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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Memorandum
To: Herbert White, P.E. (hwhite @wwassociates.net)
From: Ellie Ray, CLA, Senior Planner
Division: Zoning and Current Development
Date: October 10, 2011
Subject: SDP 2011— 00064 Senior Center — Belvedere Block 1 - Prelim
Fax 434 - 972 -4126
The County of Albemarle Division of Current Development Planner will recommend approval of the plan
referenced above once the following comments 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, which is to the
Subdivision /Zoning Ordinances unless otherwise specified.]
1. [Comment] A variation request is required for both the layout of the site and the on- street parking as both
design elements differ from the approved development plan. Please refer to the July 25, 2011 letter from
Amelia McCulley to Larry McElwain for more information.
2. [Comment] The proposed changes to the road plans for Belvedere Boulevard will also require
modifications to the approved plans. Please contact engineering for additional information, if necessary.
3. [Comment] Please indicate more clearly the location of the parcel boundary lines along Belvedere Blvd.
and provide the associated boundary line information.
4. [32.5.6(a)] Add a description of all variations and waivers, either approved or currently under review, on the
cover sheet.
5. [32.5.6(a)] The date provided on the cover sheet is in the future; please correct.
6. [32.5.6(a)] The proposed layout does not adhere to the front build to line established in the Code of
Development (see Table 10, page 36); a variation will need to be requested and approved before this plan
can be approved.
7. [32.5.6(b)] The cover sheet indicates that 17,800SF of recreational uses is provided on the plan; clearly
show these areas with labels.
8. [32.5.6(b)] The cover sheet indicates that 2.76 acres of open space are provided, however it appears that
very little, if any, open space is provided on the subject parcel. The open space appears to be provided in
adjacent parcel(s). It is unclear from the information provided if the open space provided meets the `Green
Space', `Conservation Area' and `Preservation Area' requirements outlined in the Belvedere Code of
Development (pages 9 -14). Please provide adequate information to demonstrate that these requirements
are being satisfied (see Table 4 in the Code of Development) as requested in the attached memo.
9. [32.5.6(b)] Currently the cover sheet indicates '60,000 SF is the ultimate buildout' under the parking
tabulation information, but a rough calculation of the areas of each building (proposed and future) indicates
a number approximately 5,000 SF higher, not including the mezzanine (which must be included in the
square footage calculation). Please clarify the maximum square footage for commercial uses and provide a
note stating this information.
10. [32.5.6(b)] Please provide the maximum amount of paved parking and vehicular circulation areas on both
the cover sheet and the landscape plan.
11. [4.12.13] Add and dimension a loading space.
12. [32.5.6(c)] Indicate the proposed timing of development of future phases.
13. [32.5.6(d)] The plan indicates impacts to critical slopes. If a waiver has been obtained, please provide
documentation and list on the cover sheet. Otherwise, a critical slopes waiver needs to be requested and
approval will have to be granted before this plan can be approved.
14. [32.5.6(i)] Please clearly show the right -of -way lines for Belvedere Boulevard.
15. [32.5.6(n)] Provide the dimensions of: all buildings (dimensions, square footage and maximum footprint)
and other structures, walkways, walls, dumpster area, all internal travelways, and all segments of parking
spaces (it isn't always clear which are 10' and which are 9' wide). Provide the location and dimensions of: a
loading space, landscaped areas, open space, and recreational areas. Please also indicate handrail for any
retaining wall over 4' high.
16. [32.5.6(n)] Clarify the 'lawn with trees' area indicated extending out from the covered entry; it appears to
have concrete ramps into a lawn area. Also, how will it be different from the surrounding area in the parking
island?
17. [32.5.6(0)] Show all areas intended to be dedicated or reserved for public use.
18. [32.5.6(p)] Provide a landscape plan in conformance with section 32.7.9 as well as the Belvedere Code of
Development, along with the associated calculations and notes demonstrating that the requirements are
being satisfied. Due to the requirements listed in the Code of Development and the design features along
Belvedere Boulevard discussed in association with the layout variation, a landscape plan is required at the
Preliminary Plan stage.
19. [32.5.6(p) & Code of Development] Please provide information that demonstrates the requirements of
Park `A', Block 1 Green Space, and Block 2 Open Space are being, or have been, satisfied (Belvedere
Code of Development pages 9 & 10) as requested in the attached memo. These items include
supplemental planting and a section of greenway trail in Park 'A', a landscape buffer in Block 1 Green
Space, and a pedestrian connection between Blocks 1 and 2 in the Block 2 Open Space. Be sure to also
provide whatever information is necessary to demonstrate the features along Belvedere Boulevard as
associated with the variation request for the site layout.
20. [32.5.6(p) & Code of Development] Provide a letter from the Belvedere Architectural Standards
Committee that indicates their review and approval of the landscape plan.
21. [32.5.6(e) and 32.7.9.4(c)] Show all existing landscape features as described in section 32.7.9.4(c),
including existing tree lines and small groups of trees. Please also provide proposed tree lines as part of
the landscape plan.
Please contact Ellie Ray at the Division of Current Development by using eray(a)albemarle.org or 434 - 296 -5832
ext. 3432 for further information.