How to Read Site Plans and Development Plans Mary Pennock, Principal Planner Lee Garman, Principal Planner 2014 Commonwealth Planning and Zoning Conference October 13, 2014

Agenda Introduction Overview of plan elements Tabletop review of plans Questions

Types of Development Plans Conceptual/Sketch Plans Site Plans (aka Plans of Development aka PODs) Architectural and Building Plans Plumbing Mechanical Elevations Subdivision Plats

Conceptual Plans Function: To illustrate the characteristics of a development and ensure the site can comply with all applicable ordinance provisions Major Elements: General layout of the site Building locations Residential lots Street design and access Environmental protections areas Amenities Detail required determined by each jurisdiction At a minimum must demonstrate the development will comply with all requirements of the zoning ordinance

Site Plans Function: To provide construction level detail for all infrastructure elements of site development Major elements: Layout – building footprint, parking, loading, internal circulation Entrance improvements – can include turn lanes, signalization, etc. Drainage Stormwater Provision of water and sewer (either private or public) Landscaping (parking lot, buffers, etc.) Lighting (free standing and building mounted) Typically prepared by a plan design professional (civil engineer, architect, surveyor, etc.)

Architectural/Building Plans Function: To provide construction level detail for structures in a proposed development Major elements: Floor plan Structural design Mechanical design Plumbing design Typically prepared by an licensed architect

Subdivision Plats Function: To establish boundaries for individual lots to be recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court Major Elements: Property lines Dedication of right of way (if necessary) Source of title Owner’s consent statement Typically prepared by a licensed surveyor

Tools of the Trade Measurement: Plan will indicate the scale of the plan either by written (1”:30’) or graphic Engineer’s Scale Used primarily for measuring site plans and plats Scales at 1”:10’, 20’, 30’ 40’ 50’ and 60’ Architect’s Scale Used primarily for measuring architectural plans Scales for a variety of measurements

Feature and Site Identification Vicinity Map Existing and proposed improvements Standard symbols – Legend

Case Study Atlee Auto and Marley Pointe Property rezoned in 2008 for an auto repair establishment along US 301 and a townhouse development to the rear Rezoning case included a conceptual plan at the time of rezoning and a proffer that the site plans be developed in substantial conformity with this plan Planning Commission was also charged with review and approval of the exterior elevations Proffers also required the construction of an off-site left turn lane in US 301 Property was developed in phases: Phase 1 – Atlee Auto commercial site plan and off-site turn lane plans Phase 2 – Marley Pointe, Section 1 (22 lots) construction plan and subdivision plat Phase 3 – Marley Pointe, Section 2 (50 lots) construction plan and subdivision plat