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April 4, 2022
Rebecca Ragsdale
Planning Manager
County of Albemarle
Community Development
401 McIntire Rd
Charlottesville, VA 22903
RE: SDP202100090 — Southwood Village 2 — Final Site Plan Review — Comment Response
Letter
Dear Ms. Ragsdale:
We have reviewed all of your comments from February 4, 2022 and made the necessary
revisions. Please find our responses to the comments below in bold lettering.
Outstanding Initial Site Plan Comments:
1. See attached direction from the Postmaster regarding group mailboxes. Please
coordinate location with the Postmaster. Comment not addressed with final site plan
materials submitted.
An email has been sent to the Postmaster on March 1, 2022 regarding mailbox
coordination.
2. [32.5.2(b); 4.12.6] Show where the garage parking is located. Per the COD garages are
only permitted to face framework streets in Blocks 3-4, all other blocks do not permit
street facing garages on framework streets. It appears that lots 39-46 are proposing
street facing garages on Horizon Rd (a framework street), which is located in Block 5 and
would not be permitted under the COD. Comment not addressed.
Garages have been shown on lots 34-46. Per revision to the Code of Development on
December 4, 2020, Table 5 has been revised so that Block 5 allows street facing
garages on framework streets.
3. [32.5.2 (n)] Provide the dimensions for all existing and proposed improvements on the
layout plan. Including: walkways, fences, walls, parking lots, parking spaces (including
garage spaces), other paved areas, driveways, etc. In addition, provide the material
types for all walks parking lots, and driveways. Many dimensions are not being shown,
example: the width of the driveway/parking area. Not fully addressed.
Dimensions have been added, including dimensions of the driveway and parking area.
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a. The length of the driveways should be a minimum of 18' (not blocking the
sidewalk) to provide adequate area for parking. Providing anything less will
encourage residents to park there and then part of their vehicle will be blocking
the travel way and emergency access. This has been a problem in other
developments. Adjust the units so that 18 feet can be maintained as necessary.
18 feet of driveway outside of ROW has been provided on all lots and
dimensions have been shown.
4. [32.5.2(b)] Show the maximum setback on the layout plans. Minimum and max SBLs are
not clearly shown and are not labeled with setbacks required.
Maximum setbacks have been added, and all setbacks have been labeled on the
Layout & Utility Plan on sheet C4.01.
S. [Code of Development, page 16; 4.16] Show/indicate what facilities will be provided in
the amenity spaces and playground. Per the COD this is to be decided at site plan (page
16). Comment not addressed.
There are no additional programmed/active recreation areas in Village 2. Required
amenities have been fulfilled with Village 1 as indicated on the Amenity/Open Space
table.
6. [32.5.2(n)] If lighting will be provided, it will need to be shown and a lighting and
photometric plan must be submitted with the final site plan in accordance with 4.17. All
lighting over 3,000 lumens must be cut off. -Is lighting proposed?
A lighting plan and lighting cut sheets have been added as sheets E1.00-E2.00.
7. [32.5.2(u)] For NMDs the following is required in the site plan:
a. A phasing plan (this is important for comment #3 above.)
b. Building elevations for all new or modified structures -Not addressed as these
were not provided.
Building elevations have been provided on sheets C1.06-C1.12.
8. [ZMA; COD page 15] It appears on the greenspace chart that the amount required for
trail and path is not being met (1.05 required vs 0.90 provided). Revise this plan, or
other plans to meet the minimum requirement. Since this is the last plan for Phase 1,
this needs to be addressed. Not addressed.
The Trail and Path Amenity required has been revised to be 1.08 acres which exceeds
the 1.05 acres required.
a. Table 7 is not consistent with Greenspace Amenity tables shown on other site
plans under review. This is the last plan and areas cannot be left as "residue".
The Table has been updated and the residue has been revised to be Open
Space.
b. No information on recreation amenities has been provided. What features will
be in the park?
Neighborhood park requirements have been fulfilled with the Village 1 Site
Plan. Passive parks provided with this Village 2 plan are over and beyond COD
requirements.
c. Is a community garden proposed? There is a note about one on Sheet C4.03.
No community garden is proposed. A community garden was included in the
Southwood Redevelopment Village 1 design.
d. While the table on page 15 establishes the minimum requirements per NMD,
compliance with Section 4.16 is required. Certain substitutions were approved
but not all tot lots were waived. See attached.
A tot lot has been proposed, shown on sheets C4.03-C4.04.
9. [32.5.7.9.7] Parking spaces of four spaces or more must be screened from streets and
residential zoned areas in accordance with this section. Screening will need to be
provided for the parking lot at final site plan stage. Comment not addressed.
Screening has been provided for the parking lot. See the Landscape Plan on sheet
L1.00.
10. [CDBG requirement] Provide an ADA curb ramp in front of the Monacan Nation Park so
that visitors to the park can access it. In addition, a railing should be provided on the
retaining wall at the back of the park to prevent visitors from falling off. The design of
the park will need to be coordinated with members of the Monacan Nation and the
County. Not fully addressed. Please see detailed comments below from Parks & Rec
regarding the Monacan Park. Railing is shown on plans.
Coordination with Parks and Recreation and members of the Monacan Tribe are
ongoing. VDOT does not recommend a mid -block crossing at this location and
therefore do not recommend proposed an ADA ramp.
Final Site Plan Comments:
11. Update the cover sheet to indicate this site plan number SDP202100090.
The cover sheet has been updated accordingly.
12. [4.12.] Update the parking required/provided table to include the number of units and
parking calculation used. Show on plan sheets where parking spaces are located (garage
or driveway) for SFD and TH.
The number of units and parking calculations used have been added to the parking
required/provided table. Garages have been delineated and labeled.
13. Easements will need to be platted via a subdivision plat application which is a separate
review and approval. All open space must be platted. Required greenspace areas for
example cannot be left as "residue".
Acknowledged. A subdivision plat will be submitted shortly. The "Residue" areas have
been re -labeled to "Open Space."
14. Street trees.
Street tree locations are shown on sheet 1.1.00.
15. [32.7.9.8 Tree canopy] Tree canopy calculations were not provided.
Tree canopy calculations have been provided on sheet L1.00.
16. [32.7.9.8] Street trees are not provided compliant with this section. There are several
sections where street trees are not provided.
Street trees have been provided where they are not in conflict with utilities.
Additions comments from other agencies and divisions that must be addressed area below:
CDD-Engineering (Matt Wentland):
1. The VSMP plan will need to be approved prior to Final Site Plan approval. Review of the
VSMP plan may generate additional comments on the Final Site Plan.
Acknowledged.
2. The road plan will need to be approved prior to Final Site Plan approval. Review of the
road plan may generate additional comments on the Final Site Plan.
Acknowledged.
CDD-Building Code/Inspections (Betty Slough):
1. Due to required distances from lot lines and structures as required by the NFPA,
underground propane tanks may be prohibited. Plan accordingly.
Acknowledged.
VDOT-Comments were provided on 12/21/2021 by VDOT on both SDP202100090 &
SUB202100128. They are attached for reference.
ACSA-Comments were sent directly to applicant.
RWSA (Dvon Vega)- RWSA has reviewed the Southwood Village 2 Final Site Plan dated
12/03/2021 by Timmons Group and has the following comments. General Comments:
1. RWSA will require a sewer flow acceptance prior to final site plan approval.
Acknowledged.
2. The request will need to be sent to us by ACSA and will include the following:
a. Estimated average daily dry weather sewage flow (ADDWF).
b. Point of connection into RWSA system (which manhole).
c. Number of units/square footage.
d. Estimated in-service date.
Acknowledged. Coordination is underway with ACSA and RWSA.
Fire Rescue (Howard Lagomarsino):
1. During construction, the following fire prevention steps are required, so please note
them on the plan:
a. Smoking shall be prohibited in areas where smoking makes conditions such as to
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 onsite.
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
Albemarle County Fire Marshal's Office.
The fire prevention steps have been added to the plan on sheet C1.01.
2. Please indicate on the plans the required needed fire flow for the buildings, especially
the 4-unit condo.
Fire flow has been provided on sheets C3.04 and C1.05.
3. Please indicate the available fire flow for the hydrants on the plans.
Fire flow has been provided on sheets C3.04 and C1.05.
Parks and Recreation (Tim Padalino):
1. MOA Between County and Habitat for GDBG Award: Please clarify if Monacan Nation
Tribute Park is intended to be publicly -accessible; and if so, please demonstrate on the
final site plan how and where members of the public will have formally -established
access to and from the park site (by vehicular, bicycle, and/or pedestrian mode).
Albemarle County, Habitat, and the Monacan Tribe are undergoing discussions
regarding the park design.
2. ZMA201800003 Proffers #2a and #2b: ACPR requests interactive coordination with
Habitat to determine the exact locations of the proffered "Trail Network" within
Southwood Phase 1 and the proffered (future) "Greenway Connection" trail between
the Trail Network and (future) Biscuit Run Park, in accord with the general locations
shown in the Code of Development. Please note that, following determination of the
exact locations, the County intents to provide a written request for Habitat to reserve
for future dedication an easement for the proffered Greenway Connection trail
described in Proffer 2a, and request for Habitat to simultaneously "enter into an
agreement with the County to provide a public trail connection between the Trail
described in paragraph 2(b)... and any trail constructed by the County on abutting
property, TMP 09000-00-00-00500." Please also note that ACPR's intention is for the
easement agreement to specify that the public Greenway Connection trail located in
Southwood Village 2 "green space" will not need to be provided [constructed] until after
the County has separately constructed a corresponding public trail within (future)
Biscuit Run Park, whenever such time that the phased development of (future) Biscuit
Run Park allows for the proffered public Greenway connection to be made to/from the
proffered "Trail Network" in Southwood Village 2.
Acknowledged. Coordination between Habitat and Parks and Recreation is underway
regarding the location of the proposed trail network.
3. Advisory: Monacan Nation Tribute Park: Per CDBG award requirements, the County is
required to lead an inclusive public engagement and park planning process to guide "the
design and construction of a park honoring the Monacan Indian Nation's history
associated with the project site, including the procurement of consultants and
contractors." The County desires to work collaboratively with Southwood and Habitat
for Humanity, as well as the Monacan Indian Nation, to complete that planning process
in 2022. In addition to programmatic and material elements identified and selected
through that planning process, ACPR believes the following access and safety features
are necessary:
a. An ADA-compliant curb ramp on the sidewalk along Paradise Park Lane in front
of the Monacan Nation Park to enable universal access into and out of the park;
and
VDOT is not allowing a mid -block crossing that a CG-12 in this location would
represent.
b. A railing on the retaining wall (or other physical barrier) at the rear (eastern)
edge of the park to prevent visitors from falling over the edge.
A railing has been provided on the retaining wall at the rear edge of the park.
4. Advisory: Please note that Albemarle County (Facilities & Environmental Services
Department / FES) is actively planning to conduct a stream restoration project on Biscuit
Run and/or one of its tributaries. Based on the Biscuit Run Restoration Master Plan
prepared by Ecosystem Services for Albemarle County FES, the list of priority restoration
sites include a segment of an unnamed tributary ("UT5") which is adjacent to the
Southwood property. [Note: To date, no final decision has been made about stream
restoration location(s).] Interactive coordination between Southwood, Habitat, CDD,
FES, and ACPR should take place in the near future to help facilitate successful stream
restoration location, design, timeline, and other project details. The project manager for
this is FES project is Stavros Calos, Water Resources Engineer (scalos@albemarle.org /
434.296.5816 x 3208).
Acknowledged. Coordination between Habitat and Parks and Recreation is underway.
We have included PDF copies of the plans and calculations for your review. If you have any
questions or comments, please feel free to give me a call at 434.295.5624 or email at
clint.shifflett@timmons.com .
Sincerely,
Clint Shifflett, PE
Project Manager