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608 Preston Avenue p 434.295.5624
Suite 200 IF434.295.1800
T I M M O N S GROUP
Charlottesville, VA 22903 www.timmons.com
October 12, 2022
Ben Holt
Senior Planner, Planning
County of Albemarle Community Development
401 McIntire Rd, North Wing
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: SDP202200023 - Berkmar Self Storage — ISP Plan Review - Comment Response Letter
Dear Mr. Holt:
We have reviewed all of your comments from September 6, 2022, and made the necessary
revisions. Please find our responses to the comments below in bold lettering.
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) — Ben Holt, bholt@albemarle.org
1. [32.5.2.B, 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.
The new property line has been revised to include these parking spots on the hotel
parcel. See Sheet C4.0.
2. [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.
There are three graves in the cemetery which is to remain in place. The plan does not
propose any disturbance to the graves. A note has been added on Sheet C2.0 to
protect the existing cemetery during construction.
Comments from Other Reviewers:
Albemarle County Engineering Division —John Anderson, janderson2@albemarle.org —
requested changes. SDP 2022-00052 - Site Plan Review Comments dated 08-29-2022.
SDP2022-00052:
ENGINEERING I DESIGN I TECHNOLOGY
1. General
a. WPO202200032 approval is required prior to FSP approval.
Acknowledged. Please see WPO under separate cover.
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.
A plat will be submitted under separate cover.
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
WPO202200032 review comments.
Acknowledged.
2. C4.0
a. Retaining wall ht. > 4-ft. requires PE -sealed retaining wall design. Wall ht.>3-ft.
requires building permit.
The wall has been revised to be two tapered walls of 4-foot maximum height
on Sheet C4.0.
b. Provide stop sign (also, recommend stop bar) at development entrance at
Berkmar Drive.
A stop bar and stop sign have been added. See Sheet C4.0.
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.
Typical dimensions have been provided on Sheet C4.0.
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.
A lift gate is provided at this location, and a yield sign has also been provided.
See Sheet C4.0.
e. Recommend convex mirrors at NE, SE corners of self -storage since curve radii at
building corners 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 corners of self -storage building. Note: Not needed if one-way traffic around
storage building is proposed.
The plans have been revised to allow for one way traffic around the building.
Therefore, this comment no longer applies.
f. If one-way traffic proposed, please provide pavement markings /signs indicating
one-way traffic.
One-way traffic is proposed — pavement markings and signs have been added.
See Sheet C4.0.
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).
Agreed. The sidewalk has been revised to end prior to the 2' section. See Sheet
C4.0 for changes.
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.
CG-6 has been added as recommended on Sheet C4.0.
Provide CG-6 for 9 parking spaces at N end of storage building since grade
concentrates runoff against curb at this location.
CG-6 has been added as requested on Sheet C4.0.
Please label typ. parking space length for spaces facing 5' sidewalk facing
proposed hotel.
Typical parking space dimensions have been added on Sheet C4.0.
k. Please revise dumpster pad shading to match heavy duty concrete section line -
type (dbl.-diagonal).
Dumpster pad shading matches the heavy-duty concrete in the legend on
Sheet C4.0.
Dedicate portion of existing parcel to public r/w, as shown, via easement plat for
FSP approval.
Acknowledged, will be addressed with easement plat under separate cover.
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.
A temporary construction easement will be obtained for grading on Kegler's
parcel.
b. Show, label, dimension riprap outlet protection at Str. 100, pipe outfall (LxWxD).
Riprap dimensions have been added. See Sheet CS.O.
c. Show/label roof leader lines from storage building.
Dashed lines have been added to indicate the roof leaders connecting to the
nearest storm structures. See Sheet C5.0.
d. Provide ditch calculations and ditch lining label for ditch leading to inlet grate
structure 106.
Ditch lining labels have been provided on Sheet C5.0, and ditch calculations
have been provided on Sheet C6.2.
e. Provide top spot elevation for Str. 106.
Spot elevation has been provided on Sheet CS.O.
f. Provide TC spot elevation for Str. 114.
Spot elevation has been provided on Sheet CS.O.
g. Provide TC spot elevation for Str. 126.
Spot elevation has been provided on Sheet CS.O.
4. C7.0
a. Label proposed public drainage easement which transits property, Berkmar Drive
to Str. 100.
Public drainage easement has been labeled on Sheet C7.0.
b. Easement plat is a separate application and public drainage easement plat must
be recorded prior to WPO plan approval /prior to FSP approval. Also, item 1.b.,
above.
Acknowledged, will be provided under separate cover.
5. C8.0
a. Show riprap outlet protection in Str 100 to Str 110 profile.
Riprap has been added to the profile on Sheet C8.0.
b. Show roof leader lines from storage building, as storm profile/s.
Sheet C8.1 has been added for the roof leader profiles.
c. Str. 104 to Str. 108 caption does not match profile Str. labels. Please revise for
consistency.
Profile label has been revised on Sheet C8.0.
d. Str. 102 to Str. 112 caption does not match profile Str. labels. Please revise for
consistency.
Profile label has been revised on Sheet C8.0.
e. Storm 400 profile caption does not match profile Str. labels. Please revise for
consistency.
Profile label has been revised on Sheet C8.0.
Albemarle County E911 Services —Andy Slack, aslack@albemarle.org — no objection
Albemarle County Building Inspections— Betty Slough, bslough@albemarle.org— pending,
comments will be forwarded upon receipt
Albemarle County Department of Fire & Rescue — Howard Lagomarsino,
hlagomarsino@albemarle.org — requested changes. Comments dated 08-08-2022
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.
ISO fire flow calculations worksheet has been added to Sheet C1.4.
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 restricted 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.
The entrance road and the aisle in front of the hotel parking lot has been widened to
accommodate the fire apparatus. See Sheet C4.0.
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 manner so additional fire apparatus is impeded.
FDC's on both buildings, though they have hydrants, do not meet this criteria.
A fire hydrant is provided within 100 feet of the FDC.
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).
The note has been added to the Fire Prevention notes on Sheet C1.1.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) — Richard Nelson, rnelson@serviceauthority.org —
recommendation attached. Comments dated 09-02-2022:
1. The sanitary sewer connection should be made in an existing manhole.
The connection has been updated to connect into the existing manhole. A temporary
construction easement is being negotiated with the adjacent property owner. If a
construction easement cannot be obtained, a doghouse connection will be required.
The only existing manhole located on the property accessible without a construction
easement is on the upstream side of the site and is too high.
2. Provide Fixture counts.
Fixture counts will be provided with a future submission once the architecture of the
buildings have been completed.
3. Submit utility drawings to ACSA.
Acknowledged.
4. RWSA approval will be required.
Acknowledged.
5. Show proposed meter for hotel.
Meter is shown on Sheet C4.1.
6. Relocate FHA 40-feet min from hotel.
FHA has been relocated per correspondence with ACSA and Fire Rescue on Sheet C4.1.
Fire Rescue needs the FHA to be within 100-feet of the FDC of the building and to be
located on the site as to not cause a hose to be crossing a road from where the fire
truck would be stationed. We believe the plan shows a compromise to what ACSA and
Fire Rescue requires for approval.
7. Proposed water main to be 8-inch minimum.
Labels have been corrected to show water main as 8-inch minimum. See Sheet C4.1.
8. Plantings are to be outside of ACSA easements.
Plantings have been removed from the easements. See Sheet L1.0.
Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) — Dyon Vega, dvega@rivanna.org — requested
changes, attached. Comments dated 08-16-2022:
General comments:
1. Please include RWSA General water and sewer notes.
Notes have been added to Sheet C1.1.
2. Include RWSA Water connection notes pasted below.
Note have been added to Sheets C4.1 and C8.0.
Sheet C2.0:
1. Show RWSA waterline easement.
Approximate location of RWSA easement has been added to Sheet 2.0.
2. How do you plan on removing the fire hydrant?
The FHA will be removed in accordance with ACSA standards. The FHA will be
removed back to the main. A new fitting might need to be added. Please let us know if
you have any specific notes you want us to add to the sheet in this regard.
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.
The retaining walls have been revised to be a maximum of 4-feet high and have been
moved further away from the existing waterline. Please see the layout sheet C4.0
where the new location has been dimensioned. At the closest point, the retaining wall
is 17.36 feet away from the waterline. VDOT RW-2 detail has been added to the list of
VDOT details on Sheet C1.4.
2. RWSA will need to maintain access to the WL and need a minimum of 3' of coverage.
Per the profile of the existing 12" RWSA waterline, you can see that we are not
proposing cut over the existing waterline. It is unclear at what depth of the existing
waterline currently is, however we will not be excavating over the line and thus
coverage over the line will be maintained. The site will not be gated, nor are any
obstacles proposed that will jeopardize access to the waterline for maintenance etc.
RWSA will be able to have access to the waterline with notice to property owner or
access via the existing easement.
3. Test pits required to determine depth of RWAS 12" WL.
Acknowledged, please see note on waterline profile, Sheet C9.1. The same note is also
a label on the Utility Plan C4.1 where the new line connects to the RWSA line.
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1. No trees permitted within RWSA easement. Please see planting list attached.
Trees have been relocated. See Sheet L1.0.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) — Doug McAvoy,
douglas.mcavoy@vdot.virginia.gov— requested changes, attached. Comments dated 08-01-
2022:
1. Ensure the entrance radii conform to Table 4-3 in Appendix F of the Road Design
Manual.
The entrance radii have been revised to 30' on Sheet C4.0. An autoturn exhibit has
been provided utilizing a box truck to show a 30' radius is adequate.
2. Entrance width is too narrow. Redesign entrance to conform to Section 4, Appendix F of
the Road Design Manual.
The entrance width has been revised to 30'. See Sheet C4.0.
3. The proposed entrance should align with the entrance to Berkmar Overlook across the
street.
The entrance to our project is aligned with the entrance with Berkmar Overlook. The
entrance shown as the background is the accurate entrance at the time the survey was
performed. Please see attached exhibit showing that the two proposed entrances
align with each other.
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4. Provide a vertical profile for the entrance.
Entrance profile has been added to Sheet C10.0.
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."
The label has been added to Sheet C4.0.
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.
Ramps have been revised as requested on Sheet C4.0.
c. The Shared Use Path appears to cross onto the neighbor's property (TMP 45-
112G). This must remain within the right-of-way.
The SUP has been revised to remain within the right-of-way. See Sheet C4.0.
6. Provide turn lane warrants for Route 1403 (Berkmar Dr.)
The turn lane warrants have been provided with this submission.
7. A portion of the right-of-way to be dedicated appears to be within a cemetery zone. All
graves must be moved out of the area being dedicated and the cemetery zone must be
vacated in the area being dedicated before VDCT will approve the plat.
There are 3 graves in the cemetery. They are located at the bottom left corner of the
"cemetery zone" near the edge of the retaining wall. There are no graves in the area
that will be dedicated as ROW. The hatching for the zone has been updated on Sheet
C4.0 so that it does not encroach in the new ROW.
8. Show stop signs and stop bar for the entrance.
A stop sign and stop bar have been provided at the entrance. See Sheet C4.0.
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.
Acknowledged.
Albemarle County Planning — Transportation —Alberic Karina-Plun, akplun@albemarle.org—
requested changes, attached. Comments dated 08-22-2022:
1. 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.
A pedestrian crosswalk has been provided as requested on Sheet C4.0.
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) — Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski(@vdh.virginia.gov—
no objection
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
Jessica.denko@timmons.com .
Sincerely,
Jessica Denko, PE
Project Manager