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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832
February 5, 2008
Mr. Jake Busching
330 Newtown Road
Greenwood, Virginia 22943
RE: SDP - 2008 -007- Pollak Vineyards- Preliminary Site Plan
Mr. Busching:
Fax (434) 972 -4126
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 (Engineer)
Albemarle County Division of Zoning & Current Development (Planner)
Albemarle County Division of Planning (E91 1)
Albemarle County Division of Zoning Inspections
Albemarle County Division of Planning (Architectural Review Board)
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue
Albemarle County Service Authority
Virginia Department of Transportation
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
comments of the Site Review Committee by February 18th, 2008. 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 $65.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Megan Yaniglos
Planner
Zoning & Current Development
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Jake Busching (jbushing @pollakvineyards.com)
From: Megan Yaniglos- Planner
Division: Zoning & Current Development
Date: February 5, 2008
Subject: SDP - 2008 -007- Pollak Vineyards- Preliminary Site Plan
The Planner for the Zoning & Current Development Division of the Albemarle County
Department Community Development will recommend approve the 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
1. If you can not provide the following information on the plan sheets, you can apply for a
site plan waiver per section 32.3.10. You can make this request in a letter format stating
which section of the ordinance you want waived and the justification for the waiver.
2. [32.5.6 (a)) Provide the following information on the plan sheet: zoning',' magisterial
district, source of the topography present use of adjacent parcel, minimum setback lines,
and boundary dimensions...
3. [32.5.6 (b)] Provide the following information on the plan sheet: proposed uses and
maximum acreage occupied by each use, maximum square footage for commercial uses,
maximum number of employees, maximum floor area ratio, maximum height of all
structures, schedule of parking including maximum amount required and amount
provided, and maximum amount of impervious cover on the site.
4. [32.5.6 (d)] Provide the existing topography for the entire site with sufficient offsite
topography to describe prominent and pertinent features and physical characteristics, but
in no case less than fifty (50 feet outside of the site.
5. [32.5.6 (f)] On the plan, indicate if the site is located within a reservoir watershed.
Provide a notation that states "Tax map /Parcel (numbers) are /are not within a reservoir
watershed."
6. [32.5.6 (01 Show the existing street, together with the street name, state route number,
right -of -way lines and widths, centerline radii, and pavement widths.
7. [32.5.6 (m)] Show the location of the existing and proposed ingress to and egress from
the property, showing the distance to the centerline of the nearest existing street
intersection.
8. [32.5.6 (n)] Provide the dimensions of all walkways, parking lots and other paved areas,
loading and service areas together with the proposed paving material types for all walks,
parking lots and driveways.
Please contact Megan Yaniglos at the Department of Community Development 296 -5832 ext.
3004 for further information.
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandu
To: Megan Yaniglos, Current Development Project Planner
From: Phil Custer, Current Development engineering review
Date: 05 February 2008
Subject: Pollak Vineyard (SDP - 2008 - 00007)
The preliminary site plan for Pollak Vineyard has been reviewed. The engineering review for current
development cannot recommend approval to the plan at this time. The following items must be addressed
before approval can be recommended:
1. A stormwater management plan and fee need to be submitted. The applicant should refer to the
latest WPO comment letter for further details regarding the SWM requirements for this project.
For preliminary site plan review, however, only a conceptual plan is required.
2. The plan has been designed to parameters less stringent than the standards listed in the County
ordinance. A waiver of the following standards will need to be granted by the Zoning
Administrator:
a. [I 8-4.l 2.15.g] Curb and gutter.
b. [I 8-4.12.15.a] Surface materials.
c. [18- 4.12.17.c.1] Two -way access aisles.
d. [ 18- 4.12.19] Dumpster Pads.
e. [I 8-4.12.16.d] Delineation of Parking Spaces.
f. [18- 4.12.16.e] Bumper Blocks
Please submit a letter requesting waivers of these standards directed to the Zoning Administrator,
Amelia McCulley.
3. Please provide available dimensions for parking areas and adjacent travelway to confirm the
area is compliant with the ordinance. If the parking; area fails to meet the regulations of 18-
4.12.16.c, this standard must also be waived by the Zoning Administrator and should be included
in the letter referenced in the previous comment above. Engineering will not be recommending a
waiver of Section 18- 4.12.16.c.
Application #: SDP200800007 r Comn....--nts
Project Name:[ Pollak Vineyards LLC - Prelim - - - - [Pre — Non - residential -
Date Completed:02/01/2008
Reviewer:Andrew Slack E911
Review Status:No Objection
Reviews Comments:NO OBJECTION,
Date Completed:
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02/04/2008
Reviewer:Josh Rubinstein Water Resources Manager
Review Status:Pending
Reviews Comments:Dependent on the project amount of water used, This site plan requires a Tier III or Tier IV
Groundwater Assessment submitted by the applicant with the fees for review. The County's Design
Standards Manual requirements for a Tier III or Tier IV Groundwater Assessment are linked in the
above comments - document bar.
Date Completed:02/05/2008
Reviewer:Philip Custer Engineer Z &CD
Review Status:Requested Changes
Reviews Comments:Need waivers of standards approved by Zoning Administrator.
Page: 1.00 County of Albemarle Printed On: Thursday, February 07, 2008
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 2,2701
VirginiaDOT.org
David S. Ekern, P.E.
COMMISSIONER
February 6` 2007
Mr. Glenn Brooks
Department of Engineering and Development
401 McIntire Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Subject: Site Review Meeting Comments February 7` 1007 site review meeting
Dear Mr. Brooks:
Below are VDOT's comments on the Site Plans for the February 7` 2007 Site Review Committee
Meeting:
SDP - 2008 -00003 Crown BMW Retail Parts & Service Building- Prelim.(Pat Lawrence)
The western most entrance on route 250 needs to be removed. This access does not meet
the minimum spacing requirements for this type of entrance assuming that route 250 will
have a raised median in the future and the entrance will be a partial two way access. The
main access point for 250 needs to be where the proposed eastern most entrance is
shown. This entrance needs to be a minimum of 30 feet wide with minimum radii of 25
feet.
Proposed entrances need to show an entrance grade that meets the minimum requirements
of the CG -11 standard.
Sight distances need to be shown at the entrance locations.
Final plans will need to include pavement and drainage design in accordance with the
VDOT Road Design Manual and The Road and Bridge Standards.
SDP - 2008 -00007 Pollak Vinevards LLC — Prelimina (Megan Yaniglos
An entrance permit was applied for, installed, and completed for a farm entrance to this
site in 2007. The width shown on the permit does not meet the minimum requirements
for a commercial entrance. The road on the site plan shows 18 feet in width and the
entrance should be at least the same width as the entrance road.
Adequate sight distance needs to be shown in accordance with commercial entrance
standards.
YAWS Of
TRANSPORTATION ExCE1 LEN CC
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SUB - 2008 -00014 Biscuit Run / Block 11 / Breeden Property —Final (Summer Frederick)
No plan was received on this subdivision.
Please request the applicants provide a written description of revisions with re- submissions. If you
have any questions or comments, please contact me prior to sharing these comments with the
applicants.
Sincerely,
Joel DeNunzio, P.E.
Residency Program Manager
VDOT Charlottesville Residency
434 -293 -0011
cc Bill Fritz, David Benish, Juan Wade, Elaine Echols, Joan McDowell, Judith Wiegand,
Margaret Maliszewski, David Pennock, Francis McCall, Jon Sharp, Summer Frederick, Patrick
Lawrence, and John Giometti
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TO: Megan Yaniglos
FROM: Gary Whelan, Civil Engineer
DATE: January 31, 2008
RE: Site Plan Technical Review for: Pollak Vineyards, LLC
SDP200800007
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The below checked items apply to this site.
X 1. This site plan is not 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. An inch water line is located approximately distant.
3. Fire flow from, nearest public hydrant, located distant from this site plan, is
Gpm + at 20 psi residual.
4. A inch sewer line is located approximately distant.
5. An Industrial Waste Ordinance survey form must be completed.
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.
10. Final and 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: No comment.
The site plan does not show or incorrectly shows:
meter locations water line size
waterline locations sewer line size
sewer line locations expected wastewater flows
easements expected water demands
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
February 5, 2008
Jake Busching
330 Newtown Road
Greenwood, VA 22943
Subject: SDP - 2008 -007 Pollak Vineyards- Landscaping Waiver
Request
Dear Mr. Busching:
You have requested a waiver of all landscaping requirements. A waiver is
permitted as outlined in Albemarle County Code, Chapter 18, Section 32.7.9.3.
The use proposed on the parcel is a farm winery, a by -right use in the rural area.
Since the property is in the rural areas, and the building has been located away
from the existing road a landscape plan that would meet the requirements of the
ordinance would not be appropriate in this case. This conclusion is based on the
following observations:
1. Landscaping would not serve to screen the facility from the street or
adjacent property.
2. Landscaping would result in a more formal site character which is not in
keeping with the rural setting of the area.
3. Landscaping would not serve the purposes outlined in Albemarle County
Code, Chapter 18, Section 32.7.9
Therefore, this waiver request, as submitted, is approved. Please contact me if
you have questions.
Sincerely,
William D. Fritz, AICP
Chief of Current Development
32.7.9.1 WHEN REQUIRED
Whenever a site plan is required by this chapter, a landscape plan shall be required as precedent to
final site plan approval. The foregoing notwithstanding, a landscape plan shall be required as
precedent to preliminary plan approval: when the impervious coverage of the site exceeds eighty
80) percent of the gross site area; or when the agent determines that due to unusual
circumstances, conditions of the site or by character of the proposed use, review at the preliminary
plan stage is warranted; or in any case where required by the commission. (Added 5 -1 -87)
32.7.9.3 VARIATION; WAIVER
a. The agent may vary or waive the requirement of a landscape plan in whole or in part
together with improvements required herein upon a finding that the requirement of such
plan and /or improvement would not forward the purposes of this chapter or otherwise
serve the public interest; provided that such variation or waiver shall result in a plan
substantially in compliance with the approved site plan together with all conditions
imposed by the commission or the agent; and, provided further that such variation or
waiver shall have no additional adverse visual impact on adjacent properties or public
areas nor otherwise be inconsistent with section 32.7.9. No variance or waiver of
landscape plan shall be approved except after notice required by section 32.4.2.5. (Added
5 -1 -87)
b. Whenever, because of unusual size, topography, shape of the property, location of the
property, or other unusual conditions, excluding the proprietary interests of the developer,
strict application of the requirements of section 32.7.9 would result in significant
degradation of the site or adjacent properties, the requirement may be varied or waived
by the agent; provided that such variance or waiver shall not be detrimental to the public
health, safety or welfare, or to the orderly development of the area, or to sound
engineering practices or to adjacent properties. (Added 5 -1 -87)
c. A developer requesting variation or waiver pursuant to this section shall file with the
agent a written request which shall state reasons and justifications for such request
together with such alternatives as may be proposed by the developer. The agent may
approve, approve with conditions, or deny such request. In the case of conditional
approval or denial, the agent shall notify the developer in writing as to the reasons for
such action within five (5) days of such decision. (Added 5 -1 -87)
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
MPmorandnm
To: Jake Busching 0 bushing@ pollakvineyards.com)
From: Megan Yaniglos- Planner
Division: Zoning & Current Development
Date: February 5, 2008
Subject: SDP -2008 -007- Pollak Vineyards- Preliminary Site Plan
The Planner for the Zoning & Current Development Division of the Albemarle County
Department Community Development will recommend approve the 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.]
If you can not provide the following information on the plan sheets, you can apply for a
site plan waiver per section 32.3.10. You can make this request in a letter format stating
which section of the ordinance you want waived and the justification for the waiver.
32.5.6 (a)] Provide the following information on the plan sheet: zoning, magisterial
district, source of the topography, present use of adjacent parcel, minimum setback lines,
and boundary dimensions.
32.5.6 (b)] Provide the following information on the plan sheet: proposed uses and
maximum acreage occupied by each use, maximum square footage for commercial uses,
maximum number of employees, maximum floor area ratio, maximum height of all
structures, schedule of parking including maximum amount required and amount
provided, and maximum amount of impervious cover on the site.
32.5.6 (d)] Provide the existing topography for the entire site with sufficient oftsite
topography to describe prominent and pertinent features and physical characteristics, but
in no case less than fifty (50 feet outside of the site.
32.5.6 (f)] On the plan, indicate if the site is located within a reservoir watershed.
Provide a notation that states "Tax map /Parcel (numbers) are /are not within a reservoir
watershed."
32.5.6 (i)] Show the existing street, together with the street name, state route number,
right -of -way lines and widths, centerline radii, and pavement widths.
32.5.6 (m)] Show the location of the existing and proposed ingress to and egress from
the property, showing the distance to the centerline of the nearest existing street
intersection.
32.5.6 (n)] Provide the dimensions of all walkways, parking lots and other paved areas,
loading and service areas together with the proposed paving material types for all walks,
parking lots and driveways.
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Megan Yaniglos, Current Development Project Planner
From: Phil Custer, Current Development engineering review
Date: 05 February 2008
Subject: Pollak Vineyard (SDP -2008- 00007)
The preliminary site plan for Pollak Vineyard has been reviewed. The engineering review for current
development cannot recommend approval to the plan at this time. The following items must be addressed
before approval can be reconnnended:
1. A stormwater management plan and fee need to be submitted. The applicant should refer to the
latest WPO comment letter for further details regarding the SWM requirements for this project.
For preliminary site plan review, however, only a conceptual plan is required.
2. The plan has been designed to parameters less stringent than the standards listed in the County
ordinance. A waiver of the following standards will need to be granted by the Zoning
Administrator:
a. [18- 4.12.15.g] Curb and gutter.
b. [I 8-4.12.15.a] Surface materials.
c. [18- 4.12.17.c.1] Two -way access aisles.
d. [ 18- 4.12.19] Dumpster Pads.
e. [18- 4.12.16.d] Delineation of Parking Spaces.
f. [18- 4.12.16.e] Bumper Blocks
Please submit a letter requesting waivers of these standards directed to the Zoning Administrator,
Amelia McCulley.
3. Please provide available dimensions for parking areas and adjacent travelway to confirm the
area is compliant with the ordinance. If the parking area fails to meet the regulations of 18-
4.12.16.c, this standard must also be waived by the Zoning Administrator and should be included
in the letter referenced in the previous comment above. Engineering will not be recommending a
waiver of Section 18- 4.12.16.c.
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Megan Yaniglos, Current Development Project Planner
From: Phil Custer, Current Development engineering review
Date: 25 March 2008
Subject: Pollak Vineyard (SDP- 2008 - 00007)
The revision to the preliminary site plan for Pollak Vineyard has been reviewed. Engineering review
provides the following comments:
The applicant has requested a waiver of the following standards:
18- 32.5.6.d Drainage Profiles
18- 32.5.5 Scale
18- 4.12.16.d Delineation of Parking Spaces
18- 4.12.19 Dumpster Pads
18- 4.12.15.a Surface Materials
18- 4.12.15.g Curb and Gutter
Engineering has no objection to the granting of these waivers. However, the applicant has failed
to request other waivers where the site plan falls into non - conformance:
18- 4.12.17.c.1 Two Way Access Aisles (the minimum width is 20' and the plan shows
18')
18- 4.12.16.c.1 Parking Space Dimensions (the minimum width of the aisle is 20ft which
requires l Oft wide spaces while the applicant has shown 9ft spaces)
2. The SWM plan has been received and comments will be sent to the applicant under a separate
letter. The SWM requirements for the preliminary site plan review have been met.
3. There appears to be an issue with the scale of the drawings. It would be acceptable to engineering
review if this was addressed in the final site plan stages as long as the shown dimensions and
layouts were in fact correct.
Assuming that a waiver has been granted for all of the ordinance requirements listed above, engineering
review has no objection to the preliminary site plan for Pollak Vineyard.