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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
March 4, 2020
Justin Shimp
Shimp Engineering
RE: SDP-2020-010-Regents School- Initial Site Plan
Mr. Shimp:
The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Initial comments
for the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as
applicable, are attached:
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Albemarle County Building Inspections (Building Official)
Albemarle County Planning Services (Architectural Review Board)
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue
Albemarle County Service Authority
Virginia Department of Health
Virginia Department of Transportation
Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed, and
should not be considered final. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all
issues that will be required to be resolved prior to Final Site Plan approval. The Lead Reviewer will either
approve with conditions or deny the Initial Site Plan within 15 days of the Site Review Meeting.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Megan Nedostup
Principal Planner
Planning Services
Cc: Regents School of Charlottesville
200 Bob Finley Way
Charlottesville, VA 22903
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:
Justin Shimp
From:
Megan Nedostup- Principal Planner
Division:
Planning Services
Date:
March 2, 2020
Subject:
SDP2020-010 Regents School- Initial Site Plan
The Planner for the Planning Services Division of the Albemarle County Department Community
Development will recommend approve 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.]
Requirements:
1. [SP condition #3] The total number of students is above 280. An additional TIA was
provided, however it was submitted after the application, and therefore a
determination has not been made that the proposed number of students can be
approved. This determination will need to occur prior to approval of the final site plan,
or the students will need to be reduced to 280 or a new special use permit will need to
be submitted and approved.
2. [32.5.2(b)] Include the maximum height of all structures. Sheet 1 states the building
shall be limited to 2 stories per the conditions of the SP, however there are no
conditions related to building height. The height should be in conformance with the R1
zoning, which is 35 feet.
3. [32.5.2(b)] See comments from Zoning on the parking. Provide a plan for
overflow/events. Also, reference the parking study on Sheet one for the amount
provided.
4. [32.5.2(c)] Will phasing be planned? If so, show phase lines including how utilities,
parking, etc, will be accommodated through phasing.
5. [32.5.2(e)] Show the existing landscape features in accordance with this section. Also,
show the limits of disturbance including utilities, accurately on the plan.
6. [32.5.2(i)] Label on all sheets the existing Reservoir Road. Also include the state route
number, right of way lines and width, and centerline radii and pavement width.
7. [32.5.2(n)] Provide the location and dimensions for all existing and proposed
improvements including: buildings (max height for each building), walkways, fences,
walls (including height), trash containers, outdoor lighting, recreational areas and
facilities, loading and service areas, and the proposed paving material types for all walks
and parking lots.
8. [32.5.2(n); SP] Show the open space, right of way dedication (state: dedicated to public
use), and trail connections per sheet 4 of the Special Use Permit.
2) A pedestrian connection shall be provided from the site to TMP 76-17. The design and location of the
pedestrian path shall be finalized during the site plan process.
3) Area depicted as Right —of --Way reservation area shall be reserved for future dedication upon demand by the
County of Albemarle or the Virginia Department of Transportation.
4) A minimum of 25% of the school campus site, as shown on sheet C3, shall be delineated as open space.
9. [4.17] Will lighting be proposed? If so, a lighting plan in accordance with this section is
required. Please also add the conditions of the special exception for lighting to the plan.
10. Easement plats and associated deeds will be required for all proposed easements including
right of way dedication, utility easements, open space, etc.
11. [32.7.9] Not all required landscaping is shown on the landscape plan. All required
landscaping will need to be shown for the final site plan in accordance with this section.
12. [Recommendation] It appears that the circulation for the plan doesn't allow passenger side
drop off but is designed to have drop off on the driver's side, which isn't typical for schools.
Please clarify.
13. [Recommendation] The City of Charlottesville Parks and Rec has reached out to see if a trail
connection could be provided. Please contact Chris Gensic at the city if there is interest in
providing a trail, and coordinate with County Parks and Rec.
Please contact Megan Nedostup at the Department of Community Development 296-5832 ext.
3004 for further information.
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Review Comments for SDP202000010 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: Regents School of Charlottesville - Initial - Digital
Date Completed: Monday, February 24, 2020 Department/Division/Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Shawn Maddox
-771 FFire Rescue Requested Changes
1. Fire apparatus access roads shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the
exterior walls of the first story of the buildings as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the buildings or
facility. Currently it appears some of the structures are over 300 from the travel lane provided.
2. A knox box will be required on the main structure that is capable of serving the school complex. A note on the plans
indicating this requirement will suffice.
3. There are no hydrants shown on the site plan. Add hydrants to accomodate a spacing of not greater than 500'. If any of the
structures are to be sprinklered then the FDC must be shown on the plan and must have a hydrant located within 100' of any
FDC.
4. The on site travel ways shall be marked no parking fire lane.
5. ISO needed fire flow calculations are required.
6. A current fire flow test is required prior to final acceptance.
Review Comments for SDP202000010 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: Regents School of Charlottesville - Initial - Digital
Date Completed: Friday, February 28, 2020 Department/Division/Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Kevin Mccollum
I FCDID Admin Zonina See Recommendations �J
Along with the initial site plan submittal there was a request for a Zoning determination for the minimum number of required
spaces for a proposed private school use (4.12.6 and 4.12.7). After analyzing their request and referring to several other
approved private school site plans and relevant ite parking data, it would be my determination that their proposed number of
spaces (90) would be appropriate for 328 students and 66 faculty. Any increase in students or faculty beyond those numbers
will need a new parking analysis.
Comment:
Although, I think the number of parking spaces is appropriate for a typical school day, I have some concerns that there will be
parking issues for occassional events such as sporting events or other school related events. Other Schools (Peabody School
SDP2019-7) have provided available offsite parking on adjacent parcels and businesses to provide enough parking when their
is spill over (shared parking aggreement). My recommendation is that the Applicant think about how they can provide extra
parking if occassional events require more than the 90 parking spaces.
Review Comments for SDP202000010 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: Regents School of Charlottesville - Initial - Digital
Date Completed: Monday, March 02, 2020 Department/Division/Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Richard Nelson
LJ IACSA
Requested Changes
Show fire protection for the site.
Confirm available fire flow to the site. Recent fire flows for the neighboring parcel show a Q20 of 940 gpm.
Review Comments for SDP202000010 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: Regents School of Charlottesville - Initial - Digital
Date Completed: Friday, February 21 , 2020 Department/Division/Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Brian Becker FECD❑ E911 Requested Changes
Critical Issues:
There appears to be thirteen (13) buildings that are intended to be occupied on the plan. Occupied buildings are addressable.
The entranceway to the parking lot provides access to three or more addressable structures and will therefore require a road
name.
Comments:
Per the Albemarle County Road Naming and Property Numbering Ordinance, Sec. 7-200, Part B (page 2 of the PDF):
"It is intended by this article that all roads within the county which serve or are designed to serve three (3) or more dwelling
units or business structures shall be named..."
Please provide this office at least three (3) alternative road names for review, in case the first choices are not acceptable.
The applicant can contact this office to pre -address the addressable buildings in their preferred manner, otherwise, addresses
will be assigned at the time of construction.
Review Comments for SDP202000010 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: Regents School of Charlottesville - Initial - Digital
Date Completed: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 Department/Division/Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Michael Dellinger
LJ ICD❑ Inspections See Recommendations
Add the following note to the general notes page:
Accessible routes and features must be provided throughout the site in accordance with the VCC and ICC A117.1-2009.
Site engineer need to coordinate with architect for proper access and slopes.
Need to verify plumbing fixture distances in accordance with 403.3.3 of the Va Plumbing Code. Provide distance from most
remote usable feature.
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.
Need to verifiy proper fire ratings if buildings are closer than permitted in the VCC. Provide distances between buildings.
Megan Nedostup
From: Dyon Vega <DVega@rivanna.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2020 2:20 PM
To: Megan Nedostup
Cc: vfort@rivanna.org; Richard Nelson
Subject: Regents School Review
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Tim,
RWSA has reviewed the Initial Site Plan for Regents School as prepared by Shimp Engineering, P.C. and dated
04/29/2019 and has the following general comments for the applicant:
General:
1. RWSA is currently in preliminary phases of design for a new raw water main along reservoir road to replace the
existing 1908 cast iron raw water main. RWSA may require easement on TMP 76-17 for construction of the raw
water main and are currently looking to start construction in 2023-2024.
Sheet C4, C5:
1. Please include size and type on RWSA 18" Cl Raw Water Line.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Dyon Vega
Civil Engineer
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WYATEA & SMR AUTHORITY
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Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority
(434) 977-2970, Ext. 170
695 Moores Creek Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22902
www.rivanna.org
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February 25, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
40I McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Megan Nedostup
Re: Regents School of Charlottesville — Initial Site Plan
SP-2020-00010
Review #I
Dear Ms. Nedostup:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Shimp Engineering, dated 21
January 2020, and offers the following comments:
Land use
1. Please add road name, route number, ADT, design/posted speed.
2. Please refer to the VDOT Road Design Manual, appendix F, access management
design standards for entrances and intersections. Minimum width for commercial
entrances needs to be 30 ft., or greater. Minimum curb radii needs to be 25 ft.
3. Please show mill and overlay on plans in accordance with WP-2 and show limits of
mill and overlay. Also please add the detail to the plans.
4. The mill and overlay will require work to the centerline, so flagging operations will
be necessary. Please provide MOT plan in Accordance with Virginia Work Area
Protection Manual.
5. Please see Road Design Manual appendix F- access management design standards for
entrances and intersections, figure 4-10, commercial entrance design.
6. Please provide a right and left turn lane warrant analyses as shown in appendix F- pg.,
F-96.
7. Please refer to appendix F- pg., F-109, for the appropriate design vehicle and turning
radius by land use. PIease provide auto turn analyses.
8. Please provide ditch line calculations. Also please show the appropriate culvert pipe
at proposed entrances.
9. CD's 1-2 may be needed during construction of Reservoir road.
10. Note that the final site 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.
11. Please provide sight distance profiles.
12. PIease provide details for road widening.
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10. Provide Autoturn exhibit. Please ensure adequate pavement width and turning radii is
provided for bus and firetruck movements.
11. Show & label offsite easements for proposed grading (along road, C11-C13) & improvements
(utility connection, C10).
12. Retaining wall design plans required for wall next to parking lot.
13. What is the maximum trips (VDP), and percentage of buses?
14. The minimum entrance radius is 25'. 1 believe figure 4-11 entrance standards apply but check
with VDOT.
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Review Comments for SDP20200001 0 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: Regents School of Charlottesville - Initial - Digital
Date Completed: Tuesday, March 03, 2020 Department1DivisionfAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Margaret Maliszewski BBARB See Recommendations
At the March 2, 2020 meeting, the ARB voted to approve the consent agenda and forward the recommendations outlined in the
staff report to the Agent for the Site Review Committee, as follows:
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4c(2), (3) and (6) and recommended conditions of
initial plan approval:
o Prior to Initial Plan approval the following items shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the ARB: The ARB recommends
approval of the Initial Plan without conditions_
o Note that a Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval_
• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None_
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issriance of a grading permit:
1_ Show tree protection fencing on_ and coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping, and erosion and sediment control
plans_
• Regarding the final site plan submittal:
A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval_ The following items and all items on the ARB Final
Site Plan Checklist must be addressed:
1_ Provide architectural designs for review_
_ Provide site sections to clarify the anticipated level of visibility of the various components of the development from the
Entrance Corridors-
3- Update the plans to include information on accessory structures and equipment-
4- Provide a complete lighting plan for review_
5_ Provide parking lot trees at 21/° caliper at planting-
6- Provide a complete plant schedule for review_
7_ Add the standard plant health note to the plan: 'All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be
maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited_ Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support
the overall health of the plant_"
8_ Revise the plan to show an accurate ;tree line to remain" that accounts for all proposed development, including proposed
utilities and stormwater facilities-
9- Show tree protection fencing on, and coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping and erosion and sediment control
plans_
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