HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201900056 Review Comments Minor Amendment 2019-10-15 (2)County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Jonathan Showalter, P.E.(jonathan.showalter(a6timmons.com)
From: Cameron Langille — Senior Planner
Division: Planning Services
Date: October 15, 2019
Subject: SDP201900056 — Western Albemarle High School Site Improvements — Minor Site Plan Amendment #1
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.]
First Review Comments:
1. 132.5.2 (s)] Please add the application number, SDP201900056, to the project title on Sheet C0.0. State that this is minor
site plan amendment #1 to SDP201700073 in the title.
2. 132.5.2 (a)] In the Zoning note on Sheet C0.0, please state that this property lies within the Entrance Corridor (EC)
Overlay Zoning District.
a. State that this property is subject to the approved conditions of Special Use Permit SP201700026.
[32.5.2 (s)] Please provide a more detailed project narrative on Sheet C0.0 that it explains all site changes proposed with
this minor amendment. This includes the demolition of any landscaping on site that is required under section 18-32.7.9.
Currently, the plan does not show existing landscaping and staff cannot verify that the site will comply with landscaping
requirements of the Ordinance.
a. No new easements are shown. Are any new easements proposed?
b. No new outdoor lighting is identified. Are any new outdoor lights proposed? This includes pole lights and
wall -mounted lights. See comment #10 for additional details.
4. [32.5.2 (b)] Please provide a schedule of parking including the following:
a. Amount of existing standard and handicap parking spaces;
b. The amount of new parking required for schools under Section 18-4.12.6;
c. The amount of standard and handicap parking spaces provided.
5. [32.5.2 (b)] Please confirm that the total building area will be the equal to the footprint as stated in the Note on Sheet
C0.0.
6. [32.5.2 (b)] Please add a note to the Site Data table on Sheet C0.0 stating the maximum structure height permitted, and
the proposed structure height in accordance with Section 18-10.4 of the Zoning Ordinance.
a. Maximum structure height permitted: thirty-five (35) feet.
7. [32.6.2 (j)] Please provide a landscape plan that demonstrates compliance with the requirements of Section 18-32.7.9.
New landscaping may be required for the site to comply with the minimum requirements of Sections 18-32.7.9.6, 18-
32.7.9.7, and 18-32.7.9.8.
[32.7.2.2 (c)] See Fire & Rescue comments regarding the need for a turnaround at the field house. This comment will
be addressed once Fire & Rescue confirms that the improvements comply with emergency access requirements.
9. [32.7.2.3 (b)] Provide sidewalks along the new travel way that leads to the proposed parking and fieldhouse. Sidewalks
should connect to the existing sidewalk located to the north of the tennis courts adjacent to the parking area where the
new travel way will tie into.
10. [32.7.4.11 Prior to approval of the minor amendment, a Water Protection Ordinance (WPO) application must be
submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Engineering Division. See Engineering comments for further information.
11. [32.7.8 and 4.171 Please identify the proposed locations and types of any new outdoor lighting that will be installed as
part of this project. The minor amendment should demonstrate compliance with all applicable site lighting requirements
of the Zoning Ordinance. This may include a lighting/photometric plan that identifies footcandle measurements within
the property and along the property lines.
a. Provide a schedule of proposed outdoor luminaires that identifies the luminaire type, wattage, lumens, pole
heights (if applicable), LLF (use 1.0 for calculations), etc.
b. [4.17.4 (b)(1)] The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or
rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one-half ('/2) foot candle. A spillover shall be measured
horizontally and vertically at the property line or edge of right-of-way or easement, whichever is closer to
the light source.
c. [4.17.4 (b)(2)] All outdoor lighting, regardless of the amount of lumens, shall be arranged or shielded to
reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and away from adjacent roads.
d. [4.17.4 (a)] All outdoor luminaires emitting 3,000 lumens or greater shall be equipped with a full -cutoff
fixture.
e. If no new outdoor lighting is proposed (this includes pole lights as well as wall -mounted lights on any
structures), then state this in the project narrative on Sheet C0.0.
Please contact Cameron Langille at the Department of Community Development at blan ille(cr�,albemarle.org or 296-5832
ext. 3432 for further information.
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board — Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski(&albemarle.org — ARB review
is underway. Comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt.
Albemarle County Building Inspections — Michael Dellinger, mdellinger(iDalbemarle.org - Requested Changes, see
attached.
Albemarle County Engineering Services — John Anderson, janderson2@albemarle.org — Requested Changes, see
attached.
Albemarle County Fire Rescue — Shawn Maddox — smaddoxkalbemarle.org — Requested Changes, see attached.
Albemarle County Service Authority — Richard Nelson, rnelsongserviceauthority.org — ACSA review is underway.
Comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt.
Review Comments for SDP201900056 IMinorAmendment
Project Name:
Western Albemarle High School
- Minor Amendment
Date Completed:
Thursday, October 10, 201
DepartmentIDivisionfAgency:
Review Sys:
Reviewer:
Michael Bellinger _
EI
CBB Inspecti
I Requested Changes
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 to the general notes page:
All roof drains shall discharge in a manner not to cause a public nuisance and not over sidewalks_
Add the following note to the general notes page:
Building or structures built before January 1, 1985 must have an asbestos survey performed in order to apply for a permit_
Asbestos removal permits are required if positive for such_ Contact VDOLI for additional requirements and permits for
demolition projects_
Building permit required for new field house_
Note 21 on C1.0 needs to be edited to proper code editions_
Page: County of Albemarle Printed On: 11011512019
Review Comments for SDP201900056 iMinorAmendment
Project Name:
Western Albemarle High School
- Minor Amendment
Date Completed:
Thursday, October 03, 201
DepartmentlDivisionfAgency:
Review Sys:
Reviewer:
John Anderson
13
CDD Engineering
Requested Changes
1_ An approved WPO plan will be needed before approval_
Page: County of Albemarle Printed On: 1101O-T2019
Review Comments for SDP201900056 MinorAmendment
Project Name: Western Albemarle High School - Minor Amendment
Date Completed: Thursday, September 26: 2019 DepartmentlDivisionlAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Shawn Maddox Fire Rescue Requested Changes
Page: County of Albemarle Printed On: 11010-T2019