HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202200037 Review Comments Minor Amendment 2022-10-14V
Mariah Gleason
County Of Albelmarle mgleason@albemarle.orz
Community Development Department - Planning Division tel:434-296-5832 ext.3097
fax:434-972-4126
MEMORANDUM
To: Matt Denhard, Timmons Group, Inc. (matt.denhardPtimmons.com)
From: Mariah Gleason
Division: Community Development - Planning
Date: July 26, 2022
Revision 1: October 14, 2022
Subject: SDP202200037 UVA Riverside Parking Improvements - Minor Site Plan Amendment
The site plan amendment referenced above has been reviewed by the Planning Services Division of the Albemarle County
Department of Community Development (CDD) and by other members of the Site Review Committee (SRC).
The Planner will approve the plan when the following items (from the Planner and other SRC plan reviewers) have been
satisfactorily addressed and when all SRC plan reviewers have indicated in writing their tentative approvals. [Each
comment is preceded by the applicable reference to the Albemarle County Code.]
1. [Comment] Application number and History. Rev. 1: Comments addressed.
a. This application has been assigned an application number. Update the plan set and future submission
materials to reference SDP202200037.
b. On the Cover Sheet, remove "SDP89-033" from the minor site plan amendment title and purpose
statement. Staff research into the development of the site found that SDP198900033, as noted on the
plan, is not the ruling site plan across all areas where changes are proposed. The parcel was developed in
phases with different site plans and there have been several site plan amendments, including the
following:
• SDP201500034 - Major (Building 2335) Approved; 2 Letters of Revision (LORs)
• SDP201300031- Minor (near Building 2331) Approved; 2 LORs
• SDP200600103 - Minor (all parking areas) Approved
• SDP200100111- Final (Building 2315) Approved
• SDP199900029 - Minor Approved
• SDP199500089 - Final Approved; 1 LOR
• SDP199200031 - Minor Approved
• SDP199100085 - Major (Seminole Lane) Approved
• SDP198900033 - Approved; 3 LORs
• SDP198800076
• SDP198800050
• SDP198700067 - Approved by Planning Commission with Conditions (Buildings 2315, 2325,
and Seminole Lane)
• SDP198400067
2. [Comment] Minor site pion narrative. Revise the site plan narrative to:
a. Exclude the reference to SDP89-33.
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b. Update item #1 to reflect the number of additional parking spaces proposed. It appears 21 spaces are
being propose but please also refer to Comment #3a below.
c. Remove list item #4. As discussed with the applicant via email prior to the staff's comment letter, signs and
sign locations are not approved through site plan amendments. They are processed via a separate
application system.
d. Suggest reviewing the narrative for spelling.
Rev. 1: Comments addressed.
3. [32.6.20), 32.7.9] Landscaping plan. Rev. 1: Comments addressed.
a. The minimum standards for landscaping within a parking area require one large or medium shade tree per
ten parking spaces or portion thereof (Sec. 32.7.9.6). Based on the proposal for additional parking spaces,
revise the interior parking area to include at least one (1) tree within the parking area for every ten parking
spaces, or portion thereof, proposed by this amendment. Be advised, trees must be selected from a
current list of recommended large shade trees approved by the agent or other species approved by the
agent and the agent may allow trees smaller than medium shade trees to be planted when site conditions
warrant smaller trees. All shade trees to be planted shall meet the specifications of the American
Association of Nurserymen.
b. Revise the Planting Schedule provided on Sheet C7.2 to include all proposed and existing trees to remain
along Seminole Trail so the composition of planting along the Entrance Corridor is clear and in alignment
with the plan map.
c. Include in the Planting Schedule additional columns for the tree canopy square footage per individual plant
per species and the total canopy contributed per species, as well as the resulting total of the total tree
canopy square footages.
d. Revise Sheet C2.1 to:
i. Symbolize the existing trees to remain using the symbology that is used to represent the same
trees on Sheet C.7. Currently, the tree symbology does not coordinate between pages of the
plan.
ii. Label the existing tree species.
iii. Identify the number of existing trees to be removed within the plan map labels.
e. Complete and sign the Conservation Plan Checklist provided on Sheet C7.2.
4. [32.6.2(k), 4.17] Lighting. Notes on the Cover Sheet indicate that "no lighting is proposed with these
improvements". However, one light fixture exists in the parking island that is being removed to make way for 11
new parking spaces. Is this light fixture remaining or will it be removed? If it will be removed, subsequently remove
the light fixture symbology from the rest of the proposed plan sheets (Sheets C4.0, C5.0, C7.0), label that this
fixture will be removed (Sheet C2.1), and note on the Cover Sheet that one light fixture will be removed (per Sheet
C2.1) but all other approved lighting fixtures will remain in place. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
5. [32.5.2(n), 4.12.16] Parking space dimensions. Rev. 1: Comments addressed.
a. County Code stipulates that the minimum parking space size for perpendicular parking must be 9 feet or
10 feet in width and 18 feet in length. Please revise the proposed parking space nearest to the ADA
Access Ramp in at the northwest corner of Building 2535 accordingly. See Sec. 4.12.16 for more
information.
b. Provide dimensions for proposed parking spaces located behind Building 2327.
6. [32.5.2(b)] Parking schedule. Depending on the revisions being made, update the parking schedule on the Cover
Sheet to reflect the number of additional parking spaces being added by this amendment. Currently, the note
identifies 21 parking spaces are being added. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
7. [32.5.2(a)] Zoning notes. Rev. 1: Comments addressed.
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a. Note that the property is subject to SP1989-00070 for approval of fill in the floodplain
b. Note that the property is subject to Managed and Preserved Steep Slopes (Overlay District).
8. [32.5.2(b), 32.5.2(n)] Building information. Rev. 1: Comments addressed.
a. Label the building square footages.
b. Provide/note the maximum height of all structures.
9. [32.5.2(a)] Boundary dimensions. Show property corner locations between metes and bounds and indicate
monument materials.
10. [32.5.2(f)] Water. Label the body of water adjacent to the site. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
11. [32.5.2(h)] Floodploin.
a. The extent of the flood hazard overlay district is not clear on the plan map. Clearly identify one line and
inclusive area to be associated with the aforementioned overlay district. See screenshot from Sheet C2.0
below. (Be advised. the extent of the floodplain should match FEMA floodplain data.)
b. La' strict c
Rev. 1: Thank you for clearly locating and labeling the floodplain area. The linework for the floodplain area
appears to drop off before reaching the edge of the parcel boundary. Please provide this data up to its
intersection with the parcel boundary so it is an enclosed area.
12. [32.5.2(t)] Dam break inundation zone. Map and label the limits of the state dam break inundation zone. Rev. 1:
Comment addressed.
13. [32.5.1(c), 32.5.2(d)] Existing contours. Provide existing contour lines, unbroken, across the areas of the subject
property that are shown. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
14. [32.5.2(d)] Steep slopes. Locate areas of the site where existing slopes are managed or preserved steep slopes and
note on the plan whether steep slope areas will be disturbed with this site plan amendment. Rev. 1: Comment
addressed.
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15. [32.5.2(i)] Easements. Locate and label (with deed book and page reference) all existing easements within the areas
of the subject property that are shown. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
16. [32.5.2(a)] Scale. Check the scale on Sheet C2.0. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
17. [32.5.2(a)] Abutting parcels. Rev. 1: Comments addressed.
a. Show departing lot lines on the plan map.
b. Provide the names of the owners, zoning districts, tax map and parcel numbers and present uses of
abutting parcels.
18. [32.5.2(s)] Vicinity map. The "Site Location" appears to indicate a different subject property. Review and indicate
the tax map parcel to which this amendment is proposed. Rev. 1: Comment sufficiently addressed.
19. [32.5.2(r)] Symbols. General reminder to label all linework and symbols. Currently, multiple lines use the hollowed
dot symbology; however none are labeled. Revise the plan to uniquely label and symbolize all aspects currently
using the hollow dot symbol. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
[Comment] Reminder that revised plans should include the original date of drawing and the revision dates) for
each subsequent version of the plan.
[Rev. 1] ADA ramp. ADA regulations for the design of the proposed ramp in front of Building 2535 require
handrails on both sides, a minimum width of 3ft, and a 4in curb on the open side. Please review and revise the
plan as necessary.
[Rev. 1] Limits of disturbance. On Sheets C2.1 and C2.2, revise the area measurement noted in the Limits of
Disturbance labels on the plan maps to identify the extent of each particular area, instead of a combined total.
This will add clarity to the plan and allow staff to confirm that the total limits of disturbance noted is correct.
NOTE: The last major site plan amendment (SDP201500034) identified that the subject property, particularly Phase 3, is
under parked. Staff finds the additional parking spaces proposed by this amendment to be acceptable as it does not create
an issue with the total number of parking spaces exceeding the number of required spaces by more than 20%, which is not
permissible under Sec. 4.12.4.
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Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
Matthew Wentland, mwentlandPalbemarle.org - No Objection
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Betty Slough, bsloughPalbemarle.org - No Objection
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue
Howard Lagomarsino, hlagomarsino@albemarle.org - No Objection
Albemarle County Service Authority
Richard Nelson, rnelson@serviceauthority.org - PENDING; comments will be forwarded upon receipt
Rivanna Water Service Authority
Dyon Vega - PENDING; comments will be forwarded upon receipt
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Albemarle County Planning Services - Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski@albemarle.org - No Objection
In accordance with the provisions of Section 32.4.3.5 of Chapter 18 of the Code, if the applicant fails to submit a revised
site plan to address all of the requirements within six (6) months after the date of this letter, the application shall be
deemed to have been voluntarily withdrawn by the applicant.
Please contact Mariah Gleason in the Planning Division by using mgleason@albemarle.org or 434-296-5832 ext. 3097 for
further information.
CC: RIVERSIDE MC OWNER LLC C/O ALTUS GROUP
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