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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP200800012 Review Comments Preliminary Site Plan 2008-12-02*-&A County of Albemarle Department of Community Development The preliminary site plan for the South Pantops Condominium Complex has been reviewed. Engineering review cannot recommend approval to the plan at this time. The following comments are provided. Critical slopes are disturbed on the property. A critical slope waiver will be required. [ 18 -4.2] (Rev. 1) A waiver request has been received. Engineering review comments for this waiver will be given in a separate document. (Rev. 2) A waiver request has been received. Engineering review comments for this waiver will be given in a separate document. 2. It appears that in some cases, the parking lot and access ways are over the maximum allowed five and ten percent slopes specified in the ordinance. This is normally a final site plan comment but it appears the application of this ordinance standard may require the applicant to adjust the layout. (Rev. 1) Comment not addressed. There are numerous cases where the maximum grades for parking area and travelways are violated. Engineering review will not support a waiver of these ordinance standards. (Rev. 2) Comment has not been addressed. A waiver of these requirements should be granted by the Zoning Administrator before the preliminary site plan is approved. Engineering review does not support a waiver of these standards. 3. Engineering has not received any conceptual stormwater management analysis. Please provide the removal rate spreadsheet for the development. (Rev. 1) Comment has been addressed. 4. The BMP can not be held up by a retaining wall. (Rev. 1) This issue will be resolved during the review of the WPO plan. Although BMPs can be held by retaining walls, engineering review is concerned in this instance and will be looking for an impervious layer of clay between the biof lter media and the retaining wall gravel backfill. Engineering review is afraid that capillaries will form between the backfill and the soil media allowing a bypass of the filtering process. The retaining wall will also be included in the WPO bond and maintenance easement. (Rev. 2) This is issue can be resolved during the review of the WPO plan. 5. Because of the land development's proximity to the Rivanna River, the applicant may request to be exempt from Section 17 -314 of the Water Protection Ordinance but must provide stabilization measures in the existing channel from where the site discharge enters it. [ 17- 314.F.6] (Rev. 1) A waiver request has been received and approved by the County Engineer with the condition that channel improvements are made in the ravine. Improvements in the channel may be needed both upstream and downstream of the biofclter discharge. (Rev. 2) Channel improvements have not been shown on this plan. This will be reviewed during the WPO plan process. Memorandum To: Patrick Lawrence, Current Development Project Planner From: Phil Custer, Current Development engineering review Date: 2 December 2008 Subject: South Pantops Condominiums (SDP- 2008 - 00012) The preliminary site plan for the South Pantops Condominium Complex has been reviewed. Engineering review cannot recommend approval to the plan at this time. The following comments are provided. Critical slopes are disturbed on the property. A critical slope waiver will be required. [ 18 -4.2] (Rev. 1) A waiver request has been received. Engineering review comments for this waiver will be given in a separate document. (Rev. 2) A waiver request has been received. Engineering review comments for this waiver will be given in a separate document. 2. It appears that in some cases, the parking lot and access ways are over the maximum allowed five and ten percent slopes specified in the ordinance. This is normally a final site plan comment but it appears the application of this ordinance standard may require the applicant to adjust the layout. (Rev. 1) Comment not addressed. There are numerous cases where the maximum grades for parking area and travelways are violated. Engineering review will not support a waiver of these ordinance standards. (Rev. 2) Comment has not been addressed. A waiver of these requirements should be granted by the Zoning Administrator before the preliminary site plan is approved. Engineering review does not support a waiver of these standards. 3. Engineering has not received any conceptual stormwater management analysis. Please provide the removal rate spreadsheet for the development. (Rev. 1) Comment has been addressed. 4. The BMP can not be held up by a retaining wall. (Rev. 1) This issue will be resolved during the review of the WPO plan. Although BMPs can be held by retaining walls, engineering review is concerned in this instance and will be looking for an impervious layer of clay between the biof lter media and the retaining wall gravel backfill. Engineering review is afraid that capillaries will form between the backfill and the soil media allowing a bypass of the filtering process. The retaining wall will also be included in the WPO bond and maintenance easement. (Rev. 2) This is issue can be resolved during the review of the WPO plan. 5. Because of the land development's proximity to the Rivanna River, the applicant may request to be exempt from Section 17 -314 of the Water Protection Ordinance but must provide stabilization measures in the existing channel from where the site discharge enters it. [ 17- 314.F.6] (Rev. 1) A waiver request has been received and approved by the County Engineer with the condition that channel improvements are made in the ravine. Improvements in the channel may be needed both upstream and downstream of the biofclter discharge. (Rev. 2) Channel improvements have not been shown on this plan. This will be reviewed during the WPO plan process. Current Development Engineering Review Comments Page 2 of 2 6. A special use permit will be required for the parking garages on site. During that process, the applicant should request variances for the design standards listed in the ordinance that the latest plan of the parking do not meet. [4.12.15] (Rev. 1) The applicant should request in the SP approval letter specific language explicitly approving the garage layout and all necessary ordinance waivers required with it, especially sight distance. All parking areas in the county must meet ordinance design requirements. (Rev. 2) Comment not addressed. As drawn, the plan requires waivers for sections I8- 4.12.15c, I8- 4.12.15d, 18- 4.12.19b, and 18- 4.12.16.c1. A waiver of these requirements should be granted by the Zoning Administrator (or Board of Supervisors if it has been determined that the site must get a Special Use Permit for the parking structure) before the preliminary site plan is approved. 7. Many of the parking spaces will be difficult to enter and exit from in the parking garages. Please correct. It also appears that a car entering the each garage level will have difficulty turning around if all of the spaces are filled. [32.7.2] (Rev. 1) Engineering review recommends some greater turnaround allowances in the design of the garage parking areas. (Rev. 2) Comment remains unchanged. 8. A connection must be made to TMP 78 -19A. [32.7.2.4] (Rev. 1) The agent has determined that interparcel connection will not be required. The following comments must be addressed prior to final site plan approval. 1. The minimum width for parallel parking is 9ft. 2. An adequate channel from the SWM facility to the Rivanna River must be provided. 3. It appears that site grading could inadvertently direct water into some garages. Engineering review recommends that the travelway grading and finished floor elevations be designed with a higher tolerance to allow the contractor greater flexibility in the field if a slight error is made in during grading and pavement operations. 4. Sidewalk width should be measured exclusive of the curb. 5. The dumpster pads adjacent to ST -213 and ST -413 should be relocated. [18- 4.12.19] File: E3_psp_PBC_sdp200800012.doc *-&A County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To: Patrick Lawrence, Current Development Project Planner From: Phil Custer, Current Development engineering review Date: 11 July 2008 Subject: South Pantops Condominiums (SDP- 2008 - 00012) The preliminary site plan for the South Pantops Condominium Complex has been reviewed. Engineering review for current development cannot recommend approval to the plan at this time. The following comments are provided. Critical slopes are disturbed on the property. A critical slope waiver will be required. [ 18 -4.2] (Rev. 1) A waiver request has been received. Engineering review comments for this waiver will be given in a separate document. 2. It appears that in some cases, the parking lot and access ways are over the maximum allowed five and ten percent slopes specified in the ordinance. This is normally a final site plan comment but it appears the application of this ordinance standard may require the applicant to adjust the layout. (Rev. 1) Comment not addressed. There are numerous cases where the maximum grades for parking area and travelways are violated. Engineering review will not support a waiver of these ordinance standards. 3. Engineering has not received any conceptual stormwater management analysis. Please provide the removal rate spreadsheet for the development. (Rev. 1) Comment has been addressed. 4. The BMP can not be held up by a retaining wall. (Rev. 1) This issue will be resolved during the review of the WPO plan. Although BMPs can be held by retaining walls, engineering review is concerned in this instance and will be looking for an impervious layer of clay between the biofilter media and the retaining wall gravel backfill. Engineering review is afraid that capillaries will form between the backfill and the soil media allowing a bypass of the filtering process. The retaining wall will also be included in the WPO bond and maintenance easement. 5. Because of the land development's proximity to the Rivanna River, the applicant may request to be exempt from Section 17 -314 of the Water Protection Ordinance but must provide stabilization measures in the existing channel from where the site discharge enters it. [ 17- 314.F.6] (Rev. 1) A waiver request has been received and approved by the County Engineer with the condition that channel improvements are made in the ravine. Improvements in the channel may be needed both upstream and downstream of the biofilter discharge. 6. A special use permit will be required for the parking garages on site. During that process, the applicant should request variances for the design standards listed in the ordinance that the latest plan of the parking do not meet. [4.12.15] (Rev. 1) The applicant should request in the SP approval letter specific language explicitly approving the garage layout and all necessary ordinance waivers required with it, especially sight distance. All parking areas in the county must meet ordinance design requirements. Current Development Engineering Review Comments Page 2 of 2 7. Many of the parking spaces will be difficult to enter and exit from in the parking garages. Please correct. It also appears that a car entering the each garage level will have difficulty turning around if all of the spaces are filled. [32.7.2] (Rev. 1) Engineering review recommends some greater turnaround allowances in the design of the garage parking areas. 8. A connection must be made to TMP 78 -19A. [32.7.2.4] (Rev. 1) The agent has determined that interparcel connection will not be required. The following comments must be addressed prior to final site plan approval. 1. The minimum width for parallel parking is 9ft. 2. An adequate channel from the SWM facility to the Rivanna River must be provided. 3. It appears that site grading could inadvertently direct water into some garages. Engineering review recommends that the travelway grading and finished floor elevations be designed with a higher tolerance to allow the contractor greater flexibility in the field if a slight error is made in during grading and pavement operations. 4. Sidewalk width should be measured exclusive of the curb. 5. The dumpster pads adjacent to ST -2B and ST -413 should be relocated. [18- 4.12.19] File: E2_psp_PBC_sdp200800012 • ^�- 11�illr IlIIf1.�• COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4035 Project: SDP200800012 & SP200800003, South Pantops Condominiums Tax Map 78 Parcel # 2 Primary Contact: Justin Shimp, c/o Dominion Development Resources (434.989.2181) (fax 989.168 1) E -mail — jshbp@ddrva.com Applicant: Virginia Land Company 195 Riverbend Drive Charlottesville, VA 22906 Date received: 28 January 2008 Date of Comment: 17 March 2008 Planner: Patrick Lawrence, Senior Planner Site Review Committee Meeting — Room 235 Thursday, March 20, 2008 10:00 AM The current Development Planning Division of the Albemarle County Community Development Department has reviewed the above referenced preliminary site plan received on 28 January 2007 has been reviewed for presentation to the Site Review Committee meeting listed above. The Planning division recommends approval of the minor site plan amendment upon the resolution of the following comments. [Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference, which is to the Zoning Ordinances (Chapter 18 of the Albemarle County Code) unless otherwise specified.] Please note that approval of the associated Special Permit (SP08 -003) is required prior to approval of the preliminary site plan. [32. S. 6 (n)] Please show the dimensions of all existing and proposed improvements to this site including but not limited to: proposed buildings height; outdoor lighting, loading and service areas together with paving material, signs. The agent or the commission may require additional information to be shown on the preliminary site plan as deemed necessary in order to provide sufficient information for the agent or the commission to adequately review a the preliminary site plan. �L of AL� �'JRGIt�I�` COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 February 4, 2008 Justin Shimp c/o Dominion Development Resources, LLC 172 South Pantops Drive Charlottesville, VA 22911 E -mail: jshimpgddrva.com Re: South Pantops Condominiums SDP2008 -00012 Preliminary Site Plan and SP 2008 -00003 Special Use Permit Dear Mr. Shimp, As you are aware the above listed project will be subject and approval to review and approval of both the preliminary site plan and the special use permit prior to final approval. The two submittals run on different schedules with the use permit taking longer than the review process for the site plan. The preliminary site plan cannot be approved without the use permit being approved. Without the preliminary site plan containing the use permit approval this department would deny the preliminary as being incomplete. To avoid this determination you must request this department to process the two reviews concurrently. Without your request we are required to proceed as usual and deny the preliminary site plan. In order for this project to run concurrently the Site Review Committee meeting for this project will be March 20, 2008 to keep the entire project on track. Please advise me of your wish to continue. E -mail notification will be sufficient. Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have any questions or require additional information. Sincerely, J. Patrick Lawrence, Senior Planner