HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201900036 Review Comments Major Amendment, Final Site Plan 2019-07-18COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
July 18, 2019
Herb White
WW Associates, Inc.
3040 Avemore Square Place
Charlottesville, VA 22911
(434) 984-2700 / hwhitekwwassociates.net
RE: Site Review Committee Comment Letter for SDP-2019-00036 (Farmington Country Club Consolidation
Plan — Major Amendment, Phase 1)
Dear Mr. White:
The Planner for the Planning Division of the Albemarle County Community Development Department (CDD) and
other members of the Site Review Committee (SRC) have reviewed the development proposal referenced above.
Initial review comments from the following SRC members are attached:
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB) — (attached)
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) — (attached)
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) — (attached)
Albemarle County Building Inspections — (attached)
Albemarle County Department of Fire -Rescue — (attached)
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) — (attached)
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) — (attached)
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) — (attached)
Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference to Chapter 18 of the Albemarle County Code (Zoning
Ordinance), unless otherwise specified. (The following comments are those that have been identified at this time;
additional comments may be added or eliminated based on further review.)
Please submit ten (10) copies of the revised plan to the Community Development Department when revisions have
been made.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information or assistance.
Sincerely,
Andy Reitelbach
Senior Planner / areitelbachgalbemarle.org / (434)-296-5832 x 3261
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Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) — Andy Reitelbach, areitelbachgalbemarle.org — Requested
Changes:
1. [32.4.2.1(f)] The mailing notification fee of $377.74 has not been paid. This fee must be paid prior to approval
of the major amendment being granted.
2. [General Comment] This property is subject to a special use permit. Provide the approved special use permit,
including the conditions, on a sheet of the site plan. In addition, include the special use permit file number on
the cover sheet of the plan.
3. [General Comment] Provide an additional sheet with an overall site map that identifies only those
improvements that are proposed with this major amendment, as well as including the changes that were made
with the two letters of revision (LOR) to SDP2018-00044 that were approved on January 16, 2019, and May 13,
2019.
4. [General Comment] Provide match -lines for the various site plan sheets, as it appears that they cross over onto
one another, especially those sheets for the cottages and the parking lot.
5. [General Comment] There is a water protection ordinance (WPO) buffer on this site. Depict this buffer on the
site plan and include the following note on the cover sheet: "The Water Protection Ordinance (WPO) buffer
shown hereon shall be managed in accordance with the Albemarle County water protection ordinance."
6. [SP-1998-00005] As mentioned in this approved special use permit, future intensification of this use would
require an amendment to the special use permit. As such, provide information on the cover sheet indicating the
current number of tennis courts and the proposed number of courts.
Also, provide information indicating the existing number of guest rooms and the proposed number of guest
rooms for the entire country club property. (It appears that this information for existing and proposed amount
has already been included on the cover sheet for the number of parking spaces at the country club.) Also, clearly
identify the proposed use of the cottages. Are they to be used for guest rooms, permanent residents, or some
other use?
Staff cannot currently determine whether the proposed cottages would qualify as an intensification of the use
based on the information currently provided, as it is unclear what the cottages will be used for and how many
individual units may be in each cottage structure. Once additional information has been provided, if it is
determined that the proposed cottages will create an intensification of the use on the property, then an amendment
to the special use permit for Farmington Country Club will be required prior to approval of cottages being
granted.
7. [10.4] The cottages as shown do not meet the setback requirements for the RA, Rural Areas, zoning district. The
cottages must meet the setback requirements as stated in section 10.4 of the Zoning Ordinance, Area and Bulk
Regulations in the Rural Areas. If Tennis Road and Farmington Drive are private streets, then the cottages must
be situated with a setback of a minimum of 25 feet. If Tennis Road and Farmington Drive are public streets, then
the cottages must be situated with a minimum setback of 75 feet. (See comment #19 below for the request for
information as to whether these two streets are public or private.)
8. [4.2] According to the County's GIS, it appears that there are critical slopes in the project areas. However, these
slopes are not depicted on the site plan sheets. Show the critical slope areas on the site plan sheets so that staff
may determine if these slopes are being disturbed by the proposed development.
9. [4.12] Provide the required number of parking spaces for the uses, so that staff can determine whether the
appropriate number of parking spaces has been provided. Is additional parking being provided for the proposed
guest cottages?
10. [32.5.2(b)] Include in the zoning note on the cover sheet that these properties are also located within the AIA,
Airport Impact Area overlay district, and the FH, Flood Hazard Overlay District.
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11. [32.5.2(b)] Provide additional information on the cover sheet for each of the three proposed new projects,
including the number of cottages and tennis courts proposed, and the square footage of those structures, as well
as the area of the site that each project will encompass.
12. [4.10 and 10.41 Provide the height and number of stories of the proposed cottages on the cover sheet. In addition,
provide the building footprint and square footage of the proposed cottages on the cover sheet.
Is the tee box new? If so, the above -mentioned information should be provided for this structure as well. This
structure also needs to be included on the cover sheet as a new element of the site proposed with this major
amendment.
13. [32.5.2(b)] Provide on the cover sheet the amount of impervious surface at the site, including both existing and
proposed. Also, provide the maximum amount of paved parking and vehicular circulation areas on the site, as
the new parking lot will require a landscaping plan.
14. [32.5.2(h)] Depict the boundaries of the flood hazard overlay district on the overall site layout plan sheet.
15. [4.17 and 32.7.8] Is outdoor lighting proposed for any of the three project areas included in this major
amendment? If outdoor lighting is proposed, then a lighting plan that complies with these sections of the
ordinance is required to be included in the site plan.
16. [32.7.9] A landscaping plan is required to be included with this site plan. Parking areas, such as the new one
proposed with this project, are required to have landscaping in accordance with 32.7.9.
17. [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. There are a lot of easements that
appear to cross these two parcels.
18. [32.5.2(a)] There are retaining walls proposed to be constructed for these projects. Indicate the height of the
proposed retaining walls, as railings may be required for those retaining walls along pedestrian pathways.
19. [32.5.2(i)] Indicate whether Farmington Drive and Tennis Road are public or private streets, and include the
deed book and page numbers for the legal instrument creating these streets. Also, provide the right-of-way width
for the streets.
20. [32.5.2 (k)] Please label all existing and proposed sewer and drainage easements by type and include a
size/width measurement. For existing easements, state the deed book and page of the recorded instrument.
21. [32.5.2 (1)] Please label all existing and proposed utility easements by type and include a size/width
measurement. For existing easements, state the deed book and page of the recorded instrument.
22. [32.5.2(n)] A crosswalk should be provided across Tennis Road from the steps to the parking lot to the steps to
the cottages. In addition, it appears that both sets of steps from Tennis Road to the parking lot terminate into
parking spaces, with no pedestrian area to reach the rest of the parking lot. Also, the set of steps between the two
parking areas appear to terminate into trees.
23. [32.5.2(n)] What is the 20' by 18' rectangular area along the sidewalk near the caddy shack?
24. [32.5.2(n)] What is the width of the access way from Tennis Road into the parking lot? It does not appear to
meet the required width of 24 feet for vehicular accessways.
25. [32.5.2(n)] The width of the sidewalk to the west of cottage #1 should be 4 feet. In addition, there should be an
accessible ramp from the travelway onto the sidewalk to the northwest of cottage #2
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26. [32.5.2(n)] What are the rectangular areas with dashed X's in them attached to each cottage? Are they porches
or patios of some sort?
27. [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. In addition, safety
railings will be needed between pedestrian areas/parking lots and adjacent retaining walls.
28. [32.5.2(n)] Pedestrian crosswalks and accessible ramps must be provided at all locations within the site where
ramps connect sidewalks on opposite sides of vehicular travel ways and streets.
a. Please label the dimensions and surface materials in compliance with the County's design standards.
29. [32.5.2(p) and 32.7.91 A full landscape plan in accordance with this section of the zoning ordinance must be
provided.
a. In the landscape plans, include a note stating that "all landscaping shall be installed by the first planting
season following the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy within the development."
b. 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."
c. A landscaping schedule will need to be provided.
d. Parking area landscaping must be provided in islands.
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski(&albemarle.org — Requested Changes (07/12/19); see attached comments.
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
Matthew Wentland, mwentland@albemarle.org — Requested Changes (07/10/19); see attached comments.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Andy Slack, aslack0balbemarle.org — Requested Changes (06/19/19); see attached comments.
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Michael Dellinger, mdellinger@albemarle.org — Requested Changes (06/24/19); see attached comments.
Albemarle County Department of Fire -Rescue
Shawn Maddox, smaddox@albemarle.org — Requested Changes (07/15/19); see attached comments.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA)
Richard Nelson, rnelson@serviceauthority.org — Requested Changes (07/16/19); see attached comments.
Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Thomas Jefferson Health District
Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski@vdh.vir ig nia.gov — Requested Changes (07/16/19); see attached comments.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Adam Moore, Adam.Moore@vdot.virginia.gov — No Objection (07/10/19); see attached comments.
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Review nt for SDP201900036 MajorAmendment
Project Name: FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB, CONSOLIDATION PLAN - MAJOR, PHASE 1
Date Completed: Friday, July 12, 2019 Department/Division/Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer Margaret Maliszewski Li f`nn APR Requested Changes
1 _ Add a detail to the overall site map that clearly shows the location of the proposed
work-
_ An approved demolition permit is required prior to demolishing the cottage_ It is Albemarle County Historic Preservation
Committee policy to request documentation of buildings prior to demolition_ Please contact Margaret Maliszewski at
mmaliszewskia albemarle_org to coordinate this documentation_
Review Comments for SDP201900036 MajorAmendment
Project Name: FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB, CONSOLIDATION PLAN - MAJOR, PHASE 1
Date Completed: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Department/Division/Agency: Review Status:
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ReviewerFMatthew Wentl and
f1f1 Requested changes
1 _ The VSMP plans will need to be approved before site plan amendment approval_
Review Comments for SDP201900036 MajorAmendment
Project Name: FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB, CONSOLIDATION PLAN - MAJOR, PHASE 1
Date Completed: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 DepartmentJDivision/Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer Andrew Black ILI rnn Fqii Requested changes
The applicant will need to provide three (3) proposed private road names for the access between Tennis Road and Country
Club Circle for the new addressable cottages that will be replacing 165 Farmington Drive_ All three new cottages will need to
use the newly established private road names for addresses upon approval_
Whenever there are three addressable structures using the same point of access the Road Naming and Property Numbering
Ordinance and Manual requires a private road name to be established for E911 response_ The applicant should contact this
office with any questions_
Review Comments for SDP201900036 MajorAmendment
Project Name: FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB, CONSOLIDATION PLAN - MAJOR, PHASE 1
Date Completed: Monday, June 24, 2019 Department}Division/Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer Michael Dellinger ILI rnn 1nezn,-rfinnc Requested Changes
Add the following note to the general notes page:
Retaining walls greater than 3 feet in height require a separate building permit_ Walls exceeding 4 feet in height require a
stamped engineered design also_ Walls require inspections as outlined in the USBC_
Add the following note to the general notes page:
Accessible parking spaces and access isles shall not have a surface slope greater than 1:48_ Access isles shall be at the
same level as the parking space they serve_
Add the following note to the general notes page:
ALL water lines, sewer lines, and fire lines from the main to the structure MUST have a visual inspection performed by the
buildng department_
Add the following to the general notes page:
All roof drains shall discharge in a manner not to cause a public nuisance and not over sidewalks_
Review Comments for SDP201900036 MajorAmendment
Project Name: FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB, CONSOLIDATION PLAN - MAJOR, PHASE 1
Date Completed: Monday, July 15, 2019 Department}Division/Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer. Shawn Maddox Requested Changes
If the cottages are to be sprinklered then FDC's must be shown_ A hydrant must also be located within 100' of each FDC.
_ Hydrant spacing throughout the project area exceeds 500'. Please add a minimum of one hydrant in the new parking area
to serve transportation hazards. Hydrant spacing in the remainder of the project area should not exceed an average spacing
of 500'_ 1
3_ If the building heights will exceed 30' then the travel ways must be 6' of unobstructed travel width_ If the building heights
are not going to exceed 30' then the travel lanes shall be a minimum of 0' of unobstructed travel width-
4- Afire flow test will be required prior to final acceptance_
Review nt for SDP201900036 MajorAmendment
Project Name: FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB, CONSOLIDATION PLAN - MAJOR, PHASE 1
Date Completed: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Department/Division/Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer Richard Nelson Li Requested Changes
Provide details on the number of units in each cottage_ ACSA will determine if connection fees will be charged to the owner_
Stairs are not permitted in ACSAeasements-
Unrelated to the site plan, RWSA's recent investigations of the Farmington Pump Station indicate high levels of hydrogen
sulfide_ Mitigation of high gas levels may be required by RWSA in the near future_
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
In Cooperation with the Thomas Jefferson Health District ALBEMARLE- CHARLOTTESVILLE
State Department of Health FLUVANNA COUNTY )PALMYRA)
1138 Rose Hill Drive GREENE COUNTY (STANARDSV1LLE)
LOUISA COUNTY)LOV ISA)
Phone (434) 972-6219 P. O. Box 7546 NELSON COUNTY (LOVINGSTON)
Fax (434)972-4310
Charlottesville. Virginia 22906
July 16, 2019
Andrew Reitelbach, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Farmington Country Club
Major Amendment, Phase I
SDP2019-36
Mr. Reitelbach:
As requested, I've reviewed the subject Site Development Plan, dated 5/31/19, for the
proposed construction.
The plan indicates on the cover page that an onsite wastewater disposal system will be
involved, however, both the location of that utility, and the facility that it will serve are
not apparent.
If the system is existing, our office will need to review a capacity assessment prepared by
either an Onsite Soil Evaluator (OSE) or Professional Engineer (PE). If this will be a
new system, our office will need to issue a construction permit, but either action will be
necessary prior to approval of the plan.
If there are any questions or concerns, please give me a call, 434-972-4306.
Sincerely,
�
Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Thomas Jefferson Health District
alan.mazurowskiC&,vdh.vir ig nia.gov
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orango Road
Culpeper Virginia 22701
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
July 10, 2019
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Andy ReiteIbach
Re: Farmington Country Club
Consolidation Plan, Phase 1 — Major Site Plan Amendment
SDP-20 l 9-00036
Review #1
Dear Mr. Reitelbach:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by WW & Associates, dated 31
May 2019, 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 Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process. If further information is
desired please contact Justin Dee] at (434) 422-9894.
Sincerely,
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Adam J. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
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