HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202000040 Action Letter Initial Site Plan 2020-06-22County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
June 22, 2020
Scott Collins
Collins Engineering
200 Garret Street, Suite K
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: SDP202000040 — Sleep Number — Initial Site Plan
Mr. Collins:
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants administrative conditional approval to the
above referenced site plan.
The approval shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of this letter, provided that
the developer submits a final site plan for all or a portion of the site within one (1) year after the
date of this letter as provided in section 32.4.3.1 of Chapter 19 of the Code of the County of
Albemarle, and thereafter diligently pursues approval of the final site plan.
In accordance with Chapter 18 Section 32.4.2.8 Early or Mass Grading may be permitted after
the following approvals are received:
1. Engineering approval of a VSMP plan meeting the requirements of Chapter 17 of the
Code of the County of Albemarle.
2. Approval of all easements for facilities for stormwater management and drainage control.
3. Submittal of a tree conservation checklist with areas for tree preservation identified.
The final site plan will not be considered to have been officially submitted until the following
items are received:
1. A final site plan that satisfies all of the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the
Code.
2. A fee of $1,613 for the final site plan application.
Please submit 9 copies of the final plans to the Community Development Department. The
assigned Lead Reviewer will then distribute the plans to all reviewing agencies (for ACSA,
please submit 3 copies of construction plans directly to them, as stated in their comments).
Once you receive the first set of comments on the final site plan, please work with each
reviewer individually to satisfy their requirements.
The Department of Community Development shall not accept submittal of the final site plan for
signature until tentative approvals for the attached conditions from the following agencies/
reviewers have been obtained:
1. Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)- 2 copies [Emily Cox;
ecox2(a)albemarle.org]
2. Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)- 3 copies [Tori Kanellopoulos;
vkanellopoulos(a-)-albemarle.org]
3. Albemarle County Inspections Services (Inspections)- 1 copy [Michael Dellinger;
mdellinger(a)albemarle.org]
4. Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue- 1 copy [Shawn Maddox;
smaddox(cDalbemarle.org]
5. Albemarle County Service Authority- See comments for number of copies to ACSA
[Richard Nelson; rnelson(aD-serviceauthority.org]
6. Virginia Department of Transportation- 1 copy [Adam Moore;
adam.moore(c-)vdot.virginia.gov]
7. RWSA — 1 copy [Dyon Vega; dvegata7.rivanna.org]
If you have any questions about these conditions or the submittal requirements, please feel free
to contact me at 434-296-5832 ext. 3270 or vkanellopoulos(@albemarle.org.
Sincerely,
V
Tori Kanellopoulos
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Scott Collins, Collins Engineering
From: Tori Kanellopoulos — Senior Planner
Division: Planning Services
Date: June 8, 2020
Updated June 10 per VDOT and Zoning Comments
Subject: SDP202000040 —Sleep Number— Initial Site Plan
The Planner for the Planning Services Division of the Albemarle County Department
Community Development will recommend approval of 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.]
Required Prior to Final Site Plan Approval:
Planning (Tori Kanellopoulos)
1. 18-32.5.2 Requirements of an initial site plan.
a. Ensure the final site plan submittal also meets all requirements for final
site plans (18-32.6).
b. For the Zoning overlay districts, only reference to `managed steep slopes'
is needed — there are no preserved or critical slopes.
c. Remove reference to `open space' on sheet 1. There is no open space
required with this development. Recommend label as `undeveloped area'
or similar.
d. Include the zoning districts and uses of adjacent parcels.
e. Include and label the DB/PG of any existing easements.
2. 18-4.11.4 Easements and structures. Per comments from reviewers on required
easements (including ACSA and Engineering), ensure there is sufficient space
for easements around required utilities that do not conflict with
structures/buildings.
3. 18-4.12.13 and 4.12.18 Loading spaces. Provide one (1) loading space per 18-
4.12.13 meeting the design standards of 18-4.12.18. Loading spaces shall be
provided in addition to and exclusive of any parking requirement on the basis of.-
(1) one space for the first 8, 000 square feet of retail gross leasable area.
4. 18-4.17 Lighting plan. Provide a lighting plan meeting the requirements of 18-
4.17 with the final site plan submittal.
5. 18-32.7.9 Landscaping plan. A landscaping plan is required with the final site
plan. The following are preliminary comments:
a. 18-32.7.9.4: Show the requirements of the contents of a landscape plan,
including existing landscaping/natural features and proposed landscaping.
Provide a conservation checklist if trees are being retained.
b. 18-32.7.9.5: Ensure street trees meet all of the relevant requirements,
including minimum caliper and spacing.
c. 18-32.7.9.6: 5 percent of the parking area will need to be landscaped.
Ensure that parking spaces with the 2-foot overhang do not result in
damage to landscaping. One large shade tree per 10 parking spaces is
required.
d. 18-32.7.9.7 Ensure all required screening meets the requirements of this
section and of the ZMA application plan.
e. 18-32.7.9.8 Ensure that there is at least 10 percent tree canopy for the site
and that trees are 5+ feet after 10 years.
f. 18-32.7.9 Ensure all plantings are on the County's approved list.
6. ZMA201900014 Application Plan: The following are comments regarding the
application plan:
a. Label the area for future Phase II on the site plan.
b. Include the full building height note from the application plan, including the
additional setback requirements for buildings over 35 feet in height.
c. The front setback must be revised as currently shown on the plan. The
ZMA application plan requires a 30' maximum setback from Route 29,
which appears to be the Route 29 ROW. The proposal appears to be
setback from the multiuse path by 30', but more than 30' from the ROW.
7. Additional applications: The following applications and approvals are required
prior to final site plan approval:
a. 18-32.7.4.2 and 18-32.7.5.3: Easement Plats: All new and adjusted
easements must be shown on an easement plat, which must be approved
prior to final site plan approval, and must match the final site plan.
i. Offsite construction easements will be needed for the
improvements/work shown on adjacent TMP 61-134.
ii. Offsite ACSA easements will be needed. Offsite easements must
be approved prior to final site plan approval.
b. 18-32.7.4.1: Approval of a VSMP Plan is required prior to final site plan
approval. See Engineering comments.
c. 18-30.6: A certificate of appropriateness (COA) from the ARB is required
prior to final site plan approval.
Engineering (Emily Cox)
1. See attached comment letter dated June 4, 2020.
VDOT (Adam Moore)
1. See attached comment letter dated June 9, 2020.
Fire/Rescue (Shawn Maddox)
1. What will the building height be? If the height is going to exceed 30' then the
travel way must be increased to 26' clear travel width.
2. If the building is going to be sprinklered the FDC must be shown and located
within 100' of a hydrant.
3. A knox box will be required. Please provide a note indicating the requirement and
that the location can be coordinated with the fire marshal's office.
4. Provide ISO needed fire flow for the building.
5. Provide available fire flow from a recent ACSA flow test.
ACSA (Richard Nelson)
1. Submit PDF copies of the site plan directly to ACSA for review.
2. 3 offsite sewer easements will be required.
3. The condition of the existing water main will need to be evaluated prior to making
a connection. This stub out is old and was never in use. The inside condition of
the pipe should be verified with chlorination, pressure test and camera. If the
segment is in poor condition, it will need to be replaced.
4. Move water meter to the other side of the storm drain.
5. Clarify ACSA and RWSA owned sewers.
6. Provide fixture counts to determine water meter size.
7. Confirm if Fire/Rescue will require a fire hydrant.
Inspections (Michael Dellinger)
1. Add the following note to the general notes page:
a. Retaining walls greater than 3 feet in height require a separate building
permit. Walls exceeding 4 feet in height require a stamped engineered
design also. Walls require inspections as outlined in the USBC.
2. Add the following note to the general notes page:
a. Accessible parking spaces, access isles, and accessible route shall be
installed in accordance with ICC ANSI A117.1-09.
3. Provide accessible parking detail on drawings.
Architectural Review Board (Margaret Maliszewski)
1. No objection to initial site plan. At its meeting on June 1, 2020, the ARB
approved the consent agenda and, regarding the initial site plan, identified no
requirements to satisfy the design guidelines and no recommended conditions of
initial site plan approval. Recommendations and requirements for final site plan
were identified. See the ARB action letter.
E911 (Brian Becker)
1. No Objection.
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Ton Kanellopoulos
From: Emily Cox
Date: 04 June 2020
Subject: Sleep Number Charlottesville — Initial Site Plan (SDP202000040)
The initial site plan for Sleep Number Charlottesville has been reviewed by Engineering. The following
comments will need to be addressed before approval:
1. WPO must be submitted and approved before final site plan approval.
2. VDOT approval will be necessary.
3. Engineering seal should be signed and dated.
4. [Sheet 1] Provide a date the topography survey was acquired. Date is provided on Sheet 2.
5. Please double check topography. It does not appear to match county GIS.
6. Work is shown offsite/outside of property lines. Permission or temporary easement will be
necessary for this work.
7. Please note that retaining walls above 3ft will require a building permit and retaining walls above
4 ft will require stamped, engineered plans.
8. [Sheet 3] Please do not have landscaping directly over the SWM facility.
9. SWM facility and drainage pipe crossing the property line will need to be in easements with
associated plats and deeds.
10. [Sheet 5] Please provide more spot shots to show grading at the entrance.
11. Please provide sight distance lines at the entrance.
12. Ensure that parking areas do not exceed 5% slope in any direction. They appear to be exactly 5%.
13. [Sheet 3]Please show dimensions for handicap accessible parking spaces.
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street (804) 786-2701
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219 Fax: (804) 786-2940
June 09, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Tori Kanellopoulos
Re: Sleep Number — Initial Site Plan
SUB-2020-00040
Review #2
Dear Ms. Kanellopoulos:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Collins Engineering, dated 15
April 2020 and offer the following comment:
1. Proposed entrance does not meet the minimum spacing distance required. Please see
VDOT's Road Design Manual appendix F., pg., F-23, minimum spacing distance
standards for commercial entrances and intersections and median crossovers. As
proposed an AM-E will be required.
2. Recommend sharing existing entrance with parcel# 61-134.
3. The entrance width needs to be a minimum width of 30'ft., please see VDOT's RDM,
appendix F-pg., F-125, commercial entrance designs along highways with curb and
gutter.
4. Note that the final site and subdivision/road plans 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.
Please provide two copies of the revised plan along with a comment response letter. If further
information is desired, please contact Willis Bedsaul at 434-422-9866.
A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right-of-way. The
owner/developer must contact the Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process.
Sincerely,
Adam J. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
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May 26, 2020
Tori Kanellopoulos, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Sleep Number
Initial Site Plan
SDP2020-40
Ms. Kanellopoulos:
As requested, I have reviewed the Initial Site Plan, dated 4/15/20, for the proposed
development, referenced above. Since both water and sewer will be provided by public
utilities, and it does not appear any existing wells or onsite septic systems will be
impacted, I have no objection to the proposed development.
If there are any questions or concerns, please give me a call, 434-972-4306.
Sincerely,
Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Thomas Jefferson Health District
alan.mazurowskikvdh.vir ig nia.gov