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To: Justin C Bishop, Malpass Engineering & Surveying, P.C. (justinbishop@bizec.rr.com)
From: Julian Griffee, Current Planner
Egov #: SUBPP-23-0003
Date: April 5th, 2023
Subject: Village at Motts Landing Phase III – Performance Residential – Preliminary Plan Major
Subdivision – TRC Review
The following comments have been received for the April 5, 2023 TRC meeting. Additional comments may
be made upon further review of subsequent revisions.
Please note: A revised plat addressing each of the below items must be resubmitted prior to receiving
major subdivision approval.
Planning, Julian Griffee 910-798-7444
1. Roadways:
a) Are the roads public or private?
2. Tree Survey:
a) Please provide the number of Documented inches to be removed
b) Please be aware that a Tree Removal Permit is required before the issuance of any
clearing, grading, building permits, and or other authorizations, UDO Section 5.3.5.B.
3. Easements:
a) Please note that Section 6.2.2. requires the labelling of all storm sewer, sanitary sewer,
and water main utility easements.
5. UDO Section 5.2.3., please provide all NCDOT approvals upon receipt.
6. Section 5.8.2 of the UDO states that residential performance developments must dedicate 20%
of the project area to open space.
7. Please clarify the phasing as well.
8. Some lots are lacking square footage calculations.
9. Cluster Box Units are the mail kiosks? Please show the location of your mail kiosk. A paved area
with ingress/egress to allow vehicles to pull off, park, and re-enter the roadway safely shall be
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required for each kiosk area. Kiosks shall be located in areas that will best allow for vehicle
parking, which shall be designed so as not to create pedestrian or vehicle safety issues.
10. Are there open space areas? If so, please delineate.
11. Please note the density regulations for Performance Residential Developments, per section
3.1.3.D.2.: calculating the density for a proposed Performance Residential Development, the
areas in subsections 1 and 2 shall first be subtracted from the gross area of land to be committed
to development. In lieu of subtracting Dorovan, Johnston, and Pamlico soils, the developer may
choose to preserve 100 percent of such areas as conservation space in accordance with Section
5.7, Conservation Resources: 1. All natural lakes, ponds, rivers, or marshes; and, 2) All areas of
Class IV soils as defined in A Classification of Soils in New Hanover County for Septic Tank
Suitability. All calculations shall be rounded to the nearest whole unit.
12. Overall height of the structures? Please note that the maximum is 40’ within the R-15 zoning
district. Additional height may be allowed dependent on design of structures.
13. Is there an anticipated spacing between the units? Other codes outside of the UDO may require
distance between structures.
14. Please note that CAMA requirements and other governmental regulations outside of the UDO
pertaining to environmentally sensitive areas may come into play and affect design.
Planning (Addressing), Katherine May, 910-798-7443
1. Phase 3A will need one street name.
2. Phase 3B will need two street names. One for the entrance and one for the rest of the
development.
3. Please provide a list of street name options prior to TRC approval. Once those are decided I can
start the address assignments.
Environmental Health, Dustin Fenske, 910-798-6732
1. Site must connect to public water and sewer. Proposed infrastructure will not affect surrounding
properties well or septic system setbacks.
CFPUA, Bernice Johnson, 910-332-6620
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 plan review required.
4. CFPUA water sewer available; water through NC Aqua.
5. CFPUA Meter Sizing Form will be required.
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NHC Engineering, Galen Jamison, 910-798-7072
1. A land disturbing and a stormwater permit issued by the County are required for this project.
Please submit for permits as the design is completed. Please check with NC DEQ for the
requirements of a state stormwater permit.
2. Please check with DEQ CAMA office for the requirements of pond discharge relative to any
CAMA area of concern.
NCDOT, Nick Drees, 910-398-9114
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. NCDOT Driveway Permits, and Encroachments are submitted through the NCDOT Online Portal.
https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/Utilities/Pages/help.aspx
3. A 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.
4. Show/Label the 10’ X 70’ NCDOT sight triangles.
5. No obstructions shall be placed within the NCDOT sight triangles.
6. No obstructions shall be placed with the stopping site distance. Reference table 3-1 (for level
roadways only).
7. No gates allowed within 100’ from the r/w line.
8. Show/Label the appropriate sight distances.
9. Roadway improvements may be warranted.
10. A NCDOT Encroachment Agreement is required for any utility connections or installations within
NCDOT right-of-way.
WMPO, Scott James, 910-473-5130
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1.
NHC Fire Department, Sunnie Batson, 910-798-7464
1. A1-A20 area:
a. Both sides of the divided access must be 16’ wide.
b. Hydrant between A8 and A9.
c. Gates: Must have Knox override and siren activated opener.
2. B1-B19 area:
a. Hydrant on the southern side of the main entrance off River Road.
b. Hydrant between B19 and B20.
c. Gates: Must have Knox override and siren activated opener.
3. B20-B47 area:
a. Hydrant between B34 and B35.
4. Viable water source must be present before any combustible materials are delivered. Once
underground utilities are in, the Fire Marshal’s Office shall be notified to verify operation.
5. Streets must be all-weather surface capable of supporting 85,000 lbs.
6. Temporary signage required until permanent signage installed.
7. Dormant construction equipment, materials, dumpsters, and other obstructions may not
impede emergency vehicles.
8. No on-street parking permitted.
9. Hydrants must meet CFPUA specifications with a 3’ circumference free of obstructions.
USACE, Brad Shaver, 910-251-4611
1. Jurisdictional impacts expected and therefore a permit from this office will be required.