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Application #:ARB20090006 jShort Review Con rrients
Project Name:ISouth Plains Presbyterian Church - Final Final Site Development Plan
Date Completed:10/01/2009
Reviewer:Eryn Brennan ARB
Review Status:Requested Changes
Reviews Comments: The ARB made the following comments at the meeting: (/)q f ° rv
Revise the location of the 1/1 windows within the arched recessed areas along the elevation so that
they are centered, and therefore, more coordinated with the architectural elements in which they are
placed.
Revise the 2/1 windows on the north elevation to 1/1.
Revise the elevations to show the proportion of the Gothic window in the north elevation that matches
the rendering dated 9/8/09. Brick veneer should occur on the side of that gable as shown in the
drawing Al submitted on the same date.
Revise the landscape plan as follows:
Add 2 -3 additional crape myrtles along the northwestern edge of the parking area
Change the proposed Foster's holly to American holly
Add 2 -3 more small clusters of ornamental deciduous trees along the EC
Change the five dogwoods to little gem magnolias at 2" caliper.
Page: 1.00 County of Albemarle Printed On: Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Page 1 of 1
Elizabeth Marotta
From: Jonathan Rintels (jrintels @gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, October 09, 2009 11:18 AM
To:Bill Atwood
Cc:Elizabeth Marotta
Subject: From Jon Rintels re South Plains Church
Hi Bill,
I met with Elizabeth Marotta and reviewed the Sept 16 site plan for the church. I noticed that the
arborvitae specified is not the Green Giant variety that we agreed to with the church and presented as the
agreed upon planting at the Board of Supervisors meeting. The Green Giant variety is Thuja
standishii x plicata.
Instead, the site plan specifies Thuja occidentalis 'Techny' (also known as 'Mission'). This is described
on the Internet as "the long - standing traditional cultivar that has dark green foliage year- round, to 12' tall
by 4' wide, broadly pyramidal or upright oval in shape."
http:// hcs. osu. edu/ hcs /TMI/Plantlist /th talis.html
http _ / /www.westonnurseries.com/ index. efm? fuseactiol= plants.plantDetail &plant_id =986
The Green Giant arborvitae is fast growing and reaches 50 feet tall and eight feet wide. The Techny that
is specified reaches only 12 -20 feet, is slow growing, and only 4 -6 feet wide. Thus, because of the
lower elevation where these trees are to be planted, the arborvitae specified on the site plan doesn't help
us at all.
If the site plan were changed to specify the Green Giant arborvitae, as we agreed with the Church, then
we would be willing to sign off on the staggered planting of the trees on the Church side of the property
line as shown on the Sept. 16 site plan.
I look forward to hearing from you on this.
Best, Jon
Jonathan Rintels
434.971.8894 v
949.209.4081 f
jrintels@gmail.com
10/14/2009
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
Project:South Plains Presbyterian Church; WPO- 2009 - 00050; SDP -2009 -00080
Plan preparer:Mr. Bill Atwood; Atwood Architects
Mrs. Ashley Cooper; Cooper Planning
Mr. Clark Gathwright; Daggett and Griggs Architects
Owner or rep.:South Plains Presbyterian Church
Date received:23 September 2009
Date of Comment: 13 October 2009
Engineer:Phil Custer
The final site, ESC, and SWM plan for South Plains Presbyterian Church has been reviewed. The
following comments are provided.
A. SDP - 2009 -00080 Final Site Plan Comments
1. Engineering review recommends that the parking lot along Black Cat Road be modified to provide
for one VDOT standard entrance. This is not a requirement due to a determination from the Chief
of Current Development.
2. Please modify the grading in the western portion of the courtyard /garden so that the topography
works with the raingarden/biofilter.
3. Please provide a detail for the sidewalk that meets or exceeds the county "s requirement of 4" of
3000psi concrete @ 28days and 4" of stone base beneath. [DM]
B. WPO- 2009 -00050 Stormwater Management Plan Comments
1. A SWM facility maintenance agreement will need to be recorded before the site plan can be
approved. Please submit this document with $17 fee directly to Ana Kilmer after consulting the
guidelines available on the county website.
2. Please provide a modified simple removal rate spreadsheet for each drainage area /facility, not the
whole site, which corresponds to drainage area lines drawn on the plan. This is necessary to
confirm that each facility is sized appropriately for the watershed draining to it.
3. Please provide two permeability tests for the infiltration trench. The VMSH specifies that the in-
situ permeability tests must yield infiltration rates greater that 0.52" per hour in order to consider
infiltration facilities practical. The VSMH also states that the infiltration facility must drain in
48hours and the soil test must clearly show this. [VSMH 3.10]
4. On the infiltration trench detail, please specify that the depth is 3ft minimunz, the bottom of the
trench is flat, and the #57 gravel is clean- washed.
5. Engineering review recommends removing the filter fabric from the infiltration trench and
biofilter. Depending on the type used, the fabric could wind up being the limiting factor in both
facilities. If the filter fabric is removed from the biofilter, it should be replaced with a 4" layer of
pea gravel. If the filter fabric is to remain in the plan, I recommend specifying the product
number. This is not a requirement.
6. The following modifications are required to the biofilter /rain garden detail:
a. The depth of the biofilter mix must be 2.5ft.
b. The thickness of the gravel layer must be between 12" and 18 ".
c. The soil media must be called out as state approved mix.
7. Please provide a plan nag plan for the biofilter. There must be at lei( three species of shrub
proposed.
8. Please provide the following note on sheets C1.1 and C3.1:
When the stormwater management plan for Phase II is submitted, detention and stormwater
quality computations will need to consider the pre - development condition as the property before
the construction of the fellowship hall.
9. A SWM bond will be computed once the WPO plan is ready for approval.
C. WPO- 2009 -00050 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Comments
1. Please add to the set the County's standard ESC notes. These notes can be found in the design
manual, available online.
2. The limits of construction areas should be connected.
3. Please add Dust Control (DC) to the plan.
4. Please provide silt fence on the north side from the treeline of the 9" spruce to the midpoint
between the 9'" Holly and the 9" Dogwood.
5. Tree protection is being shown throughout the site but the tree layer has been turned off. Please
show the dripline of all trees on the ESC plan. Construction cannot be shown within the dripline
of trees required to be protected. This rule appears to have been violated in the garden /courtyard
and adjacent to the fill area. To rectify this, the grading of the courtyard can be modified to keep
fill out of the dripline of the cherry and dogwood trees or tree wells can be provided. Regarding
the fill area, I recommend moving it to the northern border because fill will likely be necessary to
construct the parking lot in Phase H at the minimum parking lot grade of 5 %. (The area of fill was
also shown outside the limits of work on the approved SP plan and may require a determination
from the Zoning Administrator if the applicant wishes to continue to propose fill in this location.)
Please remove grading from within the dripline of 12'" Holly. Also, please move the infiltration
trench to the south as much as possible out of the roots of the 27'" Gum.
For all other areas showing the limits of construction within the dripline of tree, please provide a
letter from a certified arborist attesting that the latest revision of the site/ESC plan would not
compromise the health of any tree shown with construction within its dripline.
6. Please demonstrate that this development meets VESCH Minimum Standard 19 regarding
adequate channels.
7. An ESC bond will be computed once the WPO plan is ready for approval.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 - 4126
Project:South Plains Presbyterian Church; WPO- 2009 - 00050; SDP -2009 -00080
Plan preparer:Mr. Bill Atwood; Atwood Architects
Mrs. Ashley Cooper; Cooper Planning
Mr. Clark Gathwright; Daggett and Griggs Architects
Owner or rep.:South Plains Presbyterian Church
Date received:23 September 2009
Date of Comment: 13 October 2009
Engineer:Phil Custer
The final site, ESC, and SWM plan for South Plains Presbyterian Church has been reviewed. The
following comments are provided.
A. SDP - 2009 -00080 Final Site Plan Comments
1. Engineering review recommends that the parking lot along Black Cat Road be modified to provide
for one VDOT standard entrance. This is not a requirement due to a determination from the Chief
of Current Development.
2. Please modify the grading in the western portion of the courtyard /garden so that the topography
works with the raingarden/biofilter.
3. Please provide a detail for the sidewalk that meets or exceeds the county's requirement of 4" of
3000psi concrete a, 28days and 4" of stone base beneath. [DM]
B. WPO- 2009 -00050 Stormwater Management Plan Comments
1. A SWM facility maintenance agreement will need to be recorded before the site plan can be
approved. Please submit this document with $17 fee directly to Ana Kilmer after consulting the
guidelines available on the county website.
2. Please provide a modified simple removal rate spreadsheet for each drainage area /facility, not the
whole site, which corresponds to drainage area lines drawn on the plan. This is necessary to
confirm that each facility is sized appropriately for the watershed draining to it.
3. Please provide two permeability tests for the infiltration trench. The VMSH specifies that the in-
situ permeability tests must yield infiltration rates greater that 0.52" per hour in order to consider
infiltration facilities practical. The VSMH also states that the infiltration facility must drain in
48hours and the soil test must clearly show this. [VSMH 3.10]
4. On the infiltration trench detail, please specify that the depth is 3ft minimum, the bottom of the
trench is flat, and the #57 gravel is clean- washed.
5. Engineering review recommends removing the filter fabric from the infiltration trench and
biofilter. Depending on the type used, the fabric could wind up being the limiting factor in both
facilities. If the filter fabric is removed from the biofilter, it should be replaced with a 4" layer of
pea gravel. If the filter fabric is to remain in the plan, I recommend specifying the product
number. This is not a requirement.
6. The following modifications are required to the biofilter /rain garden detail:
a. The depth of the biofilter mix must be 2.5ft.
b. The thickness of the gravel layer must be between 12" and 18 ".
c. The soil media must be called out as state approved mix.
7. Please provide a planting plan for the biofilter. There must be at least three species of shrub
proposed.
8. Please provide the following note on sheets C1.1 and C3.1:
When the stormwater management plan, for Phase II is submitted, detention and .stormwater
quality computations will need to consider the pre- development condition as the property before
the construction of the fellowship hall.
9. A SWM bond will be computed once the WPO plan is ready for approval.
C. WPO- 2009 -00050 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Comments
1. Please add to the set the County's standard ESC notes. These notes can be found in the design
manual, available online.
2. The limits of construction areas should be connected.
3. Please add Dust Control (DC) to the plan.
4. Please provide silt fence on the north side from the treeline of the 9" spruce to the midpoint
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between the 9" Holly and the 9" Dogwood.
Tree protection is being shown throughout the site but the tree layer has been turned off. Please
show the dripline of all trees on the ESC plan. Construction cannot be shown within the dripline
of trees required to be protected. This rule appears to have been violated in the garden /courtyard i
and adjacent to the fill area. To rectify this, the grading of the courtyard can be modified to keep
fill out of the dripline of the cherry and dogwood trees or tree wells can be provided. Regarding
the fill area, I recommend moving it to the northern border because fill will likely be necessary to vconstructtheparkinglotinPhaseIIattheminimumparkinglotgradeof5 %. (The area of fill was
also shown outside the limits of work on the approved SP plan and may require a determination
from the Zoning Administrator if the applicant wishes to continue to propose fill in this location.)
Please remove grading from within the dripline of 12" Holly. Also, please move the infiltration
trench to the south as much as possible out of the roots of the 27" Gum.
For all other areas showing the limits of construction within the dripline of tree, please provide a
letter from a certified arborist attesting that the latest revision of the site /ESC plan would not
compromise the health of any tree shown with construction within its dripline.
6. Please demonstrate that this development meets VESCH Minimum Standard 19 regarding
adequate channels.
7. An ESC bond will be computed once the WPO plan is ready for approval.
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:Bill Atwood, Atwood Architects, Inc.
David Garth, South Plains Presbyterian Church of Keswick Virginia, Inc.
om: Elizabeth M. Marotta, Senior Planner
Division: Zoning & Current Development
Date:October 14, 2009
Subject: SDP 2009 -80 South Plains Presbyterian Church -Final
The Planner/Engineer for the Zoning & Current Development Division of the Albemarle County
Department Community Development will recommend approve the Final plan referred to above when the
following items have been satisfactorily addressed. (The following comments are those that have been
identified at this time. Additional comments or conditions may be added or eliminated based on further
review.) [Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference to the Albemarle County Code.]
4. 32.5.6.b] Denote tree buffer along shared property line with Mr. Rintels as part of Phase I work.
lam• 32.5.6.p/ SP08 - 28 #10] Change Arborvitae to "Green Giant" per Mr. Rintels email to Bill
Atwood dated 10/9/09 (attached) and pursuant to establishing a private agreement.
32:5.6.nj New concrete walkway is not drawn connecting to proposed building. Please revise
drawing to show connection.
4 " [32.6.6.j] Standard lighting note must be provided. This may be provided on the cover sheet
under Project Notes. Note is: Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or
more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto
public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one -half
footcandle.
COMI\IENTj Please clarify on the plans the intent of hatching the "wooded area ". Generally,
treelines are depicted with a simple treeline linetype, therefore the hatching seems to indicate
special conditions. Per the conditions of the SP, this tree buffer may not be removed, so a note
indicating tree ' the wood d area is hatched in order to indicate they must remain may be
appropriate...AWI NO 3-p\d6. COMM N Engineerin Fire escue, pections, d ARB ap royal is required.
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Please contact Elizabeth M. Marotta at the Department of Community Development 296 -5832 ext. 3432
for further information.
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Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:Bill Atwood, Atwood Architects, Inc.
David Garth, South Plains Presbyterian Church of Keswick Virginia, Inc.
om:Elizabeth M. Marotta, Senior Planner
Division: Zoning & Current Development
Date:October 14, 2009
Subject: SDP 2009 -80 South Plains Presbyterian Church -Final
The Planner /Engineer for the Zoning & Current Development Division of the Albemarle County
Department Community Development will recommend approve the Final plan referred to above when the
following items have been satisfactorily addressed. (The following comments are those that have been
identified at this time. Additional comments or conditions may be added or eliminated based on further
review.) [Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference to the Albemarle County Code.]
1. 32.5.6.b] Denote tree buffer along shared property line with Mr. Rintels as part of Phase I work.
2. 132.5.6.p/ SP08 -28 #10] Change Arborvitae to "Green Giant' per Mr. Rintels email to Bill
Atwood dated 10/9/09 (attached) and pursuant to establishing a private agreement.
3. 132.5.6.n] New concrete walkway is not drawn connecting to proposed building. Please revise
drawing to show connection.
4. 32.6.6.j] Standard lighting note must be provided. This may be provided on the cover sheetw.4
4-N i." under Project Notes. Note is: Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or
more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto
public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one -half
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footcandle.
I 5. COMENT] Please clarify on the plans the intent of hatching the "wooded area ". Generally,
VTa+ i4.? 4i Mtreelines are depicted with a simple treeline linetype, therefore the hatching seems to indicate
ccrik e.t special conditions. Per the conditions of the SP, this tree buffer may not be removed, so a note
indicating trees in the wooded area is hatched in order to indicate they must remain may be
appropriate...I; I ck n +rei
6. COMMENT] Engineering, Fire Rescue, Inspections, and ARB approval is required.
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Please contact Elizabeth M. Marotta at the Department of Community Development 296 -5832 ext. 3432
for further information.
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From: DeNunzio, Joel D., P.E. [ Joel .DeNunzio @VDOT.virginia.gov]
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2009 2:24 PM
To:Elizabeth Marotta t43,1
Cc:Amy Pflaum 1 0 f 2-ilCA
Subject: FW: SDP - 2009 -00051 South Plains Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth,
I have reviewed the above site plan and have no additional comments. Entrance upgrades are still
expected to be part of phase 2 of this project when the parking lot is rebuilt.
Thanks
Joel
Joel DeNunzio, P.E.
Staff Engineer
434 - 293 -0011 Ext. 120
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From: DeNunzio, Joel D., P.E.
Sent: Friday, August 07, 2009 10:19 AM
To: Elizabeth Marotta
Cc: 'Ashley Cooper'
Subject: SDP - 2009 -00051 South Plains Presbyterian Church
SDP - 2009 -00051 South Plains Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth,
I met with Ashley Cooper this morning on the subject project to discuss the VDOT entrance
requirements. It is my understanding that phase 1 of the project will build a new fellowship hall and not
increase the projected traffic and phase II will rebuild the entrance as I have commented previously on. It
will be acceptable to phase this project and have the entrance upgraded when the parking lot is rebuilt. I
had a chance to quickly look at the parking and entrance plan and I did have some concerns with the
layout. I ask that you be sure to include me in the review of the entrance at the time the phase 11 plan is
submitted.
Thanks
Joel
Joel DeNunzio, P.E.
Staff Engineer
434 -293 -0011 Ext. 120
10/26/2009
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
October 28, 2009
Ashley Cooper
c/o Atwood Architects Inc
250 W. Main St., Suite 100
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: ARB200900052 South Plains Presbyterian Church
Dear Ms. Cooper;
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board reviewed the above noted item at its meeting on Monday,
October 19, 2009. The Board voted to grant approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Revise the location of the 1/1 windows within the arched recessed areas along the elevation so that
they are centered, and therefore, more coordinated with the architectural elements in which they are
placed.
2. Revise the 2/1 windows on the north elevation to 1/1.
3. Revise the elevations to show the proportion of the Gothic window in the north elevation that matches
the rendering dated 9/8/09. Brick veneer should occur on the side of that gable as shown in the
drawing Al submitted on the same date.
4. Revise the landscape plan as follows:
Add 2 -3 additional crape myrtles along the northwestern edge of the parking area
Change the proposed Foster's holly to American holly
Add 2 -3 more small clusters of ornamental deciduous trees along the EC
Change the five dogwoods to little gem magnolias at 2" caliper.
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 presented. 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 that this application is approved with the condition that mechanical
equipment shall not be visible from the Entrance Corridor.
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, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Eryn Brennan
Senior Planner
cc: David K Garth, Pastor
c/o South Plains Church
P 0 Box 277
Keswick, VA 22947
Elizabeth Marrotta, Current Development
Elizabeth Marotta
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From:James Barber CI 0-01 1
Sent:Tuesday, November 10, 2009 8:35 AM
To:Elizabeth Marotta 7 ct (' (4 ±C) CV
Subject:RE: south plains
Elizabeth,fl APF
did not receive these plans under SDP 2009- 00080, but under SDP 2009 - 00051. My comments listed there are," no
objection —must comply with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code —final approval is subject to field inspection
and verification." Please let me know if you need anything further.
Thanks,
James
From: Elizabeth Marotta
Sent: Friday, November 06, 2009 1:34 PM
To: James Barber
Subject: FW: south plains
James,
I did not hear back from you on the email below. Hopefully, everything is ok.
Please just confirm for me that you received this plan and it is on your to -do list. Your comments are the only ones
outstanding, and I would like to give the applicant some feedback as to when they might be able to wrap this up.
Thank you,
Elizabeth
From: Elizabeth Marotta
Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 4:43 PM
To: James Barber
Subject: south plains
Hi James,
I am just checking up on South Plains, SDP09 -80. According to my notes I sent you a copy to review on 10/2/09, but I
haven't heard back from you so before it gets too late I wanted to make sure you actually received it.
Please let me know if you need anything from me,
Elizabeth M. Marotta
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle Community Development Department
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434) 296 -5832 Ext. 3432
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Elizabeth Marotta
From:Philip Custer
Sent:Friday, December 11, 2009 4:48 PM
To:Ashley Cooper; atwood @atwoodarchitects.com; cgathright @dgarchs.com; acooper @cooper -
planning.com
Cc:Elizabeth Marotta
Subject:Engineering review of South Plains Presbyterian Church (SDP- 2009 -00080 and
WPO- 2009 - 00050)
Attachments:E2_fsp swm esc_PBC_wpo0900050- sdp0900080 South Plains Presbyterian.doc; Infiltration
Trench RR.xls; Biofilter RR.xls
Good evening,
Attached is the engineering review comment letter for the second submittal of the South Plains Church final site, esc,
and swm plans (SDP- 2009 -00080 and WPO- 2009 - 00050), submitted 25 November 2009. All engineering related site
plan comments have been addressed but there are a few issues to be worked out with the WPO plans. Because the
required ESC changes are graphical, another $150 review fee for ESC will not be required. However, another $300 SWM
plan review fee will be required at the time of submittal.
Please contact me you have any questions.
Thanks,
Phil
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 Mclntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
Project:South Plains Presbyterian Church; WPO- 2009 - 0000; SDP -2009 -00080
Plan preparer:Mr. Bill Atwood; Atwood Architects
Ms. Ashley Cooper; Cooper Planning
Mr. Clark Gathwright; Daggett and Griggs Architects
Owner or rep.:South Plains Presbyterian Church
Date received:23 September 2009
Rev. 1) 25 November 2009
Date of Comment: 13 October 2009
Rev. 1) 11 December 2009
Engineer:Phil Custer
The second submittal of the final site, ESC, and SWM plan for South Plains Presbyterian Church has been
reviewed. The following comments are provided.
A. SDP - 2009 -00080 Final Site Plan Comments
B. WPO -2009 -00050 Stormwater Management Plan Comments
1. A SWM facility maintenance agreement will need to be recorded before the site plan can be
approved. Please submit this document with $17 fee directly to Ana Kilmer after consulting the
guidelines available on the county website.
Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed.
2. Please provide a modified simple removal rate spreadsheet for each drainage area/facility, not the
whole site, which corresponds to drainage area lines drawn on the plan. This is necessary to
confirm that each facility is sized appropriately for the watershed draining to it.
Rev. 1) Using the information given in the existing plans, I have generated a modified simple
spreadsheet for each BMP (please see the documents accompanying this comment letter). Both
facilities require n 65% removal rate. To achieve a 65% removal rate, the infiltration trench
must store 512cf (1" over specified impervious area). The biofilter bed is sized appropriately to
achieve a 65% removal rate using the state's 5% of the impervious area guidelines. However,
this method assumes that the depth of the biofilter ponding is 1 ft. Please provide 1 ft ofponding
or double the size of the facility.
3. Please provide two permeability tests for the infiltration trench. The VMSH specifies that the in-
situ permeability tests must yield infiltration rates greater that 0.52'" per hour in order to consider
infiltration facilities practical. The VSMH also states that the infiltration facility must drain in
48hours and the soil test must clearly show this. [VSMH 3.10]
Rev. I) Comment has not been addressed. The infiltration tests must be provided before plan
approval because the results will dictate the geometry of the futility. The maximum depth
equation that should be used for the infiltration facility should be 3.10 -5 from the VSMH,
where f, is half the measured infiltration rate (which must be greater than 0.52 in /hr). For
example, assuming an infiltration rate of 0.52 in /hr is found on site, the maximum depth of the
facility will be 31.2 inches which would require the footprint to be noticeably larger.
If soil tests are not performed at this tinge, please design this fricility as a biofilter now. Then, if
during construction tests find the soil to be within the adequate range for infiltration practices,
you may submit a SWM amendment for the installation of an infiltration trench.
6. The following modifications are required to the biofilter /rain garden detail:
c. The soil media must be called out as state approved mix.
Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed Remove the specification ofLuckstone Mix.
9. A SWM bond will be computed once the WPO plan is ready for approval.
Rev. 1) Comment remains' unchanged
C. WPO- 2009 -00050 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Comments
5. Tree protection is being shown throughout the site but the tree layer has been turned off. Please
show the dripline of all trees on the ESC plan. Construction cannot be shown within the dripline
of trees required to be protected. This rule appears to have been violated in the garden /courtyard
and adjacent to the fill area. To rectify this, the grading of the courtyard can be modified to keep
fill out of the dripline of the cherry and dogwood trees or tree wells can be provided. Regarding
the fill area, I recommend moving it to the northern border because fill will likely be necessary to
construct the parking lot in Phase I1 at the minimum parking lot grade of 5 %. (The area of fill was
also shown outside the limits of work on the approved SP plan and array require a determination
from the Zoning Administrator if the applicant wishes to continue to propose fill in this location.)
Please remove grading from within the dripline of 12"' Holly. Also, please move the infiltration
trench to the south as much as possible out of the roots of the 27" Gum.
For all other areas showing the limits of construction within the dripline of tree, please provide a
letter from a certified arborist attesting that the latest revision of the site /ESC plan would not
compromise the health of any tree shown with construction within its dripline.
Rev. 1) Please show all driplines on the Erosion and Sediment control plan. The letter, from
the certified arborist is acceptable. If damage to any tree shown as being protected in the
approved SP plan is suffered, a zoning violation will be pursued.
6. Please demonstrate that this development meets VESCH Minimum Standard 19 regarding
adequate channels.
Rev. 1) MS -19 requirements apply to the outfall from the culvert to the stream. MS -19
regulates downstream channels, which doesn't necessarily mean offsite drainways. However,
after the drainage area to this culvert has been graphically demonstrated by the applicant, the
county with withdraw this comment because of the low peak discharges if outlet protection is
specified on the plan. The length, width, and stone size tithe outlet protection should he called
out on the plan. MS -19 will be a larger concern in Phase II of this project.
7. An ESC bond will be computed once the WPO plan is ready for approval.
Rev. 1) Comment remains unchanged.
8. Rev. 1)The construction sequence on the cover sheet refers to an area on the plan where waste
from the foundation excavation will be placed. However, I could not find its location in either
the site plan or ESC sets. It appears that this notation should be removed because it conflicts
with the direction given to the contractor in the narrative.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
Project:South Plains Presbyterian Church: WPO- 2009 - 0000; SDP -2009 -00080
Plan preparer:Mr. Bill Atwood; Atwood Architects
Ms. Ashley Cooper; Cooper Planning
Mr. Clark Gathwright; Daggett and Griggs Architects
Owner or rep.:South Plains Presbyterian Church
Date received:23 September 2009
Rev. 1) 25 November 2009
Date of Comment: 13 October 2009
ReY: I) —1 December 2009
Engineer:7; Phil Custer
The second submittal of the final site, ESC, and SWM plan for South Plains Presbyterian Church has been
reviewed. The following comments are provided.
A. SDP - 2009 -00080 Final Site Plan Comments
B. RO- 2009 -00050 Stormwater Management Plan Comments
Pe V a ( 1. A SWM facility maintenance agreement will need to be recorded before the site plan can be
Z /I approved. Please submit this document with $1 7 fee directly to Ana Kilmer after consulting the
nt.(,t -I riry guidelines available on the county website.
1 Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed.
et-- 2. Please provide a modified simple removal rate spreadsheet for each drainage area/facility, not the
f (1 Ott whole site, which corresponds to drainage area lines drawn on the plan. This is necessary to
confirm that each facility is sized appropriately for the watershed draining to it.
Rev. 1) Using the information given in the existing plans, I have generated a modified simple
spreadsheet for each BMP (please see the documents accompanying this comment letter). Both
facilities require a 65% removal rate. To achieve a 65% removal rate, the infiltration trench
must store 512cf (1" over specified impervious area). The biofilter bed is sized appropriately to
achieve a 65% removal rate using the state's 5% of the impervious area guidelines. However,
this method assumes that the depth of the biofilter ponding is lft. Please provide l ft ofponding
or double the size of the facility.
3. Please provide two permeability tests for the infiltration trench. The VMSH specifies that the in-
situ permeability tests must yield infiltration rates greater that 0.52" per hour in order to consider
infiltration facilities practical. The VSMH also states that the infiltration facility must drain in
48hours and the soil test must clearly show this. [VSMH 3.10]
Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed. The infiltration tests must be provided before plan
approval because the results will dictate the geometry of the facility. The maximum depth
equation that should be used for the infiltration facility should be 3.10 -5 from the VSMH,
where f is half the measured infiltration rate (which must be greater than 0.52 in /hr). For
example, assuming an infiltration rate of 0.52 in/hr is found on site, the maximum depth (tithe
facility will be 31.2 inches which would require the footprint to be noticeably larger.
If soil tests are not performed at this tine, please design this facility as a biofilter now. Then, if
during construction tests find the soil to be within the adequate range for infiltration practices,
you may submit a SWM amendment for the installation of an infiltration trench.
6. The following modifications are required to the biofilter /rain garden detail:
c. The soil media must be called out as state approved mix.
Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed. Remove the specification of Luckstone Mix.
9. A SWM bond will be computed once the WPO plan is ready for approval.
Rev. 1) Comment remains unchanged
C. WPO- 2009 -00050 Erosion and Sediment Control Plan Comments
5. Tree protection is being shown throughout the site but the tree layer has been turned off. Please
show the dripline of all trees on the ESC plan. Construction cannot be shown within the dripline
of trees required to he protected. This rule appears to have been violated in the garden /courtyard
and adjacent to the fill area. To rectify this, the grading of the courtyard can be modified to keep
fill out of the dripline of the cherry and dogwood trees or tree wells can be provided. Regarding
the fill area, I recommend moving it to the northern border because fill will likely be necessary to
construct the parking lot in Phase II at the minimum parking lot grade of 5 %. (The area of fill was
also shown outside the limits of work on the approved SP plan and may require a determination
from the Zoning Administrator if the applicant wishes to continue to propose fill in this location.)
Please remove grading from within the dripline of 12" Holly. Also, please move the infiltration
trench to the south as much as possible out of the roots of the 27 Gum.
For all other areas showing the limits of construction within the dripline of tree, please provide a
letter from a certified arborist attesting that the latest revision of the site /ESC plan would not
compromise the health of any tree shown with construction within its dripline.
Rev. 1) Please slow all driplines on the Erosion and Sediment control plan. The letter from
the certified arborist is acceptable. If damage to any tree shown as being protected in the
approved SP plan is suffered, a zoning violation will be pursued.
6. Please demonstrate that this development meets VESCH Minimum Standard 19 regarding
adequate channels.
Rev. 1) MS -19 requirements apply to the outfall from the culvert to the stream. MS -19
regulates downstream channels, which doesn't necessarily mean offsite drainways. However,
after the drainage area to this culvert has been graphically demonstrated by the applicant, the
county with withdraw this comment because of the low peak discharges if outlet protection is
specified on the plan. The length, width, and stone size of the outlet protection should be called
out on the plan. MS -19 will be a larger concern in Phase II of this project.
7. An ESC bond will be computed once the WPO plan is ready for approval.
Rev. I) Comment remains unchanged.
8. Rev. 1)The construction sequence on the cover sheet refers to an area on the plan where waste
from the foundation excavation will be placed. However, I could not fund its location in either
the site plan or ESC sets. It appears that this notation should be removed because it conflicts
with the direction given to the contractor in the narrative.
Elizabeth Marotta
From:Elizabeth Marotta
Sent:Tuesday, March 02, 2010 10:19 AM
To:Ashley Cooper'
Cc:Bill Atwood
Subject:south plains- site plan approval
Ashley,
With Phil's approval of the WPO, you now have all approvals and may submit plans for signature.
Please submit $410.00 [sec. 3511] for administrative approval of a final site plan, along with 5 sets of signed plans for
County signature.
If you have any questions, please let me know.
Thank you,
Elizabeth
From: Philip Custer
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 9:55 AM
To: Elizabeth Marotta
Subject: RE: Engineering review of South Plains Presbyterian Church (WPO- 2009 - 00050)
I think the fee situation for WPO is okay
From: Elizabeth Marotta
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 9:52 AM
To: Philip Custer
Subject: RE: Engineering review of South Plains Presbyterian Church (WPO- 2009 - 00050)
Did they pay all the fees they needed to for WPO review? I don't think they have paid any final site plan fees yet, so I am
going to ask for them before we sign the plans... just wanted to make sure there weren't any other fees we needed to
ask for...
From: Philip Custer
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2010 9:45 AM
To: Gregory Solis; Gathright, Clark
Cc: Elizabeth Marotta
Subject: RE: Engineering review of South Plains Presbyterian Church (WPO-2009- 00050)
Good morning,
Engineering has received the last submittal of the SWM plans for South Plains Presbyterian Church (WPO- 2009 - 00050).
All comments regarding the SWM plan have been addressed and the SWM plan is hereby approved pending site plan
approval. (The ESC plan had previously been approved —see below.) Now that the WPO plan has been approved,
Engineering review has no objection to the approval of the site plan.
The WPO bond amounts remain the same. The ESC bond has been computed to be $8,800. The SWM bond has been
computed to be $3,600. The forms and instructions to post the Water Protection Ordinance Bond can be found on
the Community Development Department Web site on www.albemarle.orq. You may contact Ana Kilmer (Albemarle
County Department of Community Development) at ext. 3246 for further information on bonding procedures.
Once the site plan is approved by the planner and the WPO bonds posted, the applicant may schedule a pre- construction
meeting with the Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector.
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Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Phil
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From: Philip Custer
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:55 AM
To: Gregory Solis; 'Gathright, Clark'
Cc: Elizabeth Marotta
Subject: Engineering review of South Plains Presbyterian Church (WPO -2009- 00050)
Good morning,
Engineering has received the last submittal of the ESC and SWM plans for South Plains Presbyterian Church (WPO -2009-
00050). All comments regarding the ESC plan have been addressed and the ESC plan is hereby approved pending site
plan approval. The SWM plan can be approved after the following minor changes are made:
Increase the footprint of the infiltration trench by 18% and update the infiltration calculations with the data
from the soil tests (the impervious area draining to this facility is 7247sf, not 6140sf). Also, the callout on sheet
C3.1 specifies a footprint of 160sf and should be corrected.
Label the set on the Cover Sheet as Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Plans
The professional seal must be signed and dated.
Remove the soil test note on the infiltration trench detail on sheet 3.2 (this is only a recommendation because
another soil test is not required)
Once these changes have been made, please submit 5 copies of the plans for approval. Another $300 review fee is not
warranted.
The ESC bond has been computed to be $8,800. The SWM bond has been computed to be $3,600. The forms and
instructions to post the Water Protection Ordinance Bond can be found on the Community Development Department Web
site on www.albemarle.orq. You may contact Ana Kilmer (Albemarle County Department of Community Development) at
ext. 3246 for further information on bonding procedures.
Once the SWM plans have been officially approved, the site plan signed by the planner, and the WPO bonds posted, the
applicant may schedule a pre- construction meeting with the Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Phil
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Philip Custer
From:Philip Custer
Sent:Monday, March 01, 2010 9:45 AM
To:Gregory Solis'; 'Gathright, Clark'
Cc:Elizabeth Marotta
Subject:RE: Engineering review of South Plains Presbyterian Church (WPO- 2009 - 00050)
Good morning,
Engineering has received the last submittal of the SWM plans for South Plains Presbyterian Church (WPO- 2009 - 00050).
All comments regarding the SWM plan have been addressed and the SWM plan is hereby approved pending site plan
approval. (The ESC plan had previously been approved —see below.) Now that the WPO plan has been approved,
Engineering review has no objection to the approval of the site plan.
The WPO bond amounts remain the same. The ESC bond has been computed to be $8,800. The SWM bond has been
computed to be $3,600. The forms and instructions to post the Water Protection Ordinance Bond can be found on
the Community Development Department Web site on www.albemarle.orq. You may contact Ana Kilmer (Albemarle
County Department of Community Development) at ext. 3246 for further information on bonding procedures.
Once the site plan is approved by the planner and the WPO bonds posted, the applicant may schedule a pre- construction
meeting with the Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Phil
296 -5832 x3072
From: Philip Custer
Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 9:55 AM
To: Gregory Solis; 'Gathright, Clark'
Cc: Elizabeth Marotta
Subject: Engineering review of South Plains Presbyterian Church (WPO- 2009 - 00050)
Good morning,
Engineering has received the last submittal of the ESC and SWM plans for South Plains Presbyterian Church (WPO -2009-
00050). All comments regarding the ESC plan have been addressed and the ESC plan is hereby approved pending site
plan approval. The SWM plan can be approved after the following minor changes are made:
Increase the footprint of the infiltration trench by 18% and update the infiltration calculations with the data
from the soil tests (the impervious area draining to this facility is 7247sf, not 6140sf). Also, the callout on sheet
C3.1 specifies a footprint of 160sf and should be corrected.
Label the set on the Cover Sheet as Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Plans
The professional seal must be signed and dated.
Remove the soil test note on the infiltration trench detail on sheet 3.2 (this is only a recommendation because
another soil test is not required)
Once these changes have been made, please submit 5 copies of the plans for approval. Another $300 review fee is not
warranted.
The ESC bond has been computed to be $8,800. The SWM bond has been computed to be $3,600. The forms and
instructions to post the Water Protection Ordinance Bond can be found on the Community Development Department Web
site on www.albemarle.orq. You may contact Ana Kilmer (Albemarle County Department of Community Development) at
ext. 3246 for further information on bonding procedures.
Once the SWM plans have been officially approved, the site plan signed by the planner, and the WPO bonds posted, the
applicant may schedule a pre- construction meeting with the Erosion and Sediment Control Inspector.
Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Phil
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