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STAFF PERSON AMELIA M. PATTERSON
STAFF REPORT JULY 14 , 1987
WRAY BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION PRELIMINARY PLAN
Proposal: To locate a 12,000 square foot building and 11,700
square foot storage yard, served by eighteen ( 18) parking spaces.
The building is to be used as a contractor' s office, with other
undetermined tenants.
Acreage: 2 . 51 acres.
Zoning: LI , Light Industrial, with proffer (See "History" ) .
Location: Near the end of Hunter' s Way and adjacent to the north
of Lowe' s on Route 250 East. Tax map 79, Parcel 4K. Rivanna
Magisterial District.
STAFF COMMENT
The proposed pre-engineered building will have a potential for
six modules, or six different tenants. The Wray Brothers
contractors office is the only known tenant at this time. The
site plan notes "Maximum number of employees shall be 30 .
Expansion subject to County approval. " The County Engineering
Department has determined that a Certified Engineer' s report is
not required for the proposed contractor' s office, but may be
required of other tenants. The Department recommends approval.
The plan proposes a future parking area of nine spaces to be
constructed as needed in the future, subject to appropriate
County approvals.
At this time, the storage yard is proposed to contain
construction equipment and materials. In staff ' s opinion, it
will not be visible from public roads or neighboring residential
or rural property. Loading area and employee parking is proposed
to the rear of the building.
Hunter' s Way is a dedicated public right-of-way with approved
road plans, for which the County continues to hold bond. The
road has not had enough separate business users to qualify for
acceptance into the state secondary road system. This plan will
bring the number of users to three, which is the minimum
necessary for state acceptance.
The plan proposes two entrances to Hunter' s Way. The second
entrance is acceptable to staff due to the following: 1) a
relatively low traffic volume is expected for this road; 2) this
property is practically at the cul-de-sac; and 3 ) it appears to
provide smoother circulation for potential truck traffic.
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The proffer for ZMA-86-09, Hunter' s Hall restricts primary uses
to domestic sewer disposal only, and the proposed development
intends to comply. The Health Department preliminary septic
approval is based on a projected estimate of 30 office employees
for the entire building. Prior to issuance of zoning clearances
for future occupants, the Health Department must be contacted.
Because the building is proposed for three ( 3 ) or more separate
businesses, the Zoning Administrator determined that the well and
septic field constitute central systems (Reference Section 3 . 0) .
The present Site Plan Ordinance requires Board of Supervisors '
approval of a central system prior to site plan approval. The
applicant requests a waiver (Section 32 .7 . 5. 3 ) to permit the
Commission to approve this site plan prior to Board of
Supervisors ' approval of the central systems. This request is
based on the fact that "planning of this facility and
consultation with the County began before the new ordinances were
adopted on May 1, 1987," (see applicant' s letter) . Furthermore,
with additional time, future tenants may be secured.
This site plan will meet the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance, and staff recommends approval subject to the
following:
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1 . A building permit will not be issued until the following
conditions have been met:
a. Board of Supervisors' approval of central well and
central sewage systems, in accordance with Title 15 . 1,
Chapter 9 , Article 7 of the Code;
b. Issuance of an erosion control permit in compliance
with approved conservation plan;
c. County Engineering approval of grading and drainage
plans and calculations;
d. Virginia Department of Transportation approval of
right-of-way improvements and issuance of a commercial
entrance permit;
e. Planning staff approval of landscape plan;
f. Fire Officer approval.
2. A certificate of occupancy will not be issued until the
following condition has been met:
a. Final Fire Officer approval.
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3 . Future occupants may be limited by and/or subject to the
following:
a. Availability of approved parking spaces;
b. Health Department approval for well and/or sewage
usage; and
c. County Engineering approval of Certified Engineer' s
report in accordance with Section 4 . 14.
4. Waiver of Section 32.7. 5. 3 is granted to permit preliminary
plan approval prior to Board of Supervisors' approval for
central systems.
History: Hunter' s Hall Preliminary Plat was approved by the
Planning Commission on July 17, 1979, and the Final Plat was
approved by the Planning Commission on August 28, 1979. This
subdivision plat created 20 lots with an average 2.7 acre lot
size, all served by a proposed internal public road. The Board
of Supervisors approved ZMA-86-09 Hunter' s Hall on December 17,
1986 . This rezoned 17 lots for a total of 46 acres from Highway
Commercial to Light Industrial.
Topography of the Area: The property slopes up from Hunter' s Way
and then down towards the rear of the property.
Condition of Roads Serving Proposal: Hunter' s Way is not yet
accepted as a public road in the state secondary road system.
Watershed Impoundment: Outside watersupply watershed area.
Soils: In this area are primarily Rabun Clay Loam. This is a
moderately deep, well-drained soil with rock at 40 inches.
Comprehensive Plan Recommendation: This property is located
within Rural Area II .
Type Utilities: This property is approximately 1. 4 miles outside
the Service Authority Jurisdictional Area. Private well and
septic field are proposed ( see "Staff Comment" ) .
Stormwater Detention: N/A.
Virginia Department of Transportation: Attached.
Fire Officer: No comment.
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LAND PLANNING & DESIGN ASSOCIATES, INC. P
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SITE PLANNING D A
RECREATION PLANNING URBAN DESIGN
June 18 , 1987
Ms. Amelia Patterson
Department of Planning and Community Development
County of Albemarle
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 -4596
Re: Wray Brothers Site Plan--Hunter ' s Way
Dear Ms . Patterson:
In regards to the county 's preliminary approval of the septic
system for the Wray Brothers ' Construction Company , we hereby
acknowledge that the cumulative discharge of domestic sewerage shall
not exceed 400 gallons per site acre per day (reference Section
27 .2 .2 .10 of the County Code) .
In addition we request a waiver from the requirement that this
system be approved by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
(reference Section 32.7. 5. 3 ) prior to site plan approval by the
Planning Commission. Our request stems from the fact that planning of
this facility and consultation with the county began before the new
ordinances were adopted on May 1 , 1987.
For Land Planning and Design Associates, I am
y sincerely yours,
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John Rubenkonig
For Wray Brothers ' Construction Company, . J
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RAY D. PETHIEL CHARLOTTESVILLE,22902 D.S. ROOSEVELT
GOMMISSYONEN June 11, 1987 RESIDENT ENGINEER
Site Plan Review Meeting
June 11, 1987
Items 1 - 3
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Mrs. Amelia M. Patterson
Department of Planning &
Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Dear Mrs. Patterson:
The following are our comments:
1. Meadowfield Preliminary Plat (Woodburn Farm), Route 649 - A minimum of
450' of sight distance is required on Route 649. The entrance location' was not
staked and it appears that there is a sight distance problem which would
require a sight easement across the road. However, until the entrance is
staked, it is not possible to determine the sight distance. A 200' long 12'
wide right turn lane with a 200' taper lane is required for this entrance on
Route 649. The turn lane should start at the end of the radius and not as
shown on the plan sheet. The Department will need to review and approve road
plans for any future public roads. The Department recommends that all lots
have access on the new internal roads. The right of way widths shown are 40' .
2. Wray Brothers Construction Company Preliminary Site Plan, Route 250 Fast -
Hunter's Way is not in the State System, at this time. A minimum of 250' of
sight distance is required for the entrances to this property. The entrance
locations were not staked and, therefore, it was not possible to check sight
distance. A 30' wide commercial entrance is required for the two locations and
the Department recommends a 50' entering radius and 25' exiting radius. There
should be no planting within the line of sight so that sight distance is not
obstructed. The entrances as shown will require some modification to the
existing drainage facilities.
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