TRC Agenda Packet 6.2.2021_TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
June 2, 2021
New Hanover County’s Technical Review Committee (TRC) will meet Wednesday, June 2, 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: Whiskey Branch PD – Phase 1 – Preliminary Plan
Request by WNDP #2 LLC and Paramounte Engineering, Inc. for a preliminary plan for the
first phase of the Whiskey Branch Planned Development, consisting of 120 residential units.
The property is located in the 4400 block of S. College Road, consists of 35.48 acres, and
is zoned PD.
2:20 p.m. Item 2: Absolute Walls – Site Plan
Request by Absolute Wall & Ceiling Inc. & JBS Consulting, PA, to install a new laydown
area on property located at 331 Metro Circle Market Street. The site consists of 2.44 acres
and is zoned I-2.
Future Items:
• 3408 Enterprise Drive
o Major site plan for an office/laboratory at 3408 Enterprise Drive.
• Legacy Landing
o Preliminary Plan for an 11-lot single family subdivision on Dorsey Lane near the
intersection of Reminisce Road and Rock Hill Road.
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To: Hill Rogers WNDP#2, LLC hill@cameronco.com
Allison Engebretson, Paramounte Engineering, aengebretson@paramounte-eng.com
From: Ron Meredith
Current Planner
Date: May 28th, 2021
Subject: Whiskey Branch Mixed Use Development – Performance Residential – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the June 2nd, 2021 TRC meeting.
Please note: Following the TRC meeting, a revised preliminary plan addressing each of the below items must
be resubmitted prior to receiving preliminary plan approval.
Planning, Ron Meredith 910-798-7441
1. Please update the plan with the following general corrections:
a. Please label the preliminary plan as a “Performance Residential” subdivision in the title block.
b. Please add the development information per the Preliminary Plan Application.
i. Please add a legend.
ii. Please include the location of multiple dwelling unit structures (duplexes, townhomes
condos, apartments, etc.).
iii. Please list the acreage of all open space, recreation space, and common area, and all
other areas to be maintained by a homeowner association in the Site Data Table.
iv. Please list in the site data table the tax map, block, and parcel numbers.
v. Please identify the approved density, minimum lot size, and average lot size.
vi. Please show the setback lines and parking areas.
vii. Please label approximate locations of regulated wetlands (401 & 404).
viii. Please label the locations and acreages of areas identified as conservation resources
in the Conservation Overlay District.
ix. Please provide the location and size of regulated trees, noting the trees proposed to
be removed and mitigation tactic.
x. Please add locations of required or proposed bufferyards.
i. According to the NHC soils data, it appears that there are no Class IV soils, please verify.
If the subject parcel is determined to have Class IV soils after further investigation,
please add the areas and acreage of land identified as Class IV Soils by the 1980 NHC
Soils Report, or by a licensed Soil Scientist.
ii. Please label any existing or proposed utility easements and include the width of each
respective easement.
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2. Open space:
a. Please note that the stormwater pond is permitted development within open space, per
Section 5.8.5.D of the UDO.
i. Please clarify the open space acreages in the site data table. Please add what is present
in the current proposal and what is remaining to be installed.
3. Is there a pump station planned? If so, please locate this on the plat, per Section 6.3.3 UDO.
a. For the pump station, please include a street yard to meet the standards, per Section 5.4.6.B
of the UDO.
4. Easements:
a. Per Section 6.2.2 of the UDO, please label Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer, and Water Main Utility
Easements.
5. Setbacks:
a. Please show or indicate a 10’ setback from pedestrian and bicycle paths, per Section 3.3.7 of
the UDO.
b. Please indicate the setbacks established by the Master Plan in accordance with Section 3.3.3.A,
of the UDO.
i. Please place the approved setbacks from the Approved MDP in the Site Data Table. Add
verbiage clarifying that the subdivision is performance, and these performance
standards apply to each lot.
6. All exterior lighting in the project shall be designed to not exceed 0.5-foot candles when measured at
the property lines abutting the existing single-family developments and 2.0-foot candles at the property
lines abutting all other uses (see Section 5.5). Please provide documentation to confirm compliance
with this regulation for the quadraplex phase in the subdivision.
7. Are any traffic calming devices proposed for the development? If so, please include a detail and show
their location on the plan, per Section 6.2.2.7 UDO?
8. Please add a note within the site data table stating the minimum Infrastructure Improvements,
specifically the audible fire alarm systems are to be installed and connected directly to a central
dispatch system for all structures except single-family and two-family (duplex) residential, per section
3.3.7. of the UDO.
9. A Tree Removal Permit is required for the removal of any regulated trees and must be obtained
prior to any land disturbance activities. Please note that specimen trees cannot be removed unless
a variance is obtained from the Board of Adjustment. Removal of specimen and significant trees
requires mitigation.
10. Please show the locations of the mailbox kiosks. Section 6.2.2.A.15 of the UDO requires a paved area
with ingress/egress to allow vehicles to pull off, park, and re-enter the roadway safely.
11. Private Roadway Design Standards (Technical Manual):
a. Please show the sight distance angles (10'x70) at intersections.
b. Please adjust the radius text on Road C, the intersection of Road C/Road D, the intersection of
Road E/Road D, and Road B; it appears to be conflicting with other line work.
c. It appears that the cross sections do not match the roadway design. The dimension on the
roadway appears to be measured at 26 feet, edge of pavement to edge of pavement, and the
cross section appears to have a measurement of 24 feet, edge of pavement to edge of
pavement. Please clarify.
d. Please move the “1/per” foot text on the cross section out of the tree line work.
e. It appears some of the roads may not be meeting the minimum horizontal centerline radius
standards. The master plan shows some of these roads as two separate roads.
12. Street connectivity:
a. Please be aware that the connectivity ratio is currently 1.18 and that the subdivision, as a
whole, will be required to be no less than 1.40, per Section 6.2.2.7.g.3 of the UDO.
13. Will the access easement between lots 11 and 12 be within open space or within the lots?
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14. General Considerations:
a. Please consider adding curb cuts for ADA accessibility.
b. Please consider placing all conditionally required buffers in community open space for future
protection of the trees, and possibly adding verbiage into the HOA/POA covenants and
restrictions protecting this buffered area.
c. Please consider placing restrictions on lots 45 and 44 to have direct access to Road D and for
lot 36 to have direct access to Road B.
15. Please reference the rezoning case number (Z21-01).
16. Please keep in mind that you will need to apply for site plan approval for the SF Amenity shown on the
plan.
Fire Services, Ray Griswold 910-798-7464
1. No traffic calming devices or gates without TRC approval
2. Appendix D103.4 Dead Ends – Dead end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 ft. shall be
provided with width and turn around provisions in accordance with table D 103.4
3. 151-500Ft: 120’ Hammerhead, 60 Foot “Y” or 96’ diameter cul-de-sac in accordance with figure D103.1
of the 2018 NC Fire Code
4. A hydrant will need to be placed so that the requirements meet the 500 ft. hydrant distance. Also note
the distance between hydrants cannot exceed 1000 ft.
5. Appendix D Section D103.1 access road with a hydrant shall have a minimum road width of 26’
exclusive of shoulders.
6. Proposed fire Hydrant locations will need to be added to the site plan before being submitted for TRC
review. Existing fire hydrants must be reflected on the site plan.
7. All fire hydrants installed are to be equipped with a 5in. Storz connection on the 4.5 steamer per CFPUA
and NHC Fire requirements.
8. Physical protection. Where fire hydrants are subject to impact by a motor vehicle, guard posts or other
approved means shall comply with Section 312.
9. No obstructions within 36 inches around a fire hydrant, this includes street signs, landscape vegetation
and utility poles and boxes.
10. Fire apparatus access roads cannot exceed a 10 percent grade without the approval of the Fire Chief.
NHC Engineering (Stormwater), Galen Jamison 910-798-7142
1. A land disturbing permit and a stormwater system authority to construct is required for this project.
Please submit for permits as the design is completed.
2. There appears to be considerable offsite drainage routed through or around the site. Any offsite
drainage routed through the site will need a drainage easement to assist with the mission of new
Stormwater Services department starting in July. Construction of offsite drainage conveyance
measures that will be maintained by the County will need to observed by Stormwater Services and a
turnover meeting scheduled once the system is ready to be conveyed to the County.
3. Any changes to the hydraulics/hydrology (ie changes in time of concentration, increased flow, etc) of
the offsite drainage may require a design of downstream conveyance measures and/or at roadway
culverts such as Whiskey Branch Drive and Navaho Trail.
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Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. Utility Plan Review required by CFPUA
2. CFPUA water and sewer available (may require mainline extensions).
3. At this time capacity is available.
4. Capacity is also dependent on the analysis of the pipe collection system (gravity and force mains).
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.
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.
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.
a. 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.
b. If the subdivision roads want to be petitioned to NCDOT in the future, plan approval is
required prior to construction
c. Roadway improvements are required from the approved TIA. (note internal driveway stem
requirement too)
2. A NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installation within NCDOT
right-of-way.
3. NCDOT Driveway Permits are now submitted through the NCDOT Driveway website.
https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Utilities/Pages/help.aspx
Environmental Health, Marie Hemmen 910-798-6664
1. Env. Health does not have any concerns with septic systems or wells. This property will connect to
CFPUA.
WMPO, Kayla Grubb 910-341-7890
1. NCDOT Projects:
a. Tip Projects in the Area: U-5702B
b. Project Description: NC 132 (College Road) from US 117 (SHIPYARD BOULEVARD) TO US 421
(CAROLINA BEACH ROAD). ACCESS MANAGEMENT AND TRAVEL TIME IMPROVEMENTS.
c. Construction Date: 2026
2. WMPO 2045 Projects:
a. N/A
3. New Hanover County CTP:
a. N/A
b. TIA: A TIA was completed for this development.
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NCDEMLR, Bryan Hall, 910-796- 7423
1. This project appears to be outside of our AEC and therefore outside of our jurisdiction. So, no CAMA
authorization would be required.
Planning (Addressing), John Townsend 910-798-7443
1. Contact planning for address assignment after TRC approval.
Comments not received at this time from:
Emergency Services & E911, Steve Still
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
USACE, Rachel Capito, 910-251-4000
New Hanover County Schools, Mark Clawson 910-254-4084
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To: Brad Sedgewick, PE – JBS Consulting, PA bradsedgwick@hotmail.com
From: Ron Meredith
Current Planner
Date: May 28th, 2021
Subject: Absolute Walls Laydown Yard – 331-1 Metro Circle – Commercial Site Plan – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the June 2nd, 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 corrections:
a. Please hatch or identify the future development areas clearly.
2. Please submit a Landscape Plan to verify the following standards:
a. Interior landscaping:
i. Is the hatched area the proposed landscaping area? If so, please label and indicate the
square footage.
ii. Please show the location of any parking, if applicable. Please note that the parking lot
interior landscaping is 8% of the total area used for parking, loading, driveways, internal
drive aisles, and other vehicular use areas.
iii. If applicable, please show/verify that any parking spaces are blocked or curbed if adjacent
to landscaping islands or landscaping areas per Section 5.4.5.C of the UDO.
b. Screening:
i. Please show the location of any proposed dumpsters, if applicable. 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.
3. Please be aware that zoning approval is required for the building and parking shown on the plan. Please add
a note clarifying that this site plan is only for the laydown yard in the rear of the site.
4. Will any trees be removed? It appears that the proposed laydown area does extend into the tree cluster on
the south west side of the property. If so, please supply a tree inventory plan with the location and size of
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regulated trees, noting the tree’s specific species, native/invasive, and mitigation tactic. Please refer to
Section 5.3.4 of the UDO for updated tree identification standards.
a. A tree removal permit is required for the removal of any regulated trees and one must be obtained
prior to any land disturbance activities. Please note that specimen trees cannot be removed unless
a variance is obtained from the Board of Adjustment. Removal of specimen and significant trees
requires mitigation.
Fire Services, Raymond Griswold 910-508-0234
1. I visited the site late yesterday. As shown on the plan everything meets Fire Services Expectations.
2. A Section 510 study is required for the new addition - emergency responder radio coverage, per the 2018
edition of the North Carolina Fire Protection Code.
3. Follow the Guidelines for Building Information signs per the North Carolina Fire Protection Code, the 2018
edition
NHC Engineering (Stormwater), Galen Jamison 910-798-7142
1. ATC modification has been executed.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. CFPUA water available; property currently connected to CFPUA water.
2. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form will be required. The results of the Meter Sizing Form will determine if CFPUA plan
review will be required.
NCDOT, Patrick Wurzel, 910-398-9100
1. We do not have any comments.
Environmental Health, Marie Hemmen 910-798-6664
1. The proposed lay down yard does not appear to affect the existing septic system. The existing septic system
design is for 250 gallons per day for maximum 10 employees for the entire building. A change of use permit
/improvement permit expansion would be required if this changes. Existing septic system shall be protected
during construction. No parking or paving over septic system.
2. Existing well head shall be protected at all times. Do not store anything that may contaminate the well within
100 feet of the well. Keep all structures > 25 feet from the well.
WMPO, Kayla Grubb 910-341-7890
1. NCDOT Projects:
a. Tip Projects in the Area: I-6038
b. Project Description: I-140 from US 421 TO US 74/US 76. PAVEMENT REHABILITATION.
c. Construction Date: 2029
2. Tip Projects in the Area: R-2633D
a. Project Description: I-140/US 17 WILMINGTON BYPASS. IMPLEMENTATION OF INTELLIGENT
b. TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS (ITS).
c. Construction Date: Under Construction
3. WMPO 2045 Projects: N/A
4. New Hanover County CTP: N/A
5. TIA: A TIA will not be required based on the following trip generation:
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Planning (Addressing), John Townsend 910-798-7443
1. If additional units, beyond the existing two (2), are created contact Planning for unit assignment.
Comments not received at this time from:
NCDEQ, Chad Coburn
New Hanover Soil & Water, Dru Harrison
NCDEMLR, Dan Sams
DCM, Tanya Pietila
USACE, Rachel Capito
New Hanover County Schools, Laura Severt