs for each acre or proportionate area disturbed.
a. Please note that required parking lot interior and screening landscaping can be credited to
meet this requirement.
b. Please note that although street yard landscaping is not required for this site, the
remaining trees required per this provision are encouraged to be planted along the front
of the site adjacent Education Loop.
3. Please show the required parking lot screening landscaping in accordance with Section 5.4.5.D of
the UDO.
4. If no regulated trees are proposed to be removed, a Tree Removal Permit will not be required.
5. Is a dumpster or trash receptacle storage area proposed? If so, please provide a detail of the
dumpster screening.
a. Please note that dumpsters must be screened from the view of any public right-of-way or
adjacent property by vegetation, berms, fencing, walls, and/or any combination thereof
that is at least 8 feet in height per Section 5.4.4.C of the UDO.
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6. Please show the general location of any site lighting and street lights.
a. Please refer to the figures in Section 5.5.4 of the UDO and confirm the site will meet these
provisions.
b. Please note the illuminations are measured at ground level at the lot line in foot candles.
c. Please note that these standards would not apply to security lighting controlled and
activated by motion sensors for a duration of 15 minutes or less.
d. Please note that all site lighting cannot shine or reflect onto any adjacent residential
districts and/or uses.
7. Is there any intention of installing new signage? If so, the installation of any sign will be subject to
the standards outlined in Section 5.6 of the UDO.
Fire Services, Ray Griswold 910-798-7448
1. I have reviewed this plan. I have no issues with the plan, however, per the Fire Code:
a. Appendix J shall be followed – Building Signage
b. Section 510 of the Fire Code shall be completed – Emergency Radio Responder Coverage.
NHC Engineering, Jim Iannucci 910-798-7142
1. Stormwater and Sediment and Erosion Control Plans will need to be modified and updated to
account for this project.
2. Properly sized easements required for all stormwater conveyances carrying off-site
runoff. Stormwater Services program will begin maintaining these conveyances (not in permitted
systems) beginning in July 2021.
NHC Engineering, Beth Wetherill 910-798-7432
1. The land disturbing permit should come from the State for this project.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. CFPUA Plan Review required.
2. CFPUA water and sewer available.
3. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form will be required.
4. Additional notes for engineer:
a. Water tap will need to be 1” or 2”
b. FM will need to tie into a 6” sewer service/cleanout.
NCDOT, Patrick Wurzel 910-398-9100
1. No comments.
Environmental Health, Marie Hemmen, 910-798-6664
1. No comments.
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WMPO, Kayla Grubb 910-772-4170
1. A TIA not required based on the following trip generation:
Land Use Size Unit 24 Hour
Volumes
AM Peak
Hour Trips
PM Peak
Hour Trips
Enter Exit Enter Exit
LUC 540
Junior/Community College 3 1000 GFA 61 18 6 3 3
a. NCDOT Congestion Management recommends using the number of students as the
independent variable when determining the trip generation of LUC 540. However, it
seems that using the square footage provide a more accurate trip generation for this
campus.
2. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: U-5863
a. Project Description: NC 133 (Castle Hayne Road) from I-140/US 17 (WILMINGTON
BYPASS) TO SR 1310 (DIVISION DRIVE) IN WILMINGTON. WIDEN TO MULTI-LANES
b. Construction Date: 2025
3. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: R-3300A
a. Project Description: US 17 bypass south of Hampstead to NC 210
b. Construction Date: 2027
4. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: I-6037
a. Project Description: I-140 from US 421 to I-40. Pavement and bridge rehabilitation
b. Construction Date: 2026
5. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: I-5760A
a. Project Description: I-140 – open graded friction course pavement
b. Construction Date: Under construction
6. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: R-2633D
a. Project Description: I-140/US 17 Wilmington Bypass | IMPLEMENTATION OF INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS).
b. Construction Date: Under construction
7. NCDOT TIP Projects in the Area: I-6039
a. Project Description: I-140 from MILEMARKER 420 TO NC 210 (MILEMARKER 408).
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION.
b. Construction Date: 2025
8. WMPO 2040 Projects: BP-3
a. Project Description: Bike/ped improvements on N. College Road from New Town Road to
Danny Pence Dr.
9. WMPO 2040 Projects: BP-15
a. Project Description: Bike/ped improvements on N. College Road from NE Northchase
Pkwy to New Village Way
10. WMPO 2040 Projects: BP-27
a. Project Description: Bike/ped improvements on N. College Road from New Village Way to
Bavarian Lane
11. WMPO 2040 Projects: BP-42
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a. Project Description: Bike/ped improvements on College Rd from Blue Clay Rd to
Northchase Pkwy
12. WMPO 2040 Projects: R-4
a. Project Description: NC 133/Castle Hayne Road widening from US 74/Martin Luther King
Jr Parkway to Holly Shelter Road
13. New Hanover County CTP: N/A
Planning (Addressing), John Townsend 910-798-7443
1. 3210 Education Loop has been assigned as the address.
a. If suites or units are planned, please contact the Planning Department to receive
suite/unit address assignment.
Comments not received at this time from:
Emergency Services & E911, Steve Still
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
NCDCM, Tanya Pietila
NCDEMLR, Dan Sams
USACE, Rachel Capito
New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt