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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Phone 434 - 296 -5832 Fax 434 - 972 -4126
Memorandum
To: Frank Pohl, Pohl Consulting LLC
From: Christopher P. Perez, Senior Planner
Division: Current Development
Date: August 16, 2012
Subject: SDP 2012— 00043 Whitewood Road Day Care Center
The Planner for the County of Albemarle Division of Current Development 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 Zoning Ordinance unless otherwise specified.]
[32.7.9] It appears that the required landscaping along Whitewood Road (Route 1455) and Oak
Forest Drive (Route 1495) are located within a 15' Gas Line Easement denoted as DB1961 Pg
252. Either relocate the required landscaping outside of the easement or provide documentation
from the easement holder to allow the landscaping to be located within the easement. Should the
applicant /site gain permission to plant in the easements, on the plan provide a note which reads to
the affect of: "The site is responsible for maintaining the landscaping within these easements. "
Also, the Deed Book reference provided for the 15' Gas Line Easement depicted on the plan does
not appear to be for this property? Provide the correct deed book reference information.
2. [32.7.9] It appears that portions of the required landscaping along Whitewood Road (Route 1455)
are located within a 20' Storm Sewer Easement per DB2386 Pg 692. Trees are not permitted to
be planted within the storm sewer easement. Please revise landscape plan, relocate the required
landscaping outside of the easement.
3. [32.7.9] Also during the revision more clearly show all the easements and utilities on the
landscape plan to assure no conflicts with the proposed landscaping.
4. [Comment] It appears drainage pipes fronting Whitewood Road (Route 1455) and Oak Forest
Drive (Route 1495) are also located in the 15' Gas Line Easement and the 20' Storm Sewer
Easement. Please revise to relocate these drainage systems outside of the easements.
5. [32.7.9.5(a) &(b)] On sheet L -1, the Landscape Calculations are correctly calculated for the
required street trees, the required parking lot landscaping, and the required plant canopy;
however, the Plant List does not utilize the correct type of trees to fulfill these requirements. The
Plant List is lacking the required Large Street trees and Medium Street trees. The only Medium
Street tree depicted on the plan is the Carpinus betulus (see the following comment), in which a
quantity of 3 are provided. All other trees provided on the plan are Small Ornamental trees and
Evergreen Shrubs. Please revise the landscape plan appropriately to meet the landscaping
requirements. To aid in your revisions of the landscape plan I have attached the Albemarle County
Recommended Plants List, this document breaks down the various trees type into Large, Medium,
and small ... etc
6. [32.7.9.4 & 32.7.9.9(a)] On sheet L -1 under Plant List and L -2 under Plant Canopy Calculations,
for Carpinus betulus "Fastigiata" it appears you have utilized the plant calculation information for
the Carpinus betulus rather than the Carpinus betulus "Fastigiata" If this is a minor typographical
error and you would rather utilize Carpinus betulus please correct the name on these sheets.
However, if you intend to utilize Carpinus betulus "Fastigiata then the height of the tree as
depicted on Sheet L -1 and L -2 shall be modified to be between 6' -8', you will also need to modify
the calculations for the tree canopy as follows:
Height of Planting = 7
Growth over 10 yrs = 10
Total Height in 10 yrs = 17
Ratio of Width to height = 0.55
Total Width in 10 yrs = 9.35
Area of Canopy = 69
If you choose to utilize this tree, in order to meet the required tree canopy you will need to
increase the quantity of this tree on the plans.
7. [32.7.9.9] Also, revise the Plant Canopy Calculations on Sheet L -2 as follows (minor
calculation errors):
- For Cercis Canadensis & cvs (Eastern Redbud) the tree canopy calculations for 9 trees should
be 1116 SF, rather than 1118.08 SF as depicted. Revise.
- For Lagerstroemia indica x cvs (Crapemyrtle) the tree canopy calculations for 1 tree should be
77 SF, thus the Total Area of Canopy calculation should also be 77 SF, rather than 76.94 SF
as depicted. Revise.
- For Ilex comuta & cvs (Dward Buford) the tree canopy calculation for 43 plants should be 602
SF rather than the 609.7 SF as depicted. Revise.
- For Ilex crenata & cvs (Hoogendom) the tree canopy calculation for 29 plants should be 464
SF rather than the 460.99 SF as depicted. Revise.
- For Ilex glabra & cvs (Inkberry Holly) the tree canopy calculation for 38 plants should be 874
SF rather than the 869.84 SF as depicted. Revise.
8. [32.5.6(e) & 32.7.9.4(b)] With regard to the 20' undisturbed buffer, on the plan please note the
limits of clearing /disturbance as well as the location of protective fencing for this area. Also, assure
the applicant signs the conservation checklist which has been provided on sheet L -2.
9. [4.17.4(a) & 32.6.6(j)] On sheet 12 of 12, a photometric plan has been provided but it is not
complete. It does not include the cut sheets for all proposed fixtures. Revise the site plan to
include the manufacturer's cut sheets for each proposed fixture. All information presented in the
lighting schedule must coordinate with the fixture cutsheets and the photometric plan. Ensure that
the cut sheets show that each fixture that emits 3000 lumens or more is a full cutoff fixture (for
definition see Section 4.17.3).
10. [32.6.6(j) & 4.17.4(b)2] The lighting plan must also include the following note: 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 footcand/e.
11. [Comment] On sheet 12 of 12, in the Luminaire Schedule for L5 (Lithonia LF6N) the lamp type is
a 26 watt Double Twin Fluorescent; however the Watt listing in the chart is 62 watts? These
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numbers should not contradict each other. Assure the correct wattage is provided.
12. [4.17.4(a)2] On sheet 12 of 12, in the Luminaire Schedule specify the lumen levels for the two
LED fixtures types (OD -1 and OG -1). Currently they are listed as "Absolute ", what does that
mean? How many lumens are emitted for these fixtures? Please provide the above information on
the plan.
13. [32.7.9.8] Provide a section /detail for the trash enclosure /fence.
14. [Comment] The WPO must be approved before approval of the Final Site Plan can be granted.
VDOT Comments — Joel DeNunzio
8 -15 -12 All issues have been adequately addressed, ready for approval.
Be advised the construction within the state maintained roads will require a Land Use Permit issued
by VDOT.
Fire and Rescue Comments - Robbie Gilmer
8 -14 -12 After looking at the PDF copy you sent, everything looks good. Will be able to sign off on this
when the final plans arrive.
E911 — Andrew Slack
No objections
Building Inspections — Jay Schlothauer
No objections
Additional comments from the other reviewing agencies (ACSA and Engineering) are
forthcoming and will be forwarded once received. Please contact Christopher P. Perez at the
Department of Community Development 296 -5832 ext. 3443 for further information.