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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB202000226 Review Comments Road Plan and Comps. 2021-04-15Phone t434)296-5832 Project title: Project file number: COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Road and Drainage plan review Pleasant Green Phase I1 Road Plan Plan preparer: Collins Engineering [scott@collins-engineering.com] Owner or rep.: SM Charlottesville, LLC [SwinklW@stanleymartin.com] Date Received: Rev. 1 Received: Date of comments: Rev. 1 Comments: Scott, Stanley Martin Homes 22 Dec 2020 17 Feb 2021 09 Feb 2021 09 April 2021 We have reviewed the above referenced plans and have the following comments: Fax (434) 972-4126 Engineering (Emily Cox) 1. WP0202000053 Plan must be approved before road plan can be approved. Rev. 1: Comment not addressed. 2. See attached letter dated 2/9/21 from Megan Nedostup. This plan cannot be approved until that issue is resolved. Rev. 1: Comment not addressed. 3. Will there be guardrail or protection on the northern end of Litchford Road or McComb SO There is a steep 2:1 slope adjacent to the sidewalk. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 4. Ensure all required no parking and speed limit signs are shown. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 5. Ensure all slopes steeper than 3:1 have landscaping that can withstand steep slopes. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 6. Street trees should be at least 5 ft from storm pipes and structures. Rev. 1: See planning comment regarding trees. 7. Ensure all proposed easements are properly shown and labeled (public storm drain, private storm drain, SWM, wall maintenance, etc.) Some are shown and labeled, but not all. For example, structure 38. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 8. The proposed alley should have bollards at the end. Is the proposed alley intended to be a public road when Phase III is completed? Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 9. Please show sight distance lines for the emergency access road. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 10. What was the design speed used for the emergency access road. K value of 2.5 appears to exceed the minimum. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 11. Please specify that the concrete for the sidewalk is 4" concrete of 3000psi at 28 days, or stronger. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. 12. Ensure spread calculations meet VDOT requirements. Rev. 1: Comment addressed. Planning (Chris Perez) Engineering Review Comments Page 2 of 2 1. See attached comment letter dated 2/09/21. Rev. 1: See attached comment letter dated 4/9/21. VDOT (Adam Moore) 1. See attached comment letter dated 01/21/21. Rev. 1: See attached letter dated 2/25/21. Fire Rescue (Shawn Maddox) 1. Please confirm that all portions of the development that have travel lanes less than 28' of clear width are marked no parking on both sides with appropriate signage to allow for enforcement. Rev. 1: No objection. ACSA (Richard Nelson) 1. Still under review per email dated 1/22/21. Rev. 1: Still under review per email dated 4/2/21. ACSA has requested updated copies from the applicant. RWSA (Dyon Vega) 1 1111dor review. Rev. 1: No objection per email dated 3/26/21. CIS (Brian Becker Rev. 1: Elise Kiewra) 1. Rev. 1: See attached letter dated 2/26/21. ARB (Margaret Maliszewski) 1. No objection. Engineering plan review staff are available from 2-4 PM on Thursdays, should you require a meeting to discuss this review. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me either by email (ecox2@albemarle.org) or by phone at 434-296-5832 ext. 3565. Sincerely, Emily Cox, P.E. Civil Engineer II Phone 434-296-5832 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902 Memorandum To: Emily Cox From: Christopher P. Perez, Senior Planner Division: Planning Date: April 9, 2021 Subject: SUB202000226 PLEASANT GREEN PHASE II- ROAD PLANS Fax 434-972-4126 The County of Albemarle Planning Division will grant or recommend approval of the Road Plan referenced above once the following comments have been addressed: [Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference, which is to the Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances unless otherwise specified.] [32.7.9.5(d)] Street Trees. Throughout the plan there are many street trees that appear to be planted over the proposed drainage pipes. This is not advisable based on best practices nor does it meet landscape note #2, which lists that there is a 5' minimum separation of plantings and drainpipes. There are conflicts between street trees and drainage pipes along Alston Street, Dunnagan Drive, Mccomb Street, Litchford Road, and Lexi Lane. The drainpipes shall either be relocated to make way for the trees. Or the trees shall be shifted to avoid these pipes. Rev 1. Comment not addressed. Per the meeting you had with Charles and Emily on 3-31-21 the street trees that have conflicts with drainpipes or utility lines shall either be relocated or the drainpipes or utility lines shall be 10' below the proposed plantings. Revise the plan to ensure this comment is addressed. 2. [Virginia State Code § 10.1-606.3, §15.2-2201, § 15.2-2243.11 Pursuant to Virginia State Code § 10.1-606.3, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has made the determination that Phase 2 will change the spillway design flood standards of the impounding structure, see attached email correspondence. Pursuant to the same section of the Virginia State Code, `If the Department determines that the plan of development would change the spillway design flood standards of the impounding structure, the locality shall notpermit development as defined in §15.2-2201 or redevelopment in the dam break inundation zone unless the developer or subdivider agrees to alter the plan of development so that it does not alter the spillway design flood standard required of the impounding structure or he contributes payment to the necessary upgrades to the affected impounding structure pursuant to § 15.2-2243.1 ... " Therefore, the County cannot approve this application until this matter is resolved in accordance with Virginia State Code § 15.2-2243.1. See the attached letter from Megan Nedostup to the applicant dated February 10, 2021 regarding the DBIZ. Please contact Christopher Perez in the Planning Division by using coerezAalbemarle.org or 434-296-5832 ext. 3443 for further information. COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 February 9, 2021 Updated: February 10, 2021* Jeremy Swink Vice President, Land — Charlottesville and Richmond Divisions Stanley Martin Homes 404 People Place #303 Charlottesville, VA 22911 RE: Pleasant Green Phase 2 Plans of Development Mr. Swink, Pursuant to Virginia State Code § 10.1-606.3, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has made the determination that Phase 2 will change the spillway design flood standards of the impounding structure, see attached email correspondence. Pursuant to the same section of the Virginia State Code, "If the Department determines that the plan of development would change the spillway design flood standards of the impounding structure, the locality shall not permit development as defined in §15.2-2201 or redevelopment in the dam break inundation zone unless the developer or subdivider agrees to alter the plan of development so that it does not alter the spillway design flood standard required of the impounding structure or he contributes payment to the necessary upgrades to the affected impounding structure pursuant to § 15.2-2243.1 ...." Therefore, the County cannot approve the following applications until this matter is resolved in accordance with Virginia State Code § 15.2-2243.1. 1. WP0202000053 Pleasant Green Phase II —VSMP 2. SUB202000226 Pleasant Green Phase II — Road Plans 3. SUB201900058 Pleasant Green Connector Road Plan 4. WP0201900027 Pleasant Green Connector Road- VSMP* Optional alternatives: Request that DCR reconsider its determination — DCR would need to determine not whether existing development has changed the spillway design flood standards of the impounding structure, but whether the pending plan of development would change the spillway design flood standards of the impounding structure (Virginia Code § 15.2-2243.1(A)). Pagel of 2 Alter the plan of development so that it does not alter the spillway design flood standard required of the impounding structure (Virginia Code § 10.1-606.3(A)) — DCR would again make any determination of any altered plan(s) of development. Required procedures if/when the above alternatives are exhausted: 1. Submit an engineering study to DCR to provide a contract -ready cost estimate for conducting the upgrades to the impounding structure (Virginia Code § 15.2-2243.1(A)). 2. Contribute 50 percent of the contract -ready costs for necessary upgrades to the impounding structure attributable to the development, together with administrative fees (Virginia Code § 15.2-2243.1(B)) -- Those amounts would be payable to Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund held by the Virginia Resources Authority (County Code § 14-441(A) and § 18-32.8.6(a)). Please note that the Virginia State Code outlines the order in which the study and payment occur. The code states the following: "Following the completion of the engineering studies in accordance with subsection A, and prior to any development within the dam break inundation zone, a locality shall require that a developer or subdivider of land pay 50 percent of the contract -ready costs for necessary upgrades to an impounding structure attributable to the development or subdivision, together with administrative fees not to exceed one percent of the total amount of payment required or $1,000, whichever is less." Respectfully, Megan Nedostup Development Process Manager— Planning Services Division Albemarle County Community Development Department mnedostup@albemarle.org (434)-296-5832 x 3004 CC: Mr. Scott Collins — Collins Engineering (c/o scott@collins-engineering.com ) Page 2 of 2 FW: Pleasant Green 2 - Mint Springs Dam Megan Nedostup <mnedostup@albemarle.org> Thu 2/4/2021 5:00 PM To: Jeremy W. Swink <SwinkJW@stanleymartin.com>; Scott Collins <scott@collins-engineering.com> Cc: Frank Pohl <fpohl@albemarle.org>; Charles Rapp <rappc@albemarle.org>; Amelia McCulley <AMCCULLE@albemarle.org>; Andy Herrick <aherrick@albemarle.org> Good Afternoon, See the email chain below for the determination by DCR pursuant to State Code § 10.1-606.3 on Phase 2 of Pleasant Green. Under that same section, once DCR makes that determination, the County cannot permit development in the DBIZ unless certain conditions are met. That section also outlines options for the developer going forward. Here is the relevant excerpt: If the Department determines that the plan of development would change the spillway design flood standards of the impounding structure, the locality shall not permit development as defined in § 15.2-2201 or redevelopment in the dam break inundation zone unless the developer or subdivider agrees to alter the plan of development so that it does not alter the spillway design flood standard required of the impounding structure or he contributes payment to the necessary upgrades to the affected impounding structure pursuant to § 152- 2243.1. Best, Megan Nedostup, AICP (pronounced nuh-DAHST-up) Development Process/Project Manager She, her, hers Albemarle County mnedostup@albemarle.org 434-296-5832 x3004 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA 22902 From: Howard -cooper, Wendy <wendy.howard-cooper@dcr.virginia.gov> Sent: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 12:59 PM To: Andy Herrick <aherrick@albemarle.org> Cc: Deel, Justin <justin.deel@dcr.virginia.gov>; Frank Pohl <fpohl@albemarle.org>; Megan Nedostup <mnedostup@albemarle.org>; Greg Harper <gharper@albemarle.org> Subject: Re: FW: Pleasant Green 2 - Mint Springs Dam CAUTION: This message originated outside the County of Albemarle email system. DO NOT CLICK on links or open attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. Andy, That is correct. This development plan would change spillway design flood standards for this impounding structure. Wendy C. Howard Cooper Director, Dam Safety and Floodplain Management State NFIP Coordinator Department of Conservation and Recreation 600 East Main Street, 24th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 Office (804) 786-5099 Cell (804) 298-4288 Fax (804) 371-2630 "As a human being, I am committed to the promotion of what I call basic human values, by which I mean especially compassion. Nurturing the compassionate seed within us and acting out of this innate capacity are the keys to fulfilling our basic aspiration to happiness." Dalai Lama "Distance means so little, when life means so much." — Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 12:09 PM Andy Herrick <aherrick@albemarle.org,> wrote: Ms. Howard -Cooper, Thanks for your response. So then, in the language of Virginia Code § 10.1-606.3, is it DCR's deternunation that the plan of development would change the spillway design flood standards of the impounding structure? Andy Herrick Deputy County Attorney Albemarle County aherrick@albennarle.org 434-972-4067 401 McIntire Road, Suite 325, Charlottesville, VA 22902 Notice: This message is for the intended recipient only. It likely is protected by the attorneyrchent privilege. If you have received this message in error, please call (434) 9724A167 immediately, report your receipt of this email, and promptly delete the email from all sources on your computer. If you are a client, you should maintam this email's contents m confidence to preserve its protected status. Tbank you. On Wed, Feb 3, 2021 at 9:46 AM Howard -cooper, Wendy <wendy.howard-cooper(o)dcr.virginia.gov> wrote: All, Based on the existing DBIZ, existing conditions identifiable through GIS, and proposed development, DCR has consistently stated this dam, currently rated as significant hazard, would require spillway upgrades to meet high hazard dam spillway requirements. As you have indicated, Virginia Code § 15.2-2243.1 states "If the Department of Conservation and Recreation detcmunes that a plan of development proposed by a developer or subdivider is wholly or partially within a dam break inundation zone and would change the spillway design flood standards of an im oonding structure pursuant to § 10.1-606.3, a locality shall require, prior to its final approval of a subdivision or development, that a developer or subdivider of land submit an engineering study ..." Absent a new study demonstrating impacts of structures that now exist, the impact of fill on the existing maps, and the proposed development, DCR cannot make any other determination. DCR has recommended the locality obtain a new study to assess all risks related to this impounding structure and to update the required emergency action plan to include all structures in the dam break inundation zone. Please let me know if you have additional questions. Thank you, Wendy C. Howard Cooper Director, Dam Safety and Floodplain Management State NFIP Coordinator Department of Conservation and Recreation 600 East Main Street, 24th Floor Richmond, Virginia 23219 Office (804) 786-5099 Cell (804) 298-4288 Fax (804) 371-2630 "As a human being, I am committed to the promotion of what I call basic human values, by which I mean especially compassion. Nurturing the compassionate seed within us and acting out of this innate capacity are the keys to fulfilling our basic aspiration to happiness." Dalai Lama "Distance means so little, when life means so much." — Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words (Z) COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street (804) 786-2701 Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219 Fax: (804) 786,2940 February 25, 2021 Emily Cox County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Re: SUB-2020-00226 - Pleasant Green Phase II- Road Plans Review #2 Dear Ms. Gleason: The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use Section, has reviewed the above referenced Pleasant Green Phase II- Road Plans, as submitted by Collins Engineering dated February 15, 2021 and find the following: McComb Street detail was correct in the previous submittal. The centerline was not shown correctly on the plan view. The crown in the road should be the center of the travelway and not under the vehicle. With parking on one side of the road the travelway will be off -center. 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 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 r PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS - E911 APPLICATION#: SUB202000226 DATE: 2/26/2021 FROM: Elise Kiewra ekiewra(a)albemarle.org Geographic Data Services (GDS) www.albemarle.org/gds (434) 296-5832 ext. 3030 Critical Issues 1. Alston St must end at the round -a -bout. The "Proposed Alston St" that continues to the end of the cul-de-sac should be labeled Rambling Brook Ln. 2. While it does not appear that the "Proposed Alley" will have any residences addressed off of it in Phase II, it does appear that it will in Phase III. Please submit a road name for approval for the" Proposed Alley". Comments Please extend Rambling Brook Ln to include what is currently listed as "Existing Alston St" and "Proposed Alston St". Finally, the "Proposed Alley" will require a road name for future addressing in Phase III. Resources A PDF version of the Ordinance and Manual can be found here: httns://www.albemarle.ora/unload/imaaes/Forms Center/Departments/Geograohic Data Service s/Forms/Road Namino and Prooertv Numberino Ordinance and Manual.odf Albemarle County Master Road Names Directory: http://www. albemarle.org/albemarle/upload/images/webapps/roads/. Parcel and mapping information can be found here: http://gisweb.albemarle.or If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.