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July 17, 2019
Albemarle County
Christopher Perez
Senior Planner
401 McIntire Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Lighthouse Instruments—Final Site Plan Review—SDP2018-70-Comment Response
Letter
Dear Mr. Perez:•
We have reviewed all of your comments from June 27, 2019 and made the necessary revisions.
Please find our responses to the comments below in bold lettering.
1. [32.5.2(d), 30.7.4(b)(h)] [32.5.2(d), 30.7.4(b)(h)] Source of Topography. The steep slopes
depicted on the plan do not match those slopes that are depicted on the County GIS
Overlay, which is a zoning district adopted by the Board of Supervisors. Provide the
source of the topography utilized on the plan. Prior to approval of the final site plan,
the County Engineer must sign off on the topographic information as being more
accurate.
The source of topography can be found on the cover page under the Site Data.
Final:The site plan utilizes new/conceivably more accurate topographic information from a field
survey; however, the plan fails to depict the slopes approved by the County's Steep Slopes
Overlay District.The plan shall be revised to depict the County's topography and distinguish with
hatching the new topography of slopes less than 25%.
Hatching shows surveyed topo areas of less than 25%. We have submitted an exhibit sealed
and signed by Licensed surveyor Paul Huber to Frank Pohl to show the surveyed steep slopes
compared to the county GIS steep slopes layer allowing survey critical slopes to override less
accurate GIS steeps slopes layer. The latest copy of Critical Slopes Exhibit has been emailed to
Chris Perez on 12/6/2018.
Rev.1 Comment addressed.
2. [32.5.1(c)] The following improvements are proposed on adjacent parcels and require
recorded easements prior to final site approval:
CIVIL ENGINEERING I ENVIRONMENTAL I SURVEYING I GIS I LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE I CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
a. TMP 77-7 : sanitary sewer pipes and stormwater management pipes (All
connections have been provided through TMP 77-9A)
b. TMP 77-9A: public water line easements, stormwater management pipes,
drainage inlets, drainage easements, sight distance easements, and road
improvements,temporary construction easements.
c. TMP 77-8B: road improvements, temporary construction easements, public
dedication of right-of-way (for areas outside of existing dedicated r/w), sight
distance easement, stormwater management pipes, and drainage
inlets/easements
d. TPP 77-8C: road improvements, temporary construction easements, public
dedication of right-of-way (for areas outside of existing dedicated r/w), public
water line easements. .
Prior to final site plan approval, the required offsite easement shall be platted. The DB
PG reference information of these actions shall be provided on the final site plan.
Acknowledged. Owner is in the process of acquiring easements.
Final: Comment not addressed.Also, please ensure all offsite disturbance and improvements are
provided easements, as some may have been overlooked by staff above.
Acknowledged. Easements have been shown on plans for offsite work and plats will be
recorded before work begins.
Rev.1: Comment still relevant.
Easements have been shown on the plans for work on other owners'properties and will be
recorded on the plats once plans are finalized and preliminary approval is received on all
items other than plats.
Rev.2: Multiple plats have been submitted which depict the public right-of-way dedication,
associated public drainage easements,temporary construction easements, and all other
required easements for the construction and•use of the public road. Each plat contains required
revisions that must be addressed prior to receiving approval.Prior to final plat approvals,all
improvements necessary for the construction, use, and maintenance of the public road shall be
approved on a road plan and built or bonded pursuant to Section 14-434, 14-435, and 14-435.1
of the Subdivision Ordinance.
Acknowledged. Plat comments will be addressed,and plats resubmitted. Once plans and
plats are approved bonds will be established. Please let us know if it is possible to start bond
estimates at this time.
Additionally, prior to final site plan approval all public right-of-way dedications,
associated public drainage easements, temporary construction easements, and all other
required easements for the construction, use, and maintenance of the public road shall
be recorded in the Clerk's Office.
Acknowledged.
Prior to final site plan approval, all improvements necessary for the construction, use,
and maintenance of the public road shall be approved on a road plan and built or
bonded pursuant to Section 32.8.1 and Section 32.8.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. Prior to
final site plan approval provide the recordation information for each of the required
easements next to the applicable easements.
Acknowledged. Once plats are approved,they will be recorded, and information will
be added to the Road Plan.
3. [32.5.1(c)] The proposed building and a proposed retaining wall are within an existing
VEPCO easement (DB 424 PG 4340). Prior to final site plan approval provide written
documentation from the easement holder that the proposed improvements are
permitted within the easement. Otherwise, relocate these improvements outside of the
easement.
Easement will be vacated.
Final:The vacation plat shall be submitted,approved, and recorded prior to final site plan
approval.The DB PG reference information of these actions shall be provided on the final site
plan.
Acknowledged. Dominion has been contacted to start process.
Rev.1: Comment still relevant.
Acknowledged
Rev.2: Comment still relevant.
Acknowledged information will be provided as soon as it is available.
4. [32.5.1(c)] A proposed retaining wall is within an existing VEPCO easement (DB 1432 PG
13). Prior to final site plan approval provide written documentation from the easement
holder that the proposed improvement is permitted within the easement. Otherwise,
relocate these improvements outside of the easement.
Approval has been received from VEPCO. See attached letter.
Final: Comment addressed.
5. [4.20(b)] Stepbacks. On the plan label the actual height of the building and the number
of floors. Without this information staff is unable to determine if stepbacks apply. For
each story that begins above 40 feet in height or for each story above the third story
whichever is less the minimum stepback shall be 15 feet.
The proposed building height and number of floors has been added to the cover page under
the Site Data.
Final: Comment addressed. Stepbacks are not applicable based on the height.
6. [32.7.2.3(a)] Sidewalks along streets. Provide sidewalk on one side of the existing and
proposed public street serving the development. Based on the prescriptive easement -
for the roadway the sidewalk is only required on one side of the road (the side on the
subject property).
A sidewalk has been added on the northern side of Avon Court.
Final: Comment addressed.
7. [4.12.18(a)] Minimum Design Requirements. Dimension the clearance height for the
loading area. The minimum is 14.5' clearance height.
A label has been added to the loading dock noting that the minimum clearance height is 14.5'.
See Sheet C4.0.
Final: Comment addressed.
8. [32.5.2(f)] Existing and Proposed Improvements. Label the max height of all retaining
walls.
Max height of all retaining walls has been labeled. See sheet C5.1.
Final: Comment addressed.
9. [Comment] Provide directional arrows on the travelways throughout the plan.
Travel arrows have been added on the plans as a visual aid.All road isles are two directions.
See plan sheet C4.0.
Final: Comment addressed.
10. [32.7.2.1] Vehicular Access to Site. Each entrance onto any public street shall be
designed and constructed as required by the standards of the Virginia Department of
Transportation. VDOT approval of the proposed entrance(s) to the site shall be required
prior to final site plan approval.
Acknowledged.
Final: Comment still relevant.
Acknowledged.
Rev.1: Comment addressed.
11. [32.5.2(i)] Streets, easements and travelways. Label Avon Court as either public or
private. If public label the State Route Number. Depict and label the end of state
maintenance.
A label has been added calling out the existing road name of"State Rte. 1101".
Final: Comment partially addressed. On the existing conditions page depict and label the end of
state maintenance.
The approximate location of the existing "End of State Maintenance"sign has been added and
labeled. See sheet C2.0.
Rev.1: Comment addressed.
12. [32.7.1.2] Reservation for Future Dedication. Revise the extent of the roadway being
dedicated to public use as required by VDOT. Also, on the plans set apart and label an
area of land for the right-of-way and for temporary construction of the roadway that
extends to TMP 77-7. Label this area as "Hereby reserved_f_orfuture dedication upon
demand of the County".
The extent of the Roadway being dedicated has been revised a callout for area reserved for
future easement has been added. See sheet C4.0.
Final:The plan incorrectly labels the 21.5' portion of public right-of-way serving the
development as the reservation for future dedication,this sections' label shall be revised to
"Hereby dedicated to public use for public right-of-way".This section should also be provided a
deed book pave reference number for the recorded plat that dedicates the right-of-way.The
dedication plat shall be submitted, approved, and recorded prior to final site plan approval.
The above label has been added. See sheet C4.0. Deed book and page number will be
provided when available.
Rev.1: Comment partially addressed. Pending submittal of the right-of-way dedication plat for
review/approval.
Acknowledged
Rev.2: In consideration of the recently submitted easement plats please revise the site plan
notes associated with the reservation and dedication of right-of-way as follows,see comment
#29 below.
Acknowledged see response to comment#29.
The Section of right-of-way that is 15'wide is correctly labeled as "hereby reserved for future...",
however,the width of this section is inadequate for a future public road.To remedy this, either
increase the width of this easement on the subject property to sustain a future public road and
temporary grading easement or obtain the additional right-of-way with from the adjacent
property to facilitate this future right-of-way.
Width of area to be reserved for future dedication has been widened to 21.5'to match current
RW to be dedicated. An additional 10'area will be reserved for a future grading easement.
Rev.1: Comment partially addressed. Continue the 21.5' reservation area and the 10'wide
grading easement area reservation all the way to the property line.
The 21.5' reservation area and the 10'wide grading easement has been extended to the
property line.
Rev.2: In consideration of the recently submitted easement plats please revise the site plan
notes associated with the reservation and dedication of right-of-way as follows,see comment
#29 below.
Acknowledged see response to comment#29.
13. [32.5.2(n)] Existing and proposed improvements. If there is to be a sign for the
proposed use, on the final site plan depict and label the sign location. (Depicting the
sign on the final site plan is not approval of the sign location or type).
Possible site location has been shown on C4.0.
Final: Comment addressed.
14. [32.7.9.5, 14-410(H)] Street Trees. Revise street tree calculations and plantings to
include the areas for the entrances and the area fronting the building. Staff measures
381 linear feet of frontage Based on the prescriptive easement for the roadway the
street trees are only required on one side of the road (the side on the subject property).
Street trees shall be placed in a landscape island between sidewalk and the curb (14-
410(H)).
Calculations have been revised. Per coordination with Planning Street trees have been
provided behind the sidewalk.
Final: The item was discussed prior to final site plan submittal and has been remedied with the
proposed location of the street trees. Comment addressed.
15. [32.7.9.8] Tree Canopy. When calculating the required tree canopy do not subtract the
SF for the proposed improvements, such as the building. Revise the calculations.
Tree canopytalculation have bene revised.
Final: Comment addressed.
16. [32.5.2(e), 32.7.9.4(c)] Existing landscape features. On the landscape plan identify
whether existing wooded areas are evergreen, deciduous, or a mix thereof.
Existing features have been identified.
Final: Comment addressed.
17. [32.7.9.4(b)] Existing trees may be preserved in lieu of planting new plant materials in
order to satisfy the landscaping and screening requirements of section 32.7.9, subject to
the agent's approval. If you intend to use existing trees to satisfy any of the landscape
plan requirements, please include the following:
a. Areas and other features shown on landscape plan. The landscape plan shall
show the trees to be preserved, the limits of clearing, the location and type of
protective fencing, grade changes requiring tree wells or walls, and trenching or
tunneling proposed beyond the limits of clearing.
Information on limits of disturbance and protective ESC measures can be found on ESC
plan.
Final: On the site plan depict the limits of clearing and provide the location and type of
protective fencing.
Protective fencing for trees has been added and labeled on plans.See sheet C3.2, C3.3
and Landscape site plan sheet L1.0
Rev.1: Comment addressed.
b. Conservative checklist. The applicant shall sign a conservation checklist
approved by the agent to ensure that the specified trees will be protected during.
construction. Except as otherwise expressly approved by the agent in a
particular case, the checklist shall conform to the specifications in the Virginia
Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, pages III-393 through III-413, and as
hereafter amended.
Conservation Checklist has been added to the Landscaping Plans. Owners signature
will be provided before plan approval.
Final: The conservation checklist on sheet L2 shall be signed by the owner.
Acknowledge.
Rev.1: Comment still relevant.
Signature has been added.
Rev.2: Comment addressed.
18. [32.5.2(n)] Outdoor Lighting. Any proposed outdoor lighting must be shown on the site
plan. A photometric plan and lighting cut sheets must be provided with the final site
plan. Proposed lighting must comply with requirements of Sec. 4.17 of the Zoning
Ordinance.Site lighting and photometric plan has been provided. See sheets L3.0 through L3.3.
Final: Comment addressed.
Rev.2: Comment previously addressed with the first submittal of the final site plan; however,
staff noticed additional items previously overlooked that must be revised to meet the
ordinance. On the lighting plan provide the light loss factor(LLF) utilized to develop the lighting
plan. LLF must be 1. Ensure the spillover does not exceed 0.5 for the public right-of-way.Also,
within the lighting plan provide a cutsheet diagram for fixture type W3.This lighting fixture must
be full cutoff because it is over 3,000 lumens.
The LLF used to generate the photometrics is 1. Light spillover does not exceed.5 at the public
right of way. Cut sheet for fixture W3 is shown on sheet L3.2. Fixture W3 does meet the
criteria for full cut off with a BUG,"U"rating of 0(having no uplight pass above 90 degrees and
no uplight in between 80-90 degrees). '
19. [4.14, 4.14.1-4.14.5] Performance standards for industrial uses apply to the proposal.
On sheet 1 provide by the following note: "Performance standards for industrial uses
apply to the proposal as dictated by Section 4.14.1-4.14.5 of County Code and the use
shall be subject to those standards". Also, on the sheet 1 provide the following note:
"This use is subject to Section 4.18 Noise regulations."
Notes have been added under the "General Notes"section on plan sheet C1.0. See note
number 34 and 35.
Final: Comment addressed.
20. [4.14.5] Certified Engineers Report. A Certified Engineers Report shall be
completed/complied with prior to the approval of the final site plan.
Acknowledged
Final: Comment addressed.
21. [32.6.2(h)] Signature Panel. Provide the required signature panel. Assure that each
member of the site review committee is provided a signature line.
New signature panel has been provided. See sheet CO.0.
Final: Comment addressed.
22. [Comment] The final site plan shall not be approved until all SRC reviewers have
approved the plan. Their comments attached.
Acknowledged.
Final: Comment still relevant.
Acknowledged.
Rev.1: Comment still relevant.
Acknowledged
Rev.2: Comment still relevant.
Acknowledged
23. [Comment] Economic Development Access Project Grant Program. The applicant seeks
to build the public road through the state's Economic Development Access Project grant
program. The following design elements were discussed:
i. Right-of-Way shall be 40-foot wide (with 28-29 feet of road from curb-to-
curb)— please work with VDOT for requirements as they may be modified
during the design).
Applicant is no longer pursuing EDA grant program.
Final: Pending VDOT review/approval. '
No additional VDOT comments were received on this topic.
Rev.1• Applicant no longer pursuing EDA grant program.
Acknowledged
ii. Curb/Gutter/Sidewalks—Curb and gutter is required. The grant may be
able to accommodate the cost for sidewalks on both sides, but if not,
sidewalk would be installed on the other side of the road when that lot
develops.
Applicant is no longer pursuing EDA grant program. Curb and gutter and
sidewalk has been provided on the applicant's side of the road.
Final: Curbing and gutter was not provided on the southern side of the roadway.
Pending VDOT review/approval.
No additional VDOT comments were received on this topic.
Rev.1: It appears VDOT is no longer requiring this improvement, as I have
received their approval of the proposal.
Acknowledged
iii. Fire truck turnarounds—a turnaround sufficient for fire trucks shall be
required at the end of the street. The turnaround area provided through
the width of the right-of-way and the width of the proposed entrances
may be adequate. Prior to final site plan work with Shawn Maddox at
Fire Rescue and VDOT on the turnaround.
An easment has been provided at the western entrance to alow adequate
space for a fire truck turnaround.
Final: Fire and Rescue has no objections to the proposed turn'around, Pending
VDOT review/approval.
No additional VDOT comments were received on this topic.
Rev.1: I have received VDOT and Fire and Rescue approval of the proposal.
Acknowledged
24. [4.12.4] Maximum Number of Parking Spaces. The number of parking spaces in a
parking area may not exceed the number of spaces required by more than twenty (20)
percent. The site is over the 20%threshold by 3 spaces. Please remove the 3 spaces
furthest from the building on the curve.
Curvilinear parking spaces are allowed per code. Parking calculations have been updated on
Cover to reflect Lighthouse's employee and parking needs. Site no longer exceeds number of
required spaces by more than 20%.
Rev 1• Comment addressed.
25. [32.5.2] Provide the SDP# on the cover sheet: SDP2018-70.
The SDP#has been added on the cover sheet of the Site Plan.
Rev.1: Comment addressed.
Rev.2: Ensure the title of the plan lists that this is a "Final Site Plan".
Comment noted. Sheet C1.0 title has been updated as required.
26. [Comment] Prior to final site plan approval a VSMP and Road plan shall be approved.
Acknowledged.
Rev.1: Comment still relevant.
Acknowledged
Rev.2: Comment still relevant.
Acknowledged
27. [30.7.4(b), 32.6.2(g)] Preserved slopes. The proposed private utility easement for the
sanitary sewer lateral is depicted through preserved slopes. This use is not permitted in
preserved slopes, revise the easement and the improvement to be outside of the
preserved slopes. Please work with ACSA to determine the minimum width of the
easement needed. Revise.
Comment noted. The proposed private utility easement has adjusted such that it does not
infringe upon the preserved slope areas.As a result,the easement has been variable width
and coordinated and approved by ACSA.
28. [30.7.4(b), 32.6.2(g)] Preserved slopes. Sheet C4 incorrectly depicts the preserved slopes
on TMP 77-9A. Revise to correctly depict these slopes.
Sheet C4.0 has been updated to correctly depict preserved slopes.
29. [32.7.1.3(a), 32.7.1, 32.7.1.1, 14-428, 14-429] In consideration of the recently submitted
easement plats please revise the site plan notes associated with the reservation and
dedication of right-of-way as follows:
Dedication Area:
"21.5' Wide Public Right-of-way Area Hereby Dedicated to the County of Albemarle for
Public Use."
Site Plan note has been updated to reflect the above statement.
Reservation Area:
"21.5' wide area hereby reserved for future dedication for public use."
And
"10'wide area hereby reserved for future dedication for public use (for grading purposes)."
Site Plan note has been updated to reflect the above statements.
30. [32.7.5] Street Trees. The street trees provided for the site are in excess of the
minimum required amounts. The site is only required one of the two provided street
tree calculations; either, large deciduous or medium deciduous; however, this plan
provides both. If the applicant chooses to provide both,this is permissible; however,
ensure that the additional plantings are listed as optional and note required. Also,the
shrubs provided to screen parking from the public street are not calculated based on
linear frontage of the public road; rather, they are only provided as needed to screen
parking from the right-of-way.
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The excess street trees have been removed and only the required number of large trees are
proposed.The shrub calculation has been removed and only the amount needed to screen the
parking lot from the right-of-way have been proposed.
The following is the site's required street tree and parking screening calculations:
- 1 large street tree for every 50' of street frontage (381'/50'=7.62) Required 8 large
deciduous trees along the public street. Street trees were previously approved to be
located behind the sidewalk; they may remain. Provide a 6' wide landscape and
maintenance easement on SUB2019-90 for these trees, ensure the easement and the
tree locations coincide. Provide a maintenance agreement for this landscape easement.
Depict, dimension, and label this easement on the site plan and provide the
recordation information.
A 6'wide landscape and maintenance easement has been added.
- Single row of 12" evergreen shrubs planted 5' on center along the perimeter of the
parking lot adjacent to the public right-of-way. For these evergreen shrubs ensure the
planting schedule lists a minimum height of 12" at planting.
Parking,lot screening shrubs have been changed to a single row at 5' on center.These
shrubs are listed on the planting schedule at a larger size than 12" height at planting.
In consideration of the recently submitted easement plats please revise the site plan as follows:
31. [32.8, 32.8.1, 32.8.2] Multiple plats have been submitted which depict the public right-
of-way dedication, associated public drainage easements, temporary construction
easements, and all other required easements for the construction and use of the public
road. Each plat contains required revisions that must be addressed prior to receiving
approval. Prior to final plat approvals, all improvements necessary for the construction,
use, and maintenance of the public road shall be approved on a road plan and built or
bonded pursuant to Section 14-434, 14-435, and 14-435.1 of the Subdivision Ordinance.
32.Acknowledged. Plat comments will be addressed, and plats resubmitted. Once plats
are approved easements will be recorded.
Additionally, prior to final site plan approval all public right-of-way dedications, associated
public drainage easements, temporary construction easements, and all other required
easements for the construction, use, and maintenance of the public road shall be recorded in
the Clerk's Office.
Acknowledged. Plat comments will be addressed, and plats resubmitted. Once plats are
approved easements will be recorded.
Prior to final site plan approval, all improvements necessary for the construction, use, and
maintenance of the public road shall be approved on a road plan built or bonded pursuant to
Section 32.8.1 and Section 32.8.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. Prior to final site plan approval
provide the recordation information for each of the required easements next to the applicable
easements.
Acknowledged once plats are approved,they will be recorded, and information added to
plans for approval.
33. [32.8, 32.8.1, 32.8.2, 32.7.1.3(a), 32.7.1, 32.7.1.1] Provide the required temporary
construction easement dedicated to public use on TMP 77-9 to construct the public
road.
Per emails with Chris Perez 7/11 this easement is not necessary as Lighthouse owns
77-9.
34. [32.5.2] The property lines and the easement lines throughout the site plan are
indistinguishable from other lines on the plan. Revise these lines to be a darker color
and preferably thicker.
A separate plan sheet C4.3 showing the easements has been added to provide more
clarification.
35. [32.6.2(g)] Public Easements. Depict, label, and dimension the existing sewer easement
on TMP 77-9A.Also, label the owner ofrthis easement.
Existing lateral is private with oneowner and does not have an ex. easement. The sewer main
at the bottom of the hill has been labeled to be a RWSA sewer with an easement of unknown
width. Easement can not be shown on plans as RWSA has not been able to provide
information on the existing width. RWSA has been contacted again to find more information.
36. [32.6.2(g)] Private Easements. Ensure the new 20' utility easement is centered on the
new water line.
Easement has been checked and it is centered on waterline.
37. [32.6.2(g)] Public Easements. The site plan depicts a new gas line originating on TMP 77-
9A; however,the new 20' utility easement doesn't appear to encompass the new gas
line. Provide an easement for the gas line.
Gas easement has been provided from connection to ex.gas line up to meter in areas that are
not to be dedicated RW.
38. [32.6.2(g)] Public Easements. Provide a gas line easement throughout the prescriptive
right-of-way for Avon Court.
Gas easement has been provided from connection to ex.gas lineup to meter in areas that are
not to be dedicated RW.
39. [32.5.2a] Yards. Revise sheet 1 to label the setbacks as follows:
Front: Minimum —10 feet from the right-of-way or the exterior edge of the sidewalk if
the sidewalk is outside of the right-of-way; for off-street parking or loading spaces, 10
feet from any public street right-of-way.
Maximum—none.
Side: Minimum— Primary structure shall be constructed and separated in accordance
with the current edition of the Building Code.
Maximum—none.
Rear: Minimum—Primary structure shall be constructed and separated in accordance
with the current edition of the Building Code.
Maximum—'none.
Comment noted. Sheet CO.0(sheet 1) has been updated to include the verbiage provided
above.
40. [32.5.2a] Zoning Classification. On the cover sheet in addition to the L1 Zoning, list the
following overlay district:
- Steep slopes: managed slopes and preserved slopes overlay district.
- Entrance Corridor overlay district.
- State and Federal dam inundation zones.
- Airport Impact Area.
Comment noted. Sheet CO.0 has been updated to include the verbiage provided above.
41. [32.5.2(t)] Dam Break Inundation Zones. Depict and label the limits of a dam break
inundation zone as depicted on the County GIS (exhibit provided below is from the
County GIS: Green is preserved slopes, red lines are State DBIZ and red hatching is
Federal DBIZ). No proposed buildings are within the DBIZ district.
Limits of Dam inundation zones have been added to the plan.
Engineering Comments (David James):
1. WPO plan approval required prior to FSP approval.
Acknowledged.
2. Road plan approval required prior to FSP approval.
Acknowledged.
3. Add SDP#to cover sheet (under title).
The SDP#has been added to the cover sheet as requested.
Addressed.
4. Sheet C1.0 Remove Stormwater Management note & redundant General Construction
note.
The notes have been removed as requested. See sheet C1.0
Addressed.
5. Sheet C2.0 Show the County's existing GIS steep slope overlay for preserved/managed
slopes.
The County's existing GIS steep slope overlay is shown. See sheet C2.0
Addressed.
6. Building permit for walls required.
Acknowledged.
7. Provide guardrail over any slope steeper than 3:1, wall, or drop-off greater than 4', with
start and end sections labeled, at VDOT designations (GR-2, GR-2a, etc.).
Guardrail has been added as required above.See sheet C4.0 for locations.
Addressed.
8. Provide safety provision(s) for vehicles and pedestrians for walls over 30" high. This is
typically a guardrail, wall, or fence [DSM].
Safety provisions have been provided as necessary. See sheet C4.0
Addressed.
9. Show bumper block dimensions in detail. Bumper blocks shall be constructed of a
durable material such as concrete treated timbers. Each bumper block shall be a
minimum length of six (6) feet, a maximum height of five (5) inches, and shall be
securely anchored into the pavement in at least two (2) places.
A bumper block detail has been added to the plans. See sheet C1.1
Addressed.
10. Show all proposed easements outside of ROW.
All proposed easements outside of the right-of-way are shown.
Addressed.
11. Offsite work is needed, please ensure its in an easement to be recorded on an easement
plat. CPP.
Plat will be provided when available.
Acknowledged. Plats will be provided.
Fire Rescue (Shawn Maddox):
1. No objections.
2. If the building height is to exceed thirty feet then the unobstructed clear width of the
travel way must be increased to 26' along on contiguous side of the structure to allow
for aerial apparatus access. See below for code reference.
Comment has been resolved per email coordination with Shawn Maddox and his response
July 16th 2018. Building floors and roof elevation has been further clarified on cover and sheet
C5.0.
3. Hydrant spacing is appropriate.
Acknowledged.
4. Thank you for showing the FDC location.
Acknowledged.
5. A knox box will be required, a note should be added to the plans to indicate the location
must be approved by the fire marshal's office.
Callout has been added. See sheet C4.0.
6. The street that serves the FDC, hydrant and what appears to be the rear of the structure
shall be marked as a fire lane.
A callout has been added. See sheet C4.0.
7. A fire flow test will be required before final acceptance.
A flow test has been provided.
8. D105.1 Where required. Where the vertical distance between the grade plane and the
highest roof surface exceeds 30 feet (9144 mm), approved aerial fire apparatus access
roads shall be provided. For purposes of this section, the highest roof surface shall be
determined by measurement to the eave of a pitched roof, the intersection of the roof
to the exterior wall, or the top of parapet walls, whichever is greater.
Comment has been resolved per email coordination with Shawn Maddox and his response
July 16th 2018. Building floors and roof elevation has been further clarified on cover and sheet
C5.0.
9. D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed
width of 26 feet (7925 mm), exclusive of shoulders, in the immediate vicinity of the
building or portion thereof.
Comment has been resolved per email Coordination with Shawn Maddox and his response
July 16th 2018. A 26'wide paved area has been provided for access to the roof along the
basement on the north side where the roof height exceeds 30'.
10. D105.3 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this
condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet (4572 mm) and a maximum of 30
feet (9144 mm) from the building and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of
the building. The side of the building on which the aerial fire apparatus access road is
positioned shall be approved by the fire code official.
Comment has been resolved per email coordination with Shawn Maddox and his response
July 16th 2018. A 26'wide paved area has been provided for access to the roof along the
basement on the north side where the roof height exceeds 30'.
11. D105.4 Obstructions. Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located over the
aerial fire apparatus access road or between the aerial fire apparatus road and the
building. Other obstructions shall be permitted to be placed with the approval of the
fire code official.
Acknowledged.
Building Official CDD Inspections (Michael Dellinger):
1. 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.
Acknowledged. Wall design will be provided before approval.
2. An asbestos survey has to be completed and a permit for asbestos removal if
encountered must be completed prior to issuance of a building permit for the
demolition of the existing building. Have documentation available for asbestos permit,
asbestos clearance.
Acknowledged.
Additional Comment: Refer to note on 2018-10 regarding asbestos permit requirements.
Acknowledged.
ACSA (Richard Nelson email dated 06-10-2019):
1. A shared lateral will not be permitted between neighboring parcels. Explore tying into
RWSA sewer manhole on neighboring parcel.
Per email from Richard Nelson on 6/21 shared lateral will be allowed with a
maintenance agreement between the parcel owners.
2. Update the corp stop to the meter vault to a gate valve. Refer and include TD-12 from
ACSA construction specifications.
Plan has been updated and detail added to C1.3.
3. Submit 3 copies to ACSA for review.
Three hard copies have been provided to ACSA.
RWSA (Victoria Fort email dated 06-21-2019):
Sheet C4.0:
1. There is an outlet covering our SS line, can you extend the V-ditch past the SS line?
Outfall is stabilized with an energy dissipater and armored ditch to prevent erosion over the
sewer line. This has been coordinated with and approved by Dyon Vega per emails 6/27.
2. Please label RWSA san line.
Sewer line has been labeled as RWSA.
3. Please show all RWSA easements.
RWSA has confirmed there is no know width on the easement. Easement has been
called out as unknown width.
We have included 9 copies for your review (in addition to 3 for ACSA and 3 for RWSA). If you
have any questions or comments, please feel free to give me a call at 434.295.5624.
Sincerely,
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Jonathan Showalter, PE
Project Engineer