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June 21, 2022
Kevin McCollum
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Community Development
401 McIntire Rd, North Wing
Charlottesville, VA 22903
RE: SDP202100097 - TownePlace at Pantops — Initial Site Plan SRC Review— Comment
Response Letter
Dear Mr. McCollum:
We have reviewed your comments from February 11, 2022 and made the necessary revisions.
Please find our responses to the comments below in bold lettering.
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) — Kevin McCollum, kmccollum@albemarle.org—
Required Changes:
Comments to be addressed prior to final site plan approval:
1. [32.5.2(a)] Please include a reference to the Initial Site Plan Number: SDP202100097 and
include a place holder for the Final Site Plan Number.
The Initial Site Plan number "SDP202100097" has been referenced on Sheet C0.0. A
placeholder for the Final Site Plan number has been provided on Sheet C0.0 as well.
2. [32.6.2(a), 32.5.2(a)] According to Albemarle County GIS the owner of the property is
Pantops Hotel LLC. Please clarify this information on the plans and include a deed for
reference. Correct all labels that include the owner information.
Th property owner of the proposed site is Pantops Hotel, LLC. This information has been
corrected on Sheet C0.0. The deed references are on sheet C2.0.
3. [32.6.2(a), 32.5.2(d)] Please show and label all Steep Slopes - Managed.
a. Clarify the Site Data. Include Steep Slopes — Managed as an applicable Overlay
District under the Zoning information. Delete the information regarding Critical
Slopes. There are no Critical Slopes on the property. Critical Slopes only apply to
properties outside of the Development Areas (ex. in the Rural Areas).
The site information regarding critical slopes has been removed from Sheet C0.0. The
managed steep slopes on -site have been outlined, shaded, and called out on sheet
C2.0.
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4. [General Comment] Add a date of revision.
A date of revision has been added the border on all applicable plan sheets.
5. [General Comment] Please clarify the title. In some places it reads "Townplace" and
others "Towneplace".
The title has been corrected to "Towneplace" on all applicable plan sheets.
6. [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 its public or private, a width dimension, and the recorded instrument with
deed book and page number.
All existing easements are shown on Sheet C2.0 and C4.2. All proposed easements are shown
on Sheet C4.1. An easement plat will be provided with future submission.
7. [Section 32] Final site plan must comply with all applicable requirements of Section 32.6,
32.7, and 32.8 of the Zoning Ordinance prior to final approval.
Acknowledged.
8. [General Comment] This site lies in the Monticello Viewshed. Please contact Liz Russell
at Irussell@monticello.ore to discuss design strategies that comply with the Voluntary
Guidelines for Development within Monticello's Viewshed.
Noted, there is ongoing coordination with the architect regarding this.
9. [32.6.2(i), 4.12.16] Many of the proposed parking spaces do not meet minimum length
requirements as outlined in Section 4.12.16(c).
a. [4.12.16(c)(6)] It does not appear that the parking spaces meet the criteria for a
minimum length reduction as outlined in 4.12.16(c)(6) below:
Minimum length reduction. Perpendicular and curvilinear parking space
minimum length requirements may be reduced by not more than two feet when
any of the following conditions are satisfied: (i) one or more rows of parking are
separated by planting islands, median, or other such features (other than
sidewalks) and allow for an unobstructed overhang, from each row, equivalent to
the reduction; or (ii) one or more rows of parking adjacent to a building are
separated from the building by planting islands, or other such features (other
than sidewalks) and allow for an unobstructed overhang, from each row,
equivalent to the reduction.
For all parking spaces that are proposed 16' deep, a 2' planting strip will be placed
between the parking space and adjacent sidewalk to allow unobstructed overhang,
referencing section 4.12.16(c).
10. [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.
A construction detail has been provided in both plan and profile view of the proposed
dumpster. The proposed walls for screening have a 6' height. See sheet C1.0.
11. [32.7.8 and 4.17] Lighting Plan
a. Use a light loss factor of 1.0 to determine footcandles on site.
LLF has been changed to 1.0.
b. Please state the pole height of all outdoor luminaires.
The pole height for all outdoor fixtures are 20' (included on cut sheets, 17.5'
pole with 2.5' concrete base).
c. [4.17.4 (b)] Please add a note that 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."
This note has been added on sheet L3.0.
d. Correct the job name at the top of the cut sheets table.
The correct project has been added to the cut sheets on sheet L4.0.
12. [32.7.4.1] Please see attached Engineering Division comments. A Water Protection
Ordinance (WPO) application amendment must be submitted, reviewed, and approved
prior to final site plan approval. Please contact Engineering Division staff with specific
questions related to WPO requirements.
A WPO plan has been submitted with the Final Site Plan, and we will continue to coordinate
with the Engineering Division to address comments.
13. [32.7.2.3] Pedestrian infrastructure, designed and constructed to the standards of the
Virginia Department of Transportation, must be provided along Olympia Dr. and Towr
and Country Lane.
a. The sidewalk shall beat least 5' in width.
The proposed sidewalk along Town and Country Lane and Olympia Dr. has been
updated to a 5' width. The existing sidewalk along Town and Country Lane and
Olympia Dr. will be reconstructed to allow the construction of a retaining wall.
b. As proposed the sidewalk is within the private property lines. The owner will be
responsible for maintenance of the sidewalk and will also have to grant a public
access easement over the sidewalk.
The owner will maintain and grant a public access easement over the perimeter
sidewalk along Town and Country Lane and Olympia Drive. The public access
easement is shown on C4.1.
c. Alternatively, the developer can dedicate land to the right-of-way so that the
sidewalk is within the public right of way. If the sidewalk is in the right-of-way,
VDOT will maintain it and an access easement won't be required.
Acknowledged. See response to 13.b. above.
Please contact Kevin McCollum at the Department of Community Development at
kmccollum@albemarle.org or 434.296.5832 ext. 3141 for further information.
Comments From Other Reviewers:
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) —John Anderson, ianderson2Palbemarle.org
— Requested changes Date of Comments 01-12-2022:
1. C2.0
a. Please provide deed bk. —pg. ref. for existing public drainage easement for storm
conveyance leaving the Guadalajara property to the south, then transiting hotel
development parcel.
The deed bk. — pg. ref. for the existing public drainage easement leaving the
Guadalajara property and transiting the hotel development parcel has been provided
on sheet C2.0.
b. Show and label managed steep slopes.
Managed steep slopes have been outlined, shaded, and called out on sheet C2.0.
c. Revise label reading 'Use: vacant, TMP 78-11' since it is a commercial car sales
parking lot with non -vacant use (blue -circle area, image, below). Satellite
imagery (6/1/20)
The use for parcel TMP 78-11 has been updated to "commercial car sales parking."
d. Please consider and provide collection/conveyance (as needed) of storm runoff
that may transit existing drainage ditch that crosses the hotel site, a ditch
beginning near the car sales parking lot (blue arrow, below):
Given the updated survey, a drainage ditch does not exist through the proposed site.
See Sheet C2.0. Any off -site storm runoff that may flow from the car sales parking lot
towards the site will be captured by curb and routed to an existing storm inlet east of
the proposed site (detailed stormwater management plans are included with the WPO
plans).
e. Show/label existing sidewalk adjacent to Town and Country Lane. Determine and
label ex. sidewalk width.
The existing sidewalk along Town and Country Lane has been labeled with widths on
Sheet C2.0.
f. Plan appears to propose elimination of this sidewalk; preserve walk as a required
element of public streets per subdivision street design guide, VDOT Road Design
Manual, Appx. B (1) Pictometry2 satellite imagery:
The sidewalk along Town and Country Lane and Olympia Dr. will be demolished and
reconstructed in order to install the retaining wall as part of this project. The proposed
sidewalk is shown on sheet C4.0 with a public access easement shown on C4.1.
2. C4.0:
a. Please revise label reading 'retaining wall with fall protection barrier on top for
vehicles and pedestrian's to 'retaining wall with guardrail' since guardrail is
appropriate for vehicles. VDOT GR-2 standard is available to include on plans.
The label has been revised as requested on Sheet C4.0. VDOT GR-2 details have been
added to Sheet C1.1.
b. Provide wheel stops for parking spaces fronting retaining wall.
Referencing the 16' deep parking spaces facing the retaining wall north of the project
site, curb is being proposed as a wheel stop so that the 2' planting strip can be utilized
for the required vehicle overhang. The 16' deep parking spaces are necessary to keep
a 26' drive aisle along that section of the site for fire access.
c. Label narrowest width of curvilinear parking spaces in sections that do not label
width at narrowest dimension.
The narrowest widths of curvilinear parking have been labeled. See Sheet C4.0.
Minimum 9' widths are provided for all on -site parking, excluding ADA parking spaces.
d. Revise parking space -sidewalk design; select from allowable parking -sidewalk
configurations at p. 17, ACDSM, which requires, for example, wheel stops for 18'
L spaces w/ 5' w sidewalks
(https://www.albemarle.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=270).
All 18' deep parking space -sidewalk designs have been revised. Referencing page 17 of
the ACDSM, sidewalks adjacent to 18' deep parking spaces without a wheel stop or 2'
planting strip now have a minimum 6' width. See Sheet C4.0.
e. Identify curb type/s.
All curb types have been identified on Sheet C4.0.
f. Label all sidewalk widths.
All sidewalk widths have been labeled on Sheet C4.0.
g. Provide HC-parking space signs.
HC-parking signs have been provided in front of all ADA spaces. See Sheet C4.0.
h. East entrance to hotel may limit fire rescue (apparatus) access to site.
i. Engineering defers to ACFR.
N/A
ii. If ACFR requests site access to include unrestricted access around the
hotel, ensure retaining wall design accommodates ACFR vehicle weight
(65,000 — 80,000 Ibs.), or weight of vehicle class likely to respond from
ACFR Station 16, Pantops.
Noted, retaining wall will be designed to accommodate the ACFR vehicle
weight.
iii. If ACFR apparatus requires access around hotel, ensure retaining wall
guardrail accommodates overhang portion of ACFR vehicle, from front
axle to front fender.
An Autoturn analysis has been performed confirming the accommodation of
the ACFR vehicle. An exhibit of this analysis can be provided upon request.
iv. (Please do not assume ACFR vehicles are permitted to stage vehicles or
response or presence within public RW of Town and Country Lane, or
Olympia Drive.)
Noted, this is not being assumed. The drive aisle is 26' on the north and south
sides of the hotel to allow for vehicle staging.
Provide GR-2 with labels for retaining wall located along linear and curvilinear
parking along N edge of hotel parking lot.
Guardrail has been called out on top of the proposed retaining wall along Town and
Country Lane and as well Olympia Drive. The guardrail and retaining wall integration
will be further designed and detailed by a structural engineer for the second
submission of the final site plan. A note of this has been provided with the detail on
Sheet C1.1.
j. Increase 3' sidewalk width along Olympia Drive to meet VDOT minimum
sidewalk width, 5'. [See VDOT Road Design Manual, Appx. B(1), Sec. 4.J.1.A(2)-
https://www.virgin iadot.org/busi ness/resources/LocDes/RDM/AppendBl.pdfl
The proposed sidewalk along Olympia Dr. has been increased to a 5' width, meeting
VDOT requirements. See Sheet C4.0.
k. Provide CG-12 at E end of proposed sidewalk adjacent to Olympia Drive, W side
of N entrance to hotel site.
CG-12 has been provided at the eastern end of the proposed sidewalk adjacent to
Olympia Drive and on the western side of the most northern entrance to the hotel
site. See Sheet C4.0.
Provide GR-2 detail.
VDOT GR-2 details have been added to Sheet C3.1.
m. Submit geotechnical PE -sealed retaining wall design for all wall ht. >4-ft. for
Engineering review prior to FSP approval.
The retaining wall design will not be submitted with this first submission of the final
site plan. The retaining wall will be designed by a structural engineer and detailed for
the second submission of the final site plan. We are actively working with
geotechnical and structural engineers to design a retaining wall that integrates a
guardrail and provides relief for the proposed outfall pipe.
n. Note: All walls > 3-ft. ht. not integral to building design will require building
permit from building inspections, CDD.
Acknowledged, see response to comment 2.m. above.
3. C5.0:
a. Convert parking space with SWM facility manway access to a parking island so
that manway access is not obstructed by a parked vehicle.
The UG detention system has been removed as the downstream pond was designed
this site. This has been coordinated with county staff and calculations will be provided
with the WPO plans.
b. Provide drainage profiles (storm pipes, UG SWM detention facility).
Drainage profiles have been provided on Sheets C7.0 and C7.1.
c. Show/label a public drainage easement extending from UG detention system
(SWM easement) that is centered on the facility outfall pipe, OF, to the property
boundary.
As mentioned above, the UG detention system has been removed with this
submission. All proposed drainage easements for the other storm structures/sewer
have been provided on sheet C4.1.
d. Provide detail for relieving arch or pipe sleeve where UG SWM facility outfall
pipe, OF, is proposed to pass beneath retaining wall near Olympia Drive.
Consider and discuss alternatives, or if no alternative SWM facility outfall
location exists, establish this via notes, labels, etc.
The retaining wall design will not be submitted for the first submission of the final site
plan. The retaining wall will be designed by a structural engineer and detailed for the
second submission of the final site plan. We are actively working with geotechnical
and structural engineers to design a retaining wall that integrates a guardrail and
provides relief for the proposed outfall pipe. As mentioned above, the UG detention
system has been removed with this submission.
e. It is not possible without SWM detention profile to evaluate proposed SWM
facility easement with precision. As design advances, please consult ACDSM,
p.15, Easement diagram to determine required SWM facility easement width.
As mentioned above, the UG detention system has been removed, and has been
replaced with storm pipe for the proposed storm system. All proposed easements
have been provided on sheet C4.1.
f. Provide VDOT LD-204 inlet computations. Provide LD-229 storm drainage design
computations.
All VDOT LD-204 inlet computations and VDOT LD-229 storm drainage computations
will be included with the WPO resubmission.
g. Proposed retaining walls are shown within existing public drainage easement;
existing storm pipes are shown crossing beneath or intersecting proposed
retaining wall. Provide final site plan that indicates existing storm drainpipes are
relocated to avoid any construction or future maintenance conflict with retaining
walls. No permanent improvements of type proposed are allowed within public
drainage easement.
The existing storm pipes have been relocated to avoid any future conflicts with
maintenance or construction with the proposed retaining wall. The existing public
drainage easement has been abandoned. A proposed public drainage easement is
provided on sheet C4.1, with no permanent improvements proposed within. See note
on sheet C4.1.
h. Establish new public drainage easement centered on relocated existing storm
drain lines.
A new public drainage easement has been provided for the relocated existing storm
pipes, shown on sheet C4.1.
i. Record new platted public drainage and SWM facility/access easements prior to
WPO plan approval.
New platted public drainage easements will be provided with future submittal.
j. Note: WPO plan approval is a prerequisite to FSP approval.
Acknowledged.
k. Furnish relevant design data with WPO, including weir plate, manway, weir
orifice design, debris cage, typ. Details, plan/profile, etc., as needed.
All relevant stormwater information has been provided with WPO submission.
Avoid nuisance ponding at all locations across parking lots / across site access.
Main entrance to hotel appears somewhat susceptible to nuisance ponding / ice
in winter.
With the grading and site constraints, the main entrance to the hotel is lower than the
entrance grading. Trench drains have been placed in front of the main entrance of the
hotel, and the pavement is crested near the entrance to ensure positive drainage
away from the entrance Most of this area is covered with an overhang, reducing the
actual runoff to this area. Inlet sizing calculations will be provided with the WPO
plans.
m. Ensure parking lot grade near S entrance to hotel is < 5%; -5.25% impermissible.
[ 18-4.12.15.c. ]
With the grading constraints of the site and access requirements, we currently have a
maximum grade of 6% in the parking aisles and spaces. This is the maximum one -point
slope — the slopes parallel and perpendicular to the stalls are less than 5% in each
direction.
n. Ensure slope, S entrance to hotel is < 10% in every direction. [18-4.12.17.a.]
The south entrance to the hotel has a maximum of 9%. Profile and cross slope labels
have been provided on sheet C5.0.
o. Revise grade, S entrance to hotel such that side -slope is traversable for tall (high -
clearance) trucks; side -slope is severe at this location posing risk of tipping/loss
of control in wet or icy conditions.
The grading in the S entrance to the hotel has been revised to reduce the severity of
the cross slope to approx.. 3%.
p. Provide / label CG-6 wherever runoff concentrates against curbing; for example:
loop around west end of hotel.
CG-6 has been added and labeled where runoff concentrates against curbing. See
Sheet C4.0.
q. Recommend Y D-inlet above/ connecting with storm pipe 6-4 at east end of
hotel.
A yard drain has been provided to the suggested location to avoid runoff across the
proposed sidewalk, shown on sheet C5.0.
r. Show/label CG-12 at HC-parking spaces at front of hotel.
CG-12 has been added and labeled at ADA parking spaces in front of the hotel. See
Sheet C4.0.
s. Label parking lot island bullnose radii (or typ. R).
All parking lot island bullnose radii have been labeled on Sheet C4.0.
t. Please ensure each building egress is ADA-compliant with respect to landing,
max. grade, etc.
CG-12 curb ramps have been provided and graded to meet ADA compliance. See sheet
C4.0 and C5.0. A detail sheet for the curb ramp grading (currently 5 on -site) will be
provided in future submissions.
u. Collect / convey retaining wall weep discharge via system to prevents water
crossing sidewalk/s.
Perforated pipe has been added behind the retaining wall to collect wall weep
discharge and is being proposed to tie into storm pipe 101. See sheet C5.0. This
specific drainage system and tie-in will be furthered designed and detailed with the
retaining wall and submitted for the second submission of the final site plan. A note of
this has been added to sheets C4.0 and C5.0.
v. Acquire/record off -site temporary construction easement to perform grading on
TMP 07800-00-00-009CO or provide copy of written agreement to perform
grading across or at edge of this parcel. Proposed site contours are infeasible
without easement / Agreement from this TMP owner.
Approaches for this are being coordinated and will be further discussed with
the next submission.
4. Submit a WPO Plan for hotel development at earliest convenience.
A WPO Plan has been submitted for review.
S. Submit separate easement plat for public drainage and SWM facilities associated with
this development. Separate plat review process must be completed, plat approved and
recorded, prior to WPO plan approval.
A separate easement plat will be submitted with future submission.
6. L1.0:
a. Five canopy species (landscape plants) proposed along base of +/- 4' wall have
strong potential to undermine wall; revise landscape plan.
These trees have been respaced along Olympia Drive to not undermine the
above -mentioned wall.
b. Restore, show, label, and dimension 5' sidewalk (Min. width) along both Town
and Country Lane and Olympia Drive since removing / not replacing an existing
pedestrian facility within public RW is not an option.
Sheet 1.1.0 has been updated to show, label, and dimension the sidewalk.
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB) — Margaret Maliszewski,
mmaliszewski@albemarle.org Requested Changes:
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per 18-30.6.4c(2), (3) and (5)
and recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
o Prior to Initial Plan approval the following items shall be resolved to the
satisfaction of the ARB: None.
• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
Regarding the final site plan submittal:
A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. The
following items and all items on the ARB Final Site Plan Checklist must be addressed:
1. Clarify whether the angled roofs shown over the eastern and western wings of the
building in the perspective images are proposed. Revise the drawings to show consistent
roof treatments across all drawings.
Refer to architectural plans.
2. Confirm that the wall area under the butterfly roofs will not be lit.
Refer to architectural plans.
3. Provide on the plans the proposed specs for window glass. Show that VLT is not below
40% and VLR does not exceed 30%.
Refer to architectural plans.
4. Reconsider the proposed color scheme for the building for greater compatibility with
the existing character of the corridor.
Refer to architectural plans.
S. Revise the roof plan to show the location of the roof screens. Consider providing a site
section clarifying the visibility of the equipment and screens.
Refer to architectural plans.
6. Provide an illustration more accurately showing the color of the grill panels.
Refer to architectural plans.
7. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the architectural plans: Visibility of all
mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
Refer to architectural plans.
8. Revise the photometric plan suing an LLF of 1.0 and limit spillover to a maximum of .5 fc.
The LLF has been changed to 1.0 with the max spillover limit of 0.5 FC.
9. Revise the lighting plan to include complete information on building -mounted light
fixtures.
See ARB resubmission package for building -mounted lighting.
10. Revise the luminaire schedule to specify a 3000K color temperature for the site lights.
This has been updated and is reflected in the cutsheets on sheet L4.0.
11. Revise the luminaire schedule to specify dark bronze as the finish for the site lights.
Noted.
12. Note on the plan that the 20' mounting height for the site lights includes any proposed
base.
Noted.
13. Add the standard lighting note to the plan. "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 away
from 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."
This note has been added to sheet L3.0.
14. Add one large tree along Town and Country Lane.
One tree has been added along Town and Country to bring the total to 4 large trees.
15. Revise the plant schedule to show the planting size of the trees along Town and Country
Lane as 2 %:" caliper at planting.
All trees are now shown to have a minimum cal. of 2 Y2" at planting.
16. Provide medium trees, 2 %" caliper at planting, along the sidewalks located southeast of
the hotel.
Trees have been added in this location with a minimum cal. of 2'/:" at planting.
17. Provide large shade trees, 2 %:" caliper at planting, along the 12-space parking row
located southeast of the hotel entrance.
Trees have been added in this location with a minimum cal. of 2'/:" at planting.
18. Increase the planting size of the interior parking lot trees to 2 %:" caliper at planting.
All trees are now shown to have a minimum cal. of 2 Y2" at planting.
19. Provide a tree or trees at the east end of the south elevation to mitigate the blank wall
in that area.
Trees have been added in this location.
20. Add the standard plant health note to the 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."
This note has been added to sheet L2.0.
Albemarle County Building Inspections — Betty Slough, bslough@albemarle.org — Requested
Changes, see below:
1. Add the following note to the general notes page:
Where the flood level rims of plumbing fixtures are below the elevation of the manhole
cover of the next upstream manhole in the public sewer, the fixtures shall be protected
by a backwater valve installed in the building drain, branch of the building drain or
horizontal branch serving such fixtures. Plumbing fixtures having flood level rims above
the elevation of the manhole cover of the next upstream manhole in the public sewer
shall not discharge through a backwater valve.
The note has been added as requested to Sheet C1.0.
2. Change note 11 on page 2:
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). 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 IeadOin
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 Inspector's report must be submitted and approved by
the Albemarle County Engineering Department prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being
issued.
Note 11 has been revised as requested on Sheet C1.0 under the "Albemarle County
Engineering General Construction Notes."
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) — Elise Kiewra, ekiewra@aIbemarle.org— No
objection.
Albemarle Countv Department of Fire & Rescue — Howard Lagomarsino
hlagomarsino@albemarle.org— Requested Changes, below:
1. 1 see only one hydrant and it is located at the southern entrance. The arrangement
creates the potential for blocking access to the east and north sides of the structure.
There is a fire hydrant at the southern entrance and as well at the north-east side of the
building.
2. Please indicate the location of the FDC and ensure there is a hydrant within 100 feet of
the FDC.
The location of the FDC has been provided on sheet C4.0 and is approximately 30' from a
proposed hydrant.
3. Please provide the needed fire flow calculation for the building and indicate the results
of this calculation as a note on the plans.
The needed fire flow calcs have been provided on sheet C1.3.
4. Provide the available fire flow calculation for the hydrants.
Per ACSA, fire flow testing has not been conducted in this area since two new loops have been
installed. We have requested a new test and will provide those results when we receive them.
5. The number of hydrants required and the spacing between them depends on the
needed fire flow, without this, unable to assess if the hydrant proposed is sufficient.
Acknowledged. See response to comment 4, above.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) — Richard Nelson, rnelson@serviceauthority.org—
Requested Changes, see below:
1. Provide utility plan for ACSA review and approval.
The layout and utility plan are included in the set for ACSA review and approval — we plan on
forwarding these to ACSA with this submittal.
2. Show existing water main on existing conditions sheet.
The existing water main is now shown on the existing conditions sheet C2.0.
3. Owner to contact ACSA directly for connection fee estimate for budgeting.
Acknowledged.
4. Provide fixture counts to determine meter size.
Fixture counts will be included with the next submission to confirm meter size. This has been
noted on the cover sheet of the plans.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) — Doug McAvoy, Jr.,
douglas.mcavoy@vdot.virginia.gov— Requested changes, see below:
1. Please label existing right of way on plans.
Right-of-ways are labeled on sheet C2.0.
2. Please provide pre and post construction drainage calculations for tying into existing
structures for adequacy of discharge.
Pre and post construction drainage calculations are provided in the WPO plans — these sheets
can be provided with the site plan submittal upon request.
3. Note that the final site plan must show conformance with the VDOT Road Design
Manual Appendices B(1) and F, as well as any other applicable standards, regulations or
other requirements.
Acknowledged.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority— Dvon Vega, dvega@rinavvan.org— Requested Changes,
see below
General Comments:
1. RWSA will require a sewer flow acceptance prior to final site plan approval. The requires
will need to be sent to us by ACSA and will include the following:
a. Estimated average daily dry weather sewage flow (ADDWF)
b. Point of connection into RWSA system (which manhole)
c. Number of units/square footage
d. Estimated in-service date.
It is our understanding that RWSA will coordinate directly with ACSA on all necessary
information.
Virginia Department of Health — Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski(@vdh.virginia.gov—No
objections.
We have included PDF copies of the plans and calculations for your review. If you have any
questions or comments, please feel free to give me a call at 434.295.5624 or email at
bryan.cichocki(@timmons.com .
Sincerely,
Bryan Cichocki, PE
Project Manager