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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
February 20, 2020
Justin Shimp
Shimp Engineering
912 East High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: SUB201900198 — Galaxie Farm — Preliminary Plat — Letter of Conditional Approval
Mr. Shimp:
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants administrative approval to the above
referenced preliminary subdivision plat.
This approval shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of this letter, provided that
the developer submits a final plat for all or a portion of the site within one (1) year after the date
of this letter as provided in Section 14-226 of the Code of the County of Albemarle, and
thereafter diligently pursues approval of the final plat.
The final plat will not be considered to have been officially submitted until the following items are
received:
1. A final plat that satisfies all of the requirements of section 14-303 and sections 14-304
through 14-318 of the Code, and the conditions attached to this letter.
2. Applicable fee per 18-35.
Please submit 8 copies of the final plat to the Community Development Department. The
assigned Lead Reviewer will then distribute the plans to all reviewing agencies (for ACSA,
Please submit 3 copies of construction plans directly to them, as stated in their
comments). Once you receive the first set of comments on the final plat, please work with each
reviewer individually to satisfy their requirements.
The Department of Community Development shall not accept submittal of the final plat for
signature until tentative approvals for the attached conditions from the following
agencies/reviewers have been obtained:
Site Review Committee (SRC) Members:
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)- (Tori Kanellopoulos /
vkanellopoulos(a�albemarle.org)
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)- (John Anderson /
0and ersonZ(a albemarle.org)
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)- (Brian Becker / bbecker(Qalbemarle.org)
Albemarle County Inspections- (Michael Dellinger / mdellinger(a-)-albemarle.org)
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue- (Shawn Maddox / smaddox(D-albemarle.org)
Albemarle County Service Authority- (Richard Nelson / rnelson(aD-serviceauthority.org)
Virginia Department of Transportation- (Max Greene / max.greene(aD-vdot.virginia.qov)
If you have any questions about these conditions or the submittal requirements, please feel free
to contact me at 434-296-5832 ext. 3270 or vkanellopoulos(aD_albemarle.org.
Sincerely,
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Tori Kanellopoulos
Planner
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Keane Rucker and Justin Shimp
From: Tori Kanellopoulos- Planner
Division: Planning Services
Date: February 5, 2020
Updated February 20, 2020 with revised Planning and Engineering comments
Subject: SUB201900198 — Galaxie Farm — Preliminary Subdivision Plat
The County of Albemarle Planning Division will grant or recommend approval of the plat
referenced above once the following comments have been addressed: [Each comment is
preceded by the applicable reference, which is to the Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances unless
otherwise specified.]
Planning (Tori Kanellopoulos):
Subdivision Ordinance Comments:
1. See attached direction from the Postmaster regarding group mailboxes. Please
coordinate location with the Postmaster.
2. [14-235] Approval of private streets: The following requirements must be met with the
final plat:
a. A. The subdivider shall submit a maintenance agreement as required by section
14-317.
b. B. The final plat shall contain the statement required by section 14-303(N).
c. C. The subdivider shall provide surety for the completion of the private street as
required by section 14-435 if the private street will not be completed prior to
approval of the final plat, unless the private street was authorized under sections
14-232(8)(1), 14-232(8)(2), or 14-233(8)(2).
3. [14-301] Match lines: Show match lines.
4. [14-302(A)(4)(5)] Easements: The following pertain to public and private easements.
See additional easement comments under Engineering:
a. Easements should be labeled `ACSA' or `private' or `public'.
b. Easements should also be shown on the layout sheets and on the future
landscaping plan, to ensure there are no utility conflicts.
c. Easements providing required private streets (for frontage) must be labeled
`Private Street Easement'. May also include `access' in the label. Refer to [14-
303(E)].
d. There are utilities shown (storm sewer) on lots that require easements.
e. There are SWM facilities shown that will require easements and deeds, subject
to Engineering and County Attorneys Office review and approval. Reference [14-
431].
f. There is a SWM facility shown on a lot on Sheet C8 that appears to conflict with
the availability of a building site for that lot.
g. A portion of the waterline easement appears to be offsite in the VDOT ROW for
SR 20.
h. Label and show the required emergency access and emergency access
easement (F).
i. Easements will require maintenance documents meeting the requirements of [14-
317] prior to final plat approval.
5. [14-302(A)(9)] Building sites. Modify the building site note to the following: "Lots 1-65,
and the residue of Tax Map Parcels 91-15 and 91-9 each contain a building site that
complies with section 4.2.1 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance".
6. [14-302(B)(5)] Zoning: Include that the parcels are in the Entrance Corridor overlay.
7. [14-302(B)(8)] Setbacks/yards: Show required setbacks for each lot on the plat.
8. [1 4-302(B)(1 0)] Stream buffer. Include the required note: "The stream buffer(s) shown
hereon shall be managed in accordance with the Albemarle County Water Protection
Ordinance."
9. [14-302(B)(10)] Ownership. The applicant is required to provide documentation of
ownership of `Galaxie Farm Lane' prior to final plat approval. This land cannot be
dedicated without documentation of current ownership. It is not part of the two parcels
included in the rezoning and this plat. An official letter/determination needs to be
submitted.
a. Relatedly, the applicant must provide access to the lots/residents who currently
have Galaxie Farm Lane as the only means of access to their property.
Residents and emergency vehicles must have access during construction.
10. [14-303(C)] Boundary lines: Include the dimensions for C1, C2, and C3, as these are not
shown on C2.
11. [14-303(G)] Ownership of common areas: Include a note that common areas/open
space will be owned and maintained by the HOA. A maintenance document meeting the
requirements of [14-317] and [18-4.7(D)] will be required.
a. Label all open space parcels. It appears there are three open space parcels in
Block 7, but only two are labeled.
12. [14-303(M)] Road names: Provide proposed road names. See E911 comments below.
13. [14-303(N)] Private streets: Include the following note on the plat, in reference to private
street E: "finsert name of private street] in this subdivision may not meet the standards
for acceptance into the secondary system of state highways and will not be maintained
by the Virginia Department of Transportation or the County of Albemarle."
14. [14-311] Infrastructure improvement plans: Submit all required plans, computations, and
supporting documents for road plans, stormwater management, E+S control, and other
required improvements with the final plat. See Engineering comments.
15. [14-316] Entrance onto public streets: VDOT approval will be required for the entrance
onto SR 20.
16. [14-401] Double -frontage lots: Double -frontage lots in Blocks 2 and 4 will need
screening per [14-419].
17. [14-409] Coordination/extension of streets:
a. Label the future connections as shown on the approved application plan, and that
they are to be extended and dedicated upon demand of the County.
b. Show where the ROW extends to adjacent property lines — it appears there is a
small lot being created at the end of Road C, instead of extending the ROW.
c. Label the future connection with Galaxie Farm Lane.
18. [14-411] Public street standards: VDOT approval of the proposed streets is required.
The proposed streets should be labeled as `public' on the plat, with their proposed road
names. The public ROW should be shown.
19. [14-411] Public street standards: Consider revising streets D.1 and D.2 to be
hammerheads instead of cul-de-sacs, if this is acceptable to VDOT and F/R. This was
discussed as an option during the rezoning.
20. [14-411] Public street standards: On Sheet C9, the parallel space dimensions are
labeled as 7 feet, while the requirement (and what is shown on the plat) is 9 feet.
21. [14-414] Public water/sewer: Coordinate with ACSA on the following requirement: The
public water and/or sewerage service shall be provided to each lot within the subdivision
within the jurisdictional area, and to assure that service is available to abutting parcels
that would rely on such systems by constructing such systems to the boundary lines of
abutting lands.
22. [14-428] Dedication of public streets and alleys, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, SWM
facilities, bike trails, and pedestrian trails:
a. The agent shall require a subdivider to dedicate to the county for public use each
public street, including each non -constructed street extension as provided in
section 14-409, and including any required curb, curb and gutter, planting strip
and sidewalk, each drainage improvement for the public street.
b. Bike and pedestrian trails may also be dedicated to the County for public use.
Clarify if the proposed trail network will be dedicated to public use.
Zoning Ordinance Comments:
23. PRD Application Plan: The following comments are based on the application plan
approved per ZMA201800012 for this development:
a. Show the required trails and trail easements.
b. Show the required open space and open space features, as included on Sheet
C6 of the application plan.
i. If a clubhouse will be provided, adequate parking is required.
ii. Include an open space table on the first sheet, showing the amount of
open space and what amenities are being provided. Show the
requirements of [18-4.7(C)(3)] are being met.
c. Label the required affordable housing units.
d. Label the future road connections, including the language `upon demand of the
County'.
e. Revise lots that are within preserved slopes and WPO buffer. This is not
permitted per the approved application plan.
24. [18-4.12.6] and Parking spaces required:
a. Include a table on the first sheet showing required and providing parking for the
residential units. Show how the required parking is being achieved (i.e.
driveways, garages, alleys, or street parking).
b. Show how the guest parking requirement is being met for the townhouse (SFA)
units: if parking is provided on individual lots, such as for duplexes and single
family attached townhouses, rather than in lots or bays that are shared by all
units in the development, then one guest space per four units shall be provided.
It appears this requirement may be being met through street parking.
25. [18-4.16] Recreation requirement: One (1) tot lot or equivalent (such as a natural
playscape) is required for 65 units.
Future Application Comments:
26. Future Applications:
a. [14-403] and [18-4.6.1 ] Frontage and Road Plans: Road Plan approval will be
required prior to final plat approval, to provide frontage for the lots.
b. [14-303] Final Plat: A final plat meeting all of the requirements of Chapter 14 of
the County's Ordinance will be required.
c. [18-32.2] Initial and Final Site Plan: An initial and final site plan will be required,
which must meet the applicable requirements of 18-32, 18-4, and the Code of
Development. A landscape plan per 18-32.7.9 will be required. WPO approval is
required prior to plan approval.
Engineering (John Anderson):
1. See attached letter dated February 20, 2020. These comments have been revised since
the first comments were sent February 1, 2020.
VDOT (Adam Moore):
1. See attached letter dated February 13, 2020.
ACSA (Richard Nelson):
1. Submit 3 copies of water and sewer plans to ACSA for review.
2. ACSA final site plan approval will be required prior to final plat approval.
Health Department (Alan Mazurowski):
1. No objection. See attached letter dated February 5, 2020.
RWSA (Dyon Vega):
1. RWSA will require a sewer flow acceptance prior to final site plan approval. The request
will need to be sent to us by ACSA and will include the following:
a. Estimated average daily dry weather sewage flow (ADDWF)
b. Point of connection into RWSA system (which manhole)
c. Number of units/square footage
d. Estimated in-service date
Fire/Rescue (Shawn Maddox):
2. The emergency apparatus secondary access road will need to be 20' of clear travel
width. The 3 feet of maintenance area can be an alternative surface capable of
supporting the apparatus if necessary.
Inspections (Michael Dellinger):
1. Add the following note to the general notes page:
a. Buildings or structures built before January 1, 1985 must have an asbestos
survey performed in order to apply for a permit. Asbestos removal permits are
required if positive for such from Albemarle County and VDOLI. Contact VDOLI
for additional requirements and permits for demolition projects.
2. Note to developer:
a. Due to required distances from lot lines and structures as required by the NFPA,
underground propane tanks may be prohibited. Plan accordingly.
3. Add the following note to the general notes page:
a. Where the flood level rims of plumbing fixtures are below the elevation of the
manhole cover of the next upstream manhole in the public sewer, the fixtures
shall be protected by a backwater valve installed in the building drain, branch of
the building drain or horizontal branch serving such fixtures. Plumbing fixtures
having flood level rims above the elevation of the manhole cover of the next
upstream manhole in the public sewer shall not discharge through a backwater
valve.
E911 (Brian Becker):
1. The applicant should contact this office with a list of three (3) proposed road names for
Roads "A", "B", "C", "D" and "E" listed on the plat. Please contact this office with any
questions.
ARB (Margaret Maliszewski)
1. ARB staff will review the required site plan once submitted and will provide ARB
comments at that time.
Please contact Tori Kanellopoulos in the Planning Division at vkanellopoulos(o)-albemarle.org or
434-296-5832 ext. 3270 for further information.
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
Subdivision Plan Review
Project title:
Galaxie Farm Preliminary Subdivision Plat
Project file number:
SUB2019-00198
Plan preparer:
Shimp Engineering, Justin M. Shimp [ justinAshimp-en in�g com ]
Owner or rep.:
Jasper L or Mallie P Haynes, P.O. Box 422, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Plan received date:
31 Dec 2019
Date of comments:
1 Feb 2020; revised 20 Feb 2020
Plan Coordinator:
Tori Kanellopoulos
Reviewer:
John Anderson
SUB2019-00198
Note: Engineering review comments revised to reflect discussion at 6 Feb 2020 SRC meeting, and email
correspondence sent /received since 6 Feb 2020. Engineering is scheduled to meet with Applicant to
discuss Engineering preliminary plat review comments on 20 Feb 2020, 4pm, at the County Office.
( Coun , email: 2/6/20 6:12 PM; 2/7/2020 8:48 AM; 2/12/2020 1:54 PM; 2/12/2020 5:41 PM, are relevant.)
1. C1: Provide date of Roger W. Ray boundary survey.
2. (2/20/20, Revised)Note: GIS data la�,ers ma�, net sei=ve as basis of lot, road, or drainage design. Provide
aeeeptable survey basis of design. Pr-eliminai=y plat, road plan, WPO plan, a -Rd final plat must explipit!
qate topographic stwvey perfbt4ned in support of design meets state oode requir-ements for- sur-veys;
othem4se, Albemarle has instiffieient infot4nation (at this point) to approve any listed plan, and rejeots-
eatinty GIS data layers as an aeeeptable basis of design. County website GIS data layers are made
a-vailable as visoala^_..rIoad ble data rnr- iaf fmatio al ptiqposes en4.Please note GIS Data Disclaimer,
below. [GIS text image, deleted w / 2/20/20 rev. comments.] Please eall :f any questions. Withdrawn. (email,
2/6/20, 6:12pm).
3. (2/20/20, Revised) _
Also, item 2 above Withdrawn. (email, 2/6/20, 6:12pm)
4. Submit WPO plan at earliest convenience.
5. Submit Road Plan, to include complete drainage design, at earliest convenience.
6. With future Road Plan:
a. Provide complete drainage profiles. Include any proposed yard grate systems, for Engineering
review of potential conflicts, slope, etc.
b. Show intersection sight distance lines for internal street intersections.
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7. Label Cow Branch.
8. Label steep slopes (preserved /managed).
-(Note: Several comments anticipate Road /WPO plan design, and highlight road/WPO plan expectations, or
preliminary plat design that requires or may require revision prior to Road or WPO, or final plat approval.)
9. Note: If roof runoff is proposed to be collected and conveyed via leader lines to drop inlets or will intersect
proposed 15" DIA storm lines, show leader lines.
Engineering Review Comments
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10. Please consider recent Building Inspections Div. guidance which may influence design of retaining walls or
affect plan approval. Albemarle County Building Official advises that: "Retaining walls shall either be
independent and terminate at the property [read, lot] line or an easement and maintenance agreement shall
be executed between property owners involved." We mention this now so that it does not cause issues, or
delay or impede subsequent plan (or building application) reviews /approvals.
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11. All lots appear to be designated SF (single-family). Revise labels to reflect mix of unit types approved with
Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) Application Plan, ZMA201800012, Galaxie Farm /Residential Areas,
sheet 7 of 10 (SFD, SFA, TH).
12. Label roads.
13. Label Lots 31, 33, 35, 37.
14. Show sight distance lines (left/right; NE/SW) at Int. Road A.1 and Route 20.
15. C4 (C6, C8): Ensure lots are located entirely outside the (100') stream buffer. Ref. ZMA Sheet 7, Note F.
Portions of Lots 62, 63, 64 are located within stream buffer.
16. C5: Provide additional preliminary design detail for transition from Road A.2 to Ex. Galaxie Farm Lane
which provides access to multiple parcels beyond proposed development. Note reading Connect Galaxie
Farm Lane to new road is insufficient for an existing road that must remain in continuous use; for example:
compare spot grade at transition to Galaxie Farm Lane at end of Road A.2 transition point (486.68') to
existing Elev. of Galaxie Farm Lane (<484'), a >2.5' vertical interval. Provide preliminary travel way
design and drainage to ensure smooth transition.
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17. Show Class B -Type I primitive nature trail shown on ZMA Application Plan, Galaxie Farm /Circulation
(sheet 5 of 10). Show proposed trail easement (Ref. ZMA, sheet 9)
18. Label roads.
19. (2/20/20, Revised) Revise „i de sacs, Roads D 1 and D2 to n 5' Min. Ref VDOT Read Design Manual,
Appendix 13(l) 3, Roadway Goomet-fic Design Criteria, B. Local Roadways, 1. : "A single tmit (SU) t
design vehicle, as defined by AAS140T, should be used for the design of all looal subdivi&ion-Amets-.
Dimensions for- this vehiele are depieted in Figer-e 2 2 of AASHTO Geometfie Design of Highways a
Streets 2011, shown in Figum 1. Nake: Fig. 1 shows path of front ever -hang of a single unit (SU) tmok
design vehicle Min. radius=43.5'. (New, Feb12, 2020 1:54 PM email) Using a SU design vehicle then,
there is option of: 45' R, which meets VDOT RDM B(1)-24 with proposed Road D.1 / D.2 FC/FC street
width =24'; or 30' R cul-de-sac with FC/FC street width =30'. Either is acceptable. To provide neither
would not meet AASHTO /VDOT RDM, or ACDSM requirements. To provide one or the other also
alleviates concern relating to parcel deliveries (ever more common) and waste management access needs
outlined in email sent 2/7/2020 8:48 AM (below). Albemarle defers to VDOT /ACF&R should either
impose requirement for radius > 30'. Road plan design should accommodate whatever these review,
transportation, and emergency response agencies require.
Engineering Review Comments
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RDM, Appendix B(1) Fig. 1
A single -unit (SU) truck design vehicle, as defined by AASHTO, should be used for
the design of all local subdivision streets. Dimensions for this vehicle are depicted
in Figure 2-2of the AASHTO Geometric Design of Highways and Streets 2011,
shown as Figure 1.
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DESIGN OF HIGHWAYS AND STREETS," AASHTO, 2011
20. (2/20/20, Revised)]Provide r-olltop type or- CG6 to eonvey Road h funoff. Road E does not appear- exempt
., 14 4 1O.G.,
Goun4y Engineer- (Zr a n 20 annn i 2) review eomments, reprinted, below i to ff � > � Withdrawn (email,
2/6/20, 6:12pm).
21. Provide details, plan labels (or both) for:
a. (2/20/20, Revised) D ^"*^^ eur-b, i f+Ai ize , Withdrawn (email, 2/6/20, 6:12pm).
b. Knox box (Road F),
c. Bollards (Road F).
22. Label distance along Route 20 to nearest street intersection (both directions).
23. Provide curb extensions for parallel parking, Road B; see design standard at VDOT RDM, B(1), pg. 59 (pg.
61 of .PDF /Link: https://www.virginiadot.org/business/resources/LocDes/RDM/AppendB l .pdf ).
F. Curb Extensions — Curb extensions at intersections are frequently used in
Traditional Neighborhood Developments. Curb Extensions are also used to
protect parking areas and to reduce pedestrian crossing times.
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24. C7/C8, Grading and Utility Plan:
a. Submit calculations to support proposed 15" Max. DIA storm pipes.
Engineering Review Comments
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b. (2/20/20, Revised Submit , eptu l SWN4 plan (quality i,.,,. ntit y); hatched outline f SWN4
loeations is only detail r-e. SWN4. This is instiffieient detail for preliminai-1, plat approval. Given
effect of preliminw-y plat approval on subsequent plan approvals, please submit WPO Plan a
earliest eonvenienee. Also git4. (New, 2/12/20, 5:41pm email) Please relocate any proposed
on -site SWM facility for Galaxie Farm subdivision outside of stream buffers. It appears there may
be sufficient open space to relocate on -site SWM facilities. (New, Feb 12, 2020 1:54 PM email)
Since final plat approval requires an approved WPO Plan, review of details of SWM facilities,
easements, etc. will occur with future WPO Plan submittal, and final plat (easements).
c. Provide /show proposed grading for swale or similar design to collect lawn /roof runoff (south side
of Road C; Lots 8 thm 30) to prevent off -site runoff in the post -developed condition. Proposed
grade behind future building sites on these lots cannot be approved. Also, item 6.a, above.
d. Ensure adequate separation between proposed storm and sanitary sewer lines at approximate CL,
Road A.1.
e.
(2/20/20, Revised Engineering eannot r-eeoramend preliminary F:...,1 plat approval of 2 v tin„
14DPE w / headwall at Cow Branch.Please provide additional design information for this
crossing; design for the 25-31 event. For perspective, please see photo d. 7/27/18 (by Albemarle),
Road A.1 crossing.
f. ACSA Sanitary Easement may impede ability to develop Lots 29, 41, 31, 33, 35, 37, and 39, as
intended with current design.
g. ACSA Waterline Easement may impede ability to develop Lots 58-61, as shown.
h. Label roads.
i. Note existing natural drainage that clips end of Road A.2. Provide conveyance of storm runoff
that transits this natural drainage feature in the post -developed condition.
j. Avoid nuisance ponding on any private or public road; for example in circular /bulb portion of
Road B (south end Road E). Provide inlet capture and adequate conveyance at this location.
k. (2/20/20, Revised Provide inlets and piped drainage of runoff Read E. Withdrawn (email,
2/6/20, 6:12pm).
1. (2/20/20, Revised L'«gineerin. r-eeemmends , e ,:a. design of private drive entr..nees to
dwellings along Read E. Storm runoff eolleetion and conveyanee applies to Road E. Also,
sernments-elsewhere. Withdrawn (email, 2/6/20, 6:12pm).
m. Provide /show public drainage easement at NE corner Int. Road D.2 and Road A.1 (Open Space).
n. Provide /show public drainage easements crossing Lots 29 and 61.
o. Provide storm drain inlets at low point in Road A.1.
p. Remove entirety of proposed SWM facilities from stream -ward 50' of Cow Branch stream buffer.
q. Show proposed grading, Road F; utilize 1' design contours, if necessary.
Engineering Review Comments
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r. (2/20/20, Revised Provide design for Cow Branch crossing, Road F. Size pipe /culvert to pass the
25-yr event without overtopping Road F (Emergency Access). New: County email to Shawn
Maddox, ACF&R, 2/20/2020 11:07 AM requests guidance on ACF&R access needs relative to
existing pipe at stream crossing along dedicated fire -rescue access (2nd point of subdivision
access).
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25. Provide Class B — Type I primitive trail section (Ref. ZMA, sheet 9; image below).
26. Provide additional detail for Road F: surface type /travel way type: paved, grass pavers, etc.
ZMA201800012 Sheet 7-related comments relating to SLTB201900198 /ref. sheet 7 Notes, image below
27. Note B: both 30' Access Easement and ACSA waterline (public utility) easements appear to extend 5'
within lots on west side of Road E, Lots 58-61, while 30' Access Easement intrudes 5' into Lots 62-65 on
east side of Road E. Note: No structures or improvements may occupy 20' ACSA easement, or 30' Access
easement. Please consider possible conflict at time of future building permit application. Recommend
propose no structural improvements within easements on preliminary or final plat, or Road or WPO plans.
28. Note F: Remove lots from stream buffer. Also, item 15, above.
29. Note G: Also, item 10, above.
30. Note K: Also, item 24.b.
31. Also, please consider Albemarle County Engineer's comments on ZMA201800012, 9/23/19, which appear
relevant to preliminary plat, and subsequent plan applications, reprinted as text, below:
`Waiver Requests:
(1) Double Fronted Lots: No objection.
(2) Private Streets:
- Road D: The Design Standards Manual requires private streets to meet VDOT minimum standards,
however, the County has allowed by policy the use of ASHTO Geometric Design of Very Low Local
Roads for private streets with an ADT under 400 trips per day. If Block 1 is modified to serve only multi-
family (i.e. a site plan), standards may be reduced further as shown in the Design Standards Manual.
- Road E: Must also meet low volume road standards. Identify if any additional waivers are required.
(3) Private Street Design Requirements:
- Road D: Street must meet design standards noted above, unless serving multi -family only.
- Road E: Identify the purpose of the "bulb" on this road. Parking must meet County design requirements.
Has VDOT approved spacing requirements for public road intersections?
(4) Modification of Setbacks: No objection.
The road exhibits show a corner lot in Block 1, a few lots in Block 2, and the sidewalk in Block 2 within
the stream buffer. These improvements are not exempt and cannot be located in a stream buffer. This
comment was previously made during the ZMA review, which did not (does not) show these impacts.'
ZMA sheets (for reference)
Sheet 7, Notes
NOTES:
A) For front loaded garages, the porch or building face shall be a minimum of 3 feet closer to the street as measured from the face of the garage door.
B) For those units that (1) do not front Roads A.2" or "B", and (2) are located in Block 2, utilizing Private Road "E" shall have a minimum front setback of 3 feet
from the right-of-way of Private Road "E" All other units shall have a minimum front setback of 5 feet, per Section 4.19 of the Zoning Ordinance.
C) All Blocks except 7 and 9 may be used for residential uses as noted by the unit types listed above.
D) All rear yards (except those adjoining Road "E") shall have a minimum setback of 20 feet.
E) Structures along Road "E" shall have a minimum rear setback of 5 feet.
F) No structures or lots shall be permitted in the stream buffer or on preserved slopes. No preserved slopes within the development shall be disturbed.
G) As applicable, retaining walls within the development shall meet the design standards required for the disturbance of managed slopes in Section 30.7.5 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
H) Total allowable residential units shall be 65.
I) Road "C" is shown as a possible future connection to Tax Map Parcel 91-13 to be extended and dedicated upon demand of the County.
)) Road "DA" is shown as a possible future connection to Tax Map Parcel 91-10 to be extended and dedicated upon demand of the County.
K) 25% of the required stormwater quality treatment shall be provided onsite.
Engineering Review Comments
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Sheet 8
All sections to comply with VDOT and/or Albemarle
County standards, as applicable
Sheet 9
CLASS B - TYPE 1
PRIMITIVE NATURE TRAIL -Private
EASEMENT
CLASS B - TYPE 1
PRIMITIVE NATURE TRAIL
32.
Please feel free to call if any questions.
Thank you
J. Anderson 434.296-5832 -x3069
SUB201900198 Galaxic Farm 022020_rcv prclimplat
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper Virginia 22701
February 13, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Tod Kanellopoulos
Re: Galaxie Farm — Preliminary Subdivision Plat
SUB-2019-00198
Review #1
Dear Ms. Kanellopoulos:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Shimp Engineering, dated 30
December 2019, and offers the following comments:
1. Please provide most current VDOT 2018 AADT, traffic data.
2. CG-l2's will be needed at all intersections for crosswalks. AIso they must be aligned to
direct pedestrian traffic directly to the corresponding ramp.
3. Please provide horizontal and vertical datum on plan sheets.
4. Please refer to VDOT's Road Design Manual appendix B(1)-7; geometric design
standards for residential and mixed use subdivision streets (GS-SSAR.)
5. The minimum centerline radius for 25mph design speed is 200', for acceptance into
highway system.
6. Please provide vertical profile sheets, including baseline stationing.
7. Recommend bump outs, for parking especially at intersections.
8. Please label streets if public or private.
9. Please provide bollards at the end of road F.
10. All cul-de-sac's for circular turnarounds on short low volume residential cul-de-sac
streets the 45ft., minimum radius may be reduced to 30 ft., when specifically approved by
locality in consultation with emergency services. Please provide documentation on
approval from emergency services.
11. Please provide drainage calculations.
12. Please provide sight distance lines and profiles on plan sheets.
13. Please show road A2 extension.
14. Must show conformance with the VDOT Road Design Manual Appendices B(1) and F,
as well as any other applicable standards, regulations or other requirements.
15. Public road sections must meet B 1(7) SSAR standards and requirements.
l6. Please refer to VDOT's Road Design Manual appendix A1, page A(1)-13, roads that are
designed at 25 mph, and <2000 VPD, are recommended to have a wide curb lane, instead
of a bike lane.
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
February 13, 2020
Tori Kanellopoulos
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A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right-of-way. The
owner/developer must contact the Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process. If further information is
desired, please contact Willis Bedsaul at 434-422-9866.
Sincerely,
Adam J. Moore, E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
In Cooperation with the Thomas Jefferson Health District ALBEMARLE- CHARLOTTESVILLE
State Department of Health FLUVANN COUNTY
(STAY IRALMVRA)
1138 Rose Hill Drive GREENE COUNTY ISTANTY(LO LLE)
LOVISA COVNTY)LOVISA)
Phone (434) 972-6219 P. O. Box 7546 NELSON COUNTY (LOVINGSTON)
Fax (434)972-4310
Charlottesville. Virginia 22906
February 5, 2020
Tori Kanellopoulos, Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Galaxie Farm
Preliminary Subdivision Plat
SUB2019-198
Ms. Kanellopoulos:
As requested, I've reviewed the subject plat, dated 12/30/19. It appears there are no
existing septic systems or wells associated with the existing residences and all new
construction will be connected to public sewer & water systems. Therefore, I have no
concerns or objections to the preliminary plat.
If there are any questions or concerns, please give me a call, 434-972-4306.
Sincerely,
Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Thomas Jefferson Health District
alan.mazurowski(&,vdh.vir ig'nia.gov