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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
434-296-5832
Memorandum
To: Jonathan Showalter
From: Christopher Perez, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: October 12, 2018
Subject: SDP2018 — 70 Lighthouse Instruments — Final Site Plan
The County of Albemarle Planning Division will recommend approval of the plan referenced above once the following
comments have been satisfactorily addressed (The following comments are those that have been identified at this time.
Additional comments or conditions may be added or eliminated based on further review.): [Each comment is preceded by
the applicable reference, which is to the Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances unless otherwise specified.]
[32.5.2(d), 30.7.4(b)(h)] [32.5.2(d), 30.7.4(b)(h)] Source of Topography. The steep slopes depicted on the plan
do not match those slopes that are depicted on the County GIS Overlay, which is a zoning district adopted by the
Board of Supervisors. Provide the source of the topography utilized on the plan. Prior to approval of the final
site plan, the County Engineer must sign off on the topographic information as being more accurate. Final: The
site Ulan utilizes new/conceivably more accurate touo2rauhic information from a field survey; however,
the plan fails to depict the slopes approved by the County's Steep Slopes Overlay District. The plan shall
be revised to depict the County's topography and distinguish with hatching the new topography of slopes
less than 25%.
2. [32.5.1(c)] The following improvements are proposed on adjacent parcels and require recorded easements prior
to final site plan approval:
* TMP 77-7: sanitary sewer pipes and stormwater management pipes
* TMP 77-9A: public water line easements, stormwater management pipes, drainage inlets, drainage easements,
sight distance easements, road improvements, temporary construction easements.
* TMP 77-8B: road improvements, temporary construction easements, public dedication of right-of-way (for
areas outside of existing dedicated r/w), sight distance easement, stormwater management pipes, and drainage
inlets/easements.
*TPP 77-8C: road improvements, temporary construction easements, public dedication of right-of-way (for
areas outside of existing dedicated r/w), public water line easements
Prior to final site plan approval the required offsite easement shall be platted. The DB PG reference information
of these actions shall be provided on the final site plan. Final: Comment not addressed. Also, please ensure
all offsite disturbance and improvements are provided easements, as some may have been overlooked by
staff above.
3. [32.5.1(c)] The proposed building and a proposed retaining wall are within an existing VEPCO easement (DB
424 PG 4340). Prior to final site plan approval provide written documentation from the easement holder that the
proposed improvements are permitted within the easement. Otherwise, relocate these improvements outside of
the easement. Final: The vacation Dlat shall be submitted. approved. and recorded Drior to final site Dlan
approval. The DB PG reference information of these actions shall be provided on the final site plan.
4. [32.5.1(c)] A proposed retaining wall is within an existing VEPCO easement (DB 1432 PG 13). Prior to final
site plan approval provide written documentation from the easement holder that the proposed improvement is
permitted within the easement. Otherwise, relocate these improvement outside of the easement. Final:
Comment addressed.
5. [4.20(b)] Stepbacks. On the plan label the actual height of the building and the number of floors. Without this
information staff is unable to determine if Stepbacks apply. For each story that begins above 40 feet in height or
for each story above the third story, whichever is less, the minimum stepback shall be 15 feet. Final: Comment
addressed. Stepbacks are not applicable based on the heigth.
6. [32.7.2.3(a)] Sidewalks along streets. Provide sidewalk on one side of the existing and proposed public street
serving the development. Based on the prescriptive easement for the roadway the sidewalk is only required on
one side of the road (the side on the subject property). Final: Comment addressed.
7. [4.12.18(a)] Minimum Design Requirements. Dimension the clearance height for the loading area. The minimum
is 14.5' clearance height. Final: Comment addressed.
8. [32.5.2(f)] Existing and Proposed Improvements. Label the max height of all retaining walls.
Final: Comment addressed.
9. [Comment] Provide directional arrows on the travelways throughout the plan. Final: Comment addressed.
10. [32.7.2.11 Vehicular Access to Site. Each entrance onto any public street shall be designed and constructed as
required by the standards of the Virginia Department of Transportation. VDOT approval of the proposed
entrance(s) to the site shall be required prior to final site plan approval. Final: Comment still relevant.
11. [32.5.2(i)] Streets, easements and travelways. Label Avon Court as either public or private. If public label the
State Route Number. Depict and label the end of state maintenance. Final: Comment partially addressed. On
the existing conditions page depict and label the end of state maintenance.
12. [32.7.1.21 Reservation for Future Dedication. Revise the extent of the roadway being dedicated to public use as
required by VDOT. Also, on the plans set apart and label an area of land for the right-of-way and for temporary
construction of the roadway that extends to TMP 77-7. Label this area as "Hereby reserved for future dedication
upon demand of the County". Final: The plan incorrectly labels the 21.5' portion of public right-of-way
serving the development as the reservation for future dedication, this sections' label shall be revised to
"Hereby dedicated to public use for Public right-of-way': This section should also be provided a deed book
page reference number for the recorded plat that dedicates the right-of-way. The dedication plat shall be
submitted, approved, and recorded prior to final site plan approval.
The section of right-of-way that is 15' wide is correctly labeled as "hereby reserved for future...";
however, the width of this section is inadequate for a future public road. To remedy this, either increase
the width of this easement on the subiect property to sustain a future public road and temporary grading
easement, or obtain the additional right-of-way with from the adiacent property to facilitate this future
right-of-way.
13. [32.5.2(n)] Existing and proposed improvements. If there is to be a sign for the proposed use, on the final site
plan depict and label the sign location. (Depicting the sign on the final site plan is not approval of the sign
location or type). Final: Comment addressed.
14. [32.7.9.5, 14-410(H)] Street Trees. Revise street tree calculations and plantings to include the areas for the
entrances and the area fronting the building. Staff measures 381 linear feet of frontage. Based on the prescriptive
easement for the roadway the street trees are only required on one side of the road (the side on the subject
property). Street trees shall be placed in a landscape island between sidewalk and the curb (14-410(H)). Final:
The item was discussed prior to final site plan submittal and has been remedied with the proposed
location of the street trees. Comment addressed.
15. [32.7.9.81 Tree Canopy. When calculating the required tree canopy do not subtract the SF for the proposed
improvements, such as the building. Revise the calculations. Final: Comment addressed.
16. [32.5.2(e), 32.7.9.4(c)] Existing landscape features. On the landscape plan identify whether existing wooded
areas are evergreen, deciduous, or a mix thereof. Final: Comment addressed.
17. [32.7.9.4(b)] Existing trees may be preserved in lieu of planting new plant materials in order to satisfy the
landscaping and screening requirements of section 32.7.9, subject to the agent's approval. If you intend to use
existing trees to satisfy any of the landscape plan requirements, please include the following:
A. Areas and other features shown on landscape plan. The landscape plan shall show the trees to be preserved,
the limits of clearing, the location and type of protective fencing, grade changes requiring tree wells or walls,
and trenching or tunneling proposed beyond the limits of clearing. Final: On the site plan depict the limits
of clearing, and provide the location and type of protective fencing.
B. Conservation checklist. The applicant shall sign a conservation checklist approved by the agent to ensure that
the specified trees will be protected during construction. Except as otherwise expressly approved by the agent
in a particular case, the checklist shall conform to the specifications in the Virginia Erosion and Sediment
Control Handbook, pages III-393 through III-413, and as hereafter amended. Final: The conservation
checklist on sheet L2 shall be signed by the owner.
18. [32.5.2(n)] Outdoor Lighting. Any proposed outdoor lighting must be shown on the site plan. A photometric
plan and lighting cut sheets must be provided with the final site plan. Proposed lighting must comply with
requirements of Sec. 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance. Final: Comment addressed.
19. [4.14, 4.14.1 - 4.14.5] Performance standards for industrial uses apply to the proposal. On sheet 1 provide the
following note: "Performance standards for industrial uses apply to the proposal as dictated by Section 4.14.1 -
4.14.5 of County Code and the use shall be subject to those standards ". Also, on the sheet 1 provide the
following note: "This use is subject to Section 4.18 Noise regulations. " Final: Comment addressed.
20. [4.14.5] Certified Engineers Report. A Certified Engineers Report shall be completed/complied with prior to the
approval of the final site plan. Final: Comment addressed.
21. [32.6.2(h)] Signature Panel. Provide the required signature panel. Assure that each member of the
site review committee is provided a signature line. Final: Comment addressed.
22. [Comment] The final site plan shall not be approved until all SRC reviewers have approved the
plan. Their comments attached. Final: Comment still relevant.
23. [Comment] Economic Development Access Project Grant Program. The applicant seeks to build the public
road through the state's Economic Development Access Project grant program. The following design elements
were discussed:
1. Right -of -Way shall be 40-foot wide (with 28 - 29 feet of road from curb -to -curb) — please work with VDOT
for requirements as they may be modified during the design). Final: Pending VDOT review/approval.
2. Curb/Gutter/Sidewalks — Curb and gutter is required. The grant may be able to accommodate the cost for
sidewalks on both sides, but if not, sidewalk would be installed on the other side of the road when that lot
develops. Final: Curbing and gutter was not provided on the southern side of the roadway. Pending
VDOT review/approval.
3. Fire truck turnarounds —a turnaround sufficient for fire trucks shall be required at the end of the street. The
turnaround area provided through the width of the right-of-way and the width of the proposed entrances may be
adequate. Prior to final site plan work with Shawn Maddox at Fire Rescue and VDOT on the turnaround. Final:
Fire and Rescue has no obiections to the proposed turn around. Pending VDOT review/approval.
Additional Comments on the Final
24. [4.12.4] Maximum Number of Parking Spaces. The number of parking spaces in a
parking area may not exceed the number of spaces required by more than twenty (20)
percent. The site is over the 20% threshold by 3 spaces. Please remove the 3 spaces
furthest from the building on the curve.
25. [Comment] Provide the SDP# on the cover sheet: SDP2018-70.
25. [Comment] Prior to final site plan approval a VSMP and Road plan shall be
approved.
Building Official — Michael Dellinger
1. Retaining walls greater than 3 feet in height require a separate building permit.
Walls exceeding 4 feet in height require an stamped engineered design also.
2. Refer to note on 2018-10 regarding asbestos permit requirements.
Fire and Rescue - Shawn Maddox
1. No objections
Andrew Walker — E911
1. No objections
Engineering — David James
Comments pending to be forwarded once received.
ACSA — Richard Nelson
Comments pending to be forwarded once received.
RWSA — Victoria Fort
Comments pending to be forwarded once received.
VDOT — Adam Moore/Willis Bedsaul
Comments pending to be forwarded once received.
Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
Comments pending to be forwarded once received.
Staff has provided references to provisions of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle. The Code is kept up to
date by the County Attorney's office. The Code may found on the County Attorney's website which may be found under
"Departments and Services" at Albemarle.org.
In accord with the provisions of Section 32.4.3.5 of Chapter 18 of the Code if the developer fails to submit a revised final
site plan to address all of the requirements within six (6) months after the date of this letter the application shall be deemed
to have been voluntarily withdrawn by the developer. If you have any questions about the comments please feel free to
contact me.
Sincerely,
Christopher P. Perez
Senior Planner
Planning Division