HomeMy WebLinkAboutWPO201800072 Review Comments WPO VSMP 2019-04-18COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
Project title:
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Plan preparer:
Owner or rep.:
Plan received date:
(Rev. 1)
Date of comments:
(Rev. 1)
Reviewers:
VSMP Permit Plan Review
St. Francis Ave.
WP0201800072
Shimp Engineering
Barry Wood
19 September 2018
15 March 2019
19 October 2018
18 April 2019
Matt Wentland
U ustin@shimp-engineering. com]
County Code section 17-410 and Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:34 requires the VSMP authority to
act on any VSMP permit by issuing a project approval or denial. This project is denied. The
rationale is given in the comments below. The VSMP application content requirements can be
found in County Code section 17-401.
A. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
The SWPPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-405. A SWPPP must
contain (1) a PPP, (2) an ESOP, (3) a SWMP, and (4) any TMDL measures necessary.
1. The SWPPP is acceptable at this time.
B. Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP)
The PPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-404.
1. The PPP is acceptable at this time.
C. Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
VSMP Regulation 9VAC25-870-108 requires the VSMP authority to approve or disapprove a
SWMP. This plan is disapproved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The
stormwater management plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-403.
1. The Forest and Open Space will need to be protected after construction and clearly demarcated in
the field. Show permanent fencing along the easement and include a detail of the proposed fence.
This area will also need to be shown on the subdivision plat. (Rev. 1) Comment addressed.
2. It is acceptable for the runoff to sheet flow away from the road, however there should be no runoff
flowing into or across the roadway. Provide additional ditches/lengthen the proposed ditch to
capture water going to the road. Include a note that the homes and driveways will need to provide
sheet flow for any drainage and cannot direct any runoff towards the road. (Rev. 1) Comment
partially addressed. Runoff is still shown going into/across the roadway in the area of the
642 contour. This is the area where the ditch could be lengthened to intercept the runoff.
3. Show and label the easements for the ditches and the SWM facility. The pond outlet is shown in
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an existing access easement and will also need to be in the facility easement. This will require
permission from the neighboring landowner and their signature on the plat. Documentation of this
permission will be needed prior to plan approval. (Rev. 1) Comment addressed.
4. Signed and sealed retaining wall plans for the proposed pond will be needed prior to plan
approval. Ensure the wall designer addresses the fact the wall will be part of the pond. (Rev. 1)
Response noted, comment withdrawn.
D. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP)
Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:55 requires the VESCP authority to approve or disapprove an ESCP.
This plan is approved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The erosion control
plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-402.
1. Show the drainage area to the proposed trap on the plans. (Rev. 1) Comment addressed.
The VSMP permit application and all plans may be resubmitted for approval when all comments have
been satisfactorily addressed. For re -submittals please provide 2 copies of the complete permit package
with a completed application form.
Engineering plan review staff are available from 2-4 PM on Thursdays, should you require a meeting to
discuss this review.
Process;
After approval, plans will need to be bonded. The bonding process is begun by submitting a bond estimate
request form and fee to the Department of Community Development. One of the plan reviewers will
prepare estimates and check parcel and easement information based on the approved plans. The County's
Management Analyst will prepare bond agreement forms, which will need to be completed by the owner
and submitted along with cash, certificates or sureties for the amounts specified. The agreements will need
to be approved and signed by the County Attorney and County Engineer. This may take 2-4 weeks to
obtain all the correct signatures and forms.
Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance agreements will also need to be completed and recorded.
The County's Management Analyst or other staff will prepare the forms and check for ownership and
signature information. The completed forms will need to be submitted along with court recording fees.
After bonding and agreements are complete, county staff will need to enter project information in a DEQ
database for state application processing. DEQ will review the application information based on local
VSMP authority approval. At this time, the DEQ portion of the application fees will need to be paid
directly to the state. For fastest processing, this is done electronically with the emails provided on the
application. DEQ should notify applicants with instructions on how to pay fees. When DEQ approves the
application, they will issue a permit coverage letter. This should be copied to the county.
After DEQ coverage is issued, via the coverage letter, the County can hold a pre -construction conference.
Applicants will need to complete the request for a pre -construction conference form, and pay the remainder
of the application fee. The form identifies the contractor and responsible land disturber, and the fee
remaining to be paid. This will be checked by county staff, and upon approval, a pre -construction
conference will be scheduled with the County inspector. At the pre -construction conference, should
everything proceed satisfactorily, a joint VSMP and grading permit will be issued by the County so that
work may begin.
County forms can be found on the county website forms center under engineering;
hqp://www.albemarle.org/deptforms.asp?department=cdenguo
File: WP0201800072 St Francis Ave rev 1 04-18-19.doc