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April 1, 2020
Tori Kanellopoulos
County of Albemarle
Dept. of Community Development
401 McIntire Rd. Rm. 227
Charlottesville, VA. 229002
RE: Keswick Hall Spa — Minor Site Plan Amendment Review — SDP2020-00002 - Comment
Response Letter
Dear Ms. Kanellopoulos:
We have reviewed all of your comments from February 5, 2020 and made the necessary
revisions. Please find our responses to the comments below in bold lettering.
Planning (Tori Kanellopoulos):
1. [18-30.7] Steep slopes. On Sheet C2.0, the slopes are listed as 'managed', but according
to GIS are 'critical'.
a. List as critical and include reference on SDP to critical slopes waiver that was
approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Slope label has been revised to reference critical slopes. A note has been added to
C2.0 to reference SDP critical slope waiver.
2. [18-32.5.2 and 18-32.6.2] Ownership information: Some demolition and improvements
appear to be shown on the adjacent parcel (TMP 80-90), such as removing and replacing
the gate. Other parcel/ownership information should be included.
Ownership information has been updated on C0.0 to include the adjacent parcel as well.
3. [18-32.7.2.3] Safe pedestrian movement: The crosswalk, as shown on SDP2018-79, has
been removed across Club Drive. The crosswalk should be provided for safe pedestrian
access across the area.
Crosswalk striping has been added back to the site plan drawings. See Sheet C4.0.
4. [18-32.7.2.3] Safe pedestrian movement: A crosswalk should also be provided across the
entrance to the Spa area.
A crosswalk has been provided for the sidewalk crossing near the intersection of Club Drive
and "1 story concrete building". See Sheet C4.0.
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5. [18-4.16.12] Parking Dimensions: Clarify the area of paver parking that is unstriped. Is
this a loading space? Or for future potential parking?
Area of permeable pavement to remain vacant to comply with Dominion Energy
requirements. Permeable pavement is needed for stormwater management purposes.
6. [18-32.7.4.2 and 18-32.7.5.3] Easement Plats: An easement plat is required for the
proposed SWM facilities management easement. An easement plat was previously
approved for this easement; however, the dimensions and design have changed.
a. The proposed easement should also be shown on Sheet C4.0. It should be shown
as dashed and labeled lines, not as a hatched area, as this would be difficult to
read.
Existing easement linework has been shown on C4.0. Timmons Group is currently in
the process of amending this easement to align with the new stormwater
management infrastructure layout.
7. [18-4.11] Structures and easements: Show proposed utilities on the landscaping plan. It
is not possible to tell if there are any conflicts with landscaping and utilities.
Proposed utilities have been shown on 1-1.10.
8. [18-32.5.2 and 18-32.6.2] Utilities: Clarify the reference on Sheet C4.0 to "see standard
ACSA sewer service lateral connection detail", as this site is not in the ACSA
jurisdictional area.
Even though this site is not within ACSA jurisdiction, local contractors are familiar with ACSA
standards and details. This detail was provided to give direction as to the type of connection
proposed in this area for contractor familiarity. Sanitary ownership to remain under Keswick
Hall.
9. [18-4.17] Outdoor lighting: No changes to the lighting plan were shown or included as
part of this minor amendment submittal. However, looking at the approved lighting plan
per SDP2018-79, it appears that the new site design with this minor amendment would
necessitate changes to the lighting plan. For example, the parking areas have changed,
and the fountain/walking area in the garden is no longer provided. Provide an updated
lighting plan and cloud all changes.
A revised lighting plan has been included for your use and review.
10. [18-32.7.9] Landscaping Plan Comments:
a. Sheet L3.3 from SDP2018-79: Include an updated landscape mitigation plan.
Given that the design and orientation of the building and parking has changed, it
appears there would be some changes to this sheet as well.
Updated landscape mitigation plan has been added back as Sheet L3.30.
b. [18-32.7.9.7] Screening: The reference to 'vegetated screen' in SDP2018-79 was
removed with this submittal. Screening vegetation should be provided, to screen
the parking lot from adjacent residential uses and RA districts.
Screening vegetation appears on sheet L3.10 and has been noted as such.
Existing vegetation is also retained to help facilitate screening.
c. [18-32.7.9.4] Landscaping Plan Requirements: Revise counts and labeling for the
following: Fagus Grandiflora, Thuja Occidentalis, and Juniperis Virginiana.
All counts and labeling have been revised on Sheets 1-3.10, 1-3.20, 1-3.30 and 1-3.60. This
includes but is not limited to: Fagus grandifolia, Thuja, accidentalis, and Juniperus
virginiana.
Engineering (John Anderson):
1. See comment response letter
VDOT (Adam Moore):
1. No further comments from VDOT
Fire/Rescue (Shawn Maddox):
1. Pending.
Health Department (Alan Mazurowski):
1. No further comments from VDH
Inspections (Michael Dellinger):
1. Add the following note to the general notes page:
a. ALL water lines, sewer lines, and fire lines from the main to the structure MUST
have a visual inspection performed by the building department.
Note has been added. See Sheet C1.0, note #11 under Ablemarle County
Engineering General Construction Notes.
Architectural Review Board (Margaret Maliszewski):
1. No Objection.
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,
Andrew Allison, P.E.
Project Engineer