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Home My WebLink About017-98 Costco Warehouse (Revised) - Gas Pump & Canopy Addition - Backfilea r r SITE PLAN CHECKLIST The checklist below indicates all the information that needs to be submitted as part of the site plan application. All required information must be submitted prior to the final approval of any site plan. The Department of Planning and Development will review the application to ensure that it is complete. If any portion is not included or complete, the site plan application will not be accepted and returned to the applicant(s). Site Plan Package 1. One set of approved comment sheets are required from the following review agencies prior to final site plan approval. It is recommended that applicants contact the Department of Planning and Development to determine which review agencies are relevant to their site plan application. y Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) Frederick County Sanitation Authority Department of Planning and Development Inspections Department Frederick County Engineer (Public Works) Frederick County Fire Marsnal -1C Department of Parks and Recreation 2. One copy of the Site Plan application 3. Five Copies of the Final Site Plan for approval 6 County Heaith Department _A City of Winchester Town of Stephens City _mot Town of Middletown Airport Authority �C Soil & Water Conservation District 4. One reproducible copy of the Site Plan (if required) 5. A 35mm slide of the Site Plan (if required) a a 5=;7-9y 1 5.;7.9 6 �Staus .�,l.�s �µp ^R/6 Nq/.,ct.Jr_rczwrv'� nv�.�trc�. ovAl� „vea. �i�,u�i«z�G ow-8 rn��op�t,Yda. I May 27, 1998 Mr. Ron Mislowsky Gilbert W. Clifford & Associates, Inc. 200 North Cameron Street Winchester, VA 22601 COUNTY of FRFDERICK Department of Planning and Development 5401665-5651 FAX: 540/ 678-0682 RE: Approval of Costco Gas Pump and Canopy Site Development Plan 9017-98 Dear Ron: The Frederick County Planning Department administratively approved Site Plan #017-98 for the above referenced site plan on May 22, 1998. Thank you working with the County to resolve the issues associated with this site plan. This site plan, for the addition of gasoline pumps and canopy at the existing Costco Wholesale facility, meets all County requirements for development within the B2 (Business General) zoning district. The site plan also calls for additional raised islands and pavement markings to aid on -site circulation, and the provision of landscaping along the Route 522 right-of-way. Please be advised that the Virginia Department of Transportation will be improving the existing right -in, right -out only entrance, in association with this site plan, to ensure that the entrance functions as originally intended. I have provided you with several copies of the approved site plan. Please forward two approved copies to the property owner and advise them to keep an approved copy for their files and maintain an approved copy on the construction site. Once the site development has been completed, the owner should contact this office to schedule an on -site inspection. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this letter. Sincerely, Michael T. Ruddy , Planner U MTR/cc cc: W. Harrington Smith, Jr., Shawnee District Supervisor Joe C. Wilder, Engineering Technician Robert Mongold, Frederick County Real Estate Garland Miller, Winchester -Frederick EDC 107 North Kent Street - Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN COMMENTS Virginia Department of Transportation Attn: Resident Engineer P.O. Box 278 Edinburg, Virginia 22824-0278 (703) 984-4133 The local office of the Transportation Department is located at 1550 Commerce St. in Winchester if you prefer to hand deliver this form. Applicant's name, address and phone number: r lI Lo-se-A �J= n 0, z d d .V, G✓.,.�c UA 2ZGU1 / S (v -6'67- 21 Name of development and/or description of the request: Location: Va. Dept. of Transportation Comments: No objection to this site plan. If any work is performed on the State rights - of -way, a land use permit will need to be applied for and issued to cover said work. Me permit is issued by tnTs office VDOT Signature and (NOTICE TO RESIDENT ENGINEER*PLEASE RET N/ HIS,/ RM TO -APPLICANT.) NOTICE TO APPLICANT It is your responsibility to complete this form as accurately as possible in order to assist the agency with their review. Also, please attach three copies of your plans and/or application form. -10- • 0 REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN COMMENTS Frederick County Engineering Department Attn: Director of Engineering P.O. Box 601 Winchester, Virginia 22601 (703) 665-5643 The Frederick County Engineering Department is located at 9 North Loudoun St., 2nd Floor of the Hammon Building in Winchester, if you prefer to hand deliver this review. Applicant's name, address and phone number: I�,e r -4 l.J . C I, � � v W .Q z O C.) Al', C 4 C-r d-.J Name of development and/or description of the request: Location: Engineers Comments: �pon 17.- Engineers Signature & Date: (NOTICE TO ENGINEERING DEP' PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO APPLICANT.) i 31'Zo/1111 NOTICE TO APPLICANT It is your responsibility to complete this form as accurately as possible in order to assist the agency with their review. Also, please attach two copies of your plans and/or application form. -1,- REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN COMMENTS Frederick County Inspections Department Attn: Building Official P.O. Box 601 Winchester, Virginia 22604 (703) 665-5650 The Frederick County Inspections Department is located at 107 North Kent Street, 4th Floor of the County Administration Building in Winchester, if you prefer to hand deliver this review. Applicant's name, address and phone number: ,jc. VA 2ZGd 1 / S Ho-6G? -Ll Name of development and/or description of the request: TC o �rLs. �r.V C� � S �vM•• Location: Z sl i—Vea„i- Inspection Department Comments: ComTlents are on the back of this form. SN U33dSNI 19 9NI»33N1 N It-'.03A1303H V Code Administrator Signature & Date: V,44�� -5 h S- (NOTICE TO INSPECTIONS DEPT.*PLEASE TURN T IS O A LI ANT.) /7*,T NOTICE TO APPLICANT It is your responsibility to complete this form as accurately as possible in order to assist the agency with their review. Also, please attach a copy of your application form, location map and all other pertinent information. 0 Structure shall comply the Virginia Uniform 312, use Group U (Utility and Miscellaneous) Other codes that apply are NFPA 30 Flamnabl e ow • • gilbert w. clifford & associates, inc INCORPORATED 1972 Engineers — Surveyors — Land Planners Water Quality 8 April 1998 Mr. Mike Ruddy Frederick County Planning 107 N. Kent Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 RE: Costco Gas Pumps Dear Mike, Board or Directors: President: Tlionms J. O'Toole, P.E. Vice Presidents: Charles E. Maddox, Jr., P.E. Earl R. Sutherland, P.E. Ronald h Mislowsky, P.E. David J. Saunders, P.E. Directors: P. Duane Brown, L.S. William L. Wright Michael A. IIammer Thomas W. Price We have revised the Costco Gasoline Pump plans per your letter of 26 March 1998 and our meeting 31 March 1998. The changes include: 1. Widening the 2 ft. wide strip on the south side of the gasoline site to 6 ft. and adding two trees. 2. Implementation of an additional cross over through the next traffic bay to the south of the 6 ft. median as you suggested. 3. Addition of a hedge along the Rt. 522 frontage of the gasoline pump site. 4. Widening of the median along the north side of the gasoline site as you requested. 5. Property identification numbers have been added. Concerning the right in/right out entrances. As you requested, I did talk to Steve Melnikoff. As I understand VDOT's concern, they feel that if southbound Rt. 522 traffic will try to make left hand turns into this entrance they would prefer that movement be made as safe as possible and that may include removing the island. I also talked to Steve about the paveinent markings. It is Iny opinion that the best way to discourage the left turns is to restripe the Rt. 522 median to delete the left turn arrows and stripe the median area in front of the entrance. Steve said he would investigate this and get back to me. It is Costco's opinion that they have constructed the entrance in accordance with the approved site plan. As this site plan will not increase peak hour trips, there is no evidence of a safety problem, and VDOT has commented that they have no objection to the plan, Costco does not plan to make any off site changes. 200 North Cameron Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 lei 540) 667-2139 Fax (540) 665-0493 c-mail gwchfPCl,I1111S111C.00111 coklember Anterican Consulting Bitgineers Council w • • gilbert w. clifford and associates, inc Page 2 Restriping the median and additional signage may temporarily help the situation until reconfiguration of the entrance coincident with redevelopment of the F&M site. We feel this plan meets and, as far as green space and landscaping, exceeds the County site plan requirements. We ask that it be approved. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Regards, gilbert w. clifford & associates, inc. X�� —bona d A. Mtslowsky, P.E.�(U, Vice President RAM/kf Enclosure cc: Kini Cumungliani, Mulvanney Partnership David Jones, Costco Steve Melnikoff. VDOT c:\msoffice\apriI\Itrs\costco • 0 gilbert w. clifford & associates, inc INCORPORATED 1972 Engineers — Surveyors — Land Planners — Water Quality 4 May 1998 Mr, Kris Tierney Frederick County Planning Department 107 N. Kent Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 RE: Costco Gasoline Dear Kris, Board of Directors: President: 7lhomas J. O'Toole, P.E. Vice Presidents: Charles E. Maddox, Jr., P.E. Earl R. Sudierland, P.E. Ronald A. Mislowsky, P.E. David J. Saunders, P.E. Directors: P. Duane Brown, L.S. William L. Wright Michael A. Hammer 7lhonhas W. Price Costco has authorized me to extend the shrub plantings along the U.S. Route 522 right-of-way. I've attached a plan for your review. The Molly's are placed at 8 ft. centers. A total of 38 are to be provided. I hope this plan is one you feel comfortable approving. I appreciate your working with us to find a way to satisfy the County's concerns. Please call with your comments or questions. Regards, gilbert w. clifford & associates, inc. islowsky,k., 0VicWe4Predent , RAM/kf Enclosure Orisoffice\niay\ltrs\costco 200 North Cameron Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 540) 667-2139 Fax (540) 665-0493 a -mail givdiffu nuisinc.coni AllemberAmerican Consulting Isngineel•s Council • 0 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 5401665-5651 FAY: 540/678-0682 March 26, 1998 Mr. Ron Mislowsky Gilbert W. Clifford & Associates, Inc. 200 North Cameron Street Winchester, VA 22601 RE: Costco Gas Pump and Canopy Site Development Plan #017-98 Dear Ron: I have had the opportunity to review the above referenced site plan submitted to our department on March 10, 1998. The following comments, in addition to those marked on the enclosed plan, should be addressed during the revision of this site plan. 1) Please provide the Property Identification Numbers for the adjoining properties. 2) The northern entrance to the site, adjacent to the F&M Bank, was originally approved with the understanding that only right turns in and right turns out would be permitted. The majority of the traffic from the north (Winchester) currently enters the facility through this restricted access entrance to facility. The existing island and traffic control signs obviously do not adequately manage the traffic using the existing facility. The addition of the proposed gasoline pumps and canopy facility in close proximity to this entrance will only serve to exacerbate the problem. Therefore, this entrance should be redesigned to function as intended. 3) The future fueling island should be eliminated from the plan at this time as it would have an impact on parking spaces, raised islands, and circulation within the parking area. Alternately, it may be incorporated into this plan upon addressing the above impacts. 4) The raised island that abuts the existing parking bays should be widened to 9' as marked on the attached plan. In addition, the raised island separating the fueling area and the existing driveway should be widened to T which is consistent with the existing raised island in this location. Two additional raised islands should be located in the parking area, as marked, to provide an exit to vehicles leaving the facility without returning to the area adjacent to the main building entrance. Pavement markings and traffic control signs should be implemented to ensure functional circulation on the site. 107 North Kent Street • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 �. • Costco Gas Pumps and Canopy Site Plan Page 2 March 24, 1998 5) It would appear as though an additional area of the pavement could be removed at the exit from the fueling area, adjacent to Route 522. This would discourage vehicles from entering the fueling area in the wrong direction and provide an additional landscape area. 6) It may be appropriate to locate the attendant's booth in the raised island at the exit from the fueling area. 7) Please provide the required shade trees within the additional raised islands. In addition, please provide the required evergreen hedge around the perimeter of the property as previously discussed with Steve Gyurisin. This hedge should be a minimum of 3' in height at the time of planting. After you have revised the site plan, please resubmit one copy so that I may verify the information contained on the plan. I will then need all approved review agency comment sheets and five copies of the final site plan for approval. Comment sheets are required from the following agencies: the Virginia Department of Transportation, the Frederick County Sanitation Authority, the Frederick County Inspections Department, the Frederick County Engineer, and the Frederick County Fire Marshal. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding this letter. Sincerely, Michael T. Ruddy / Planner II MTR/cc SITE PLAN APPLICATION Complete the following application: DATE �/ - Q APPLICATION # 01 I — 1. Development C404jco W-4 t L%&v GA-s i��,,,,. A.4.Q.'��v�, 2. Location of Property: -jT ZO �� L.c (by street name) 3. Property Owner: COS+C.0 Address: y4000 I-AAMtLly �IA2.4 Telephone: 4. Applicant/Agent: G11I�j�,,�4 1,J.0 Address: Z-Od .J. C^ w►Crto..� S'} w..��,.t�« . V�4 z2.6o 1 Telephone: ,5740 —`6 '7 2 l3q 5. Designer: S^vv%& 41 4A01%tA,-,T— Address: Telephone: Contact: ICON wi t_C� o Vt k 6. Is this an original or revised Site Plan? Original Revised 9611 7 . Total area of parcel to be developed: 11.0 ( d• a Ac� 8. Property Information: a) Property ID #: b) Current Zoning: Gy-A -yk, l� L. c) Present Use: L-11,Lc�V-J14L-V- WAe-ekOV119- d) Proposed Use: e i^ L6 w• ee �crt �-✓�q �4S e) Adjoining Property Zoning: Z f) Adjoining Property Use: VACA.JT AV4 &Ac -si- g) Magisterial District: S3 �4 AJCO-V I have read the material included in this package and understand what is required by the Frederick County Planning Department. I also understand that all required material will be complete prior to the submission of my site plan. Signature: l I Aq / L"I Date: 3 5 et> 0 gilbert w. clifford & associates, inc INCORPORATED 1972 Engineers — Surveyors — Land Planners _ Water Quality 9 March 1998 Mr. Mike Ruddy Frederick County Planning 107 N. Kent Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 RE: Costco Warehouse Gas Pump Addition Revised Site Plan Dear Mike, Board or Directors: President: lliomas J. o-rook, P.E. Vice Presidents: Charles E. \Maddox, Jr., P.E. Earl R. Sutherland, P.E. Ronald A. Nlislowsky, P.E. David J. Saunders, P.E. Directors: P. Duanc Brown, L.S. William L. Wright Nlidwcl A. IIanmier "nionms W. Price I have attached a completed application for a revised site plan for the Costco Warehouse Facility at 251 Front Royal Pike. This new facility will be open only to Costco members. It is estimated that members will purchase gas before or after shopping at the warehouse. The plans provide a detailed parking summary based on actual building uses. We will be losing 68 spaces with this development. As the parking lot area is being decreases, it is my understanding that the County's landscape ordinance would not apply. We will be locating all existing trees to new island areas. The facility will require a new electric service and separate meter. No telephone, TV cable, water or sewer service is required. We have requested comments from VDOT, Engineering, Inspections, and the Fire Marshal. If during your review you have any questions please feel free to call. Regards, gilbert w. clifford & associates, inc. (--R4�h. `Mislowsky, P.E., Vice Presi ant Enclostire cc: Kim Cunningham c:\diisofficc\iiiarcli\ltrs\costcofc 200 North Camcron Strcct, Winclicster, Virginia 22601 �� (540) 667-2139 Fax (540) 665-0493 c-mail gwcliffu nunsinc.conn illemberAmericnn Consulting Engineers Council gilbert w. clifford & associates, inc INCORPORATED 1972 Engineers — Surveyors — Land Planners — Water Quality February 9, 1998 Mr. Eric Lawrence Frederick County Planning Department 107 N. Kent Street Winchester, Virginia 22601 Re: Costco Parking Calculations Dear Eric: Thank you for meeting with me on such short notice last week. As we discussed, Costco is evaluating a fuel dispensing area at their Front Royal Pike warehouse and it is my understanding that you will permit parking calculations to be revised based upon as -built use of the warehouse. Currently, the use and associated required parking for the warehouse is summerized below: Use & Required Parking Use Warehouing/Prep Office/Bathroom Tire Installation/Sales Retail TOTALS Square Footage 18,568.00 3,301.00 5,706.00 108,429.00 136,004.00 Required Parking 1 space per 1,000 SF 1 space per 250 SF 3 spaces per bay 1 space per 200 SF Parking Spaces 18.6 13.2 12.0 542.1 585.9 (586) The required parking for the fuel dispensing area is projected at one space for the attendents booth. Existing parking spaces as of Feb. 03, 1998: 657 spaces Total required parking for "as -built" use and proposed fuel dispensing area: 587 spaces Excess Parking spaces: 70 spaces At this time, based upon current square footage use of the structure we have seventy (70) additional parking spaces than required. r '' } 200 North Cameron Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 Phone: (540) 667-2139 Fax: (540) 665-0493 Member Antericatt Consulting Engineers Council w • • Mr. Eric Lawrence Costco Parking Calculations February 9,1998 • Page 2 You indicated to me that the fuel dispensing use is a permitted Business General (B-2) Zoning District use. You also indicated a desire to have parking lot screening along Xhe U.S. Route 522 frontage and Costello Drive frontage; and, you were concerned with access to the fuel dispensing area through parking lot aisles. Of course, any fuel dispensing island and canopy area will have to meet all required setback standards. Sincerely, gilbert w. clif ford & associates, inc. Stephe . �Gyurisin SMG:cls cc: Mr. Ron Mislowksy, P.E., Vice President 200 North Cameron Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601 Phone: (540) 667-2139 Fax: (540) 665-0493 Member American Consulting Engineers Council r 6),5-F C 0 /W/? (C 6' c.4,uQ SITE PLAN CHECKLIST The checklist below indicates all the information that needs to be submitted as part of the site plan application. All required information must be submitted prior to the final approval of any site plan. The Department of Planning and Development will review the application to ensure that it is complete. If any portion is not included or complete, the site plan application will not be accepted and returned to the applicant(s). Site Plan Package 1. One set of approved comment sheets are required from the following review agencies prior to final site plan approval. It is recommended that applicants contact the Department of Planning and Development to determine which review agencies are relevant to their site plan application. ✓ Virginia Cecartment of Transoortation (VOOT) Fredenck County Sanrtanon Authority Department of Panning and Cevelopment Inspec:ons Ceoa=ent Fredenck County Engineer (Public Works) r/ Fredenck County Fre Marsnar Oepartment of Parks anc Recreation 2. One copy of the Site Plan application 3. Five Copies of the Final Site Plan for approval County Health Cecartment City of Winchester Town of Stephens City J` Town of Middletown _,( Airport Authonty 4. One reprcducible copy of the Site Plan (if required) 5. A 35mm slide of the Site Plan (if required) 3 Sod 3 Water Conservation Cistnct Site Plan Information Checklist The following information must be inCuded on your site plan. If your site plan is incomplete or is missing information, it will not be reviewed and returned to you for revisions. Administrative Information Y N 1. Name of proposed development. 2. Name, address, and phone number of owner. 3. Name, address, and phone number of developer. 4. Name, address, and phone number of designer. ✓ S. Certificate of surveyor, engineer, or architect. 6. Date plan prepared and date of revisions. ✓ 7. A listing of all conditions placed on the site as a result of a conditional use permit or ccndidonal zoning approval. 8. A space labeled 'Approved by the Zoning Administrator" far the approval signature and date of approval. ✓ S. A description of setbacks or conditions placed on the site as a result of a variance approval. (Reference the variance application number.) General Site Information Y N 10. Lecadcn map (scale 1:2000) ✓ 11. Magisterial Distnc: ✓ 12. Scale of site plan (net to exceed 1:50) 13. North grow 14. Zoning of site 15. Use, zoning, and Property Identification Numb (PIN#) f all adjoining properties. This includes properties located across right-of-ways, streams, and railroad tracks. ✓ 16. Surveyed boundaries for all lots and parce!s. 11 ,) General Site (can't1 Y N V_ 17. Aaeage of all lots included in the plan. 18. The location and dimensions of all required setbacks and yard areas. _ir 19. The location and type of all dwelling units. ve 20. Location and description of all rec.-eaticn faclities. _/ 21. Location of sidewalks and pedestrian ways. ✓ 22 Location and area of common open space. _ e 23. The location, height, and dimensions of all signs. 24. Location, height, and specifications of outdoor lighting fixtures. 25. Location and nature of outdoor storage areas. ✓ 26. Location of outdoor trash receptacles and dimensions of structure (fencing, etc.) required to enclose receptacles. Building Information Y N 27. The height of all buildings and structures. 28. Location of all buildings, structures and uses. 29. The proposed use of eac.'i building, structure and area. 30. Ground floor area and total floor area of all buildings with FAR calculations for commercial and industrial zoning distrcts. Roads Y N 31. Name and number of existing and planned streets on and adjoining the site. 32. Location of existing and planned streets on and adjoining the site. 33. Posted speed limit of existing adjacent roads. 3-t Location and dimensions of all proposed entrances from public right-of-ways. 10 � • 35. Location of all entrances on adjoining roads within 200 feet of the proposed or existing entrance. 36. Dimensions, boundaries, width, pavement, and construction of planned roads. Utilities Y N 37. Location of all utilities, including sewer and water lines with the size of lines, mains, and laterals. ✓ 38. Location and width of all easements, including access, utility, and drainage easements. 39. Location and nature of fire lanes, fire hydrants, and all other facilities necessary to meet Fire Code requirements. Parking Y N 40. Calculations describing the required number of parking and loading spaces. 41. Location and dimensions of all parking and loading spaces, driveways, parking aisles, curbing and other features to be used. 42. Location and dimension of all disabled parking spaces and ramps. Natural Features Y N 43. Existingand finished contour tour Ines. 44. Location of steep slopes, woodlands, floodplains, wetlands, _" sinkholes, and other environmental features. 45. Location of streams and drainage ways. I • • Landscanin Y N COF I s t c-t.4, ds 6 Landscaping plan describing location and types of plants to be used. 47. Location of required buffers and screening with cross sections or profiles. Erosion and Sediment Control Y N I 48. A stormwater management plan with run off calculations and location and description of facilities to be used. 49. Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan describing the location and methods to be used to minimize erosion and sedimentation during development 12 0 • REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN COMMENTS Frederick County Engineering Department Attn: Director of Engineering P.O. Box 601 Winchester, Virginia 22601 (703) 665-5643 The Frederick County Engineering Department is located at 9 North Loudoun St., 2nd Floor of the Hammon Building in Winchester, if you prefer to hand deliver this review. Applicant's name, address and phone number: i l G✓t � . C i 1. c� .Q Z.Oy N . C w� c.z d..JVA- :? eg a I / �S;- Ll -7 - e CA Name of development and/or description of the request: Location: Z S- ( lciew .,o, : a y Engineers Comments: l Engineers Signature & Date: (NOTICE TO ENGINEERING D= C FREDERICK CO. ENGINEERING & INSPECTIONS rPLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO APPLICANT.) i 314zo/ IS NOTICE TO APPLICANT It is your responsibility to complete this form as accurately as possible in order to assist the agency with their review. Also, please attach two copies of your plans and/or application form. -13-