HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201700022 Review Comments Final Site Plan and Comps. 2017-08-02Phone 434-296-5832
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Memorandum
Fax 434-972-4126
To: Tony Tomlin, P.E. (ttomlin(@scsengineers.com)
From: Paty Saternye, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: May 18, 2017
Rev. 1: August 2, 2017
Subject: SDP 201700022 New Ivy Solid Waste Transfer Station — Final Site Development Plan
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.]
Initial Site Plan Comments (from conditional approval letter dated 12/28/16):
1. A site plan meeting all the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code. FINAL: Comment not
fully addressed. See comments below.
Rev. 1: Comment not fully addressed. See comment #30 below.
2. [32.5.2(b)] Provide notes for the maximum height allowed in the RA zone and the proposed height of the
building. The maximum height of a building in the RA zone is 35'. The side of the proposed transfer station
facing the public road appears to have a height of just under 50'. However, zoning inspections has specified
(12/15/2016) that the north side of the building, where the trucks will drop off waste, is considered the "front"
of the building. The north elevation appears to be just under 35'. Dimension the height of the elevations on
Drawing NO. 6 of 6 and ensure that the elevation considered be the front of the building is no more than 35'
height. Any building height above 35' will not meet the RA zone requirements and would be considered a
variance from the Zoning Ordinance. FINAL: Comment not fully addressed. It appears that the note stating
the maximum height allowed in the RA zone has not yet been added to the site plan. Either add the note or
if the note is already in the site plan specify where it is shown.
Rev. 1: Comment Addressed.
3. [32.5.1(c) & 32.5.2(a)] Provide the dimensions for the boundary (bearing and distances) of the parcel.
FINAL: Comment addressed.
4. [32.5.1(c)] Provide a note that specifies all of the yard requirements for RA zones or revise the labels on
Drawing No. 2 of 6 to specify that the distances are for the setbacks. FINAL: Comment addressed.
5. [32.5.2(a)] Provide the name of the county and state under the name of the development. FINAL:
Comment addressed.
6. [32.5.2(a)] Revise the "Abutting Parcel Information" chart so that 73-27E, owned by Irene B Morris, is listed
correctly. FINAL: Comment addressed.
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7. [32.5.2(b)] Provide a tally of square footage of uses and the percentage of open space for the whole parcel.
FINAL: Comment not fully addressed. At the top of the "Site Data" chart on the cover sheet add "Square
Feet" above the column that specifies square feet of the areas. Also, reorder or restructure the chart so that
it is obvious that the "Total Impervious Area" is the tally of the "gravel", "asphalt", etc.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
8. [32.5.2(e)] Provide labels identifying whether the existing wooded areas are composed of evergreen,
deciduous or a mix of types of trees. FINAL: Comment addressed.
9. [32.5.2.(e)] The line which represents existing wooded areas does not appear to be consistent and therefore
it is not possible to tell what areas are wooded and what areas are not on the western side of the site. The
direction of the line type creates confusion along what appears to be an access road just to the west of the
proposed building site. FINAL: Comment not fully addressed. On sheets C3 and L1 remove the portion of
the tree line that will no longer exist, where the trees have been removed, so that the remaining areas of
trees are more obvious.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
10. [32.5.2(f)] Provide the locations and names of water courses within the parcel in the key plan on Drawing
No. 2 of 6. FINAL: Comment addressed.
11. [32.5.2(h)] Provide the boundaries of the flood hazard overlay district areas within the parcel. This could be
provided in the key plan on Drawing No. 2 of 6. FINAL: Comment addressed.
12. [32.5.2(i)] Provide the state route number, the right of way lines and width for Dick Wood's Road.
FINAL: Comment addressed.
13. [32.5.20)] Provide the sizes for all existing water, sewer and drainage lines and facilities. FINAL:
Comment addressed.
14. [32.5.20) &32.5.2(k)] The proposed sewer line appears to be connecting to an existing leachate line.
Revise the sewer line to be a leachate line or show it connecting to an existing sewer line. If the line is
changed to a leachate line add a proposed leachate linetype to the legend. FINAL: Comment addressed.
15. [32.5.20)] There is what appears to be an existing underground electric and existing water line very close to
one another. For part of their length the letters in the lines are not legible. Ensure that the linetypes are
able to be read. FINAL: Comment addressed.
16. [32.5.2(k)] Indicate the direction of flow on all storm drainage pipes and watercourses. FINAL: Comment
addressed.
17. [32.5.2(1)) Provide the location of any other existing or proposed utilities and utility easements including
telephone, cable, electric and gas. Indicate the deed book and page reference for all exiting utility
easements located on the property. FINAL: Comment not fully addressed. Revise the site plan to include
the deed books and page numbers for all exiting utility easements located on the property.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
18. [32.5.2(n)] Dimension the retaining walls, including their maximum height. FINAL: Comment addressed.
19. [32.5.2(n)] The proposed fence appears to connect to the existing fence in the southeastern corner of the
site. However, a portion of the existing fence is located where a proposed stormwater pond is shown.
Provide the location of where the proposed fence will connect to the existing fence system. Show where
existing fence will be demolished on the existing conditions sheet. FINAL: Comment addressed.
20. [32.5.2(n)] Provide the location and dimensions for any proposed lighting fixtures including wall mounted
light fixtures. If there will be any external lighting fixtures a photometric plan will be required with the Final
Site Plan. In addition to meeting all lighting requirements a standard lighting note will be required. FINAL:
Comment addressed.
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21. [32.5.2(n)] There appears to be a significant area of parking that exists on the site that is not shown on the
existing conditions or the proposed site layout sheets. Also, there is no parking information or calculation
provided on this initial site plan. Provide information on what parking exists, what parking will be removed or
remain and the impact this will have on the parking for the whole parcel and not just this immediate
proposed site. This information and calculations must include the addition of the new building and any
employees who may work there. FINAL: Comment not fully addressed. Although the parking calculations
on sheet G4 state that there are 16 parking spaces required, and 16 parking spaces provided, only 13
spaces appear to be shown. Either provide an additional 3 parking spaces, clarify where the missing three
spaces are located on the site, or contact the plan reviewer to discuss the number of guest spaces.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
22. [32.5.2(n)] Provide the location and dimensions for any proposed road signage. FINAL: Comment
addressed.
23. [32.5.2(n)] Provide the location of the gates in the existing fences. FINAL: Comment addressed.
24. [32.5.2(p)] Provide a landscape plan that meets all requirements of section 32.7.9 with the Final Site Plan.
Although this is a public use for the purposes of landscaping requirements it will be considered commercial
or industrial. Therefore the site plan must meet the landscaping requirements. This includes, but is not
limited to, the tree canopy requirements and calculations. FINAL: Comment not fully addressed. Revise
the landscape plan on sheet L1 to specify the height at time of planting for the proposed screening trees.
Note that the minimum height at planting for screening trees is 4'.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
25. [32.5.2(p) 32.7.9.7(a)(3)] It appears that the majority of the existing woods shown on the west side of the
site plan area are being removed. Because the site plan does not include the existing conditions further
towards the western property line, and because some of the wooded area lines do not seem to be oriented
properly, it is uncertain if the proposed building and use will be screened on the western side, towards the
RA zoned and residential use adjoining lots. Provide additional information on the wooded areas to the
west of the proposed site, showing that they will fully screen the building, containers and use from the
adjoining properties or provide screening toward the west side of the site. FINAL: Comment addressed.
26. [4.2] It appears that critical slopes will be impacted by the improvements required for the transfer station.
Accessways, public utility lines, and stormwater management facilities can be exempt from this requirement
provided that the applicant demonstrates that no reasonable alternative location or alignment exists
(4.2.6(c)). Demonstrate that there are no reasonable alternative locations for items and improvements
impacting the critical slopes areas. It appears that one of the stormwater ponds and a forebay may be able
to be moved farther west to reduce the impact to the critical slopes. The access way on the north side of
the project appears to be able to be moved further north to avoid the critical slope area to its south. Also,
items not specified as possible exceptions (4.2.6(c)) must either be designed to not impact critical slopes or
a critical slopes waiver request will be required. The proposed demolition and relocation of the fence in the
south east corner of the proposed project, and the proposed screening trees, are not exempt. Either ensure
that any critical slopes disturbance caused by the section of the fence removed and replaced, or the area for
the proposed landscaping being cleared and trees planted, is completely within the area of disturbance to
the critical slopes caused by the exempt items, such as the stormwater pond, or submit a critical slopes
waiver request for this disturbance of the critical slopes. FINAL: Comment not fully addressed. Critical
slopes do not appear to be shown in this site plan. Show the critical slopes on at least one existing
conditions sheet and at least one sheet that shows all proposed improvements to the site. Ensure that the
comment above has been addressed. Until the site plan shows the critical slopes it cannot be reviewed for
compliance with 4.2. If the site plan does not comply with 4.2 then submit a critical slopes waiver request as
specified in the original comment.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
27. [Comment] The existing line work is too light and hard to read. All line work and text must be legible even
after the plan is copied or scanned. FINAL: Comment addressed.
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28. [Comment] Revise the drawing to have labels and leaders pointing towards the objects they are
describing.
On Drawing No. 4 of 6, near the left hand side of the sheet near one of the stormwater ponds, there
is a label that says "Proposed Culvert" and a leader, but they are not pointing towards any object.
FINAL: Comment addressed.
On Drawing No. 4 of 6, there is a "R50"' label that's leader is not pointing towards the centerline of
the road. FINAL: Comment addressed.
29. [Comment] On a previous exhibit for the Ivy Material Utilization Center there was a note that said there
was possibly a cemetery located in the general vicinity of the proposed transfer station or its improvements.
It has been stated that there has been a study of the site to determine whether a graveyard existed. Specify
the outcome of that study. If a cemetery exists, show its location on the existing conditions and site plan
sheets of the plan. FINAL: Comment addressed.
30. [Comment] See the attached comments from the other SRC reviewers. Please note that the ACSA
comments were not attached prior to the SRC meeting on 12/22/2016 but have been attached to this
update. FINAL: Comment not fully addressed. See the attached comments from the other SRC reviewers.
Rev. 1: Comment not fully addressed. See the attached comments from engineering.
Additional comments for Final Site Plan:
31. [Cor^meiat] Revise the project number on the coversheet to be SDP201700022.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
32. [Comment] On sheet G2 there is an area to the northeast of the existing buildings labeled as "Proposed
Staging and Parking Area". There were no proposed site plan modifications shown in that area on the Initial
Site Plan and there are no proposed modifications on other sheets in this Final Site Plan for that area.
Either remove this note or clarify why the note is shown.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
33. [32.6.2(d)] Clarify whether the detail labeled "Wash Water Forcemain" on sheet C6 is for the proposed
leachate lines shown in the plan views. If so, revise the label for the detail and/or the description in the
legends so that it is obvious that they are the same items.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
34. [32.6.2(d)] Any portion of the existing leachate line that is to be lowered should be represented as a
proposed leachate line.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
35. [32.6.2(d)] Remove or move the leader and label for "Existing LFG Line" that is pointing to the radius of the
access road near where it exits the proposed site near the main entrance of the whole facility.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
36. [32.6.2(e)] Label the size of the two radii of two curves in the access road near where it exits the proposed
site near the main entrance of the whole facility.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
37. [32.6.2(i)] Label where within the existing parking spaces the required handicapped space is provided.
Ensure that it is a van accessible handicapped space.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
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38. [Comment] Ensure that the benchmark icons are visible within the site plan. There are two benchmarks
listed in the notes on sheet G2. It appears however that benchmark W-2" is not shown on the site plan.
Either add benchmark W-2" to the site plan or if it is already in the site plan ensure that it is more obvious.
ReN!. 1: Comment addressed.
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" 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
application shall be deemed to have been voluntarily withdrawn by the developer.
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