SITE INSPECTION REPORT
FOR
WAWA FOOD MARKET
ROUTE 17 AT TIDEMILL LANE
GLOUCESTER COUNTY, VIRGINIA
MSA# 99203E
May 16, 2000
Prepared by:
MSA, P.C.
5033 Rouse Drive
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462
Telephone (757) 490-9264
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1.1 Existing Conditions
Parcels of concern consist mainly of developed areas located along the northbound lanes
of George Washington Memorial Highway (Route 17). The site consists of both occupied
and unoccupied buildings. Unoccupied structures include abandoned buildings. Occupied
dwellings include a residence and a pottery shop. Utilities appear easily accessible.
Water, electric, and telephone utilities are all located directly in front of possible site areas.
Sanitary sewer is located along the northbound lanes of Route 17. Storm drainage is
carried off-site primarily by ditches.
1.2 Zoning Overview
Parcels zoned B-1 (business district) are comprised of the following tax map parcels: 51-
80A, 51-81. Parcel 51-79 is zoned B-3 (office). Parcel 51-79 would have to be rezoned
prior to development on this site. See Appendix A for application and requirements.
Rezoning approval could take up to five months after an application has been submitted. A
meeting prior to a formal conceptual presentation is required. A public hearing will also
occur during the rezoning approval process. Note that this property has applied for
rezoning and was rejected due to public opposition. All referenced parcels are within the
Highway Corridor Overlay District (HCOD). This district is established on route 17 for its
full length within Gloucester County. The HCOD would be the governing district with regard
to setback requirements.
1.3 Land Development Overview
Land development procedures can begin after any rezoning issues have been addressed
and approved. Ten sets of the proposed construction must be submitted if the site plan
and erosion and sediment control plan are submitted together. If submitted separately,
seven sets of the site plan and three sets of the erosion and sediment control plans are
required. Once submitted, review of the construction plans and subsequent comments
may take up to 60 days. After comments have been addressed accordingly, plans may be
resubmitted and reviewed. MSA# 99203E
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1.4 Traffic Access Overview
Depending upon the configuration of the proposed construction, a traffic study correlating to
the site will be required. A deceleration lane or turning lane may also be required based on
the traffic study. Typically only one entrance is allowed off of an individual road into the site
area. Curbing and sidewalk would be a joint effort between VDOT and Community
Development. Currently, curbing and sidewalk do not exist at the area. Signalization may
also have to be adjusted depending on the layout of the proposed construction. Access to
the site from the northbound lanes of Route 17 is off of Tidemill Lane.
1.5 Estimated Time Line
Zoning Approval
Land development Review
Revisions to site Plan
Land Development Review
Traffic Access Approval
Final Approval
Up to 5 months from date of submittal
and gone to the Board of Supervisors
Comments received normally 60 days
after date of submittal
One to two weeks to revise plans
accordingly.
After resubmittal of plans,
comments/approval received 45-60
days after date of resubmittal.
Concurrent with land development
approval.
Approximately 7-8 months
Additional Comments:
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Site Visit
1.
Dimensions
2.
Current Land Use
Variable dimensions for each parcel. See Appendix B, site map.
Business.
3.
Existing Structures y/n? Y
Occupied y/n Y/N
Occupied: Pottery/residence Non occupied: Abandoned buildings
Anything to conflict with proposed layout (buildings, billboards, utility poles,
etc.)?
Existing buildings, utility poles, grade change from Route 17 to site.
Anything of historical significance? No.
Evidence of underground tanks? No.
4.
Adjacent Parcels
Left: Vacant
5.
Right: Business
Rear: Single Family
Physical Characteristics
Height of land (relative to front street):
Left Front: Lower Right Front: Lower Left Rear: Lower Right Rear: Lower
Fill Req’d (y/n)? Y Retaining wall Req’d (y/n)? N Slope Easement Suggested
(y/n)?
Existing Soils:
Sandy or Clay? Clay Evidence of Rock (y/n)? N Standing Water (y/n)? N
Existing Drainage Flow: Ditches
Existing Culvert (y/n)? N Size/type:
Possible Wetlands or Floodplain? N
Predominately loamy or clayey subsoil
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6.
Roads & Sidewalks
Corner Lot (y/n) y Stop Sign or Traffic Light? Traffic Light
Name & Route #
Type (State, County, Twp)
# of lanes
Divided (y/n)
Dividers or Medians
Type
One Way (y/n)?
Direction
Primary Road
Secondary Road
Route 17, George Washington Tidemill Lane, Route 641
Memorial Highway
State
State
4
2
Y
N
Median
N
Grass Median
Y
N
2 lanes, 1-way northbound,
Route 17, 2 lanes, 1-way
southbound Route 17
Material
Asphalt
Asphalt
Condition
Good
Good
Existing Crossover
Y
N
Existing Turn Lanes
Y
N
Center Line of Street to Curb Divided 4-lane hwy., 2 north, 2 +12’
south, variable width
Curb to Sidewalk
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Existing Curb (y/n)
N
N
Material Size
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Existing Sidewalks (y/n)
N
N
Material/Width
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9.
Existing Utilities
Sanitary sewer (y/n)?: Y
Water Main (y/n)?: Y
Nearest Fire Hydrant
Storm sewer (catch basin):
Natural gas
Electric
Telephone Underground Cable
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Location: none found in field. (A HRSD line is available to
tie in along Route 17)
Location: Tidemill Lane
Location: Tidemill Road (West side of Route 17)
Location: In front of parcels of concern, ditches
Location: none found
Location: Utility poles abundant along south bound lanes of
Route 17
Location: Underground cables located along southbound
lanes of Route 17
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3. Zoning
Zoning Jurisdiction: Community Development Zoning Officer: Andrea Ambrose
and Codes Compliance
Telephone: (804) 693-4040
Address: P.O. Box 329, Gloucester, VA 23061
Hearing Dates:
File by:
# of Sets of Plans:
Zoning Approval
First Thursday of month.
First of the previous month.
1 conceptual layout
1 – 11” x 17” (reduced copy)
(3-month process)
Site Plan Approval
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10 (site plan and E&S
combined)
3. Existing Zoning Classification:
Parcel 51-79 zoned B-3. All other parcels zoned B-1. Parcels are located in HCOD
(Route 17) Highway Corridor Overlay District.
Adjacent Property Zoning
Left: 83 + SF-1
Right:
Rear SF-1
Source: Gloucester zoning map Date: November 30, 1999
4. Building Setback
B-1 Front: 35’ Rear: --
Left: --
Right: --
HCOD Front: 50’ Rear: 20’
Side: 10’
Through architectural design front 40’
5. Approved Use (y/n)? Y
Rezoning required (y/n)? Y Special Exceptions required?________
Parcel 51-79 would have to be rezoned for the proposed type of development
6. Gasoline setback
Front:
Rear:
Left: 10’
Right: 10’
Gasoline Approved Use (y/n)? Y Is our standard canopy allowed (y/n)?
Special Exceptions required (y/n)?
7. Parking Setback
Front: 50’
Rear: 20’
Left: 10’
Right: 10’
Size: 9 ‘ x 18’
Formula: convenience store: 1 per 200 s.f. of floor area. Gasoline: 1 per 2
gasoline pumps and 2 per each service bay.
Loading Zone requirements (Size): convenience store 1 space, gas none.
Any Variances Required?
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8. Signs
Number Allowed
Maximum Area
Building Signs
Free Standing
3 per structure
includes windows and
anything on building
or canopy
100 s.f. (sum of 3
signs)
Setback
Requirements
Any sign variances required or proposed?
Directional
1
No logos
50
2 s.f. and will be
exempt from free
standing
requirements
50’ setback (12’ ht.)
or 10’setback (6’
height ground
mounted) use of a
berm is suggested to
increase height
9. Landscaping
1. Buffer area required (y/n)? Y Size: varies depending upon which type of
landscaping. Scheme and actual setbacks used.
2. Underground Sprinkler Required (y/n)? N but maintenance and/or water sources
are required.
3. Comments: What dies must be replaced.
4. Traffic
Street/Highway Permit
Primary Street
Second Street
Agency
VDOT
VDOT
Address
P.O. Box 184 Saluda, VA P.O. Box 184 Saluda, VA 23149
23149
Contact
Jamie Surface, Tom Ingram Jamie Surface
Title
Subdivision and Permit Subdivision and Permit Specialist
Specialist
Telephone
(804) 758-2321
(804) 758-2321
Traffic Study Req’d (y/n)? Depends upon configuration— Depends upon configuration—
probably not
probably not
2. Proposed street/Highway Improvements? N
4. Off site Improvements required (y/n)?
A) Decel lane: Y Dependent upon traffic analysis.
B) Turning Lane(s) Y
C) Signalization: Existing at Tidemill Lane
D) Curbing: MSA# 99203E
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E) Sidewalks
4. Traffic Impact Fee (y/n)?
Amount:
Fees will only apply to major alterations such as Signalization inspection fees, if
needed. Plan review and construction inspection have no fees.
5. Storm Water
Storm Sewer Discharge Permit
Agency: Community Development
Contact: Christine Breddy/Jamie Surface
Address: P.O. Box 329
Title: Site Plan Coordinator/Subdivision and
Gloucester, VA 23061
Permit Specialist
Telephone: (804) 693-4040/(804) 758-2321
1. Existing Storm Sewer (y/n)? Y Location: Ditches along northbound lanes of
Route 17
2. Anticipated discharge point: Rear of lot.
3. Easement required? Note non-tidal wetlands have been reported on this site. The
current owners may have an existing delineation otherwise one will need to be
performed.
6.
Utilities
“Locations I this section are based on maps (as opposed to visual observations identified earlier).
Sanitary Sewer
Agency: Department of Public Utilities
Contact: Charles Hogge
Address: P.O. Box 329
Title: Customer service supervisor
Gloucester, VA 23061
Telephone: (804) 693-4044
Public sewer available (y/n)? Y
Location: northbound lanes, Size: +24”
Material: D.I.
Route 17
Tap permitted (y/n)? Y
Tap by (Utility/Builder):
Tapping fee: minimum $1800 based on DFU count
HRSD: Minimum $720 based on meter size for ¾”
Water
Agency: Department of Public utilities
Address: P.O. Box 329
Gloucester, VA 23061
Public Water Available (y/n)? Y
Location: Eastbound lane of Size: 8”
Tidemill Lane
Location:
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Contact: Charles Hogge
Title: Customer Service Supervisor
Telephone: (804) 693-4044
Material:
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Landscape Irrigation from Public Water (y/n)? Y
Separate Metering (y/n)? meter
furnished
Tap permitted (y/n)? Y
Tap by (Utility/Builder): Certified contractor Tapping Fee: Minimum $1,800
Natural Gas Underground lines are not available; however, tanks can be used.
Agency:
Address:
Gas available (y/n)?
Installed by (Utility/Builder):
Electric
Agency: Virginia Power
Address: 6104 Fiddlers Green Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
Contact:
Title:
Telephone
Lead Time for Installation _____ (weeks)
Contact: Sherwood Daniels
Title: Construction Team Supervisor
Telephone: (804) 694-3065
Electric is available from (Co): Y—VA Power Location: Route 17 southbound lanes
Work required (conduit, cable, transformer pad, meter base, etc.)
Note: Fill on this site will affect the buried cable. The cable will have to be adjusted at cost
of builder. A pedestal is located on side of slope from traffic light at corner. Adjustments to
grades that affect pedestal are at developer’s expense.
By Utility: Install directional board
By Builder: Need 10’ R/W easement
Telephone
Agency: GTE
Address: 7639 Crab Thicket Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
Contact: David Peterson
Title: Access design Engineer
Telephone: (804) 693-4112
Electric is available from (Co): Y—GTE
Location: underground cables in front of
parcels.
Work Required (conduit, cable, etc.)
By Utility:
By Builder:
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7. Building/Health Permits
Building Department
Address: P.O. Box 604
Director: Kenneth Somerset
Gloucester, VA 23061
Telephone: (804) 693-2744
Height or Size restrictions: Max. height of principal building 3 stores, 45 feet.
Concurrent with Township Approvals (Y/N)? Y Sprinkler system Required? (Y/N)? N
Source:
Generally no. But depends upon
square footage of building and
building material.
Health Department
Address: Gloucester Health Department
Contact: Mr. M.B. Sheppard
P.O. Box 663
Title: Environmental Health Supervisor
Gloucester, VA 23061
Telephone (804) 693-6130
Number of plans to submit: 1
Approval process and time frames: 4 weeks
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APPENDIX A – APPLICATION AND
REQUIREMENTS
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APPENDIX B – SITE PLAN
FOR WAWA FOOD MARKET
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