HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202100019 Correspondence 2021-08-02 (4)TIMMONS GROUP
July 30, 2021
Megan Nedostup
Albemarle County Community Dev.
401 McIntire Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22902
608 Preston Avenue P 434.295.5624
Suite 200 F 434.295.1800
Charlottesville, VA 22903 www.timmons.com
RE: Southwood Village Phase 1— Major Amendment 1 Plan Review — SDP2021-19 — Comment
Response Letter
Dear Ms. Nedostup:
We have reviewed all of your comments dated July 12, 2021 and made the necessary revisions.
Please find our responses to the comments below in bold lettering.
1. Revise the site plan number to reflect the new application number on the cover sheet.
Rev 1: Comment addressed.
2. [32.5.2(a)] Indicate on the cover sheet in the narrative which new units have been
added so that it is easier to distinguish the changes proposed with this plan. Please note
that lots are not approved with a site plan and a separate subdivision plat will need to
be approved.
Rev 1: As indicated in the previous comment, this site plan is not approving subdivision.
That is a separate process and application where a plat will need to be submitted,
approved, and recorded in the circuit court. Stating that these lots "have been
subdivided" is not accurate since the plat has not been approved. Revise to state that X
number of X type of units have been added to the plan.
The Site Plan Amendment Narrative Layout & Utilities Plan Note #1 has been revised
accordingly.
3. [32.5.2(a)] Many of the charts have not been updated to include the additional units
including: parking, trip generation, housing mixture plan, etc. All information related to
the changes needs to be updated. QC the plans to make sure relevant information has
been updated. Additionally, the housing mixture plan table should have a total at the
bottom.
Rev 1: Include in Table 4: Density Regulations by Block Summary the following columns:
Type of units (Single Family attached, Townhomes, duplex, etc.); Total number of units.
Site plans track units, plat track lots. See example of Old Trail included in this comment
letter. Trip Generation Chart: Where is Table 3 Trip Generation from? If it is from the TIA
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from the rezoning, it should be labeled. Parking Chart: Include the math/calculations for
the required number of units (X type of housing times (x) X number of units = X number
of required spaces). The code of development requires a minimum of 1.5 spaces per
unit, how is the parking being calculated and where do the guest spaces come in?
A Development Chart has been added to sheet C0.01. Table 3 Trip Generation came from the
TIA from the rezoning. It has been labeled "Traffic Impact Analysis Table 3: Phase 1 Site Trip
Generation." Calculations have been added to the Parking Chart. According to 18-4.12.6 in the
Albemarle County Code, 2 parking spaces are required per SFD unit or multifamily unit with 2
or more bedrooms. Additionally, 1 guest space is required per 4 units for duplexes or single
family attached townhouses with parking on -site.
4. [32.5.2(a)] Notes also need to be updated if impacted by this amendment. For example,
note #2 on the cover sheet states that all the units are to be affordable, however, the
narrative states that market rate units were added. Revise and QC all notes and sheets.
Rev 1: Comment addressed.
S. [32.5.2(a)] Include the ZMA number on the plans with the zoning district note
(ZMA2018-003).
Rev 1: Comment addressed.
6. [32.5.2(b); Code of Development page 13] Provide the proposed height of the
building/units.
Rev 1: Comment addressed.
7. [32.5.2(b)] Recommend moving the tracking information for both the units/density
(Table 4) and the open space/amenities (Table 7) to sheet 2 so that all the tracking
information is on one sheet. In addition, on the density chart it appears that a lot was
lost from the previous approval in Block 6, please make sure the number of lots/units is
accurate.
Rev 1: Comment addressed.
B. [32.5.2(b)] In addition to the above, it appears that the required amount of greenspace
is not being provided as shown in Table 7. The table lists 2 acres provided, but 10 acres
required. Please clarify.
Rev 1: If you are only showing a portion of the greenspace and openspace for these
blocks, then the required should state what is required for the zoning and then a column
for the required for the blocks to show that the greenspace provided with this site
plan/blocks. This will allow the green space and open space to be tracked over the
different site plans to ensure the required amount is being provided.
Per conversation with Megan Nedostup on July 21, 2021, the areas of Block 1 and Block 2
being developed with this plan have been called out on sheet C4.06.
9. [32.5.2(b)] Show the maximum setback on the layout plans.
Rev 1: According to page 13 of the code of development and on Table 5, there are front
maximum required setbacks. Show the maximum on the plans.
The front maximum required setbacks have been shown on the plans.
10. [32.5.7.9] It is highly recommended that the landscape plans only show required
landscaping and that a separate bid sheet be developed that has all the landscaping for
the contractor that is not approved by the County. Otherwise, what gets approved, ends
up being required and inspected by the Code Compliance Officers, so any future change
to any landscaping that is on the approved plans will require a letter of revision or other
type of amendment to the plans.
Rev 1: Applicant acknowledges this comment. All future landscaping removal/changes
will require an amendment to the site plan once approved.
Acknowledged.
We have included PDF copies of the plans and calculations for your review. If you have any
questions or comments, please feel free to email me at clint.shifflett@timmons.com .
Sincerely,
Clint Shifflett, PE
Project Manager