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Home My WebLink About09-10 Comments & Correspondence• • C(MTO RICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665 -5651 FAX: 540/665 -6395 July 7, 2010 Mr. Niki Adhikusuma Greenway Engineering 151 Windy Hill Lane Winchester, Virginia 22602 Re: Review Comments for Site Plan 409 -10; Golden Seal Enterprises Property Identification Numbers (PINS): 64 -1 -5 & 5A 6NF Dear Niki: The above - referenced site plan was approved on July 7, 2010 for the construction of an office, shooting range training facilities, and warehouse. All requirements of the Frederick County Zoning Ordinance have been met in the approved site plan, including review agency comments from all relevant review agencies. I am providing you with three copies of the approved site plan. Please forward these copies to the appropriate representative(s). Furthermore, advise the owner(s) that a copy should be kept for future reference, and an approved copy must be kept on the construction site throughout the development process. Once site development is complete, the owner(s) should contact this office to schedule an on -site inspection. Do not hesitate to contac _ c if u have any uestions or concerns. Sincerely, M. Johnston DMJ /bad cc: Roger Chavez, P.O. Sox 343, Millwood, Virginia, 22646 Gene Fisher, Shawnee Magisterial District Supervisor Lawrence Ambrogi and H. Paige Manuel, Shawnee Magisterial District Commissioners Jane Anderson, Real Estate Commissioner of Revenue 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601 -5000 COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665 -5651 FAX: 540/665 -6395 June 2, 2010 Mr. Niki Adhikusuma Greenway Engineering 151 Windy Hill Lane Winchester, Virginia 22602 Re: Review Comments for Site Plan #09 -10; Golden Seal Enterprises Property Identification Numbers (PINs): b4s1 -5 & 5A Dear Niki: (o4 F Planning Staff has reviewed the above - referenced site plan to determine if administrative approval can be granted. At this time, administrative approval cannot be granted. This site plan is denied until the issues in this letter are adequately addressed. Please review Staff's comments listed below and then prepare a revised site plan. Review Comments 1. Project Information. Clarify all project information on cover sheet. 2. Adioiner. Verify all adjoiner information. 3. Existina Conditions. Provide existing conditions such as trees, lighting, and signs. 4. Lighting. Provide a lighting plan. 5. Shooting Range. Clarify that Phase II shooting range is above ground or underground. 6. Sound Levels. If any part of shooting range is not underground, you must meet 165- 201.12(H) - sound levels not to exceed 75 decibels. If this is the case, a CUP (Conditional Use Permit) will need to be obtained. 7. Buffer and Screening. Again, if shooting range is above ground, CUP will need to be obtained and a Category C buffer must be implemented, and it will need to be supervised at all times. 8. Signs. Are there any proposed signs? If so, please annotate on plan with a detail. 9. Existina Property Line. Annotate existing property line with a note that annotates existing property line hereby vacated. After you have revised the site plan, please resubmit two copies so that I may verify the information contained on the plan. I am providing you with a copy of the reviewed plan for your benefit. Comment sheets are re fired from the following agency: The Winchester Regional Airport. Do not hesitate to con me if 'ou have a questions or concerns regarding this letter. meerely, 1 ' D M. Johnston, O Zoning Inspector DMJ/bad cc: Mr. Roger Chavez, P.O. Box 343, Millwood Virginia, 22646 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 • Winchester, Virginia 22601 -5000 • • Mark Cheran From: Niki Adhikusuma [niki @greenwayeng.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 3:06 PM To: Evan Wyatt; Mark Cheran Subject: RE: GSE Site Plan Attachments: Image 1.jpg; Image 2.jpg, Image 5.jpg, Picture shown Baffle.pdf; image001.jpg Evan and Mark, Attached please find rendering pictures for GSE Practice Range and a sample picture of the baffles design. - The building will be enclosed by 4 sides concrete walls and face with engineered acoustic tiles on the inside walls. - Baffles will be place on top of concrete walls (both sides)and extend the whole width of practice range and overlap each other along the wall with face up 30 degrees angle to capture 100% of any bullets from going upward toward the roof. - The baffle is made of: o Front face with %" plywood 0 3/8 steel plate behind the plywood o The baffles will be supported by the steel frame girder across the whole width of practice range. o See sample picture showing similar design for baffles concept Mark, Please let us know should you need anything else. Niki From: Evan Wyatt Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:52 PM To: Niki Adhikusuma Cc: mcheran @co.frederick.va.us Subject: GSE Site Plan Hi Niki, Mark Cheran left me a voice message and needs a copy of the schematics for the firing range. Please forward him the 3D renderings that we prepared for the project so he can meet with Eric Lawrence and demonstrate that this is a self - contained facility and not an open air firing range. Please see me if you have any questions. Thanks, Evan GREENWAY EN, 151 Windy Hill Lane Winchester, VA 22602 Phone: 540 -662 -4185 Fax: 540-722-9528 Visit us on the web at www.greenwa�en. g.com to learn about exciting new services offered by Greenway Engineering: Laboratory Services, Water Sewer, Maintenance / Monitoring, ESA Phase 1, Wetlands and more. A Please consider the environment before printing this Final finished look on Baffle's design is also similar to this one, except we will use more heavy duty frame (or girder) support to hold the baffles due to the facility's width (60 feet) see next picture 0 9 GREENWAY ENGINEERING, wo. 151 Windy Hill lane Winchester Virginia 22602 Founded in 1971 June S, 2010 Frederick Counq' Department of Planning and Development 107 North Kent Street, Suite 202 Winchester, VA 22601 Attn: Dana M. Johnston Re: Golden Seal Enterprises — Site Plan #09 -10 Comment Response letter Dear Mr. Johnston: j JUN 8 2010 E A We are in receipt of the comments dated June 2, 2010 and offer the following responses: Comments from Frederick County Planning Comment 1: Project Information. Clcnzfy all prbjeet information on coPer aheet. Response. Clarified and modified the project information accordingly. Please note the section of the zoning pertaining to M1, in regards to height is actually section 165.601.02. Comment 2: Adjoiner. Vetz fy all adjoiner iularmation. Response: Revised as noted. Comment 3: Existing Conditions. Provide etiuling conditions such a,� trees, lighting, and jigns. Response: Existing trees and tree line have are provided on sheets 3 & 5. 1 have added the layer to sheet 4 for clarification. Currently there is no site lighting other than the 1 existing flood light at the entrance showing on the existing sign and 2 other similar flood lights further back in the property in front of the building, lighting an existing flag pole. We are currently designing a lighting plan meeting the county zoning ordinance section 165.201.07 will be submitting to the counts' for review and approval prior to a land disturbance permit being issued for the project. Notes have been provided on sheets 1 & 4. Comment 4: Lighting. Provide a lighting plan. Response: 1: ighting plan is forthcoming and will be submitted to the county prior to issuance of any land disturbance permit. Refer to note sheet 1 &4. Engineers Surveyors Planners Environmental Scientists F,1, #5372/JA1 ryds telephone 540- 662 -4185 FAX 540- 722 -9528 www.greenwayeng.com 0 0 Comment 5: Shooting Range. Clarz fy that Phase II shooting range it above ground or undeip- oand.. Response: Phase I I shooting range is underground. Comment 6: Sound Levels. if any part of shooting range is not underground, you mue7 meet 165- 201.12( l) - sound levels not to exceed 75 decibele: If ibis is the care, a CUP �'Conditioaal U.fe Permit) will need to be obtained. Response: Not applicable, refer to response for comment 5. Comment 7: Buffer and Screening: Again, f shooting range is above ground/ CUP will need to be obtained and a Category C buffer must be implemented, and it mill need to be supervised at all times. Response: The proposed shooting range for Phase I & Phase II for considered and classified as indoor uses, therefore the section 165.204.15 for outdoor shooting ranges does not apply. Comment S., Signs. Are there auy proposed signs? If so, please annotate on plan with detail Response: There is an existing sign on the property at the entrance, the owner will replace on the logo area for the new use. Existing height, location, and size shall remain the same. Comment 9: Existing Property Line. Annotate existing property line with a note that annotates existing property line hereby vacated. Response: Existing property line annotated as requested. Refer to sheet 4. Thank you for your assistance with this project. Contact us with any questions or need for additional information. Sincerely, Greenway Engineering, Inc. Jeremy N. Tweedie, Project Manager Enclosures ra, #5372pnrryd, 2 • 0 GREENWAY ENGINEERING 151 Windy Hill Lane Founded in 1971 Winchester, Virginia 22602 4A , Project Name: Shooting Range File No: $372 Date: Tue, Jun 8, 2010 To: Frederick County Planning 107 N Kent St Winchester. VA 22601 Attn: Dana Johnston Copied Delivery: M Fed Ex E] U.S. Mail From: Jeremy Tweedie /cls GREENWAY ENGINEERING Phone: 540- 662 -4185 Fax: 540 -722 -9528 E] Courier F-1 Pick Up E] Other Urgent F� For Your Review F� As You Requested E] Please Comment Message Mr. Johnston, Please find attached the revised site plan per your comments._ Please notify our office once you review and approve, so we may submit final signature sets. Thanks Jeremy Hand Delivery and Pick Ups Only: Received by: Date: Please Print Name: r i L JUN 8 2010 a' �- _J r, 0 0 a GREENWAY ENGINEERING r 151 Windy Hill Lane Founded in 1971 Winchester, Virginia 22602 Project Name: Golden Seal Enterprises -Site Plan File No: 5372 Date: Wed, Jun 9, 2010 To: FC Planning Attn: Dana Johnston Copied Delivery: Q Fed Ex Other_ Q U.S. Mail From: Jeremy Tweedie /dlm GREENWAY ENGINEERING Phone: 540- 662 -4185 Fax: 540 -722 -9528 v❑ Courier F�l Pick Up Urgent M For Your Review M As You Requested 0 Please Comment Message Dana, Per your request, attached is the following for final approval signature: -6 copies of the site plan (4 copies to be returned to Greenway) As always, thank you for your assistance. Call with any questions. Hand Delivery and Pick Ups Only: Received by: Please Print Name: Date: �Iwiir r r i r s v �� 4: GREENWAY ENGINEERING 151 Windy Hill Lane Founded in 1971 Winchester, Virginia 22602 i =0 MMOR g A MP Project Name: Golden Seal Shooting Range File No: 5372 Date: Mon, Aug 2, 2010 To: FC Planning Attn: Dana Johnston Copied Delivery: Fj Fed Ex R Other_ E] U.S. Mail From: Niki Adhikusuma/dlm GREENWAY ENGINEERING Phone: 540- 662 -4185 Fax: 540- 722 -9528 ❑v Courier F� Pick Up Urgent n For Your Review 0 As You Requested R] Please Comment Message Dana, Per your request, attached is the following for your review and approval: -3 copies of the Lighting Plan Thank you for your assistance. Call with any questions. Hand Delivery and Pick Ups Only: Received by: Date: Please Print Name: A�l-i t GREENWAY ENGINEERIN + MAY 3 2010 151 Windy Hill Lane Fotmided in 1971 Winchester, Virginia 22602 " "" °`-- - -- - -- - i 4 Project Name: Golden Seal Enterprises -Site Plan File No: 5372 Date: Mon, May 3, 2010 To: FC Planning Attn: Mark Cheran Copied Delivery: E] Fed Ex Other_ 0 U.S. Mail From: Niki Adhikusuma/dlm GREENWAY ENGINEERING Phone: 540- 662 -4185 Fax: 540- 722 -9528 R Courier E] Pick Up E] Urgent M For Your Review Q As You Requested 0 Please Comment Message Mark, Attached is the following for your review and approval: -2 copies of the site plan -Site Plan Application - Application fee check for $2,710.00 - Planning comment sheet NOTE: We are in the process of obtaining agency approvals and will forward once we receive. Thank you for your assistance. Call with any questions. Hand Delivery and Pick Ups Only: Received by: Please Print Name: Date: Time: lJ. 0 0 MAY 3 2010 Document Approval Form PLEASE REVIEW THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT. IF THIS DOCUMENT MEETS YOUR APPROVAL PLEASE INITIAL AND PROVIDE THE DATE AND TIME OF YOUR APPROVAL. IF THIS DOCUMENT DOES NOT MEET YOUR APPROVAL PLEASE PROVIDE COMMENTS AS TO WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO HAVE COMPLETED. INITIALS DATE & TBIE dice /1� rl/400 'y. Dana Eric Mike John COMMENTS: Received by Clerical Staff (Date & Time): 1 U o U:\Pam \Common\Document Approval Form.wpd