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Home My WebLink AboutSDP201400016 Review Comments 2014-02-18Review Comments Project Name: Cale Elem. Sch.Parking Lot Improvements - Minor Amendment Minor Date Completed: (Monday, April 21, 2014 Reviewer: Ellie Ray Department /Division /Agency: Planning Reviews had to wait on WPO approval Review Status: Approved O COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 March 11, 2014 Revl: April 8, 2014 Don Rissmeyer A. Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. 100 Gateway Centre Parkway, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23235 RE: SDP201400016 Cale Elementary School — Minor Amendment Dear Sir: Your Minor Amendment application has been reviewed. In order for the amended site plan to be approved the following revisions are required: 1. [32.5.2(a)] Show the closest boundary line and provide a dimension between the line and the proposed improvements. Revl: Comment addressed. 2. [32.5.2(a)] Add Entrance Corridor (EC) to the Zoning note. Revl: Comment addressed. 3. [32.5.2(a)] Once a boundary line is shown, provide departing lot lines where applicable. Revl: Comment addressed. 4. [32.5.2(a)] Provide setback information, either graphically or in the notes. Revl: Comment addressed. 5. [32.5.2(b)] Provide the total number of parking spaces including those added with this proposal. Revl: Comment addressed. 6. [32.5.2(d)] Show areas of the site where existing slopes exceed 25 %. Revl: Comment addressed. 7. [32.5.2(e)] Show any existing landscape features as described in 32.7.9.4(c). Revl: Comment addressed. 8. [32.5.2a,k,l)] Verify that the location(s) of all existing utilities and utility easements including water, sewer, drainage, telephone, cable, electric and gas are shown on the plan. If any, please label with the Deed Book and Page reference. Revl: Comment addressed. 9. [32.6.2(h)] Revise the signature panel to include Fire Rescue and ARB, and eliminate Zoning. Revl: Comment addressed. 10. [32.6.20) & 32.7.9.4(b)] Existing trees may be preserved in lieu of planting new plant materials in order to satisfy the landscaping and screening requirements of section 32.7.9 or to meet conditions of approval, subject to the agent's approval. It appears that some of the Landscape Plan requirements are proposed to be met with existing vegetation. The landscape plan should show the trees to be preserved, the limits of clearing, the location and type of protective fencing, grade changes requiring tree wells or walls, and trenching or tunneling proposed beyond the limits of clearing. In addition, the applicant shall sign a conservation checklist approved by the agent to insure that the specified trees will be protected during construction. Except as otherwise expressly approved by the agent in a particular case, such checklist shall conform to specifications contained in the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, pp III -284 through III -297, and as hereafter amended. This checklist must be completed, signed, and dated. Rev1: Comment not fully addressed. It appears that both tree canopy and parking screening requirements are being met through the preservation of existing trees. Please add a note on both the Landscape Plan and the Tree Canopy Exhibit stating that no removal or disturbance of existing trees is permitted. 11. [32.6.20) & 32.7.9.6(b)] The 5% landscaped area required shall be planted with a mixture of shade trees and shrubs and shall include one (1) large or medium shade tree per ten (10) parking spaces or portion thereof, if five (5) spaces or more. It appears this requirement has been met, but the note states 1 tree per 20 parking spaces is required; please revise. Rev1: Comment addressed. 12. [32.6.20) & 32.7.9.7(b)] Parking areas consisting of four or more spaces shall be screened from adjacent residential districts. If existing trees are to be used to satisfy this requirement, provide the information requested above regarding preserving existing trees in lieu of planting new plant material, and information regarding the depth of the tree buffer between the proposed parking expansion and the residential area. Rev1: Comment not fully addressed. Screening consists of evergreen trees, fencing, or a combination of both. See comment #10 above. 13. [32.6.20) & 32.7.9.8] The tree canopy requirement for this site is 10 %; if existing trees are to be used to satisfy this requirement, provide the information requested above regarding preserving existing trees in lieu of planting new plant material. Rev1: Comment not fully addressed. See comment #10 above. 14. [32.6.2(k) & 4.17] Is any outdoor lighting proposed? If so, all lighting (including building mounted fixtures) must be shown on a lighting plan that includes a photometric plan, luminaire schedule and cut sheets for each proposed fixture. Rev1: Comment addressed. 15. [Comment] This amendment cannot be approved until Inspections, ACSA and Fire Rescue complete their reviews and grant their approval; comments will be forwarded upon receipt. Engineering and VDOT have reviewed the plan and have no objection. ARB comments have been provided. Rev1: Comment addressed. Staff has provided references to provisions of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle. The Code is kept up to date by the County Attorney's office. The Code may found on the County Attorney's website which may be found under "Departments and Services" at Albemarle.org. In accord with the provisions of Section 32.4.3.5 of Chapter 18 of the Code if the developer fails to submit a revised final 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 developer. If you have any questions about the comments please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, ('. 2b Ellie Carter Ray, CLA Senior Planner Planning Division Review Comments Project Name: Cale Elem. Sch.Parking Lot Improvements - Minor Amendment Minor Date Completed: IMonday, April 07, 2014 Reviewer: Margaret Maliszewski Department /Division /Agency: ARB Reviews Review Status: Approved Review Comments Project Name: Cale Elem. Sch.Parking Lot Improvements- Minor Amendment Minor Date Completed: (Tuesday, March 11, 2014 Reviewer: Jay Schlothauer Department /Division /Agency: Inspections Reviews Based on plans dated February 11, 2014, and plans approved with SDP - 2006 -1. No comments or conditions. Review Status: No Objection O COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 March 11, 2014 Don Rissmeyer A. Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. 100 Gateway Centre Parkway, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23235 RE: SDP201400016 Cale Elementary School — Minor Amendment Dear Sir: Your Minor Amendment application has been reviewed. In order for the amended site plan to be approved the following revisions are required: 1. [32.5.2(a)] Show the closest boundary line and provide a dimension between the line and the proposed improvements. 2. [32.5.2(a)] Add Entrance Corridor (EC) to the Zoning note. 3. [32.5.2(a)] Once a boundary line is shown, provide departing lot lines where applicable. 4. [32.5.2(a)] Provide setback information, either graphically or in the notes. 5. [32.5.2(b)] Provide the total number of parking spaces including those added with this proposal. 6. [32.5.2(d)] Show areas of the site where existing slopes exceed 25 %. 7. [32.5.2(e)] Show any existing landscape features as described in 32.7.9.4(c). 8. [32.5.2(j,k,l)] Verify that the location(s) of all existing utilities and utility easements including water, sewer, drainage, telephone, cable, electric and gas are shown on the plan. If any, please label with the Deed Book and Page reference. 9. [32.6.2(h)] Revise the signature panel to include Fire Rescue and ARB, and eliminate Zoning. 10. [32.6.20) & 32.7.9.4(b)] Existing trees may be preserved in lieu of planting new plant materials in order to satisfy the landscaping and screening requirements of section 32.7.9 or to meet conditions of approval, subject to the agent's approval. It appears that some of the Landscape Plan requirements are proposed to be met with existing vegetation. The landscape plan should show the trees to be preserved, the limits of clearing, the location and type of protective fencing, grade changes requiring tree wells or walls, and trenching or tunneling proposed beyond the limits of clearing. In addition, the applicant shall sign a conservation checklist approved by the agent to insure that the specified trees will be protected during construction. Except as otherwise expressly approved by the agent in a particular case, such checklist shall conform to specifications contained in the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, pp III -284 through III -297, and as hereafter amended. This checklist must be completed, signed, and dated. 11. [32.6.20) & 32.7.9.6(b)] The 5% landscaped area required shall be planted with a mixture of shade trees and shrubs and shall include one (1) large or medium shade tree per ten (10) parking spaces or portion thereof, if five (5) spaces or more. It appears this requirement has been met, but the note states 1 tree per 20 parking spaces is required; please revise. 12. [32.6.20) & 32.7.9.7(b)] Parking areas consisting of four or more spaces shall be screened from adjacent residential districts. If existing trees are to be used to satisfy this requirement, provide the information requested above regarding preserving existing trees in lieu of planting new plant material, and information regarding the depth of the tree buffer between the proposed parking expansion and the residential area. 13. [32.6.20) & 32.7.9.8] The tree canopy requirement for this site is 10 %; if existing trees are to be used to satisfy this requirement, provide the information requested above regarding preserving existing trees in lieu of planting new plant material. 14. [32.6.2(k) & 4.17] Is any outdoor lighting proposed? If so, all lighting (including building mounted fixtures) must be shown on a lighting plan that includes a photometric plan, luminaire schedule and cut sheets for each proposed fixture. 15. [Comment] This amendment cannot be approved until Inspections, ACSA and Fire Rescue complete their reviews and grant their approval; comments will be forwarded upon receipt. Engineering and VDOT have reviewed the plan and have no objection. ARB comments have been provided. Staff has provided references to provisions of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle. The Code is kept up to date by the County Attorney's office. The Code may found on the County Attorney's website which may be found under "Departments and Services" at Albemarle.org. In accord with the provisions of Section 32.4.3.5 of Chapter 18 of the Code if the developer fails to submit a revised final 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 developer. If you have any questions about the comments please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Ellie Carter Ray, CLA Senior Planner Planning Division COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 March 6, 2014 Don Rissmeyer A Morton Thomas & Associates, Inc. 100 Gateway Center Parkway, Suite 200 Richmond, VA 23235 RE: ARB- 2014 -17: Cale Parking Lot Improvements Dear Mr. Rissmeyer, I have reviewed the above -noted application for a county -wide Certificate of Appropriateness. The following revisions are requested to make the proposal consistent with the design criteria that apply to the county -wide Certificate. 1. Indicate the existing locations of the "relocated sheds" on the plan. 2. Revise the size of interior parking lot trees to 2' /z" caliper minimum at planting. 3. Revise the plan to show perimeter parking lot trees, 2' /z" caliper minimum at planting, spaced 40' on center. These trees would be a continuation of the perimeter trees along the south side of the existing parking lot as illustrated on SDP - 2006 -01. 4. Add the standard planting 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." 5. Check the boxes on the Conservation Checklist that apply to the proposal. Within 15 days of the date of this letter, please send me a letter (by email is acceptable) indicating whether you will or will not proceed with these revisions. If you choose not to proceed with these revisions, staff will be unable to approve your application. If you choose to proceed with the revisions, please forward me one set of revised drawings together with a memo summarizing the revisions you've made. Your decision to make the revisions will suspend the 60 -day review period associated with your original submittal. However, I expect to complete the review of your revised proposal within 2 weeks of your re- submittal. Also, please note that SDP - 2006 -01 shows required perimeter trees along the south side of the existing parking lot, but it appears that some of these trees have not been planted. Other landscaping throughout the site, as shown on the approved plan, may also be missing. It is recommended that an assessment of missing trees and shrubs be conducted and a plan for bringing the site into compliance with the approved landscape plan be formulated at this time. If you have any questions about this action, please contact me as soon as possible. I look forward to receiving your revisions and completing this review with an approval letter. Sincerely, Margaret Maliszewski Principal Planner cc: ARB File Blake Abplanalp, Albemarle County Office of Facilities Development, 401 McIntire Rd, Room 228, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Review Comments Project Name: Cale Elem. Sch.Parking Lot Improvements- Minor Amendment Minor Date Completed: (Tuesday, March 04, 2014 Reviewer: Robbie Gilmer Department /Division /Agency: Fire Rescue Reviews Based on plans dated 2/11/14 No Comments or objections Review Status: No Objection Review Comments Project Name: Cale Elem. Sch.Parking Lot Improvements- Minor Amendment Minor Date Completed: (Tuesday, March 04, 2014 Reviewer: Glenn Brooks Department /Division /Agency: Engineering Reviews There are no issues with the site plan. (The WPO plans are being reviewed by OFD.) Review Status: No Objection