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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB202000222 Review Comments Final Plat 2021-01-22COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 (434)296-5832 Memorandum To: William White, Roudabush Gale & Assoc., Inc (wwhite@roudabush.com) From: Mariah Gleason Division: Community Development — Planning Date: January 22, 2021 Subject: SUB202000222 Glenbrook at Foothills Phase IIB — Final Plat The County of Albemarle Planning Division will recommend approval of the plat referenced above once the following comments, and those provided by other Site Review Committee, SRC, members, 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.] 1. [14-400, 16.7, 4.16, 2.2.3] Recreation requirementfor R-6 cluster developments. As proposed, this development needs to satisfy the minimum recreation requirements outlined in Sec. 4.16. An option for meeting these requirements is to locate intended recreation areas - including the tot lot and trails - on the subdivision plat map and then describe specific planned improvements (e.g. equipment, ground cover, additional requirements, etc.) within the required maintenance documents. 2. [ZMA201600005] Traihvays a. Provide a sheet, with the plat or as an exhibit, that shows the intended trail system. Information on this sheettmaterial should include existing and proposed trail locations, notation as to whether trails are public or private, current and proposed trail material(s), and proposed property boundaries. The location of the greenway trail to surrounding residential and non-residential properties is of particular interest as the County considers future improvements and maintenance to the greenway trail. Please keep in mind that proposed trailways should be in general accord with the approved Application Plan and proffers. b. Add a trail connection from the proposed east -west connector road (Arboleda Dr) to the greenway trail, to align with the Application Plan and proffers. The proffers identify this connection as a major element of the Application Plan. Staff understands that the road plan for this development (SUB202000216 — under review) shows a 1 Oft pedestrian trial/access easement behind Lots 191-198. This alignment would satisfy the proffer. However, consider adjusting the rear property line of these lots to provide loft of common space for the trail in lieu of an easement. This separation of space could avoid unwanted conflicts between property owners and trail users in the future as well as a need to address fencing and landscaping limitations in the aforementioned lots that would otherwise be needed if the trail were provided in an easement. c. Include the existing trail connection from the southeastern portion of the greenway trail to the sidewalk along Eastern Ave. 3. [14-401, 14-203.1] Doublefromage. Albemarle County Code prohibits double frontage lots. While the Code allows for special exceptions and variations to this regulation, upon reviewing the criteria to grant such requests, staff does not believe the necessary findings can be made to support the current lot configuration of proposed Lots 183-185. Therefore, these lots will most likely need to be revised to provide 20ft of common area between the rear of the lots and Eastern Ave. 4. [Comment] Boundary line adjustment. On Sheet V3, provide an inset map(s) to more clearly show the boundary line adjustments proposed to TMP 56K-A2 and TMP 56K1-F. 5. [ZMA201600005] Open space. Note 6 of the approved Application Plan for this development requires a minimum of 25% open space. Provide a phase -by -phase breakdown, with deed book references, of open space provided in the rezoning area. 6. [ 14-303(I)] Bearing and distance ties. a. There are two instances of bearing "C58" on Sheet V4 -one by Lot 177 and one by Lot 180. Revise the subdivision map and boundary line table such that each line is uniquely identified. b. On Sheet V4, provide bearing and distance information for boundary lines enclosing Open Space A, specifically along Eastern Ave. 7. [ 14-302(A)(11)] Instrument creating property. Provide information, such as the assigned TMP and instrument creating the property, for Lot 155 in Glenbrook Phase HA when known. 8. [14-303(D)] Acreage. This plat will need to align with the property acreages for new and residue parcels created by the subdivision plat for Glenbrook Phase IIA. Note, the plat for Glenbrook Phase IIA is still in review by the County at this time, but is anticipated to precede this plat in approval. 9. [14-302(B)(5)] Steep slopes. On the plat maps, show the location of the preserved steep slope area on TMP 56K-A2. 10. [USPS] Group mailbox. Please be aware that, per USPS, new residential developments require centralized mail delivery. Please see the attached letter from the USPS for more information. 11. [ 14-317] Maintenance instruments. Prior to approval, instruments evidencing maintenance of certain improvements, including but not limited to, public drainage easements, open space, recreation requirements, and trails will be needed. When submitted, this information will be forwarded to the County Attorney's Office for review/approval. (Note: Trailways should be established and maintained such that they are in general accord with the Application Plan and Proffer 3 of the rezoning. Please work with Parks & Recreation, Zoning, and Planning to ensure the standard of trailways within the Greenway area to be dedicated is satisfactory. Also, perpetual care of the "SWM Forest and Open Space Easement" within the intended greenway dedication area may need to be addressed.) 12. [14-302(B)(1)] Resubmission. Reminder that revised plats must include the original date of drawing and the revision date(s) of each subsequent version of the plat. OTHER SRC REVIEWERS Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) Matthew Wentland, mwentland"bemarle.org — Requested Changes 1. The road plans will need to be approved and bonded before final plat approval. 2. A Deed of Dedication will need to be signed and recorded for the public drainage easements. This will filled out by the County and forwarded to the applicant when the plat is nearing approval. 3. Several easements are not shown on the road plans that will also need to be shown on this plat. This includes on Lot 165 for pipe 12E, on Lot 195 for pipe 8C, and on Lot 174 for pipe 4C. Please verify no other easements are missing. Albemarle County Information Services (E911) Brian Becker, bbecker e.albemarle.org —No Objection Albemarle County Building Inspections Betty Slough, bslou hg_Oa albemarle.org —No Objection Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue Shawn Maddox, smaddox(a),albemarle.orQ — No Objection Albemarle County Service Authority Richard Nelson, melson(i�serviceauthoritv.org — Requested Changes 1. Utility plan approval will be required prior to final plat approval. 2. Dedication of ACSA utilities in Glenbrook at Foothills Phase 1 will be required. 3. Show the proposed access easement to ACSA utilities. 4. Show private sewer lateral easement for Lot 203. 5. Callout sewer easements as "variable width" where they are not truly 20' wide (ie. Running parallel to ROW) Virginia Department of Transportation Adam Moore, adam.moore(c�r�vdot.vir ig nia.gov — Requested Changes, see comment letter attached Albemarle County Zoning Division Rebecca Ragsdale, rragsdalegalbemarle.org— Requested Changes 1. Proffer 3- The County requests that the entire greenway as proffered and shown on the application plan be dedicated to the County. Detailed comments are provided by Planning and Parks & Rec. 2. Proffer 6- The plat indicates the correct number of affordable units (8) for this phase. Will the proffer be addressed with for -sale, for -rent, or cash payments? To -date affordable housing proffers have not been satisfied in any prior phases of Glenbrook. Albemarle County Parks & Recreation Tim Padalino, toadalino(iWbemarle.org — Requested Changes 1. Staff acknowledges Note 22 on the Cover Sheet, which states that the greenway parcel is hereby dedicated to the County of Albemarle County" in accordance with the Proffer Statement and Application Plan for ZMA-2016-00005. The Albemarle County Attorney's Office provides deed templates for such greenway dedications, which are available upon request and also online at httos://www.albemarle.org/home/showdocument?id=1058. 2. Staff acknowledges the legal boundaries of the 2.663 acre "Greenway Dedication" area. 3. An area noted on the preliminary plat (SUB202000167) as "additional greenway easement over open space area for trailway connection" located adjacent to the proposed greenway dedication area and behind Lots 200 and 201 is now shown as private Open Space C on the final plat, with no greenway easement. a. In order to help ACPR staff determine if the proposed greenway dedication parcel contains adequate area for the public use and maintenance of the Crozet Connector greenway trail, please revise the plat to show the location of the existing Crozet Connector greenway trail. b. Alternately, please provide via email a separate exhibit (showing location of existing trail within proposed greenway dedication area) directly to ACPR for review and comment, prior to revision and formal resubmittal of SUB202000222. This would enable ACPR staff to gain clarity on this detail and provide review comments on this issue directly back to you in a timely manner. 4. Please note that the Proffer Statement for ZMA-2016-00005 requires that "The Greenway trail system shall include a connection to this phase of the Foothills Crossings Neighborhood and a connection to Crozet Park," and the Application Plan for ZMA-2016-00005 shows a "Proposed connection from greenway trail to Crozet Park." a. Please clarify if any addition(s), modifrcation(s), or improvement(s) will be made to the existing trail connecting Glenbrook Phase BB (TNT #56-57132) to the lower portion of the existing dog park (located on TNT 956-55), if so, please provide details of where, how, and when this required connection from the Crozet Connector greenway trail into Crozet Park (TNT #56A2-1-72A) will be constructed and established. If there is any need for clarification or opportunity for collaboration on this detail, ACPR staff will be happy to meet on -site to review existing conditions and discuss the required connection "to Crozet Park" - including any potential improvements that can be made to improve the accessibility and quality of this high -profile, major access point to/from Crozet Park along the communitywide Crozet Connector greenway trail. b. Neither the "Greenway Dedication" area (in particular) nor the final 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 final plat), as shown and annotated on the approved Application Plan for ZMA-2016-00005. Please address this required connection. In accordance with the provisions of Z.O. 14-229 of the County Code, 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, the application shall be deemed to have been voluntarily withdrawn by the applicant. Please contact Mariah Gleason in the Planning Division by using mgleasonAalbemarle.org or 434-296-5832 ext. 3097 for further information. CC: Glenbrook LLC PO Box 1467 Charlottesville, VA 22902 (emailed to simpson & riverbenddev.com) 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) -2- • 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 Keith.A. Sm a rteO usps.aov (Z) COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219 January 14, 2021 Marian Gleason County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Re: SUB-2020-00222- Glenbrook at Foothill Crossing Phase IIB — FP 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 TIB — Final Plat, as submitted by Roudabush, Gale & Assoc., dated December 7, 2020 and find the following: 1. Approved road plans meeting SSAR, and in compliance with the VDOT Road Design Manual are required prior to final plat approval. 2. 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. 3. Please include a note stating the homeowners and/or homeowners association shall be responsible for keeping the variable sight distance easements clear from obstruction at all times for public safety. 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 VirginiaDOT.org WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING