Castle Hayne & 23rd St Royal Farms TRC Comments
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To: Chris Bollino, Two Farms LLC (realestate@royalfarms.com)
From: Zach Dickerson
Current Planner
Date: February 1st, 2023
Subject: Royal Farms on 23rd St & Castle Hayne Rd, B-1
The following comments have been received for the February 1st, 2022 TRC meeting. Additional comments
may be made upon further review of subsequent revisions.
Please note: following the TRC meeting, a revised preliminary plan addressing each of the below items
must be resubmitted prior to receiving plan approval.
Planning, Zach Dickerson 910-798-7450
1. Zoning: B-1
a. Use: Convenience Store, Fuel Station
2. General Comments:
a. Please be sure to apply for a demolition permit prior to demolishing the existing structures
on the property.
b. Are any traffic calming devices planned for this development? None are required, but if
there are any planned, please show them on the site plan.
c. Please note the below standards from UDO Section 4.3.4.I.2 for Fuel Sales:
i. Fuel sales in all districts where allowed shall comply with the following standards:
a. The premises shall not be used for the sale of vehicles.
b. Fuel pump canopies shall meet the setbacks of the underlying
zoning district, as measured from the outer edge of any supportive
structure physically connected to a fuel pump and the ground
along a straight line to the nearest point of the property line.
c. Setback distances from street rights-of-way may be reduced by
one-half.
3. Tree Retention:
a. For the significant trees planned to be removed on-site, please apply for a Tree Removal
Permit.
b. Please be aware that a Tree Removal Permit is required prior to any land disturbance
activities. Please provide the specific species (Loblolly Pine, Long Leaf Pine, etc.) of the
trees to be removed or retained to determine required mitigation.
i. Clearly illustrate what trees are being preserved and what trees are proposed to
remain.
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ii. Please see the chart below for an example of what Staff is looking for as a tree
inventory requirement.
c. All specimen trees located within subject tract are required to be illustrated as well. UDO
Section 5.3.5.C The removal of any specimen tree is prohibited on any parcel unless
exempt according to Section 10.3.11, Variance Zoning and Subdivision. If a specimen tree
is removed without a permit, the penalty for this violation shall be twice the mitigation
fee.
d. Please be aware that there are optional incentives for retaining trees on site, UDO Section
5.3.8.A.2.
e. Please see the chart below indicating the documented, significant, and specimen trees
regulated by the County.
f. Per UDO 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. Please add a note to the Landscape Plan showing has this
requirement has been met.
i. Please note that required landscaping for the project can be credited to meet this
requirement, however, required landscaping does not count towards mitigation,
if applicable.
g. Per UDO Section 5.3.6.B, please be aware that prior to any construction activity protection
fencing is required around protected trees or tree stands. The fencing shall be a minimum
of four feet and shall remain in place through completion of construction activities.
h. When submitting for the Tree Removal Permit, please include a Tree Inventory Table.
4. Landscaping:
a. Please indicate on the landscape plan where the interior parking lot landscaping will be
located.
b. Please indicate on the landscape plan where the foundation plantings for the convenience
store will be located.
5. Lighting:
a. Please note that with the latest update to the UDO, a lighting plan is not required at time
of TRC Approval. See below excerpt from Section 5.5.3:
i. Information about the exterior lighting for the site that demonstrates compliance
with the standards in this section shall be submitted in conjunction with an
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application for site plan approval (Section 10.3.6, Site Plan) or zoning compliance
approval (Section 10.3.8, Zoning Compliance Approval), whichever comes first,
approved no later than at time of construction plan approval.
b. When available, please send over lighting plan for review and approval.
6. Signs:
a. Please note that all signs are subject to section 5.6 of the UDO.
b. Please submit for sign permits prior to installation.
7. Please provide all NCDOT approvals upon receipt. Please be aware that no building permit will be
issued until NCDOT has issued the Driveway Permit approval.
Fire Services, Ray Griswold 910-798-7458
1. All underground fuel tanks shall be permitted through New Hanover County Building Safety
2. A section 510 study is required for Emergency First Responder Radio Coverage
3. Please follow the Guidelines of Appendix J for Building Information Signage
4. All roadways, parking areas, approaches from the street into the parking areas shall not exceed a
10 % in grade.
5. All applicable Safety Signage and NFPA 704 Signage shall be placed in the fueling dispensing area.
NHC Engineering, Galen Jamison 910-798-7072
1. A land disturbing and a stormwater permit issued by the County are required for this project in
addition to the State stormwater permit. Please submit for permits as the design is completed.
2. A public drainage easement sized in accordance with Section 2.6.5 of the NHC Stormwater Design
Manual is requested for the existing ditch in the SW corner of the site. The easement shall be
centered on the ditch and the County will work with the adjacent parcel for full easement width.
3. Please contact NCDOT for confirmation of pond outfall location and tie in to 23rd Street roadside
ditch.
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority, Bernice Johnson 910-332-6620
1. CFPUA TRC Comments provided are preliminary comments only.
2. CFPUA water and sewer available via a mainline extension.
3. The project is currently in CFPUA Review. First review comments have been provided to the
engineer.
NCDOT, Nick Drees 910-398-9100
1. No comments received at this time.
Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske 910-798-7324
1. Environmental Health records from 1999 reflect a well and septic system on this parcel. Other well
heads may exist on this parcel. If other wells are encountered they shall be identified, protected
and properly abandoned by a certified well driller. Surrounding properties may utilize well water
for their potable water supply. Underground storage tanks shall maintain 100 feet from any
surrounding properties wells.
2. Application states the site will be on public water and sewer. Environmental Health records from
1999 reflect a well and septic system on this parcel. If the septic tank is encountered/found it must
be properly abandoned.
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WMPO, Jamar Johnson 910-343-3915
1. Provide turning templates for the largest design vehicle to access the site.
2. Development has a TIA that is currently undergoing TIA review. All improvements listed in the TIA
approval with conditions letter will be required of the development.
Planning (Addressing), Katherine May 910-798-7443
1. No comments. Current address is acceptable.
Army Corps of Engineers, Brad Shaver 910-251-4611
1. If the tributary in the lower Southwestern corner of the property is impacted, a permit may be
required.