HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202200018 Action Letter 2022-12-16County of Albemarle
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401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, VA 22902-4579
December 16, 2022
Ms. Stephanie Paul
Shimp Engineering
912 E High St
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-227-5140
stephanie@shimp-engineering.com
RE: SDP-2022-00018 664 West Rio - Initial Site Plan - Action Letter
Dear Ms. Paul,
phone:434-296-5832
www.albemarle.ora
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants conditional administrative approval to the above -
referenced site plan. See below and attached for conditions and process:
SITE PLAN: This approval shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of this letter, provided
that the developer submits a final site plan for all or a portion of the site within one (1) year after the date
of this letter as provided in section 32.4.3.1 of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle, and
thereafter diligently pursues approval of the final site plan.
In accordance with Chapter 18 Section 32.4.2.8 Early or Mass Grading may be permitted after the
following approvals are received:
1. Engineering approval of a VSMP plan meeting the requirements of Chapter 17 of the Code of the
County of Albemarle.
2. Approval of all easements for facilities for stormwater management and drainage control.
3. If applicable, submittal of a tree conservation checklist for areas where tree preservation is
proposed.
The final site plan will not be considered to have been officially submitted until the following items are
received:
1. A final site plan that satisfies all of the requirements of Section 32.6 and Section 20C of Chapter 18 of the
Code.
2. Applicable fee outlined in the application.
Please submit 14 hard copies of the final plans (or digital submission) to the Community Development
Department. The assigned Lead Reviewer will then distribute the plans to all reviewing agencies.
The Department of Community Development shall not accept submittal of the final site plan for signature
until tentative approvals for the attached conditions from the following agencies/reviewers have been
obtained:
SRC Members:
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) - 3 copies
Albemarle County Zoning Services (Zoner) - 1 copy
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) - 1 copy
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) - 1 copy
Albemarle County Building Inspections -1 copy
Albemarle County Fire & Rescue -1 copy
Albemarle County Parks & Recreation - 1 copy
Albemarle County Service Authority -3 copies
Virginia Department of Transportation - 2copies
Please contact Mariah Gleason at the Department of Community Development at mgleason@albemarle.ors or at
(434) 296-5832 ext. 3097 for further information or if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Mariah Gleason, Senior Planner II
Albemarle County
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
CC: CAMERON PROPERTY CVI LLE LLC
6805 MORRISON BLVD STE 250
CHARLOTTE NC,28211
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Mariah Gleason, mgleason@albemarle.org - Required changes to be addressed prior to final site plan approval:
1. [General Comment] The final site plan must demonstrate conformance with all requirements of Section 18-
32.E and Section 18-20C of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. [32.5.2(a)] Ownership. As of November 2022, the owner for TMP 45-100B is Cameron Property. Review and
revise the Existing Conditions sheet accordingly.
3. [32.5.2(a), 20C.21 Zoning.
a. Individual properties have different zoning and applicable overlays. Revise the Zoning notes to make it
clear the zoning district, overlay districts (including Managed Steep Slopes), and proffers that apply to
each parcel.
b. It appears TMP 45-100B is missing in the Zoning notes.
c. Replace the current note, 'This site is proposed for development using Rio29 FBC Design Standards."
with: 'The subject properties, being TMP 45-100, TMP 45-100A, TMP 45-100B, TMP 45-101, and TMP
45-10013, are opting into the Rio29 Form -Based Code District."
d. Revise the Proffers Per ZMA201800013 notes on the Cover Sheet to state: "...no longer be valid with
approval of a final site development plan under the Rio29 Form -Based Code."
e. On the Existing Conditions sheet, add Managed Steep Slopes overlay district to the zoning notes for
each applicable property.
4. [32.5.2(a)] Departing lot lines. Locate departing lot lines. Representative linework is either hard to discern or
missing.
5. [32.5.2(a)] Use. Revise the "Existing Use" notes to "Single Family Residential and Undeveloped".
6. [32.5.2(b), 20C.6.13] Multifamily use. If the amenities within the multifamily building are not going to be
comprised of non-residential uses, a special exception from the requirement of Sec. 20C.6.B.2.a.1 is needed. As
discussed in previous meetings, the positioning and design of the multifamily building amenities at the corner of
the building will succeed in giving the appearance of a commercial space, however, as shown, the amenities
currently appear to be uses supportive of the primary multifamily residential use instead of stand-alone non-
residential uses. If that is the case, a special exception is required. If the amenities will be publicly accessible and
not accessory to the residential uses, a special exception is not needed, however the plan should be revised to
make this distinction clear.
7. [32.5.2(b)] Density. Provide a gross residential density.
8. [32.5.2(b)] Dwelling Units. Provide the maximum number of dwelling units by type including the number of
bedrooms.
9. [32.5.2(b), 20C.9.B.3] Bicycle Parking.
a. Forthe purposes of calculating the required bicycle parking, studio units count towards the total number
of bedrooms. Revise the residential bedroom and resulting required bicycle parking schedule
accordingly.
b. Separate the calculations for the required bicycle parking for the self -storage and non-residential uses
in the multi -family building if the amenities are publicly accessible commercial/retail spaces.
c. It appears there is a typo in the required calculations (10 short term spaces required should be identified
as long term spaces)
10. [32.5.2(b), 32.5.2(n)] Building height. Provide the maximum height, in feet, for each proposed structure.
11. [32.5.2(b)] Paving. Provide the maximum amount of paved parking and other vehicular circulation areas.
12. [32.5.2(b)] Civic Space Calculation. Provide the total percentage of open space on the property.
13. [32.5.2(b), 20C.9.A.5] Pick-up/drop-off zones. Relocate required pick-up/drop-off spaces closer to the entrance
of the multifamily building, as delivery services and drivers will most likely be directed to this area.
14. [32.5.2(i)] Street. Provide a street name for Local Street A.
15. [32.5.2(i), 32.7.2.2, 20C.7.A.5] Street extension. Extend and construct the eastern accessway up to the property
line abutting TMP 45-102.
16. [32.5.2(i), 20C.7] Street section.
a. Provide a sidewalk on at least one side of the travelway running to and in front of the self -storage
building and connecting required parking spaces along the extent of the travelway to provide safe
access.
b. Provide dimensions for planting strip areas.
c. Provide dimensions for travelway.
17. [32.5.2(n), 4.12.18] Loading area. Provide a detail to demonstrate that the loading space in front of the self -
storage building meets the size requirements of 4.12.18.
18. [32.5.2(n)] Retaining walls. Label all retaining walls and note the top and bottom of wall elevations.
19. [32.5.2(n)] Dumpster pad. Provide a detail to demonstrate that the dumpster pad can meet the performance
standards of 4.12.19.
20. [32.5.2(n)] Lighting plan. Provide a lighting plan with the final site plan that complies with Section 18-4.17 and
18-32.7.8 of the Zoning Ordinance.
21. [32.5.2(p)] Landscaping plan.
a. In the Landscape Plan notes provide the "required" and "provided" information for Local Street A.
b. For Avenues, such as Rio Rd W, the FBC requires large street trees at least 2 % inches caliper. Replace
the current Crapemyrtle trees along Rio Rd with another tree species that is able to provide shade and
not impede pedestrian activity.
22. [20C.11.A] Civic spaces. See comments from ACPR below. Staff would like to meet with the applicant to discuss
the design of civic and outdoor recreation spaces. Please reach out to staff to set up a convenient time to meet.
23. [32.5.2(r)] Label. Adjust the "Dashed line representing the zoning division..." label on the Existing Conditions
sheet so that it is easier to read amongst the other labels and symbols.
24. [32.5.2(s)] Benchmarks. If not included already, reference the benchmarks used for surveys.
25. [General Comment] For proposed easements, an easement plat will need to be submitted, reviewed, approved,
and recorded at the courthouse prior to approval of the final site plan being granted. Work with the Engineering
division on any necessary stormwater management and drainage easements.
26. [General Comment] A plat vacating the common property lines to combine the five parcels into one will also be
needed. The property line vacation and all easements can be done on the same plat, with appropriate deeds
prepared for the various required easements.
27. [General Comment] Please note that additional comments may be provided with the submission and review of
the final site plan for this project.
MODIFICATION REQUESTS
1. Bicycle Parking Modification Request. Staff have reviewed the bicycle parking modification request for the self -
storage building and agrees that it is unlikely that users of this facility will be likely to use bicycles for
transportation or to transport goods. Staff hereby approves the modification to reduce the short-term bicycle
parking to 2 short-term spaces and to eliminate required long-term spaces.
2. Local Street Modification Request. Staff have reviewed the local street modification request. The request states
that the required cross-section width for local streets in the Core area is 30ft, however, Sec. 20.7, which requires
an 11ft travelway, 8ft on -street parallel parking, 6ft landscaped separation zone, and 8ft sidewalk on each side
of local streets falling within the Core area, requires a total cross-section width of 66ft, or 33ft on each side of
the centerline. The applicant's proposal currently provides one instance of the parallel parking, landscaped
separation zone, and sidewalk required by the Code. Based on previous discussions and expected future buildout
of this roadway, the placement of the 8ft parallel parking, and coupled 6ft planting strip and 8ft sidewalk is
acceptable, however, the on -site travelways should be at least 11ft in width in each direction. Based on the
applicant's request, staff hereby approves a modification for the improvement identified as "Local Street A° on
the plan, to allow a 44ft cross-section containing an 8ft on -street parallel parking strip, two (2) travelways being
at least lift in width, a 6ft landscaped strip, and an 8ft sidewalk. The landscaped strip and sidewalk are to be
provided along the side of the street where the initial site plan proposes new structures.
3. Built -to Range Modification Request. Staff have reviewed the request to modify the required build -to range of
the multifamily building. Staff find that at least 66 percent of the multifamily building's street frontage is within
the required build -to range, therefore no modification is needed for the structure.
Comments from Other Reviewing Departments and Agencies
Albemarle County Zoning Services (Zoner)
Lea Brumfield, Brumfield@albemarle.org - See the attached memo regarding the requested parking modifications.
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski@albemarle.ore - See recommendation below.
Approval of an ARB Countywide Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval.
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
John Anderson, landerson2@albemarle.ore - Requested changes; see the comments below:
1. 'C3
a. Revise 14' L parking spaces fronting guardrail to 16' with 2' curb overhang /clearance to guardrail. 14'
parking space length is insufficient It appears possible to adjust parking space length by adjusting drive
aisle width to 24', rather than one aisle 24' and the other 26'.
b. Provide truncated domes /CG-12 pedestrian ramp at south end of 8' sidewalk fronting Rio Rd. W.
c. Recommend truncated domes in refuge section of walk at RIRO island at Rio Rd. W.
d. Label and assign Wall IDs to retaining walls for ease of reference.
e. Ensure 2' Min. clear space from back of curb to face of guardrail.
f. Label guardrail, VDOT GR-2.
g. Label GG-2 at RIRO island.
2. C5
a. Revise labels to read 'New V.W. public SWM facility esmt' (rather than private)
b. Delineate and differentiate SWM v. public drainage easement downstream of Str. A4 since separate deeds
apply to each.
c. Coordinate with VDOT to ensure waiver approval from interconnection with TMP 45-173, which
Engineering anticipates will be approved given steep slopes and SWM facility conflict (SWM at Volvo
dealership would be displaced by an inter -parcel connection).
d. Recommend label existing off -site SWM facility on TMP 45-173 located directly in line with any possible
inter -parcel connection alignment
e. Label retaining wall TW/BW elevations.
3. C7: Sheet appears inverted; please revise to ensure all visual elements present in conventional manner.
4. C8
a. Engineering does not object to 29' FC-FC since consistent with VDOT subdivision street design guide
(Road Design Manual).
b. Provide pavement design based on 479 ADT (sheet C1) and VDOT 2018 Pavement Design Guide.'
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Betty Slough, bslough0albemarle.org - No objection
Albemarle County Fire -Rescue (ACFR)
Howard Lagomarsino, hlagomarsino(,�albemarle.org - Requested changes; see the comments below:
1) Please calculate and provide a note on the plan identifying the needed fire flow for the structures.
2) The needed fire flow informs the number of fire hydrants required and their spacing. Currently, the needed
fire flow for the buildings has not been provided, so it is not possible to determine if the two existing hydrants
on West Rio noted cover sheet of the submitted plan for this review is sufficient based (this comment is based
solely on fire flow to determine spacing, but see comment # 3).
3) There must be a fire hydrant within 100 ft of FDC and arranged so as to not impede the fire apparatus access
road when hydrant and FDC are in use. Based on the presentation of FDC on both buildings and the location
of the hydrant as presenterded, the travel way is blocked when hydrant and FDC are in use, so it does not
conform as laid out.
4) Please provide a note on the plan identifying the available fire flow for the hydrants.
5) Please clarify the location of the multi -level parking deck, will the travelway in front of each building be over
the garage. If this is so, please place a note on the plan indicating this arrangement will support the weight of
fire apparatus (80,000 Ibs).
6) The fire prevention notes during construction shown on the submitted plan for this review are incomplete
please ensure they include all of the following:
7) During construction, the following fire prevention steps are required, so please note them on the plan:
a) Smoking shall be prohibited in areas where smoking makes conditions such as to make smoking a
hazard and these areas shall be designated with no smoking signs per Virginia Statewide Fire
Prevention Code.
b) Areas where smoking can occur, shall have appropriate receptacles for discarded smoking materials
per Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
c) Per the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, vehicular access for firefighting shall be provided at
all construction and demolition sites, provide access to within 100 ft. of temporary or permanent fire
department connections, and have no overhead wiring or other overhead obstructions lower than 13
ft. 6 inches; this access may be via permanent or temporary road, but shall be capable of supporting
fire apparatus in all weather conditions.
d) Contractor shall ensure the street numbers are always plainly visible from the frontage street during
construction per the Virginia Statewide Fire Code
e) An approved water supply for firefighting operations shall be in place and available as soon as
combustible materials arrive on site.
f) Waste and combustible debris shall be removed from the building at the end of each day and disposed
of in accordance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Code
g) Fire extinguishers shall be provided, with not less than one approved fire extinguisher at each
stairwell, on all floor levels where combustible materials have accumulated, in every storage and
construction shed and in areas of special; hazards, such as where flammable and combustible liquids
are stored or used, in accordance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Code
h) Operations involving the use of cutting and welding shall comply with the Virginia Statewide Fire
Prevention Code and shall require a permit from the Albemarle County Fire Marshal's Office
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA)
Richard Nelson, rnelson@serviceauthority.org - Requested changes; see the comments below:
1) Submit utility plan and water/sewer data sheets to ACSA.
2) Provide fixture counts to determine meter size.
3) ACSA has updated the sewer easement requirements, based on sewer depth. Additional easement for the
portion of sewer in the back of the site may be required.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA)
Dyon Vega, dvega@rivanna.org - No objection.
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) - Blue Ridge Health District
Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski@vdh.virginia.gov - No objection; see the attached memo.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
John Wilson, lohn.c.wilson@vdot.virginia.gov - Requested changes; see the attached memo.
Albemarle County Parks & Recreation (ACPR)
Tim Padalino, tpadalino@albemarle.ore - See recommendation below.
1) ACPR acknowledges the proposed 0.43 acres of civic space (linear park) in the rear portion of the subject
property, including approximately 325 linear feet of 10' wide Class -A Type 2 low maintenance shared use
path, the 6' wide wooden footbridge connecting the proposed civic space to the proposed natural area,
and approximately 24 sugar maple trees (as shown on Sheets C3 "Site Layout," C6 "Landscaping Plan," and
C10 "Zoning Compliance Overview").
2) ACPR acknowledges the proposed civic space and shared use path are generally consistent with the
Rio/29 Small Area Plan's "Future Conservation Network" which shows a shared -use path between US-29
and Berkmar Drive.
3) ACPR has identified concerns relating to the visibility of the proposed civic space, which would mostly not
be visible behind the proposed 5-story storage facility (as shown on Site Section B-B on Sheet C7 "Site
Sections") - and which therefore raises concerns about potential safety issues and potential misuse of this
proposed public space.
4) ACPR has identified concerns relating to the physical accessibility of the proposed civic space, which
would require users to go up/down approximately 30 stairs (approximately 15' vertical feet) without any
landings and without any ADA accommodations (as shown on Sheet C5 "Grading Plan").
5) ACPR staff requests a meeting with the applicants/developers regarding the proposed civic area and
related recreation amenities; ACPR will not recommend acceptance of the proposed civic space without
interactive collaboration to discuss the design of the proposed civic space and related recreation
amenities. ACPR recommends this meeting happen prior to submission of the final site plan.
Attachments
Parking Modification Approval, dated December 14, 2022
VDH Comment Memo, dated November 28, 2022
VDOT Comment Memo, dated December 2, 2022
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LEA BRUMFIELD
County Of Albemarle Senior Plannerll,Zoning
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IbrumfieldRalbemarle.otel: 434-296-5832 ext. 3023
To: Justin Shimp, Shimp Engineering
Date: December 14, 2022
Re: SDP202200018 664 West Rio - Initial Site Plan Parking Determination Study & Modification Request
Mr. Shimp,
In response to your request for a determination of the minimum number of required parking spaces for a proposed 92,175
SF self-service storage facility on TMP 4-100, TMP 45-100A, TMP 45-100B, TMP 45-101, and TMP 45-101B, I have made
the following determination.
Per the Institute of Transportation Engineers, a "mini -warehouse" (ITE Code 151) generates 0.17 trips per 1,000 sf gross
area per hour during peak PM hours, for a total of approximately 15.67 trips per hour. As PM peak hours are greater than
AM peak hours, that will be the focus of this determination. ITE further estimates 7 inbound trips during peak PM hours and
9 outbound trips during peak PM hours.
You have indicated that not more than 2 employees will be present on site during operating hours.
The total number of parking spaces indicated by peak traffic demand and employees requires a total of 11 spaces.
Per the initial site development plan SDP202200018 664 West Rio, dated 2022.10.18, you are providing 19 total parking
spaces for the self-service storage facility. This meets the parking requirements for the projected parking demand for the
facility, and is consistent with similar facilities in the County and neighboring municipalities, including:
- Storage Sense on Rt. 250 - 83,095 sf with 10 parking spaces. Parking of 0.12 spaces per 1,000 sf gross area
- Extra Space on Hydraulic Road - 97,125 sf with 9 parking spaces provided. Parking of .09 spaces per 1,000 sf gross
area.
Other nearby storage facilities are drive -up type storage facilities. As these facilities can be navigated by driving, parking
demand for facilities such as Ruckersville Self -Storage on Seminole Trail is not comparable to a facility which requires
parking to enter a centralized building, and this facility has been excluded from this comparison.
Per these findings, your provision of 19 spaces for a 92,175 sf self-service storage facility is permitted, and your required
parking modification is approved.
Please contact me if you have any additional questions.
Lea Brumfield
Senior Planner II
Albemarle County
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401 McIntire Road, Suite 228 1 Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596
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Mariah Gleason, Senior Planner II
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: 664 West Rio
Initial Site Plan
SDP2022-18
Tax Maps:45-100, 100A, 10013, 101, 10113
Ms. Gleason:
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Chanollesvile, VA 22903
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November 27, 2022
As requested, I have reviewed the Revised Initial Site Plan, dated 10/18/22, for the
proposed development, referenced above. Since both water and sewer will be provided
by ACSA public systems, and there does not appear to be any existing onsite well or
septic systems, I have no objection to the proposed development and recommend
approval.
If there are any questions or concerns, please give me a call, 434-972-4306.
Sincerely,
Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Blue Ridge Health District
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219
December 2, 2022
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Mariah Gleason
Re: 664 Rio Road West — Initial Site Plan
SDP-2022-00018
Review #2
Dear Ms. Gleason:
(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 Shimp Engineering, dated 18
October 2022, and offers the following comments:
1. Provide distance from the proposed entrance to the intersection of Rtes 631 & 1403
2. Provide turn-lane/taper warrant analysis.
3. CG-12 at the main entrance need to be revised to meet current standards.
4. Please provide sight -distance triangle and profiles along the sight -distance lines and
ensure they conform with Table 2-5, Appendix F of the Road Design Manual.
5. Please show limits of mill and overlay in full lane widths required to complete this work
on plans, ensuring compliance with Standard Drawing WP-2.
6. More information is needed in the existing ROW to include but not limited to, utility
locations and any entrances on the opposite side of the street.
7. Please note where the intended future interparcel connection will be located.
8. The entrance radii on both the main entrance as well as the two entrances off the
proposed private street need to be revised to meet the minimum standards shown in
Appendix F of the road design manual.
9. Note that the final plan must show conformance with the VDOT Road Design Manual
Appendices 13(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 John Wilson at (434) 422-9782.
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.
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
December 10, 2020
Attn:
Sincerely,
John Wilson, P.E.
Assistant Resident Engineer
Land Use
Charlottesville Residency