HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201800017 Review Comments Major Amendment, Final Site Plan 2018-08-08County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:
Craig Kotarski
From:
Megan Nedostup- Principal Planner
Division:
Planning Services
May 9, 2018
Rev1:
August 8, 2018
Subject:
SDP-2018-017 Keswick Energy Plant- Major Amendment
The Planner for the Planning Services Division of the Albemarle County Department Community
Development will recommend approve the plan referred to above when the following items
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 to the Albemarle
County Code.]
Requirements:
1. [32.5.2(a)] Under the zoning information, list the existing SP, as this plan is subject to
the conditions of that SP from 2008. Provide the conditions on a notes page, or other
page.
Rev1: See attached approved conditions for 2018 SP, which this now applies.
2. [32.5.2 (b)] It is unclear if the parking near the energy plant is required parking for the
uses on the site, or if this is simply a loading area. Please clarify if the parking
requirements are still being met for the uses on site.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
3. [32.5.2 (b)] Include the maximum height and the square footage of the proposed energy
plant building.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
4. [32.5.2(b)] Include the maximum amount of impervious cover on the site.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
5. [32.5.2(d); 4.21 It appears that there are existing critical slopes in the areas that are
proposed to be demolished. Show the critical slopes and apply for a critical slopes
waiver for Board of Supervisors approval (this is also being requested to be provided
with SP2018-001). The justification will need to address the criteria 4.2.5.
Rev1: Special exception is schedule for Sept 5th BOS consent agenda. Plan cannot be
approved until the exception is approved.
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6. [32.5.2 (p); 32.7.9.7] Screening of commercial uses from the rural areas is required. In
addition, screening of the biofilter and loading area is also required. Provide screening in
accordance with 32.7.9.7.
Rev1: Comment not adequately addressed. Proposed screening is not in accordance
with the requirements of the screening section listed in the first comment, nor is it
adequate. In addition, the biofilter is not screened as requested. Revise to include
required screening. If using existing vegetation, provide the location and type of
existing landscaping.
l fnir�zu;n deprn andspac`ng or exfsti?agkvegeration. If only a planting strip
or existing vegetation is provided as screening; the planting strip or the existing vegetation shall not be less
than twe t- (�O) feet in depth. If a planting strip is provided, the plant materials shall consist of a double
staggered row of evergreen trees planted fifteen (15) feet on center- or a double staggered rots- of evergreen
shrubs planted ten (16 feet on center_ or an alternative vegetative screening approved by the agent_ V
7. The notification fee of $215 has not been paid. The initial site plan will not be approved
until the fee is paid.
Rev1: Fee has not been paid to date. Plans cannot be approved until the fee is paid.
Please contact Megan Nedostup at the Department of Community Development 296-5832 ext.
3004 for further information.