HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOD202000019 Correspondence 2020-12-14SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C.
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Mr. Bart Svoboda, Zoning Administrator
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, VA 22902
December 14, 2020
RE: Zoning Determination I Sec. 30.3.11 Grading Activities
Dear Mr. Svoboda,
This is an application for a zoning determination regarding the regulations in Sec. 30.3.11 of the
Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance. This request is for a determination of the meaning of "impact' and
"change" as used in Sec. 30.3.11, determining that the following grading activities may be allowed by -
right in the floodway fringe:
"Grading activities in compliance with the Water Protection Ordinance; provided that it is
demonstrated, in a floodplain impact plan that the grading will have no impact on the elevations
or limits of the floodplain and further provided that any cut or fill shall be only to level areas for
pla)fields, correct erosion problems, build trails, or other fine grading activities which will have
no impact on the floodplain. For purposes of this provision, fine grading is defined as a balanced
site (cut/fill) with no changes to the base floodplain elevation or horizontal limits to the
floodplain. "
Please find attached an application form, fee, and our understanding and justification of the terms
included with this request. Thank you.
Best regards,
Justin Shimp
justin@shimp-en ing eering com
912 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com