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Home My WebLink AboutSDP200700044 Review Comments 2007-05-02NO I*.i TO: Pat Lawrence, Planner FROM: Gary Whelan, Civil Engineer DATE: May 2, 2007 RE: Site Plan Technical Review for: Montessori Community School TM 78, Parcels 12A & 12A1) The below checked items apply to this site. SDP - 2007 -00044 X 1.This site plan is within the Authority's jurisdictional area for: X A. Water and sewer B. Water only C. Water only to existing structure D. Limited service X 2.An 8 inch water line is located onsite. X 3.Fire flow from nearest public hydrant, located onsite is 504 gpm + at 20 psi residual. X 4.An 8 inch sewer line is located onsite. 5.An Industrial Waste Ordinance survey form must be completed. X 6.No improvements or obstructions shall be placed within existing or future easements. 7.and plans are currently under review. 8.and plans have been received and approved. 9.No plans are required. X 10.Final water are required for our review and approval prior to granting tentative approval. 11.Final site plan may /may not be signed. 12.RWSA approval for water and /or sewer connections. Comments: Provide plumbing fixture count to size meter. Backflow prevention is required. Show existing water on utilitv plan. Show existinq sewer. The site plan does not show or incorrectly shows: X meter locations waterline size waterline locations sewer line size sewer line locations expected wastewater flows easements expected water demands Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District May 11, 2007, 2007 2134 Berkmar Dr Charlottesville, VA 22901 975 -0224 TO: Patrick Lawrence Planning Department RE: Soils Report and Comments for: Montessori Community School rC 8 < r7 jlB 0 71C 1-7i 7 ji 58D 71C 71C " E 7 20 3 71E ` zs \ E USDA United States Natural Department of Resources Agriculture Conservation Service Prepared by: Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Conservation District 434 - 975 -0224 Soils Report SOILS REPORT FOR: Pantops Montessori Soil Survey: Albemarle County, Virginia Survey Status: Published Correlation Date: 12/01/1981 Distribution Date: 10/21/2002 Map Unit: 12C Catoctin silt loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes Description Category: Virginia FOTG Catoctin is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 5 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately rapid. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 3e. The Virginia soil management group is JJ. This soil is not hydric. Map Unit: 12D Catoctin silt loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes Description Category: Virginia FOTG Catoctin is a moderately steep to steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 5 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately rapid. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 4e. The Virginia soil management group is JJ. This soil is not hydric. Map Unit: 12E Catoctin silt loam, 25 to 45 percent slopes Description Category: Virginia FOTG Catoctin is a steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 5 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately rapid. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e. The Virginia soil management group is JJ. This soil is not hydric. Map Unit: 23B Davidson clay loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes Description Category: Virginia FOTG Davidson is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is clay loam about 4 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 3e. The Virginia soil management group is N. This soil is not hydric. Map Unit: 58C Myersville silt loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes Description Category: Virginia FOTG Myersville is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 7 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 3e. The Virginia soil management group is D. This soil is not hydric. Thomas Jefferson SWCD 1 5/11/07 Map Unit: 71 C Rabun clay loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes Description Category: Virginia FOTG Rabun is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is clayloamabout6inchesthick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6e. The Virginia soil management group is N. This soil is not hydric. Map Unit: 73E Rabun very stony clay loam, 25 to 45 percent slopesDescriptionCategory: Virginia FOTG Rabun is a steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is clay loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded.The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7s. The Virginia soil management group is N. This soil is not hydric. Map Unit: 88 Udorthents, loamy Description Category: Virginia FOTG No description available for Udorthents, loamy. Small Commercial Buildings - Dominant Condition Map Symbol Soil Name Rating 12C Catoctin silt loam, 7 to 15 Very limited percent slopes 12D Catoctin silt loam, 15 to 25 Very limited percent slopes 12E Catoctin silt loam, 25 to 45 Very limited percent slopes 23B Davidson clay loam, 2 to 7 Somewhat limited percent slopes 58C Myersville silt loam, 7 to Very limited 15 percent slopes 71C Rabun clay loam, 7 to 15 Very limited percent slopes 73E Rabun very stony clay Very limited loam, 25 to 45 percent slopes 88 Udorthents, loamy Not Rated Mapunit Hydric Rating Map Symbol Soil Name Rating 12C Catoctin silt loam, 7 to 15 Not hydric percent slopes 12D Catoctin silt loam, 15 to 25 Not hydric percent slopes 12E Catoctin silt loam, 25 to 45 Not hydric percent slopes 23B Davidson clay loam, 2 to 7 Not hydric percent slopes 58C Myersville silt loam, 7 to Not hydric 15 percent slopes Thomas Jetterson S WCD 2 5/11/07 71C Rabun clay loam, 7 to 15 Not hydric percent slopes 73E Rabun very stony clay Not hydric loam, 25 to 45 percent slopes 88 Udorthents, loamy Partially hydric Soil Shrink -Swell - Dominant Soil Top Depth : 0 Bottom Depth : 0 Map Symbol Soil Name Rating 12C Catoctin silt loam, 7 to 15 1.5 percent slopes 12D Catoctin silt loam, 15 to 25 1.5 percent slopes 12E Catoctin silt loam, 25 to 45 1.5 percent slopes 23B Davidson clay loam, 2 to 7 1.5 percent slopes 58C Myersville silt loam, 7 to 1.5 15 percent slopes 71C Rabun clay loam, 7 to 15 1.5 percent slopes 73E Rabun very stony clay 1.5 loam, 25 to 45 percent slopes 88 Udorthents, loamy 0 Corrosion Concrete - Dominant Condition Map Symbol Soil Name Rating 12C Catoctin silt loam, 7 to 15 Moderate percent slopes 12D Catoctin silt loam, 15 to 25 Moderate percent slopes 12E Catoctin silt loam, 25 to 45 Moderate percent slopes 23B Davidson clay loam, 2 to 7 Moderate percent slopes 58C Myersville silt loam, 7 to Moderate 15 percent slopes 71 C Rabun clay loam, 7 to 15 Moderate percent slopes 73E Rabun very stony clay Moderate loam, 25 to 45 percent slopes Corrosion Steel - Dominant Condition Map Symbol Soil Name Rating 12C Catoctin silt loam, 7 to 15 High percent slopes 12D Catoctin silt loam, 15 to 25 High percent slopes Thomas Jetterson SWCD 3 5/11/07 12E Catoctin silt loam, 25 to 45 High percent slopes 23B Davidson clay loam, 2 to 7 High percent slopes 58C Myersville silt loam, 7 to Moderate 15 percent slopes 71C Rabun clay loam, 7 to 15 High percent slopes 73E Rabun very stony clay High loam, 25 to 45 percent slopes Thomas Jetterson SWCD 4 5/11/07 Patrick Lawrence From: James Barber Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 2:03 PM To: Patrick Lawrence Subject: SDP 2007 - 00044 Importance: High Patrick, I am having difficulty accessing City View and wanted to provide you with my comments on the above referenced project. I have no objection to the plan proposed but would like the applicant to: Provide a fire hydrant within 400 feet of all buildings by way of a prepared travel way. Verify adequate fire flow is available. Please let me know if you have any questions. James F. Barber Assistant Chief, Prevention County of Albemarle Department of Fire /Rescue 460 Stagecoach Road, Suite F Charlottesville, VA 22902 -6489 Ph: (434) 296 -5833 Fax: (434) 972 -4123 E- mail: _JB_ arbe..raa Albe_marle.org Web: www,ACFireRescue.org Page 1 of 1 5/15/2007 Ago Ah COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 Project: SDP - 2007 - 00044, Montessori Community School, Preliminary Site Plan Plan preparer: Ms. Bridget Belkacemi, Hunter Mc Cradle (434.979.7522) (fax 434.977.1194) Owner or rep.: Montessori Community School of Charlottesville (979.8886) (fax 979.6258) Date received: 23 April 2007 Date of Comment: May 15, 2007 Planner: Patrick Lawrence, Senior Planner Site Review Committee Meeting — Thursday, May 17, 2006, 10:00 AM The preliminary site plan for the Montessori School of Charlottesville, received on 23 April 2007, has been reviewed for presentation to the Site Review Committee meeting listed above. The Planning review for Current Development recommends approval of the preliminary site plan until the following conditions are addressed: 1. [I8 — 32.5.5 Scale] Please show the proposed phasing to a legible scale for review. 2. [18 32.5.6 (a) Conceptual layout of water, sanitary sewer and storm water management] Please show the proposed layout of the phased water, sanitary sewer and storm water management controls. 3. [18 — 32.5.6 (n) Dimensions of all existing and proposed improvements] Please show the dimensions of all facilities to be added to this site, including outdoor lighting and not being limited to utilities and paving. 4. [18 32.5.6 (p) Landscape plan] Please provide a landscape plan for the phasing of this project including conservation plan, tree canopy, and details. 5. [18 — 32.5.6 (r) 3 & 5 Proposed contours and buildings] Please show the proposed contours for the current phase of grading with the proposed building and parking. 6. This site plan will be subject to review, comment and approval of the Architectural Review Board. Final approval of the preliminary site plan is subject to approvals from all agencies and departments. A6 R DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1601 Orange Road Culpeper, Virginia 22701 David S. Ekern, P.E. VirginiaDOT.org COMMISSIONER May 15th, 2007 Mr. Glenn Brooks Department of Engineering and Development 401 McIntire Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22902 Subject: Site Review Meeting Comments May 17th, 2007 site review meeting Dear Mr. Brooks: Below are VDOT's comments on the Site Plans for the May 17th, 2007 Site Review Committee Meeting: SDP - 2007 -00044 Montessori Community School — Preliminary (Patrick Lawrence) The entrance has recently been unproved with road improvements and is adequate for this use. Please request the applicants provide a written description of revisions with re- submissions. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me prior to sharing these comments with the applicants. Sincerely, Joel DeNunzio, P.E. Residency Program Manager VDOT Charlottesville Residency 434 -293 -0011 cc Allan Schuck, Bill Fritz, David Benish, Juan Wade, Elaine Echols, Joan McDowell, Judith Wiegand, Margaret Maliszewski, David Pennock, Francis McCall, .Ion Sharp, Summer Frederick, Patrick Lawrence, and John Giometti t00YEAR5, 40FTRANSPORTATIONEXCELLECE 1 9 0 6 2 0 0 6 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 Project: SDP -2007- 00044, Montessori Community School, Preliminary Site Plan Plan preparer: Mr. Hunter McCradle, McKee Carson Engineers (fax 434.977.1194) Owner or rep.: Ms. Wendy Fisher, Montessori Community School (fax 434.979.6258) Date received: 23 April 2007 (plans dated 23 April 2007) Date of Comment: 16 May 2007 Lead Engineer: Allan Schuck, Engineer The preliminary site plan for Montessori Community School, received on 23 April 2007, has been reviewed. The engineering review for current development requests changes to this preliminary site plan. Some of the following review comments are final site plan comments but need to be addressed with the preliminary site plan because the changes could affect the layout of the site: I . Please show all the proposed phases on a full size sheet. I cannot confirm that the information shown on each phase meets code requirements. 2. The conceptual SWM plan appears fine for the final design. How will SWM be addressed going from one phase to the next phase? This needs to be adequately addressed with the preliminary plan. [ 18- 32.5.6k] 3. Please show sheet 02 of 09 at a scale of 1 " =30' to show the entire topography of property. [I 8-32.5.6d] 4. Please show the final grading incorporated with each phase and the final overall layout. [18- 32.5.6d] 5. Please label the existing adjacent street names, state route numbers, etc... on the plans. [18- 32.5.6i] 6. Please provide curb and gutter along the entire length of the parking and travelway. Curb and gutter in parking areas and along travelways are required per County Code section 18- 4.12.15g. The applicant may request a waiver for the construction of curb and gutter section in accordance with County Code Section 18- 4.12.2c2. 7. Please label the types of the proposed paths, trails, and sidewalks on the plans. [18- 32.5.6n] 8. Please show existing and proposed traffic signage on the plan sheets. [18- 32.5.6n] 9. All storm sewer pipes need to be a minimum size of 15 ". [DM, section 505.E -5] 10. The following relates to the proposed drainage of the parking areas, interior swales, and travelway. It appears that the proposed drainage will not get to the DI as shown in the proposed grading. The interior swales appear to hinder the flow of the proposed swales. It appears that additional drop inlets or pipes are needed in these areas. [18- 32.5.6k] 11. The applicant has submitted a SWM plan to the County for review. This plan cannot be reviewed until the preliminary site plan has been approved by the County. [Policy] SP -2006 -00038 was approved by the County on 14 March 2007. File: EI_psp_ADS_07 -044 %lowessori Community School.doc 1 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 Project:SDP - 2007 - 00044, Montessori Community School, Preliminary Site Plan Plan preparer:Mr. Hunter McCradle, McKee Carson Engineers (fax 434.977.1194) Owner or rep.:Ms. Wendy Fisher, Montessori Community School (fax 434.979.6258) Date received:23 April 2007 (plans dated 23 April 2007) Date of Comment:16 May 2007 Lead Engineer:Allan Schuck, Engineer The preliminary site plan for Montessori Community School, received on 23 April 2007, has been reviewed. The engineering review for current development requests changes to this preliminary site plan. Some of the following review comments are final site plan comments but need to be addressed with the preliminary site plan because the changes could affect the layout of the site: 1. Please show all the proposed phases on a full size sheet. JVannot confirm that the information shown on each phase meets code requirements. -f ha.,' '3c 2. The conceptual SWM plan appears fine for the final design. How will SWM be addressed going from one phase to the next phase? This needs to be adequately addressed with the preliminary plan. [18- 32.5.6k] 3. Please show sheet 02 of 09 at a scale of 1 " =30' to show the entire topography of property. [18- 32.5.6d] 4. Please show the final grading incorporated with each phase and the final overall layout. [18- 32.5.6d] 5. Please label the existing adjacent street names, state route numbers, etc... on the plans. [18- 32.5.6i] 0 Please provide curb and gutter along the entire length of the parking and travelway. Curb and gutter in parking areas and along travelways are required per County Code section 184.12.15g. The applicant may request a waiver for the construction of curb and gutter section in accordance with County Code Section 18- 4.12.2c2. 7. Please label the types of the proposed paths, trails, and sidewalks on the plans. [ 18- 32.5.6n] 8. Please show existing and proposed traffic signage on the plan sheets. [18- 32.5.6n] 9. All storm sewer pipes need to be a minimum size of 15 ". [DM, section 505.E -5] 10. The following relates to the proposed drainage of the parking areas, interior swales, and travelway. It appears that the proposed drainage will not get to the DI as shown in the proposed grading. The interior swales appear to hinder the flow of the proposed swales. It appears that additional drop inlets or pipes are needed in these areas. [18- 32.5.6k] 11. The applicant has submitted a SWM plan to the County for review. This plan cannot be reviewed until the preliminary site plan has been approved by the County. [Policy] SP- 2006 -00038 was approved by the County on 14 March 2007. File: El _psp_ADS_07 -044 Montessori Community School.doc 10 41" $ COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 To: Patrick Lawrence, Senior Planner From: Allan Schuck, Engineering Review Subject: SDP -2007- 00044, Montessori Community School, Waiver Request Date received: 01 June 2007 (plan rev. date 29 May 2007) Date of Comment: 15 June 2007 The applicant has requested a waiver for the new construction proposed on TMP 78 -12A. The waiver request was received on 01 June 2007. It is being reviewed in conjunction with the site plan, rev. date 29 May 2007. The engineering analysis of the requests is as follows: Waiver of the requirement for curb and gutter: The applicant has requested a waiver for the construction of curb and gutters for the parking lots and travelway access to this site as required per County Code Section 18.4.12.159. The proposed access to this site is from existing Rolkin Road. In accordance with County Code section 18- 4.12.158, the County Engineer may waive or modify this requirement if deemed necessary to accommodate SWM /13MP facility design or the existing use is located in the Rural Areas (RA) zoning district. The site plan is located entirely within a development area. The use of curb and gutter would assist with the containment of the travelway drainage. However, the site layout without curb and gutter, in the locations shown on the plan sheets, would accommodate the proposed SWM /BMP facility for this site plan. Engineering recommends approval to this waiver request. Copy: SDP - 2007 -00044 Montessori Community School File: El wvr ADS 07 -044 Montessori School 1 t " IRGINI COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone(434)296 -5832 Fax(434)972 -4126 Project: SDP -2007- 00044, Montessori Community School, Preliminary Site Plan Plan preparer: Mr. Hunter McCradle, McKee Carson Engineers (fax 434.977.1 194) Owner or rep.: Ms. Wendy Fisher, Montessori Community School (fax 434.979.6258) Date received: Rev. 1 : 01 June 2007 (plans rev. date 29 May 2007) 23 April 2007 (plans dated 23 April 2007) Date of Comment: Rev. 1: 27 June 2007 16 May 2007 Lead Engineer: Allan Schuck, Engineer The preliminary site plan for Montessori Community School, received on 01 June 2007, has been reviewed. The engineering review for current development recommends approval to this preliminary site plan with the following items to be addressed with the final site plan: Please provide curb and gutter along the entire length of the parking and travelway. Curb and gutter in parking areas and along travelways are required per County Code section 18- 4.12.15g. The applicant may request a waiver for the construction of curb and gutter section in accordance with County Code Section 18- 4.12.2e2. Rev. 1: Engineering recommended approval to this waiver because the curb and gutter removal is used in conjunction with the SWM plan for this site plan. 2. Please label the types of the proposed paths, trails, and sidewalks on the plans. [18- 32.5.6n] Rev. 1: Please define the trail type per Design Manual. 3. Please show existing and proposed traffic signage on the plan sheets. [ 18- 32.5.611] Rev. 1: Please show one way traffic and DO NOT ENTER signs for the one way traffic circle. SP -2006 -00038 was approved by the County on 14 March 2007. File: F3_psp_A[)S_07 -044 Montessori Community School fIlll IIII1 I' m7 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4012 July 20, 2007 Neal R. Deputy, Architect 134 10` Street, N W, #I Charlottesville, VA 22903 RE: ARB- 2007 -55: Montessori Community School (Tax Map 78, Parcel 12A) Dear Mr. Deputy: The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on July 2, 2007 completed a preliminary review of the above -noted request. The ARB offered the following comments for the applicant's next submittal. Please note that the following comments are those that have been identified at this time. Additional comments may be added or eliminated based on further review and changes to the plan. 1. Revise the design of the classroom building to be compatible with the forms and features of the significant historic buildings of the County and, particularly, the on -site administration building. The administration building does not need to be replicated. Bring some elements of the administration building (such as brick banding) into the new buildings to make them more vernacular. 2. Regarding the materials: The color of the wood paneling could be a weathered gray or something else that is not as stark and contrasting. The concrete itself should have a parged look to it or textured concrete, or possibly stucco that would have a color that would be complimentary to the color of the paneling that they have used. The applicant should provide several alternatives to the proposed finish. One suggestion made was that the fence be painted rather than using an oil base for longevity. 3. Provide a landscape plan with complete plant schedule keyed to individual plants, with plant sizes, quantities, and all standard plant information. Indicate the height of the overhead electric line and indicate on the plan the associated easement. Provide large shade trees along the frontage, outside the easement. Spacing of the large shade trees may differ from the standard 35' on center EC spacing, but size and quantity guidelines should be met. 4. Revise the site plan to clearly show the extent of landscaping included in Phase l construction. 5. Revise the proposed grading to be held outside the dripline of all trees to remain. Revise the plan to include complete tree preservation information, including a conservation checklist and all the checklist information. Show coordinated tree protection fencing on the grading, landscape, and E &S plans. 6. Revise the concrete site wall to a material that coordinates with existing primary building materials on site and that has an appropriate appearance for the EC. Revise the plan to show the following segment of chain link fence removed and replaced with a wood fence: The existing chain link fence on the west side of the site that extends from the southwest corner of the site 160' north to the "wooded area to remain" as shown on the concept plan. 7. Revise the plan to clearly show all work included in Phase 1 construction, including the extent of new fencing to be constructed. 9. Coordinate the architectural and site plans regarding the location of the colonnade as it relates to the classroom building. 9. Submit site sections to show what will actually be seen from the EC. Additional comments will be provided after the extent of visibility is determined. 10. The ARB noted that this review and comments are limited to Phase 1. 11. The fence should be included in Phase 1. 12. There was not a consensus concerning the roof. Several members felt the proposed shed roof was fine, but it has to be tied into the vernacular and not look quite as contemporary. Other ARB members preferred a gabled or shed roof sloping the other way due to the appearance from the EC. Submittal items (8 copies) for an August 6 work session are due in our office by July 27. For continued ARB review following the work session, please note that application forms, checklists and schedules are available on -line at www.albemarle.org/plaRpiag Revised drawings addressing the comments listed above are required. Include updated ARB revision dates on each drawing. Please provide a memo including detailed responses indicating how each comment has been addressed. If changes other than those requested have been made, identify those changes in the memo also. Highlighting the changes in the drawing with "clouding" or by other means will facilitate review and approval. If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me. Sincerely, Margaret Maliszewski Principal Planner cc: Montessori Community School, 1538 Richmond Rd, Charlottesville VA 22901 ARB- 2007 -55 Patrick Lawrence F ALg 11 IRGi X COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Patrick Lawrence Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4012 October 17, 2007 Neal R. Deputy 134 10th Street N.W. Charlottesville, Va 22903 RE: ARB- 2007 -80: Montessori Community School - Final Review of a Site Development Plan Tax Map 78, Parcel 12A Dear Mr. Deputy: The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on October 1, 2007, reviewed the above - noted request for a Certificate of Appropriateness. By a vote of 3:0 the Board unanimously denied the petition as submitted and provided the applicant with the following comments and suggestions for recommended revisions to the proposal: 1) Revise the form of the classroom building to be compatible with the forms and features of the significant historic buildings of the County and, particularly, the on -site Administration Building. 2) Specify a parge color on the drawings. Revise the proposal to better coordinate the colors of the Envirosafe" elements with the revised brick red color scheme. 3) Provide the landscape plan as part of the official site plan, not a hand -drawn document. 4) Revise the landscape plan to a design that will achieve a character suited to the surrounding urban area. 5) Show on the plan the easement associated with the overhead electric line along the Route 250 side of the property. Indicate the height of the electric line. 6) Revise the plans to include existing conditions and demolition for Phase 1. Include a conservation checklist on the plan. Show tree protection on the landscape plan, grading plan, and E &S plan. 7) Delete the poorly performing forsythia and juniper from the Rolkin Road planting and replace with plants that will perform better at this site under the existing conditions. 8) If meadow mix is retained in the landscape design, specify the percentage of each plant type in the meadow mix. Indicate the proposed planting technique. Provide a maintenance schedule (fertilizer, watering, feeding, weeding, mowing /topping, etc.) to show how the meadow mix will continually have an appropriate appearance. Include this information on the site plan. Provide examples of existing successful meadow mix plantings on hillsides. 9) Provide large shade trees along the EC frontage outside the electric easement. Spacing may differ from the standard 35' on center EC spacing, but size and quantity guidelines should be met. 10) Clarify the location of the bioswale on the grading and landscape plans. Include and identify the boardwalks and paths on the site plan. Coordinate the biofilter in the northeast corner of the playground with all other site elements and all plans. I l ) Provide on the site plan and for review the details of the design for the new fence. 12) Add a note to the site plan indicating that the existing chain link fence will be removed by December 1, 2008. 13) Delete note 6 under Phase 1 Stage 2 on Sheet SP1 regarding painting the chain link fence. 14) Correct note 5 under Phase 1 Stage 2 on Sheet SPI regarding the perimeter wall. 15) Make the grading legible on the landscape plan. Coordinate grading and tree removal. Eliminate grading within the drip line of trees to remain. 16) Submit complete information on all proposed site and building lighting for review. If no external building lights are proposed, indicate this in writing. This decision may be appealed to the Board of Supervisors within ten (10) calendar days of the decision. If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not hesitate to contact me at (434) 296 -5832. Sincerely, Margaret Maliszawski Principal Planner Planning Division Cc: Montessori Community School of Charlottesville 1538 Richmond Rd Charlottesville Va, 22911 Patrick Lawrence — Zoning and Current Development O pF AL1 IRGIN COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 May 19, 2008 Neal R. Deputy Architect 134 10th Street N. W. Charlottesville, VA 22903 RE: ARB2007 -00080 and ARB- 2008 -17: Montessori Community School Tax Map 78, Parcel 12A Dear Mr. Deputy: Fax (434) 972 -4126 I have reviewed the revised drawings for the above - referenced project, including: Landscape Plan sheet SP -6 with revision date of 4/10/08 Site plan sheets SP -1 through SP -5 and SP -7 through SP -8 with revision date of 2/27/08 Architectural sheets A 1 -A3 dated 26 Mar 2008 Hardiplank panel painted with Cabot Stains #C3 "Baked Brick Red" The revisions included in these drawings address the outstanding conditions of ARB approval. You may consider this letter your Certificate of Appropriateness. This approval is predicated on the fact that the design and materials, as proposed and exhibited for review, will be used. The acceptance of approval implies that the applicant has agreed to execute the design as indicated on the site plan, attachments, materials, samples, and other submittal items outlined above and presented for review. Any change in the approved design or materials will require an amendment to the plan and must be reviewed and approved by the Architectural Review Board. Please note the following: 1. This application is approved with the condition that mechanical equipment shall not be visible from the Entrance Corridor. 2. Changes made to the site or architectural plans after issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness can delay the signing of mylars and the approval of building permits. It is in the applicant's best interest to notify ARB staff of such changes and to initiate the review of amendments to ARB - approved plans to avoid future delays. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Sincerely, X Margaret Maliszewski Principal Planner Cc: Montessori Community School of Charlottesville, 1538 Richmond Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22911 Patrick Lawrence, Zoning and Current Development ARB File