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January 19, 2022
County of Albemarle
Ben Holt, AICP, Senior Planner
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
RE: SUB202100035 Pleasant Green Phase IIA - Final Plat
Dear Ben,
We have received the memorandum with comments on the above referenced project dated April
27, 2021. We offer the following responses to the memorandum:
1. [14-302(A)(16), 14-307.1] Dam break inundation zone. Pursuant to Virginia Code § 10.1-606 3,
DCR has determined that Phase 2 will change the spillway design flood standards of the
impounding structure. The County cannot approve this application until the requirements of
Virginia Code § 15.2-2243 1 are met as outlined in the letter dated February 10, 2021.
a. Engineering study. If the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation determines that a
plan of development proposed by a subdivider would change the spillway design flood standards of
an impounding structure pursuant to Virginia Code § 10.1-606.3, the subdivider shall submit an
engineering study in conformance with the Virginia Soil and Water Conservation Board's standards
under the Virginia Dam Safety Act in Virginia Code § 10.1-604 et seq. and the Virginia Impounding
Structure regulations in 4 VAC 50-20. The engineering study shall be reviewed and acted upon by
the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation as provided in Virginia Code § 15.2-
2243.1.
b. Mapping information. The subdivider shall provide the dam owner, the county, and any other
affected localities with information necessary for the dam owner to update the dam break
inundation zone map to reflect any new development within the dam break inundation zone
following completion of the development.
Response: DBIZ issue has been resolved.
2. [14-302(B)] Provide density information for this phase including the number of lots proposed and
the density calculation. Also, indicate the types of units for the lots, it appears that Lots 65-74 are
now single family detached rather than attached, which was shown on the initial site plan and
preliminary plat.
Response: Density information added.
3. [14-303(F)] Provide a phasing plan. This is a final plat for a larger phase and a phasing plan should
be provided to track the density and types of units.
Response: Phasing added per site plan.
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4. [14-302(B)(8)] The side setback per 4.19 is 10 feet unless the units are attached. See above
comment regarding the types of units.
Response: According to the code the side setback is only 10' on infill lots. These would be non-
infill so we have added 5' setbacks per the code section.
5. [14-302(A)(5)] Public easements. The deed book and page number for the Greenway easement
will be needed prior to approval of the plat.
Response: DB/pg added.
6. [14-302(A)(5)] The right of way shown on this plat needs to match the BLA/Easement plat
(SUB2021-004) under review. Also, the BLA/Easement plat will need to be approved and the deed
book and page number will need to be added to this plat prior to approval.
Response: SUB202100004 has been approved and we are waiting on recordation. We will add
DB/pg as soon as it is recorded.
7. [14-317] Instrument evidencing maintenance of certain improvements. Instruments are needed
for the proposed improvements prior to final approval (open space, private drainage, retaining
walls etc).
Response: Supplemental declaration attached.
8. [SP1990-103 Condition #2] Condition #2 of the special use permit that was approved in 1990
requires the crossing to be made prior to development. Zoning staff is reviewing this condition in
relation to this submittal to determine if the crossing will need to be built. I will pass on any
information from zoning once an interpretation of the condition is made.
Response: Per letter of determination dated 11-3-2021, these lots are not included in the area
subject to SP1990-103. Letter of determination attached.
VDOT Comments
1) Plat does not appear to match the road plans with the last revision date of February 15,
2021. Storm water drainage system and building lots have changed.
Response: Plat has been updated to match latest road plans submitted on November 5, 2021.
2) Plat does not appear to match the site plan with the last revision date of February 24, 2021.
Sanitary sewer alignment appears different.
Response: Plat has been updated to match latest road plans submitted on November 5, 2021.
3) Approved road plans meeting SSAR, and in compliance with the VDOT Road Design Manual
are required prior to plat approval.
Response: Noted.
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Add the following note to the general notes page: (notes not listed here for simplicity)
Response: Notes are site plan related and not required to be included on subdivision plats.
E911
1. Alston St must end at the round -a -bout. The "Alston St" that continues should be labeled
Rambling Brook Ln.
Response: Road name has been updated.
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Engineering Comments
1. A public storm drain easement appears to be missing in front of lots 65-68. Ensure all easements
are shown.
Response: Plat has been updated to match latest site plan submitted on January 7, 2022.
2. Please label the easements with the same name as shown on the WPO, road and site plans. One
example is the variable width public SWM facility easement on this plat vs. the WPO SWM facility
and maintenance easement.
Response: Labels updated per latest plan.
3. There are more SWM facility easements and a forest & open space easement proposed with
WP0202000053. Also, retaining wall easements that cross lot lines. Will those be on a different
plat? If not, please show them on this plat.
Response: All FOS easements and retaining wall easements are being created on the phase 213
plat (SUB202100166).
4. The SWM and public drainage easements will need associated deeds.
Response: Awaiting deeds from County.
Thank you for taking the time to review this plat. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best regards,
Bethany Velasquez
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