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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: January 28, 2019
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)] 132.5.2(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 plan utilizes new/conceivably more accurate topographic 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%. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
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. Rev 1. Comment still relevant.
[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 plat shall be submitted, approved, and recorded prior to final site plan
approval. The DB PG reference information of these actions shall be provided on the final site plan.
Rev 1. Comment still relevant.
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 height.
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.
Rev 1. Comment addressed.
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. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
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. Rev 1. Comment partially addressed.
Pending submittal of the right-of-way dedication plat for review/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 subject property to sustain a future public road and temporary grading
easement, or obtain the additional right-of-way with from the adjacent property to facilitate this future
right-of-way. Rev 1. Comment partially addressed. Continue the 21.5' reservation area and the 10' wide
grading easement area reservation all the way to the property line.
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. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
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. Rev 1. Comment still relevant.
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. Rev 1. 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.
Rev 1. Applicant no longer pursuing EDA grant program.
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. Rev 1. It appears VDOT is no longer requiring this improvement, as I have
received their approval of the proposal.
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 objections to the proposed turn around. Pending VDOT review/approval. Rev 1. I
have received VDOT and Fire and Rescue approval of the proposal.
Additional Comments on the Final
24. 14.12.41 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. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
25. [Comment] Provide the SDP# on the cover sheet: SDP2018-70. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
25. [Comment] Prior to final site plan approval a VSMP and Road plan shall be approved. Rev 1. Comment still relevant.
Building Official — Michael Dellinger
No objection
Fire and Rescue - Shawn Maddox
No objection
Andrew Walker — E911
1. No objections
ACSA — Richard Nelson
SDP2018-70 Lighthouse Instruments — Final is currently under review.
Comments pending to be forwarded once received.
Engineering — David James
Comments attached.
RWSA — Victoria Fort
RWSA has reviewed the final site plan for Lighthouse Instruments as prepared by Timmons Group and dated 7/10/2018,
with most recent revision dated 12/10/2018 and has the following comments:
Sheet C4.0:
1. Include the following RWSA sewer connection notes:
"All connections to RWSA manholes shall be watertight and made with a flexible rubber boot. All coring methods, the
coring contractor and all materials for construction shall be approved by RWSA in writing prior to construction. RWSA
Engineering Staff shall be present for all cores into the manholes. Bypass pumping may be required at the sole discretion
of RWSA staff. Grouting of the manhole bench or interior may be required, at the sole discretion of RWSA staff, for a
smooth transition of flow. Existing manholes shall be backfilled to original grade to the satisfaction of RWSA. Contact
RWSA Engineering a minimum of 3 business days in advance to schedule a core of a manhole."
General Comments:
1. RWSA needs to see the profiles for the proposed storm drains, since the pipe is shown to cross the existing RWSA
sewer main adjacent to MCI-MH-36 (between storm structures 102 and 104). RWSA will require a minimum vertical
separation of 18" between the existing sewer main and the proposed storm sewer line.
VDOT — Adam Moore/Willis Bedsaul
No objection— approval letter attached.
Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
Please coordinate with the health department on your own behalf and provide their approval or review comments.
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
Review Comments for SDP201800070 lFinal Site Development Plan
Project Name:
Lighthouse Instruments - Final
Date Completed:
Thursday, December 27, 2018
DepartmentlDi+visionlAgency:
Review Sys:
Reviewer:
LDavid James _
CDD Engineering
Requested Changes
1_ WPO plan approval required prior to FP
approval-
_ Road plan approval required prior to F P approval-
3- Addressed-
4- Addressed-
5- Addressed-
6- Building permit for walls required-
7- Addressed.
8_ Addressed.
9_ Addressed.
10_ Addressed
11. Offsite }r5,ork is needed, please ensure its in an easement to be recorded on an easement plat CPP
{D M, Sect_ 8C, 3F)
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Christopher Perez
From:
Victoria Fort <vfort@rivanna.org>
Sent:
Tuesday, January 08, 2019 6:16 PM
To:
Christopher Perez
Cc:
Richard Nelson; Aaron Mabee
Subject:
SDP2018-070 Lighthouse Instruments - Final Site plan
Chris,
RWSA has reviewed the final site plan for Lighthouse Instruments as prepared by Timmons Group and dated 7/10/2018,
with most recent revision dated 12/10/2018 and has the following comments:
Sheet C4.O:
Include the following RWSA sewer connection notes:
"All connections to RWSA manholes shall be watertight and made with a flexible rubber boot. All coring methods,
the coring contractor and all materials for construction shall be approved by RWSA in writing prior to
construction. RWSA Engineering Staff shall be present for all cores into the manholes. Bypass pumping may be
required at the sole discretion of RWSA staff. Grouting of the manhole bench or interior may be required, at the
sole discretion of RWSA staff, for a smooth transition of flow. Existing manholes shall be backfilled to original
grade to the satisfaction of RWSA. Contact RWSA Engineering a minimum of 3 business days in advance to
schedule a core of a manhole."
General Comments:
1. RWSA needs to see the profiles for the proposed storm drains, since the pipe is shown to cross the existing
RWSA sewer main adjacent to MCI-MH-36 (between storm structures 102 and 104). RWSA will require a
minimum vertical separation of 18" between the existing sewer main and the proposed storm sewer line.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Victoria
Victoria Fort, P.E.
Senior Civil Engineer
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority
695 Moores Creek Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(0): (434) 977-2970 ext. 205
(F): (434) 295-1146
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange road
Culpeper NArginla 22701
December 27, 2018
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Chris Perez
Re: Lighthouse Instruments- Final site plan
SDP-2018-00070
Review #2
Dear Mr. Perez:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Timmons Group, dated
September 13, 2018, revised December 10, 2018 and find it to be generally acceptable.
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 434422-9866.
Sincerely,
} 'n P-`l if tu,'
Adam J. '4re, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
Review Comments for SDP201800070 lFinal Site Development Plan
Project Name:
Lighthouse Instruments - Final
Date Completed:
Tuesday, January 08, 2019
Department1DivisionfAgency:
Review Sys:
Reviewer:
Shawn Maddox
Fire Rescue
No Objection
Thank you for addressing previous comments_ SNIVI
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