HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202100036 Action Letter 2021-06-21COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia22902-4596
June 21, 2021
Mr. Jeremy Fox
Timmons Group
608 Preston Ave., Suite 200
Charlottesville, VA 22903
j eremy. fox@timmons. com
RE: SDP-2021-00036 Old Trail Block 7C — Initial Site Plan — Action Letter
Dear Mr. Fox:
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants conditional administrative approval to the above -
referenced site plan. See below and attached for conditions and process:
SITE PLAN: This approval shall be valid for a 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 32.4.3.1 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.
2. Approval of all easements for facilities for stormwater management and drainage control.
3. Submittal of a tree conservation checklist with areas for tree preservation identified.
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 13 copies of the final plans to the Community Development Department. 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) — 3 copies
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) — 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-3 copies
Virginia Department of Transportation — 2 copy
Albemarle County Planning Services (Architectural Review Board) — 1 copy
Please contact Andy Reitelbach at the Department of Community Development at mreitelbach@albemarle.org or at
(434) 296-5832 ext. 3261 for further information or if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
W ffirdaea Rarao4d
Andy Reitelbach
Department of Community Development, Planning Division
Senior Planner
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Andy Reitelbach, mreitelbach@albemarle.org — Required changes to be addressed prior to final site plan approval:
1. [32.5.2(a)] Include the application number for this project on the cover sheet of the plan.
2. [32.5.2(a)] Include the zoning designation for this property on the cover sheet that it is NMD, Neighborhood Model
District, and in accordance with ZMA2015-00001.
3. [32.5.2(a)] Include on the cover sheet the zoning overlay districts that these parcels are subject to — Managed Steep
Slopes.
4. [32.5.2(a)] Has a special exception been approved for this property to allow a reduction in the width of the WPO
stream buffer around the pond? If so, provide the special exception number for reference, along with any conditions
included with its approval. If there is no special exception approved, either 1) the lots will need to be moved out of
the stream buffer, or 2) a special exception application will need to be approved by the Board of Supervisors to allow
such encroachment.
5. [32.5.2(a)] Subdivision and/or BLA plats will be required for any of the structures that are proposed to be located on
individual parcels. These plats will require review and approval by CDD staff prior to their recordation at the
courthouse. The plats must be in accordance with Chapter 14 of the County's Ordinances.
6. [32.5.2(a)] Provide more information on the open space parcel that is proposed to be adjusted along the west side of
the property. Include this entire parcel on the site plan so that staff can ensure all regulations for this parcel will still
be met with the proposed boundary line adjustment.
7. [32.5.2(a)] Provide information on all abutting parcels, such as tax map and parcel numbers and current owners.
8. [32.5.2(b)] Provide on the cover sheet the gross residential density for both this phase of the development and for
Block 7 overall.
9. [32.5.2(b)] Provide on the cover sheet the percentage of the site proposed to be open space.
10. [32.5.2(b); 4.12.61 Parking. There is not sufficient parking provided for this development. As attached units with
parking proposed on individual lots, there must be 1 guest space provided per 4 units. With 30 units proposed, a
minimum of 8 guest spaces must be provided on the site. Update the parking schedule on the cover sheet to reflect
these required spaces, and identify the locations of these guest spaces on the layout plan. In addition, several of the
garages and driveways do not appear to meet the minimum dimensional requirements to count as required parking
spaces.
11. [32.5.2(b)] Provide the maximum amount of impervious cover on the site.
12. [32.5.2(b)] Provide the maximum amount of paved parking and other vehicular circulation areas.
13. [32.5.2(d)] There are managed steep slopes on this property. Depict and label the managed steep slopes on all
applicable sheets of the site plan for staff to determine the relationship of the proposed improvements to the locations
of the managed slopes.
14. [32.5.2(b)] More clearly identify the type(s) of residential development proposed for this site, such as single-family
attached, single-family detached, townhouse, etc.
15. [32.5.2(i)] Streets, easements, and travelways.
a. A separate submission of road plans will be required.
b. Identify all proposed access easements. Access easements will require an approved plat.
c. The existing Lindy Bain Loop trail appears to be located on proposed residential lots. Either the trail will need to be
moved or the proposed lot lines need to be shifted. Revise the plan accordingly.
d. Sidewalk and planting strip must be provided along the entire lengths of both Orion Lane and Oldham Drive, as these
are public streets. These features are not currently shown along Lot 47 for Orion Lane, or along the greenspace and
Lot 56 for Oldham Drive.
e. The sidewalk along the fronts of Lots 47-56 must be 5 feet in width.
f. Is the sidewalk along Lot 40 that connects to the trail proposed to be in the right-of-way or in the lot? Appropriate
easements will be required.
g. As the sidewalk and planting strip along Old Trail Drive is depicted outside of the right-of-way, it must have an
access easement placed over it.
16. [32.5.2(n)] Existing and proposed improvements.
a. Identify the square footage of the individual residential lots. As proposed attached units, each lot must be a minimum
of 1,000 square feet.
b. Provide accessible ramps with the sidewalks. These must be provided at the street intersections.
c. Confirm the width and length of each driveway and each garage. To count as required parking spaces, there must be
at least 9 feet of width provided for each space. In addition, there must be at least 18 feet in length provided for each
space, either in the garage or for the driveway (outside of the right-of-way line). Several driveways (e.g., Lots 40-43)
and garages do not appear to meet the minimum requirements and cannot count for required parking spaces.
d. Identify the front setbacks for Lots 47-56. As amenity -oriented lots, their front setbacks must be measured from the
open space.
e. The front -loading garages in Lots 40-46 must be shifted farther back from the right-of-way. As front -loading
garages, they must be located three feet behind the principal or primary line of the front fapade of the houses (see
page 9 of the COD).
17. [32.5.2(o)] Identify all areas proposed to be dedicated to public use, and identify the entity (VDOT, the County, etc.)
to which those areas will be dedicated. The dedication will require a plat or plats.
18. [32.5.20); 32.5.2 (k)] Label all existing and proposed water, sewer, and stone drainage easements by type and
include a size/width measurement. For existing easements, state the deed book and page of the recorded instrument.
For proposed easements, an easement plat will need to be submitted, reviewed, approved, and recorded at the
courthouse prior to approval of the final site plan being granted.
19. [32.5.2 (1)] Label all existing and proposed utility easements by type and include a size/width measurement. For
existing easements, state the deed book and page of the recorded instrument. For proposed easements, an easement
plat will need to be submitted, reviewed, approved, and recorded at the courthouse prior to approval of the final site
plan being granted.
20. [32.5.2(n); 4.17; 32.7.8] A lighting plan that complies with sections 32.7.8 and 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance must
be submitted with the final site plan, for any outdoor lighting that is proposed on the site.
21. [32.5.2(p); 32.7.91 A landscape plan that complies with section 32.7.9 of the Zoning Ordinance must be submitted
with the final site plan.
22. [ZMA2015-00001] Identify the number of units proposed to be affordable, in accordance with the ZMA. In addition,
include the affordable unit language from the proffers in the site plan.
23. [32.5.2(r)] There are several units labelled "ADU" on the layout plan. Provide this acronym in the legend to identify
what it stands for. It is unclear whether it is proposed to indicate "affordable" or "accessory" dwelling units.
24. [General Comment] Provide an updated chart for Old Trail to include this phase, identifying the number of
residential units provided in each block, as well as the number of affordable units, for staff to ensure the proffered
requirements are continuing to be met.
Also, provide an updated chart for the green/open spaces in Old Trail to include the proposed new areas in this block.
25. [General Comment] The HOA documents and other maintenance agreements for Old Trail will need to be revised
to include this phase of development and any improvements that will be commonly owned by the HOA.
Comments from Other Reviewing Departments and Agencies
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
Emily Cox, ecox2@albemarle.org — Requested changes; see the attached memo.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Elise Kiewra, ekiewra@albemarle.org — Requested changes; see comments below:
per site plan dated 4/26/21, Orion Lane already exists, please change any pages that say Orion Lane Extened to just
Orion Ln
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski@albemarle.org — No objections at this time; see the comments below:
The ARB determined that this portion of the development does not require ARB review/approval.
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Betty Slough, bslough@albemarle.org — Review pending; comments will be provided to applicant upon receipt by
Planning staff.
Albemarle County Fire -Rescue (ACFR)
Howard Lagomarsino, hlaeomarsino@albemarle.org — Requested changes; see the comments below:
Per plans dated 4/26/21:
1) To accommodate emergency/fire vehicle access, emergency vehicle access road(s)/route(s) are required
2) An emergency/fire vehicle access road/route needs to provide a suitable surface to sustain the weight of emergency
apparatus weighing up to 85,000 lbs.
3) An emergency/fire vehicle access road/route needs to provide an unobstructed travel way width of 20 ft. if
buildings/structures are under 30 feet tall and 26 ft. if buildings/structures are over 30 feet tall. If the heights of the
buildings on Fennel Road are over 30 ft, then access road must be 26 feet wide
4) To ensure that parking does not obstruct the emergency apparatus travel way widths indicated above in # 3, no
parking signs are required
5) Provide a note on the plans of the required ISO fire calculation for the buildings
6) Indicate on the plan the latest flow test to ensure adequate fire flow per calculation in comment # 5
7) Fire hydrants, as determined by calculations in # 5, with spacing in accordance with the required fire flow
calculation (minimum of 500 feet and arranged so that no building is more than 250 feet from a hydrant) are required
The existing fire hydrants do not meet this requirement, so additional hydrants are needed and need to be shown on
the plan
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA)
Richard Nelson, melson@serviceauthority.org — Requested changes; see the comments below:
Submit utility plans and water/sewer data sheets to ACSA for review.
RWSA sewer capacity certification will be required.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Adam Moore, adam.moore@vdot.vir ig nia.gov — Requested changes; see the attached memo.
Virginia Department of Health, Thomas Jefferson Health District (VDH)
Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowskikvdh.vir ig nia. gov — No objections at this time; see the attached memo.
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street (804) 7862701
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219 Fax: (804) 786.2940
May 13, 2021
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Andy Reitelbach
Re: Old Trail Block 7C — Initial Site Plan
SDP-2021-00036
Review # 1
Dear Mr. Reitelbach:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as prepared by Timmons Group, dated 26 April
2021, and offers the following comments:
1. Please confirm: Orion Ln Ext will be turned over to VDOT as a public highway while
Fennel Rd will remain a private street.
2. Will parking be allowed on Orion Ln Ext? If not, show locations of "No Parking" signs.
3. Please remove trees within 30' of intersections as shown in Section 5-D, Appendix B(1)
of the Road Design Manual.
4. All traffic on private streets must stop before entering a public street. Show the locations
of "Stop" signs.
5. Show the locations of all traffic -control devices, including signs, and ensure they
conform with the MUTCD and other regulations.
6. The sidewalks appear to connect to external facilities, but must connect internally as well.
See SSAR Regulations, 24 VAC 30-92-120, Paragraph I for details.
7. Note that the final 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 a digital copy in PDF format of the revised plan along with a comment response
letter. If further information is desired, please contact Doug McAvoy Jr. at (540) 718-6113.
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
May 13, 2021
Attn: Andy Reitelbach
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
a$ County of Albemarle
m COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Memorandum
To: Andy Reitelbach
From: Emily Cox
Date: 07 June, 2021
Subject: Old Trail Block 7C - Initial (SDP202100036)
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, VA 22902-4579
Telephone:434-296-5832
WWW.ALBEMARLE.ORG
The Old Trail Block 7C — Initial Site Plan has been reviewed by Engineering. The following comments
will need to be addressed before approval:
1. VSMP Plan WPO202100024 must be approved before final site plan can be approved.
2. Road plan SLJB202100084 must be approved before final site plan can be approved.
3. The Lindy Bain Trail appears to be on lots. That should be avoided. Is the trail in an
easement? If so, please show the easement.
4. Please provide previous approval or special exception for the proposed lots to be within
the 100 It buffer.
5. Please show the location of the managed slopes.
6. Proposed storm easement must be public since it is collecting runoff from the public
street, Orion Lane.
7. Please reference the detail for the roll-top driveway entrance on the layout sheet.
8. Per the code of development, all sidewalks should be a minimum of 5 ft.
9. Please show the driveway slopes are a maximum of 8%, per the code of development.
Blue Ridge HeaBh Dishkt
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Andrew Reitelbach, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Old Trail Village, Block 7C
Initial Site Plan
SDP202100036
Mr. Reitelbach:
ChabR.svM./Awemarle
Neaen Depadmerd
1 138 Rose 41 Dive
Charlollesvile, VA 22903
Ofte 434-972-6200 1 fax 434-972-4310
June 7, 2021
As requested, I've reviewed the Initial Site Plan, dated April 26, 2021 for the proposed
development, referenced above. Since all proposed construction will be connected to
ACSA water and sewer systems, and there does not appear to be any existing septic
systems or private wells that will be affected, I have no objections.
If there are any questions or concerns, please give me a call, 434-972-4306.
Sincerely,
Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Blue Ridge Health District
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