HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201800027 Review Comments Final Site Plan and Comps. 2018-06-05 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
June 7th, 2018
Stephen Waller, AICP
8159 Cancun Court
Gainesville, VA 20155
RE: SDP201800027 – Verizon – Frys Spring Tier II (5th Street Station)
Dear Mr. Waller:
The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Initial comments
for the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as
applicable, are attached:
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Albemarle County Planning Services (Architectural Review Board)
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
Virginia Department of Transportation
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Albemarle County Service Authority
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) – no objection
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue – no objection
Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed, and should
not be considered final. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all issues that
will be required to be resolved prior to approval.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Andrew Knuppel, AICP Candidate
Planner - Albemarle County Community Development
aknuppel@albemarle.org | (434) 296-5832 ext. 3313
Albemarle County Planning Division (Planner) – Andrew Knuppel
1. [5.1.40(b)(6)] Screening and siting to minimize visibility. A concern for staff is the fact that
nearly all screening trees (including the reference tree) are within the VDOT right-of-way, and
the applicant’s control is limited over preventing clearing of trees within the right-of-way.
Correspondence has been received from VDOT indicating that there are currently no plans to cut
any trees in this area, and that an option to maintain the trees within the right-of-way could be
secured via landscape permit. Staff will continue to work with the relevant parties to determine
how to ensure screening is provided, potentially through conditions related to the tree
conservation plan or requested special exception.
2. [5.1.40(b)(2)(a)] Number of arrays. Administrative practice has been to include OVP and RRH
equipment and their relative size in counting the number of arrays on a proposed facility. Given
that the antenna array and RRH/OVP array on Sheet C-3 are mounted at two different rad centers
and totaling 1320.66 and 680 square inches in size respectively, they are more accurately
described as two arrays. Although this does not directly impact the review of this application as
the requirements are being met, it would be helpful in future determinations to add a note or label
the arrays shown on Sheet C-3 as “Array #1” and “Array #2”.
3. [5.1.40(b)(2)(c), 5.1.40(a)(12)] Projection. A special exception was requested to modify Section
5.1.40(b)(2)(c) of the Zoning Ordinance, particularly the requirement that “in no case shall the
closest point of the back of the antenna be more than twelve (12) inches from the facility”. Based
on the limited visibility from the balloon test and the justifications provided, staff has no
objection to this request, given that the proposed antennas will still be in compliance with the 18”
maximum distance. However, it would be helpful to know the new distance from the monopole
for the closest point of the back of the antenna for the staff report and analysis. Per the 150 day
time for action, this request must be acted upon by September 20, 2018. Once this information is
received, staff can begin to process this Special Exception request for action, likely during the
August 1st or August 8th Board of Supervisors meetings.
4. [5.1.40(b)(2)(c)] Projection. Please fix Note 4 on Sheet C-3 from “26 inches” to “18 inches” to
reflect the Zoning Ordinance and the other diagrams shown on this sheet.
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB) – Margaret Maliszewski
1. This application was reviewed by the ARB on June 4th, 2018. The action memo is attached.
Albemarle County Engineering Division (Engineer) – Emily Cox
1. Add silt fence on Sheet C-4 to protect the asphalt path (on southern side of asphalt path).
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) – Adam Moore
1. See attached email dated May 30th, 2018.
Albemarle County Building Inspections – Michael Dellinger
1. Permits needed for concrete pole base, electrical service, LP tank and lines, and generator.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) – Richard Nelson
1. Show existing ACSA utilities and ACSA easements.
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board FINAL Action Memo June 4, 2018 1
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
(434) 296 - 5823
Fax (434) 972 - 4012
ARB ACTION MEMO
Date: June 4, 2018
Time: 1:00 PM
Meeting Room: Room 241, Second Floor
Members:
Frank Stoner: Present
Frank Hancock: Present
Bruce Wardell, Chair: Present
Stan Binsted, Vice Chair: Present
Dade Van Der Werf: Present
Staff:
Margaret Maliszewski
Sharon Taylor
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Wardell called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. and established a quorum.
DISCLOSURES
Mr. Wardell invited disclosures. Hearing none, the meeting moved to the next item.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Wardell invited public comment. There being none, the meeting proceeded.
Regular Review Items
a. ARB-2018-58: Verizon Fry’s Spring Tier 2 PWSF - Personal Wireless Services Facility (TM/Parcel
076M1000000200)
Proposal: To install a telecommunications facility consisting of a 103’ tall monopole and associated
equipment.
Location: 100 265 Merchant Walk Avenue, at the tree line behind Dick’s Sporting Goods and Wegman’s
grocery store, adjacent to I-64.
Regarding the Certificate of Appropriateness for the ground equipment and base station:
Motion: Mr. Binsted moved for approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness as proposed, for the ground
equipment and base station for ARB-2018-58: Verizon Fry’s Spring Tier 2 Personal Wireless Service
Facility.
Mr. Van Der Werf seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 5:0.
Regarding visibility of the monopole:
Motion: Mr. Stoner moved to forward the following recommendations to the Agent regarding the visibility
of the monopole for ARB-2018-58: Verizon Fry’s Spring Tier 2 Personal Wireless Service Facility.
The facility will be sited to minimize its visibility, if the following assurances can be given:
1) that VDOT will not cut the trees in the right-of-way along the full frontage of the property,
2) that VDOT will allow the applicant to replant individual trees that die, and that the applicant will
do so, and
3) that the monopole will be removed if loss of trees results in visibility of the facility that is not
minimized.
Mr. Hancock seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 5:0.
Regarding the Special Exception:
Motion: Mr. Binsted moved to forward the following recommendation to the Agent regarding the special
exception for ARB-2018-58: Verizon Fry’s Spring Tier 2 Personal Wireless Service Facility.
Based on the anticipated visibility from the EC, the ARB has no objection to the 18” mounting distance.
Mr. Hancock seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 5:0.
OTHER BUSINESS
a. ARB-2017-115: Sapon & Swisher Dental: Landscape/utility conflicts
Motion: Mr. Stoner moved for approval of the landscape plan, noting that condition #9 had
been sufficiently resolved.
Mr. Van Der Werf seconded the motion.
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Andrew Knuppel
From:Moore, Adam <adam.moore@vdot.virginia.gov>
Sent:Wednesday, May 30, 2018 10:32 AM
To:Andrew Knuppel
Cc:Margaret Maliszewski
Subject:Re: SDP2018-27 Verizon - Fry's Spring Tier II (5th Street Station)
Andrew,
1. VDOT does not take exception to towers with fall zones within the right of way.
2. VDOT currently has no plans to cut any trees in this area. If they were to fall, or need to be
removed the private party could get a landscape permit to plant trees in the right of way. As long as
they don't present a safety or maintenance issue for the road the permit would be granted.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Adam J. Moore, P.E. | Assistant Resident Engineer – Land Use
VDOT - Charlottesville Residency
701 VDOT Way | Charlottesville | VA
main 434.422.9782
On Wed, May 30, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Andrew Knuppel <aknuppel@albemarle.org> wrote:
Hi Adam,
I wanted to check in with you about this application (SDP2018-27) in advance of next week's SRC meeting.
While the access for the site is through 5th Street Station, I had two other questions/concerns I was hoping you
could address in your comment letter.
1. Fall Zone within the VDOT right-of-way per
5.1.40(c)(3)<http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/County_Attorney/Forms/Al
bemarle_County_Code_Ch18_Zoning05_Supplement_Regulations.pdf>.
2. The trees being used to screen the tower are almost entirely located within the VDOT right-of-way. As
such, the applicant's ability to ensure maintenance/conservation of these trees is a concern. Would you be able
to address:
a. If there are any plans to remove/cut trees along the full frontage of 5th Street Station?
b. If the applicant would be allowed to replant individual trees within the right-of-way that die, likely
within a 100' radius of the tower?
Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.
Andrew Knuppel, AICP Candidate<https://www.planning.org/aicp/candidate/>
June 4, 2018
Andrew Knuppel, Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Verizon – Fry’s Spring Tier II (5th Street Station)
Site Plan Review
SDP2018-27
Mr. Knuppel:
As requested, I’ve reviewed the Site Plan (3/30/18) for construction of the proposed
facility referenced above, and have no comments.
If there are any questions or concerns, please give me a call, 434-972-4306.
Sincerely,
Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Thomas Jefferson Health District
alan.mazurowski@vdh.virginia.gov
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Andrew Knuppel
From:Moore, Adam <adam.moore@vdot.virginia.gov>
Sent:Wednesday, May 30, 2018 10:32 AM
To:Andrew Knuppel
Cc:Margaret Maliszewski
Subject:Re: SDP2018-27 Verizon - Fry's Spring Tier II (5th Street Station)
Andrew,
1. VDOT does not take exception to towers with fall zones within the right of way.
2. VDOT currently has no plans to cut any trees in this area. If they were to fall, or need to be
removed the private party could get a landscape permit to plant trees in the right of way. As long as
they don't present a safety or maintenance issue for the road the permit would be granted.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Adam J. Moore, P.E. | Assistant Resident Engineer – Land Use
VDOT - Charlottesville Residency
701 VDOT Way | Charlottesville | VA
main 434.422.9782
On Wed, May 30, 2018 at 10:28 AM, Andrew Knuppel <aknuppel@albemarle.org> wrote:
Hi Adam,
I wanted to check in with you about this application (SDP2018-27) in advance of next week's SRC meeting.
While the access for the site is through 5th Street Station, I had two other questions/concerns I was hoping you
could address in your comment letter.
1. Fall Zone within the VDOT right-of-way per
5.1.40(c)(3)<http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms_Center/Departments/County_Attorney/Forms/Al
bemarle_County_Code_Ch18_Zoning05_Supplement_Regulations.pdf>.
2. The trees being used to screen the tower are almost entirely located within the VDOT right-of-way. As
such, the applicant's ability to ensure maintenance/conservation of these trees is a concern. Would you be able
to address:
a. If there are any plans to remove/cut trees along the full frontage of 5th Street Station?
b. If the applicant would be allowed to replant individual trees within the right-of-way that die, likely
within a 100' radius of the tower?
Please feel free to give me a call if you have any questions.
Andrew Knuppel, AICP Candidate<https://www.planning.org/aicp/candidate/>
Andrew Knuppel
From: Richard Nelson <rnelson@serviceauthority.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 10:14 AM
To: Andrew Knuppel
Subject: SDP201800027 - Verizon - Fry's Spring Tier II (5th Street Station)
Andrew,
Below are comments for SDP201800027 - Verizon - Fry's Spring Tier II (5th Street Station):
Show existing ACSA utilities and ACSA easements.
Thanks,
Richard Nelson
Civil Engineer
Albemarle County Service Authority
168 Spotnap Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
(434) 977-4511