HomeMy WebLinkAboutARB202000012 Correspondence 2020-01-21COLLINS
200 GARRETT ST. SUITE K CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22902
January 21, 2020
Margaret Maliszewski
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Brookhill Block 8B Final ARB Submittal
434.293.3719 PH 434.293.2813 FX
www.coilins-engineering.com
The Brookhill Block 8B Final ARB Site Plan is hereby submitted for review. The subject parcel
consists of a portion of TMP 04600-00-00-01800 and TMP 04600-00-00-019A2 which are zoned
NMD. The proposed Brookhill Block 8B plan consists of 110 multi -family residential units
consisting of one- and two -bedroom units. This property is located near the existing intersection
of Route 29 Seminole Trail Road and Polo Grounds Road (See photo 41). Nine (9) buildings are
proposed, one stormwater management pond, and supporting infrastructure.
The existing site is mostly wooded (See photos #1-3), with the existing stream flowing parallel to
the eastern property line. The South Fork Rivanna River flows on the opposite side of Polo
Grounds Road to the south of the site. Existing vegetation will be preserved on -site where
possible to provide landscaped screening and protect existing slopes. Approximately 0.16 acres
of existing tree canopy within the development area will remain. A 20' landscaping buffer is
proposed along the property line that surrounds the historic Brookhill house parcel. There is an
existing 100' landscape buffer easement along Route 29 and a 30' landscape buffer along Polo
Grounds Road (See photos #1-3). These existing landscape buffer easements will be maintained
as a tree preservation zone, serving as a buffer between the proposed development and the Route
29 travel lanes.
The development plan spaces the proposed buildings evenly throughout the site at varying
elevations to break up the building mass and provide visual interest. The building architectural
elevations have been provided to show additional detail compatible with Albemarle County's
historic buildings. A proposed landscaping plan has been provided that is compatible with
Albemarle County regulations which compensates for the removed vegetation and softens the
visual appearance of the development.
Please contact me if you have any questions or require any further information.
Sincerely,
Scott Collins, PE
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