HomeMy WebLinkAboutWPO202100025 Review Comments WPO VSMP 2021-06-29401 McIntire Road, North Wing
County of
Albemarle Charlottesville, VA 22902-4579Telephone:434-296-5832
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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VSMP Permit Plan Review
Project title:
Bundoram Farm TMP86- 38
Karczewski Residence
Project file number:
WP0202100025
Plan preparer:
Roudabush, Gale & Assoc. Inc. [dgreene@roudabush.com]
Owner or rep.:
Bramate Homes [christopher@bramantehomes.com]
Plan received date:
21 April 2021
Rev. 1 received:
26 May 2021
Date of comments:
20 May 2021
Rev. 1 comments:
29 June 2021
Reviewer:
Emily Cox
County Code section 17-410 and Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:34 requires the VSMP authority to
act on any VSMP permit by issuing a project approval or denial. This project is
denied/approved. The rationale is given in the comments below. The VSMP application content
requirements can be found in County Code section 17-401.
A. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
The SWPPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-405. A SWPPP must
contain (1) a PPP, (2) an ESCP, (3) a SWMP, and (4) any TMDL measures necessary.
1. Please clarify the total disturbed area. The registration statement has a different area
than the project description. Rev. 1: Sheet C5 on the plans says 1.96 acres, but the
registration says 1.90 acres. Please clarify.
B. Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP)
The PPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-404.
1. No comments.
C. Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
VSMP Regulation 9VAC25-870-108 requires the VSMP authority to approve or disapprove a
SWMP. This plan is denied, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The
stormwater management plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-
403.
According to county code 17-403-13, please provide an agreement in lieu of a stormwater
plan. httos://www.albemarle.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=2710 The design for the
culvert and level spreaders is still needed, but the VRRM is not necessary. Rev. 1:
Comment addressed.
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2. Please specify the required length of the level spreaders. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
3. Ensure the level spreaders show up on all applicable sheets. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
4. Rev. 1:County Engineering believes the level spreaders may not be necessary.
Please review grading and remove ditches where possible(tie in as sheet
flow/disperse without erosive velocities). Near the stream and proposed culvert,
rip -rap can be provided to prevent erosion from the driveway ditch into the
stream.
5. Rev. 1: Please show cross section of roadway ditch and velocity.
6. Rev. 1: Please provide approval from the Army Corps of Engineers for work in the
stream.
7. Rev. 1: SWIM maintenance agreement will not be necessary if level spreaders are
removed. SWIM agreement in lieu will be signed/approved when the plans are
approved.
D. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP)
Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:55 requires the VESCP authority to approve or disapprove an ESCP.
This plan is approved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The erosion control
plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-402.
1. Please review limits of disturbance. The mitigation area and the reserve drain field are
not land disturbance unless there will be grading/clearing. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
2. Sediment Trap 1 does not appear to be necessary. Please consider additional silt fence or
diversions instead of clearing extra land for the trap. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
3. Please provide sequence of construction and details for installation of the culvert. Will
there be a stream diversion or pump around, etc.? Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
4. Please show a wash rack and a place for the sediment -laden wash water to settle
adjacent to the construction entrance. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
The VSMP permit application and all plans may be resubmitted for approval when all comments
have been satisfactorily addressed. For re -submittals please provide 2 copies of the complete
permit package with a completed application form.
Engineering plan review staff are available from 2-4 PM on Thursdays, should you require a
meeting to discuss this review.
Process:
After approval, erosion and sediment control and stormwater management improvements must
be bonded. The bonding process begins when the plan is approved, and the applicant submits a
bond estimate request form and fee to the Department of Community Development. A plan
reviewer will prepare estimates and check parcel and easement information based on the
approved plans. The County's Management Analyst will prepare bond agreement forms, which
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will need to be completed by the owner and submitted along with cash, certificates or sureties
for the amounts specified. The agreements will need to be approved and signed by the County
Attorney and County Engineer. This may take 2-4 weeks to obtain all the correct signatures and
forms.
Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance agreements will also need to be completed and
recorded. The County's Management Analyst or other staff will prepare the forms and check for
ownership and signature information. The completed forms will need to be submitted to the
County, who will record the agreement.
After bonding and agreements are complete, county staff enters project information in a DEQ
database for state application processing, if a DEQ permit is required. DEQ reviews the
application information based on local VSMP authority approval. At this time, the DEQ portion
of the application fees will need to be paid directly to the state. For fastest processing, this is
done electronically with the emails provided on the application. DEQ should notify applicants
with instructions on how to pay fees. When DEQ approves the application, they will issue a
permit coverage letter, which must be posted at the construction site.
After DEQ coverage is issued, via the coverage letter, the County can hold a pre -construction
conference. Applicants must complete the request for a pre -construction conference form and
pay the remainder of the application fee. The form identifies the contractor and responsible land
disturber, and the fee remaining to be paid. This will be checked by county staff, and upon
approval, a pre -construction conference will be scheduled with the County inspector. At the pre -
construction conference, should everything proceed satisfactorily, ajoint VSMP and grading
permit will be issued by the County so that work may begin.
County forms can be found on the county website forms center under engineering;
httos://www.al bemarl e.org/government/community-development/apply-for/engineering-aool ications