HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201900059 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2019-12-03COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
December 3, 2019
Mr. Craig Kotarski, P.E. — Timmons Group
608 Preston Avenue, Suite 200, Charlottesville VA 22903
(434)-327-1688 / craig.kotarskiAtimmons.com
Mr. Chris Schooley — UVA Foundation
P.O. Box 400218, Charlottesville, VA 22904
(434)-982-3777 / cschooleykuvafoundation.com
RE: SRC Comment Letter for SDP-2019-00059 (UVAF Discovery Drive — Initial Site Plan—10/21/2019)
Mr. Kotarski and Mr. Schooley:
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 included in this comment letter:
Albemarle County Engineering Services (CDD-Engineering) — PENDING
Albemarle County Planning Services (CDD-Planning)
Albemarle County Planning Services (CDD-ARB)
Albemarle County Building Inspections (CDD-Inspections)
Albemarle County Information Services (CDD-E911)
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue (ACFR)
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) — PENDING
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
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.)
The Planner will either approve with conditions or deny the Initial Site Plan within 15 days of the Site Review
Committee Meeting.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions about this comment letter, the applicable
regulations, or any other issue involving your application, or if you otherwise require additional information or
assistance prior to the SRC Meeting on Thursday, December 5.
Sincerely, rVlr /�� f, P—Let['i�v
Tim Pad 1 o, AICP
Senior Planner / Community Development Department — Planning Division
(434)-296-5832 x 3088 / tpadalinogalbemarle.org
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Albemarle County Planning Services (CDD-Planning):
Contact: Tim Padalino / ttpadalinokalbemarle.org
Review Status: Requested Changes (12/3/19)
1. [ZMA200500003; Z.O.32.5.2.(a)]: The proposed development shown on the initial site plan appears to be in
general accord with the Application Plan and consistent with the Proffer Statement for approved
ZMA200500003.
2. [ZMA200500003; Z.O.32.5.2(a)]: Please revise the "Notes" on the Cover Sheet (Sheet C0.0) as follows:
A. In the "Zoning" information, include reference to ZMA200500003 (approved by the BOS on
3/10/2010).
B. In the "Setbacks" information, include reference to the "Buffer Area" requirements established by
ZMA200500003 Proffer 7.2 (`Buffer Areas"). Please note that Exhibit K of the ZMA200500003
Application Plan shows a 50' Buffer Area along the side boundaries of TMP #32-19E ("Tract F-lA")
and a 150' Buffer Area along the rear boundary of TMP #32-19E ("Tract F-lA"). Staff acknowledges
that these Buffer Areas are correctly depicted on the sheets in this site plan; however, this information
needs to also be noted on Sheet C0.0. For reference, an excerpt of Proffer 7.2 is provided below:
7.2 Buffer Areas. Except as expressly provided herein in Sections 7.2 (A) and 7.2 (B), the Owner shall not
disturb the Buffer Areas (the "Buffer Areas") as depicted on the Application Plan, other than to: i)
establish and maintain signage, fences or walls, ii) remove underbrush, iii) plant landscaping trees for
screening or (iv) construct an interconnection along the eastern boundary between development parcels
B 10 and B I 1 as shown on Exhibit K. The Owner shall plant additional landscaping in Buffer Areas as
reasonably required for screening.
3. [ZMA200500003; Z.O.32.5.2.(b), 32.5.2.(d), 32.5.2.(n)]: Per CDD-Planning review of Sheet C2.0
("Existing Conditions," showing the location of the Managed Steep Slopes overlay district and the location of
the 150' rear Buffer Area) and Sheet C4.1 ("Layout and Utilities — Phase 2," showing a proposed retaining
wall with a maximum height of 14'), it appears that the proposed improvements comply with applicable
Zoning Ordinance regulations and requirements of ZMA20050003, as shown in this annotated excerpt:
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However, please be advised of the following details and considerations for the Final Site Plan:
A. The proposed retaining wall appears to be located outside of the Managed Steep Slopes overlay
district; however, if the proposed retaining wall were to be located within that overlay district, then
the proposed structure (or the portions of the proposed structure within that overlay district) would
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need to comply with all applicable design standards in Z.O. Section 30.7.5, which include a
maximum wall height of six (6) feet (per Z.O. Section 30.7.5.a).
It appears that portions of the proposed retaining wall would be located within the Managed Steep
Slopes overlay district; as noted above, those portions would need to comply with all applicable
design standards in Z.O. Section 30.7.5. Therefore, it appears that revisions to portions of the
proposed retaining wall are necessary in order to comply with the design standards specified in Z.O.
Sections 30.7.5.a.1 ("Wall height") and 30.7.5.a.2 ("Multiple stepped walls; separation").
B. The proposed retaining wall appears to be located outside of the 150' Buffer Area; however, please
note that the northern end of the retaining wall as proposed would be very close to the 150' Buffer
Area boundary. Per ZMA20050003 Proffer 7.2, land disturbance to establish walls is permissible
within the Buffer Area (7.2.i), but the retaining wall must be located outside of the Buffer Area.
As noted above, staff acknowledges that Sheet C4.1 ("Layout and Utilities — Phase 2") appears to
show the proposed retaining wall being located outside of the 150' Buffer Area; and staff further
acknowledges that Sheet C5.1 ("Grading and Drainage — Phase 2") does not show any proposed
grading within the 150' Buffer Area in conjunction with the proposed retaining wall.
■ (Advisory / For Future Reference): A Landscape Plan is required with the Final Site Plan, per County Code §§
18-32.6.20) and 18-32.7.9.2(a).
Please note that the eventual review of the Landscape Plan during the Final Site Plan review process might
potentially include a requirement to establish additional landscaping in one or more locations within the Buffer
Area, as may reasonably be required for screening the proposed improvements from the adjoining Rural Areas
zoning district, in accordance with ZMA200500003 Proffer 7.2 and if determined by the Agent to be reasonably
required based on site visit(s) and/or additional site analysis.
■ (Advisory / For Future Reference): Please note that the Final Site Plan cannot be approved unless and until all
the outdoor lighting information required by Z.O. 32.6.2(k) is provided to demonstrate compliance with all
applicable outdoor lighting requirements as specified in Z.O. 4.17, per Z.O. 32.7.8.b. However, this information
is not required prior to County approval of this Initial Site Plan (as may be applicable).
■ (Advisory / For Future Reference): Please note that the Final Site Plan cannot be approved unless and until a
complete application for a Water Protection Ordinance Plan / VSMP Plan is submitted, reviewed, and approved
by the Engineering Services Division of the Community Development Department as required per Z.O. 32.7.4.1
and County Code Chapter 17. It is anticipated that CDD-Engineering review comments will identify this
requirement, as well as any other requirements relating to stormwater management and drainage control,
including the dedication of easements for facilities for stormwater management required per Z.O. 32.7.4.2(a).
Staff acknowledges the submission of VSMP application WPO201900060, which is currently under review.
■ (Advisory / For Future Reference): Please note that the Final Site Plan cannot be approved unless and until
the owner/developer dedicates to the Albemarle County Service Authority for public use all water and sewer
facilities required by this chapter that are designed, constructed and approved to be dedicated as public water
supply and public sewage systems, and to establish an easement on the land appurtenant thereto and extending
to any abutting property identified by the agent easements, as required per Z.O. 32.7.5.3.
■ (Advisory / For Future Reference): Per Z.O. Sections 32.6.2(a), 32.5.2(1), and 32.5.2(o), it will be necessary
prior to final site plan approval to obtain County approval of a plat showing all proposed easements as well as
all areas intended for reservation or dedication to the County for public use (as may be applicable). The platting
of proposed easements and lands to be reserved for dedication to the County for public use (as may be
applicable) can all be processed together in one plat application, or separately, however the applicant prefers.
■ (Advisory / For Future Reference): Per Z.O. Sections 32.4.3.6.a and 32.4.3.6.c, please note that the Final Site
Plan cannot be approved unless and until all other applicable SRC members review the Final Site Plan and
indicate their tentative approvals prior to final approval (as may be applicable) by the agent in CDD-Planning.
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Albemarle County Engineering Services (CDD-Engineering):
Contact: David James / djameskalbemarle.org
Review Status: Pending (as of 12/3/19) — CDD-Engineering review comments will be forwarded upon receipt
Albemarle County Planning Services (CDD-ARB):
Contact: Margaret Maliszewski / mmaliszewskigalbemarle.org
Review Status: No Objection (1l/15/19)
• (see attached CDD-ARB review comments)
Albemarle County Building Inspections (CDD-Inspections):
Contact: Michael Dellinger / mdellingergalbemarle.org
Review Status: Requested Changes (11/21/19)
• (see attached CDD-Inspections review comments)
Albemarle County Information Services (E911):
Contact: Andy Slack / aslack(&albemarle.org
Review Status: No Objection (9/25/19)
e (see attached CDD-E911 review comments)
Albemarle County Department of Fire & Rescue (ACFR):
Contact: Shawn Maddox / smaddox(a)albemarle.org
Review Status: Pending (as of 12/3/19) — CDD-Engineering review comments will be forwarded upon receipt
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA):
Contact: Richard Nelson / rnelsonObserviceauthority.org
Review Status: Requested Changes (11/21/19)
e (see attached ACSA review comments)
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT):
Contact: Adam Moore / Adam.Moore(a)vdot.vir ig nia.gov
Review Status: No Objections (11/21/19)
(see attached VDOT review comments)
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Review Comments for SDP201900059 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: UVAF DISCOVERY DRIVE - INITIAL - DIGITAL
Date Completed: Fnday, November 15, 201 DepartmentlaivisionlAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Margaret M al i szews ki �3 CBBARB I No Objection Nd
The building proposed in this application is not expected to be visible from the Entrance Corridor_ Consequently, ARB
review..'approval is not required_
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Review Comments for SDP201900059 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: U AF DISCOVERY DRIVE - INITIAL - DIGITAL
Date Completed: Thursday, November 21, 201 DepartmentlaivisionlAgency: Review sus:
Reviewer: Michael Dellinger 7-1 CDD Inspecti I Requested Changes Nd
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_ Accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest accessible route of
travel from adjacent parking to an accessible building entrance. In parking facilities that do not serve a particular building,
accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest route to an accessible pedestrian entrance to the parking facility_
Where buildings have multiple accessible entrances with adjacent parking, accessible parking spaces shall be dispersed and
located near the accessible entrances_
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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Review Comments for SDP201900059 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: UVAF DISCOVERY DRIVE - INITIAL - DIGITAL
Date Completed: Tuesday, November 05, 2019 DepartmentlaivisionlAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Andrew S.1ack CDD E911 No Objection
No objection_
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Review Comments for SDP201900059 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: U AF DISCOVERY DRIVE - INITIAL - DIGITAL
Date Completed: Thursday, November 21, 201 DepartmentlaivisionlAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Richard Nelson =El AOSA El Requested Changes Nd
Provide information on proposed addition use_ A
Provide fixture counts_
Fire hydrant spacing from buildings are 40 feet_ The existing fire hydrant may need to be relocated_
Show valves for fire line and water service_
Show easement around meter vault_
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701
Charles A. Kilpatrick, P.E.
Commissioner
November 20, 2019
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Tim Padalino
Re: UVA Foundation Discovery Drive - Initial Site Plan
SDf-2019-00059
Re iew #1
Dear Mr. Padalino:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Timmons Group, dated October
10, 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 VDOT Charlottesville Residency Land Use Section at (434)
422-9399 for information pertaining to this process.
Sincerely,
a/[I�
Adam J. "Moore, P.E.P
Area Land Use Engineer
Culpeper District
VirginiaDOT.org
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