HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202000076 Action Letter 2021-02-15COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
(434)296-5832
February 15, 2021
Justin Shimp
912 E. High Street
Charlottesville VA 22902
RE: SDP202000076 River's Edge - Initial Site Plan
Mr. Shimp:
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants administrative conditional approval to the above referenced initial
site plan. See below and attached for conditions and process:
This approval shall be valid fora period of five (5) years from the date of this letter, provided that the developer submits a final site plan for
all or a portion of the site within one (1) year after the date of this letter as provided in section of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County
of Albemarle, and thereafter diligently pursues approval of the final site plan.
In accordance with Chapter 18 Section 32.4.2.8 Early or Mass Grading may be permitted after the following approvals are received:
1. Engineering approval of a VSMP plan meeting the requirements of Chapter 17 of the Code of the
County of Albemarle.
The final site plan will not be considered to have been officially submitted until the following items are received:
1. A final site plan that satisfies all of the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code.
2. Applicable fee outlined in the application.
Please submit 11 copies of the final plans to the Community Development Department for the site plan. The assigned Lead
Reviewer will then distribute the plans to all reviewing agencies. The Department of Community Development shall not accept
submittal of the final site plan for signature until tentative approvals for the attached conditions from the following
agencies/reviewers have been obtained:
SRC Members:
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) — 2 copies
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) — 1 copy
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB) — 1 copy
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) — 1 copy
Albemarle County Building Inspections — 1 copy
Albemarle County Fire & Rescue — 1 copy
Albemarle County Service Authority — 1 copy
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority — 1 copy
Virginia Department of Transportation — 1 copy
Virginia Department of Health — 1 copy
If you have any questions about these conditions or the submittal requirements please contact me at extension (434) 296- 5832 ext
3443 or cperez@albemarle.org
Sincerely,
G�
Christopher Perez
Senior Planner
County 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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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
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 229024596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
Site Plan review
Project:
River's Edge - ISP
Project file number:
SDP2020-00076
Plan prepares
Shimp Engineering, 912 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 22902
Kelsey Schlein, kelsevAshimo-enaineerina.com
Justin M. Shimp, justin(i�shimy-engineerina.com
Owner or rep.:
River's Edge Holdings LLC / 2027 Woodbrook Ct.
Charlottesville,VA22901 cdbarry1234(i�wnail.com
Plan received date:
16 Dec 2020
Date of comments:
9 Feb 2021
Reviewer:
John Anderson
Project Coordinator: Christopher Perez
Please address comments below with the Final Site Plan (FSP)
1. Engineering recommends proposed grading, improvements, access conform nearly identically with
ZMA201800018 Zoning Map Amendment Application Plan prior to FSP approval. ZAIA201800018 and
SP201800023, approved 8/5/20, include conditions that should translate to design, with slight variation.
SP2018-23 River's Edge Special Use Permit Conditions
1. The limits of disturbance within the Preserved Steep Slopes Overlay District are to be limited to the
sizes, locations, and extents of disturbance as proposed in the "River's Edge: Steep Slopes
Disturbance" application prepared by Shimp Engineering, P.C. and dated February 28, 2020.
2. Improvements related to stormwater, drainage, and grading shown on the final site plan and water
protection ordinance plan for River's Edge must be in general accord with the improvements and
grading shown on the exhibits "River's Edge: Road Grading + Profile" and "River's Edge:
Conceptual Stonnwatee' in the "River's Edge: Zoning Map Amendment Application Plan"
application prepared by Shimp Engineering, P.C. and dated February April 14, 2020.
3. Any blasting of rock must be performed subject to a blasting plan reviewed and approved by the
County Engineer and other Authorities having jurisdiction, prior to commencing such activity.
4. Two -layer erosion and sediment control measures will be installed around the perimeter of the site,
where feasible, at the discretion of the County Engineer.
5. Erosion and sediment control basins and traps may not be located within the floodplain limits.
2. C8 (ISP) vs. Sheet 14 (ZMA Applic. Plan): Consider SP201800023 approval conditions, which direct to
River's Edge: Road Grading + Profile (Zoning Map Amendment Application Plan), which shows a
retaining wall. FSP should be revised to include this retaining wall.
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3. C 11 vs. ZMA sheet 19: Engineering recommends FSP design consistent with ZMA conceptual stormwater,
which shows a narrow underground detention system (sheet 19).
Sheet 19 (below) allows future maintenance /replacement of the UG detention. Cl1 does not, and cannot
be approved as depicted. A double line underground detention system would substantially impede ingress
/egress to a number of units. Revise S WM concept shown on C 11, consistent with ZMA Application plan,
sheet 19.
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Underground detention
Similarly, Cl 1 proposed Engineering Level Spreader is impermissible. It was not presented with
Conceptual Stormwater on sheet 19. Rather, SP /ZMA approved pipe conveyance to North Fork Rivanna
River. An ELS will not be approved at this location for several reasons:
a. Impermissible: 18-30.3.11 does not identify SWM facilities as a Flood or Water Related Use or
Structure; 18-30.3.11 does list stormwater conveyance as a by -right use within the regulatory
floodway and floodway fringe.
b. Storm conveyance is shown with on ZMA Application Plan, sheet 19.
c. A SWM facility (ELS) within mapped floodplain was not presented, discussed or requested during
the ZMA or SP processes, August 2020.
d. An ELS discharging to generally steep grade and then across preserved steep slopes, downslope, is
likely to cause erosion and instability. ELS at this location fails to meet design criteria found at
either VESCH or VA DEQ Stormwater Design Specification No. 2 (Table 2.2), downgradient
Max. slope. FSP should remove any SWM facility within mapped floodplain.
e. An ELS located at this location on slopes above proposed 5' trail poses would likely cause erosion
that would require repetitive effort to maintain trail in passable condition. ZMA Application Plan
did not present ELS on steep slopes above a trail.
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With revised FSP, recommend provide retaining wall -dwelling unit typ. detail that shows in three
dimensions how retaining walls in close proximity to units work, plan view indicates apparent conflicts.
C10: Avoid landscape /SWM facility conflict. Conflict circled, below
7. C8 vs. sheet 12: Remove 3" force main from pavement, per approved SP201800023/sheet 12. Damage to
any portion of 3" main is likely to be difficult to locate and expensive to repair, if located in pavement.
Repair of utilities located in pavement may also require substantial closing of the single point of access to
River's Edge community, if not for residents /guests then for commercial delivery or emergency vehicles.
Engineering is at a loss to explain multiple departures from ZMA Application Plan, and encourages design
ensure the FSP adhere as nearly as possible to utility and retaining wall locations, SWM facility design,
storm conveyance, etc., as shown on the approved ZMA Application Plan.
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8. 100 yr. floodplain vs. BFE: It is improper to present a single feature by multiple lines. Mapped floodplain
(100-yr/BFE) has but one meaning: base flood elevation during the statistical 1 % storm event. Provide the
most accurate FEMA FIRM (VFRIS) data possible with FSP. Eliminate any reference to FEMA BFE as
distinct from the 100-yr floodplain (since one and the same).
9. Ensure proposed contour labels are large enough to read (see C8, for example).
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a. Grading & Utilily Plan includes partial view ofjust one of the four natural playscape areas shown
on C7, C 12. Engineering cautions that recreational uses proposed within mapped floodplain will
be evaluated against 18-30.3.11 (use, activity, structure, grading, etc.), and may be impermissible
as proposed. Provide adequate proposed grading for all playscape areas with the FSP.
b. Recommend provide additional inlet, and revise storm drain pipe to minimize impact to parking,
access, and sidewalks with during future maintenance.
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11. CI I-C12: Provide additional existing contour labels.
12. C 12:
a. Examine lower tier unit walks (blue circle [typ.] locations, below) to ensure ADA compliant.
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b. Recommend unit numbers visible on C6 be shown on C 12, as well.
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c. Recommend remove 8" gravity sanitary lines from pavement, as much as possible. For example
(blue lines are conceptual and should avoid storm pipe/landscape conflicts, but make the point):
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Whether developer or residents bear (future) maintenance expense, it seems better to try with FSP
design to minimize disruption to site access and limit pavement repair expense that may result.
Also, alternative sanitary alignments outside pavement may yield shallower san. system depth.
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d. Relocate circled san. MHs away from proposed UG detention. Any future replacement or repair
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Please revise lateral design to minimize penetrations of retaining walls. Recommend revise
location of 8" gravity if compatible with retaining wall /geogrid. [ blue lines, below, may conflict
C 10: 8" sanitary gravity main may not cross the retaining wall near the pump station, 3" FM may not cross
the retaining wall. Please revise with FSP.
Any retaining wall 2:3' ht. requires a building permit.
Any retaining wall >4' requires PE -sealed retaining wall design.
Provide storm pipe and sanitary system profiles.
Provide %:" steel plate in any stepped M][Is with vertical drop (INV IN/OUT) > 4-ft. [VDOT Drainage
Manual, pg. 9-37.]
Provide trail section.
Label discrete areas of disturbance to preserved steep slopes (ft2)
[SP201800023 conditions Aimit: 39,100 sq.ft.].
Provide primary site access section. include shoulder. Incl. GR-2 as needed.
Provide pavement design for access based on peak ADT. Provide parking lot pavement section.
Provide guardrail to (to limit road run-off) along primary access where proposed slopes are unrecoverable.
Provide typical civil /VDOT details: sidewalk, PB-1, IS-1, ST-1, SL-1, ES-1, GR-2, CG-2, CG-6, CG-12,
MH (lid -frame), as applicable.
Provide guardrail (GR-2) at EP at retaining wall with FSP (2 locations, circled, below).
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25. Provide stop signs to establish through movement (right-of-way).
26. Provide safety railing for retaining walls > 4-ft. high.
27. Provide safety railing typ. detail.
28. Provide TWBW data, all retaining walls, to aid review and construction.
29. Include ESP notes requiring flagging of all preserved steep slopes, prior to construction.
30. Ensure FSP grading complies with requirements at 18-4.3.3, Grading Standards.
31. Wherever runoff concentrates against curbing, provide CG-6. (18-4.12.15.g.)
32. For curvilinear parking, label narrowest parking space width dimension.
33. All parking: label typ. parking space length x width.
34. Ensure parking conforms with a parking /sidewalk design option listed at p. 17, ACDSM. Link:
hftpS7//www.albemarle.orp/Home/ShowDocument?id=270.
35. Provide internal primary access /parking sight lines.
36. Label curbing.
37. Provide sight distance easement/s, as needed.
38. Ensure HC parking is ADA and county ordinance compliant.
39. Provide CG-12 with HC parking, provide VDOT CG-12 detail.
40. Provide VDOT LD-204, LD-229 inlet and storm pipe computations (tables).
41. Revise 3' wide section of trail between preserved steep slopes and retaining wall. Proposed narrow width
invites hazard similar to driving on a road between a cliff face on one side, and falling terrain on the other.
42. Provide space for a vehicle exiting parking space near unit 97/98 to reverse without multi -point maneuvers.
43. Confirm proposed grading near 3' section of walk and near unit 43-44 is shown (Cl1 image, below):
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44. ESP approval requires approved WPO plan.
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45. WPO plan approval requires an approved FDP (floodplain development permit) application.
46. An approved FDP Application requires a `No RISE' Certificate.
47. FSP approval requires coordination with and approval /acknowledgement from DEQ that the central
sewerage system design is acceptable.
48. Site access will be evaluated against VDOT standards and must meet VDOT standards.
Please feel free to call if any questions: 434.296-5832-x3069.
Thank you
SDP2020-00076 River's Edge ISP 020921