HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201400011 Review Comments Minor Amendment 2014-06-18County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Phone 434 - 296 -5832 Fax 434 - 972 -4126
Memorandum
To: Michael Myers
From: Christopher P. Perez, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: June 18, 2014
Subject: SDP201400011 Jim Price — Minor Amendment
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. [4.17, 32.6.2(k) 32.5.2(n)] Lighting. Upon thorough review of all previously approved site plans associated
with this site including the most recently approved SDP97 -001, SDP94 -62 and LOR #1 12 -2 -11, SDP94 -41,
SDP89 -97, SDP89 -70, SDP -416, SDP -288, it appears that the lighting physically existing onsite and
depicted on the site plan currently under review has never been approved by the County in its current form.
To include the type of lights, the number of lights, and the location of the lights for the majority of the site.
The lighting that is onsite is lighting that appears to match that which was depicted on SDP2003 -26 (minor
amendment from 4 -23 -2004) however this plan was never approved. Notably the subject of that minor
amendment was not to alter or expand lighting rather it was to expand the rear portion of a garage building
which was not visible from the EC and as such ARB never reviewed this plan. The current site plan under
review cannot be approved until the ARB and Planning have reviewed and approved the lighting for the site.
Provide a full lighting plan for the entire site for review. If the applicant can provide an approved /signed
site plan which depicts the lighting as shown please do so for staff's review /consideration.
The Zoning Department has been notified of the issue and should this plan not be resubmitted they shall
decide how to handle the violation.
Rev 1. Staff has found that twenty three (23) lights depicted on the plan were previously approved and
twenty three (23) lights on the plan are not previously approved. All lights that do not show up as
approved lighting on a site plan need to be brought into compliance with today's ordinance and with the
Entrance Corridor Design Guidelines. The lighting plan should clearly show which fixtures were
previously approved and which are proposed with this amendment. This may be done most efficiently by
numbering each fixture and providing a table that lists the fixture number, approval status, and fixture
type. Below staff has broken out which lights are not previously approved in more detail:
It appears that there are seven (7) pole lights along the property's frontage of Route 29 which were not
previously approved. These lights need to be brought into compliance with the ordinance, including ARB
design guidelines. Four (4) additional pole lights along the front of the property which were previously
approved have been modified from the previous approval by adding middle height lights These middle
lights need to be removed.
It appears that eleven (11) lights in the middle of the site were not previously approved. Of those, nine (9)
are believed to be approvable as is; however, two (2) of these need to be brought into compliance with the
ordinance, including ARE design guidelines.
It appears that five (5) lights along the northern property line (the shared Wal -Mart property line) of the
site were not previously approved. These lights need to be removed or brought into compliance with the
ordinance, including ARE design guidelines.
Staff is happy to meet with you to review our plan that distinguishes between previously approved and
currently proposed fixtures, and to further discuss options for bringing the site into conformity.
2. 130.6.3(2)(2), 24.2.21 Display Area. As previously discussed this site does not have the required Special
Use Permit to have Outdoor Display Area within the Entrance Corridor, the site has been permitted to
continue operating without gaining this SP as long as they do not increase /modify their display area from
what was previously approved by the County. The amount of outdoor display area depicted on the plan
is not consistent with approved site plans for the site. The area of concern is located at the Rte 29
southbound entrance to the site where the display area wraps around the planting strip directly in front of the
proposed 800 SF building addition. To my knowledge this display area has never been approved by the
County and this plan attempts to increase the display area to the site. If you have a recent signed approved
site plan which depicts it please provide it for staff's review /consideration. If increasing the display area is
the applicant intent a Special Use Permit will be required prior to approval of the plan. Otherwise remove
this display area from the site plan. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
Also, during a recent site visit it was observed that the facility is currently utilizing this space as outdoor
display area; however, this is not permitted and shall cease. The Zoning Department has been notified of the
issue and they shall decide how to handle the violation. Rev 1. Comment acknowledged by applicant.
3. [3 0.6.3(2)(2), 21.7(a), 24.2.21 Display Area. Also, during the same site visit mentioned above it was
observed that there are four (4) vehicles for sale on display within the front yard (grassed area fi-onting Rte
29) of the property. There are also two (2) vehicles for sale on display which are lined up along the
landscape strip of the southernmost entrance to the site. This is not permitted in the front yard setback, nor
the entrance to the site and shall cease. The Zoning Department has been notified of the issue and they shall
decide how to handle the violation. Rev 1. Comment acknowledged by applicant.
4. [30.6.3(a)(2), 21.7(a), 24.2.21 Display Area. On the site plan label the Display Area Parking which is
Existing ( previously approved on a site plan) and Proposed (existing onsite without being depicted on all
approved site plan or proposed with this plan). As discussed any Proposed display area will require a
Special Use Permit.
Also, on the plan provide dimensions and square footages for all outdoor display areas. To avoid confusion
please provide a chart on the plan which lists each outdoor display area's square footage and the total
amount for the site. Currently page 3 has a total; however it is not broken out and hard to track/follow.
Rev 1. Comment addressed.
[32.6.20), 32.7.9, 32.5.21 Landscaping. As previously discussed at the pre application meeting, on the plan
provide a complete landscape plan for review. On this plan clearly distinguish between proposed and
previously approved landscaping. On the plan depict all previously approved landscaping. Currently the
landscape plan provided does not depict all previously approved landscaping. If some of the previously
- - - - approved - landscaping is- dead or- has - been - removed,- these- plantings - -ors comparable- alternatives will -be - -- -
required to be replanted in their stead. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
5. [32.6.20), 32.7.9, 32.5.21 Landscaping. On sheet 3, under Landscape Requirements the project area for the
site is listed as 49,337SF. How was this number calculated? Please provide a breakdown/chart of each item
which is being utilized to calculate this number. Revise. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
6. [32.5.2(b), 32.6.2(i)] Parking. To assess the parking requirements of the site, for the existing dealership
building provide the square footages of each of the uses in the building. Currently page 3 has a total;
however it is not broken out for the building. Providing the use breakdown will help staff assess the parking
required for the site.
Rev 1. The majority of parking spaces on the plan were previously approved; however, the 17 spaces
behind the car wash were never previously approved. As such these spaces need to be brought into
compliance with today's ordinance. These spaces shall be a minimum of 18' long and 9' wide.
Currently they are listed as 17.5' long. Revise. Also, it is recommended that the other spaces
throughout the plan which are 13.5' long and 17.9' long each be revised to be 18' long. It appears
there is adequate aisle width to do this.
Also, the Parking Tabulations provided on sheet SP2 do not match that provided on sheet SP3. Either
remove the table on SP3 (as it provides less information) or assure both charts match. Specifically
service parking on sheet SP2 lists Service Parking with .a total of 51 existing and proposed employees;
however, sheet SP3 only lists 30 employees. Revise.
Per the Parking Tabulations provided on sheet SP2 it appears the site is double counting it's
employees to gain 52 additional parking spaces listed as "employee parking "; however, service
parking includes employee parking. The 52 spaces provided at the rear of the property can remain
because they were previously approved on site plans but they shall be relabeled to "existing
previously approved parking ". In the Parking Tabulations chart provided on sheet SP2, relabel the
52 spaces provided at the bottom of the chart to also be "existing previously approved parking ",
7. [32.5.2(b), 4.12.61 Parking. During a recent site visit it was observed along the rear of the property that
there is substantially more parking than is currently shown on the plan for Employee Parking and Service
Parking. Specifically on the southern boundary of the property near the grade changes fronting Berkmar
Drive. If these spaces are to remain as parking they need to be depicted and labeled on the plan and
reviewed by the County. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
[4.12.6, 4.12.161 Parking. Spaces for customers shall be clearly delineated on the ground, signed and
maintained for customers only. The nine (9) customer parking spaces at the entrance to the existing
dealership building were previously approved with striping and must continue with said striping. During a
recent site visit it was observed that the spaces are not striped or the striping has worn off,- regardless these
customer spaces are required to be striped. Revise plan to provide striping and remove the note about these
spaces being unlined. Also, the eight (8) customer parking spaces on the side of the existing dealership
building are depicted as unstriped; however, these too were previously approved with striping and shall be
striped. Revise. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
9. [32.5.2(b), 4.12.61 Parking. On the plan six (6) proposed spaces fronting the 800 SF addition are not
labeled. Are they for customers? If they are intended for customers please label these spaces as such, if they
are for display parking please label them as such. Revise. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
10. [30.7.5, 32.6.1(e6), 32.5.2(n)] Managed Slopes. On the plan 591 SF of pervious area is to be removed and
- - -- regraded. -- This- area -is- made- up -of- Managed - Slopes -as defined -by the -March 5; 2014 -BOS changes to-the-
critical slopes portion of the ordinance (Section 30.7.5 adopted on 3- 5 -14). Disturbance to these slopes is
permitted by right provided that design standards listed in 30.7.5 are satisfied to mitigate the impacts caused
by the disturbance of the slopes. Please consult with Engineering staff to assure design standards are being
met with the proposal. Their approval of this item shall be required. Rev 1. On the plan shade and label
all the managed slopes onsite.
Also, on the plan label what is proposed to take place in this area? Is it to be paved? Is it to be used for
vehicle access, or pedestrian access? Revise to clarify. Also, provide accurate dimensions for this area: how
wide is it, how deep is it? Rev 1. Comment addressed.
11. [32.6.1(6),32.6.2(i), 32.5.2(n), 4.12, 4.12.16, 4.12.17] Existing and proposed improvements. On the plan
provide dimensions for all Existing and Proposed improvements. To include dimensions for aisle widths and
dimensions for customer parking spaces, and all other existing and proposed improvements onsite. Revise.
Rev 1. Comment addressed.
12. Also, staff noted that at the rear of the property adjacent to the Bay Doors for the new facility the one way
access aisle is not 19' throughout its entire length and in a couple places was measured at 16' wide. On the
plan assure the dimensions for this aisle are provided. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
13. [Comment] The proposed 9,357 SF maintenance building appears to utilize bay door construction which
allows trucks to be driven through the building. If that is the case please label the bay doors on the front of
the building. Revise. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
14. [4.12.13(e)] Each site plan that depicts a commercial or industrial building offour thousand (4, 000) gross
square feet or more shall provide a dumpster pad that does not impede any required parking or loading
spaces, nor any pedestrian or vehicular circulation aisles. Is there already a dumpster pad onsite, if so,
please locate and label it on the plan. If there is not one currently onsite, one shall be provided with this
addition. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
15. [32.6.1(e6), 32.5.2(n)] Existing and proposed improvements. On the plan, at the rear of the property around
the proposed building there is a proposed retaining wall depicted and listed as max height 6'. To avoid
confusion assure each item's (fence and retaining wall) height is listed separately. Staff is unsure to what
item this height is for: the fence or the retaining wall. Revise. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
16. [32.6.1(e6), 32.5.2(n)] Existing and proposed improvements. On the plan there is a proposed fence next to
the New Pervious Area of 228 SF. On the plan include the heights and type (material) of this fence. Revise.
Rev 1. Comment addressed.
17. [32.5.2(n)] Existing and proposed improvements. On the plan in the footprint of the new building there is a
light pole. On the plan assure it is noted that this light pole will be removed. Revise. Rev 1. Comment
addressed.
18. [32.5.20), 32.6.2(4)] Along the property's frontage of Seminole Trail is an existing water line. Is there an
easement associated with this line, if so provide it on the plan. Also, on the plan provide all easements on
the property, including all water and sewer line easements running throughout the property. Assure the
dimensions are shown and whether they are to be publicly or privately maintained. Rev 1. Comment
addressed.
19. [32.5.2(n)] Existing and proposed improvements. On the plan directly adjacent to the 1,780SF structure
which is to be removed there appears to be an overhang /wooden deck which is remaining. Why is this
remaining? If it is also to be removed, please label it as such on the plan. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
20. [Comment] On the cover sheet under the title the applicant has provided all the SDP #s which currently still
apply to this site. Staff located one additional site plan which should be added to the title: SDP97 -001.
Revise. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
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21. [Comment]On page 2, under site data, proposed use the GSF Truck Maintenance Facility is listed as
9,537SF; however, on sheet 3 it is listed as 9,357. Assure that the square foot of the addition is consistent
throughout the plan. Revise. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
22. [NEW COMMENT] On Sheet SP8, under Tree Schedule, the size of the American Planetree for the
canopy being claimed shall be 3.511. Revise as currently it's only listed as a min of 311.
23. [NEW COMMENT] On Sheet SP8, under Tree Schedule, the size of the Red Maple for the canopy
being claimed shall be 3.511. Revise as currently it's only listed as a min of 311.
24. [NEW COMMENT] On Sheet SP8, under Shrub Schedule, the size of the Japanese Holly shall be 24"
minimum. Provide this information on the plan. Revise.
25. [NEW COMMENT] On the plan provide cutsheets for all site lighting.
Enginering — Max Green
1. WPO plans are under review at this time. Site plan may be approved after the WPO plans have been
approved.
ARB - Margaret Maliszewski
1) See attached comments
ACSA — Alex Morrison
1) See attached comments
E911— Andrew Slack
1. The Road Naming and Property Numbering Ordinance states that when there are three (3) or more
addressable structures using the same access. If the development plan is to have three separate structures
remains the same then a private road name will have to be created. Please contact this office with a list of names
for approval.
Fire and Rescue — Robbie Gilmer
1) no objection
VDOT — Troy Austin
1) No objection
Inspections — Jay Schlothauer
1) no objections
Staff has provided references to provisions of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle. The Code is
kept up to date by the County Attorney's office. The Code may found on the County Attorney's website which
may be found under "Departments and Services" at Albemarle.org.
In accord with the provisions of Section 32.4.3.5 of Chapter 18 of the Code if the developer fails to submit a
revised final site plan to address all of the requirements within six (6) months after the date of this letter the
application shall be,deemed to have been voluntarily withdrawn by the developer.
__ _Please contact Christopher P. Perez in the Planning Division by_using_cperez@albemarle. org or 434- 296 -5832
ext. 3443 for further information.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
.Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
. Phone (434) 296 -5832
June 13, 2014
Bob Anderson
P.O. Box 2257
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: ARB- 2013 -181: Price Hyundai and Truck Maintenance; Tax Map 45, Parcel 68
Fax (434) 972 -4126
Dear Bob,
I have reviewed the revised drawings recently submitted for the above- referenced project and I have the following comments:
1. On the landscape plan, indicate a minimum planting size of 24" for the "new" shrubs.
2. The standard planting note was added to the plan submitted for ARB review, but not on the plan submitted for Planning review.
The note is required on the plan, and there should only be one version of the plan.
3. On the lighting plan, please check the count of the F fixtures. There appear to be 35 on the plan, but 36 in the schedule.
4. Add the fixture cut sheets to the plan. Include pole height, base height and fixture mounting height on the lighting plan.
5. Additional lighting comments may be provided following Zoning's determination on which fixtures are existing/non - conforming,
and which are subject to previous or current regulations. Potential Entrance Corridor Design Guidelines issues include: tilted
fixtures, extremely excessive illumination levels (200 fc compared to a recommended maximum of 30 fc for display lots),
excessive spillover along the Rt. 29 frontage, and pole height. The addition of large shade trees (at EC standard size and spacing)
along the Rt. 29 frontage and at the eastern ends of the north and south site perimeters might offset some of the impacts of the
excessive illumination.
6. A note on the plan indicates that all fixtures are full cutoff; however, many of the existing fixtures are not full cutoff. Revise the
note for accuracy, following Zoning's determination on existing /non - conforming fixtures. Also, the note was included on the plan
submitted for ARB review, but not on the plan submitted for Planning review. There should not be two versions of the plan. For
reference, here is the standard lighting note: "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."
Please provide:
1. One set of revised drawings addressing each of these conditions. Include updated revision dates on each drawing.
2. A memo with detailed responses indicating how each condition has been satisfied. If changes other than those requested have been
made, identify those changes in the memo. Highlighting the changes with "clouding" or will facilitate review and approval.
3. The attached "Revised Application Submittal" form must be returned with the revisions to ensure proper tracking and distribution.
When staffs review of this information indicates that all conditions of approval have been met, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be
issued. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Margaret Maliszewski
Principal Planner
cc: Sandra P. Amato, 2150 Seminole Trail, Charlottesville VA 22902
Rosenthal, Robert H & Harrison Nesbit H, Trsts & Henry J Price, P O Box 7463, Charlottesville VA 22906
Mike Myers, Dominion Engineering & Design, LLC, 172 South Pantops Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911
File
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
REVISED APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
This form must be returned with your revisions to ensure proper tracking and distribution. County staff has indicated
below what they think will be required as a resubmission of revisions. If you need to submit additional information please
explain on this form for the benefit of the intake staff. All plans must be collated and folded to fit into legal size files, in
order to be accepted for submittal.
TO: Margaret Maliszewski DATE:
PROJECT NAME: ARB- 2013 -181: Price Hyundai and Truck Maintenance
Submittal Type Requiring Revisions () indicates submittal code
County Project Number
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Erosion & Sediment Control Plan E &S
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To:
Mitigation Plan MP
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Margaret Maliszewski
Waiver Request WR
Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP
Road Plan RP
Private Road Request, with private/ public comparison (PRR
Private Road Request — Development Area (PRR -DA
Preliminary Site Plan PSP
Final Site Plan (or amendment) (FSP)
Final Plat (FP)
Preliminary Plat P
Easement Plat EP
Boundary Adjustment Plat (BAP)
Rezoning Plan REZ
Special Use Permit Concept Plan SP -CP
Reduced Concept Plan (R -CP)
Proffers P
Bond Estimate Request (BER)
Draft Groundwater Management Plan (D -GWMP)
Final Groundwater Management Plan -GWMP
Aquifer Testing Work Plan (ATWP)
Groundwater Assessment Report (GWAR
Architectural Review Board ARB
ARB2013 -181
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Other: Please explain
(For staff use only)
Submittal Code
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Submittal Code
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ARB
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Service Aulfi*rity
TO: Chris Perez
FROM: Alexander J. Morrison, EIT, Civil Engineer
DATE: June 17, 2014
RE: Site Plan Technical Review for: SDP201400011: Jim Price Minor Site Plan Amendment
The below checked items apply to this site.
✓ 1. This site plan is within the Authority's jurisdictional area for:
✓ A. Water and sewer
B. Water only
C. Water only to existing structure
D. Limited service
✓ 2. An 8 inch water line is located approximately on site distant.
3. Fire flow from, nearest public hydrant, located distant from this site plan, is
Gpm + at 20 psi residual.
✓ 4. An 8 inch sewer line is located approximately 20' distant.
5. An Industrial Waste Ordinance survey form must be completed.
✓ 6. No improvements or obstructions shall be placed within existing or future
easements.
7. and plans are currently under review.
8. and plans have been received and approved.
9. No plans are required.
10. Final and plans are required for our review and approval prior to
granting tentative approval.
11. Final site plan may /may not be signed.
12. RWSA approval for water and /or sewer connections.
13. City of Charlottesville approval for sewer.
✓ Comments:
•
Show .2 existing gate valves that are in the vicinity of the water meter vault.
Show or provide easement for existing fire hydrant on site.
40 The proposed canopy addition encroaches into an existing ACSA waterline easement.
Remove all obstruction from the easement, including the canopy.
Shove existing lateral's connection into the public wastewater system.
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