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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201300037 Review Comments Final Site Plan and Comps. 2013-11-22ALg�,�� �'IRGINZ�` COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 November 22, 2013 Cheryl Lynn Taylor Velocitel 4164 Innslake Drive Glen Allen, VA 23060 Re: SDP201300037, AT &T CV377, Stony Point Fire Dept. Property Dear Cheryl, I have reviewed your most recent resubmission received November 15, 2013 with a latest revision date of November 15, 2013. Revisions made in those drawings address all outstanding conditions for approval. Please provide four complete sets of the site plan drawings for signing. Sincerely, Brent W. Nelson Planner cc: File Brent Nelson From: Brent Nelson Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 5:06 PM To: 'Cheryl Lynn Taylor' Cc: Rebecca Ragsdale Subject: SDP13 -37, AT &T - Stony Point Fire Dept Property, Zoning Violation Attachments: P2— BWN— SDP —AT &T -Stony Point.pdf Importance: High Cheryl - You do not have an approved site plan and therefore you do not have an issued (approved) permit (B201302313TWR) to do this work. I have attached my last set of site review comments that were sent to you on October 2, 2013, and I have reported this to our zoning permit planner, Rebecca Ragsdale, as a violation. Please revise the site plan to address these comments and resubmit to me. Should you have any questions, I would be happy to review Brent W. Nelson Planner Planning Services Department of Community Development County of Albemarle 401 McIntire Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 - 296 -5832 x3438 From: Cheryl Lynn Taylor [mailto:C.Taylor @ velocitel.com] Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 11:31 AM To: Brent Nelson Subject: RE: SDP13 -37, AT &T - Stony Point Fire Dept Property, Site Plan Revisions, Staff Comments (Revision 1) Brent, The above site has been cleared and the tree barriers are up. Please let me know when and if you need me to be present for the site walk. Cheryl Cheryl Lynn Taylor Site Acquisition Specialist Velocitel, Inc. 4164 Innslake Drive, Suite B Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 217 -7088 ext. 131 - Office (804) 852 -8275 — Mobile (804) 217 -8665 — Fax c.taylor @velocitel.com www.velocitel.com The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. From: Brent Nelson [mailto:bnelson(�balbemarle.org] Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 2:12 PM To: Cheryl Lynn Taylor Subject: RE: SDP13 -37, AT &T - Stony Point Fire Dept Property, Site Plan Revisions, Staff Comments (Revision 1) Oops! Let's try this again — see attached. Brent Brent W. Nelson Planner Planning Services Department of Community Development County of Albemarle 401 McIntire Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 - 296 -5832 x3438 From: Cheryl Lynn Taylor [mailto:C.Taylor @ velocitel.com] Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 2:10 PM To: Brent Nelson Subject: RE: SDP13 -37, AT &T - Stony Point Fire Dept Property, Site Plan Revisions, Staff Comments (Revision 1) Brent, There is no attachment. O Cheryl Lynn Taylor Site Acquisition Specialist Velocitel, Inc. 4164 Innslake Drive, Suite B Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 217 -7088 ext. 131 - Office (804) 852 -8275 — Mobile (804) 217 -8665 — Fax c.taylor @velocitel.com www.velocitel.com The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. From: Brent Nelson [ mailto:bnelson(cbalbemarle.ora] Sent: Wednesday, October 02, 2013 2:01 PM To: Cheryl Lynn Taylor Subject: SDP13 -37, AT &T - Stony Point Fire Dept Property, Site Plan Revisions, Staff Comments (Revision 1) Importance: High Cheryl - I have completed my review of your revisions for the above -note PWSF. Please see the attached comment letter showing the original issues (July 15, 2013) and the current issues in this Revision 1 (October 2, 2013). You are welcome to email the revised plans to me. Please do not hesitate to call should you have any questions. Brent Brent W. Nelson Planner Planning Services Department of Community Development County of Albemarle 401 McIntire Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 - 296 -5832 x3438 From: Cheryl Lynn Taylor [mailto:C.Taylor @ velocitel.com] Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 7:05 PM To: Brent Nelson Subject: SDP13 -37, AT &T - Stony Point Fire Dept Property, Tree Conservation Plan Mr. Nelson, Attached is the Tree Conservation Plan for the above referenced site. I am sending as I could not remember if I conveyed this to you previously. Please let me know if you need any additional information for this site. Cheryl Cheryl Lynn Taylor Site Acquisition Specialist Velocitel, Inc. 4164 Innslake Drive, Suite B Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 217 -7088 ext. 131 - Office (804) 852 -8275 — Mobile (804) 217 -8665 — Fax c.taylor @velocitel.com www.velocitel.com The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. vIRGIN� County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To: Cheryl Lynn Taylor (c.taylor @velocitel.com) From: Brent Nelson - Planner Division: Planning Services Date: July 15, 2013 Rev. 1: October 2, 2013 Subject: SDP - 201300037- Stony Point Volunteer Fire Property - Tier II PWSF The Planner for the Planning Division of the Albemarle County Department of Community Development will recommend approval for 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. Comments are preceded by the applicable reference to the Albemarle County Code. [5.1.4(c)(4)] Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a tree conservation plan prepared by a certified arborist. The plan shall be submitted to the agent for review and approval to assure that all applicable requirements have been satisfied. The plan shall sped tree protection methods and procedures, and identify all existing trees to be removed on the parcel for the installation, operation and maintenance of the facility. [5.1.4(c) (5)] The installation, operation and maintenance of the facility shall be conducted in accordance with the tree conservation plan. Dead and dying trees identified by the arborist's report may be removed if so noted on the tree conservation plan. If tree removal is later requested that was not approved by the agent when the tree conservation plan was approved, the applicant shall submit an amended plan. The agent may approve the amended plan if the proposed tree removal will not adversely affect the visibility of the facility from any location off of the parcel. The agent may impose reasonable conditions to assure that the purposes of this paragraph are achieved Sheet C -3 Grading & Sediment Control Plan shows the location of the seven surveyed trees but does not show the drip lines of the trees. As a result, any impact of the proposed construction on these trees could not be determined. Revise Sheet C -3 to show the drip lines of these trees. It looks like the proposed equipment shelter may be located within the drip line of existing trees designated to remain. A tree conservation plan prepared by a certified arborist verifying that the trees could survive this impact is required. It appears that the reference tree and possibly other trees that were surveyed are covered in vines. This condition, left unaddressed, would result in a premature death of the trees. The tree conservation plan should indicate that the vines will be removed and maintained that way. Revision 1: This comment has been addressed; however, the arborist's cover letter (third paragraph) refers to the need to move the access easement to the front of the woods edge to protect 8 pines. All drawings referencing that easement will need to be revised accordingly. 2. [5.1.4(d)(2)] Screening and siting to minimize visibility. The site shall provide adequate opportunities for screening and the facility shall be sited to minimize its visibility from adjacent parcels and streets, regardless of their distance from the facility. The facility also shall be sited to minimize its visibility from any state scenic river, national park or national forest, regardless of whether the site is adjacent to the river, park or forest. If the facility would be located on lands subject to a conservation easement or an open space easement, or adjacent to a conservation easement or open space easement, the facility shall be sited so that it is not visible from any resources specifically identified for protection in the deed of easement. Staff has concern about the degree to which the proposed facility is sky -lit as demonstrated in the balloon test. The County's wireless policy discourages facilities that are sky lit. Relocating the tower to minimize the degree to which it is sky lit would be preferable. This is not a requirement but rather a recommendation. Revision 1: OK — recommendation only. 3. Height of monopole. The top of the monopole, measured in elevation above mean sea level, shall not be more than ten (10) feet taller than the tallest tree within twenty -five (25) feet of the monopole, and shall include any base, foundation or grading that raises the monopole above the pre- existing natural ground elevation. The drip line of the reference tree is not shown on Sheet C -2 Enlarged Site Plan or any of the sheets in the site plan. As a result, it cannot be determined if the monopole is within the required 25' distance. Revise the drawing to show the drip line of the reference tree. Revision 1: This comment has not been addressed. 4. Miscellaneous: a. Sheet SP -1 Survey Plat has bold (drafted) lines shown near the proposed facility. It appears that this may be a drafting error. Correct the error or provide an explanation for the bold lines. Revision 1: This comment has not been addressed. b. Sheet C -3 Grading and Sediment Control Plan appears to show no proposed grading with this proposal — verify this is true. Revision 1: This comment has not been addressed. c. The benchmark used for the elevations could not be found. Revise the drawings to include the benchmark. Revision 1: This comment has not been addressed. Please contact Brent Nelson at the Department of Community Development 296 -5832 ext 3438 for further information. Brent Nelson From: Brent Nelson Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 11:08 AM To: 'Cheryl Lynn Taylor' Subject: RE: SDP13 -37, AT &T - Stony Point Fire Dept Property, Site Review Committee Comments Attachments: Subdivision — Schedule.pdf Importance: High Cheryl - Please be advised that because you did not make the July 29"' deadline for submitting revisions to the site plan, you are no longer on the June 24`h submission/review schedule. Once revisions are received, the review schedule will be based upon the submittal deadline that follows the date they are received. I have attached the 2013 Submission/Review Schedule. Brent Brent W. Nelson Planner Planning Services Department of Community Development County of Albemarle 401 McIntire Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 - 296 -5832 x3438 From: Cheryl Lynn Taylor [mailto:C.Taylor @ velocitel.com] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 10:40 AM To: Brent Nelson Subject: RE: SDP13 -37, AT &T - Stony Point Fire Dept Property, Site Review Committee Comments Mr. Nelson, I will check on the status of the updates and get back with as soon as I have them. Cheryl Cheryl Lynn Taylor Site Acquisition Specialist Velocitel, Inc. 4164 Innslake Drive, Suite B Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 217 -7088 ext. 131 - Office (804) 852 -8275 — Mobile (804) 217 -8665 — Fax c.taylor @velocitel.com www.velocitel.com The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. From: Brent Nelson [ mailto:bnelson(a)albemarle.org] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 10:36 AM To: Cheryl Lynn Taylor Subject: FW: SDP13 -37, AT &T - Stony Point Fire Dept Property, Site Review Committee Comments Importance: High Hi Cheryl - I have not received the site plan revisions that were due by Monday, July 29t" (see attachment — cover letter). What is the status? Thanks, Brent Brent W. Nelson Planner Planning Services Department of Community Development County of Albemarle 401 McIntire Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 - 296 -5832 x3438 From: Brent Nelson Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 7:57 PM To: 'Cheryl Lynn Taylor' Subject: SDP13 -37, AT &T - Stony Point Fire Dept Property, Site Review Committee Comments Importance: High Cheryl - attached you should find the Site Review Committee (SRC) comments for this proposal. A hard copy of this letter is in the mail to you and I will have copies with me at the SRC meeting this Thursday, July 18th ,10 a.m. in Room 235 of the County Office Building. See you then, Brent Brent W. Nelson Planner Planning Services Department of Community Development County of Albemarle 401 McIntire Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 - 296 -5832 x3438 From: Cheryl Lynn Taylor [ mailto :C.Taylor(s�velocitel.com] Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 8:45 AM To: Brent Nelson Subject: FW: CV377 Photo Sim Mr. Nelson, Attached are the photosims from the Stony Point balloon test. Please let me know if you need anything further prior to the meeting today. Cheryl Cheryl Lynn Taylor Site Acquisition Specialist Velocitel, Inc. 4164 Innslake Drive, Suite B Glen Allen, VA 23060 (804) 217 -7088 ext. 131 - Office (804) 852 -8275 — Mobile (804) 217 -8665 — Fax c.taylor @velocitel.com www.velocitel.com The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential and protected from disclosure. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by replying to the message and deleting it from your computer. From: Warren Williams [ mailto:wwilliams(sbwwacorp.net] Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 7:10 AM To: Cheryl Lynn Taylor Cc: Jane Allman; Daniel Costello; Elisha Seager Subject: CV377 Photo Sim Cheryl, Attached is the CV377 Photo Sim. Please let me know if there are any comments or required changes. Thank you. O. Warren Williams, PE President Warren Williams & Associates 757 - 450 -2288 wwilliams(aawwacorp. net Brent Nelson From: Alex Morrison [amorrison @serviceauthority.org] Sent: Monday, July 22, 2013 2:05 PM To: Brent Nelson Subject: SDP201300037: AT &T Wireless/ 3827 Stoney Point Road Brent, The above referenced SDP is not in the ACSA's jurisdictional area. Alexander J. Morrison, EIT Civil Engineer AGM. 'k (nniv Service hth&4. 168 Spotnap Road Charlottesville, VA 22911 Office: (434)977-4511 EXT: 116 This email may contain confidential information that should not be shared with anyone other than its intended recipient(s). COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1601 Orange Road Culpeper, Virginia 22701 -3819 Gregory A. Whirley Commissioner of Highways July 16, 2013 Mr. Glenn Brooks Department of Engineering and Development 401 McIntire Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22902 Subject: Site Review Meeting Comments July 180' Site Review Meeting Dear Mr. Brooks: Below are VDOT's comments on the two wireless towers for the July 18'x', 2013 Site Review Committee Meeting: SDP201300037 Cingular Wireless /CV313A (Elledge Property) Tier H Personal Wireless Service Facility (Sarah Baldwin) 1. Per the plans submitted, the access to the proposed tower would be from a portion of Key West Drive that is not in the VDOT Secondary Road System. 2. The connection point of Key West Drive at Northwest Lane is adequate and VDOT has no objection to the proposed facility. 3. Should the safety, use, or maintenance of the entrance change, VDOT reserves the right to reevaluate the entrance. SDP201300037 AT &T Wireless /3827 Stony Point Road/Stony Point Volunteer Fire Property Tier II Personal Wireless Service Facility (Brent Nelson) 1. Per the plans submitted, access to the proposed tower site will be via the existing entrance to the Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department. 2. The proposed use should not significantly impact the trip generation from the site and the existing entrance is adequate. VDOT has no objection to the proposed facility. 3. Should the safety, use, or maintenance of the entrance change, VDOT reserves the right to reevaluate the entrance. If you need additional information concerning these projects, please contact me. Sincerely, f [RI Troy Austin, P.E. Area Land Use Engineer Culpeper District COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development Planning Services 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 July 15, 2013 Cheryl Lynn Taylor Velocitel 4164 Innslake Drive, Suite B Glen Allen, VA 23060 RE: SDP - 2013 -00037 Stony Point Volunteer Fire Property (AT &T) Tier II PWSF Dear Sir, The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Preliminary comments for the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as applicable, are attached: Albemarle County Division of Engineering — pending Albemarle County Division of Planning (Planner) — requested changes (attached) Albemarle County Division of Inspections — no objection Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue — no objection Albemarle County Division of Information Services (E911) — no objection Albemarle County Architectural Review Board — no objection (attached) Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed, and should not be considered final. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all issues that could affect approval of the proposed project. Please make the revisions that have been identified as necessary for preliminary approval by the Site Review Committee. If you choose not to make the requested revisions, please submit in writing justification for not incorporating such revisions. Submit (4) four [11" x 17 "] copies to the Department of Community Development including responses to each of the attached comments of the Site Review Committee by Monday, July 29, 2013. Failure to submit this information by this date will result in suspension of the review schedule. Review will resume when revisions are submitted along with a reinstatement fee of $65. Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information. Sincerely, Brent Nelson, Planner County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Planning Services 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 -4596 Email: bnelsonp_albemarle.org Phone: (434) 296 -5832 Ext 3438 Fax: (434) 972 -4126 `Sl of A alt° �'�RGI1�P County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To: Cheryl Lynn Taylor (c.taylor @velocitel.com) From: Brent Nelson - Planner Division: Planning Services Date: July 15, 2013 Subject: SDP - 201300037- Stony Point Volunteer Fire Property - Tier II PWSF The Planner for the Planning Division of the Albemarle County Department of Community Development will recommend approval for 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. Comments are preceded by the applicable reference to the Albemarle County Code. 1. [5.1.4(c)(4)] Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a tree conservation plan prepared by a certified arborist. The plan shall be submitted to the agent for review and approval to assure that all applicable requirements have been satisfied. The plan shall speck tree protection methods and procedures, and identify all existing trees to be removed on the parcel for the installation, operation and maintenance of the facility. [5.1.4(c) (5)] The installation, operation and maintenance of the facility shall be conducted in accordance with the tree conservation plan. Dead and dying trees identified by the arborist's report may be removed if so noted on the tree conservation plan. If tree removal is later requested that was not approved by the agent when the tree conservation plan was approved, the applicant shall submit an amended plan. The agent may approve the amended plan if the proposed tree removal will not adversely affect the visibility of the facility from any location off of the parcel. The agent may impose reasonable conditions to assure that the purposes of this paragraph are achieved Sheet C -3 Grading & Sediment Control Plan shows the location of the seven surveyed trees but does not show the drip lines of the trees. As a result, any impact of the proposed construction on these trees could not be determined. Revise Sheet C -3 to show the drip lines of these trees. It looks like the proposed equipment shelter may be located within the drip line of existing trees designated to remain. A tree conservation plan prepared by a certified arborist verifying that the trees could survive this impact is required. It appears that the reference tree and possibly other trees that were surveyed are covered in vines. This condition, left unaddressed, would result in a premature death of the trees. The tree conservation plan should indicate that the vines will be removed and maintained that way. 2. [5.1.4(d)(2)] Screening and siting to minimize visibility. The site shall provide adequate opportunities for screening and the facility shall be sited to minimize its visibility from adjacent parcels and streets, regardless of their distance from the facility. The facility also shall be sited to minimize its visibility from any state scenic river, national park or national forest, regardless of whether the site is adjacent to the river, park or forest. If the facility would be located on lands subject to a conservation easement or an open space easement, or adjacent to a conservation easement or open space easement, the facility shall be sited so that it is not visible from any resources specifically identified for protection in the deed of easement. Staff has concern about the degree to which the proposed facility is sky -lit as demonstrated in the balloon test. The County's wireless policy discourages facilities that are sky lit. Relocating the tower to minimize the degree to which it is sky lit would be preferable. This is not a requirement but rather a recommendation. 3. Height of monopole. The top of the monopole, measured in elevation above mean sea level, shall not be more than ten (10) feet taller than the tallest tree within twenty -five (25) feet of the monopole, and shall include any base, foundation or grading that raises the monopole above the pre- existing natural ground elevation. The drip line of the reference tree is not shown on Sheet C -2 Enlarged Site Plan or any of the sheets in the site plan. As a result, it cannot be determined if the monopole is within the required 25' distance. Revise the drawing to show the drip line of the reference tree. 4. Miscellaneous: a. Sheet SP -1 Survey Plat has bold (drafted) lines shown near the proposed facility. It appears that this may be a drafting error. Correct the error or provide an explanation for the bold lines. b. Sheet C -3 Grading and Sediment Control Plan appears to show no proposed grading with this proposal — verify this is true. c. The benchmark used for the elevations could not be found. Revise the drawings to include the benchmark. Please contact Brent Nelson at the Department of Community Development 296 -5832 ext 3438 for further information. Brent Nelson From: Margaret Maliszewski Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 2:19 PM To: Brent Nelson Subject: Stony Point Tower Brent, The action memo and action letter won't be ready for another day or two. In the meantime, here is the action from today's ARB meeting: ARB- 2013 -89: Stony Point Volunteer Fire (AT &T Wireless) Tier 2 PWSF — Review of Site Development Plan (Tax Map/Parcel 04800-00-00-018 DO) Proposal: To establish a personal wireless services facility with a 109.5' -foot tall monopole and associated equipment. Regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness for the ground equipment and base station: Motion: Mr. Lebo made a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for ARB- 2013 -89 Stony Point Volunteer Fire (AT &T Wireless) Tier 2 PWSF as proposed because the proposed facility is consistent with all applicable guidelines. Mr. Wardell seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5:0. Regarding visibility of the monopole: Motion: Mr. Lebo made a motion to forward the following recommendation to the Agent for ARB- 2013 -89 Stony Point Volunteer Fire (AT &T Wireless) Tier 2 PWSF. The ARB finds that the proposed location of the facility will sufficiently minimize the visibility of the monopole from the Entrance Corridor. Mr. Wardell seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5:0. Thanks. Margaret Margaret M. Maliszewski, Principal Planner Albemarle County Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 - 296 -5832 x3276 Brent Nelson From: Margaret Maliszewski Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 2:19 PM To: Brent Nelson Subject: Stony Point Tower Brent, The action memo and action letter won't be ready for another day or two. In the meantime, here is the action from today's ARB meeting: ARB- 2013 -89: Stony Point Volunteer Fire (AT &T Wireless) Tier 2 PWSF — Review of Site Development Plan (Tax Map/Parcel 04800-00-00-018 D O) Proposal: To establish a personal wireless services facility with a 1095-foot tall monopole and associated equipment. Regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness for the ground equipment and base station: Motion: Mr. Lebo made a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for ARB- 2013 -89 Stony Point Volunteer Fire (AT &T Wireless) Tier 2 PWSF as proposed because the proposed facility is consistent with all applicable guidelines. Mr. Wardell seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5:0. Regarding visibility of the monopole: Motion: Mr. Lebo made a motion to forward the following recommendation to the Agent for ARB- 2013 -89 Stony Point Volunteer Fire (AT &T Wireless) Tier 2 PWSF. The ARB finds that the proposed location of the facility will sufficiently minimize the visibility of the monopole from the Entrance Corridor. Mr. Wardell seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5:0. Thanks. Margaret Margaret M. Maliszewski, Principal Planner Albemarle County Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902 434 - 296 -5832 x3276 rMlle /A f�fIII z8 1 �tRG11��P County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To: Cheryl Lynn Taylor(c.taylor @velocitel.com) From: Brent Nelson-Planner Division: Planning Services Date: July 15, 2013 Rev. 1: October 2, 2013 Subject: SDP-201300037- Stony Point Volunteer Fire Property-Tier II PWSF The Planner for the Planning Division of the Albemarle County Department of Community Development will recommend approval for 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. Comments are preceded by the applicable reference to the Albemarle County Code. 1. [5.1.4(c)(4)] Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a tree conservation plan prepared by a certified arborist. The plan shall be submitted to the agent for review and approval to assure that all applicable requirements have been satisfied. The plan shall speck tree protection methods and procedures, and identify all existing trees to be removed on the parcel for the installation, operation and maintenance of the facility. [5.1.4(c) (5)] The installation, operation and maintenance of the facility shall be conducted in accordance with the tree conservation plan. Dead and dying trees identified by the arborist's report may be removed if so noted on the tree conservation plan. If tree removal is later requested that was not approved by the agent when the tree conservation plan was approved, the applicant shall submit an amended plan. The agent may approve the amended plan if the proposed tree removal will not adversely affect the visibility of the faci.ity from any location off of the parcel. The agent may impose reasonable conditions to assure that the purposes of this paragraph are achieved Sheet C-3 Grading & Sediment Control Plan shows the location of the seven surveyed trees but does not show the drip lines of the trees. As a result, any impact of the proposed construction on these trees could not be determined. Revise Sheet C-3 to show the drip lines of these trees. It looks like the proposed equipment shelter may be located within the drip line of existing trees designated to remain. A tree conservation plan prepared by a certified arborist verifying that the trees could survive this impact is required. It appears that the reference tree and possibly other trees that were surveyed are covered in vines. This condition, left unaddressed, would result in a premature death of the trees. The tree conservation plan should indicate that the vines will be removed and maintained that way. Revision 1: This comment has been addressed; however, the arborist's cover letter (third paragraph) refers to the need to move the access easement to the front of the woods edge to protect 8 pines. All drawings referencing that easement will need to be revised accordingly. 1 2. [5.1.4(d)(2)] Screenand siting to minimize visibility. The site``"6all provide adequate opportunities for screening and the facility shall be sited to minimize its visibility from adjacent parcels and streets, regardless of their distance from the facility. The facility also shall be sited to minimize its visibility from any state scenic river, national park or national forest, regardless of whether the site is adjacent to the river, park or forest. If the facility would be located on lands subject to a conservation easement or an open space easement, or adjacent to a conservation easement or open space easement, the facility shall be sited so that it is not visible from any resources specifically identified for protection in the deed of easement. Staff has concern about the degree to which the proposed facility is sky-lit as demonstrated in the balloon test. The County's wireless policy discourages facilities that are sky lit. Relocating the tower to minimize the degree to which it is sky lit would be preferable. This is not a requirement but rather a recommendation. Revision 1: OK—recommendation only. 3. Height of monopole. The top of the monopole, measured in elevation above mean sea level, shall not be more than ten (10)feet taller than the tallest tree within twenty-five (25)feet of the monopole, and shall include any base,foundation or grading that raises the monopole above the pre-existing natural ground elevation. The drip line of the reference tree is not shown on Sheet C-2 Enlarged Site Plan or any of the sheets in the site plan. As a result, it cannot be determined if the monopole is within the required 25' distance. Revise the drawing to show the drip line of the reference tree. Revision 1: This comment has not been addressed. 4. Miscellaneous: a. Sheet SP-1 Survey Plat has bold (drafted) lines shown near the proposed facility. It appears that this may be a drafting error. Correct the error or provide an explanation for the bold lines. Revision 1: This comment has not been addressed. b. Sheet C-3 Grading and Sediment Control Plan appears to show no proposed grading with this proposal—verify this is true. Revision 1: This comment has not been addressed. c. The benchmark used for the elevations could not be found. Revise the drawings to include the benchmark. Revision 1: This comment has not been addressed. Please contact Brent Nelson at the Department of Community Development 296-5832 ext 3438 for further information. 2 OF AL/34, \, .- W �'IRGINIP COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development Planning Services 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville,Virginia 22902-4596 Phone(434)296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126 July 15,2013 Cheryl Lynn Taylor Velocitel 4164 Innslake Drive, Suite B Glen Allen,VA 23060 RE: SDP-2013-00037 Stony Point Volunteer Fire Property(AT&T)Tier 11 PWSF Dear Sir, The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Preliminary comments for the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as applicable, are attached: Albemarle County Division of Engineering—pending Albemarle County Division of Planning(Planner)—requested changes (attached) Albemarle County Division of Inspections—no objection Albemarle Ccunty Department of Fire Rescue—no objection Albemarle County Division of Information Services(E911)—no objection Albemarle County Architectural Review Board—no objection (attached) Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed, and should not be considered final. However,the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all issues that could affect approval of the proposed project. Please make the revisions that have been identified as necessary for preliminary approval by the Site Review Committee. If you choose not to make the requested revisions, please submit in writing justification for not incorporating such revisions. Submit (4) four [11" x 17"] copies to the Department of Community Development including responses to each of the attached comments of the Site Review Committee by Monday, July 29, 2013. Failure to submit this information by this date will result in suspension of the review schedule. Review will resume when revisions are submitted along with a reinstatement fee of$65. Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information. Sincerely, i� \J. AEL5001 Brent Nelson, Planner County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Planning Services 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 Email: bnelson albemarle.org Phone: (434)296-5832 Ext 3438 Fax: (434)972-4126 gypV'AL( � ''mil NNW VIRGIN\P County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To: Cheryl Lynn Taylor(c.taylor @velocitel.com) From: Brent Nelson -Planner Division: Planning Services Date: July 15, 2013 Subject: SDP-201300037- Stony Point Volunteer Fire Property-Tier II PWSF The Planner for the Planning Division of the Albemarle County Department of Community Development will recommend approval for 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. Comments are preceded by the applicable reference to the Albemarle County Code. 1. [5.1.4(c)(4)] Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a tree conservation plan prepared by a certified arborist. The plan shall be submitted to the agent for review and approval to assure that all applicable requirements have been satisfied. The plan shall sped tree protection methods and procedures, and ident all existing'trees to be removed on the parcel for the installation, operation and maintenance of the facility. [5.1.4(c) (5)] The installation, operation and maintenance of the facility shall be conducted in accordance with the tree conservation plan. Dead and dying trees identified by the arborist's report may be removed if so noted on the tree conservation plan. If tree removal is later requested that was not approved by the agent when the tree conservation plan was approved, the applicant shall submit an amended plan. The agent may approve the amended plan if the proposed tree removal will not adversely affect the visibility of the facility from any location off of the parcel. The agent may impose reasonable conditions to assure that the purposes of this paragraph are achieved Sheet C-3 Grading & Sediment Control Plan shows the location of the seven surveyed trees but does not show the drip lines of the trees. As a result, any impact of the proposed construction on these trees could not be determined. Revise Sheet C-3 to show the drip lines of these trees. It looks like the proposed equipment shelter may be located within the drip line of existing trees designated to remain. A tree conservation plan prepared by a certified arborist verifying that the trees could survive this impact is required. It appears that the reference tree and possibly other trees that were surveyed are covered in vines. This condition, left unaddressed, would result in a premature death of the trees. The tree.conservation plan should indicate that the vines will be removed and maintained that way. 2. [5.1.4(d)(2)] Screening and siting to minimize visibility. The site shall provide adequate opportunities for screening and the facility shall be sited to minimize its visibility from adjacent parcels and streets, regardless of their distance from the facility. The facility also shall be sited to minimize its visibility from any state scenic river, national park or national forest, regardless of whether the site is adjacent to the river, park or forest. If the facility would be located on lands subject to a conservation easement or an open 1 space easement, orjacent to a conservation easement or olspace easement, the facility shall be sited so that it is not visible from any resources specifically identified for protection in the deed of easement. Staff has concern about the degree to which the proposed facility is sky-lit as demonstrated in the balloon test. The County's wireless policy discourages facilities that are sky lit. Relocating the tower to minimize the degree to which it is sky lit would be preferable. This is not a requirement but rather a recommendation. 3. Height of monopole. The top of the monopole, measured in elevation above mean sea level, shall not he more than ten (10)feet taller than the tallest tree within twenty-five (25)feet of the monopole, and shall include any base,foundation or grading that raises the monopole above the pre-existing natural ground elevation. The drip line of the reference tree is not shown on Sheet C-2 Enlarged Site Plan or any of the sheets in the site plan. As a result, it cannot be determined if the monopole is within the required 25' distance. Revise the drawing to show the drip line of the reference tree. 4. Miscellaneous: a. Sheet SP-1 Survey Plat has bold (drafted) lines shown near the proposed facility. It appears that this may be a drafting error. Correct the error or provide an explanation for the bold lines. b. Sheet C-3 Grading and Sediment Control Plan appears to show no proposed grading with this proposal—verify this is true. c. The benchmark used for the elevations could not be found. Revise the drawings to include the benchmark. Please contact Brent Nelson at the Department of Community Development 296-5832 ext 3438 for further information. 2 Nage Brent Nelson From: Margaret Maliszewski Sent: Monday, July 15, 2013 2:19 PM To: Brent Nelson Subject: Stony Point Tower Brent, The action memo and action letter won't be ready for another day or two. In the meantime, here is the action from today's ARB meeting: ARB-2013-89: Stony Point Volunteer Fire(AT&T Wireless)Tier 2 PWSF—Review of Site Development Plan (Tax Map/Parcel 04800-00-00-018D0) Proposal: To establish a personal wireless services facility with a 109.5'-foot tall monopole and associated equipment. Regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness for the ground equipment and base station: Motion: Mr. Lebo made a motion to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for ARB-2013-89 Stony Point Volunteer Fire (AT&T Wireless)Tier 2 PWSF as proposed because the proposed facility is consistent with all applicable guidelines. Mr. Wardell seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5:0. Regarding visibility of the monopole: Motion: Mr. Lebo made a motion to forward the following recommendation to the Agent for ARB-2013-89 Stony Point Volunteer Fire(AT&T Wireless)Tier 2 PWSF. The ARB finds that the proposed location of the facility will sufficiently minimize the visibility of the monopole from the Entrance Corridor. Mr. Wardell seconded the motion. The motion carried by a vote of 5:0. Thanks. Margaret Margaret M. Maliszewski, Principal Planner Albemarle County Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road,Charlottesville,VA 22902 434-296-5832 x3276 1 `' ` ti.rf y g. �#Cfi COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1601 Orange Road Culpeper,Virginia 22701-3819 Gregory A.Whirley Commissioner of Highways July 16,2013 Mr.Glenn Brooks Department of Engineering and Development 401 McIntire Rd. Charlottesville,VA 22902 Subject: Site Review Meeting Comments July 18th Site Review Meeting Dear Mr. Brooks: Below are VDOT's comments on the two wireless towers for the July 18th,2013 Site Review Committee Meeting: SDP201300037 Cingular Wireless/CV313A(Elledge Property)Tier II Personal Wireless Service Facility(Sarah Baldwin) 1. Per the plans submitted,the access to the proposed tower would be from a portion of Key West Drive that is not in the VDOT Secondary Road System. 2. The connection point of Key West Drive at Northwest Lane is adequate and VDOT has no objection to the proposed facility. 3. Should the safety,use,or maintenance of the entrance change, VDOT reserves the right to reevaluate the entrance. SDP201300037 AT&T Wireless/3827 Stony Point Road/Stony Point Volunteer Fire Property Tier II Personal Wireless Service Facility(Brent Nelson) 1. Per the plans submitted, access to the proposed tower site will be via the existing entrance to the Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department. 2. The proposed use should not significantly impact the trip generation from the site and the existing entrance is adequate. VDOT has no objection to the proposed facility. 3. Should the safety,use,or maintenance of the entrance change,VDOT reserves the right to reevaluate the entrance. If you need additional information concerning these projects,please contact me. Sincerely, is411/yA44- Tro Y Austin,P.E. Area Land Use Engineer Culpeper District