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April 2, 2020
Michael Delligner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
RE: SDP 2019-00067 Eco Village Charlottesville — CDD Inspections Comment Response
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your review of the Final Site Plan for Eco Village. We have revised the plans per your
comments dated November 7, 2019. Our responses are as follows:
1. Add the following note to the general notes page:
Building 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. Contact VDOLI for
additional requirements and permits for demolition projects.
Note added to cover sheet.
2. Add the following note to the general notes page:
Retaining walls greater than 3 feet in height require a separate building permit. Walls exceeding 4 feet in
height rr -ire a stamp ' engineered design also. Walls require inspections as outlined in the USBC.
Note added to cover sheet.
3. Add the following note to the general notes page:
Accessible parking spaces and access isles shall not have a surface slope greater than 1:48. Access isles
shall be at the same level as the parking space they serve. Provide cutsheet of accessible parking space
and required signage.
Note added to cover sheet.
4. Add the following note to the general notes page:
ALL water lines, sewer lines, and fire lines from the main to the structure MUST have a visual inspection
performed by the building department.
Note added to cover sheet.
5. 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. May want consider a jurisdictional system for LP gas if
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Noted. Nether liquid propane nor natural gas are desired for this development.
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If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at
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Regards,
Keane Rucker, EIT
Shimp Engineering, P.C.