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Home My WebLink AboutSP201100018 Review Comments 2011-09-27 'w COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone(434)296-5832 Fax(434)972-4176 Pete Borches P.O. Box 7823 Charlottesville,Virginia 22906 RE: SP201100018 Colonial Nissan-Parking Deck 1 Review Comment Letter on special use permital submittal received August 15, 2011 Mr. Borches: Staff has reviewed your initial submittal for a Special Use Permit for a Parking Deck on the Colonial Nissan property. We have a few questions and comments which are listed below: Planning Initial comments on how your proposal generally relates to the Comprehensive Plan are provided below. Comments on conformity with the Comprehensive Plan are provided to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors as part of the staff report. The Places 29 Master Plan has designated this property as Office/R&D/Flex/Light Industrial which is described as commercial, professional offices; research and development, design, testing of prototypes; manufacturing, assembly, packaging. Auto Commercial Sales and Service is listed in the Master Plan as a use permitted in the Master Plan. The proposed parking structure supports this use. Staff has no objection to this use. Noted. Thank you. Neighborhood Model Pedestrian Orientation and Neighborhood Friendly Streets and Paths Accommodates walkers, bikers, and public transportation so that mobility can be a reality for the elderly, the young, and those with limited access to automobiles. A sidewalk exists on Route 29 and public transportation is available on Route 29. Noted. Thank you. Transportation Networks and Interconnected Streets-Requires interconnected streets within developments and between developments so that pedestrians can walk easily to many destinations, traffic has alternative routes, and car trips are reduced in number and length. This is not applicable to this proposal. Noted. Thank you. Parks and Open Space-Makes open space integral to overall design so that residents and workers 'err �..✓ can walk to a public park, experience preserved natural areas, and enjoy public gathering spaces. This is not applicable to this proposal. Noted. Thank you. Mixed Uses-Contains a mixture ofresidential and non-residential uses so residents have convenient access to work, to services, and to entertainment. This site is a commercial use with no residential uses proposed. Noted. Thank you. Affordability and Mixture of Housing types-Mixes housing types and markets so that a full range of housing choices is offered within the neighborhood. No residential uses are proposed. Noted. Thank you. Site Planning that respects terrain-Adapts development to site terrain so that natural topography can be preserved. This site is primarily developed. Noted. Thank you. Clear boundaries with the Rural Areas-Maintains a clear boundary between Development Areas and Rural Areas. This is not applicable to this proposal. Noted. Thank you. Buildings and Spaces oJHuman Scale-Keeps buildings and spaces at a human scale so that street views are attractive and pedestrian-friendly. The parking deck is proposed to be in the rear of the building and will be subject to Architectural Review Board review that will assure that the building will be attractive and pedestrian friendly. Noted. Thank you. Relegated Parking-Moves off-street parking out ofsight and encourages on-street parking. The parking deck is proposed to be in the rear of the building which will relegate it out of sight. Noted. Thank you. Neighborhood Centers-Provides for neighborhoods to have a designated center to bring diverse and continuous activity to a neighborhood. This is not applicable. Noted. Thank you. Redevelopment-Emphasizes re-use ofsites. Incorporates varying densities and gradually allows for an overall increase in density in the Development Areas to meet the goals of the Comprehensive This is not applicable to this proposal. Noted. Thank you. More detailed comments may be provided after more detailed plans are provided Understood. Zoning The following comments related to zoning matters have been provided by Ron Higgins: See Margaret's comments on the visibility(or lack of)of the display parking from the Entrance Corridor. Given the current proposal, no SP is needed for that. Noted. Thank you. Current Development The following comments regarding your proposal's ability to meet site plan or subdivision ordinance requirements in the future have been provided by Bill Fritz: Parking structures frequently require amendments from the design standards of Sections 4.12.15, 4.12.16 and 4.12.17. The applicant should review these regulations and request any modifications now so that they may be considered with the SP. If the SP is approved without the modifications in place the applicant should be on notice that approval of the SP does not grant or imply approval of any modification. Modifications are reviewed as provided by Section 4.12.2. Understood. The submitted information does not address all of the requirements of Section 32.7.2A. It may be possible to address some of the requirements of this Section with conditions. The upper roof deck will be used for inventory storage and will not be for public use. The lower parking deck will be used for employee parking and will not be for public use. In addition all mechanical equipment will be screened as stated in Section 32.7.2A.c. Air handlers will be located so that emissions are directed away from any adjoining residential development as stated in section 32.7.2.A.d. Wall pack lighting is proposed inside the parking structure as well as outside the proposed building. The structure will be designed so that all lights from all vehicle headlights will not shine directly outside the structure. Engineering and Water Resources The following comments related to engineering and water resources have been provided by Glenn Brooks: 1. It appears there may be a net increase in impervious area, and a concept stormwater management plan should be included. A conceptual stormwater management plan has been included with the submittal packet as requested. 2. Site circulation and parking will need to meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, and details around the building may need to change with site plans. Understood. An inset has been added on the conceptual plan that shows the circulation of the upper roof deck which will be used for inventory storage and will not be for public use. Entrance Corridor The following comments related to the Entrance Corridor Guidelines have been provided by Margaret Maliszewski: .' err + Regarding the Special Use Permit for the parking structure: It is anticipated that a building can be designed to accommodate an automobile dealership, maintenance center, and a parking structure, while meeting the Entrance Corridor design guidelines. The architectural design requires ARB approval. That ARB review is scheduled for October 3, 2011. Noted. Thank you. Regarding the Special Use Permit for outdoor sales/storage/display: I have reviewed the site section and rooftop parking issue with Fred Missel, ARB chairperson. Based on the drawing entitled "Line of Site Study" dated 8-12-11 and received on 9-7-11, it has been determined that the rooftop parking will not be visible from the Route 29 Entrance Corridor. Consequently, a Special Use Permit for outdoor storage/display will not be required. Please be cautioned, however, that the determination is based on the parapet condition as illustrated in the referenced drawing. If the parapet condition changes to address ARB comments on the proposed architectural design, the issue could need to be revisited. ARB review ofthe architectural design is scheduled for October 3, 2011. Noted, Thank you. VDOT The following comments related to VDOT have been provided by Joel DeNunzio: 1. The existing site connects to a private road, Myers Dr, which connects to Route 29 south. The existing and proposed uses generate enough traffic to warrant a right turn lane from Route 29 to Myers Dr. and the entrance should be upgraded with the site plan. Please see attached letter. Fire/Rescue This must comply with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Final approval is subject to field inspection and verification. ACSA The following comments related to ACSA have been provided by Alex Morrison: 1. Site is in jurisdictional area for water and sewer 2. Closest waterline is located on property. 3. Closest sewer line is on property. 4. Capacity issues for sewer that may affect this proposal: None Known 5. Requires Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority capacity certification: No 6. Water flow or pressure issues that may affect this proposal: 7. Red flags" regarding service provision (Use attachments if necessary): RWSA The following comments related to RWSA have been provided by Victoria Fort: 1. Capacity issues for sewer that may affect this proposal None Known 2. Requires Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority capacity certification Yes X No 3. Water flow or pressure issues that may affect this proposal None Known 4. "Red flags regarding service provision (Use attachments if necessary) None Known Action after Receipt of Comments Noted. Thank you. After you have read this letter/please take one of the actions identified on "Action After Receipt of Comment Letter/I which is attached. Resubmittal If you choose to resubmit/please use the attached form. There is no fee for the first resubmittal. The resubmittal date schedule is provided for your convenience. 411111e .41.1111.1 CMA PROPERTIES, INC. • 100 Myers Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901 (434) 951-1000 Colonial Nissan-Response to VDOT comments of October 3rd,2011: SP201100018 Colonial Nissan Parking Deck SDP201100060 Colonial Nissan Major Site Amendment It has been stated by Mr. Denunzio that the existing and proposed uses generate enough traffic to warrant a right turn lane from Route 29 to Myers Drive. His letter goes on to say that, "the entrance should be upgraded with this site plan." We understand through conversations with VDOT that this is a request and that Albemarle County has the Authority to approve without it. We do not believe that our project can or should be saddled with this burdensome expense and offer the follow list of points to support our position: 1. The request that is being made is for an "off-site traffic improvement," which cannot be required as part of a site plan approval. 2. Our proposed use is not an additional use of our property. We are simply replacing an existing building with a new building. Thus there will be little or no impact to the number of vehicle trips per day to our property. 3. Myers drive is an access road for Rio Hill Shopping Center as well as Colonial Auto Center. A high percentage of vehicle traffic off of Route 29 is heading to this shopping center. In the recent rezoning process for the Kroger Fuel Center(ZMA 2009-5)on July 6,2011,there was no mention of a need for this turn lane. It is unreasonable to assert that traffic volumes have changed in 3 months and now require a turn lane. 4. It is also unreasonable to put this expense on a single property when this road is shared by so many businesses. We offer the attached estimate for the expense this VDOT request would add to our project. This estimate only assumes the known quantities. There are many unknowns like the extent of utility disruption and relocation, right of way acquisition,and size and scope of retaining wall. Based on these points we have declined to include the requested turn lane in our site plan application resubmitted. We are confident that Albemarle County will see the merit it these points and allow this project to proceed on schedule. Preliminary Project Construction Cost Estimate PROJECT: CMA Properties COUNTY: Albemarle County DESCRIPTION: Right Turn Lane DATE:October 12 2011 ITEM AMOUNT. COST/UNIT•:UY1T ITEM COST . . . . . . .Gr a d i n g . . . . . . Earthwork 1,778 $18.00 CY $32,000.00 Retaining Wall 2,400 $20.00 S.F $48,000.00 .•Subtotal .'. $80,000.00 '•'ErbsionControl.'•'•'.'. Inlet Protection t $500.00 EACH $500.00 Silt Fence 400 $4.00 , LF $1,600.00 EC-2 Mat 8,000 $1.00 S.F $8,000.00 Fine Grading and Seeding 1 $2,500.00 EACH $2,500.00 .'Subtotal.=.•. $12,600.00 . . . . . . .Roads: . . . . . . . 21-B Stone 144 $25.00 tons $3,600.00 BM-25.0 96 $65.00 tons $6,240.00 SM-9.5A Asphalt 72 $65.00 tons $4,680.00 CG-6 400 $14.00 L.F $5,600.00 CG-I2 1 $600.00 EACH $600.00 Demolish Existing Curb and Sidewalk 1 $20,000.00 EACH $20,000.00 Pavement Markings 1 $2,500.00 EACH $2,500.00 Sidewalk 400 $18.00 L.F. $7,200.00 :•:gutitotal=•:• $50,420.00 • '•• Storm Sewer •' • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DI-3 1 $5,500.00 EACH $5,500.00 Demolish Existing Inlet 1 $3,500.00 EACH $3,500.00 15"RCP 20 $24.00 L.F. $480.00 •:•Subtotal=:•: $9,480.00 ••,Miscella,ngoul , , , *Underground Utilities Relocation I $50,000.00 EACH $50,000.00 Overhead Utilities Relocation 2 $30,000.00 EACH $60,000.00 Traffic Control I $10,000.00 EACH $10,000.00 Acquisition of Offsite Easements / $20,000.00 EACH $20,000.00 •.•Sybtotpi=.•, $140,000.00 Total= $292,500.00 I *Underground Utilities Relocation is an estimate based on prior experience. Actual Cost will be dependent upon utilities present and depth/interferences Sincerely, TOWNES SITE ENGINEERING Ath..4 04. :: Townes ...__ SITE ENGINEERING Brian Mitchell,P.E. Project Manager Page 1 of 1 New' Noire A.Cf A WIZ 107 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 27, 2012 CMA Properties Inc CIO Colonial Auto Center C/O Borches, Pete P.O. Box 7823 Charlottesville, Va 22906 RE: SP201100018 Colonial Nissan—Parking Deck TAX MAP/PARCEL: 045000000094B0 Dear Mr. Borches: On January 11, 2012, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors took action on SP#201100018 to allow construction of a rooftop parking deck on new building on the aboved referenced parcel in the Rio District. This special use permit was approved based on the following conditions: 1. Development and use shall be in general accord with the conceptual plan titled"Special Use Permit 2011-018 Colonial Auto-Parking Deck"prepared by Townes Site Engineering and dated October 17, 2011 (hereafter"Conceptual Plan"), as determined by the Director of Planning and the Zoning Administrator. To be in accord with the Conceptual Plan, development and use shall reflect the following major elements within the development essential to the design of the development, as shown on the Conceptual Plan: a. limits of disturbance b. location of buildings and structures c. location of parking areas d. employee parking and inventory storage parking layout Minor modifications to the plan which do not conflict with the elements above may be made to ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance; and 2. In areas designated for tree protection, the applicant shall have the dripline of the trees surveyed and shall mark the dripline in the field with temporary fencing. In areas designated for tree protection, no tree removal shall occur. No grading or disturbance shall take place within the driplines of trees located within the tree protection area.Any grading or disturbance within ten feet of any dripline shall necessitate submittal of a"Tree Protection Plan" in accord with section 32.7.9.4 of the Zoning Ordinance. No grading or disturbance within ten (10)feet of any dripline shall be permitted until a)the survey has been completed and the fencing has been installed and b)the Planning Director approves a plan that shows the grading or disturbance and the surveyed dripline of the existing trees. Please be advised that although the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors took action on the project noted above, no uses on the property as approved above may lawfully begin until all applicable approvals have been received and conditions have been met. This includes: 1 • compliance with conditions of the SPECIAL USE PERMIT; • approval of and compliance with a SITE PLAN amendment;and • approval of a ZONING COMPLIANCE CLEARANCE. In the event that the use, structure or activity for which this special use permit Is issued is not commenced within twenty-four(24) months from the date of Board approval, it shall be deemed abandoned and the permit terminated. The term"commenced" means"construction of any structure necessary to the use of the permit." If you have questions or comments regarding the above-noted action, please do not hesitate to contact Rebecca Ragsdale at 296-5832. Sincerely, 0414(11-&Si-- David Benish Chief of Planning Email Cc: Tex Weaver, Rebecca Ragsdale File 2