HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202200065 Review Comments Major Amendment, Final Site Plan 2023-02-03County of Albemarle
yl Community Development Department - Planning Division
MEMORANDUM
To: Steve Edwards, Edwards Design Studio (Steve0edwardsdesienstudio.com)
From: Mariah Gleason
Division: Community Development - Planning
Date: February 3, 2022
Subject: SDP202200065 Woodbrook Station - Major Site Plan Amendment
Marlah Gleason
mgleason@albemarle.org
tel: 434-296-5832 ext. 3097
fax:434-972-4126
The site plan amendment referenced above has been reviewed by the Planning Services Division of the Albemarle County
Department of Community Development (CDD) and by other members of the Site Review Committee (SRC).
The Planner will approve the plan when the following items (from the Planner and other SRC plan reviewers) have been
satisfactorily addressed and when all SRC plan reviewers have indicated in writing their tentative approvals. [Each
comment is preceded by the applicable reference to the Albemarle County Code.]
1. [Comment] Application number. This application has been assigned an application number. Please update the plan
set and future submission materials to reference SDP202200065.
2. [Comment] Details. Review detail labels on plan maps. Several detail labels appear to point to the sheets that do
not show that detail, making the plan difficult to interpret. Review and revise across the plan as needed.
3. [32.5.2(i), 20.C.71 Street frontage.
a. [20C.7.C.1] The Rio29 FBC identifies Berkmar Dr. as an "Avenue'. Phase I is required to comply with the
street standards prescribed for Avenues, which require an 8ft sidewalk, 6ft landscaped separation zone,
5ft bike lane, and 8ft parking on -street parking lane. The plan does not currently provide an 8ft sidewalk,
6ft landscaped separation zone, or 8ft parking on -street parking lane. An approximately 5ft bike lane is
currently in place along the front of the subject property and, per Transportation staff, it is expected to
remain in place. Staff request a meeting with the applicant and VDOT to discuss how the requirements
may be best achieved, understanding that the intent of the Flex character area is to physically connect the
Core and Edge areas through a network of civic spaces and pedestrian, bike, and transit options.
b. [20C.7.F] Staff are working to set up a cash -in -lieu system for street lighting and furniture/fixtures at this
time. More information will be forthcoming.
4. [20C.10] Building frontage.
a. The proposal does not currently appear to meet the general building standards of 20C.8.B.11.a, which
requires at least 66% of a site's street frontage to be built within the build -to range. Revise the plan and/or
provide an exhibit for staff to review and consider allowing a modification under 20C.8.c.3.
b. If not already included in the plan, provide transparency information for the Front Elevation facing
Berkmar. This information must meet the requirements of 20C.10.B.
5. [32.7.9] Landscaping.
a. [20C.7.H.4, 20C.10.D] Street trees are required to be planted within the landscaped separation zone. The
plan does not appear to provide street trees in this location. Revise the plan to address the required
plantings and provide notes addressing 20C.7.H.4.b and 20C.10.D.3. The notes should identify the code
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requirement and what is provided by the plan. Be advised, large trees (at least 2 34 in caliper) are required
unless the use of medium trees is justified.
b. [32.7.9.6.a] Landscaping within a Parking Area. Compliance with this requirement is based on square feet
instead of number of trees. In the notes under "5% of Paved Areas" provide the square footage and
percentage of area that will be landscaped with trees or shrubs (Sheet L101).
c. [20C.9.A.7.a] Minimum landscaping for parking area. This provision requires large trees, measured at 2 % in
caliper to be planted around the perimeter of parking areas, located at least every 40ft. No trees are
currently provided along the side or rear of the proposed development. Revise the plan to address this
requirement.
d. [20C.10.D.4] Revise the tree provided in the internal parking area to be at least 2 34 in caliper at planting.
e. [32.7.9.8] Tree canopy. Since Phase 2 may be developed under a different site plan and zoning; the tree
canopy requirement for this property cannot be achieved through preservation of trees on the Phase 2
property. Revise the plan to comply with the tree canopy requirement in the Phase 1 area.
f. The Tree Canopy Calculation notes and Plant List do not appear to align. Revise as needed. The planting
list should contain all proposed plantings and use the note calipers consistently.
g. Are the 5 trees AG trees intended to be parking lot trees or street trees?
h. Provide a species and quantity label for trees along the front of the parking lot area.
i. Identify the groundcover material proposed behind the outdoor amenity space.
6. [32.5.2(b), 20C.9.A] Motor vehicle parking. The plan map shows 9 parking spaces however the proposed parking
schedule notes 8 parking spaces (including 1 handicap space). Revise for alignment.
7. [32.5.2(b), 20C.9.131 Bike parking areas.
a. The notes on Sheet G004 indicate that bicycle parking will be provided in the amenity space. Revise the
plan to show the location(s) and rack design for bike parking in the amenity space.
b. At least one (1) long-term space is needed to serve non-residential uses. Revise the plan to show where
that space will be located and the design.
c. Revise the location of the bike rack, currently located on the property edge, to be entirely on the subject
property. Note, perpetual maintenance of this facility is expected to be the responsibility of the owner.
d. In accordance with 20C.9.B.4.b.i, developments must prove for adequate lighting both withing bicycle
parking areas and along the route to the building entrance. Revise the lighting and photometric plan to
demonstrate compliance with this requirement.
8. [32.5.2(i-I, n)] Easements.
a. Easements indicated on the plan as "to be replatted" will need to be revised prior to final site plan
approval. Staff recommend creating a sheet to show new easement plat locations and noted recordation
information. See comments from RWSA below.
b. The plan locates many improvements within close proximity to property edges. Easements will likely be
needed to allow construction and on -going maintenance of these facilities. Provide off -site easements, or
letters of intent to grant them from off -site property owners.
9. [20C.11] Civic space. The applicant has indicated to staff that they wish to pursue a cash -in -lieu option for the
provision of required civic space, as provided under 20C.11.A.5. Note, the criteria to allow this option is met by the
development. Staff looking into cash -in -lieu options for required civic spaces. More information will be
forthcoming.
10. [32.5.1(c), 20C.8.A] Setbacks. On the plat map, provide setback dimensions on the front, rear, and northern sides of
the proposed building.
11. [32.6.2(k), 20C.10.E, 4.171 Lighting. See comments provided by Margaret Maliszewski below.
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12. [32.5.2(b), 20C.6] Uses. Revise the use "auto warehousing/storage" to "light industrial' or, if desired, "private
transportation services and accessory vehicle storage". The application will need to meet the standards for light
industrial uses.
13. [32.5.2(b)] Residential. Provide the gross residential density on the revised parcel TMP 45-94A2.
14. [32.5.2(a)] Special exception. The special exception (SE) was assigned the project number SE202200067. Update
the proposal notes on Sheet G004 as needed.
15. [32.5.2(a)] Zoning notes. On Sheet G004:
a. Revise "steep slopes" to "managed steep slopes" under Overlay Districts.
b. Revise the Comprehensive Plan information to reference the Flex Character area within the Rio29 SAP
c. Update the Existing Approvals to identify that ZMA20030008 included proffers. Also, it looks like the
ZMA number might be missing a 0.
16. [32.5.2(n)] Building footprint. Provide the maximum building footprint.
17. [32.5.2(f)] Watershed. On sheet G002, under #1 of the Site -Specific notes and the Survey Information on Sheet
G004, explicitly state that South Fork Rivanna (below reservior) is not located within a public water supply
18. [32.5.2(a)] Sheets. Provide the total number of sheets.
19. [32.5.1(c)] Contours. Provide labels for contour lines. See Sheets G005, G006, C101, L101, and L505.
20. [32.5.2(d)] Managed steep slopes. Based on the contour linework provided on the plan map, the extent of what
qualifies as managed steep slopes may be larger than what is currently identified. Check the percent slope and
revise the extent of the managed steep slope areas as needed.
21. [32.5.2(e), 32.7.9.4(c)] Existing landscaping. Label existing tree line on Sheet G005.
22. [32.5.2(n)] Walls. Provide maximum retaining wall height.
23. [32.5.2(a)] North arrow. Provide north arrows on Sheets A101, A102, and A103.
24. [32.5.1(c)] Monuments. Identify boundary line edges (IF/IS locations) between the mete and bound information on
Sheet G005.
25. [32.5.2(a)] Abutting properties. Identify the present uses of abutting properties.
26. [32.5.2(m)] Ingress and egress. It appears there is linework on Sheet G007 to show the distance to the centerline of
the nearest existing street intersection from the proposed ingress/egress. Revise the sheet to include the distance
labels.
27. [32.6.2(h)] Signature panel. Add E911 to the Approvals signature list.
28. [Comment] Be advised, the following general provisions apply to the uses proposed:
a. Under 20C.6.13.1.b., any use producing noise, vibrations, glare and heat, or electrical disturbance that is
subject to the performance standards of section 4.14 must be conducted within an enclosed building; and
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b. Under 20C.6.B.1.c., each prospective use of an industrial or manufacturing character must submit a
certified engineer's report pursuant to section 4.14.5. prior to commencement of the use, issuance of a
zoning clearance, or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the site.
29. [Comment] Revise the plan to remove details that are not applicable to the proposed development, for example,
landscaping details, dumpster pad notes, etc.
30. [Comment] Reminder that revised plans should include the original date of drawing and the revision date(s) for
each subsequent version of the plan.
Due to the number and nature of comments provided, these comments may not be exhaustive.
OTHER SRC REVIEWERS
Albemarle County Planning Services - Architecture & Landscaping
Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski(@albemarle.ore - Requests Changes
20C.10.D.1:
1. Add two street trees.
2. Revise street trees to large species.
3. Revise street tree planting size to 2 34" caliper minimum.
4. Replace the plum yew with a tree from the recommended species list.
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5. Include the full text of the standard planting note on the landscape plan: "All site plantings of trees and shrubs
must be allowed to reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees
must be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of the plant."
20C.10.E.1, 2, 4a, 4c:
6. Provide a photometric plan consistent with section 4.17.4 and 20C.10.E.
7. Provide a luminaire schedule on the lighting plan showing consistency with section 4.17.4 and 20C.10.E and
include the following information: lumens emitted by each proposed fixture, color temperature, fixture color.
8. Revise the lighting plan to show how illumination from all fixtures will not project beyond the architectural,
landscaping, and site design elements.
20C.10.F.1.b-d:
9. Revise the plans to show locations of building- and ground -mounted equipment and measures for screening
equipment from view from the street.
20C.10.G:
10. Revise the architectural elevations to identify building materials consistent with table 10.
Albemarle County Zoning Division (loner)
Lea Brumfield, Brumfield@albemarle.org - PENDING; Comments will be forwarded upon receipt.
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
David James, diames2@albemarle.ore - Requests Changes
1. Submit a VSMP application for review. The VSMP plan will need to be approved and bonded prior to site plan
approval.
2. Final plat and SWM/drainage easement deeds will need to be recorded prior to site plan approval.
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3. The plan does not show proposed site drainage or treatment of stormwater features. Will need to be shown in the
layout and storm profiles if proposed on the VSMP plan.
4. Sheet G006, C100, C101: Indicate that the existing stormwater MH will be raised to finished grade or provide
alternative.
5. Sheet C504 -Provide MASH guardrail system (MSG-1) details instead -Required for new installs.
6. Sheet C100:
a. Show entrance VDOT designation [PE-1, CG-9a, etc].
b. Provide maximum retaining wall height
7. Sheet C101 - Provide top of wall (T/W) & bottom (B/W) elevations.
8. Note: Retaining walls 4-ft and higher require engineered designed plans. Walls require a separate building permit.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Andrew Slack aslack@albemarle.org - No Objection
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Betty Slough, bslough@albemarle.org - PENDING; Comments will be forwarded upon receipt.
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue
Howard Lagomarsino, hlagomarsino@albemarle.org - Requests Changes
1. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter
constructed or moved into or within a jurisdiction. Fire apparatus access roads shall extend to within 150 feet of all
portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior wall of the first story of the building as measured by an
approved route around the building or facility. As currently configured, this is not provided nor possible as
proposed building in these plans.
2. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet, exclusive of the shoulders,
except for approved security gates and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches,
however, for buildings over 30 feet tall, the fire appartus access road shall maintain an unobstructed width of 26
feet. Please clarify height of proposed building measured to eave for pitched roof, or if not a pitched roof, the
exterior wall at roofline or top of parapit wall, which ever is taller and adjust fire apparatus access road width as
necessary.
3. Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet or three stories in
height shall not have fewer than two means of fire apparatus access for each structure. If structure is over 30 feet
tall, provide second access.
4. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for
turning around fire apparatus. The access point creates dead ends exceeding this. Please indicate how the
turnaround requirement is met based on the proposed configuration.
5. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus road is 25 feet. Please indicate turning radius on plan.
6. Please provide the required fire flow necessary for this building as a note on the plan.
7. Please provide hydrants meeting the required fire flow and spaced according to the needed fire flow.
8. During demolition and/or construction, the following fire prevention steps are required, so please note them on
the plan:
a. Smoking shall be prohibited in areas where smoking is 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. Contractor shall ensure the street numbers are always plainly visible from the frontage street during
construction per the Virginia Statewide Fire Code.
d. Per the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, safe and efficient vehicular access for firefighting and
emergency operations shall be provided and maintained at all construction and demolition sites. This
includes provision of the required unobstructed access widths, a surface capable of supporting emergency
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apparatus of up to 75,000 lbs. in all weather conditions, free of overhead obstructions from 13 ft. 6 inches
and below, provide access to fire department connections within 100 feet of water supply/hydrants and
must provide for aerial access no closer than 15 ft. and no more than 30 ft. from the access road to
buildings over 30 feet tall. This access may be via permanent or temporary road as long as the conditions
listed, and they are properly identified/marked.
e. An approved water supply for firefighting operations shall be in place with unobstructed accessibility 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 - Requests Changes
1. Relocate the proposed water meters to the other side of the underground power.
2. Confirm if the office/warehouse can be served by a single meter.
3. Provide fixture counts behind each water meter to confirm meter size.
4. RWSA approval will be required prior to ACSA approval.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA)
Dyon Vega, dvega@rivanna.org - Requests Changes
General comments:
1. RWSA is requesting an additional 10' of easement for the 30" DI WL on the east side of the waterline. This
would be 10' more towards the proposed building.
2. Please test pit to confirm the depth of the waterline at any crossings or areas adjacent to retaining walls or
building foundations.
Sheet G005:
1. Please label RWSA 30" DI waterline with ownership, size and material.
Sheet G006:
1. Plan incorrectly states the RWSA easement is to be vacated and replatted. Please remove this language.
2. Easement called out as "RWSA ESMT" (DB 3665 PG 204) should continue north to the edge of the property.
3. Please notify RWSA inspector to be on site when grading in RWSA easement and removing trees over
easement.
Sheet C101:
1. No Retaining wall allowed within RWSA easement.
2. Building is within RWSA easement.
3. Please make sure footers of building and retaining wall are not withing the zone of influence and therefore
impact the waterline.
4. Please perform test pit to determine depth of 30" DI waterline that runs parallel to the proposed building and
retaining wall.
5. All building and retaining wall foundations shall be outside the easement and designed not to impact or
undermine the 30" DI waterline. The foundations must be designed such that excavation for installation will
not impact the integrity of the waterline, and future excavation and repairs of the water line will not impact
the foundations.
Sheet L101:
1. No trees within RWSA easement. Please see attached plantings list.
Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski@vdh.virginia.eov - No Objection; see comment letter attached.
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Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
John Wilson, lohn.c.wilson@vdot.virginia.gov - Requests Changes; see comment letter attached.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 32.4.3.5 of Chapter 18 of the Code, if the applicant fails to submit a revised
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 applicant.
Please contact Mariah Gleason in the Planning Division by using meleason@albemarle.org or 434-296-5832 ext. 3097 for
further information.
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RICHMOND DISTRICT
2430 Pine Forest Drive
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. COLONIAL HEIGHTS, VA 23834
COMMISSIONER w .VDOT.Virginia.gov
January 6, 2023
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Mariah Gleason
Re: SDP202200065 — Woodbrook Station Major Site Plan Amendment
Ms. Gleason:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Alan Franklin PE LLC, dated
November 21, 2022, and find the following:
1. Please provide dimensions to any commercial entrances or intersections up and down-
stream from the proposed entrances. Please refer to Appendix F of the VDOT Road
Design Manual for required entrance spacing and other applicable Access Management
standards. If the standards are not able to be met an Access Management Exception
request may be submitted for review under separate cover.
2. Please show the sight istance triangle to its end of the sight line as seen from the
entrance and include the hight measured in the roadway.
3. Pleae add a profile of the sight distance.
4. Please add a note stating the entrance will be a CG-11 and add a profile view of the
entrance.
5. Please remove all the drawings from the Road and Bridge Standards and replace them
with a box on the title page showing the standard with its sub designation as well as
the approved date of the standard. (CG-12D-2019)
6. Please label the types of curbing and curb and gutter to be used the locations of use.
7. Please look at the note for sight distance right on page 8. It is shown as SDL.
8. Please add a right turn warrant for the entrance using the charts in Appendix F of the
VDOT Road Design Manual,
9. Please ahow a mill and overlay plan for the tie into the existing roadway.
10. The lighting plan will have to demonstrate that the lighting does not exceed the
allowable foot candle rating in the right of way and roadway.
11. What is the largest design vehicle anticipated for this site? If the largest anticipated
desigh vehicle is larger than a passenger car/pickup truck please add auto turn
diagram to show the radii is sufficient.
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
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January 6, 2023
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Please provide two copies of the revised plan along with a comment response letter. If further
information is desired, please contact John Winn at 540-881-0651.
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.
If further information is desired, please contact me at 434-422-9782.
Sincerely,
John Wilson, P.E.
Assistant Resident Engineer -Land Use
Charlottesville Residency
Blue Ridge Health District
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Mariah Gleason, Senior Planner II
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Woodbrook Station
Major Amendment
Tax Map #s: 45-94A1, 45-94A2
SDP2022-65
Ms. Gleason:
ChabR.svM./Awemade
Hearth Depadment
1 138 Rose 41 Dive
Chanollesvile, VA 22903
Ofte 434-972-6200 1 fax 434-972-4310
January 18, 2023
As requested, I've reviewed the subject site plan, dated 11/21/22, for the proposed
development referenced above. Since both water and sewer will be connected to public
utilities, and no existing onsite wells or septic systems exist, I have no concerns or
objections.
If there are any questions or concerns, please give me a call, 434-972-4306.
Sincerely,
I
Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Blue Ridge Health District
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