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Home My WebLink AboutSDP202000003 Correspondence 2020-03-1730 Scale, LLC 871 Justin Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963 Ph. 434.242.2866 mike@30scale.com SCALE ENGINEERING March 16, 2020 Tim Padalino, AICP County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: Albemarle Limousine/1895 Avon Street Extended — SDP 2020-00003 Final Site Plan — 2nd Submission Albemarle County, VA (TMP 90-35A1) Dear Tim, Please find attached our revised final site plan for the referenced project for your review. Below, please find our response to the comments dated January 28, 2020: Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) Reviewer Contact: Tim Padalino tpadalinoCa)albemarle.org Review Status: Requested Changes 1. [Z.O. Sections 32.6.2.a, 32.5.2.i, 32.5.2J, 32.5.2.k, 32.5.2.1]: Please show all existing easements (with deed book and page number references) and all proposed easements. RESPONSE: There are no existing easements of record that were found during the deed research for the property. A proposed right-of-way dedication and temporary grading easement have been added to the plan to address Albemarle County Transportation's desire for the future construction of a shared use path along Avon Street Extended consistent. A dedication plat will be provided under separate cover. Z.O. Sections 32.6.2.a, 32.5.2.n, and 32.7.2.3; and Concept Plan and Conditions of Approval — SP201800008, SP201800008, and Special Exception]: The proposed 5 sidewalk within the Avon Street Extended right of way may need to be modified to provide safer, more convenient pedestrian access along the property's frontage. The following issues (below, A—C) require additional discussion and review with staff in CDD-Planning, CDD-Engineering, CDD- Transportation Planning , and VDOT —and based on that additional coordination, one or more revision(s) to the proposed pedestrian infrastructure may be required. A. The proposed sidewalk only provides infrastructure for safe, convenient pedestrian connectivity for less than 50% of the property's frontage, which may not be sufficient to satisfy conditions of approval Al.c and #2. B The proposed sidewalk does not extend to either property line. In particular, no infrastructure (sidewalk, crosswalk, and/or landing) is proposed on the southern half of the property's frontage, where a pedestrian connection with the pending Spring Hill development is expected and required. 1 1 P a g e 30 Scale, LLC 871 Justin Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963 Ph. 434.242.2866 mike@30scale.com SCALE ENGINEERING C. The proposed sidewalk appears to have a landing (located immediately north of the vehicular entrance) which directs pedestrians away from the sidewalk and into Avon Street Extended. D The specifications for the proposed sidewalk (including width and materials) need to be evaluated relative to the final site plan for Spring Hill Village (SDP201900155) in order for staff to determine if the proposed specifications are "consistent with any planned or existing sidewalk on adjoining properties." (Note: Final Site Plan SDP201900115 is currently under review by CDD staff.) RESPONSE TO 2A THROUGH 2D: Please note that in accordance with telephone discussion with Kevin McDermott on 3/13/20, we have shown the proposed frontage improvements of reconstructing the entrance curb and providing curb cuts for the future construction by others of a 10'-wide shared use asphalt pathway in lieu of the 5' concrete sidewalk. Please refer to below sketch that was sent to Kevin McDermott on February 28, 2020 that was the basis of our discussion. The only changes to this sketch are the addition of the right-of-way dedication and temporary grading easement required for future trail construction and access. '2 -21D - Zo 6. 1 ` SEX S. —F1 e.444�tb.o' EX a a a 4� ' I , 3 Fx-rC � f 1_5y�1 Vs 18.0 Q} 44e{ y1 28.5' z C� - 39r va ex -re F, y 0 A � (gyp 18.0' �T TC ► \ MI �4 l � 422 11 644TAAs.1..-- �V� le 4N. Vu e I S+WReso Os;+ fdri! 5 tp � SU f GE TON- A A-1: S., �1 't 2-27-20 SKETCH OF AVON STREET EXTENDED IMPROVEMENTS 2 1 P a g e 30 Scale, LLC 871 Justin Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963 Ph. 434.242.2866 mike@30scale.com SCALE ENGINEERING 3. [Z.O. 32.7.9.6]: Proposed "Island #2" is identified as 238 SF in size. The Landscape Plan (Sheet 6) specifies that one existing plant in this location will be maintained; staff research shows that this one existing plant is a small dogwood which equals less than 238 SF of landscaping. Please modify the proposed landscaping in 'Island #2" to include one additional understory tree and/or shrubs in this area identified as 238 SF of "landscaping within a parking area." RESPONSE: For consistency sake, the landscape plan and calculations have been revised such that the landscaping within a parking area refers to the area of the 10- year projected canopy in each island rather than the proposed green area of the island. As a result, island #2 has been revised to 236 sf to incorporate 113 sf from the existing small dogwood tree and 123 sf from 3 Possumhaw shrubs for a total of 236 sf. 4. [Z.O. 32.7.9.6]: Proposed 'Island #5" is identified as 283 SF in size. The Landscape Plan (Sheet 6) proposes 3 shrubs in this island, which would equal less than 283 SF of landscaping. Please modify the proposed landscaping in "Island #5" to include additional shrubs and/or understory trees in this area identified as 283 SF of landscaping within a parking area. RESPONSE: For consistency sake, the landscape plan and calculations have been revised such that the landscaping within a parking area refers to the area of the 10- year projected canopy in each island rather than the proposed green area of the island. As a result, island #5 has been revised to include 3 additional Possumhaw shrubs for a total of 246 sf. 5. [Z.O. 32.7.9.4.d]: Please add the "verification of compliance note" contained in Z.O. Section 32.7 9.4 d to the Landscape Plan (Sheet 6); and please include the following standard plant health note: "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. " RESPONSE: The notes have been added to the Landscape Plan. 6. [Z.O. Section 32.6.2.k and 4.17.2]: Staff acknowledges Site Plan Note #6 on the Layout Plan (Sheet 4), which explains the applicant's intention to not install any outdoor lights which emit 3,000 or more lumens. If the applicant intends to install outdoor lighting involving any luminaries which emit 3,000 or more lumens, then an approved photometric plan will be required prior to installation of any such outdoor lighting. RESPONSE: Understood. 7. [Z.O. Section 32. 6.2.a, 32.5.2.d, 32.6.2.c, 32.6.2.e, 32.7.4.1, and 32.7.4.2.a]: Staff acknowledges Site Plan Notes #1-3 on the Layout Plan (Sheet 4), and the information contained on the Grading Plan (Sheet 5), which explain how the project's limits of clearing and grading will include 4,843 SF of land disturbance. CDD- Planning staff relies on CDD- Engineering staff to evaluate these project -specific grading details and determine what, if any, VSMP and WPO requirements are applicable to this project. (Note: Staff acknowledges CDD- Engineering review status of "No Objection.") RESPONSE: Understood. 3 1 P a g e 30 Scale, LLC 871 Justin Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963 Ph. 434.242.2866 mike@30scale.com SCALE ENGINEERING 8. [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 each applicable SRC member reviews the Final Site Plan and indicates in writing their tentative approval prior to final approval (as may be applicable) by the agent in CDD-Planning. RESPONSE: Understood. • (Advisory): Staff acknowledges the revision to locate the screening gate in a location that is in general accord with the Application Plan. Thank you. • (Advisory): Staff acknowledges the addition of Site Plan Note #10 on the Layout Plan (Sheet 4), and the Landscape Note #10 on the Landscape Plan (sheet 6), which include the requested language involving the protection of existing trees within the side yard setback area during construction as well as the maintenance of those trees to increase and preserve their health. Thank you. (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 (and as may be applicable to this specific project). (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 County approval of the Final Site Plan (as may be appropriate) 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. RESPONSE: Understood. Albemarle County Engineering Services (CDD-Engineering) Reviewer Contact: tthew Wentland, mwentland@albemarle.ore Review Status: No Objection (1/28/2020) Albemarle County Building Inspections (CDD-Inspections) Reviewer Contact: Michael Dellinger, mdellinser@albemarle.ore Review Status: No Objection (1/24/2020) Albemarle County Information Services (CDD-E911) Reviewer Contact: Brian Becker, bbecker@albemarle.o Review Status: No Objection (1/9/2020) Albemarle County Department of Fire & Rescue (Fire -Rescue) Reviewer Contact: Shawn Maddox, smaddox@albemarle.org Review Status: No Objection (1/27/2020) VDOT — Adam Moore 1. The proposed CG-12 ramp must be aligned so as to direct pedestrian traffic directly to the corresponding future ramp. 4 1 P a g e 30 Scale, LLC 871 Justin Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963 Ph. 434.242.2866 mike@30scale.com SCALE ENGINEERING RESPONSE: As coordinated with Mr. Kevin McDermott of Albemarle County Transportation, the applicant has agreed to construct improvements to the existing entrance, dedicate the necessary right-of-way and temporary grading easement to facilitate the construction of a future shared use path by others across the site frontage. This is to be provided in lieu of the 5' concrete sidewalk that was shown on the original plan submission. Albemarle County Service Authority - Richard Nelson Provide existing and proposed fixture counts to confirm existing meter size is accurate. RESPONSE: The existing building has one flush toilet, one bathroom sink, and two hose bibs. We believe the existing meter is sized adequately since there is no change to the number of fixtures. Fixture counts will be provided at such time in the future with the building permit application for a building expansion. We do not anticipate the building permit application for a building expansion this year. Thanks very much for your assistance with this project, and please call me at 434-242-2866 if you need anything else to complete your review. Sincerely, Micha yers, P.E., CFM Cc: Andrea Saathoff 5 1 P a g e