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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202200005 Correspondence 2023-01-03 (2)T manle I. AND DI SIG.y December 22, 2022 County of Albemarle 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Reference: SDP202200005 Chick-Fil-A #3187 Canopy Project - Minor Site Plan Amendment 7. [Comment] Landscape Plan. County Policy for site plan amendments requires that minor amendments "incorporate all the changes approved with the LORs"; however, based on the limited nature of the changes proposed by the applicant, staff is satisfied by the plan simply locating and providing brief descriptions of the changes approved with each LOR. However, with multiple changes to the Landscape Plan made by LOR 1, LOR 2, LOR 3, and this Minor (as suggested by Sheet A-5), staff will be requiring an updated Landscape Plan to be submitted and approved with this minor amendment Please include an updated Landscape Plan in the next plan set submittal. Rev. 2: Staff has reviewed the Landscaping Plan sheet and has the following comments (see below). Overall, the landscape plan is not currently showing the level of detail needed for approval. a. The Landscape Plan on Sheet L-100 should clearly indicate plantings: (1) To Remain, (2) Be removed, and (3) Be added. The current plan map is difficult to decipher with both grey and black linework being used to represent existing plantings that will remain and the trees to remain being represented by two symbols - one grey, one black. Revise the Landscape Plan to show one symbol for each plant species and reorganize colors and/or notes to fit into the three aforementioned categories. Staff have provided an amended Landscaping Plan from another development as an example of an approvable plan (see document attached). RESPONSE: Plan revised to show existing plants on sheet L-100. b. Show the three maple trees that front the property in the right-of-way along Rt. 250/Richmond Rd. Staff wants to ensure that these trees will not be accidentally removed by future work on this parcel. RESPONSE: Plan revised to show existing maples along south side of property on sheet L-100. Manley Land Design, Inc. • 51 Old Canton Street • Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 • manleylanddesign.com T manleVJ LAN D 1)LSIG.._I c. On Sheet A-5, remove Notes 1 and 3 and allow Sheet L-100 to provide the accounting of the shrubs and ground cover. These notes, as they currently exist, create confusion as they seem to direct the GC and the County, in determining onsite compliance, to refer to 4 plans (the original site plan and all of the previously approved LORs (3)). This site plan amendment should instead act as the single, consolidated, updated Landscape Plan for this site moving forward. RESPONSE: See architectural plan. d. On the Landscaping Plan, give an accounting of the shrub plantings on the property, similar to the example landscaping plan and approved landscaping plan for this development Information to be provided includes the botanical name, common name, planting size (e.g. caliper or height at planting), and quantity. RESPONSE: Plan revised to show existing plants on sheet L-100. e. Consider combining the planting lists under Section A. Site Tree Canopy and the bottom of the page into one table that includes botanical name, common name, planting size (e.g. caliper or height at planting), quantity, and canopy square footage for all trees and shrubs that will be greater than 5ft in height at 10years maturity, per Sec. 32.7.9.8(b)). RESPONSE: Plan revised to show required items on sheet L-100. f. There seems to be a discrepancy between the plant lists on this page. Is the fourth tree species supposed to be Black Gum or Wildfire Tupelo? Please review and revise accordingly. RESPONSE: Plan revised to refer to black gum on sheet L-100. g. Staff cannot confirm the Canopy Square Footages (SF) noted under the Landscape Requirements Section RESPONSE: Noted, will use Plant Canopy Calculations to revise tree canopy on sheet L-100. A. What is the source of this information? Staff use the County Plant Canopy Calculations document (htWs: //www.albemarle.org/home/showpublisheddocument/1020/63755111441 8370000 ) when reviewing canopy calculations. Staff suggest aligning the canopy calculations provided in the plan with this document to expedite review. RESPONSE: Calculations revised on sheet L-100. h. Since this property falls within the Entrance Corridor overlay district, update Section B. Street Trees to note that the street tree requirement for Richmond Rd. is 198LF/35LF and Luxor Rd is 458LF/40LF. RESPONSE: Calculations revised on sheet L-100. Manley Land Design, Inc. • 51 Old Canton Street • Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 • manleylanddesign.com T manleVJ LAN D I) LSI L'_I i. Consequently, please update the "provided" section under Section B. Street Trees to demonstrate that the aforementioned requirement is being met RESPONSE: Calculations revised on sheet L-100. j. If trees or shrubs are being planted, provide a planting detail. RESPONSE: Planting details are now provided if plants must be replace. Details are sheet L-101. k. If tree protection will be needed/used during construction, locate where tree protection fencing will be used and provide a detail. RESPONSE: Tree protection detail is now provided on sheet L-101. 1.On the landscaping plan, include a signed copy of the Conservation Plan Checklist (attached) since existing plantings will be used to meet the landscaping requirements. RESPONSE: Checklist added to sheet L-100. m. Staff suggest reordering the sheets such that the Landscape Plan and Partial Landscape Plan are back-to-back, generally for clarity and also ease of reference. RESPONSE: See architectural plan. n. Reminder that Sheets L-100 and A-5 must be in alignment with one another RESPONSE: See architectural plan. Albemarle County planning Services -Architectural Review Board CARS) Margaret Mali:aew:ki, mmali;_ew:kiCaalbemade.ory - Requetted Changes Be sure the landscape plan include: all lan&caping required by previous approval:/amendment:/LORt. The three maple tree. in the frontlawn" are mi;ang from the plan. Check for con•-ittency throughout RESPONSE: Plan revised to show existing maples along south side of property on sheetL-100. Sincerely, Aaron D Neitzke, PLA, ASLA President Manley Land Design, Inc. • 51 Old Canton Street • Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 • manleylanddesign.com