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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
VSMP Permit Plan Review
Project title: Advance Mills Farm Lot 24
Project file number: WPO201900028
Plan preparer: Shimp Engineering [justin@shimp-engineering.com]
Owner or rep.: Christian Comberg/Matt Gruber [matt@buildwithpeak.com]
Plan received date: 30 April 2019
(Rev. 1) 13 August 2019
Date of comments: 23 May 2019
(Rev. 1) 20 August 2019
Reviewers: Matt Wentland
County Code section 17-410 and Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:34 requires the VSMP authority to
act on any VSMP permit by issuing a project approval or denial. This project is denied. The
rationale is given in the comments below. The VSMP application content requirements can be
found in County Code section 17-401.
A. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
The SWPPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-405. A SWPPP must
contain (1) a PPP, (2) an ESCP, (3) a SWMP, and (4) any TMDL measures necessary.
1. Provide a signed certification. (Rev. 1) Comment addressed
B. Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP)
The PPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-404.
C. Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
VSMP Regulation 9VAC25-870-108 requires the VSMP authority to approve or disapprove a
SWMP. This plan is disapproved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The
stormwater management plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-403.
1. The water surface of the Rivanna River cannot count towards Forest and Open Space, only
vegetated areas. This area will also need to be protected after construction and clearly demarcated
in the field. If the Forest and Open Space is contained within the buffer, the County can provide
signage for the demarcation. (Rev. 1) Comment addressed
2. On the SWM Forest/Open Space note on the cover sheet, please add that further restrictions apply
to the WPO Stream Buffer. (Rev. 1) Comment addressed
3. The Forest and Open Space will need to be shown on an easement plat and a Deed of Dedication
will need to be signed and recorded for the Forest and Open Space easement. This will filled out
by the County and forwarded to the applicant when the easement plat is nearing approval. (Rev. 1)
The plat is currently under review.
4. A Stormwater Maintenance Agreement will need to be completed for the Forest and Open Space
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Easement (prior to the easement plat). Please contact Ana Kilmer in our office to begin the
process. (Rev. 1) Comment addressed
D. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP)
Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:55 requires the VESCP authority to approve or disapprove an ESCP.
This plan is approved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The erosion control
plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-402.
1. The ESC plan appears adequate at this time.
The VSMP permit application and all plans may be resubmitted for approval when all comments have
been satisfactorily addressed. For re-submittals please provide 2 copies of the complete permit package
with a completed application form.
Engineering plan review staff are available from 2-4 PM on Thursdays, should you require a meeting to
discuss this review.
Process;
After approval, plans will need to be bonded. The bonding process is begun by submitting a bond estimate
request form and fee to the Department of Community Development. One of the plan reviewers will
prepare estimates and check parcel and easement information based on the approved plans. The County’s
Management Analyst will prepare bond agreement forms, which will need to be completed by the owner
and submitted along with cash, certificates or sureties for the amounts specified. The agreements will need
to be approved and signed by the County Attorney and County Engineer. This may take 2-4 weeks to
obtain all the correct signatures and forms.
Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance agreements will also need to be completed and recorded.
The County’s Management Analyst or other staff will prepare the forms and check for ownership and
signature information. The completed forms will need to be submitted along with court recording fees.
After bonding and agreements are complete, county staff will need to enter project information in a DEQ
database for state application processing. DEQ will review the application information based on local
VSMP authority approval. At this time, the DEQ portion of the application fees will need to be paid
directly to the state. For fastest processing, this is done electronically with the emails provided on the
application. DEQ should notify applicants with instructions on how to pay fees. When DEQ approves the
application, they will issue a permit coverage letter. This should be copied to the county.
After DEQ coverage is issued, via the coverage letter, the County can hold a pre-construction conference.
Applicants will need to complete the request for a pre-construction conference form, and pay the remainder
of the application fee. The form identifies the contractor and responsible land disturber, and the fee
remaining to be paid. This will be checked by county staff, and upon approval, a pre-construction
conference will be scheduled with the County inspector. At the pre-construction conference, should
everything proceed satisfactorily, a joint VSMP and grading permit will be issued by the County so that
work may begin.
County forms can be found on the county website forms center under engineering;
http://www.albemarle.org/deptforms.asp?department=cdengwpo
File: WPO201900028 Advance Mills Farm Lot 24 rev1 08-20-19.doc