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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201200014 Review Comments Final Site Plan and Comps. 2012-03-21 (3)of ALg� County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902 Phone 434 - 296 -5832 Fax 434 - 972 -4126 Memorandum To: Brian P. Smith, PE (bpspe(@embargmail.com) From: Ellie Ray, CLA, Senior Planner Division: Planning Date: March 21, 2012 Subject: SDP 2012— 00014 Timberwood Square at Forest Lakes (Phase 1) - Final The County of Albemarle Planning Division 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. [32.5.6(a)] Revise the sheet index to include all sheets; it appears C3.2 (Filterra Design) is not included. 2. [32.5.6(a)] Please clarify the date of the drawing and the revision dates. It appears that preliminary plan dates may be included; if so, please note as such. 3. [32.5.6(a)] Please revise the buffer zone note to say `waiver approved for installation of required screening'. 4. [32.5.6(b)] Revise the parking schedule to indicate 65 spaces are required as approved with the parking requirement reduction request. The plan still states that 53 spaces are `required' when the number required was determined by Zoning (through the parking reduction request) to be 65 spaces. 5. [32.5.6(n)] Please provide dimensions of all existing and proposed improvements including: walkways, fences, trash containers, and parking lots (this should include the dumpster pad and fencing, and curb radii in the parking lot). 6. [32.6.6] Provide a note indicating that a critical slope waiver was approved for small areas of disturbance as indicated on the preliminary plan. This approval is conditional on obtaining an approved Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. 7. [32.6.6(d)] Provide a legend showing all symbols and abbreviations used on the plan. 8. [32.6.6(f)] Revise the signature panel; an example will be provided. 9. [32.6.6(g)] For all parking areas: indicate the size, angle of stalls, and width of aisles and travelways. 10. [32.6.60)] Please revise the outdoor lighting note to indicate that this plan does not modify existing lighting and that no review of existing or proposed lighting is being requested with this application. 11. [32.7.9.4(b)] When existing trees /plants are to be preserved in lieu of planting new materials in order to satisfy landscaping and screening requirements the landscape plan shall indicate the trees to be saved; limits of clearing; location and type of protective fencing; grade changes requiring tree wells or walls; and trenching or tunneling proposed beyond the limits of clearing. In addition, the applicant shall sign a conservation checklist approved by the agent to insure that the specified trees will be protected during construction. Please fill out the Conservation Plan Checklist completely. It also appears that there may be a conflict with the London planetree closest to the proposed filterra; please clearly indicate if this tree is to be saved and the method of protection. Please also remove the existing tree canopy that crosses into the proposed fire hydrant easement from the area `to be saved' and modify the tree canopy calculations (SF existing) accordingly. 12. [32.7.9.7(b)] Provide a calculation and documentation demonstrating that an interior area (not tree canopy) equal to 5% of the paved parking and vehicular circulation is provided and landscaped with trees or shrubs. 13. [32.7.9.8(c)3] Provide more detailed information regarding the dumpster screening to verify this requirement is satisfied. 14. [4.12.8(e)] Instrument assuring continuation of off -site parking. If stand -alone parking or off -site shared parking is to be provided, the applicant shall submit with the application for a site plan, site plan waiver or, if a site plan is not required, with an application for a zoning compliance clearance, an instrument that restricts the use of that part of the land on which parking is provided to that use, and assures that a minimum number of parking spaces as required by this section shall be established and maintained for the life of the use. The instrument shall be in a form that is suitable for recording, shall be subject to review and approval as to form and substance by the county attorney, and shall be recorded in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of the county before the site plan or site plan waiver is approved. As the parking requirements for the use or structure change, subsequent instruments may be submitted, reviewed, approved and recorded that rescind or modify the prior instrument. (It has been noted that this documentation is forthcoming; comment included for recordkeeping purposes) 15. [Comment] Please indicate the deed book and page reference for all existing utility easements located on the property. 16. Conditions of Preliminary Approval: ❑ Meet all the requirements in Chapter 18 Section 32 for final site plans, including lighting plans. • See comments above. L3 [32.5.6(a)] Correct the front setback for townhomes as listed on the Cover Sheet to 25, and show the 50' building setback from TMP 4684 -81 on the Site Plan. • This condition has been addressed. ❑ [32.5.6(b)] Provide the maximum number of employees. • This condition has been addressed. L3 [32.5.6(b)] Clarify the difference between the numbers provided for paved parking and vehicular circulation' and `pavement' (as indicated in the impervious area summary). • This condition referred to the totals presented on the preliminary site plan; 1.2570 ac does not equal 63,560 SF (28529 SF townhouse plus 35031 SF commercial area). The discrepancy must be on the future townhouse portion of the development. ❑ [32.5.6(b)] Revise the parking schedule to indicate 65 spaces are required as approved with the parking requirement reduction request. Please also present your parking space count on the site plan to demonstrate the separation of commercial and residential parking (as shown on the cover sheet). • See comment #4. This condition is also applicable to future phases of the project. L3 (4.12.16(c)6] Please clearly label the gutter that runs along the front of the parking spaces in the lower portion of each townhome lot, or dimension the spaces at 18'. • This condition is applicable on future townhouse portion of the development. L3 [32.5.6(n)] Dimension the dumpster pad. • See comment #5. This condition is also applicable to any new /revised dumpster location in future phases of the project. ❑ [32.5.6(n)] Modify the 2' wide island strip between the handicapped space and the travelway (at the turn into the townhome parking) to meet the 3' minimum width requirement for parking islands. • This condition has been addressed. L3 [32.5.6(p)] Revise the landscape plan to conform to section 32.7.9 and conditions of SP 1994 -16, along with the calculations and notes demonstrating that the requirements are being satisfied. a) (32.5.6(e) and 32.7.9.4(c)] Verify all existing landscape features as described in section 32.7.9.4(c), and be very specific about which trees are to be saved and used toward meeting the landscape plan requirements. A conservation plan checklist will be required. • See comment #11. b) [32.7.9.5(a)] Sizes of all proposed plantings must be listed in the plant schedule to demonstrate adherence to minimum standards. • This condition has been addressed for Phase 1. This condition is also applicable to future phases of the project. c) [32.7.9.5(b)] All pervious areas must be labeled with proposed soil erosion protection. • This condition has been addressed for Phase 1. This condition is also applicable to future phases of the project. d) [32.7.9.7(b)] Please correct the parking space number (as provided for determining the number of parking lot trees required) for the upper townhouse lot to reflect the 58 spaces provided toward the residential requirement and for the commercial area to reflect the 65 spaces provided. The number of required trees should remain the same for the townhouse area and increase to 7 for the commercial area. This requirement has been met; this revision simply documents it properly. • This condition has been addressed for Phase 1. This condition is also applicable to future phases of the project. e) [32.7.9.8(a)] Provide more detailed information about the proposed dumpster enclosure to demonstrate adherence to the screening standards. • See comment #13. This condition is also applicable to future phases of the project. fJ (32.7.9.8(a) & SP 94 -16 Condition# 11 The screening provided between the commercial and residential areas should be modified; please place the proposed fence on the same side of the Japanese cedars throughout for a consistent appearance. Please also add some smaller screening shrubs under the existing and proposed London Planetrees to soften the proposed fence. • This condition is applicable to future phases of the project. g) [32.7.9.9] Revise the Tree Canopy calculations as follows: • The area of canopy for a Crataegus phaenopyrum is listed in the County Plant Canopy Calculations as 145 SF, not 125 SF as provided; please revise. • There appear to be three Fraxinus pennsylvanica, not four as listed in the plant schedule; please revise. • 1 calculate the sum of the existing canopy at 11, 699 SF, not 12,699 as presented; please verify. • The trees labeled as existing Sycamores are actually London Planetrees; modify all tree canopy calculations accordingly. • Remove the 98 SF assumption of tree cover; all tree canopy provided must be documented. • This condition has been addressed for Phase 1. This condition is also applicable to the future phases of the project. h) ASP 94 -16 Condition# 2] For recordkeeping purposes: Condition #2 has been met through the proposed planting along Timberwood Blvd. i) (SP 94 -16 Condition# 31 For recordkeeping purposes: Condition #3 has been met as determined by Zoning via email dated 10120111. j) (SP 94 -16 Condition# 41 Condition #4 has been met through the existing walkway and the proposed modifications. • This condition won't be fully satisfied until the trail provisions of the future phases of the project are completed. ❑ A critical slopes waiver has been granted for small areas of impacts to critical slopes as indicated on the Preliminary Site Plan. This approval is conditional on obtaining an approved Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. • See comment N. ❑ An undisturbed buffer waiver has been granted in order to provide the required screening between the commercial and townhome portions of this site. This approval is conditional on revision of the proposed screening as indicated above (f). • See comment #3 & (f) above. 17. [Comment] This site plan cannot be approved until ACSA, Engineering, VDOT, and Inspections complete their reviews and grant their approval. Fire /rescue has reviewed the plan and has no objections. Please contact Ellie Ray at the Division of Current Development by using erav(a)albemarle.org or 434 - 296 -5832 ext. 3432 for further information.