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Home My WebLink AboutSDP201800023 Correspondence 2018-10-18a4a4*,*0 I 4 TIMMONS GROUP YOUR VISION ACHIEVED THROUGH OURS. October 12, 2018 Tim Padalino County of Albemarle Dept. of Community Dev. 401 McIntire Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22902 608 Preston Avenue P 434.295.5624 Suite 200 F 434.295.8317 Charlottesville, VA 22903 www.timmons.com RE: Albemarle SPCA — Major Amendment SRC Plan Review — SDP-2018-00023 - Comment Response Letter Dear Mr. Padalino: We have reviewed all of your comments from August 14, 2018 and made the necessary revisions. Please find our responses to the comments below in bold lettering. Planning Services (Tim Padalino): 1. As noted above, this major site plan amendment cannot be administratively approved without the Board of Superviors' legislative approval(s) of SP201700022, ZMA201700008, and the associated Special Exception request. The BOS is scheduled to conduct public hearings for these requests on June 13. Comment 2 (8/ 14): BOS approved all of the above -referenced requests on 6/ 13. Addressed. Acknowledged. 2. [Z.O. Sections 32.6.2(a) and 32.5.2(a)]: Provide all information about all applicable conditions of approval and proffers, including the application numbers of approved SP and ZMA applications which may be in effect (as may be applicable), pending action by BOS on SP201700022, ZMA201700008, and the associated Special Exception request. Comment 2 (8/ 14): Not addressed — please further revise as follows: a) Change the note on Sheet CO (Cover sheet) from "Pending Zoning Amendment" to "Zoning" and add a reference to "See Sheet RI.O." Note on the cover sheet has been revised as requested. b) Ensure documentation for all zoning approvals (Special Use Permit conditions, Special Exception conditions, and/or Zoning Map Amendment proffers) are included, and are each clearly labeled, on Sheet RI.O. Zoning information from Special exception and ZMA are shown on sheet R I.O. CIVIL ENGINEERING I ENVIRONMENTAL I SURVEYING I GIs I LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE I CONSTRUCTION SERVICES 3. [Z.O. Sections 32.6.2(a) and 32.5.2(a)]: Add a note stating that the subject properties are located in the Rio Magisterial District. Comment 2 (8/ 14): Addressed. 4. [Z.O. Sections 32.6.2(a), 32.5.2(a), 21.7, and 4.20(a)]: Two of the proposed additions are not permissible as shown on Sheet C2.0 without an approved Special Exception, due to the applicable setback requirements established in Z.O. 21.7 and contained in Z.O. 4.20(a). However, Staff acknowledge the applicants' pending Special Exception request which, if approved by the BOS as recommended by Staff, would allow for the proposed additions to be sited as shown [partially located within fifty (50) feet of the rear property boundary and adjoining R6 Residential district, which would otherwise be prohibited]. Comment 2 (8/ 1 A� BOS approved the Special Exception request on 6/ 13. Addressed. S. [Z.O. Sections 32.6.2(a), 32.5.2(b), and 4.12.6]: The site plan appears to show 97 proposed off-street parking spaces, five (5) of which appear to be designated to meet ADA accessibility standards. In order to determine if this amount is compliant with applicable off-street parking requirements, provide a written schedule or other tabulation which identifies the minimum parking requirements as calculated based on the proposed use(s). UPDATE (5/25): A (draft) Letter of Determination from CDD-Zoning staff has provided a preliminary indication (subject to final confirmation) that the proposed 97 parking spaces are acceptable for the proposed use. Comment 2 (8/ 14) A Parking Determination (LOD2018-00003) was issued on 6/29/2018 stating that "the proposed 97 parking spaces are sufficient to adequately support the development." Addressed. 6. [Z.O. Sections 32.6.2(a), 32.5.2(n), and 32.6.2(k)]: Staff acknowledge that the Legend on Sheet C 1.0 includes a "Site Light," Sheet C2.1 designates existing light fixtures for removal, and Sheets 3.0 and 3.1 include existing light fixtures to be retained — but the plans do not appear to include any icons for "Proposed Site Light(s)," and no product cut sheets or other outdoor lighting information is provided in the details sheets. Provide information about proposed outdoor lighting, including a photometric plan and location, description, and photograph or diagram of each type of outdoor luminaire that may be proposed (as may be applicable). Comment 2 (8/ 14� Not addressed — please submit required information for review. Staff acknowledge the comment response that this issue is being addressed through coordination with the owner and design team, and that the photometric information will be submitted as soon as possible. A lighting plan with photometric information must be submitted, reviewed, and approved before the Final Site Plan can be approved. A photometric plan has been provided with this submission. 7. [Z.O. Sections 32.6.2(j) and 32.7.9]: Sheet L 1.0 includes two notes that are partially contradictory. A note states "Frontage landscaping to be improved with additional plantings. See note this sheet." And the corresponding "Landscape Note" states that "At the perimeter of the site, existing vegetation is intended to remain and satisfy buffer requirements. If needed, supplemental landscaping will be provided." Staff are concerned that the language in these two notes is unclear, and will potentially create difficulty during the inspections process. One note is an affirmative commitment, and the other is a conditional statement with no However, the intention to comply with applicable landscaping requirements seems to be clear. Therefore, to clarify the language and to enable this issue to be more easily addressed and resolved during the inspections process after permitted construction takes place, revise the "Landscape Note" on Sheet L 1.0 as follows: "At the perimeter of the site, existing vegetation is intended to remain and satisfy buffer requirements. Supplemental landscaping will be provided if it is determined to be necessary by the Zoning Administrator or her designees. Supplemental landscaping will include evergreen trees, such as Eastern Red Cedar and American Holly." Comment 2 (8/ 14): Staff acknowledge the revised note on Sheet L I.O. Addressed. 8. [Z.O. Sections 32.6.2(a), 32.5.2(0), and 32.7.1 ]: (Note: Advisory Comment — no action necessary at this time.) Staff acknowledge the proposed reservation of land along Berkmar Drive for future dedication to Albemarle County for public use (towards establishing a 44' wide ROW along this section of Berkmar Drive). To formally dedicate land that has been reserved, a plat and corresponding deed of dedication will need to be submitted for approval and recordation at such time that the County demands. Comment 2 (8/ 14) Please revise the note about the approximate 44' future R/W being "reserved for future dedication..." Because it contains a small but important error (typo): "us" needs to be changed to "use". Please revise Sheet C2.0 ("Existing Conditions"), Sheet C2.1 ("Demolition Plan"), Sheet C3.0 ("Site Plan"), Sheet C3.01 ("Grading & Utility Plan"), and any other sheet containing this note. Note has been revised to say `use'. We have included PDF copies of the plans and calculations for your review. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to give me a call at 434.295.5624. Sincerely, John Wilson, PE Project Engineer