HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202000132 Correspondence 2021-05-18SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C.
Design Focused Engineering
May 18, 2021
Margaret Maliszewski
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
RE: Response Letter for Albemarle Business Campus — Block 5
Dear Margaret,
Thank you for your review of the final site plan for Albemarle Business Campus — Block 5. This letter
contains responses to County comments dated April 29, 2021. Our responses are as follows:
1. The proposed planting in the 4/13/21 revision has moved further away from meeting the EC
guidelines — not closer. Trees have been reduced in quantity and the pipes were not shifted to
allow for future planting along the parking and travelway. Relocate pipes, utilities, easements,
etc. to allow for large shade trees spaced 40' on center along both sides of the full length of the
parking and travelway south of Block B building, extending from Old Lynchburg Road to Wahoo
Way (see red arrow), and along travelway east of the building (see red circle).
RESPONSE: In the February action letter for the property, condition 1 requests that large trees
are planted along both sides of the travelway located south of Block B building. From our
understanding, this means the red arrow notated in this comment letter, not the red circle (which
is located northeast of the building and only serves as an accessway for self -storage parking).
With this submission, tree islands have been adjusted to replace the large trees provided with the
December submission, as well as some additional ornamental planting.
Following discussion with County Staff, storm utilities have been adjusted to allow for future
planting in the landscape strip.
If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at
Rachel nkshimp-en ing eering com or by phone at 434-227-5140.
Regards,
Rachel Moon
Shimp Engineering, P.C.
912 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com