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Memorandum
To: Jessica Denko, lessica.denko(aitimmons.com
Date: September 6, 2022
Re: SDP202200023 Berkmar Self Storage - Initial Site Plan — Review Comments
Ben Holt
Senior Planner, Planning
bholt(cDalbemarle. org
Telephone: (434) 296-5832 ext. 3443
All comments in the attached letter must be addressed prior to Final Site Plan approval: [Each comment is preceded by
the applicable reference, which is to the Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances unless otherwise specified].
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) — Ben Holt, bholt(cbalbemarle.org
[32.5.2.13, 4.12.6] — Parking. Hotel use does not meet parking requirement with 92 required spaces and 83
spaces provided. If the 9 overflow spaces located east of the proposed boundary line are intended for hotel use,
an easement or boundary adjustment will be required.
[ZMA2016-9] — Proffer items 1.0 and 9. Cemetery treatment. Staff has confirmed presence of at least one burial
site on the property. Prior to approval of final site plan, the owner shall delineate boundaries of cemetery and
submit a treatment plan for County approval. Cemetery area shall be cleared by hand and the location preserved
with protective fencing or the burial site shall be relocated in accordance with State laws of Virginia.
Please contact Ben Holt in the Planning Division by using bholtCcDalbemarle.org or 434-296-5832 ext. 3443 for further
information.
Comments from Other Reviewers:
Albemarle County Engineering Division — John Anderson, landerson2(rDalbemarle.org — requested changes, attached
Albemarle County E911 Services — Andy Slack, aslackC&albemarle.org — no objection
Albemarle County Building Inspections — Betty Slough, bsloughoalbemarle.org — pending, comments will be
forwarded upon receipt
Albemarle County Department of Fire & Rescue — Howard Lagomarsino, hlagomarsino(a)albemarle.org — requested
changes, attached
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) — Richard Nelson, rnelson0serviceauthority.org — recommendation
attached
Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) — Dyon Vega, dvegaCrDrivanna.org — requested changes, attached
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) — Doug McAvoy, douglas.mcavoyCa)vdot.virginia.gov - requested
changes, attached
Albemarle County Planning — Transportation — Alberic Karina-Plun, akplun(aialbemarle.org — requested changes,
attached
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) — Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski(Dvdh.virginia.gov — no objection
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Site Plan review
Project title:
Berkmar Self Storage —Initial
Project file number:
SDP2022-00052
Plan preparer:
Jessica Denko, PE / Timmons Group [ Jessica.denkoAtimmons.coml
608 Preston Ave., Suite 200 / Charlottesville, VA 22903
Owner or rep.:
Berkmar Holdings, LLC — Frank Stoner [fstoneramilestonepartners.com ]
411 East Franklin Street, Suite 400
Richmond, VA 23219
Plan received date:
21 Jul 2022
Date of comments:
29 Aug 2022
Plan Coordinator:
Ben Holt
Reviewer:
John Anderson, PE
Engineering has reviewed the initial site plan and offers these review comments for Final Site Plan approval.
SDP2022-00052
1. General
a. WPO202200032 approval is required prior to FSP approval.
b. A public drainage easement plat must be recorded prior to WPO plan approval since Berkmar Dr.
runoff transits site. If an on -site SWM facility is proposed, then easement with deed is also
required for SWM prior to WPO plan approval.
c. A SWM facility maintenance agreement exists for existing dry detention (Kegler's parcel); items
concerning ex. detention basin discussed at length w/25-Aug WP0202200032 review comments.
2. C4.0
a. Retaining wall ht. > 4-ft. requires PE -sealed retaining wall design. Wall ht.>3-ft. requires building
permit.
b. Provide stop sign (also, recommend stop bar) at development entrance at Berkmar Drive.
c. Provide typ. dimensions (L x W) for the 9 parking spaces along 40' pvt. R/W and 3 spaces at N
end of parking lot, east of hotel.
d. Provide stop or yield sign for outbound traffic on self -storage loop at N end of storage building, to
establish r/w and limit potential conflict. Note: Not needed if lift gate located at this location.
e. Recommend convex mirrors at NE, SE corners of self -storage since curve radii at building comers
are tight and sight distance impeded by structure, especially given truck wheelbase of vehicles that
are likely anticipated to use this facility. Alternatively, move loop road away from structure and
increase curve radii at NE /SE comers of self -storage building. Note: Not needed if one-way
traffic around storage building is proposed.
f. If one-way traffic proposed, please provide pavement markings /signs indicating one-way traffic.
g. Design of sidewalk/striped pavement on west side of storage is somewhat ambiguous: please
clarify via line revision, line -type /weight or comment response where 9.5' w sidewalk ends,
which appears to be at south end of tapered striped pavement, which, if true, indicates sidewalk
narrows to 2.0' at that point. 2.0' sidewalk presents risk /should be eliminated as a pedestrian
facility (let sidewalk end, and striped pavement flare to 9.0' w/CG-2, or 9.5' with grading that
prevents storm runoff touching building's west face).
h. Recommend CG-6 along drive aisle /sidewalk along building's west face. Runoff concentrates
against curbing, especially at sidewalk. Gutter minimizes winter icing /pavement fracture issues
which may occur at edge of pavement /FC if runoff concentrates against curb, or structure.
Engineering Review Comments
Page 2 of 2
i. Provide CG-6 for 9 parking spaces at N end of storage building since grade concentrates runoff
against curb at this location.
j. Please label typ. parking space length for spaces facing 5' sidewalk facing proposed hotel.
k. Please revise dumpster pad shading to match heavy duty concrete section line -type (dbl.-diagonal).
1. Dedicate portion of existing parcel to public r/w, as shown, via easement plat for ESP approval.
3. C5.0
a. Eliminate proposed grading on Kegler's (bowling alley) parcel. Any off -site grading requires
permanent easement and /or temporary construction easement. Alternative: Notarized written
agreement of same may be substituted and submitted for review in lieu of recorded easement.
b. Show, label, dimension riprap outlet protection at Str. 100, pipe outfall (LxWxD).
c. Show Aabel roof leader lines from storage building.
d. Provide ditch calculations and ditch lining label for ditch leading to inlet grate structure 106.
e. Provide top spot elevation for Str. 106.
f. Provide TC spot elevation for Str. 114.
g. Provide TC spot elevation for Str. 126.
4. CZO
a. Label proposed public drainage easement which transits property, Berkmar Drive to Str. 100.
b. Easement plat is a separate application and public drainage easement plat must be recorded prior
to WPO plan approval /prior to ESP approval. Also, item Lb. above.
5. C8.0
a. Show riprap outlet protection in Str 100 to Str 110 profile.
b. Show roof leader lines from storage building, as storm profile/s.
c. Str. 104 to Str. 108 caption does not match profile Str. labels. Please revise for consistency.
d. Str. 102 to Str. 112 caption does not match profile Str. labels. Please revise for consistency.
e. Storm 400 profile caption does not match profile Str. labels. Please revise for consistency.
Please feel free to call if any questions: 434.296-5832 -x3069
Thank you
I Anderson
SDP202200052_Berkmar Self Storage _ISP_082922.docx
SDP2022-52 Berkmar Self Storage — Initial Site Plan
Albemarle Co Fire & Rescue — Howard Lagomarsino
hlaeomarsino@albemarle.org
08/8/22
1) Acknowledge the available fire data noted on cover page on the plan, but did not locate a note
indicated the needed fire flow for the buildings indicated on the layout page of the plan. Please provide
a note on the plan indicating the needed fire flow for the buildings.
2) Based on the proposed heights (over 30 ft tall) of the buildings on the plan, an aerial fire apparatus
access road is necessary. This road must provide access to at least one side of the building that is a
minimum of 15 feet from the building and a maximum of 30 feet from the building, arranged so that
access is not restruicted when the aerial apparatus is in place and in use. The plan provides this for the
storage building.
Since it is indicated on this plan, the hotel does not provide this. The best location for this is on the west
(parking lot side of the hotel.
3) Each building, hotel and storage facility, show an FDC. There needs to be a hydrant within 100 ft of
the FDC, measured by travel way, and arranged so that when in use, does not obstruct the travel way in
a manaer so additional fire apparatus is impeded. FDC's on both buildings, though they have hydrants,
do not meet this criteria.
4) Place a note on the plan indicating the threads for the fire department use must be C & O threads (a
good place to place this is as an additional line under the fire prevention notes).
From:
Richard Nelson
To:
Ben H21S
Cc:
Riki van Niekerk; Jessica Denko
Subject:
RE: TRANSMITTAL: SDP2022-52 Berkmar Self Storage - Initial
Date:
Friday, September 2, 2022 4:16:56 PM
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Ben,
I recommend for approval with the following conditions:
The sanitary sewer connection should be made in an existing manhole.
Provide Fixture counts.
Submit utility drawings to ACSA.
RWSA approval will be required.
Show proposed meter for hotel.
Relocate FHA 40-feet min from hotel.
Proposed water main to be 8-inch minimum.
Plantings are to be outside of ACSA easements.
Thanks,
Richard Nelson
Civil Engineer
Albemarle County Service Authority
168 Spotnap Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
(434) 977-4511
From: Won Veaa
To: Ben Hol
Cc: devreviewCalHvanna.ora; Richard Nelson
Subject: Berkmar Self Storage Comments
Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 2:57:49 PM
Attachments: imaae001.ona
RWSA General Notes.doc
RWSA - Acceotable Plantinas for Water and Sewer Fasements.odf
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Ben,
RWSA has reviewed the Berkmar Self Storage initial Site plan dated 07/18/2022 by Timmons group
and has the following comments.
General comments:
1. Please include RWSA General water and sewer notes.
2. Include RWSA Water connection notes pasted below.
Sheet C2.0:
1. Show RWSA waterline easement.
2. How do you plan on removing the fire hydrant?
Sheet C4.0:
1. Retaining wall may impact the zone of influence for the RWSA waterline. An analysis is to be
done for retaining wall and its impact on the RWSA water line. Please send the depths of the
footing for the retaining wall.
2. RWSA will need to maintain access to the WL and need a minimum of 3' of coverage.
3. Test pits required to determine depth of RWAS 12" WL.
Sheet 1-1.0
1. No trees permitted within RWSA easement. Please see planting list attached.
Wet Tap on RWSA Waterline
Add the following note to the utility plan sheet that shows the proposed connection:
"Contractor shall coordinate with RWSA and ACSA for the connection to the existing RWSA 12" waterline.
Contractor shall use due diligence to protect the RWSA XX" waterline during construction and tapping.
Contractor shall verify the horizontal and vertical location, the outside diameter and the pipe material of
the 12" waterline prior to ordering the tapping sleeve. RWSA shall be contacted 3 business days in
advance of the test pit and shall be present during the test pit. The tapping sleeve shall be approved by
RWSA prior to being ordered. The tapping contractor shall be approved by RWSA prior to the tap.
A minimum of 3 business days notice shall be given prior to installation of the tapping sleeve. The 12"x6"
tapping sleeve and valve shall be installed plumb. Following the placement and testing of the 12"x6"
tapping sleeve and valve, a concrete pad and thrust block shall be placed under and behind the tapping
sleeve and allowed to set prior to making the tap.
No permanent connections to the potable water system are allowed until the new waterlines are tested,
disinfected, and ready for service. See RWSA General Notes on Sheet"
Add the following note to the waterline profile sheet that shows the proposed connection:
"A minimum of 3 business days notice shall be given to RWSA prior to installation of the tapping sleeve.
Please see the note on sheet "XX- reference utility plan sheet" for more information regarding the
connection to the RWSA waterline'
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Dyon Vega
Civil Engineer
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(434) 977-2970, Ext. 170
695 Moores Creek Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22902
www.rivanna.org
Please use our DevReview(a)Rivanna.org email for all development review related Items, Thank
you.
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219
August 1, 2022
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Ben Holt
Re: Berkmar Self Storage — Initial Site Plan
SDP-2022-00052
Review # 1
Dear Mr. Holt:
(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 18 July
2022, and offers the following comments:
1. Ensure the entrance radii conform to Table 4-3 in Appendix F of the Road Design
Manual.
2. Entrance width is too narrow. Redesign entrance to conform to Section 4, Appendix F of
the Road Design Manual.
3. The proposed entrance should align with the entrance to Berkmar Overlook across the
street.
4. Provide a vertical profile for the entrance.
5. The proposed shared -use path (SUP) does not conform with ADA because it's termini are
not logical sources or destinations for pedestrian traffic. According to Appendix A(1) (pg
A(1)-51), the right-of-way should be dedicated, and the area graded.
a. The proposed SUP should still be shown on the site plan, but be marked "future
construction by others."
b. CG-12 ramps must "... be in -line with the direction of pedestrian travel and the
receiving curb ramp." (Appendix A(1), page A(1)-58). Please revise.
c. The Shared Use Path appears to cross onto the neighbor's property (TMP 45-
112G). This must remain within the right-of-way.
6. Provide turn lane warrants for Route 1403 (Berkman Dr.)
7. A portion of the right-of-way to be dedicated appears to be within a cemetary zone. All
graves must be moved out of the area being dedicated and the cemetary zone must be
vacated in the area being dedicated before VDOT will approve the plat.
8. Show stop signs and stop bar for the entrance.
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
August 1, 2022
Attn: Ben Holt
9. Note that the final 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.
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
SDP2022-52 Berkmar Self Storage — Initial Site Plan
Albemarle Co CDD Planning (Transportation Div.) — Alberic Karina-Plun
akplun@albemarle.ore
08/22/22
At the entrance from Berkmar Drive, a crosswalk across there connecting the shared -use path is
recommended, to provide both people using that path a designated place to cross, and it would indicate
to drivers entering or leaving the property to be aware of pedestrian crossings.
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VIRGINIA DEPARTMEW Of HENTH
Ben Holt, Senior Planner II
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Berkmar Self Storage
Initial Site Plan
SDP202200052
Tax Map #s: 45-112& 112E
Mr. Holt:
CharblhrsNN/Albemarle
Neagh DepaAm@W
1138 Rose Hil Drive
Chorlolfesvile, VA 22903
ofte 434-972-6200 1 tax 434-972-4310
September 2, 2022
As requested, I've reviewed the subject application, dated 7/18/2022, for the proposed
development referenced above. Since both water and sewer services are provided by
public systems, and there does not appear to be any existing onsite septic systems or
wells, I have no objection and recommend approval.
If there are any questions or you wish to discuss, please give me a call, 434-972-4306.
Sincerely,
Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Blue Ridge Health District
alan.mazurowski@vdh.vir ig nia. og_v