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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Bill Fritz
From: Ron Higgins, Chief of Zoning /Deputy Zoning Administrator
Division: Zoning
Date: January 21, 2016
Subject: SP201500032 "Re -Store 'N Station Phase II- Amendments" Review comments
SP201500033 Addition of Drive -thru Window Review Comments
The following comments are provided as input from the Zoning Division regarding:
SP201500032 to amend SP200900034 — Re- Store' N Station — Phase II, and; SP201500033 to
add a drive thru window:
1. General comments.
a. Proposal: SP201500032 to amend SP200900034 and Major Site Plan
amendment for Re -Store `N Station (now Mulberry Station) to expand buildings
and uses and to change previous conditions for water use, and; new
SP201500033 to add a drive thru window to the building and site.
b. Required parking for use —Calculations on plan are correct for retail, office
use and auto repair in the aggregate.
c. Building setbacks /build to lines ok as shown.
d. Water use data provided, confirms maximum water use has not exceeded the
1,625 gallons per day allowed with the approved special permit. Note:
Conditions of the approved Special Permit include the tamper proof meter
(verified in the field by Deputy Zoning Administrator and Engineering Inspector)
and the dole flow valve (also verified in the field by the DZA and EI) which was
calibrated to not permit more than 1,489 gallons per day (1,440 minutes in 24
hour day at 1.03 gpm). The hours of business operation are limited to 16 hours a
day, so this limit is not in jeopardy.
2. Concept Plan for SP201500032 & 33.
a. Concept Plan - Vehicle Stacking /Circulation: — The concept plan shows a vehicle
stacking arrangement for the proposed drive -thru lane that is not acceptable.
The stacking space located across the travel aisle from the building creates
conflicts with other traffic on -site at two different points. Also it does not
sufficiently meet the standards for adequate stacking behind the menu board.
3. SP Conditions: The changes and elimination to some of the previous conditions are
acceptable from the standpoint of the special permit for water use, given the restrictions
guaranteed by the remaining conditions. However, it is recommended that any overnight
parking times coincide with the hours the business in not open, and that business
operation time limits, be more clear about activities available during the open hours that
are likely to cause water use (e.g. access to restrooms and sinks, food preparation).
4. Zoning Compliance: We have recently received complaints about: operation of the
business exceeding 16 hours per day, and; possible overnight parking (potentially in
violation of current conditions #5 & #8, respectively). These have been referred to out
code compliance officers for investigation.