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Home My WebLink AboutSDP201800065 Review Comments Major Amendment, Final Site Plan 2018-10-16 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126 October 16, 2018 Tim Miller Meridian Planning Group, LLC 440 Premier Circle, Suite 200 Charlottesville, VA 22901 tmiller@meridianwbe.com RE: SDP201800065 Woolen Mills Light Industrial Park – Major Site Plan Amendment Dear Mr. Miller: The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Initial comments from the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as applicable, are attached: Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) Albemarle County Engineering Services (En gineer) (attached) Albemarle County Information Services (E911) (attached) Albemarle County Building Inspections (attached) Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue Albemarle County Service Authority (attached) Virginia Department of Transportation (attached) Thomas Jefferson Health District (attached) Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed, and should not be considered final. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all issues that will be required to be resolved prior approval of the major site plan amendment Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information. Sincerely, Cameron Langille Senior Planner Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) – Cameron Langille, blangille@albemarle.org – Required changes: 1. [32.4.2.1 (f)] The mailing notification fee of $215.00 has not been paid. The fee must be paid prior to approval of the major site plan amendment. 2. [General Comment] The $100.00 review fee for the Department of Fire & Rescue has not been paid. The fee must be paid prior to approval of the major site plan amendment. 3. [32.5.2 (a)] Amend the Zoning note on Sheet C-100 to state that the primary zoning district is LI Light Industry. 4. [32.5.2 (a)] Provide a list of all recorded plats and deeds that apply to the property on Sheet C-100. 5. [32.5.2 (a)] Add a note to Sheet C-100 stating the minimum and maximum building and parking setback lines, yard, and building separation requirements as specified in Section 4.20 (b) of the Zoning Ordinance. a. Front Minimum (building): 10 feet from the right-of-way or the exterior edge of the sidewalk if the sidewalk is outside of the right-of-way; b. Front Minimum (off-street parking and loading spaces): 10 feet from any public street right-of-way c. Front Maximum (building): None d. Side and rear minimum (building): primary structure shall be constructed and separated in accordance with the current edition of the Building Code. e. Side and rear maximum (building): None 6. [32.5.2 (a)] Add a note to Sheet C-100 stating the maximum permitted structure heights in the LI District, in accordance with Section 26.4 of the Zoning Ordinance. a. Maximum structure height: 65’ b. The minimum stepback requirements for any story that begin above forty (40) feet in height or for each story above the third story, whichever is less, in height shall be as provided in section 4.20. 7. [32.5.2 (a)] Add a note to Sheet C-100 stating the required building stepbacks in accordance with Section 4.20 (b) of the Zoning Ordinance. a. Front: 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. b. Side and rear: None. 8. [32.5.2 (r)] Provide a Legend on each drawing showing all symbols and abbreviations visible. 9. [32.5.1 (c)] Please show all existing utility easements on the drawings. Include a label or call out for each easement stating whether the easement is public or private, the owner of record and the recorded instrument number, and easement width where existing easements are visible on the plans. 10. [32.5.2 (a)] Please show and label all minimum and maximum building and parking setback lines on Sheet C- 200. The setbacks should be shown in accordance with Section 4.20 of the Zoning Ordinance. 11. [32.5.2 (b)] Please state what the proposed use is within each building. 12. [32.5.2 (b) ] Please state the maximum floor area ratio and lot coverage for industrial uses proposed. 13. [4.12.4 (a)] Please revise the parking calculation table on Sheet 1. It should state the exact standard from the Zoning Ordinance being applied. One (1) space per employee on the largest shift plus one (1) space per five hundred (500) square feet open to the public for customer parking but in all cases a minimum of two (2) customer parking spaces.” 14. [32.5.2 (d)] Please show the locations of all Managed and Preserved steep slopes across all applicable drawings. a. Add a legend to each drawing where these features are visible and label each features. 15. [32.5.2 (h)] Please show the boundaries of the FH Flood Hazard Overlay District on the parcel on all applicable drawings. 16. [32.5.2 (b)] Loading spaces must meet the design standards specified in Section 18-4.12.18 of the Zoning Ordinance. Please show the dimensions of each loading space on Sheet C-200. 17. [32.5.2 (b)] In accordance with Section 18-4.12.13 (e), please show the dimensions for the dumpster pad and associated improvements on Sheet C-200. 18. [4.12.19 and 32.7.9.7 (a)(3)] Please provide a profile view detail with dimensions and materials of the dumpster pad enclosure to verify compliance with the screening requirements contained in the Zoning Ordinance. Please note that fences or other constructed screening measures must be a minimum of six feet (6’) in height, as specified in 32.7.9.7 (e). 19. [32.7.3 (b)] Please show the locations of all proposed mechanical equipment and utility hardware. Please provide information so that the agent can verify they will be screened from public view. 20. [32.5.2 (k)] Please label all existing and proposed sewer and drainage easements by type and include a size/width measurement. a. An easement plat application must be submitted, reviewed, approved and recorded prior to major amendment approval for all proposed easements. b. Once the easement plat is recorded, the major amendment must be revised to show the recorded instrument number for the easement plat (deed book and page number). The newly created easements will need to be labeled with a dimensional width, easement type, and state whether it is public or private. 21. [32.5.2 (i)] Note 1 on Sheet C-200 states that “a deeded access easement will be placed across all travel ways and parking spaces.” This easement will need to be shown on the previously requested easement plat. 22. [32.5.2 (n)] Please state the height of all proposed fences and retaining walls in the labels used on the drawings. Profile view details of all proposed fences, retaining walls, and constructed screening measures will be required with the final site plan. Each will need to show the types of materials used and dimensions. 23. [32.5.2 (e)] Please provide more details about the existing landscape features as described in Section 18 - 32.7.9.4(c). a. The Albemarle County Conservation Plan Checklist and Chapter 3.38 of the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control handbook. The Conservation Plan Checklist will need to be signed by the owners and provided as an exhibit on major amendment prior to approval. b. Per Note 4 on Sheet C-203, the grading drawings and landscape plan should show the tree and vegetation protection measures that will be installed in order to protect existing vegetation from disturbance. The limits of disturbance should be labeled on both drawings and symbology should be added for the fences or other protection measures that will be installed. 24. [32.7.9.5] The 5% landscaping required within the parking area figures on Sheet C-203 do not match. The calculation note states that 1,531 sq. ft. of canopy is provided, but the landscape schedule states that the total canopy sq. ft. of the seven (7) proposed trees is 2,291 sq. ft. Please verify and revise the notes as necessary. a. [32.7.9.8] Staff cannot verify if the provided trees meet the minimum 10% canopy required for the development without the canopy figures shown on the drawings. 25. [32.7.9.9] Please add a note to the Landscape plans stating “All landscaping shall be installed by the first planting season following the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy within the development.” 26. [32.7.9.9] Please add a note to the Landscape plans stating “All landscaping and screening shall be maintained in a healthy condition by the current owner or a property owners’ association, and replaced when necessary. Replacement material shall comply with the final site plan approved landscape plan.” 27. [32.7.8 and 4.17] The major amendment does not include a lighting plan in accordance with the requirements of Section 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance. Please include a lighting plan on the next submittal and address the following: a. [4.17.4] Please provide a luminaire schedule stating the quantity of each outdoor luminaire proposed, the model number, the fixture type, wattage emission, etc. b. [4.17.4 (a)] Please provide documentation from the manufacturer that all proposed outdoor luminaries exceeding 3,000 lumens are full-cutoff fixtures. c. Please state the pole height of all outdoor luminaires. d. [4.17.4 (b)] Please show foot-candle measurements within the development and along all existing and proposed street right of ways and property boundaries. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one-half (½) foot candle. e. Please add a note to the lighting plan which states “Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and adjacent roads. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one-half footcandle.” 28. [32.6.2 (d) and Chapter 14] Please submit an easement plat and application to the County that shows all new easements proposed by the site plan. This includes all new drainage, stormwater, public access easements, etc. The easement plat must be reviewed, approved, and recorded prior to approval of the final site plan. 29. [General Comment] Prior to final site plan approval, a WPO plan must be submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Engineering Division. Please see Engineering comments below for additional information. Please contact Cameron Langille at the Department of Community Development at blangille@albemarle.org or 296- 5832 ext. 3432 for further information. Comments From Other Reviewers: Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) – David James, djames@albemarle.org – Engineering review not yet complete. Comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt. Albemarle County Information Services (E911) – Andrew Walker, awalker@albemarle.org – No Objection. Albemarle County Building Inspections – Michael Dellinger, mdellinger@albemarle.org – Requested Changes, see attached. Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue – Shawn Maddox, smaddox@albemarle.org – Fire Rescue review not yet complete. Comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt. Albemarle County Service Authority – Richard Nelson, rnelson@serviceauthority.org – Requested changes, see attached. Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority – Victoria Fort, vfort@rivanna.org, 434-977-2970, ext. 205 – See ACSA comments. Virginia Department of Transportation – Willis Bedsaul, willis.bedsaul@vdot.virginia.gov – No Objection, see attached. Thomas Jefferson Health District – Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski@vdh.virginia.gov – No Objection, see attached. 1 Cameron Langille From:Richard Nelson <rnelson@serviceauthority.org> Sent:Monday, October 15, 2018 2:41 PM To:Cameron Langille Subject:SDP201800065 Woolen Mills Light Industrial Park - Major Site Plan Amendment Cameron, Below are comments for SDP201800065 Woolen Mills Light Industrial Park - Major Site Plan Amendment: Submit 3 copies to ACSA for review, ATTN: Jeremy Lynn. RWSA approval will be required prior to final approval. Thanks, Richard Nelson Civil Engineer Albemarle County Service Authority 168 Spotnap Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22911 (434) 977-4511 October 16, 2018 Cameron Langille, Senior Planner Albemarle County Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: Woolen Mills Light Industrial Park Major Site Plan Amendment SDP2018- 65 Mr. Langille: As requested, I’ve reviewed the Initial Site Plan, dated August 3, 2018, for the amendment referenced above. Since the amended site plan still indicates the proposed construction will utilize public water & sewer systems, I have no comments at this time. Recommendation: Approval Conditions: None If there are any questions or you wish to discuss, please give me a call, 434-972-4306. Sincerely, Alan Mazurowski Environmental Health Supervisor Thomas Jefferson Health District alan.mazurowski@vdh.virginia.gov