HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201600058 Review Comments Major Amendment, Final Site Plan 2016-12-01COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
Date: November 21, 2016
UPDATED: December 1, 2016
(includes zonina comments)
Tim Miller
Meridian Planning Group
440 Premium Circle
Charlottesville, VA 22901
RE: SDP 201600058 Daly's Rent All — Major Amendment
Dear Sir:
Your Major Amendment application has been reviewed. In order for the amended site plan to be
approved the following revisions are required:
1. [5.1.31] Fully screen the stacked vehicles waiting for repair from the public streets. One way to
accomplish this may be to extend the screening fence further to the east and/or move the parking
area for the vehicles waiting for repairs further to the west.
2. [4.12.15(i)] Relocate the handicapped parking spaces near to the existing building so they are closer
to the main entrance of the building and so that the need to cross vehicular access aisles is
eliminated. Move the handicapped spaces for the existing building to be in the parking bay closer to
Greenbrier Drive.
3. [32.5.1(c), 32.5.2(1) & 32.6.2(g)] It appears that there is an underground cable and a gas line in or
near the property. A buried cable warning marker is in the eastern corner of the property and there is
a gas line structure in the western corner of the property. Shown all existing utilities and easements
that are within the property boundary.
4. [32.5.2(a) & 32.6.2(c)(1)] It appears that the boundary dimensions are slightly different from the plat
specified in the "Source of Boundary" (DB 705 PG 348) and the plat specified in the Schedule A
description within the deed specified in the "Source of Title" (DB 4682 PG 153) which is DB 915 PG
662. Revise the bearings of the boundaries or clarify why the bearings shown are correct.
5. [32.5.2(a)] Revise the "Overlay Districts:" list to include Entrance Corridor.
6. [32.5.2(a)] Revise the "Parking Setback:" for adjacent to rural and residential districts to be 20' as
specified in section 4.20(a).
7. [32.5.2(a)] Revise the setback information to include the side and rear minimum and maximum
setback requirements.
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8. [32.5.2(a)] Provide labels for the setback lines, specifying distances and maximum or minimum, on
sheets C-100, C-101, C-203 & C-204.
9. [32.5.2(a)] It appears that the owners name listed for TMP 61 W-2-B-3 is incorrect. Either revise the
adjoining property information to include the current owner of the property or provide documentation
specifying the owner listed on the site plan.
10. [32.5.2(b) & 32.6.2(i)] Revise the parking calculation for office uses to be based on the "net" office
floor area. "Net" is deemed to be 80% of the gross floor area unless the applicant requests it be
based on actual net floor area as shown on floor plans submitted. See section 4.12.6 for more details.
UPDATE: In order to address the issue with the current use and the use that is planned for
the existing buildinq provide required parking calculations for both Retail & Office uses.
Ensure that there is sufficient proposed parking to meet the requirements of the existing and
the proposed uses. For the retail parking calculation, if the existing retail use has less than
80% of its floor area in "retail sales area", it might be beneficial to request the retail parking
calculation be based on the actual floor plan. In order to do so a floor plan showing the actual
"retail sales area", with dimensions, should be submitted with the resubmission of the site
plan to support the areas used in the calculation.
11. [32.5.2(b)] Current use of the existing building does not appear to be for office use. Please note that
if current businesses are to remain the major site plan amendment should allow for that type of use.
The medical equipment rental company has previously been calculated as a "retail use" not "office".
UPDATE: In order to address the issue with the current use and the use that is planned for
the existing building specify both Office & Retail use for the existing building.
12. [Comment: 4.12.6 & 5.1.31] The stacked parking spaces for vehicle waiting for repair should not be
included in the "provided" number of parking spaces. In order for parking spaces to count toward the
"required parking spaces" they must meet the minimum design requirements in 4.12.15 including
access aisles.
UPDATE: The stacked parking spaces for vehicle awaiting repair should not be included in
the "provided" number of parking spaces. The required parking in 4.12.6 and the need for
screened parking in 5.1.31(b) are two different code requirements and not associated with one
another. All spaces counted toward the 4.12.6 requirement must meet the minimum standards
for parking areas including drive aisles (4.12.15, 16 & 17). If the area where the 4.12.6 required
spaces are located cannot be appropriately screened to meet the 5.1.31(b) requirements then
it is allowable to have an additional area, as shown in your site plan, for storing of
automobiles awaiting repair (5.1.31(b)) and it is acceptable for them to be as you have shown
if they are fully screened from any public streets or residential area. There is no minimum
number of spaces specified for the screened spaces required by 5.1.31(b). Therefore, it may
not be necessary to have all 12 of the spaces you have shown in the first submission. The
number of vehicles that will be expected to be waiting for repair is the number of spaces that
will needed to be provided to meet the 5.1.31(b) requirement. The number of spaces provided
for 5.1.31(b), and designated as such on the site plan, will be the maximum allowed for
vehicles awaiting repair once the site is constructed.
13. [32.5.2(b)] Provide a note for the maximum amount of impervious cover on the site plan.
14. [32.5.2(d)] Provide either in the legend or on sheet C-101 a note specifying the hatch type for the
areas of critical slopes.
15. [32.5.2(e) & 32.6.20)] Provide on the existing condition sheet the existing landscape features within
the parcel. Also show any existing landscape features that are to remain on the landscaping sheet
and differentiate them from the proposed landscaping. Provide the information specified in
32.7.9.4(c). If existing trees are to be counted towards the landscaping calculations also include the
information required in 32.7.9.4(b).
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16. [32.5.2(k) & 32.6.2(e)] Revise the locations of the storm drainage pipes and easements, or the
location of the proposed building (and footing), so that they do not conflict with each other. The
buildings and building footings must be outside of any existing or proposed easement.
17. [32.5.2(k) & 32.6.2(e)] Provide the location for the proposed storm drainage system that does not
conflict with the required landscaping (see the landscaping comments below). Consider locating the
storm drain pipes behind the proposed building.
UPDATE: Provide the location for the proposed storm drainage system that does not conflict_
with the required landscaping Code 32.7.5.2(d) states that "Installation of utilities in or
adjacent to the right-of-way shall not preclude the installation of street trees or required
landscaping."
18. [32.5.2(k) & 32.6.2(e)] Revise the label for the New 20' Drainage Easement to include that the
easement is "Public".
19. [32.5.2(k) & 32.6.2(e)] Submit an easement and a deed of easement and plat for the relocated 20'
Public Drainage Easement for review. County Attorney's approval will be required prior to approval of
the Major Site Plan Amendment.
20. [32.5.2(k) & 32.6.2(e)] Submit a deed of easement for the proposed Storm Water Management
Basin SWM-1 and its outfall pipe. County Attorney's approval will be required prior to approval of the
Major Site Plan Amendment.
21. [32.6.2(e)] Provide the profiles and a drainage summary table for the proposed storm sewer systems
showing existing and proposed grades.
22. [32.5.2(n)] Provide labels specifying paved and gravel sections of the existing parking area on the
existing conditions sheet C-101.
23. [32.5.2(n)] Provide either a hatch or labels that clearly differentiate the existing and proposed
sidewalks within the property.
24. [32.5.2(n)] Dimension the dumpster pad(s).
25. [32.5.2(n) & 32.6.2(k)] The plan specifies that there will be no outdoor lighting. If there are to be
any light fixtures on the exterior of the proposed building, or the addition or modification of light
fixtures on the existing building, those lights are considered outdoor lighting and information on those
light fixtures must be provided and the light fixtures must meet code requirements. Provide the
location and required information for any outdoor lighting.
26. [32.5.2(n), & 32.6.2(i) & 4.12.16.C.6] Revise the plan such that all 16' deep parking spaces allow for
2' of unobstructed overhang. The six parking spaces adjacent to the wood screening fence do not
have 2' of unobstructed overhang. Expand those parking spaces to have a depth of 18' or adjust the
location of the parking spaces or fence so that there is a 2' unobstructed overhang.
27. [32.5.2(n) & 32.6.2(i)] Provide a backing area for the end of the parking access aisle for the parking
bay closest to Greenbrier Drive and the existing building.
28. [32.5.2(n)] Provide the location of the handicapped parking signs in the plan and not just in the
detail. Label the sign locations.
29. [32.5.2(n)] Revise the handicapped parking space detail and the plan to not show stop block 2' off of
the curb. That standard is based on a parking space with a full 18' depth and not reduced 16' deep
spaces. With the reduction in depth the curb will already be in the location where the tire stops would
have been in a normal depth parking space.
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30. [32.5.2(n)] Provide a handicapped ramp detail and specify the location for the handicapped ramps in
the plan.
31. [32.5.2(n)] Provide a typical section for the parking lot and access aisle pavement.
32. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.7] Provide information demonstrating how the dumpster, loading area and
stacked parking area will be screened. Include in the site plan a detail for the new 6' wood screening
fence.
33. [32.7.9 & 32.6.20)] Revise the landscape plan to meet all requirements of section 32.7.9. Address
the following comments:
• Provide street trees along the entire length of the street frontage at 40' on center as specified
in the Entrance Corridor Guidelines for interior streets. The 513' street frontage should be
used to calculate the number of required street trees.
• If the hatched area on sheet C-203 is meant to represent the required parking lot planting
areas then either provide a label or legend specifying that. Provide plantings within the
parking lot planting spaces as required in 32.7.9.6.
• Provide the required parking lot trees. Trees utilized to meet the parking lot tree requirement
must be large or medium shade trees and be located adjacent to parking spaces.
Ornamental trees do not meet the requirement, only 5 trees are currently shown adjacent to
the parking areas and 7 trees are required if there are 63 parking spaces.
• Provide additional shrubs to screen the parking spaces from the public street. The site plan
does not show the parking spaces near the proposed building and stormwater pond as being
screened from the public road.
• Provide screening for the stormwater detention pond (32.7.9.7).
• Ensure that the landscaping shown in the plan matches that shown in the landscape
schedule. There are more white oaks and Japanese hollies specified in the landscaping
schedule then are shown in the plan. Update the calculations in the landscape schedule
once the landscaping plan is revised.
• Provide a tree planting detail.
34. [Comment] Revise the deed book and page information provided for the storm drainage easement
in the western corner of the site. It appears that either the deed book or page number is incorrect.
35. [Comment] If any off -site easements are required, they must be approved and recorded prior to Site
Plan approval. Proposed grades are shown to the edge of the property and the new drainage pipe for
off -site stormwater is located 3' off of the property line. The Albemarle County Design Standard
Manual, on page 22 (8.c.) states when off -site easements are required.
36. [Comment] The major site plan amendment will not be approved until the WPO plan is submitted and
approved.
37. [Comment] Zoning is reviewing this submission. Their comments will be forwarded when they are
available.
UPDATE: Zoning's comments have been integrated into these planning comments with this
update.
38. [Comment] The major site plan amendment will not be approved until Engineering, Inspections,
E911, VDH, ARB, ACSA, VDOT, Fire Rescue and Zoning grant their approval. See the attached
comments for these reviewers. Any outstanding review comments will be forwarded to you when
they have been received.
39. [NEW COMMENT:4.12.13(a)] UPDATE: Revise the layout so that the loading space is adiacent
to the structure it serves. Loadinq spaces are required for office and retail. Thev are not
required for automobile repair.
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40. [NEW COMMENT: 32.5.1(c), 32.5.2(I) & 32.6.2(g)] UPDATE: Show the sewer easement for the
sewer line just north of the north property line. A portion of that easement is within the
subject parcel. Ensure that any items not allowed within a utility easement are not within the
easement's area.
41. [NEW COMMENT: 32.5.2(n), & 32.6.2(i) & 4.12.16.C.6] UPDATE: In order to provide 2' of clear
overhang for the 16' deep parking spaces a retaining wall to mitigate the grade change
between the two parking bays is an option as long as all other ordinance requirements are
met.
42. [NEW COMMENT] UPDATE: Revise the labels for the parking spaces to specify the correct
parking space size. On sheets C-001 and C-201 there are labels that specify 18' deep parking
spaces.
43. [NEW COMMENT] UPDATE: It has been confirmed that the 2' overhang for the 16' deep
parking spaces must meet the same parking setback requirements as the parking space.
Staff has provided references to provisions of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle. The
Code is kept up to date by the County Attorney's office. The Code may found on the County Attorney's
website which may be found under "Departments and Services" at Albemarle.org.
In accord with the provisions of Section 32.4.3.5 of Chapter 18 of the Code if the developer fails to submit
a revised major site plan amendment to address all of the requirements within six (6) months after the
date of this letter the application shall be deemed to have been voluntarily withdrawn by the developer.
If you have any questions about the comments please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
i
Paty Sat.
Senior Planner
Planning Division
434-296-5832 ext.3250
psaternye(a_albemarle.orq
CC: Greenbrier East, LLC
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