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Design Focused Engineering
October 14, 2021
David James
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
RE: Response Letter #3 for SDP2020-52 Regents School of Charlottesville
Dear David,
Thank you for your review of the final site plan for Regents School of Charlottesville. This letter contains
responses to County comments dated May 12, 2021.Our responses are as follows:
1. The VSMP plan would have to be reviewed & approved prior to FSP approval. [ 17-302]
(Rev.1/2) WPO has not been approved yet. Also, easement plats will need to be recorded
prior. -Provide us the receipt & copy of the recorded documents.
RESPONSE: Comment received. It is our understanding that the VSMP is to be approved,
pending the recordation of the easement plat. The easement plat is currently under review.
2. The lane will need to be widened here (potential conflict zone). No trees or shrubs should be
planted in conflict zone.
RESPONSE: Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We have removed one parking space to
accommodate a wider lane in this portion.
3. The retaining wall here exceeds the maximum height of 10 ft. [18-4.3.3.A] (Rev.1/2) Not
addressed.
RESPONSE: The retaining wall has been revised to <10' of height.
4. Any walls over 30" in height need safety railing. (Rev.1/2) Not addressed.
RESPONSE: Comment received. 42" handrails are now specified on the site plan.
5. Provide screening shrubs at 10' on center spacing before staggered wall design. (Rev.1/2) Not
addressed.
RESPONSE: Comment received. Please refer to the updated landscape plan.
6. Submit certified structural design plans for retaining wall over 4' in height. Please submit prior to
FSP approval. (Rev.1) Not addressed. (Rev.2) Addressed.
7. Provide 2' vertical cover over pipe. (Rev.1/2) Not addressed.
RESPONSE: The HDPE storm pipe that is proposed has specific manufacturer specifications that
allows for 1' of cover. The manufacturer detail has been added to C 10 for clarification.
8. Sheet C 11: Show HGL in profiles. (Rev.1) Addressed.
9. The sidewalk connector pathway does not currently meet trail standards. Grade is 20% in places.
912 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 229021434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineeong.com
Callout type of path. Provide easement if not in a common area(s). A minimum 2 foot wide
graded area with a maximum 6:1 slope, shall be maintained adjacent to both sides of the path.
[ACDSM, pg. 20-21] (Rev.1) Addressed.
If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at
Rachel@shimp-en ine eering com or by phone at 434-227-5140.
Regards,
Rachel Moon
Shimp Engineering, P.C.
912 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com