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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Memorandum
To: Steve Krohn (skrohn@resortcompanies.com)
From: Cameron Langille — Senior Planner II
Division: Planning Services
Date: May 6, 2021
Subject: SDP202100014 — Belvedere Phase 3 Block l0A —Final Site Plan
The Planner for the Planning Services Division of the Albemarle County Department Community Development
will recommend approval of the plan referred to above when the following items 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 to the Albemarle County Code.]
Applicable Comments from Initial Site Plan Action Letter (September 2, 2020):
A final site plan meeting all the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code. First
Submittal: See comments under "New Comments Final Site Plan" section below.
2. [ZMA2004-07] Application Plan & Code of Development (COD) - Show on the plan the location for
the required trail that is to be built in Linear Park `F. Ensure that the trail meets all of the minimum
standards specified in the COD and is in general accord with the location and length shown in the
Application Plan. First submittal: Comment addressed, Class B trail shown on plans in Linear
Park J.
3. [ZMA2004-07] The following special exceptions are required prior to site plan approval. Additional
special exceptions may be required if the site plan is not revised in order to meet requirements of the
COD and/or the Zoning Ordinance.
a. To allow additional townhomes (unit type) to be constructed in Block 10 of Belvedere. The
special exception for variation #59 only allowed two (2) townhomes to be included in Block
10, and these have already been built as part of Phase IVA-2. A special exception must be
approved by the Board of Supervisors (BOS) to allow 45 total single-family attached units in
Block 10. The Special Exception should revise the amount of single-family detached units
allowed in Block 10 from 48 to 27 (as stated on the Cover Sheet of the initial site plan). First
submittal: Comment not vet addressed, variation request is in process under special
exception application SE202100015. Further comments will be forthcoming pending
outcome of Board action on the variation request.
b. To allow additional residential density to be constructed in Block 10. The special exception
for variation #59 only allowed a total of 62 residential units in Block 10 at a density of 0.62
units/acre (see zoning comments). This allowed 48 single-family detached, 2 single-family
attached, and 10 carriage houses. From the "Proposed Use" in the Site Data on the cover
sheet it appears that a total of 72 residential units are proposed in parts 1 and 2 of Block 10
(including the two townhomes already built in Phase IVA-2), which will increase the density
to 0.77 unitstacre. First submittal: Comment not vet addressed, variation request is in
process under special exception application SE202100015. Further comments will be
forthcoming pending outcome of Board action on the variation request.
4. [ZMA2004-07] The two townhome units (previously approved during review of Phase IVA-2) that
are part of Block 10 should be shown as "Existing townhomes" on the site plan and be included in
any Block 10 charts/calculation. First submittal: Comment addressed.
a. Specify the acreage of each of these parcels in the site data table. First submittal: Comment
addressed.
5. [ZMA2004-07] Revise the plan include the Preservation and Conservation Open Space area as they
were shown on the Application Plan in Block 10 and the Preserved Steep Slopes Overlay District.
Address the following:
a. [30.7.51 Ensure that all design requirements within the steep slopes overlay district are met,
wherever impact to those steep slopes was not expressly authorized in the ZMA Application
plan. First submittal: Comment not addressed. The plans show disturbances to Preserved
Steep Slopes that are not permitted without obtaining approval of a Zoning Map
Amendment, or providing documentation to the County Engineer that the slopes are
less than 25% slope. Additionally, some proposed retaining wall exceed the maximum
6' permitted height and this is not permitted. See Engineering Division comments for
further information and comment #1 under New Comments Final Site Plan below.
b. Ensure that there is a continuous open space area from the corner of Fowler Street and
Farrow Drive and the Conservation Open Space behind Lots 1, 2 and 3, as was shown in the
Application Plan. First submittal: Comment addressed. Continuous open space has been
provided behind lots El-3, 171-3, and G1-3 to connect to the intersection of Fowler
Street/Farrow Drive.
c. If the Preserved Steep Slopes located within and behind Lots 4 and 5 are not part of the
conservation and preservation open space as shown on the Application Plan, and if any
portion of the lot will be within the steep slopes overlay district, an easement plat application
for preservation of the preserved slopes area must be submitted, reviewed, approved and
recorded prior to final site plan approval. First submittal: Comment not addressed. The
Preserved Steep Slopes Overlay District needs to be shown on Sheet 10 so that impacts
can be assessed. The slopes are not drawn on this sheet and staff cannot verify whether
any impacts will occur.
Additionally, applicant comment response letter states that a Special Exception request
has been submitted to address impacts to preservation/conservation areas. However,
the SE202100012 application does not contain any variation requests related to this.
6. [ZMA2004-07] Specify in the site data the number and type of units that are proposed for the Block
10 portion of the parcel only. If any of the 72 proposed units are beyond the bounds of Block 10 of
Belvedere, and will be in other areas of TMP 62A3-1, they should not be included in this site plan
since they are not shown and they are not part of Block 10. First submittal: Comment partially
addressed. Please be aware that the 28 single-family detached lots that are shown for reference
purposes still require approval of a final plat. The road plan under review for that section of
Phase 3 Block 10, SUB202100030, does not serve as a final plat approval. Please revise the note
on Sheet 1 so that it references the approved preliminary plat. SUB202000139. for those single
family detached lots.
[ZMA2004-07] Please make the revisions to proposed streets as outlined below. Please note, if Fire
Rescue, Engineering or VDOT require a greater road width, then the following must be expanded to
meet their requirements.
a. Farrow Drive: per the COD, Farrow Drive must be a minimum 54' wide ROW with 30' of
pavement. Fire & Rescue has stated that the road needs to measure a minimum of 59' in
ROW width. It also appears that Farrow Drive only measures 24' of pavement. This will need
to be revised. Farrow Drive also requires parking along both sides of the street (see Exhibit
11, Detail 5 of the Application Plan). This is not provided. If the street cannot meet COD
requirements, a Special Exception to the COD will be required prior to final road plan/plat
approval. First submittal: The SE202100012 application includes a variation request to
allow the streets in Phase 3 Block 10 to meet VDOT road standards. The variation
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request is under review with staff and has not vet been acted on by the Board. Further
comments on this matter may be forthcoming pending BOS action on the variation
request. Please see Engineering, VDOT, and Fire Rescue comments for further
information.
b. Road P/Farrow Terrace (not including portion of secondary access road): The road width is
insufficient to provide all of the required components of the street section and meet Fire
Rescue minimum clear travel way requirements. The COD requires one-way traffic and
parking on one side. Fire Rescue has previously stated that the clear travel way must be a
minimum of 20' in width. Revise the road section and plan view of the public street to have a
ROW that includes a clear travel way of 20', parking on one side of the road (the park side),
and the parking spaces delineated with paint striping. First submittal: The SE202100012
application includes a variation request to allow the streets in Phase 3 Block 10 to meet
VDOT road standards. The variation request is under review with staff and has not vet
been acted on by the Board. Per the COD, this is identified as "Road P" which requires
a minimum paved width of 22' and ROW of 46.' The ROW currently measures 54' but
pavement is only 20' wide in some sections. Further comments on this matter may be
forthcoming pendine BOS action on the variation request. Please see Engineering,
VDOT, and Fire Rescue comments for further information.
c. Road P (the portion included in secondary access road): The road width is insufficient to
provide all of the required components of the street section and meet Fire Rescue minimum
clear travel way requirements. The COD requires one-way traffic and parking on one side.
Fire Rescue has previously stated that the clear travel way must be a minimum of 20' in
width. Revise the road section and plan view of the public street to have a ROW that includes
a clear travel way of 20', parking on one side of the road (the residential unit side), and the
parking spaces delineated with paint striping. First submittal: The SE202100012
application includes a variation request to allow the streets in Phase 3 Block 10 to meet
VDOT road standards. The variation request is under review with staff and has not vet
been acted on by the Board. Further comments on this matter may be forthcoming
pending BOS action on the variation request. Please see Engineering, VDOT, and Fire
Rescue comments for further information.
d. Road N/Farrow Circle: per the COD, this is "Road N." This requires a minimum paved width
of 28' and a ROW of 52' wide. Pavement currently only measures 20' wide. If the street
cannot meet COD requirements, a Special Exception to the COD will be required prior to
final road plan/plat approval. First submittal: The SE202100012 application includes a
variation request to allow the streets in Phase 3 Block 10 to meet VDOT road standards.
The variation request is under review with staff and has not vet been acted on by the
Board. Further comments on this matter may be forthcoming pending BOS action on
the variation request. Please see Engineering, VDOT, and Fire Rescue comments for
further information.
e. Secondary Access Roads: Bollards to limit the access only to emergency vehicles must be
provided for the secondary access roads. First submittal: Comment addressed.
8. [32.5.1(b)] Scale and size. Clearly show and label all match lines for the sheets. This should include
labeling and linework to clearly delineate the division lines on all sheets where the full project area is
not shown. Also, on the existing conditions sheet the phase line appears to be shown but is not labeled
or specified in the Legend. First submittal: See comment #28 under New Comments final site
plan below.
9. [32.5.1(c)] Address the following:
a. Ensure that all text and dimensions are able to be read. The parcel boundary bearing and
distance measurement, at the road intersection with Fowler street, cannot be read because it is
on top of a label for the curb and gutter. Ensure all text is able to be read. First submittal:
Comment addressed.
b. Show the Belvedere NMD line, and clearly label it, in all existing and proposed sheets. This
line shows the limits of Block 10. First submittal: Comment addressed.
c. See engineering comments in reference to the revisions that are required on the existing and
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proposed grading. First submittal: Comment stands, see attached Engineering comment
#9.
10. [ZMA2004-07] As provided in previous Belvedere projects, include a chart that specifies the
following:
a. Maximum & minimum residential densities permitted (Tables 1 & 2) for each block and for
each type of unit from the approved rezoning and variations; First submittal: Pending
outcome of the variation request currently under review with SE202100012, please
update Sheets 3-5 as necessary to address this comment.
b. The number of units that have already been built for each block; First submittal: Pending
outcome of the variation request currently under review with SE202100012, please
update Sheets 3-5 as necessary to address this comment.
c. The number of units that have been platted but not built; First submittal: Pending outcome
of the variation request currently under review with SE202100012, please update Sheets
3-5 as necessary to address this comment.
d. Number of units proposed with this site plan for Belvedere Phase 3 Block 10-A; First
submittal: Pending outcome of the variation request currently under review with
SE202100012, please update Sheets 3-5 as necessary to address this comment.
e. The total number of units remaining for each block; and First submittal: Pending outcome
of the variation request currently under review with SE202100012, please update Sheets
3-5 as necessary to address this comment.
f The totals for each of the columns at the bottom of the chart. Ensure that Block 10 will meet
these minimums and maximums or request the special exceptions specified in comment #3
above. First submittal: Pending outcome of the variation request currently under review
with SE202100012, please update Sheets 3-5 as necessary to address this comment.
11. [ZMA2004-07] As provided in previous Belvedere projects include in this site plan a chart that
includes the following:
a. The information from Table 4 Green Space Tabulation in the most recent Code of
Development (As Revised: July 22, 2014) and all of the approved variations since the last
update of the COD as the `Approved with Rezoning; First submittal: Applicant comment
response letter states that a chart has been added that contains this information. Staff
does not see a Green Space tabulation chart on the plans. Please verify where this chart
is located or clarify whether it will be added to blanks Sheet 4 or 5.
b. Acreages of what has already been provided & platted; First submittal: Applicant comment
response letter states that a chart has been added that contains this information. Staff
does not see a Green Space tabulation chart on the plans. Please verify where this chart
is located or clarify whether it will be added to blanks Sheet 4 or 5.
c. Acreage proposed with Belvedere Phase 3 Block 10-A; First submittal: Applicant
comment response letter states that a chart has been added that contains this
information. Staff does not see a Green Space tabulation chart on the plans. Please
verify where this chart is located or clarify whether it will be added to blanks Sheet 4 or
5.
d. The difference from the rezoning; and First submittal: Applicant comment response letter
states that a chart has been added that contains this information. Staff does not see a
Green Space tabulation chart on the plans. Please verify where this chart is located or
clarify whether it will be added to blanks Sheet 4 or 5.
e. Totals for all of Belvedere. Since Block 10 is being proposed in two parts and will be platted
and recorded separately, there should be a separate line for part 2 of Phase 3 Block 10. Ensure
that Block 10 will meet the minimums and maximum acreage requirements or request the
special exception as mentioned in comment #3 above. First submittal: Applicant comment
response letter states that a chart has been added that contains this information. Staff
does not see a Green Space tabulation chart on the plans. Please verify where this chart
is located or clarify whether it will be added to blanks Sheet 4 or 5.
12. [ZMA2004-07] On the coversheet, in the "Open Space:" portion of the Site Data, ensure all required
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Block 10 open space is accounted for. Only 1.41 acres of open space in Block 10 are specified on the
cover sheet. As of variation #54, Block 10 included the following minimum sizes for each of the open
space areas:
a. Linear Park `J' 5.35 acres. First submittal: Comment addressed.
b. Park `L' 0.5 acres. First submittal: Comment addressed.
c. Park `M' 0.2 acres First submittal: Comment addressed.
d. Other open space: First submittal: Comment addressed.
e. Conservation 4.40 acres. First submittal: Comment addressed.
f. Preservation 4.59 acres. First submittal: Comment addressed.
13. [32.5.2 (a)] Clearly delineate the Block 10 boundaries and parcel boundaries on the Existing
Conditions and site layout sheets so that staff can verify the acreages of TWIN 06200-00-00-002CO
and 06200-00-00-002BO that fall within Block 10. First submittal: Comment addressed.
a. Ensure that the Block 10 acreage figures on the Cover Sheet are correct. First submittal:
Comment addressed.
14. [32.5.2 (b)] Information regarding the proposed uses. Address the following:
a. A tot lot will be required within Block 10, either in Park M or Park L. Since only 26
residential units are proposed for Part 1, the tot lot is not required at this time. However, if the
tot lot will be provided in Park L, in Part 2, add a note to the Part 1 site plan stating this. First
submittal: Comment partially addressed. Tot lot is shown in Park M. However, no
dimensions are shown on the tot lot and no construction details or notes have been
provided identifying the types of recreational facilities that will be provided. Please
provide this information on the next submittal. Please see Section 4.16.2 of the Zoning
Ordinance for minimum tot lot facilities required.
b. Provide the following note: "Open Space is hereby dedicated to the HOA." Provide
information on the HOA that will be maintaining the open space. Ensure that the open space
will be owned and maintained by an HOA. First submittal, comment addressed.
15. Address the following in reference to provided parking:
a. It does not appear, with the width of the roads, the Fire Rescue requirements, and the
proposed townhome layout that parking will be able to be provided on both sides of the
streets. See comment 7 above. Once comment 7 is addressed, revise the "Provided Parking"
on the cover sheet to only count the parking spaces that can be provided and are shown on the
roads. First submittal: SE202100012 currently under review with staff. Pending Board
action on the variation requests, parking may not be required on both sides of streets
where currently required by the COD if the variation is approved. Additional
comments will be forthcoming.
Please see attached Fire Rescue comments for locations of required "No Parking" signs
along Farrow Drive and Farrow Circle.
b. There appears to be insufficient depth on all but one of the driveways to provide minimum
required parking. Parking can only be included on driveways that have an 18' depth between
the sidewalk and structure. The 16' maximum setback for Belvedere was not designed for
front loading small lot residential units. Revise the "Provided Parking" calculation on the
coversheet to only count surface parking spaces that meet the minimum depth of 18'. First
submittal: See Ensineerins comment #8. Please show dimensions of on -street Darkina
and garage/driveway parking areas.
c. Add a note that states that parking is not allowed in any driveway that does not meet the
minimum size requirements. First submittal: Applicant comment response letter states
that a variation request has been submitted to reduce parking depth from 18' down to
16'. However, the SE202100012 application does not include any variation requests
related to Darkin¢ standards. Parkins must meet minimum requirements unless a
variation request is approved.
d. Show and label any garages that are being used to count toward required minimum parking
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First submittal: Applicant comment response letter states that a variation request has
been submitted to reduce parking depth from 18' down to 16'. However, the
SE202100012 application does not include any variation requests related to parking
standards. Parking must meet minimum requirements unless a variation request is
approved.
16. [32.5.2 (a), 32.5.2 (b), 32.5.2 (i)] Address the following:
a. Provide the acreages for each proposed residential lot and open space area. If an open space
area is divided by the phase line, then specify the acreage of the open space for Part 1 and
Part 2 separately. First submittal: Comment addressed.
17. [32.5.1 (c), 32.5.2 0) & (k)] Existing and proposed sewer and drainage facilities & off -site
easements. Provide the location and dimension of all existing and proposed private and public
easements. Address the following:
a. There is a sewer easement, shown on plats for the greenway BLA on the southside of the
parcel and connecting to the ACSA utility in the river bottom, that is not shown on this site
plan. If it is existing show it and provide its deed book and page number. If it is proposed
with another project label it as proposed and specify that it is "Proposed with [Project
Name]." First submittal: Comment addressed pending ACSA review.
b. An easement plat for the proposed sewer line, near the northern parcel line and connecting to
the ACSA easement in the river bottom, will require the review, approval, and recordation
prior to approval of the final site plan. First submittal: Comment not fully addressed.
Staff understands that new utilities are shown on the road plan application,
SUB202100030 currently under review. However, all new utility easements still need to
be platted prior to final site plan approval. This requires submittal, review, approval,
and recordation of an easement plat application.
c. Show and label all required off -site easements. If any off -site easements are required, an
easement plat application must be submitted, reviewed approved and recorded prior to
approval of the final site plan. First submittal: Comment not fully addressed. Staff
understands that new utilities are shown on the road plan application, SUB202100030
currently under review. However, all new utility easement still need to be platted prior
to final site plan approval. This requires submittal, review, approval, and recordation of
an easement plat application.
18. [32.5.2 (e), (n) 32.6.20) & 32.7.9.4 (c)] Landscape features. Address the following:
a. Show the existing and proposed tree lines. First submittal: Comment addressed.
b. Show all areas of preservation, and all areas on conservation, not impacted by improvements
as "preserved". First submittal: Comment addressed.
c. Preserve all existing trees that are to remain. Where they are to remain include the following:
i. 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. First submittal: Comment addressed.
ii. 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. First
submittal: Comment addressed.
d. On the grading plan sheet label the area of existing trees with the type of trees (evergreen,
deciduous, or a mix of both) and show areas where existing vegetation will be removed. First
submittal: Comment addressed.
e. Revise Sheet 9 Landscape Plan to specify that the number of street trees are required on both
sides of the street. First submittal: See landscaping comment under New comment final
site plan section below.
f Provide one large street tree is every 50' on center along both sides of each street. See Zoning
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Division comment on specific C.O.D. requirement. First submittal: Comment addressed.
g. Revise the proposed tree species to ensure that all street trees are large trees. Some of the
species provided are medium size trees. Consult the Albemarle County Recommended Plants
List for permitted species. First submittal: Comment addressed.
19. [32.5.2 (n)] Address the following:
a. Show the location of any outdoor lighting. Any free standing or building mounted lighting,
including front porch lights, must be shown in a photometric plan and meet all requirements.
Ensure all lighting meets County requirements. First submittal: Comment addressed.
20. [32.5.2 (1)] Provide the location of any existing or proposed utility lines and easements including
telephone, cable, electric and gas. Indicate the deed book and page reference for all exiting utility
easements located on the property. First submittal: Comment addressed.
21. [32.8.21 Infrastructure improvement plans. All infrastructure required to construct Phase 3 shall be
reviewed, approved, and built or bonded before the final plat and/or final site plan can be approved.
This includes all offsite improvements required to serve the development, including road plans, WPO
plan, water and sewer connections. First submittal: Comment stands. Approval of WPO
application and road plan application (SUB202100030) required prior to final site plan
approval.
22. [32.5.2 (a)] General information.
a. Provide the current name of the owner, zoning district, tax map and parcel number and
present use of abutting parcels TMP 62-2C, TMP 61-160R, revise the use for TMP 62-07E
that is an open space created with Phase 4A-1 and not "vacant", and revise TMP 62-16D to
be vacant. First submittal: Comment addressed.
b. Once the additional portions of parcels that are part of Block 10 are added to the site plan
"project area," state the zoning districts that apply to each parcel in the Site Data on the cover
sheet. First submittal: Comment addressed.
c. Revise the rezoning information on the coversheet to include highest number of approved
variation and the date on which it was approved. First submittal: Comment stands pending
BOS action on SE202100012 variation requests.
d. Revise the setbacks to address the following:
i. Provide the full Belvedere setback chart Table 9, revised with the most recent
variations to impact it, and include all notes and variation information. Although the
setbacks have been provided on the sheet they do not include all of the notes which
impact how the setbacks are applied. First submittal: Comment addressed.
ii. As stated in note 3 of Table 9 of the C.O.D., where a side setback of less than 4' 11"
is used, a 6' maintenance easement shall be recorded on all properties adjacent to the
side setback of less than 4' 11". These easements must be shown on the site plan and
submitted, reviewed, approved and recorded prior to final site plan approval. First
submittal: Comment addressed, side setbacks exceed 4'11."
e. Provide a datum reference for elevation. First submittal: Comment addressed.
23. [32.5.2 b] Information regarding the proposed use.
a. Provide on the total size of Block 10 on the site plan and specify acreages of part 10-A and
part 2. First submittal: Comment addressed.
b. State the maximum amount of impervious cover proposed. First submittal: Comment
addressed.
24. [32.5.2 (j)] Streets, easements and travel ways. Address the following:
a. Show the existing and proposed street improvements and ensure that streets that already exist
are not shown dashed, which could be interpreted as not yet existing. Address the following:
i. If street improvements that have not yet been built are proposed on a different site
plan, or road plan associated with a subdivision plat, and is expected to be built prior
to this project, then specify that on this site plan and include the SDP number for that
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other site plan. First submittal: Comment addressed.
ii. Clarify why a portion of the sidewalk at the intersection of Fowler Street and Farrow
Drive is shown as dashed and one corner does not show the sidewalk improvement
fully within the ROW. First submittal: Comment addressed.
iii. Differentiate on the plan sidewalks that will be built with Phase 3 — Part 1 and those
that have been or will be built with other projects, such as Phase IIB and Phase 5.
First submittal: Comment addressed.
b. Provide a public emergency access easement over all portions of the secondary access roads
that will not be within a public street. First submittal: Prior to final site plan approval, all
portions of the emergency access easement not already platted will need to be recorded
on an easement plat that is reviewed and approved by the County.
c. Provide all required off -site easements. If any off -site easements are required, they must be
submitted, reviewed, approved and recorded prior to approval of the final site plan.
Depending on the timing of other secondary access roads, the easements beyond the area
specified in this site plan may not have been recorded prior to approval of this site plan. First
submittal: Per applicant comment response letter, an easement plat will be submitted
that shows all proposed off -site easements if any are needed as determined by other
reviewers.
d. Provide the following crosswalks:
i. Crossing Road D at Park M. First submittal: Comment addressed.
ii. Where Road D meets Fowler Street. First submittal: Comment addressed.
25. [32.5.2 (o)] Areas to be dedicated or reserved. Address the following:
a. Add a note on the plan stating that "All new public street right-of-way shown hereon is
hereby dedicated to the County for public use." First submittal: Comment addressed.
b. Revise the label on all public roads to state "Dedicated to the County for Public Use." First
submittal: Comment addressed.
26. [General Comment] Any instrument assuring the perpetual maintenance of the open space areas, and
any other improvements that are to be maintained by the HOA in perpetuity, require County Attorney
approval prior to final site plan approval. First submittal: Note has been added to the plan, but the
final plat creating all lots within Block 10A and 10B will need to include the aforementioned
instrument. This will be addressed at time of final subdivision plat review.
27. [General Comment] See the other SRC reviewer comments attached. All SRC reviewer comments
must be sufficiently address prior to final site plan approval. First submittal: Please see attached
comments from other SRC reviewers.
New Comments Final Site Plan
28. [General Comment] Please revise the symbology and legends on Sheets 6-9. The callouts/labels do
not match the legend on these drawings. For example, some areas are colored as Managed Steep Slopes,
but have labels identifying them as Preserved Steep Slopes. Additionally, conservation areas are not
shown on some sheets.
a. On Sheets 14-19 and Sheet 38, symbology for certain features are missing or mislabeled. Please
revise. Depending on location of Managed Steep Slopes, Preserved Steep Slopes, ZMA
Conservation Areas, and ZMA Preservation Areas, the lot layouts may need to be revised, or a
variation/waiver may be needed. See Comment #28b below.
b. According to Albemarle County GIS, most of the Steep Slopes areas labeled as "Managed" are
actually Preserved Steep Slopes. Please verify that the correct symbology is being used. Please
be aware that numerous lots are shown within areas that GIS identifies as Preserved Steep
Slopes. This is not permitted under Section 30.7.4 (b) of the Zoning Ordinance. Consult with
the Engineering Division regarding locations/identification of Managed versus Preserved Steep
Slopes.
29. [ZMA200400007 and 32.7.2.2] Farrow Cove, Lloyd Cove, and Smith Cove: per the COD, these roads
are Roads Q, O, S (cul-de-sacs). These require 128' ROW and 22' pavement width. Currently, the
ROW measures 85.' If these streets cannot meet COD requirements, a Special Exception to the COD
will be required prior to final road plan/plat approval.
30. [ZMA200400007 and 32.7.2.21 Hilah Alley: Per the COD and Application Plan, this is identified as
"Road O" (street). This requires a minimum 52' ROW and 28' of pavement. It also requires on -street
parking along both sides of the street. Adams Alley is designed to an alley standard. If the street cannot
meet COD requirements, a Special Exception to the COD will be required prior to final road plan/plat
approval.
31. [32.7.31 As mentioned in comment #15 above, all on -street and off-street required parking spaces must
meet minimum COD and Zoning Ordinance requirements. Applicant comment response letter states
that a variation request was submitted to vary parking space depth from 18' minimum to 16' minimum.
However, the variations included with SE202100012 do not include any requested variations to
parking.
a. Please either revise all parking spaces to comply with minimum dimensions or submit a
variation request through a Special Exception application.
32. [32.7.9.51 Please update the street trees provided notes on Sheet 39 so that the street names match what
is shown on the site plan. Currently, letters are used instead of street names.
Please contact Cameron Langille at the Department of Community Development at blanig Ile@albemarle.org or 296-
5832 ext. 3432 for further information.
Comments from Other Reviewers:
Albemarle County Architectural Review (ARB) — Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski@albemarle.org — No
objection.
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) — David James, diames2@albemarle.org — Requested changes,
see attached.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) — Elise Kiewra, ekiewra@albemarle.org — See attached
recommendation.
Albemarle County Building Inspections — Betty Slough, bslough@albemarle.org albemarle.org — Review not yet complete,
comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt.
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue — Howard Lagomarsino, hlaeomarsino@albemarle.org — Requested
changes, see attached.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) — Richard Nelson, melson@serviceauthority.org = ACSA review not
yet completed, comments or approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) — Max Greene, max.greene@vdot.virginia. gov — Requested changes,
see attached.
Review Comments for SDP202100O14 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: BELVEDERE PHASE 3 BLOCK 10-A- INITIAL - DIGITAL
Date Completed: Thursday, April 08, 2021 Depadment/DivisiorVAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: David James 31 CDD Enoineerina Requested Changes
1. The road plans will need to be approved and bonded before final plat approval.
2. The VSMP plan will need to be approved and bonded before final plat approval.
3. Plan shows disturbance in the preserved slopes that is not permitted by right.
4. Show offsite improvements (e.g. grading) in a temporary construction easement.
5. Retaining walls in preserved slopes shall be six feet high. (18-30.7.51
6. Structural computations with original seal and signature will be needed for walls over 4' high.
7. Show the sight distance easements that are outside the ROW.
8. Sheets 10-12:
a. Label the widths of parking. You can show a typical (TYP) width for one if they're all the same.
b. Label 18' driveway lengths (TYP) to ROW or sidewalk and where not meeting the length show the parking provided in
the units garage.
9. Sheets 17-19: Indicate graded slopes over 3:1.
10. Sheet 30:
a. Show/Provide anchors for the culvert (per VDOT standards) or reduce slope under 16%, every other joint minimum.
b. Add to note to install IS-1, inlet shaping in MI -Is at flow intersections.
11. Sheet 31: Velocities in pipes 55, 56, 57A, 57 are excessive. Reduce below 20fps.
12. Sheets 35-37: Show low maintenance (not grass) ground cover specified on the plan.
Note: Deed of Dedication may be needed for VSMP plan approval.
Note: Deed will be required for public drainage easements.
Note: Separate building permit will be needed for walls 3' and higher (retains fill).
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Review Comments for SDP202100014
Project Name: BELVEDERE PHASE 3 BLOCK 10-A- INITIAL- DIGITAL
,TUMl6-rr-a:gin
Date Completed: I Monday, March 22, 2021
Reviewer: Elise Kiewra
Depanment/D ivisiorJAgency:
CDD E911
Review Status:
No Objection
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Review Comments for SDP202100014
Project Name: BELVEDERE PHASE 3 BLOCK 10-A- INITIAL- DIGITAL
rITI 6-rrM.M. ,
Date Completed: I Monday, April 05, 2021
Reviewer- Howard Lagomarsino
Depanment/D ivisiorJAgency:
Fire Rescue
Review Status:
Requested Changes
Pager County of Albemarle Printed On: 05/-06 2021
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219
March 11, 2021
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: David James
Re: SUB-2021-00030 - Belvedere Phase 3, Block 10 — Road Plan
SDP-2021-00014 - Belvedere Phase 3, Block 10A - Site Plan
Review #1
Dear Mr. James:
(804) 786-2701
Fax: (804) 786,2940
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced preliminary plat as submitted by Roudabush, Gale, &
Associates, dated February 17, 2021, and offers the following comments:
1) Please remove trees within 30' of intersections per B(1)-44 RDM.
2) Please include a note stating that VDOT will only maintain within drainage easements to the
extent necessary to protect the roadway from flooding or damage.
3) Sheet 12 — radii labeled on Hilah Alley should be relocated from current position to remove
potential confusion during construction. Radii is currently in the position of <C-45 and <C-
46 from sheet 13.
4) Sheet 12- spot elevation 428.0 in Hilah Alley between MH-21 & MH-22 appears to be low.
Please verify spot elevation.
5) 'There appear to be spot elevations that contradict structure top elevations. Examples are
MH's 6, 15, 24, 25, 26, 34, & 37. Please verify.
6) Sump conditions that may cause flooding of building structures on lots 11/12, 5/6, 18/19 and
Lot C (future development). Please verify overland flow will not flood homes.
7) Sheet 26 — please show end of proposed pavement on road profile for secondary access road
@ 11+70.
8) Sheet 26 — K value is shown as 8.36 and should be minimum 26.0, but does not appear to be
a paved section at this time.
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
9) Please provide a comment response letter with each submission after the initial.
If further information is desired, please contact Max Greene at 434-422-9894.
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.
Sincerely,
Adam J. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency