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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201900056 Review Comments Minor Amendment 2020-01-14County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memarandnm To: Jonathan Showalter, P.E. (Jonathan.showalter(cr�,timmons.com) From: Cameron Langille — Senior Planner Division: Planning Services Date: October 15, 2019 First Revision: January 14, 2020 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. [32.5.2 (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. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 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. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. a. State that this property is subject to the approved conditions of Special Use Permit SP201700026. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 3. 132.5.2 (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. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. a. No new easements are shown. Are any new easements proposed? Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 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. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 4. 132.5.2 (b)] Please provide a schedule of parking including the following: a. Amount of existing standard and handicap parking spaces; Rev. 1: Comment addressed. b. The amount of new parking required for schools under Section 18-4.12.6; Rev. 1: Comment addressed. c. The amount of standard and handicap parking spaces provided. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 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. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. [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. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. a. Maximum structure height permitted: thirty-five (35) feet. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 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. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 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. Rev. 1: Fire Rescue review not vet complete. Comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt. 9. 132.7.2.3 (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. Rev. 1: Comment no longer applicable. At the request of applicant, staff evaluated the requested connection and determined it was not necessary. 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. Rev. 1: Comment will be addressed once the WPO application associated with this site plan, WP0201900054, is approved by the Engineering Division. 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. Rev. 1: Comment will be deemed as addressed provided that the electrical sheets are included in the final plan package that is signed by staff. Please add the manufacturer cut sheets as exhibits to the electrical sheets. 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. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 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. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 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. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. d. 14.17.4 (a)] All outdoor luminaires emitting 3,000 lumens or greater shall be equipped with a full -cutoff fixture. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 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. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. Please contact Cameron Langille at the Department of Community Development at blan ig lle(c�r�,albemarle.org or 296-5832 ext. 3432 for further information. Albemarle County Building Inspections — Michael Dellinger, mdellingerkalbemarle.org - Requested Changes, see attached. Albemarle County Engineering Services — John Anderson, janderson2kalbemarle.org Engineering review is underway. Comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt. Albemarle County Fire Rescue — Shawn Maddox — smaddox&albemarle.org —Fire Rescue review underway. Comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt. Albemarle County Service Authority — Richard Nelson, rnelsonkserviceauthori , .or — ACSA review is underway. Comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt.