HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202000013 Review Comments Final Site Plan and Comps. 2020-03-30COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832
Memorandum
To: Scott Collins, Collins Engineering (scott@collins-engineering.com)
Riverbend Development (alan@riverbenddev.com)
From: Mariah Gleason
Division: Community Development — Planning
Date: March 30, 2020
Subject: SDP202000013 Foothill Crossing V — Final Site Plan (digital submittal)
The final site plan referenced above has been reviewed by the Planning Services Division of the Albemarle County Department
of Community Development (CDD) and by other members of the Site Review Committee (SRC).
The Planner will approve the plan when the following items (from the Planner and from other SRC plan reviewers) have been
satisfactorily addressed and when all SRC plan reviewers have indicated in writing their tentative approvals. [Each comment is
preceded by the applicable reference to the Albemarle County Code.]
1. [32.5.2(a)] Reflect new application.
a. Revise the application project ID to SDP202000013.
b. Update the REVISIONS title block section to remove revisions that were part of the previous application.
c. List the date of the initial submittal for this plan (should be 2/3/2020).
2. [32.5.2(b)] Scales. Check scales on all sheets. It appears that the higher values do not scale correctly when measured with a
scale bar.
[32.5.2(b), 32.5.2(n), 4.16] Recreation areas.
a. The required square footage of recreation areas for this development should be 6,200sf (200sf x 31units =
6,200sf). The proposed tot lot is 4,450sf. Revise the plan to meet or exceed this requirement. See Sec. 4.16 for
more information.
b. The zoning ordinance requires that recreation areas be located in a way that they are compatible with adjoining
uses. The tot lot's current proximity to the SWM facility does not comply with this requirement. Revise the
plan such that the tot lot is appropriately placed.
c. The site plan must demonstrate a suitable means of access to the tot lot. Given the current design, a fence must
be established on both sides of the pathway leading to the tot lot to ensure that users feel able and comfortable
using the accessway.
d. This tot lot will be required to be fenced. Indicated fenced areas with a label.
e. The plan should clearly demonstrate that at least two (2) climbers are provided. Other minimum equipment
requirements appear to be meet.
f. Note: If alternative recreation areas will be proposed in order to meet the minimum size requirement, the
applicant must submit a request to the Planning Department for review/approval. The request must state why
an alternative is proposed and provide a justification.
4. [32.6.2, 32.7.9] Landscape plan.
a. This development does not need to meet the requirements of 32.7.9.6 Landscaping Within A Parking Area.
Remove this information from the plan.
b. The proposed passive recreation area, and possibly pathway if any clearing is intended, cannot be counted
towards the tree canopy requirements for this development. Revise the plan to clearly demonstrate that the tree
canopy in the northern corner of the property is not inclusive of the proposed passive recreation area.
c. On Sheet 11, review Note 3.
i. The Required Street Trees should be 51 trees ((1,970/40 + 1 (at the starting point) = 51).
ii. The Proposed Street Trees should total to 53 trees, not 55.
d. Per Comment 4c, update the Plant Legend to reflect that there are 53 Pin Oaks being provided, not 54.
e. Per Comment 4b and 4d, update the resulting Canopy Coverage and Total Canopy Coverage.
f. Per Comment 4e, it does not appear that the development is currently meeting the canopy requirement of 20%.
Review and revise the plan to meet this requirement.
g. There is a conflict between the location of a Nellie R Stevens Holly and the patio of Lot 1. Revise.
[32.5.2(s)] Connection to other developments. The application plan for ZMA201600005 and the initial site plan for this
development showed a pedestrian connection to other phases of the Glenbrook/Foothill development. Thank you for
providing information regarding the intended tie in of the emergency access facility. In addition:
a. Demonstrate how the pedestrian facilities from this development will tie into existing or plated pedestrian
facilities of other phases (reference deed book and page).
b. In addition to the emergency access label, also label this facility as a pedestrian/bike pathway on the
neighboring parcel.
c. Include bollards on both ends of the emergency access and pedestrian/bike facility.
6. [32.5.2(n)] Retaining walls. Per new County Policy, retaining walls crossing properties need to be self -supported and end at
the property line or maintenance agreements will be needed.
7. [32.5.2(n), 32.7.2.3] Sidewalks. Provide sidewalk facilities on the south side of Indigo Road or submit a waiver request to
use the path provided by Claudius Crozet Park in lieu of a southern sidewalk facility. A waiver request will need to be
approved by the Planning Commission and agreed to by the owner of Claudius Crozet Park.
8. [32.5.2(a)] Setbacks.
a. List the non-infill side minimum and maximum setback requirements for this property.
b. List the required Building Separation as a separate line item
9. [32.5.2(b)] Impervious surface. The impervious area calculations on the Cover Sheet should also account for residential
walkways, residential patios, pedestrian trailways/accessways, and the emergency accessway. Demonstrate or clarify that
these improvements are also included in the impervious area calculation.
10. [32.5.2(n)] Building dimensions.
a. Since building sides differ in length, provide dimensions for all sides of a typical villa unit.
b. Provide typical dimension details for villa units without patios (i.e. structures in place of patios).
11. [32.5.2(n)] Paving material. Identify the proposed paving material for driveways.
12. [32.5.2(s)] Labels.
a. Adjust the Proposed Street Tree label on Lot 4 so that it connects to a street tree.
b. Adjust the 5' Front Setback on Lot 23 so that it connects to the intended linework. This label is currently
pointing to the sidewalk.
c. Adjust the Proposed Sanitary Lateral on Lot 3 so that it connects to the intended linework.
d. Remove the note "Proposed 50' Greenway Area — Dedicated to Albemarle County" from Sheet 4 of this site
plan. This site plan cannot dedicate off -site areas.
13. [Comment] Lighting. Will lighting be provided along the proposed primitive trailway?
14. [Comment] Notes. On the Cover Sheet, remove Note #4. A subdivision or easement plat will be required for this
development and that/those documents will dictate ownership of proposed easements.
15. [32.5.2(i)] Off -site easements/agreements. Prior to final site plan approval, provide copies of off -site easements or letters of
intent to grant access from off -site property owners to confirm that required elements of this development will be possible.
Off -site easements/agreements will be needed for at least the following:
a. Emergency accessway
b. Use of path in Claudius Crozet Park (if this sidewalk will be used in lieu of providing a sidewalk facility on the
south side of Indigo Rd)
c. Off -site stormwater facilities
OTHER SRC REVIEWERS
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
Matthew Wentland, mwentlandp_albemarle.ora — Requests Changes; see comments bclow
1. An approved WPO submittal will be required before site plan approval.
2. An approved road plan submittal will be required before site plan approval.
3. Show the approved Foothill Crossing II improvements (mainly the pond, also reference the approved plan numbers)
along with the proposed emergency access road. An amendment to those plans may be required before this plan can be
approved.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Brian Becker, bbeckerna albemarle.org — No Objection
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Michael Dellinger, mdellinger(a)albemarle.org — Requests Changes; see comments below
1. Retaining walls have to stop and start at each property line or an easement must be signed. Coordinate with the
engineering division.
2. 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.
3. Note to developer: Due to required distances from lot lines and structures as required by the NFPA, underground
propane tanks may be prohibited. Plan accordingly.
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue
Shawn Maddox, smaddox(c�r�,albemarle.org — No Objection
Albemarle County Service Authority
Richard Nelson, rnelson a serviceauthority.org — PENDING; ACSA is waiting for 3 paper copies of the site plan from Collins
Eng. ACSA reached out to Collins Eng directly in regards to this request previously.
Virginia Department of Transportation
Adam Moore, adam.moore(a)vdot.virginia.gov — Requests Changes; see comment letter attached
In accordance with the provisions of Section 32.4.3.5 of Chapter 18 of the Code, if the applicant fails to submit a revised
site plan to address all of the requirements within six (6) months after the date of this letter, the application shall be
deemed to have been voluntarily withdrawn by the applicant.
Please contact Mariah Gleason in the Planning Division by using mgleason(a)albemarle.org or 434-296-5832 ext. 3097 for
further information.
Stephan C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper. Virginia 22701
February 25, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Mariah Gleason
Matt Wentland
Re: Foothills Phase V
SDP-2020-00013 (S DP-2019-00003 -expired) — Final Site Plan
SDP-2019-00003 — Road Plan
Review #1
Dear Ms. Gleason:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plans as submitted by Collins Engineering, dated 01-
15-2020 & 01-30-2020 respectively, and offer the following comments:
An SSAR Exception for connectivity will be required in order for this plan to be
approved. Has this been submitted for review?
2. Please add the following note to the plan: 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. FIFE trip generation should be from 91h edition or later.
4. Please review proposed contour 664 @ sta. 15+30 on Indigo Road.
5. Indigo Road Cul-De-Sac should have a slight crown in the center to direct water to the
gutter.
6. Ponding of water may occur @ sta. 15-85 on Indigo Road parking space. Spot elevations
should be shown in areas of potential ponding.
7. Please show spot elevations on CG-9D/sidewalk area of paved emergency access for
adequate drainage into proposed stormwater system.
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S. Storm sewer pipes should cross streets at 90 degree to flow of traffic.
9. Stormwater system appears to be deeper than may be required for adequate drainage.
Deep stormwater systems and utilities conflict should be avoided. Please review utility
layout design for conflict resolution to rectify proposed depth of utilities. VDOT
Drainage Manual 9.4.1 (Design Concepts, System Planning)
10. Please review proposed HGL in stormwater system. (sheet 7)
11. Show proposed underdrains/cross-drains on plan & profile.
12. CG-9D's do not appear to be shown per detail in cul-de-sac of Indigo Road.
13. Due to the level of items noted in this review, these comments may not be exhaustive.
Please provide a copy of the revised plan along with a comment response letter. If further
information is desired, please contact Max Greene at 434-422-9894.
A VDOT Land Use Permit will he 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,
Alt
Adam J. Moor , P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
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