HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202100065 Review Comments Final Site Plan and Comps. 2022-01-070
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Keane Rucker (keane@shimp-en ing eerieg com)
From: Andy Reitelbach, Senior Planner
Division: Planning Services
Date: January 7, 2022
Subject: SDP2021-00065 — Albemarle Business Campus Block 1 — Final Site Plan; 2"d Submittal
The Planner for the Planning Services Division of the Albemarle County Department of Community Development will
recommend approval of 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.] Remaining comments from SDP2020-00066 are listed first. New comments from the review of SDP2021-00065
follow.
Comments from SDP2020-00066 — Albemarle Business Campus Initial Site Plan Action Letter:
The original comments from the review and action letter for SDP2020-00066 are in gray font. Follow-up comments from the
review of the final site plan, SDP2021-00065, are in bolded black font. Please address these follow-up comments as well.
1. [32.5.2(b)] Information regarding the proposed use.
i. Provide more information on the amount of proposed greenspace and amenities. Also identify all
the amenities that are being provided. 20% of the site must be greenspace, and 20% of the site must
be amenities; however, these two elements can overlap in many, though not all, circumstances. It is
not clear what is being counted as greenspace, what is being counted as amenity area, and what is
counting toward both calculations. Provide more detailed calculations of these elements.
Recreational facilities in accordance with 18-4.16 of the Zoning Ordinance are not provided in block
1, as required by note 1 on sheet 5 of the COD. Provide these required amenities and recreational
facilities in block 1. If substitution of these facilities is desired, provide a substitution request with
justification to Planning staff for review.
Who will be maintaining the private greenspace and amenity areas? Some sort of agreement will be
required. In accordance with the COD, provide a substitution request for the proposed amenities,
since the recreational facilities as required by 18-4.16 do not appear to be proposed with this
development.
Sitting areas are identified as proposed amenities. However, no facilities for sitting (e.g., benches,
picnic tables) are depicted or provided. A substitution request is still required, as the proposed
recreational facilities are not what is identified in 18-4.16.
2. [32.5.2(i)] Streets, easements, and travelways.
a. Identify on the site plan the proffered right-of-way dedication depicted in the "Single -Lane Roundabout
Exhibit." With the vehicle trips per day generated by the proposed uses, as provided on the cover sheet of the
site plan, proffer number 1 will need to be fulfilled with this block. In addition to the cash contribution, a plat
will need to be prepared to dedicate the right-of-way at the intersection of 51 Street and Old Lynchburg Road.
Show this round -about construction and dedication on this site plan as well. Based on the trip generation, the
proffered right-of-way dedication must be done with this site plan. Comment still applies.
3. [32.5.2(n)] Existing and proposed improvements.
Identify the length of the parking spaces provided. Many spaces are identified as 9-ft. wide. However, none of
the parking spaces have their lengths identified. Spaces must be at least 18 feet long or 16 feet long with a 2-11.
unobstructed overhang provided. Comment still applies. See comment 19.viii.9 above. These spaces do not
appear to meet the minimum requirements. Label the 2-1t. overhang in all areas where it is being used. It
appears there are several spots around the development, including in the large central island, where lamp-
posts are located within the 2-ft. overhang. These posts will need to be moved back, as they cannot be
located in the 2-ft. overhang.
4. [32.5.2(o)] Identify all areas proposed to be dedicated to public use, and identify the entity (VDOT, the
County, etc.) to which those areas will be dedicated. The dedication will require a plat or plats. Dedication is
required, as shown on the application plan. This dedication of land will be required to be shown on a plat.
Easement plat is under review. Approval of easement plat is required prior to approval of final site plan.
5. [32.5.20); 32.5.2 (k)] Label all existing and proposed water, sewer, and storm drainage easements by type
and include a size/width measurement. For existing easements, state the deed book and page of the recorded
instrument. For proposed easements, an easement plat will need to be submitted, reviewed, approved, and
recorded at the courthouse prior to approval of the final site plan being granted. Submit easement plats for review
and approval prior to approval of the site plan. Easement plat is under review. Approval of easement plat is
required prior to approval of final site plan.
6. [32.5.2 0)] Label all existing and proposed utility easements by type and include a size/width measurement.
For existing easements, state the deed book and page of the recorded instrument. For proposed easements, an
easement plat will need to be submitted, reviewed, approved, and recorded at the courthouse prior to approval
of the final site plan being granted. Submit easement plats for review and approval prior to approval of the site
plan. Easement plat is under review. Approval of easement plat is required prior to approval of final site
plan.
1. [32.5.2(p); 32.7.9] The landscaping at the north end of the parking lot appears to be encroaching on the required
2-ft. overhang space. Label those areas where a 2-1t. overhang is being provided to compensate for 16-1t.
long spaces.
Please contact Andy Reitelbach in the Department of Community Development at areitelbach@albemarle.org or 434-
296-5832 ext. 3261 for further information.
Comments from Other Reviewing Departments and Agencies:
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) — John Anderson, janderson2@albemarle.org — Requested
changes; see the attached memo.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)—Elise Kiewra, ekiewrg&albemarle.org—Requested changes; see the
comments below:
Per response from Rachel Moon, Five Row Way is acceptable and needs to be added to the site plan.
Albemarle County Building Inspections — Betty Slough, bslough@albemarle.org albemarle.org — No objections at this time
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB) — Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski@albemarle.org —
Requested changes; see the comments below:
12/22/21: The ARB resubmittal was made complete on December 20. Comments will be available the week of January 3.
12/27/21:
1. Revise the lighting schedule to indicate total lumens emitted by the bollard fixtures.
2. Revise the plan to include all symbols used in the landscape plan in the plant schedule.
3. Revise the plan to avoid conflicts between trees provided along Old Lynchburg, Country Green and Mountainwood Roads
and utilities/easements.
Albemarle County Fire -Rescue (ACFR) — Howard Lagomarsino, hlaQomarsino@albemarle.org — No objections at this
time; see the comments below:
Note on ISO calculated needed fire flow was added to revise plans cover sheet and Justin Shimp confirmed the building
heights will not exceed 30 ft, so no objection.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) — Richard Nelson, melson@serviceauthority.org — Review pending;
comments will be forwarded to applicant upon review by Planning staff.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) — Adam Moore, Adam.Moore@vdot.vir ig nia.gov — Requested
changes; please see the attached memo.
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County of Albemarle
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Site Plan review
Project title:
Albemarle Business Campus Block 1: Final Site Plan
Project file number:
SDP2021-00065
Plan prepares
Shimp Engineering, 912 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 22902
Keane Rucker [ keane(d,)shimo-engineering.com ]
Owner or rep.:
5" Street Forest LLC / 250 W. Main St., Ste. 201
Charlottesville, VA 22902 [ kyle.redin er amail.com ]
Plan received date:
3 Aug 2021
(Rev. 1)
24 Nov 2021
Date of comments:
3 Sep 2021
(Rev. 1)
14 Dec 2021
Plan Coordinator:
Andy Reitelbach
Reviewer:
John Anderson
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401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, VA 22902-4579
Telephone: 434-296-5832
WWW.ALBEMARLE.ORG
Site plan approval requires WPO plan approval. (Rev. 1) Persists. Amendment Application to WPO2018-
00044 received 7 Dec 2021. Review pending.
WPO plan approval requires easement plat recordation for on -site SWM facilities. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
Provide public drainage easement for sections of storm pipe downstream of SWM facilities. (Rev. 1)
Persists. Applicant response (letter d. Nov-19 2021): `The SWM facilities proposed will be connecting to
existing facilities on Mountainwood Road in the public ROW.' As ollow-ug: Although the proposed SWM
facilities connect to existing facilities within public ROW, the portion of storm pipe/s downstream of each
underground detention facility requires public drainage easement, on -site. Please see blue circle sections of
storm pipe, image below (WP02018-00044, Amendment, C5):
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a. Please list associated and active WPO plan for this parcel: WPO201800044, VSMP Plan
Amendment, Royal Fern Phase 1, Now ABC Borrow Site. (Rev. 1) Partially Addressed. As
follow- u : Please revise title sheet note typo (WPO2020-00059) to read WPO2020-00058.
b. Please submit WPO201800044 Amendment 42 Application at earliest convenience. (Rev. 1)
Addressed. Amendment Application to WPO201800084 received 7 Dec 2021.
5. C6
a. Provide and label CG-12 at site entrance. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
b. Clearly label ramp and curb type at HC-parking spaces. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
c. Label HC-parking space signs, provide typ. detail for HC-parking space signs. (Rev. 1)
Addressed.
d. Provide pavement markings or yield -stop sign to establish internal parking circulation right-of-
way. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
e. Label curb types (CG-2, CG-3, CG-6, roll-top, etc.). (Rev. 1) Addressed. Asfollow-up: Revise
CG-2 to CG6 wherever storm runoff concentrates against curbing. [18-4.12.15.g.]
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f. Please label feature that appears to be an outdoor court between the clubhouse and building 102.
(Rev. 1) Addressed.
g. It is unclear whether site plan geometry at north end of parking lot allows adequate turn radius for
fire rescue apparatus. Engineering defers to ACF&R. (Rev. 1) Withdrawn. Applicant:
`Fire/rescue comments did not include turn radius at north end of parking lot.'
h. Provide and label ramps at either end of 4' stamped concrete pedestrian path. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
i. Revise design to avoid sight line conflict at south comer of building 102. (Rev. 1) Withdrawn.
Applicant: `The sight line conflict is with the retaining wall set off of building 102, however, the
top of wall is at grade to create a below -grade patio area for the basement unit.'
j. Stripe pedestrian crosswalk at site entrance. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
6. C4
a. Please provide prominent plan label to identify portions of ABC development east of Old
Lynchburg Road as Not Included in Final Site Plan for ABC, Block 1. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
b. Recommend label/s (for portion excluded from ABC Block 1) identify plans that correspond with
(and approve designs for) ABC Block 5; i.e.: SDP202100022, WPO202000058. (Rev. 1)
Addressed.
CT Provide bypass for Stormtech systems, should system outlets (low flow weir orifices) obstruct.
Consider system failure. Provide bypass piping details (sheet Cl?) with next submittal. (Rev. 1) Persists.
Applicant: `Please see the revised utility plan as well as the detail provided on C9.' As follow-up: If bypass
design overlooked, please notify. Engineering notes Utility Plan, C7 does not appear to provide bypass at
any location that may experience critical obstruction (but may have overlooked bypass design), including:
a. Stir. C3. Cl is 33.05 LF 18" HDPE, 0.0% slope. Revise slope to provide positive drainage.
This is an atypical detention system (small diameter pipe, no slope, flexible pipe material (HDPE))
with potential for deflection, ponding, or pipe joint issues not as prevalent as RCP material.
Increase slope to positive value for HDPE, to lesser positive value for RCP, and please consider
effect on at -grade facilities (parking, basement unit—bldg. 104), should storm pipes obstruct, or
back up. Blue arrows, below, though not predictive, indicate possible flow paths should
underground 0% pipe, Cl obstruct. Please provide bypass at Stir. C3.
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c. Please show inlets to each BMP in profile view (linework /perspective of each BMW).
d. Provide storm profile, BMW2. Provide bypass, should entry point/s to BMP2 obstruct.
e. Recommend high -flow bypass at Str. C1.
f. Recommend high -flow bypass at Str. A4.
g. Recommend high -flow bypass at Str. B1.
8. C8
a. Obtain public drainage easement for new storm pipe downstream of SWM facilities proposed to
be off -site, a,.., opeFty line to the ,.,.......:..o ,.,..,.,o,....., ith oHOM04-
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(Rev. 1) Persists. Comment revised: Provide public drainage easement
downstream of on -site SWM facilities to property line, also, item 3. above.
b. Provide safety railing labels and railing details for retaining walls >4'. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
9. C9
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c. Note: A separate building permit is required for wall ht. >3-ft, unless integrated into building
design. (Rev. 1) Reminder comment, item persists.
d. Note: Sealed geotechnical design is required for retaining wall ht. >4' unless wall is integrated
into building structural design, in which case it is reviewed with that building permit application.
(Rev. 1) Persists. Applicant: `Geotechnical plans are forthcoming.'
a. Str. A3, A4: Provide note for Y:" steel plate in floor, since INV IN — INV OUT >4'. (Rev. 1)
Addressed.
b. Design appears to route impervious area runoff from 3-1/2 residential buildings plus clubhouse
and perhaps 2/3 of all paved parking to a 158 LF 60" StormTechTM system, while runoff from just
1-1/2 residential buildings and 1/3 of site parking route to a 125LF 60" StormTech chamber
detention /treatment system. WPO plan should clarify disparity in runoff vs. detention /treatment
system capacity. Note: the 125 LF system also appears to route to or through the 158 LF system.
(Rev. 1) May persist. Applicant: `That is a correct analysis. Full detail and explanation
forthcoming in WPO submittal. This system is sufficient to detain and manage storrnwater runoff
from this site.' Engineering to evaluate with WPO201800044, Amendment #2 submittal.
c. Provide LD-204, LD-229 stone inlet and storm drain design computations. Additional comments
on drainage design possible. (Rev. 1) Addressed. Applicant: `We will be sure to include this in
WPO plan sheets.' WPO2018-00044 Amendment #2 received 12/7/21.
C 16: Please include primitive path detail. (Rev. 1) NA. Applicant: `The primitive path has been removed
and replaced with typical sidewalk material.'
C 17: Engineering defers to VDOT on MOT plan for public rights -of -way. (Rev. 1) Persists, but under
VDOT purview.
Additional su plement to comments)
1. VSMP /WPO2018-00044 Amendment #2 must be approved prior to FSP approval.
2. Public drainage and SWM facility easement plat /deeds must be approved prior to WPO plan approval.
3. Show and label SWM facility /public drainage easements on FSP and WPO2018-00044 Amendment #2.
Please feel free to call if any questions. Thank you
J. Anderson 434.296-5832 -x3069
SDP202100065 Albemarle Business Campus block I FSP 121421rev1-h doc
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219
December 3, 2021
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Andy Reitelbach
Re: Albemarle Business Campus Block I — Final Site Plan
SDP-2021-00065
Review #2
Dear Mr. Reitelbach:
(804) 7862701
Fax: (804) 7862940
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as prepared by Shimp Engineering, dated 17
November 2021, and offers the following comments:
1. Provide a vertical profile for the entrance.
a. Response: A vertical profile is provided on C13.
b. Follow-up: Sheet C13 contains sight -line profiles, and no others. Provide a
vertical profile of the ground along the center -line of the proposed entrance.
2. Since you appear to be replacing the existing ditch on the north side of Country Green Rd
(Rte 875) with curb and gutter, you will need to add drop inlets and storm sewers to
handle the storm water run off from the road.
a. Response: Comment received. Please see the revised stormwater plan.
b. Follow-up: Provide hydraulic calculations and drainage map.
Please provide a digital copy in PDF format of the revised plan along with a comment response
letter. If further information is desired, please contact Doug McAvoy Jr. at (540) 718-6113.
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 Transportation and Land Use
Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process.
Sincerely,
Doug McAvoy Jr., P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
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