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March 18'". 2021
John Anderson
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
RE: Response Letter #2 for TENPAS RESIDENCE - VSMP
Dear Anderson,
Thank you for your review of the VSMP Plan Tenpas Residence. This letter contains responses to the VSMP
comments dated January 15, 2021. Our responses are as follows:
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 ESOP, (3) a SWMP, and (4) any TMDL measures necessary.
1. Submit SWPPP for single-family construction. Please use county template (SF SWPPP). Link to template
will be sent to Michael Chandler and Kelsey Schlein. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
2. Include reference to WP02020-00044 in single-family SWPPP title. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
3. New: Please revise SWPPP title page Construction Activity to match site location (Albemarle).
4. New: With change in state VAR10 CGP reporting requirements, DEQ requires local authorities issue a
generic coverage letter and VAR10 for single-family construction area of land disturbance > 1 Ac. This
project qualifies. Please revise SWPPP to include attached coverage letter and attached (generic) VAR10.
B. Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP) — See Sec. A above. Single-family SWPPP with VSMP
/WPO plan will suffice. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
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 for reasons listed below. The stormwater management plan content requirements
can be found in County Code section 17-403.
1. Compare level spreader detail, C7, with details shown with VA DEQ Spec. No. 2, Fig. 2.4B, and ensure
profile and plan ELS details from DEQ specification display clearly on the plan. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
[image included with initial comments removed with Rev. 1 comments.]
2. C7 /Level spreader -Typ. detail (Rev. 1) Addressed.
a. Include schematic representation of the ELS structure (concrete or timber).
b. Provide x-sectional dimensions (W x D). Specify length.
c. Also, recommend see VA DEQ Stormwater Design Specification No. 2,-P& �.J,' blow. [image
included with initial review removed with Rev. 1 comments.]
d. Include underdrain in C7 detail to prevent ponding /nuisance conditions; ref. Fie 2.3.
e. Daylight ELS underdrain.
(Although C7 detail is descriptive, it lacks clear structural element and underdrain.)
3. Ref. email sent 10/28/2020 11:16 AM (to SE) on topic of stormwater quality requirements; revise plan
accordingly. Recommend standalone SWM plan sheet. Also, ESC plan review comment item 3.b., below.
(Rev. 1) Not addressed. Please consider (attached) email, and revise design, accordingly; partial /relevant
email text: `0.9 lb. phosphorus reduction is required: either purchase nutrient credits, or on -site SWM; either is
fine. 17-403.B allows Agreement in lieu of a SWM plan at Administrator's discretion. It is not automatic. SE in
fact has likely prepared single-family VSMP applications (equivalent scale) with on -site SWM facilities, or
nutrient purchase. This is no different, and unless SE has coordinated this project with the county engineer and
has received advance assurance that a SWM plan was not or would not be requested or expected, then similar to
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administration of comparable single-family residences (2.76 Ac. LOD, 0.45 Ac. new impervious area),
stonmwater management quality requirements (9VAC25-870-65) apply. 9VAC25-870-65 specifically mandates
application of VRRM.xls. Again, we will send VRMM.xls acceptable to Engineering based on soils maps incl.
with Cale. packet.' Also:
a. Revise SWM Narrative, C5, to:
i. Reference SWM quality requirements,
ii. Revise text /typo to ref. 9VAC25-870-65 (quantity).
b. Provide VRRM.xls /New development runoff reduction spreadsheet.
(Rev. 2) Partially addressed. Applicant response (letter, 2/17/21): `The SWM Quality requirements have been referenced
and addressed. Sheet C5 now includes a revised narrative that states water quality compliance with 9VAC25-870-65 is
addressed through dedication of 3.28 acres of open space in D soils.' C5 indicates 3.28 Ac. open space to be dedicated in
the post -developed condition. Calculation packet d. 2/17/21, p. 4, indicates phosphorus reduction requirement is met with
0.57 Ac. (B soils) and 2.71 Ac. (D soils) placed in open space. Asfollow-up, please:
• Submit easement plat, with application. Please use `Forest /Open space easement' notation rather Ihan`Open
Space.' A deed of dedication and recordation of forest /open space (FOS) easement is required rip or to WPO plan
approval. WPO plan approval is required prior to receiving a Grading Permit.
A Forest/Open Space Easement Plat will be submitted with the easement plat application/checklist.
Plans notation has been updated to Forest/Open Space.
in this instance, however, Applicant may request WPO plan approval prior to recordation of easement plat with
written assurance from Applicant to Albemarle that Applicant will make application for forest
/open space easement, and will record deed of dedication with plat in the Albemarle County Circuit Court, once
deed is executed and plat approved. This is a process departure only possible since proposed forest /open space
easement lies entirely within protected WPO buffer, and further, given county preference to avoid whenever
possible undue delay on single family construction. Please Nme:FOS easement is an option, not a mandatory
requirement. Nutrient credit purchase is an option. On- site BMPs are an option. We will try to accommodate
whatever Water Quality compliance option is selected, which appears to be forest /open space easement. FOS
easement is an environmental and practical option since WPO buffer is protected and may not be disturbed even
if it is not further protected by legal instrument of deed with platted forest /open space easement. Please request
WPO plan approval prior to recordation, and provide written assurance of Applicant intent to record a deed with
plat for 3.28 Ac. FOS Easement, if this reflects Owner's process preference.
A WPO Plan approval request letter has been provided with this submittal.
• Coordinate digital easement plat application with Albemarle /links:
o Easement plat application:
https://www.albemule.org/home/showpublisheddocument?id=1052
o Digital submittal portal: https://Ifweb.albemule.org/Forms/CDDSubmission
o Digital payment portal: https://www.albemarlecounty=es.org/payments/default.aspx
Acknowledged, the easement plat will be submitted digitally.
D. Erosion Control Plan (ESCP)
Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:55 requires the VESCP authority to approve or disapprove an ESCP. This plan
is disapproved for reasons listed, below. The erosion control plan content requirements can be found in
County Code section 17-402.
1. Revise plan title to include ref. to WPO202000044. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
2. C3 (Rev. 1) Acknowledged.
a. Note: VDOT Land Use permit required for work within public right -of way (driveway entrance).
b. Note: VDOT entrance permit required; please coordinate with VDOT Charlottesville Residency.
3. C4
a. Cross-check sequence of construction phasing (C4) with sequences on C5 (ESC Ph-1), C6 (ESC
Ph-2). (Rev. 1) Addressed.
b. Stormwater Management Note: Address stormwater quality requirements (9VAC25-870-65).
Also, see Engineering email sent 10/28/2020 11:16 AM. (Rev. 1) Not addressed. Also, item C.3.,
above.
4. Check /revise sequence of construction text items 1-6, CS C6, for accuracy; for example: (Rev. 1)
Addressed.
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a. Raritan Lake Road may require revision. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
b. Reference to sediment basin may not apply. (Only sediment trap with this design). (Rev. 1)
Addressed.
c. New: Revise Sequence phase 2, Note 8, to require ESC inspector approval prior to removal of
ESC measures.
d. New: Revise SWM Narrative to ref. 24-� 4.21 Ac. land disturbance, consistent with plan,
and text,elsewhere. (Rev. 2) Not addressed. Applicant: `The SWM narrative reference to
land disturbancehas been revised to 4.21 acres.' As follow-up: Please revise to. 4.21 Ac.
The SWM narrative has been revised to 4.21 ac disturbance.
5. C6 (Rev. 1) Partially addressed;follow-up at item. 5.e., below.
a. Label sediment trap (ST) floor dimensions.
b. Remove proposed grading from stream buffer.
(Slight amount of grading appears within 100' stream buffer.)
c. Label ST weir L x W x D dimensions.
d. Label driveway width.
e. Provide culvert 2 profile. (Rev. 1) Partially addressed. As follow-up: Shift Text so culvert #2
label is visible.
Text has been revised for visibility.
f. Show /label riprap OP, culvert 1, 2.
g. Show roadside ditch between elevation 610' and culvert 2 on west side of driveway. Runoff from
driveway surface will erode /create a ditch unless controlled ditch section is defined with design.
h. Provide ditch x-section; item g., above.
i. Provide check dams, as needed, for ditch, item g.,
above.6. C5C6
a. Provide additional existing contour labels. (Rev. 1) Partially addressed. As follow-up: Please
revise contour labels to dark black (color) as opposed to faint gray, for readability.
b. Revise CE label to read PCE (paved construction entrance). (Rev. 1) Addressed.
c. Revise ELS length based on =(2.93cfs). Ref. VA DEQ Stormwater Design Specification No.
2, Table 2.2, and pg. 14. (Rev. 1) Not addressed. Design does not acknowledge initial explicit
reference to BMP standard (VA DEQ Stormwater Design Specification No. 2) M. Please respond to comment; revise ELS length to 3838ft., minimum. Please call if any
questions.
d. Show break in silt fence (SF) below ST weir. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
Across sheets (C2, C3, C5, C6): Revise stream buffer linework (at pond) near entrance on Wesley Chapel
Road, since buffer extends SE and downstream to adjacent property line. (Rev. 1) Addressed.
GIS: [ image included with initial review removed with Rev. 1 comment.]
If you have any further comments or questions, please feel free to contact me at 434-227-5140 or my email at
Michael@shimp-engineering.com or you may contact Justin Shimp at Justin@shimp-engineering.com.
Regards,
Michael Chandler
Shimp-Engineering, P.C.