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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Memorandum
To: Justin Shimp ( Justin (a)shimp— engineerinq.com)
From: Ellie Ray, CLA, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: May 22, 2012
Subject: SDP 201300031 Federal Express Phase 4 - Minor
Fax 434 - 972 -4126
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. [32.5.2(b)] Clarify the maximum square footage of the subject building. It appears that a small building
addition is proposed; list the square footage of the existing structure and what is proposed as an addition.
Also, please list the building addition in the narrative.
2. [32.5.2(b)] Verify that the building addition and new canopy will not exceed 35' as any structure height
beyond that requires additional setback area.
3. [32.5.2(b)] It seems that several parking spaces will be lost in order to add the proposed drop off area, but
the parking information on the Cover Sheet does not reflect this change. Please note how many spaces are
being removed and the number of spaces that will remain.
4. [32.5.2(d)] It appears that the proposed critical slope disturbance is in an area covered by the waiver
granted with the preliminary site plan. Due to the critical slope disturbance, and the conditions associated
with the waiver, a WPO application must be submitted; please coordinate with Engineering to determine
what is required.
5. [32.5.2(1)] Please verify that all existing and proposed utility easements are shown on the plan.
6. [32.5.2(n)] Please dimension all proposed improvements including walkways, building addition, the new
canopy, the new dumpster screening doors, new pavement area and new curb radii.
7. [32.6.2(i)] Note the size of the re- striped parking spaces.
8. [32.6.20) & 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, a completed and signed
conservation checklist must also be included on the plan. This is required to show that the 20'
undisturbed buffer will be maintained.
9. [32.6.2(k) & 4.17] It appears that new site lighting is proposed; please add this to the narrative. Also, the
ARB review of the proposed changes may generate additional lighting comments.
10. [32.6.2(k) & 4.17] Please show the light pole locations on the layout sheet to verify there are no site
conflicts.
11. [32.6.2(k) & 4.17] Provide the following standard lighting note on the lighting plan: Each outdoor luminaire
equipped with a lamp that emits 3, 000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be
arranged or shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and away from adjacent roads.
The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning
districts shall not exceed one -half footcandle.
12. [Comment] Please include the area where the Bradford Pear is being removed and replaced within a
"Limits of SPA" area.
13. [Comment] This site plan cannot be approved until Engineering, Fire /rescue, ACSA and VDOT complete
their reviews and grant their approval; comments will be forwarded upon receipt. Inspections has reviewed
the plan and has no objections. A separate ARB application is under review; this site plan amendment
cannot be approved until the ARB application has received approval.
Please contact Ellie Ray in the Planning Division by using eray(d)albemarle.orp or 434 - 296 -5832 ext. 3432 for
further information.