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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
February 21, 2020
Scott Collins, P.E.
Collins Engineering
200 Garrett Street, Suite K
Charlottesville, VA 22902
scottncollins-en ing eering com
RE: SDP201900078 Brookhill Block IA - Initial Site Plan - Site Review Committee Action Letter
Dear Mr. Collins:
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants conditional administrative approval to the above
referenced site plan. All comments contained in the attached comment letter dated February 5, 2020, last
revised February 21, 2020 must be addressed prior to final site plan approval.
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 site plan for all or a portion of the site within one (1) year after the date of this
letter as provided in section 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 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.
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. Applicable fee.
Please submit 11 copies of the final plans 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 site plan, please work with each reviewer individually to satisfy their
requirements.
The Department of Community Development shall not accept submittal of the final site plan for signature
until tentative approvals for the attached conditions from the following agencies/reviewers have been
obtained:
SRC Members:
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)- 1 copy, Emily Cox, ecox2&albemarl.org
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)- 3 copies, Cameron Langille,
blan ille e,albemarle.org
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)- 1 copy, Brian Becker, bbecker@albemarle.org
Albemarle County Planning Services (Architectural Review Board)- 2 copies, Margaret
Maliszewski, mmaliszewskikalbemarle.org
Albemarle County Planning Services (Historic Preservation) - 1 copy, Margaret Maliszewski,
mmaliszewski(&albemarle.org
Albemarle County Inspections — 1 copy, Michael Dellinger, mdellingerkalbemarle.org
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue - 1 copy, Shawn Maddox, smaddox(aalbemarle.org
Albemarle County Service Authority — 3 copies, Richard Nelson, rnelsonnserviceauthority.org
Virginia Department of Health - 0 copies, Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowskikvdh.vir ig nia.gov
Virginia Department of Transportation- 1 copy, Max Greene, max. preenekvdot.vir ig nia.goy
Please contact Cameron Langille at the Department of Community Development at blan ig llekalbemarle.org
296-5832 ext. 3432 for further information.
Sincerely,
Cameron Langille
Senior Planner
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
February 5, 2020 (REVISED February 21, 2020)
Scott Collins, P.E.
Collins Engineering
200 Garrett Street, Suite K
Charlottesville, VA 22902
scottncollins-en ing eering com
RE: SDP201900078 Brookhill Block IA - Initial Site Plan
Dear Mr. Collins:
The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Initial comments
from the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as
applicable, are attached:
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) (attached)
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) (attached)
Albemarle County Building Inspections (attached)
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (attached)
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue (attached)
Albemarle County Service Authority (attached)
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority
Virginia Department of Transportation
Thomas Jefferson Health District
Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed, and should
not be considered final. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all issues that
will be required to be resolved prior to Final Site Plan approval. The applicant shall request the project be
deferred to allow required revisions if required.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
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Cameron Langille
Senior Planner
CC:
Alan Taylor
Riverbend Development
321 E. Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
alangriverbenddev. com
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) — Cameron Langille, blan ille =,albemarle.org — Required changes:
1. [32.5.2 (a)] There are several boundary line adjustment plats currently under review for this section of Brookhill.
On the final site plan, ensure that the correct TMP number and instrument number are stated in the Tax Map
note on Sheet 1, and all property labels state the correct information.
2. [ZMA201500007 and 32.5.2 (a)] Please note that the approved Application plan symbolizes Civic Space within
Block 1. Per Section 2.4.3 of the Code of Development (page 22) this civic space is described as the
Neighborhood Amenity Area and Linear Park Civic Space #1. A minimum of 50,000 sq. ft. must be provided
throughout the overall Civic Space and include the following features:
a. 10,000 sq. ft. minimum outdoor plaza and meeting space within the Village Center (Block 1);
b. 20,000 sq. ft. minimum open space grass area within the Village Center (Blockl);
c. 5,000 sq. ft. minimum pool + outdoor pool deck area;
d. 15,000 sq. ft. minimum recreational play areas.
As explained in Table 2 (page 6) and Section 2.2.1 of the Code of Development (COD), these features can be
provided and spread across Blocks 1, 2, and 5. At least some portion of these amenities should be provided in
Block 1. Staff would like to begin discussions with the developer about their plan to provide the minimum
recreational amenities in Civic Space #1.
3. [32.5.2 (a)] Block lA must provide the minimum recreation area specified in Section 4.16 of the Zoning
Ordinance. Consult comment #2 above for additional information/suggestions.
4. [ZMA201800011] At least 15% of the proposed dwelling units in Block lA will need to be affordable units in
order to comply with Proffer #3 of ZMA201800011. On the final site plan, please provide a note stating what
type of affordable units are proposed.
[32.5.2 (a)] Sheet 2 is not the approved Application Plan from ZMA201500007. Please replace with the
approved version with the County approval stamp and signature. Staff can send an electronic copy of the
Application Plan to the applicant if needed.
6. [32.5.2 (a)] On this portion of TMP 46-19B3, there appears to be no Managed or Preserved Steep Slopes, or
Flood Hazard Overlay according to Albemarle County GIS. Please verify, and remove reference to those overlay
districts in the Zoning note on Sheet 1 if necessary.
7. [32.5.2 (a)] Revise the Required Open Space Note on Sheet 1 so that it states "Block 1" and not Block 8.
8. [32.5.2 (a)] Please revise the setback note on Sheet 1 as follows:
a. There is no maximum front setback for porches, per Section2.3.2.1 of the COD.
b. Add a footnote stating "Side and rear minimum setbacks for any primary structure shall be
constructed and separated in accordance with the current edition of the Building Code."
9. [32.5.2 (a)] According to Sheet 7, the proposed property line of Block IA does not include the row of
parking on the north side of the travel way. This may present an issue from a maintenance and ownership
standpoint of those parking spaces pending future development of other sections of Block 1. Is there any
reason why they are not included in the property line?
a. Per Section 4.12.5 of the Zoning Ordinance, all parking spaces shall be established on the same lot
as the primary use to which it is appurtenant, unless a Special Exception is approved per Section
4.12.8. If the parking spaces will remain outside of the property line, a Special Exception
application must be filed.
10. [32.5.2 (a)] Please label the corner side setback on Sheet 7.
11. [32.5.2 (n)] There is a label on Sheet 7 stating "(7) Proposed Parking Spaces" but it is pointing to an area where
no spaces are shown that is labeled "Area Reserved for Future Parking." Either draw those spaces or remove
the label for the 7 spaces.
12. [32.5.2 (o) and ZMA2015000071 Prior to final site plan approval, please be sure to verify that the acreages of
features provided in other blocks remain accurate in the Block Area Summary table on Sheet 5. Multiple site
plans and plats are currently under review throughout Brookhill and some of those figures may be subject to
changes.
13. [32.5.2 (a)] Prior to final site plan approval, please revise the Existing Conditions and all other applicable
drawings where adjacent properties are visible. There may be new TMP numbers, acreages, and recorded
instrument numbers on nearby blocks.
a. This includes updating the Salamander Street and Archer Avenue road name labels so that the recorded
instrument number of the plat which dedicates the right-of-way to public use is stated.
14. [32.5.2 (a)] Please add the approved conditions of SP201500025 to the final site plan.
15. [32.5.2 (a)] The minimum parking requirement calculation note on Sheet 1 is incorrect. Since these units will
all be within the same property, they qualify as multi -family residential. Required parking is based off of number
of bedrooms in each unit. Please revise the parking calculation if necessary in order to comply with Section 18-
4.12. Under Section 18-4.12.6, the minimum parking required is as follows:
a. Any unit of 500 sq. ft. or less: 1.25 spaces;
b. One bedroom unit: 1.5 spaces;
c. 2 or more bedroom units: 2.0 spaces.
16. [32.5.2 (k)] Please show the location of all proposed sewer and drainage easements. Label as "proposed" with
a size/width measurement.
17. [32.5.2 (1)] Please label all utility easements as "proposed" with a size/width measurement.
18. [32.5.2 (n)] Please provide the construction detail number/sheet number in the labels for all proposed
improvements where construction details are provided in the plans.
19. [32.5.2 (n) and ZMA201500007] Per Section 2.2.1 of the COD, bicycle racks shall be distributed
throughout the Neighborhood Center (Block 1). It seems there is space to provide some concrete next to
the sidewalk along the entrance travel way between the two buildings where a bicycle rack could be
conveniently provided. Please explain how Block lA will provide bicycle racks in accordance with the
COD.
20. [32.7.9] Prior to final site plan approval, a landscaping plan must be provided that complies with all
applicable sections of the Ordinance.
21. [32.7.9] Please provide individual landscaping schedules for required landscaping in accordance with Sections
32.7.9.5, 32.7.9.6, 32.7.9.7, 32.7.9.8 of the Zoning Ordinance. Each schedule should state the Botanical Name
and Common Name of each species proposed, the proposed caliper and height at time of installation, and the
canopy coverage canopy coverage area per plant species. The canopy area for each species can be found on the
Albemarle County Recommended Plants List and Albemarle County Plants Canopy Calculations tables. PDFs
of these documents can be accessed through the Department of Community Development webpage: LINK.
22. [32.7.9.7 and ZMA201500007] Per Section 2.9 (page 27 of the COD) the strip of parking behind the buildings
will need to be screened from the Archer Avenue ROW with continuous evergreen shrubs or a 4' maximum
height opaque wall. Please provide information on how the parking will be screened from Archer Avenue.
23. [32.7.9.8 (a)] Please provide a calculation for the minimum tree canopy required and proposed in Block lA
based on the use type. The minimum tree canopy is 10% based on the density (26.8 du/acre) of Block 1A.
a. [32.7.9.8 (b)] Please provide a landscape schedule that lists the Botanical Name and Common Name of
each species is included, the proposed caliper and height at time of installation, and the canopy coverage
area per plant species as stated on the Albemarle County Plants Canopy Calculations (this table should
be specifically for the 10% minimum tree canopy requirement).
24. [32.7.9.91 Please add a note to the Landscape plans stating "All landscaping shall be installed by the first planting
season following the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy within the development."
25. [32.7.9.91 Please add a note to the Landscape plans stating "All landscaping and screening shall be maintained
in a healthy condition by the current owner or a property owners' association, and replaced when necessary.
Replacement material shall comply with the approved landscape plan."
26. [32.6.2 (h)] Please provide a signature panel with a line for each member of the Site Review Committee. A copy
of the SRC signature panel template is attached.
27. [14-317] An instrument evidencing maintenance of all required improvements that will not be owned or
maintained by the County is required with the final. This includes private street and alley easements, sidewalk
easements (if applicable), buffer easements, landscaping easements (if applicable), etc.
28. [4.17] Please provide a full lighting plan with the final site plan in compliance with Section 4.17 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
Please contact Cameron Langille at the Department of Community Development at blan ig llegalbemarle.org or 296-
5832 ext. 3432 for further information.
Comments From Other Reviewers:
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) — Emily Cox, ecoxkalbemarle.org— Requested changes, see
attached.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) — Brian Becker, bbecker&albemarle.org — No objection.
Albemarle County Building Inspections — Michael Dellinger, mdellinger(&albemarle.org — Requested changes:
1. With the number of parking spaces identified, 7 need to be accessible. Please indicate on plans.
Albemarle County Planning Services (Architectural Review Board) —Margaret Maliszewski,
mmaliszewski(a,albemarle.org —No objection.
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue — Shawn Maddox, smaddoxkalbemarle.org — Requested changes, see
attached.
Albemarle County Service Authority — Richard Nelson, rnelson(c-r�,serviceauthority.org — See attached
recommendation.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority — Victoria Fort, vfortnrivanna.org, 434-977-2970, ext. 205 — Initial site plan is
still under review by RWSA. Comments or approvals will be forward to the applicant upon receipt.
Virginia Department of Transportation — Max Greene, max. eene =,vdot.vir ig nia.gov — Requested changes, see
attached.
Thomas Jefferson Health District — Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski(c-r�,vdh.vir ig nia.gov — No objection, see
attached.
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: Cameron Langille
Re: Brookhill Block I — Initial Site Plan
SDP-2019-00078
Review #1
Dear Mr. Langille:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Collins Engineering, dated 23
December 2019, and offers the following comments:
1. Please show mill and overlay on plans in accordance with WP-2. Show limits of mill and
overlay to adjacent travel lane. Also, please add the WP-2 detail to the plans.
2. Landscaping plants and trees adjacent to the sight distance triangle will need to be
maintained in area between 2 and 7 feet above ground as a clear zone to preserve sight
lines and accommodate pedestrians.
3. Note that the final plan must show conformance with the VDOT Road Design Manual
Appendices B(l) and F, as well as any other applicable standards, regulations or other
requirements.
If further information is desired, please contact Max Greene at 434-422-9894.
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.
Sincerely,
Adam J. M ore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
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