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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202100073 Correspondence 2021-12-29Kimley>>)Horn Page f December29, 2021 Albemarle County Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA22902 Wawa- Route 29 & Greenbrier Comment Responses Review Comments found on page: Initial Site Plan Action Letter 3. [32.5.2(n), 4.12.4] Shared parking. The site plan notes that the 20 parking spaces in the small parking area at the rear of the property will be created for the benefit of TMP 61 W-02-2B. Please be aware that, per Sec. 4.12.4(a), County Code does not allowthe number of proposed parking spaces to exceed the number of required spaces by more than 20 percent. The current site plan exceeds the number of required spaces by 41.7%. It may be possible to provide thedesired parking schedule through a shared parking agreement. Staff recommends following up with the Zoning Division to see if this may be an option. [4.12] This comment has not been addressed. Please provide additional evidence to be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator stating the need forthis overHowparking area. 2 Provide shared parking agreements between all applicable parties. Provide safe and convenient access via sidewalk or other means of access to and from the parcel who will be sharing this parking. Include a label that references applicable shared parking agreement and include which tax map and parcel number enjoys the use of these parking spaces on Sheet CS-101. Comment stands. Please providea shared parking agreement for Zoning review. Response: Ashared parking agreement will be provided prior to plan approval. 21. [32.5.2(i)] Easement plat. Please be aware, prior to approval of a final site plan for this development, an easement plat for new, required easements Wil need to be submitted, approved, and recorded. Comment stands. Response: Acknowledged. An easement plat will be recorded prior to final site plan approval. Final Site Plan Review Comments 6. [General Comment] A special exception (SE) request to vary the minimum design requirements and improvements for vehicle access aisles as outlined in Section 4.12.17 of the Zoning Ordinance has been received. The Applicant is requesting a waiver to increase the grade of the access aisle to Greenbrier Dr. from the permitted maximum of 10% up to a maximum of 16%. This SE (SE202100048) is currently under review. A Board of Supervisors date has been tentatively secured for Wednesday, February 16'". Response: Acknowledged. Kimley>>)Horn Page 2 V MP 1. The VSMP plan WPO202100049 must be approved before this final site plan can be approved. Response: Acknowledged. The VSMP plan will be approved prior to final site plan approval. 2. An easement plat must be submitted and recorded before the final site plan can be approved. The easement plat will need SWM and drainage deeds which the County will provide when that plat is ready for recordation. Response: Acknowledged. An easement plat will be recorded prior to final site plan approval. 5. [CG-101 ] Maximum slope allowed is 2:1. Grading appears to exceed this in a few places. Rev. 1: Comment not add ressed. Contours are still measuring steeper than 2:1 slopes. Revise the grading or provide spot shots and label the distance between the spots to show the max grade is 2:1 over the slope. For example, this is 5ft of vertical change in less than 10 ft of horizontal change. 44� Response: The sidewalk has been shifted to ensure adequate spacing for 2:1 tiedown slopes 6. [CG-101 ] Please check 2:1 and 3:1 labels. Slope appears to be steeper than 3:1 where it is labeled as 3:1. Rev. 1: Comment not addressed. For example, this should measure 15 ft to be 3:1: Response: The label has been revised on the grading plan. 7. Ensure landscaping that can withstand steep slopes is specified forthe slopes steeper than 3:1. Rev. 1: Please show ground cover or steep slope grass seed in this area: Response: Ground cover planting have been added as requested. See sheet CP-101. 45C ` � Kimley>>> Horn Page 3 8. Please show a SWM facility easement around the facility and a public d rainage easement around the outfall pipes. Rev. 1: The SWM facility easement seems inadequate to perform maintenance or replace the SWM facility. Ensure there is room for equipment within the easement. See the design standards manual, page 15 for guidance. Response: Easement has been expanded to offer room for equipment withi n the easement as requested. See sheet CG-101. 9. Do you have permission to grade off site? It appears you are doing work on parcel 061 W001-00-001 BO. Rev. 1: Comment not addressed. Response: An agreement will be provided prior to plan approval. 10. Per county code 18-4.12.17.a, vehicle access aisles that are not adjacent to parking spaces, shall not exceed a grade of ten percent. The entrance off Greenbrier Dr. appears to exceed 10%. Rev. 1: Comment not addressed. Special exception (SE202100048) is under review. Response: Acknowledged. 12. Please show DEQ approval of remedial activities for the leaking underground storage tank and show any necessary notes on the plan for the contractor. Rev. 1: Comment not addressed. Response: The DEQ approval letter has been included with this submittal. 14. Please show storm pipe calculations including velocity and hydraulic grade lines. Rev. 1: Velocity should not exceed 15 ft/s. Per VDOTdrainage manual 9.4.8.7, 10 ft/s max is preferred. Response: Storm pipe calculations have been updated to reflect velocities of less than 15 ft/s. The pipes run under the steep hill adjacent to Greenbrier Drive and would require extreme drops to achieve velocities of less than 10 ft/s. 16. Structure 100 should not be in the middle of a travelway. Also the SWM facility should be located so it doesn't impede the Greenbrier entrance if maintenance or replacement is necessary. Rev. 1: Please showthat structure 100 is at least outside of the wheel path of the travelway. Please show that structure 100 is at least outside of the wheel path of the travelway. Response: Stormwater design updated so that structures 100 and 100A are not in the wheel path of the travelway. Dimensions have been added to sheet CG-101 accordingly. Kimley>>> Horn Page 4 ,.. 1. Comment #4 from the November 16, 2021 ARB action letter required shrubs to be added between Greenbrier Rd. and the 8-space parking row. Creeping St. John's Wort was added, which is a ground cover — not a shrub. The intent of the commentwas to provide plants thatwould have more visual impact from the streets than the ground covers that were shown in that area. Revise the plan to add shrubs between Greenbrier Rd. and the 8- space parking row. Response: Comment has been addressed. Plan has received ARB approval, see approval letter in this submittal. 2. Comment #5 required additional landscaping between the Greenbrier sidewalk and the new path connecting the sidewalk to the parking lot. Ground cover was added along the path above the monument sign, but no plants were added between the Greenbrier sidewalk and the new path. The intent was to provide plants with more visual impact than the ground cover to help compensate for the lack of trees. Revise accordingly. Response: Comment has been addressed. Plan has received ARB approval, see approval letter in this submittal. 3. Comment #6 required low level planting along the Rt. 29 and Greenbrier frontages. A row of mixed plants (coneflower and fountain grass) was added, but the plants won't have impact year-round. Revise the plant choices in this new row for increased year-round impact. Response: Comment has been addressed. Plan has received ARB approval, see approval letter in this submittal. ACSA 1. Add a comment that the ACSA deed of easement for the water utility easement will be required prior to released the domestic meter. Please send an updated PDF and hard copies for ad min approval. Response: Note has been added to sheet CU-101 as requested, see note #12.