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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Phone 434 - 296 -5832
Memorandum
To: Justin Shimp (iustin@shimp- engineering.com)
From: Ellie Ray, CLA, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: September 2, 2015
Subject: SDP 201500038 Riverside Village Block 5 - Initial
Fax 434 - 972 -4126
The County of Albemarle Planning Division will recommend approval of the plan referenced above once the
following comments have been satisfactorily addressed (The following comments are those that have been
identified at this time. Additional comments or conditions may be added or eliminated based on further review.):
[Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference, which is to the Subdivision /Zoning Ordinances unless
otherwise specified.]
1. [32.5.2(a)] The Tax Map and Parcel number has changed for this parcel; provide the updated number in all
locations in the plan set.
2. [32.5.2(a)] Provide boundary dimensions for the subject parcel.
3. [32.5.2(a) & COD Section X] It appears that the proposed building does not meet the maximum front build -
to line listed in Section X of the Code of Development; verify and revise, or submit a variation request.
4. [32.5.2(a)] Provide the owners, zoning, TMP and present use of abutting parcels.
5. [32.5.2(b) & Section X] Provide the number of stories in the proposed building.
6. [32.5.2(b)] The layout sheet indicates there are 14 parking spaces in the row closest to the building, but
there are only 13 spaces shown; please revise.
7. [32.5.2(b)] Provide the maximum amount of paved parking and vehicular circulation.
8. [32.5.2(e)] Show the existing landscape features (as described in 32.7.9.4) on the existing conditions sheet.
9. [32.5.2(h)] The revised floodplain line must be approved prior to site plan approval.
10. [32.5.2(1)] Label the existing streets.
11. [32.5.2(1)] The design of Trailside Court appears to have changed from what was previously approved; an
amended road plan must be submitted and approved. The changes include a cul -de -sac (of sorts) versus a
courtyard, and a paver walk instead of a standard sidewalk.
12. [32.5.2(i)] Dimension the revised street turn - around area.
13. [32.5.2(j, k)] Verify that all lines and all necessary easements for proposed water, sewer and drainage
facilities have been shown on the plan. Provide the deed book and page number for all existing utility
easements
14. [32.5.2(1)] Provide the location of any other existing or proposed utilities and utility easements including
telephone, cable, electric and gas.
15. [32.5.2(n)] Clarify the location of the proposed walk that provides access to the building; the hatch pattern
is outside of the `walk' lines in some places and no lines exist in others.
16. [32.5.2(n)] Dimension the sitting walls and provide a detail.
17. [32.5.2(n)] Dimension the dumpster pad.
18. [32.5.2(n)] Label all proposed lighting on the layout sheet.
19. [32.5.2(n)] The lighting locations shown on the layout and utility sheets appear to be slightly different than
what is shown on the lighting plan; verify that all locations are accurately shown on all sheets to
demonstrate that no site conflicts exist.
20. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.4(a)] Provide a landscape legend listing the number, species and planting size of all
proposed plantings to demonstrate landscape plan and Code of Development requirements have been met.
21. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.4(b)] Existing trees may be preserved in lieu of planting new plant materials in order to
satisfy the landscaping and screening requirements of section 32.7.9, subject to the agent's approval. If you
intend to use existing trees to satisfy any of the landscape plan requirements, please include the following:
1. Areas and other features shown on landscape plan. The landscape plan shall show the trees to be
preserved, the limits of clearing, the location and type of protective fencing, grade changes requiring
tree wells or walls, and trenching or tunneling proposed beyond the limits of clearing.
2. Conservation checklist. The applicant shall sign a conservation checklist approved by the agent to
ensure that the specified trees will be protected during construction. Except as otherwise expressly
approved by the agent in a particular case, the checklist shall conform to the specifications in the
Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, pages III -393 through III -413, and as hereafter
amended.
22. [32.5.2(p), 32.7.9.5 & COD Section IX] Clarify if previously approved street trees along Trailside Court will
remain.
23. [32.5.2(p) & COD Section IX] Provide landscaping in the Plaza area that meets the requirements of
Section IX.
24. [32.5.2(p) & COD Sections VII & IX] Provide information regarding the ground treatment in the plaza area.
Section VII requires a concrete or brick patio and Section IX requires planting around that patio.
25. [COD Section III] In order to comply with the Block description listed in the Code of Development, please
provide two benches in the green space at the southern end of the parking lot in addition to the amenities
provided in the plaza north of the proposed building.
26. [32.5.2(p), 32.7.9.6 & COD Section IX] The table in Section IX requires large shade trees, ornamental
trees and screening shrubs for the parking lot in Block 5; provide landscaping that meets this requirement.
27. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.6(a)] The landscape notes indicate 5% of 17,098 SF has been provided in landscape
area. What is the 17,098 number referencing?
28. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.6(a)] One of the `landscaped areas' noted on the landscape plan does not have any
landscaping proposed; provide trees and shrubs in any area that counts toward this requirement.
29. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.6(b)] The landscape plan notes indicate that there are 49 proposed parking spaces
while the plan shows 48; please revise.
30. [32.5.2(p), 32.7.9.7 & COD Section IX] As noted above, the table in Section IX requires screening shrubs
for the parking lot in Block 5; provide landscaping to meet this requirement and 32.7.9.7.
31. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.7] Provide information demonstrating how the dumpster will be screened.
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32. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.8] It appears the majority of the tree canopy requirement is being met with existing
trees; see above for direction on how to verify and document preservation of existing trees.
33. [32.5.2(p), 32.7.9.8, and COD] The percentage of tree canopy required is determined by the gross
residential density of the overall project. The maximum gross residential density for Blocks 1 -5 is listed in
the Code of Development as 8.1 dwelling units /acre, which would require 20% tree canopy. Revise the
landscape notes to use 20% as the basis for the tree canopy requirement.
34. [32.5.2(p)] Show all utility lines and easements on the landscape plan to demonstrate no site conflicts exist.
35. [32.5.2(p) & COD Section IX] Section IX states that all plant species must conform to the Native Plants for
Virginia Landscapes list. When species are provided, please select plants from this list.
36. [32.5.2(t)] Show the limits of the Dam Break Inundation Zone. DCR has been contacted regarding review of
this development; their reply will be forwarded once received.
37. [4.17] Lighting fixture B does not appear to be full cutoff; either select a different fixture or specify a different
bulb that emits less than 3000 lumen.
38. [4.17] The catalog number provided for fixture B in the luminaire schedule does not match that provided on
the cut - sheet; verify and revise.
39. [4.17] List the tilt for Fixture A in the luminaire schedule.
40. [4.17] Provide the following standard lighting note on the lighting plan: Each outdoor luminaire equipped
with a lamp that emits 3, 000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or
shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and away from adjacent roads. The spillover
of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall
not exceed one -half foot - candle.
41. [Comment] ARB approval is required. ARB comments will be provided after the September 81" meeting.
42. [Comment] If any off -site easements are required, they must be approved and recorded prior to Site Plan
approval. Among possible others, it appears an easement will be required for proposed grading in several
areas of the County owned park parcel.
43. [Comment] Clarify if an easement is being created for the new roof drain line coming on to the parcel.
Please contact Ellie Ray in the Planning Division by using eravCaalbemarle.orp or 434 - 296 -5832 ext. 3432 for
further information.
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