HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201100030 Review Comments Minor Amendment 2011-05-12From: Ellie Ray
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 20114:24 PM
To: 'Manslow,Ron'
Cc: Margaret Maliszewski
Subject: RE: BB &T lighting changes
Mr. Manslow,
I have reviewed the proposed lighting changes for the Current Development division. It appears that the
proposed fixtures are above 3000 lumens, which makes the plan subject to section 4.17 of the Zoning
Ordinance (Outdoor Lighting). My comments don't differ much from Margaret's and are as follows:
1. This Minor Site Plan Amendment should reference the approved Site Plan that you are
attempting to amend (SDP 201000074). A simple note on the plan is sufficient.
2. 1 have the same comment about the fixture under the awning as Margaret did. Additional
information on that fixture would be helpful.
3. The Lighting Plan should include a luminaire schedule and a photometric plan. I believe
Margaret has already requested this information as well.
4. The lighting plan should include standard lighting notes. They are generally as follows: 'Each
outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full
cutoff luminaire. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in
residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one -half footcandle.'
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Otherwise, I look forward to receiving this
additional information.
Thank you,
Ellie Carter Ray, CLA
Senior Planner, Albemarle County Current Development
434 - 296 -5832 x3432
From: Margaret Maliszewski
Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2011 1:54 PM
To: Manslow,Ron
Cc: Ellie Ray
Subject: BB &T lighting changes
Ron,
Thanks for talking with me this morning about the lighting changes at BB &T. I've listed below the items
we discussed. Also, I will try to coordinate with the Current Development planner to see what else, if
anything, might be needed.
1. We confirmed that the proposed amendment is for the following changes:
a. Moving 2 existing full cutoff wall fixtures on the east elevation of the drive - through
canopy
b. Adding 1 full cutoff wall fixture on the departure elevation of the drive - through canopy
(west, facing Rt. 29)
c. Adding 1 fixture under the awning that is attached to the drive - through canopy.
2. You mentioned that the fixture under the awning is not a full cutoff fixture. Previous
determinations have found that light fixtures, to meet ordinance requirements, must be full
cutoff in and of themselves. Placing them under /within a structure doesn't meet the
requirement. I will check with Zoning to see if this determination still applies in this case. Either
way, it would be best to have a more detailed drawing showing the installation of the fixture in
the awning. It would also be helpful to have a clearer image of the fixture that illustrates its non -
full- cutoff features.
3. I'm confused about the number of lamps in the awning fixture. Is it 6 or 4? It would be helpful if
you could provide a fixture schedule that outlined existing, new and moved fixtures, with their
manufacturers, catalog numbers, lamp type, lumens, etc.
4. Do you have a photometric plan that you can send me? I'm interested in the footcandle levels
on the ground in the vicinity of the drive - through structure with the proposed fixtures in place.
What is the highest footcandle value beneath the fixture in the awning?
Thanks for looking into these items.
Margaret
Margaret M. Maliszewski, Principal Planner
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
434 - 296 -5832 x3276