HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202200009 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2022-03-24 (2)oaAts Cameron Langille
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Memorandum
To: Craig Kotarski, P.E., craig.kotarski@timmons.com; Kevin Miller, kmiller@stonypointdg.com
Date: March 24, 2022
Re: SDP202200009 Rio Point Initial Site Plan - Site Review Committee (SRC) Comment Letter
Dear Applicant:
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
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue
Albemarle County Parks & Recreation
Albemarle County Service Authority
Virginia Department of Transportation
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority
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 Final Site Plan approval. The applicant shall request the project be deferred to allow required
revisions if required.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Cameron Langille
Principal Planner
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Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) - Cameron Langille, blangille@albemarle.org - Comments to be
addressed prior to initial site plan approval:
1. [35.1] The total fee for this application is $7,465.08. The County has only received payment for $7,018.08. The
County is required to take action to either approve or disapprove the initial site plan by Friday April 8, 2022. Please
submit the outstanding fees of $447.00 by Friday, April 8, 2022. If the outstanding balance is not paid by that time,
the initial site plan will not be approved.
2. [32.5.2 (a) and ZMA201900008] Per Note 4 on Sheet 2 of the Application Plan, the developer is required to design
and construct the amenities within the 1.1-acre trailhead park. The initial site plan does not show any proposed
improvements within the park area. Note 1 states that "the developer will coordinate with the County Park
Authorities to design the amenities and landscaping within the trailhead park. The developers shall construct all
improvements within the trailhead park." This is reiterated in the proffer statement in Proffer 2. Please address the
following:
a. The initial site plan does not show any proposed improvements within the trail head park area. The park
design must be approved by the County prior to final site plan approval for the 299 dwelling units
proposed with this application, SDP202200009.ls the developer intending to submit a separate site plan
application for review with the County specifically for improvements within the trailhead park?
b. Please be aware that Proffer 2a requires the developer to dedicate the land by special warranty deed of
fee simple title or grant perpetual easement upon written request by the County for the 1.1-acre trailhead
park.
3. [32.5.2 (a) and ZMA201900008] The bioretention pond shown in the landscaping buffer behind buildings 8 and 9
is not permitted. Per the buffer note on Sheet 2 of the Application Plan, that buffer is required to only feature
existing vegetation and new landscaping for purposes of screening the development. The final site plan will need
to remove the pond from the buffer entirely and relocate it elsewhere on site. Staff asks the applicant to verify
that this is achievable without causing significant alterations to the building and travel way layouts as shown on
the initial site plan.
a. If relocation of the pond would require travel ways and buildings to be moved in order to accommodate
the pond elsewhere, then the initial site plan will need to be revised and resubmitted for review prior to
County action on the site plan.
b. If the pond can be relocated to an open space area (for example, the land south of buildings 11 and 14)
and not result in significant changes to other improvements, then the applicant can show the relocated
pond on the final site plan and not require revisions to initial site plan prior to County action.
c. See attached ARB comments for additional details.
4. [32.5.2 (n)] The applicant provided a written request for a parking reduction. The request states that 601 total
spaces are required based on the unit types and numbers proposed. However, the total number of units in the
request adds up to 313 units, but only 299 units are proposed on the site plan. The site plan parking calculation
and the reduction request should only account for the parking required for the 299 units shown on the site plan.
Please address the following:
a. Revise the required parking calculation note on Sheet C.01 so that it identifies the required parking for the
299 proposed units.
b. Revise the reduction request to identify how many units are proposed with this site plan and the required
parking for those units.
c. In order for staff to administratively approved the parking reduction request, the applicant needs to
identify what alternatives justify the reduction request as specified by Section 18-4.12.8 of the Zoning
Ordinance. If the applicant does not identify any proposed alternatives that justify the reduction request
to the satisfaction
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d. If the applicant cannot identify any alternatives to justify the reduction, the applicant will need approval of
a Special Exception application by the Board of Supervisors to provide the reduced number of spaces. If
the Board does not approve the reduction request, the minimum number of spaces must be provided on
the final site plan.
Comments to be addressed prior to final site plan approval:
5. [General Comment] Please be aware that in order to construct an additional building and provide the 28 remaining
units, a separate site plan application will need to be submitted, reviewed, and approved by the County. This site
plan is only proposing 299 total units.
6. [General Comment] Please remove the unapproved proffer statement exhibit on Sheet C.01 and replace with the
approved proffer statement of ZMA201900008.
7. [32.5.2 (a)] Please revise the property owner information to match County records. See Engineering Division
comment #3f for further information.
8. [32.5.2 (a)] On the Cover Sheet and Sheet C.01, please revise the note that states "Proposed Zoning" to "Existing
Zoning." Remove the existing zoning note that states the property is zoned R4. It is zoned PRD per
ZMA201900008.
a. State all applicable Overlay Zoning Districts that apply to the properties.
9. [32.5.2 (a)] On all applicable drawings, please revise the labels for Preserved Steep Slopes so that it identifies these
features as "Preserved Steep Slopes Overlay District." Currently, they are labeled as "Critical Slopes" or "Steep
Slopes" on several drawings. See Engineering Division comment #4a for further information.
10. [32.5.2 (a)] Please provide a note on Sheet C.01 stating the required setbacks for this project. Setbacks are found
in Section 18-4.19 of the Zoning Ordinance.
a. Please show all required setback lines on the drawings. Revise setback lines so they meet the requirements
of Section 18-4.19. For example, the minimum front setback requirement in this district is 5' from the edge
of the right-of-way, but the setback is shown as 15' from the edge of ROW on the layout drawings.
11. [32.5.2 (a)] Please revise the open space required note on Sheet C.01. The required open space for this project is
established by the calculations on the Application Plan of ZMA201900008.
12. [32.5.2 (a)] Please revise the building height note on Sheet C.01 so that it is clear that the nine (9) townhomes at
the south end of the project are permitted to be a maximum of two stories, per the Application Plan of
ZMA201900008. Add a label to the layout drawings that states the maximum height permitted for those units is
two stories, per the Application Plan of ZMA201900008.
13. [32.5.2 (b)] Please identify the following:
a. Provide a table identifying the total floor area of each building proposed.
b. Identify how many units are proposed within each residential building. Specifically, identify how many
multifamily units measuring less than 500 sq.ft, 1-bedroom units, 2-bedroom units, and 3-bedroom units
are proposed within each multifamily structure.
14. [32.5.2 (b)] Add a note to Sheet C.01 identifying the sizes of all proposed amenities (for example, the surface area
of the pool, size of the clubhouse, etc.) . Add a note stating "all project amenities must be completed prior to 50%
of the units receiving certificates of occupancy."
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15. [32.5.2 (f)] Please show all existing topography on existing conditions and label contour lines. See attached
Engineering comments for further information.
16. [32.5.2 (j)] Please show all existing water, sewer and drainage facilities and easements within the property. Label
easements by type, state dimensions, and state the recorded instrument number that created the easement.
17. [32.5.2 (k)] Please show all proposed water, sewer, drainage, and stormwater easements on the final site plan and
state the easement type and width.
18. [32.5.2 (m)] Please provide pedestrian crossing accommodations at both site entrances for the shared use path.
See attached VDOT comments for further information.
19. [32.5.2 (m)] Please see Engineering comment #15a. Provide note to contractor to coordinate with the developer of
the adjacent Rio Commons project to ensure that the travelway connection to that project is correctly graded and
aligned.
20. [32.5.2 (n)] Per the Application Plan, amenities required include a pool, clubhouse, fitness area, and recreation
field. Please clarify where the following amenities are proposed: fitness are and recreation field.
21. [32.5.2 (n)] ADA accessible ramps must be provided at all locations where sidewalks intersect vehicular travelways.
Please show these on the final site plan.
22. [32.5.2 (n)] The 10' shared use path must extend for the entirety of the property frontage along Rio Road E., and
connect to the existing path at the intersection of John Warner Parkway and Rio Road E. Please show this on the
final site plan. See attached VDOT comments for further information.
23. [32.5.2 (n)] Please provide a construction detail in both plan and profile view of the dumpster pad enclosure and
recycling enclosure in order to meet the screening requirements specified by Section 18-4.12.19 (c).
24. [32.5.2 (n)] Please provide dimensions for all buildings, parking spaces, sidewalks, walkways, walls, etc.
25. [32.5.2 (o)] Prior to final site plan approval, the following areas must be dedicated to the County through approval
and recordation of a Special lot Application:
a. 0.12-acre greenway area.
b. 0.82 acres of land along the frontage of Rio Road E. for required road improvements.
26. [32.5.2 (r)] Please provide a legend on each drawing.
27. [32.5.2 (u)] Please see attached ARB comments. Prior to final site plan approval, a Certificate of Appropriateness
is needed. This will require building elevations for all proposed structures to address the architectural notes as
indicated on Sheet 2 of the Application Plan.
28. [32.6] Prior to approval, the final site plan must address all applicable requirements of Section 32.6, 32.7, and 32.8
of the Zoning Ordinance.
29. [32.7.4] Prior to final site plan approval, a Water Protection Ordinance Plan (WPO) must be submitted, reviewed,
and approved. See Engineering comments for further information.
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30. [32.7] Prior to final site plan approval, an easement plat application must be submitted, reviewed, approved, and
recorded for all proposed easements.
a. [32.7.4.1] The easement plat must show all proposed stormwater and drainage easements. Prior to
approval of the final site plan, all stormwater and drainage easements created by the easement plat will
need to be shown, labeled, and identified as public/private, state the width/size of the easement, and state
the recorded instrument number of the plat that created the easements.
b. [32.7.5] The easement plat must show all proposed water and sewer easements. Prior to approval of the
final site plan, all water and sewer easements created by the easement plat will need to be shown, labeled,
and identified as public/private, state the width/size of the easement, and state the recorded instrument
number of the plat that created the easements.
c. [32.7.5] All internal access easements as required by the ZMA must be included on the easement plat, and
shown on the final site plan once the easement plat is recorded. An access easement is required from the
right -in only entrance into the site, and then south to connect with Tax Map Parcel 61-167A. See
Engineering comments for further information.
31. [4.12.16 (c)(6)] Prior to final site plan approval, all proposed parking must meet minimum County design
requirements. Parking space dimensions (length and width) must be labeled on the layout drawings. It appears that
parking spaces meet the minimum 9' x 18' requirements, but length dimensions are currently not labeled.
32. [32.7.9] The final site plan will need to include a landscaping plan that meets the following requirements:
a. [32.7.9.5] Street trees along all streets. Sizes and spacing requirements must be met.
b. [32.7.9.7] Screening for parking spaces and dumpster areas and elsewhere as required by ARB.
c. [32.7.9.7] One tree per ten parking spaces proposed, and 5% of the overall area used for parking and
internal travel ways must be landscaped.
d. [32.7.9.8] Minimum tree canopy of 10% must be provided within the site. Provide a calculation of the tree
canopy area provided, and state the tree canopy area proposed.
e. Landscaping within the required buffers at the west/north side of the development. See the buffer note
on Sheet 2 of the Application Plan for types, sizes, and spacing of landscaping within these buffers.
f. Provide a landscape schedule identifying the following information for proposed landscaping: state the
species name, common name, quantity, size/height at time of installation, canopy area per species, and
total canopy area for each species of landscaping material provided.
g. All proposed landscaping must be tree and shrub species specified on the Albemarle County
Recommended Plants List.
h. Canopy figures for all species can be obtained from the Plant Canopy Calculations list.
33. [32.5.2 (n)] Any proposed outdoor lighting must be shown on the final site plan. A photometric plan and lighting
cut sheets must be provided with the final site plan. Proposed lighting must comply with requirements of Sections
32.7.8 & Section 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance. In addition to meeting all lighting requirements a standard lighting
note will be required.
Please contact Cameron Langille in the Planning Division by using blangille@albemarle.oror 434-296-5832 ext.3432 for
further information.
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Comments from Other Reviewers.
Albemarle County Engineering Division - John Anderson, landerson2@albemarle.org - Requested changes, see attached.
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB) -Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski(a)albemarle.ore -Requested
changes, see attached.
Albemarle County E911 Services - Elise Kiewra, ekiewra@albemarle.org - Requested changes, see attached.
Albemarle County Building Inspections - Betty Slough, bslough@albemarle.org - Review not yet complete, comments or
approvals will be forwarded to the applicant upon receipt.
Albemarle County Department of Fire & Rescue - Howard Lagomarsino, hla¢omarsino@albemarle.ore - Requested
changes, see attached.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) - Richard Nelson, rnelson@serviceauthority.org - See attached
recommendation.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) - Doug McAvoy, douglas.mcavov@vdot.virginia.gov - Requested changes,
see attached.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) - Dyon Vega, dvega@rivanna.org - Requested changes, see attached.
Albemarle County Parks & Recreation - Dan Butch, dbutch@albemarle.org - Requested changes, see attached.
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Site Plan review
Project title:
Rio Point Initial Site Plan
Project file number:
SDP202200009
Plan preparer:
Jessica Denko, PE / Timmons Group [ iessica.denko@timmons.com ]
608 Preston Ave., Suite 200 / Charlottesville, VA 22903
Owner or rep.:
Rio Point, LLC / 200 Garrett St., Suite 0, Charlottesville, VA 22902
kmillerAstonyoointdg.com
Plan received date:
17 Feb 2022
Date of comments:
24 Mar 2022
Plan Coordinator:
Cameron Langille
Reviewer:
John Anderson
Engineering has reviewed the initial site plan and offers these review comments for Final Site Plan approval.
1. General:
a. WPO202200011 approval is required prior to ESP approval.
b. An easement plat must be recorded prior to WPO plan approval. (Also, item 5.c., below)
c. A SWM facility maintenance agreement must be recorded prior to easement plat recordation.
2. C2.1: Please provide a more explicit reference to `VDOT plan.'
3. C2.0-C2.6
a. Revise to show Ex. paved walk along J. Warner Pkwy (C2.1). If easement exists over this walk,
please label easement and provide deed bk.-pg. ref. to (public) sidewalk easement.
b. Provide existing contour labels. No elevation is provided across existing conditions sheets.
Additional comments possible.
c. Revise steep slopes label/s to read `preserved steep slopes.' (C2.3)
d. Revise typo at WB. 173 to read DB. 173 (CIA).
e. Label preserved steep slopes (C2.5).
f. Revise parcel label ref. to Helena Ottillia Wetsel et als, consistent with county real estate records
(and C0.0) which identify TMPs 06100-00-00-16700 and 06100-00-00-167CO as owned by Rio
Point LLC.
4. C4.0
a. Revise `GIS Critical slopes — preserved' label to read `GIS Preserved steep slopes.' Critical
slopes exist in rural districts, steep slopes in development districts, and different review and
construction requirements apply to each category (steep v. critical).
5. C4.1-4.6
a. Label internal travelways `private access.
b. Provide private access easement consistent with sheet 1, ZMA2019-00008 Application Plan.
c. Label ACSA utility easements. Label ACSA easement width. A separate easement plat
application is required for ACSA utility, SWM, and public drainage easements.
6. C4.2
a. Recommend Open Space 1.1 ac. label be revised as needed to reflect <L I Ac. if future Rio Rd. E.
/J. Warner Parkway roundabout consumes a portion of Open Space. Paved roadway /public RW
likely do not qualify as Open Space.
b. Recommend C4.2 include line -type /label that depict future Rio W./J. Warner Pkwy. roundabout,
consistent with approved Timmons Group ZMA Application plan, sheet 1.
Engineering Review Comments
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7. C4.4
a. Provide (internal development) roundabout inscribed circle linework, consistent with Min. radius,
Figure 2 (table) at VDOT Roundabout Design Guidance, Version 1.1, March 2014. Label
inscribed circle R and check to ensure R attains Min. inscribed circle value (45' — 90' R).
b. Provide, show, label CG-3 Modified Truck Apron curb detail (for internal roundabout), ref.
VDOT Roundabout Design Guidance, Figure 7.
8. C4.5 (Also, C4.0)
a. Separate Rio Commons townhouse development is shown. Please include ref. to SDP202100045
on C0.0, C4.0, C4.5 to avoid any misunderstanding that Rio Commons is separate and apart from
Rio Point development.
9. C4.7
a. Revise sheet index (key map) consistent with C4.8 sheet index, which is correct.
10. C5.0
a. Review reverse slope bench requirements at 18-4.3.3.C.1. and provide design as needed when any
2:1 slope exceeds 20' (vertical interval), any 3:1 slope exceeds 30', or any 4:1 slope exceeds 40'.
11. C5.1+
a. Multiple SWM facilities shown on C5.0 series will be reviewed with WPO202200011. Please
ensure any revisions to the WPO plan translate to ESP proposed contours.
b. With FSP, please limit proposed retaining wall ht. to 10' Max (1144.3.3.A.).
c. Provide PE -sealed retaining wall plans (required for Engineering to recommend ESP approval).
d. Wherever grade concentrates storm runoff against curb, provide Aabel CG-6, as opposed to CG-2.
e. For all parking spaces fronting 2:1 or 3:1 graded slopes, provide Aabel VDOT guardrail (GR-2).
f. Provide drainage at base of proposed fill slope to convey increased volume of sheet flow away
from Rio Road East and to protect existing /future sidewalk at this location from wash, or erosion.
Sheet runoff may not release uncontrolled across this slope without capture /conveyance.
12. C5.2
a. Several extraneous TC labels with leader lines appear to float, without pointing to top of curb.
b. Provide label to identify heavy line -type rectangles that may be garage or storage units, these
features front 3:1 SWM facility slope.
13. C5.3
a. Note railing requirements, VDOT Road Design Manual Appendix All), pg. A(1)-76 for sidewalks
when separation from the back edge of a sidewalk to the top of a 2:1 slope (or drop-off > 4 ft.) is
< 5-ft., as is the case with several proposed sidewalks adjacent to SWM facilities. Provide
required railing, or at least 5' separation.
b. Inlets 602 and 504 appear to collect runoff from Rio Road East. Provide public drainage easement
beyond public RW to downstream SWM treatment or detention facilities.
c. Provide public SWM easement for proposed SWM facilities.
d. Provide public drainage easements for SWM facility outfalls.
14. C5.4
a. It appears the large SWM facility does not have an emergency spillway. SWM facility design will
be evaluated with WPO202200011, including presence or absence of emergency spillway. Special
design criteria apply to emergency spillways on fill slopes.
15. C5.5
a. Provide note to contractor to coordinate grading with Rio Commons contractor /developer.
Coordination is required to avoid misalignment (or dispute), especially given Rio Commons
reliance on retaining walls in vicinity of travelway proposed to connect the two developments.
b. Label large SWM facility, which appears to be a wet pond. If this facility has a permanent pool,
provide fixed barrier landscaping or fencing to prevent trespass, and provide signs that wam of
drowning hazard.
16. C8.0-C8.2
a. Recommend 95% compaction note/label, leader lines for storm MH str. or pipes substantially or
entirely in fill. Pipes 215, 241, 243, 245, and 221, for example. Also, MH structures 242, 244 214,
216, 208, 206, 222.
Engineering Review Comments
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b. Provide note Aabel and leader line requiring %:" steel plate floors for "step down" manholes where
difference between invert of inlet pipe and invert of outlet pipe is 4' or greater. Ref. VDOT
Drainage Manual, 9.4.8.7, Max. Grades.
17. C8.3
a. Increase pipe slope, pipe #501, to 0.5% Min.
b. Decrease pipe slope, pipe #223, to 16% Max.
c. Storm structure table reference to ht. is confusing in places, for example: 426.08', Str. #200. This
height does not appear to be an elevation reference. Please check /revise structure heights for the
four (4) structures listed with height>400'.
Please feel free to call if any questions: 434.296-5832 -x3069
Thank you
J. Anderson
SDP202200009 Rio Point ISP 032422.docx
Cameron Langille
From: Margaret Maliszewski
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 4:58 PM
To: Cameron Langille
Subject: Planning Application Review for SDP202200009 RIO POINT.
Cameron,
The ARB took the following action at today's meeting. I'll send you a copy of the action letter as soon as it is ready.
Motion: Mr. Van Der Werf moved to approve the consent agenda for ARB-2022-17 Rio Point Initial Site Plan
and forward the recommendations outlined in the staff report to the Agent for the Site Review Committee, as
follows.
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4c(2), (3) and (5) and
recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
o The ARB recommends approval of the Initial Plan with the following condition:
1. Move the stormwater facility located north of Buildings 8 and 9 out of the landscape buffer and to a
location that will not have a negative visual impact on the EC.
• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit:
1. Maintain grading outside the driplines of trees to remain. Show tree protection fencing on, and
coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping, and erosion and sediment control plans.
• Regarding the final site plan submittal:
A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. The following items and all
items on the ARB Final Site Plan Checklist must be addressed:
1. Include architectural designs with the next submittal.
a. Include all items on the ARB submittal requirements checklist.
b. Address the "building architecture' requirements of the approved Application Plan.
c. Indicate how the 8/19/19 ARB architectural comments have been addressed.
d. Provides specs on proposed window glass with the architectural designs.
e. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the architectural drawings: "Visibility of all
mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
2. Provide a complete lighting plan with the next submittal.
a. Include the standard lighting note on the plan: "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 away from 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."
3. Provide a landscape plan with the next submittal.
a. Include all items on the ARB submittal requirements checklist.
b. Include the park design.
c. Include all items necessary to meet the ARB's 9/3/2019 landscaping comments.
d. Provide a naturalistic configuration of street trees along the Parkway, with a quantity and density
equivalent to the standard EC frontage planting requirements.
e. Provide landscape screening west of Building 9 to mitigate visual impacts of lighting.
f. Move the stormwater facility located north of Buildings 8 and 9 out of the landscape buffer and to a
location that will not have a negative visual impact on the EC.
g. Include the designs of the trailhead park and the northwest amenity area in a landscape plan as
part of the next submittal.
4. Include bottom -of -wall and top -of -wall elevations, and materials and colors for all retaining walls.
Provide information to clarify the appearance of the retaining wall on the northeast side of Building 8.
5. Consistently show existing trees/tree lines and new tree lines on the plans.
6. Show tree protection fencing on the grading, landscaping and E&S plans.
7. Note that demolition permits are required prior to demolition and the Albemarle County Historic
Preservation Committee policy is to seek property owner permission to document historic properties
before they are demolished.
Mr. Stoner seconded the motion.
The motion was carried by a vote of 4:0 (Hancock recused).
The Review for the following application has been completed:
Application Number = SDP202200009
Reviewer = Margaret Maliszewski
Review Status = Requested Changes
Completed Date = 03/21/2022
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Margaret Maliszewski
County of Albemarle mmaliszewski@albemarle.ora
Community Development Department - Planning Telephone: (434) 296-5832 ext. 3276
Craig Kotarski
The Timmons Group
608 Preston Avenue, Suite 200
Charlottesville, VA 22903
RE: ARB2022-17: Rio Point (TMP: 06100-00-00-16700 and 061000000167C0)
Dear Mr. Kotarski,
At its meeting on Monday, March 21, 2022, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board
unanimously voted to forward the following recommendations on the above -noted Initial Site
Development Plan to the agent for the Site Review Committee:
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4c(2), (3) and (5) and
recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
o The ARB recommends approval of the Initial Plan with the following condition:
1. Move the stormwater facility located north of Buildings 8 and 9 out of the landscape buffer
and to a location that will not have a negative visual impact on the EC.
• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit:
1. Maintain grading outside the driplines of trees to remain. Show tree protection fencing on, and
coordinated throughout, the grading, landscaping, and erosion and sediment control plans.
• Regarding the final site plan submittal:
A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. The following items
and all items on the ARB Final Site Plan Checklist must be addressed:
1. Include architectural designs with the next submittal.
a. Include all items on the ARB submittal requirements checklist.
b. Address the "building architecture" requirements of the approved Application Plan.
c. Indicate how the 8/19/19 ARB architectural comments have been addressed.
d. Provides specs on proposed window glass with the architectural designs.
e. Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the architectural drawings: "Visibility of
all mechanical equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated."
2. Provide a complete lighting plan with the next submittal.
a. Include the standard lighting note on the plan: "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 away from
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."
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3. Provide a landscape plan with the next submittal.
a. Include all items on the ARB submittal requirements checklist.
b. Include the park design.
c. Include all items necessary to meet the ARB's 9/3/2019 landscaping comments.
d. Provide a naturalistic configuration of street trees along the Parkway, with a quantity and
density equivalent to the standard EC frontage planting requirements.
e. Provide landscape screening west of Building 9 to mitigate visual impacts of lighting.
f. Move the stormwater facility located north of Buildings 8 and 9 out of the landscape buffer
and to a location that will not have a negative visual impact on the EC.
g. Include the designs of the trailhead park and the northwest amenity area in a landscape
plan as part of the next submittal.
4. Include bottom -of -wall and top -of -wall elevations, and materials and colors for all retaining
walls. Provide information to clarify the appearance of the retaining wall on the northeast side
of Building 8.
5. Consistently show existing trees/tree lines and new tree lines on the plans.
6. Show tree protection fencing on the grading, landscaping and E&S plans.
7. Note that demolition permits are required prior to demolition and the Albemarle County Historic
Preservation Committee policy is to seek property owner permission to document historic
properties before they are demolished.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Margaret Maliszewski
Planning Manager, Department of Community Development
434-296-5832 x3276
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200 Garrett Street, Suite 0
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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GEOGRAPHIC DATA SERVICES OFFICE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS - E911
APPLICATION#: SDP202200009
TMP: 06100000016700,061000000167C0
DATE: 3/21/22
Elise Klewra
ekiewra@albemarle.org
tel: 434-296-5832 ext. 3030
fax:434-972-4126
Please provide road names for the below roads. See screenshot on second page.
A - requires a road name
B- - requires a road name
C- - requires a road name
Highlighted area - if the buidings have entrances facing this road it will require a road
name
We recommend providing three (3) candidate names for each road to our office for
review, in case your first choices are not acceptable.
A PDF version of the Ordinance and Manual can be found here:
httos://Risweb.albemarle.org/Risdata/Road Naming and Prooerty Numbering Ordinance and Manual.odf
Please consult the County's Road Name Index to check your road names prior to submittal. The
Index can be found here: httos://Ifweb.albemarle.org/Forms/RoadNamelndex
Parcel and mapping information can be found here: httos://gisweb.albemarle.org/gov 51/Viewer.asax
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
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Review Comments for SDP202200009 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: I RIO POINT
Date Completed_I Tuesday, March 22, 2022 Department/Division/Agency Review Status:
Reviewer Howard Lagomarsino Fire Rescue I Requested Changes
1) Please determine the needed fire flow for the buildings and place a note on the plans with that information.
2) Please place a note on the plans with the available fire flow for the hydrant system that is required.
3) Please indicate the location of fire hydrants on the plans based on the needed fire flow (Note: the least stringent requirement
is hydrants every 500 feet and arranged so no building is more than 250 feet from a hydrant).
4) Please indicate the location of the FDC (fire department connection for the sprinkler systems) for the multifamily buildings
(required to be located on the address side).
5) Please provide a hydrant within 100 feet of the building FDC's
6) Please clarify if the entrance for Rio Commons property is available as afternnative access to the proposed development on
this plan.
7) During demolition and construction, the following fire prevention steps are required, so please note them on the plan:
a) Smoking shall be prohibited in areas where smoking conditions make smoking a hazard and these areas shall be designated
with no smoking signs per Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
b) Areas where smoking can occur, shall have appropriate receptacles for discarded smoking materials per Virginia Statewide
Fire Prevention Code.
c) Per the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, vehicular access for firefighting shall be provided at all construction and
demolition sites, provide access to within 100 ft. of temporary or permanent fire department connections, and have no
overhead wiring or other overhead obstructions lower than 13 ft. 6 inches, this access may be via permanent or temporary
road, but shall be capable of supporting fire apparatus in all weather conditions.
d) Contractor shall ensure the street numbers are always plainly visible from the frontage street during construction per the
Virginia Statewide Fire Code
e) An approved water supply for firefighting operations shall be in place and available as soon as combustible materials arrive
on site.
f) Waste and combustible debris shall be removed from the building at the end of each day and disposed of in accordance
with the Virginia Statewide Fire Code
g) Fire extinguishers shall be provided, with not less than one approved fire extinguisher at each stairwell, on all floor levels
where combustible materials have accumulated, in every storage and construction shed and in areas of special, hazards, such
as where flammable and combustible liquids are stored or used, in accordance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Code
h) Operations involving the use of cutting and welding shall comply with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code and shall
require a permit from the Albemarie County Fire Marshal's Office
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Review Comments for SDP202200009 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: RIO POINT
Date Completed: Friday, March 18, 2022 Department/DivisiordAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Richard Nelson ACSA see Recommendations
I recommend SDP202200009 Rio Point - Initial Site Plan for approval with the following conditions:
Submit utility plans to ACSA for review.
RWSA sewer capacity certification will be required.
RWSA approval will be required for proposed connections.
Thanks,
Richard Nelson
Civil Engineer
Albemarle County Service Authority
168 Spotnap Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
(434)977-4511
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street (804) 7862701
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219 Fax: (804) 7862940
February 24, 2022
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Cameron Langille
Re: Rio Point — Initial Site Plan
SDP-2022-00009
Review # 1
Dear Mr. Langille:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as prepared by Timmons Group, dated 7
February 2022, and offers the following comments:
1. The northern entrance is partially covered on Sheet C4.4 by the key map. Please
deconflict this.
2. Provide vertical profiles for both entrances.
3. Shape the northern entrance to prevent an exiting right turn.
4. Show proposed traffic signs at entrances.
5. Show pedestrian crossing accommodations within both entrances where the shared -use
path crosses.
6. Connect the shared -use path to the existing shared -use at the north end.
7. Commercial entrances require Intersection Sight -Distance, according to Appendix F of
the Road Design Manual, and not Stopping Sight -Distance. Sight -distance shown on
Sheet C10.0 is Intersection, but is labeled Stopping. Please resolve this discrepancy.
8. The line for sight -distance left comes within 5 inches of the ground. Sight -Distance will
be measured before the entrance permit is closed.
9. Show drainage easements for all pipes that carry stormwater from the right-of-way to a
natural water way, and add a note stating "VDOT will only maintain within the drainage
easements to the extent necessary to protect the road."
10. Provide drainage calculations.
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
February 24, 2022
Attn: Cameron Langille
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,
Doug McAvoy Jr., P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
Review Comments for SDP202200009 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: RIO POINT
Date Completed: Wednesday, March 02, 2022 Department/DivisiordAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Unassigned RWSA Requested Changes
RWSA has reviewed the Rio Point Initial Site plan dated 02/07/2022 by Timmons Group and has the following comments.
General Comments:
1. Please include RWSA water and sewer notes attached.
2. RWSA will require a sewer flow acceptance prior to final site plan approval.
The request will need to be sent to us by ACSA and will include the following:
• Estimated average daily dry weather sewage flow (ADDWF)
• Point of connection into RWSA system (which manhole)
• Number of units/square footage
• Estimated in-service date
Sheet C4.0:
1. There are some features and topo details that should be picked up that are not included on the site plan, such as the
pedestrian bridge, the treeline bordering the parcel south and west, and the limits of the creek.
Sheet C4.4:
Please let connections to the ACSAwater lines be considered before a new connection be made to RWSA water
mains
2. A 18"x6" tee is called out but the waterline called out is an 8"DIP waterline. The profile says a 6" as well. Please
indicate whether it is a 6" or 8".
3. Show waterline ownership and size on each applicable sheet.
4. The final site plan should include the RWSA water connection notes.
Sheet C4.8:
1. Please let connections to the ACSA sewer manholes be considered before a new connection be made to RWSA
sewer mains and interceptors. The proposed sewer connection location presents several challenges. The sewer MDW-MH 50
is 13' deep, elevation/ topography and stream crossing are a few of the challenges we faced in constructing this sewer. We
recommend looking south to tie into the ACSA as a first. If no other options are available the sewer MDW-MH-50 is lined
2. Show sanitary sewer size and ownership.
3. Show RWSA sanitary sewer and manholes on sheet.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Dyon Vega
Civil Engineer
Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority
(434) 977-2970, Ext. 170
695 Moores Creek Lane
Charlottesville, VA22902
www.rivanna.org
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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.
Review Comments for SDP202200009 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: RIO POINT
Date Completed: Monday, March 21,022 Department/DivisiordAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Tim Padalino Parks Requested Changes
1. Sheet C4.2: Please revise the note within "Open Space" to read as follows: "Open Space planning and design to be
coordinated with and approved by Albemarle County Parks & Recreation, with assistance from other County staff and City
Parks & Recreation staff." (ZMA201900008, Proffer 2. "Trailhead Park.")
2. Sheets C2.1 (PDF page 8) and C2.1 (PDF page 9): Please identify grantor(s) and grantee(s) and associated deed details
for "Permanent Park Easement" along John Warner Parkway.
3. Sheets C4.1, C4.2, C4.3 and C4.7: Please identify grantor(s) and grantee(s) and associated deed details for "VDOT Plan
CLTrail Easement."
4. Sheets C4.7 and C4.8: Please clearly identify the boundaries of the proposed greenway areas (0.32 acres and 0.12 acres),
and ensure the proposed greenway areas follow the WPO stream buffer.
5. Sheet C4.8: Please show the updated property boundaries for the recently -adjusted "New TMP 61-167A (New Area 7.108
Acres)" and show the existing 50' greenway easement area (recorded in DB 3324 PG 433).
6. (Advisory — Not Required): Sheet C4.8: Please consider if the WPO Stream Buffer area on recenty-adjusted "New TMP 61
-167A (New Area 7.10BAcres)" could be voluntarily included in the greenway area to be dedicated to public use, in order to
enlarge (widen) the Meadow Creek greenway in support of the planned greenway network shown in the Places29 Master Plan.
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