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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201600057 Review Comments Minor Amendment 2017-01-12Phone 434-296-5832 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902 Memorandum To: Scott Collins (scott(cDcollins-engineering.com) From: Paty Saternye, Senior Planner Division: Planning Date: November 23, 2016 Rev. 1: January 12, 2017 (and NEW Comments) Subject: SDP 201600057 Belvedere Towncenter — Belvedere Block 213 - Minor 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.] [32.5.2.a & 32.6.2(a)] Revise the zoning note to include all information through the July 22, 2014 Code of Development update that impacts the property. An example is variation #42 (approved 6-2-11) that increases the build -to line for commercial buildings along Belvedere Boulevard in Block 2 in order to accommodate utility, drainage, and site distance easements that exist along the frontage of Belvedere Blvd. Add a revision cloud around the changed area. Rev. 1: Revise the ZONING: note to state "NMD per ZMA2004-7 w/Belvedere C.O.D. that was last revised on 7/22/2014." 2. [32.5.2.a & 32.6.2(a)] There are notes in the bottom left hand corner of the cover sheet that have overlapped and cannot be read. Revise the coversheet and ensure that all notes are legible. Rev. 1: Comment not fully addressed. Clarify the recreational areas and open space areas and ensure that the acres specified match those shown in the current submission of the site plan. 3. ',32.5.2.a, 32.5.2.b & 32..6.2(a)s Include all previous Letters of Recommendations (LORs) that impact the primary changes taking place -in this minor site plan amendment. Since the footprints and the square footage of uses is being updated in this amendment LOR #1 approved 9/30/2013, where the footprint of the building on the corner of Belvedere.Blvd and Belvedere Place was changed, should be included. Rev. 1: Comment Addressed. 4. [32.5.2.a & 32.6.2(a)] If previous Letters of Recommendation are included in this minor site plan amendment they must to be represented accurately. Not all items listed in the "Minor Site Plan Amendment Proposed Changes:" have been revised'in the plan. Address the following if the LOR in question is to be included: In the revision cloud labeled as "1" the 8' Build -To Line does not match that shown in LOR #1 that was approved on 9/14/2012. Rev. 1: Comment Addressed. [32.5.2.b] In the revision cloud labeled as "1" the Open Space revision does not match that shown in LOR #1 that was approved on 9/14/2012. Rev. 1: Comment Addressed. [32.5.2J] n the revision cloud labeled as °2" the curb closest to Belvedere Blvd, does not match the curb shown in LOR #2 that was approved on 12/5/2012. Rev. 1: Comment Addressed. [32.5.2.i] In the revision cloud labeled as "4" the driveway lengths, units, rear setbacks, front stairs and decks do not match that shown in LOR #3 that was approved on 3/8/2013. Also, there is a dimension in the southwest corner of unit #11 that needs to be included. Rev. 1: Comment not fully addressed. Include in the site plan the dimensions that are shown on the LOR that measured the distances to the front of the townhouse units, the rear of the townhouse units, and the distance from the edge of the deck to the 20' alley access easement. 5. [32.5.2.a & 32.6.2(a)] If it is the intent to incorporate all past LORs in this minor amendment there is another one that has not been included. There appears to be an LOR approved by code enforcement on 9/18/2014 for the tot lot. Rev. 1: Comment not fully addressed. Include all of the details/labels/notes and graphics (including the photo) that were shown on the LOR for the playground equipment on the minor site plan amendment. 6. [32.5.2.a & 32.6.2(a)] Number 5 in the "Minor Site flan Amendment Proposed Changes:" should include the change to the size of the other commercial buildings in the Towncenter, or add another "numbered change to cover those modifications. Rcv. 1: Ccrnment Addressed. 7. [32.5.2.a & 32.6.2(a)] Provide the setback lines for the restaurant parcel. Rev. 1: Comment not fully addressed. Revise the setback for the lot line from Belvedere Plat to the edge of TMP 69-159A to be a side setback._ Because this lot is a corner not there is not rear property line and no rear setback. There are two fronts and two sides. 8. [32.5.2.a & 32.6.2(a)] Revise the sheet numbers so that they match the previous site plan submissions. Since not all sheets are contained in this minor amendment the sheet numbering and naming needs to still follow those set up within the approved Final Site Plan. 9. [32-1,.2(b) & 32.6.2'a)] Clarify the square footage of office on the 'i st and 2nd floors of the 3,500 & 3,600 square foot buildings. There seems to be a much larger foot print, with a 2nd floor, than is necessary in order to have the amount of retail and office specified and both retail and office are specified on the 1St floor. Rees. 1: Comment Addressed. 10. [32.5.2(b) & 32.6.2(a)] Clarify which building will have the 8 apartment units. They do not appear to be listed for any of the buildings shown on the site plan, but they are part of the parking calculation. if they will be within the commercial buildings specify. Rev. 1: Comment Addressed. 11. [32.5.2(Is) & 32.6.2,10)) An outdoor patio is shown in the restaurant lot on this minor site plan amendment. No allowance for outdoor seating has been included in the parking calculations. Outdoor seating must be accounted for in any parking calculation even though the area of outdoor seating will not count towards building square footage allowed per the Belvedere Code of Development. See the comment from Zoning. The primary contact for this project has stated that outdoor seating is not planned for the restaurant. If at any time in the future outdoor seating is desired the parking calculations will need to be revised to include the square footage of the outdoor patio and the amount of parking required will need to be provided. RR3v. 1: Co[m ares' r. eddr'es4e.d.. 12. [32-5.2(p) &2.6.2:(01 The Plant Legend and calculations appear to be from the approved Final —Site Plan and not the previous Minor Site Plan Amendment. Therefore, they do not match the plantings shown on sheet 4. Revise the landscape plan to show the most current plantings, schedule and calculations. Rev. 1: Ccronisint Arldressa.d. 13. [32.5.2,,V.) & Z2.6.2(a)) Provide the location of the water and sanitary sewer laterals for the modified building. Rv. 1: Cornmc[s.t A.d:drr :used. 14. [32.5.2(1,) ,- 32.6.2(a); Provide on the plan the revised location for the FDC connection. Rev. 1: Comment Addressed. 15. [32.5.2(1) C1. 32.6.2(a)) Revise the gas line easement to go its full length through the property. If the notes shown are causing the line to not be visible relocate the notes so that they do not conflict. Rev. 1: Comment Addressed. 16. [32.5.2(n), 32.6.2(k) & 4.17] If any additional external lighting fixtures are proposed, especially considering the addition of the outdoor patio, provide an updated photometric plan. Rev. 1: Comment addressed but note that any changes or additions to the exterior lighting fixtures must be submitted to the County for approval and meet the County Code, standards and guidelines. 17. [32.5.2(n) 9, 32.6.2(a)) Revise the minor amendment to show the actual location and height of the retaining wall. The retaining wall does not appear to be in same the location shown on the approved final site plan or previously approved minor amendment. 1 he wall has been built and does not appears to be in the approved location. It also appears to be taller than was approved. Represent the wall in the location and the height as it was built on this site plan amendment and include that change in the "Minor Site Plan Amendment Proposed Changes:" Rev. 1: Comment Addressed. 18. (32.5.2(n) & 32.6.2(a)) Because of the change in use to restaurant, provide information on how trash will be handled. If a dumpster is now required provide its location, dimensions, and required screening. Rev. is Comment Addressed. 19. [Cornmen,11 This site plan amendment cannot be approved until Engineering, Inspections, Fire Rescue, VDOT, ACSA and Zoning have approved the plan. See their attached comments. Rev. 1:: Comment addressed. 1=nginetdag, insmection§, Eire Rescue,'dQQT .AC � and ,Zoning have zoo objections or have approved the minor site.plan submission . See the attached comnnents/approva 20. (NEW COMMENTI A note on the coversheet that says, "All retaining walls higher than 4' shall have as -guard or handrail." However, the existing retaining wall has the maximum height of 7' and does not have a guardrail or handrail. Ensure that any requirements for railings is met and that the notes on the plan reflect the layout and design shown on the plan. 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 be 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 final site plan to address all of the requirements within six (6) months after the date of this letter the applicat�i�onAhall be deemed to have been voluntarily withdrawn by the developer. Please contact Pat Sit@rl�e in the Planning Division b using satern e albemarle.or or 434-296-5832 ext. 10 Y ryY 9 Y 9 py Cc? q 3250 for further inf rr,#"