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To: Andrew Lewis (ale Aiskmerchantsretail.com)
From: Kevin McCollum — Senior Planner I
Division: Planning Services
Date: March 22, 2022
Subject: SDP202200007 — Crozet Self Storage — Final Site Plan Review Comments
The Planner for the Planning Services Division of the Albemarle County Department 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.]
Applicable Comments from Initial Site Plan Action Letter (dated December 10, 2021)
Comments that have been addressed have been blurred out. Additional comments are added in bold font, like this.
[32.7.2.31 Pedestrian infrastructure, designed and constructed to the standards of the Virginia Department of
Transportation, should be provided adjacent to Route 250 and Crozet Avenue for the length of the parcel. See comments
from Transportation Planning staff below. Please address the following:
a. [32.7.2.3 (b)] The Crozet Master Plan recommends a minimum 10' wide shared -use path along Route 250.
Based on further discussions with the Applicant, the most recent email being 2/7/2022, a shared use path
(SUP) along Rockfish Gap Tpk (Route 250) must be provided. The SUP should be designed to VDOT
standards and extend the length of the property frontage. Providing a SUP along Route 250 is consistent
with the 2021 Crozet Master Plan recommendations for necessary pedestrian facilities at this parcel. The
SUP can be installed up to the intersection electrical box and then terminate so that the applicant does
not need to relocate the electrical box.
b. [32.7.2.3 (a); 32.7.2.3 (b)] A sidewalk meeting minimum VDOT standards should be provided along the
frontage of Crozet Avenue. By providing a SUP along 250, the applicant will have satisfied the
requirements of Section 32.7.2.3 and a sidewalk along the east side of Crozet Avenue will not be required.
2. [32.5.2(a)] Please include a reference to the Initial Site Plan Number: SDP202100081 and include a place holder for
the Final Site Plan Number. Revise the placeholder to reflect the Final Site Plan number, SDP202200007.
3. 132.6.2(i), 4.12.71 The Zoning Administrator must approve the proposed number of parking spaces prior to Final Site
Plan approval. Please submit a justification or parking study for the proposed number of parking spaces.
a. Revise the parking calculations on the Cover Sheet accordingly.
Parking requirements have been verified with ITE parking standards for Mini -Warehousing (Use code
151). Parking requirement of 11 spaces with 12 being provided is sufficient.
4. [32.6.26), 32.7.9.41 Delete the Plant Schedule on Sheet L1.0 or revise it to match the Plant Schedule on Sheet L2.0.
Comment addressed.
5. [32.5.2 (j)(k)(1), 32.6.2(g)] Show all existing and any proposed easements. Any new easements required for water,
sewer, drainage facilities, or any proposed utilities will need to be reviewed, approved, and recorded prior to final site
plan approval. Please submit an easement plat application the County for review. The final site plan will need to be
updated so that all easements are shown and labeled identifying easement type, whether it's public or private, a Width
dimension, and the recorded instrument with deed book and page number.
a. [32.6.2] Please submit a plat application that meets all requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance for a
Special Lot subdivision application and an Easement Plat application. This combined plat can show the
proposed ROW dedication and all new/proposed easements. The application fee associated with this
combined Plat will be the "Easement Plat — with a deed" fee. The current fee for this type of application is
$934.96. Comment stands. Applicant Comment Letter indicates a Plat is being prepared.
6. [32.7.8 and 4.17] If any outdoor lighting is proposed, please provide a lighting plan will need to be included with the
final site plan submission that complies with all applicable regulations specified in Section 4.17 of the Zoning
Ordinance. This includes:
a. Provide footcandle measurements within the property and along all property lines. Use a light loss factor of
1.0 to determine footcandles on site. Revise "LLF" factor on the Luminaire Schedule (Sheet L3.0) to use a
light loss factor of 1.0. Revise the Photometric Plan accordingly.
b. [4.17.4 (a)] Provide manufacturer cut -sheets for all proposed outdoor luminaires. Comment addressed.
c. [4.17.4 (a)] All proposed outdoor luminaries exceeding 3,000 lumens must be full -cutoff fixtures. Please
provide documentation from the manufacturers that all fixtures will be full -cutoff. Comment addressed.
d. Please state the pole height of all outdoor luminaires. Comment addressed.
e. [4.17.4 (b)] Please add a note to which states "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000
or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away
from adjoining residential districts and adjacent roads. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public
roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one-half footcandle." Comment
addressed.
[32.7.9.7 (a)(3)] Please provide a construction detail in plan and profile view of the proposed dumpster enclosure. The
detail should identify materials to be used, color, dimensions, etc. Please be aware that walls used for screening must
be a minimum of 6' in height. Comment stands.
a. [4.12.13(e)] Per Applicant Comment Response Letter the dumpster has been removed. Section 4.12.13 of
the Zoning Ordinance states: Each site plan that depicts a commercial or industrial building of 4,000
gross square feet or more shall provide a dumpster pad that does not impede any required parking or
loading spaces, nor any pedestrian or vehicular circulation aisles. Provide a dumpster pad and include
the details on the Plans as described above.
b. [4.12.19 (a)] Dumpster pads shall have a concrete surface.
c. [4.12.19 (b)] The pad shall extend beyond the front of each dumpster so that the front wheels of a truck
servicing the dumpster will rest on the concrete, but in no case shall the length of a concrete pad be less
than eight feet beyond the front of the dumpster.
d. Please provide screening and/or additional information to identify the materials, color, dimensions, etc.
of the ITVAC areas shown on the Site Plan. This comment is pending any ARB comment.
8. [General Comment] According to Albemarle County GIS the property is in the jurisdictional area for water and sewer.
Please confirm this information in the Site Data table on the Cover Sheet. Comment addressed.
Final Site Plan Review Comments:
1. [General Comment] Add a date of revision.
2. [32.5.2(a)] Include Entrance Corridor and Steep Slopes — Managed as applicable Overlay Districts in the Site Data
information on the Cover Sheet.
3. [32.5.2 (a)] Provide a list of all recorded plats and deeds that apply to the property. Please include this is the Site Data
information on the Cover Sheet.
4. [General Comment] Prior to final site plan approval, a WPO plan must be submitted, reviewed, and approved by the
Engineering Division. Please see Engineering comments below for additional information.
5. [4.12.13] Please provide loading spaces accordingly.
a. Loading spaces shall be provided in addition to and exclusive of any parking requirement on the basis of
(])one space for the first 8, 000 square feet of retail gross leasable area, plus one space for each additional
20, 000 square feet of retail gross leasable area; (2) one space for the first 8, 000 square feet of office space
plus one space for each additional 20,000 square feet of office space; or (3) one space for the first 10,000
square feet of industrial floor area plus one space for each additional 20,000 square feet of industrial floor
area.
Please contact Kevin McCollum at the Department of Community Development at kmccollum@albemarle.org or 296-5832
ext. 3141 for further information.
Additional Reviewer Comments
Albemarle County Engineering Services — David James, diames2@albemarle.org — Requested changes, see below.
1. WPO will need to be approved and bonded prior to FSP approval.
2. Easement plat or final plat and associated deeds will need to be reviewed/signed/recorded prior to FSP approval.
3. Cover:
a. Add SDP number.
b. Provide date of field verification of topography & existing site conditions. - Designer to verify
4. I measure the grade at entrance to be closer to 7.5% and will need to be flattened to under 4.0% for 40-11 (any
direction).
5. Show the speed limit or design speed for Brownsville Road. Ensure sight distance length matches the design.
6. Remove trees from drainage/SWM facility easements. -Refer to WPO plan comments
Albemarle County Building Inspections — Betty Slough, bslou hg &albemarle.org — Requested changes, see below.
1. Drawing C4.0 shows the ADA parking signs in the wrong spaces.
2. Drawing L3.0 does not show adequate lighting on the Crozet Ave. and Rockfish Crap Turnpike exterior exit discharge
to the public way. Min 1 fc needed.
Albemarle County Fire -Rescue — Howard Lagomarsino, hlaeomarsino@albemarle.org — Requested changes, see below.
1. provide a note with the calculated needed fire flow on the plan.
2. Based on the needed fire flow, provided the appropriate number of hydrants to provide the needed fire flow. Keep in
mind, hydrants on the same line may not provide the flow required.
3. Provide a note on the plan that the FDC location will be maintained free of obstructions, including fencing and
vegetation, from the hydrant at the road to the FDC.
4. During construction, the following fire prevention steps are required, so please note them on the plan:
a. Smoking shall be prohibited in areas where smoking makes conditions such as to make smoking a hazard and
these areas shall be designated with no smoking signs per Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
b. Areas where smoking can occur, shall have appropriate receptacles for discarded smoking materials per
Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
c. Per the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, vehicular access for firefighting shall be provided at all
construction and demolition sites, provide access to within 100 ft. of temporary or permanent fire department
connections, and have no overhead wiring or other overhead obstructions lower than 13 ft. 6 inches; this
access may be via permanent or temporary road, but shall be capable of supporting fire apparatus in all
weather conditions.
d. Contractor shall ensure the street numbers are always plainly visible from the frontage street during
construction per the Virginia Statewide Fire Code
e. An approved water supply for firefighting operations shall be in place and available as soon as combustible
materials arrive on site.
f. Waste and combustible debris shall be removed from the building at the end of each day and disposed of in
accordance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Code
g. Fire extinguishers shall be provided, with not less than one approved fire extinguisher at each stairwell, on all
floor levels where combustible materials have accumulated, in every storage and construction shed and in
areas of special; hazards, such as where flammable and combustible liquids are stored or used, in accordance
with the Virginia Statewide Fire Code
h. Operations involving the use of cutting and welding shall comply with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention
Code and shall require a permit from the Albemarle County Fire Marshal's Office
Virginia Department of Transportation— Doug McAvoy Jr., douglas.mcava vdot.vir ig nia.gov —Requested changes,
see attached.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) — Richard Nelson, melson&serviceauthority.org — Review pending.
Comments will be forwarded to the Applicant upon receipt.
Albemarle County E911—Elise Kiewra, ekiewra@albemarle.org—No objection.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority—Dyon Vega, dvega&rinavvan.org— Requested changes, see below.
Our previous comments asked for a flow acceptance. I did not see one in our files and we have the same comments, that
we will need a flow acceptance. If I have missed it could you please resend, Thanks.
RWSA has reviewed the Crozet Self Storage Initial Site Plan dated 2/2/2022 by Timmons Group and has the following
comments.
General Comments:
RWSA will require a sewer flow acceptance prior to final site plan approval.
The request will need to be sent to us by ACSA and will include the following:
• Estimated average daily dry weather sewage flow (ADDWF)
• Point of connection into RWSA system (which manhole)
• Number of units/square footage
• Estimated in-service date
Virginia Department of Health — Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski@vdh.vir iginia.gov—No objection.
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB) —Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski@albemarle.org —See
below.
3/l/22: This plan will be reviewed by the ARB on March 21, 2022. Comments will be available after that meeting.
3/21/22: The ARB took the following action on this application:
Motion: Mr. Van Der Werf moved to approve the Final Site Plan for ARB-2022-15 Crozet Self Storage with the conditions
listed in the staff report, amended as follows:
1. Revise the roof form of the southwest tower for greater coordination throughout the building.
2. Replace some of the EIFS with masonry (brick or stone) or an alternate material (possibly clapboard) to establish a
stronger tie to the historic architecture of the area. The southeastern tower and/or the first stories of the gabled bays are
appropriate locations for additional masonry.
3. Provide specs on the window glass for review.
4. Add holly shrubs to wrap around the western side of the equipment at the northwest comer of the building for better
screening.
5. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the architectural drawings.
6. Revise the photometric plan using an LLF of 1.0.
7. Revise the lighting plan to use lamps with a color temperature of 3000K.
8. Revise the lighting plan to identify the color of the finish for the light fixtures and poles. Bronze is recommended.
9. Include a note on the plan stating that maximum pole fixture height is 20', including any base for the pole.
10. Extend the shrubs and ground cover planting along the Rt. 250 side of the stormwater facility.
11. Provide in the plan details, including material and color, on the design of the seat wall. A muted earth tone color is
recommended.
12. Extend the shrubs and ground cover planting along the Rt. 250 side of the stormwater facility.
13. Show tree protection fencing for the wooded area to remain at the west end of the site.
14. Consider revising the wall colors to emphasize the recesses.
15. Revise the windows of the 2nd and 3rd stories of the southeast tower to match the windows at the 2nd and 3rd stories
of the rest of the building.
Mr. Henningsen seconded the motion.
The motion was carried by a vote of 4:0 (Hancock recused).
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219
February 17, 2022
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Kevin McCollum
Re: Crozet Self Storage — Final Site Plan
SDP-2022-00007
Review # 1
Dear Mr. McCollum
(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 Timmons Group, dated 2
February 2022, and offers the following comments:
1. Original Comment: Show all existing infrastructure (private mailboxes, highway signs,
utilities, etc.) on the Plans in their current location, and proposed final location if they
will need to be moved.
a. Response: Existing and proposed locations of all infrastructure was included in
previous submittal. Labels have been added to street signs in the survey for
additional clarity.
b. New Comment: There are two private mailboxes located on the west side of
Brownsville Rd approximately 115 feet north of Route 250. Show these on the
Plans in their current and proposed location, and ensure there is no other existing
infrastructure that has not been accounted for.
2. A Design Waiver for sight distance will be required before the site plan can be approved.
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.
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
February 14, 2022
Attn: Kevin McCollum
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