HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201600042 Review Comments Major Amendment, Final Site Plan 2016-10-24County 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
Rev1: 9/19/16
Rev1 comments: 10/24/16
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).
Rev1: Comment addressed.
2. [32.5.1(a)] Include scale and north arrow on all sheets.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
3. [32.5.1(a)] Minimum setback line along Old Lynchburg Road is labeled as 30'; front minimum setback is
10'. Please revise label.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
4. [32.5.1(b)] Include a note on the cover stating the proposed use.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
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.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
6. [32.5.1(d)] Add setback lines on grading and utility sheet.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
7. [32.5.1(d)] Managed slopes are labeled but not shown. Provide graphic delineation of slopes (shading
or other symbol).
Rev1: Comment addressed.
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.
Rev1: Comment not addressed. Staff is still of the opinion that a sidewalk here is a necessary
improvement given the current lack of pedestrian facilities on this stretch of roadway. Please show a
sidewalk along the extent of the project for staff to review. If reviewers from VDOT and/or
engineering find that the proposed sidewalk will be unsafe for pedestrians, then we will reevaluate
the sidewalk requirement.
9. L32.5.1(i)J 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.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
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.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
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.
Rev1: Comment addressed. Is it possible to show existing utilities in lighter shade of grey on grading
and utility sheet? It is difficult to distinguish between existing and proposed facilities.
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.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
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.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
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.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
15. [32.7.2.1] Show site distance at proposed entrance.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
16. [32.6.2(d)] Show profiles of water and sewer line laterals and clearance where lines cross.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
17. [32.6.2(k)] Show locations of light fixtures on layout sheet.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
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.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
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.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
3. Board approval is required for special exceptions.
Rev1: Item has been tentatively scheduled for 12/7 BOS meeting.
New comments:
1. [32.7.2.3(B)] During the Compliance with the Comp Plan review for this project the applicant stated an
intention to provide a pedestrian pathway or trail to provide connectivity between the proposed
building and existing facility on site. Please show the location and details of the proposed pathway on
the site plan.
Please contact Rachel Falkenstein in the Planning Division by using rfalkenstein@albemarle.org or 434-296-
5832 ext. 3272 for further information.