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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201000022 Review Comments Preliminary Site Plan 2010-03-30vIRGIN� County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To: Scott Collins, Collins Engineering Cc: Uptown Village LLC United Land Corporation of America From: Elizabeth M. Marotta, Senior Planner Division: Zoning & Current Development Date: April 1, 2010 Subject: SDP - 2010 -22 Hollymeade Town Center Apartments The Planner for the Zoning & Current Development Division of the Albemarle County Department Community Development will recommend approval of the plan referred to above when the following items have been satisfactorily addressed. (The following 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.] [32.5.6.a] COMMENT: This site plan is subject to ZMA1992 -14 and SP 1992 -14. You must note on the plan that the R -15 zoning is subject to ZMA1992 -14 and SP 1992 -14 and you must list all conditions and proffers on the plan. [32.7.2.5] The Commission or Agent may require provision for and/or construction of travel lanes or driveways to serve adjoining properties... COMMENT: The adjacent property to the north (TMP32 -49F) is the subject of a current site plan entitled "Willow Glen ", and was the subject of a previous rezoning. Those plans provide for an interparcel vehicular connection between Willow Glen and this property (see excerpt from Sheet 4 of the Willow Glen site plan, attached). Revise your site plan to provide connection to proposed stub. Please note that this connection must meet all VDOT requirements, and both Town Center Drive and the proposed Prestwick Glen Drive are to be public. VDOT approval of both connections and any required permits will be required prior to final site plan approval. ZMA 1992 -14, Proffer #1 states that the approved mobile home park is proffered for a period of 15 years and that no other R -15 uses may be started on the property until 15 years from the date of the first building permit. The first building permit was issued on 5/6/1997, therefore the first building permit for this apartment project may not be issued until 5 /6/2012. Please be on notice that approval of this preliminary, the critical slopes waiver, and the final site plan in no way invalidates the conditions of ZMA1992 -14. Please add a note to the cover sheet that explicitly states that per Condition #1 of ZMA1992 -14 a building permit for the project may not be issued until 5 /6/2012. 4. [32.5.6.a] COMMENT: Provide departing lot lines for parcels north of project site (between TMP32 -49F and 49K) 5. [32.5.6.a] COMMENT: The Board of Supervisors must approve the dedication of open space and trail before the preliminary site plan can be approved. Related to this, the use of the associated open space density bonus relies on Board approval of the dedication. a. A deed will be required to be reviewed and accepted by the County Attorney once the Board of Supervisors approves the preliminary plan. The deed does not have to be provided before preliminary approval; it can be a condition of final approval. b. Please note that at this time there does not appear to be a public benefit associated with the proposed dedication of the trail and staff would not recommend approval. [32.5.6.b] COMMENT: Provide height of each building. This is required to determine if the proper setbacks can be provided. 7. [32.5.6.a] COMMENT: Please note that prior to final site plan approval you must demonstrate that the "wooded area" for which you are claiming a density bonus meets the definition provided in Section 18 -3.1 "wooded area." A signed letter from an arborist and a Conservation Plan will be required, 8. [32.5.6.n] COMMENT: Label the square footage provided in the proposed recreation area/open field and tot lot. These areas must meet the requirements of Sec. 18 -4.16. a. Related to this, please note that if you do phase the construction of the development you must be able to meet the requirements of this section with each phase. b. The Agent must authorize the substitution of recreational amenities. Please provide a written justification for the amenities proposed. c. Identify proposed structures on either end of the pool. [32.5.6.c] COMMENT: Please provide more information about proposed phasing, including phase lines on the plans, and planned timing of installation of amenities. Staff must be able to determine if applicable requirements can be met with each proposed phase. 10. [32.5.6.b] COMMENT: A landscape plan will be required prior to final site plan approval, therefore provide paved parking and vehicular circulation area data on this plan. 11. [32.5.6.i] COMMENT: Town Center Drive is slated to be public, but has yet to be dedicated. Please revise its reference on the plans to "to be dedicated" instead of "public." Please note that Town Center Drive must be dedicated prior to final site plan approval. 12. [32.5.6.n] COMMENT: Label minimum dimension of radial parking spaces. At their narrowest point they must be a minimum of 9'. 13. [32.5.6.n] COMMENT: It appears that 52 spaces are provided in the southeastern lot. Please address this discrepancy and update all necessary references and tables. 14. COMMENT: The title of the 1 " =80' scale drawing, "sheet layout" is confusing, as each sheet shows the entire site. While not required for approvals, please consider renaming this map. 15. COMMENT: Please clarify the limits of work this plan will cover. It appears that the offsite footbridge is to be constructed as part of this project. If so, necessary permissions /easements for offsite work and permits may be required. 16. COMMENT: What is proposed for the far western edge of Towncenter Way? It appears 2 to be built right up to the property line, to connect with the adjacent parcel? Even though the parcel is under the same ownership, temporary construction easements may be required prior to final site plan approval. Please clarify intentions on the plan. 17. COMMENT: Easements on Sheet 4 are illegible. Please consider using a different linetype (than the contours) or varying lineweights. 18. COMMENT: Are two retaining walls proposed for either side of Building 6? If so, please identify with callouts on Sheet 4. Final tentative approval from this department will be subject to the following conditions: [These conditions are those which have been identified at this time. Conditions may be added or eliminated based on additional review.] 1. If the Board of Supervisors approves the proposed dedication of open space and trail, a deed will be required to be reviewed and accepted by the County Attorney prior to final approval. 2. A conservation plan and signed letter from an arborist will be required to demonstrate that the "wooded area" for which you are claiming a density bonus meets the definition provided in Section 18 -3.1 "wooded area." 3. Town Center Drive must be dedicated prior to final site plan approval. 4. Temporary offsite easements for construction of offsite footbridge and connection to adjacent parcel to the west (TMP32 -56A) may be required. 5. Approval of critical slopes waiver. (This is tentatively scheduled to go the Planning Commission May 4`h, provided the plan is revised and resubmitted by April 12th and is not deferred.) Please contact Elizabeth Marotta at the Department of Community Development 296 -5832 ext. 3432 if you have any questions or concerns.