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Home My WebLink AboutSP201300011 Review Comments 2013-04-16�� OF .4L8� J� C U � E7 �IRGIL County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To: Stephen Waller (Stephen.waller @gdnsites.com) From: Brent Nelson - Planner Division: Planning Services Date: May 9, 2013 Subject: SP- 201300011- Brochu Property - Tier III PWSF The Planner for the Planning Division of the Albemarle County Department of Community Development will recommend approval for the plan referred to above when the following items have been satisfactorily addressed. The following comments are those that have been identified at this time. Additional comments or conditions may be added or eliminated based on further review. Comments are preceded by the applicable reference to the Albemarle County Code. 1. [5.1.4(c)(4)] Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a tree conservation plan prepared by a certified arborist. The plan shall be submitted to the agent for review and approval to assure that all applicable requirements have been satisfied. The plan shall specify tree protection methods and procedures, and identify all existing trees to be removed on the parcel for the installation, operation and maintenance of the facility. [5.1.4(c) (5)] The installation, operation and maintenance of the facility shall be conducted in accordance with the tree conservation plan. Dead and dying trees identified by the arborist's report may be removed if so noted on the tree conservation plan. If tree removal is later requested that was not approved by the agent when the tree conservation plan was approved, the applicant shall submit an amended plan. The agent may approve the amended plan if the proposed tree removal will not adversely affect the visibility of the facility from any location off of the parcel. The agent may impose reasonable conditions to assure that the purposes of this paragraph are achieved Sheet C -lA Tree Inventory shows proposed concrete piers for the equipment shelter within the drip line of existing trees designated to remain. A tree conservation plan prepared by a certified arborist verifying that the trees could survive this impact is required. 2. [5.1.4(c)(7)] The owner of the facility shall submit a report to the agent by no earlier than May or no later than July I of each year. The report shall identify each user of the existing structure, and include a drawing, photograph or other illustration identifying which equipment is owned and /or operated by each personal wireless service provider. Multiple users on a single tower or other mounting structure may submit a single report, provided that the report includes a statement signed by a representative from each user acquiescing in the report. This is not a condition of approval for the proposal under review, just a reminder. 3. Miscellaneous: a) Sheet C -IA contains a note referencing "Note 4 "; however, there does not appear to be a Note 4 on the drawing. b) Regarding the project narrative submitted: a. Page 1, Project Description /Request, paragraph 1 — the last sentence is not completed. c) Regarding the site photos provided showing the access drive: a. The top photo states North view in access road/ site is on the left. It should say the site is on the right. b. The bottom photo states South view in access road/ site is on the right. It should say the site is on the left. Please contact Brent Nelson at the Department of Community Development 296 -5832 ext 3438 for further information. 6.f i COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1601 Orange Road Culpeper, Virginia 22701 -3819 Gregory A. Whirley Commissioner of Highways May 8, 2013 Mr. Glenn Brooks Department of Engineering and Development 401 McIntire Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22902 Subject: Site Review Meeting Comments May 9t' site review meeting Dear Mr. Brooks: Below are VDOT's comments on the Site Plans for the May 91h , 2013 Site Review Committee Meeting: SP- 2013 -00011 Verizon Wireless /Boiling Siding/Brochu Property - Tier III Personal Wireless Facility (Brent Nelson) 1. The proposed facility will access the State Highway System (Route 6) via an existing private entrance. The proposed use will not significantly change the traffic generation of this exiting entrance. Therefore, VDOT does not have any objections to this proposed facility. Should the use, maintenance or safety of this entrance change, VDOT reserves the right to reevaluate the existing entrance. 2. A land use permit will be required for construction within right of way. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Tr�Austin, P.E. Area Land Use Engineer Culpeper District Review Comments Project Name: BROCHUNERIZON WIRELESS New Special Use Permit Date Completed: IMonday, April 29, 2013 Reviewer: Glenn Brooks Department /Division /Agency: Engineering Reviews Review Status: No Objection Review Comments Project Name: BROCHUNERIZON WIRELESS New Special Use Permit Date Completed: IMonday, April 29, 2013 Reviewer: Shawn Maddox Department /Division /Agency: Fire Rescue Reviews Fire Rescue has no objections to the special use permit application as submitted. Review Status: No Objection t7 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 MEMORANDUM TO: Brent Nelson FROM: Margaret Maliszewski RE: ARB- 2013 -43 and SP- 2013 -11: Brochu (Verizon) Boiling Siding Tier 3 DATE: April 25, 2013 A balloon test was conducted on April 25, 2013 for the above referenced application. Routes 6, 722, 717 and 715 in the vicinity of the site were traveled to determine visibility. The balloon was visible from the Route 6 Entrance Corridor, but only in the immediate vicinity of the property, and when the balloon was visible, it was seen through a wooded area where the trees significantly minimized visibility. There were no sustained views of the balloon above the trees, as viewed from the EC. The narrowness and winding character of the road, and the wooded areas lining the road, contributed to minimizing the visibility of the balloon from the EC. Given the location of the ground equipment and the surrounding wooded area, the equipment is not expected to be seen from the EC. Overall, the visibility of the balloon was minimal and the proposed facility is not expected to have a negative impact on the EC. The balloon was also visible from Rt. 722 in the vicinity of the driveway at 7607 Old Green Mountain Road. From this location the balloon was also seen through wooded area, with the trees minimizing visibility. Regarding the ground equipment: The proposed ground equipment is not expected to be visible from the Entrance Corridor. Regarding visibility of the monopole: Given the extremely limited degree of visibility displayed at the balloon test, the proposed location of the facility is expected to sufficiently minimize the visibility of the monopole from the Route 6 EC such that no negative impact on the Entrance Corridor is anticipated. Review Comments Project Name: BROCHUNERIZON WIRELESS New Special Use Permit Date Completed: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Reviewer: Andrew Slack Department /Division /Agency: E911 Reviews Approved Review Status: Approved Review Comments Project Name: BROCHUNERIZON WIRELESS New Special Use Permit Date Completed: Monday, April 22, 2013 Reviewer: Jay Schlothauer Department /Division /Agency: Inspections Reviews Based on plans revised April 12, 2013. No comments or conditions. Review Status: No Objection