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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP200900006 Review Comments 2009-02-03Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District Feb 3, 2009 706 Forest St, Ste G Charlottesville, VA 22903 975-0224 TO:Gerald Gatobu Planning Department RE:Soils Report and Comments for: Comfort Suites - Hollymead b J wo 7 7 CO O rn oW W W OD 4=.6 iW W i charl t:n 111 B 6 Albel O C : 7 : - - - - - CD I W A w Wrypp4.•A ,Port \ :-. I" 4 O e 1 6S CD CO co m C C)lib 0 . t, ' N,I 11 ,,, NJ co OP 1 1 A 4„...-." N \ cy A u • m rn 0 W w M Al sip P by * C 0 r- m p N z i ! P4 " :N • e n • 73 0 D ci -0 W Np I p O1 N k)W -_ --IW O N L J N N j r 46 4‘n rrli J r,`,,,.' S yI' CA J W O W m CD W I jr-IAI iir/ CO A N 1 \ 1 10'. m" J f.) CO O 7 QI N O VCO A 1 y Viii r f A 7° CC wFD--o C7 W N h USDA United States Natural Prepared by: Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water Department of Resources Conservation District Agriculture Conservation 434 - 975 -0224 Service Soils Report SOILS REPORT FOR: Comfort Suites - Hollymead Soil Survey Area: Albemarle County, Virginia Survey Status: Published Correlation Date: 12/01/1981 Distribution Date: 10/21/2002 Map Unit: 27B Elioak loans, 2 to 7 percent slopes Description Category: Virginia FOTG Elioak is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. 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 2e. The Virginia soil management group is X. This soil is not hydric. Map Unit: 27C Elioak loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes Description Category: Virginia FOTG Elioak is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. 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 X. This soil is not hydric. Map Unit: 28C3 Elioak clay loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded Description Category: Virginia FOTG Elioak is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is clay loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately slow. It has a low available water capacity and a moderate 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 X. This soil is not hydric. Map Unit: 34D Glenelg loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes Description Category: Virginia FOTG Glenelg is a moderately steep to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a high 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 U. This soil is not hydric. Map Unit: 65B Pacolet sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes Description Category: Virginia FOTG Pacolet is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is sandy 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 2e. The Virginia soil management group is X. This soil is not hydric. Thomas Jefferson SWCD 1 2/4/09 Map Unit: 65C Pacolet sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes Description Category: Virginia FOTG Pacolet is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer issandyloamabout6inchesthick. 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 isnotfloodedandisnotponded. 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 X. This soil is not hydric. Map Unit: 94B Wedowee sandy loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes Description Category: Virginia FOTG Wedowee is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer issandyloamabout7inchesthick. 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 isnotfloodedandisnotponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 2e. The Virginia soil management group is V. This soil is not hydric. Map Unit: 94C Wedowee sandy loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes Description Category: Virginia FOTG Wedowee is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer issandyloamabout7inchesthick. 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 4e. The Virginia soil management group is V. This soil is not hydric. Small Commercial Buildings - Dominant Condition Soil Survey: Albemarle County, Virginia Survey Status: Published Correlation Date: 12/01/1981 Distribution Date: 10/21/2002 Map Symbol Soil Name Rating 27B Elioak loam, 2 to 7 percent Somewhat limited slopes 27C Elioak loam, 7 to 15 Very limited percent slopes 28C3 Elioak clay loam, 7 to 15 Very limited percent slopes, severely eroded 34D Glenelg loam, 15 to 25 Very limited percent slopes 65B Pacolet sandy loam, 2 to 7 Somewhat limited percent slopes 65C Pacolet sandy loam, 7 to Very limited 15 percent slopes 94B Wedowee sandy loam, 2 to Somewhat limited 7 percent slopes 94C Wedowee sandy loam, 7 to Very limited 15 percent slopes Soil Shrink -Swell - Dominant Soil Thomas Jetterson SWCD 2 2/4/09 Top Depth : 0 Bottom Depth : 0 Soil Survey: Albemarle County, Virginia Survey Status: Published Correlation Date: 12/01/1981 Distribution Date: 10/21/2002 Map Symbol Soil Name Rating 27B Elioak loam, 2 to 7 percent 1.5 slopes 27C Elioak loam, 7 to 15 1.5 percent slopes 28C3 Elioak clay loam, 7 to 15 4.5 percent slopes, severely eroded 34D Glenelg loam, 15 to 25 1.5 percent slopes 65B Pacolet sandy loam, 2 to 7 1.5 percent slopes 65C Pacolet sandy loam, 7 to 1.5 15 percent slopes 94B Wedowee sandy loam, 2 to 1.5 7 percent slopes 94C Wedowee sandy loam, 7 to 1.5 15 percent slopes Corrosion Concrete - Dominant Condition Soil Survey: Albemarle County, Virginia Survey Status: Published Correlation Date: 12/01/1981 Distribution Date: 10/21/2002 Map Symbol Soil Name Rating 27B Elioak loam, 2 to 7 percent Moderate slopes 27C Elioak loam, 7 to 15 Moderate percent slopes 28C3 Elioak clay loam, 7 to 15 Moderate percent slopes, severely eroded 34D Glenelg loam, 15 to 25 High percent slopes 65B Pacolet sandy loam, 2 to 7 High percent slopes 65C Pacolet sandy loam, 7 to High 15 percent slopes 94B Wedowee sandy loam, 2 to High 7 percent slopes 94C Wedowee sandy loam, 7 to High 15 percent slopes Thomas Jefferson SWCD 3 2/4/09 Corrosion Steel - Dominant Condition Soil Survey: Albemarle County, Virginia Survey Status: Published Correlation Date: 12/01/1981 Distribution Date: 10/21/2002 Map Symbol Soil Name Rating 27B Elioak loam, 2 to 7 percent High slopes 27C Elioak loam, 7 to 15 High percent slopes 28C3 Elioak clay loam, 7 to 15 High percent slopes, severely eroded 34D Glenelg loam, 15 to 25 Low percent slopes 65B Pacolet sandy loam, 2 to 7 High percent slopes 65C Pacolet sandy loam, 7 to High 15 percent slopes 94B Wedowee sandy loam, 2 to Moderate 7 percent slopes 94C Wedowee sandy loam, 7 to Moderate 15 percent slopes Thomas Jetterson SWCD 4 2/4/09 pF .1Lg trl 107 COUNTYCOUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 January 9, 2009 NBJ Architecture 0/0 Nitin Kulkarne, ALA. 11537 -B Nuckols Road Glen Allen, Va 23059 RE: ARB2008 -00160 Comfort Suites at Hollymead Town Center Tax Map 32, Parcel 41 D5 Dear Mr. Kulkarne, The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board reviewed the above noted item at its meeting on Monday, January 5, 2009. The Board, by a vote of 3:0, approved the request, pending staff administrative approval of the following conditions: 1. Revise the architectural elevations to include identification of the color for the window air conditioning units. 2. The applicant is encouraged to provide complete sign information on the drawings for review at this time to avoid a future ARB sign submittal. 3. Indicate the color /finish for all fixtures in the luminaire schedule. 4. Add the following note to the plan: "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." 5. Include the cut sheets that illustrate the location of the lamps in the light fixtures within the site plan set — not separate from it or stapled to it. 6. Revise the photometric plan to include a complete calculation grid showing light levels across the parking areas and travelways. Revise the photometric plan so that all light levels under the entrance canopy are legible. Reduce the level of illumination under the entrance canopy to provide for safety and security without over - illumination. 7. Coordinate all the plans regarding the length of the proposed retaining walls located west of the lower forebay and the existing /proposed condition of the western end of the existing retaining wall. 8. Coordinate the landscape plan and the plant list regarding quantities, locations and labeling. 9. Revise the 9 Willow Oak in the eastern parking area to 3' /z" caliper at planting. This approval is based on the following conditions: 1. The planting proposed on the south side of the pond shall be completed with the construction of the hotel, as illustrated on the plan dated 1/5/09. 2. The additional planting on the north, east and west sides of the pond shall be completed within one year of this approval. Please provide: 1. Two full sets of revised drawings addressing each of these conditions. Include updated ARB revision dates on each drawing and an ARB approval signature panel. 2. A memo including detailed responses indicating how each condition has been satisfied. 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. 3. The attached "Revised Application Submittal" form. This form must be returned with your revisions to ensure proper tracking and distribution. When staff's review of this information indicates that all conditions of approval have been met, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be issued. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Margaret Maliszewski Principal Planner Cc: Hollymead Town Center Hotel LLC c/o Tejas Patel 8350 Brook Road Richmond, Va 23227 Neil Bhatt, AIA — NBJ Architecture 11537 -B Nuckols Rd. Glen Allen, Va 23059 Hollymead Area C Owners Association Inc 195 Riverbend Dr Charlottesville, Va 22911 File oV AL({ B r JIGio COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 DATE: February 16, 2009 RK&K 801 East Main Street, Suite 1000 Richmond, VA, 23219. RE: SDP- 2009 -00006 Comfort Suites Inn at Hollymead Town Center [Preliminary] Dear Sir /Madam, The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Preliminary comments for the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as applicable, are attached: Albemarle County Division of Zoning & Current Development (Planner) Albemarle County Division of Zoning & Current Development (Engineer) Albemarle County Division of Planning (Principal Planner ARB) Albemarle County Division of Inspections (Building Official) Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). (Pending) Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) (Pending) Albemarle County Geographic and Data Services (GDS) Albemarle County Fire and Rescue Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed, and should not be considered final. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all issues that could affect approval of the proposed project. Please make the revisions that have been identified as necessary for preliminary approval by the Site Review Committee. If you choose not to make the requested revisions, please submit in writing justification for not incorporating such revisions. Submit eight (8) full size copies and one (1) 11" x 17" copy to the Department of Community Development including responses to each of the attached continents of the Site Review Committee by Monday March 2, 2009. Failure to submit this information by this date will result in suspension of the review schedule. Review will resume when revisions are submitted along with a reinstatement fee of 865. Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information. Sincerely, 7 Gerald Gatobu, Principal Planner County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Current Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 -4596 Phone: (434)296 -5832 Ext 3385 Fax: (434)972 -4126 OF ALg,tr iii` IRGIN County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To:Malachi Mills [RK &K] From:Gerald Gatobu, Principal Planner Division: Zoning and Current Development Date:February, 16 2009 Subject: SDP2009 -00006 Comfort Suites Inn at Hollymead Town Center Preliminary The County of Albemarle Division of Zoning and Current Development will grant or recommend approval of the preliminary site plan referred to above once the following comments have been addressed: [Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference, which is to the Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances unless otherwise specified.] 32.5.6 The preliminary site plan shall contain the following information: a. Zoning; descriptions of all variances, zoning proffers and bonus factors applicable to the site; (I)A copy of the proffers and special use permit (ZMA 01 -201 and ISP03 -301 needs to be scanned onto the preliminary site plan. (II) The preliminary site plan is not in general accord with the application plan and code of development for Area C Block 1 (lots 1,2 and 3). A variation needs to be granted by the Albemarle County Planning Division. Please refer to comments by Elaine Echoles and the accompanying zoning memos. Fill out a variation request and return it in with your preliminary site plan revisions resubmittal. The total square footage of use for Area C blockl (lots 1, 2, 3) per the code of development is 55000 square feet. Proposed uses in the code of development differ from what is proposed. b. Written schedules or data as necessary to demonstrate that the site can accommodate the proposed use, including: Maximum square footage for commercial and industrial uses; Indicate in the site development data cover sheet) the total square footage of the hotel. The figure is on the application but not on the site plan. Maximum number of employees; Please add on the site plan the proposed maximum number of employees who will be working at the Hotel. Schedule of parking including maximum amount required and amount provided: The amount of parking provided for the hotel exceeds the 20% required for the Hotel. (ACC Section 4.12.4.a1 Maximum number of spaces. The number of parking spaces in a parking area may not exceed the number of spaces required by this section by more than twenty (20) percent. Additionally, there are off site parking spaces shown on tax maps 32 -41D4 and 32 -41D6. These are off site stand alone parking spaces that do not serve a primary use (parking is usually accessory to a primary use). Offsite stand alone parking requires a special use permit per section 22.2.2.(9) and Section 24.2.2.(11) of the Albemarle County Code. 1 If a landscape plan is required, maximum amount of paved parking and vehicular circulation areas. Please be sure to provide the amount of paved parking and vehicular circulation areas. Total parking area is used in the interior landscaping calculations. Does this include vehicular circulation areas? Please explain. m. Location of existing and proposed ingress to and egress from the property, showing the distance to the centerline of the nearest existing street intersection. Indicate on the site plan the distance to the centerline of the nearest existing street intersection. n. Location and dimensions of all existing and proposed improvements including: Outdoor lighting: Lighting is shown on the lighting and photometric plan. A lighting plan is not required at preliminary site plan stage. I reviewed the lighting plan and it is difficult to locate most of the proposed lighting fixtures because there is too much detail shown on the plan. Please make the lighting fixture symbols bigger or provide less detail on a separate sheet that would make it easier to locate the fixtures. Signs. Please indicate the location of anv proposed signage (free standing signs). Sidewalks: Sidewalks need to be shown per the application plan. Refer to the application plan for Hollymead Town Center Area C Block 1(lots 1,2and 3) p. Landscape plan in conformance with section 32.7.9 if required. There are several plants that I could not locate for TMP 32 -41D5. I could not locate 4 Beni [Betula Nigral and 19 AZ Azalea. Please indicate the location on these two plants. fI may have missed them on the plan or they are missing] Landscape plans are not required at preliminary). LIGHTING PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST Lumen level (3000 or more must be full cutoff) One of the fixtures does not mention full cutoff on its cut sheet [fixture A]. The fixture is also not easily identified on the lighting plan. Bulb /lamp location (must be totally within house to be full cutoff) Luminaire schedule Catalog # coordinated with cut sheets Ll Catalog #'s coordinate with the cut sheets. This has been adequately addressed. Fixture quantity /types coordinated with quantity /types on lighting plan The fixture quantity/ types do not coordinate with the quantity /type on the lighting plan because there is so much detail on the lighting plan it is almost impossible to find /locate the light fixtures (symbols). Please revise and make it easier to locate the fixtures. Pole height /mounting height (ARB) Colors /finishes (ARB)El Tilt (must be 0 for full cutoff) Yes, adequately addressed. Fixture locations Location conflicts with trees, utilities, etc. Please make sure that there are no conflicts between trees, utilities and other site development features. Coordination with other site plan sheetsElMakesurelandscapingdoesnotinterfere with other features found on other site plan sheets Shielding issues (freestanding signs, wall fixtures, etc.) All the wall fixtures must be fully shielded. Photometric plan Adjacent zoning PDMCI lighting is adequate on adjacent zoning. Property lines Adequately addressed at the property lines. Excessive spillover None Excessive lighting levels (ARB) Maintenance factor = 1.0 Maintenance factor is 1. Thank you. Standard lighting notes Add the standard lighting note "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cut off Luminaire. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one - half -foot candle." Landscape Plan Checklist Section 32.7.9.4: CONTENTS Section 32.7.9.7: PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING All development subject to site development plan review shall include the following required landscaping for parking lots consisting of five (5) spaces or more: a) Street trees: Street trees shall be planted in accordance with section 32.7.9.6 along the public street frontage which abuts a parking lot. a) The trees shall be planted between the street right -of -way and the parking area, within the parking setback. a) If required street trees cannot be planted within the parking setback or within ten (10) feet of the street right -of -way due to sight distance, utility easement or other conflicting requirements, then the planting strip shall be enlarged to accommodate the trees. a) If this requirement creates a hardship by causing the relocation of required parking spaces, then the additional planting area may be counted toward the interior landscaping requirement; b) Interior landscaping: Exclusive of the requirements of section 32.7.9.7 (a) and (c), an area equal to five (5) percent of the paved parking and vehicular circulation area shall be landscaped with trees or shrubs. b) This shall include one (1) large or medium shade tree per ten (10) parking spaces or portion thereof, if five (5) spaces or more. b) Interior landscaping shall be located in reasonably dispersed planting islands or perimeter areas. Shrub plantings adjacent to a building shall not be counted as interior landscaping; c) Additional plantings along public streets: When a parking lot is located such that the parked cars will be visible from a public street, then additional landscaping of low street shrubs shall be required between the street and the parking lot. c) Shrubs shall be in a single row planted five (5) feet on center. c) Alternate methods of landscaping designed to minimize the visual impact of the parking lot may be approved by the agent. 3 Make sure that paved parking and circulation areas and not lust the parking area is used in the calculation. Proposed Parking for the hotel exceeds the required parking by 20% and most of the parking that is in excess is off site. Off site parking is allowed by special use permit. This comment will be resolved after a request for variation is received, and a review of the square footage of the proposed hotel is approved. The total square footage of use for this block 1 (for lot s 1, 2, 3) per the code of development is 55000 square feet. Section 32.7.9.9: TREE CANOPY a. The foregoing notwithstanding, a minimum tree canopy shall be provided in accordance with this section. Tree canopy" or "tree cover" shall include all areas of coverage by plant material exceeding five (5) feet in height at a maturity of ten (10) years after planting. Selection of species for planting shall be in accord with section 32.7.9.4 a) Specifications for plantings shall be in accord with section 32.7.9.5 b) Existing trees to be preserved in accordance with section 32.7.9.4(b) together with trees required under sections 32.7.9.6, 32.7.9.7 and 32.7.9.8 shall count toward satisfaction of the minimum tree canopy. b. The following minimum requirements shall apply: 1. Ten (10) percent tree canopy for a site to be developed with commercial, office or industrial uses; This has been addressed with the calculations shown, however, as I mentioned earlier, I could not locate some plants on TMP 32-41D5. I could not locate 4 Beni [Betula Nigral and 19 AZ Azalea. Please indicate the location on these two plants. [I may have missed them on the plan or they are missing] Landscape plans are not required at preliminary),I will then be able to ascertain that the canopy calculation is correct once the location of the missing trees is determined. 4 OF AL, t ? 41110 —. 6:4 i c County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To:Gerald Gatobu, Planner From:Amy Pflaum, Engineering Review Division: Current Development Date:February 17, 2009 Subject: SDP200900006, Comfort Suites Inn at Hollymead Town Center - Preliminary Site Plan The preliminary site plan for Comfort Suites Inn at Hollymead Town Center, submitted on January 26, 2009, has been reviewed. Current Development Engineering can recommend approval of this site plan once the following comments have been addressed: Preliminary Site Plan Comments 1. The hatching on the legend (Cover Sheet) does not match the plans. 2. Please label the existing easements with Deed Book & Page numbers. 3. Please add sizes to the labels on the existing storm sewer pipes. 4. Because of its close proximity (less than 300 ft) to the Timberwood Boulevard round -a -bout, a left- turning movement into the existing curb cut on Conner Drive is not desirable. Please adjust the Conner Drive median to prohibit vehicles from turning left into this development. This curb cut may maintain right -in and right- and left-out movements. 5. The development proposes to utilize an existing curb cut on Timberwood Boulevard which appears to operate as a right- and left -in and a right -out. There is potential for drivers exiting this site to attempt to use this curb cut for a left turn onto Timberwood Boulevard. This poses a safety concern and it is recommended that the entrance be designed to prohibit exiting vehicles from attempting turning movements other than a right turn out onto Timberwood Boulevard. 6. Existing lane markings on Route 29 south may need to be addressed at the location of the right -in, right -out entrance on Route 29. The lane markings indicate a right -turn -only lane into this entrance, however, the lane actually exists as a through lane. Increasing traffic and turning movements at this entrance without addressing this contradiction creates a potential traffic hazard. 7. The three parking spaces proposed near the Route 29 entrance are a potential circulation hazard. It is recommended that they are relocated. 8. This site design proposes very little sidewalks and does not provide for walk - ability from many of the parking spaces to the hotel or from the hotel to Target or Conner Drive. It is recommended that sidewalk be added on one or both sides of the travelway from Conner Drive, around the parking lots to the front entrance of the hotel. Also, connect sidewalks to the proposed walking path. ( "Entrances and parking lots will be configured to be functional and inviting with walkways conveniently tied to logical destinations." Page 14 of the Hollymead Towncenter Code of Development for Area C) 9. Grading between the proposed "curved" parking area and the walking path is steeper than the maximum allowable 2 to 1 slope. [AC Design Manual 8.A.1] 10. The grading between the existing Target water quality swale and the proposed parking appears to create a swale behind the back of curb, this will concentrate flow and possibly cause erosion. 11. Proposed grading creates a low point in the parking lot at the southwest corner of the hotel with no inlet to collect drainage. 12. The design of the travelway from the existing entrance onto Route 29 allows a large area of the proposed parking to flow to the existing curb inlets, have these inlets been designed to handle this flow? 13. The proposed travelway from Conner Drive is steeper than the maximum allowable 10 %. [18- 4.12.17a] 14. In the location of the proposed travelway from Conner Drive, the vertical cover over an existing sanitary sewer pipe is being reduced by up to 4 feet. Please verify that this pipe is deep enough for the expected reduction in cover. 15. Proposed grades in the parking area behind the Target exceed the maximum allowable 5 %. [18- 4.12.15c] 16. An existing culvert shown in the parking area between the hotel and the vacant parcel to the northwest remains on all plans with no notation regarding its removal. 17. The proposed landscaping around the parking area adjacent to the existing rear entrance to Target may cause sight distance problems for a vehicle taking a right turn from Target toward Route 29. 18. The Hollymead Towncenter Code of Development for Area C (Page 21) states that water quality swales, which will reduce the amount of untreated runoff entering the ponds, are proposed within several development Blocks, including Block I. Although an existing water quality swale is located adjacent to this site, it is not clear that any of the developed flow will enter it. Final Site Plan comments 19. The Erosion & Sediment Control Plan submitted within this set will not be reviewed with the preliminary site plan. For review of the E &SC Plan, please submit a Water Protection Ordinance Application. 20. The Stormwater Management Calculations submitted with this set have only received a cursory review with the preliminary site plan. For a full review of the Stormwater Management calculations, please submit a Water Protection Ordinance Application. 21. This site proposes to utilize the existing C.W. Hurt Basin #1 for water quality and detention. This plan also proposes modifications, including grading and extensive landscaping, to this pond. Calculations will be required to validate that the requirements of water quality and quantity for this site (in conjunction with other sites served by the pond) are being met. As -built conditions on the existing pond should be utilized rather than topography proposed on previous design plans. Application #:SDP200900006 sort Review Comme' 4s Project Name: Comfort Suites Inn At Hollymead Town Center - Prelim. Preliminary - Non - residential Date Completed:02/13/2009 Reviewer:Andrew Slack E911 Review Status:Requested Changes Reviews Comments: THE APPLICANT SHOULD CONTACT THIS OFFICE WITH A LIST OF THREE (3) POTENTIAL ROAD NAMES FOR APPROVAL. Date Completed:02/12/2009 Reviewer:Elaine Echols Planning Review Status:Requested Changes Reviews Comments: The maximum square footage on Table A is 55,000 to be split among all of the buildings in Block 1. The application plan shows this area to be retail and not a hotel. In order to approve the proposed square footage for the hotel (which is not stated clearly on the plan), there needs to be adequate square footage left for the other two buildings in the block. Also, a variation is needed for the use as a hotel. A variation is also needed if additional square footage is to be added to this block. Zoning has provided this information in letters which are in the CountyView folder for this application. Please pass the two letters onto the applicant so that he can provide the variation request with the resubmittal. Date Completed:02/05/2009 Reviewer:James Barber Fire Rescue Review Status:No Objection Reviews Comments: Verify adequate fire flow is available. Must comply with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Approval is subject to field inspection and verification. Date Completed:02/03/2009 Reviewer:Jay Schlothauer Inspections Review Status:No Objection Reviews Comments: No Objection. (Based on plans dated January 26, 2009). Page: 1.00 County of Albemarle Printed On: Monday, February 16, 2009 Department of Community Development 401 Mclntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 June 17, 2008 Bill Morrow 1117 E. Market Street, Suite B Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: ZMA 2001 -20 Hollymead Town Center Area C Dear Mr. Morrow: You have requested written verification that a 50,000- square foot structure containing three stories may be developed in Block 1. I have reviewed the Application Plan and Code of Development that were approved on August 6, 2003 and discussed this matter with Elaine Echols, Principal Planner and Wayne Cilimberg, Director of Planning. I have determined that this proposal requires a variation approved by the Director of Planning as set forth in Section 8.5.5.3. Table A of the Code of Development allows up' to 55,000 square feet in Block 1. Table B allows up to three stories in this Block. Appendix A permits Hotels, motels and inns in Block 1 by right. Your proposal meets these criteria. However, the Application Plan shows three separate buildings. The Code contains a description of the amenities and other important features for Block 1 as well as design schematics. It specifies, in part, that the block will be divided into three parcels with Lots 2 and 3 being utilized by mid -sized retailers. The description also addresses a variety of design elements that affect traffic flow, impacts to the Entrance Corridor, grading and other features. You must demonstrate that your proposal can address these items. I recommend that you discuss this with Mr. Cilimberg or Ms. Echols prior to submitting the application for the variation. An application for such a variation can be found at this link: http: / /www.albemarle.org /upload /images /forms_center/ departments /community_development/for ms /applications /Application_ Variation_ from_ Application _Plans_Codes_and_Standards_of Devel opment.pdf Sincerely, John Shepherd Manager of Zoning Administration 77,: -.315-FpF AL 44;, , , RGI13 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 a Fax (434) 972 -4126 dpp' July 28,Bfr7 Bill Morrow 1117 E. Market Street, Suite B Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: ZMA 2001 -20 Hoilymead Town Center Area C, Block 1 Dear Mr. Morrow: You have asked for specific verification that the Code of Development for ZMA - 2001 -20 allows the development of a 3 -story, 49,900- square foot hotel on Block I. 1 can verify that and have noted that the project must be developed in accord with the approved rezoning. You have also asked if the maximum non - residential square footage shown on Table A of the Code of Development can be modified with the transfer of 12,000 square feet from Block 1I to Block 1. It is my determination that this transfer may be varied by the process set forth in section 8.5.5.3. You have also asked if a three -story, 49,900 square foot hotel can be developed on Lot 2 in Block 1. It is my determination that this proposed development will also require a variation in accord with process set forth in section 8.5.5.3. These variations will be processed as part of the approval process for the preliminary site development plan. Please .contact me if you have further questions. Sincerely, 4ohn Shepherd Manager of Zoning Administration C: \jshepher_docs \HTC -C \Block 1 variation.doc OF ALg1 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 January 9, 2009 NBJ Architecture CIO Nitin Kulkarne, ALA. 11537 -B Nuckols Road Glen Allen, Va 23059 RE: ARB2008 -00160 Comfort Suites at Hollymead Town Center Tax Map 32, Parcel 41 D5 Dear Mr. Kulkarne, The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board reviewed the above noted item at its meeting on Monday, January 5, 2009. The Board, by a vote of 3:0, approved the request, pending staff administrative approval of the following conditions: 1. Revise the architectural elevations to include identification of the color for the window air conditioning units. 2. The applicant is encouraged to provide complete sign information on the drawings for review at this time to avoid a future ARB sign submittal. 3. Indicate the color /finish for all fixtures in the luminaire schedule. 4. Add the following note to the plan: "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." 5. Include the cut sheets that illustrate the location of the lamps in the light fixtures within the site plan set — not separate from it or stapled to it. 6. Revise the photometric plan to include a complete calculation grid showing light levels across the parking areas and travelways. Revise the photometric plan so that all light levels under the entrance canopy are legible. Reduce the level of illumination under the entrance canopy to provide for safety and security without over - illumination. 7. Coordinate all the plans regarding the length of the proposed retaining walls located west of the lower forebay and the existing /proposed condition of the western end of the existing retaining wall. 8. Coordinate the landscape plan and the plant list regarding quantities, locations and labeling. 9. Revise the 9 Willow Oak in the eastern parking area to 3' /z" caliper at planting. This approval is based on the following conditions: 1. The planting proposed on the south side of the pond shall be completed with the construction of the hotel, as illustrated on the plan dated 1/5/09. 2. The additional planting on the north, east and west sides of the pond shall be completed within one year of this approval. Please provide: 1. Two full sets of revised drawings addressing each of these conditions. Include updated ARB revision dates on each drawing and an ARB approval signature panel. 2. A memo including detailed responses indicating how each condition has been satisfied. 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. 3. The attached "Revised Application Submittal" form. This form must be returned with your revisions to ensure proper tracking and distribution. When staff's review of this information indicates that all conditions of approval have been met, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be issued. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Margaret Maliszewski Principal Planner Cc: Hollymead Town Center Hotel LLC c/o Tejas Patel 8350 Brook Road Richmond, Va 23227 Neil Bhatt, AIA — NBJ Architecture 11537 -B Nuckols Rd. Glen Allen, Va 23059 Hollymead Area C Owners Association Inc 195 Riverbend Dr Charlottesville, Va 22911 File ornt U il 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 DATE: February 16, 2009 RK &K 801 East Main Street, Suite 1000 JQ J Richmond, VA, 23219. RE: SDP- 2009 -00006 Conifort Suites Inn at Hollymead Town Center [Preliminary] Dear Sir/Madam, The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Preliminary comments for the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as applicable, are attached: Albemarle County Division of Zoning & Current Development (Planner) Albemarle County Division of Zoning & Current Development (Engineer) Albemarle County Division of Planning (Principal Planner ARB) Albemarle County Division of Inspections (Building Official) Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). (Pending) Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) (Pending) Albemarle County Geographic and Data Services (GDS) Albemarle County Fire and Rescue Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed, and should not be considered final. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all issues that could affect approval of the proposed project. Please make the revisions that have been identified as necessary for preliminary approval by the Site Review Committee. If you choose not to make the requested revisions, please submit in writing justification for not incorporating such revisions. Submit eight (8) full size copies and one 1 11 " x 17" copy to the Department of Community Development inclu mg respon` ses o each of the attached comments of the Site Review Committee by Monday March 2, 2009. Failure to submit this information by this date will result in suspension of ehreview schedule rview will resume when revisions are submitted along with a reinstatement fee of $65. Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information. Sincerely, Aili i ANN/ r Gerald Gatobu, Principal Planner County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Current Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 -4596 Phone: (434)296 -5832 Ext 3385 Fax: (434)972 -4126 OF County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To:Malachi Mills [RK &K] From:Gerald Gatobu, Principal Planner Division: Zoning and Current Development Date:February, 16 2009 Subj ect: SDP2009 -00006 Comfort Suites Inn at Hollymead Town Center Preliminary The County of Albemarle Division of Zoning and Current Development will grant or recommend approval of the preliminary site plan referred to above once the following comments have been addressed: [Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference, which is to the Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances unless otherwise specified.] 32.5.6 The preliminary site plan shall contain the following information: a. Zoning; descriptions of all variances, zoning proffers and bonus factors applicable to the site; (I)A copy of the proffers and special use permit (ZMA 01 -201 and (SP03 -301 needs to be scanned onto the preliminary site plan. (11) The preliminary site plan is not in general accord with the application plan and code of development for Area C Block 1 (lots 1,2 and 3). A variation needs to be granted by the Albemarle County Planning Division. Please refer to comments by Elaine Echoles and the accompanying zoning memos. Fill out a variation request and return it in with your preliminary site plan revisions resubmittal. The total square footage of use for Area C blockl (lots 1, 2, 3) per the code of development is 55000 squre feet. Proposed ups in the code of development differ from what is proposedr -py•'f { a SIcwov+a , ia. n5 4416 -d 5 lo 0 • 1dr, " 4 ( , ar., f4.. u, IdJ q °Q -A f kvI 1 3 f 1.. lti- Sultittt/: b. Written schedules or data as necessary to demonstrate that the site can accommodate the proposed use including: Maximum square footage for commercial and industrial uses; Indicate in the site development data cover sheet) the total sp re foo age of the jiotel. The figure is on the application but not on the site plan... Cl, rLee,. aid t4 GO ( . Maximum number of employees; Please add on the site pla he pro osed aximum number of employees who will be working at the Hotel. ,. lfs g 100 Schedule of parking including maximum amount required and amount provided: The amount of parking provided for the hotel exceeds the 20% required for the Hotel. (ACC Section 4.12.4.al Maximum number of spaces. The number of parking spaces in a parking area may not exceed the number of spaces required by this section by more than twenty (20) percent. Additionally. there are off site parking spaces shown on tax maps 32 -41D4 and 32 -41D6. These are off site stand alone parking spaces that do not serve a primary use (parking is usually accessory to a primary use). Offsite stand alone parking requires a special use permit per section 22.2.2.(9) and Section 24.2.2.(11) of the Albemarle County Code.f .. XCGtSS 1_ gu ("Jet f f $(act^ t USA - .pr,ktV luta+ Iw3 /v®1 rya Itr 1 6 If a landscape plan is required, maximum amount of paved parking and vehicular circulation areas. Please be sure to provide the amount of paved parking and vehicular circulation areas. Total parking area is used in the interior 1 ndscaping calculations. Does this include vehicular circulation areas? Please explain. -fir. 1 G4. pl`OA 0 irt. 1i (r if r urrt ri m. Location of existing and proposed ingress to and egress from the property, showing the distance to the centerline of the nearest existing street intersection. Indicate on the ite plan the distance to the centerline of the nearest existing street intersection. e 1.4. er S G, 4 10 n. Location and dimensions of all existing and proposed improvements including: Outdoor lighting: Lighting is shown on the lighting and photometric plan. A lighting plan is not required at preliminary site plan stage. I reviewed the lighting plan and it is difficult to locate most of the proposed lighting fixtures because there is too much detail shown on the plan. Please make the lighting fixture symbols bigger or provide less detail on a separate sheet that woulll make it easier to locate the fixtures.- LIGAT, K36 I'L C.6 FJGE 4 0 /0 y,„ Signs. Please indicate the location of any proposed signage (free standing signs): bbet ti - Sidewalks: Sidewalks need to be shown per the application plan. Refer to the application plan for Hollvmead Town Center Area C Block 1(lots 1,2and 3) -- . 1 hEVALle.$ /k A ( L Si E 6 Landscape plan in conformance with section 32.7.9 if required. There are several plants that I could not locate for IMP 32 -41D5. I could not locate 4 Beni (Betula Nigra] and 19 AZ Azalea. Please indicate the location on these two plants. [I may have missed them on the plan or they are missing] Landscape plans are not required at preliminary). - LAO („14 pc I) L GCp"V L, LIGHTING PLAN REVIEW CHECKLIST Lumen level (3000 or more must be full cutoff) CI One of the fixtures does not mention full cutoff on its cut sheet [fixture A]. The fixture is also not easily identified on the lighting plan. Bulb /lamp location (must be totally within house to be full cutoff) Luminaire schedule Catalog # coordinated with cut sheets Catalog #'s coordinate with the cut sheets. This has been adequately addressed. Fixture quantity /types coordinated with quantity /types on lighting planElThefixturequantity / types do not coordinate with the quantity /type on the lighting plan because there is so much detail on the lighting plan it is almost impossible to fmd/locate the light fixtures (symbols). Please revise and make it easier to locate the fixtures. Pole height/mounting height (ARB) ED Colors /finishes (ARB) Tilt (must be 0 for full cutoff) Yes, adequately addressed. Fixture locations Location conflicts with trees, utilities, etc. CI Please make sure that there are no conflicts between trees, utilities and other site development features. Coordination with other site plan sheetsElMakesurelandscapingdoesnotinterfere with other features found on other site plan sheets 2 Shielding issues (freestanding signs, wall fixtures, etc.) All the wall fixtures must be fully shielded. Photometric plan Adjacent zoning PDMC] lighting is adequate on adjacent zoning. Property lines Adequately addressed at the property lines. Excessive spillover None Excessive lighting levels (ARB) Maintenance factor = 1.0 Maintenance factor is 1. Thank you. Standard lighting notesCIAddthestandardlighting note "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cut off Luminaire. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one - half -foot candle." Landscape Plan Checklist Section 32.7.9.4: CONTENTS Section 32.7.9.7: PARKING LOT LANDSCAPING DAR development subject to site development plan review shall include the following required landscaping for parking lots consisting of five (5) spaces or more: a) Street trees: Street trees shall be planted in accordance with section 32.7.9.6 along the public street frontage which abuts a parking lot. a) The trees shall be planted between the street right -of -way and the parking area, within the parking setback. a) If required street trees cannot be planted within the parking setback or within ten (10) feet of the street right -of -way due to sight distance, utility easement or other conflicting requirements, then the planting strip shall be enlarged to accommodate the trees. a) If this requirement creates a hardship by causing the relocation of required parking spaces, then the additional planting area may be counted toward the interior landscaping requirement; b) Interior landscaping: Exclusive of the requirements of section 32.7.9.7 (a) and (c), an area equal to five (5) percent of the paved parking and vehicular circulation area shall be landscaped with trees or shrubs. b) This shall include one (1) large or medium shade tree per ten (10) parking spaces or portion thereof, if five (5) spaces or more. b) Interior landscaping shall be located in reasonably dispersed planting islands or perimeter areas. Shrub plantings adjacent to a building shall not be counted as interior landscaping; c) Additional plantings along public streets: When a parking lot is located such that the parked cars will be visible from a public street, then additional landscaping of low street shrubs shall be required between the street and the parking lot. c) Shrubs shall be in a single row planted five (5) feet on center. c) Alternate methods of landscaping designed to minimize the visual impact of the parking lot may be approved by the agent. 3 Make sure that paved parking and circulation areas and not just the parking area is used in the calculation. Proposed Parking for the hotel exceeds the required parking by 20% and most of the parking that is in excess is off site. Off site parking is allowed by special use permit. This comment will be resolved after a request for variation is received, and a review of the square footage of the proposed hotel is approved. The total square footage of use for this block 1 (for lot s 1., 2, 3) per the code of development is 55000 square feet.L411 i t- "th.f... Co i c TV* Section 32.7.9.9: TREE CANOPY a. The foregoing notwithstanding, a minimum tree canopy shall be provided in accordance with this section. Tree canopy" or "tree cover" shall include all areas of coverage by plant material exceeding five (5) feet in height at a maturity of ten (10) years after planting. Selection of species for planting shall be in accord with section 32.7.9.4 a) Specifications for plantings shall be in accord with section 32.7.9.5 b) Existing trees to be preserved in accordance with section 32.7.9.4(b) together with trees required under sections 32.7.9.6, 32.7.9.7 and 32.7.9.8 shall count toward satisfaction of the minimum tree canopy. b. The following minimum requirements shall apply: 1. Ten (10) percent tree canopy for a site to be developed with commercial, office or industrial uses; This has been addressed with the calculations shown, however, as I mentioned earlier, I could not locate some plants on TMP 32 -41D5. I could not locate 4 Beni [Betula Nigral and 19 AZ Azalea. Please indicate the location on these two plants. [I may have missed them on the plan or they are missing] Landscape plans are not required at preliminary),I will then be able to ascertain that the canopy calculation is correct once the location of the missing trees is determined. L „„,., p pt p GA 4 41 ' County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To:Gerald Gatobu, Planner From: Amy Pflaum, Engineering Review Division: Current Development Date:February 17, 2009 Subject: SDP200900006, Comfort Suites Inn at Hollymead Town Center - Preliminary Site Plan The preliminary site plan for Comfort Suites Inn at Hollymead Town Center, submitted on January 26, 2009, has been reviewed. Current Development Engineering can recommend approval of this site plan once the following comments have been addressed: Preliminary Site Plan Comments 1. The hatching on the legend (Cover Sheet) does not match the plans. -'C 1561, 2. Please label the existing easements with Deed Book & Page numbers. - 11SFO & tab Stkat 3 t 0 3. Please add sizes to the labels on the existing storm sewer pipes. - I k)v.:s +4bbEt.cf10 4. Because of its close proximity (less than 300 ft) to the Timberwood Boulevard round -a -bout, a left- turning movement into the existing curb cut on Conner Drive is not desirable. Please adjust - CO tJA3Er. o the Conner Drive median to prohibit vehicles from turning left into this development. This curb Co A.} cut may maintain right -in and right - and left-out movements.4 S 'PAP p1/4t5 5. The development proposes to utilize an existing curb cut on Timberwood Boulevard which appears to operate as a right - and left-in and a right -out. There is potential for drivers exiting this Rats site to attempt to use this curb cut for a left turn onto Timberwood Boulevard. This poses a safety0 r concern and it is recommended that the entrance be designed to prohibit exiting vehicles from l)D attempting turning movements other than a right turn out onto Timberwood Boulevard.tag, 6. Existing lane markings on Route 29 south may need to be addressed at the location of the right -in, right -out entrance on Route 29. The lane markings indicate a right -turn-only lane into this 111 Ajtki r entrance, however, the lane actually exists as a through lane. Increasing traffic and ikEIAGAD movements at this entrance without addressing this contradiction creates a potential traffic hazard. 7. The three parking spaces proposed near the Route 29 entrance are a potential circulation hazard. It is recommended that they are relocated. - 'C ICy 12,q 8. This site design proposes very little sidewalks and does not provide for walk - ability from many of the parking spaces to the hotel or from the hotel to Target or Conner Drive. It is recommended that sidewalk be added on one or both sides of the travelway from Conner Drive, around the parking lots to the front entrance of the hotel. Also, connect sidewalks to the proposed walking path. ( "Entrances and parking lots will be configured to be functional and inviting with walkways conveniently tied to logical destinations." Page 14 of the Hollymead Towncenter Code of Development for Area C)5 A it b 9. Grading between the proposed "curved" parking area and the walking path is steeper than the maximum allowable 2 to 1 slope. [AC Design Manual 8.A.1].. CAA t Co a 4 E` 10. The grading between the existing Target water quality swale and the proposed parking appears to re-a create a swale behind the back of curb, this will concentrate flow and possibly cause erosion. t , a 11. Proposed grading creates a low point in the parking lot at the southwest corner of the h tel with no inlet to collect drainage.— R 1:14 '. a r t 14-4 t 1d r n 12. The design of the travelway from the existing entrance onto Route 29 allows a large area of the proposed parking to flow to the existing curb inlets, have these inlets been designed to handle this flow? c"`N S.'K' 1.,,,a G s tasc't' ft, a T4 G.., N" Ct N OE 1 ',gRAz aro 13. The proposed travelway from ConnerDrive is Sleeper man the maximum allowable 10 %. [18- 4.12.17a] " GUD G41R G 1 t3 bAj c ir.{ 1 J 14. In the location of the proposed travelway from Conner Drive, the vertical cover over an existing L it04 sanitary sewer pipe is being reduced by up to 4 feet. Please verify that this pipe is deep enoughPPgYP5'Pp p h forg the expected reduction in cover. "i L 15. Proposed grades in the parking area behind the Target exceed the maximum allowable 5 %. [18- 4.12.15c] -- Cil p,„ k 16. An existing culvert shown in the parking area between the hotel and the vacant parcel to the northwest remains on all plans with no notation regarding its removal. '*ul ®,EVW4 17. The proposed landscaping around the parking area adjacent to the existing rear entrance to Target J p1 may cause sight distance problems for a vehicle taking a right turn from Target toward Route 29. #a 18. The Hollymead Towncenter Code of Development for Area C (Page 21) states that water quality 4 F Si swales, which will reduce the amount of untreated runoff entering the ponds, are proposed within L E • several development Blocks, including Block I. Although an existing water quality swale is located adjacent to this site, it is not clear that any of the developed flow will enter it. — IJ 1O&T3. Final Site Plan comments s V%, 19. The Erosion & Sediment Control Plan submitted within this set will not be reviewed with the preliminary site plan. For review of the E &SC Plan, please submit a Water Protection Ordinance Application. C) _ 20. The Stormwater Management Calculations submitted with this set have only received a cursory review with the preliminary site plan. For a full review of the Stormwater Management calculations, please submit a Water Protection Ordinance Application. —64e 21. This site proposes to utilize the existing C.W. Hurt Basin #1 for water quality and detention. This plan also proposes modifications, including grading and extensive landscaping, to this pond. Calculations will be required to validate that the requirements of water quality and quantity for this site (in conjunction with other sites served by the pond) are being met. As -built conditions on the existing pond should be utilized rather than topography proposed on previous design plans. r ab -dt , Lc ;ti< lai'•li:,.' O(;) bt?i'.Sll}'2t:; )tJ {,tiut {'nnv t in at ,ioiiyAt;co<i'1a:ae t_'clIt <- Li . 1'4> ADP t:9 n,)OQ6 <'oniri Application #:SDP200900006 Short Review Comments Project Name: Comfort Suites Inn At Hollymead Town Center - Prelim. Preliminary — Non - residential Date Completed:02/13/2009 Reviewer:Andrew Slack E911 Review Status:Requested Changes Reviews Comments: THE APPLICANT SHOULD CONTACT THIS OFFICE WITH A LIST OF THREE (3) POTENTIAL ROAD NAMES FOR APPROVAL...-0 r ,H S, Date Completed:02/12/2009 Reviewer.Elaine Echols Planning Review Status:Requested Changes Reviews Comments: The maximum square footage on Table A is 55,000 to be split among all of the buildings in Block 1. The application plan shows this area to be retail and not a hotel. In order to approve the proposed square footage for the hotel (which is not stated clearly on the plan), there needs to be adequate square footage left for the other two buildings in the block. Also, a variation is needed for the use as a hotel. A variation is also needed if additional square footage is to be added to this block. Zoning has provided this information in letters which are in the CountyView folder for this application. Please pass the two letters onto the applicant so that he can provide the variation request with the resubmittal. r Date Completed:02/05/2009 AR.i 4¶ J v Fr Li Reviewer:James Barber Fire Rescue Review Status:No Objection Reviews Comments: Verify adequate fire flow is available. Must comply with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Approval is subject to field inspection and verification. O Date Completed:02/03/2009 Reviewer:Jay Schlothauer Inspections Review Status:No Objection Reviews Comments: No Objection. (Based on plans dated January 26, 2009). — o Page: 1.00 County of Albemarle Printed On: Monday, February 16, 2009 Department of Community Development 401 Mclntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 •Fax (434) 972 -4126 June 17, 2008 Bill Morrow 1117 E. Market Street, Suite B Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: ZMA 2001 -20 Hoilymead Town Center Area C Dear Mr. Morrow: You have requested written verification that a 50,000- square foot structure containing three stories may be developed in Block 1. I have reviewed the Application Plan and Code of Development that were approved on August 5, 2003 and discussed this matter with Elaine Echols, Principal Planner and Wayne Cllimberg, Director of Planning. I have determined that this proposal requires a variation approved by the Director of Planning as set forth in Section 8.5.5.3. Table A of the Code of Development allows up'to 55,000 square feet in Block 1. Table B allows up to three stories in this Block. Appendix A permits Hotels, motels and inns in Block 1 by right. Your proposal meets these criteria. However, the Application Plan shows three separate buildings. The Code contains a description of the amenities and other important features for Block 1 as well as design schematics. It specifies, in part, that the block will be divided into three parcels with Lots 2 and 3 being utilized by mid -sized retailers. The description also addresses a variety of design elements that affect traffic flow, impacts to the Entrance Corridor, grading and other features. You must demonstrate that your proposal can address these items. I recommend that you discuss this with Mr. Cilimberg. or Ms. Echols prior to submitting the application for the variation. An application.for such a variation can be found at this link: http: / /www.albemarle.arg /upload /images / forms_ center/ departrnents /community_development/for ms /applications /Application_ Variation_ from_ Application _Pians_Codes_and_Standards_of Devel opment.pdf Sincerely, John Shepherd Manager of Zoning Administration cf AL, 8« ® akileftf, COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phon (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 July 28'87 2 00r Bill Morrow • 1117 E. Market Street, Suite B Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: ZMA 2001 -20 Hollymead Town Center Area C, Block 1 Dear Mr. Morrow: You have asked for specific verification that the Code of Development for ZMA- 2001 -20 allows the development of a 3 -story, 49,900- square foot hotel on Block I. I can verify that and have noted that the project must be developed in accord with the approved rezoning. You have also asked if the maximum non - residential square footage shown on Table A of the Code of Development can be modified with the transfer of 12,000 .square feet from Block II to Block 1. It is my determination that this transfer may be varied by the process set forth in section 8.5.5.3. You have also asked if a three -story, 49,900 square foot hotel can be developed on Lot 2 in Block 1. It is my determination that this proposed development will also require a variation in accord with process set forth in section 8,5.5.3. These variations will be processed as part of the approval process for the preliminary site development plan. Please.contact me if you have further questions. Sincerely, 4ohn Shepherd Manager of Zoning Administration C:ljshepher docs \ITC- C1BIock 1 variation.doc oF A ill IRG1 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 January 9, 2009 NBJ Architecture C/O Nitin Kulkarne, ALA. 11537 -B Nuckols Road Glen Allen, Va 23059 RE: ARB2008 -00160 Comfort Suites at Hollymead Town Center Tax Map 32, Parcel 41 D5 Dear Mr. Kulkarne, The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board reviewed the above noted item at its meeting on Monday, January 5, 2009. The Board, by a vote of 3:0, approved the request, pending staff administrative approval of the following conditions: 1. Revise the architectural elevations to include identification of the color for the window air conditioningunits. 2. The applicant is encouraged to provide complete sign information on the drawings for review at this time to avoid a future ARB sign submittal. 3. Indicate the color /finish for all fixtures in the luminaire schedule. 4. Add the following note to the plan: "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." 5. Include the cut sheets that illustrate the location of the lamps in the light fixtures within the site plan set — not separate from it or stapled to it. 6. Revise the photometric plan to include a complete calculation grid showing fight levels across the parking areas and travelways. Revise the photometric plan so that all light levels under the entrance canopy are legible. Reduce the level of illumination under the entrance canopy to provide for safety and securitywithoutover - illumination. 7. Coordinate all the plans regarding the length of the proposed retaining walls located west of the lower forebay and the existing /proposed condition of the western end of the existing retaining wall. 8. Coordinate the landscape plan and the plant list regarding quantities, locations and labeling. 9. Revise the 9 Willow Oak in the eastern parking area to 3 1 /2" caliper at planting. This approval is based on the following conditions: 1. The planting proposed on the south side of the pond shall be completed with the construction of the hotel, as illustrated on the plan dated 1/5/09. 2. The additional planting on the north, east and west sides of the pond shall be completed within one year of this approval. Please provide: 1. Two full sets of revised drawings addressing each of these conditions. Include updated ARB revision dates on each drawing and an ARB approval signature panel. 2. A memo including detailed responses indicating how each condition has been satisfied. 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. 3. The attached "Revised Application Submittal" form. This form must be returned with your revisions to ensure proper tracking and distribution. When staff's review of this information indicates that all conditions of approval have been met, a Certificate of Appropriateness may be issued. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Margaret Maliszewski Principal Planner Cc: Hollymead Town Center Hotel LLC c/o Tejas Patel 8350 Brook Road Richmond, Va 23227 Neil Bhatt, ALA — NBJ Architecture 11537 -B Nuckols Rd. Glen Allen, Va 23059 Hollymead Area C Owners Association Inc 195 Riverbend Dr Charlottesville, Va 22911 File COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHARLOTTESVILLE RESIDENCY OFFICE 701 VDOT WAY CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911 DAVID S. EKERN, P.E. COMMISSIONER February 17, 2009 Mr. Glenn Brooks Department of Engineering and Development 401 McIntire Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22902 Subject: Site Review Meeting Comments February 19th, 2009 site review meeting Dear Mr. Brooks: Below are VDOT's comments on the Site Plans for the February 19th , 2009 Site Review Committee Meeting: SDP -2009 -00012 Comfort Suites Inn at Hollvmead TC- Preliminary (Gerald Gatobu)14 It needs to be verified that the entrance off Route 29 that is proposed to be extended into the site t ,was intended to carry hotel traffic to the hotel and other sites in this corner. 24 .The median cut and entrance off Timberwood Blvd. needs to be properly channelized in both the V. median and the entrance to allow only right in right outs for the entrance and left ins from RouteEOP29traffic. Also, the median needs to be channelized to dissuade traffic from attempting to take atiatwoeftintotheCVSsite. All proposed entrances from state routes or proposed state routes need to be designed in 40 K accordance with the Minimum Standards of Entrances to State Highways. Profiles will need to be shown on the final site plan. SUB- 2009 -00012 Natterer Lots(Berkmar Crossing) Final (Elizabeth Marotta) No Comments SUB- 2009 -00013 Gillespie Development- Preliminary (Elizabeth Marotta) The front ditch width on the typical section should be 4 feet instead of 3 feet. 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. Staff Engineer VDOT Charlottesville Residency 434 -293 -0011 WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING Albemarle County Service Authrity Cc,ry ving TO: Gerald Gatobu FROM: Gary Whelan, Civil Engineer DATE: February 12, 2009 RE: Site Plan Technical Review for: Comfort Inns at Hollymead Town Center - Preliminary SDP200900006 TM 32 -41 D4, 41 D6 The below checked items apply to this site. 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 2. A 8 inch water line is located on site. 3. Fire flow from, nearest public hydrant, located distant from this site plan, is Gpm + at 20 psi residual. X 4. An 8 inch sewer line is located approximately 250'distant. 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 and sewer plans 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. 13. City of Charlottesville approval for sewer. Comments: Final dedication of Hollymead Town Center Area C Block 9 water and sewer must be completed before preliminary approval is granted. The site plan does not show or incorrectly shows: eter locations l a water line size V4+0 •a erline locations sewer line size StaJsewerlinelocationsaexpectedwastewaterflows dements expected water demands F, 168 Spotnap Road • Charlottesville • VA 22911 • Tel (434) 977 -4511 • Fax (434) 979 -0698 etJ www.serviceauthoriy.org 4oe t i jl' *f \` t "j 41.0"RGI t County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To:Gerald Gatobu, Planner From: Amy Pflaum, Engineering Review Division: Current Development Date:February 17, 2009 Subject: SDP200900006, Comfort Suites Inn at Hollymead Town Center - Preliminary Site Plan The preliminary site plan for Comfort Suites Inn at Hollymead Town Center, submitted on January 26, 2009, has been reviewed. Current Development Engineering can recommend approval of this site plan once the following comments have been addressed: Preliminary Site Plan Comments 1. The hatching on the legend (Cover Sheet) does not match the plans. -'RU I C.N 2. Please label the existing easements with Deed Book & Page numbers. - ; s7 Ar„Lb Z„ 2.:Ijukt E 0 •` r 3. Please add sizes to the labels on the existing storm sewer pipes. - A a) bb 4. Because of its close proximity (less than 300 ft) to the Timberwood Boulevard round -a -bout, a left - turning movement into the existing curb cut on Conner Drive is not desirable. Please adjust --14^ C.$31,11jej,0( the Conner Drive median to prohibit vehicles from turning left into this development. This curb - Vjr Co t..1 cut may maintain right -in and right - and left-out movements. 5. The development proposes to utilize an existing curb cut on Timberwood Boulevard which appears to operate as a right - and left-in and a right -out. There is potential for drivers exiting this , site to attempt to use this curb cut for a left turn onto Timberwood Boulevard. This poses a safety( `"o.s axt••rt., 6'Lconcernanditisrecommendedthattheentrancebedesignedtoprohibitexitingvehiclesfrom 2b f attempting turning movements other than a right turn out onto Timberwoodod Boulevard.``i'V 6. Existing lane markings on Route 29 south may need to be addressed at the location of the right -in, right -out entrance on Route 29. The lane markings indicate a right - turn-only lane into this i4f f Lj entrance, however, the lane actually exists as a through lane. Increasing traffic and turning TI CIA Omovementsatthisentrancewithoutaddressingthiscontradictioncreatesapotentialtraffichazard. r 7. The three parking spaces proposed near the Route 29 entrance are a potential circulation hazard. It A-- ? is recommended that they are relocated. -'t p,,3' 8. This site design proposes very little sidewalks and does not provide for walk - ability from many of the parking spaces to the hotel or from the hotel to Target or Conner Drive. It is recommended that sidewalk be added on one or both sides of the travelway from Conner Drive, around the parking lots to the front entrance of the hotel. Also, connect sidewalks to the proposed walking path. ( "Entrances and parking lots will be configured to be functional and inviting with walkways conveniently tied to Logical destinations." Page 14 of the Hollymead Towncenter Code of Development for Area C) '° r b V'.,) 14 b Et>titt a - ,rc i -. a ' 9. Grading between the proposed "curved" parking area and the walking path is s r thanhe t maximum allowable 2 to 1 slope. [AC Design Manual 8.A.11,,, C, A. bC C sS l 10. The grading between the existing Target water quality swale and the proposed parking appears to ; -• C'*,create a swale behind the back of curb this will cpncentrateflow and possibly pause erosion, f , r ..iL)tie.aa`. C "r- ci.. •. 1 7,ii t(EX) I 11. Proposed grading cremes a low iJom - ttmthe parking oat thesouthwest corner of tn hotel with no inlet to collect drainage. -'1='rte. D a y t- .4-r~ . = 4 g L'f. , 4 CYm. f'3 M"a t .r" 12. The design of the travelway from the existing entrance onto Route 29 allows a large area of the proposed parking to flow to the existing curb inlets, have these inlets been designed to handle this flow? GI e,,-t" 1.-)& is oe.,` - V' tt. L... C .. o c4.4 , - CD "p pJ U t 1G ,,j d, Ai+ ° -Y, • 13. The proposedtravelwayfromCoDriveiseeper than the maximum allowable 10 %. [18- 4.12.17a] -` G . tt . h t- : S C a ' t Q., 7 Atr Cr,, IV; Ov;, C?. tS ft F C r i M 4, •6 i, 14. In the location of the proposed travelway from Conner Drive, the vertical cover over an existing a i I A.) sanitary sewer pipe is being reduced by up to 4 feet. Please verify that this pipe is deep enough for the expected reduction in cover. — 1,5..- INV s 1 --r K LP.k ) L, ; i 13 IC! 15. Proposed grades in the parking area behind the Target exceed the maximum allowable 5 %. [18- 4.12.15c] -- CA . Col% .m.77 16. An existing culvert shown in the parking area between the hotel and the vacant parcel to the northwest remains on all plans with no notation regarding its removal.4, K ix@ J4 4 17. The proposed landscaping around the parking area adjacent to the existing rear entrance to Target t ,, imaycausesightdistanceproblemsforavehicletakingarightturnfromTargettowardRoute29. . t ,, 18. The Hollymead Towncenter Code of Development for Area C (Page 21) states that water quality (i...rr ct F swales, which will reduce the amount of untreated runoff entering the ponds, are proposed within L .. bk., ` • several development Blocks, including Block I. Although an existing water quality swale is located adjacent to this site, it is not clear that any of the developed flow will enter it. YJ OC. U Final Site Plan comments L4. ti F e." l 'fi 19. The Erosion & Sediment Control Plan submitted within this set will not be reviewed with the preliminary site plan. For review of the E &SC Plan, please submit a Water Protection Ordinance Application. 0 20. The Stormwater Management Calculations submitted with this set have only received a cursory review with the preliminary site plan. For a full review of the Stormwater Management calculations, please submit a Water Protection Ordinance Application. 21. This site proposes to utilize the existing C.W. Hurt Basin #1 for water quality and detention. This plan also proposes modifications, including grading and extensive landscaping, to this pond. Calculations will be required to validate that the requirements of water quality and quantity for this site (in conjunction with other sites served by the pond) are being met. As -built conditions on the existing pond should be utilized rath than topography proposed kon previous design plans. z 4 ' 06- d4.: 44 4 : 444; 4ivi,:w144k ;i1?l' 4Sl,1'20: i( t.omit' 4 be444041m, to tiollyt:cad'1..,::r: t:rnt(‘::Lt_ilq), Ai A' 09441444006 C'outti,ri ANkNi COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION CHARLOTTESVILLE RESIDENCY OFFICE 701 VDOT WAY CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911 DAVID S. EKERN, P.E. COMMISSIONER February 17, 2009 Mr. Glenn Brooks Department of Engineering and Development 401 McIntire Rd. Charlottesville, VA 22902 Subject: Site Review Meeting Comments February 19th, 2009 site review meeting Dear Mr. Brooks: Below are VDOT's comments on the Site Plans for the February 19 2009 Site Review Committee Meeting: SDP - 2009- 00012 Comfort Suites Inn at Hollvmead TC- Preliminary (Gerald Gatobu) It needs to be verified that the entrance off Route 29 that is proposed to be extended into the site was intended to carry hotel traffic to the hotel and other sites in this corner. The median cut and entrance off Timberwood Blvd. needs to be properly channelized in both the median and the entrance to allow only right in right outs for the entrance and left ins from Route 29 traffic. Also, the median needs to be channelized to dissuade traffic from attempting to take a left into the CVS site. All proposed entrances from state routes or proposed state routes need to be designed in accordance with the Minimum Standards of Entrances to State Highways. Profiles will need to be shown on the final site plan. SUB -2009 -00012 Natterer Lots(Berkmar Crossing) Final (Elizabeth Marotta) No Comments SUB - 2009 -00013 Gillespie Development - Preliminary (Elizabeth Marotta) The front ditch width on the typical section should be 4 feet instead of 3 feet. 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. Staff Engineer VDOT Charlottesville Residency 434 -293 -0011 WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING of ALe,, U C.] t IRGIN \ COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 March 9, 2009 Mr. Bill Morrow Hollymead Corner, LLC 1117 E. Market Street B Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: Variation Request dated March 2, 2009 for Hollymead Town Center Area C Block One — Move 12,000 square feet of development from Block II to Block I Dear Mr. Morrow: The County has received the variation request referenced above to allow for an additional 12,000 square feet of non - residential area in Block 1 and to deduct 12,000 square feet of non - residential area available for Block II. The purpose of this request is to allow for a 50,000 square foot hotel to be built in Block I and still have are available for additional buildings shown on the application plan in Block I. I have reviewed this request in conjunction with the approved application plan and the Code of Development for Hollymead Town Center Area C (HTC -C). I have also reviewed the Development Rights Transfer Agreement between Post Office Land Trust, owner of Block II (TMP 32-41J) and HTC Hotel LLC & BEF REIT, Inc. (TMP 32-41D5). This letter serves to provide County approval of your requested variation to the Code of Development in keeping with the attached application, development rights transfer document, and site development plan for Comfort Suites Inn prepared by Ruhmel, Klepper, and Kahl, LLP last revised March 2, 2009. Approval of the variation is conditioned on these attachments and the future massing of buildings in Block II being built as shown on the HTC -C approved application plan. The analysis of the variation request is provided below: Section 8.5.5.3 allows the director of planning to grant minor variations to as long as: 1)The variation is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. The request is consistent with the Neighborhood Model goals. 2)The variation does not increase the approved development density or intensity of development. 1 The variation will not affect the density, or allowable intensity of development. 3)The variation does not adversely affect the timing and phasing of development of any other development in the zoning district. The variation will not affect timing and phasing of development of HTC - C. 3)The variation does not require a special use permit. The variation does not require a special use permit. 4)The variation is in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved rezoning application. The variation is in general accord with the purpose and intent of the HTC -C Application Plan and Code of Development which anticipated potential shifting of square footage among blocks. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at 296 -5823. Sincerely, V. ayne imberg Director of fanning c:Gerald Gatobu, Prin . z. ' . nner for Current Development SDP - 2009 -00006 Comfort cilites Inn at Hollymead town Center, Page 1 of 2 Amy Pflaum From: Denunzio, Joel D., P.E. [ Joel .Denunzio @VDOT.virginia.gov] Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 4:07 PM To:Amy Pflaum Cc:Gerald Gatobu Subject: SDP - 2009 -00006 Comfort Suites Inn at Hollymead town Center SDP - 2009 -00006 Comfort Suites Inn at Hollymead town Center Amy, I have reviewed the revisions and comment responses for the above plan and have the following comments: Comment #4 (Median Conner Dr.) The connection to Conner Dr should be a requirement for approval of this site plan. Without the connection, the site does not have adequate access to and from Hollymead TC and will force vehicles to use Route 29 to get to Hollymead TC. This connection is part of the rezoning plan and the TIA. Changes to this access will change the impacts to Route 29 and require a reassessment of the connection on route 29 which will most likely require a right turn / deceleration lane on Route 29 outside of the existing right turn / through lane that is there. Comment #5 (Preventing Left Turn on Timberwood) The medians will not be permitted as mountable curb on Timberwood Blvd. I agree that left turning traffic, or u -turns create a problem at this site. Much of this is because the existing channelization on Timberwood is poorly designed and the entrance to this site does not line up with the median opening. In addition, there is an existing problem with vehicles approaching Route 29 on Timberwood and using this median break as an entrance to CVS. For these safety reasons the existing median opening on Timberwood Blvd needs to be closed entirely. The connection at Conner Dr. into the site will provide adequate access. In addition to these responses I would like to add the following comments: Sight distances need to be shown at the connection to Timberwood Blvd. Any sight lines that fall outside of the right of way will require sight easements. The street trees proposed on Timberwood Blvd. must be placed behind the sidewalk. If the connection to Conner Dr. is added back to the plan and the right turn lane on Route 29 is not necessary, the pavement marking on Route 29 should be a shared right through. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thanks, Joel Joel DeNunzio, P.E. Staff Engineer 434 - 293 -0011 Ext. 120 4/2/2009 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To:Gerald Gatobu, Planner From: Amy Pflaum, Engineering Review Division: Current Development Date:February 17, 2009 REV 1: April 2, 2009 Subject: SDP200900006, Comfort Suites Inn at Hollymead Town Center - Preliminary Site Plan The preliminary site plan for Comfort Suites Inn at Hollymead Town Center, resubmitted on March 3. 2009. has been reviewed. Current Development Engineering can recommend approval of this site plan once the following comments have been addressed: Preliminary Site Plan Comments REV 1: Comment has been addressed. REV 1: Comment has been addressed. REV 1: Comment has been addressed. 4. Because of its close proximity (less than 300 ft) to the Timberwood Boulevard round -a -bout, a left - turning movement into the existing curb cut on Conner Drive is not desirable. Please adjust the Conner Drive median to prohibit vehicles from turning left into this development. This curb cut may maintain right -in and right- and left -out movements. REV 1: The connection to Conner Drive is an integral step for this development, and is shown in the approved rezoning plan. The County will support full turning movements to and from Conner Drive and the hotel site, provided that the connection is made. 5. The development proposes to utilize an existing curb cut on Timberwood Boulevard which appears to operate as a right- and left -in and a right -out. There is potential for drivers exiting this site to attempt to use this curb cut for a left turn onto Timberwood Boulevard. This poses a safety concern and it is recommended that the entrance be designed to prohibit exiting vehicles from attempting turning movements other than a right turn out onto Timberwood Boulevard. REV 1: The County supports VDOT's recommendation that this median cut be closed. Iffull closure is unattainable at this time, the Timberwood median must be extended to better align the left turning movement with the entrance to this development, as shown on the approved rezoning plan. 6. Existing lane markings on Route 29 south may need to be addressed at the location of the right -in, right -out entrance on Route 29. The lane markings indicate a right- turn -only lane into this entrance, however, the lane actually exists as a through lane. Increasing traffic and turning movements at this entrance without addressing this contradiction creates a potential traffic hazard. REV 1: This submittal has revised the right -turn arrows on Route 29 south to depict a through - lane. VDOT and the County would prefer a dual - movement arrow depicting a through- and /or right -turn -lane option. This can be shown on the Final Site Plan when it is submitted. REV 1: Comment has been addressed. 8. This site design proposes very little sidewalks and does not provide for walk - ability from many of the parking spaces to the hotel or from the hotel to Target or Conner Drive. It is recommended that sidewalk be added on one or both sides of the travelway from Conner Drive, around the parking lots to the front entrance of the hotel. Also, connect sidewalks to the proposed walking path. ( "Entrances and parking lots will be configured to be functional and inviting with walkways conveniently tied to logical destinations." Page 14 of the Hollymead Towncenter Code of Development for Area C) REV 1: Please provide walkable access from the proposed hotel to the Hollymead Towncenter shopping area. REV 1: Comment has been addressed. REV 1: Comment has been addressed. REV 1: Comment has been addressed. REV 1: Comment has been addressed. 13. The proposed travelway from Conner Drive is steeper than the maximum allowable 10 %. [18- 4.12.17a] REV 1: This travelway can be constructed to meet the slope requirements in the County Ordinance. It is appropriate to make the connection to Connor Drive with this proposed development to provide safe and convenient vehicular and pedestrian access for hotel patrons to the Hollvmead Towncenter shopping area. REV 1: Comment has been addressed. REV 1: Comment has been addressed. REV 1: Comment has been addressed. REV 1: Comment has been addressed. 18. The Hollymead Towncenter Code of Development for Area C (Page 21) states that water quality swales, which will reduce the amount of untreated runoff entering the ponds, are proposed within several development Blocks, including Block I. Although an existing water quality swale is located adjacent to this site, it is not clear that any of the developed flow will enter it. REV 1: The southern forebav w the pond will sen'e to collect larger particles of sediment and pollutants, as well as trash and debris from the development. Even with bio- filter plantings, it will not appropriately function as a water quality feature. A water quality swale (or a BMP of equal treatment capability) to pre -treat stonnwater before it enters the pond is required within Block 1 per the Code of Development. Final Site Plan comments REV 1: Comment has been noted. REV 1: Comment has been noted. REV 1: Comment has been noted.