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TIMMONS GROUP
YOUR VISION ACHIEVED THROUGH OURS.
June 12, 2019
John Anderson
County of Albemarle
401 McIntire Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22902
608 Preston Avenue P 434.295.5624
Suite 200 F 434.295.8317
Charlottesville, VA 22903 www.timmons.com
RE: UVA Research Park Loop Road — Road Plan Review — SUB201900049- Comment Response
Letter
Dear Mr. Anderson:
We have reviewed all of your comments from April 22, 2019 and made the necessary revisions.
Please find our responses to the comments below in bold lettering.
Planning:
uired / Revisions Necessary for CDD-Planning Recommendations for Approval:
1. [ZMA200500003 and S.O. Sections 14-410.H and 14-422.13]: The "Layout Plan" (Sheet
C4.0) specifies the width of the proposed sidewalk as five (5) feet. However, the
"Concrete Sidewalk Pavement Section" detail in the "Notes and Details" (Sheet C1.1)
specify a "variable width" sidewalk. Revise the detail to note that the variable width
sidewalk shall be a minimum width of five (5) feet.
The detail has been revised to call out a "minimum 5' width".
2. [ZMA200500003, S.O. Sections 14-410.H and 14-422.13, and Z.O. Sections 32.7.9.4 and
32.7.9.5]: Add additional street trees to the western side of the western portion of UVA
Loop Road (the segment with an alignment that is approximately north -south) where no
street trees are currently proposed or clarify why no street trees are proposed on that
segment.
a. [Z.O. Section 32.7.9.4.b]: If no street trees are proposed due to the proposed
preservation or retention of existing vegetation, revise the road plans to show
the information specified in Z.0.32.7.9.4.b.1, and also insert a completed, signed
copy of the conservation checklist specified in Z.0.32.7.9.4.b.2.
There is to be no preservation or retention of existing vegetation. Trees have been
added.
3. [ZMA200500003, S.O. Sections 14-140.H and 14-422.13, and Z.O. Sections 32.7.9.4 and
32.7.9.5]: Add additional street trees to the western and eastern sides of the southern
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and western portions of UVA Loop Road where no street trees are currently proposed,
and where the underground utilities are being proposed.
a. [Z.O. Section 32.7.9.5.d]: If no street trees are proposed due to the location of
the proposed underground utilities, revise the location of the planting strip and
provide street trees along these segments.
Utilities have been adjusted and street trees have been provided.
b. [Z.O. Section 32.7.9.4.b]: If no street trees are proposed due to the proposed
preservation or retention of existing vegetation, revise the road plans to show
the information specified in Z.O.32.7.9.4.b.2.
There is to be no preservation or retention of existing vegetation. Trees have been
added.
4. [ZMA200500003 and Z.O. Section 32.7.91: Revise the "Landscape Plan" (Sheet 1-1.0) and
"Landscape Notes and Details" (Sheet L2.0) as follows:
a. [Z.O. Section 32.7.9.4.d]: Add the following required note: "This landscape plan
satisfies the minimum landscaping and screening requirements of section 32."
This note has been added on Sheet L1.0.
b. [Z.O. Section 32.7.9.9]: Add the following note: "All site plantings of trees and
shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the
topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally and
only to support the overall health of the plant."
This note has been added on sheet L1.0.
5. [ZMA200500003 and Z.O. Sections 32.7.9 and 30.6.4.c]: In addition to satisfying
applicable ZMA proffers and complying with underlying PDIP zoning requirements, the
landscaping along streets must also meet Entrance Corridor Overlay standards and
design guidelines. Revise the "Landscape Plan" (Sheet L1.0) and "Landscape Notes and
Details" (Sheet L2.0) as follows:
a. Modify street tree spacing from fifty (50) feet on center to forty (40) feet on
center.
Street trees have been relocated to 40 feet on center.
b. Ensure all proposed street trees are specified at minimum caliper of two -and -a -
half inches (2.5").
All street trees have been specified at a minimum caliper of 2.5 inches.
Advisory / No Revision Necessary:
• [Chapter 14, Sections 14-410.H and 14-422.D]: The "Layout Plan" (Sheet C4.0) specifies
the width of the proposed planting strip as six (6) feet. The planting strip must be a
minimum width of six (6) feet, as is currently shown.
Acknowledged.
We have included PDF copies of the plans and calculations for your review. If you have any
questions or comments, please feel free to give me a call at 434.295.5624.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Showalter, PE
Project Engineer