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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201800042 Review Comments Minor Amendment 2018-10-23Short Review Comments Report for: SDP201800042 SubApplication Type: Westminster-Canterbury - Minor Amendment Minor Amendment Date Completed:09/13/2018 Reviewer:Adam Moore VDOT Review Status:Requested Changes Reviews Comments: Division: Date Completed: Reviewer:Faruk Hesenjan Review Status:Pending Reviews Comments: Division: Date Completed:07/26/2018 Reviewer:John Anderson CDD Engineering Review Status:Requested Changes Reviews Comments:Regret delay sending Engineering review comments; thank you for your patience. Division: Date Completed:06/27/2018 Reviewer:Kevin McDermott CDD Planning Review Status:No Objection Reviews Comments:Please verify with VDOT that they will be responsible for moving the traffic cabinet. Division: Date Completed:06/27/2018 Reviewer:Margaret Maliszewski CDD ARB Review Status:Requested Changes Reviews Comments:1. A separate sign application is required for the signs illustrated on the site plan amendment. The sign location and design are not approved with the site plan amendment. If you choose to keep the sign information on the site plan amendment drawings, include a note indicating your understanding that the sign is not approved with the amendment and will be applied for under separate permit. Please see the zoning ordinance chapter 18 section 4.15 for sign regulations. In particular, see 4.15.9 and 4.15.12. Also see the Entrance Corridor Sign guidelines which apply to signs in this location. Note that the ARB will require a level of coordination among the freestanding signs in the vicinity of this entrance and along the Rt. 250 frontage. 2. The ground-mounted up-lights must emit less than 3,000 lumens. This proposed lighting can be included with the sign permit application. Add information indicating the maximum lumens emitted by the fixtures. 3. Entrance Corridor sign guidelines require that ground-mounted fixtures be screened from the road by landscaping. Please include this landscaping in the sign application. 4. The existing landscaping shown west of the entrance road does not appear to reflect the current condition. Revise the plans to show the current condition, including tree line, shrubs, and signage. Show that the proposed landscaping is coordinated with the existing landscaping. 5. Provide additional detail on what “selective tree cutting” means, west of the entrance road. 6. Provide additional detail on what “existing landscaping to be trimmed and removed” means on Sheet L-key. 7. Please add anticipated locations of relocated junction box and traffic control cabinet to the plan and add landscaping to screen the view of these items from Rt. 250. 8. Add a note to the plans clarifying that no changes are being made to the relocated pole lights and that the pole lights meet all requirements of the lighting ordinance (4.17). 9. Add the standard lighting note to the plans: 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 away from 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. 10. Increase the planting size of trees on Pantops Mountain Road to 2½” caliper minimum. 11. Add the standard plant health note to the landscape plan: “All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of the plant.” 12. Proposed grading encroaches into the landscaping at the base of the Commonwealth sign. Revise the grading or note on the plan how the loss of plants will be mitigated. 13. 72 Ilex are drawn on the plan; 73 are listed in the plant schedule. Please resolve the discrepancy. Division: Page:1 of 3 County of Albemarle Printed On:December 12, 2018 lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one-half footcandle. 10. Increase the planting size of trees on Pantops Mountain Road to 2½” caliper minimum. 11. Add the standard plant health note to the landscape plan: “All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of the plant.” 12. Proposed grading encroaches into the landscaping at the base of the Commonwealth sign. Revise the grading or note on the plan how the loss of plants will be mitigated. 13. 72 Ilex are drawn on the plan; 73 are listed in the plant schedule. Please resolve the discrepancy. Date Completed:07/05/2018 Reviewer:Faruk Hesenjan VDOT Review Status:Requested Changes Reviews Comments: Division: Date Completed:07/30/2018 Reviewer:Bill Fritz Review Status:No Objection Reviews Comments:No comments from reviewing planner. Plan may be approved after ARB Planner/Engineer approval received. Division: Date Completed:08/27/2018 Reviewer:John Anderson CDD Engineering Review Status:No Objection Reviews Comments:A single Engineering Minor Site Plan Amendment review comment remains (item #1): 1. Road Plan is required; discussed with county engineer. Submit Road Plan. Recommend include C-1 thru C-12. This is not a request to remove these sheets, except C-10, from the Site Plan. Note: Not all road plan review agencies are currently reviewing the site plan, but Engineering anticipates few if any new Road Plan review comments not already addressed via site plan review comments. Drainage /roadway improvements must be bonded, which requires a Road Plan. (Rev. 1) Not addressed. A Road Plan is a stand-alone plan, with Application and fee. Engineering approves road plans, but not Site plans; similarly, Planning approves Site Plans, but not road plans, so the Applications are separate. Site plan and road plan improvements are inspected by different personnel, have different bond requirements, and are maintained in separate physical locations within Albemarle County. ROAD Plan (SUB201800156) received 8/31/18. Engineering has no objection to Site Plan approval, and intends to notify Applicant of Engineering review approval of Road Plan. Final Road Plan approval requires co-review agency or division plan review approval. Note: improvements must be bonded prior to SP Minor Amendment Approval. janderson2 9/5/2018 2:14 PM Division: Date Completed:09/07/2018 Reviewer:Margaret Maliszewski CDD ARB Review Status:Approved Reviews Comments:The proposed signs are not approved with the site plan amendment. A separate sign application is required. Division: Date Completed:09/11/2018 Reviewer:Alexander Morrison ACSA Review Status:Approved Reviews Comments:From: Alexander Morrison <amorrison@serviceauthority.org> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2018 10:33 AM To: djensen@wwassociates.net; Scott Krebelder <skrebelder@serviceauthority.org> Cc: 'Earl W. Mottley LS' <emottley@wwassociates.net>; Bill Fritz <BFRITZ@albemarle.org>; Richard Nelson <rnelson@serviceauthority.org> Subject: RE: Westminister Canterbury of the Blue Ridge Entrance Improvements WPO201800042-VSMP Plan/SDP201800042-Site Plan/Road Plan David, Thank you for conducting a survey to add the ACSA water main and show the correct alignment as well as the notes since it is a critical water main. I have reviewed the PDF and have no further comments and can issue an ACSA approval. I have CC’ed Mr. Fritz so he can input the approval and CC’ed Richard Nelson who is the ACSA’s SRC member. Let me know if there is anything else that you need at this time. Alexander J. Morrison, P.E. Senior Civil Engineer Division: Page:2 of 3 County of Albemarle Printed On:December 12, 2018 WPO201800042-VSMP Plan/SDP201800042-Site Plan/Road Plan David, Thank you for conducting a survey to add the ACSA water main and show the correct alignment as well as the notes since it is a critical water main. I have reviewed the PDF and have no further comments and can issue an ACSA approval. I have CC’ed Mr. Fritz so he can input the approval and CC’ed Richard Nelson who is the ACSA’s SRC member. Let me know if there is anything else that you need at this time. Alexander J. Morrison, P.E. Senior Civil Engineer Date Completed:10/01/2018 Reviewer:John Anderson CDD Engineering Review Status:No Objection Reviews Comments: Division: Date Completed:10/01/2018 Reviewer:John Anderson Review Status:No Objection Reviews Comments:Duplicate entry Division: Date Completed:10/23/2018 Reviewer:Adam Moore Review Status:Approved Reviews Comments: Division: Date Completed:10/01/2018 Reviewer:Bill Fritz Review Status:No Objection Reviews Comments: Division: Page:3 of 3 County of Albemarle Printed On:December 12, 2018 Stephen C. Brich, P.E. Commissioner COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1501 Orange Road Culpeper. Virginia 22701 October 23, 2018 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Attn: Bill Fritz Re: Westminster Canterbury -Minor Amendment and Road Plans SDP -2018-00042 Review #3 Dear Mr. Fritz: The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use Section, has reviewed the above referenced Westminster Canterbury- Minor Amendment and Road Plans, dated June 04, 2018, revised September 20, 2018 and find it to be generally acceptable. Please note; our records do not reflect the same right of way line. Approval of this plan does not represent concurrence with the line shown. A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right-of-way. The owner/developer must contact the VDOT Charlottesville Residency Land Use Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process. If further information is desired, please contact Willis C. Bedsaul at 434-422-9866. Sincerely, 04x4_ 4 OTS Adam J. M ore, P.E. Area Land Use Engineer Charlottesville Residency VirginiaDOT.org WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING ENGINEERS 1 io SURVEYORS PLANNERS ASSOCIATES September 21, 2018 Mr. William Fritz,AICP Chief of Special Projects County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road,North Wing Charlottesville,VA 22902 Re: SDP201800042 Westminster Canterbury Minor Amendment WWA Project No. 215011.11 Dear Mr. Fritz: This letter is to document and respond to second submission Agency review comments for the above referenced project. Our responses are as follows: VDOT—Adam J. Moore,P.E.—September 13, 2018 1. Comment: This plan will require a signal modification plan be submitted and approved by VDOT prior to permit issuance. Response: This is understood. The selected signalization contractor will prepare and submit the required document to be approved by VDOT prior to land use permit issuance. 2. Comment: Our records do not reflect the same right of way line. Approval of this plan does not represent concurrence with the line shown. Response: We understand that the right of way issue does not impact ability of VDOT to approve this plan. The Owner's representative is in contact with Mr. DeNunzio of VDOT to affect right of way resolution. 3. Comment:No sign is required at stop bar at signalized intersections. Response: The R1-5C sign has been deleted. 4. Comment: The pedestrian ramps should be arranged in a manner that directs pedestrians across the street linearly and perpendicular to the road. Response: The pedestrian ramp/cut-through has been revised to comply with your request. I trust that the above responses and plan changes properly address the outstanding issues. If there are any questions,please contact this office. 3040 Avemore Square Place■ Charlottesville,VA 22911 Telephone(434)984-2700• Fax(434)978-1444 . Lynchburg•Charlottesville Sincerely, WW Associates, Inc. Vaiw.Y4-01-4012- David M. Jensen, P.E. Vice President 3040 Avemore Square Place• Charlottesville,VA 22911 Telephone(434) 984-2700 •Fax(434) 978-1444 Lynchburg■Charlottesville Page 2 of 2 COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1601 Orange Road Culpeper. Virginia 22701 Stephen C. Brich, A.E. Commissioner September 13, 2018 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Attn: Bill Fritz Re: Westminster Canterbury -Minor Amendment and Road Plans SDP -2018-00042 Review #2 Dear Mr. Fritz: The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use Section, has reviewed the above referenced Westminster Canterbury- Minor Amendment and Road Plans, dated June 04, 2018, revised August 17, 2018 and offer the following comment. Land use 1. This plan will require a signal modification plan be submitted and approved by VDOT prior to permit issuance. 2. Our records do not reflect the same right of way line. Approval of this plan does not represent concurrence with the line shown. 3. No sign is required at stop bar at signalized intersections. 4. The pedestrian ramps should be arranged in a manner that directs pedestrians across the street Iinearly and perpendicular to the road. Please provide two copies of the revised plan along with a comment response letter. If further information is desired, please contact Willis C. Bedsaul at 434-422-9866. A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right-of-way. The owner/developer must contact the VDOT Charlottesville Residency Land Use Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process Sincerely, d& qaz'c" Adam J.loore, F.E. Area Land Use Engineer Charlottesville Residency VirginiaDOT.org WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126 Site Plan Review Project title: Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge —Minor Amendment (MIA) Project file number: SDP201800042 Plan preparer: David Jensen, WW Associates, Inc. 3040 Avemore Square Place Charlottesville, VA 22911 [J ensen(&wwassociates.net ] Owner or rep.: Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge 250 Pantops Mountain Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911 Plan received date: 6 Jun 2018 (Rev. 1) 22 Aug 2018 Date of comments: 26 Jul 2018 (Rev. 1) 27 Aug 2018 Plan Coordinator: William Fritz Reviewers: John Anderson SDDP201800042 1. Road Plan is required; discussed with county engineer. Submit Road Plan. Recommend include C-1 thru C-12. This is not a request to remove these sheets, except C-10, from the Site Plan. Note: Not all road plan review agencies are currently reviewing the site plan, but Engineering anticipates few if any new Road Plan review comments not already addressed via site plan review comments. Drainage /roadway improvements must be bonded, which requires a Road Plan. (Rev. 1) Not addressed. A Road Plan is a stand-alone plan, with Application and fee. Engineering approves road plans, but not site plans; similarly, Planning approves Site Plans, but not road plans, so the Applications are separate. Site plan and road plan improvements are inspected by different personnel, have different bond requirements, and are maintained in separate physical locations within Albemarle County. 2. Remove WPO -only plan sheets from Site Plan: C-13 thru C-17. WPO plan is under review (WP0201800043). (Rev. 1) Addressed. 3. Revise Title: Remove reference to VSMP, and WP02018. (Rev. 1) Addressed. 4. Title sheet, C-1 /Note 4. (Advisory): Despite the fact that Pantops Mountain Road is a private road, it will be bonded, and bond release requires this road meet private road acceptance standards listed at: http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/forms center/departments/Community Development/forms/Engine erina and WPO Forms/Road Inspections & Acceptance - Private Road Acceptance Procedure 11-01- 1 l.pdf (Rev. 1) Addressed. Applicant response: this is understood. 5. Recommend remove sheet C-10 from Site Plan. (Rev. 1) Comment withdrawn. 6. Approved Road Plan, and Approved Site Plan are required prior to MIA Approval. (Rev. 1) Addressed. Applicant response: this is understood. 7. Improvements must be built or bonded prior to MIA approval. (Rev. 1) Addressed. Applicant response: this is understood. 8. Title sheet, C-1 /Note 7. (Advisory): Engineering leaves to Applicant to coordinate work within VDOT RW with VDOT, and is unsure Note 7 is valid for work occurring beyond VDOT Rt. 250 RW. Further, CDD Transportation Engineer has explained there may be a difference of opinion concerning which party accepts cost for relocating certain existing improvement, most notably, a Engineering Review Comments Page 2 of 3 traffic control cabinet, which is proposed to be moved with installation of the new monumental sign. Albemarle has no role in facilitating discussion between Applicant and VDOT concerning expense, the portion (if any) to be borne by VDOT, the portion by Applicant, in maintaining or returning this signalized intersection to a fully -serviceable condition, including especially any expense associated with proposed relocation of existing traffic signal equipment. (Rev. 1) Addressed. See also item #22, below. 9. CC4: -10 should show and provide signs alerting motorists on Worrell Drive to work ahead, on the opposite side of U.S. Rt. 250. (Rev. 1) Addressed. Applicant response: The last paragraph of the Temporary Traffic Control /Maintenance of Traffic Plan Narrative on Drawing No. C-10 indicates that the Contractor is required to submit a temporary Traffic Control Plan to VDOT for review and approval /compliance with VDOT Land Use Permit at which time advance warning signs will be provided per the Virginia Work Area Protection Manual. C-7 10. Relocate `Keep Right' sign farther north, to a location ahead of dividing median to alert SB motorists on Pantops Mountain Road to presence of median, and to keep right. (Rev. 1) Addressed. 11. For portion of crosswalk within new median, recommend detectable surface, but without incline. At 12% slope, 4.16' is required to reach a point 6" above pavement, and the total width is not much greater than 9'. If acceptable to VDOT, Albemarle recommends a level crosswalk, without incline, within proposed new median, examples visible in City of Charlottesville, Preston Ave. (Rev. 1) Comment withdrawn. 12. C-7 or C-8: Show managed steep slopes in light grayscale. (Rev. 1) Addressed. C-8 13. Assign alphanumeric label to Ex. entrance drainage pipe, Pantops Mountain Road /U.S. Rt. 250. (Rev. 1) Addressed. 14. Recommend inset detail for area near outfall Ex. entrance pipe, and proposed sidewalk; distance between these points is 5'(f). (Rev. 1) Addressed. Ex. storm drain outfall is no longer being relocated (condition eliminated). 15. Ensure slopes no steeper than 3:1 beyond end of proposed walk and OP, Ex. drainage pipe beneath Pantops Mountain Road entrance. (See Barracks Road photo, below, which illustrates the kind of grade break that may occur, and require remedy.) (Rev. 1) Addressed. Grades have been reviewed and adjusted to preclude a grade break at tie-in points. 16. Extend Ex. drainage entrance pipe, as needed, to achieve Minimum 3:1 slope, etc. (See #15.) (Rev. 1) Addressed. Ex. storm drain outfall is no longer being relocated (condition eliminated). 17. Providerp ofile of Ex. entrance pipe, Pantops Mountain Road. (Rev. 1) Addressed. 18. Provide (or label existing) OP, Ex. drainage outfall, entrance to Pantops Mountain Road. (Rev. 1) Addressed. 19. Provide and label dimensions of permanent OP /riprap, Str. #1 (L x W x D). Although an ESC measure, it should appear on Site Plan. (Rev. 1) Addressed. 20. If drainage Str. 4 is required for Phase 2, provide and show constructed with Phase 1. It does not appear additional impervious area is proposed upslope of Str. 4, so if design rationale shows need for this structure with Phase 2, it is needed with Phase 1. It may prove easier to install with Phase 1; it appears possible to install clear of travel lane with Phase 1. The situation differs with Phase 2. (Rev. 1) Addressed. 21. C-9: Provide sight distance easement for sight distance left. Any obstruction along this sight line will prevent adequate sight for operators of vehicles stopped at the proposed future new entrance. (Rev. 1) Addressed. As follow-up: Sight distance easement must be recorded prior to Site Plan Minor Amendment approval. 22. C-10, Temporary Traffic Control /Maintenance of Traffic Plan Narrative: Ref. to VDOT signal control box. See #7 above, and perhaps other reviewers' site plan comments (Kevin McDermott). (Rev. 1) Addressed. Note: comment reflects Kevin McDermott's discussion with Engineering. Comment #8 is more expense -based than technical -based. Albemarle appreciates Applicant coordinating directly with VDOT Culpeper District Traffic Engineering. Engineering Review Comments Page 3 of 3 23. L LO: Ensure median planting (Ilex vomitoria `Nana') mature height does not exceed 3.5' relative to road pavement, else clear line of sight of pedestrians in crosswalk may be obscured. (Rev. 1) Addressed. Thank you. J. Anderson 434.296-5832 -x3069 File: SDP201800042 Westminster Canterbury 082718rev1 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126 Site Plan Review Project title: Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge —Minor Amendment (MIA) Project file number: SDP201800042 Plan preparer: David Jensen, WW Associates, Inc. 3040 Avemore Square Place Charlottesville, VA 22911 [J ensen(&wwassociates.net ] Owner or rep.: Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge 250 Pantops Mountain Road, Charlottesville, VA 22911 Plan received date: 6 Jun 2018 Date of comments: 26 Jul 2018 Plan Coordinator: William Fritz Reviewers: John Anderson SDDP201800042 1. Road Plan is required; discussed with county engineer. Submit Road Plan. Recommend include C-1 thru C-12. This is not a request to remove these sheets, except C-10, from the Site Plan. Note: Not all road plan review agencies are currently reviewing the site plan, but Engineering anticipates few if any new Road Plan review comments not already addressed via site plan review comments. Drainage /roadway improvements must be bonded, which requires a Road Plan. 2. Remove WPO -only plan sheets from Site Plan: C-13 thru C-17. WPO plan is under review (WP0201800043). 3. Revise Title: Remove reference to VSMP, and WP02018. 4. Title sheet, C-1 /Note 4. (Advisory): Despite the fact that Pantops Mountain Road is a private road, it will be bonded, and bond release requires this road meet private road acceptance standards listed at: hqp://www.albemarle.orgLupload/images/forms center/departments/Community Development/forms/Engine Bring and WPO _Forms/Road _ Inspections _& Acceptance- Private Road Acceptance Procedure 11-01- I l.pdf 5. Recommend remove sheet C-10 from Site Plan. 6. Approved Road Plan, and Approved Site Plan are required prior to MIA Approval. 7. Improvements must be built or bonded prior to MIA approval. 8. Title sheet, C-1 /Note 7. (Advisory): Engineering leaves to Applicant to coordinate work within VDOT RW with VDOT, and is unsure Note 7 is valid for work occurring beyond VDOT Rt. 250 RW. Further, CDD Transportation Engineer has explained there may be a difference of opinion concerning which party accepts cost for relocating certain existing improvement, most notably, a traffic control cabinet, which is proposed to be moved with installation of the new monumental sign. Albemarle has no role in facilitating discussion between Applicant and VDOT concerning expense, the portion (if any) to be borne by VDOT, the portion by Applicant, in maintaining or returning this signalized intersection to a fully -serviceable condition, including especially any expense associated with proposed relocation of existing traffic signal equipment. 9. CC4: -10 should show and provide signs alerting motorists on Worrell Drive to work ahead, on the opposite side of U.S. Rt. 250. C-7 10. Relocate `Keep Right' sign farther north, to a location ahead of dividing median to alert SB Engineering Review Comments Page 2 of 2 motorists on Pantops Mountain Road to presence of median, and to keep right. 11. For portion of crosswalk within new median, recommend detectable surface, but without incline. At 12% slope, 4.16' is required to reach a point 6" above pavement, and the total width is not much greater than 9'. If acceptable to VDOT, Albemarle recommends a level crosswalk, without incline, within proposed new median, examples visible in City of Charlottesville, Preston Ave. 12. C-7 or C-8: Show managed steep slopes in light grayscale. C-8 13. Assign alphanumeric label to Ex. entrance drainage pipe, Pantops Mountain Road /U.S. Rt. 250. 14. Recommend inset detail for area near outfall Ex. entrance pipe, and proposed sidewalk; distance between these points is 5'(f). 15. Ensure slopes no steeper than 3:1 beyond end of proposed walk and OP, Ex. drainage pipe beneath Pantops Mountain Road entrance. (See Barracks Road photo, below, which illustrates the kind of grade break that may occur, and require remedy.) 16. Extend Ex. drainage entrance pipe, as needed, to achieve Minimum 3:1 slope, etc. (See #15.) 17. Providern ofile of Ex. entrance pipe, Pantops Mountain Road. 18. Provide (or label existing) OP, Ex. drainage outfall, entrance to Pantops Mountain Road. 19. Provide and label dimensions of permanent OP /riprap, Str. #1 (L X W X D). Although an ESC measure, it should appear on Site Plan. 20. If drainage Str. 4 is required for Phase 2, provide and show constructed with Phase 1. It does not appear additional impervious area is proposed upslope of Str. 4, so if design rationale shows need for this structure with Phase 2, it is needed with Phase 1. It may prove easier to install with Phase 1; it appears possible to install clear of travel lane with Phase 1. The situation differs with Phase 2. 21. C-9: Provide sight distance easement for sight distance left. Any obstruction along this sight line will prevent adequate sight for operators of vehicles stopped at the proposed future new entrance. 22. C-10, Temporary Traffic Control /Maintenance of Traffic Plan Narrative: Ref. to VDOT signal control box. See #7 above, and perhaps other reviewers' site plan comments (Kevin McDermott). 23. L 1.0: Ensure median planting (Ilex vomitoria `Nana') mature height does not exceed 3.5' relative to road pavement, else clear line of sight of pedestrians in crosswalk may be obscured. Barracks Road Sidewalk Project (photo — 12/21/17) Thank you. J. Anderson 434.296-5832 -x3069 File: SDP201800042 Westminster Canterbu y_072618.doc COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1601 Orange Road Culpeper Virginia 22701 Stephen C. Brich, P.E. Commissioner July 05, 2018 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Attn: Bill Fritz Re: Westminster Canterbury -Minor Amendment and VSMP Plan SDP -2018-00042 Review #1 Dear Mr. Fritz: The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use Section, has reviewed the above referenced Westminster Canterbury -Minor Amendment and VSMP Plan, dated June 04, 2018 and offer the following comment. Land use 1. How will signal detection be modified by this plan? 2. Our records so not reflect the same right of way line. Approval of this plan does not represent concurrence with the line shown. 3. The sign marked on the legend as "3" should not be installed at this location. 4. Please refer to the attached IIM regarding design of the pedestrian refuge (page A9). Please include a detail. Please provide two copies of the revised plan along with a comment response letter. If further information is desired, please contact Willis C. Bedsaul at 434-422-9866. A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right-of-way. The owner/developer must contact the VDOT Charlottesville Residency Land Use Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process Sincerely, n V Adam J. Moore, P.E. Area Land Use Engineer Charlottesville Residency VirginiaDOT.org WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING Phone TO: FROM: RE: DATE: 296-5832 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 IU I Old to] 117.1011100V I Fax (434) 972-4126 Faruk Hesenjan Margaret Maliszewski (434-296-5832 x3276 mmaliszewski@albemarle.org) SDP -2018-42: Westminster Canterbury Minor Amendment June 27, 2018 I have reviewed the plan with revision date of 6-4-2018 for the above referenced project and have the following comments: 1. A separate sign application is required for the signs illustrated on the site plan amendment. The sign location and design are not approved with the site plan amendment. If you choose to keep the sign information on the site plan amendment drawings, include a note indicating your understanding that the sign is not approved with the amendment and will be applied for under separate permit. Please see the zoning ordinance chapter 18 section 4.15 for sign regulations. In particular, see 4.15.9 and 4.15.12. Also see the Entrance Corridor Sign guidelines which apply to signs in this location. Note that the ARB will require a level of coordination among the freestanding signs in the vicinity of this entrance and along the Rt. 250 frontage. 2. The ground -mounted up -lights must emit less than 3,000 lumens. This proposed lighting can be included with the sign permit application. Add information indicating the maximum lumens emitted by the fixtures. 3. Entrance Corridor sign guidelines require that ground -mounted fixtures be screened from the road by landscaping. Please include this landscaping in the sign application. 4. The existing landscaping shown west of the entrance road does not appear to reflect the current condition. Revise the plans to show the current condition, including tree line, shrubs, and signage. Show that the proposed landscaping is coordinated with the existing landscaping. 5. Provide additional detail on what "selective tree cutting" means, west of the entrance road. 6. Provide additional detail on what "existing landscaping to be trimmed and removed" means on Sheet L -key. 7. Please add anticipated locations of relocated junction box and traffic control cabinet to the plan and add landscaping to screen the view of these items from Rt. 250. 8. Add a note to the plans clarifying that no changes are being made to the relocated pole lights and that the pole lights meet all requirements of the lighting ordinance (4.17). 9. Add the standard lighting note to the plans: 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 away from 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. 10. Increase the planting size of trees on Pantops Mountain Road to 2%2" caliper minimum. 11. Add the standard plant health note to the landscape plan: `All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of the plant. " 12. Proposed grading encroaches into the landscaping at the base of the Commonwealth sign. Revise the grading or note on the plan how the loss of plants will be mitigated. 13. 72 Ilex are drawn on the plan; 73 are listed in the plant schedule. Please resolve the discrepancy.