HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201900079 Action Letter 2020-02-06COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (4341296-5832
February 6, 2020
Steve Krohn
New Belvedere, Inc.
610 West Rio Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
skrohn@resortscompanies.com
RE: SDP201900079 Belvedere Phase 3 — Part 1— Initial Site Plan
Dear Mr. Krohn:
Fax (434) 972-4126
The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Initial comments
from the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as
applicable, are attached:
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Albemarle County Zoning Services (incorporated in planning comments)
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) (attached)
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) (attached)
Albemarle County Building Inspections (attached)
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue (attached)
Albemarle County Service Authority (attached)
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (attached)
Virginia Department of Transportation (attached)
Thomas Jefferson Health District (attached)
Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed and should
not be considered final. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all issues that will
be required to be resolved prior to Final Site Plan approval. Please request a six month deferral of the
Initial Site Plan by Monday, February 10, 2020 to allow staff time needed to review resubmitted
plans addressing these comments. If I do not receive a deferral request by then I will move forward
with a denial of the site plan.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Paty Saternye
Senior Planner
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Albemarle County Planning Services (Senior Planner) — Paty Saternye, psateinyekalbemarle.org — Required changes:
Prior to initial site plan approval, at a minimum, comments 1-4 shall be addressed in a resubmittal.
Comments to be addressed prior to the Initial Site Plan approval:
1. Pay the required notices fee of $435.00.
2. [ZMA2004-7 Application Plan & C.O.D.] Revise the site plan to no longer show grading in the "Part 2" of the
development and ensure that the grading in the "Part" 1 area of the development does not impact the site any
more than was expressly authorized in the ZMA Application plan. If grading within "Part 2" is proposed, then
revise the grading in "Part 2" to also no longer show any impacts to the site that were not expressly authorized
in the ZMA Application Plan.
[ZMA2004-7 Application Plan & C.O.D.] Revise the plan include the Preservation and Conservation Open
Space area as they were shown on the Application Plan in Block 10 and the current steep slopes overlay district
(preserved and managed). Address the following:
a) Show the Preservation Open Space and Conservation Open Space, as shown on the Application Plan, on
the site plan. Ensure that Preservation Open Space is not impacted any more than was expressly authorized
in the ZMA Application Plan.
b) Show the Steep Slopes (preserved and managed) overlay district areas and ensure each has a hatch that is
designated in the legends.
c) Remove any "composite" of the ZMA and GIS steep slopes areas and hatching.
d) Remove the "Preservation Easement" shown, which appears to be the easement being created for the DEQ
and is not part of this site plan review.
e) Ensure that no portion of the Preservation open space is impacted more than shown on the Application
Plan. Also, ensure there are no improvements shown within the preserved steep slopes area in and behind
Lots 4 and 5.
4. [ZMA2004-7 Application Plan & C.O.D.] Delineate the boundaries of Block 10 of Belvedere on the site plan,
with lines and labels, and ensure all parcels that are part of Block 10 are included in the site data. Portions of
both TMP 61-160R6 and TMP 62-213 are part of Block 10.
Comments to be addressed with the Final Site Plan submission:
5. A site plan meeting all the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code.
6. [ZMA2004-7 Application Plan & C.O.D.] Show on the plan the location for the required trial that is to be built
in Linear Park `J'. Ensure that the trail proposed meets all of the minimum standards specified in the C.O.D.
and is in general accord with the location and length shown in the Application Plan.
7. [ZMA2004-7 C.O.D.] The following special exceptions are required prior to site plan approval. Additional
special exceptions may be required if the site plan is not revised in order to meet requirements of the C.O.D
and/or the Zoning Ordinance.
a) To allow additional townhomes to be constructed in Block 10 of Belvedere. The special exception for
variation # 59 only allowed two townhomes to be included in Block 10.
b) To allow additional residential units to be constructed in Block 10. The special exception for variation # 59
only allowed a total of 52 residential units in Block 10 (see zoning comments), which included the two
townhomes mentioned above. From the "Proposed Use" in the Site Data on the cover sheet it appears that
a total of 69 residential units (in addition to the two townhome units in Block 4A-2) are proposed in Block
10, once Part 2 of Phase 3 is built.
8. [ZMA2004-7 Application Plan & C.O.D.] The two townhome units (currently under review with Phase IVA-2)
that are part of Block 10 should be shown as "Proposed with Phase IVA-2" on the site plan and be included in
any Block 10 charts/calculation. Specify in the site data the acreage of the portion of each of the parcels that
comprise Block 10.
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9. [ZMA2004-7 Application Plan & C.O.D.] Revise the plan include the Preservation and Conservation Open
Space area as they were shown on the Application Plan in Block 10 and the preserved steep slopes overlay
district. Address the following:
a) Ensure that all design requirements within the steep slopes overlay district are met, wherever impact to
those steep slopes was not expressly authorized in the ZMA Application plan.
b) Once the Townhome lots, proposed with Phase 4A-2, are shown on the site plan ensure that there is a
continuous open space area from the corner of Fowler Street and Farrow Drive and the Conservation Open
Space behind Lots 1, 2 and 3, as was shown in the Application Plan.
c) If the preserved steep slopes in and behind Lots 4 and 5 are not part of the conservation and preservation
open space shown on the Application Plan, and if any portion of the lot will be within the steep slopes
overlay district, an easement for preservation of the preserved slopes area should be shown and must be
submitted, reviewed, approved and recorded prior to approval of the final site plan.
10. [ZMA2004-7 C.O.D.] Specify in the site data the number and type of units that are proposed for the Block 10
portion of the parcel only. If any of the 69 proposed units are beyond the bounds of Block 10 of Belvedere, and
will be in other areas of TMP 62A3-1, they should not be included in this site plan since they are not shown and
they are not part of Block 10.
11. [ZMA2004-7 C.O.D.] The following should be revised in reference to the proposed public streets. Please note,
if Fire Rescue, Engineering or VDOT require an even greater road width then the following must be expanded
to meet their requirements.
a) Road D East, which is also Farrow Drive: The road width is insufficient to provide all of the required
components of the street section and meet Fire Rescue minimum clear travel way requirements. The C.O.D
requires two-way traffic and parking on both sides. The portion of Farrow Drive in Phase IIB of Belvedere
was allowed to provide parking on one side of the road in order to meet the Fire Rescue requirement, but
that still required a ROW width of 59'. Revise the road section and plan view of the public street to have a
59' ROW, parking on one side of the road (the park side) and have parking spaces delineated with paint
striping.
b) Road P (not including portion of secondary access road): The road width is insufficient to provide all of the
required components of the street section and meet Fire Rescue minimum clear travel way requirements.
The C.O.D requires one-way traffic and parking on one side. Fire Rescue has previously stated that the
clear travel way must be a minimum of 20' in width. Revise the road section and plan view of the public
street to have a ROW that includes a clear travel way of 20', parking on one side of the road (the park side),
and the parking spaces delineated with paint striping.
c) Road P (the portion included in secondary access road): The road width is insufficient to provide all of the
required components of the street section and meet Fire Rescue minimum clear travel way requirements.
The C.O.D requires one-way traffic and parking on one side. Fire Rescue has previously stated that the
clear travel way must be a minimum of 20' in width. Revise the road section and plan view of the public
street to have a ROW that includes a clear travel way of 20', parking on one side of the road (the residential
unit side), and the parking spaces delineated with paint striping.
d) Road N: No section of this street has been provided but must be included in the site plan. From the plan
view of the road, and dimensioned road width, it appears that the road width is insufficient to provide all of
the required components of the street section and meet Fire Rescue minimum clear travel way
requirements. The C.O.D requires two-way traffic and parking on both sides. Work with Planning,
Engineering, VDOT and Fire Rescue on the minimum road section that will be allowed. Provide a road
section in the site plan and update the plan view of the public street. Paint striping will be required,
showing the provided parking spaces, once the next part of the development is constructed. However, Fire
Rescue has stated that until the next portion of Block 10 is constructed no parking will be allowed on Road
N to allow clear turning access for their fire equipment.
e) Secondary Access Roads: Bollards to limit the access only to emergency vehicles must be provided for the
secondary access roads.
12. [32.5.1b] Scale and size. Clearly show and label all match lines for the sheets. This should include labeling and
linework to clearly delineate the division lines on all sheets where the full project area is not shown. Also, on
the existing conditions sheet the phase line appears to be shown but is not labeled or specified in the Legend.
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13. [32.5.1c] Dimensions. Address the following:
a) Ensure that all text and dimensions are able to be read. The parcel boundary bearing and distance
measurement, at the road intersection with Fowler street, cannot be read because it is on top of a label for
the curb and gutter. Ensure all text is able to be read.
b) Show the Belvedere NMD line, and clearly label it, in all existing and proposed sheets. This line shows the
limits of Block 10.
c) See engineering comments in reference to the revisions that are required on the existing and proposed
grading.
14. [C.O.D.] As provided in previous Belvedere projects include in the site plan a chart that includes the 1)
maximum & minimum residential densities allowed (Tables 1 & 2) for each block and for each type of unit
from the approved rezoning and variations, 2) what has already been built, 3) what has been platted but not
built, 4) what is being proposed in this site plan (labeled as "Belvedere Phase 3 - Part 1 - Proposed'), 5) the total
number of units remaining for each block, and 6) the totals for each of the columns at the bottom of the chart.
Ensure that Block 10 will meet these minimums and maximums or request the special exception specified
above.
15. [C.O.D.] As provided in previous Belvedere projects include in this site plan a chart that includes 1) the
information from Table 4 Green Space Tabulation in the most recent Code of Development (As Revised: July
22, 2014) and all of the approved variations since the last update of the C.O.D. as the `Approved with
Rezoning', 2) specifies what has already been provided & platted, 3) what is proposed with Phase 3 - Part 1, 4)
the difference from the rezoning, and 4) totals for all of Belvedere. Since Block 10 is being proposed in two or
more "parts", and therefore will be platted and recorded separately, there should be a separate line for future
"parts" of Phase 3 (Block 10). Ensure that Block 10 will meet these minimums and maximums or request the
special exception.
16. [C.O.D.] On the coversheet, in the "Open Space:" portion of the Site Data, ensure all required Block 10 open
space is accounted for. Only 1.41 acres of open space in Block 10 are specified on the cover sheet. As of
variation #54 Block 10 included the following minimum sizes for each of the open space areas:
a) Linear Park `J' 5.35 acres.
b) Park `L' 0.5 acres.
c) Park `M' 0.2 acres
d) Other open space:
a. Conservation 4.40 acres.
b. Preservation 4.59 acres.
17. [32.5.2(b)] Information regarding the proposed uses. Address the following:
a) A tot lot will be required within Block 10, either in Park M or Park L. Since only 25 residential units are
proposed for Part 1 the tot lot is not required with Part 1. However, if the tot lot will be provided in Park L,
in Part 2, add a note to the Part 1 site plan specifying that.
b) Provide the following note: "Open Space is hereby dedicated to the HOA. " Provide information on the
HOA that will be maintaining the open space. Ensure that the open space will be owned and maintained by
an HOA.
c) Address the following in reference to provided parking:
i. It does not appear, with the width of the roads, the Fire Rescue requirements, and the proposed
townhome layout that parking will be able to be provided on both sides of the streets. See comment
11 above. Once comment 11 is addressed revise the "Provided Parking" on the cover sheet to only
count the parking spaces that can be provided and are shown on the roads.
ii. There appears to be insufficient depth all but one of the driveways to provide parking. Parking can
only be included on driveways that have an 18' depth between the sidewalk to the residential unit.
The 16' maximum setback for Belvedere was not designed for front loading small lot residential
units. Revise the "provided Parking" on the coversheet to only count surface parking spaces that
meet the minimum depth of 18'. For any driveway where the depth is sufficient provide
measurements for length and depth at the closest point between the sidewalk and the residential unit.
Add a note that states that parking is not allowed in any driveway that does not meet the minimum
size requirements.
iii. Because garages are being utilized to meet the parking requirements, show the garages in the site
plan.
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18. [32.5.2(a), 32.5.2(b), 32.5.2(i)] Information regarding the proposed use. Address the following:
a) Label the existing road that leads into Road D as "Farrow Drive" and see E911 comment on road naming.
b) Provide the acreages for each proposed residential lot and open space area. If an open space area is divided
by the phase line, then specify the acreage of the open space for Part 1 and Part 2 separately.
19. [32.5.1 (c), 32.5.2 0) & (k)] Existing and proposed sewer and drainage facilities & off -site easements. Provide
the location and dimension of all existing and proposed private and public easements. Address the following:
a) There is a sewer easement, shown on plats for the greenway BLA on the southside of the parcel and
connecting to the ACSA utility in the river bottom, that is not shown on this site plan. If it is existing show
it and provide its deed book and page number. If it is proposed with another project label it as proposed
and specify that it is "Proposed with ProjectName".
b) An easement plat for the proposed sewer line, near the northern parcel line and connecting to the ACSA
easement in the river bottom, will require the review, approval and recordation prior to approval of the final
site plan.
c) Provide all required off -site easements. If any off -site easements are required must be submitted, reviewed
approved and recorded prior to approval of the final site plan. It appears that the proposed sewer easement
crosses property lines to a parcel that is not part of this project and also may be owned by others prior to
approval of this final site plan approval. Also, depending on the timing of other secondary access roads,
the easements may not have been recorded prior to approval of this site plan.
20. [32.5.2 (e), (n) 32.6.2(j) & 32.7.9.4 (c)] Landscape features. Address the following:
a) Shown the existing and proposed tree lines.
b) Shown all areas of preservation, and all areas on conservation, not impacted by improvements as
"preserved".
c) Preserve all existing trees that are to remain. Where they are to remain include the following:
i. Areas and other features shown on landscape plan. The landscape plan shall show the trees to be
preserved, the limits of clearing, the location and type of protective fencing, grade changes requiring
tree wells or walls, and trenching or tunneling proposed beyond the limits of clearing.
ii. Conservation checklist. The applicant shall sign a conservation checklist approved by the agent to
ensure that the specified trees will be protected during construction. Except as otherwise expressly
approved by the agent in a particular case, the checklist shall conform to the specifications in the
Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, pages III-393 through III-413, and as hereafter
amended.
d) On the grading plan sheet label the area of existing trees with the type of trees (evergreen, deciduous, or a
mix of both) and show areas where existing vegetation will be removed.
e) Revise Sheet 9 Landscape Plan to specify that the number of street trees are required on both sides of the
street.
f) Ensure that there is one large street tree at least every 50 feet on both sides of all street frontage. See zoning
comment on specific C.O.D. requirement.
g) Revise the proposed tree species to ensure that all street trees are large trees. Some of the verities specified
appear to be medium size trees and not large.
21. [32.5.2 (n)] Address the following:
a) Show the location of any outdoor lighting. Any free standing or building mounted lighting, including front
porch lights, must be shown in a photometric plan and meet all requirements. Ensure all lighting meets
County requirements.
b) Show and label all required signage.
22. [32.5.2(1)] Provide the location of any existing or proposed utilities and utility easements including telephone,
cable, electric and gas. Indicate the deed book and page reference for all exiting utility easements located on
the property.
23. [32.8.21 Infrastructure improvementplans. All infrastructure required to construct Phase 3 shall be reviewed,
approved, and built or bonded before the final plat and/or final site plan can be approved. This includes all
offsite improvements required to serve the development, including road plans, WPO plan, water and sewer
connections.
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24. [32.5.2 a] General information.
a) Provide the current name of the owner, zoning district, tax map and parcel number and present use of
abutting parcels TMP 62-2C, TMP 61-160R, revise the use for TMP 62-07E that is an open space created
with Phase 4A-1 and not "vacant", and revise TMP 62-16D to be vacant.
b) Once the additional portions of parcels that area part of Block 10 are added to the site plan "project area"
then add the zoning for those parcels in the Site Data on the coversheet.
c) Revise the rezoning information on the coversheet to include highest number of approved variation and the
date on which it was approved.
d) Revise the setbacks to address the following:
i. Provide the full Belvedere setback chart Table 9, revised with the most recent variations to impact it,
and include all notes and variation information. Although the setbacks have been provided on the
sheet they do not include all of the notes which impact how the setbacks are applied.
ii. As stated in note 3 of Table 9 of the C.O.D., where a side setback of less than 4' 11" is used, a 6'
maintenance easement shall be recorded on all properties adjacent to the side setback of less than
4' 11 ". These easements must be shown on the site plan and submitted, reviewed, approved and
recorded prior to final site plan approval.
e) Provide a datum reference for elevation.
25. [32.5.2 b] Information regarding the proposed use.
a) Provide on the total size of Block 10 on the site plan and specify what portion of Block 10 is within Part 1
and what portion will be in Part 2.
b) Provide on the site plan the maximum amount of impervious cover including all roads, sidewalks, buildings
and driveways.
26. [32.5.2 i] Streets, easements and travel ways. Address the following:
a) Show the existing and proposed street improvements and ensure that streets that already exist are not
shown dashed, which could be interpreted as not yet existing. Address the following:
i. If street improvements that have not yet been built are proposed on a different site plan, or road
plan associated with a subdivision plat, and is expected to be built prior to this project, then specify
that on this site plan and include the SDP number for that other site plan.
ii. Clarify why a portion of the sidewalk at the intersection of Fowler Street and Farrow Drive is
shown as dashed and one corner does not show the sidewalk improvement fully within the ROW.
iii. Differentiate on the plan sidewalks that will be built with Phase 3 — Part 1 and those that have been
or will be built with other projects, such as Phase IIB and Phase 5.
b) Provide a public emergency access easement over all portions of the secondary access roads that will not
be within a public street.
c) Provide all required off -site easements. If any off -site easements are required, they must be submitted,
reviewed, approved and recorded prior to approval of the final site plan. Depending on the timing of
other secondary access roads, the easements beyond the area specified in this site plan may not have been
recorded prior to approval of this site plan.
d) Provide the following crosswalks:
i. Crossing Road D at Park M.
ii. Where Road D meets Fowler Street.
27. [32.5.2 0] Areas to be dedicated or reserved. Address the following:
a) Add a note on the plan stating that "All new public street right-of-way shown hereon is hereby dedicated to
the County for public use."
b) Revise the label on all public roads to state "Dedicated to the County for Public Use."
28. [Comment] Any instrument assuring the perpetual maintenance of the open space areas, and any other
improvements that are to be maintained by the HOA in perpetuity, require County Attorney approval prior to
final site plan approval.
29. [Comment] See the other SRC reviewer comments attached. All SRC reviewer comments must be sufficiently
address prior to final site plan approval.
Please contact Paty Saternye, Senior Planner Planning Division via psatern. e a albemarle.org or 434-296-5832 ext.
3250 as needed for further information.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832
TO: Paty Satyrne, Senior Planner -Planning
FROM: Rebecca Ragsdale, Principal Planner -Zoning
DATE: February 2, 2020
RE: SDP201900079 Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1) Block 10
Code of Development -
Fax (434) 972-4126
Table 1 of the Code of Development, last amended with Variation 59 approved on 5/12/19, is
below. There are 48 remaining single family detached units with 10 carriage houses that may be
developed in Block 10. The initial site plan proposes 25 townhouses which are not permitted by
the Code of Development. The plan also indicated that part 2 will include 17 attached units and
27 single family detached units for a total of 69 proposed units. This exceeds the maximum
number of units permitted by Block 10 as the limit is 62, including the carriage houses.
I
BELVEDERE MAXIMUM RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES
BLOCK
GROUP
AREA
(AC)
TABLE 1
MAXIMUM RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES
5FD
SFA/TH
APARTMENTS/MF
CARRIAGE
HOUSE
UNITS
TOTAL
DENSITY
1
15.08
D
0
12
Ct
12
0.80
2
26.83
0
20
302
0
322
12.00
3
12.48
25
1 0
0
14
39
3.13
4
16.68
32
11
0
25
69
4.14
5
6.86
34
0
0
24
58
8.45
6
9.32
30
9
0
14
53
5.69
7
8.72
34
0
0
32
66
7.57
S
7.9
27
16
D
26
69
8.73
.4
10
93.4
-6- 2
0
10
62
0.66
TOTAL
206.69
259
56
314
146
775
3.75
Section 8.5.3.3. allows changes to the arrangement of uses provided that major elements
shown on the plan and their relationship remain the same as determined by the Planning
Director and approved by the Board of Supervisors through the special exception process. The
description of Block 10 found in the code of development is below for reference. I recommend if
a special exception is submitted that it addresses all phases of development proposed for Block
10.
:Block 10= This Block encompasses the outermost transect which is a ridge tap overlooking the
Rivanna river. The outer edge of this ridge will have front loaded suigle fanuly homes sited on
predominantly larger lots (60'width and above). Most clearing. grading and home footprints
would occur above the 25 % slopes, and Open Space and Linear Park J in the form of
conservation and preservation areas will allow for the retention of large stands of forested area
below the clustered lot pattern of Black 10. The focal paint of this neighborhood is an oval
that contains a small cluster of alley loaded, ridge top lots (40 width or larger) oriented toward
the centralized Park "L".
The site plan does not appear to comply with the street tree requirements of the code of
development:
Street Trees:
Street trees with a minimum caliper of 2 'i/a" 1 foot above the ground are to be planted on both
sides of all streets and lanes in the right-of-way, with a spacing no greater than 50 feet on center
throughout the neighborhoods. Generally these trees will be planted by the applicant once street
and house construction is completed on a given block. The timing of tree planting will be
coordinated to coincide with the growing season.
Application Plan- The proposed site plan does not show conservation areas and preservation
areas as required by the application plan.
Block 10 Conservation Area/Linear Park J-The application plan shows disturbance of the
Conservation area in Block 10 for stormwater management facilities and a proposed trail. The
proposed site plan does not show where the required trail will be located.
Block 10 Preservation Area -Preservation areas may not be disturbed, including disturbance for
the secondary access road. Sheet 8 shows disturbance of preservation areas. It is unclear if the
secondary access road connecting to TMP 62G-07E impacts a preservation area because
preservation and conservation areas are not shown on the site plan.
Steep Slopes Overlay District- Only disturbance of Preserved Slopes that was expressly
shown on the application plan may be permitted.
g. Legislative zoning actions related to the underlying district . Any use or structure
approved by the board of supervisors in a zoning map amendment whose location is
expressly authorized in an approved application plan, code of development, or an accepted
proffer, in a special use permit authorized in the underlying district regulations, or in a
special exception authorizing a waiver or modification of the requirements of section 4.2.3;
provided that the legislative action is still valid and that the use or structure complies with
all requirements and conditions approved or imposed in conjunction with the legislative
zoning action.
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Section 4.6.6.3 timing of amenity completion- Park M must be completed before 50% of units
have COs in that block. Based on the number of units proposed, the park must be complete by the 131n
CO.
4.16.3.3 Recreational facilities shall be completed when fifty (50) percent of the units have received
certificates of occupancy.
Sec. 8.5.5.3 - Variations from approved plans, codes, and standards of developments.
The director of planning may allow a site plan or subdivision plat for a planned development to vary from
an approved application plan, standard of development and, also, in the case of a neighborhood model
district, a code of development, as provided herein:
a. The director of planning is authorized to grant a variation from the following provisions of an
approved plan, code or standard:
Minor changes to yard requirements, build -to lines or ranges, maximum structure heights and
minimum lot sizes;
Changes to the arrangement of buildings and uses shown on the plan, provided that the major
elements shown on the plan and their relationships remain the same;
Changes to phasing plans;
4. Minor changes to landscape or architectural standards;
Minor changes to street design and street location, subject to a recommendation for approval by
the county engineer; and
Minor changes to the design and location of stormwater management facilities, minor land
disturbance including disturbance within conservation areas, and mitigation, all subject to a
recommendation for approval by the county engineer.
b. The applicant shall submit a written request for a variation to the director of planning. The request
shall specify the provision of the plan, code or standard for which the variation is sought, and state
the reason for the requested variation. The director may reject a request that fails to include the
required information.
c. The director of planning is authorized to grant a variation upon a determination that the variation: (1)
is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan; (2) does not increase the
approved development density or intensity of development; (3) does not adversely affect the timing
and phasing of development of any other development in the zoning district; (4) does not require a
special use permit; and (5) is in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved
application.
d. The director of planning may require that the applicant provide an updated application plan and, in
the case of changes to a code of development, a complete amended code of development, reflecting
the approved variation and the date of the variation. If the director requires an updated application
plan or code of development, the granting of the variation shall be conditional upon the applicant
providing the plan or code within 30 days after approval of the variation and a determination by the
director that the plan or code were revised to correctly reflect the granted variation.
e. Any variation not expressly provided for herein may be accomplished by zoning map amendment.
(§ 8.5.6.3, 12-10-80; 9-9-92; § 8.5.5.3, Ord. 03-18(2) , 3-19-03; Ord. 09-18(9) , 10-14-09)
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PROJECT: SDP201900079 Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1) — Initial
Engineering comments (David James):
1. The VSMP plan would have to be reviewed & approved prior to FSP approval. [17-302]
2. Submit a road plan for review. Approval required prior to FSP approval.
3. Include County's'General Construction Notes' on the FSP.
4. Indicate and show all existing managed & preserved slopes. Areas of steep slope shown
appear to extend less than what is shown on the County's GIS overlay.
S. Sheet 2:
a. Show all existing and proposed utilities and easements. [18-32.5.21].
b. Show name(s) of watercourses in and adjacent to site. [18-32.5.2 f]
6. Sheet 4: Provide date of field verified topography & existing conditions.
7. Sheet 7:
a. Show offsite grading in an easement.
b. Grading/Contours proposed for the secondary access (NE boundary) are not shown
how/where they will tie in.
c. Steep slopes — Round off contours to eliminate any sharp angles.
8. Sheet 7 & 8: Proposed grading in the preserved slope areas does not appear to be allowed
under Ch. 18, Sec. 30.7.5 b.
9. Sheet 8:
a. Need to show proposed contours at least five (5) foot intervals. [18-32.5.1 c]
b. Need to show existing topography at least five (5) foot intervals. [18-32.5.2 d]
c. Provide CG-12 access on opposite side of street (Detail 3).
10. Sheet 2 & 9: Show existing tree line. [18-32.7.9.4 c]
11. Grading — Constructed slopes steeper than 3:1 must be permanently stabilized with
vegetation hardier than grass, which will not require mowing. [DSM, pg. 22]
Links/refs:
https://www.deg.virginia.gov/Portals/0/DEQ/Water/StormwaterManagement/Erosion Sediment C
ontrol Handbook/Chapter%203%20-%203.32.pdf
www.deg.virginia.gov/Portals/0/DEQ/Water/StormwaterManagement/Erosion Sediment Control
Hand book/Ch a Ater%203%20-%203.37. pdf
Invasive Mon -Native Species
A Wma€ive Virginia Native
Common !Name
Common Name
Scientific Name
Common Reed
Great bulrush
Schoenopiectus tabernaemontane
Common Cattail
Typha lalifoda
Chinese Lespedeza
Birdsfoot Trefoil
Orchard Grass
Redtop
Weeping Lovegrass
Roundheaded hushclover
Lespedeza capilata
Patrid a pea
Chamaecrista tasciculala
Butterflyweed
Asciepeas tuherosa
Joe-pye weed
Eutrochium duheum
Black-eyed Susan
Rudbackia fuigida
Big blue stem
Andropogon wardie
Indian grass
Sorghastrum nutans
Side oats gra.ma
Boutefoua curlipendula
Crownvetch
Roundheaded hushclover
Lespedeza eapitata
Patridge pea
Chamaecrista Fasciculata
Big blue stem
Andropogon gerardie
Little blue stem
Schizaehyrium scopanum
Indian grass
Sorghastrum nutans
Swrtchgrass
panicum vergatum
Tall Fescue
Big blue stem
Andropogon gerardie
Little blue stem
Schizaehyrium scoparium
Indian grass
Sorghastrum nutans
Switchgrass
particum vergatum
Broemsedge
Andropogon virgenicus
❑eertongue
Dichantheiium clandestenum
Side oats grama
Soutefoua cuRependula
Canadian wddrye
Eiymus canadensis
Botllebmsh grass
Eiymus hystrix
Virginia wildrye
Eiymus virgenicus
12. Proposed secondary access road and SWM facility is not allowed in preserved slopes and
should be located outside of them. [18-30.7.5 b]
13. You must show all future road connections within the development and extend streets to
property line. Show (callout) as a temporary turnaround within the development. [18-32.7.2.2
d&e]
14. Provide road information for unnamed road that connects to 'Road D' and extend to property
line.
15. Max. height of retaining wall in the steep slope areas is 6 feet & must be broken into a
stepped wall design with a min. 3 horiz. feet between separations with landscaping screening
spaced 10 foot on center. [18-30.7.5 a]
16. Show angle of intersection.
17. A flood development permit will be needed for the proposed sewer connection in the
floodplain.
Stephen C. Brich, P.B.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper Virginia 22701
February 04, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Patricia Saternye
Re: Belvedere Phase 3, Part 1- Initial Site Plan
SDP-2019-00079
Review #1
Dear Ms. Saternye:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Roudabush, Gale, &
Associates, dated December 20, 2019, and offers the following comments:
1. Approved road plans meeting SSAR, and in compliance with the VDOT Road Design
Manual are required.
2. Road P radii does not appear to meet the minimum geometric design standards. See
B(1)-9 VDOT Road Design Manual.
3. CG-12 locations need to be relocated on the intersection corners for pedestrian visibility
and safety. Pedestrian crossings should be on the intersection side of the stop bar
location. See sections 200 and 1300 for clarifications:
http://www.virgi niadot.org/b us iness/locdes/2015_road_and_bridge_standards.asp
4. CG-12 located approximately Station 10+40 on Road P will need a pedestrian crossing
warrant due to "Pedestrian Crossing Accommodations at Unsignalized Locations".
http://www.virginiadot.org/business/resources/IIM/TE-
384_Ped_Xing_Accommodations_Unsignalized_Locs.pdf
5. Pavement designs need to be in accordance with the Pavement Design Guide for
Subdivisions and Secondary Roads, 2018 edition.
http://www.virginiadot.org/business/resources/Materials/Pavement_Design_Guide_for_S
ubdivision_and_Secondary_Roads.pdf
b. Sight distance triangles do not appear to be shown per RDM appendix F, please see table
2-5 Intersection sight distance detail.
7. 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.
8. 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.
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
9. Intersection spacing does not appear to meet the minimum requirements as described on
page B(l)-22, VDOT Road Design Manual,
10. Curb radii for skew intersections does not appear to meet the minimum requirements as
described on page B(1)-22, VDOT Road Design Manual.
11. Please remove trees within 30 of intersections per B(l)-44 RDM.
12. Due to the level of items noted in this review, these comments may not be exhaustive.
Please provide two copies 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
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
Review ofYiment for SDP 01900079 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1 ) - Initial
Date Completed: Tuesday: February 04: 2020 DepartmentfDivisionfAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Richard Nelson 1, Requested Changes
2020-02-04: 1 recommend SDP201900079 Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1) — Initial for approval with the following conditions:
Submit 3 copies to ACAfor review_
RAwill need to approve proposed tie in location_
RWA sewer capacity request will be needed_
Dedication of ACA utilities in Belvedere 2B will be required prior to final site plan approval -
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Review Comments for SDP201900079 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name:
Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1) - Initial
Date Completed:
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
DepartmenVDivision/Agency:
Review Sys:
Reviewer:
Brian Becker
I" I FCDD E911
Requested Changes
-Road D" is a continuation of the existing Farrow Drive and should be labeled as such_ "Road P' requires a road name_ The
road segment that connects "Road P'to Farrow Drive and terminates at the SecondaryAccess Road, currently labeled
-Horizontal Curare #2n may eventually require a road name 'Road M° will eventually require a road name_ The applicant may
want to reserve road names for these segements at this time
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Review Comments for SDP201900079 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1) - Initial
Date Completed: Monday. February 03. 2020 DepartmenVDivision/Agency: Review Sys:
Reviewer:
Shawn Maddox F Fire Rescue Requested Changes
1-Add a hydrant on Road P.
2_ Road D East shall be marked no parking on one side due to width less than 36-
3e No Parking on Road N.
4e Available fire flour test must be provided before final acceptance_
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Review ofYiment for SDP 01900079 Initial Site Plan
Project Name:
Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1 ) - Initial
Date Completed:
Tuesday: January 28: 2020
DepartmentfDivisionfAgency:
Review Status:
Reviewer:
Michael Dellinger
CDD Inspections
,
Requested Changes
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 require a
stamped engineered design also_ Walls require inspections as outlined in the U BC_
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 to developer
Due to required distances from lot lines and structures as required by the NFPA, underground propane tanks may be prohibited_
Plan accordingly.
Add the following note to the general notes page:
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_
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Review ofYiment for SDP 01900079 Initial Site Plan
Project Name:
Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1) - Initial
Date Completed:
Monday, January 27: 2020
Department/Division/Agency:
Review Sys:
Reviewer:
Victoria Fart
RWSA
Requested Changes
..
2020-01-28 from Dyon Vega: RW A has reviewed the Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1) initial site plans dated December 24th 2D19
and has the following comments:
General comments_
RWA will require a sewer flow acceptance prior to final site plan approval_
The request will need to be sent to us by ACSA and will include the following:
• Estimated average daily dry weather sewage flow (ADDWF)
• Point of connection into RW A system (which manhole)
• Estimated in-service date
Let me know if you have any questions
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COMMONWEALTH of VIIt(3INIA
In Cooperation with the Thomas Jefferson Health District ALBEMARLE -ChAR Y (PALM RA)
State Department of Health FLUVANNAOOUNTY ARAM LE)
113$ Rose Hill Drive GREENE COUNTY (STANARpSVILLE)
LOUISA COUNTY(LOUISA)
Phone (434) 972-6219 P. 0. BOX 7546 NELSON COUNTY (LOVINGSTON)
Fax (434) 972-4310
Charlottesville. Virginia 22906
February 5, 2020
Paty Saternye, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Belvedere, Phase 3, Part 1
Initial Site Plan
SDP2019-79
Ms. Saternye:
As requested, I have reviewed the Initial Site Plan, dated 12/24/19, for the proposed
development for compliance with VDH regulations. It appears that all proposed
construction is to connect to public water and sewer systems, and there are no existing
septic systems or wells within the area to be developed. Therefore, I have no objections
to the proposed development.
If there are any questions or you wish to discuss, please give me a call, 434-972-4306.
Sincerely,
Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Thomas Jefferson Health District
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