HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201900079 Action Letter 2020-09-0200UNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
September 2, 2020
Steve Krohn
New Belvedere Inc.
610 West Rio Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
skrohn@resortcompanies.com
RE: SDP-2019-79 Belvedere Phase 3 Block 10-A Initial Site Plan Action Letter
Mr. Krohn:
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants administrative approval to the above referenced site
plan.
This approval shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of this letter, provided that the
developer submits a final site plan for all or a portion of the site within one (1) year after the date of this
letter as provided in section 32.4.3.1 of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle, and thereafter
diligently pursues approval of the final site plan.
In accordance with Chapter 18 Section 32.4.2.8 Early or Mass Grading may be permitted after the
following approvals are received:
1. Engineering approval of a VSMP plan meeting the requirements of Chapter 17 of the Code of the
County of Albemarle.
2. Approval of all easements for facilities for stormwater management and drainage control.
3. Submittal of a tree conservation checklist with areas for tree preservation identified.
The final site plan will not be considered to have been officially submitted until the following items are
received:
1. A final site plan that satisfies all the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code and
the attached comment letter below.
2. A fee of $1,613 + $100.00 Fire & Rescue Review fee.
Please submit 11 copies of the final plans to the Community Development Department. The assigned
Lead Reviewer will then distribute the plans to all reviewing agencies (for ACSA, please submit 3
copies of construction plans directly to them, as stated in their comments). Once you receive the first
set of comments on the final site plan, please work with each reviewer individually to satisfy their
requirements.
The Department of Community Development shall not accept submittal of the final site plan for signature
until tentative approvals for the attached conditions from the following agencies/reviewers have been
obtained:
SRC Members:
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) - [David James; diames2galbemarle.orel
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) - [Cameron Langille; blanig IIegalbemarle.orel
Albemarle County Zoning Division— [Rebecca Ragsdale, rraesdalekalbemarle.orel
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) — [Brian Becker; bbecker@albemarle.orel
Albemarle County Inspections — [Michael Dellinger, mdellinger@albemarle.org
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue - [Shawn Maddox; smadoxkalbemarle.orel
Albemarle County Service Authority - [Richard Nelson; melson@serviceauthority.org]
Virginia Department of Transportation - [Adam Moore; adam.moore@vdot.vir ig nia.gov]
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority — [Victoria Fort; vfortgrivanna.org]
If you have any questions about these conditions or the submittal requirements please feel free to contact
me at Extension 3432, blanig lle@albemarle.org.
Sincerely,
Cameron Langille
Senior Planner II
Albemarle County Planning Services (Senior Planner II)— Cameron Langille, blanig Ile@albemarle.org —
Required changes:
Comments to be addressed prior to final site plan approval:
1. A final site plan meeting all the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code.
2. [ZMA2004-07] Application Plan & Code of Development (COD) -Show on the plan the location for
the required tail that is to be built in Linear Park `J'. Ensure that the trail meets all of the minimum
standards specified in the COD and is in general accord with the location and length shown in the
Application Plan.
3. [ZMA2004-07] 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
COD and/or the Zoning Ordinance.
a. To allow additional townhomes (unit type) to be constructed in Block 10 of Belvedere. The
special exception for variation #59 only allowed two (2) townhomes to be included in Block
10, and these have already been built as part of Phase IVA-2. A special exception must be
approved by the Board of Supervisors (BOS) to allow 45 total single-family attached units in
Block 10. The Special Exception should revise the amount of single-family detached units
allowed in Block 10 from 48 to 27 (as stated on the Cover Sheet of the initial site plan).
b. To allow additional residential density to be constructed in Block 10. The special exception
for variation #59 only allowed a total of 62 residential units in Block 10 at a density of 0.62
units/acre (see zoning comments). This allowed 48 single-family detached, 2 single-family
attached, and 10 carriage houses. From the "Proposed Use" in the Site Data on the cover
sheet it appears that a total of 72 residential units are proposed in parts 1 and 2 of Block 10
(including the two townhomes already built in Phase IVA-2), which will increase the density
to 0.77 unitstacre.
4. [ZMA2004-07] The two townhome units (previously approved during review of Phase IVA-2) that
are part of Block 10 should be shown as "Existing townhomes" on the site plan and be included in
any Block 10 charts/calculation.
a. Specify the acreage of each of these parcels in the site data table.
5. [ZMA2004-07] 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. Ensure that there is a continuous open space area from the comer 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 located within and behind Lots 4 and 5 are not part of the
conservation and preservation open space as shown on the Application Plan, and if any
portion of the lot will be within the steep slopes overlay district, an easement plat application
for preservation of the preserved slopes area must be submitted, reviewed, approved and
recorded prior to final site plan approval.
6. [ZMA2004-07] 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 72 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.
7. [ZMA2004-07] Please make the revisions to proposed streets as outlined below. Please note, if Fire
Rescue, Engineering or VDOT require a 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 COD 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 COD 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 COD 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: Provide a cross-section for this street. 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 COD 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.
8. [32.5.1(b)] 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.
9. [32.5.1(c)] 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.
10. [ZMA2004-07] As provided in previous Belvedere projects, include a chart that specifies the
following:
a. Maximum & minimum residential densities permitted (Tables 1 & 2) for each block and for
each type of unit from the approved rezoning and variations;
b. The number of units that have already been built for each block;
c. The number of units that have been platted but not built;
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d. Number of units proposed with this site plan for Belvedere Phase 3 Block 10-A;
e. The total number of units remaining for each block; and
f. 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 exceptions specified in comment #3
above.
11. [ZMA2004-07] As provided in previous Belvedere projects include in this site plan a chart that
includes the following:
a. 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 COD as the `Approved with Rezoning';
b. Acreages of what has already been provided & platted;
c. Acreage proposed with Belvedere Phase 3 Block 10-A;
d. The difference from the rezoning; and
e. Totals for all of Belvedere. Since Block 10 is being proposed in two parts and will be platted
and recorded separately, there should be a separate line for part 2 of Phase 3 Block 10. Ensure
that Block 10 will meet the minimums and maximum acreage requirements or request the
special exception as mentioned in comment #3 above.
12. [ZMA2004-07] 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:
e. Conservation 4.40 acres.
f. Preservation 4.59 acres.
13. [32.5.2 (a)] Clearly delineate the Block 10 boundaries and parcel boundaries on the Existing
Conditions and site layout sheets so that staff can verify the acreages of TMPs 06200-00-00-002C0
and 06200-00-00-002BO that fall within Block 10.
a. Ensure that the Block 10 acreage figures on the Cover Sheet are correct.
14. [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 26
residential units are proposed for Part 1, the tot lot is not required at this time. However, if the
tot lot will be provided in Park L, in Part 2, add a note to the Part 1 site plan stating this.
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:
d. 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 7 above. Once comment 7 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.
e. There appears to be insufficient depth on all but one of the driveways to provide minimum
required parking. Parking can only be included on driveways that have an 18' depth between
the sidewalk and structure. The 16' maximum setback for Belvedere was not designed for
front loading small lot residential units. Revise the "Provided Parking" calculation on the
coversheet to only count surface parking spaces that meet the minimum depth of 18'.
f Add a note that states that parking is not allowed in any driveway that does not meet the
minimum size requirements.
g. Show and label any garages that are being used to count toward required minimum parking.
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15. [32.5.2 (a), 32.5.2 (b), 32.5.2 (i)] Address the following:
a. sroovide 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.
16. [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 [Project
Name]."
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. Show and label all required off -site easements. If any off -site easements are required, an
easement plat application must be submitted, reviewed approved and recorded prior to
approval of the final site plan.
17. [32.5.2 (e), (n) 32.6.20) & 32.7.9.4 (c)] Landscape features. Address the following:
a. Show the existing and proposed tree lines.
b. Show 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. Provide one large street tree is every 50' on center along both sides of each street. See Zoning
Division 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
species provided are medium size trees. Consult the Albemarle County Recommended Plants
List for permitted species.
18. [32.5.2 (n)] Address the following:
a. Show the location of any outdoor lighting. Any freestanding 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.
19. [32.5.2 (1)] Provide the location of any existing or proposed utility lines and easements including
telephone, cable, electric and gas. Indicate the deed book and page reference for all exiting utility
easements located on the property.
20. [32.8.21 Infrastructure improvement plans. 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.
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This includes all offsite improvements required to serve the development, including road plans, WPO
plan, water and sewer connections.
21. [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 are part of Block 10 are added to the site plan
"project area," state the zoning districts that apply to each parcel in the Site Data on the cover
sheet.
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.
22. [32.5.2 b] Information regarding the proposed use.
a. Provide on the total size of Block 10 on the site plan and specify acreages of part 10-A and
part 2.
b. State the maximum amount of impervious cover proposed.
23. [32.5.2 (j)] 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 comer 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 1113 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.
24. [32.5.2 (o)] 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."
25. [General 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.
26. [General Comment] See the other SRC reviewer comments attached. All SRC reviewer comments
must be sufficiently address prior to final site plan approval.
Comments from Other Reviewers:
Albemarle County Engineering Services — David James, diames2@albemarle.org— Requested changes,
see attached.
Albemarle County Zoning Division— Rebecca Ragsdale, rraesdalegalbemarle.org —Requested
changes, see attached.
Albemarle County E911 Services — Brian Becker, bbeckergalbemarle.org — Requested changes, see
attached.
Albemarle County Inspections — Michael Dellinger, mdellingergalbemarle.org — Requested changes,
see attached.
Albemarle County Fire & Rescue — Shawn Maddox, smaddox@albemarle.org — Requested changes,
see attached.
Albemarle County Service Authority — Richard Nelson, melson@serviceauthority.org — Requested
changes, see attached.
Virginia Department of Transportation — Adam Moore, adam.moore@vdot.vir ig nia.gov — Requested
changes, see attached.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority — Victoria Fort, vfort@rivanna.org — Requested changes, see
attached.
Virginia Department of Health — Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski nnvdh.vir ig nia. gov — No
objection, see attached.
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. [18-32.5.2 1].
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/O/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/Chapter%203%20-%203.37. pdf
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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.
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
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 -
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.
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BELVEDERE MAXIMUM RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES
BLOCK
GROUP
AREA
(AC)
TABLET
MAXIMUM RESIDENTIAL DENSITIES
SFD
SFA/TH
APARTMENTS/MF
CARRIAGE
HOUSE
UNITS
TOTAL
DENSITY
1
15.08
0
0
12
0
12
0.80
2
26.83
0
20
302
0
322
12.00
3
12.48
25
0
0
14
39
3.13
4
16.68
32
11
0
26
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
8
7.9
27
16
0
26
69
8.73
10
93.4
-'&- 2
0
10
62
0.66
TOTAL
206.68
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 top overlooking the
Rivanna river. The outer edge of this ridge will have front loaded single family 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 Block 10. The focal point 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 %2" 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 JI-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 1311
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:
1. Minor changes to yard requirements, build -to lines or ranges, maximum structure heights and
minimum lot sizes;
2. 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;
3. Changes to phasing plans;
4. Minor changes to landscape or architectural standards;
5. Minor changes to street design and street location, subject to a recommendation for approval by
the county engineer; and
6. 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 maybe 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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Review Comments for SDP201900079 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1) -Initial
Date Completed: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 DepartmenUDivision/Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Brian Becker CDD 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 Secondary Access Road, currently labeled
"Horizontal Curve #2" may eventually require a road name. "Road N" 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 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1) - Initial
Date Completed: Tuesday, January 281 2020 Department/Division/Agency: 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 USBC.
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 Comments for SDP201900079 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1) - Initial
Date Completed: Monday, February 03, 2020 Department/DivisiordAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Shawn Maddox Fire Rescue Requested Changes
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Review Comments for SDP201900079 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1) - Initial
Date Completed: Tuesday, February 64, 202O Department/DivisiordAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer_ Richard Nelson ACSA Requested Changes
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Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Ro
C.* e , 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. Satemye:
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.virginiadot.orgtbusiness/locdes/2016_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
6. 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.
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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(1)-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 ]. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
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Review Comments for SDP201900079 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1) - Initial
Date Completed: Monday, January 27, 2020 Department/DivisiorJAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Victoria Fort —21 RWSA Requested Changes
2020-01-28 from Dyon Vega: RWSA has reviewed the Belvedere Phase 3 (Part 1) initial site plans dated December 24th 2019
and has the following comments:
General comments:
RWSA will require a sewer flow acceptance prior to final site plan approval.
The request will need to be sent to us byACSA and will include the following_
• Estimated average daily dry weather sewage flow (ADDWF)
• Point of connection into RWSA system (which manhole)
• Estimated in-service date
Let me know if you have any questions
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
In Cooperation with the Thomas Jefferson Health District ALBEFIARLE- CHARLOTTESVILLE
State Department of Health FLUVANNA COUNTY (FAI-WRA)
1138 Rose Hill Drive GREENE COUNTY ISTANARDSVILLE)
LOUISA CGUNTY(LOUISA)
Phone (434) 972-6219 P 0. Box 7546 NELSON COUNTY (LOVINGSTON)
Fax (434) 972-4310
Charlotlesville, 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
alan.mazurowski(&vdh.vir iginia.gov