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COMMENT RESPONSE LETTER
JUNE 6TH. 2022
TO: Albemarle County
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Rd, North Wing
Charlottesville, VA 22902
ATTN: Kevin McCollum
Senior Planner I
RE: SDP-2021-00083 Charlottesville Orthopaedic Minor Site Plan Review Comments
Mr. McCollum,
On behalf of Charlottesville Orthopaedic Center, we offer the following responses and plan revisions
to comments dated December 161h, 2021. Our Responses are in bold italic text below each
comment.
Planning — Kevin McCollum
1. [32.5.2(a)] Please add the application number, SDP202100083, to the project title on
Sheet C0.0.
The application number has been added to sheet C0.0.
2. [32.5.2(a)] Please amend the Planning History information on Sheet C0.0 to include a
reference to minor site plan amendment SDP198900047 and remove the reference to
SDP199000093.
The cover sheet has been revised as requested.
3. [32.5.2(a)] Please provide additional information to confirm the current owner.
Albemarle County GIS lists the property owner as 2275 Seminole Lane LLC at 2043
Thomson Rd Charlottesville, VA 22903.
Since the previous submission, the applicant has closed on the sale of the property, and the
current applicant/owner information shown on our plans now matches the County's GIS
records. See revised cover and applicable plan sheets.
4. [32.5.2(a)] Provide the total number of sheets under the sheet list table.
Total number of sheets now provided on the cover sheet.
5. [32.5.2(a)] Add a date of revision to the submittal log.
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Submittal log has been updated to reflect the current submission.
6. [4.12.16(c)] It does not appear that the aisle widths are wide enough for the parking
spaces fronting the property. The aisle width for 9' x 18' parking spaces must be at least
24'. Revise accordingly.
The parking aisle parallel to the property frontage has been revised to be 24' wide, and
now all aisles on site are 24' wide. see revised sheet C2.0.
7. [32.7.9.5] Please move the landscape legend slightly on Sheet C3.0 so that all
landscaping labels are easily seen.
The landscape plan has been revised to show the entire property and resolve readability
issues. see revised sheet C3.0.
8. [32.7.9.6] Make sure all planting labels are correct. It appears there are some butterfly
bushes missing a label and an erroneous purple beautyberry label at the entrance to the
site. In the upper right corner, there are additional butterfly bushes and purple
beautyberry shrubs missing labels.
The landscape plan has been substantially revised to correct missing labels and wayward
plantings. See revised sheet C3.0.
9. [32.5.2 (s)] Please provide a project narrative on Sheet C0.0 that lists the proposed use
and all site changes proposed with this minor amendment.
A project narrative is now shown on the cover sheet that lists the proposed use and
general scope of site changes.
10. No new easements are shown. Are any new easements proposed?
No new easements are proposed.
11. No new outdoor lighting is identified. Are any new outdoor lights proposed? This
includes pole lights and wall -mounted lights.
Changes to site lighting are now identified on the photometric plan. See new sheet C4.0.
12. [32.7.8 and 4.17] Please identify the proposed locations and types of any new outdoor
lighting that will be installed as part of this project. The minor amendment should
demonstrate compliance with all applicable site lighting requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance. This may include a lighting/photometric plan that identifies footcandle
measurements within the property and along the property lines.
Changes to site lighting are now identified on the photometric plan. See new sheet C4.0.
13. Provide a schedule of proposed outdoor luminaires that identifies the luminaire type,
wattage, lumens, pole heights (if applicable), LLF (use 1.0 for calculations), etc.
The lighting schedule can now be found on sheet C4.0.
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14. [4.17.4 (b)(1)] 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. A
spillover shall be measured horizontally and vertically at the property line or edge of
right-of-way or easement, whichever is closer to the light source.
Compliance with County lighting ordinance may now be seen on the photometric plan. See
new sheet C4.0.
15. [4.17.4 (b)(2)] 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.
Acknowledged, see photometric plan and details on the 4-series sheets.
16. [4.17.4 (a)] All outdoor luminaires emitting 3,000 lumens or greater shall be equipped
with a full -cutoff fixture.
Acknowledged, see photometric plan and details on the 4-series sheets.
17. If no new outdoor lighting is proposed (this includes pole lights as well as wall -mounted
lights on any structures), then state this in the project narrative on Sheet CO.O.
Minor revisions to site lighting is proposed. See photometric plan on sheet C4.0.
18. [32.5.2 (k)(1), 32.6.2(g)] 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.
No new utilities are proposed that require easements. All existing easements are now
shown on the site plan with associated deed book and page number.
19. [32.5.2(a)] For any adjacent parcels visible on the drawings, please show the property
lines and include a label stating the owner name, TMP number, zoning districts, and
present uses.
The site plan has been revised to show all adjacent properties and required parcel
information. See revised sheet C2.0.
20. [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.
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21. [General Comment] Please add the Site Review Committee (SRC) signature panel
(attached) to the cover sheet.
Signature panel has been added to the cover sheet.
22. [General Comment] Please show and label any existing easements and include their
recorded instrument reference (deed book and page number).
All existing easements are now labeled with their associated instrument reference. See
revised sheet CI.0 and C2.0.
23. [32.7.9.4] Please show and label the existing trees and landscaping features on Sheet
C3.0. Please provide additional information on the existing vegetation on site. Is this a
mix of deciduous, evergreen, or other plant material? Are there trees and shrubs?
Please provide caliper sizes of existing trees for trees/groups of trees with calipers
greater than 6" diameter at breast height (DBH). Verify the locations, species, and sizes
of all existing vegetation that will remain and count toward the canopy.
Existing trees encompass a variety of species and shrubs. The surveyed location of each
individual tree to be preserved has not been provided, as the amount of preserved trees for
exceed canopy coverage requirements and screening requirements (see landscape
calculations. Images of the preserved canopy area can be found below.
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24. [32.7.9.8] 15,764 sq. ft. of existing canopy will remain and count toward the total site
canopy required (as currently stated on Sheet C4.1) the owner will need to sign the
Conservation Plan Checklist, and this will need to be added as an exhibit to the
Landscape Plan.
The signed conservation checklist now appears on sheet C3.1.
25. [General Comment] Ensure to show the extents of the rear property on Sheets C1.0,
C2.0, and C3.0.
Sheets C1.0, C2.0, and C3.0 have been revised to show the entire property boundary.
ARB — Margaret Maliszewski
1. Revise the elevation drawings to include a material/color schedule keyed to the
elevations.
A material key now appears on the architectural plans.
2. Provide paint samples for the two shades of grey that are proposed.
Paint samples will be provided at a later date, once coordinated with owner.
3. Reconsider the proposed colors to be more in keeping with the originally proposed color
palette. I 'n\I F
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A material key now appears on the architectural plans.
5. Provide the VLT and VLR of the proposed window glass. Add the standard window glass
note to the architectural drawings: Window glass in the Entrance Corridorshould meet
the following criteria: Visible Light Transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible
Light Reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%. Specifications on the proposed window
glass should be submitted with the application for final review.
The note has been added to both the architectural and site plans. See architectural
package for VLT and VLR of proposed glass.
6. Revise the plan to show the location of mechanical equipment. Show the visibility of the
equipment will be eliminated.
The site plan now shows all exterior mechanical equipment. Equipment is not visible from
the entrance corridor. See revised sheet C2.0.
7. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to both the site and architectural
drawings: Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be
eliminated.
This note has been added to sheet C2.0.
8. Revise the plan to include a dumpster enclosure detail. Show that the dumpster
enclosure is compatible with the building design.
A dumpster enclosure detail is now shown on the plans. Building elevations now show the
dumpster enclosure compatibility with proposed building design.
9. Revise the plans to clearly indicate all light poles to be demolished, relocated, and/or
retained. Show all proposed lights. Provide a photometric plan. Show that all new and
relocated fixtures meet ordinance requirements. Shift lights and poles to allow for
complete rows of shrubs along the parking rows. Clarify and coordinate the notes
regarding relocated light poles and relocated power poles.
For light poles to be demolished, see revised sheet C1.0. For proposed lighting, see new
photometric plan on sheet C4.0. Approach to lighting and pole relocation/demolition has
been coordinated throughout the plan set.
10. Increase the planting size of the maples to 3 %" caliper
Trees required to meet canopy, parking, and/or street tree requirements are now listed on
the planting schedule to be a minimum of 3.5" caliper at planting.
11. Show all utilities and their associated easements on the landscape plan. Resolve
utility/landscape conflicts without reducing the quantity of landscaping proposed.
All existing utilities and all existing easements are now shown on the plans. Conflicts
with required landscaping has been resolved to the greatest degree possible while
maintaining the some quantity of landscaping. See revised sheet C3.0.
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12. Revise the spacing of the Kousa Dogwoods to 20' apart.
The landscape plan has been substantially revised, and trees are now spaced
appropriately. See revised sheet C3.0.
13. Add shrubs along the north and south parking rows.
Shrubs now appear along the north and south parking rows, see revised sheet C3.0. Please
note both adjacent parcels have substantial mature screening plantings along both
property boundaries.
14. Revise the plant schedule to show shrub planting size as 24" high.
Planting schedule has been revised to show shrub plantings at a minimum height of 2.
15. Add the plant health note to the landscape plan: All site plantings of trees and shrubs
shall be allowed to reach, and be maintained at, mature height- the topping of trees is
prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall
health of the plant.
The note has been added, see sheet C3.1.
16. Limit the number of proposed plants for any one species to a maximum of 25% of the
total proposed for that plant type.
The planting plan has been revised such that no one species comprises more than 25% of
the total number of plantings of that type proposed.
17. Clarify the reason for the offsite shrubs. Provide evidence of an offsite planting
easement.
Offsite plantings have been removed
18. Revise the site plan to show the sidewalk against the back of curb to allow people to
enter the building more easily.
The sidewalk on the southwest side has been revised to be at the back of curb. The width
has been revised to 6' to eliminate the need for bumper blocks. See revised sheet C2.0.
19. Consider alternative vegetation along the west elevation that better fits the available
planting area.
The landscape plan has been substantially revised, see sheet C3.0.
Building Inspections — Betty Slough
1. Add the following note to the general notes page:
All water, sewer, and fire lines require NEW inspection and testing procedures. The
ACSA performs any testing and inspections of the public sewer and water main(s).
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The Albemarle County Building Inspections Department (ACBID) does a visual inspection
and witnesses the testing of the building drain, water service pipe, and the sprinkler
lead-in connection.
The developer/contractor is responsible to retain a Special Inspector as outlined in the
updated Albemarle County Policy for Site Utilities to perform the visual inspection and
testing of all utilities not covered by the ACSA or ACBID. This includes building sewers,
water and fire line branches between the main and the meter(s)/building(s).
The Special Inspecto/s report must be submitted and approved by the Albemarle County
Engineering Department prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued.
These notes have been added to sheet C0.1.
Engineering — Matthew Wentland
1. As the disturbance (outside of mill & overlay) is below 10,000 sf, no VSMP plan is
required. However, Engineering recommends best practices be followed for erosion
control during construction.
Acknowledged. Select erosion control measures are shown on the plans along with
appropriate details. Disturbance remains below 10,000 sf.
Fire and Rescue — Howard Lagomorsino
1. Please provide a note on the plan indicating the ISO calculated needed fire flow for the
building.
Fire flow calculations are now shown on sheet CO.2.
2. Provide a note on the plan for the available fire flow at the hydrant(s) serving the
structure.
The available fire flow has been confirmed with a fireflow test of the hydrant at the site
frontage. Available fire flow exceeds needed fire flow. See sheet C0.2 for calculations.
3. Hydrants are needed that provide the required fire flow and are spaced as required
based on the needed fire flow calculation.
The existing fire hydrant shown on the plans at the north corner of the property has been
tested and meets the needs for fire flow for this building. See C1.0 for hydrant location and
CO.2 for fire flow calculations.
4. If a fire sprinkler system is installed, a hydrant needs to be located within 100 feet of the
FDC for the system and arranged so that when in use, it does not obstruct the travel
way.
No fire sprinkler system is proposed.
ACSA — Richard Nelson
1. Provide fixture counts to confirm existing meter is adequately sized.
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Fixture counts and meter sizing calculations are now shown on C0.1.
2. Show ACSA utilities on the landscape plan. Any trees should have a minimum of 10-feet
of separation from ACSA utilities.
ACSA utilities are now shown on the landscape plan. To the greatest extent possible while
still meeting County landscape requirements, proposed trees now have adequate
separation from utilities. see revised sheet C3.0.
VDOT— WillisC. Bedsaul
1. Please submit video inspection downstream before tying into VDOT's drainage
structure.
The proposed plan no longer proposes any tie-ins to VDOT drainage structures, therefore
no video inspection has been performed.
2. Please provide drainage calculations pre and post construction of proposed drainage
structure for adequate discharge.
Inlet calculations for Pre and Post -development conditions are now shown on sheet C2.2.
Existing drainage areas and hydrologic inputs appear on sheet C1.0, and proposed
drainage areas and hydrologic inputs appear on sheet C2.1. Please note this plan reduces
impervious areas draining to the inlets.
3. Please provide confirmation that there will be no work within existing right of way.
As can be seen on the revised plans, the limits of disturbance is contained within the
parcel. No work within the right-of-way is anticipated.
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