HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202200030 Action Letter 2022-07-01County of Albemarle
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, VA 22902-4579
July 1, 2022
Mr. Keane Rucker
Shimp Engineering
912 E. High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-227-5140
keane@shimp engineering.com
RE: SDP-2022-00030 1805 Avon Street Ext. - Initial Site Plan - Action Letter
Dear Mr. Rucker,
phone: 434-296-5832
www.albernarle.ora
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants conditional administrative approval to the above -
referenced site plan. See below and attached for conditions and process:
SITE PLAN: This approval shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of this letter, provided
that the developer submits a final site plan for all or a portion of the site within one (1) year after the date
of this letter as provided in section 32.4.3.1 of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle, and
thereafter diligently pursues approval of the final site plan.
In accordance with Chapter 18 Section 32.4.2.8 Early or Mass Grading may be permitted after the
following approvals are received:
1. Engineering approval of a VSMP plan meeting the requirements of Chapter 17 of the Code of the
County of Albemarle.
2. Approval of all easements for facilities for stormwater management and drainage control.
3. Submittal of a tree conservation checklist with areas for tree preservation identified.
The final site plan will not be considered to have been officially submitted until the following items are
received:
1. A final site plan that satisfies all of the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code.
2. Applicable fee outlined in the application.
Please submit 13 hard copies of the final plans (or digital submission) to the Community Development
Department. The assigned Lead Reviewer will then distribute the plans to all reviewing agencies.
The Department of Community Development shall not accept submittal of the final site plan for signature
until tentative approvals for the attached conditions from the following agencies/reviewers have been
obtained:
SRC Members:
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) - 3 copies
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) - 1 copy
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) - 1 copy
Albemarle County Building Inspections — 1 copy
Albemarle County Fire & Rescue — 1 copy
Albemarle County Service Authority —3 copies
Virginia Department of Transportation - 2 copies
Albemarle County Planning Services (Architectural Review Board) - 1 copy
Please contact Andy Reitelbach at the Department of Community Development at mreitelbach@albemarle.org or at
(434) 296-5832 ext. 3261 for further information or if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
W A� Reftd"
Andrew Reitelbach, Senior Planner 11
Albemarle County
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Andy Reitelbach, mreitelbach@albemarle.org - Required changes to be addressed priorto final site plan approval:
1. [ZMA2021-000051 The final site plan must demonstrate conformance with the application plan approved by the
Board of Supervisors with the zoning map amendment request ZMA2021-00005.
2. [General Comment] The final site plan must demonstrate conformance with all requirements of Section 18-32.6
of the Zoning Ordinance. The checklist for the initial site plan requirements is helpful as a good place to start.
That checklist can be found at the following link:
https://www.albemarle.org/home/showpublisheddocument/1014/637540811404730000.
3. [32.5.2(a)] On the cover sheet of the plan, in the Zoning note, identify the approved ZMA request that applies to
this project - ZMA2021-00005.
4. [32.5.2(a)] On the cover sheet of the plan, provide the assigned site plan number.
5. [32.5.2(a)] On the cover sheet of the plan, include parcel 90-35H under the note identifying the "Developer."
6. [32.5.2(a)] Identify if this development is proposed to be phased. If so, phase lanes need to be provided.
7. [32.5.2(a)] On the cover sheet of the plan, clarify under the setback note whether subdivision is being pursued with
this development. The setbacks are different if the property is to be subdivided than if it remains one parcel.
B. [32.5.2(b)] For the parking schedule, also clarify whether subdivision is proposed. If subdivision occurs, then the
parking schedule will be different, as guest spots in common areas will be required.
Also, the row of parking adjacent to IVIF Building C has only nine spaces but is labelled as having ten. Revise.
9. [32.5.2(b)] On the landscape plan, provide the maximum amount of paved parking and other vehicular circulation
areas.
10. [32.5.2(e)] Provide any existing landscape features on the site, as described in section 32.7.9.4(c).
11. [32.5.2(i)] On the site plan, provide any existing or proposed access easement, rights -of -way, and travelways.
12. [32.5.2(i)] On the site plan, provide the right-of-way lines and widths for all adjacent streets or other rights -of -way.
13. [32.5.2(i)] On the site plan, provide the centerline radii and pavement widths for any proposed travelways.
14. [32.5.20); 32.5.2 (k)] Label all existing and proposed water, sewer, and storm drainage easements by type and
include a size/width measurement. For existing easements, state the deed book and page of the recorded
instrument.
For proposed easements, an easement plat will need to be submitted, reviewed, approved, and recorded at the
courthouse prior to approval of the final site plan being granted. Work with the Engineering division on any
necessary stormwater management and drainage easements.
If subdivision is not proposed, then a plat vacating the common property line to combine the two parcels into one
will also be needed.
15. [32.5.2 (1)] Label all existing and proposed utility easements by type and include a size/width measurement. For
existing easements, state the deed book and page of the recorded instrument.
For proposed easements, an easement plat will need to be submitted, reviewed, approved, and recorded at the
courthouse prior to approval of the final site plan being granted.
16. [32.5.2(m)] Provide the location of the existing and proposed ingress to and egress from the property.
17. [32.5.2(m)] Show the distance to the centerline of the nearest existing street intersection from the proposed ingress
and egress.
18. [32.5.2(n)] Provide the locations and dimensions of all existing and proposed improvements on the site, including
the following:
a. Maximum footprint and height of structures.
i. How many units per floor are in each MF building?
ii. What is the solid line surrounding the east side of Building D? The deck appears to have been removed
as depicted on the demolition plan.
b. Walkways.
i. The sidewalk along Units 1-20, and Units 21-32, appears to be disrupted by curbing and not always 5.5'
wide.
ii. Provide a ramp for the sidewalk crossing the parking lot entrance between Units 19/20 and MF Building
A., as well as one across the parking lot entrance between Building A and the picnic shelter site.
iii. Ramps need to be provided at all sidewalk crossings.
iv. Provide ramps and crosswalks from the north to the south sides of Travelway A.
v. What is theAfidth of the walkways around the picnic shelter?
vi. Sidewalks need to be built to the property lines, or otherwise have easements provided to allow future
construction.
c. Fences and/or walls.
d. Trash containers. How will garbage disposal be addressed?
e. Parking lots and other paved areas.
i. There are no accessible parking spaces identified.
f. Loading, service, and construction areas.
g. Signs.
h. Proposed paving materials for any paved improvements.
i. Retaining walls, including height. Fencing or railings may be required.
j. Outdoor lighting.
k. Landscaped areas and open space.
i. Providing a table of the location and size of open space areas would be helpful for staff to analyze this
requirement and ensure the minimum 25% is provided.
ii. Provide an inset of the recreational facility areas, including the proposed equipment, for review by the
Planning Director in relation to the substitution request.
iii. Is a fence going to be provided around the playground area?
iv. A crosswalk or other traffic calming measures would be appropriate between the two open space areas
to ensure safe access between them.
v. Why is the pathway from Building C to the playground area blocked by trees and shrubs?
vi. Retaining walls are not a permitted use in required open space areas. Revise the plan accordingly.
1. Driveways
i. Provide dimensions to clarify that the 18'-Iength does not intrude into the sidewalks.
ii. The driveways do not appear to connect to the dwelling units. How are cars supposed to enter the
garages if there is no pavement?
iii. Are the parking spaces for Units 33-38 in garages or open to the elements?
19. [32.5.2(n)] Provide a lighting plan that complies with Section 18-4.17 and 18-32.7.8 of the Zoning Ordinance, as
well as any relevant conditions of the approved rezoning.
20. [32.5.2(o)] Identify all areas, if any, proposed to be dedicated to public use, and identify the entity (VDOT, the
County, etc.) to which those areas will be dedicated. The proposed right-of-way dedication area on sheet C2 is
overlaying other text, making it difficult to read. Areas of dedication will require a plat and/or deed.
21. [32.5.2(p)] Provide a landscaping plan that complies with Section 18-32.7.9 of the Zoning Ordinance, including the
tree conservation checklist if proposed, as well as any relevant conditions of the approved rezoning. None of the
landscaping has been identified, so staff cannot analyze it at this time.
22. [ZMA2021-000051 Provide a table, calculations, or in some other way demonstrate that the required amount of
green space and amenities is being provided on the site with this development. Those areas must also be labeled
on the site plan.
23. [ZMA2021-000051 The approved rezoning requires at least 15% of the units to be affordable. Provide the language
included in the rezoning on the site plan, which states the parameters of the affordable housing, and identify the
designated affordable units on the plan. 13 affordable units must be provided.
24. [General Comment] Please note that additional comments may be provided with the submission and review of the
final site plan for this project.
Comments from Other Reviewing Departments and Agencies
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
David James, diames2Palbemarle.org - Requested changes; see the comments below:
1. A WPO plan will need to be approved and bonded prior to FSP approval.
2. A SUB plat and associated deeds will need to be approved and recorded prior the FSP approval.
3. Cover -
a. Provide date of field verification of topography and existing conditions shown.
b. A benchmark shall be established with reference to vertical datum and shown in the correct location.
4. Show offsite improvements in a temporary construction easement
5. Show flow directional arrows for stormpipes.
6. Showing 12% grade for roadway, provide 10%. 18-4.12.17(a)
7. Ensure sight distances are met at intersections.
8. Adjust grading in managed slopes to be under 2:1 or provide reverse slope bench. 18-4.3.3(C), 18-30.7.5(C)
9. Ensure trees, buildings, and retaining walls are outside of public drainage and SWM easements.
10. Show 30-ft access easements or ROW for proposed roads.
11. Ensure SWM easements are outside of ROW or access easements. 18-32.7.4.2(a)l [ACDSM, pg. 151
12. VDOT guardrail necessary at retaining wall locations where adjacent to roads & parking.
13. Show accurate horizontal depth (batter) of retaining wall.
14. Show geogrid extent of retaining wall.
15. Label TW/BW elevations at each bend and wall ends.
16. Note: Please submit retaining wall design & computations with the site plan. Separate building permit required.
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski@albemarle.org - No objections at this time; see the comments below:
Currently, the County is not applying Entrance Corridor regulations to the Avon Street corridor. Consequently,
ARB review/approval is not required at this time.
Albemarle County Transportation Planning
Jessica Hersh-Ballering, mhballering@albemarle.org - Requested changes; see the comments below
The applicant should include a crosswalk between the picnic shelter and playground, per County Code Section
32.7.2.3.b. The applicant might consider traffic calming elements along the main access road to enhance safety for
pedestrians using the recommended crosswalk.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Andy Slack, aslack0albemarle.org - Requested changes; see the attached memo.
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Betty Slough, bslough@albemarle.org - Review pending; comments will be forwarded to applicant upon receipt by
Planning staff.
Albemarle County Fire -Rescue (ACFR)
Howard Lagomarsino, hiagomarsino@albemarle.org - Requested changes; see the comments below:
1) 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 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 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 Albemarle County Fire Marshal's Office
2) The buildings require a fire apparatus access road that provides access to all sides of the ground level of the
building within 150 feet of the road, if one access does not provide this, then multiple access points may be
necessary -
a) Buildings that are 30 feet or less tall require a minimum, unobstructed travel way width for the fire apparatus
access road of 20 feet.
b) Buildings over 30 feet tall require a minimum, unobstructed travel way width of 26 feet.
c) Please clarify the heights of the buildings as the general note shows buildings up to 40 feet tall are allowed
d) To ensure parked vehicles do not obstruct the travel way, marking of the road as no parking, fire lane is
required in those areas where parking obstructs the travel way below the minimum widths
e) Dead ends greater than 150 feet require an approved turn around.
3) If the muti-family building requires a fire suppression system, then the FDC for the system is required to be
installed on the address side and a hydrant needs to be provided within 100 feet of the FDC.
4) Place a note on the plans indicating the needed fire flow for the buildings
5) Place a note on the plans indicating the available fire flow on the plans
6) The number and spacing of hydrants required is dependent on the needed and available fire flow. The least
stringent requirement is 500 feet spacing with no building more than 250 feet from a hydrant; however at higher
required flows, the spacing is reduced below 500 feet and 250 feet and the number of hydrants increase.
7) The over/under buildings do not meet the definition of multi -family, which is more than two dwelling units, and
as such, totaled, they count as 38 dwelling units and trigger the requirement for a secondary emergency access
point. Please clarify if the bollards at the Avinity access point will provide this.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA)
Richard Nelson, rnelson@serviceauthority.org - Requested changes; see the comments below:
Provide utility drawings to ACSA for review.
Show existing water main that parallels the water main shown. The proposed water main connection should be
made on the water main to be shown.
Show existing sewer to Avinity Estates.
Units 33/34 should be removed from ACSA sewer easement.
Water meters should have 2 feet of separation from driveways typ.
Proposed trees to be minimum of 10-feet from existing and proposed ACSA utilities.
Provide fixture counts for multifamily buildings.
Water pressures are low in the area. Booster pumps may be needed.
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) - Blue Ridge Health District
Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski(o)vdh.virginia.gov - No objections at this time; see the attached memo.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Doug McAvoy, douglas.mcavov(a)vdot.virginia.gov - Requested changes; see the attached memo.
Attachments
E911 Comment Memo, dated May 11, 2022
VDH Comment Memo, dated June 16,2022
VDOT Comment Memo, dated May 26,2022
County of Albemarle
GEOGRAPHIC DATA SERVICES OFFICE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS - E911
APPLICATION#: SDP202200030
TMP: 090000000035DO, 090000000035HO
DATE:
5/11/22
Andrew Slack
aslack@albemarle.org
tel: 434-296-5832 ext. 3384
fax: 434-972-4126
Please submit three (3) potential road names to be used for the main connection with Avon Street
Ext. Currently, the existing road name "Moss Lane" can be retained for units 21-38.
A PDF version of the Ordinance and Manual can be found here:
https://gisweb.albemarle.org/gisdata/Road Naming and Property Numbering Ordinance and Manual.pdf
Please consult the County's Road Name Index to check your road names prior to submittal. The
Index can be found here: https://Ifweb.albemarle.org/Forms/ Road Namel ndex
Parcel and mapping information can be found here: htti)s://gisweb.albemarle.org/gi)v 51/Viewer.asox
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
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Andy Reitelbach, Senior Planner 11
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Charlaftsvift/Abernade
N*aNh Depadment
1138 Rose 41 Dive
Chadollesvile, VA 22903
Ofte 434-972 6200 1 fax 434-9 72-43 10
June 16,2022
RE: 1805 Avon Street Extended, Residential Development
Initial Site Plan
SDP2022-30
Tax Map: 90-35D & 35H
Mr. Reitelbach:
As requested, I have reviewed the Initial Site Plan, dated 5/2/22, for the proposed
development, referenced above. Since both water and sewer will be provided by public
utilities, and there does not appear to be any existing onsite well or septic systems, I have
no objection to the proposed development and recommend approval.
If there are any questions or concerns, please give me a call, 434-972-4306.
Sincerely,
Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Blue Ridge Health District
alan.mazurowskikvdh.virginia.gov
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
(Z)
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1401 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
May 26, 2022
Andy Reitelbach
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SDP-2022-00030 — 1805 Avon Street Ext — Initial Site Plan
Dear Mr. Reitelbach:
(804) 786-2701
Fa,c (804) 786,2940
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced 1805 Avon Street Ext — Initial Site Plan, as submitted
by Shimp Engineering, dated March 2, 2022 and find the following:
1. Provide turn lane warrants for Route 742.
2. Provide intersection sight distance lines and profiles in the sight alignment.
3. Please add the Route number to the plan sheets.
4. Provide distances to nearest entrances or intersections on Route 742.
5. Please provide drainage calculations for review. Calculations will include hydraulic
information such as but not limited to the spread, depth of spread, carry-over, sump
conditions, hydraulic grade lines, etc. of proposed and existing structures to daylight.
6. There appears to be a layering discrepancy in the entrance area along Rte. 742. The
existing entrance and curb are still shown on the proposed plan. Please remove the
additional entrance and curb/gutter.
7. Please show the proposed radii measurements on the plan.
8. Please show the CG- 12 measurements, percent slope and the truncated domes detectible
warning surface per Road & Bridge Standards on the plan view. See
h!ip://www.extranet.vdot.state.va.us/LocDes/Electronic%20Pubs/Standards/CSection2OO.
pdf for additional information.
9. Please note: A Temporary Traffic Control Plan (TTC) is required to obtain a permit to
work within VDOT Right of Way. The TTC shall be prepared by an Advanced Work
Zone Certified person, certification card and verification number is required on the TTC
submittal. See
h!lp://www.virginiadot.org/business/resources/traffic—engineering/memos2frE-
345 Work ZoneTtafficControl Training Procedures.p for additional information.
VirginiaDOT.org
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10. Please label the proposed and existing CG elements on the plan.
11. Proposed grading across Rte. 742 sidewalk (end areas) should be evaluated for sidewalk
constructability and acceptance of final product.
12. Please show the extent of mill and overlay on Rte. 742 for the construction within the
R/W to the centerline of Rte. 742 and to include the proposed utilities. Perpendicular
utility crossings will have a mill/overlay area a minimum 25' either side of asphalt cut
and ftill road width.
13. Note that the final plan must show conformance with the VDOT Road Design Manual
Appendices B(I) and F, as well as any other applicable standards, regulations or other
requirements.
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 land Use Section at (434) 422-9399
for information pertaining to this process.
If you have further questions please contact Max Greene at (434) 422-9894.
Sincerely,
John C. Wilson, P.E.
Assistant Resident Engineer
Area Land Use
Charlottesville Residency