HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201600042 Review Comments Minor Amendment 2016-08-17County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Phone 434-296-5832
Memorandum
To: Alan Franklin(afranklin@waterstreetstudio.net)
From: Rachel Falkenstein, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: August 17, 2016
Subject: SDP 201600042 Region Ten — Major Site Plan Amendment
Fax 434-972-4126
The County of Albemarle Planning Division will recommend approval of the plan referenced above once the
following comments 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, which is to the Subdivision/Zoning
Ordinances unless otherwise specified.]
1. [32.3.4] Pay outstanding balance for the cost of mailing/delivery of notices ($215.00).
2. [32.5.1(a)] Include scale and north arrow on all sheets.
3. [32.5.1(a)] Minimum setback line along Old Lynchburg Road is labeled as 30'; front minimum setback is
10'. Please revise label.
4. [32.5.1(b)] Include a note on the cover stating the proposed use.
5. [32.5.1(b)] A note on the cover sheet states "see letter" for parking requirements. Staff did not receive
a letter with this plan. Please clarify or provide letter. Approved parking numbers will need to be
stated on plan once approved by zoning staff.
6. [32.5.1(d)] Add setback lines on grading and utility sheet.
7. [32.5.1(d)] Managed slopes are labeled but not shown. Provide graphic delineation of slopes (shading
or other symbol).
8. [32.5.1(i)] Provide a sidewalk along Old Lynchburg Road along the extent of the project. Staff is
exploring the ability to provide a connection via crosswalk to the multi -use path on the western side of
Old Lynchburg Road.
9. [32.5.1(i)] Provide a sidewalk or a pedestrian connection to the project from the sidewalk on Old
Lynchburg Place and a pedestrian connection to sidewalk along Old Lynchburg Road.
10. [32.5.1(n)] Label the maximum retaining wall height on plans. The wall is currently labeled as 2 feet in
height, but portions appear to be taller than this.
11. [32.5.2(k)] Verify that all necessary easements for proposed water, sewer and drainage facilities have
been shown on the plan. Any new easements being proposed should be shown and dedicated with a
separate easement plat.
12. [32.7.9] The County's landscaping and screening requirements do not require perimeter parking trees.
Parking areas are required to be screened in accordance with section 32.7.9.6.
13. [32.7.9] There appears to be a discrepancy between the plant quantities listed in the plant list and the
plants drawn on the plans for the following plants: CA and PL. Please correct as necessary.
14. [32.7.9.6] An area of at least 5% of the paved parking and vehicular circulation must be landscaped.
Please provide calculations to show this requirement is met.
15. [32.7.2.1] Show site distance at proposed entrance.
16. [32.6.2(d)] Show profiles of water and sewer line laterals and clearance where lines cross.
17. [32.6.2(k)] Show locations of light fixtures on layout sheet.
Special Exception requests:
1. Provide a complete list of proposed disturbances to the 20' buffer and include total area of
disturbance. Depict disturbances graphically on the site plan by showing buffer setback line on grading
and utility sheet.
2. Provide additional screening between Old Lynchburg Place and the proposed biofilter consistent with
Section 32.7.9.7 in the form of shrubs or a planting strip as space permits.
3. Board approval is required for special exceptions.
Please contact Rachel Falkenstein in the Planning Division by using rfalkenstein@albemarle.org or 434-296-
5832 ext. 3272 for further information.