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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201400027 Correspondence 2014-03-24 w N._ W A ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS ASSOCIATES May 7,2014 Rachel Falkenstein, Senior Planner Albemarle County—Community Development 401 McIntire Road,North Wing Charlottesville, VA 22902 Re: Site Plan Technical Review for: SDP201400027: Avemore LLC Phase III WWA Project No. 213108.02 Dear Ms. Falkenstein: Enclosed please find five (5) copies of the revised plans for the Avemore LLC Phase IIB. I have prepared the following summary in response to your comments and concerns: Rachel Falkenstein, Senior Planner vr. Comment: [32.6.2h] Signature Panel. For minor site plan amendments the Planner's signature is all that is required. You may delete the other reviewers from the approval panel. Response: The signature panel has been modified. Comment: [32.6.2(i) & 4.12.89(e)] Instrument assuring continuation of off-site -- parking. Conflicting notes on pages C-1 & C-2 indicate a cross parking agreement either has been recorded or is to be recorded. Presumably, fi the agreement was recorded with the previous site plan, it will need to be amended to reflect the changes in parking numbers. Please provide a copy of the amendment shared parking agreement and clarify if this agreement has been recorded or is to be recorded. Response: The note on C-2 has been updated. A copy of the parking agreement has been submitted. y:" Comment: [32.6.2k] Outdoor lighting. The plan shows a new light pole in the parking lot. Include a photometric plan with lighting details for review. Response: The new light is from the approved site plan. The approved photometric plan has not been modified with this amendment. - 'MC(0d&. d.CJe- 0t 0.l r4,1LS 1t OS 3040 Avemore Square Place •Charlottesville,VA 22911 Telephone(434)984-2700 •Fax(434) 978-1444 Charlottesville•Lynchburg w `✓ 8! Comment: Proposed changes. Provide graphic delineation of proposed changes. Proposed changes are listed and changes to notes are shown. Please also mark changes on plan(bubble or other symbol). Response: Proposed changes have been clouded. Comment: Proffers. Proffer B from amended ZMA 2006-021 should read, "Commercial buildings will have two (2) street facades (each with at least one street-level entrance) facing both Fontana Drive and Avemore Lane." Response: The Proffer has been revised on C-2. 6 Comment: Proffers. Proffer C (2) should read "In addition to the Village Green, outdoor recreation facilities will consist of at least three (3) tot lots to be placed in the approximate locations shown on the Plan [reference 4.16.2]." Response: The Proffer has been revised on C-2. 7. Comment: This amendment cannot be approved until Inspections, Engineering, ABA, ACSA, VDOT, E911, Fire Rescue and Zoning complete their reviews and grant their approval. E911 and Fire Rescue have reviewed the plan and have no objections. ARB, Inspections, ACSA and Engineering comments are attached. VDOT and Zoning comments will be provided upon receipt. Response: Noted Jay Schlothauer,Director of Building 1. Comment: Align the barrier-free parking spaces' curb cut with the striped access aisle. Response: The parking spaces have been re-aligned to line up with the existing curb cut. Margaret Maliszewski,Principal Planner 1. Comment: The plan shows one new pole light in the parking lot. Provide an updated photometric plan with all lighting details for review. Be sure the standard lighting note appears on 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. 3040 Avemore Square Place • Charlottesville,VA 22911 Telephone(434) 984-2700 • Fax(434) 978-1444 Charlottesville •Lynchburg Page 2 of 4 Response: The approved photometric plan has not been modified with this amendment. 2. Comment: Add the standard ARB mechanical equipment note to the site and architectural drawings: Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated. Response: A note has been added to Drawing Number C-5. 3. Comment: Add the standard ARB landscape 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. Response: A note has been added to Drawing Number C-12. 4. Comment: Trees are proposed at the top of the retaining wall. The retaining wall detail indicates the use of geogrid. Confirm that the trees can be planted with the retaining wall using geogrid. Response: The trees shall be planted outside of the designated geogrid area. 5. Comment: Review of the proposed architectural design is ongoing. ARB approval is required prior to final approval of the amendment. Response: Noted. Glenn Brooks, County Engineer 1. Comment: WPO ordinance requirements will need to be satisfied. These plans should be separate. Sheet C-9 should be removed from the site plan. Response: A new application, check and Erosion and Sediment Control Plan will be submitted. C-9 has been removed from this submittal. 2. Comment: The transformer in the sidewalk of Avemore Pond Road needs to be moved and the sidewalk built. Response: The DVP cabinets shall be relocated and the sidewalk will be built. 3040 Avemore Square Place • Charlottesville,VA 22911 Telephone(434)984-2700 • Fax(434) 978-1444 Charlottesville •Lynchburg Page 3 of 4 irr We trust that the above responses and revised plans properly address the outstanding items. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, WW Associates, Inc. Robert C. Umberger Project Manager 3040 Avemore Square Place • Charlottesville,VA 22911 Telephone(434) 984-2700 •Fax(434) 978-1444 Charlottesville •Lynchburg Page 4 of 4