HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB202000196 Review Comments Final Plat 2020-12-08 (2)County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
434-296-5832
Memorandum
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Subject: SUR303000196 lameg River- For -in 1-1-C Final Pint 3 lot dii ision
Pursuant to Subdivision Ordinance Sections § 14-206 and § 14-230, the application for the above -referenced final plat is
disapproved. The proposed 2 lot subdivision shown on this final plat (SUB202000196, dated September 21, 2020) is not
permissible because this property is located in the Hatton Agricultural Forestal District. Subdivisions creating lots of less
than 21 acres are not permitted in Agricultural Forestal Districts, except as family subdivisions. See the district's prohibition
on development to a more intensive use in §3-202(A), and the list of exceptions to that prohibition in §3-202(A)(3). If in the
future the property is removed from the Agricultural Forestal District the division may be eligible to move forward but must
address the following required revisions.
1. 114-207, 14-232(B)2, 14-2061 The plat was incorrectly submi , Noes not meet the minimum requirements
for atwo-lot subdivision as described in Section 14-232(B)2
o d all lots front on an existing public street.
Because of the required private street request described bel4Wliftubdivision
shall be submitted as a preliminary
subdivision plat under Section 14-206. The plat shall elNuirements
of Section 14-206 and 14-302, and
shall be reviewed by the site review committee submit
a new application, review fees, and revised
plat.
2. 114-232, 14-234(C), 14-233,14-234, 14- n private streets in rural areas may be authorized. The
proposed private street will serve 5 Ices p
-6B, TMP 136-9D, TMP 136-9D1, TMP 136-9E, and Lot A).
This requires Planning Commission a ❑ of the private street. Please submit a private street request as
provided in Section 14-234 and Se olk 14W32. Additionally, when you revise the plat ensure the ownership
information and signature autho ' f each of the above referenced parcels are added to the plat for approval
as they must each sign the plat to pe it the placement of the private street on their property.
3. 114-412(A)2, 14-4121 Streets serving three to five lots. The private street is required to meet the standards of
Section 14-412(A)2 and Section 14-410. Prior to final plat approval a road plan is required to be approved by the
County to ensure the road meets these standards. The road plan shall be submitted with the private street request
for staff to review to ensure the requirements are met.
4. 114-305, 14-311, 14-417, 17-300 and 17-3021 If the construction and upgrades of the private street requires 10,000
SF of land disturbance or more then a WPO plan will be required. Revise the plat to list the required disturbance to
construct or upgrade the private street.
5. 114-303(R)l Parentparcel access. Provide the following note: "All subsequent divisions of the residue shall enter
only onto such street(s) shown on the approved final plat and shall have no immediate access onto to arty public
street. "
6. 114-308.11 Groundwater Assessment Prior to final subdivision plat approval a Tier II groundwater study is
required. Please submit the $355 review fee and staff will conduct the groundwater study.
7. 114-302(B)101 Stream Buffers. Depict and label the stream buffer around the pond.
8. 114-302(A)121 Topography. On the preliminary plat provide the existing topography at the time of plat submittal
at up to twenty [20] percent slope, with a contour interval that is not greater than the interval on aerial topography
available from the county. Provide the source of topography, including survey date and name of the licensed
professional; or a statement that topography data provided by the county was used Proposed grading, with a
contour interval equal to the intervals of the existing topography, supplemented where necessary by spot
elevations, areas of the site where existing slopes are steep slopes. Provide existing topography for the entire site
with sufficient offsite topography to describe prominent and pertinent offsite features and physical characteristics,
but in no case less than fifty (50) feet outside of the site unless otherwise approved by the agent. For property in
the rural areas zoning district, the proposed grading shall show all grading on each proposed lot, including access,
clearing and all other lot improvements.
9. [14-303(S)] Control Points. Provide at least 4 control points, evenly distributed across the property and located at
survey property comers. At the option of the subdivider, the control points may be shown on a copy of the final
plat, rather than the original signed/notarized version for recordation.
10. [14-303(N)] Provide the following note related to the private street: "The streets in this subdivision may not meet
the standards for acceptance into the secondary system of state highways and will not be maintained by the
Virginia Department of Transportation or the County of Albemarle. "
11. 114-3161 Approval of entrance onto public streets. Submit evidence that the entrance of the principal means of
access for each lot onto the existing public street complies with Virginia Department of Transportation standards.
12. 114-309 & 14-3101 Soil evaluations; Health Director Approval ofwells and septic systems. Each lot shall be
provided a primary and reserve drainfreld location approved by
Department is required before the plat can be approved. Please
to the Health Department for their review. A.
13. 114-235, 14-3171 Instrument evidencing nu
agreement for County Attorney review and
Department. Approval by the Health
soil work for each lot and I'll forward it
tents. Provide a private street maintenance
subdivision plat approval.
14. [14-235(C)] Surety. Prior to final subdivifnri�oval the subdivider shall provide surety for the completion
of the private street as required by serjio� the private street will not be completed prior to approval of the
final plat.
15. [14-302(B)1] General Informatio6j4 the plat is revised provide the date of the last revision on the plat.
Staff has provided references to the County Code. The Code is kept up-to-date by the County Attorney's office and
may be found at www.albemarle.org/countycode. In accord with the provisions of Section 14-229(B) of Chapter 14,
if the applicant fails to submit a revised plat to address all of the requirements within six (6) months after the date of this
letter, then the application shall be deemed voluntarily withdrawn.