HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201800177 Correspondence 2018-12-07County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Phone 434-296-5832 Fax 434-9724126
Memorandum
To: Bryan J. Chambers(chamberslandsurvevinp(cDVahoo.com) &
John Wilson (iohn.wilsonfttimmons.com)
From: Party Saternye, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: November 13, 2018
Subject: SUB201800177 Property of Bella Signature Homes, LLC — Preliminary Plat
The County of Albemarle Planning Division will approve the plat referenced above once the following comments
have been satisfactorily addressed (The following comments are those that have been identified at this time.
Additional comments or conditions may be added or eliminated based on further review.): [Each comment is
preceded by the applicable reference, which is to the Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances unless otherwise
specified.]
Comments required to be addressed prior to Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approval:
1. [14-308.11 Groundwater assessment information. A draft Tier 3 groundwater management plan must be
submitted prior to conditional approval of preliminary subdivision plat. Currently being prepared by
HydroGeoEnvi ronmental.
2. [14-302(A)(13) & 14-3051 Proposed facilities; Stormwater management information. As specified in the
engineering comments, prior to preliminary subdivision approval, revise the plat to show stormwater
management at concept level. The proposed topography along the private street does not appear to show
drainage and does not appear to match those shown in private street request exhibits. Done & included on plat.
Comments to be addressed with the Final Subdivision Plat Approval: I've addressed some content and formatting
issues on this re -submitted plat.
3. [14-303] Contents off:nal plan. Revise the plat to include and meet all requirements of a final plat.
4. [14-302(A)(3)] Existing or platted streets. Revise the plat to specify the width of the existing prescriptive
right of way easement on the subject property, and the right of way width in front of the adjoining parcels,
along Route 743. Done & included on plat.
5. [14-302(A)(10)] Right offurther division. Revise note #3 to state"... each of which is assigned 1
development right ...". Done & included on plat in note 3.
6. [14-302(A)(13) & 14-3051 Proposed facilities; Storm -water management information. Revise the plat to
show the location of proposed drainage and Stormwater related improvements. The proposed topography
along the private street does not appear to show drainage and does not appear to match those shown in
private street request exhibits. Prelim. done. Other drainage easements to be designed by Timmons
& included on final.
7. 114-302(A)(14) & 14-3141 Land to be dedicated in fee or reserved; Identification ofall interests of the
County in property. Revise the label for the area to be dedicated for Route 743 to include the wording "to be
dedicated to the County for public use." Also, revise note #10 to include the same wording. Done & included on plat.
8. [14-302(A)(5) & 14-303(L)] Public easements; Public utility, drainage and sight distance easements.
Address the following:
a) Since sight distance easements are proposed across the adjoining parcels, then the following must be
addressed:
i. If it will be a private street either:
a. The owners of the adjoining properties (TMP45-59E1 & TMP45-59C) must also sign
the plat or
b. A plat and deed of easement must be created and recorded for the sight distance
easement prior to approval of the final plat. Proof of recordation must be provide of the
county
ii. If it will be a public street do both of the following:
a. Add a label to the proposed site distance easements that states "Dedicated to the County
for Public Use" Will do after talking with adjoining owners. I'd like an on -site review by VDOT.
b. Submit the deed of easement for review. The deed must be reviewed by the County,
approved, signed and notarized and then recorded with the easement plat.
b) Show any proposed drainage easements on plat and label them as either public or private. The
drainage for the private street appears to impact the adjoining lot. Drainage to the proposed culvert is within
the 50' RAN for Brooke's Lane. Additional
9. [14-303(D)l Acreage of lots. Revise plat as required to ensure acreage c, proposec��ots is cso�rect. See
engineering comments. Done & included on plat.
10. [14-303(E)] Dimension standards and information on all lots, streets, alleys, easements, and shared
driveways. Address the following:
a) Provide curve tables for curve data. Done & included on plat.
b) Provide the boundary information for all sight distance easements. Will do after talking with adjoining owners.
11. [14-303(0)&(P)1 Signature panels; Notary panels. If adjoining property owners will be signing plat (see
above), in order to approve sight distance easements on their property, then revise the plat include signature
panels and notary panels for those owners. Will do after talking with adjoining owners.
12. [14-303(M)] Street names. Provide proposed street name for the proposed private street. Work with E911
reviewers to ensure name meets street name criteria. Tentative name included after checking Alb. GIS
for duplicate names.
13. [14-303(i)] Statement pertaining to private streets. If a private street is not approved note # 11 must be
edited appropriately. Proposed re -wording included.
14. [14-303(141 Monuments. Revise the plat to clearly specify the monuments for the new lots are "to be set". Done.
15. [14-303(R)l Parent parcel access. Provide the following note: "All subsequent division of the residue shall
enter only onto such street(s) shown on the approved final plat and shall have no immediate access onto to
any public street. " Wil do on final plat.
16. [14-303(S)l Control points. Control points must be submitted. At the option of the subdivider, the control
points may be shown on a copy of the final plat, rather than on the original final plat. Will do on final plat.
17. [14-3061 Private Street Information. See separate private street request comments below. Public street proposed.
18. [14-308.11 Groundwater assessment information. Final Tier 3 groundwater management plan must be
approved prior to approval of final plat. Currently being prepared by
Hyd roGeoEnviron m enta I.
19. [14-309 & 14-3101 Soil evaluations & Health director approval of well and septic systems. Address the
following:
a) Submit the soil work for each lot to County planning staff who will forward it onto the Health
Department for their review/approval. Topo was run on 4 out of 5 septic drainfields. DF 5 may be moved.
b) Prior to final subdivision plat approval each lot shall have a primary and reserve drainfield location and
individual well approved by the Health Department.
c) The final plat will not be approved until VDH approves the drainfield locations for all 5 lots. Revise
note #6 appropriately to remove any reference to a possible relocation of the drainfield for lot 5.
20. [14-311, 14-434 & 14-4351 Infrastructure improvement plans; Completion of on -site improvements
required prior to plat approval; Agreement and surety. Road Plan and WPO Plan must be approved, all
required improvements must be built or bonded, and all required Deeds and Declarations must be reviewed
and approved prior to Final Plat approval. It will be done.
21. [14-3161 Approval of entrance onto public streets. The subdivider shall submit, prior to or with the final
plat, evidence satisfactory to the agent that the entrance of the principal means of access for each lot onto
any existing or proposed public street complies with Virginia Department of Transportation standards.
VDOT approved the construction entrance where we are having the proposed public road enter.
22. [14-3171 Instrument evidencing maintenance of certain improvements. Address the following:
a) Revise note # 11 to either specify the name of the HOA that will maintain the private street or specify that the
owners of the lots abutting the streets will be maintaining the streets.
b) Submit with the final plat an instrument assuring the perpetual maintenance of the proposed private
street and any other improvements that are to be maintained in perpetuity. Ensure that all required
information is included in the document(s). See the attached template and checklist for instruments
evidencing maintenance. If the template is not utilized then the proposed document must have
highlighting to show where each checklist item is provided and the number of the checklist item written
next to the highlighted area. Public street proposed.
23. [Comment] Add the lot information for the property adjoining the back of the subject property, which is
TMOP 45-59H. Include the TMP, Owner, and Deed Book information. Done.
24. [Comment] The final plat will not be approved until the private street request has been approved, and the
plat matches what was approved, or the road has been changed to be a public road and VDOT has
approved it. Public street proposed.
25. [Comment] A copy of the VDOT letter stating that the circumstance warrant an exception to the SSAR
connectivity requirements has been received by the County.
26. [Comment] Attached find most of the comments from the other reviewers. Health Department comments
will be forwarded when they are available.
Comments to be addressed for the Private Street Request f14-3016. 14-232 & 14-234(A):
1. [14-3061 Private Street Information. Ensure that all information required for private streets with prelim plat
submission in 14-232 and 14-234(A) are provided either in the request letter or the exhibit. Public street proposed.
2. See Engineering, Fire Rescue and VDOT comments labeled as "Private Street Request". If a public street is
still be requested then revise the submitted documents and exhibits in order to address the comments on
design minimums for both the private street and public street scenarios. To be completed by Timmons.
3. The location of the road on the exhibits does not match that shown in the preliminary plat. Ensure that the
roads shown in the exhibits fit within the Private Street easement width specified of 50'. Accurately show
the impact of the grading on the adjoining parcels so that any requirement for grading easements can be
determined. Preliminary design included on plat.
4. Accurately show the storm drainage on the exhibit so that any impacts to the adjoining parcels can be
determined and the need for off -site easements also determined. To be completed by Timmons.
5. It appears that between the larger cul-de-sac required by Fire Rescue for the private street, and the
alternative minimum VDOT road requirements for the public road listed by Engineering, there may no
longer be 30% or greater difference in the degradation to the environment that was specified in the private
street request. Evaluate what has been specified by all reviewers in reference to the private street request
and then let the planning reviewer know if you are withdrawing the private street request or not.
Public street proposed. Turn -around specified by Fire/ Rescue.
6. If the private street request is to move forward, to planning commission review, address the following:
a) Revise the request so that it specifies that VDOT has already granted the exception for connectivity.
b) Specify on the plat the source of the topography. 14-234(A)(1)(a)(ii) states that it must be field -run
topography unless approved by the County Engineer.
c) Provide documentation explaining how the perpetual maintenance of the private street and identifying
the person or entity that will be responsible for maintaining the improvements. The plat currently
specifies Bella Signature Homes, LLC. It must be maintained by an HOA or the adjoining owners.
Public street proposed.
Ensure the private streets shown in the exhibit meet all minimum required for private streets serving three to
five lots in the rural areas. It appears that they do not meet the minimum distance from the shoulder to the
ditch line specified in 14-412(A)(2)(a)(i). Public street proposed.
Please contact Paty Saternye in the Planning Division by using Psaternveaalbemarle.oro or 434-296-5832 ext.
3250 for further information.
Review Comments for SUB201800177 Preliminary Plat �g
Project Name: PROPERTY OF BELLA SIGNATURE HOMES, LLC - PRELIMINARY
Date Completed: I Wednesday, November 14, 2018 DepartmentfDivision/Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer: John Anderson L"_.0 CDD Enaineerino E Requested Changes
1. Once Aibemarh County recornmends approval or denial of private street request, prepare and ROM Wag rmn
Application for public road, or private street, at earliest convenience. Link to Road Plan Application:
hfp://www. albemade. org/upload/i m ages/forms_center/depa rtments/Commu n ity_DevelopmenUforms/application s/Road_Plan_Re
view_Application.pdf Public street proposed.
2. Show stormwater management at concept level (Approx. area (size)Aocation, type facility, if known); required for
preliminary plat approval. Ref. 9VAC25-870-65, and 9VAC25-870-66. Also, Albemarle County Code, Chapter 17, 17-300 thru
17-303, and 17-400 thru 17-408. Preliminary plat revised per design by Timmons.
3. Submit VSMP /WPO Plan Application. The VSMP must be approved and any required ESC or SWM bonds posted
prior to final plat approval. Link to WPO Application: Will do for final plat.
arms/WPO_VSMP _Virginia_Stonnwater_Management _Program_Appuc anon. pot
4. Note 11 is subject to revision, pending road plan review. Road plan must be approved and subdivision improvements
built or bonded prior to final plat approval. Tentative re -wording included.
5. Note 11 reference to 50' new private street is confusing. If 50' is a proposed RW width, please revise note to clarity.
6. Provide Note that states that critical slopes exist on Lots 3, 4, 5. Done & done.
Sheet 2
7. Check Parcel Acreage (shown on Lot 5): should be 18.276 less 0.327 = 17.949 Ac. Done - Thanks.
8. SW boundary provides distances to the thousandth decimal (0.001), this is unconventional. Recommend limit to 0.01
level of accuracy and revise overall distance 1585.76' to match. Done & done.
9. Recommend eliminate bearing, NE boundary of Lot 1. Done on top w/
10. Recommend list total distance (in parenthesis) of Lots 1, 2, 3 NE boundary bearing S46"O1'07"E. partials below
it. Recommend list total distance (in parenthesis) of Lots 3, 4, 5 NE boundary bearing S46008'00"E.
12. Acquire sight distance easements (Lot 1, and off -site, TMP # 45-59C) for RI. 743. Also, please see iveoe5v. 01Aw
13. Provide table for four curves (whether boundary or roadway cenledine) clustered at top of sheet 2 along Rte. 743.
Label curves Cl, C2, etc. so that curves are more readily identifiable. Done.
14. Label sight distance bearing -distance, all segments. Provide ties for sight distance easement. Recommend inset
detail for sight distance easement. Will be done on final.
Sheet 3
15. Recommend transfer all easements to a new sheet 4, including: Permanent drainage, SWM facility, RW (public/pvt.),
sight distance, and Rte. 743 public RW dedication of 0.327 Ac. Will be done on final.
16. Label parcel adjacent to TMP #45-59M. This parcel appears just above graphic scale. Done.
IT Provide book -page ref. for Existing 35' Pvt. Road Easement. Done.
18. Lot 2: Recommend revise drain field and/or well location such that proposed drain field grade elevation is lower than
proposed well grade elevation. Wells have to be geometrically 100' from DF's to prevent contamination. They are sleeved.
19, Revise all steep slopes labels to read 'critical slopes.' Done & done.
20. Ensure cul-de-sac radius meets Fire -Rescue requirements on Final Plat.
21. Provide !label culvert for subdivision road /street sag curve, sized to pass a 25-year storm event. Show on sheet 3.
Provide private /public drainage easement for culled, depending on road type. Also, see item $15, above.
Label done. Easement design to be by Timmons on final plat.
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Stephen C. Brlch, P.E.
Ca nissloner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1MI derga Ro
Culpeper Vu m 2Mi
October 23, 2018
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Paty Satemye
Re: Bella Signature Homes- Preliminary Subdivision Plat
SDP-2017-00131
Review #1
Dear Ms. Saternye:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced as submitted by, Chamber Land Surveys, PLC
dated September 27, 2018, and offers the following comments.
Land Use
1. Please add a note stating that sight distance easements are dedicated to public use and
shall be kept clear of visual obstructions, including but not limited to fences, structures,
and landscaping. Note to be included on final plat.
Please provide two copies of the revised plan along with a comment response letter. If further
information is desired, please contact Willis C. Bedsaul at 434-422-9866.
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,
'jal��
Adam J. M re, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
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Review Comments for
Project
Date Completed:1 Thursday, October 11, 2018
Reviewer: Andrew Walker
SUB201800177 Preliminary Plat
DES, LLC - PRELIMINARY
Department/DivisiordAgency: Review Status:
CDD E911 G Requested Changes
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The proposed private street will require a name. Please contact Geographic Data Services directly to select a road name that
meets county requirements (awalker@albemarle.org). The name will need to be shown on the canal plat. See previous comments.
We recommend providing three (3) candidate names for each road to our office for review, in case your first choice is not
acceptable.
Please consult the County's Road Name Index to check your road names prior to submittal. The Index can be found here:
http://www. alt)emarle. org/al)emarte/uploadlimages/webappsfroodst
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Review Comments for SUB201800177 Preliminary Plat
Project Name: PROPERTY OF BELLA SIGNATURE HOMES, LLC - PRELIMINARY
ate Completed: Saturday, WOW 27, 2018 Departmentf[DivlsionlAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Shawn Maddox F Fire Rescue E] See Recommendations
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Review Comments for
Project
OF BELLA
Date Completed:I Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Reviewer: Michael Dellinger
SUB201800177 Preliminary Plat
IES, LLC - PRELIMINARY
DepattmeneDivisiontAgency: Review Status:
COD Inspections No Objection
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Project Name: I PROPERTY OF BELLA SIGNATURE HOMES, LLC - PRELIMINARY
DateCampleted: Tuesday, Noverntter 13, 20t8 DepartmentlDivisiordAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Richard Nelson ACSA No Objection
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Project Name: PROPERTY OF BELLA SIGNATURE HOMES, LLC - PRELIMINARY
Date Completed: Tuesday, November 13, 2018 DepanmentlDivisioNAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Victoria Fort f;J RWSA 0 No Objection
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Project Name: PROPERTY OF 13ELLA SIGNATURE HOMES, LLC - PRELIMINARY
Preliminary Plat
PRIVATE STREET REIQUEST
Date Completed] Saturday, October 27, 2018 I Department(Divisior✓Agency: Review Status:
Reviewers Shawn Maddox Fire Rescue E Requested Changes
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Project
Date Completed:I Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Reviewer: John Anderson
LLC - PRELIMINARY PRIVATE STREET RE
Department/Division/Agency: Review Status:
CDD Enoineenno El Requested Changes
t . Revise Exhibit title to: EartysviNe Road Subdivision Exhibit A — Private Street Request.
2. Revise plan view horizontal alignment of both roads in Exhibit, if necessary, consistent with alignment shown on
preliminary plat submitted with private road request. Nate: preliminary plat appears to show edge of pavement within 15' of
property boundary while Exhibit A appears to show edge of pavement farther away, approximately 33' from boundary.
3. Exhibit shows cul-de-sac radius, R = 30', while preliminary plat shows cul-de-sac radius, R = 50'. It is Engineering
understanding that Fire -Rescue will require cul-de-sac radius, R=90'. Revise exhibit (and preliminary plat) to reflect Albemarle
County Fire -Rescue requirements, and recalculate earthwork volume. Revise volume comparison.
4. Examine alternative public road vertical alignment/s that minimize earthwork; apply AASHTO Guidelines for Geometric
Design of Very Low -Volume Local Roads (ADT= 400), 2001. For example, with design speed of 25 mph and 0-100 vpd,
AASHTO Guidelines Exhibit 12 (Crest Vertical Curves) indicates Min. Kcrest =7. Coordinate with VDOT to confirm this very
low -volume local road is eligible for Kcrest =7. If VDOT confirms it is eligible, Engineering requests public road profile be
revised to closely resemble private road vertical alignment, to include: Initial vertical crest curve L =35' (-2.00% to-7.0D%; K
=7), transitioning to 3.5% over 273' L vertical sag curve (K = 26), transitioning to -5.60% over 97(±)' L vertical crest curve
(K=10.66). By iterative process, locate BVC stations (crest -sag -crest) to minimize earthwork. Calculate and report minimum
earthwork using Ksag=26.00, Kcrest =7. Coordinate design acceptance with VDOT, but AASHTO Guidelines, in Albemarle
County's view, support these K-values.
5. Ref. AASHTO Gudielines, Exhibit 1. Albemarle supports total roadway width =18', including shoulder width.
Coordinate with VDOT. If VDOT agrees a proposed public road serving 5 lots in the rural area is eligible for minor access total
roadway width of 18', revise public road section, and recalculate earthwork volume. Revise volume comparison.
6. Engineering evaluation of private street request, vis-d-vis 14-234.C.:
a. Proposed private street design is adequate to carry the traffic volume;
b. Engineering defers to Planning on applicability of comprehensive plan;
c. Acknowledges private street would be maintained by owners of lots fronting street,
d. Private street wig not serve through traffic provided VDOT approves waiver request; and
e. Property is not located within Albemarle County flood hazard overlay district.
7. Planning rightly points out that if proposed private street /public road centerline shifts closer to property boundary to
fit within existing private street easement, an off -site grading easement is required, or a retaining wall, to construct either a
public road or private street within existing easement. Consider existing easement, location of proposed centerline, and revise
Exhibit, accordingly.
N/A - Public street to be designed.
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Stephen C. Rrich, P.E.
Commis inner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 O'wge goer!
Culpeper Viona 22701
November 14, 2018
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Paty Saternye
Re: Sella Signature Homes- Private Street Request PRIVATE STREET REQUEST
SDP-2018-00177
Review #1
Dear Ms. Saternye:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced as submitted by, Chamber Land Surveys, PLC
dated September 27, 2018, and find it to be generally acceptable.
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. If further information is
desired, please contact Willis C. Bedsaul at 434-422-9866.
Sincerely,
A�-r wlR
Adam J. Moo > , P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
Virginial)OT.org
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