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401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
August 24, 2018
RE: SUB201800097 (Rio Vista Subdivision Plat)
Request for Exception (Section 14-404(A))
Requirement for Single Point of Access
This is a request for an exception to the requirement in Section 14-404(A) of the
Subdivision ordinance. This section requires a single point of access for each lot "from
only one street, shared driveway or alley established at the same time as the
subdivision." Section 14-404(B) provides that a lot may have reasonable access from a
public street abutting the subdivision if four conditions are met:
i) The agent approves a variation or exception under Section 14-404(D)
and Section 14-203.1.
In accordance with paragraph 1 of subsection D, a conceptual plan is
provided for consideration. Sheet C5 of 5, titled "Preliminary Plan of
Development" is provided with the Preliminary Subdivision Plat Application,
dated May 21, 2018 and last revised on August 22, 2018.
The conceptual plan proposes 2 (two) shared driveways accessed from Rio
Road (State Route 631). The first driveway will replace the existing entrance
and will be shared by the existing duplex and a new single-family detached
dwelling. The second driveway will provide access to two new single-family
detached dwellings. The two new entrances will replace an existing 120'
entrance which serves an 8,100 square foot parking area, to be removed.
The current parcel, TM -P 61-191, is 2.14 acres and contains a stream buffer,
floodplain, and preserved slopes and 654 feet of frontage on Rio Road. The
conceptual plan (Sheet C5) will effectively reduce the impervious area of the
site by 1,500 square feet; increase the residential density by 150% (on a site
designated for neighborhood density); provide a prescriptive easement for Rio
Road; and bring the existing development into conformance with current
environmental regulations.
ii) The subdivider obtains an entrance permit from the Virginia Department
of Transportation for the access.
The Preliminary Subdivision Plat Application is submitted for review by the
Virginia Department of Transportation.
iii) The entrance complies with the design standards set forth in sections
14-410(1=) and 14-410(G).
In this request, subsection F is not relevant because this proposal does not
require the approval of any streets (public or private). The request is for a
second point of access, to provide a shared driveway, from an existing public
street. Compliance with subsection G is anticipated with the review of a final
plat application.
iv) The subdivider demonstrates to the agent prior to approval of the final
plat that the variation or exception does not violate any covenants to be
recorded for the subdivision.
This requirement will be demonstrated prior to approval of the final
subdivision plat application.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Regards,
Kelly Strickland
Shimp Engineering PC
434.981.6029
Kelly@Shimp-Engineering.com