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YOUR VISION ACHIEVED THROUGH OURS.
December 30, 2019
Cameron Langille
Senior Planner
Albemarle County Community Dev.
401 McIntire Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22902
608 Preston Avenue P 434.295.5624
Suite 200 F 434.295.8317
Charlottesville, VA 22903 www.timmons.com
RE: Western Albemarle High School Site Improvements — Minor Site Plan Amendment #1—
SDP201900056 - Comment Response Letter
Dear Cameron Langille:
We have reviewed all of your comments from October 15, 2019 and made the necessary
revisions. Please find our responses to the comments below in bold lettering.
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.
Acknowledged. Application number has been added and the title has been adjusted
to reflect the information provided.
2. [32.5.2 (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.
This information has been added under the zoning of the site.
3. [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.
No existing landscaping is proposed to be removed as part of this plan. An exhibit has
been added to C0.1 showing that the existing tree canopy of the site exceeds the
requirements of section 18-32.7.9.
a. No new easements are shown. Are any new easements proposed?
CIVIL ENGINEERING I ENVIRONMENTAL I SURVEYING I GIs I LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE I CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
There are no new easements proposed with this project.
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.
The only new lights provided will be small lights on the building. Locations
have been shown on C4.1.
4. [32.5.2 (b)] Please provide a schedule or parking including the following:
a. Amount of existing standard and handicap parking spaces;
Comment has been withdrawn Per Cameron Langille's email to Matt Wertman
on Oct. 18, 2019
b. The amount of new parking required for schools under Section 18-4.12.6;
Comment has been withdrawn Per Cameron Langille's email to Matt Wertman
on Oct. 18, 2019
c. The amount of standard and handicap parking spaces provided.
Comment has been withdrawn Per Cameron Langille's email to Matt Wertman
on Oct. 18, 2019.
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.
Total building area on the Sheet C0.0 has been updated to match building dimensions.
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.
Acknowledged. Maximum building height permitted, and proposed building
height have been added to the Site Data table.
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.
Acknowledged. See sheet C0.1 for Landscape Exhibit that shows that the existing site
meets the requirements of Section 32.7.9.8 Tree Canopy and section 32.7.9.7
Screening. Section 32.7.9.6 Landscape in Parking area does not apply since there are
less than 5 parking spaces being added.
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.
Turn around has been confirmed as adequate per email from Shawn Maddox
10/21/2019 forwarded to Cameron Langille 10/31/2019. Striping and signage for the
fire turn around have been added to site plan.
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.
Comment has been withdrawn Per Cameron Langille's email to Matt Wertman on Oct.
18, 2019
10. [32.7.4.1] 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.
A WPO application and plan has been submitted and comments on the first
submission from WW Associates are being addressed along with this resubmission.
11. [32.7.8 and 4.17] 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.
Lighting plan sheets and lighting cut sheets have been proved in this submittal
and show locations of proposed luminaires, wattages, lumens, 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
(1/2) 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.
The field house addition and the lights are over 250' or more to the closest
property line. Per the Stonco cut sheets provided, the foot candles will go to
less than 0.5 within less than twice the mounting height of the fixture. The
mounting height is approximately 10' or less so the lumens will go to less than
0.5 well before the property line.
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.
Comment Acknowleged. The current Lighting Plan along with Lighting Cut
sheets adequately satisfy this code requirement. With more than 250' from
the small proposed lights to the property line lighting spill over will not be an
issue.
d. [4.17.4 (a)] All outdoor luminaires emitting 3,000 lumens or greater shall be
equipped with a full -cutoff fixture.
Comment Acknowledged. A note has been added to Electrical Sheet E1.1,
provided with this submission, requiring the fixtures to be full cutoff.
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.
New Lighting has been proposed and is called out on the plans. See plan sheet
C4.0 and electrical plans that have been included with this submission.
CDD Insaections —Michael Dellineer:
1. 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.
Note has been added to C1.0 General Notes #23. Accessible parking space detail has
also been included on sheet C1.2.
2. 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.
Note has been added to C1.0 General Notes #24.
3. 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.
Note has been added to C1.0 General Notes #25.
4. Building permit required for new field house.
Acknowledged.
5. Note 21 on C1.0 needs to be edited to proper code editions.
Comment noted. Note 21 has been updated to reflect newest code editions.
CDD Enaineerin2—John Anderson:
1. An approved WPO plan will be needed before approval.
Acknowledged. A WPO application and plan has been submitted and comments on
the first submission from WW Associates are being addressed along with this
resubmission.
Fire Rescue — Shawn Maddox:
1. An emergency apparatus turn around must be provided for the field house due to the
length of the access road.
An emergency turnaround has been provided in the asphalt area north of the field
house. Signs and striping have been added to C4.0 to mark fire lane.
2. A fire hydrant shall be added to provide the needed fire flow for the new field house.
An interior building sprinkler system will be provided and per Albemarle County
Schools coordination with the fire marshal a hydrant will not be required.
3. A knox box is required. Please add a note indicating the requirement and that the
location can be coordinated with the fire marshal's office.
Note has been added to C4.1.
We have included PDF copies of the plans and calculations for your review. If you have any
questions or comments, please feel free to give me a call at 434.295.5624.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Showalter, PE
Project Manager