HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202000058 Review Comments Major Amendment, Final Site Plan 2020-10-0900UNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 229024596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
October 9, 2020
Craig Kotarski, PE
Timmons Group
608 Preston Avenue
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434) 327-1688 / craig.kotarski@timmons.com
RE: Site Review Committee Comment Letter for SDP-2020-00058 (Crozet Elementary School Additions and
Renovations — Major Amendment)
Dear Mr. Kotarski:
The Planner for the Planning Division of the Albemarle County Community Development Department (CDD) and
other members of the Site Review Committee (SRC) have reviewed the development proposal referenced above.
Initial review comments from the following SRC members are attached:
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Albemarle County Department of Fire -Rescue
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA)
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference to Chapter 18 of the Albemarle County Code (Zoning
Ordinance), unless otherwise specified. (The following comments are those that have been identified at this time;
additional comments may be added or eliminated based on further review.)
Please submit ten (10) copies of the revised plan to the Community Development Department when revisions have
been made.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information or assistance.
Sincerely,
Andy Reitelbach
Senior Planner / areitelbach@albemarle.org / (434)-296-5832 x 3261
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Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) — Andy Reitelbach, areitelbachgalbemarle.org — Requested
Changes; see the comments below:
1. [32.5.2(a)] General information.
a. Include the application number for this project on the cover sheet, which is SDP2020-00058.
b. Revise the title of the plan to state that it is a "Major Amendment," instead of a final site plan.
c. On the cover sheet, provide the SDP number for the site plan that this plan is proposing to amend.
d. The Health Department and the ARB signature lines can be removed from the signature panel on the
cover sheet.
e. Include the zoning overlay districts that are applicable to this plan on the cover sheet: Steep Slopes —
Managed.
f. Indicate on the cover sheet that a WPO stream buffer is located on the property and will be managed in
accordance with the Albemarle County Water Protection Ordinance.
2. [32.5.2(b)) Information regarding the proposed use.
a. Include the proposed enclosed vestibule under the building height and square footage tables on the cover
sheet.
b. Label the mechanical addition on the site layout sheets. (I didn't see it; if it already is labelled, please
point it out to me.)
c. Include a summary of all proposed additions and uses on the cover sheet, including the basketball court,
playground area, portable classroom, etc., including height and square footage of those features, as
applicable, so that staff can have a full understanding of all the proposed additions to the site.
d. Include all proposed parking spaces (including bus and overflow/special event) in the parking schedule
on the cover sheet, broken out by each type so that staff can analyze the full amount of parking being
provided. (See also comment #3 below for additional comments on parking.)
e. Provide on the cover sheet the maximum amount of impervious cover on the site.
3. [4.12.6] Provide a parking study for the Zoning Administrator that includes justification and calculations for the
number of parking spaces proposed with this project, so that the required number of parking spaces can be
determined by staff.
In addition, on the cover sheet, include all proposed parking spaces, including the special event spaces and the
bus parking spaces, although they can be broken out by type for easier analysis.
4. [32.5.2(c)] Provide phase lines on the plan. It appears that there will be at least two phases, since the basketball
court improvements will not occur until after the portable classroom has been removed. Provide a summary of
the proposed timing of this phasing.
5. [32.5.2(d)] Topography.
a. Remove note #1 (about critical slopes) on the cover sheet and instead indicate that the site includes
managed steep slopes. Since this site is in the development areas, there are no critical slopes.
6. [32.5.2(k)] Proposed sewer and drainage facilities.
a. It appears that new ACSA easements are proposed for this project. An easement plat will need to be
submitted, reviewed, and recorded prior to the approval of this site plan.
b. Are there any other new easements that are proposed with this project? If so, those easements should
also be included on the easement plat for review and recordation.
7. [32.5.2(m)] Ingress and egress.
a. Show the distance to the centerline of the nearest existing street intersection from the proposed ingresses
and egresses.
8. [32.5.2(n)] Existing and proposed improvements.
a. Provide the square footage and height of the proposed enclosed vestibule
b. Provide the square footage and height of the portable classroom.
c. A sidewalk should be provided along the frontage of the parcel, parallel to Crozet Avenue.
d. Identify the location of all outdoor lighting. (See also comment #9 below for additional comments on
lighting.)
e. Why is the new sidewalk proposed adjacent to the new parking area in the southwest portion of the site
(between Crozet Ave. and the school building) a different material than the rest of the sidewalk? It should
all be concrete.
f. Ramps should be provided at the two crosswalks on the north and south sides of the fire lane at the front
facade of the building, similar to how ramps are provided for the center crosswalk. It appears there are
only existing ramps on the building side, and not on the parking lot side of those crosswalks.
g. Indicate on the layout plan the line where the movement addition and the classroom addition are to be
separated, so that staff can have a better understanding of the specific area of each.
h. What does the thick dashed line on the east side of the new courtyard represent?
i. Provide more information on the courtyard. Is it stepped, or are the areas of exposed aggregate just
separating portions of the concrete?
j. What is the 8-ft. dashed line between the ADA ramp and the landscaping retaining walls on the south
side of the courtyard (perpendicular to the gate and fence)?
k. How tall is the proposed canopy adjacent to the bus lane and parking?
1. Provide the width of the concrete path going from the enclosed vestibule to the playground area.
in. Provide the width of the concrete sidewalk and ramp going from the vestibule to the playground area.
n. Provide more information on the play features and equipment that is proposed.
o. What is the thick solid line that is depicted diagonally across the asphalt path in the lower right-hand
comer of sheet C4.1?
p. Label the setback line on sheet C4.2, so that staff can ensure the side setbacks are being met for the
proposed portable classroom.
q. Provide the smallest width for the curvilinear parking spaces. They must be at least nine -feet wide at
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their narrowest.
r. Accessible ramps should be provided on either end of the sidewalk located between the central parking
area and the building.
9. [4.17] Is outdoor lighting proposed with this project? It appears as if it may be. If outdoor lighting is proposed,
provide a lighting plan that complies with the requirements of 18-4.17.
10. [4.12.13; 4.12.19] The dumpster pad area needs to be shifted slightly so as not to impede the loading space. In
addition, the concrete of the dumpster pad must extend at least eight (8) feet in front of the dumpsters. This
concrete pad cannot interfere with or impede the required area for the loading space.
What are the two 4' dimensions identified adjacent to the proposed dumpsters? What are they supposed to be
measuring?
11. [4.12.19] Provide more information on the proposed screening and enclosure materials of the dumpster pad area.
12. [32.5.1(c)] Show all existing utility easements on the drawings. Include a label or call out for each easement
stating whether the easement is public or private, the owner of record and the recorded instrument number, and
easement width where existing easements are visible on the plans.
13. [32.5.2 (k)] Label all existing and proposed sewer and drainage easements by type and include a
size/width measurement. For existing easements, state the deed book and page of the recorded instrument.
14. [32.5.2 (1)] Label all existing and proposed utility easements by type and include a size/width measurement. For
existing easements, state the deed book and page of the recorded instrument.
15. [32.7.9.41 Provide a conservation checklist for the trees and vegetation that are proposed to be preserved for this
project. A copy of this signed checklist needs to be included on one of the landscaping plan sheets.
16. [32.7.9.51 Revise the street tree landscaping requirements. Street trees are required for the entire frontage (745
feet) — entrances cannot be subtracted from the total. Provide any additional trees that are needed based on the
calculations.
17. [32.7.9.51 Shrubs also need to be planted to screen the proposed curvilinear parking spaces.
18. [32.7.9.61 Ensure the total area of paved parking area also includes the bus lane and special event parking.
19. [32.7.9.61 Identify on the landscaping plan where the parking lot landscaping is being provided. Vegetation
between the parking area and the building cannot be included in this calculation.
20. [32.7.9.71 The dumpster pads and loading area need to be screened on the east side (north of the building
addition) and across the bus lane, screening the adjacent Waal areas property.
21. [32.7.9.71 Provide additional screening along the north side of the bus lane, going toward the west to where it
narrows to 24 feet, as the bus parking appears to extend that far.
22. [32.7.9.81 Provide more information on where these canopy areas are located, including where the proposed
20,650 sq. ft. is coming from. Depending on the tree species used, the canopy could be different. The required
amount of tree canopy is proposing to use a significant amount of existing tree canopy. Provide a conservation
checklist in accordance with 32.7.9.4(b)2 in order to satisfy this requirement. Also, identify those trees and
landscaped areas proposed to be preserved in order to meet this requirement.
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski@albemarle.org — No objections at this time; please see the comment below:
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This parcel does not fall within the Entrance Corridor overlay.
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
John Anderson, janderson2&albemarle.org — Requested Changes; see the attached memo.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Brian Becker, bbecker@albemarle.org — No objections at this time.
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Michael Dellinger, mdellinger&albemarle.org — Review pending; comments will be forwarded to applicant upon receipt
by Planning staff.
Albemarle County Department of Fire -Rescue
Shawn Maddox, smaddoxkalbemarle.org — Review pending, comments will be forwarded to applicant upon receipt by
Planning staff.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA)
Richard Nelson, rnelson@serviceauthority.org — Requested Changes, see the comments below:
Sheet C4.0 — Proposed water utilities are not shown.
Confirm if a second water meter is needed. Would the second meter be serving the new addition
exclusively?
Provide existing and proposed fixture counts to determine water meter size.
Parking spots on top of the ACSA water main should be standard asphalt.
The is a proposed curbstop on top of the ACSA water main. Confirm the rod for the curbstop is not on
top of the water main.
Callout saddle for sanitary sewer lateral 10_9 and 16_15. Remove proposed manholes.
Show existing water main going to the meter vaults on the side of the school.
Any water service connection for the proposed trailer should be made on the domestic service. ACSA
records indicate the primary meter is the most east vault.
Sheet C4.1 — Confirm the geothermal well supply line is a closed system and does not discharge into the sewer.
Relocate proposed storm sewer manhole away from existing ACSA sewer.
Provide layout of proposed playground equipment.
Provide detail of seat wall.
Sheet L1.0 — Provide detail of meadow plantings and rain garden.
Ensure proposed trees have a minimum separation of 10 feet from the water main entering the site from
Crozet Avenue.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Adam Moore, Adam.Moore&vdot.vir ig nia.gov — Requested Changes; see the attached memo.
Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski@vdh.vir ig nia.goy—No objections at this time; see the attached memo.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 229024596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
Site Plan review
Project:
Crozet Elementary School Addition, Renovation and Site Improvements - Maj
Plan preparer:
Kim Mellon /Timmons Group [ kim.mellon(a),timmons.com ]
608 Preston Ave., Suite 200 / Charlottesville, VA 22903
Owner or rep.:
Albemarle School Board, Arm. Superintendent
COB, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Matt Wertman, Sr. Project Manager, FES /FPC
mwertman("bemarle. org
Plan received date:
19 Aug 2020
Date of comments:
21 Sept 2020
Reviewer:
John Anderson
Project Coordinator: Andy Reitelbach
SDP2020-00058
1. C0.0: Revise plan title to include SDP202000058.
2. C0.1, Note 4: Revise FEMA FIRM effective from Feb. 4, 2005 to May 16, 2016, per code[ 18-30.3.2.].
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3. C1.3: Provide VDOT IS-1, PB-1, ST-1 details (inlet shaping, pipe bedding, MH steps).
C4.0:
4. Show permeable paver underdrain connections with pipes /DIs /UG detention in C7.0. C7.1, wherever
these occur.
5. Label narrowest width dimension typical of 7 curvilinear parking spaces.
6. With project, re-establish buffer with suitable native species (plantings) in areas that are currently managed
turf. See 17-600, 17-604.A. Note: proposed design is an improvement over existing managed turf, and
over earlier versions of design that showed impervious improvements in the stream buffer. Proposed
design proposes only biofilters, and only within the landward fifty -feet (50') of the stream buffer.
C4.1
7. Note 1. Ensure Arcb/MEP drawings (these are not reviewed by Engineering) provide temporary external
containment (if required by USBC) for temporary above -ground oil fuel tank during winter months while
construction is ongoing to help mitigate any impact due to accidental loss of oil that, at a school, may go
undetected for hours, or days —relevant during possible extended school closure during winter holiday, or
closure associated with the pandemic.
8. Review /revise plan view label /detail caption. Bioretention facility 2C, 4_1 v. biofilter #3, C 1.2.
9. (Related). C 1.2: Curb cut & biofrlter 43 water feature section includes label reading `exterior stairs without
handrail.' Intent seems clear, but given C4.1 label /linework that indicate a galvanized handrail is to be
positioned at top of steps (feature), provide galvanized handrail detail (openings <_ 4 in.) to prevent children
crossing this railing at the top of biofrlter #3. Provide C4.1 plan view ref label to this handrail detail.
C5.0
10. Revise structure label for structure between storm pipes 139A and 139B from 139B to 138B.
11. Pipes 5011505 are proposed 18" DIA. An existing pipe between these two pipes at the central -main
entrance is 15" DIA. Revise 15" pipe DIA, if needed, to ensure adequate pipe capacity at this location.
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12. C5.1: Compare plan view of pipes 303, 305 on C5.1 with C7.1 Storm Sewer Profile ( images, below).
a. Provide sufficient cover for pipe 303 its entire length. Crown of pipe is exposed in profile view.
b. Provide fine grade lines and spot elevations at Str. 304 to ensure runoff capture at this location.
c. Show and label 4" solid HDPE that intersects pipe 305, in profile view.
d. Show fine grade lines and spot elevations at other (grate) inlets to ensure runoff is captured.
e. Reposition pipe 303 end section (Sir. 302) to align with pipe. ES is not a flow -redirecting
structure.
13. Provide runoff capture (DI) prior to CG-12 ramp at approx. contour 692.75' in bus loop parking, else ramp
receives concentrated runoff.
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accord with WPO202000039 plan. The VSMP plan will likely include similar note, requiring contributing
drainage area stabilization prior to biofilter construction.
15. C5.3: Provide trench drain or similar for basketball court to minimize risk of ice on asphalt walk during
winter. Court drains NW to SE. This expanse of impervious area (basketball court) will sheet rain or
snowmelt to an asphalt walk. Proposed grade, 0.5%, is relatively flat. Debris trapped against chain link
serves as a dam to drainage. A C1.1 detail to supplement outdoor basketball court layout may eliminate
need for trench drain if 5' chain link fence detail is included and shows —F gap at the bottom edge to allow
debris to be swept or blown through the gap. Experience with debris dam at chain link fence at Sutherland
MS tennis courts advises this comment.
16. C1.1:
a. Outdoor basketball court layout: Revise court gates, consistent with C4.1 plan view, where gates
open onto asphalt walk.
b. Outdoor basketball court layout: Revise label to read 5' sideline to edge of pavement to read 5'
sideline to chain link fence, since asphalt continues beyond fence, as asphalt walk.
c. Recommend light duty asphalt pavement section specify % slope to ensure adequate drainage
from basketball court, across walk.
17. C5.4:
a. Recommend Note or label to reference WPO202000039.
b. Recommend label each SWM facility `SWM facility.'
C7.0:
18. Revise structure label for structure between storm pipes 139A and 139B from 139B to 138B in profile
captioned UG Detention — Pipe 141 (@Sta. 10+94.99).
19. Str-126 MH-1 with splitter weir: provide small scale plan /profile relevant details, notes, labels, and
elevations for pipe inverts, MH floor, weir elevations such that split flow is discernable, and ladder, weir,
pipe entry /exit conflicts are avoided. Likely submitted with WPO, but also required for site plan.
20. C7.2: Supplement (or replace) storm sewer tables with VDOT LD-204 and LD-229 stormwater inlet and
storm sewer design computations (tables). Additional review comments possible.
21. Note: WPO plan approval is required prior to Major Site Plan Amendment approval ( WPO202000039 has
been submitted, review pending).
Please feel free to call if any questions: 434.296-5832 -x3069
Thank you
I Anderson
SDP2020-00058 Crozet Elem School Addition, Reno, Site Improv MAJ 092120
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219
September 15, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Andy Reitelbach
Re: Crozet Elementary School- Major Site Plan Improvement
SUB-2020-00058
Review # 1
Dear Mr. Reitelbach:
(804) 7862701
Fax: (804) 7862940
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Timmons Group, dated 1 C
August 2020, and offer the following comments:
Land use
1. The minimum radius for a school bus is 45ft., please refer to VDOT's Road Design
Manual Appendix B(1)-pg.,18, for school bus access road.
2. The required shoulder slope for a school bus access road in a rural area needs to be 4:1.
3. What's the purpose for the emergency access entrance? We recommend using the
parking lot to minimize entrances onto route 810.
4. Please show mill and overlay on plans in accordance with WP-2 and add the detail to the
plans.
5. The mill and overlay will require work to centerline, so flagging operation will be
necessary.
6. Please note that the proposed entrance 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.
A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right-of-way. The
owner/developer must contact the VDOT Charlottesville Residency Land Use Section at
(434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process.
If you have Rather questions, please contact Willis C. Bedsaul at 434-422-9866.
Sincerely,
Adam J. Moore, P.E.
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
Area Land Use Engineer
VDOT - Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
In Cooperation with the Thomas Jefferson Health District ALBEMARLE CHARLOTTESVILLE
State Department of Health FLUVANNACOUNTY (PALMYRA)
1138 Rose Hill Drive GREENE COUNTY (STANARDSVILLE)
LOUISA COUNTY LOUISA)
Phone (434) 972-6219 P 0. Box 7546 NELSON COUNTY ILOVINGSTON)
Fax (434) 972-4310
Charlottesville, Virginia 22906
September 22, 2020
Andrew Reitelbach, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Crozet Elementary School
Major Amendment
SDP2020-58
Mr. Reitelbach:
As requested, I've reviewed the Site Plan, dated August 17, 2020, for the proposed
development, referenced above. Since both water and sewer will be provided by ACSA,
and there does not appear to be any existing onsite septic or wells impacted, VDH has no
objection to the proposed development.
If there are any questions or you wish to discuss, please give me a call, 434-972-4306.
Sincerely,
Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Thomas Jefferson Health District
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