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Ellie Ray
From: Ellie Ray
Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 2:32 PM
To: Tim Miller(tmiller @meridianwbe.com)
Subject: FW: General Industrial Office
Attachments: 32-17B5-SP-C-203.pdf; 32-17B5-SP-C-204.pdf
Tim,
Margaret asked me to look at this, sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you...the snow! I think this is moving in the
right direction, but still needs a little work to address the comments on the original submittal. See below in red for
comments.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Ellie Carter Ray, PLA, LEED GREEN ASSOCIATE
Senior Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
Planning Division
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville,Virginia 22902
ph: 434.296.5832 x. 3432
fax: 434.972.4126
From:Tim Miller [mailto:tmiller @meridianwbe.com]
Sent:Wednesday,January 20, 2016 3:14 PM
To: Margaret Maliszewski<MMaliszewski @albemarle.org>
Subject:General Industrial Office
Margaret,
I am revising the site layout for the General Industrial Office property on Airport Road. I am trying to address the
screening of the equipment storage area and was hoping you could look at the attached plans to see if I am getting close
to what is required.
I am showing the following:
1. 6' wood screening fence around entire equipment storage area.
• Section 5.1.52 requires that the fence be 7'-10' tall. It also requires that it be solid with solid gates. The
plan should be revised to indicate a 7'-10' fence height and provide a detail of the fence and gate to
show that they are solid.
2. Preserving existing trees around entire equipment storage area.
• The existing trees that provide screening at the SE corner of the storage area are off-site. Please provide
an on-site evergreen vegetative screen in this area.
• The existing trees noted as being preserved between the parking area and the storage area, and at the
SW corner of the storage area, look somewhat thin on GIS and may not provide the screening
needed. Provide some evergreens along the edges of the tree preserve areas as a supplement to make
sure adequate screening will be provided.
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• Due to grading on sides of the access road, the area on eitii'QR'side of the entrance to the storage
area does not look to have sufficient screening. Provide evergreen vegetative screening on both sides of
the entrance to the storage area.
3. A note stating the stored equipment shall not exceed height of screen fence and vegetation.
I will address the parking and frontage landscaping on the resubmittal.
Thanks,
Tim Miller, P.E., L.S.
Principal
Meridian Planning Group, LLC
440 Premier Circle,Suite 200
Charlottesville,VA 22901
434.882.0121
www.meridianwbe.com
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MERIDIAN
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440 Sachem Place,Suite 200
Charlottesville,VA 22901
February 2,2016
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RE: SDP201500057 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL OFFICE
INITIAL SITE PLAN
PLANNING—CHRISTOPHER PEREZ
1. [32.5.2(p), 32.7.9.2(b)] Proposed use.
• We are working with ARB on approval of screening for the equipment storage area.
2. [32.5.2(j), (k), (I)] Existing and Proposed Utilities.
• All existing easements the could be found are shown on the plans with deed book and
page numbers.
3. [32.7.9.4(b)] Landscaping.
• Sheet C-205 shows existing trees to be preserved, limits of clearing, tree protection
fencing and detail.
• Sheet C-205 has a Tree Conservation Checklist.
4. [32.5.2(e), 32.7.9.4(c)] Existing Landscape Features.
• Sheet C-205 has a note that identifies the existing wooded areas are a mix of deciduous
and evergreens.
5. [32.7.9.6] Landscaping Within a Parking Area.
• The landscape calculations have been revised as requested. The planting area is
shown on Sheet C-205.
6. [32.7.9.7] Screening.
• We are working with ARB on the screening of the equipment storage area. The
dumpster pad is shown on Sheet C-201.
7. [32.7.9.5] Street Trees.
• Sheet C-205 shows the street trees along the frontage.
8. [32.7.9.8] Tree Canopy.
• The tree canopy calculation has been revised as requested.
9. [5.1.52] Outdoor Storage in Industrial Districts.
• The plans show a 7'wood screen fence,a note stating that the equipment shall not be
stacked higher than the screening fence, and the equipment storage area is greater
than 50' from the adjacent RA district.
• A note has been added to Setback requirements on Sheet C-100.
10. [35.1] Fees.
• The$200 public notification fee was paid with this resubmittal.
11. [32.5.2(b)] Proposed Use.
• Outdoor Equipment Storage has added to Proposed Uses on Sheet C-100.
12. [4.14,4.14.1-4.14.5] Performance Standards for Industrial Uses Apply to the proposal.
• See Notes 1 and 2 on Sheet C-100.
13. [4.14.5] Certified Engineers Report.
• This certification will be addressed as part of the Final Site Plan.
14. [32.5.2(a)] General Information.
• The zoning for TMP 32-10 has been revised to RA.
15. [32.5.1(c)] Boundary Lines.
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• Copies of the Recorded VDOT right-of-way acquisition are attached.
16. [32.5.1(c), 32.5.2(a), 26.5,4.20] Minimum Yards.
• All of the minimum yard requirements are correctly shown on the plans.
17. [4.12.6] Parking Required.
• The parking calculations have been revised to include employees.
18. [32.5.2(b)] Proposed Use.
• The land use table on Sheet C-100 shows paved area for parking and vehicular
circulation.
• The dumpster pad is shown on Sheet C-201.
19. [4.12.15] Minimum Design Requirements.
• The loading space is shown on sheet C-201. There will not be a loading dock.
20. [32.5.1(c)] Dimensions.
• The plans show dimensions for all improvements.
21. [32.7.2.3] Sidewalks within a Development.
• The plans show a sidewalk from the building to the outdoor equipment storage area.
22. [32.7.2.3] Sidewalks.
• The plans show existing sidewalk along Airport Road and Coffey Drive.
23. [32.5.1(c), 32.5.2(n)] Dimensions.
• Sheet C-101 shows the dimensions and height of the existing building.
24. [32.5.2(i)] Streets,
• The name has been corrected to Coffey Drive(Route 882)
25. [32.7.2.1] Vehicular Access to Site.
• We are working with VDOT on the entrance.
26. [32.5.2(f)] Watercourses and Other Bodies of Water.
• See Note 3 on Sheet C-100.
27. [32.5.2(a)] Site Plan Number.
• The Site Plan Number is shown on Sheet C-100.
28. [32.5.2(n),4.17] Outdoor Lighting.
• There will not be any outdoor lighting on this site.
1. Show screening around the entire gravel area. Submit a Special Exception request to replace the
required fence on the south side with vegetative screening, or provide vegetative screening in
addition to the fence on the south side. Provide vegetative screening between the proposed
building and the gravel area,extending around the corners on both the west and east sides of the
storage area. This screening shall be sufficient to completely screen the storage area from view
of the entrance corridor. The screening should not be rigid rows, but should be less formal in
layout and included multiple species to blend with the surrounding area. Label the existing trees
to remain as preserved and provide tree protection fencing.
• The plans now show a 7' Wood Screening fence around the entire storage area,
preservation of existing tree around the southern end with tree protection fencing,
and additional trees to sufficiently screen the storage area from view of the entrance
corridor.
2. Include a not on the plan stating that items stored in the storage area shall not exceed the height of
the screening fence and planting.
• The plans now have a note stating that items in the storage area shall not exceed the
height of the screening fence and planting.
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3. Add the standard mechanical note to the plan: "Visibility of all mechanical equipment from the
Entrance Corridor Shall be eliminated."
• Refer to Note 6 on Sheet C-100, and Note 2 on Sheet C-205.
ENGINEERING—MAX GREENE
1. Gutter pan is required for curb with stormwater flows.
• CG-6 has been added to the plans as required.
2. An access road will be required to inspect and maintain the SWM structure.
• An access road with adequate turn around has been added to the plans.
3. New Entrance Permit may be required from VDOT.
• We are working with VDOT on the entrance.
4. VSMP plan will be required.
• A VSMP plans will be submitted when the Final Site Plan is submitted.
E911—ANDREW SLACK
1. The applicant should update the road name.
• The road name has been changed to Coffey Drive.
INSPECTIONS—JAY SCHLOTHAUER
1. No comments or conditions.
FIRE RESCUE—ROBBIE GILMER
1. Fire flow test required before final.
• A fire flow test will be performed prior to Final Site Plan Approval.
2. Please add a note to the plans "Know box shall be installed per the direction of the Albemarle
County Fire Marshal Office.PLease contact during construction to determine the location 434-296-
5833.
• Refer to Note 4 on Sheet C-100.
ALBEMARLE COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY—ALEXANDER MORRISON
1. Include the attached ACSA Water and Sewer General Conditions.
• The notes have been added to Sheet C-301.
2. Send water fixture counts to the ACSA for meter sizing when available. The space is currently
served by a 1"water only meter. If a meter upgrade is required, a new tap off of Dobleann Drive
will be required.The existing service is tapped off of an RWSA main on the southern side of Airport
Road.
• The water fixture counts will be included in the Final Site Plan.
3. The ACSA has scheduled a field visit to confirm that a force main connection can be made in one
of the existing manholes along the frontage of 3670 DobleAnn Drive. (ACSA confirmed that the
connection can be made.)
• The sanitary force main will be connected to the existing manhole.
4. Provide anticipated daily sewer flows and advise what type of use is proposed in the 3,500 SF
warehouse space (to determine if an industrial discharge permit is required.)
• The sewer flow and type will be included in the Final Site plan.
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5. Sewer connection fees will be required at the time of the building permit application.
• Comment is noted.
VDOT—SHELLY PLASTER
1. The subject site is located off Route 882, Coffey Drive rather than Route 1501, Deerwood Drive.
• The route number and road name have been revised.
2. The right of way along Airport road and Coffey Drive should be clearly identified in the plans.
• The right-of way is clearly identified on the plans.
3. The existing entrance on Coffey Drive does not meet our minimum corner clearance of 225'.
• The entrance has been relocated and now meets the 225' corner clearance. Refer to
Sheet C-301 for the corner clearance detail.
4. The anticipated average daily trips should be provided.
• The average daily trips based on the information available at this time is shown on
Sheet C-100.
5. A plan and profile should be provided to ensure there is adequate site intersection site distance.
• Refer to Sheet C-301 for the sight distance plan. Profiles will be provided with the
final site plan.
6. The proposed sanitary force main should be jacked and bored under Coffey Drive. The contractor
will be held liable repair the damages made within the right-of-way. Also, the force main should
have a minimum vertical offset of 10' from storm sewer.
• A jack and bore is shown on Sheet C-203
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Sincerely,
Timothy Miller, P.E., L.S.
Principal
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