HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB202100058 Correspondence 2021-06-23Cameron Langille
County of Albemarle, Virginia
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
RE: Response Letter #1 for SUB202100058, 999 Rio Road E - Final Subdivision Plat
Dear Cameron,
Thank you for your review of 999 Rio Road. This letter contains responses to comments dated
May 10, 2021.Our responses are as follows:
Required changes:
1. [14-2181 This plat has been submitted as both a preliminary and final plat. Total fees for
the preliminary plat include $1,236.00 review fee + final plat $1,182.00 review fee +
$75.00 Fire Rescue fee + $435.00 mailed notice fee = $2,928.00 total. County records
show that $1,257.00 has been paid for this application. Please submit payment for the
remaining $1,671.00.
RESPONSE: Per the enclosed receipt, $1,671.00 has been paid, satisfying the remaining
required payment for the combined preliminary and final plat fees.
2. [ZMA201900001] Per Note 3 under Table A in the Code of Development (COD), this
project must contain at least two housing types. Please indicate which lots will contain
different housing types in accordance with the COD. It appears that the 7 lots in Block 1
are single-family attached, and the 11 lots in Block 2 are single-family detached? Please
verify.
RESPONSE: Note 16 on the Coversheet (Sheet 1) states the following:
The subject property contains 3 housing types:
"Multifamily" ... Block 1, Lots 1-7
"Single Family Attached" ... Block 2, Lots 8-13 (designated for Affordable)
"Single Family Detached" ... Block 2, Lots 14-18
a. Add notes to Sheet 1 calculating the acreage, number and type of dwelling units
proposed, and density of each block. Please refer to Table B (page 2) of the COD
for the minimum/maximum number of dwelling units and maximum gross density
permitted in Blocks 1 and 2.
RESPONSE: Notes 17 and 18 have been added to the Coversheet (Sheet 1), and state the
following, respectively, "Density of Block 1 = 14 units/0.95 Acres = 14.7 units/acre" and
"Density of Block 2 = 11 units/0.97 Acres = 11.34 units/acre." These satisfy the
minimum/maximum number of dwelling units and maximum gross densities permitted in Blocks
1 and 2. Per the COD, Block 1 allows for a minimum/maximum of 3-14 dwelling units per acre,
and a maximum gross density of 15 dwelling units per acre. Block 2 allows for a
minimum/maximum of 8-14 dwelling units per acre, and a maximum gross density of 15
dwelling units per acre
3. [ZMA201900001] Please see Section VI of the COD. Each subdivision plat and site plan
for land within the Property shall designate lots or units, as applicable, that will satisfy
the 15% Affordable Housing Requirement. Please identify which lots will be used to
satisfy the affordable housing requirement.
RESPONSE: As stated in the response to Comment 42, Note 16 on the Coversheet (Sheet 1)
designates Lots 8-13 for Affordable Housing. Therefore, of the total 25 units, 6 are designated
for affordable. 6 of 25 comes to 24%, which satisfies the 15% requirement.
4. [14-302 (A)(1)] Please update the name of this subdivision so that it includes language
stating that this is a subdivision for Blocks 1 and 2 of 999 Rio Road E.
RESPONSE: The name of the subdivision now includes the following, "Plat Showing Tax Map
61 Parcel 154B Right -Of -Way Dedication, Access Easement, and Subdivision of Blocks 1 & 2
for 999 Rio Road East."
5. [14-302 (A)(4)] Please show the location and dimensions of all existing and proposed
private easements. Existing easements shall be labeled with the deed book and page
number and the name of the owner of record.
RESPONSE: The existing easements are shown in light gray. There are two existing easements
on the Property. They are located along Rio Road East: (1) Utility Easement, and (2) Drainage
Easement. The deed book and page has been added to the label of these two easements. The
dimensions of the existing easements are not shown. It is a good surveying practice to not
replicate the dimensions of existing easements on a new plat or exhibit. This is because there is
a chance that the new plat or exhibit will incorrectly replicate the existing easement, thereby
creating inconsistent recorded instruments relating to the same easement or easement(s). If an
individual desires to review the dimensions of the existing easements shown on the new plat or
exhibit, he or she can look up the noted deed book and page. The location and dimensions of all
proposed easements are shown.
6. [14-302 (A)(5)] Please be aware that there is an easement plat application currently under
review, SUB202100074, that is proposing to create an ACSA easement on TMP 62F-E2.
That plat must be reviewed, approved, and recorded prior to approval of the final site
plan and plat for 999 Rio Road E. Once SUB202100074 is approved and recorded, please
update this plat to show the ACSA easement and state the recoded instrument number in
the easement label.
RESPONSE: The location of the new easement is shown on Sheet 3, with the DB and PG left
blank, to be filled in once this easement has been recorded.
7. [14-302 (A)(4), 14-403, ZMA2019000011 Per the approved Application Plan and COD,
the residential amenity -oriented lots in Block 2 must obtain frontage from a private street.
The plat currently identifies the private street as a "New Variable Width Access
Easement." The labeling should be revised so that it states "New Variable Width Private
Street easement." See Sheets 4 and 5 of the Application Plan.
RESPONSE: The label for the private street has been changed to "New Variable Width Private
Street Easement."
a. Please be sure to draw the limits of the private street easement so that each lot in
Block 2 must have frontage along the proposed private street. The private street
easement currently does not touch the proposed boundaries of lots 8-13.
RESPONSE: Lots 8-13 have frontage along Belvedere Boulevard, including the newly extended
right-of-way, which is labeled on the plat as "Area "A" A Portion of TMP 61-154B Hereby
Dedicated to Albemarle County for Public Use, 0.071 Ac."
8. [14-302 (A)(5) and 14-302 (A)(13)] Please identify whether the proposed stormwater
easement is public or private. See Engineering Division comments below, and contact the
staff engineer for further information on topography requirements.
RESPONSE: The labels related to stormwater have been revised as follows: (1) "New Variable
Width Public SWM Facility Easement" and (2) "New 20' Private Drainage Easement."
a. Any public easements that will be dedicated by this plat will need to include a
deed of easement. Consult with the Engineering Division to obtain templates for
public drainage and stormwater deed of easement templates.
RESPONSE: Noted, the draft deed of easements have been/will be sent to the applicable
reviewers.
9. [14-302 (A)(12)] The plat does not show proposed grading, but this is a requirement for
preliminary plats. Since this is a combined preliminary and final plat, please provide
proposed grading and topography. See Engineering Division comments below, and
contact the staff engineer for further information on topography requirements.
RESPONSE: Please see the enclosed grading exhibit.
10. [14-302 (A)(14) and 14-4281 Please see VDOT comments. Please label Area A and Area
B as "hereby dedicated to Albemarle County for public use."
RESPONSE: The labels for Area A and B have been revised accordingly.
11. [14-302 (A)(14)] Please address the following related to open space:
a. [14-303 (G)] Identify who will own the proposed open space parcel.
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RESPONSE: The open space parcel will be owned by a property owners association. Note 15
on the Coversheet (Sheet 1) states, "Common Areas Owner: 999 Rio Property Owners
Association." In addition, the label for the open space parcel has been revised to "Open Space,
999 Rio Property Owners Association, 1.070 Ac."
b. [ZMA201900001] State the acreage and percentage of land in Blocks 1 and 2 that
will be amenity areas. Please consult Table C on page 3 of the COD for the
minimum acreage and percentage of area in each Block that must be amenity
space. See Sheet 6 of the Application Plan for the approved layout of these areas.
RESPONSE: The plat references ZMA2019-00001. The exact square footages and percentages
for the amenity space are shown on the final site plan.
c. [ZMA201900001] State the acreage and percentage of land in Blocks 1 and 2 that
will be green space areas. Please consult Table C on page 3 of the COD for the
minimum acreage and percentage of area in each Block that must be green space.
See Sheet 6 of the Application Plan for the approved layout of these areas.
RESPONSE: The plat references ZMA2019-00001. The exact square footages and percentages
for the green space are shown on the final site plan.
12. [ZMA201900001] Per Note 12 on Sheet 1— please submit HOA covenants for review.
The covenants should include declarations regarding who will own and maintain the
private street easement shown on the plat. The covenants should also state who will own
and maintain the open space/amenity/greenspace areas in accordance with
ZMA201900001.
RESPONSE: Noted, a draft Declaration is enclosed with this submittal.
13. [14-302 (13)(5) and ZMA2019000011 Please address the following:
a. Revise Note 6 on Sheet 1 so that it states that the properties shown hereon are
subject to the Code of Development and Application Plan of ZMA201900001 and
are zoned NMD Neighborhood Model District.
RESPONSE: Note 6 on the Coversheet (Sheet 1) has been revised accordingly.
b. Revise Note 7 on Sheet 1. No proffers were approved with ZMA201900001.
RESPONSE: Note 7 on the Coversheet (Sheet 1) has been revised accordingly.
c. [14-400] State the minimum lot size permitted and proposed in Blocks 1 and 2,
per Table D on page 4 of the COD.
RESPONSE: Table D on page 4 of the COD has been added to the Coversheet (Sheet 1), which
includes lot size regulations.
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14. [14-302 (B)(8)] The plat does not show any setbacks on lots and does not contain and of
the design standards that apply to lots in Blocks 1 and 2. Staff suggests adding Table D
on page 4 of the COD to Sheet 1, as this table contains all relevant design standard
information for lots in both blocks.
RESPONSE: Table D on page 4 of the COD has been added to the Coversheet (Sheet 1).
a. Be aware that the notes under Table D contain specific lot standards for each
block. Staff suggests including each note on the plat under the lot regulations
table. Otherwise, the plat will need to specifically identify the applicable lot
regulation notes that apply in each Block. For example, the 7 proposed lots in
Block 1- all primary structures on lots in this block must face Belvedere
Boulevard.
RESPONSE: The Notes related to Table D on page 4 of the COD have been added to the
Coversheet (Sheet 1).
15. [14-303 (D)] Please provide an acreage calculation for each existing and proposed lot. Be
sure to identify private open space parcel acreage proposed, as well as areas dedicated to
public use.
RESPONSE: The labels of each of these parcels have been revised accordingly.
16. [14-303 (F) and ZMA2019000011 Please show the boundaries between Blocks 1 and 2
on the plat. This should match the boundaries shown on Sheet 3 of the Application Plan,
and the acreage figures specified in Table B of the COD.
RESPONSE: The boundaries for Blocks 1 and 2 have been added to the plat.
17. [14-303 (G)] Please state who will own all common areas (private open space, private
streets, etc.).
RESPONSE: All common areas will be owned and managed by a property owners association.
Note 14 on the Coversheet states, "Common Areas Owner: 999 Rio Property Owners
Association."
18. [14-303 (M)] The name of each proposed street, which names shall be subject to
approval by the agent. See E911 comments for more information.
RESPONSE: The road names have been changed ("Polgar Place" and "Queenside Crossing").
These names have been approved by E911, per the enclosed correspondence.
19. [14-305 and 14-4171 Prior to final plat approval, a Water Protection Ordinance Plan
(WPO) must be approved. Please consult Engineering staff for further information.
RESPONSE: Noted.
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20. [14-311] A road plan application will need to be submitted, reviewed, and approved prior
to final plat approval. See VDOT comments below for additional information on street
design.
a. [14-410, 14-412, 14-422] Please be aware that the Planning Commission waived
the requirements for curb & gutter, sidewalks, and planting strips for the private
street serving amenity -oriented lots in Block 2. Please consult the
ZMA201900001 action letter for summaries of these waivers.
RESPONSE: Noted.
21. [14-316] VDOT approval of entrances onto existing public streets will be required prior
to final plat approval.
RESPONSE: Noted.
22. [14-317] Prior to final plat approval, an instrument evidencing maintenance of all require
improvements (private easements, open space, etc.) must be submitted and reviewed to
ensure compliance all applicable sub -sections of Section 14-317.
RESPONSE: Noted, all draft instruments have been submitted accordingly.
23. [14-434, 14-4351 Prior to final plat approval, all proposed streets must be built or bonded.
RESPONSE: Noted.
Comments from Other Reviewers:
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) — David James, djames2@albemarle.org —
Requested changes, see attached.
1. The plat title should be the same for both sheets (please combine) for recording purposes.
You can add a sheet index with a title descriptor for each sheet though.
RESPONSE: The plat has been revised to show the same title for both sheets.
2. Show/identify existing surveyor boundary markers/monuments, and the ones to be
placed.
RESPONSE: Notes 2 and 3 state that the survey relied on irons found (IF) and irons set (IS). In
addition, it is noted that irons will be set at all new property corners.
3. Provide an easement for the offsite ACSA connection. Has this been previously
recorded?
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RESPONSE: Please see prior responses. The water and sewer easement has been added. The
Deed Book and Page has been left blank but will be filled in once the easement is recorded.
4. The S WM deed of dedication will be drafted once all reviewer comments on the plat
have been addressed. Note: provide recording receipt with copy of documents to me once
recorded.
RESPONSE: Noted.
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB) — Margaret Maliszewski,
mmaliszewski@albemarle.org — No objection, see attached.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) — Elise Kiewra, ekiewra@albemarle.org —
Required changes, see attached.
RESPONSE: E911 has now agreed to new road name. Please see enclosed correspondence.
Albemarle County Building Inspections — Betty Slough, bslough@albemarle.org — No
objection, see attached.
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue — Howard Lagomarsino,
hlagomarsino@albemarle.org—No objection, see attached.
Albemarle County Service Authority — Richard Nelson, rnelson@serviceauthority.org —
Required changes, see attached.
"Utility plan approval will be required prior to final plat approval"
RESPONSE: Noted.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority — Dyon Vega, dvega@rivanna.org — No objection, see
attached.
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Virginia Department of Transportation — Willis Bedsaul, willis.bedsaul@vdot.virginia.gov —
Required changes, see attached.
1. Please label area "A" and area `B" hereby dedicated to County for public use.
RESPONSE: The area "A" and `B" labels have been revised accordingly.
2. Please label Route number for Belvedere Blvd, and Rio Road East.
RESPONSE: The labels for Belvedere Blvd and Rio Road East have been revised accordingly.
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) — Alan Mazurowski,
alan.mazurowski@vdh.virginia.gov—No objection, see attached.
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