HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202000076 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2021-02-04County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
434-296-5832
Memorandum
To:
Justin Shimp
From:
Christopher Perez, Senior Planner
Division:
Planning
Date:
February 4, 2021
Subiect:
SDP202000076 River's Edge - Initial Site Plan
The County of Albemarle Planning Division will recommend approval of the plan referenced above once the following
comments 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, which is to the Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances unless otherwise specified.]
1. 132.5.2(b), 4.12.6, 4.12.81 Minimum number of required parking spaces required. 175 spaces are required but only
163 have been provided. The required amount of parking is not provided. The parking reduction request was not
approved and requires additional information before being acted on (see attached review by Zoning). Prior to final
site plan approval provide the required parking for the use. You may revise the parking reduction request and
resubmit for Zoning's consideration.
2. [ZMA2018, 4.16.3, 4.16.3.1, 32.5.2(b)] Recreation Area. The substitution of equipment seems appropriate based
on the comparisons provided in the application plan, however, prior to approval, the equipment specifications need
to be approved by the director of planning and community development on advice of the director of parks and
recreation. On the final site plan provide equipment specifications for review and approval by the above -
mentioned parties. If approval is not given the standard equipment shall be provided. Also, provide 4 benches
throughout the recreational areas or along the trail near the recreational area.
3. [ZMA2018, 4.16, 4.16.1, 32.5.2(b)] Recreation Area. Fence all designated recreational areas (5,595 SF
recreational area, 1,836 SF recreational area, 4,976 SF recreational area, 5850 SF recreational area). Four -foot
chain link fencing is appropriate. Provide fencing, label its height and material.
4. [ZMA2018, 4.16, 4.16.1, 4.16.3, 32.5.2(b)] Recreation Area. On the plan provide recreational area calculations as
follows:
Recreational Area Required: 20,000 SF
Recreational Area Provided: 21,874 SF
5. [ZMA2018, 32.5.2(b)] Unit size. On the cover sheet provide a chart that tracks the number of units in each size
class. The plan depicts 67 units at 644 SF/unit, 11 units at 820 SF/unit, and 22 units at 504 SF/unit.
6. [ZMA2018, 32.7.2.1, 32.5.2(b)] On the plan provide the use and square footage of the existing structure that is
being preserved near front of the property. What amenity is going in this building? The proposed 20' travelway
into the site does not connect to the pavement behind the existing building, please connect it. How will residents
arrive at the building (by car or by foot)?
7. 132.5.2(k), 32.5.2(i), 32.6.2(e)] Water. Depict the water lines to each dwelling unit.
8. 132.5.2(b), 32.5.2(n)] Existing improvements. Dimension the existing pedestrian path at the front of the site. Also,
label the surface material.
9. 132.5.2(b), 4.71 Open space. On the plan label the areas of open space, provide their acreages, and that they are
privately maintained by the HOA.
10. [ZMA2018, 32.5.1(c), 32.5.2(n)] Dimensions. Provide the height of all retaining walls.
11. [SP2018-23, 32.5.2(i)] Travehvays. Label the travelway as private.
12. IZMA20181 Dimension and label the 50' forested buffer along the frontage of the property adjacent to Rte. 29.
13. [ZMA2018, Application Plan (Sheet 11), 32.5.2(n)] Circulation. Pedestrian walkways are required on both sides
of the retaining wall. See highlighted diagram below of the location of this pedestrian walkway. Provide the
pedestrian walkway.
14. [ZMA2018, 32.5.2(n)] Proposed improvements. Are any primitive buildings and structures accessory to the
recreational areas of the development proposed, such as picnic pavilions. The maximum number of sites for
primitive buildings or primitive structures or similar outdoor amenities is limited by to 5. Depict and label these
structures on the plan if they are proposed.
15. [32.5.2(n)] Proposed improvements. How is daily household trash going to be disposed of for these units? If each
unit going to have its own trash container for curbside pickup, where are these containers going to be stored when
not in use? Is there going to be a dumpster that all units utilize?
16. 132.7.4.21 Easements for stormwater management facilities. Provide access to the stormwater management facility.
Also, provide an easement over the facility and the access.
17. [32.6.2a), 32.5.2(p)] Landscape plan. A landscape plan that complies with section 32.7.9 is required with the final
site plan.
18. 132.7.9, 32.5.2(p)] Landscaping. Eight (8) Tulip Poplar trees were found. Revise the landscape schedule
accordingly.
19. 132.5.2(e), 32.7.9.4(c), 32.5.2(p)] Existing Landscape Features. On the landscape plan identify whether existing
wooded areas being preserved are evergreen, deciduous, or a mix thereof.
20. [32.7.9.4(b)] Existing trees may be preserved in lieu of planting new plant materials in order to satisfy the
landscaping requirements of section 32.7.9, subject to the agent's approval. If you intend to use existing trees to
satisfy any of the landscape plan requirements, please include the following:
1. Areas and other features shown on landscape plan. The landscape plan shall show the trees to be preserved,
the limits of clearing, the location and type of protective fencing, grade changes requiring tree wells or walls,
and trenching or tunneling proposed beyond the limits of clearing.
2. Conservation checklist. The applicant shall sign a conservation checklist approved by the agent to ensure that
the specified trees will be protected during construction. Except as otherwise expressly approved by the agent
in a particular case, the checklist shall conform to the specifications in the Virginia Erosion and Sediment
Control Handbook, pages III-393 through III-413, and as hereafter amended.
21. 132.7.2.11 Vehicular Access to Site. Each entrance onto any public street shall be designed and constructed as
required by the standards of the Virginia Department of Transportation. VDOT approval of the entrance to the site
shall be required prior to final site plan approval.
22. 132.8.21 A WPO plan shall be approved prior to final site plan approval.
23. [32.6] The final site plan shall meeting all the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code.
24. [Comment] The final site plan shall not be approved until all SRC reviewers have approved the plan. Their
comments attached.
Please contact Christopher Perez in the Planning Division by using Werez e albemarle. org or 434-296-5832 ext. 3443 for
further information.
Engineering — John Anderson
Comments pending, to be forwarded once received.
Department of Conservation Resource (DCR) — Justin Deel
Comments attached.
Fire and Rescue — Shawn Maddox
Comments attached.
ACSA — Richard Nelson
Comments attached.
RWSA —Dyon Vega
Comments attached.
ARB — Khris Taggart
Comments attached.
E911— Brian Becker
Comments attached.
VDOT —Adam Moore
Comments attached.
Building Official — Betty Slough
Comments attached.
Virginia Department of Health —Alan Mazurowski
Comments attached.
Christopher Perez
From: Deel, Justin <justin.deel@dcr.virginia.gov>
Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2021 10:22 AM
To: Christopher Perez
Cc: Frank Pohl; Greg Harper
Subject: Re: DBIZ Review for SDP2020-76 River's Edge - Initial Site Plan
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Chris,
This proposed development appears to be within the DBIZ for Chris Greene Dam, which is a High hazard dam (highest
hazard rating). While I do not recommend further development within the DBIZ, it would not cause a change in the
spillway requirements for the dam.
Justin Deel, P.E.
Regional Dam Safety Engineer
Department of Conservation & Recreation
804-221-0476
On Wed, Dec 16, 2020 at 2:01 PM Christopher Perez <cperez@albemarle.ora> wrote:
Justin,
DBIZ Review for SDP2020-76 River's Edge - Initial Site Plan
The County received an initial site plan for the above referenced application on TMP 03200-00-00-005AO and TMP
03200-00-00-005A1. LINK to general location on County's GIS. The development is partially located in the state dam
break inundation zone.
Based on County Code DCR has 45 days to review and provide comments on whether or not the proposed development
will affect the dams' spillway design flood standards. Please provide me your review comments no later than
February 1, 2021. Here is a LINK to the plan. The file is titled: " SDP202000076 Plan - Revision 2020-12-
15 ". Additionally, I have attached the PDF of the plan incase you have trouble accessing the link. Also, below is a quick
blurb about the proposal. Also, would you happen to keep the property owner data for all dams in this specific DBIZ,
specifically their names, mailing addresses, and possibly their emalls? If so, is this something DCR can provide the
County on every project in the DBIZ? As part of my review I am supposed to notify the dam owner about the proposed
development.
PROJECT: SDP202000076 River's Edge - Initial Site Plan
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Rivanna
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 032000000005AO and 032000000005A 1
LOCATION: 2260 and 2256 Rivers Edge Lane. Route 29 North, approximately 0.20 miles north from the intersection of
Lewis and Clark Drive and Route 29.
PROPOSAL: 100 units proposed on 32.52 acres in conformity with ZMA2018-18 and SP2018-23. The units are a mix of
attached unit types. The request contains a central sewerage system previously approved by the Board of Supervisors.
ZONING: Planned Residential Development (PRD)- residential (3 — 34 units/acre) with limited commercial uses.
OVERLAY DISTRICT(S): Entrance Corridor; Steep Slopes- Managed and Preserved; Flood Hazard Overlay; Airport
Impact Area; State Dam Break Inundation Zone.
PROFFERS:No
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Neighborhood Density Residential- residential use (3-6 units/acre); supporting uses such as
religious institutions, schools, and other small-scale non-residential uses; Privately Owned Open Space; Environmental
Features- privately owned recreational amenities and open space; floodplains, steep slopes, wetlands, and other
environmental features; in the Hollymead Area of Places29 Master Plan.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Christopher Perez
Senior Planner
Albemarle County
coerezAalbemarle.orQ
office 434.296.5832 x 3443
401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Review Comments for SDP202000076 Initial Site Plan
Project Name I RIVER'S EDGE - INITIAL - DIGITAL
Date Completed: Tuesday. February 02, 2021 Department/Division/Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Shawn Maddox Fire Rescue Requested Changes
1. The travel way serving 8-17 labeled 38 Parking spaces exceeds 150' without an emergency apparatus turn around.
2. Units 19 and 20 exceed the 150' distance for a hose lay to the far corner of the structure for either access point.
3. Units 37 and 38 exceed the 150' distance for a hose lay to the far corner of the structure for either access point.
4. A hydrant should be added at the intersection with Rt 29 and another approximately half way between 29 and the area with
the structures.
5. All travel ways shall be marked no parking due to width of the travel ways.
6. Provide the ISO needed fire flow for the "average" structure found in the development.
7. Provide a recent ACSA fire flow test for the development-
B. Confirm the maximum building height will be less than 30'. If this will not be the case then travel ways will be required to be
26' of unobstructed travel width.
Pape: 10 County of Albemarle Printed On: 0210312021
Christopher Perez
Subject: Transmittal of SDP2020-76 River's Edge - Initial Site Plan
From: Richard Nelson <rnelson@serviceauthority.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 2, 2021 12:35 PM
To: Christopher Perez <cperez@albemarle.org>
Subject: RE: Transmittal of SDP2020-76 River's Edge - Initial Site Plan
Chris,
I recommend SDP2020-76 River's Edge - Initial Site Plan For approval with the following conditions:
Submit 3 copies of the utility plan to ACSA for review.
RWSA is to review and approve the water main connection.
Evaluate sewer main location crossing at Rt 29 to account for the neighboring parcel. It may be possible to serve both
parcels with one road crossing.
Show existing ACSA and RWSA existing utilities. The proposed connections to existing utilities are in the wrong
locations.
DEQ should review and approve proposed lift station.
Confirm if the private lift station request has been approved.
Trees should be outside of ACSA easements.
This parcel is in the North Fork South Zone Special Rate District (additional $1,389 per ERC currently).
Water connection fee credits are being evaluated. Once determined, the credit amount will be provided.
Thanks,
Richard Nelson
Civil Engineer
Albemarle County Service Authority
168 Spotnap Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
(434) 977-4511
Christopher Perez
From:
Dyon Vega <dvega@rivanna.org>
Sent:
Friday, January 29, 2021 9:48 AM
To:
Christopher Perez
Cc:
vfort@rivanna.org; Richard Nelson
Subject:
River's Edge Comments
Attachments:
NRW_PHASE2_04A_33.pdf
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Chris,
RWSA has reviewed the River's Edge initial site plan dated 21/7/2020 and has the following comments:
Sheet 8:
1. Please show size of connection to RWSA 12" Cl waterline.
2. Waterline is shown on wrong side of road. I have attached a drawing showing where the waterline should
appear.
3. Coordinate WL connection with RWSA and include RWSA connection notes below.
4. There is likely a gas line in close proximity with the 12" Cl WL.
Wet Tap on RWSA Waterline
Add the following note to the utility plan sheet that shows the proposed connection:
"Contractor shall coordinate with RWSA and ACSA for the connection to the existing RWSA 12" waterline. Contractor shall
use due diligence to protect the RWSA 12" waterline during construction and tapping.
Contractor shall verify the horizontal and vertical location, the outside diameter and the pipe material of the 12" waterline
prior to ordering the tapping sleeve. RWSA shall be contacted 3 business days in advance of the test pit and shall be
present during the test pit. The tapping sleeve shall be approved by RWSA prior to being ordered. The tapping contractor
shall be approved by RWSA prior to the tap.
A minimum of 3 business days notice shall be given prior to installation of the tapping sleeve. The XX"xXX" tapping sleeve
and valve shall be installed plumb. Following the placement and testing of the XX"xXX" tapping sleeve and valve, a concrete
pad and thrust block shall be placed under and behind the tapping sleeve and allowed to set prior to making the tap.
Add the following note to the waterline profile sheet that shows the proposed connection:
"A minimum of 3 business days notice shall be given to RWSA prior to installation of the tapping sleeve. Please see the
note on sheet "XX- reference utility plan sheet" for more information regarding the connection to the RWSA waterline'
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Dyon Vega
Civil Engineer
RIVANNA
WATER 6 SEWERAUTHORI��
Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority
(434) 977-2970, Ext. 170
695 Moores Creek Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22902
www.rivanna.ore
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Phone (434) 296-5832
February 2, 2021
Justin Shimp
Shimp Engineering
912 E. High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Fax (4341 972-4126
RE: ARB-2020-130: River's Edge Initial (TMP: 03200-00-00-005AO, 03200-00-00-OOSA1)
Dear Mr. Shimp,
At its meeting on Monday, February 1, 2021, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board
unanimously voted to forward the following recommendations on the above -noted Initial Site
Development Plan to the agent for the Site Review Committee:
Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4c(2), (3) and
(5) and recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
o Prior to Initial Plan approval the following items shall be resolved to the
satisfaction of the ARB: None. The ARB recommends approval of the Initial Plan
without conditions.
Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: None
Regarding the final site plan submittal:
A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. The following
items and all items on the ARB Final Site Plan Checklist must be addressed:
1. Provide architectural designs with the next submittal.
2. Provide site sections to clarify the visibility of the proposed development from the
EC street.
3. Update the plans to include information on accessory structures and equipment.
4. Include the standard mechanical equipment note on the architectural plans.
5. Provide a lighting plan with the next submittal.
6. Provide landscaping that helps integrate the site entrance into the EC, taking into
consideration any future signage that will be needed.
7. Identify trees that are to remain that meet the landscaping requirements for
interior roads.
8. Revise the landscape plan to provide additional pedestrian way trees and show
all trees at 2'/2" caliper at time of planting.
9. Revise the landscape plan to provide large shade trees 40' on center along the
perimeters of the 38-space parking lot and the curved perimeter of the 24-space
lot.
10. Revise the landscape plan to show all exterior and interior parking lot trees at
2'/2" caliper at planting.
11. Show tree protection fencing on, and coordinated throughout, the grading,
landscaping, and erosion and sediment control plans.
You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience.
Application forms, checklists and schedules are available online at
htti)s://www. a lbema rle. org/government/community-development/apply-for/l)la n n ing-and-site-
development-applications. Please be certain that your ARB submittal addresses the above -
noted issues.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Khris Taggart
Planner
ktaggart@albemarle.org
cc: Rivers Edge Holdings, Inc.
2027 Woodbrook Ct.
Charlottesville, VA 22901
File
Review Comments for SDP202000076 Initial Site Plan
Project Name RIVER'S EDGE - INITIAL - DIGITAL
Date Completed: Friday, December 18, 2020 Department/Division/Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Bnan Becker CDD E911 (Requested Changes
Critical Issues: Four road names will be required.
Comments: Separate roads names will be required to address units 1 — 12, 15-26, the primary access and the access to 27 —
100. Per the Albemarle County Road Naming and Property Numbering Ordinance, Set. 7-200, Part B (page 2 of the PDF):
`It is intended by this article that all roads within the county which serve or are designed to serve three (3) or more dwelling units
or business structures shall be named...'
Please labe the individual road segments and provide this office at least three alternative road names for each road to review, in
case your first choices are not acceptable. The Albemarle County Master Road Names Directory of existing road names (which
cannot be duplicated) can be accessed at the link in the Resources section below.
Resources:
A PDF version of the Ordinance and Manual can be found here:
https:Hgisweb.albemade.org/gisdata/Road_Naming_and_Property_Numbehng_Ordinance_and_Manual. pdf
Albemarle County Master Road Names Directory: https://Hweb.abemade.org/Forms/RoadNamelndex.
Page: 10 County of Albemarle Printed Cn: 02f03f2021
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219
January 14, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Chris Perez
Re: River's Edge — Initial Site Plan
SDP-2020-00076
Review # 1
Dear Mr. Perez:
(804) 7862701
Fax: (804) 7862940
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Shimp Engineering, dated 07
December 2020, revised 15 December 2020, and offers the following comment:
Land Use
1. Please label if access road will be public or private.
2. Please refer to the VDOT Road Design Manual, appendix F, access management
design standards for entrances and intersections. Please provide geometry at entrance;
Minimum width for commercial entrances needs to be 30 ft., or greater. Minimum
curb radii needs to be 25 ft.
3. Please provide a right turn lane warrant analysis.
4. Please show mill and overlay on plans in accordance with WP-2 and show limits of
mill and overlay. Also please add the detail to the plans.
5. The mill and overlay will require work to the centerline, so flagging operations will
be necessary. Please provide MOT plan in Accordance with Virginia Work Area
Protection Manual.
6. Intersection sight distance needs to be based on the design speed of 60mph, 665ft'.
7. Note that the final site plan must show conformance with the VDOT Road Design
Manual Appendices B (1) and F, as well as any other applicable standards,
regulations or other requirements.
Please provide two copies of the revised plan along with a comment response letter. If further
information is desired, please contact Willis C. Bedsaul at 434-422-9866.
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 Transportation and Land Use
Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process.
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
If further information is desired, please contact me at 434-422-9782.
Sincerely,
Adam J. Moore, P.E.
ARE -Land Use
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
Review Comments for SDP202000076 Initial Site Plan
Project Name RIVER'S EDGE - INITIAL - DIGITAL
Date Completed: Monday, January 25, 2021 Department/DivisionlAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer CDD Inspections Requested Changes
Pape: 10 County of Albemarle Printed Cn: o9lo3f2021
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Christopher Perez, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Rivers Edge
Initial Site Plan
SDP2020-76
Tax Map #s: 32-5A & Al
Mr. Perez:
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1138 Rose HIF Drlve
Chofbtlesvile, VA 22903
office 434-972-6200 1 lea 434972-4310
January 29, 2021
As requested, I've reviewed the revised subject site plan, dated 12/15/20. I have no
concerns regarding the proposed service from ASCA for water & sewer.
I've located several VDH documents for septic systems permitted in 1972 that reference
an existing well. My recommendation is that any existing wells be added to the site plan,
and if located in an area to be developed, a note be added that they will be abandoned in
accordance with VA Private Well Regulations.
If there are any questions or concerns, please give me a call, 434-972-4306.
Sincerely, I_ '
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Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Thomas Jefferson Health District
alan.mazurowski(a�vdh.vir ig nia.gov
Christopher Perez
From: Kevin McCollum
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 10:18 AM
To: Christopher Perez
Subject: SDP202000076 River's Edge Initial Parking Comments
Good Morning Chris,
I have reviewed the parking reduction request for SDP202000076 River's Edge and have the following comments. Below
is a summary of their request, my analysis, and some recommendations. Let me know if you have any questions. Also,
please let me know if there are any other aspects of the plan you want Zoning to review. Thanks!
The Applicant has requested a reduction of 12 spaces from the required 175 required spaces that are outlined in the
Zoning Ordinance. The plan is showing 50 one bedroom units and 50 two bedroom units. Section 4.12.6 of the Zoning
Ordinance provides the following parking rates for multi -family units:
Number of Bedrooms/Unit
Parking Spaces/Unit
Any unit of 500 square feet or less
1.25
One bedroom
1.50
Two or more bedrooms
2.00
Without knowing the exact square footage of the units the required amount of parking would be:
50 one bedroom units @ 1.5 spaces / unit = 75 required spaces
50 two bedroom units @ 2.0 spaces / unit = 100 required spaces
Total: 175 required parking spaces.
The plan provides 163 parking spaces, 12 fewer than what is required by the Zoning Ordinance. The Applicant has
requested approval of this reduction, but has not provided adequate justification for their request. Zoning needs more
information on the size and number of the units. As you can see in the chart above the parking rate for 500 square foot
or less units is 1.25 spaces / unit. If all 50 one bedroom units were this size then we could justify this request.
Additionally, they could justify this request by using Section 4.12.8-4.12.12 and providing alternatives that are available
to "provide" some of this required parking. They will need to justify any of these alternatives with more information.
In conclusion, they have not provided adequate information to justify this request.
Kevin MCCOIIUm, Certified Zoning Official
Planner
Community Development Department
Zoning Division
Albemarle County
(434) 296-5832 ext. 3141
401 McIntire Rd, Charlottesville VA 22902