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Home My WebLink AboutSDP202000022 Correspondence 2020-05-14SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C. Design Focused Engineering May 14, 2020 Tori Kanellopoulos County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 RE: Response Letter #1 for SDP202000022 Cooke Warehouse (1620 Quail Run) Dear Tori, Thank you for your review of the Major Site Plan Amendment request for Cooke Warehouse (1620 Quail Run). This letter contains responses to County comments dated April 21, 2020. Our responses are as follows: 1. 18-26.4 Building height. Include the proposed building height (both stories and feet) on Sheet 1, along with the maximum/stepback requirement per the Zoning Ordinance. Acknowledged, the building height is now shown on Sheet C1 along with the maximum stepback requirements. 2. 18-30.7 Steep slopes. Show and label the existing managed slopes. Acknowledged, the existing managed slopes from the GIS data are now shown on Sheet C2. 3. 18-4.11.4 Structures in easements. Show and label all existing easements on Sheet 3. It appears the new building addition may be in the VEPCO easement. Acknowledged, the overhead utility line shall be replaced with an underground utility line, and the pole shall be relocated. Thus, the easement will be relocated and the structure will no longer be in the easement. This is shown on Sheet C2 and C3. 4. 18-4.12.13 Loading spaces. Provide the one (1) required loading space meeting the design standards of County Zoning Ordinance 4.12.18. Acknowledged, the one (1) loading space is now provided. See Sheet C3. 18-4.12.13 Dumpster pad. Provide a dumpster pad that meets the design standards of County Zoning Ordinance 4.12.19. There won't be a dumpster pad for this site. However, a trash totter storage is provided inside the building addition. This is now shown on Sheet C3. 6. 18-4.17 Lighting. Clarify if any new outdoor lights over 3,000 lumens are being provided. If so, a lighting plan meeting County Zoning Ordinance 4.17 is required. Acknowledged, there won't be any outdoor lighting. 912 E. High Sr. Charlotresville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com 7. 18-32.7.9 Landscape plan. Submit a landscape plan that meets all requirements, including the following: a. 18-32.7.9.4(b) Landscape plan/preservation of existing trees. Include the Conservation Checklist if existing trees are being counted toward landscaping requirements. Label where trees/areas are being preserved. Acknowledged, the existing trees are being counted towards landscaping requirement and the tree conservation checklist is attached with this comment response letter. b. 18-32.7.9.5 Street trees. Show how the street tree requirement is being met (can be existing trees but need to be shown on the plan). Acknowledged, the existing street trees are to remain. The requirement is to have 5.34 medium shade trees and the existing trees which are provided are 7. Therefore, the requirement is met. Further details are provided on Sheet C4. c. 18-32.7.9.6 Landscaping parking areas. A minimum of five (5) percent of the parking area must be landscaped. Acknowledged, the parking landscaping is now provided and is 5.1% to meet the requirement. See Sheet C4 for further details. d. 18-32.7.9.8 Tree canopy. A ten percent tree canopy is required for this use. Acknowledged, the preserved existing trees make up 30.1% of this site; thus, the requirement is met. See Sheet C4 for further details. Additional applications: The following applications and approvals are required prior to final site plan approval: a. 18-32.7.4.1: Approval of a VSMP Plan is required prior to site plan approval. See Engineering comments. The VSMP application will not be necessary since the limits of disturbance do not exceed 10,000 SF. If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at stephanie(a,shimp-en ineering com or justingshimp-en in�g com by phone at 434-227-5140. Regards, Stephanie Paul Site Designer Shimp Engineering, P.C. 912 E. High St Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C. Design Focused Engineering May 14, 2020 Michael Dellinger County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 RE: Response Letter #1 for SDP202000022 Cooke Warehouse (1620 Quail Run) Dear Michael, Thank you for your review of the Major Site Plan Amendment request for Cooke Warehouse (1620 Quail Run). This letter contains responses to County comments dated April 21, 2020. Our responses are as follows: 1. Add the following note to the general notes page: a. Accessible routes and parking must be in compliance with ICC ANSI Al 17.1-09. 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. Acknowledged, the note was added to Sheet C1 under General Notes. 2. Add the following: a. Provide detail of accessible parking and signage requirements to the plans. Acknowledged, the detail has been provided on Sheet C3 If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at stephaniekshimp-en ine�erin_ cg om or justin(c�r�,shimp-en in_ e�ering com by phone at 434-227-5140. Regards, Stephanie Paul Site Designer Shimp Engineering, P.C. 912 E. High Sr. Charlotresville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C. Design Focused Engineering May 14, 2020 David James County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 RE: Response Letter #1 for SDP202000022 Cooke Warehouse (1620 Quail Run) Dear David, Thank you for your review of the Major Site Plan Amendment request for Cooke Warehouse (1620 Quail Run). This letter contains responses to County comments dated April 21, 2020. Our responses are as follows: Over 10,000sf disturbance is proposed with the building and parking lot construction. Please submit a VSMP plan and application. Approval of VSMP plan required prior to site plan approval. Acknowledged, the limits of disturbance are now shown on Sheet C3 and they do not exceed 10,000 SF 2. Sheet C3 — Provide curb type callouts for parking lot. Acknowledged, a note was added to Sheet C3 calling out CG-6 as the curb type. 3. Sheet C3 — Provide more details on the 2' stone -lined cut-off ditch and need for the New 15" pipe. The pipe is unnecessary and has been removed. If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at Stephanie@shimp-en ing eering com or justin@shimp-en ing eerin .cg om by phone at 434-227-5140. Regards, Stephanie Paul Site Designer Shimp Engineering, P.C. 912 E. High Sr. Charlotresville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C. Design Focused Engineering May 14, 2020 Shawn Maddox County of Albemarle Department of Fire/Rescue 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 RE: Response Letter #1 for SDP202000022 Cooke Warehouse (1620 Quail Run) Dear Shawn, Thank you for your review of the Major Site Plan Amendment request for Cooke Warehouse (1620 Quail Run). This letter contains responses to County comments dated April 21, 2020. Our responses are as follows: 1. Provide an ISO needed fire flow calculation for the structure to include the existing structure and the addition. Acknowledged, the required Fire Flow is 1500 GPM 2. A knox box is required if one is not already in place on the existing structure. Please add a note indicating the requirement and that the location can be coordinated with the fire marshal's office. Acknowledged, A knox Box is now provided on the North-West side of the building. See Sheet C3. 3. With the addition the emergency apparatus access is not within 150' of all portions of the structure. Is there access from an adjacent parcel on existing pavement? Will the building be sprinklered? This distance can potentially be increased based on certain criteria. Acknowledged, we have provided emergency apparatus access on the North-West side of the building. See Sheet C3. 4. Provide a recent fire flow test showing available fire flow currently available. Acknowledged, attached to this response letter is the fire flow test provided by ACSA. If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at Stephanie(kshimp-en ing eering com or Justin(kshimp-en ing eering com by phone at 434-227-5140. Regards, Stephanie Paul Site Designer Shimp Engineering, P.C. 912 E. High Sr. Charlotresville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C. Design Focused Engineering May 14 2020 Richard Nelson County of Albemarle ACSA 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 RE: Response Letter #1 for SDP202000022 Cooke Warehouse (1620 Quail Run) Dear Richard, Thank you for your review of the Major Site Plan Amendment request for Cooke Warehouse (1620 Quail Run). This letter contains responses to County comments dated April 21, 2020. Our responses are as follows: 1. Show existing water meter serving this building. Acknowledged, is now shown on sheet C2 and C3. 2. Are there any changes to fixture counts? There are no changes to the fixture count. If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at stephaniekshimp-en in�g com or justin c@shimp-en in_ e�erin .cg om by phone at 434-227-5140. Regards, Stephanie Paul Site Designer Shimp Engineering, P.C. 912 E. High Sr. Charlotresville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com