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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202100066 Review Comments Final Site Plan and Comps. 2021-09-07County of Albemarle I'll COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT v�RGINI�' MEMORANDUM To: Andrew Vinisky, Habitat for Humanity From: Megan Nedostup Date: September 1, 2021 Re: SDP2021-66 Southwood Blocks 9-11- Final Site Plan Megan Nedostup, AICP Development Process Manager nnnedostup@aIbemar[e.orq Telephone: (434) 296-5832 ext. 3004 The Planner for the Planning Services Division of the Albemarle County Department Community Development will recommend approve 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.] Outstanding Initial Site Plan Comments: 1. [32.5.2(b); 32.5.2(q)] The trip generation should be cumulative, revise to include prior blocks similar to what is requested above for units, to be provided for traffic. This will allow quick confirmation that the total trip generation does not exceed 5,000 per the Code of Development. Ravi: Comment not addressed. Include those site plans that are under review and/or approved in the chart. 2. [32.5.2(b); 4.12.61 Condense the parking information into X number required and X number provided. 86 townhomes require 2.25 spaces/unit, this equates to 194 total spaces required and only 183 are being provided. Additional parking spaces are required, or a parking modification/reduction will need to be submitted and approved by the zoning administrator. Having a condensed table will allow planning and code compliance officers to quickly see how many are provided on the lots/garages and those on the street. See example below: 1. 86 townhomes: 194 spaces required, X spaces provided in garages/lots, X spaces provided on street/alley. X ADA spaces. In addition, show the garages on the site plan to show whether there are 2 car garages, or 1 car and the dimensions of the garages to ensure that the required size for parking spaces is being met. Ravi: Comment partially addressed. The total count provided in the location column doesn't match what is shown in the required column. THIS PLAN I 1-70 I TOWNHOMES Y I GUEST 11823 WARDELL CREST 163 (40) GARAGEAOTS, (23) ON STREET/ALLEY y the locations don't add up to the total number provided 3. [32.5.2(e); 32.7.9.4; 32.7.9.81 In order for the existing trees to count towards canopy, more information needs to be provided. See the section in 32 regarding existing landscape features and the requirements. In addition, trees and canopy located in the right of way along Old Lynchburg Road cannot count towards the canopy calculation requirement, only those trees within the property. Ravi: Provide the information under 32.7.9.4(b) regarding the landscaping being used for existing canopy. Conservation checklist needs to be filled out and signed by the owner. The area needs to be shown on the grading plan along with the protective fencing shown on the WPO/E&S Plan. Identify what type of trees are located here, evergreen, deciduous, or a mix of type. 4. [Code of Development, page 16] The landscaping required for the Pedestrian Connection Areas are not being provided. Provide the required trees and landscaping for these areas. In addition, the required 10' width/access easement for these areas is not being provided. Ravi: Required shrubs are not being shown/provided. Update the landscape plan in accordance with what is required under the COD. 5. [Code of Development; Application Plan; 32.5.2] Identify and label the trail buffer more clearly on all sheets. Ravi: Include the width of the trail buffer on the labeled area. 6. [32.5.2 (n)] Provide the dimensions for all existing and proposed improvements on the layout plan. Including: walkways, fences, walls, parking lots, parking spaces (including garage spaces), other paved areas, driveways, etc. In addition, provide the material types for all walks parking lots, and driveways. Ravi: The length of the driveways should be a minimum of 18' to provide adequate area for parking. Providing anything less will encourage residents to park there and then part of their vehicle will be blocking the travel way and emergency access. This has been a problem in other developments. Adjust the units so that 18 feet can be maintained. 7. [32.5.2(n)] For the townhome units in Lots 71 and 72- 16 units, how will trash be provided/collected? Will there be a dumpster? If there will be a trash area, show where that area is located and if a dumpster is needed/proposed, will need to meet the requirements of 4.12.19. Ravi: Provide the dimensions to ensure adequate area is provided under 4.12.19. In addition, screening needs to be provided in accordance with 32.7.9.7. 8. [32.5.2(1)] There are overhead utilities shown within the grading areas, trail, and trail buffer area. How will these utilities be treated? Will they be put underground? Will the poles need to be relocated? Ravi: What will the easement area width be for the lines underground? Show the easement that is required. Dominion has specific requirements regarding improvements, including landscaping and sidewalks and grading, within their easement. This needs to be coordinated and improvements may need to be adjusted as necessary and may require site plan amendments. Alternatively, if improvements or landscaping are within the easement, a letter from Dominion could be provided that states those improvements are permitted. If the easement area is not known at this time, the existing easement must be shown and the above comments regarding improvements within the easement. In addition, some of the existing tree canopy that is being shown as preserved to count towards the minimum may be impacted by this project and additional landscaping will need to be provided to address the tree canopy requirements. 9. Please note that if outdoor lighting is proposed, full cut off fixtures are required over 3,000 lumens and for final site plan a photometric plan and cutsheets of the fixtures are required. Ravi: LLF needs to be 1.0. Update photometric plan accordingly. Also, the dumpster is shown at a different location on the lighting plan from the other sheets. Coordinate the plan sheets. 10. [Code of Development, page 16; 4.16] Show/indicate what facilities will be provided in the amenity spaces and playground. Ravi: Provide detailed information on the playground equipment proposed. Per the COD this is to be decided at site plan (page 16). Final Site Plan Comments: 11. Easements and open space with the lots will need to be platted via a subdivision plat application which is a separate review and approval. 12. The boundary line adjustment that is a part of SUB2021-036 will need to be approved and recorded prior to final site plan approval for these blocks. The plan will then need to be update to reflect the adjust parcels.