HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201900001 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2019-02-21COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
February 21, 2019
Mitch Bowser, P.E.
Timmons Group
1001 Boulders Parkway, Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23225
mitchell.bowserna.timmons. com
RE: SDP201900001 Berkmar Drive Apartments — Initial Site Plan
Dear Mr. Bowser:
The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Initial comments
from the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as
applicable, are attached:
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) (attached)
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Albemarle County Building Inspections (attached)
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue
Albemarle County Service Authority (attached)
Virginia Department of Transportation (attached)
Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed, and should
not be considered final. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all issues that
will be required to be resolved prior approval of the major site plan amendment
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Ltt,
Cameron Langille
Senior Planner
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) — Cameron Langille, blan ille =,albemarle.org — Required changes:
Comments to Be Addressed Prior to Initial Site Plan Approval:
[General Comment] Prior to initial site plan approval, the zoning violation pertaining to the recreation areas
required by the County for the mobile home park north of this site must be rectified. The site plan for the mobile
home park showed the required recreation amenities being installed on TMP 32-53 and 32-54. However, these
features were never installed. New development applications for developments on TMPs 32-53, 32-54, and 32-
55 cannot be approved by the County until this violation is resolved. A letter of revision is currently under review
with the County to address this issue. Comments have been sent to the applicant, but the County is awaiting a
final response.
2. [30.2.61 The project lies within the Airport Impact Area (AIA) Overlay Zoning District. Prior to approval of the
initial site plan, the Albemarle County Planning Commission must determine that the proposed bonus level
cluster multifamily development will reduce or be equivalent to hazard and/or noise impacts anticipated under
standard level -conventional development of the underlying zoning district.
a. A tentative date for the Planning Commission meeting has been set for March 19, 2019. The applicant
should request a deferral so that the PC can act on the proposal.
3. [4.16.1] The site plan does not demonstrate compliance with the minimum recreation standards required for
developments proposing more than 30 units at a density of more than 4 du/acre. A minimum of two hundred
(200) square feet per unit of recreational area shall be provided in common area or open space on the site, this
requirement not to exceed five (5) percent of the gross site area. The following facilities must be provided in the
recreation areas:
a. [4.16.2.1] One(]) tot lot shall be provided for the first thirty (30) units and for each additional fifty (50)
units. A total of six (6) tot lots must be provided within proposed recreation areas. Each tot lot must
measure at least 2,000 sq. ft. and shall be fenced. A total of 12,000 square feet of tot lot recreation area
must be provided within the project. Each tot lost must contain the following equipment:
i. One (1) swing (four (4) seats);
ii. One (1) slide;
iii. Two (2) climbers;
iv. One (1) buckabout or whirl;
v. Two (2) benches.
b. [4.16.2.2] One-half (112) court for basketball shall be provided for each one hundred (100) units. Each
basketball court must consist of a thirty (30) foot by thirty (30) foot area of four (4) inch 21-A base
and one and one half (1 112) inches bituminous concrete surface, and a basketball backboard and net
installed at regulation height. A total of 1.5 basketball courts meeting the minimum sizes must be
provided.
c. Calculations identifying the minimum recreation facilities required must be provided on the site plan.
This includes the total quantity of tot lot equipment, and the total number of 1.5 basketball courts.
d. The recreation areas must be shown on all applicable drawings and comply with the equipment and size
standards specified in Section 4.16.1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
e. Detail cut sheets for the basketball courts and tot lot equipment must be provided in the construction
details on the site plan.
f. [4.16.3] The following notes must be added to the site plan:
i. "Recreational equipment and facilities shall be maintained in a safe condition and replaced as
necessary. Maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property owner if rental units or a
homeowners' association if sale units."
ii. "Recreational facilities shall be completed when fifty (50) percent of the units have received
certificates of occupancy."
4. [32.5.2 (a)] The setbacks shown on the drawing are incorrect. There is no 20' setback in the R-15 zoning district
(this includes front, side and rear). The maximum front setback is "25 feet from the right-of-way or the exterior
edge of the sidewalk if the sidewalk is outside of the right-of-way." The front setback should be applied on the
eastern development boundary, which means Building 7 currently does not meet the maximum front setback.
Building 7 will need to be moved closer to property lines to comply with the setback.
a. At least one building must comply with the minimum and maximum front setback. Staff suggests
reversing the location of building 7 and the row of parking east of Building 7. This will move the building
closer to the property line to comply with the maximum 25' front setback.
Comments to Be Addressed Prior to Final Site Plan Approval:
1. [32.5.2 (a)] Change the proposed use to "Bonus Level Cluster Development — Multifamily Dwellings" on Sheet
C0.0.
2. [32.5.2 (a)] Remove Note 22 from Sheet C0.0. Landscaping calculations should be shown on the landscape
plans.
3. [32.5.2 (a)] Please state the full Tax Map Parcel (TMP) numbers for all parcels within the development in Note
5 on Sheet C0.0.
a. Please be aware that boundary line adjustment applications have been submitted to the County for review
and approval related to this project. Prior to final site plan approval, the TMP numbers may need to be
revised so that the plans accurately identify all properties that are within the project boundary.
4. [32.5.2 (a)] Prior to final site plan approval, a boundary line adjustment application must be submitted, reviewed,
approved, and recorded that combines TMPs 32-55, 32-54, and the RA Rural Area zoned portion of TMP 32-52
into a single parcel of record that measures 17.4 acres.
5. [32.5.2 (a)] Prior to final site plan approval, please update Note 24 on Sheet C0.0 so that it states the source of
the topographic information/survey used on the plans.
6. [32.5.2 (a)] Please add a note to Sheet C0.0 that states the instrument numbers (deed book and pages) for all
recorded plats and deeds associated each parcel within the development.
7. [32.5.2 (a)] Add the primary zoning district to the property labels for all adjacent parcels shown on the plans.
8. [32.5.2 (a)] See Engineering Division comments regarding the cemetery located at the southwest corner of
"Parcel C." Parcel C appears to be the property currently known as TMP 32-53. See the recorded plat from Deed
Book 5107, pages 617-620 for a survey of the cemetery location. Provide information that the necessary
precautions required by law will be taken to avoid disturbances and preserve human remains.
9. [32.5.2 (a)] Please state the application numbers of all approved Special Use Permit and Zoning Map
Amendments (ZMA) that apply to the development in Note 7 on Sheet C0.0.
a. TMPs 03200-00-00-05500, 03200-00-00-05400, and 03200-00-00-05300 are subject to the proffers
associated with ZMA199200014.
b. TMPs 03200-00-00-05500, 03200-00-00-05400, and 03200-00-00-05300 are subject to the conditions
of Special Use Permits SP199300013 and SP199500025.
c. Please add all pages of the approved Action Letter from SP 199500025 as an exhibit on Sheet C 1.0.
10. [32.5.2 (a)] The proposed development appears to propose adding a portion of the existing TMP 32-52 (identified
as "Parcel D" on Sheet C2.0) to the boundaries of the project. TMP 32-52 is zoned RA Rural Areas. The Zoning
notes on Sheet C0.0 will need to state the acreage of RA land within the project.
11. [32.5.2 (a)] Please state all applicable Overlay Zoning Districts that apply to parcels within the development in
Note 7 on Sheet C0.0.
a. The project is within the AIA -Airport Impact overlay Zoning District.
b. There are areas of Managed and Preserved Steep Slopes Overlay District within the boundaries of the
development. These should be listed in Note 7, and shown on all applicable drawings where visible.
12. [32.5.2 (a)] Add a note to Sheet C0.0 stating the minimum and maximum building and garage setback lines, and
building separation requirements as specified in Section 4.19 of the Zoning Ordinance. This development is
classified as non-infill and is subject to the following setbacks:
a. Front Minimum (building): 5 feet from the right-of-way or the exterior edge of the sidewalk if the
sidewalk is outside of the right-of-way;
b. Front Maximum (building): 25 feet from the right-of-way or the exterior edge of the sidewalk if the
sidewalk is outside of the right-of-way;
c. Side Minimum: None; see Non-Infill Building Separation.
d. Side Maximum: None.
e. Rear Minimum: 20 ft.
f. Rear Maximum: None.
g. Front Minimum (off-street parking and loading spaces): Front loading garage: 18 feet from the right-of-
way or the exterior edge of the sidewalk if the sidewalk is outside of the right-of-way. Side loading
garage: 5 feet from the right-of-way or the exterior edge of the sidewalk if the sidewalk is outside of the
right-of-way.
h. Building Separation — Minimum: 10 feet, unless the building shares a common wall; provided that in
the R-10 and R-15 districts if the abutting lot is zoned residential other than R-10 and R-15, rural areas,
or the Monticello Historic district, any building that exceeds 35 feet in height shall be separated from
any other building by 10 feet plus one foot for each foot the building exceeds 35 feet in height
13. [32.5.2 (a)] Add a note to Sheet C0.0 stating the R-15 District height regulations, in accordance with Section
18.8 of the Zoning Ordinance.
a. Maximum structure height: 65'
b. The minimum stepback requirements for any story that begins above forty (40) feet in height or for each
story above the third story, whichever is less, in height shall be as provided in section 4.19.
14. [32.5.2 (a)] Please show the correct minimum and maximum building and parking setback lines on Sheets C4.0
through C4.3
a. Setback lines should state whether each line is a front, side, or rear setback. Labels should also state
whether each setback is a minimum or maximum setback line.
15. [32.5.2 (a)] The setback lines shown on Sheets C4.0 through C4.2 do not correspond with the setbacks that apply
to the R-15 Zoning District. For example, there is a "20' setback" line shown around the eastern, southern, and
western project boundaries. However, there is no minimum or maximum setback of 20' for infill developments
in the R-15 Zoning District, per Section 4.19.
16. [32.5.2 (b)] Please provide a table indicating the quantity of units proposed within each building. The table
should include columns indicating how many units measuring less than 500 sq. ft., 1 bedroom, and 2 or more
bedrooms are proposed within each building.
a. The total unit count by bedrooms should be specified so that staff can verify that adequate parking spaces
are provided in accordance with the multifamily dwelling units parking requirements specified in Section
4.12.6 of the Zoning Ordinance.
17. [32.5.2 (b)] Please state the gross residential density proposed.
18. 132.5.2 (d)] Please show the locations of all Managed and Preserved steep slopes across all applicable drawings.
a. Add a legend to each drawing where these features are visible and label each feature.
19. [32.5.2 (b)] Please indicate whether any loading spaces are proposed within the development. Loading spaces
must meet the design standards specified in Section 18-4.12.18 of the Zoning Ordinance.
20. [32.5.2 (b)] In accordance with Section 18-4.12.13 (e), please show the dimensions for the dumpster pad and
associated improvements on Sheet C4.2.
21. [4.12.19 and 32.7.9.7 (a)(3)] Please provide a profile view detail with dimensions and materials of the trash
compactor enclosure to verify compliance with the screening requirements contained in the Zoning Ordinance.
Please note that fences or other constructed screening measures must be a minimum of six feet (6') in height, as
specified in 32.7.9.7 (e).
22. [32.5.2 (j)] Please label all existing sewer and drainage easements by type and include a size/width
measurement. State the deed book and page for the recorded instrument number in each existing easement
label.
23. [32.5.2 (k)] Please label all proposed sewer and drainage easements by type and include a size/width
measurement. State the deed book and page for the recorded instrument number in each existing easement
label.
a. An easement plat application must be submitted, reviewed, approved and recorded prior to final
site plan approval for all proposed easements.
b. Once the easement plat is recorded, the final site plan must be revised to show the recorded
instrument number for the easement plat (deed book and page number). The newly created
easements will need to be labeled with the instrument number, easement type, width dimensions,
and whether it is public or private.
24. [32.5.2 (n)] ADA compliant striping must be provided across all parking lot drive aisles where handicap
accessible parking spaces are provided on opposite sides of the travelway. For example, the handicap
spaces in front of the clubhouse should be connected by striping.
25. [32.5.2 (n) and 32.7.2.31 Per Engineering Division comments, a sidewalk and staircase should be
installed to provide access to buildings 8 and 9 from the four (4) parking spaces south of the structures.
Additionally, a sidewalk and staircase should be installed to provide access from the four (4) parking
spaces between buildings 4 and 5 to the recreation area to the south.
26. [32.7.2.31 Add a sidewalk along the south/west side of the travelway between building 7 and building 8.
ADA compliant ramps and crosswalks should be installed at the north mouth of the travelway to connect
the sidewalks.
27. [32.5.2 (n)] On Sheet C4.1, there is a row of parking on the north side of the travel way between buildings 1 and
2 that states 18 parking spaces are provided. However, there are only 17 spaces in this area. Please revise the
label.
28. [32.5.2 (n)] Please clarify what the "3/4 Split" means in each building label on Sheets C4.0-C4.2.
29. [32.5.2 (r)] Provide a Legend on each drawing showing all symbols and abbreviations visible.
30. [32.5.2 (n)] Please state the height of all proposed fences and retaining walls in the labels used on the drawings.
Profile view details of all proposed fences, retaining walls, and constructed screening measures will be required
with the final site plan. Each will need to show the types of materials used and dimensions.
a. See Engineering Division and Inspections Division comments for additional details on retaining wall
requirements.
31. [4.7 (d)] All proposed open space areas that will be privately owned shall be subject to a legal instrument
ensuring the maintenance and preservation of the open space that is approved by the agent and the county
attorney in conjunction with the approval of the subdivision plat or site plan.
a. Prior to final site plan approval, an easement or maintenance agreement must be resubmitted, reviewed,
and approved by the County that demonstrates that private open space areas (including the tree save
areas that will be used to earn the density bonus, and recreational open space areas) meet this requirement
for maintenance and preservation.
32. [32.5.2 (e)] Please provide more details about the existing landscape features as described in Section 18-
32.7.9.4(c).
a. The Albemarle County Conservation Plan Checklist and Chapter 3.38 of the Virginia Erosion and
Sediment Control handbook. The Conservation Plan Checklist will need to be signed by the owners and
provided as an exhibit on major amendment prior to approval. This is required to verify that the proposed
10% density bonus for maintenance of existing vegetation is possible. See Section 18.4.1 for additional
details.
b. [32.7.9.4 (c)] In both tree save areas, please identify the locations of all existing vegetation types that
will be preserved. Use callout to identify the species of each vegetation type. Add a table to the
Landscape Plans that identify the quantities, caliper, and height of all vegetation within these areas that
will be saved to earn the density bonus.
c. The grading drawings and landscape plans should show the tree and vegetation protection measures that
will be installed to protect existing vegetation from disturbance. The limits of disturbance should be
labeled on both drawings and symbology should be added for the fences or other protection measures
that will be installed.
33. [32.7.9.61 The landscape plans do not include a calculation for the minimum 5% landscaping required within the
parking area. Based on the 1.66 acres of parking area on site, a minimum of 3,616 sq. ft. of canopy coverage is
required within the parking area. Please add this calculation to Sheets L1.0-L2.0 and provide a table identifying
the trees and shrubs proposed that will meet this requirement.
a. [32.7.9.6 (c)] Provide a table stating the species, quantity, size at time of installation (caliper and height)
of all proposed vegetation that will be used to meet the 5% interior landscaping canopy requirement.
All vegetation proposed to be installed should be from species listed on the Albemarle County
Recommended Plants List.
b. The table should state the canopy coverage per single item in each individual vegetation type, and a
column stating the total canopy coverage based on the overall quantity of each vegetation type. Please
consult the Plant Canopy Calculations table for this information.
34. [32.7.9.71 The "Parking Screening Requirements" table on Sheet L1.0 indicates that no parking screening is
being provided. However, the parking spaces on the north and south sides of the development must be screened
in accordance with the Ordinance because properties to the north/south are zoned residential and rural areas.
The landscape plans will need to be revised so that screening is provided.
a. [32.7.9.7 (c)] Add a table to the landscape plans stating the species, quantity, size at time of
installation (caliper and height) of all proposed vegetation that will be used to meet the parking
lot screening requirement. All vegetation proposed to be installed should be from species listed
on the Albemarle County Recommended Plants List.
i. Evergreen trees shall be a minimum four (4) feet in height when planted. Shrubs shall be a
minimum eighteen (18) inches in height when planted. All trees to be planted shall meet the
specifications of the American Association of Nurserymen.
b. The table should state the canopy coverage per single item in each individual vegetation type, and
a column stating the total canopy coverage based on the overall quantity of each vegetation type.
Please consult the Plant Canopy Calculations table for this information.
c. [32.7.9.7 (d)] On the south side, a planting strip measuring a minimum of 20' in depth must be provided
between the parking areas and development boundary. This should be shown and labeled on Sheet L1.0.
35. [32.7.9.81 The "Tree Canopy Calculations" table on Sheet L1.0 is incorrect, a minimum of 20% overall canopy
must be provided, not 10%. Please revise.
a. An overall canopy calculation table should be provided stating the total amount of vegetation that will
be installed and preserved to meet this requirement. This includes all new materials being installed in
accordance with Sections 32.7.9.5, 32.7.9.6, and 32.7.9.7.
36. [32.7.9.91 Please add a note to the Landscape plans stating "All landscaping shall be installed by the first planting
season following the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy within the development."
37. [32.7.9.91 Please add a note to the Landscape plans stating "All landscaping and screening shall be maintained
in a healthy condition by the current owner or a property owners' association, and replaced when necessary.
Replacement material shall comply with the final site plan approved landscape plan."
38. [32.7.8 and 4.17] The initial site plan does not include a lighting plan in accordance with the requirements of
Section 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance. Please include a lighting plan on the next submittal and address the
following:
a. [4.17.4] Please provide a luminaire schedule stating the quantity of each outdoor luminaire proposed,
the model number, the fixture type, wattage emission, etc.
b. [4.17.4 (a)] Please provide documentation from the manufacturer that all proposed outdoor luminaries
exceeding 3,000 lumens are full -cutoff fixtures.
c. Please state the pole height of all outdoor luminaires.
d. [4.17.4 (b)] Please show foot-candle measurements within the development and along all existing and
proposed street right of ways and property boundaries. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto
public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one-half ('/2) foot
candle.
e. Please add a note to the lighting plan which states "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that
emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or shielded to
reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and adjacent roads. The spillover of lighting from
luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed
one-half footcandle."
39. [32.6.2 (d) and Chapter 14] Please submit an easement plat and application to the County that shows all new
easements proposed by the site plan. This includes all new drainage, stormwater, public access easements, etc.
The easement plat must be reviewed, approved, and recorded prior to approval of the final site plan.
40. [General Comment] Prior to final site plan approval, a WPO plan must be submitted, reviewed, and approved
by the Engineering Division. Please see Engineering comments below for additional information.
41. [General Comment] Please provide more information on how the proposed affordable housing units will
comply with the requirements outlined in Section 18.4.3 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Chief of Housing will
need to verify that the plans comply with the requirements prior to final site plan approval. See additional Code
sections below:
a. [18.4.3 (b)] The initial sale price for sale units or the rental rate for a period of at least ten (10) years for
rental units shall qualify as affordable housing under either the Virginia Housing Development
Authority, Farmers Home Administration or Housing and Urban Development housing choice voucher
program.
b. [18.4.3 (c)] If rental units, the developer shall enter into an agreement with the County of Albemarle
restricting the rental rates of the affordable units for a period of at least ten (10) years or until the units
are sold as affordable units, whichever comes first.
c. [18.4.3 (i)] The occupancy of the affordable units shall be restricted to those households with incomes
at or below eighty (80) percent of the area median income for for -sale units and at or below sixty (60)
percent of the area median income for rental units. The chief of housing or his designee must approve
all purchasers of for -sale units based on household income. Prior to issuance of the first certificate of
occupancy for a building providing affordable rental units, the developer shall enter into a rental rate
agreement with the county, approved by the county attorney, that delineates the terms and conditions
pertaining to rental rates, occupancy and reporting during the minimum ten (10) year period.
Please contact Cameron Langille at the Department of Community Development at blan ig lle(c�r�,albemarle.org or 296-
5832 ext. 3432 for further information.
Comments From Other Reviewers:
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) — John Anderson, janderson2galbemarle.org — Requested
Changes, see attached.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) — Andrew Walker, awalker(kalbemarle.org — See Attached
Recommendation.
Albemarle County Building Inspections — Michael Dellinger, mdellinger(c-r�,albemarle.org — Requested Changes, see
attached.
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue Shawn Maddox, smaddox(c-r�,albemarle.org — Requested changes, see
attached.
Albemarle County Service Authority — Richard Nelson, rnelsonnserviceauthorit,�org — Requested changes, see
attached.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority — Victoria Fort, vfort&rivanna.org, 434-977-2970, ext. 205 — See ACSA
comments.
Virginia Department of Transportation — Willis Bedsaul, willis.bedsaulkvdot.virginia.gov — No Objection, see
attached.
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
Site Plan Review
Project title:
Berkmar Drive Apartments — Initial Site Plan
Project file number:
SDP201900001
Plan preparer:
Mitch Bowser, P.E., Timmons Group [mitchell.bowser(a)timmons.com]
1001 Boulders Pkwy, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 223225
Owner or rep.:
Uptown Village LLC / P.O. Box 5548, Charlottesville, VA 22905
Plan received date:
14 Jan 2019
Date of comments:
14 Feb 2019
Plan Coordinator:
Cameron Langille
Reviewer:
John Anderson
SDP201900001— For ISP approval (Engineering defers to Planning):
1. Boundaries of TMP #32-53 do not match current real estate records. Sheet C2.0 indicates parcel boundary
to be abandoned by separate instrument, but this poses several issues:
a. If ISP were approved and boundary is not abandoned with new boundaries created to match ISP,
there are design implications, beginning with site plan approval for an unrecorded parcel.
b. Similar to a., Sheet 0.0 bonus density relies on boundary adjustment that creates a parcel of 17.40
Ac., which does not exist at present. Engineering recommends against bonus density that reflects
17.40 Ac. unless recorded boundaries match overall acreage shown on C0.0 and C2.0.
2. Recommend include reference to SDP201900001 in plan title, if ISP resubmittal is required.
3. Provide inlet /storm pipes to capture and convey right turn lane storm runoff from Berkmar Drive. Ref.
Inset I-2, sheet C6.2. Show with ISP for recommendation of ISP approval. Note: detention may be
required.
4. Engineering cannot check stormwater quality and quantity values intended to show on -site SWM facilities
and offsite nutrient credit purchase ensure compliance with VSMP requirements, since calculations are not
provided. Energy balance equation is required at each discharge point, since release is to multiple natural
undefined channels. Provide preliminary design data to support quality /quantity values shown on C6.0
(including VaRRM .xls), or disclaimer Note that reads: "SWM values presented with initial site plan are
estimates. Albemarle County has not reviewed or approved estimates."
5. C6.0: DEQ-approved hydrodynamic separators: StormTrap® and SciClone® systems require frequent first -
year inspection, with periodic inspection, thereafter, but inspection requires safe access. Berkmar HOA
must contract for vendor maintenance and inspection services, which will be impeded if traffic is a threat,
or if parked cars prevent access. Any access to hydrodynamic separators must be located outside internal
travelways and parking drive aisles. If located in a parking space, that space is forfeit and must be striped
and signed `No parking' to ensure access is possible. Alternatively, locate hydrodynamic separator
manways outside paved surfaces, > 4-ft. beyond nearest curbing. Reference docs:
https://www.swbmp.vwrravt.edu/wp-content/uploads/HD_Application_SiteSaver_Item-9.pdf (StormTrap), and
https://www.swbmp.vwrrc.vt.edu/wp-content/uploads/fID_Application_ SciClone_ Item-Kpdf (SciClone).
For Final Site Plan (FSP) qpproval:
C2.0
Engineering Review Comments
Page 2 of 4
6. Investigate Ex. SWM basin shown near north boundary of Parcel C. SWM facilities are rarely eliminated
without design of a replacement system. Provide VSMP/WPO plan that considers impact to any existing
SWM facilities. Address loss of stormwater quantity or quality control due to final site plan design, if any.
7. Investigate suspected cemetery at southwest corner of Parcel C. Take necessary precautions and measures
required by law to not disturb and to preserve human remains, or burial caskets. Avoid impacts via design.
Properly identify, address, and mitigate any permissible encroachment upon suspected burial grounds.
8. Obtain all necessary VDOT permits to work within public right-of-way, Berkmar Drive, SR 1403.
9. Obtain and furnish copy of wetland delineation coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Provide copy or evidence of permit coordination with the USACE for impacts to waters of the U.S., or
wetlands, consistent with federal and state law.
10. Proposed boundaries should be labeled as such, distinct from existing property boundaries. Boundaries
shown as existing must match recorded land records /plats. Ref. County GIS.
11. Clarify and include with FSP text of Note #8 and Exception #10 shown with cemetery label.
12. Design may not rely on County GIS, or LiDAR data. Design must be based on field survey data points
obtained within the past 12-months, or visually field -verified by the designer within the last year. Ref.
existing conditions plan view information, item #2, Final Site Plan checklist (attached).
13. C4.0: 3.5 Ac. tree save area is unrealistic. At no point does `tree save area' lie > 10' from retaining walls.
At certain points, nearest approach is 3' or 4'. Engineering advises Planning against accepting 3.50 Ac.
`tree save area' as realistic estimate of area of trees that will survive construction of high retaining walls.
Also `tree save area' must exclude ACSA water/sanitary sewer corridor near NE edge of development.
Trees will be cleared from this utility easement. Engineering recommends a 20' minimum offset for any
`tree save area' adjacent to any retaining wall.
C4.0:
14. Ensure parking /sidewalk design conforms to a permissible zoning ordinance option (Ref. pg. 17, ACDSM;
image below). Bumper blocks are required for all parking spaces 18' in length adjacent to 5' w sidewalks.
6. Parking dimensions; the following graphics is helpful in understanding the zoning
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15. Provide retaining wall design for all retaining walls. Ref. Final site plan checklist.
Engineering Review Comments
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16. Provide handrail for all retaining walls > 4-ft. high. Provide detail (VDOT HR-1).
C4.1
17. Engineering recommends walk and stairs from 4 parking spaces between buildings 8 and 9 to provide
access (down) to apparent front entrance of these buildings. Similarly, recommend walk and stairs from 4
parking spaces between buildings 4 and 5 to provide access (up) to the recreational area in front of these
buildings.
18. Engineering recommends sidewalk adjacent to 4-space parking areas between buildings 8 and 9, and
between building 8 and the travelway that connects outer and inner loop parking aisles.
19. Stop signs must be shown located prior to CG-12 ramps and pedestrian crosswalks.
20. Revise CG-12 in plan view to match Detectable Warning Surface detail, VDOT sheet 3, plan sheet C4.3,
for ramps aligned perpendicular with, not diagonally to, two receiving ramps. Please call if any questions.
21. Ensure internal travelways, parking areas, islands, loading spaces, grades, etc. meet site plan requirements
listed at Ch. 18-4.
22. Provide VDOT GR-2 guardrail between 61 parking spaces and proposed retaining wall along north edge of
development, beginning northwest of building 3, ending just west of building 6, at bend in retaining wall.
C4.2
23. Inset I-2, right turn lane section: Label surface asphalt, base asphalt, and base stone thickness. Provide
pavement Design (DI, DP).
24. Design and show storm drain inlet for right turn lane off Berkmar Drive. Show storm pipe.
25. Provide stop or yield traffic sign at internal travelway intersection near north end, bldg. 12.
26. Provide VDOT GR-2 guardrail between 43 parking spaces and proposed retaining wall.
27. Provide complete retaining wall design for Engineering review. Reference retaining wall plan checklist
(attached).
28. C4.3: Provide pavement design for heavy duty pavement section (travelways /parking area aisles). Provide
ADT at full build -out. (ADT may vary for different loop sections of internal travelways.)
29. C5.0: Engineering recommends against water main /sanitary sewer pipes passing beneath retaining wall;
recommends, instead, skirting the wall entirely by routing distribution and collection around the east end of
the wall. Engineering recommends steel carrier pipes and concrete lintels for water and sewer distribution
or collection mains that may pass beneath (or through) any retaining wall.
C6.0:
30. Qio values may be relevant, but Qi-year peak flow is most relevant. Design must meet state stormwater
quantity requirements via energy balance equation based on Qi,'ear.
31. Offsite grading easements are required. Submit easement plat application. Provide copy of recorded
offsite easement deed/s.
32. Provide complete drainage design. Ref. Albemarle County Drainage Plan checklist (attached). Provide
VDOT LD-204, LD-229, LD-268, LD-269 design tables. All appear relevant. Use VDOT table format.
33. Provide contour labels for existing contours, especially south, west, and north of proposed development.
34. Ensure FSP reflects subgrade dimensions of hydrodynamic separators. StormTrap systems are far larger
than a std. VDOT MH. Plan view final site plan sheets should reflect true, not approximate or schematic
dimensions.
35. ISP proposes large volume subgrade SWM facility detention chambers with isolation chambers. Should
any of the three proposed large volume systems fail, there is no backup, or bypass. Engineering requests
Applicant submit long-term performance reliability data for proposed 30,OOOcf and 33,OOOcf systems. The
largest integrated underground detention systems approved in Albemarle County are for non-residential
sites better -positioned to deal with system replacement expense (Fifth Street Station; Stonefield).
36. Engineering encourages Applicant to split 30,000 and 33,OOOcf systems, to design, instead, independent
underground detention chambers that provide equivalent combined storm runoff control.
Engineering Review Comments
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37. Revise 33,000cf detention system discharge pipe location. Proposed location through retaining wall is
disallowed, per Engineering Division policy.
38. All detention system discharge outfalls must be to a defined channel. Propose grading to define a channel,
if none exists.
39. Evaluate new drainage channels for capacity, and erosion. Provide soil stabilization blanket, where needed.
40. Provide high -flow bypass for all hydrodynamic separators and high -flow bypass for all detention systems
for events less frequent that the 10-yr, for rainfall intensity > 5.7" in a 24-hr period. Ensure bypass
discharge does not cause flooding of travelways.
41. C6.1: Revise matchline sheet 6.1 label to read 6.2.
C6.2:
42. For proposed HDPE pipe, ensure pipe is rated adequate for depth of installation.
43. Prepare plat showing SWM facility maintenance and access easements. Show easements.
44. Prepare plat showing private drainage easements for SWM facility discharge pipes. Show easements.
45. Prepare plat showing public drainage easement for site access storm conveyance system elements along
Berkmar Drive, or within VDOT right-of-way. Show public drainage easements.
46. Ref. ACDSM image, pg. 15, when designing easement width:
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47. Sheet scale may be inaccurate; please confirm accurate.
48. L1.0: Use hatching or other symbol to indicate areas of proposed grade steeper than 3:1 and provide note
with reference to permanent landscape vegetation hardier than grass. Ref. ACDSM, pg. 22, Sec. 8.A.2.
49. Notes:
a. An approved VSMP Plan Amendment is required prior to Final Site Plan approval; please submit
WPO Plan at earliest convenience. Coordinate proposed nutrient credit purchase with Ana
Kilmer, Albemarle County, once VSMP/WPO Plan is approved.
b. Please consider attached Final Site Plan, Drainage, and Retaining Wall plan checklists as aids to
design. Checklists guide review.
Please feel free to call if any questions. Thank you
J. Anderson 434.296-5832 -0069
SDP201900001 Berkmar Drive Apartments ISP 021419
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development `
401 McIntire Road, North Wing `=
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS - E911
APPLICATION#: SDP2019000001
DATE: 2/ 12/ 19
FROM: Andrew Walker
awalker@albemarle.org
Geographic Data Services (GDS)
www.albemarle.org/gds
(434) 296-5832 ext. 3031
This development will require three (3) new road names. See the attached diagram
which indicates the segments requiring unique names. These roads will need to be
labeled in the next submittal to meet the requirements set forth in the Road Naming
and Property Numbering Ordinance and Manual.
We strongly recommend providing candidate names to our office for review, in case
your first choices are not acceptable.
Resources
Please consult the County's Road Name Index to check your road names prior to submittal. The
Index can be found here: http://www.albemarle.org/albemarle/upload/images/webapps/roads/
A PDF version of the Ordinance and Manual can be found here:
httas://www.albemarle.ora/upload/imaaes/Forms Center/Departments/Geoaraphic Data Service
s/Forms/Road Namina and ProDerty Numbering Ordinance and Manual.Ddf
Parcel and mapping information can be found here: http://gisweb.albemarle.or
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Review Comments for SDP201900001 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name:
Berkmar Drive Apartments - Initial
Date Completed:
Wednesday, January 23, 20 9
DDepartment1DivisionfAgency:
Review Sys:
Reviewer:
Michael Bellinger
CBB Inspections
Requested Changes
Add the following note to the general notes page:
Retaining walls greater than 3 feet in height require a separate building permit_ Walls exceeding 4 feet in height require an
stamped engineered design also_
Add the following note to the general notes page:
Accessible parking spaces and access isles shall not have a surface slope greater than 1:48_ Access isles shall be at the
same level as the parking space they serve_
Add the following note to the general notes page:
ALL water lines, sewer lines, and fire lines from the main to the structure MUST have a visual inspection performed by the
buildng department_
Add the following to the general notes page:
All roof drains shall discharge in a manner not to cause a public nuisance and not over sidewalks_
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Review Comments for SDP201900001 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: Berkmar Drive Apartments - Initial
Date Completed: Fnday: February 08: 2019 DepartmentlDivisionlAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Shawn Maddox
Fire Rescue
Requested Changes
1 _ A turn around must be provided at the leading arealdumpster of building 7_ This can be a cul-de-sac, hammerhead, a Y or
other approved
means-
_ Please verify the emergency access is a minimum 20' of clear unobstructed travel width-
3- Due to the heights of the buildings the travel way must be increased to 26' for at least one contiguoLis side of each building
greater than 30' in height
4_ A knox box will be required on each building_ Please add a note indicating the requirement and that the location can be
coordinated with the fire marshal's office-
5- Afire flow test will be required prior to final acceptance_
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Cameron Langille
From: Richard Nelson <rnelson@serviceauthority.org>
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 2:46 PM
To: Cameron Langille
Subject: SDP201900001 Berkmar Drive Apartments - Initial
Cameron,
I recommend approval for SDP201900001 Berkmar Drive Apartments — Initial with the following conditions:
Submit 3 copies to ACSA for review.
RWSA sewer capacity will be required.
Downstream sewer upgrade utility plan will need to be approved prior to final approval of site plan.
Thanks,
Richard Nelson
Civil Engineer
Albemarle County Service Authority
168 Spotnap Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
(434) 977-4511
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper. Virginia 22701
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
January 29, 2019
Cameron Langille
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SDP-2019-00001- Berkmar Drive Apartments — Initial Site PIan
Dear Mr. Langille:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Timmons Group, dated
December 28, 2018 and offer the following comments.
Land Use
1. Please show mill and overlay on plans in accordance with WP-2 and show limits of mill
and overlay. Also please add the detail to the plans.
2. Please provide an MOT plan in accordance with the Virginia Work Area Protection
Manual.
3. Please provide sight distance lines and profile for proposed entrance onto Route 1403
Berkmar Drive.
4. Please provide drainage calculations for proposed storm water structure tying into the
Roadside ditch, pre and post construction for adequacy of discharge. AIso please plot
HGL on profile.
5. Please provide a drainage inlet on the northern side of the entrance.
6. Please refer to appendix F, page F-125, of the Road Design Manual for Commercial
Entrance Design standards along Highways with Curb and Gutter. Minimum width for
commercial entrances needs to be 30'feet or greater.
7. Please provide trip generation data.
8. Please provide CG-12 Ramps at proposed entrance for crossing street.
Please note that the final site plan must show conformance with the VDOT Road Design Manual
Appendices B (1) and F, as well as any other applicable standards, regulations, or other
requirements. If further information is desired, please contact Willis C. Bedsaul at 434-422-
9866.
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
January 29, 2019
Mr. Langille
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A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right of way. The
owner/developer must contact the Charlottesville Residency land Use Section at (434) 422-9399
for information pertaining to this process.
Sincerely,
Al
Adam J. Moor�
e, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING