HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201900061 Review Comments Final Plat 2019-11-14COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
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Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
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Final Plat review
Project title:
Crozet Court — Final Subdivision Plat
Project file number:
SUB201900061
Primary Contact:
Keane Rucker, Shimp Engineering keaneAshimp-engineering.com
Shimp Engineering P.C., 912 E. High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Plat Preparer:
Brian S. Ray, LS, Roger W. Ray & Assoc., Inc. / 663 Berkmar Court,
Charlottesville, VA 22901 infoAraysurveying com
Owner or rep.:
Stony Point Design/Build LLC
Chris Henry [cheM(&stonypointdb.com]
Date Received:
3 May 2019
(Rev. 1)
5 Sep 2019
(Rev. 2)
12 Nov 2019
Date of comments:
30 May 2019
(Rev. 1)
23 Sep 2019
(Rev. 2)
14 Nov 2019
Reviewer:
John Anderson
Keane / Brian, we have reviewed the final plat. All prior Engineering review comments are addressed with
Rev. 2.
Engineering —Nearly all initial comments addressed. If Addressed, initial comment is brayscale.
1. Please revise plat title to `Subdivision Plat and Forest and Open Space, ACSA Utility, Private and Public
Drainage, and SWM Facility and Access Easements, Lots 1 thru 26 Crozet Court'. (Rev. 1) Withdrawn.
Applicant response: `Plat preparer has opted to keep the plat title as shown.'
2. Revise any reference to 50' stream buffer or 50' stream buffers. Replace with 50' stream offset or 50'
stream offsets. Plat should not recognize a buffer classification not recognized by ordinance. Engineering
recognizes value in 50' stream offset linework, since certain development may occur in the landward 50' of
100' or 200' stream buffers, which are the only buffer dimensions referenced in County Code 17-600.
3. Revise Note H to include a new sentence that reads: `Reference Code of Virginia § 18.2-126.'
4. After discussion with Planning, Final Plat must provide Access easement to cemetery as required by state
law (§ 57-27.1; text below). State law requires reasonable access. With this development, please provide:
a. Cemetery Access Easement, Min. 10' width.
b. Label this easement.
c. Provide relevant notes, sheet 1.
d. Note: Engineering recommends (with Road Plan) an on -street parkin space pace available though not
dedicated to public /descendants /research visits to cemetery. If parking is provided to only meet
subdivision requirements, with not one space available for cemetery visitors during reasonable
hours, there is possibility if not likelihood that a cemetery visitor might: (Rev. 1) Withdrawn.
Applicant response: `While we appreciate the consideration which County Engineering puts into
cemetery access, Agatha Ridge Lane and Jamestown Road are public streets —there can be no
private reservations of street spaces. Furthermore, we do not think there will be a lack of parking,
as each lot has a driveway that provides 2 off-street parking spaces, in addition to the on -street
spaces.' Engineering accepts this response.
Engineering Review Comments
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i. Take a space otherwise relied upon by subdivision residents or their guests, or
ii. Be unable to park then access the cemetery via cemetery access easement. (There is no
on -street parking on Park Road.)
iii. Either situation is avoidable if at least one non -reserved on -street parking space near the
cemetery access easement is provided with road /subdivision design.
e. A walkable path between sidewalk on cemetery side of Jamestown Road or Agatha Lane centered
on cemetery access easement, and nearest cemetery boundary, a path to be constructed with the
subdivision, and maintained by the HOA. Provide with Road Plan.
f. Access path (4.c.) must meet, at a minimum, Class B-type 2 trail standard. Ref. ACDSM Sec. TH.
(Rev. 1) Not addressed. Applicant response: `The developer opts to refuse this recommendation,
state code does not require 10' asphalt paths for cemetery access. A walkable slope, platted
access, and signage will be sufficient to meet the "reasonable access" required by state.' Asfollow-
up: Comment is neither a recommendation nor a request for a 10' asphalt path, but request for 5'
wide stone dust, gravel or equivalent semi -permanent surface. Without copy of plat, visitors to
cemetery will likely be unaware where they may legally cross Lot 21. The property owner may or
may not be aware where visitors may legally cross. Visitors, property owner, and community will
benefit from modest walkable path between Jamestown Rd. and Cemetery. 5' Minimum surface
width Class B -type 2 high -maintenance pedestrian path may be identified via plat sheet 1 Note.
Road Plan should be revised to identify trail feature between Jamestown Road and cemetery. Ref.
ACDSM /image, below: (Rev. 2) Addressed.
H. Trail Standards:
Classification
Min. surface
Min.
Design
Other design
requirements
width
alignment
considerations
Class B — type
Earth, mulch,
enough to
20% maximum
Trail breaks to
I primitive
or stone dust
mark the
grade (this is a
prevent erosion, with
on
minimum impact
ature trail)
foot bridges over
major obstacles
Class B -tLerquivalenjt
urface
0% maximum
Drainage design as
2 high -longitudinal
given below
maintenangrade,
2%
pedestrianmaximum
cross-
pathgrade
g. Provide a sign using language of §57-27.1. A sign identifying cemetery access is needed. News of
infringement of rights across the U.S., experience of Aug-2017, and potential for misunderstanding
supports request for a sign that makes clear that non-residents may enter Crozet Court subdivision
to visit the cemetery shown on this plat. Provide with Road Plan.
5. Revise drainage easement on Lots 6-9 (D1, D2, D3) to match approved WPO201700075. Public drainage
easement across Lots 6 - 8 appears unnecessary. (Rev. 1) Withdrawn. Applicant response (partial):
`Drainage Easements match WPO201700075 Amendment.'
6. Provide 12' wide SWM access easement across Lot 9, per approved WPO201700075. (Rev. 1) Partially
addressed. As follow-up: a) Label easement `20' Public Drainage and SWM Access Easement' to match
WPO201700075 Amendment, to identify access easement; b) Widen access at Agatha Ridge Lane to extend
to Lot 9-Lot 10 property line. Width as shown centers on a DI. Widening the access easement provides
means for a vehicle to largely avoid the DI, minimizing risk of damage, or property owner complaint.
Please include triangular wedge within SWM Access Easement. (Rev. 2) Addressed.
(.PDF preview welcome.)
7. Provide public drainage easement across Lots 12,13 to match approved WPO201700075.
8. Modify Lot 9 drainage easement to match approved WPO201700075.
Review proposed Forest /Open Space Easement proposed with plat v. area proposed with WPO201700075
Amendment. Acreage appears to differ slightly (2.30 v. 2.37 Ac.).
Engineering Review Comments
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10. Provide ACSA (FH) Easement, Lot 16.
11. Provide ACSA (FH) Easement, Lot 24. Ref. SUB201700187.
12. Provide inset detail for cul-de-sac, Agatha Lane, C22 thru C38.
13. Provide inset detail, C52, C53, W 18, Jamestown Road. (Rev. 1) NA. Applicant response: `This portion has
been removed/revised, inset no longer necessary.'
14. Show existing structure on current 56D-2 (TBR). Dwelling shown with 2019 Google Map imagery.
15. Agatha Lane may need to be revised, per County GIS Road Plan review comment. Ref. SUB201700187.
16. ACSA is requested to advise on any requirements to protect Ex. ACSA San. Sewer Line, at discharge point,
Storm Str. El, sheet C4, WP0201700075 Amendment (coincident with endpoint, D14). Requirements may
not affect plat, but may require note or revision to WP0201700075 Plan Amendment. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
Applicant response: `ACSA has approved locations of sanitary sewer and blessed the location of the
discharges.'
17. Include plat Notes concerning t� i,sible activity in Forest /Onen Space Easement. Notes should read:
7. THE FOREST AND OPEN SPACE EASEMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE
GUIDANCE SET FORTH BY DEQ IN THE VIRGINIA STORMWA TER
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. THE AREAS WILL REMAIN UNDISTURBED IN A
NATURAL, VEGETATED STATE, EXCEPT FOR ACTIVITIES AS APPROVED
BY THE LOCAL PROGRAM AUTHORITY, SUCH AS FOREST
MANAGEMENT, CONTROL OF INVASIVE SPECIES, REPLANTING AND
REVEGETA TING, PASSIVE RECREATIONS (E.G. TRAILS), AND LIMITED
BUSH -HOGGING TO MAINTAIN DESIRED VEGETATIVE COMMUNITY (BUT
NO MORE THAN FOUR TIMES A YEAR, EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY
EXISTING EASEMENTS AND AGREEMENTS). FURTHER, THE
CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, RELOCATION, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT.
OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF NEW OR EXISTING PUBLIC UTILITY
STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES SHALL BE PERMITTED WITHIN THE
FOREST AND OPEN SPACE EASEMENTS AND ACCESS TO SUCH
STRUCTURES AND FACILITIES SHALL BE PERMITTED AS DESCRIBED IN
EXISTING AND FUTURE UTILITY EASEMENTS AND AGREEMENTS,
8. NO BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES, OR PERMANENT ROADS (PUBLIC OR
PRIVATE) ARE PERMITTED IN SWM OPEN SPACE AREAS, EXCEPT FOR
STRUCTURES AND FA CILITIES ASSOCIA TED WITH PUBLIC OR PRIVATE
UTILITIES (PIPES, VALVES, MANHOLES, ETC-) PROVIDED. HOWEVER,
THATAFTER CONSTRUCTION, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, REPLACEMENT,
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE OR REMOVAL OF SUCH UTILITIES, ANY
DISTURBED SOIL SHALL BE RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL CONDITION
OR AN ENGINEERED SOIL MIX SHALL BE PLACED PER THE DESIGN
SPECIFICATIONS, AND THE SWM OPEN SPACE AREA OR AREAS SHALL
BE RETURNED TO A NATURAL VEGETATED STATE.
(Notes above from UVA Birdwood Golf Course Plat, deed bk.-pg. 5080-432, recorded 8/6/18.) (Rev.
1) Addressed.
Engineering plan review staff are available 2-4 PM on Thursdays, should you request meeting to discuss this review.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at janderson2galbemarle.org, or at 434-296-5832 ext. 3069.
Thank you
J. Anderson
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