HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201900049 Review Comments Final Site Plan and Comps. 2019-09-17County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Mitch Bowser, P.E.
From: Cameron Langille — Senior Planner
Division: Planning Services
Date: September 17, 2019
Subject: SDP201900049 — Berkmar Drive Apartments — Final Site Plan
The Planner for the Planning Services Division of the Albemarle County Department Community Development will
recommend approval of the plan referred to above when the following items 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 to the Albemarle County
Code.]
Applicable Comments from Initial Site Plan Action Letter (June 24, 2019):
[4.16.1] A recreation substitution request was approved as part of the initial site plan with the condition that specific items
of equipment proposed within the two outdoor tot lots, or "playgrounds" would be shown on the final site plan. The
comment response letter from the applicant states that "the detailed design of the recreation areas and amenities is
currently underway, and detailed plans reflecting the equipment shown in the previous exhibit will be provided prior to
final site plan approval. " Please provide more details on the proposed tot lots/recreation areas. This includes construction
details/cut-sheets for specific equipment items as outlined by the County Zoning Ordinance. The following facilities must
be provided in the tot lots/playgrounds:
a. [4.16.2.1] The recreation substitution request allowed for a total of 8,000 square feet of tot lot recreation area to
be provided within two separate playgrounds ("Playground A" and "Playground B") in the project. Each tot lot
must contain the following equipment:
i. One (1) swing (four (4) seats);
ii. One (1) slide;
iii. Two (2) climbers;
iv. One (1) buckabout or whirl;
v. Two (2) benches.
b. Calculations identifying the minimum recreation facilities required must be provided on the site plan. This
includes the total quantity of tot lot equipment, the pool/deck area, outdoor gathering areas, fitness center, pond
overlook and clubhouse that were approved with the recreation substitution request.
c. The recreation areas must be shown on all applicable drawings and comply with the equipment and size standards
specified in Section 4.16.1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
d. Detail cut sheets for tot lot equipment must be provided in the construction details on the site plan
e. [4.16.3] The following notes must be added to the site plan, including Sheet C0.0, the amenity plan (currently not
included in plan set), and construction details sheet:
i. "Recreational equipment and facilities shall be maintained in a safe condition and replaced as necessary.
Maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property owner if rental units or a homeowners' association
if sale units."
ii. "Recreational facilities shall be completed when fifty (50) percent of the units have received certificates
of occupancy."
2. [32.5.2 (a)] Please add a note to Sheet CO.0 stating the most recent instrument numbers (deed book and pages) for all
recorded plats and deeds associated with parcels within the development. This includes the recorded instrument for the
recently approved boundary line adjustment plat (SUB201800226).
a. Sheets C2.0, 2.0, 3.0, and others still identify parcels A-D and the old TMP numbers, acreages, owners, and
zoning districts. These drawings should be updated to reflect the revised TMP 32-54 that was recorded through
the approved BLA plat (SUB201800226).
b. Please be aware that the easement plat referenced in comment #18 below should also be referenced on the final
site plan once it is recorded.
3. [32.5.2 (a)] Per the recorded BLA plat (SUB201800226), please provide labels across all applicable drawings that identify
the R-15 and RA zoned portions of TMP 32-54. labels for all adjacent parcels shown on the plans.
4. [32.5.2 (a)] The existing cemetery location has been revised and shown on site plan and appears to be consistent with the
cemetery location identified on the survey plat recorded in DB 5107 pages 617-620. Please be aware that the Code of
Virginia, Section § 57-27.1 requires owners of private property on which graves or cemeteries are located to provide an
access easement granting ingress and egress to certain parties wishing to visit the cemetery. Prior to final site plan
approval, an access easement will need to be reviewed, approved, and recorded granting ingress and egress to the
cemetery, in accordance with provisions of the Code of Virginia. Please visit the Code of Virginia using the following link
for additional information: LINK.
a. The private access easement can eb created with the easement plat referenced in comment #18 below. Once the
easement plat is approved and recorded, all drawings in the site plan that label "Variable width private cemetery
easement" will need to be revised so that the recorded instrument number for the plat and any associated deeds is
referenced in the callout.
[32.5.2 (a)] Please state the application numbers of all approved Special Use Permit and Zoning Map Amendments
(ZMA) that apply to the development in Note 7 on Sheet CO.O.TMP 32-54 is subject to ZMA199200014 and
SP 199500025. State these application numbers in Note 7.
a. Please add all pages of the approved Action Letter from SP199500025 as an exhibit on Sheet CLO. Per applicant
response, all applicable ZMA and SP application numbers will be referenced on the final site plan prior to
approval.
6. [32.5.2 (a)] Please identify the minimum 5' side building setback line on Sheets C4.0-4.2 in accordance with comment
#25 below.
7. [32.5.2 (b)] Please provide a table indicating the quantity of units proposed within each building. The table should
include columns indicating how many units measuring less than 500 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, and 2 or more bedrooms are
proposed within each building. Per applicant response letter, a table with the unit count will be provided with the final
site plan.
a. The total unit count by bedrooms should be specified so that staff can verify that adequate parking spaces are
provided in accordance with the multifamily dwelling units parking requirements specified in Section 4.12.6 of
the Zoning Ordinance. Per applicant response letter, a table with the unit count will be provided with the final site
plan. Staff will verify that the parking provided complies with the Zoning Ordinance requirements at that time.
8. [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 C4.2. Per applicant response, compacter and enclosure details will be provided as cut -sheets on
subsequent submittal.
9. [4.12.19 and 32.7.9.7 (a)(3)] Please provide a profile view detail with dimensions and materials of the trash compactor
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).
Per applicant response, compacter and enclosure details will be provided as cut -sheets on subsequent submittal.
10. [32.5.2 (n) and 32.7.2.31 A sidewalk (and staircase if necessary) should be installed to provide access to buildings 3 and 4
from the four (4) parking spaces north of the structures. Additionally, a sidewalk (and staircase if necessary) should be
installed to provide access from the 13 parking spaces north of building 2 to the sidewalk on the east side of building 2.
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11. [32.7.2.31 There are four locations where ADA compliant striping is provided across within travel ways to connect
handicap parking spaces to sidewalks on both sides of the travel way. In these four locations, only one side of the
sidewalk has CG-12 ramps where sidewalks terminate at drive aisles. CG-12 ramps should be provided where sidewalks
terminate at drive aisles on both sides. Locations are as follows:
a. Sidewalk on east side of travel way between buildings 2 and 10.
b. Sidewalk on east side of travel way between buildings 2 and 10.
c. Sidewalk on south side of travel way north of building 3.
d. Sidewalk on south side of travel way north of building 4.
12. [32.5.2 (n)] Please state the height of all proposed fences and retaining walls in the labels used on the drawings. Per
applicant response, profile view/plan view construction details of all proposed fences, retaining walls, and constructed
screening measures will be provided on a subsequent submittal showing materials and dimensions.
a. See Engineering Division and Inspections Division comments for additional details on retaining wall
requirements.
13. [4.7 (d)] All proposed open space areas that will be privately owned shall be subject to a legal instrument ensuring the
maintenance and preservation of the open space that is approved by the agent and the county attorney in conjunction with
the approval of the subdivision plat or site plan. Per applicant response, the instrument for privately owned open space
will be submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to final site plan approval.
a. Prior to final site plan approval, an easement or maintenance agreement must be resubmitted, reviewed, and
approved by the County that demonstrates that private open space areas (including the tree save areas that will be
used to earn the density bonus, and recreational open space areas) meet this requirement for maintenance and
preservation. Per response noted above, the instrument ensuring maintenance of privately owned open space will
be submitted during review of the final site plan. This can be accomplished through an subdivision easement
application.
14. [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. The checklist will need to be provided as an exhibit on the final
site plan and signed by the owners. Some of the existing tree canopy on the north side of the development is being
retained in order to satisfy minimum landscaping requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
b. [32.7.9.4 (c)] In both tree save areas, please identify the locations of all existing vegetation types that will be
preserved. Use callout to identify the species of each vegetation type. Add a table to the Landscape Plans that
identify the quantities, caliper, and height of all vegetation within these areas that will be saved. The landscape
plan identifies existing wooded areas to be preserved, but specific information on types of vegetation, including
species, quantity, caliper, height are not noted.
c. The grading drawings and landscape plans should show the tree and vegetation protection measures that will be
installed 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.
15. [32.7.9.71 A double staggered row with 3 PIN TAE trees are shown at the southwest corner of the site. In order to meet
the Ordinance screening requirements, shrubs and/or evergreen trees must be provided in the gaps between the three trees
and the rest of buffer landscaping. The buffer should extend all the way south to the corner of the site.
a. [32.7.9.7 (c) and 32.7.9.7 (d)] Update the Plant Schedule on Sheet L2.0 once the additional landscaping is added
to Sheet L1.0 Update the individual canopy totals, quantity, and overall canopy provided columns/rows.
b. Update the "Calculations" and "provided" columns of the Parking Screening Requirements table on Sheet L2.0
once the additional vegetation is added to the plans.
16. [32.7.9.81 Update the "Tree Cover Calculations" table on Sheet L2.0 so that the total canopy coverage provided on site
reflects the added vegetation required in the previous comment.
17. [32.7.8 and 4.17] Please revise the lighting plan sheets as follows:
a. [4.17.4 (a)] The luminaire schedule on Sheet L3.0 does not include a column stating the lumens emission for each
luminaire type. This information must be provided so that staff can verify which luminaires must be full cutoff
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fixtures.
b. [4.17.4 (a)] Please provide documentation from the manufacturer that all proposed outdoor luminaries exceeding
3,000 lumens are full -cutoff fixtures. The cut -sheets on L3.1-3.4 are the entire manufacturer cut -sheets that do not
clearly identify which options are being selected for the five luminaires proposed within the development. Staff
cannot verify which, if any, luminaires will be equipped with full -cutoff fixtures.
c. [4.17.4 (b)(2)] The manufacturer cut -sheets do not clearly verify that all luminaires will shielded to reflect light
away from adjoining residential and rural area districts. This information must be provided for applicable
luminaires.
d. [4.17.4] The Calculations Summary table on Sheet L3.0 does not identify what maintenance factor has been used
to calculate the footcandle measurements shown on the photometric plan. Albemarle County requires the
maintenance factor must be 1.0 for photometric plans. Please provide this information on a subsequent submittal,
and revise the photometric plan if footcandles exceed 0.5 at the property lines adjacent to residential or rural area
zoning.
e. The fixture symbols used in the Luminaire Schedule on Sheet L3.0 are identical for different luminaires types.
Each luminaire should be identified by a unique symbol. Please revise.
18. [32.6.2 (d) and Chapter 141 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. Per applicant response, an easement plat
application will be submitted to the County for review, approval, and recordation prior to final site plan approval.
19. [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.
20. [General Comment] The Existing Conditions drawing identifies an "Existing 35' R/W per plat in DB 569, page 32"
running across the site. The BLA plat (SUB201800226) vacated a segment of that feature. Please remove it from the
existing conditions drawing, per the recorded plat.
New Comments Final Site Plan:
21. [General Comment] On Sheet C4.3, the legend makes reference to an "Amenity Plan" for pavement/surfacing within the
designated playground areas. However, an "Amenity Plan" sheet is not listed on the Index and staff cannot find any
exhibits titled "Amenity Plan." Please advise.
22. [4.16.1] On all applicable sheets, please label the two playground areas as "Playground A" and "Playground B."
23. Please add the Site Review Committee signature panel (attached) to County Approval panel on Sheet C0.0.
24. [32.5.2 (a)] Under Note 16 on Sheet CO.0, state the minimum stepback requirements for the R-15 District height
regulations, in accordance with Section 18.8 of the Zoning Ordinance:
a. "Non-infill stepbacks - Front: For each story that begins above forty (40) feet in height or for each story above the
third story, whichever is less, in height shall be 15 feet."
25. [32.5.2 (a)] The Zoning Ordinance was amended on July 17, 2019 and the minimum side setback requirements have
changed for the R-15 Zoning District. Please make the following revisions:
a. Under Note 23 on Sheet C0.0, please revise the minimum side setback requirement so that it states: "5 feet, unless
the building shares a common wall; provided that (a) in the R-10 and R-15 districts if the abutting lot is zoned
residential other than R-10 and R-15, Rural Areas, or the Monticello Historic district, any dwelling unit that
exceeds 35 feet in height shall be set back 5 feet plus one foot for each foot the dwelling unit exceeds 35 feet in
height; and (b) any minimum side setback otherwise required by this section may be reduced in accordance with
section 4.11.3. "
a. On Sheet C4.0-4.3, please show and label the 5' minimum side setback lines on the layout.
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Please contact Cameron Langille at the Department of Community Development at blan ille =,albemarle.org or 296-5832
ext. 3432 for further information.
Albemarle County Building Inspections — Michael Dellinger, mdellingergalbemarle.org - Requested changes, see
attached.
Albemarle County Engineering Services —David James, diames2@albemarle.org —Requested changes, see attached.
Albemarle County E911 Services — Andy Slack, aslackkalbemarle.org Requested changes, see attached.
Albemarle County Fire Rescue — Shawn Maddox — smaddoxkalbemarle.org — Fire Rescue review not yet complete,
comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt.
Albemarle County Service Authority — Richard Nelson, rnelsongserviceauthority.org — ACSA review not yet complete,
comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt.
Virginia Department of Transportation — Willis Bedsaul — wllis.bedsaul@vdot.virainia.gov — Requested changes, see
attached.
Review Comments for SDP201900049 IFinal Site Development Plan
Project Name:
Berkmar Drive Apartments - Final
Date Completed:
Thursday, August 29, 2019
DepartmentIDivisionfAgency:
Review Sys:
Reviewer:
Michael Dellinger _
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CDD Inspections
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 oritlined in the UBC_
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
building 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_
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Berkmar Drive Apartments — Final
SDP201900049
Engineering Comments (David James):
1. [John A., ISP comment] Obtain and furnish copy of wetland delineation coordination with the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers. Provide copy or evidence of permit coordination with the USACE for impacts to
waters of the U.S., or wetlands, consistent with federal and state law.
Response: Wetland delineation coordination is underway and will be provided prior to final site plan
approval.
Comment still valid.
2. Submit a VSMP application for review. The VSMP plan must be approved prior to FSP approval.
3. Remove sheets C3.0 — C3.4 (E&SC plan related).
4. Show any improvements outside of VDOT ROW in an easement (landscape, sidewalk, drainage,
etc) and easements to be dedicated to the public.
5. Show any offsite work in an easement (outside of property line). A letter of permission from an
off -site property owner will suffice for the purposes of plan review or record a plat.
6. Sheet 2.0/3.0: Verify drain inlet location near proposed entrance installation.
7. Ensure 100% capture at entrance so no site runoff flow runs out entrance into street travel
lanes. [VDOT DM 9.4.5.2, 9.4.6.2] Will proposed entrance require culvert(s)?
8. Show accurate wall thickness & batter on the plan view sheets.
9. Show retaining wall locations and footer depth on the utility profile sheets.
10. Structural design plans will be required for walls over 4' high.
11. Show safety railing for walls over 30" high on the plans where next to vehicle or pedestrian
travelways. [DSM, pg. 22]
12. Sheet 6.2: Tie in grading along roadway.
13. Grading — Constructed slopes steeper than 3:1 must be permanently stabilized with vegetation
hardier than grass, which will not require mowing. Low maintenance is key. Highlight/Shade
areas where required. [DSM, pg. 22]
Links/refs:
https://www.deg.virginia.gov/Portals/0/DEQ/Water/StormwaterManagement/Erosion Sediment C
ontrol Hand book/Chapter%203%20-%203.32.pdf
www.deg.virginia.gov/Portals/0/DEQ/Water/StormwaterManagement/Erosion Sediment Control
Hand boo k/Chapter%203%20-%203.37.pdf
Invasive Nan -Native Species
Alternative Virginia Native
Common Name
Common Name
Scientific Name
Common Reed
Great bulrush
Scnoencp+ecluz tahernaemonlane
Common Cattail
TypHa latiloda
Chinese Lespedeza
Birdsfoot Trefoil
Orchard Grass
Redtop
Weeping Lovegrass
Roundheaded bushclover
Lespedeza capilata
Patrid a pea
Chamaecrista lasciculata
Butterflyweed
Asdepras tuberosa
Joe-pye weed
Eutrachium duheum
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbeckia lulgida
Big blue stem
Andropogon gerardie
Indian grass
Sorghastrum nulans
Side oats grama
Souleloua cuRipendula
Crownretch
Roundheaded bushclover
Lespedeza capitata
Patridge pea
Chamaecrisla lasoculala
Big blue stem
Andropogon gerardie
Little blue stem
ScPizachyrium scoparium
Indian grass
Sorghastrum oulans
Switchgrass
panicum vergalum
Tall Fescue
Big blue stem
Andropogon gerardie
Little blue stem
ScHirachyrlum accpanum
Indian grass
Sorghastrum nulans
Switchgram
panicum mrgalum
Broamsedge
Andropogon virgmicus
❑eertongue
Dichanlhe+ium clandestrnum
Side oats grama
Souleloua curhpendula
Canadian vnldrye
0ymus canadensis
Botllebrush grass
Mymushyslrix
Virginia wildrye
0ymus virgmicus
14. Sheet 4.0 - 4.2:
a. Label/callout the inner parking lot curbing with VDOT designations. If no curb required,
label the EOP.
b. Label/callout CG-12.
c. Label all sidewalk widths.
d. Callout where any transitions occur.
15. Sheet 6.1/etc:
a. Add drain inlet before curb bumpout and gutter along parking near buildings 1 & 3.
b. Correct the grading near Mail Kiosk. The slope appears to exceed 2:1. [DSM, pg. 22]
16. Sheet 6.3/6.4:
a. Show profile for pipes & structures shown on Sheet 6.2, Inset I-2.
b. Show pipe runs: Storm 5 to 3, 3 to 1, 61 to 3.
c. Show HGL, Label pipe crossing's separation distance, ensure 1' min.
d. Provide 2.0' or % D minimum cover (whichever is greater). Ensure cover is adequate for
pipes 6 - 12.
17. Sheet 6.5/etc:
a. Access hole spacing is 50' (max) for 12" dia. pipe or less.
b. Show tables for pipes & structures shown on Sheet 6.2, Inset 1-2.
18. Sheet 7.0/7.1: Label/show TOC line, LOD.
19. Sheet 7.2: Label/show catchment areas, TOC, Q for the inlet structures. Provide inlet design
calcs.
20. Label ditches & channels. Provide design calcs. Show geometry and adequate lining information.
21. Show culverts are designed adequately (calcs).
22. Show storm drain pipes are designed adequately (calcs).
23. Show entrances with a VDOT designation (PE-1, CG-9a, etc).
24. Submit profile of the entrance road. Minimum K values of 5 for crest and 15 for sag should be
met.
25. Show stationing & labels for the entrance road.
26. Label street name or designation.
27. Show street address sign at entrance & at opposite side from stop sign.
28. Show 10' wide (min) vehicle maintenance access to the SWM facility's forebay & riser structure.
[DSM, pg. 12]
29. Provide estimate of cut/fill volumes for the entrance road & for the total site.
30. Note: There is some disagreement between the drawing and GIS where existing site features are
shown. For example, the existing stream to the north and pond is shown inside the property
line. On GIS it's outside.
31. Note: Stormwater management / Drainage design will be reviewed for local/state compliance
with the VSMP plan.
Review Comments for SDP201900049 Final Site Development Plan
Project Name: Berkmar Drive Apartments - Final
Date Completed: Thursday, August 22: 2019 DepartmentfDivisionfAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Andrew Slack
CDD E911
Requested Changes
The applicant should contact this office with a list of three (3) proposed road names to this office for approval as a private read
name for this development_ Please contact this office directly with any questions or the three (3) proposed road names_
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper Virginia 22701
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
August 26, 2019
Cameron Langille
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SDP-2019-00049- Berkmar Drive Apartments — Final Site Plan
Dear Mr. Langille:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Timmons Group, dated
December 28, 2018, revised August 09, 2019, and offer the following comments. Please note the
following comments 2 and 3 still remain applicable from the previous submission from April
2019.
Land Use
1. The WP-2 standard requires mill and overlay of the adjacent travel lane. Please show
these limits on the plans.
2. Please provide drainage calculations for proposed storm water structure tying into the
Roadside ditch, pre and post construction for adequacy of discharge. Also please plot HGL
on profile. The drainage information should be on the plan sheets.
3 Please provide trip generation data and turn lane warrant analysis.
4. CG-12 Ramps need to be perpendicular to each other for guidance into crosswalk.
If further information is desired, please contact Willis C. Bedsaul at 434422-866.
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 land Use Section at (434) 422-9399
for information pertaining to this process.
Sincerely,
Adam J. Mole, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING