William J.

Holtzinger Aldermen
Mayor
Marcia A. Hall

President Pro Tem

David “Kip” Koontz

Alan E. Imhoff
C. Paul Smith
Donna Kuzemchak

October 10, 2008

Kimley- Horn & Associates

C/o Mr. Huy Tran
13221 Woodland Park Road
HERNDON, VA 20171

Re: FINAL SITE PLAN PC08-515FSI: HOOD COLLEGE (NAC #6)

Dear Mr. Tran,

Staff has reviewed the above-referenced plan. Staff has divided comments into two
sections: issues of major concern, and those that are of a technical nature. In order for
this application to be in compliance, please address the following comments:

ISSUES OF MAJOR CONCERN

1. Since the sketch plan review, the screening level for parking lots has been revised to
be Level II screening which consists of a 10’ buffer width with a 6’ hedge or wall.
Please revise the plan accordingly.
2. Sheet 3 of 11 depicts the existing gravel facilities parking lot being expanded. The
existing parking facility should meet the 30’ setback from the residential properties;
however, it is existing and is considered nonconforming. All parking areas should be
of a dust free and durable surface, as such gravel is not permitted. If the existing
gravel area is not changed it is permitted to remain as it is considered nonconforming,
however, with the expansions or extensions, the area should be brought into
compliance, including paving and setback.
3. Development within the IST district is not subject to the same density and
dimensional standards as development in traditional Euclidean zones; however, IST
development is subject to the performance standards outlined in Section 407 of the
LMC. The majority of the performance standards established in this section are not
applicable to this site because no new structures are proposed. However, the %
stormwater volume treated by non-structural practices requirement does apply. In the
IST district at least 5% must be treated through nonstructural measures. In the main
parking lot a dry swale is provided for SWM, please confirm that this treats at least
5% of the new stormwater generated by this parking area.

In addition, a note should be added to the final site plan as follows:

Planning Department • 140 W. Patrick St. • Frederick, MD 21701- • 301-600-1499 • Fax 301-600-1837
www.cityoffrederick.com
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IST Performance Standards per Section 407(b)

Required Provided
Density N/A N/A
FAR N/A N/A
Trip Cap per Acre N/A N/A
%SWM treated by non-structural 5% ???
Street Connectivity N/A N/A
Design Category N/A N/A

4. Per Section 721, the Forest Conservation standards are applicable when an
application for site plan or subdivision is proposed on units of land greater than
40,000 sf. Please provide the square footage of the total disturbed area, if greater than
40,000 sf the project must comply with the forest conservation standards outlined in
this section, which require submittal of separate forest conservation plans prepared in
accordance with the Maryland State Forest Conservation Manual. Mitigation will be
required in the form of either the establishment of a forest conservation easement,
landscaping credits, or fee in lieu of payment- pending the total obligation required.

The forest conservation sheets should be eliminated from this plan, but the
information conveyed on it incorporated into the landscaping plan—including
proposed trees to be retained and those to be removed.
5. This item must be reviewed by the Neighborhood Advisory Committee in this area.
This project is located in NAC #6. The NAC #6 meeting will be held on October
15th.

TECHNICAL ISSUES

1. Add the new project number to the title block (PC08-515FSI).

2. An APFO exemption form must be submitted. This project is exempt from the
individual APFO tests for water line, sewer line, roads, and school capacity based on
the recordation of the final plat which consolidated all of the lots. Please submit the
exemption form for documentation purposes.
3. Add a note to the final site plan stating that a site plan enforcement agreement will be
executed prior to building permit issuance.
4. Please provide a total “limits of disturbance” for each area on the plan –both the main
lot as well as the smaller lot adjacent to the Alumnae Hall.
5. The north arrow should reference MD State Plan.
6. Please provide the adjoining property owner information on sheet 2 for the individual
residences on the opposite side of Evergreen Avenue as well.
7. Please darken the symbols for the 29 winterberry bushes to be provided in the buffer
along the western extent of the parking area on sheet 5 and provide supplemental
plantings to meet the level II requirement.
8. Add the following case numbers and projects to the plans as part of the site history:
PC90-07, Final Site Plan, Library
91-24, Final Site Plan Hood College Parking Lot

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94-19, Final Site Plan Whitaker Center

PC99-04, Preliminary Final Site Plan Hodson Science Center
PC99-47, Final Site plan Hodson Science Center
PC01-35FSU, Consolidation Plat, The Lands of Hood College
9. A digital copy of the plan must be provided.

NO RESPONSE, VERBAL OR WRITTEN

WRITTEN NO COMMENT COMMENTS ATTACHED
APPROVAL AGENCIES RESPONSE OR BELOW
CITY ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
CITY SURVEYOR
TRAFFIC ENGINEER
FIRE ENGINEER X
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Comments are required before this plan can move forward

NO RESPONSE, VERBAL OR WRITTEN

WRITTEN NO COMMENT COMMENTS
INFORMATIONAL RESPONSE ATTACHED
AGENCIES OR BELOW
ALLEGHENY POWER
ADELPHIA
VERIZON
COUNTY TRANSIT
FREDERICK GAS COMPANY
COUNTY PLANNING

****Important****

Once all of the comments have been addressed, please submit 20 paper copies (one of
which is highlighted) of the site plan, a response letter addressing all of the comments,
and a color rendering of the plan. This office shall receive the resubmission, with all
comments addressed, of this plan no later than noon on October 20, 2008 to be placed
on the November 13, 2008 Planning Commission agenda. If you have any additional
questions concerning this project, please feel free to contact me at 301-600-1883 or if you
prefer by electronic mail at gcollard@cityoffrederick.com.

Sincerely,

Gabrielle Collard
Division Manager of Current Planning
CC::
Joseph A. Adkins, Deputy Director for Planning, AICP
Mr. Richard Kahley, Hood College
Chron File

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