HomeMy WebLinkAboutWPO202000034 Correspondence 2020-11-04ROUDABUSH, GALE & ASSOCIATES, INC.
County of Albemarle
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Mr. Frank Pohl, P.E., County Engineer
Via Email
November 4, 2020
Re: Request for Variance
Project title: Belvedere Phase 5 VSMP
Project file number: WPO-2020-00034
Dear Frank,
I am hereby requesting a variance to the Minimum Standards of Erosion and Sediment Control
Handbook. In order to reduce the overall impacts of disturbance the applicant is requesting the use of
modified mud traps as indicated on the E&SC and SWM Plan for Belvedere Phase 5 Subdivision. These
mud traps will allow the contractor to capture concentrated water that will be generated from fill slopes
tying into existing grade. The drainage areas behind these mud traps are small so the flow should be
minimal giving the designer confidence in their application here. Traditional sediment traps would push
the limits of disturbance further out than necessary. If, during construction, the county E&SC inspector
deems these measures to be inadequate, the contractor will provide additional measures to the
satisfaction of the inspector. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. additional
information.
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Jim Taggart, P.E.
For Roudabush, Gale and Associates, Inc.
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999 Second Street SE. Charlottesville. VA22902 www.Roudabush.com