HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB202000223 Correspondence 2021-05-10ROUDABUSH, GALE & ASSOC. , Inc.
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May 10, 2021
Mr. Cameron Langille
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Dunlora Farm Subdivision, Preliminary Subdivision Plat, SUB-2020-00223
Dear Cameron,
On behalf of our client, we are resubmitting the deferred Preliminary Subdivision Plat for approval by
addressing the initial 6 comments received on January 29, 2021.
1. [14-218] Total fees for the preliminary plat include $1,236.00 review fee + $75.00 Fire Rescue fee +
$215.00 mailed notice fee = $1,526.00 total. County records show that $1,311.00 has been paid for
this application. Please submit payment for the remaining $215.00 prior to the action deadline for
this application (Friday, February 5, 2021).
RESPONSE: This outstanding balance has been paid with this submission.
2. [14-400] Please add a note stating what type of subdivision this is. Per Section 18-15.3, the
minimum permitted lot size for standard level conventional subdivisions in the R4 district is 10,890
sq. ft. The minimum permitted lot size for bonus level conventional subdivisions is 7,260 sq. ft. There
are lots as small as 1,700 sq. ft. proposed. The only subdivision types with no minimum lot sizes are
standard level cluster developments, and bonus level cluster developments. Which subdivision type
is proposed here?
a. Since the lots sizes proposed can only be allowed through either a standard level cluster
development or bonus level cluster development, state which type is proposed.
b. Based on whatever development type is proposed, state the maximum permitted density.
Standard level cluster developments have a maximum permitted density of 4 du/acre. Bonus level
cluster developments have a maximum permitted density of 6 du/acre.
c. State the maximum proposed density in a note.
d. Per Section 18-2.2, cluster developments (both standard level and bonus level) must have a
minimum of 25% open space. Add a note stating the minimum acreage of open space required,
and the proposed acreage/percent of open space proposed.
RESPONSE: This is a bonus level cluster development and a note has been added to the coversheet.
Density and open space calculations have been added to the cover sheet.
3. [14-316, 14-403, 14-409, 14-410] This plat shows two street connections to adjacent parcels, TMP
06200-00- 00-016DO and TMP 062A3-00-00-001B0. Those parcels are within the limits of the
Belvedere development. However, no streets have been created in either parcel. Please see
comments from Albemarle County Fire & Rescue and the Virginia Department of Transportation
(VDOT) for additional information. Please address the following:
a. [14-316, 14-410 (F), 14-403] The principal means of access to new subdivisions shall either be a
public or private street. There are no existing streets or right-of-way located on the adjacent
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parcels where interconnections (Fowler Street and Adam Street) are proposed to provide access
to the subdivision. The plat will be denied unless an application (road plan and right-of-way plat)
are submitted that identify how the Dunlora Farm subdivision will connect to public streets on
TIMID 62-16D.
RESPONSE: The principal means of access to the Dunlora Farm Subdivision will be via public roads that
extend from the Belvedere Phase 56 subdivision. The Preliminary Subdivision Plat for Belvedere Phase
56 (SUB202100033) has been submitted by this office for review that shows the connection of the two
subdivisions. Additionally, this office has submitted exhibits of the connecting points between the two
subdivisions and well as road profiles.
4. [14-410] Please see Fire & Rescue comments #2 and #4. The plat must be revised as follows:
a. Revise cul-de-sac diameters so that they are 96' in width.
b. Please confirm that the proposed street widths comply with the dimensions specified in Fire
Rescue comment #4.
RESPONSE: The subdivision street width and cul-de-sac diameter is in accordance with VDOT
regulations. Our office continues to work with Fire Rescue to resolve their concerns.
5. [14-302 (A)(12)] Please see attached Engineering comments (#1-7) regarding the topography exhibit
in relation to Preserved Steep Slopes. In order to comply with applicable State and County
regulations, the steep slopes exhibits must be revised so they are sealed by a licensed land surveyor
in order to use LiDAR (currently shown) to establish true topography on site.
RESPONSE: Albemarle County department of engineering has verified that comment #5 has been
addressed based on the approval of the related Steep Slopes exhibit on 03/23/2021.
6. [14-302 (13)(1)] Please add a date of last revision.
RESPONSE: A date of last revision has been added.
We trust that we have provided adequate justification for this resubmittal; however, should you have any
questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact myself, or Riki Van-Niekerk at
rikiProudabush.com; or by telephone at 434-977-0205.
Sincerely,
Bethany Velasquez
For Roudabush, Gale and Associates
999 Second Street SE. Charlottesville. VA 22902. www.Roudabush.com Page 2 of 2