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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
March 30, 2015
Michael Campbell
101 N. 5th Street, Suite B
Richmond, VA 23219
RE: SDP-2015-005 Fifth Street Place- Initial Site Plan
Mr. Campbell:
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants administrative approval to the above referenced
site plan.
This approval shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of this letter, provided that the
developer submits a final site plan for all or a portion of the site within one (1) year after the date of this
letter as provided in section 32.4.3.1 of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle, and
thereafter diligently pursues approval of the final site plan.
The final site plan will not be considered to have been officially submitted until the following items are
received:
1. A final site plan that satisfies all of the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code.
2. A fee of $1,500.
Please submit 10 copies of the final plans to the Community Development Department. The assigned
Lead Reviewer will then distribute the plans to all reviewing agencies (except for ACSA, please submit
copies directly to them as stated in their comments). Once you receive the first set of comments on the
final site plan, please work with each reviewer individually to satisfy their requirements.
The final site plan will not be approved until the following conditions are met:
The Department of Community Development shall not accept submittal of the final site plan for
signature until tentative approvals for the following conditions have been obtained:
Planning Division Approval of (2 copies):
1. A site plan meeting all the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code.
2. A landscape plan meeting the requirements of section 32.7.9 of Chapter 18 of the Code,
including a tree conservation checklist.
3. [32.5.2] Provide an overall sheet at a different scale that shows the entirety of the site and
development
4. [32.5.2 (a)] Provide a note stating the magisterial district on the cover sheet. (Scottsville)
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5. [32.5.2 (b)] Provide the percentage and acreage of open space
6. [32.5.2 (b)] Setbacks for many of the buildings that are listed are incorrect. For every one foot
over 35 feet of building height, an additional 2 feet must be provided. So for the three story
buildings 28 feet of additional setback is required. For the four story buildings 38 feet is
required.
a. Building #1 has 63 feet minimum.
b. Building #2 has 53 feet minimum.
c. Building #3 along 5th Street side has 53 feet minimum and along 64 has 53 feet as well.
d. Building #4 has 43 feet minimum.
e. Building #5 has 53 feet minimum.
7. [32.5.2 (c)] Will the development be phased? If so, provide a phasing plan
8. [32.5.2 (e)] Revise the limits of disturbance boundaries. There are a number of areas where the
grading goes into the tree save areas.
9. [32.5.2 (e)] Show the utilities on the landscape plan to assure there are no conflicts between
required and proposed landscaping and the utilities.
10. [32.5.2 (n)] Provide the dimensions and materials for the walkways and loading/dumpster areas.
11. [32.5.2 (n)] The maximum footcandles at the property line/ROW line is 0.5. Revise to meet the
requirement of 4.17.
12. [32.5.2 (n); 4.16] Provide a justification that includes the intended occupants of the apartments
for the recreation amenities that are proposed that are different from those required in the
ordinance. The recreational amenities within the parking lot are not acceptable as usable space.
Also, a tot lot or another amenity is recommended outside of the clubhouse and pool. It seems
that there are a number of parking spaces that are not required, and an area near the clubhouse
could be reduced in parking to provide for a tot lot or similar amenity.
13. [32.5.2 (p)] Provide screening detail information for the dumpster and recycling area, including
information on the fence and/or landscaping.
14. [32.7.2.3] Provide sidewalks along the entirety of the frontage of the property to connect to
existing trails and sidewalks.
Please contact Megan Yaniglos at 296-5832 if you have questions or require additional information.
Engineering Division Approval of (1 copy of site plan; WPO plan number stated in application):
1. Existing topography does not appear to match site. House has been razed and stockpile of soil
has been constructed on site. Topography will need to be updated and certified.
2. Water protection plans are reviewed under separate application and will be removed from site
plan package.
3. Army Corp of Engineers permit to disturb wetlands will be required for final plan approval.
4. 15" stormwater conveyance pipe are the minimum allowed per ACDSM. link to ACDSM:
http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/forms_center/departments/community_developme
nt/forms/design_standards_manual/Albemarle_County_Design_Standards_Manual_02Dec2014
.pdf Please up-size the 12" pipes to 15" pipes.
Please contact Max Greene at 296-5832 if you have questions or require additional information.
ACSA approval to include (3 copies):
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1. RWSA Wastewater Capacity Certification will be required during the final site plan stage. During
the final site plan stage the ACSA will apply for the capacity certification.
2. Submit 3 copies of the final site plan along with water and sewer data sheets directly to the
ACSA for utility construction review. The review package shall be addressed to the attention of
Jeremy Lynn, P.E.
3. Additional fire hydrants may be required to meet the fire code.
Please contact Alex Morrison at 977-4511 ext 116 if you have questions or require additional
information.
E911 approval to include (1 copy):
1. The applicant should contact this office with a list of three (3) proposed road names for
approval before final plans are submitted.
Please contact Andrew Slack at 296-5832 if you have questions or require additional information.
Fire & Rescue approval to include (1 copy):
Based on plans dated 2/2/15
1. Per VSFPC 503.1.1 An Approved fire access road shall extend to with in 150 ft of all the first
floor. Exception Unless an approved Sprinkler system is installed at which the distance is
increase to 200 ft.
2. Per VSFPC 503.2.4 Radii in an approved Fire Access road shall have a minimum radii of 25 ft.
3. Per VSFPC 912.2 FDC location shall be located on the street side of the building and in a location
that when hooked to a hydrant the hose doesn't obstruct other responding apparatus.
4. Per VSFPC 507.5.1.1 All FDC's shall be located with in 100 ft per travel way of a Hydrant . This
hydrant shall not count towards the 400 ft spacing per travel way for that building.
5. Per VSFPC 507.5.1 Hydrants shall be installed on 400ft spacing per travel way
6. Per VSFPC 506.1 A Knox Box shall be required on each building. Location to be determined
during construction.
7. Fire Flow test required before final approval
Please contact Robbie Gilmer at 296-5833 if you have questions or require additional information.
ARB approval to include (1 copy):
At its March 16, 2015 meeting, the ARB voted unanimously to forward the following recommendations
to the Agent for the Site Review Committee:
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4(2), (3) and (5):
1. In areas where wooded area to remain is used to meet tree requirements along 5th Street
Extended, identify existing individual large shade and ornamental trees on the plan by size and
species to show that the minimum requirement can be met. If the requirement can’t be met,
show additional new trees to be planted to meet the requirement.
2. Shift utilities to eliminate conflicts between landscaping and utilities/easements without
reducing the quantity of proposed plants.
3. Ensure that pipes are located to eliminate conflicts with trees along the entrance drive, while
meeting the 40’ on center tree requirement.
4. Add plants along the retaining wall located west of the clubhouse to soften the appearance of
the wall as viewed from the 5th Street Extended corridor.
5. Indicate on the plans the manufacturer, size and color of the block proposed for the retaining
walls. Provide details on the plan showing that wall construction will allow for the planting
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between the terraced walls illustrated north of Buildings 1 and 2.
• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines:
None.
• Regarding recommended conditions of initial plan approval: A Certificate of Appropriateness is
required prior to final site plan approval.
1. Submit elevations addressing all sides of each building. Ensure that blankness is not a
characteristic of the design.
2. Add the standard window glass note to the architectural drawings: “Visible light transmittance
(VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed 30%.”
3. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to both the architectural and site plans: “Visibility
of all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated.”
4. Provide the photometric plan at a larger size to increase legibility.
5. Revise the lighting plan to eliminate spillover at the property line in excess of .5 footcandles.
6. Revise the lighting plan using an LLF of 1.0.
7. Identify the light pole and light fixture colors on the lighting plan. Bronze is recommended.
8. Add the standard lighting note to the plan: “Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that
emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or
shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and away from adjacent roads.
The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural
areas zoning districts shall not exceed one half footcandle.”
9. In areas where wooded area to remain is used to meet tree requirements along 5th Street
Extended, identify existing individual large shade and ornamental trees on the plan by size and
species to show that the minimum requirement can be met. If the requirement can’t be met,
show additional new trees to be planted to meet the requirement.
10. Show existing and proposed utilities and easements on the landscape plan.
11. Shift utilities to eliminate conflicts between landscaping and utilities/easements without
reducing the quantity of proposed plants.
12. Ensure that pipes are located to eliminate conflicts with trees along the entrance drive, while
meeting the 40’ on center tree requirement.
13. Add trees along the retaining wall located west of the clubhouse to soften the appearance of
the wall as viewed from the 5th Street Extended corridor.
14. Indicate on the site plan the manufacturer, size and color of the block proposed for the retaining
walls. Provide details on the plan showing that wall construction will allow for the planting
between the walls illustrated north of Buildings 1 and 2.
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit:
None.
Please contact Margaret Malisewski at 296-5832 if you have questions or require additional
information.
VDOT approval to include (2 copies):
1. The edge of pavement, pavement markings, ROW lines (along 5th Street as well as I-64), etc.,
should be clearly labeled.
2. The proposed improvements, along 5th Street Ext., should be designed in accordance with the
Geometric Design Standards for Urban Minor Arterial Street Systems (GS-6). For example the
proposed curb and gutter section should be CG-7 and the minimum widths for a paved or
graded shoulder should be clearly incorporated into the design.
3. A turn lane and taper warrant should be provided. The proposed taper, turn lane length and
width should be dimensioned and the curb ends should be nosed down.
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4. Proposed spot elevations should be provided along the entrance, the turn lane and the taper to
ensure positive drainage.
5. CBR values will need to be obtained, prior to the turn lane construction, in order to determine
the minimum structure requirement for the pavement. The typical section should match/exceed
existing. When the turn lane and taper are constructed it should be in accordance with the WP-2
detail which can be found in the VDOT, 2008 Road and Bridge Standards. The entire surface
should be milled and overlaid from the right hand westbound lane to the proposed pavement
widening. Pavement markings and/or markers should be replaced as necessary.
6. Additional ROW should be provided, a minimum of 3’, behind the asphalt trail.
7. We recommend relocating the proposed CG-12’s further into the proposed development near
the PC/PT’s of the entrance radii. CG-12 details should be provided.
8. We recommend reducing the width of the ingress/egress lanes to 24’. The lanes should be
clearly marked.
9. A pavement marking and signage plan should be provided.
10. A Maintenance of Traffic Plan (MOT) shall be provided during the plan review process. The
allowable work hours for lane closures are Monday-Sunday 7:00 PM-3:00 PM (next day).
11. Culvert computations should be provided in accordance with Chapter 8 of the VDOT Drainage
Manual.
12. The offset, for the height of eye, should be dimensioned on the plan view on page C-12 and the
proposed and existing grading clearly labeled on the profile.
13. The existing guardrail is not a standard practice. Specific details concerning the guardrail are
currently being discussed with NWRO
14. Additional comments may be generated during final review.
Please contact Shelly Plaster at (434) 422-9894 if you have questions or require additional information.
Inspection approval to include (1 copy):
Based on plans stamped February 2, 2015.
1. Provide barrier-free parking spaces, with related striped access aisles and curb cuts as follows. A
total of nine barrier-free spaces are required for the site:
2. Rearrange one of the two spaces at the Clubhouse to be van-accessible.
3. Provide one barrier-free parking space, each, for Buildings 1, 2, 3 and 4.
4. Provide three barrier-free parking spaces for Building 5. One of these spaces must be van-
accessible.
Please contact Jay Schlothauer at 296-5832 if you have questions or require additional information.
If you have any questions about these conditions or the submittal requirements please feel free to
contact me at Extension 3004, myaniglos@albemarle.org.
Sincerely,
Megan Yaniglos
Principal Planner
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