HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202000001 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2020-02-07Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Mariah Gleason, mgleason cgalbemarle.org — Required changes
1. [32.5.2(a)] Application reference number. On the cover sheet, include the project ID for the initial site plan application —
SDP202000001.
2. [32.5.2(a)] Zoning notes.
a. The proposed zoning and use are not approved by this site plan. The rezoning associated with this project —
ZMA2019000015 Child Development Center — will have to be approved prior to approval of the initial site
plan.
b. Any and all proffers, special exceptions, and conditions associated with either of the aforementioned
legislative acts, will need to be provided in the site plan materials.
3. [32.5.1(c), 32.5.2(b), 32.5.2(n)] Structures. The ordinance defines structures as anything constructed or erected, the use of
which requires permanent location on the ground, or attachment to something having a permanent location on the ground.
a. Based on the definition above, the carport, shed, and overhang on the metal garage building will need to have
identification labels, dimensions, and their square footages will need to be provided as part of the total
development square footage for this property.
b. [Comment] Also, it's not clear how the current building area was calculated. The Land Use Schedule currently
lists the total building area as 6,705sf, however the structure areas provided on the plan only come to 6,694sf
(2,249sf residential structure + 4,445sf metal garage = 6,694sf). Review and revise for alignment between the
plan and cover sheets (also see Comment 3a).
c. [Comment] If the metal garage building exceeds 5,OOOsf, with the addition of the overhang's square footage,
the proposed proffers (sent via email to staff on February 4, 2020) may need to be amended such that buildings
over 5,OOOsf are permissible.
4. [32.5.1(c), 32.5.2(a)] Setback lines.
a. In the setback notes, provide the setbacks for R-1 Residential and C-1 Commercial
b. Demonstrate the current R-1 setback lines on the Existing Conditions plan sheet.
c. Demonstrate the proposed C-1 setback lines on the Site Plan plan sheet.
d. The boundary line currently being regarded as the "rear" of the property should instead be considered a side
yard.
[32.5.2(h)] Floodplain.
a. Label the floodplain area on every plan sheet as this is a significant physical constraint to development on this
property.
b. The physical and topographic survey is believed to have a 6-ft (approximately) vertical datum discrepancy.
Please confirm and submit a corrected survey to include the currently mapped floodplain limits and the limits
based on the field -surveyed 342-ft contour.
c. More comments related to the floodplain may be forthcoming, depending on the outcome of the corrected
survey.
6. [32.5.2(k), 4.1 ] Water facilities. This property will be required to connect to the County public water supply, per Sec 4.1 of
the zoning code. Show proposed facilities and connections.
7. [32.5.20-k)] Easements.
a. Show any existing and proposed easements associated with this development. If existing, provide deed book
and page references.
b. Will any off -site easements be needed for this development?
8. [32.5.1(c)] Accessway. Show pavement widths along the proposed accessway between Stony Point Rd and the parking area.
9. [32.5.2(m)] Closed Entrance. VDOT has requested that the northern driveway to this property be closed. Show what site
plan improvements are planned to discourage the use of this driveway.
10. [32.5.2(n), 4.12.15] Parking areas. Demonstrate compliance with the minimum design requirements and improvements for
parking areas, in accordance with Sec. 4.12.15.
11. [32.5.2(d)] Proposed grading. The fanned parking area does not appear to meet the grading standards for parking areas, as
described in Sec. 4.12.15(c). Review and revise accordingly.
12. [32.5.2(n)] Paving materials. Indicate the proposed paving materials for the parking lots and driveways.
13. [32.5.2(e), 32.7.9.4(c)] Existing landscape features.
a. The plan should show all existing landscape features on the site. There are a row of distinctive large trees and
several individual trees on the property that are not currently depicted on the plan maps. Review and revise
accordingly.
b. Identify all existing trees with a common name and approximate caliper.
14. [32.5.2(p)] Landscape plan. Provide a landscape plan that meets the requirements of Sec. 32.7.9.
15. [32.5.2(b)] Recreational area(s). If outdoor recreation area(s) will be included on the site, locate these areas on the plan and
provide the associated square footage(s).
16. [32.5.2(n)] Walkways. Label and provide dimensions for walkways.
17. [32.5.2(n)] Fences.
a. Label.
b. Will the existing barbed wire fence be removed/replaced? If so, that will need to be shown on the plan and in
the details.
18. [32.5.2(n)] Other site improvements. Will trash containers and/or loading and service areas be needed as part of this
development? If so, please refer to Sec. 4.12 for minimum design requirements.
19. [32.5.1(c)] Boundary Line.
a. Confirm that the boundary measurement for LIO is correct. As measured, plan map and the chart do not seem
to align.
b. Relocate the boundary line notation that conflicts with the shrubs shown along the southern driveway.
c. Please increase the font size for LI-L4 labels.
20. [32.5.2(a)] Departing lot lines. Show the lot lines for parcels located across the street. This information will serve as context
for the property entrance.
21. [32.5.2(a)] Abutting parcel information. Provide the tax map and parcel numbers, names of the owners, zoning district, and
present uses for all abutting parcels.
22. [Albemarle County Engineering Policy] Benchmarks. Reference the benchmarks used for surveys.
OTHER SRC REVIEWERS
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
John Anderson, janderson2galbemarle.org — Requests Changes; see comments below
1. Recent discussion between County Engineer and site plan surveyor indicates possible error; please consider effect of
calculations that may not adequately adjust for survey methods /equipment, especially when responding to county
engineer request for a certified field survey showing the limits of the floodplain relative to the large metal garage and
the small addition. Please rely on published FEMA floodplain data when preparing site plan design, or representing
floodplain limits (link to VFRIS: htWs://consappslpt.dcr.virginia.gov/vafloodrisk/vfris2.htm1).
2. Provide conceptual storm water management, using narrative text and schematic. Provide location of any on -site
stormwater quality or quantity control measures. Recommend SWM Note/s, Sheet CL An ISP must provide
conceptual SWM design.
3. With existing entrance to be closed, provide and label Rt. 20 CG-6 (required across the closed entrance), sheet C3.
4. With existing entrance closed, label linework for continuous sidewalk along Rt. 20.
5. With final site plan, provide curb /gutter, walk, drainage, pavement, and other relevant civil (typical) details.
6. Show and label existing or proposed private utility easements, or public (ACSA) utility easements. Provide deed
book -page ref. to existing recorded easements.
7. Show and label proposed water and sanitary sewer connections to building/s (garage and residence).
8. Sheets C2 and C3 show change to parking. C2 shows gravel to be removed. C3 shows 27 delineated parking spaces
(assume asphalt, since lined). Clarify if these 27 spaces are to be paved, then:
a. Provide label/s (paved parking; gravel parking).
b. Tie proposed grade to existing grade.
c. Provide storm runoff collection; curb and gutter in parking areas is required (18-4.12.15.g).
d. Revise to ensure max. grade in any direction does not exceed 5% (18-4.12.15.c.).
e. It appears grade of several of 10 curvilinear parking spaces may exceed 5%, if compared with existing
grade. If proposed grade > 5%, please revise design.
9. Note: Grading within FEMA-mapped floodplain to establish /improve parking does not appear to be a permissible use
(ref. 18-30.3.11 /Table).
10. Engineering review comments on ZMA201900015 are relevant to SDP2020-00001, ISP; specifically:
a. Provide a certified field survey showing the limits of floodplain in reference to the location of the large
metal garage and the small addition. The small addition and the corner of the large metal building appear to
be in the floodplain limits. Provide documentation that the small addition was approved to be in the
floodplain. If it wasn't, the addition will need to be removed.
b. If a) improvements to the metal garage building exceed 50% of the building value and b) if any part of the
building is within the Flood Hazard Overlay District, then the entire building will need to be removed from
the FHOD or the value of improvements will need to remain below 50% of the building value.'
11. Engineering requests:
a. A Floodplain Development Permit (FDP) Application; please note requirements listed at 18-30.3.12 and 18-
30.3.13.
b. A VSMP Permit Application: Requirements at 17-401 thru 17-405 apply, including stormwater quality and
quantity limits, and requirements.
c. Applicant response to item l.a./b., above.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Brian Becker, bbecker a,albemarle.org — No Objection
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Michael Dellinger, mdellinger(aalbemarle.org — Requests Changes; see comments below
1. 2 accessible parking spaces required. Indicate on plans.
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue
Shawn Maddox, smaddoxgalbemarle.org — Requests Changes; see comments below
1. Add a hydrant to entrance. Current spacing exceeds the 500' requirement.
2. A knox box must be installed. Add a note indicating this requirement and that the location can be coordinated with the
fire marshal's office.
3. Provide ISO needed fire flow for the site and the currently available fire flow.
Albemarle County Service Authority
Richard Nelson, rnelsongserviceauthori, .org — Requests Changes; see comments below
1. Show connection to public water prior to Initial Site Plan approval.
Virginia Department of Transportation
Adam Moore, adam.moore(a)vdot.virginia.gov — Requests Changes; see attached letter
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board
Patricia Satemye, psaterne(a)albemarle.org — Requests Changes; see attached letter
Albemarle County Zoning Division (Zoning)
Rebecca Ragsdale, rra sg dalegalbemarle.org — Requests Changes; see comments below
1. Setbacks -Section 4.20(a) requires a minimum 50' setback from a residential zoning district boundary; and a 20'
setback for off-street parking or loading spaces the district boundary. Section 4.20.(a)(6) allows a minimum setback to
be reduced through a rezoning establishing proffered setbacks. The proffers and application plan should be clear as to
whether the reduction applies to existing buildings only or future buildings as well. The application plan indicated 20'
but the site plan indicates less.
2. Parking -All parking areas must comply with the minimum design requirements of Section 4.12. The Requirements of
Section 4.12.15 must be met for all parking areas as well, including surface materials, curb, gutter, etc, including
existing gravel areas that may be used for parking.
3. Parking Lot landscaping- The existing gravel areas if allowed to remain for parking must also meet parking lot
landscaping requirements.
4. Where will child recreation areas be located on the site? They are improvements that must be shown on the site plan. If
added later, an update (LOR) to the site plan must be reviewed and approved in the future to allow the playground
equipment.
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper. Virginia 22701
January 21, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Mariah Gleason
Re: Our Neighborhood Child Development Center
SDP-2020-00001
Review #1
Dear Ms. Gleason:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Shimp Engineering, dated 30
December 2019, and offers the following comments:
Please clarify how entrance #2 closure will be performed. Plan appears to show
pavement removed, sidewalk extended across existing entrance, and area within VDOT
R/W planted with grass. Please provide a detail of work to be performed.
2. Legend details for existing/proposed asphalt and concrete do not appear to match areas
shown on plan sheets.
3. "VDOT Notes" on cover page appear to be for a different district. Please update.
4. Extend double yellow pavement marking for left -turn stacking lane to proposed entrance.
5. Please provide an MOT plan in accordance with the Virginia Work Area Protection
Manual. MOT plan should be on a separate sheet and designed for this project, include
the proposed the proposed mill and overlay, pavement marking, pavement removal, and
curb/gutter construction.
6. Please show mill and overlay on plans in accordance with WP-2. Show limits of mill and
overlay to adjacent travel lane. Also, please add the WP-2 detail to the plans.
7. Provide turn lane warrants for Route 20.
S. Provide distances to nearest entrances or intersections on Route 20.
9. Provide intersection sight distance lines and profiles.
VirginiabOT.org
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10. Show all entrance geometry. This use will require a commercial entrance as shown in
appendix F.
11. Please show existing/proposed road and R/W widths as well as additional information on
Route 20 and entrances on the west side of Route 20. The entrance should be aligned in
such a way as to avoid conflicting left turns,
12. Please label curb/gutter.
13. Existing drainage pipe calculations and profiles are required.
14. Note that the final plan must show conformance with the VDOT Road Design Manual
Appendices B(1) and F, as well as any other applicable standards, regulations or other
requirements.
15. Due to the level of items noted in this review, these comments may not be exhaustive.
If further information is desired, please contact Max Greene at 434-422-9894.
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 Transportation and Land Use
Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process.
Sincerely,
&&Xt, Alm 0tCi
Adam J. Mo re, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
February 4, 2020
Kelsey Schlein
Shimp Engineering
912 E High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: ARB-2020-01: Our Neighborhood Child Care Center (TMP: 07800-00-00-058K0)
Dear Ms. Schlein,
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on Monday, February 3, 2020
completed an advisory review of the above -noted request to review Final Site Plan.
The Board by a vote of 5:0, forwarded the following recommendation to the Planning Commission:
The ARB expresses no objection to the special use permit/rezoning, subject to the following
conditions:
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4c(2), (3) and (5)
recommended conditions of initial plan approval: The ARB recommends approval of the
Initial Plan without conditions.
• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit:
1. Provide the conservation checklist in the site plan.
2. Provide a tree protection fencing detail in the site plan and show the tree protection
fencing in the Grading and Draining Plan sheet.
• Regarding the Final Site Plan:
A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. The following
items must be addressed, in addition to all items on the Final Site Plan Checklist.
1. Confirm that no changes are proposed to the exteriors of the buildings. If buildings are
to be modified, submit architectural designs, elevations, and material colors and
samples for review with the next submittal.
2. Confirm that a dumpster is not proposed. If a dumpster is to be proposed, and will be
visible from the EC, include details for the dumpster enclosure in the site plan and
identify screen type, material, manufacturer and color.
3. Show all existing and proposed mechanical equipment on the site plan. Show how
visibility of all proposed mechanical equipment will be eliminated from the EC.
4. Show all proposed fences. Chain link fence cannot be approved for new fencing
visible from the EC.
5. Revise the plan to provide large shade trees along the EC, 35' on center, 3Y2" caliper
at planting. Revise the spacing and quantity of ornamental trees accordingly.
6. Provide a landscape schedule that identifies all proposed plant species, quantities and
size at time of planting.
7. Revise the plan to show that there are no conflicts between the utilities, the existing
drainage easement, and the proposed landscaping.
8. Provide large shade trees, 2Y2" caliper at planting, spaced 40 feet on center, along the
improved accessway.
9. Provide medium shade trees, at least 2Y2" caliper planting, spaced 25 feet on center,
along the proposed pedestrian ways.
10. Provide the standard perimeter parking lot landscaping (trees 40' on center, 2'/"
caliper at planting) in all parking areas where improvements (other than paint striping)
are proposed.
11. Provide shrubs, 24" at planting, in the perimeter planting areas on the north side of the
improved parking lot.
12. Revise the plan provide the species of the existing landscaping.
13. Add the standard plant health note to the landscape plan.
14. Ensure all existing landscaping is shown on the site plan.
15. Show tree protection fencing for preserved trees in both the grading and landscape
plans.
16. Provide a conservation checklist in the site plan.
17. Ensure that no grading is proposed within the dripline of any tree designated as
preserved.
18. Sign applications are required for all proposed signs.
You may submit your application for preliminary ARB review at your earliest convenience.
Application forms, checklists and schedules are available on-line at www.albemarle.or /q ARB.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely, ;
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Paty at
Senior Planner
cc: James A. Dettor Jr.
Peggy W. Dettor
1395 Stoney Point Road
Charlottesville, VA 22911-3501
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