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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201400073 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2015-01-21CHI(- COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 January 21, 2015 Alan Franklin 427 Cranberry Lane Crozet VA 22932 RE: SDP - 2014 -73 Virginia Asphalt Services, Inc _ Site Plan- Initial Dear Mr. Franklin: Department of Community Development has reviewed the above referenced site plan (dated 12 -1 -14) against applicable codes and ordinances. Comments are provided below: 1. [32.5.3(a)] This application was reviewed against Site Development Plan requirements only. As proposed this project also requires a Special Use Permit for outdoor storage area in the Entrance Corridor prior to approval of the final site plan. 2. [32.5.1(c), 32.5.2(a)] Boundary Lines. The property lines depicted on the site plan do not match that of the County's Web GIS. This discrepancy appears to affect the location and amount of preserved slopes which are present onsite. Please work to remedy this issue with Sheila Conrad of Real Estate who can be reached at 434 - 296 -5856 ext 3202. Also, the platting information provided on the site plan references DB 594 PG 24 as the last plat of record for the property; however, this plat has the property at 0.77 acres, which does not match the acreage depicted on the site plan (1.681 acres). Nor does the plat appear to match the property lines depicted on the site plan. Please address this inconsistency. Also, on sheet 1 of the site plan, under Survey Sources the boundary lines are noted as being from June 13, 2014. Provide some recorded documentation of the boundary lines which match what is depicted on the site plan. [32.5.2(k), 32.7.5.1, 4.11 Water and Sewer Facilities. The Zoning Ordinance (Section 4.1 Water & Sewer supplies) requires that properties within the Albemarle County Service Authority Jurisdictional Area be served by both public water and sewer. The site is located in this area and is required to connect to both. The applicant has provided the site with public water but requests permission not to connect to sewer. The applicant has provided the required application for an exemption. Prior to final site plan approval the exemption shall be reviewed and a finding shall be made to either approve or deny the request. If the request is denied then sewer shall be provided onsite and ACSA shall review /approve this aspect of the plan. If the exemption request is approved to not provide Public Sewer, the Health Department will be required to review /approve the site plan to assure adequate septic systems are proposed/provided onsite. All private sewer facilities shall be designed and constructed to the standards of the Virginia Department of Health and be approved by the Health Director. Health Director approval is required prior to final site plan approval. 4. [Comment] It is understood that the applicant wishes to substantially increase the size of the equipment storage area from that which is shown on the current site plan. If this is the case, assure that the plan is revised appropriately, to include revised hatching to distinguish between the equipment storage area and the other paved surface areas. [4.12.16(d)] Minimum Design Requirements for Parking Spaces. When expanding the equipment storage area assure that all parking spaces are dimensioned and marked on the site plan. 6. [4.12.16(a)] Minimum Design Requirements for Parking Spaces. All parking spaces shall be perpendicular, angled, parallel or curvilinear to the vehicle access aisle. Assure that all spaces have adequate access and/or turn- around area. 7. [32.5.2(n) & 4.12.16(e)] When relocating the parking spaces please note that all parking spaces that are next to a sidewalk that is less than 6' wide must have bumper blocks. 8. [Comment] On sheet 1, under Parking Provided, the 3rd line references `Facility Vehicle Parking Shown on Plan "; however, on sheet 3 these spaces are simply listed as "Equipment Storage Area ". To avoid confusion, on sheet 1 assure it is clear that "Facility Vehicle Parking" makes reference to the label "Equipment Storage Area ". Also, on sheet 1, please provide the maximum number of Facility Vehicles provided onsite. 9. [32.5.2(n)] Proposed Improvements. Based on the steep grade and large ravine at the rear of the property, it is highly recommended that the applicant install a guard rail at the rear of the property, just beyond the paved area and curb. If a vehicle accidently goes over the edge it may result in death or serious injury. 10. [32.5.2 (m) & (n), 4.12.17(b)] Entrances. `Entrances to parking areas from public streets or private roads shall be designed and constructed in accordance with Virginia Department of Transportation standards... " VDOT approval shall be required. 11. [32.5.2(a)] Add Entrance Corridor (EC) to the Zoning note on the cover sheet. 12. [32.5.2(a)] Being this site is located in the Entrance Corridor (EC), approval from the Architectural Review Board (ARB) is required prior to final site plan approval. See ARB comments from Margaret below. 13. [32.5.2(a)] On sheet 1, under Zoning assure the Special Use Permit number is listed (SP2014 -19) for Outdoor Storage within an entrance corridor. Prior to final site plan approval assure the approval date of the SP is also provided as well as any conditions of approval. 14. [32.5.2(a)] On sheet 1, under the title of the plan assure the site plan number is provided: SDP2014 -73 15. [32.5.2(a)] On sheet 1, under Proposed Use, to avoid confusion please label it as: "Contractor's office /equipment storage yard. " 16. [32.5.2(a)] On sheet 1, under Waiver /Special Exception Request assure that the required Special Exception to modify the requirements of Section 5.1.52 from providing a fence to providing landscaping per ARB guidance is listed on the sheet. As noted by Zoning's comment below please make this special exception request in tandem with the Special Use Permit for the outdoor storage area. The applicable fee is $425. 17. [32.5.2(n)] Outdoor lighting. Currently no lighting is proposed; however if any outdoor lighting is proposed with the final site plan. A lighting plan shall be provided. Proposed lighting must comply with requirements of Sec. 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance. 18. [32.6.2 j] Landscape plan. A landscape plan that complies with section 32.7.9 is required with the final site plan. - on sheet 4, under plant list, Cherry Laurel is listed as 18" at time of planting; however based on the County's Approved Plant Canopy list to receive a 10 SF canopy per tree, the tree shall be a min of 24" at time of planting. Revise appropriately. 19. [32.6.2 j] Landscape plan. On the landscape plan depict the location and type of preservation fencing that will preserve the existing trees onsite which are located outside the WPO buffer area. 20. [32.7.9.6] Landscaping within a parking area. An area of at least five percent of the paved parking and vehicular circulation area shall be landscaped with trees or shrubs with at least one large or medium shade tree per ten parking spaces or portion thereof. This requirement appears to have been met with the landscaping shown on the initial site plan. Please provide calculations to show this requirement has been met with the final site plan. 21. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.41 Verify that no conflicts exist between landscaping, utilities, and utility easements. 22. [Comment] If any off -site easements are required, they must be approved and recorded prior to Site Plan approval. ARB — Margaret Maliszewski - We understand that the applicant wishes to increase the size of the equipment storage area from that which is shown on the current plan. ARB review of the expanded proposal will be scheduled when a revised plan is submitted. It is anticipated that the revised plan will show increased planting area corresponding to the increased storage area. Detailed ARB comments and an ARB recommendation on the Special Use Permit will be provided at the ARB meeting. ARB approval of the site plan will be required prior to Final Site Plan approval. Building Inspections — Jay Schlothauer 1) Provide a van - accessible, barrier -free parking space as close as practicable to the main building entrance. Fire and Rescue — Robbie Gilmer 1. Install a hydrant to meet the 500 ft maximum travel distance from a structure. 2. Identify the type of construction to be used so the fire flow can be determined. 3.Submit a fire flow test before finally approval. Health Department - Josh Kirtley 1. If the proposed building is to be served by public water and public sewer, I have no concerns. If they are proposing to utilize a well and septic system, then they should submit plans as to the location and preliminary design to ensure that the project is feasible. Zoning — Rebecca Ragsdale 1. As noted in the field, the site drops off significantly in the back so a fence /guardrail, etc. is recommended for safety. 2. Parking requirements for this use are below and Section 4.12.16 requires delineation of parking spaces, also below, and all other requirements of 4.12 apply to the employee parking. 4.12.2 allows modifications by the Zoning Administrator can be submitted for review if the applicant proposes parking alternatives. Contractor's (construction office, shop, equipment storage and materials yard): One (1) space per employee assigned to work on -site plus one (1) space per facility vehicle. (Amended 2 -5 -03) 3. Delineation of parking spaces. Parking spaces shall be delineated in a manner that identifies and preserves the required dimensions by paint striping, signage, or by another means approved by the zoning administrator. The zoning administrator may authorize that bumper blocks or posts be used to delineate parking spaces on surfaces that are not conducive to paint striping. 4. Requirements of 5.1.52 apply, but if alternative designs are proposed that better achieve screening and meet ARB requirements, a waiver /modification should be processed with SP2014 -19. Engineering — Max Greene VDOT approval is required prior to final approval. 'VSMP plan application and fee is required for final site plan approval. Public parking spaces will be clearly separated from equipment storage areas with a fence or other method of physical separation. Equipment storage is prohibited in parking areas. 18- 4.12.3 ACSA — Alex Morrison I have reviewed the plan and hereby recommend approval with the following final site plan requirements: • Per the Albemarle Department of Fire /Rescue, a fire hydrant will be required. Show a new fire hydrant next to the new entrance to the site. The FHA should be served by a 6" DIP water main and connected to the existing main via a 6" x 12" tapping sleeve and valve. • Relocate the proposed water meter next to the entrance (in an area protected from traffic). • Call out the water connection on the new 6" water main via a 1" corporation stop and I... copper. • Call out backflow protection on the domestic water service. • Submit 3 copies of the final site plan and a water data sheet directly to the ACSA (Attn: Jeremy Lynn, PE) for construction review. E911— Andrew Slack Approved VDOT— Troy Austin Comments pending. To be forwarded once received. Please contact Christopher P. Perez in the Planning Division by using cperez(,albemarle.org or 434 -296- 5832 ext. 3443 for further information or if you have questions.