HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201900075 Approval - County 2020-02-07COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
February 7, 2020
Mr. Scott Collins, PE — Collins Engineering
200 Garrett Street, Suite K, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434)-293-3719 / scott@collins-en ing eerin com
Mr. Alan Taylor — Riverbend Development
435 2' Street SE, Suite 400, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434)-245-4970 / alan@_riverbenddev.com
RE: Conditional Approval of SDP-2019-00075 (Presidio Apartments — Initial Site Plan—11/25/2019)
Mr. Collins and Mr. Taylor:
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby administratively grants conditional approval to the above
referenced Initial Site Plan (dated 11/25/2019). The Final Site Plan will not be approved until all review
comments identified in the attached SRC review comment letter (updated 2/6/2020) have been addressed and
resolved to the satisfaction of each applicable SRC member, and until each applicable SRC member has
indicated in writing their (tentative) approval.
This conditional approval shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of this letter, provided that
the developer submits a Final Site Plan for all or a portion of the site within one (1) year after the date of this
letter as provided in sections 32.4.2.7 and 32.4.3.1 of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle, and
thereafter diligently pursues approval of the Final Site Plan.
In accordance with Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle, Section 32.4.2.8, Early or Mass
Grading may be permitted after the following approvals are received:
1. Engineering approval of a VSMP plan meeting the requirements of Chapter 17 of the Code of the
County of Albemarle.
2. Approval of all easements for facilities for stormwater management and drainage control.
3. Submittal of a tree conservation checklist with areas for tree preservation identified.
Please be advised that the Final Site Plan will not be considered to have been officially submitted until the
following items are received:
1. A Final Site Plan that satisfies all of the requirements of Section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code.
2. A fee of $1,613.00 per Section 35. l .c.(3) of Chapter 18 of the Code.
Within one year of the date of this letter, please submit a minimum of ten (10) copies of the Final Site
Plan to the Community Development Department (CDD) or make Final Site Plan application using the online
Digital Submission process.
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After the assigned Lead Reviewer distribute the plans to all applicable SRC members for review and
comment, CDD staff will then provide the first review comment letter containing each applicable SRC
member's review comments for the Final Site Plan (unless the plan is determined to be approvable without
any revision). After receiving that letter, please resubmit revised Final Site Plan materials to CDD and
thereafter work directly with each plan reviewer to address and resolve their respective agency's
requirements. All additional revisions should also be resubmitted through CDD.
The Community Development Department shall not accept submittal of the Final Site Plan for final approval
signatures until each of the following applicable SRC members indicate in writing that the Final Site Plans
satisfy the attached conditions* and all other applicable requirements, and give their (tentative) approval:
SRC Members:
■ Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) — 2 copies
■ Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) — 1 copy
■ Albemarle County Information Services (E911) — 1 copy
■ Albemarle County Inspections Services (Inspections) — 1 copy
■ Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue — 1 copy
■ Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) — 1 copy (minimum); please coordinate directly with ACSA
to determine minimum number of required copies
■ Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) — 1 copy (minimum); please coordinate directly with
VDOT to determine minimum number of required copies
If you have any questions about this conditional approval, or the Final Site Plan submittal requirements, or
any other aspect of your application(s), please feel free to contact me using the information provided below.
Community Development staff remain available to assist.
Thank you; sincerely,
Cameron Langille
Senior Planner / blan ig lle(&albemarle.org / (434)-296-5832 x 3432
*Attached conditions:
• SRC comment letter (dated 1/21/2020; updated 2/7/2020)
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
;.,ruar-y 2 UPDATE: February 7, 2020
Mr. Scott Collins, PE — Collins Engineering
200 Garrett Street, Suite K, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434)-293-3719 / scott(ibcollins-en ing eering com
Mr. Alan Taylor — Riverbend Development
435 21 Street SE, Suite 400, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434)-245-4970 / alan@_riverbenddev.com
RE: Site Review Committee (SRC) Comment Letter UPDATE for SDP-2019-00075
(Martha Jefferson Hospital Presidio Apartments — Initial Site Plan dated 11/25/2019)
Dear Mr. Collins and Mr. Taylor:
The Planner for the Planning Division of the Albemarle County Community Development Department (CDD) has
reviewed the development proposal referenced above, as have the following members of the Site Review
Committee (SRC):
Albemarle County Community Development Department — Architectural Review Board staff (ARB)
Albemarle County Community Development Department — Engineering Services (Engineer)
Albemarle County Community Development Department — Information Services (E911)
Albemarle County Community Development Department — Inspections
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA)
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue — PENDING (as of 2/7/2020)
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Each review comment contained in this letter is preceded by the applicable reference to Chapter 18 of the
Albemarle County Code (Zoning Ordinance / Z.O.), unless otherwise specified. (The following comments are those
that have been identified at this time; additional comments may be added or eliminated based on further review.)
Please review the attached SRC Letter of Conditional Approval (dated 2/6/2020) for Initial Site Plan
SDP201900075. And please contact me at your convenience if you have questions or require additional information
or assistance.
Sincerely,
Cameron Langille
Senior Planner / blan ille e,albemarle.org / (434)-296-5832 x 3242
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Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Contact: Tim Padalino, ttpadalino&albemarle.org (Lead Reviewer until 1/31/2020)
Review Status: Requested Changes
1. [ZMA200100015]: The development appears to be in general accord with the approved ZMA-2001-00015
(including Exhibit B — Application Plan, sheets AP1-AP6): the residential use and number of dwelling units are
in general accord with what is shown as Parcel I containing 250 residential units on AP-4; and the open space,
trails, and pedestrian connectivity are in general accord with what is shown as Parcel J on AP-4 and AP-5, and
as Anticipated Pedestrian Route — Connection to Gateway on AP-6.
2. [Z.O. Section 32.5.2(a)]: The title on the Cover Sheet (Sheet IA) incorrectly states that this application is a
"Final Site Plan." This application has been submitted, processed, and reviewed as an "Initial Site Plan."
3. [Z.O. Section 32.5.2(a)] : If the Open Space contained in the recently -created Special Lot (approximately 4.5
acres, identified as Tax Map/Parcel #78-20M5) is included in the calculations for this site plan, then please add
this Tax Map/Parcel number and acreage to the "Tax Map No." and "Total Project Area" information in the
General Notes on the Cover Sheet (Sheet IA). Please also correct any density calculations that may change
based on revisions to the project area acreage.
4. [Z.O. Section 32.5.2(a)]: Please identify Tax Map/Parcel #78-20M5 on the Overall Layout Sheet (Sheet 3) and
include a note identifying it as Open Space reserved for future dedication to the County for public use.
5. [Z.O. Section 32.5.2(i), 0), (k), (1)1: Please ensure all existing and all proposed public and private easements
are shown and labeled.
6. [Z.O. Section 32.5.2(i), 0), (k), (1)1: Please ensure Deed Book/Page references are included for existing easements.
7. [Z.O. Sections 32.5.2(a), (b), (n), and (s)]: Please ensure that all portions of the subject property are included
on each applicable Sheet.
Staff acknowledges the Matchlines on Sheets 2 and 3 (shown at a scale of 1' = 50'). However, other sheets
(shown at a scale of V = 30') do not include all portions of the subject property; for example, the Layout Plan
(Sheets 4 and 5), the Utility Plan (Sheets 6 and 7), and the Grading & Drainage Plan (Sheets 8 and 9) exclude
the northwestern and southwestern portions of the property.
8. [Z.O. Sections 32.7.2.3 and 4.12.61: (Advisory Review Comment) — Based on the proposed number and
types of units, a minimum of 425 parking spaces are required. Staff acknowledges that the "Parking
Required" and "Parking Provided" sections of the "General Notes" on the Cover Sheet (Sheet 1A) indicate
that 426 spaces are provided, including 406 surface parking spaces and 20 garage spaces. Staff further
acknowledges that 14 parking spaces appear to provide universal access towards meeting ADA requirements.
[Z.O. Section 32.7.2.3]: (Advisory Review Comment) — Staff acknowledges that a 5' wide concrete sidewalk
is proposed in multiple locations throughout the development, including along Peter Jefferson Parkway between
the (proposed) eastern entrance and the northwestern property boundary, in order to establish a safe and
convenient pedestrian connection to adjoining properties and adjacent employment centers. Please note that this
connection must be designed and constructed to the standards established in the Albemarle County Design
Standards Manual, provided that all ramps for persons with mobility impairments shall be designed and
constructed to the standards of VDOT.
10. [Z.O. Section 32.7.2.3]: (Advisory Review Comment) — Staff acknowledges that a direct "pedestrian
walkway" or pedestrian connection is proposed across Peter Jefferson Parkway, in order to enable safe,
convenient pedestrian access between the subject property and the Martha Jefferson Hospital property. Please
note that this connection must be designed and constructed to the standards established in the Albemarle County
Design Standards Manual, provided that all ramps for persons with mobility impairments shall be designed and
constructed to the standards of VDOT.
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Please also note that this proposed "pedestrian walkway" or pedestrian connection is subject to VDOT
acceptance of a "justification report" as outlined in previous review comments provided by Mr. Adam Moore,
PE (dated 5/16/2018). Community Development staff remain available to assist with the coordination of this
"pedestrian walkway" at an unsignalized location. And CDD staff strongly support this proposed pedestrian
crossing at an unsignalized location in order to: a.) proactively address the likelihood of frequent pedestrian
crossings of Peter Jefferson Parkway at a location that would otherwise be unprotected and unsafe, and b.) to
facilitate safe, convenient pedestrian mobility between places of residence and a major place of employment.
More specifically, it can be reasonably anticipated that a relatively large number of pedestrian trips will occur
on a daily basis between the two hundred fifty (250) dwelling units and Martha Jefferson Hospital. Even
factoring in the provision of a new sidewalk along Peter Jefferson Parkway (as required pursuant to Zoning
Ordinance §32.7.2.3, and as acknowledged above in Planner review comment #9), if no such pedestrian
walkway is provided across Peter Jefferson Parkway then residents of the proposed apartment complex who
want to walk from the apartments to the hospital would have to choose to walk approximately 3,000 linear feet
on sidewalks, crosswalks, and walking paths in order to safely access the hospital — and would have to choose
not to exit the development, cross Peter Jefferson Parkway (without any safe pedestrian infrastructure), and
access the hospital via a much more direct route that is approximately 550 linear feet in length. A diagrammatic
exhibit illustrating this issue is provided with this SRC review comment letter packet for reference.
11. [Z.O. Sections 32.7.2.3 and 25A.51: Staff acknowledges the provision of safe, convenient on -site pedestrian
connections in many locations throughout this proposed development. However, staff have identified
strategically important locations where additional safe and convenient on -site pedestrian connections are
necessary. These connections must be designed and constructed to the standards established in the Albemarle
County Design Standards Manual, provided that all ramps for persons with mobility impairments shall be
designed and constructed to the standards of VDOT.
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12. [Z.O. Section 32.5.2(b)]: Please revise the sub -heading for the "Critical Slopes" section within the General
Notes on the Cover Sheet (Sheet 1A) to "Steep Slopes Overlay District." Technically, there are no "Critical
Slopes" within the Development Area; and Steep Slopes are technically an overlay zoning district.
13. [Z.O. Section 32.5.2(n)]: Show the proposed location(s) of outdoor trash containers. Staff acknowledges that
the "Trash Receptacles" section within the General Notes on the Cover Sheet (Sheet IA) references the
proposed provision of a dumpster and trash compacter. Please also provide additional waste and recycling
containers in the developed recreation areas and within other areas of the proposed development, and show
these on the final site plan.
14. [Z.O. Section 32.5.2(n)]: Show the proposed location(s) of outdoor lighting. Staff acknowledge that the
"Lighting" section within the General Notes on the Cover Sheet (Sheet IA) indicates that "Parking lot and
building lighting is included with this final site plan." However, no such lighting information appears to be
provided. Please note that a Lighting Plan that demonstrates compliance with Z.O. Sections 32.6.21 and 4.17 is
required with the Final Site Plan application.
Additionally, because the subject property is within the Entrance Corridor Overlay District, this proposed
project (including the Lighting Plan) is subject to review by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) and ARB
staff, and approval/issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness by the ARB is required. Staff acknowledges that
application ARB-2019-00145 was submitted for review on 11/25/2019, and was then deferred indefinitely by
the applicant(s) on 12/30/2019.
15. [Z.O. Section 32.5.2(p)]: Staff acknowledges the Landscape Plan sheets (Sheets 12, 13, and 14).
Because the subject property is within the Entrance Corridor Overlay District, this proposed project (including
the Landscape Plan) is subject to review by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) and ARB staff, and
approval/issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness by the ARB is required. Staff acknowledges that
application ARB-2019-00145 was submitted for review on 11/25/2019, and was then deferred indefinitely by
the applicant(s) on 12/30/2019.
16. [Z.O. Sections 32.5.2(n) and 4.161: The proposed development does not contain all of the required developed
recreation areas and minimum facilities. Specifically, Z.O. 4.16.2 ("Minimum Facilities") requires the following:
• Z.O.4.16.2.1: One (1) tot lot (2,000 SF minimum) shall be provided for the first thirty (30) units and
for each additional fifty (50) units
• As applied to SDP201900075: (250 units = Five (5) tot lots / minimum 10,000 SF total; see 4.16.2.1
for full details of this requirement)
• Z.O.4.16.2.2: One-half (1/2) court for basketball shall be provided for each one hundred (100) units
• As applied to SDP201800018: (250 units = Two (2) half -courts or one (1) full -court; see 4.16.2.2 for
full details of this requirement)
However, pursuant to Z.O.4.16, the planning director has some discretionary authority to consider proposed
substitutions for the facilities that are required by this section of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed provision
of "trails/walking paths" which "shall be available for public use to access the Rivanna River trails" in lieu of
some of the minimum required facilities would likely be partially acceptable and partially unacceptable. Please
revise as follows:
A. Provide the correct calculations (SF) of the required recreation facilities (info summarized above) by
revising the "Recreation" section within the "General Notes" on the Cover Sheet (Sheet 1A).
B. Clarify the proposed recreation facilities; the General Notes on the Cover Sheet (Sheet IA) indicate
that the proposed total area for recreation would be 51,200 SF (in the "Recreation" section), but the
General Notes also indicate that the recreational areas equal 0.83 acres (in the "Land Area" section).
C. Provide a recreation facilities proposal for review by the Planning Director and Chief of Planning
that includes the calculations requested in comments #14-A, and which describes any and all
requested substitutions from the required minimum facilities (such as trails/walking paths, clubhouse
and pool, dog park, etc.) with supporting explanations/rationale.
D. Please review the proposed locations, alignments, material specifications, and "Classification" of the
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"proposed primitive trailway," and any other proposed or potential trail or park infrastructure, in
collaboration with Mr. Dan Mahon in the Albemarle County Parks & Recreation Department (ACPR).
17. [Z.O. Sections 32.5.2(b) and 32.5.2(i)]: In consideration of this subject property's strategic location relative to
the Rivanna River, the Old Mills Trail, and the County's Rivanna Greenway and Blueway System, and
following the extensive coordination between the applicant team and County staff in 2019, CDD-Planning staff
believe additional coordination with Mr. Dan Mahon in ACPR is necessary. The purpose of this additional
coordination would be to revisit the previous collaborative efforts related to park planning and trail planning
efforts, and to review and (potentially) refine the proposed public access and publicly -accessible amenities that
are shown and annotated on this site plan.
Please note that ACPR staff have provided written review comments (dated 1/17/2020), which are attached to
this comment letter. Please also note that Mr. Mahon intends to attend the 1/23 SRC meeting to represent ACPR
and discuss these issues with the applicant team in person.
18. [Advisory / For Future Reference]: Please note that the following approvals will be required prior to
County approval (as may be applicable) of a final site plan for this proposed project:
A. [Z.O. Sections 32.4.2.2 and 32.4.3.31: Architectural Review Board Certificate of
Appropriateness / ARB-2019-00145
B. [Z.O. Section 32.7.4.1(a)]: Water Protection Ordinance Plan (and corresponding legal
documents) / WPO-2018-00027
C. [Z.O. Sections 32.7.4.2 and 32.7.5.31: Easement Plat(s) (and corresponding legal documents) /
SUB-2019-00084 and SUB-2019-00118
D. [Z.O. Section 32.7.1.1]: Special Lot Plat / Note: Staff acknowledges approval and recordation
of Special Lot Plat SUB-2019-00034
E. [Z.O. Section 32.4.3.6(a) and 32.4.3.6(c)]: Tentative approvals (review status of "No
Objection") from all applicable SRC members for final site plan.
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
Contact: John Anderson, janderson2galbemarle.org
Review Status: Requested Changes (1/24/2020); see attached comments
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Contact: Brian Becker, bbeckergalbemarle.org
Review Status: Requested Changes (12/17/19); see attached comments
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Contact: Michael Dellinger, mdellingergalbemarle.org
Review Status: No Objection (1/3/2020); see attached comments
Albemarle County Department of Fire -Rescue
Contact: Shawn Maddox, smaddox(c�r�,albemarle.org
Review Status: PENDING (as of 2/7/2020); Fire -Rescue comments to be forwarded upon receipt
Albemarle County Service Authority
Contact: Richard Nelson, melsongserviceauthority.org
Review Status: See Recommendations (1/20/2020); see attached comments
Virginia Department of Transportation
Contact: Adam Moore, Adam.MooreAvdot.vir ig nia.gov
Review Status: Requested Changes (1/14/2020); see attached comments
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Phone (434) 296-5832
Project:
Project file number:
Plan preparer:
Owner or rep.
Applicant
Plan received date:
Date of comments:
Reviewer:
Project Coordinator:
SDP2019-00075
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Fax (434) 972-4126
Site Plan review
Martha Jefferson Hospital Presidio Apartments - ISP
SDP2019-00075
Scott Collins; Collins Engineering [200 Garrett St., Suite K, Charlottesville, VA
22902, scott(&collins-en ing eerine com]
Presidio Pantops LLC / 455 Second St. SE 5' Floor
Charlottesville, VA 22902 [ alan(&riverbenddev.com ]
Castle Development Partners LLC / 230 Court Square, Suite 202
Charlottesville, VA 22902
18 Dec 2019
23 Jan 2020; rev 24 Jan 2020 (edits to 1/23/20 comments)
John Anderson
Tim Padalino / C. Langille (cc: F. Pohl / R. Emerick)
PJP = Peter Jefferson Parkway (Ex.) ACDSM =Albemarle County Design Standards Manual
Note: Engineering is grateful for Applicant's immediate written response (1/23/2020 10:42 PM), which reflects sincere interest in
limiting comments effect on ISP approval. That Collins Engineering (CE) affords chance to revise comments prior to expanding
audience is considerate. Comments relating to guardrail along PJP, review errors, are withdrawn. CE coordinated with VDOT
on this (and other projects), and reports slopes graded 3:1 or flatter do not require guardrail (grayscale stfi .e . oug .) Discussion
with CE may help resolve line work comments. CG-6 (with gutter) for concentrated runoff in parking areas and travelways is the
expectation. CG-2 is fine for high side of parking areas. Appleton Way must meet VDOT Road Design Manual and county code
requirements (CG-6 on both sides of the travelway). Parking areas must meet county code requirements. Since this is a site plan,
requirements listed at 18-4, 18-32, and Ch. 14 apply to various degree. ACDSM applies. Review errs in stating storm pipe grade
of 0.50, 0.52, and 0.53%, may not be approved. They can be. Albemarle, having revised review to recommend increase in slope
(0.60%) may take skeptical stance concerning any pipe at any depth installed at less than county storm pipe min. slope. Initial
comment should have recommended conservative design. As -built drawings routinely reveal pipes (designed at 0.50%) installed
at <0.50%, which may lead to failure and expense to remedy. 25 comments identified objectionable are highlighted red. A
portion are withdrawn (grayscale/stiileugh), a portion may be revised after discussion. Comment 4 is withdrawn provided
the ISP plan explicitly, s� topographic survey performed in support of design meets state code requirements for surveys;
otherwise, Albemarle has insufficient information at this point, and cannot assume an aerial survey meets state code. Given this,
no comment imperils initial site plan approval from Engineering perspective. Comment #4 has been discussed internally, and
Engineering anticipates written response from a licensed surveyor. Engineering is appreciative of thoughtful Applicant response.
Misplaced review comments place a burden on Applicants that we hope to avoid. Review errors relate to: guardrail along PJP,
inadequate research of suitability of HDPE pipe (permissible to use), and to possible misunderstandings. We regret mistakes.
In one day, CE revised ISP in response to comments. Albemarle commends remarkable response. Engineering has not reviewed
revisions, but revisions address many comments, now shown in light . (These will be checked with plan re -submittal.)
* Comments relating to guardrail (PJP), prompted by safety concerns, are withdrawn. Request for guardrail along the entire west
side of Appleton Street (design relies on retaining walls and slopes steeper than 3:1 above unrecoverable slopes), addressed.
Sheet 1-A
1. Recommend revise site plan title to include SDP201900075, Initial Site Plan
Revise SWM Note to include ref. to WP0201800027. Note I: SWM Facility casement plat is under review.
Easement plat recordation required for WPO Plan approval. Note2: SWM Facility Easement widths
should be checked against ACDSM, Easement width diagram, ACDSM, p. 15. (Link:
Engineering Review Comments
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3. Revise Additional Notes:
a. (Rev) Reconeile Notes 2 and 7, whieh indieate public streets (streets in the development are
pFivate t -a-vel ays). Withdrawn (Clarification to be added to plans.)
b. (Rev)
pFivate di-7 i _ its, not publie. SWN4 f4eility and drainage easements downstFeam of a
SWN4 facility ar„ lic easements, dedicated t public use. Withdrawn (Clarification to be added
to plans.)
c. (Rev) Provide elevation note f 164 Cr (Eris and WB ) o Note o may be evaluated against
design. County GIS , source f r 64 elevation ; acceptable. Withdrawn (ARB purview.)
d. Note: Note 2 stating that site travelways will not meet the standards for acceptance into the
secondary system of state highways may appear to suggest a standard less than VDOT design for
this development. VDOT standards apply to drainage, and to site Travelway A /Appleton Street
pavement (depth) sections, entrance geometry, and FC-FC width, as well as on -street parking
(Appleton Street). Ref. ACDSM and Code 18-32.7.2.2.a., 14-410.(B.,F.,G.,H.,I.). Also, Final Site
Plan checklist for plan reviewers, p. 2, Entrances. Also, 14-412.B. (Rev) Note serves as reminder
VDOT standards apply to travelway /drainage design (note does not request plan revision).
4. Topo and survey: Aerial survey performed by Virginia Resource Mapping dated January 2006 (with field
verification by Collins Engineering, August 2019) is insufficient basis of design. Engineering recommends
Applicant contact GIS /Ruth Emerick to discuss this review comment. Note: Ms. Emerick anticipates
extended leave in the near future. Until an acceptable source of topography is basis of design, Engineering
recommends disapproval of ISP, and resubmittal of ISP with acceptable basis of topographic design. (Rev)
Comment revised. Ref. JA email to Applicant January 24, 2020 10:50 AM); also, please see above.
Comment 4 is withdrawn once ISP plan explicitly states topographic survey performed in support of design
meets state code requirements for surveys; otherwise, Albemarle has insufficient information (at this point)
and does not assume that aerial survey meets state code. Given this, no comment imperils initial site plan
approval from Engineering perspective. Comment #4 was reviewed, internally. Please provide a written
certification from licensed surveyor that 2006 aerial survey basis of design meets state survey requirements.
,ill design, or any other
6. Sheet 2: Existing site elements will be demolished (Ex. guardrail /asphalt walk /PJP curb, for example).
Provide separate demolition sheet with details of items to be removed (TBR). Please note that Ex. gu .drail
eondition compliant with VDOT guardrail standaFds and speeifications, including end tfeatment (impaa
attenuation). WheFever guardrail is terminated to pwvide site entranee /access, eonsult NIDOT may en4, be removed to pr-ovide site aecess. Ex. guar-drail not mqttiFed to be removed should remain i
Nease F-eview guar-dr-ail design with eare. Provide GR 2 detail, impaet attefmatien (stFoetuFal guafdr-ail)
detail, ete(sheet 10). (Rev) Portion of comment relating to guardrail is withdrawn; rest, persists.
Sheet 3
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g chew dompster ifa„mpstv.s e pr-avided .,t eaeh buildin (Rev) Withdrawn; dumpsters are not
provided at each building.
10. Evaluate all parking spaces in parking areas for adequate corner clearance with Appleton Street. Ref. Final
Site Plan checklist for plan reviewers, p. 3, second item. (Rev) Ref. 18-32.7.2.2: `... Each private street
and travelway within a development shall be designed and constructed to the standards for private streets in
chapter 14.' 14-412.B. (Private streets serving non-residential, non-agricultural, attached residential, multi-
unit residential and combined residential and non-residential uses): `Each private street... shall satisfy
Virginia Department of Transportation standards or an alternative standard deemed adequate by the agent,
upon the recommendation of the county engineer, to be equivalent to or greater than the applicable standard
in the design standards manual, so as to adequately protect the public health, safety or welfare.' ACDSM:
page 19 /image below — standards for private streets in Albemarle County:
Engineering Review Comments
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Manual. For specific review items please refer to the review checklist. For purposes of this
design manual, the review checklist sets review policy, and is an integral part of the manual.
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easemen
r width
mph
s A.
t
Dist. Ft.
ft.
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rural 2-lot
(no standard)
30
n/a
14-
412A1
rural 3-5lots
15
40
20%
5
15
100
14
30
3
14-
412A2,
410,
415
6 lots or
same as VDOT standards, see Detail 5
14-
more
412A3,
415
multifamily,
n/a
40
10%
5
15
100
20 (curb
30
n/a
14-
nonresidentia
to curb)
B
1
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;1444
Alleys
n/a
n/a
20%
n/a
n/a
100
12***
20
n/a
10
where standards are not specified (for guardrail or drainage for example) standards are to be as required by VDOT
or 24' next to perpendicular parking spaces ( Zoning Ordinance parking lot requirements, 18-4.12.15)
*** with 14' wide stone base
1. Angle of intersection shall be 80 degrees minimum
2. Temporary turnaround shall be provided on phased streets more than 300ft in length. Cul-de-sacs must be provided for
permanent street ends. See the graphic below,
3. Reserved or spite strips are prohibite
4. In the development areas, Curb and gutter, sidewalks (5' min. ), and planting strips (b' min) are required
12. Align detectable surface in direction of pedestrian travel. Revise to reflect proper alignment of detectable
surface. Show radial detectable surface in radius curves. Revise to remove CG-2 curbing at CG-12 ramps.
All line work and site features should accurately reflect design intent. Design should minimize ambiguity.
This comment applies to all plan sheets. (Ref. /include CG-12 detail, sheet 10) (Rev) A possible
misunderstanding; not a request to remove tie-in (CG-2 or CG-6 to CG-12; transition understood). Just do
not want CG-2 /-6 to be shown continuing unbroken across base of CG-12 ramp —regret misunderstanding.
Sheets 4, 5
14. Provide CG-12 wherever asphalt travelway or parking surface runoff is concentrated /conveyed to a storm
inlet. Design must provide curb and gutter (18-4.12.15.g). Note recent review comment for 2415 Ivy Road
Redevelopment. Waiver, if requested, will likely be disapproved. Ref. 2415 Ivy Road Redevelopment
waiver request. Storm conveyance is a priority. Gutter is required by county code, and runoff in parking
areas with grade z5% is concentrated. (Note: It appears all inlet capacity and spread calculations include
gutter cross -slope, so gutter is assumed in design calculations.) (Rev). Applicant response (1/23/20): `We
will provide CG-6 on the curbs that channel water to a drainage structure, but the remaining curb will all be
CG-2. This is consistent with the design manual.' Engineering accepts this response.
15. Eliminate CG-2 at CG-12 ramps. (Rev) Please see item 12, above.
Engineering Review Comments
Page 4 of 8
20. Show easement aeeess width over all tra-velways. inelude 4 label on sheet 10 tra-velwa
details. Ensure sheets 4 and 5, and sheet 10 pFivate tFavelway details (width, notes, seetion [asphalt, base*
are eonsistent with one another-, and with applieable VDOT- design, including VDOT road design an
drainage manuals, a VD04: 2018 pavement desig., guide. (Rev.) Withdrawn. Applicant response:
`Easement width has been provided over Appleton. Easements are not required on the other travelways in
an apartment complex.' Engineering accepts this response.
21. Eliminate CG-2, which does not provide gutter. (Rev) Please see item 14, above.
26. Provide Autotum figure (typical passenger vehicle). Eliminate any travel width issues with revised design:
a. 12' R entrance, travelway B onto Moraga Street (N intersection),
b. Rt. Turn in at 6' R entrance, Appleton into parking areas S of building 1, and 5,
c. Rt. Turn in at 12' R entrance, Appleton onto Fisher Street,
d. Ensure entrance radii are 12.5', minimum,
e. Revise any entrance into any parking area or internal travelway that does not meet 14-410.13.
Angle of intersection design requirement, which stipulates angle of intersection be not less than
eighty (80) degrees. See entrance from Appleton into parking area S of building 1, which is —45
degrees. This entrance does not meet min. entrance radii. Autotum may reveal other issues.
(Rev.) Applicant response: `We need to discuss this comment [26.a.-e.] as it seems excessive for a
parking lot design in an apartment complex.' Turning movements are less problematic with right
angle design, but acute turning movements are required with this design, Engineering must ensure
vehicles may pass without collision. Request for Autotum for turning movements off Appleton
are not within a parking lot, but primary site access and are evaluated against VDOT standards.
Also, item 10, above.
27. .
See a;"etissi ,n r-elating to elsewhere. (Rev) Withdrawn.
28. Do not show portions of Ex. trail along PJP that will be demolished. (Rev). Once Ex. trail across front of
development is demolished, it does not need to appear on site plan sheets showing improvements. (May be
easier to discuss.)
35. In same general location, extend and label GR-2 to protect 6 additional parking spaces which face south (4)
or east (2) located upslope of retaining walls (and not currently afforded guardrail barrier protection).
(Rev.) 3:1 slopes above a retaining wall require guardrail. Albemarle required guardrail for a separate site
plan with flat slope with curb facing a retaining wall in 2019 (Oak Hill Convenience Store).
36. Provide drainage (ditch, etc., with adequate velocity dissipation at end of ditch line) for Driveway Access.
Note: Driveway access appears to be Ex. gravel road to be removed (TBR) on sheet 2. Please clarify.
(Rev) It may be easier to discuss; please schedule a meeting.
Sheets 6, 7
Engineering Review Comments
Page 5 of 8
37. Label all proposed private yard drain inlets. All inlets that appear in calc. tables (sheets 15, 24) must be
labeled in plan view. Also, provide storm profiles for all drainage, including roof leader and yard grate
systems. Display graphically with INV information, each point where Nyloplast roof /yard pipes enter
structures. Show in drainage profiles. Label these storm conveyance elements (sheets 16, 17). Note:
Please see review recommendation or request for design revision relating to allowable storm pipe material
type, or system type, specifically relating to depth of fill (-30' in certain locations), listed elsewhere. (Rev)
Applicant response: `We have never been required to provide profiles for yard drains and roof leaders.
This comment is excessive and needs to be removed. We will provide a drainage schedule for these inlets
and roof leaders, but will not provide profiles.' Please ref Drainage Plan Checklist (p. 1-2)
Drainage profiles: (applicable to site plans, road and drainage plans) [14-311, 18-32]
drainage profiles for each pipe, structure or channel must contain:
existing ground
proposed ground
any channel linings
all utility crossings
a VDOT designation (MH-1, DI-3B, etc.) for each structure
throat length for each drop inlet
grate type for each grate inlet
a label on each structure to correspond with the computations
material and strength class or gage of each pipe
manhole access every 300' for 15"-42" or 800' for 48" or greater
pipe slopes at 0.5% min. to 16% max. (per VDOT stnds for anchors over 16%)
concrete inlet shaping (IS-1) specified on any structure with a 4' or greater drop
safety slabs (SL-1) in any structure taller than 12'.
top or rim elevation for each structure
all invert elevations for each structure (with positive flow drop between inverts).
end sections (ES-1) or endwalls (EW-1) on all pipe outlets. Endwalls for culverts 48" or taller
scour outlet protection at all outlets, corresponding to computations (Green Brook, OP)
Roof leader lines and yard drains are not incidental items with this design; at times they are, but nearly all
(save 2) roof /yard grates lead to parking /road DI -pipe system. Roof -yard systems pass beneath retaining
walls, and there may be conflicts. Engineering has requested Nyloplast profiles on other projects
(Keswick); review proved helpful to design and Applicant.
Sheets 8, 9
49. Provide sealed engineering certification from Mfr. that NyloplastO system elements meet VDOT drainage
design specifications (equivalent load, deflection, strength rating, etc.). Settling is a major concern with
design that proposes fill approaching 30' with entire pipe runs well above undisturbed ground, placed
Engineering Review Comments
Page 6 of 8
completely in fill. (Rev) Comment requests professional engineer's certification that a proposed material
substitute for a VDOT standard be submitted. If there is settling in significant fill sections and pipe
systems deflect or fail, review may be faulted for not requesting material certification of equivalent
strength, resilience, etc. of proposed substitute to a VDOT reference standard.
additional cxistu1g contour labcls N of P.11'.
52. Revise pFoposed gFading, as
VDOT std.lbws 2:1 gr-a e to extend to the edge vnm (Rev) Withdrawn. Guardrail removed along Peter
Jefferson Parkway need not be removed.
53. Opposite Travelway A, north of PIP, eliminate asphalt walk line -work at entrance to MJH, since path does
not exist beyond curbed limits of entrance to hospital. (Rev) It may be easier to discuss (during meeting).
58. Reverse direction of 3:1 slope arrow, S of building 6. (Rev) Minor, slight revision.
Engineering Review Comments
Page 7 of 8
Sheets 16, 17
71. Recommend Avoid proposed pipe grade < 0.6%. Pipe cannot be removed /replaced with this design
without prohibitive expense. Design of 0.50, 0.52, 0.53% canre4-be approved, but invites risk. This design
imperils CO unless any deficiency of pipe installation (slope, elevation, deformation, deflection) can be and
is addressed. (Rev) Revised to a recommendation. See pg. 1., above.
72. FeF this reason, RCP pipe is r-eqiiir-ed in all signifieant fill locations. HDPE is not an aeceptable alter -Hat
for- pipeswith more than minimal coven Fill seetions exeeed 30' in eeftain leeations. Please feel free to
request meeting with Engineering to dice ,s (Rev) Withdrawn. Up to 16' cover permissible with PE, 24"
DIA pipe. Design at UG SWM — Outfall, pipe 77, Sta. 1+00 approaches max. depth, but is acceptable.
PC -I
POLYETHYLENE CORRUGATED PIPE (PE)
DIAMETER
INCHES
AREA
Sq. FI_
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT OF COVER
FEET
TYPE C
TYPE S
12
a
23
20
15
1.2
23
19
1B
1.a
19
19
24
3-I
16
15
3D
36
7
—
12
A 2
9.6
—
10
ALB
12.5
—
10
54
15.9
—
10
60
19.6
—
10
POLY VINYLCHLORIDE PROFILE WALL PIPE (PVC)
DIAMETER
INCHES
AREA
sO, FT,
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT OF COVER
FEET
1a
1,7
41
21
2,3
40
24
3.0
37
30
4.7
34
36
6,9
3{
POLYPROPYLENE PIPE (PP)
DIAMETER
INCHES
AREA
sQ. FT_
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT OF COVER
FEET
TYPE S
TYPE ❑
12
0.9
25
—
15
1.2
24
—
Ia
1.8
24
—
24
3-1
20
—
30
4.9
16
—
36
7_I
14
16
d2
96
14
16
46
112 6
13
16
60
119.6
12
15
NOTES:
I. COVER HEIGHTS INDICATED IN TABLES ARE FOR FINISHED CONSTRUCTION. USING AASHTO LRFD
BRIDGE DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
-
2. TO PROTECT PIPE DURING CONSTRUCTION, MINIMUM HEIGHT OF COVER TO BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH TABLE A PRIOR TO ALLOWING CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC TO CROSS INSTALLATION.
THE COVER SHALL EXTEND THE FULL LENGTH OF THE PIPE. THE APPROACH FILL IS TO
ExTENO A MINIMUM OF 10101AMETER .% DIAMETER) ON EACH SIDE OF THE PIPE OR
TO THE INTERSECTION WITH A CDT_
3. STANDARD MINIMUM FINISHED HEIGHT OF COVER FOR ALL PIPES,EXCEPT THOSE UNDER
ENTRANCES. SHALL BE 2.0OR % DIAMETER WHICHEVER IS GREATER. FOR 12" THROUGH
49" DIAMETER PIPE INSTALLATIONS WHERE THE COVER HEIGHTS CANNOT BE ACHIEVED, AN
ABSOLUTE MINIMUM FINISHED COVER HEIGHT OF I.C' WILL BE ALLOWED ONLY IF ALL POSSIBLE
MEANS TO OBTAN THE STANDARD VALUE HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTER_ THE MINIMUM FINISHED
HEIGHT OF COVER FOR PIPES UNDER ENTRANCES IS 9" FOR PPE DIAMETERS LESS THAN OR
EQUAL TO 24". AND 12" FOR PIPE DIAMETERS GREATER THAN 24", WHERE THE SURFACE OVER
THE TOP OF THE PPE WILL BE ASPHALT, A MINIMUM OF 15- OF CLASS IBACKFILL MATERIAL
IS TO BE PLACED BETWEEN THE TOP OF THE PIPE AND THE BOTTOM OF THE ASPHALT,
4. SEE STANDARD PB-I FOR PIPE BEDDING AND SACHFILL REQUIREMENTS.
5. LARGE CVLVERT5 SHALL BE DESIGNED BY AN ENGINEER.REGISTERED IN THE
COMMONWEAITH OF VIRGINIA,ANO SHALL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE REQUIRE -ENTS OF VOLUME V. PART 2 OF THE MANUAL OF THE
STRUCTURE AND BRIDGE DIVISION, A LARGE CULVERT IS PINY CULVERT
THAT WILL BECOME PART OF THE STRUCTURE AND BRIDGE INVENTORY. THE
GEOIME TRIO DEFINITION OF THESE STRUCTURES IS PROVIDED IN THE
CURRENT VERSION OF VCCT'5 IIMI
PIPE TYPE DEFINITIONS;
TYPE C SINGLE WALL PIPE (CORRUGATED WALL ONLY)
TYPE S - DOUBLE WALL PIPE ;CORRUGATED WALL WITH SMOOTH NNER WALLI
TYPE 0 - TRIPLE WALL PIPE (CORRUGATED WALL BETWEEN SMOOTH INNER AND OUTER WALL)
TABLE 4
PIPE DIAMETER
MINIMUM COVER HEIGHT
DURING CONSTRUCTION
,SEE NOTE 21
12" TO 30"
ta"
36' AND ABOVE
1/t DIAMETER
`VDQT A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL SEALED AND SIGNED STANDARD DRAWING 15 ON FILE IN THE CENTRAL OFFICE SPECIFICATION
ROAD AND BRIDGE STANDARDS PLASTIC PIPE REFERENCE
SHEET 15 OF la REYIsION DATE HEIGHT OF COVER TABLES FOR HL-93 LIVE LOAD 3 2
IO719 04/19 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Engineering Review Comments
Page 8 of 8
73. After meeting, revise Note, sheet 17. 14DPE is Dp:La peFmissible substitute for all RGP dr-ai
Limits will apply. 14DPE imper-ils design since it may deform, eollapse, ete., while RGP will n (Rev)
Applicant response: `This comment needs to be removed. This is not accurate and the system is a private
drainage system.' Withdrawn /review error. See item 72.
76. Revise profiles per comments, elsewhere (yard/roof system IW, provide roof /yard system profiles, etc.)
(Rev) Please see item 37, above.
Sheets 23, 24
85 n o w o t Nyloplast 0 stow, f 0.37 n, D n ivn 1C (Rev) A recommendation.
Please feel free to call if any questions: 434.296-5832 -0069
Thank you
SDP201900075 Martha Jefferson Hospital Presidio Apts-ISP 012420rev
Review Comments for SDP201900075 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: MARTHA JEFFERON HOSPITAL PREIDIO APARTMENTS - INITIAL
Date Completed: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 DepartmentlaivisionlAgency: Review sus:
Reviewer: Brian Becker CDD E911 I Requested Changes
The proposed street name 'Appleton Street" is not acceptable, per Part I, Section 4-i of the County's Road Naming and
Property Numbering Manual (page 6 of the PDF):
'No proposed road name shall be approved which begins with a word that appears as the first word in five or more official road
names_"
The word'Apple' is currently used by at least free other official County road names_ The Albemarle County Master Road Names
Directory can be accessed at the link below_ Please provide this office at least three alternative road names for review, in case
your first choices are also not acceptable_
http:llwww-aIbemarle_orglalbemarle/upload/images/ ebapps/roads.+
Page: County of Albemarle Printed On: 01121 20020
Review Comments for SDP201900075 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: MARTHA JEFFERON HOSPITAL PREIDIO APARTMENTS - INITIAL
Date Completed: Fnday, January 03, 2020 DepartmentlaivisionlAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Michael Dellinger CDD Inspections No Objection
Page: County of Albemarle Printed On: 01121 20020
Review Comments for SDP201900075 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITAL PREIDIO APARTMENTS - INITIAL
Date Completed: Monday, January 20, 2020 DepartmentlaivisionlAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Richard Nelson ACSA I See Recommendations 1
I recommend SDP 01900075 Martha Jefferson Hospital Presidio Apartments — Initial for approval with the following conditions:
Submit 3 copies to ACAfor review_
RW A sewer capacity certification will be required prior to final approval.
Confirm with DEQ what class pumps are needed for structures near the river
Page: County of Albemarle Printed On: 01121 20020
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper. Virginia 22701
January 14, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Tim Padalino
Re: Martha Jefferson Hospital Presidio Apartments- Final site plan
SDP-2019-00075
Review #1
Dear Mr. Padalino:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Collins Engineering, dated
November 25, 2019, offers the following comments:
Land Use
1. Please show on plans, design posted speed, and label right of way width for Route 1140
Peter Jefferson Parkway.
2. Please insert WP-2 standard detail on plans.
3. The mill and overlay will require work on Peter Jefferson Parkway. Please provide an
MOT plan in accordance with the revised 2019 Virginia work area protection manual.
4. CG-12 ramps must be aligned so as to direct pedestrian traffic directly to the
corresponding ramp. Also please label CG-12 ramps, at proposed entrances on plans.
5. Please provide figure 3-26, warrants for right and left turn treatment. Please see VDOT's
Road Design Manual, appendix F-pg., F-96., for details.
6. Please show existing drainage structures in the vicinity of both proposed entrances.
7. The proposed sidewalk is outside of the right of way and will not be maintained by
VDOT.
Please provide two copies of the revised plan along with a comment response letter. If further
information is desired, please contact Willis C. Bedsaul at 434-422-9866.
A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right-of-way. The
owner/developer must contact the VDOT Charlottesville Residency Land Use Section at (434)
422-9399 for information pertaining to this process.
Sincerely,
�am
AJ. Moo , P...
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Parks and Recreation
401 McIntire Road, Room 118
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
(434) 296 - 5844
Fax (434) 293-0299
TO: Tim Padilino
FROM: Dan Mahon, Greenways Supervisor
Department of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: Martha Jefferson Hospital Presidio Apartments
DATE: 1 /17/2020
The County of Albemarle along with the City of Charlottesville are making progress with its efforts to define and
establish a river corridor plan for the Rivanna From 164 upstream to Pen Park to include and enhance the
current existing Rivanna Greenway corridor passing below the site of this project. In addition this, and worth
noting here are plans under study for a future pedestrian bridge to link Woolen Mills to Pantops. The future
Presidio Apartments may benefit from where this final bridge alignment is located and will overlook an area of
great natural/cultural and recreational value.
The Department of Parks and Recreation, has reviewed this plan and offer the following comments, concerns
and suggestions:
1. Include Parks and Recreation in discussions and decisions made with The Thomas Jefferson
Memorial Foundation regarding access to landlocked properties and greenway easement areas
directly downstream of the site.
2. Reconsider a shared road access down to the existing greenway property where a reservation
might be granted until needed funding can be applied.
3. Work with County Park staff to locate other possible suitable trailhead locations.
4. Work with County Park staff to discuss the primitive path shown in the current plan.