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Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Memorandum
To: Steve Krohn (skrohngresortcompanies.com)
From: Cameron Langille — Senior Planner
Division: Planning Services
Date: June 17, 2020
Subject: SDP202000036 — Belvedere Block 5A — Final Site Plan
The Planner for the Planning Services Division of the Albemarle County Department Community Development
will recommend approval of the plan referred to above when the following items have been satisfactorily
addressed. (The following comments are those that have been identified at this time. Additional comments or
conditions may be added or eliminated based on further review.) [Each comment is preceded by the applicable
reference to the Albemarle County Code.]
Applicable Comments from Initial Site Plan Action Letter (March 19, 2020):
1. [General Comment] Please revise the legend on Sheet 2 so that the Future Belvedere Phase 5B matches the
coloring/symbology used on the drawing.
2. [32.5.2 (b)] Please revise the "Proposed Use" note on Sheet 1. Under the R-4 Zoning District, the property can
be developed as either a Standard Level Cluster Development, or a Bonus Level Cluster Development. The lot
sizes and permitted densities are different for these two use types. Please reference Section 18-15.3 for the Area
and Bulk Regulations that apply to each type.
a. Please clarify which use type is being requested, and revise the Proposed Use note so that it specifies
either Standard Level Cluster Development or Bonus Level Cluster Development. Based on the fact that
the density increase is proposed to be gained by maintenance of an existing wooded area, this
development qualifies as a Bonus Level Cluster Development, per Section 18-15.4.1.
b. Please add notes to Sheet 1 specifying the minimum lot size permitted, and maximum structure height
permitted. See the Area and Bulk Regulations table in Section 18-15.3 for these standards.
c. [18-2.2.3] In order to be a cluster development, both Standard Level and Bonus Level, a minimum of
25% of the total land area must be common open space. Please provide a note on Sheet 1 stating the
required acreage/sq.ft. of open space, and provide a calculation stating the proposed acreage/sq. ft. of
open space.
3. [32.5.2 (a)] Please label all setback lines shown on Sheets 4 and 5 on lots 1-10 and 34-43.
4. 132.5.2 (a)i Please identify which lots are SFD and SFA on Sheets 4 and 5.
[32.5.2 (f)] According to Albemarle County GIS, a Water Protection Ordinance 100' stream buffer exists on
TMP 62-16D. Please show and label the stream buffer on all applicable drawings and identify the symbology
used to represent the stream buffer limits in the legend on each sheet where visible.
a. Revise the stream buffer note on Sheet 1 so that it states the property is located within a WPO stream
buffer, or provide evidence such as a survey that verifies that no stream buffer is located on TMP 62-
16D.
6. [32.5.2 (n] Retaining walls are shown on lots 1-10 and lots 25-29. A note on Sheet 3 states "Prop. Ret.
wall by others." Details of the retaining wall must be provided on the final site plan. Please explain the
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note, and provide a construction detail of the retaining wall that specifies the materials and height of the
wall.
7. [32.5.2 (d) and 32.5.2 (f)] Please show the limits of all areas located within the Preserved Steep Slopes Overlay
District, and the WPO stream buffer on Sheets 3-7 and 17-19.
[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.
9. [32.7.1.11 Please address the following related to notes on Sheet 1 and Sheet 4:
a. [32.7.1.1(b)] Asterisk * on Sheet 1 and Note 5 on Sheet 4: street right-of-way can't be dedicated through
the site plan. ROW dedication must occur as part of recordation of a subdivision application that is
reviewed and approved by the County in accordance with all applicable sections of Chapter 14.
b. Please revise the note language so that it states "public street right-of-ways shall be dedicated to
Albemarle County for public use in accordance with all applicable sections of the Albemarle County
Code."
10. [18-4.7] Please address the following related to open space:
a. [18-4.7 (c)(3)] Please provide documentation and calculations that all open space parcels meet the
limitations on certain features requirements. Per Section 18-4.7 (c)(3), "not more than 80 percent
of the minimum required open space shall consist of the following: (i) land located within the
100 year flood plain; (ii) land subject to occasional, common or frequent flooding as defined in
Table 16 Soil and Water Features of the United States Department of Agriculture Soil
Conservation Service, Soil Survey of Albemarle County, Virginia, August, 1985; (iii) critical or
preserved slopes; and (iv) land devoted to stormwater management facilities or flood control
devices, except where the facility or feature is incorporated into a permanent pond, lake or other
water feature deemed by the agent to constitute a desirable open space amenity. "
b. [18-4.7 (d)] Asterisk ** on Sheet 1 and Note 4 on Sheet 4: the site plan can't dedicate the open
space to the HOA, the dedication needs to be done as part of a subdivision application review and
approval, in accordance with Chapter 14. Please be aware that open space in private ownership
shall be subject to a legal instrument ensuring the maintenance and preservation of the open
space that is approved by the agent and the county attorney.
c. [18-4.7] How will HOA access be granted to Open Space C? Since existing trees are being
maintained in Open Space C to count toward minimum landscaping requirements, the HOA will
need access to the tree preservation areas in order to maintain the existing trees. See comments #1
and #8 below for additional information.
i. Since there is no minimum lot size in R-4 bonus level cluster developments, staff
suggests revising the rear and rear corner lot lines of Lot 1 so that Open Space B and C
connect. The connection area should be at least 10-12' wide so that vehicles can be
driven to the open space C area. Otherwise, a private HOA access easement will need to
be created through residential lots so that Open Space C can be accessed for maintenance
purposes.
11. [ 18-4.16] Please address the following related to recreation requirements:
a. [18-4.16.1] A minimum of 200 square feet per unit of recreational area shall be provided in common
area or open space on the site. Therefore, 8,600 sq. ft. of recreation area/open space is required. Please
add a required open space calculation to Sheet 1. State the amount of open space/recreation area
proposed.
b. [18-4.16.2.11 An exhibit of the tot lot area must be provided that shows locations of all required facilities.
One tot lot containing the following facilities is required:
i. One swing (four seats)
ii. One slide
iii. Two climbers
iv. One buckabout or whirl
v. Two benches.
c. [ 18-4.16.2.21 One-half court for basketball shall be provided for each 100 units, consisting of a 30-foot
by 30-foot area of four -inch 21-A base and 1'/2 inches bituminous concrete surface, and a basketball
backboard and net installed at regulation height. The site plan does not currently show a basketball court
as required by the Zoning Ordinance.
d. [18-4.16] Please provide notes on Sheet 1 and Sheet 4 stating who will own and maintain the tot lot.
e. [18-4.16.2.11 Please provide a construction detail identifying the materials and height of the fence
enclosing the tot lot.
f. [18-4.16.2.11 Please provide construction details of each tot lot facility mentioned in sub -comment #b.
g. [18-4.16.3.21 Add a note to Sheet 1 stating "Recreational equipment and facilities shall be maintained
in a safe condition and replaced as necessary. Maintenance shall be the responsibility of the property
owner if rental units or a homeowners' association if sale units."
h. [18-4.16.3.31 Add a note to Sheet 1 stating "Recreational facilities shall be completed when 50 percent
of the units have received certificates of occupancy."
12. [32.7.2.21 The road plans for Phase 5A SUB201900170, must be approved prior to final site plan approval.
13. [32.7.4.1 (a)] A WPO plan must be submitted, reviewed, and approved prior to final site plan approval.
14. [General Comment] An easement plat application must be submitted, reviewed, approved, and recorded prior
to final site plan approval. All proposed easements shown on the final site plan need to be included on the
easement plat.
a. Once the easement plat is approved and recorded, update the drawings as necessary so that all
easements on the site plan include a label stating "existing" easement. Specify the easement type
(public/private) in the label, include the width, and state the recorded instrument number.
b. If any new easements will have a separate deed of easement/maintenance agreements recorded with the
plat, the easement labels should also state the deed of easement recorded instrument number.
New Comments — Final Site Plan
[General Comment] Please provide information on timing/anticipated process for filing a final subdivision plat
application to create lots proposed in Phase 5A.
a. [32.7.9.9 (d)] An instrument will need to be provided with the final plat demonstrating
required landscaping in open space and private lots will be maintained in accordance with
this Code section. The instrument shall be subject to review and approval by the county
attorney and shall be in a form and style so that it may be recorded in the office of the clerk of
the circuit court of the county.
2. [32.7.9.4 (b) and 32.7.9.4 (c)] On Sheets 17 and 18, please provide more information on the types of existing
vegetation present within the tree save area. For example, show existing tree locations and state the species
name and caliper for trees larger than 6."
a. [32.7.9.4 (b)(1)] Show tree protection fencing around the tree save areas on Sheets 7, 17, and 18.
Add a callout that references the sheet and exhibit number for the construction detail of the tree
protection fence.
b. [32.7.9.8 (e)] State the sq. ft. measurement of the tree save area in the label on Sheet 17 so that staff
can verify the total area of the tree save area mentioned in the canopy coverage calculation on Sheet
19.
3. [32.7.9.5 (d)] Street trees are shown within lots 2, 4, 8, 34, 35, 36, 39 and 43, and not within the 6' planting
strip within the street ROW. Street trees must be provided within the planting strip unless VDOT will not allow
them there. Utilities should be laid out so that the trees can be located within the planting strip. Revise Sheets
13, 17, and 18 as necessary to show proposed trees within the 6' planting strip.
a. Revise the plant schedule on Sheets 17 and 19 so it states the correct quantities of each species
provided. 16 GT, 10 QC, 12 TC, and 8 ZS trees are shown on Sheet 17.
b. Revise the total tree coverage column in the plant schedule so that the figures are correct based on
the quantity of each species provided.
c. Revise the street tree calculation on Sheet 19. 14 trees are needed on each side of Fowler Street, so
28 total are required. 12 trees are required on each side of Fowler Circle, so 24 total are required.
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d. Not enough trees are currently provided based on what is shown on Sheets 17-18. Please add
additional trees within the planting strip within the ROW as necessary to comply with the
Ordinance.
4. [32.7.9.7 (a)(4)] Lots 15, 33, 34, and 43 are double frontage lots. Please provide screening for these lots.
a. [32.7.9.71 If landscaping will be provided, show how the screening measures on each lot comply
with Section 32.7.9.7 (c) and 32.7.9.7 (d).
b. [32.7.9.7 (e)] If fencing will be installed, please show fencing locations on each lot where required
for screening. Provide a construction detailing demonstrating that the fence is opaque and 6' in
height.
132.7.9.8 (c)] Please provide more information on how it was determined that the "net site area" is 4.86 acres.
The tree canopy requirement calculation on Sheet 19 should clearly identify the acreage of Phase 5A, and
subtract the features listed under Section 32.7.9.8 (c) that can be excluded from the calculation. Staff cannot
verify that the total canopy area required is correct as stated in the calculation on Sheet 19 without this
additional information. Additional landscaping may be required in order to comply with the minimum 20%
canopy required.
a. [32.7.9.8 (a)(4)] Revise the proposed tree canopy figure on Sheet 19 once the plant schedules have
been updated, per earlier comments.
6. [32.7.9] Revise note on Sheet 16 so that it states "refer to Sheet 19 for additional notes & details."
7. [32.7.9.91 Please add a note to Sheets 17-19 stating "All landscaping shall be installed by the first planting season
following the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy within the development."
8. [32.7.9.91 Please add a note to the Landscape plans stating "Tree preservation areas and screening on private lots
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."
9. [32.7.9.91 Please add a note to Sheets 17-19 stating "street trees provided within the public right-of-way shall be
maintained in accordance with the requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation."
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) — David James, diames2&albemarle.org — Requested changes,
see attached.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) — Brian Becker, bbecker(c-r�,albemarle.org — Review not yet complete,
comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt.
Albemarle County Building Inspections — Michael Dellinger, mdellingergalbemarle.org — No objection.
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue — Shawn Maddox, smaddoxgalbemarle.org — No objection.
Albemarle County Service Authority — Richard Nelson, rnelsonnserviceauthority.org — See attached email from
ACSA. ACSA approval must be received prior to final site plan approval.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority — Victoria Fort, vfortgrivanna.org, 434-977-2970, ext. 205 Review not yet
complete, comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt.
Virginia Department of Transportation — Max Greene, max. eene e,vdot.vir ig nia.gov — Requested changes, see
attached letter.
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Thomas Jefferson Health District — Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski(c�r�,vdh.vir ig nia. gov — Review not yet complete,
comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt.
Review Comments for SDP202000036 Final Site Development Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase 5A - Final - Digital
Date Completed: Wednesday, May 27, 2D20 Department/DivisionlAgency: Review Status:
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Reviewer: David James
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Submit a WPO plan for approval prior to FSP approval.
Remove Sheets 0, 10 & 12 from the set.
Sheet 2: Show the 100' stream buffer.
Submit design plans & comps for walls over 4' high.
Sheet 5-7: Show safety railing for walls over 30" high.
Sheet 7- Provide low -maintenance ground cover (not grass) on 2:1 graded slopes.
Nate: Walls crossings property lines may need 3rd party agreements between owners.
Requested Changes El
Page: 1 County of Albemarle Printed On: 06I1712020
Cameron Langille
From: Richard Nelson <rnelson@serviceauthority.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 4:26 PM
To: Cameron Langille
Subject: RE: SDP202000036 Belvedere Phase 5A - Final Site Plan
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attachments unless you are sure the content is safe.
Cameron,
Belvedere 5A is under review.
Thanks,
Richard Nelson
Civil Engineer
Albemarle County Service Authority
168 Spotnap Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
(434) 977-4511
From: Cameron Langille <blangille@albemarle.org>
Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:31 PM
To: Frank Pohl <fpohl@albemarle.org>; Emily Cox <ecox2@albemarle.org>; John Anderson
<janderson2@albemarle.org>; Matthew Wentland <mwentland@albemarle.org>; David James
<djames2@albemarle.org>; Michael Dellinger <mdellinger@albemarle.org>; Brian Becker <bbecker@albemarle.org>;
Shawn Maddox <smaddox@albemarle.org>; Richard Nelson <rnelson@serviceauthority.org>; Adam Moore
<Adam.Moore@vdot.virginia.gov>; vfort@rivanna.org
Cc: Bill Fritz <BFRITZ@albemarle.org>
Subject: SDP202000036 Belvedere Phase 5A - Final Site Plan
Good afternoon,
This final site plan has been submitted for review. This is the first submittal of the plan. The approved initial site plan
associated with this project is SDP201900060.
You can access digital copies of the SDP202000036 application and final site plan through the following link:
https://Ifweb.albemarle.ore/weblink/search.aspx?dbid=3&searchcommand=%7b%SbCDD-
Planning%5d:%5bApplicationNumber%5d=%22SDP202000036%22%7d
The approved initial site plan and action letter can be accessed through the following link:
https://Ifweb.albemarle.org/weblink/search.aspx?dbid=3&searchcommand=%7b%SbCDD-
Planning%5d:%5bApplicationNumber%5d=%22SDP201900060%22%7d
Please send me and review comments you have for this application by Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Let me know if you
have any questions about this project or if you have trouble accessing the plans through the links.
Thanks,
Cameron
Cameron Langille I Senior Planner
Community Development Department
Planning Division
blangille@albemarle.org
(434) 296-5832 ext. 3432
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street (804) 786-2701
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219 Fax: (804) 786-2940
April 30, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: David James
Re: SUB-2019-00170 - Belvedere Phase 5, Part 1 — Road Plan - Review #2
SDP-2020-00036 - Belvedere Phase 5A — Final Site Plan — Review #1
Dear Mr. James:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Roudabush, Gale, &
Associates, dated April 17, 2020, and offers the following comments:
Sight distance triangle SDI does not appear to coincide with the stop bar location and
Stop sign. Proposed sight /eye location is also on the other side of the pedestrian
crossing. This would be a conflict of ADA access. Please relocate the ADA
crossing/CG-12's and stop bar/ sign location similar to your SD2 location.
2. Note that the final plan 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.
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 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. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
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