HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202100009 Correspondence 2021-01-21 (3)SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C.
Design Focused Engineering
January 21, 2021
Michael Dellinger
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
RE: Response Letter #1 for SDP202000045 999 Rio Road Initial Site Plan Submittal
Dear Michael,
Thank you for your review of the initial site plan for 999 Rio Road. This letter contains responses to
County comments dated July 22, 2020.Our responses are as follows:
1. Add the following note to the general notes page:
a. Accessible parking spaces, access aisles, and accessible route shall be installed in
accordance with ICC ANSI A117.1-09. Provide data on plan.
RESPONSE: The cover sheet has been updated with this note.
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.
RESPONSE: The cover sheet has been updated with this note.
3. Add the following to the general notes page:
a. All roof drains shall discharge in a manner not to cause a public nuisance and not over
sidewalks.
RESPONSE: The cover sheet has been updated with this note.
4. Note to developer:
a. Due to required distance from lot lines and structures as required by the NFPA,
underground propane tanks may be prohibited. Plan accordingly.
RESPONSE: Comment received.
5. Add the following note to the general notes page:
a. Buildings or structures built before January 1, 1985 must have an asbestos survey
performed in order to apply for a demolition permit. Asbestos removal permits are
required if positive for such from Albemarle County and VDOLL Contact VDOLI for
their additional requirements and permits for demolition projects at 540-532-3580 xl31.
RESPONSE: The cover sheet has been updated with this note.
If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at
Rachel@shimp-en ing eering com or by phone at 434-227-5140.
Regards,
Rachel Moon
Shimp Engineering, P.C.