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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Pete Borches (pborches @cmacars.com)
From: Megan Yaniglos- Senior Planner
Division: Zoning & Current Development
Date: October 4, 2011
Rev 1: March 2, 2012
Subject: SDP201100060 Colonial Nissan- Major Site Plan Amendment
The Planner for the Zoning & Current Development Division of the Albemarle County
Department Community Development will recommend approve 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.]
1. [32.7.9.7 (b)] The proposed crape myrtles are not acceptable for parking lot landscaping.
Revise to include a tree from the recommended plant list that is either a medium or large
shade tree.
Revl: Comment addressed.
2. [32.6.6 0)] Is lighting proposed? If so, a lighting plan that meets the requirements of
Section 4.17 is required.
Revl: The light fixtures proposed are not full cut off fixtures. Revise lighting plan to
incorporate light fixtures that are full cut off.
3. [4.2] A critical slopes waiver request is required. Submit the request so that it can be
confirmed that the critical slopes being disturbed are man -made. Reference the site plan
that created the critical slopes.
Revl: Request received. This modification will need to get approval from the Board
of Supervisors. Staff will contact the executive's office to set a date.
4. [32.7.2A] Submit information to meet this section. Including architectural plans of the
proposed parking structure that shows the spaces and circulation.
In addition to all other requirements, each parking structure shall be subject to the
following:
a. The developer shall submit architectural elevations with both the preliminary and
final site plans. The elevations shall be part of the approved final site plan.
Revl: Incorporate the architectural elevation plan in the final site plan set.
b. The developer shall submit drawings, photographs or other visual materials
showing the proposed parking structure and surrounding structures (if any exist)
and land uses.
Revl: Comment addressed.
c. Mechanical equipment or other utility hardware on the roof, ground, or building
shall be screened from public view to the reasonable satisfaction of the Director
of Planning and Community Development with materials harmonious with the
building or they shall be located so as not to be visible from public view.
Revl: Comment addressed.
d. Air handlers shall be located so that emissions are directed away from any
adjoining residential development.
Revl: Comment addressed.
e. The structure shall be designed so that the light from all vehicle headlights and
all lighting fixtures will not routinely shine directly outside the structure.
Revl: Comment addressed.
[4.12.15; 4.12.16; 4.12.17] Review the noted sections and submit any requests for
modifications of these sections for the parking structure.
Revl: Request received. This modification will need to get approval from the Board
of Supervisors. Staff will contact the executive's office to set a date.
Please contact Megan Yaniglos at the Department of Community Development 296 -5832 ext.
3004 for further information.