HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB202000055 Correspondence 2020-09-25 (6)SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C.
Design Focused Engineering
September 25, 2020
Mariah Gleason
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
RE: Response Letter #1 for SUB202000055 Proffit Road Townhomes North — Planning
Dear Mariah,
Thank you for your review of the Road Plans for Proffit Road Townhomes North. This letter contains
responses to County comments dated July 8, 2020.Our responses are as follows:
[ ZMA2018- 06] Proffer #2. Show the right- of -way improvements along Proffit Rd per the plan view
map shown on Sheet 3 and the cross- section shown on Sheet 1 of the approved application plan. Rev.
1: Comment remains. During the review of ZMA2018- 06, road improvements to Proffit Road were
identified to mitigate the traffic impacts and increased vehicular trips associated with the up -zoning
of this parcel. The resulting proffer (Proffer 2) will need to be provided as part of the site/ subdivision
plan approval. The County would be happy to meet to discuss this comment if the applicant desires.
Acknowledged, the Right of Way improvements per ZMA201900010 are included in the
road plan. ZMA2018-06 is no longer applicable.
2. [ ZMA2018-06] Internal street network. The internal street network shown on the plan is not in
alignment with the application plan and proffers associated with ZMA2018- 06. To adhere with the
approved application plan, Road B must terminate at its intersection with Road D. Rev. 1: Comment
remains. Staff acknowledges the applicant' s response, however, as ZMA2019- 10 has not been
approved, staff cannot approve the extension of Road B beyond the intersection of Road D, since the
design is inconsistent with the approved ZMA (ZMA2018- 06) for the subject property. Therefore,
revise the road plan so Road B does not extend beyond the intersection with Road D.
This issue has been addressed with ZMA201900010 which was approved on September
16, 2020.
3. [ ZMA2018- 06, 32. 7.2.2 (d- e)] Extension and coordination of streets. County Code requires all
streets within a development to extend and be constructed to the abutting property lines. To meet this
requirement:
a. Show construction of proposed Road D up to the property line of TMP 32A- 2- 113 and secure
any off -site construction or grading easements that may be needed to allow the construction of
Road D up to the property line. OR
b. Provide documentation to demonstrate that the abutting landowner will not grant the easement,
show construction of proposed Road D as close to the abutting property line as possible, and
grant the necessary easement area to allow the future extension/connection of Road D to this
parcel boundary in the future. Note: The easement plat will need to be submitted, reviewed,
approved, and recorded prior to final site plan approval.
Revision 1: The comment response letter from the applicant indicates that documentation from
the abutting landowner, consistent with Comment 6b, will be provided to staff. The
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aforementioned documentation will be needed before this comment can be resolved. In
addition, provide information to demonstrate that the road is being built as close as possible to
the abutting property line and that a future connection can be built inside the right-of-way on
the subject property. If not, easements outside of the proposed right-of-way may be needed to
ensure this segment of roadway can be built in the future.
Acknowledged, attached with this re -submission is the letter from the abutting
landowner. The road is demonstrated as being built as close as possible to the
subject property through the grading. Because the grading has a 2:1 slope (which
is the maximum allowed) and because we cannot grade past the property line;
therefore, the proposed road is as close as possible to the abutting property.
4. [ New] The driveway widths for Lots 23-30 will need to be increased to provide at least the minimum
parking space envelope of 9 feet wide and 18 feet long, as described in Sec. 4. 12, 16.
Acknowledged, the driveways widths for Lots 23-30 have been revised to be 18'x18'.
5. Since this is not an infill development, where existing utilities are already in place, street trees will be
required on both sides of the entire lengths of Road A and Road B. Revise the Landscaping Plan to
include street trees in front of Lots 50- 45 and on the eastern- facing sides of Lots 37- 38. Rev. 1:
Thank you for providing continuous street trees, however, some tree placements may create conflicts
with proposed storm sewer lines. Revise the landscaping plan to provide adequate separation between
these two plan elements. Planning staff will defer to Engineering on guidance related to the storm
sewer line separation.
Per a phone conversation with Justin Shimp, this comment was resolved so that the
trees remain in their location.
6. [ New] The Landscape Plan map indicates 12 medium trees are being provided along Proffit Rd,
however the planting schedule table and landscaping notes indicate that 11 trees are being provided
here. Revise and align the map, planting schedule, and landscaping notes.
Acknowledged, the number of trees in the table has been revised to state 12 tress as we
are providing 12 trees along Proffit Road. Please see Sheet C6
7. [ New] Including the adjusted tree quantity for the street trees along Profit Rd, staff is only able to
confirm a 1. 52 acre (66, 409sf) tree canopy being provided by the revised plan, however the
Landscaping Plan notes a 1. 53 acre canopy is being provided. While the canopy requirement is being
met, there is likely a rounding difference between the calculations of the applicant and staff. Please
review and revise as needed.
Acknowledged, the acreage is a rounding issue. The canopy requirements notes have
been updated to show three significant figures which leads to showing that the acreage
is 1.525 and if you round that up it will be the 1.53 that we had previously. However,
with this submission we're are leaving it at 1.525 for the purpose of this comment.
8. [ Comment] This road plan application is only for the review/approval of improvements in the right-
of-way. All other information and improvements outside of the right- of -way are being reviewed with
site plan application SDP202000028.
Noted.
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9. [ New] If not already provided, include a note on the road plan that all proposed right-of-way areas
are hereby dedicated to public use.
Acknowledged, a note has been provided on Sheet C3 stating that "all proposed right-of-way
areas are hereby dedicated to public use."
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, EIT
Shimp Engineering, P.C.
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