HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB202000094 Correspondence 2020-07-13 (3)SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C.
Design Focused Engineering
July 13, 2020
Cameron Langille
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
RE: Response #1 for SUB202000094 St. Francis Avenue - Two -Lot Subdivision — Planning
Dear Cameron,
Thank you for your review of the 2-Lot Division Plat for St. Francis Avenue. This letter contains
responses to County comments dated June 17, 2020. Our responses are as follows:
1. [14-302 (A)(3)] Please revise the label for the existing 50' private ROW easement on TMP 31-7 and
31- 7B. It should state the recorded plat/instrument that created it: DB 1082 pages 640-645. It should
also state that it is a private street easement, per DB 1082 pages 640-645.
The label has been revised.
2. [14-302(A)(5)] Please see Engineering comments regarding the SWM forest & Open Space easement.
The requested note has been added.
3. [14-302 (A)(9)] Revise note 8 so that it states "Lots A and B each contain a building site that
complies with section 4.2.1 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance."
The note has been revised.
4. [14-302 (A)(10)] Revise note 9 so that it states "Lots A and B are each assigned two (2) development
rights and when further divided these rights shall not comprise more than [number] acres."
The note has been revised.
5. [14-302(A)(3)] Remove the words "Sant Francis Avenue" from the new 30' private street easement.
The new private street easement should simply be labeled "C/L New 30' private street easement."
The road name has been removed.
6. [General Comment] Please change the labels for all adjacent properties so that "PID" is stated
"TMP."
The labels have been revised.
7. [14-302 (B)(1)] Please add a date of last revision to each sheet.
A revision date has been added.
8. [14-302 (13)(5)] State all Zoning Overlay Districts that apply to TMP 31-7 in a note. TMP 31-7 is
within the AIA Airport Impact Area Overlay District.
References to AIA have been added.
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9. [14-302 (B)(10)] Add a note stating "The stream buffer(s) shown hereon shall be managed in
accordance with the Albemarle County Water Protection Ordinance."
The note has been added.
10. [14-303 (A)] Please change the owner signature box title to "Statement of Consent to Division."
a. Revise the language in the Statement of Consent to Division so that it states "The platting or
dedication of the following described land [insert a correct description of the land subdivided] is with
the free consent and in accordance with the desire of the undersigned owners, proprietors and trustees,
if any."
b. Revise the owner name in the owner signature box. It should state Barry Wood."
The signature block has been revised as requested.
11. [14-303 (0)] Revise the County signature box so that it is titled "County Approval." Remove all other
text currently in the box. Under the signature line, change "Albemarle County Official" to "Agent for
the Board of Supervisors."
The county signature block has been revised.
12. [14-308.1] A Tier 2 groundwater assessment is required since this subdivision proposes to create lots
measuring less than 21 acres as stated in Chapter 17, Section 17-1003 (a) of the County Code. Submit
payment for the applicable fee of $3S5 nn AX74h the next plat submittal.
Noted, see attached fee payment receipt for groundwater assessment.
13. [14-309, 14-310, and 14-416] Please provide soils evaluations for subsurface drainfields on all lots in
accordance with Section 14-309. This information must be included with the submittal of the final
plat. Approval from the Health Director for onsite septic and wells is required prior to final plat
approval, in accordance with Section 14-310 and 14-416. A copy of the plat has been submitted to the
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) for review.
Noted, see attached drainfield study documents.
14. [14-316] The plat has been transmitted to VDOT for review.
Noted, we do not expect that VDOT will have comments as this boundary division does not
affect VDOT ROW.
15. [14-317] A maintenance agreement for the proposed private street must be provided by the applicant
and reviewed/approved by the County Attorney prior to final plat approval. The maintenance
agreement must comply with all requirements of Section 14-317. A template for the maintenance
agreement is attached to these review comments. Please complete the applicable sections of the
template and submit it with the revised plat for review by staff.
Noted, see attached maintenance agreement.
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 434-227-5140.
Regards,
Keane Rucker, EI T
Shimp Engineering, P.C.
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