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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
November 5, 2020
Scott Collins
Collins Engineering
200 Garret St, Ste K
Charlottesville, VA 22902
scott(a),collins-eneineerine.com
RE: SUB202000167 Glenbrook at Foothills, Phase IIB — Preliminary Plat
Dear Mr. Collins:
The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Initial comments
for the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as
applicable, are attached:
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Albemarle County Planning Services (Architectural Review Board)
Albemarle County Planning Services (Historic Preservation)
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue
Albemarle County Service Authority
Virginia Department of Health
Virginia Department of Transportation
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 approval. The Lead Reviewer will either approve with conditions
or deny the Preliminary Plat within 15 days of the Site Review Meeting.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Mariah Gleason
Senior Planner, Community Development
mgleason@albemarle.org
Memorandum
To: Scott Collins, scottCa7collins-en¢ineerin¢.com
From: Mariah Gleason, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: 11/5/2020
Subject: SUB202000167 Glenbrook at Foothills, Phase IIB — Preliminary Plat
The Planner for the Planning Services Division of the Albemarle County Department Community Development
will approve the plan referred to above when the following items have been satisfactorily addressed. (The
following comments are those that have been identified at this time. Additional comments or conditions may be
added or eliminated based on further review.) [Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference to the
Albemarle County Code.]
Please contact Mariah Gleason at the Department of Community Development at meleason akalbmarle.org 296-
5832 ext. 3097 for further information.
COMMENTS TO BE ADDRESSED WITH THIS PRELIMINARY PLAT:
1. [14-302(A)(8)] Proposed lots. Provide the area of each proposed lot. This information is needed to
confirm that the proposed lots meet the minimum lot size requirements for this zoning district and that the
subsequent lot layout is acceptable.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS RELATED TO THE PRELIMINARY PLAT:
Albemarle County Planning Division
Mariah Gleason, meJeasongalbemarle.org — Requests Changes
1. [Comment] Future development. Do not show development on parcels where development is not yet
approved or close to approval. It's confusing reviews and contributing to longer review times.
2. [14-302(A)(11)] Parcel information. The final plat will need to reflect the updated acreages and the deed
book instruments creating the property proposed for subdivision, once the plats for Glenbrook at Foothills
Phase IIA and the Eastern Ave Connection Rd are recorded and known. The acreages of the subject
properties, noted on this plat, cannot be confirmed until the aforementioned plats are recorded.
3. [14-302(A)(14), 14-302(B)(3), ZMA201600005] Greenway.
a. There is a lot of linework and hatched areas along the southern portion of the subject property.
Make more clear what area of the Greenway is being dedicated. Are some parts being dedicated
and other portions being put in easements?
b. ZMA201600005 shows a connection to Crozet Park. Show how that connection is being made.
c. Revise all relevant plat language to indicate that appropriate Greenway areas are "hereby
dedicated", in accordance with ZMA2016000005.
4. [14-401, 14-419, Comment] Landscapingplan.
a. Lots 183-185 currently have a double frontage condition which will require a special exception.
Per the ordinance, "double frontage lot" means an interior lot having frontage on two streets or
frontage on one street and less than twenty (20) feet of common area between the rear of the lot
and the second street, and having a depth of less than three hundred fifty (350) feet.
b. Demonstrate on the Landscaping Plan how proposed Lots 183-185 will meet the screening
requirements for double frontage lots per Sec. 14-419.
c. Adjust overlapping labels so all labels are legible.
d. Is there an Open Space D behind proposed Lots 205-208?
5. [14-302(A)(12)] Topography. Provide spot elevations for the proposed grading.
6. [14-302(A)(3)] Existing streets.
a. Revise all instances of "Dunnwood" to "Durwood" to match recorded plat creating this street
(DB 5075 PG 675).
b. Include the deed book and page of the newly dedicated portion of Eastern Ave when known.
7. [14-302(B)(5)] Preserved Steep Slopes. Show and label the preserved steep slope area on all sheets where
that area appears. This will ensure a better understanding of how proposed improvements will relate to
that area.
8. [14-302(A)(13] Proposed facilities. Provide a legend or labels for proposed drainage and stormwater
improvements and easements shown on the Utility Plan Sheet.
9. [Comment] Other labels.
a. On the Layout Plan Sheet, it is difficult to make out what the different linework and hatching on
the southern portion of the property represent. More clarity is needed.
b. Research found that DB 2041 PG 676 references a sanitary sewer easement, not a greenway
easement as noted on the Layout Plan Sheet. Review and revise accordingly.
c. Label the sanitary sewer easement along the southern property boundary with deed book and
page. Also, ensure the --s--- representation is maintained along the length of this utility line. The
symbolization appears to drop off.
d. There are several sheets where the lots in Glenbrook at Foothills Phase IIA are mislabeled. Those
sheets label these parcels as Phase IIB instead of Phase IIA. Revise.
e. Amend the "Building Type" category on the Cover Sheet to more specifically state Building Type
per "Rezoning" or " ZMA20160005".
10. [14-302(B)(1)] North arrow. Provide a north arrow on Sheet 2 and on the Vicinity map on Sheet 1.
11. [14-302(A)(2)] Vicinity map. Revise the vicinity map to only highlight the location of parcels that are
being platted with this application. The vicinity map currently highlights and/or shades parcels that are
already platted and those being platted by other applications.
12. [USPS] Group mailbox. New residential developments require centralized mail delivery. Will mail for
these lots go to an existing centralized delivery location? Please see the attached letter from the USPS for
more information.
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
Matthew Wentland, mwentland@albemarle.org — Requests Changes
1. The road plans will need to be approved and bonded before final plat approval.
2. The VSMP plan will need to be approved and bonded before final plat approval.
3. Show and label all easements on the plat. Include whether Public or Private on the drainage easements. A
deed will be required for the public drainage easements.
Please note that the review and approval of the VSMP amendment and the road plans may generate additional
comments on the plat.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Brian Becker, bbecker@albemarle.org — No Objection
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Michael Dellinger, mdellinger agalbemarle.org — Requests Changes
1. Add the following note to the general notes page:
a. 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.
2. 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.
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue
Shawn Maddox, smaddox@albemarle.org — PENDING
Albemarle County Service Authority
Richard Nelson, rnelson@serviceauthority.org —Requests Changes
1. Utility plan approval will be required prior to final plat approval.
2. RWSA sewer capacity certification will be required.
3. Dedication of ACSA utilities in Glenbrook at Foothills Phase 1 will be required prior to plan approval.
4. An access easement to ACSA sewer will be required.
Virginia Department of Health
Alan Mazurowski — No Objection
Virginia Department of Transportation
Adam Moore, adam.mooregvdot.vir iginia.gov — Requests Changes; see comment letter attached
Albemarle County Zoning Division
Tim Padalino, tpadalinogalbemarle.org — Requested Changes
1. In accordance with the Proffer Statement and Application Plan for ZMA-2016-00005, please make the
necessary revisions so that the greenway easement area is "hereby dedicated to Albemarle County"
(instead of being reserved for future dedication upon demand) on the final plat. The Albemarle County
Attorney's Office provides templates for such greenway easement dedications, which are available upon
request and also online at https://www.albemarle.org/home/showdocument?id=1058.
2. Please define the legal boundaries (metes/bounds, bearing, distance) for the total "Geenway Dedication
Area 2.70 acres" that is to be "dedicated to Albemarle County as part of the greenway extension" (Sheet
2) and which is also referred to as "variable width greenway open space to be dedicated to Albemarle
County as part of the greenway extension / greenway easement DB 2041, PG 676" (Sheet 3). Please
ensure the total greenway easement area is depicted clearly (and distinguished from other existing and
proposed easements), with additional notes/annotation as may be necessary. (Please see comment 3.)
3. Please clarify if the two (2) "Additional greenway easement area[s] over open space area for trailway
connection" shown on Sheet 3 are separate from the 2.70 acres referred to above (or not), and if they are
included in the greenway easement area to be dedicated to the County (or not).
4. Please clarify if the greenway easement will include any of the "existing variable width SWM, forest, and
open space easement (DB 5075, PG 664)" shown on Sheet 3; and if so, clearly depict and label the
location(s) where that existing easement would overlap with the greenway easement area.
5. Neither the greenway easement area (in particular) nor the preliminary subdivision plat (in general)
appear to include the "proposed trailway connection to greenway trail" between the Crozet Connector
greenway trail and the proposed new street (identified as "Arboleda Drive" on the preliminary plat), as
shown and annotated on the approved Application Plan for ZMA-2016-00005. Please address this
connection.
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1. Proffer 6-Each plat and site plan must provide 15% affordable units and designate which units will be
the affordable units on the plat/plan. According to the density note on Sheet 1, with this plat the total
number of units would be 139. An exhibit must be provided that indicates where all required 21
affordable units are provided.
2. Proffer 3A- Installation of the trail network was required by the loth CO and the County may make the
request for dedication after the loth CO. I believe portions of the greenway may have already been
dedicated with prior plats. The applicant should provide any prior plats related to the greenway. The
entire greenway, or remaining portions, must be dedicated with this plat. Sheet 2 uses the language "will
be dedicated" so the plat should be revised such that areas are "hereby dedicated to the County" and in
necessary deeds are also be submitted.
MANAGER, OPERATIONS PROGRAM SUPPORT
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
POUNITEDSTATES
T POSTAL SERVICE
Date: November 23,2015
Subject: New Developments
In April 2012, the USPS revised regulation to clarify options for delivery and to provide the USPS
greater autonomy in determining how deliveries are added to the Postal Service network. While
curbline and sidewalk delivery remain viable and approved modes of delivery, the USPS will
determine how and when to approve these modes of delivery consistent with existing Postal
Operations Manual (POM) regulation regarding in -growth and both establishment and extension of
delivery.
Each year, new delivery addresses are added to our city, rual and contract routes which has a major
impact to our delivery cost. To control costs, we need to ensure new residential deliveries are being
made via centralized delivery. We must adhere to the guidelines that govern establishment of new
delivery. The City/County authorities (Planning and Zoning) can not give approval of delivery service.
The Postal Service cannot honor agreements that have been made between Planning and Zoning
and the developer.
At a minimum, the USPS will work with the builders and developers to determine what the best mode
of delivery is for the area prior to establishing or extending delivery service. However, as a national
agency, the USPS reserves the right to establish delivery in the most consistent and cost effective
means viable to meet our federal mandate of providing a free form of service that best meets the
need to establish and maintain a safe, reliable and efficient national Postal Service.
Please review the changes to the POM regarding Modes of Delivery and Delivery Equipment.
The changes are designed to enhance our ability to increase centralized and CBU delivery.
• Centralized and CBU delivery is now the default mode of delivery in business areas. Any
exceptions to centralized or CBU delivery mode in business areas must be approved by the District.
(631.2)
For new residential delivery, CBU is now the default. Exceptions to permit curbline delivery must
be approved by the District. (631.32)
• New deliveries within an existing block with an established mode of delivery no longer assume the
existing mode of delivery. We can require a more efficient mode of delivery (sidewalk delivery, for
example). (631.41)
• While we do not control addresses for buildings, we do control the sequential ordering of addresses
within any centralized delivery equipment. (631.442)
If more than one building in a complex has the same street address, the delivery equipment must
be grouped at a single location even if some of the units are in a different building. (631.452)
• Centralized delivery or CBU is the default option for delivery in mobile homes or trailer parks that
are permanent residences. Any exceptions to centralized or CBU delivery mode must be approved
by the District (631.462b)
• For dormitories and residence halls not directly affiliated with colleges, the Postal Service
determines the mode of delivery and can require the property owner to accept mail for all the
tenants. We will not distribute mail into centralized delivery equipment. (631.52)
• Delivery equipment must conform with the USPS standards for CBUs and high-rise delivery
equipment, USPS STD 4C wall mounted mail receptacles. Local offices do not have the authority to
approve any other centralized delivery equipment. (631.441)
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• When obsolete delivery equipment is replaced in multi -unit buildings, it must be replaced with
equipment that meets current standards. (632.621)
The USPS standards include options for parcel lockers that we should ensure are provided.
There was also great consideration regarding safety of delivery, which also resulted in the
determination the the type of delivery warrented in your area.
Keith Smarte
Crozet Postmaster
1210 Crozet Virginia 22932
Work 434-823-9847
Cell434-529-0241
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
In Cooperation with the Thomas Jefferson Health District ALBEMARLE CHARLOTTESVILLE
State Department of Health FLUVANNACOUNTY (PALMYRA)
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October 30, 2020
Mariah Gleason, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Glenbrook at Foothills, Phase IIB
Preliminary Plat
SUB202000167
Ms. Gleason:
As requested, I've reviewed the subject Preliminary Plat for the proposed construction
referenced above. It appears all proposed residences will be connected to public water & sewer,
and therefore, I have no objections.
If there are any questions or concerns, please give me a call, 434-972-4306.
Sincerely,
Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Thomas Jefferson Health District
alan.mazurowskikvdh.vir ig.nia. og_v
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1401 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
October 27, 2020
Mariah Gleason
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SUB-2020-00167- Glenbrook at Foothill Crossing Phase HB — PP
Rev. #1
Dear Ms. Gleason:
(804) 786-2701
Fax: (804) 786,2940
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced Glenbrook at Foothill Crossing Phase HB —
Preliminary Plat, as submitted by Collins Engineering, dated August 24, 2020 and find the
following:
1. Approved road plans meeting SSAR, and in compliance with the VDOT Road Design
Manual are required prior to plat approval.
2. 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.
3. 'There must be a 40' buffer between the cul-de-sac and parallel parking.
4. Recommend bump -outs for parking per AASHTO Green Book 2011— 4.20 On -Street
Parking.
5. Please include a note stating that VDOT will only maintain within drainage easements to
the extent necessary to protect the roadway from flooding or damage.
6. Pavement designs need to be in accordance with the Pavement Design Guide for
Subdivisions and Secondary Roads, 2018 edition.
h"://www.virainiadot.orwbusiness/resources/N4aterials/Pavement Design Guide for S
ubdivision_and _Secondarv_Roads.pdf
VirginiaDOT.org
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7. 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.
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 land Use Section at (434) 422-9399
for information pertaining to this process.
If you have further questions please contact Max Greene at (434) 422-9894.
Sincerely,
Adam J. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency