HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202300021 Correspondence 2023-03-21I® COLLINS ENGINEERING
March 15, 2023
Cameron Langille
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Brookhill Block 1D Final Site Plan — Village Center
200 GARRETT ST, SUITE K CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22902
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Below are the comment responses in regards to the final site plan comments for the project.
Plannin¢
1. This comment was addressed with the initial site plan, the fee was paid, as required.
2. The parking reduction request has been updated for the revisions with the Village Center. Attached is the
updated parking reduction request.
3. The blocks have been added in per the Code of development and the acreages adjusted accordingly. The
acreage variations are still within tolerance and the residential units proposed with Block 2 and Block 3 are
consistent with the Code of Development. However, the applicant will be coordinating with planning staff as
it might be beneficial to update the Code of Development with a Variation to make sure the overall site plan is
consistent with the proposed design.
4. The map on sheet 3 has been updated and is using the most current mapping from the recently approved
Block 16/17. The map has also been updated to show and label Block 1D, along with Blocks 2, 3, 4 and 5, all
which are part of the Village Center.
5. The village center consists of Blocks 1D, Block 2, Block 3 and Block 5. The village center shows the full build -
out for this area, and sheet 3 shows how these uses within the Blocks. Sheet 1 provides as narrative of the
uses per block.
6. The total Non-residential 5F for Block 1D, Block 2, and Block 3 have been updated to include the Block 1B non-
residential SF of 2,650 sf. The total SF of non-residential area (not including the hotel or Health club/spa) is
130,000 sf, which is consistent with the Code of development. See the cover sheet for calculations.
7. This comment is acknowledged. Sheet 4 and the other pertinent sheets have been updated to reflect the
current instrument # for the most recent recordation information. The applicant acknowledges that this might
need to be updated for any dedication or additional easement recordation.
8. The acreage of Block 1D has been updated per the most recent plat. The total acreage of the village center is
20.071 acres. It includes Blocks 1D, Block 2, Block 3, portion of Block 4C and portion of Block 5. The total
Phase area of the project is 44.60 acres, which includes 13.78 acres of the Greenway that has been previously
platted. This has been summarized on the cover sheet and sheet 3 to show consistency with the Code of
Development.
9. A stepback waiver will be submitted for the Village Center, including Buildings 1 &2 within Block 1B and
Buildings 4-6, 8 and 9 within Blocks 1D, 2 and 3. A overall stepback for the entire village center will be
submitted shortly for the project.
10. The overall open space has been updated for the entire phase of development and village center. The
compliance with the Code of Development has been added to the cover sheet and shown on the plans.
11. The stepback requirement is being updated with a variation that will be submitted shortly.
12. The cover sheet includes a total bicycle requirement and summary. The site plan sheets show the location and
label the proposed bike racks within the village center.
13. The engineering comment for the preserved and managed slopes have been addressed. Sheet 4 shows the
preserved slopes and the preserved slopes that are classified as managed slopes based on the asbuilt survey.
Attached is the asbuilt survey off these slope areas.
14. Sheet 4 has been updated to show and label all the existing easements within the Village Center area,
consistent with the most recently approved and recorded plats for this area.
15. All the proposed water, sewer and other utilities are shown on the site plan with the proposed easements for
recordation.
16. The location of the primary entrances at the front of the buildings have been shown and labeled on the site
plan. Sidewalk access to these entrances have also been added to the site plan.
17. Streetscape amenities have been added to the site plan for benches and trash receptacles along Stella Lane.
18. The parking requirements allow the use of shopping center overall parking when the commercial space has
not yet been defined. This allows for flexibility in the non-residential uses for larger non-residential
development areas. The parking study and parking calculations have been updated to reflect this. I expect
that further meetings and conversations with planning and zoning on the overall parking analysis will be
forthcoming during the review of the overall parking analysis and shared parking request.
19. The overall parking calculations have been updated for the required loading spaces for the development.
These proposed spaces have been added to the site plan and labeled. Currently, the design requires a total of
8 loading spaces and 9 loading spaces are being provided. These spaces have been spread out throughout the
village center for all the proposed uses.
20. The ADA route through the village center is shown and labeled on the site plan.
21. Sidewalks have been provided on all sides of the proposed hotel.
22. The village center includes (2) proposed dumpsters and (1) trash compactor. Screening has been added to the
landscaping plan around the enclosures. The enclosures have been shown and labeled on the site plan, and
the dumpster pads have been detailed on the notes and details sheet.
23. The dimensions have been added to the site plan. The square footages for the amenities within the village
center have been added to the site plan sheets.
24. The recreational amenities have been labeled with the square footages for each use on the site plan sheets.
25. A legend has been added to the cover sheet and all the pertinent sheets, include the site plan sheets, existing
conditions, utility sheets, and grading sheets.
26. It is acknowledged that ARB approval is required.
27. The applicant acknowledges that the site plan must meet the code requirements.
28. Road plans will be submitted for the extension of Stella Lane through the Village Center.
29. The applicant acknowledges that an updated WPO plan must be reviewed and approved.
30. It is acknowledged that the site plan easements will need to be recorded prior to approval of the final site
plan.
31. The landscaping plan has been included with the final site plan, meeting the ordinance requirements.
32. A lighting plan has been included with the final site plan, meeting the ordnance requirements.
33. It is acknowledged that easements are needed to be dedicated over the Greenway parcel. This is on -going.
En¢ineerine
1. The WPO plan is being updated for the final build -out of the village center. The amendment plan will be
resubmitted for approvals.
2. A road plan will be submitted for extension of Stella lane through the village center.
3. Sheet 3 has been updated to show block 11), and the other blocks that make up the Village Center.
4. This comment is acknowledged. The final wall design plans will be submitted for review and approval.
5. The proposed easements have been labeled with an instr #: for the recordation.
6. The stream buffer area has been updated to show the required buffers off all wetlands and streams. The
stream below the pond outFall is an ephemeral stream and does not require the setback. The setback has
been updated for the wetland pocket identified in the comment letter.
7. Attached is the exhibit that updates portions of the preserved slopes to managed slopes based on the field
survey information and analysis.
8. The grading plan has been updated to eliminate grading within preserved slopes and buffer areas. This has
been updated also based on the allowable impacts to the preserved slope areas that have been re -
characterized as managed slopes, based on field survey information and verification.
9. The drainage easements have been updated per the design requirements and required widths.
10. The grading has been updated to meet county code requirements.
11. The dumpster pad detail has been added to the notes and details sheet.
ARB Review:
1. An Architectural review submittal is forthcoming with building architectural plans for the village center.
2. The standard equipment visibility note has been added to the site plan.
3. A lighting plan has been included with the village center.
4. A complete landscaping plan has been included with the village center.
5. The tree and pipe conflicts have been eliminated .
6. Trees have been provided along pedestrian travelways.
7. Interior and perimeter landscaping parking calculations have been included.
E911
1. Road names have been added to the (2) interior Travelways, as requested.
Buildine inspections
1. The location of the ADA ramps have been updated for the design of the buildings.
Fire Rescue
1. The FDC locations have been shown and labeled on the plans.
2. The fire hydrants have been updated and shown on the utility plans, meeting the county requirements.
3. The fire prevention notes have been added to the site plan.
ACSA:
1. Utility plans have been submitted to ACSA for review and approval.
VDOT
No comments with the initial site plan.
RWSA:
A flow acceptance request will be submitted to ACSA
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at Scott@collins-eneineering.com.
Sincerely,
Scott Collins