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Home My WebLink AboutARB200800169 Review Comments Final Site Plan and Comps. 2009-08-18�'IRGINLP COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4012 August 18, 2009 Alan Davis Baskervill 101 S. 15th Street, Suite 200 Richmond, Va 23219 RE: ARB2008 -00169 Wachovia Bank Tax Map 78, Parcel 55A4 Dear Mr. Davis: I have reviewed your recent submittal for the above - referenced project consisting of: Site Plan Sheets: • C& Site Plan, latest revision date 7/29/09 • C7: Grading & Utility Plan, latest revision date 7/29/09 • C8: Landscape Plan, latest revision date 7/29/09 • C9: Lighting Plan, latest revision date 7/29/09 • C10: Stormwater Pipe Profiles, latest revision date 7/29/09 • Lighting Cutsheets, received 7/29/09 Architectural Sheets: West & South Elevations, latest revision date 7/27/09 East & North Elevations, latest revision date 7/27/09 Signage Sheets: • Signage Brand Book, date 7/28/09 Outstanding issues that will need to be further addressed are shown in italics after the original comment from the Action Letter of July 24, 2009. 1. Revise all applicable drawings, including Sheet C7 Grading and Utility Plan, by showing the off -site grading on the Rite Aid property required to meet the grades currently proposed in the adjoining parking area, with the proposed grading rounded (10' minimum radius) to meet the existing condition. Revise the annotation on Sheet C8 Landscape Plan to reflect the group of 4, not 5, existing Eastern Red Cedar trees on the Rite Aid property adjacent to the western boundary of the proposal and indicate their existing height. Provide an Erosion Control Plan showing the method and location of tree protection for the existing Eastern Red Cedars on the Rite Aid property. Applicant shall secure an off -site landscaping easement that will allow them to replace any trees that may die as a result of construction with equal or alternatively approved species. Species need not be evergreen. Issue: Applicable drawings including Sheet C7 Grading & Utility Plan, included in this latest submission, have not been revised showing the off -site grading on the Rite Aid property required to meet the grades currently proposed in the adjoining parking area, with the proposed grading rounded (10' minimum radius) to meet the existing condition. The Eastern Red Cedar trees, designated to remain, are shown in too light a print to be readable. The plant schedule has not been revised to show the correct number of Eastern Red Cedars as 6, not 7 as currently shown. An Erosion Control Plan showing the method and location of tree protection for the existing Eastern Red Cedars on the Rite Aid property was not included in this submission. An off -site landscaping easement allowing the applicant to replace any trees that may die as a result of construction with equal or alternatively approved species was not provided with this submission. Recommendation: Revise all applicable drawings, including Sheet C7 Grading and Utility Plan, by showing the off -site grading on the Rite Aid property required to meet the grades currently proposed in the adjoining parking area, with the proposed grading rounded (10' minimum radius) to meet the existing condition. Revise the plant schedule to show the correct number of Eastern Red Cedars as 6 Provide an Erosion Control Plan showing the method and location of tree protection for the existing Eastern Red Cedars on the Rite Aid property. Provide evidence of an off -site landscaping easement that will allow the applicant to replace any trees that may die as a result of construction with equal or alternatively approved species. Species need not be evergreen. 2. Revise Sheet C8 Landscape Plan to show the limits of the overhead electric easement and indicate the height of the lowest line from the ground. Revise the spacing of the large shade trees along the Route 250E right -of -way so as not to exceed 35' on center. Revise the landscape schedule to indicate a minimum planting size of 3.5" for all large shade trees along the Route 250E right -of -way. Revise the landscape proposal, if needed, by replacing the proposed street trees with a variety whose habit (size) would not conflict with existing or proposed utilities and their easements. Issue: The 4 Redspire Pear trees shown along the Route 250E right -of -way can reach mature heights of 35' to 45' conflicting with the power lines located 13' above. The 2 Redspire Pear trees shown south of the drive -thru are spaced 55' on center, not 35' max as required. The Redspire Pear in the southeast corner of the site is mislabeled as Muhly Grass Recommendations: Revise the spacing of the Redspire Pear trees along the Route 250E right - of -way so as not to exceed 35' on center. Revise the landscape proposal by replacing the proposed Redspire Pear street trees with a variety whose habit (size) would not conflict with existing or proposed utilities and their easements. Revise the label of the tree in the southeast corner to indicate the correct species. 3. Revise the landscape plan to show shrub plantings in the bed adjacent to the south building elevation, in a design that integrates the building with the site. Provide written verification that the planting is permitted in the Centel (telephone) easement located across the bed. Issue: Written verification that the planting is permitted in the Centel (telephone) easement located across the bed was not provided with this submission. Recommendation: Provide written verification that the planting is permitted in the Centel (telephone) easement located across the bed adjacent to the south building elevation. When staff s review of this information indicates that all conditions of approval have been met, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be issued. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Brent Nelson Landscape Planner cc: File COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development REVISED APPLICATION SUBMITTAL This form must be returned with your revisions to ensure proper tracking and distribution. County staff has indicated below what they think will be required as a resubmission of revisions. If you need to submit additional information please explain on this form for the benefit of the intake staff. All plans must be collated and folded to fit into legal size files, in order to be accepted for submittal. TO: Brent Nelson DATE: PROJECT NAME: ARB2008 -00169 Wachovia Ban Submittal Type Requiring Revisions O indicates submittal Code County Project Number # Copies Erosion & Sediment Control Plan (E &S) # Copies Distribute To: Mitigation Plan (MP) 2 Brent Nelson Waiver Request (WR) Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) Road Plan (RP) Private Road Request, with private /public comparison (PRR) Private Road Request — Development Area (PRR -DA) Preliminary Site Plan (PSP) Final Site Plan (or amendment) (FSP) Final Plat (FP) Preliminary Plat (PP) Easement Plat (EP) Boundary Adjustment Plat (BAP) Rezoning Plan (REZ) Special Use Permit Concept Plan (SP -CP) Reduced Concept Plan (R -CP) Proffers (P) Bond Estimate Request (BER) Draft Groundwater Management Plan (D -GWMP) Final Groundwater Management Plan (F -GWMP) Aquifer Testing Work Plan (ATWP) Groundwater Assessment Report (GWAR) Architectural Review Board (ARB) ARB2008 -169 Other: Please explain (For staff use only) Submittal Code # Copies Distribute To: Submittal Code # Copies Distribute To: ARB 2 Brent Nelson