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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202100065 Correspondence 2022-01-31SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C. Design Focused Engineering January 31, 2022 Andy Reitelbach County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 RE: Response Letter #2 for SDP2021-00065 Albemarle Business Campus: Block 1 Dear Andy, Thank you for your review of the final site plan for Albemarle Business Campus: Block 1. This letter contains responses to County comments dated January 7, 2022. Our responses are as follows: 1. [32.5.2(b)] Information regarding the proposed use. a. 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. RESPONSE: Comment received. A substitution request is provided with this submission. 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 5th 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. RESPONSE: Comment received. This roundabout ROW dedication plat is being prepared by Foresight Survey, PC and will submitted separately within a week or 2. 912 E. High Sr. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com 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-ft. 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-ft. 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 lampposts 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. RESPONSE: Comment received. We've positioned the base of the pole to be behind the parking overhang to allow for vehicles to make use of the 18' length and the light fixture would be positioned over the parking space to ensure that the parking area is well lit. We have now better detailed the light symbols — the large square is the fixture at 20' mounting height, and have added a 2' diameter circular pole base. All the bases are outside of the 2' overhangs. 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. RESPONSE: Noted, we understand plat approval is required for site plan approval. 5. [32.5.2(j); 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. RESPONSE: Noted, we understand plat approval is required for site plan approval. 6. [32.5.2 (1)] 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. RESPONSE: Noted, we understand plat approval is required for site plan approval. [32.5.2(p); 32.7.91 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-ft. overhang is being provided to compensate for 16-ft. long spaces. RESPONSE: Comment received. Please see the revised site plan with additional labels showing 2' overhangs for 16' spaces. 912 E. High St.. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.51401 shlmp-engineenrig.rom If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at Rachel@shimp-en ig neering com or by phone at 434-227-5140. Regards, Rachel Moon 912 E. High St.. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.51401 shlmp-engineenrig.rom