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County of Albemarle
Community Development Department - Department
Memorandum
Cameron Langille
Principal Planner, Planning
blangilleC@albemarle.org
Telephone: (434) 296-5532 ext. 3432
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To: Brian Mitchell, bmitchellCo)cctownes.com
Date: August 30, 2021
Re: SDP202100055 North Pointe Clubhouse Final Site Plan
The County of Albemarle Planning Division will grant or recommend approval of the plat referenced above once the
following comments have been addressed: [Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference, which is to the
Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances unless otherwise specified.]
Comments from Initial Site Plan Action Letter (dated December 4. 2020):
1. [ZMA2013-07, ZMA2000-9] Proffer 9.2 Bus Stop Turnoffs, Bus Stop Improvements, and Bus Service. Prior to final site
plan approval, the County Transportation Planner and VDOT shall review and approve the proposed location of the
bus stop turnoff and the bus stop improvements. VDOT has not reviewed the revised initial site plan, which depicts the
bus turnoff the attached VDOT approval predates this revision. First submittal: Comment addressed, site plan shows
bus turnoff and VDOT has stated no objections to including this in the right-of-way in this location. See
attached VDOT letter for further information.
2. [32.7.2.1, 32.5.2(i)] Vehicular Access to Site. Prior to final site plan approval, the roads serving the site and providing
the bus stop turnoff shall be approved on a road plan and either built of bonded. Currently these roads are being
reviewed under SUB2016-92. First submittal: Road plans for streets that will serve the site have been approved.
Roads must be built or bonded prior to final site plan approval. Please see attached Engineering Division
comments for further information.
Noted.
3. [ZMA2000-09, ZMA2013-7, 4.16.2] Application Plan and Proffer 3.2. Please provide the required playground within
Park I. Depict the square footage of the playground and list the recreational structures in the playground. The
playground shall be a minimum of 2,000 SF and shall be fenced. The minimum equipment required in the playground
is 1 swing (4 seats), 1 slide, 2 climbers, 1 buckabout or whirl, 2 benches. Also, provide a sidewalk to the playground
from the parking lot. First submittal: Comment not addressed. no playground is shown on the plans. Per
applicant comment response letter, the playground is shown on the landscapeplan. However, the plan set
submitted does not include a landscape plan. See comments under "New Comments Final Site Plan" for
more information.
Landscape and playground submittal provided with this submittal.
4. [4.16.2] Minimum Facilities within the Recreation Areas. Please provide documentation of the types and square
footage of amenities that will be provided within the building. First submittal: Comment not addressed, no
playground is shown on the plans. Per applicant comment response letter, the playground is shown on the
landscape plan. However, the plan set submitted does not include a landscape plan. See comments under
"New Co mme nts Final Site Plan- for more information.
Provided with this submittal.
5. [32.7.9.7(a)(2), 32.7.9.7] Screening/Parking Areas. Commercial uses and parking areas shall be screened from
adjacent residential uses. On the final site plan, please provide a landscape plan that provides the required plantings.
First submittal: Comment not addressed, no landscape plan is included. S ee c o mmen is un der "N ew Co
mmen is
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Landscape plan provided with this submittal.
6. [32.7.9.5(e)] Shrubs Along Public Streets. The parking area is located so that the parked cars will be visible from the
public street, as such additional planting of low street shrubs (12" tall minimum) between the street and the parking
area is required. Provide shrubs in this area that meet the criteria in Section 32.7.9.5(e). The shrubs shall be in a single
row planted five feet on center. On the final site plan provide a landscape plan that provides the required plantings.
First submittal: Comment not addressed, no landscape plan is included. S ee c o mmen is un der "N ew Co
mmen is
Final Site Plan- for more i nfo rma ti o n.
Landscape plan provided with this submittal.
7. [32.5.2(e), 32.7.9.4(c)] Existing landscape features. On the landscape plan, please identify whether existing wooded
areas are evergreen, deciduous, or a mix thereof. First submittal: Comment addressed.
8. [32.5.2(p), 32.7.9.7(a)(1)&(2) & 32.7.9.7(d), 32.6.20)] Landscaping. Provide a complete landscape plan that meets
all requirements of Section 32.7.9 with the final site plan. The plan shall provide the required street trees, meet tree
canopy requirements, meet parking lot landscaping requirements, and screening requirements. First submittal:
Comment not addressed, no landscape plan is included. See comments u nde r "N ew Co mme nts Fi nal S i
to PI a n"
for more information.
Landscape plan provided with this submittal.
9. [32.7.4.1] Approval of a VSMP Plan is required prior to final site plan approval. See attached Engineering review
comments for further information. First submittal: Comment stands. please see Engineering comments.
Noted.
10. [ZMA2013-07, ZMA2000-9] Discontinue the title of sheet C-1 B, "modified application plan" as this is not a true
statement and it is misleading. The Board of Supervisors has not approved a modified application plan. Relabel this
page "Layout Plan". First submittal: Comment stands, the side bar has been revised to layout plan, but the
drawing still says "Modified Application Plan." Please revise.
Revised to layout plan.
11. [32.5.2(b)] Height. Label the height of the building. First submittal: Comment not addressed. The building height
note on Sheet C-3 is blank, please state the proposed building height.
27' added in note.
12. [32.5.2(n)] Any proposed outdoor lighting must be shown on the final 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. 32.7.8 &
Sec 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance. In addition to meeting all lighting requirements a standard lighting note will be
required. First submittal: Comment not addressed. Applicant comment response letter states that the lighting
plan is "provided with landscape plan. " No landscape plan is included in the plan set. Please provide a
separate lighting plan on the revised submittal. Since the lighting plan needs to show photometric
measurements (footcandles), staff highly suggests not showing all lighting plan details on the same drawing
as proposed landscaping.
Lighting plan provided with landscape plans.
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13. [32.6] The final site plan shall meet all the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code. First submittal:
Please see comments un d er "N ew Co mme nts Fi nal S i to PI a n. "
New Comments Final Site Plan
14. [General Comment] The clubhouse parcel has not yet been subdivided. Please indicate when this parcel will be
created. Additional comments may be forthcoming pending applicant response.
We have started this process with the resubmittal of the clubhouse plans.
15. [32.7.7] Please show all proposed and required recreational facilities and associated improvements. For any
recreation equipment within the playground area, please provide manufacturer cut sheets/details of the
specific equipment.
Provided on the 2a master plan with this submittal.
16. [32.7.9] Please provide a landscaping plan that complies with all requirements of Section 32.7.9 on the final
site plan. This includes the following:
Landscape plan provided with this submittal.
a. Provide a landscaping schedule that identifies proposed tree and shrub species, quantity, size/height at time
of installation, etc. Include columns stating the canopy area per individual landscaping species and a
separate column stating the total canopy per species based on the quantity of each tree or shrub species
provided. The canopy areas per species must match the Plant Canopy Calculations table hyperlinked below.
b. [32.7.9.4 (c)] Existing landscape features as described in this Code section.
c. [32.7.9.5] Provide a calculation of required street trees and show proposed street trees. Street trees must
be large or medium tree species from the Albemarle County Approved Plants List hyperlinked below. Trees
must be spaced 50' on center.
d. [32.7.9.8] Minimum total landscaping canopy for the site area. 10% of the site must be canopy area. Site
area is calculated as described in Section 32.7.9.8 (c). Please provide a calculation on the landscaping plan
identifying the percentage and sq. ft. of required and proposed canopy area.
e. All proposed landscaping must be species identified on the Albemarle County Approved Plants List.
f. Canopy areas for specific tree and shrub species can be obtained from the Plant Canopy Calculations table.
g. [32.7.9.9 (a)] Add a note stating "All landscaping shall be installed by the first planting season following
the
issuance of the first certificate of occupancy within the development, or a phase thereof."
h. [32.7.9.9 (c)] Add a note stating "All landscaping and screening shall be maintained in a healthy condition
by the current owner or a property owners' association, and replaced when necessary. Replacement material
shall comply with the approved landscape plan."
17. [32.7.8] Provide a lighting plan that addresses the
following:
Lighting plan provided with this submittal.
a. [4.17] Show the location of all outdoor lighting for any luminaries equipped with a lamp which emits 3,000
or more maximum lumens.
b. [4.17] Provide a luminaire schedule identifying each type of outdoor luminaire proposed. Include the
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manufacturer name, model number, lamp type (e.g. LED, incandescent, etc.), wattage/lumens emitted, and
pole/mounting height. Include a column in the schedule that identifies the symbology used for each fixture
on the lighting plan. State the number of each outdoor luminaire provided by type.
c. [4.17] Provide a table with photometric data for each luminaire type. Show photometric measurements
within the site and along all property boundaries. Please be aware that Albemarle County requires
photometric plans to use a Light Loss Factor (LLF) of 1.0 to calculate footcandle measurements on site
plans. Please be aware that the spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in
residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one-half foot candle.
d. [4.17.4 (a)] Provide manufacturer cut sheets for all outdoor luminaires that will emit 3,000 lumens or greater.
Be sure that the cut -sheets identify that these luminaires will be equipped with full -cutoff fixtures.
e. [4.17.4 (b)(1)] Add a note to the lighting plan stating "The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto
public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one-half foot
candle."
f. [4.17.4 (b)(1)] Add a note to the lighting plan stating "All outdoor luminaries emitting 3,000 lumens or greater
shall be equipped with a full -cutoff fixture."
g. [4.17.4 (b)(2)] Add a note to the lighting plan stating "All outdoor lighting, regardless of the amount of
lumens, shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and away from
adjacent roads."
Please contact Cameron Langille in the Planning Division by using blangille@albemarle.orgor 434-296-5832 ext.3432 for
further information.
Comments from Other Reviewers:
Albemarle County Engineering Division — Matt Wentland, mwentland@albemarle.org - Requested changes, see
attached.
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB) — Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski@albemarle.org— No
objection, see attached.
Albemarle County E911 Services — Elise Kiewra, ekiewra@albemarle.org— No objection.
Albemarle County Building Inspections— Betty Slough, bsloughPal bemarle.org—Requested changes, see attached.
Albemarle County Department of Fire & Rescue — Howard Lagomarsino, hlaaomarsino@albemarle.org — Requested
changes, see attached.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) — Richard Nelson, rnelson@serviceauthority.org— Review not yet complete,
comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) —Max Greene, max.greene@vdot.virginia.gov —Requested changes, see
attached.
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Cameron Langille
From: Matthew Wentland
Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 10:13 AM
To: Cameron Langille
Subject: Planning Application Review for SDP202100055 NORTH POINTE CLUBHOUSE - FINAL
DIGITAL.
The Review for the following application has been completed:
Application Number = SDP202100055
Reviewer= Matthew Wentland
Review Status = Requested Changes
Completed Date = 08/11/2021
This email was sent from County View Production.
1. For the construction of the clubhouse to take place under the existing DEQ permit, an amendment to the approved
VSMP plan (WP0201600035) will be needed (before final site plan approval) showing the additional erosion control
measures and IIC compliance under the approved plans. Please note that the ESC and SWM was not reviewed with
this plan.
Per phone conversation the VSMP plan will be submitted for review.
2. Prior to subdividing the clubhouse parcel and final site plan approval, the roads to the clubhouse will need to be built
and accepted into the state system or bonded.
Noted.
Review Comments for SDP202100055 [Final Site Development Plan
Project Name]NORTH POINTE CLUBHOUSE - FINAL- DIGITAL
Date Completed:! Thursday, July 22, 2021 C[ I DepartmenVDivsiorVAgency:
Review: [Margaret Maliszewski EJI CDDARB H
This building is not expected to be visible
Noted.
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Review Status:
[No Objection El
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Printed On: 08/21 6/2021
Review Comments for SDP202100055 [Final Site Development Plan
Project Name:INORTH POINTE CLUBHOUSE - FINAL- DIGITAL
Date Completed: I Tuesday, July 27, 2021 DepartmenVDivisiorVAgena - Review Status:
Reviewer: [Betty Slough EJ1 COD Insoections H IRequested Changes
Add the following note to the general rates page
Retaining walls greater than 3 feet in height require a separate building permit Walls exceeding 4 feet in heght require a
stamped engineered design also. Walls require inspections as outlined in the USBC.
Note added on G1.
Add the following note to the general notes page
Accessible parking spaces, access isles, and accessible route shall be installed in accordance with ICC ANSI A117.1-09 and
the 2015 Virginia Construction Code.
Note added on G1.
Add the following note to the general rates page
ALL water lines, sewer lines, and fire lines from the main to the structure located on pni✓ate property MUST have a A sual
inspection performed by the buiding department
Note added on G1.
Add the following to the general notes page
All roof drains shall discharge in a manner rat to cause a public nuisance and not over sidewalks.
Note added on G1.
A quick estimate of the occupant loads based on the area of the proposed building AND enclosed pool area, it appears that
greater than 1000 person occupant load is probable, this requires 4 exits that are remotely located and includes exits from the
enclosed pool area with a walking surface to a public way
occupant load is not expected to be greater than 1000 people.
Page:1 County of Albemarle Printed On: 08/21 6/2021
Review Comments for SDP202100055 Final Site Development Plan
Project Name]NORTH POINTE CLUBHOUSE - FINAL- DIGITAL
Date Completed:! Monday, August 02, 2021 DepartmenVDMsioruAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer Howard Lagomarsino Fire Rescue I VI [ Requested Changes
Per plans dated 6/8/21
1) please provide a note on the plan the ISO caculatioon for the fire flow for the building
Calculation provided on C-1.
2) Provide a rate on the plan the fire flow available in hydrants for the building
Note added on C-1.
3) 1 see the two hydrants listed on the plan, but spacing of the hydrants and there location is dependent on the fire flow
needed for the building ( the least strigent starts at a hydrant every 500 feet and arranged so no building farther than 250
feet from a hydrant) Based on the the fire flow calculation for the building determines if the current hydrant spacing is
sufficient
Noted. There are two hydrants located less than 250' from the clubhouse.
Pagel County of Albemarle Printed On: 08/� 21202120
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219
August 5, 2021
Cameron Langille
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SDP-2021-00055 — North Pointe Clubhouse
1 st review
Dear Mr. Langille:
(804)786,2701
Fax: (804) 786,2940
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced North Pointe Clubhouse, as submitted by Townes Site
Engineering, dated June 08, 2021 and find it generally acceptable.
Please note there appears to be a spot elevation 484.75 on sheet C-4 that does not appear correct.
Revised to 488.22.
A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right of way. The
owner/developer must contact the Charlottesville Residency land Use Section at (434) 422-9399
for information pertaining to this process.
If you have further questions please contact Max Greene at (434) 422-9866.
Sincerely,
Adam J. Moore, P.E. Area
Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
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