HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201900067 Correspondence 2020-04-02 (6)SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C.
Design Focused Engineering
April 2, 2020
Planning Review
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
RE: SDP 2019-00067 Eco Village Charlottesville — GIS Comment Response
Dear Reviewer,
Thank you for your review of the Final Site Plan for Eco Village. We have revised the plans per Tim
Padalino's comments dated December 10, 2019, and additional comments dated Dec. 13, 2019. Our
responses are as follows:
REVIEW COMMENTS REQUIRING REVISIONS TO SDP201900067:
1. [SP-2018-16 Conditions of Approval #1, #3, and #4]: Please note the following review comments
regarding SP201800016 conditions of approval #1, #3, and #4, primarily relating to the following
requirements established by the Board of Supervisors through special use permit SP201800016: (#1) the
Limits of Disturbance shown on Final Site Plan SDP201900067 and WPO201900053 being in general
accord with the "Supplementary Exhibits" packet dated 2/4/2019; (#3) the Stormwater, Drainage, and
Grading Plans shown on Final Site Plan SDP201900067 and WPO201900053 being in general accord
with the "Stormwater Improvements" exhibit and "Proposed Entrance Layout" exhibit dated 2/27/2019
(inclusive of required modifications); and (#4) the on -site provision of DEQ-approved BMPs for water
quality compliance.
a. Please see CDD-Engineering comments for SDP201900067 and WPO201900053, and address and
resolve those comments in coordination with CDD-Engineering staff. CDD-Planning staff remain
available to assist with any and all questions relating to the Final Site Plan (and associated Water
Protection Ordinance Plan) being in general accord with the application materials for SP201800016
referenced above and specified in the conditions of approval.
Noted.
2. [SP-2018-16 Condition of Approval #2]: Please note the following review comments regarding
SP201800016 condition of approval #2, primarily relating to the Landscape Plan shown on Final Site
Plan SDP201900067 being in general accord with the "Habitat Planting Plan" and "Landscape Schedule"
exhibit dated 2/26/2019 (inclusive of required modifications):
a. (#2a): The "Landscape Schedule: Trees" for the "Habitat Planting Plan" on Sheet C9 ("Habitat
Redevelopment Plan") specifies large shade trees at 1.5" caliper, which generally meets the minimum
requirements specified by County Code § 18-32.7.9.5.c. However, SP201800016 condition of approval
#2a establishes the specific requirement that 25% - 33% of tree plant materials and shrub plant materials
meet the Entrance Corridor Design Guidelines, which specify a minimum caliper of 3.5" for large shade
trees, and which specify large shade trees to be provided every 35' on center.
Therefore, please revise the Landscape Schedule: Trees to ensure that 25% - 33% of the large shade trees
are specified at a minimum caliper of 3.5;" the remaining 67% - 75% of the large shade trees can continue
to be specified at 1.5" minimum caliper.
Noted, this has been specified.
b. (#2b): The "Landscape Schedule: Trees" for the "Habitat Planting Plan" on Sheet C9 ("Habitat
Redevelopment Plan") specifies evergreen trees (Ilex opaca / American Holly) with a minimum height of
4' — 5' at time of planting. The corresponding "Habitat Planting Plan" appears to show 12 such trees.
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These specifications are acceptable relative to SP201800016 conditions of approval #2b.
However, please revise the Habitat Planting Plan to include additional evergreen plants (Ilex opaca /
American Holly tree•, or Kalmia latifolia / Mountain Laurel shrub; or other native evergreen trees or
shrubs) in the "strategic locations" shown in red (below):
Noted, this has been provided.
c. Additionally, please cross-reference CDD-Planning comment #29 regarding the need to further revise
Sheet C9 ("Habitat Redevelopment Plan") through the addition of landscape materials in the area between
the two terraced retaining walls in the Steep Slopes Overlay District, as required per the applicable
minimum design standards specified in County Code § 18-30.7.5. (Note: CDD-Planning staff
acknowledge that, in this particular context, it might potentially be acceptable to satisfy this design
standard through an alternative design other than "screening shrubs planted on ten foot centers," and
remain available to answer questions, consider alternative designs, or otherwise assist.)
Noted, shrubs have been added here.
3. [18-32.6.2(a) and 18-32.5.2(a)]: Please add reference to SP201800016 approved by the Board of
Supervisors on 5/1/2019 to Cover Sheet (C1), and please insert a copy of the Conditions of Approval to
the Final Site Plan.
Noted, see note on cover sheet and added sheet C3.
4. [18-32.6.2(a), 18-32.5.2(a), and 18-32.5.2(b)]: Annotation on Sheet C2 indicates that the co -owned
inheld parcel (TMP #06100-00-00-210A0) is to be formally added to TMP #06100-00-00-21000 ["TMP
61A-201A to be added to parent parcel (TMP 61-210 Parcel A-1)"]. (Note: the parcel reference appears to
be incorrect; this should be "210A" and not "201A.") This proposed modification to existing parcels of
record would require the submittal of a separate application for a final plat showing this
vacation/boundary line adjustment for review, approval, and recordation prior to Final Site Plan approval.
Alternately, please add existing parcel of record TMP #06100-00-00-210A0 to the Cover Sheet and
please ensure the acreage information is accurate.
Noted. Cover sheet revised to include this parcel.
5. [18-32.6.2(a) and 18-32.5.2(a)]: On the Cover Sheet, please include specify the total number of sheets
in the Sheet Index.
Noted.
6. [18-Sec. 32.6.2(a) and 18-32.5.2(a)]: Please add the application number for this final site plan
(SDP201900067) to the Cover Sheet, and please also include reference to the approved initial site plan
application number (SDP201800056) on this sheet for reference purposes.
Application number and other plan numbers added.
7. [18-15.4 and 18-2.4]: Bonus Factors. Additional information is required for County staff to have
sufficient detail to make a determination of the proposed bonus factor(s). Specifically, more information
is required regarding the Environmental Standards, Development Standards, and Affordable Housing
Bonus Factors, as identified in the following comments. Staff recommends adding an additional sheet
which focuses on identifying all details, calculations, and justification of the proposed bonus factors.
Noted, see additional sheet.
8. [18-15.4.1, 18-2.4, and 18-32.7.9]: Bonus Factors: Environmental Standards. In order to qualify for this
bonus factor ("maintenance of existing wooded areas equal to 10-19% of the site"), a conservation plan as
specified in section 32.7.9 is required. Please provide the required conservation plan and ensure Final Site
Plan contains all necessary information. Additionally, the Cover Sheet (Cl) indicates that this Final Site
Plan includes "10% area preserved [as] open space" and proposes a 5% density bonus (or 1.3 additional
units). However, per County Code § 18-15.4.1, the "environmental standards" for this bonus factor
require "maintenance of existing wooded areas" — not "preserved open space." Please re -calculate this
(potential) bonus factor using the correct criteria ("maintenance of existing wooded areas").
Specifically, please identify the location, extent, and size of the "wooded area(s)" that are to be
maintained on the applicable sheets; and please demonstrate that the "wooded areas" to be "maintain[ed]"
are eligible for this bonus factor (relative to the definition of "wooded area" in County Code § 18-3,
below), by identifying the "minimum number of trees of specified size or combinations thereof" in each
"existing wooded area" to be "maintain[ed]."
Noted, maintenance of wooded areas using counts of the largest tree caliper size in that table has been
shown. See C4 and C10.
9. [18-15.4.2 and 18-2.4]: Bonus Factors: Development Standards. Staff acknowledges the proposed
"public access easement — 0.49 acres dedicated to public use" and the "0.12 acres dedicated to public
ROW (added to Rio Road)." Please note the following review comments regarding the proposed "public
access easement — 0.49 acres dedicated to public use."
a. (18-15.4.2 — "For dedication of land to public use not otherwise required by law, density may be
increased as follows: [... ]"): The proposed establishment of a public use access easement for a shared use
path technically does not qualify as being eligible for the "Development Standards Bonus Factor" for
"dedication of land to public use not otherwise required by law." To pursue bonus density utilizing this
bonus factor (if desired/as may be applicable), the proposed easement would need to be modified to a
proposed special lot for open space to be dedicated to the County for public use. Such a special lot would
need to be established and dedicated on an approved and recorded plat, and would need to include a
maintenance agreement establishing acceptable terms of maintenance of the shared -use path by the
homeowners association/property owners association — all of which must be submitted, approved, and
recorded prior to approval of the final site plan.
We do not agree with this determination, as there is nothing in the code that says the dedication has to be
a special lot. Making this area a special lot is not possible, and would destroy the entire subdivision layout
due to setback revisions. We believe an easement is in better alignment with the county's interest because
it is still privately owned and maintained but benefits the public.
b. (18-15.42 — "The dedication shall be accepted by the board of supervisors prior to final approval."):
Any such proposal for the "dedication of land to public use not otherwise required by law" (as may be
applicable) must be sent to the Board of Supervisors for Board review and acceptance during the "Regular
Board Action" portion of a regularly -scheduled Board meeting. (Note: this process does not require
public hearing.) Additional communication and coordination with CDD-Planning staff and staff in the
County Attorney's Office is necessary in order to prepare any such proposal/request for Board review and
action.
Noted. We request that the county attorney review the dedication proposed herein and contact us to
establish the next steps.
c. Any bonus density through this proposed "Development Standards Bonus Factor" is subject to further
coordination with, and tentative approval by, Mr. Kevin McDermott, Principal Planner/Transportation
and Mr. Frank Pohl, County Engineer (in coordination with CDD-Planning staff and Albemarle County
Parks and Recreation staff). Please note that additional coordination with County staff is necessary in
order to refine the proposed public access shared -use path prior to BOS review and (potential) acceptance.
Specifically, the following aspects of the proposed path require further review and potential revision: • the
proposed location and alignment of the public access easement — including its proposed termination at the
Alwood Lane private street and not at the Rio Road E. public right of way; and • the potential need to
incorporate signage that clearly communicates to members of the public that the shared -use path through
the Ecovillage development is open to the public.
Noted. "Public Trail" signs added. On the terminations: Altwood Lane is partially on the EcoVillage
Property. Access is therefore allowed, and thus with the proposed easement, and the current boundary, we
can ensure public access in this area. On the far end: the trail terminates at the Old Rio Road ROW, which
transitions into the Rockbrook Dr ROW. Both of these are Public. Thus, we have a full, paved connection
from Rio Rd East ROW to the New Public Access easement (Including portions of Altwood Lane because
it lies within the property) to Old Rio Rd ROW to Rio Rd East ROW.
10. [18-15.4.2 and 18-2.4]: Bonus Factors: Affordable Housing Standards. Please provide additional
details to explain the bonus density for proposed affordable housing. Staff acknowledge that the Bonus
Density Calculations indicate that this bonus factor will yield an additional 7.8 units; however, this
information must be incorporated into the Site Plan with more detailed information [such as, at minimum,
a note which confirms that "at least one-half of the additional housing units allowed by this density bonus
shall be developed as affordable housing units" and which specifies the number of such affordable units,
pursuant to County Code § 18-15.4.3(a)]. Any bonus density through this proposed "Affordable Housing
Bonus Factor" is subject to further coordination with, and tentative approval by, Mrs. Stacy Pethia,
Principal Planner/Housing (in coordination with CDD Planning staff).
See updated sheet.
11. [Z.O. Sec. 32.6.2(a), 32.5.2(o)]: Sheet C3 includes proposed right-of-way dedication along Rio Road
E. Please add a note stating that this area is "dedicated to the County for public use — new right-of-way."
Additionally, please note that any such dedication requires the submission, approval, and recordation of a
plat containing the note "hereby dedicated to the County for public use" prior to final site plan approval.
More details regarding platting requirements will be provided during the review of the pending final plat
and/or easement plat.
Note added, noted.
12. [18-32.6.2(a) and 18-32.5.2(b)]: Annotation on Sheet C2 indicates that the existing structure
addressed as 480 Rio Road East will be retained in the proposed development ("Demo all ex. Structures
except this building"). Please ensure this existing structure is clearly shown on all other sheets in this
Final Site Plan (as applicable).
Structure is now clearly shown (linetype error)
13. [18-32.6.2(a), 18-32.5.2(a), 18-32.5.2(d), 18-30.7.4, and 18-30.7.5]: Please revise the applicable
sheets in this Final Site Plan to clearly show the location and extent of all Steep Slopes Preserved and
Steep Slopes Managed. Staff acknowledges the note on Sheet C2 which states, "Note: managed slopes
shown on this sheet only since they have no effect on this plan." However, these managed steep slopes do
need to be shown, and the proposed public access easement for the proposed shared -use path appears to
go through areas containing managed steep slopes — and would therefore need to comply with all
applicable minimum design standards specified in County Code § 18-30.7.5.
Noted, slopes shown.
14. [18-32.6.2(a), 18-32.5.2(a), 18-32.5.2(d), 18-30.7.4.b. I (h), and 18-30.7.5]: Staff acknowledges the
information on Sheet C2 which shows areas identified as "preserved slopes surveyed < 25%," and further
acknowledges that the "Slopes" information on the Cover Sheet (Cl) state that "9,866 SF of preserved
slopes overlay was surveyed at less than 15% and do not qualify as preserved slopes." (Note: the
reference appears to be incorrect; this should be "25%" and not "15%."). Staff also acknowledges that
grading and/or improvements are proposed within the preserved steep slopes overlay district as shown on
Sheet C3. However, no disturbance or improvements are permissible within the preserved steep slopes
overlay district, unless and until new topographic information is submitted pursuant to County Code § 18-
30.7.4.b.1(h) which demonstrates to the satisfaction of the County Engineer that the slopes are less than
25 percent. All disturbance or improvements proposed following any such acceptance/approval by the
County Engineer must comply with all applicable design standards contained in County Code § 18
30.7.5.
Note revised. We are collaborating with CDD Engineering.
15. [18-32.6.2(a) and 18-32.5.2(r)]: Please revise the legend and/or plans to clearly distinguish between
"Property Line" and "Vacated Property Line." It is difficult to accurately determine the proposed property
boundary(s) and proposed ROW limit(s) on Sheet C3 ("Site Layout").
Linetype updated.
16. [18-32.6.2(a), 18-32.5.2(a), 18-32.5.2(b), 18-15.3, and 18-4.19]: Please verify that all proposed
dwellings comply with the minimum front yard setback (5') and maximum front yard setback (25')
requirements.
Noted, see plans. They now comply.
17. [18-32.6.2(a), 18-32.5.2(a), 18-32.5.2(b), 18-15.3, and 18-4.19]: It appears that portions of the
existing dwelling that will be retained (identified as "Common House 1" and for which "Tourist Lodging"
uses are proposed) does not meet the minimum front yard setback (5').
Plans revised to comply.
18. [18-32.6.2(a) and 32.5.2(b)]: It appears that portions of the proposed "5' Sidewalk" are partially
within the right of way of the proposed private streets and partially within proposed lots and/or proposed
Open Space. Please clarify and/or please revise to locate sidewalk entirely within right of way or entirely
within Open Space, as appropriate. Additional coordination with CDD-Planning staff and VDOT staff
may be necessary. [Note: sidewalk standards and specifications will be subject to the requirements
contained in County Code §§ 14- 410.H ("Standards for all streets and alleys.") and 14-422 ("Sidewalks
and planting strips."), unless certain variations or exceptions are formally requested and approved (as may
be appropriate) pursuant to County Code §§ 14-422.E and 14.203.1, in conjunction with a pending
application for a corresponding plat.]
See updated plans. A waiver is still required, and included.
19. [18-32.6.2(a), 18-32.5.2(a), 18-32.6.2(1), 18-15.7, and 18-4.16]: ("Recreation regulations. Developed
recreational area(s) shall be provided for every development of 30 units or more equal to or exceeding
four dwelling units per acre, except for single-family and two-family dwellings developed on
conventional lots.") Please identify the proposed developed recreation areas and facilities which meet or
exceed the "minimum facilities" required by County Code § 18-4.16.2.
Please also note that "Substitutions of equipment or facilities may be approved by the director of planning
and community development, provided they offer a recreational amenity equivalent to the facilities listed
above, and are appropriate to the needs of the occupants" may be requested pursuant to County Code §
18-4.16.2.1.
See included waiver request.
20. [18-32.6.2(a) and 18-32.5.2(n)]: On Sheet C3, please specify the maximum height of Common House
2. (Note: Staff acknowledges this proposed amenity appears to be a one story structure.)
Cover sheet note now states that all buildings are to be less than 35'.
21. [18-Sec. 32.6.2(a) and 18-32.5.2(n)]: Please ensure that specifications and details for all proposed
paving materials and/or other surface materials for all sidewalks, paths, parking lots, driveways, and
similar proposed improvements are included in the Final Site Plan.
Noted, plans updated.
22. [18-Sec. 32.6.20) and 18-32.7.9]: Staff acknowledges the "Lighting" note on the Cover Sheet which
states that "No outdoor lighting is proposed..." Please verify the intent that no outdoor lighting is
proposed anywhere within this proposed development; however, please note that CDD-Planning staff
might potentially require outdoor lighting in certain locations such as along the proposed public shared -
use path (following additional coordination with other County staff — to be determined). Additionally,
please also revise the "Lighting" note to reference the Final Site Plan (and not "Initial").
See updated lighting note on Cover Sheet.
23. [18-Sec. 32.6.20) and 18-32.7.9]: On Sheets C8 and C9, please add genus and species names (or
abbreviations) to identify the locations of proposed landscape materials.
See updated Landscape plans.
24. [18-32.6.20), 18-32.7.9.4(b-c), and 18-32.7.9.5(b)]: Sheet C8 ("Landscape Plan") identifies areas
labeled as "Trees to be Preserved." The following revisions are necessary in order for these calculations
to be permissible:
a. Please identify the location/extent and quantify the area of the existing tree canopy that will be
preserved and maintained, as it appears that this area is being used for the proposed bonus density and
(presumably) to meet tree canopy requirements and/or street tree requirements.
Noted, area, and tree sizes, added.
b. Please insert a signed Conservation Checklist onto one of the Landscape Plan sheets and include any
information required by the checklist into the plan documents (as specified by County Code § 18-
32.7.9.4.b.2).
Signed Conservation Checklist is included on Sheet C11.
c. Please also revise the Grading Plan sheets and Landscape Plan sheets (where necessary) to clearly show
the limits of disturbance, tree preservation practices, and all other required details (as specified in Z.O.
32.7.9.4.b.1) in relationship to the areas labeled as "Trees to be Preserved," in order to demonstrate that
required conservation practices will be utilized for successfully prey -ping Pxisting trees.
Noted, tree protection and Limits of Disturbance are now shown on these sheets.
d. Please also cross-reference CDD-Planning comment #9.
Noted.
25. [Z.O. Sec. 32.6.20), 32.7.9.4(b-c), 32.7.9.5(b)]: Please ensure that all new street trees are located
outside of the Rio Road East right-of-way.
Noted, all street trees are outside the Rio Rd E ROW.
26. [18-32.3, 14-410.H]: Numerous street trees required per the "Landscaping Along Streets"
requirements contained in County Code § 18-32.7.9.5 appear to be proposed in locations outside the right
of way (ROW) for proposed new private streets. This is not permissible, unless a variation is formally
requested and approved (as may be appropriate) pursuant to County Code § 18-32.3.5.b, and unless one or
more private landscape easement(s) are established. Any such private landscape easement(s) to
accommodate the required street trees outside of the ROW, if requested and if approved, would need to be
shown on the corresponding final plat, and a note would need to be included on the final site plan and
final plat, as follows (or similar): "The purpose of this landscape easement is to provide a location outside
of the private street right way for the installation and perpetual maintenance of street trees, in order to
satisfy the "landscaping along streets" requirements contained in Zoning Ordinance Section 32.7.9.5. The
location of the required street trees within this landscape easement is permissible per a variation approved
with conditions by the Agent, pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 32.3.5, on "
Sec. 18-32.7.9.5: Street trees shall be planted with even spacing in a row within the public street right-of-
way or adjacent to the public street right-of-way if not permitted therein by the Virginia Department of
Transportation, and within the private street right-of-way. One large street tree shall be required for every 50
feet of street frontage, or portion thereof, if 25 feet or more. Where permitted, one medium shade tree shall
be required for every 40 feet of road frontage, or portion thereof, if 20 feet or more. If required street trees
cannot be planted within the parking setback or within ten feet of the street right-of-way due to sight
distance, utility easements or other conflicting requirements, then the planting strip shall be enlarged to
accommodate the trees. If this requirement creates a hardship by causing the relocation of required parking
spaces, then the additional planting area may be counted toward the interior landscaping requirement.
All street trees not located within the access easement are within the parking setback and within 10' of the
private access easement. Thus, it appears that we meet the requirements for street trees, and do not need a
waiver or private landscaping easements. It is not that we would not want to grant a landscaping
easements, it is just impractical due to the interspersed nature of the trees. It would be incredibly difficult
to plat easements to standards in a legible manner. Instead, we propose that no easement be required, but
rather that a condition of subdivision plat approval is to have a clause in the HOA bylaws that specify
maintenance of all landscaping shown on the site plan, and to forbid removal of these trees, except for
replacement.
27. [18-32.7.9.4(d)]: Please add the required "verification of compliance" note; and please include the
following standard plant health note: "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach, and
be maintained at, mature height; the toping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned
minimally and only to support the overall health of the plant."
Verification of compliance added, health note added.
28. [18-30.7.5]: The plan shows two proposed retaining walls within the Steep Slopes Overlay District,
with proposed maximum heights of five (5) feet, as is permissible per SP201800016. However, these
proposed retaining walls need to comply with all applicable design standards in County Code § 18-30.7.5.
Therefore, it appears that revisions to the proposed retaining walls may be necessary in order to comply
with the design standards contained in County Code § 18-30.7.5.a.2 ("Multiple stepped walls;
separation") which specifies that "a minimum horizontal distance of three feet shall be maintained
between each individual wall in a stepped wall system, and shall be landscaped with screening shrubs
planted on ten foot centers." Please cross-reference CDD-Planning comment #2c.
(Note: CDD-Planning staff acknowledge that, in this particular context, it might potentially be acceptable
to satisfy this landscaping requirement through an alternative design other than "screening shrubs planted
on ten foot centers," and remain available to answer questions, consider alternative designs, or otherwise
assist.)
Required plantings added between walls.
29. [18-15.3]: Minimum lot size for bonus -level conventional lots in the R-4 Residential District is 7,260
SF. Please identify the size of the proposed lots.
These are cluster lots, and have no minimum size. Cluster note added to Proposed Use on Cl.
30. [18-32.7.3, 18-4.12.8, and 18-4.12.11]: In order to allow parking spaces that are required to meet
minimum parking requirements to be located separately from the residential lots, a Shared Parking
Agreement must be submitted for review pursuant to County Code § 18-4.12.11 and approved (as may be
appropriate) by the Zoning Administrator.
Noted, we are preparing this and will submit as soon as it is completed.
31. [18-32.7.3, 18-4.12.2(c), and 18-4.12.8]: Sheet C1 indicates that the proposed uses require a minimum
of 81 total parking spaces, but further indicates that the total number of parking spaces provided is 76.
This discrepancy between required and provided parking spaces is not permissible unless a written
request for parking alternatives is submitted pursuant to County Code § 18-4.12.8 and is reviewed and
approved (as may be appropriate) by the Zoning Administrator.
Noted. Request is included.
ADDITIONAL REVIEW COMMENTS APPLICABLE TO PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT:
32. [18-32.5.2(i), 14-233, 14-234, and 14-235]: This plan proposes private streets that would serve single
family detached units and single family attached units. While streets (public or private) are not reviewed
or approved with site plan applications, it should be noted that a private street authorization request must
be submitted with any subdivision plat application for this project.
Therefore, please submit the required private street request pursuant to County Code §§ 14-233-A and 14
234, inclusive of the required justification, for review and approval (as may be applicable) by the
Planning Commission in conjunction with staff review of the pending subdivision application.
Additionally, per County Code § 14-235, a maintenance agreement for the private street must be
submitted for review and approval by the County Attorney's Office with the subdivision application.
Private street authorization request included.
33. [14-401, 14-419, and 14-203.1]: Proposed lots 9A — 16A are double -frontage lots, which are not
permissible unless a special exception is formally requested and approved (as may be appropriate)
pursuant to County Code § 14.203.1. Additionally, if double -frontage lots are approved by special
exception, County Code § 14-419 requires such lots to be screened as provided in County Code § 18-
32.7.9.7. Those screening requirements may be varied or excepted as provided in County Code § 14-
203.1. Please submit an application for any such special exception request with required information and
justification in conjunction with a pending application for a corresponding plat.
Special exception request for double -frontage lots are attached.
34. [18-32.7.2.2(a), 14-410, 14-412, 14-234(D), and 18-2.51: It appears that the proposed "Road B,"
"Road C," and "Road D" do not meet all applicable private street standards, and would only be
permissible with County Engineer approval. While streets (public or private) are not reviewed or
approved with site plan applications, it should be noted that any desired private street standards waiver
requests must be submitted with the subdivision plat application for this project. Therefore, please submit
any such private street standards waiver request(s) pursuant to County Code §§ 14-234(D) and 18-2.5 for
review in conjunction with the pending subdivision plat application. Please ensure all such waiver
requests identify each applicable County Code provision for which a waiver is being requested, the
proposed alternative, and corresponding justification for review and approval (as may be applicable) by
the County Engineer.
Waivers to the private street standards are attached.
35. [18-32.6.2(a), 18-32.5.2(1), and 18-32.5.2(o)] Prior to final site plan approval, it is necessary to obtain
County approval of a plat showing all proposed easements (such as utility easements, stormwater
management facility easements, and public use recreation easements) as well as all areas intended for
dedication to the County for public use. The platting of easements and lands to be dedicated to the County
for public use can be shown all together on one plat, or separately — however the applicant prefers.
Noted. Subdivision plat preparation, with an easements shown, is the next step and is forthcoming.
36. [18-32.6.2(a), 18-32.5.2(a), 18-32.4.3.2(b), and County Code Chapter 141: It appears that proposed
new residential lot lines are shown on the plan, but no subdivision plat application has been submitted. If
division of the subject property is intended, please submit an application for a plat for review and
approval (as may be appropriate) by an authorized Agent in the Community Development Department, as
required by County Code § Chapter 14. A plat showing proposed new lots can be incorporated into the
same plat application showing proposed easements and lands to be dedicated to the County for public use,
or separately — however the applicant prefers.
Noted. Subdivision plat preparation, with an easements shown, is the next step and is forthcoming.
37. [18-32.4.3.2 and 18-32.4.3.61: The County cannot approve Final Site Plan SDP201900067 unless and
until all applicable SRC reviewers have confirmed that all of their respective review comments have been
satisfactorily addressed and have each confirmed their tentative approval by indicating a review status of
"No Objection."
Noted.
38. Additionally, the following remaining (separate) applications and approvals are required prior to
approval of Final Site Plan SDP201900067:
a. [18-32.7.4.2 and 18-32.7.5.3]: Easement Plat
Noted, we have yet to submit this.
b. [18-32.7.2 and County Code Chapter 14]: Road Plans
Noted, road plans have been digitally submitted on 3-27-20
c. [18-32.7.4.1 and County Code Chapter 17]: Water Protection Ordinance Plan (Note: Staff acknowledge
that Water Protection Ordinance Plan application WPO201900053 is under review.)
Noted, latest WPO plan was submitted 2-24-20.
If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at
keane@shimp-en ing eering com or by phone at 434-299-9843.
Regards,
Keane Rucker, EIT
Shimp Engineering, P.C.