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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Phone 434 - 296 -5832
Fax 434 - 972 -4126
Memorandum
To: Scott Collins (scott @ collins - engineering.com)
From: Ellie Ray, CLA, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: November 16, 2015
Subject: SDP201500050 Hollymead Town Center Block D1, D2 and C2 Apartments — Initial Site Plan
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)] Revise all sheet titles to say Initial Site Plan instead of Preliminary.
2. [32.5.2(a)] Add Airport Impact Area (AIA), Entrance Corridor (EC), Steep Slopes (SS) and ZMA201000006
to the Zoning note.
3. [32.5.2(a)] Provide a note stating that this plan is subject to the Application Plan and Code of Development
approved with ZMA200700001.
4. [32.5.2(a)] Provide a note referencing the thirteen waivers granted with ZMA200700001.
5. [32.5.2(a) & COD] Clarify where the noted setback requirements come from as these requirements do not
appear to be listed in the approved Code of Development (COD). The COD lists a build -to line requirement
along both Meeting Street and Town Center Drive of 1 -6'. The proposed layout does not meet the setback
requirements provided or the build -to line requirement in the COD; revise accordingly.
6. [32.5.2(a) & COD] Provide information regarding how the Spatial Enclosure requirement in Table F of the
COD is being satisfied.
7. [32.5.2(b) & COD] The minimum and maximum units allowed listed on the Cover Sheet appear to
reference an unapproved version of the COD. The approved version lists 0 as both the minimum and
maximum number of multi - family units allowed in Blocks D1, D2 and C2 (see Table D); consult with Zoning
to determine if multi - family units are allowed in the subject blocks.
8. [32.5.2(b) & COD] If multi - family units are allowed, clarify the number proposed; the number of one -
bedroom units listed for both Building 1 and Building 3 is not consistent with the layout shown.
9. [32.5.2(b) & COD] Table D in the COD lists "Non- Residential Floor Area to be Provided" for all of the
subject blocks; C2 is to provide 5,000 sf of both retail and office, D1 is to provide 100,000 sf of hotel space,
and D2 is to provide 20,000 sf of retail and 100,000 sf of office. The approved Application Plan also
references non - residential uses in each of these blocks, though there are some discrepancies between the
areas listed on the Application Plan and the COD. This plan does not provide any non - residential floor area
and is therefore not in conformity with the approved COD or Application Plan. The rezoning will likely need
to be amended to move forward with this plan as proposed. A variation may also be possible, but it would
depend on the number and nature of the proposed changes. A meeting should be scheduled to determine
the necessary path forward.
10. [32.5.2(b) & COD] Central Park is noted as 41,600sf on the Cover Sheet, but the dimensions of the park
indicate a size closer to 39,000 sf. Table E of the COD requires a 41,600sf linear park; revise accordingly.
11. [32.5.2(b) & COD] Table D in the COD lists a one acre open space requirement in Block C2, but the plan
shows only the 39,000 sf park which is shy of the requirement; provide open space in conformity with the
COD.
12. [32.5.2(b) & COD] Page sixteen of the COD says the linear park will include a children's recreational area
in accordance with 4.16.2.1. Provide a recreational area that satisfies this section of the ordinance.
13. [32.5.2(b)] The Cover Sheet states the portion of linear park located in Block D is 13,200 sf but the Site
Plan sheet lists a 12,600 sf area. These numbers should be consistent; revise accordingly.
14. [32.5.2(b)] Clarify the total open space provided. The Cover Sheets lists parks of 41,600sf and 13,200sf,
but then a total of 2.24 acres of open space. The two parks together only provide a total of 1.25 acres.
15. [32.5.2(b) & COD] Provide the actual maximum height of the proposed structures, not simply the number of
stories.
16. [32.5.2(b)] Clarify the parking noted adjacent to the proposed buildings; is this under the second, third and
fourth stories? Please also label the width of these spaces.
17. [32.5.2(b)] The parking row labeled as 39 spaces is only 37 spaces; revise this label as well as the total
parking provided for Block D to 374.
18. [32.5.2(b) & COD] The approved COD and Application Plan indicate that parking in these blocks is to be
provided in garages and decks. This plan does not provide any garage or deck parking (only surface), and
is therefore not in conformity with the approved COD or Application Plan. The rezoning will likely need to be
amended to move forward with this plan as proposed. A variation may also be possible, but it would depend
on the number and nature of the proposed changes. A meeting should be scheduled to determine the
necessary path forward.
19. [32.5.2(c)] If phasing is proposed, provide phase lines and the proposed timing of development.
20. [32.5.2(f)] Revise the watershed note to indicate this parcel is not in a water supply protection area.
21. [32.5.2(1)] Clarify if all improvements shown for Meeting Street are approved and constructed.
22. [32.5.2(1)] Clarify if all improvements shown for Town Center Blvd are approved and constructed.
23. [32.5.2(i)] Provide the state route numbers for all existing streets.
24. [32.5.2(k)] Verify that all existing easements for water, sewer and drainage facilities have been shown on
the plan, including the associated Deed Book and Page Number.
25. [32.5.2(k)] Verify that all necessary easements for proposed water, sewer and drainage facilities have been
shown on the plan.
26. [32.5.2(1)] Provide the location of any other existing or proposed utilities and utility easements including
telephone, cable, electric and gas.
27. [32.5.2(n)] Provide the maximum footprint for all proposed buildings.
28. [32.5.2(n)] Dimension and provide the maximum height of all proposed retaining walls.
29. [32.5.2(n)] Provide a detail for the dumpster enclosure.
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30. [32.5.2(n)] Dimension the dumpster pad.
31. [32.5.2(n) & 4.12.16(e)] Bumper blocks are required where any parking lot abuts a sidewalk of less than 6';
provide bumper blocks or increase the width of the sidewalk next to the parking to 6'.
32. [32.5.2(n) & 32.7.2.3(b)] It is recommended that the buildings have entrances that face the streets.
Additionally, sidewalk connections from the entrances to the sidewalks along the streets should be provided.
33. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.4(d)] Provide notes on the landscape plan documenting how all of the landscape
requirements are being satisfied.
34. [32.5.2(p), 32.7.9.5 and COD] Street trees are required along all existing streets; clarify if the `existing'
street trees shown on Meeting Street were approved with a previous plan and if they are already in place.
35. [32.5.2(p), 32.7.9.5 and COD] Street trees are required along all existing streets; clarify if street trees are
provided along Town Center Blvd.
36. [32.5.2(p) & COD] When a parking lot of four or more spaces is located such that parked cars will be visible
from a public street or an adjacent residential use, a 3' hedge or fence shall be provided. The parking lots
will be visible from Meeting Street in places and from the remaining Block C areas; provide the required
screening.
37. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.6] A minimum of 5% of the paved parking and vehicle circulation area shall be
landscaped with trees and shrubs. The 5% refers to landscaped ground area, not tree canopy; provide
information to demonstrate that this requirement has been satisfied.
38. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.8] Provide landscaping that meets the 10% tree canopy requirement and a note
demonstrating that the requirement has been satisfied.
39. [32.5.2(r)] Provide a complete legend of symbols and abbreviations.
40. [Proffer #1] Affordable Housing. A minimum of 20% of the residential units must be affordable, and 40% of
those must be `for sale' units. This plan only proposes 16.8% affordable units and none of them are for
sale; the proffer must be amended prior to site plan approval.
41. [Proffer #3] Public Transit Stop Construction. Two public transit stops are required to be constructed within
Area A -2. The locations of the transit stops shall be approved by the Director of Planning prior to approval
of the first subdivision plat or site plan. The locations shall be identified on the application plan. Consult
with the Director of Planning regarding the locations of the transit stops.
42. [Proffer #5] Greenway. The owner shall complete the improvements shown on the Application Plan and
shall dedicate the Powell Creek Greenway to the County at the time of the first site plan or subdivision plat
approval.
43. [Proffer #9] Critical slopes, Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management. Engineering will
verify that this proffer is met with the WPO application.
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.
Please contact Ellie Ray in the Planning Division by using eray(@albemarle.orp or 434 - 296 -5832 ext. 3432 for
further information.