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PLANNERS
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August 4,2014
Rachel Falkenstein, Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,North Wing
Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596
Re: SDP2013-00049 Regional Firearms Training Center—Preapplication Plan
WWA Project No. 214032.02
Dear Ms. Falkenstein:
Enclosed please find sixteen (16) copies of the Initial Site Plan for the above-referenced
project. We offer the following responses to your comments from the Pre-application
Plan:
Required changes. The following changes are required for the plan to comply with
Chapter 18 of the Code:
1. Comment: [32.4.1.3(a)]General Information.
a) Show boundary dimensions on plans.
b) Amend overlay district note. Site is not in scenic stream overlay district; site is
along scenic byway, but this is not a County Zoning District — clarify that
byway is not part of County Zoning.
Responses: a) Per our phone call on 7-30-14, the project area has been dimensioned
since a boundary survey has not been performed. The size of the
entire site and the project area are shown on the cover sheet.
b) The zoning notes have been adjusted.
2. Comment: [32.4.1.3(b)]Information regarding the proposed use. A landscape plan
that complies with section 32.7.9 will be required with final site plan.
Response: A landscaping plan will be submitted with the Final Site Plan.
3. Comment: [32.4.1.3(g)]Onsite sewage system. Show the location of onsite sewage
system and setback lines to watercourses/floodplain on initial site plan. Heath
Department approval is required for onsite sewage systems.
Response: The proposed primary and secondary drain fields have been shown on plan.
These are subject to change based on the soil scientists testing. The onsite sewage system
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and floodplain setbacks are shown on the Overall Plan and the Existing Conditions Plan,
C-101 and C-102. It is noted that Health Department approval is required.
4. Comment: [32.5.2(i)]Streets, easements and travelways. Label proposed access
road widths and curve radii. Fire/Rescue requires 20 ft wide fire access road to
within 150 ft of all of the first floor of building. May need to widen the access road
around the building and maintain a minimum of 25 ft radii on the corners. (Contact
Robbie Gilmer with Fire/Rescue for questions).
Response: Access for fire and rescue is currently being discussed with the Fire &
Rescue Department. The Final Site Plan will reflect any necessary changes based on that
information.
5. Comment: [32.4.1.3(l)]Existing and proposed utilities. Show all existing and
proposed utilities and utility easements.
Response: The overhead powerline and underground utilities and easements are shown
on sheet C-102.
6. Comment: [32.4.1.3(m)]Ingress and egress.
a) Label width of existing driveway and curve radii of entrance.
b) Verb sight distance and check turn lane warrants. The entrance does not
appear to meet commercial entrance standards. (Contact Troy Austin with
VDOT for questions).
Responses: a) The driveway and entrance has been labeled.
b) We are in discussion with VDOT concerning sight distance and turn
lane requirements.
7. Comment: [32.5.2(n)]Existing and proposed improvements.
a) Provide dimensions/maximum footprint of proposed building and future
expansion separately as well as total combined square footage.
b) Show location of any outdoor trash containers.
c) Show proposed outdoor lighting, if any.
Responses: a) The outside dimensions of the building have been added to the site
plan. The building will be constructed as one project and no
expansion is anticipated. The square footage is noted on the cover
sheet and site plan.
b) Portable trash containers will be used initially and will be stored
indoors. A future dumpster is being shown if the building user
decides one is needed.
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f c)j No outdoor lighting will be shown on the site plan. Lighting
\'`° ' associated with the building exterior will be addressed with the
building plans.
Variations, exceptions and special exceptions.
1. Comment: [4.12.1 S (g)] Waivers will be needed for the parking areas not to have
curbing.
Response: A request for waiver to eliminate parking lot curbing is enclosed.
2. Comment: [4.2.S] Site shows small amounts of critical slopes along driveway and
proposed building location. Waiver may be required if slopes are to be disturbed.
Response: The critical slopes shown on the Pre-Application Plan were a computer
anomaly and have been deleted.
Additional comments
1. Comment: This project will fall under the new VSMP process, and the applicant
should ensure their concepts work with the runoff reduction method.
Response: A stormwater plan, complying with current regulations, will be included with
the Final Site Plan.
Additional information. The following information is required to be submitted with your
site plan application:
1. Comment: Application[Attached]
Response: Attached with submittal.
2. Comment: Tier III or IV groundwater assessment
Response: The groundwater assessment will be submitted under a separate cover after
the well has been installed and tested.
We trust that the above responses and revised plans properly address the outstanding
items. If you have any questions, please contact me.
Sincerely,
WW Associates, Inc.
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Robert C. Umberger
Project Manager
cc: Neale Craft (w/copy of enclosures)
3040 Avemore Square Place •Charlottesville,VA 22911
Telephone(434) 984-2700 •Fax(434)978-1444
Charlottesville•Lynchburg
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