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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202100079 Action Letter 2021-11-24401 McIntire Road, North Wing County of Albemarle Charlottesville, VA 22902-4579 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Telephone: 4 34-296-5832 W W W.ALBEMARLE.ORGRLE.ORG Memorandum November 24, 2021 Ryan Yauger 9100 Arboretum Parkway Suite 360 Richmond, VA 23236 ryauger@bohlereng.com RE: SDP202100079 RST Residences — Initial Site Plan (Digital) - Site Review Committee Action Letter To Whom It May Concern: The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants conditional administrative approval to the above referenced site plan. All comments contained in the attached comment letter dated November 16, 2021 last revised November 24, 2021 must be addressed prior to final site plan approval. 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. 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. Please submit a digital final site plan application on our website here. The assigned Lead Reviewer will then distribute the plans to all reviewing agencies. Once you receive the first set of comments on the final site plan, please work with each reviewer individually to satisfy their requirements. 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) Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB) Albemarle County Information Services (E911) Albemarle County Building Inspections Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue Albemarle County Service Authority Virginia Department of Transportation Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Please contact Kevin McCollum at the Department of Community Development at kmccollum nalbemarle.org or 296-5832 ext. 3141 for further information. Sincerely, Kevin McCollum Planner $�4 of AL 401 McIntire Road, North Wing County Of Albemarle Charlottesville, VA22902-4579 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Telephone: 4 W W W.ALBEMA34-296-5832 RLE.ORGRLE.ORG I'IRGINIP/ Memorandum November 16, 2021 Revised: November 24 2021 Ryan Yauger 9100 Arboretum Parkway Suite 360 Richmond, VA 23236 rvaueerkbohlereng com RE: SDP202100079 RST Residences — Initial Site Plan (Digital) Dear Mr. Yauger: The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Initial comments from the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as applicable, are attached: Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB) Albemarle County Information Services (E911) Albemarle County Building Inspections Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue Albemarle County Service Authority Virginia Department of Transportation Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Virginia Department of Health (VDH) Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed, and should not be considered final. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all issues that will be required to be resolved prior to approval of the initial site plan. Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information. Sincerely, Kevin McCollum Planner Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) —Kevin McCollum, kmccollumkalbemarle.org —Required changes: Comments to be addressed prior to initial site plan approval: 1. [36.1(c)] County records show there is an outstanding initial site plan fee balance of $615.66. This fee will need to be paid prior to Friday, December 3, 2021 in order for the initial site plan to be approved. Comment addressed. Comments to be addressed prior to final site plan approval: 2. [32.5.2(b) and 15.3] Will any of the dwelling units be subdivided into individual properties? If so, show lot lines and provide their dimensions on each proposed lot. 3. [32.5.2(i)] Please clarify the following: a. Private Road C is the only vehicular accessway within the site that is labeled as a private road. Please verify that this is being done in order to provide the inter parcel access to the adjoining property, as shown on the ZMA Application Plan. If so, a private street easement that grants access to the adjoining parcel needs to be recorded prior to final site plan approval. b. Please verify that all other travelways are not intended to be either public or private streets. 4. [32.5.2(a)] Revise the Parcel ID label on the Cover Sheet to state "Tax Map and Parcel Number" or simply ­TMP.­ Please include a reference to both TMP 46-108 and TMP 46-109. 5. [32.6.2(a)] Please include a placeholder for the Final Site Plan application number and include a reference to the Initial Site Plan application: SDP202100079. 6. [32.5.1(c)] Provide setback lines on the Site Plan sheets 7. [32.6.2(a)] Provide the Site Data table shown on Sheet C-300 on the Cover Sheet. a. Use TMP instead of PIN/PID references. b. Include a reference to Special Exception SE202000003 underneath the ZMA information. c. Include all information provided in the Site Data on the Cover Sheet of ZMA202000007. This includes all required calculations, recreational facility information, affordable dwelling unit information, buffer information, etc. 8. [32.6.2(a)] Paste a copy of the conditions associated with SE202000003 onto one of the general notes sheets. 9. [32.6.2(i)] Zoning approval of the proposed parking requirements and the provided layout is required prior to Final Site Plan approval. 10. [32.6.2(a)] Correct any reference to PID to TMP including labels for adjacent properties. 11. [General Comment] Please add the Site Review Committee (SRC) signature panel (attached) to the cover sheet. 12. [32.5.2 (k)(1), 32.6.2(g)] Any new easements required for water, sewer, drainage facilities, or any proposed utilities will need to be reviewed, approved, and recorded prior to final site plan approval. Please submit an easement plat application the County for review. The final site plan will need to be updated so that all easements are shown and labeled identifying easement type, whether it's public or private, a width dimension, and the recorded instrument with deed book and page number. 13. [32.7.9.7 (a)(3)] Please provide a construction detail in plan and profile view of the proposed dumpster enclosure. The detail should identify materials to be used, color, dimensions, etc. 14. [32.7.8 and 4.17] Lighting Plan a. [4.17.4 (a)] Provide manufacturer cut -sheets for all proposed outdoor luminaires. b. [4.17.4 (a)] All proposed outdoor luminaries exceeding 3,000lumens must be frill -cutoff fixtures. Please provide documentation from the manufacturers that all fixtures will be full -cutoff. c. Please state the pole height of all outdoor luminaires. d. [4.17.4 (b)] Please add a note to which states "Each outdoor luminaire equipped with a lamp that emits 3,000 or more initial lumens shall be a full cutoff luminaire and shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from adjoining residential districts and adjacent roads. The spillover of lighting from luminaires onto public roads and property in residential or rural areas zoning districts shall not exceed one-half footcandle." 15. [32.6.2(f)] Provide a typical street section for Private Street C (See Engineering comment if applicable). 16. [General Comment] Final site plan must meet all other requirements of 18-32.6, 18-32.7, and 18-32.8 prior to final approval. Please contact Kevin McCollum at the Department of Community Development at kmccollumkalbemarle.org or 296- 5832 ext. 3141 for further information. Comments From Other Reviewers: Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) — John Anderson, janderson2galbemarle.org — Requested changes, see attached. Albemarle County Building Inspections — Betty Slough, bslou hg &albemarle.org—Requested changes, see below. Add the following note to the general notes page: 1. Retaining walls greater than 3 feet in height require a separate building permit. Walls exceeding 4 feet in height require a stamped engineered design also. Walls require inspections as outlined in the USBC. 2. Accessible parking spaces, access isles, and accessible route shall be installed in accordance with ICC ANSI A117.1-09 and the 2015 Virginia Construction Code. 3. Where the flood level rims of plumbing fixtures are below the elevation of the manhole cover of the next upstream manhole in the public sewer, the fixtures shall be protected by a backwater valve installed in the building drain, branch of the building drain or horizontal branch serving such fixtures. Plumbing fixtures having flood level rims above the elevation of the manhole cover of the next upstream manhole in the public sewer shall not discharge through a backwater valve. 4. All roof drains shall discharge in a manner not to cause a public nuisance and not over sidewalks. 5. Buildings or structures built before January 1, 1985 must have an asbestos survey performed in order to apply for a demolition permit. Asbestos removal permits are required if positive for such from Albemarle County and VDOLI. Contact VDOLI for their additional requirements and permits for demolition projects at 540-562-3580 x131. 6. All water, sewer and fire lines require NEW inspection and testing procedures. The ACSA performs any testing and inspections of the public sewer and water main(s). The Albemarle County Building Inspections Department(ACBID) does a visual inspection and witnesses the testing of the building drain, water service pipe and the sprinkler lead-in connection. The developer/contractor is responsible to retain a Special Inspector as outlined in the updated Albemarle County Policy for Site Utilities to perform the visual inspection and testing of all utilities not covered by the ACSA or ACBID. This includes building sewers, water and fire line branches between the main and the meter(s)/building(s). The Special Inspector's report must be submitted and approved by the Albemarle County Engineering Department prior to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued. Note to developer: 7. Due to required distances from lot lines and structures as required by the NFPA, underground propane tanks may be prohibited. Plan accordingly. Albemarle County Information Services (E911) — Elise Kiewra, ekiewra&albemarle.org — Requested changes, see attached. Albemarle County Service Authority — Richard Nelson, melson@serviceauthority.org — Requested changes, see below. 1. Submit a PDF and 2 hard copies of the utility plan and water/sewer data sheets to ACSA. 2. RWSA sewer capacity certification will be required. 3. RWSA will need to approve the proposed water main connection. 4. The offsite sewer easement will need to be recorded with the Clerk's Office prior to utility plan approval. ACSA will need to review and approve the draft deed and plat prior to recordation. Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB) — Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski@albemarle.org— See recommendations below. 1. This plan will be reviewed by the ARB on November 15, 2021. ARB action letter/comments will be provided after that meeting. Virginia Department of Transportation — Adam Moore, Adam.Moorekvdot.vir iginia.gov and Doug McAvoy Jr., douglas.mcavo@vdot.virginia.gov —Requested changes, see attached. Virginia Department of Health — Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski@vdh.vir iginia.gov — Requested changes, see attached. Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue — Howard Lagomarsino, hlaQomarsino&albemarle.org — Requested changes, see below. 1. The plans indicate allowable building height of up to 65 feet. 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. on at least one side if buildings/structures are over 30 feet tall. 2. Where widths are such that parking will obstruct to minimum trave way width, no parking markings/signs are required 3. Emergency/fire vehicle access roads need to be clear of overhead obstructions at 13 ft 6 in. and below. This includes trees and other natural obstruction. 4. To accommodate fire apparatus, turn radii serving fire apparatus access must be a minimum of 25 ft., unless it is demonstrated in a suitable fashion that fire apparatus can negotiate a proposed radius (for the calculation our ladder truck is 47 feet long with a 21 ft 42 in wheel base) 5. Road grade cannot exceed 10%. 6. Provide a note on the plans of the required ISO fire calculation for the buildings 7. Indicate on the plan the ACSW flow test to ensure adequate fire flow per calculation in comment # 6 8. As determined by calculations in # 6, provide the number of hydrants with spacing in accordance with the required fire flow calculation (This generally starts at 500 feet and arranged so that no building is more than 250 feet from a hydrant, but the distances are further reduced as the required fire flow increases). 9. In areas without buildings, hydrant spacing is required every 1000 ft to accommodate transportation emergencies. 10. If fire suppression systems or standpipes are installed the FDC must face the road, on address side and there needs to be hydrant within 100 ft. of the FDC, arranged so that when hydrant and FDC are in use for emergency operations, hose does not obstruct travel way. Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority —Victoria Fort and Dyon Vega, vfort@rivanna.org and dvega@rinavvan.org — Requested changes, see attached. �q off nig 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, VA 22902-4579 County of Albemarle Telephone: 434-296-5832 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WWW.ALBEMARLE.ORG ��BGIN�Q' Site Plan review Project title: Initial Site Plan for RST Residences Project file number: SDP202100079 Plan preparer: Ryan Yauger, PE [ rvaugerAbohlereng.com ] Bohler Engineering 9100 Arboretum Pkwy, Suite 360 Richmond, VA 23236 Owner or rep.: Alex a rstdevelopment.com RST Development, LLC 6110 Executive Blvd., #620 Rockville, MD 20852 Plan received date: 6 Oct 2021 Date of comments: 16 Nov 2021 Plan Coordinator: Kevin McCollum Reviewer: John Anderson Engineering has reviewed the initial site plan and offers these review comments. With final site plan (FSP): 1. VDOT Road Design Manual, Appendix A(1), prohibits `parking within 20 feet of any intersection measured from the curb return of the intersection.' Recommend remove parking proposed within 20-11. of any VDOT Road Design Manual No parking zone. For example: Int. travelway A and private road C, travelway E and private road C. Ref. Appendix A(1), p. A(1)-77. 2. Similarly, parallel parking is proposed coincident with curb return on travelway A, at entrance/exit to roundabout (Int. travelway B and travelway A). Recommend eliminate parallel parking proximate to roundabout on travelway A, both N and S of the roundabout intersection. 3. C-501 a. Check match -line labels (recommend revise match -line sheet references to ref. C-503, C-501, etc.) b. Re -designation of steep slopes is a process not accomplished automatically by field run survey, or submittal of a site plan. Please see 18-30.7.4.b. Lh., and submit new topographic information for Engineering review. Submit a steep slopes exhibit. 4. Remove proposed improvements (parking /travelway/s, or grading) located on preserved steep slopes unless such slopes are re -designated as non -steep by Albemarle county, via process outlined at 18-30.7.4. 5. C400-C404 a. Add flow lines to storm pipes. b. Label all travelways. c. On either C-400 (Grading) or C-500 (Utility) series of FSP sheets, label all pipes and inlets. d. Provide VDOT LD-204 stormwater inlet computations. e. Provide VDOT LD-229 storm drain design computations. f Provide storm profiles. g. With FSP, demonstrate compliance with storm runoff requirements at U.S. Rt. 29, where ISP proposes to increase runoff onto U.S. Rt. 29, without stornmater capture or conveyance. 6. C-500: Label all travelways. 7. C-503 Engineering Review Comments Page 2 of 3 a. Compare proposed storm structure easement with Albemarle County Design Standards Manual easement diagram, p. 15, to ensure easement sufficient for installation and future maintenance. Link: httos://www.albemarle.org/Home/ShowDocument?id=270 b. Add flow lines to all storm pipes (C501-0503). Add flow lines to SWM facility cattails. c. GIS indicates natural conveyance at approximate location of 80,000 cf SWM facility proposed outfall, but this outfall must comply with state storrnwater management regulations at 9VAC25- 870-65 (water quality, VRRM.xIs) and 9VAC25-870-66 (water quantity, energy balance at discharge to natural conveyance). Please ensure FSP is consistent with WPO Plan design. d. Albemarle does not accept improvements within public drainage easement, i.e., retaining walls. Revised design (C-503) to remove pipe crossing beneath stepped retaining walls. e. Show Aabel existing drainage easement for existing storm line between Ex. grate inlet (located along proposed 20,000 cf detention system outfall) and Ashwood Blvd. right-of-way. If easement does not exist, provide public drainage easement over existing elements of storm line on development parcel that lie beyond Ashwood Blvd. right-of-way. f. Since design relies on existing storm elements, verify adequacy of existing storm pipes, grates, etc. g. Provide public drainage easement between proposed f20,000cf UG detention system (SWM facility easement) and existing storm system (grate inlet). h. Label easement over outfalls (storm pipes) downstream of SWM facilities public drainage, and submit separate easement plat. i. Please check match -line sheet reference labels. j. Note: Easement plat must be recorded prior to WPO Plan approval, and WPO plan must be approved prior to FSP approval. 8. C-403 a. Label underground detention system. b. Show Aabel SWM facility easement. c. Avoid impact to currently mapped preserved steep slopes; impact appears imminent with proposed retaining wall design. Applies to other design elements and grading, C-401, C-402, as well. If field run survey indicates topography flatter than 25%, comment will be withdrawn provided applicant coordinates survey with Engineering (slopes exhibit /survey data submittal required). d. Acquire temporary off -site construction or permanent grading easement, as needed, to construct proposed retaining walls along southern parcel boundary. Applies to C-401, C-402, as well, where proposed grading or improvements may require temporary or permanent easement beyond development parcel boundary. 9. C-402 a. Label SWM facility easement. b. Provide /label public drainage easement over SWM facility outfall pipe. 10. C-401 a. Provide capture for runoff from entrance to this development, at U.S. Rt. 29, since approximate 8' vertical grade break sends uncaptured runoff into U.S. Rt. 29 NBL. b. Resolve apparent conflict between CG-12 and inlet on E side of roundabout (Int. travelway A- travelway B). c. Provide spot elevations to ensure positive drainage to inlets, especially grate inlets in pavement (travelway E, for example). 11. C-305 a. Proposed Road A/Rt. 29 sight distance (left) vertical separation between sight line and U.S. Rt. 29 pavement appears to be < 0.25'. If as -built condition prevents 680' sight distance left, the intersection of Road A / Rt. 29 may require constructive revision prior to zoning (or road plan) bond release, or VDOT acceptance of this entrance onto U.S. Rte. 29 NBL. 12. C-303 a. Unless overlooked, please provide paver detail and curb transition detail (Private Road C). Engineering Review Comments Page 3 of 3 b. Recommend remove 6 parking spaces at east end of private road C, 3 spaces north and south of 6.7' R curb bullnose to enhance visibility and safety for operators reversing from these six spaces, and for vehicles approaching on private road C. 13. C-302 a. 4.5' sidewalk width near retaining wall is insufficient, provide Min. 5' sidewalk width. b. Provide guardrail for parking spaces that face retaining walls. c. Provide /label street name signs for internal travelways. 14. C-301 a. Provide roll-top curb at roundabout at proposed grass paver fire access since CG-6 may limit clearance for fire apparatus. b. Provide roll-top -to -CG6 curb transition detail. 15. C-301 — C-303 (C301-C-304) [ Note: certain comments maybe duplicative.] a. Provide sealed geotechnical drawings for retaining wall height> 4-ft. b. Label all traffic control signs (No parking, stop, speed limit, etc.). c. Recommend against curb radii < 3'. Recommend curb wipe -down for radii < 3'since such tight radii susceptible to damage, or rapid deterioration. (see Roundabout, for example). d. Label curb type/s, incl. CG-12. e. Show /label attached unit drive /garage entrance curb radius. 16. C-200: Provide deed bk.-pg. reference for Ashwood Blvd. right-of-way. Please feel free to call if any questions: 434.296-5832 -x3069 Thank you I Anderson SDP202100079 RST Residences ISP 111621.doc �1 OF AL8 County of Albemarle GEOGRAPHIC DATA SERVICES OFFICE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS - E911 APPLICATION#: SDP202100079 TMP: 04600-00-00-10800 DATE: 11/4/21 Elise Kiewra ekiewra@albemarle.ora tel: 434-296-5832 ext. 3030 fax: 434-972-4126 Travelways A,B,C,D,E, will all require a road name. If travelway C will eventually connect/ have an intersection with Archer Ave it will have to be named Archer Ave. This site will require a five (5) new private road name. Per Sec. 7-200-B of the County's Road Naming and Property Numbering Ordinance (Page 2 of PDF). "It is intended by this article that all roads within the County which serve or are designed to serve three or more addressable structures will be named; and that all addressable structures within the County will be assigned property numbers. WWW.ALBEMARLE.ORG 401 McIntire Road, Suite 228 1 Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street (804) 7862701 Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219 Fax: (804) 7862940 October 26, 2021 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Attn: Kevin McCollum Re: RST Residences — Initial Site Plan SDP-2021-00079 Review # 1 Dear Mr. McCollum: The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as prepared by Bohler, dated 30 September 2021, and offers the following comments: 1. Please provide Auto -TURN diagrams for both entrances to demonstrate that 13' lane widths will allow vehicles to turn into the development. 2. Provide vertical profiles for both entrances. 3. Show a "Keep Right' sign (R4-7) at the beginning of the entrance median at Ashcroft Dr. 4. The left -turn lane from Ashcroft Dr. needs at least 100' of taper. If there is not enough room to build this, it will require a Design Waiver. 5. The sight -distance -left profile for the entrance on Rte 29 comes as close as 3" to the proposed ground. Tolerance this tight is impractical for highway construction. Sight - distance -left will be checked before the applicable land -use permit is closed. 6. The sight -distance -right for the entrance on Ashwood Blvd looks onto a 4-lane divided highway. Redraw the sight -distance -right line and profile using the proper distance from Table 2-5 of Appendix F of the Road Design Manual. 7. The sight -distance lines for the Ashwood Blvd entrance appear to be hidden from view on Sheet C-306. Please change the view settings so they are visible and reprint. 8. Please show limits of mill and overlay in full lane widths required to complete this work on plans, ensuring compliance with Standard Drawing WP-2. 9. 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 October 26, 2021 Attn: Kevin McCollum 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. Asst. Resident Engineer — Land Use Charlottesville Residency Blue Ridge Health District P��NE NE[SO i � ! w � D !a W G?, CNAFlottkW Kevin McCollum, Senior Planner 1 Albemarle County Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: RST Residences Initial Site Plan SDP2021-79 Tax Map: 46-109 Mr. McCollum: Chorlotlesviller Albemarle Hoolth WpatmPnt 1138 Rose M Drive Chalollesvie, VA 22903 oft* 434-972-6200 1 t0X 434-972-4310 November 12, 2021 As requested, I've reviewed the Subject Site Plan (9/30/21) for the proposed redevelopment referenced above. The plan proposes to utilize public water & sewer systems for the new construction. There does not appear to be any existing private wells that would be affected according to both the site plan and VDH records. Our records are spotty, but there does appear to be a number of existing septic systems that served the former trailer park. Number of systems and their locations are not documented. Therefore, I recommend that verbiage be added to the plan to indicate that any septic tanks that are encountered be abandoned in accordance with VDH policies and procedures. If there are any questions or concerns, please give me a call, 434-972-4306. Sincerely, Alan Mazurowski Environmental Health Supervisor Thomas Jefferson Health District alan.mazurowski(&vdh.virginia. gov Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA) General Water & Sanitary Sewer Notes Last Revised: April 2016 1. All materials and methods of construction shall comply with the latest version of the General Water and Sewer Design and Construction Standards — Version 1.0, adopted in December 2015, except as modified below or modified in special notes. 2. RWSA shall approve all construction materials and methods of construction. A preconstruction conference shall be held with RWSA prior to the start of any work. 3. The contractor shall be responsible for notifying Miss Utility (1-800-552-7001). 4. RWSA Engineer (Victoria Fort at (434) 977-2970 ext. 205) shall be notified three business days prior to the start of construction. 5. All work is subject to inspection by RWSA staff. No tie-ins to the existing system shall be made without coordination with and the presence of RWSA staff. No work shall be conducted on RWSA facilities on weekends or holidays without special written permission from RWSA. 6. For sanitary sewer line construction: RWSA may require bypass pumping for tie-ins to the existing system. All doghouse manholes must be pressure -tested before a connection is made to the system. 7. The location of existing utilities as shown on the plans is from data available at the time of design and is not necessarily complete or accurate. The Contractor shall be responsible for the verification of the location, size and depth of all existing utilities, both surface and subsurface. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Engineer of any discrepancies between the plans and field conditions. The Contractor shall use due diligence to protect all utilities and structures from damage at all times, whether shown on the plans or not. Damage to any existing utilities shall be repaired by the Contractor to the original condition at no additional cost to the Owner. 8. Erosion and sediment control facilities shall not be permitted in the RWSA easement without special written permission from RWSA. No grading shall be permitted in the RWSA easement unless permitted otherwise by RWSA in writing. 9. No blasting shall be permitted within 100 feet of RWSA facilities without written permission and RWSA approval of the blasting plan. Ground monitoring during blasting and a pre -blast survey may be required. For blasting within 100 feet of any operative RWSA sewerlines, bypass pumping and/or pre- and post -CCTV may be required. RWSA may also require certification from a licensed professional engineer stating that the proposed blasting will not damage any RWSA facilities. Damage to any utilities due to blasting shall be repaired by the Contractor to the original condition at no additional cost to the Owner. 10. The contractor shall observe minimum separation requirements for utility crossings. When a crossing is made under an existing facility, adequate structural support shall be provided for the existing pipe. The area of the crossing shall be backfilled with compacted 57 stone to the springline of the existing pipe. 11. New water main installations shall be pressure tested, chlorinated, flushed and have water samples approved prior to making any permanent connection to the public water system. Approved methods of filling and flushing new water mains will be required to prevent any contamination of the public water system. 12. All easements for new RWSA facilities shall be recorded prior to placing the new facilities into service. 13. No permanent structural facilities will be permitted in the RWSA easement. This includes building overhangs, retaining walls, footers for any structure, drainage structures, etc. 14. Trees are not permitted in the RWSA easement.