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Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone(434)296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
May 5, 2008
Chris Kabbane
PO Box 496
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
RE: SDP -2008 -40064 Preliminary Site Plan for Georgetown - Hydraulic Professional Offices
Dear Sir,
The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Preliminary
comments for the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies,
as applicable, are attached:
Albemarle County Division of Zoning & Current Development (Planner)
Albemarle County Division of Zoning & Current Development (Engineer)
Albemarle County Division of Planning (Principle Planner ARB)
Albemarle County Division of Planning (Principle Planner Rural Area)
Albemarle County Division of Inspections (Building Official)
Virginia Department of Transportation (vDOT).
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA).
Albemarle County Fire and Rescue.
Albemarle County Geographic and Data Services (GDS)
Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed, and should
not be considered final. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all issues that
could affect approval of the proposed project.
Please make the revisions that have been identified as necessary for preliminary approval by the Site
Review Committee. Ifyou choose not to make the requested revisions, please submit in writing
justification for not incorporating such revisions. Submit eight (8) full size copies and one (1) 11" x I
copy to the Department of Community Development including responses to each of the attached
comments of the Site Review Committee by Monday May 19, 2008. Failure to submit this information by
this date will result in suspension of the review schedule. Review will resume when revisions are
submitted along with a reinstatement fee of 565.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Lisa Glass_ Planner
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development, Current Development Division
434- 296- 5832,ext.3432
CC: Tom Muncaster, DDR, by e-mail
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Tom Muncaster, Plan preparer, (fax 434 - 979 -8121)
Chris Kabbash, Primary Contact, (fax 434 -817r -0251)
From: Lisa Glass, Planner; Amy Pflaum, Engineer t
Division: Zoning & Current Development
Date: May 6, 2008
Subject: SDP- 08-64 Preliminary Site Plan for Georgetown - Hydraulic Professional Offices
The Planner,/Engineer for the Zoning & Current Development Division of the Albemarle County
Department Community Development will recommend approve the plan referred to above when the
following items have been satisfactorily addressed. (The tollowing comments are those that have been
identified at this time. Additional comments or conditions may be added or eliminated based on further
review.) [Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference to the Albemarle County Code.]
1. The site plan must match the approved AR13 Plan.
2. Describe all variances: The topo indicates a critical slope waiver is required.(Section 32.5.6 a)
3. Please include all proffers on the title page; complete proffer 3 and add proffer 4. (Section 32.5.6 a,
see ZMA 06 -14)
4. Modify the existing conditions page to show the extent of the conservation and preservation
easements: they should match those shown on the approved ZMA06 -14 application plan on sheet 4
of 4 titled "Existing /Conservation & Preservation Areas ", by Dominion Development Resources
revised 2125'08. (Section 32.5.6 a and ZMA 06 -14)
5. Show diameters of all trees to be removed in the conservation easement. (Section 32.5.6 a and
Z_XIA 06 -14)
6. Show on the landscape plan the number of trees in the conservation easement to be removed that
are 12- inches or greater, as well as the number and type of trees to be replanted in the conservation
easement per Proffer 4. The goal is to have two new '.;-inch (minimum) trees replanted for each
tree removed greater than 12 inches. (Section 325.6 a and ZMA 06 -14)
7. Please add a note regarding the front setbacks are in accord with the approved ZMA Code of
Development(Section 32.5.6 a and ZMA 06 -14)
8. Please add maximum square footage of commercial to match the ZMA. ZMA states 9,516 sf net.
(Section 32.5.6 b and ZMA 06 -14)
9. Please add a note on the parking schedule regarding the status of the Parking Modification,
obtained or under review. (Section 32.5.6 b.) (Section 32.5.6 a and ZMA 06 -14)
10. Add a note that the loading space is in accord with the ZMA. (Section 32.5.6 a and ZMA 06 -14)
11. Landscape plan is required. Show the conditions for Proffer 4, note 6 above, and match the ARB
approved plan. (Section 32.5.6 a and e)
12. ACSA easement shown at south property line as 12 feet wide; is this correct? Please add
dimension for the RWSA water line easement along the road frontage. (Section 315.6j)
13. Show dumpster enclosure dimensions. (Section 325.6 n)
14. Show sidewalk dimension adjacent to parking area. (Section 32.5.6 of
15. Show outdoor lighting or indicate there is none.(Section 32.5.6 of
16. Clarify where existing sidewalk is to be removed at the proposed entrance. (Section 32.5.6 in
IT Note that the sign indicated will meet ARB Approval requirements. (Section 32.5.6 n)
I& Indicate traffic generation has been or will be addressed with Engineering. (Section 32.5.6 q)
19. Regarding the site plan and the ZMA, please confirm that the conditions of the 11,21 i07 letter from
Claudette Grant regarding the ZMA 06 -14 has been addressed or will be addressed prior to final
approval.
a. Parking with overhang will be addressed.
b. Landscape Plan must match approved ARB plan. Confirm plantings are allowed by the RWSA
if in their easement.
c. A parking modification was required for the number of spaces indicated in the Code of
Development (COD).
d. The sewer service shall connect to the existing manhole
e. Entrance concerns shall be addressed by providing: 1. drawing showing all lanes at intersection,
2. sight lines; and 3. left turn in shall be at northern most end.
f. RWSA approval of improvements that occur within their easement.
g. Indicate limitations on uses in accord with the COD.
h. Bus shelter will be built by owner at a location approved at a later date.
i. Indicate all casements on plans.
The ZMA file notes indicate that inter - parcel connectivity was discussed as part of the ZMA, but it
was superseded by the importance of preserving the critical slopes and existing vegetation in the
watershed.
Comments from Engineering are listed below. Before engineering can recommend approval the following
items most be addressed:
20. It is difficult to distinguish between proposed and existing features on this plan, please provide line
shading or another mechanism to "lowlight" the existing features.
21. Please include a conceptual stormwater management plan in the preliminary site plan. Show
boundaries of drainage areas and location of proposed detention facilities. What is the proposed
15 -inch stone sewer pipe outletting to? Because this property is in the rural area, no removal rate
credit will be given. Engineering anticipates that 2 Eilterra units will not be enough to achieve the
required removal rate for this highly impervious site. [I &- 32.5.6.s]
22. Please show the traffic lane lines on Hydraulic and Georgetown roads. [18- 32.5.6.sl
23. If a construction easement will be required to build the proposed retaining wail next m TMP 60P -L
please show the easement on this plan.
24. Please show the necessary grading required to construct a shallow - sloping spot in the Conservation
Area for the picnic tables.
25. The existing 8 -inch ACSA waterline shown along the southern edge of the property does not
appear to be within the existing 12 -foot Utility Easement Please verify that this waterline is in an
existing easement or provide a new easement.
26. VDOT approval is required for any work affecting the public right -of -way.
27. More comments may be necessary upon resubmittal.
Please contact Lisa Glass, Planner, or Amy Pflaum, Engineer, at the Department of Conununity
Development 296 -5832 for further infonnation, ext 3432 for Lisa and ext 3244.for Arne.
Application #: SDP200800064 Short Review Comments
Protect Name: Georgetown/Hydraulic Professional Offices - Prel Preliminary — Non - residential
Date Completed: 05105 ?2008
Reviewer- Amy Pflaum Engineer Z &CD
Renew Status: Pending
Reviews Comments SRC Meeting 518/08
Date Completed 0510212008 _.. ... _....
Reviewer: Andrew Slack E911
Review Status: No Objection
Reviews Comments NO OBJECTION. "
Date Completed 05101/2008
Reviewer: Brent Nelson ARB
Renew Status: Requested Changes
Reviews Comments: The ARB last reviewed this proposal on March 5, 2007. The posted Action Letter was sent to the
applicant outlining revisions needed for approval of the Final Site Development'Building proposal. An
ARB submission addressing requested revisions has not been received
Date Completed 04125/2008
Reviewer: Claudette Grant Planning
Review Status: Requested Changes
Reviews Comments 1) All the proffers are not shown on Sheet 1 of 3 and they should be.
2) Particular attention should be paid to proffer 4.
3) The existing conditions shown on Sheet 2 of 3 is not the one shown in the approved BOS plans.
There is a slight change in the conservationlpreservation boundary that is shown on the Preliminary
site plan, and should be shown on the existing conditions plan as well
Date Completed: 04,28'2008
Reviewer: Joan McDowell Planning
Review Status: Pending
Reviews Comments The existing zoning is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation. No
properties containing conservation easements or properties located within AgriculturallForestal
'.Districts are in this area
Date Completed _.. 05,1052008
Reviewer: Jay Schlothauer inspections
Review Status: Requested Changes
Reviews Comments Based on plans dated April 15, 2008.
Due to the total number of parking spaces ( >50), there must be three barrier-free parking spaces.
Show another barrier -free parking space and associated access aisle.
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