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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPreliminary Consultation Minutes June 2021County JUL 2 02021 DIVISION OF ash PLAN REVIEW & PERMITTING 9tof Pngton County Dept. . Planning & Zoning PRELIMINARY CONSULTATION DISTRIBUTION TO: Washington County Health Dept. Washington County Plan Review Engineering Washington County Dept. of Business Development Washington County Forest Conservation Washington County Environmental Management Washington County Historic District Commission Maryland Dept. of Transportation State Highway Adm. Washington County Soil Conservation District Washington County Emergency Services Washington County Addressing Washington County Sheriff's Dept. City of Hagerstown Utilities City of Hagerstown Planning and Zoning Dept. Williamsport Fire Department Potomac Edison FROM: Ashley Holloway DATE: June 3, 2021 RE: Preliminary Consultation PC -21-001 — Northpoint Dickinson Please find attached the Preliminary Consultation for the above referenced project. ARH/msg Attachments Cc: Ashley Holloway, Director, Plan Review & Permitting Frederick, Seibert & Associates, Inc. Dickinson Family Ltd Partnership, Owner Northpoint Development, Developer 80 West Baltimore Street I Hagerstown, MD 21740-6003 1 P: 240,313.2460 1 TDD: 711 WWWWASHCO-MD.NET PRELIMINARY CONSULTATION PC -21-001 Northpoint Dickinson A preliminary consultation was held on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. via teleconference, in the offices of the Washington County Division of Plan Review & Permitting, 80 West Baltimore Street, Hagerstown, Maryland. A concept plan was presented for Northpoint Dickinson. The developer is proposing two warehouses with offices. The project is located at 16822 National Pike and is zoned PI (Planned Industrial District). Present and participating in the consultation were: Ashley Holloway Director, Division of Plan Review & Pennitting/Zoning Administrator; Rebecca Calimer, Chief of Plan Review, Division of Plan Review & Permitting; Misti Grimmer, Sr. Office Associate, Division of Plan Review & Permitting; Mark Bradshaw, Washington County Environmental Management, Water Quality; Jonathan Horowitz, Washington County Department of Business Development; Meghan Jenkins, Washington County Department of Planning & Zoning; Tim Lung, Washington County Health Department; Mark McKenzie, Maryland State Highway Administration; Steve Bocicmiller, City of Hagerstown Planning & Zoning; Kellen Douglas, City of Hagerstown Utilities; David Salinas, Northpoint Development; Trevor Frederick, Frederick, Seibert & Associates, Inc., Consultant. WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Mr. Jonathan Horowitz was present and provided the following comments. Mr. Horowitz stated that the Department of Business Development is in full support of this project and will be available to facilitate its successful completion. MARYLAND STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION (MSHA) Mr. Mark McKenzie was present and provided the following comments. Mr. McKenzie stated that a Traffic Impact Study (TIS) is required, and the TIS must be approved prior to site plan review and approval by MSHA. He went on to say that the two proposed entrances are acceptable. However, if a traffic signal is proposed in the future, one entrance will be required. He added that a consultation with the Maryland Historic Trust will be required prior to the approval of a demolition permit. WASHINGTON COUNTY DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - WATER OUALITY Mr. Mark Bradshaw was present and provided the following comments. Mr. Bradshaw stated that there is three thousand feet of offsite sewer construction required to reach this property and he will need to review this grading plan. The developer will be responsible for obtaining all easements and permits related to construction. The sewer for this development will be directed to Cedar Springs pump station. A special exception exists of $1,000 per acre or $1000 per EDU (Equivalent Dwelling Unit), whichever is greater. This fee is due at the time of permit application. CITY OF HAGERSTOWN UTILITIES Mr. Kellen Douglas was present and provided the following comments. Mr. Douglas stated that the requirement for a Pre -Annexation Agreement is acknowledged on the concept plan cover sheet. However, a water line extension will be required for water connection. research, the applicant is welcomed to use the city's codified requirements for this in Article 5 of the City's Land Management Code. However, to be clear, the City understands that this property is not under city jurisdiction, and this is offered as a recommendation only." Mr. Frederick inquired as to whether the sidewalk comment was a recommendation or a requirement. Mr. Bockmiller responded that it is a strong request due to the likelihood of a future annexation, that would necessitate completion at taxpayer's expense. However, the site is not located within the City of I-Iagerstown's jurisdiction, so they cannot require it to be completed at this time. He recommended that sidewalks should at least be considered as a part of the grading plan. Mr. Frederick responded that they would discuss options with the Maryland State Highway Administration, since they hold the right of way in this location, prior to site plan submittal. WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING Ms. Meghan Jenkins was present and provided the following comments. Ms. Jenkins stated that she is representing staff for the HDC (Historic District Commission) who is making recommendations. She requested that the Developer note on the site plan that this is a historic site, it is listed as WAI004 on the Maryland Inventory of Historic Properties. She also recommended that the list of demolition alternatives be reviewed and considered. Ms. Jenkins explained that the HDC prefers to be provided with information as to why those alternatives were not feasible, when reviewing permits or site plans for approval. She stated that documentation of the property prior to demolition is recommended, and that information and resources are available on the HDC's website to assist with this process. It appears that the spring house may be amenable to retention, so if the HDC can be of assistance in this process please contact them with any questions. Mr. Frederick requested that Ms. Jenkins forward him the information on WAI004 and the other documents to which she referred in her comments. WASHINGTON CO. PLAN REVIEW DEPT. — ENGINEERING REVIEW Ms. Rebecca Calimer was present and provided the following comments. Written comments were also provided, a copy of which is attached to this summary. Ms. Calhner wrote, "Please see the following comments on the conceptual site and stormwater management layout for incorporation at the design phase. 1. To promote connectivity and access in the PI district the eastern entrance and associated drive should be designed to allow for a possible future conversion to a public roadway. Further consideration and discussion will be necessary to determine how best to approach the design at this phase. The entrance appears to be in the vicinity of future planned connection of Newgate Boulevard with US 40, which is the prefers ed location. 2. A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) is required for this project. ATIS scope was issued by the County April 29 of this year. We are continuing coordination with the traffic consultant regarding COVID related trip adjustments. 3. This project outfalls to the Maryland State Highway (MSHA) drainage system and will require approval from MSHA Hydraulics Division. 4. This project proposes two entrances on US 40 and will require approval from MSHA for WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPT. OF PLANNING AND ZONING -FOREST CONSERVATION Mr. Allen provided the following written comments. Mr. Allen wrote, "The proposed development will almost certainly necessitate the removal of many specimen trees. This will require the approval of a variance by the Washington County Planning Commission at their regular monthly meeting. Every effort should be made to preserve as many of these trees as possible in the design of the development. Specimen Trees #11 and 12, in particular, should be retained and protected in the design and construction of the SWM facility shown on sheet 3. It is unclear if its current location will impact those specimen trees." WASHINGTON COUNTY DEPT. OF PLANNING AND ZONING — ADDRESSING Mr. John Baker provided the following written comments. "Addresses are tentative, will be formally assigned at time of permitting." WASHINGTON COUNTY SOIL CONSERVATION DISTRICT Ms. Dee Price provided the following written comments "l. Provide a Topography Map with the drainage areas delineated for all stream segments on -site As presented, a soils map was provided with a portion of the stream segments addressed; a Topography Map is required. Further, there are 5 stream segments to be addressed; only 3 have been partially addressed. If any of the streams require buffers, based upon soil type and/or drainage area, etc., show and address within the design accordingly. Additionally, the Stream Buffer Criteria applies to any stream associated with wetlands and their associated State mandated buffers. 2. I assume the proposed grading impact to qualified forest will be addressed; please clarify. 3. Be sure to address Steep Slope designations with the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan design. 4. Be sure to address sinkhole remediation as a first order of business within the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, as well as consider in the design of stormwater conveyances and structures. 5. Steep Slope and Forested designations will require valid justification to allow for the proposed disturbances; potential mitigation may be an option. 6. With cuts proposed at 30-40 feet, please evaluate all soils for elevated ground water levels, etc, and address accordingly within the forthcoming design. 7. Include Rock Encountered Notes based upon depths determined during the borings. 8. The Geotechnical Report recommends a more detailed exploration be undertaken in conjunction with the forthcoming design; please provide the report accordingly. 9. We strongly recommend addressing stormwater structure hazard class designations early in the design process. Respectfully submitted, Ashley Holloway, Director, Plan Review & Permitting, Zoning Administrator ARHlmsg Attachments AGENCY COMMENTS PC -21-001 - NORTHPOINT DICKINSON Comprehensive Planning — Forest Conservation The proposed development will almost certainly necessitate the removal of many specimen trees. This will require the approval of a variance by the Washington County Planning Commission at their regular monthly meeting. Every effort should be made to preserve as many of these trees as possible in the design of the development. Specimen Trees #11 and 12, in particular, should be retained and protected in the design and construction of the SWM facility shown on sheet 3. It's unclear if its current location will impact those specimen trees. Comprehensive Planning — Address Review Addresses are tentative, will be formally assigned at time of permitting. Land Development — Plan Review -All variances and special exceptions must be granted prior to site plan submission. -Screening must be done around neighboring residential properties. -Design standards in section 18.9 must be followed. Soil Conservation District 1. Provide a Topography Map with the drainage areas delineated for all stream segments on -site. As presented, a soils map was provided with a portion of the stream segments addressed; a Topography Map is required. Further, there are 5 stream segments to be addressed; only 3 have been partially addressed. If any of the streams require buffers, based upon soil type and/or drainage area, etc., show and address within the design accordingly. Additionally, the Stream Buffer Criteria applies to any stream associated with wetlands and their associated State mandated buffers. 2. I assume the proposed grading impact to qualified forest will be addressed; please clarify. 3. Be sure to address Steep Slope designations with the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan design. 4. Be sure to address sinkhole remediation as a first order of business within the Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Plan, as well as consider in the design of stormwater conveyances and structures. 5. Steep Slope and Forested designations will require valid justification to allow for the proposed disturbances; potential mitigation may be an option. County DIVISION OF PLAN REVIEW & PERMITTING June 3, 2021 Trevor Frederick, PE Frederick Seibert and Associates 128 South Potomac Street Hagerstown, MD 21740 Re: Northpoint Dickenson (PC -21-001) Mr. Frederick, Please see the following comments on the conceptual site and stormwater management layout for incorporation at the design phase. 1. To promote connectivity and access in the PI district the eastern entrance and associated drive should be designed to allow for a possible future conversion to a public roadway. Further consideration and discussion will be necessary to determine how best to approach the design at this phase. The entrance appears to be in the vicinity of future planned connection of Newgate Boulevard with US 40, which is the preferred location. 2. A Traffic Impact Study (TIS) is required for this project. A TIS scope was issued by the County April 29 of this year. We are continuing coordination with the traffic consultant regarding COVID related trip adjustments. 3. This project outfalls to the Maryland State Highway (MSHA) drainage system and will require approval from MSHA Hydraulics Division. 4. This project proposes two entrances on US 40 and will require approval from MSHA for access. 5. This preliminary consultation review satisfies the stormwater concept plan requirement in accordance with the Washington County Storrawater Management, Grading, Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance Section 3.7.2.A. The remaining comments are specific to that review. 6. The conceptual S WM plan includes surface sand filters, bioretention and grass swales. Generally filtering practices should be kept "offline" with a flow regulator or splitter diverting the water quality/ESD volumes to the practice. 7. Chapter 3 filtering practices require pretreatment equivalent to at least 25% of the computed WQ�, prior to the filter media. 8. Downstream drainage will need to be evaluated and discussed in detail in the SWM report. 9. The Geotech report supplied with this concept level submission was preliminary in nature. A final Geotech report will be necessary at the next stage to provide recommendations based on the final design and in accordance with the Design Manual Appendix Dl and D2 and MD378, as applicable. This report should include recommendation on SWM facility liner specification and installation. 10. Discharges from the SWM facilities or from impervious surfaces should be directed away from any existing sinkholes. 80 West Baltimore Street I Hagerstown, MD 21740-6003 1 P: 240,313.2460 1 -ID!): 711 WWWWASHCO-MD.NET 1PCAD Planning 6 Code .bp Administration '-T City of Hagerstown, Maryland Committed to Safety Dedicated to Partnership and Progress MEMORANDUM TO: Ashley R. Holloway 4 Director of Plan Review & Permitting and Zoning Administrator Washington County Government FROM: Stephen R. Bockmiller, AICP Development Review Planner/Zoning Administrator Planning and Code Administration Department, City of Hagerstown SUBJECT: North Point Davidson Consultation - US 40 West DATE: June3,2021 Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this development proposal. The City's Planning and Code Administration Department offers the following comments on this consultation plan: Pre -annexation agreement will be required for city utility. 2. Since there are few tracts between this and current city boundaries and we are receiving development inquiries on some of them that could trigger annexation of the subject property sooner or not so much later, the potential of annexation of this site sometime in the foreseeable (but not immediate) future is a real possibility. Therefore, the city requests that the developer construct a public sidewalk along the front of the site (US 40) and on the Burkholder Lane frontage that would be available to connect with sidewalks on future developments. The City's design standards require public sidewalks where they do not currently exist along public streets in the development process. Since the potential for annexation of this site may become " real" the taxpayer should not be burdened with the cost of installing sidewalks later, after an annexation. Also, grading for sidewalks is best handled with the mass grading plan for the initial development of the site. 3. The city recommends generous use of street trees and landscaping trees in the front of the site to buffer the large buildings from the road. 4. The city assumes that upon annexation at some point in the future, it will assume responsibility for enforcing the County -approved forest conservation plan for the site, including being the enforcing party of any protected areas that are created as a result. The City protects forest conservation areas through the recordation of protective easements on plats or deed exhibits. If the County expects the City to enforce the agreements at a later date, easements illustrated on plats or deed exhibits should be recorded in the land records. 5. Although not required by county ordinance (that we know of), the City recommends to the developer that they conduct field reconnaissance and deed research to ensure there are no farm cemeteries on the property, so if there are, that they be appropriately treated in the development review process. The City has a codified requirement for this and it was employed in th e recent development of the Wesel Boulevard corridor for NO Ith Po int. If looking for a model to use for this research, the applicant is welcomed to use the city's codified requirements for this in Article 5 of the City's Land Management Code. However, to be clear, the City understands that this property is not under city jurisdiction, and this is offered as a recommendation only. Copy: S. Nicewarner, City Administrator K. Maher, AICP, Director, PCAD J. Thompson, Director, DCED D. Reaser, Business Development Specialist, DCED M. Flick, Planner, PCAD Trevor Frederick, FS&A, Design Consultant One East Franklin Street Suite 300 I Hagerstown Maryland 21740 1301 .739.8577, ext. 138 I planning@hagerstownmd.org