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ENGINEERS
SURVEYORS
PLANNERS
ASSOCIATES
July 31,2019
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Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,North Wing
Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596
Re: C&F Bank Final Site Plan Amendment
WWA Project No. 217036.04
Dear Ms. Kanellopoulos:
I have prepared the following summary in response to your comments and concerns dated July
17, 2019:
Planning(Tori Kanellopoulos)
1. To note: the most important design comment is that the drive-thru needs to be moved in
order to address both Planning and Engineering comments.
Response: Please see responses below.
2. [18-5.1.60] Drive-thru requirements:
a. [18-5.1.60(e)]: "Each drive-through lane shall be separated from any pedestrian
travelway, except where a pedestrian travelway crosses the drive-through lane as
provided in subsection 0, and any vehicular travel areas, by a planting strip at
least five (5)feet in width. " Provide a 5-foot or greater planting strip between the
drive-through lane and travelway.
Response: A 5' planting strip has been provided between the drive-through
lane and travelway as requested.
b. [18-5.1.60(i)] "Each entrance to a drive-through lane shall be more than fifty
(50)feet from any intersection with a public or private street or travelway without
parking. " Design changes are needed to meet this requirement. It is
recommended to move the drive-thru lane to the other side, so that it is farther
from the intersection and queuing concerns are reduced.
Response: As discussed it was determined that the distances referred to in
the drive-through ordinance are measured from the centerline of the
travelway. The paved area behind the bank is provided for the existing
loading space and dumpsters and does not serve as a travelway.
c. [18-5.1.60(j)] "Each drive-through lane shall be a minimum of one hundred(100)
feet in length measured from the center of the first window or service point. This
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length may be reduced if a study is submitted and approved by the director of
community development or his designee demonstrating that a shorter length will
be sufficient for a particular use. " Either increase the length of the drive-thru
lane, or provide justification for a shorter drive-thru lane. For example, use other
comparable existing uses to show that queuing will not create an issue.
Response: As discussed it was determined that the distances referred to in
the drive-through ordinance are measured from the centerline of the
travelway. The 100' distance is provided accordingly.
d. [18-5.1.60(k)] "Each drive-through lane shall extend at least twenty (20) feet
beyond the drive-through window. " Extend the drive-thru lane at least 20 feet
beyond the window.
Response: The drive-thru lane has been extended as requested.
3. [18-4.12] and [Code of Development] Parking requirements.
a. [18-4.12.6] and [COD] Number of spaces: The previously approved site plan for
this Block (SDP2014-65) shows 157 required spaces and 226 provided spaces.
This site plan amendment shows 172 required spaces and 224 provided spaces.
Please indicate if spaces are being removed, or were not completed.
Response: No spaces are being removed with this site plan amendment.
Parking spaces were removed as part of the minor site plan amendment for
BJ's Restaurant(SDP 2016-00002).
b. [18-4.12.6] and [COD] Number of spaces: The addition of the Bank adds a
requirement of an additional 16 spaces. Since the parking for Block G was
previously calculated using all of the buildings in the Block, it appears that there
is a shared parking agreement. Please indicate how the Bank required parking is
being met, as there are not 16 spaces shown on this site plan amendment.
Response: Additional parking for the bank is provided within the existing
Block G parking lot.
c. [18-4.12.10] Shared parking: If shared parking is being provided, please include
the shared parking agreement. This may need to be updated to include the Bank
and site plan amendment, depending on how it is worded and where it currently
covers.
Response: The bank is part of the overall Stonefield development and
parking is provided within the existing Block G parking lot. The buildings
and parking lot are both owned and maintained by O'Connor Capital.
4. [18-4.12.17(c)] Travel lanes: Defer to Engineering comments: Travelway width needs to
be increased to 16 feet. This requirement may change depending on how the drive-thru is
rearranged to meet 18-5.1.60 standards.
Response: The plans have been revised to provide a 16 foot wide travel lane as
requested.
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5. [18-4.12.13] and [18-4.12.18] Loading spaces: It appears there are four existing loading
spaces on the approved site plan SDP2015-65, one for each of the buildings. It is unclear
where the loading space approved with building G4 is now located or if it remains. Please
label the loading space and clarify if it is for both buildings.
Response: The existing loading space will remain and serve both buildings. The
loading space has been labeled on the plans.
6. [18-4.12.19] Dumpster pads: It is unclear where the existing dumpster pad for G4 is now
located. Please label and indicate if building G4 and the proposed building will be
sharing a dumpster. Ensure dumpster pad meets design standards.
Response: The existing dumpster pad will remain and serve both buildings. The
dumpster pad has been labeled on the plans.
7. [18-32.5] and [18-32.6]: Notes required:
a. Include the height of the proposed building (bank).
Response: The height of the proposed building has been added to the cover
sheet.
b. Add the approved rezonings to Sheet 1, which are listed on the approved site plan
SDP2014-65. These include ZMA2001-7 and the rezoning amendments that
followed.
Response: The requested information has been added to the cover sheet.
c. Add a note that the site is subject to proffers per ZMA2001-7.
Response: The note has been added to the cover sheet as requested.
d. There are various waivers and modifications that have been approved for the
Stonefield development, which are printed on sheets on site plan SDP2014-65.
Either include these waivers/modifications, or reference that there are
waivers/modifications approved for this development.
Response: A note has been added to the cover sheet referencing the
waivers/modifications approved for this development.
e. There was a special exception request on the Board's consent agenda for July 17,
2019, which was approved. This is to allow for the drive-thru use for this
particular site only in Stonefield. Please reference on the site plan as a note. Such
as: "Drive-thru use permitted through special exception request, approved by the
Board of Supervisors on July 17, 2019". You may also include a sheet showing
the approved/signed resolution. Staff will provide this signed resolution.
Response: A note has been added to the cover sheet referencing the special
exception approved for this development.
f. Include an updated uses table for Stonefield. This was shown on Sheet 3 on
SDP2014-65. Please note that while there are pending applications for Blocks C
and D of Stonefield, those site plans have not yet been approved.
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Response: An updated use table is provided on Dwg. C-2.
g. Add the Airport Impact Area to the "Overlays".
Response: The cover sheet has been revised to include the requested
information.
h. Add a note that the utilities are ACSA.
Response: A note has been added to the cover sheet for the utilities.
8. [18-4.17] Lighting: Please indicate if any lights have been added, removed, or modified
since the approved site plan SDP2014-65. If so, please submit a new lighting plan
showing the changes.
Response: Additional lighting will be provided for the building. A photometric
plan is provided with this submittal.
9. [18-32.5.2(i)] Streets: Include the ROW and Deed Book/Page Number (if applicable) for
all existing streets.
Response: The deed book and page number for the ingress/egress easement has
been added to the plans as requested. Please refer to Dwg. C-2.
10. [18-32.5.2(1)] Utilities: There do not appear to be any new easements shown on the site
plan. Please confirm. If there are any new non-ACSA easements, an easement plat will be
required prior to site plan approval.
Response: A new easement is provided for the relocated waterline. We are
currently working with the City of Charlottesville for relocation of and new
easement for the gas line.
11. [18-32.7.2.3] Sidewalks: Please show the sidewalks/materials more clearly. It is difficult
to see where sidewalks are proposed. Sidewalks should provide safe access and
connectivity to this building and to existing buildings in this Block. Crosswalks should
also be provided, as indicated in Engineering comments.
Response: Hatching and labels have been added to the plans for the sidewalk.
12. [18-32.7.9.4] Landscape plan: Include the conservation checklist.
Response: The conservation checklist has been added to the plans as requested.
Please refer to Dwg. C-12.
13. [18-32.7.9] Landscape plan: Please indicate which requirement (e.g. landscaping parking
areas) the two new trees are meeting.
Response: The two new trees are provided to meet the landscaping parking
requirements.
14. [18-32.7.9.6] Landscaping within parking areas: Include the area of the proposed parking
lot. For parking areas of 5 or more spaces, at least 5 percent must be landscaped.
Response: Landscaping parking calculations are provided on Dwg. C-13.
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15. [18-32.7.9.8] Tree canopy: Show how this requirement is being met (10% for
commercial uses). It appears to have already been more than met on the SDP2014-65 site
plan, however that needs to be shown on this site plan.
Response: The requested information has been added to the plans.
16. [18-32.7.9] Landscape plan: Please include full updated landscape tables on this site plan
(Sheet 23 on SDP2014-65). This is to ensure that canopy and parking landscaping
requirements are being met, as they were previously calculated for the entire Block G.
Response: The requested information has been added to the plans.
Engineering(John Anderson)
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1. Recommend revise site plan title to include SDP201900035.
Response: The information has been added to the cover sheet as requested.
2. Remove sheets C-7 thru C-10 (ESC-related, VMP Analysis Area). Revise index.
Response: The sheets have been removed from this submittal.
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3. Provide dumpster/dumpster pad, if site requires solid waste disposal.
Response: The existing dumpster pad at G4 will serve both the existing building and the
bank.
4. Provide concrete pad (section) detail and gate/enclosure details if on-site dumpster proposed.
Response: No new dumpster is proposed with this site plan.
5. Site constraints present design challenge (18-5.1.60, 18-4.12. 15,
18-4.12.17):
a. 4.12.15.d.: Provide 100' sight distance (show sight line) from HC parking space near
SE corner of proposed building in direction of drive-thru /bypass lanes. Proposed
design does not provide Min. 100' sight distance.
Response: The available sight distance has been provided for the proposed
handicap space. The section referenced appears to only apply to travel ways and it
is unclear how it applies to parking. Please clarify.
b. 4.12.17.c.2.(a):Provide 16'bypass width.
Response: The bypass lane has been revised to provide a 16' width as requested.
c. 4.12.13.b. Revise (assumed) loading space on west side of building so that truck,
when reversing, does not impede site vehicular circulation. Note: Reversing from the
loading space is a blind maneuver with proposed design.
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Response: Deliveries will not occur during normal/peak operating hours for the
bank. This was discussed with Bill Fritz prior to submittal and was not
considered to be an issue.
d. Label loading space.
Response: The existing loading space has been labeled as requested.
e. Eastern-most of four parallel parking spaces on south side of site does not allow a
driver to pull forward parallel with the next (non-existent fifth space) to east to
properly position a vehicle prior to performing reverse maneuver required to park a
typical vehicle in a standard 20' parking space. Larger vehicles (light duty trucks
/SUVs) may require even more space. Revise design so that each parallel space may
be utilized, else stripe or remove eastern-most parallel parking space.
Response: The parking spaces have been revised to provide more area to pull
forward for the eastern most space.
f. 18-5.1.60-Drive-thru window
i. 5.1.60.c.: Engineering defers to Planning whether site zoning (NMD) triggers
50' minimum separation: drive-through lane to RA, or any planned
development district allowing residential uses.
Response: Please refer to responses to Planning above.
ii. Note: ZMAs for parcel predate 18-5.1.60 (Eff. 3-2-16). Exhibit A, ZMA2001-
00007 and subsequent ZMAs do not appear to propose a use with a drive-thru
aisle. This may be a first proposed drive-thru use on this parcel, or at
Stonefield. Engineering defers to Planning which drive-thru standards apply
in this situation, if 18-5.1.60 does not apply. Exhibit A, excerpt I bank
location, blue circle:
Response: Noted.
iii. 5.1.60.f: Revise design to provide a five (5) foot wide raised pedestrian
travelway or a five (5) foot wide pedestrian travelway containing a
change in texture and visual markings between parallel parking along
south side of site, and bank building.
Response: A crosswalk has been provided from the parallel parking
spaces to the bank building.
iv. 5.1.60.i: Requires entrance to a drive-thru lane be at least fifty (50) feet
from any intersection with a public or private street or travelway without
parking. Distance provided from Stoneridge Ave. is 40' to SW corner
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of building, or 45' to curb dividing drive-thru and bypass. It would
appear, given loading space, that drive-thru lane begins at either SW
corner of building,or west end of median curb (drive-thru /bypass island).
Response: It was determined by Planning that the distances referred to
are measured from the centerline of the adjacent travelway. Please refer
to responses above.
v. 5.1.60.j: Requires a drive-thru lane be a min. of one hundred (100) feet
in length measured from the center of the first window or service point.
Design: distance from EP Stoneridge Ave. (pvt.) to center of teller
window:083', from SW comer of building to center of teller window
:::043'. Revise.
Response: It was determined by Planning that the distances referred to
are measured from the centerline of the adjacent travelway. Please refer
to responses above.
vi. 5.1.60.k: Requires drive-thru lane extend at least twenty (20) feet beyond
the drive-thru window. Revise length drive-thru /bypass median curb to
provide min. 20' length.
Response: The drive-thru lane has been extended as requested.
vii. Once median curb between bypass /drive-thru extended, provide single-
unit truck auto tum figure to show wheel path of bypass /delivery
vehicles will not strike any parked or fixed object. Ref image, below.
(VDOT Road Design Manual, Appx. Bl,p. B (1)-5)
Response: Please refer to the exhibit provided with this letter.
1. A single-unit (SU)truck design vehicle,as defined by AASHTO,should
be used for the design of all local subdivision streets. Dimensions for
this vehicle are depicted in Figure 2-2-of the AASHTO Geometric
Design of Highways and Streets 2011, shown as Figure 1.
Response: Please refer to the exhibit provided with this
. letter.
6. Vehicles approaching bank /drive-thru entrance from north on Stoneridge Ave.
require sign indicating 'Bank patrons: if parking, keep right; teller traffic, keep left.'
Or clear message, else traffic movement interior and exterior to the site may be
disrupted.
Response: Signage has been added at the entrance to state "Bank Entrance
Only". Additional signage directing patrons to the teller window will be
provided on the bank canopy.
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7. Label sidewalk material.
Response: The sidewalk has been labeled as requested.
8. Provide pavement crosswalk markings (two parallel 6" wide white markings) from
CG-12 ramp to bank, near loading space near west edge of site.
Response: A crosswalk has been added as requested.
9. Ensure ramp from loading space pavement elevation to bank door meets USBC max.
grade std.; defer to building inspections.
Response: The grade at this area is 2% and does not exceed standards for
maximum grade.
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10. At two locations, east and west of bank, proposed final asphalt grade shows 470'
contours that require spot elevations to ensure positive drainage to storm inlet
/conveyance. Provide spot elevations to ensure positive drainage, without nuisance
ponding at any location.
Response: Additional spot elevations have been added to the plans.
11. Remove sheets C-7 C-8 C-9 C-10. Revise plan index.
Response: the requested sheets have been removed from the site plan submittal.
12.Transfer C-10 Stormwater Narrative to a plan sheet that remains.
Response: The stormwater narrative has been provided on Dwg. C-2.
13.Although SWM quantity and quality requirements are met, submit a separate VSMP
/WPO plan for this development. Site plans may not include ESC, SWM details.
Ref. Final Site Plan review checklist, p. 1, Overall Content, item 3.
Response: A separate VSMP submittal has been provided as requested.
14.With separate VSMP /WPO Application, include sheets from SDP201900035, any
sheets from prior- approved WPO plans, index, vicinity map, narrative (ESC /SWM),
and LOD =0.45 Ac. Provide SWPPP.
Response: Noted.
15.List (C-10) reference WPO plan numbers on sheet C-1 of this Site Plan.
Response: The WPO number has been added to the cover sheet as requested.
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C-11
16.Label drainage structures on this plan sheet.
Response: The drainage structures have been labeled as requested.
17.Ensure inlet/outlet invert elevation difference >0.10' at Str. 237.
Response: The profile has been revised to provide a 0.10 difference for the proposed
pipe. The inverts for the existing pipe at the doghouse MH are dependent on the
existing pipe slope.
18.Label Inlet Str. 230. Confirm 9.36' T (spread) is not excessive and does not pose risk.
Response: Inlet Str. 230 has been labeled as requested. The ponding in this area does
not pose a risk as no parking is provided within this area. Please note that this is an
existing inlet and the calculation is provided for reference purposes.
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19.Provide IS-1 detail (inlet shaping)
Response: The requested detail has been added to the plans.
20. Provide doghouse detail that shows a cast or poured concrete
bottom in this structure.
Response: The requested detail has been added to the plans.
VDOT (Adam Moore)
1. 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 Transpiration and Land
Use Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process.
Response: No work is being proposed within the VDOT right-of-way.
ACSA (Richard Nelson)
1. Submit 3 hard copies and 1 PDF copy to ACSA for review, ATTN: Alex Morrison.
Response: A separate submittal will be provided to ACSA as requested.
2. Submit water and sewer data sheets.
Response: Noted.
Fire/Rescue (Shawn Maddox)
1. Travel way must be 20' of unobstructed travel width. This must be increased to 26' if the
height of the building will exceed 30'.
Response: As discussed the building will be sprinkled and a 16' travelway will be
sufficient to meet this requirement.
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2. Move the hydrant closer to the FDC on the site, or relocate the FDC to the area of the
hydrant. The current configuration will require emergency apparatus to drive past the
building to connect to a water supply then the FDC.
Response: The FDC and the hydrant have been relocated to provide a shorter
distance. Please refer to the plans for details.
3. A knox box will be required. A note on the plans indicating this requirement and that
location can be coordinate with the fire marshal's office will suffice.
Response: The requested note has been added to the plans. Please refer to the
Coordination Notes on Dwg. C-2.
4. A fire flow test will be required prior to final acceptance.
Response: Noted.
Inspections (Michael Dellinger)
1. Due to distance proximity between buildings, fire rated construction may be required.
Coordinate with architect of record.
Response: Noted.
2. 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.
Response: The requested note has been added to the plans. Please refer to the
Coordination Notes on Dwg. C-2.
3. 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.
Response: The requested note has been added to the plans. Please refer to the
Coordination Notes on Dwg. C-2.
4. 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.
Response: The requested note has been added to the plans. Please refer to the
Coordination Notes on Dwg. C-2.
ARB (Heather McMahon)
Note that a Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to approval of this Major
Amendment.
The ARB reviewed the Final Site Plan/Major Amendment at its meeting on June 17, 2019 and
made the following comments:
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1. Note that the approved landscape plan for Block G (as shown on SDP2014-65) is in
violation until the approved landscaping is planted.
Response: Noted.
2. Revise the "exterior finishes" sheet to name the color of the Hardie Panel.
Response: Comment will be addressed with architectural plans.
3. Provide window-glass specifications for review.
Response: Comment will be addressed with architectural plans.
4. Note that a full site plan(for ARB review) will be required with a Major Amendment to a
Site Plan application.
Response: Noted.
5. Provide the standard mechanical equipment note to future site plans: Visibility of all
mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated.
Response: The note has been added to the cover sheet of the site plans.
6. Rectify discrepancies between the luminaire schedule and manufacturer's cut sheets for
each model in terms of lumens output and color temperatures.
Response: A revised lighting plan has been included as part the site plan submittal.
7. Provide the standard light note on a revised lighting plan: 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.
Response: The requested note is provided on the photometric plan and the cover
sheet of the site plan.
8. Revise the landscape schedule to accurately reflect the total number of trees proposed in
Block G.
Response: The landscaping schedule has been revised to show the total number of
trees for Block G
9. Note that a separate sign application will be required and sign design is subject to the
approved criteria in the Stonefield Block G Comprehensive Sign Plan.
Response: Noted.
In addition, staff provides the following comments to this submission:
1. Include the revised lighting plan with this civil site plan set.
Response: The photometric plan has been included with this site plan submittal as
requested.
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E911 (Andrew Slack)
1. No objection.
Health Department(Alan Mazurowski)
No objection. All water and sanitation are to utilize ACSA utilities, and therefore I have no
concerns and recommend approval.
We trust that the above responses and revised plans properly address the outstanding items. If
you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
WW Associates, Inc.
John D. Beirne, Jr., P.E.
Senior Project Engineer
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