HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202100009 Correspondence 2021-01-21 (8)SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C.
Design Focused Engineering
January 21, 2021
Shawn Maddox
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
RE: Response Letter #1 for SDP202000045 999 Rio Road Initial Site Plan Submittal
Dear Shawn,
Thank you for your review of the initial site plan for 999 Rio Road. This letter contains responses to
County comments dated July 22, 2020.Our responses are as follows:
1. If the office building will exceed 30' then the travelways must be 26' unobstructed travel width.
RESPONSE: The future office building will not exceed 30' in height.
2. If the office building is to be sprinklered then an FDC must be shown and a hydrant located
within 100' of the FDC.
RESPONSE: Comment received. Fire prevention measures will be provided when the office
building is proposed at a future site plan phase.
3. No hydrants are shown on the plan. It would appear multiple hydrants would be needed to meet
the hydrant spacing requirements.
RESPONSE: Comment received. Hydrants are now shown on the site plan.
4. Does the travel lane that serves units 16 & 17 exceed 150'9 If so a turnaround is required.
RESPONSE: The travel lane that serves 16 parking spaces is not to be used for emergency
access. A 20' emergency access lane has been provided through the central greenspace to
accommodate fire/rescue access and is < 150'. Appropriate signage/bollards will be installed to
ensure proper access.
5. Please provide the ISO needed fire flow for the building with the most demand on the site.
RESPONSE: The ISO needed fire flow has been provided on the utility plan.
6. Please provide a currently available fire flow for the site.
RESPONSE: Comment received. ACSA will be performing a fire flow test within the next week
and this information will be provided prior to final site plan approval.
7. A knox box will be required for the office building. A note can be added indicating the
requirement.
RESPONSE: A knox box will be provided when the office building is proposed as a future site
plan phase.
If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at
Rachel@shimp-en ing eering com or by phone at 434-227-5140.
Regards,
Rachel Moon
Shimp Engineering, P.C.