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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
DATE: December 30, 2008
Brian P Smith
105 W High Street
Charlottesville, VA, 22902.
RE: SDP - 2008 -00177 Watkins Property Site Plan Waiver
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 Zoning & Current Development (Planner)
Albemarle County Division of Zoning & Current Development (Engineer)
Albemarle County Division of Planning(ARB Principle Planner)
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA).
Albemarle County Geographic and Data Services (GDS)
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 eight (8) full size copies and one (1) 11" x 17"
copy to the Department of Community Development including responses to each of the attached
comments of the Site Review Committee by Monday January 12th 2009. 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.
SirTgely,
`emerald Gatobu, Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Current Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 -4596
Phone: (434)296 -5832 Ext 3385
Fax: (434)972 -4126
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Brian P Smith
From: Gerald Gatobu, Senior Planner
Division: Zoning and Current Development
Date: December 30 2008
Subject: SDP2008 -00177 Watkins and Company Site Plan Waiver
The County of Albemarle Division of Zoning and Current Development will grant or recommend approval of
the site plan waiver referred to above once the following comments have been addressed: [Each comment is
preceded by the applicable reference, which is to the Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances unless otherwise
specified.]
❑ 32.5.6 The site plan waiver shall contain the following information:
❑ b. Written schedules or data as necessary to demonstrate that the site can accommodate the proposed use,
including_:
Please provide a cover sheet for the site plan waiver that will include the following information:
• Name of the development
• Names of the owner, developer and individual who prepared the plan;
• Tax map and parcel number;
• Zoning; descriptions of all variances, zoning proffers and bonus factors applicable to the site; please
include on the site plan waiver cover sheet the ZMA number (ZMA 2007 - 00016), the SP number
(SP2007- 00060)and the associated proffers and conditions per the board approval letters.
• Magisterial district;
• County and State;
• The source of the topography;
• The source of the survey;
• Sheet number and total number of sheets;
• Date of drawing;
• A vicinity sketch showing the property and its relationship with adjoining streets, subdivisions and other
landmarks; and boundary dimensions. Please provide this on the cover sheet.
• Schedule of parking including maximum amount required and amount provided
• Maximum number of employees
32.6 FINAL SITE PLAN CONTENT
■ Pleas provide a Landscape plan in conformance with section 32.7.9 that will show the details of the
proposed plantings as shown on the conceptual plan. Provide a plant list showing the trees to be planted
and the species.
Please note that the site plan waiver must meet the following conditions
■ The Site Plan Waiver must meet all special use permit conditions (See SP2007- 00060).
■ All proffers must be addressed (See ZMA 2007 - 00016).
■ The site plan waiver must be in general accord with the plan entitled "Watkins and Company Concept
Plan" prepared by Rieley and Associates Landscape Architects dated January 2008.
Please contact Gerald Gatobu at the Division of Zoning and Current Development at 296 -5832 ext.3385 for
further information.
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Application #: SDP200800177 Short Review Comments
Project Name:lWatkins & Company - Waiver Site Plan Waiver
Date Completed: 12/30/2008
Reviewer: Amy Pflaum Engineer Z &CD
Review Status: Requested Changes
Reviews Comments:
Date Completed:
Reviewer:
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Reviews Comments:
Date Completed:
Reviewer:
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Reviews Comments:
Date Completed:
Reviewer:
Review Status:
k WPO application with ESC and SWM is required prior to approval.
12/23/2008
Andrew Slack E911
No Objection
40 OBJECTION.
12/30/2008
Gerald Gatobu CDZCD
Requested Changes
12/29/2008
Margaret Maliszewski
Requested Changes
ARB
Page: 1.00 County of Albemarle Printed On: Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Reviews Comments: IThe ARB completed a preliminary review of this proposal on December 17, 2007. The action from
(that meeting is copied below. This site plan must return to the ARB for continued review; an ARB
submittal is required. The submittal should address the issues outlined in the December 17, 2007
action, and it should meet all the submittal requirements of the ARB Final Site Plan Review Checklist.
IThe applicant is encouraged to submit plans that are large enough to be easily legible.
(Should the site plan waiver be granted, it is recommended that the waiver not limit the ARB's ability to
(require revisions to meet the EC Guidelines.
December 17, 2007 ARB action:
Regarding the Special Use Permit request, the Board by a vote of 4:0, forwarded the following
recommendation to the Planning Commission:
IThe ARB has no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit, subject to the following
(conditions:
11.Products shall be stored only in the areas indicated for storage on the Watkins & Company plan
isheets L -1, L -2 and L -3, dated November 2007.
2.I11umination of the site shall be limited to that which is required for safety and security.
13.All nursery stock shall be stored on the ground without use of racks, display stands or other similar
items.
4.Any structure required for separating the mulch, topsoil and compost shall not exceed 6' in height.
The design of such structure is subject to review /approval by the ARB during the site plan review.
57he site shall be landscaped according to the following criteria. The planting is subject to
;review /approval by the ARB during site plan review:
a.A mixed planting of trees and shrubs, both evergreen and deciduous, shall be provided in the
,30 -foot planting strip along the south side of the site and along the west side of the site from the shed
to the EC. The planting shall be continued westward to the retaining wall in all areas disturbed by
grading.
b.Provide a mixed planting along the east side of the site to provide screening for the storage areas
and to blend with the surroundings.
6.It is understood that 3 to 5 trucks for the business would be parked north of the mulch /top soil
storage area, during the night hours.
Regarding the Preliminary Site Plan, the Board made the following preliminary comments and
suggestions for the benefit of the applicant's next submittal. Please note that these comments are
those that have been identified at this time. Additional comments may be added or eliminated based
on further review and changes to the plan.
1.Because it is unclear how much planting area is available, provide clarification regarding the
planting on the east side of the site. Provide more information on the existing condition to determine
what additional plantings are required to maintain the deciduous forest with an evergreen edge.
Photos and /or a tree survey may be appropriate. It is important to make sure that edge is adequately
i planted.
27he ARB was in favor of the house and the roof being darker earth colors.
Page: 2.00 County of Albemarle Printed On: Tuesday, December 30, 2008
• SDP200800177 Watkins
Gerald Gatobu
From: Gary Whelan [gwhelan @serviceauthority.org]
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2008 2:43 PM
To: Gerald Gatobu
Subject: SDP200800177 Watkins
Attachments: Watkins Rezonig.doc
Gerald,
The previous comments from the Service Authority are still valid.
Gary << ...>>
12/30/2008
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Service Authtrity
TO: Rebecca Ragsdale
FROM: Gary Whelan, Civil Engineer
DATE: January 21, 2008
RE: Site Plan Technical Review for:
Watkins 250 Rezoning
SP200700060
TMP 56 -107C & 98D
The below checked items apply to this site.
X 1. This site plan is within the Authority's jurisdictional area for:
X A. Water and sewer
B. Water only
C. Water only to existing structure
D. Limited service
X 2. An 12 inch water line is located on site.
3. Fire flow from, nearest public hydrant, located distant from this site plan, is
Gpm + at 20 psi residual.
X 4. A 8 inch sewer line is located approximately 150' 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.
X 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: No comment.
The site plan does not show or incorrectly shows:
meter locations water line size
waterline locations sewer line size
sewer line locations expected wastewater flows
easements expected water demands
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CHARLOTTESVILLE RESIDENCY OFFICE
701 VDOT WAY
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911
DAVID S. EKERN, P.E.
COMMISSIONER
December 30'', 2008
Mr. Glenn Brooks
Department of Engineering and Development
401 McIntire Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Subject: Site Review Meeting Comments December 31'. 2008 site review meeting
Dear Mr. Brooks:
Below are VDOT's comments on the Site Plans for the December 31", 2008 Site Review Committee
Meeting:
SDP- 2008 -00177 Watkins and Company — Waiver (Gerald Gatobu)
• No comments on storage of materials and parking.
SDP - 2008 -00178 Ntelos CV842 -West Ivy (Dickerson) -Final (Elizabeth Marrota)
• Sight lines need to be shown at the existing modified entrance.
• A Land Use Permit will be required for any proposed work within the Prescriptive
Easement on Dry Bridge Road for the widening of the entrance.
• Although the existing Dry Bridge Road is a 30 foot prescriptive easement and the
proposed bollard is outside of the easement, it should be placed at a minimum of 10 feet
outside of the existing edge of the road to maintain a clear zone for the road.
Please request the applicants provide a written description of revisions with re- submissions. If you
have any questions or comments, please contact me prior to sharing these comments with the
applicants.
Sincerely,
Joel DeNunzio, P.E.
Staff Engineer
VDOT Charlottesville Residency
434 - 293 -0011
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