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HomeMy WebLinkAboutWPO202200031 Review Comments WPO VSMP 2022-08-16County of Albemarle m COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT VSMP Permit Plan Review Project title: Castle Rock Farm - Phase 1 Project file number: WPO-2022-00031 Plan preparer: Balzer & Associates [thevener@balzer.cc] Owner or rep.: Hope's Legacy Equine Rescue, Inc. [hopeslegacy@hotmail.com] Plan received date: 18 July 2022 (Rev. 1) 25 July 2022 Date of comments: 18 July 2022 (Rev. 1) 16 August 2022 Reviewer: Matt Wentland 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, VA 22902-4579 Telephone: 434-296-5832 WWW.ALBEMARLE.ORG County Code section 17-410 and Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:34 requires the VSMP authority to act on any VSMP permit by issuing a project approval or denial. This project is denied. The rationale is given in the comments below. The VSMP application content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-401. A. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) The SWPPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-405. A SWPPP must contain (1) a PPP, (2) an ESCP, (3) a SWMP, and (4) any TMDL measures necessary. 1. Provide a SWPPP, including a completed and signed DEQ Registration Form (though no DEQ permit will be required) and a signed Certification. (Rev. 1) Comment partially addressed. The Registration Statement and the Certification will need to be signed. Once approved, the plans will need to be added to the SWPPP. B. Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP) The PPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-404. 1. Provide a PPP with the SWPPP. (Rev. 1) Comment addressed. C. Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP) VSMP Regulation 9VAC25-870-108 requires the VSMP authority to approve or disapprove a SWMP. This plan is disapproved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The stormwater management plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17- 403. 1. Projects disturbing 10,000sf or more and meeting the conditions of 17-302 are subject to the VSMP regulations (17-401-405) and will need to meet both quantity and quality requirements. The sheet flow for quantity appears acceptable. (Rev. 1) See comments below. 2. The quality compliance as determined in the DEQ VRRM worksheet will need to be met. If nutrient credits will be purchased, be aware that the site drains to impaired waters as determined by DEQ and the credits will need to be purchased from within the same 8- digit HUC (the Ivy Creek bank and the Rivanna River bank are both acceptable). Please Engineering Review Comments Page 2 of 3 contact Ana Kilmer in our office prior to purchasing credits. (Rev. 1) See comments below. Revision 1 Comments 3. A Stormwater Maintenance Agreement will be needed. Please contact Ana Kilmer in our office to begin this process. 4. Label the Forest and Open Space used in the VRRM worksheet as 'SWM Forest and Open Space Easement'. The following note will need to be placed on the plan (and on the plat): "The SWM Forest and Open Space Easement is subject to the guidance set forth by DEQ in the Virginia Stormwater Management Program. The areas will remain undisturbed in a natural, vegetated state, except for activities as approved by the local program authority, such as forest management, control of invasive species, replanting and revegetating, passive recreation (e.g., trails), and limited bush hogging to maintain desired vegetative community (but no more than four times a year)." 5. The SWM Forest and Open Space Easement will need to be platted prior to VSMP approval. A deed will also be required with the plat and will be filled out by the County when the plat is nearing approval. D. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:55 requires the VESCP authority to approve or disapprove an ESCP. This plan is approved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The erosion control plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-402. 1. The ESC plan appears acceptable at this time, but include a note that additional measures may be required at the request of the County Inspector. The VSMP permit application and all plans may be resubmitted for approval when all comments have been satisfactorily addressed. For re -submittals please provide 2 copies of the complete permit package with a completed application form. Engineering plan review staff are available from 2-4 PM on Thursdays, should you require a meeting to discuss this review. Process: After approval, erosion and sediment control and stormwater management improvements must be bonded. The bonding process begins when the plan is approved, and the applicant submits a bond estimate request form and fee to the Department of Community Development. A plan reviewer will prepare estimates and check parcel and easement information based on the approved plans. The County's Management Analyst will prepare bond agreement forms, which will need to be completed by the owner and submitted along with cash, certificates or sureties for the amounts specified. The agreements will need to be approved and signed by the County Engineering Review Comments Page 3 of 3 Attorney and County Engineer. This may take 2-4 weeks to obtain all the correct signatures and forms. Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance agreements will also need to be completed and recorded. The County's Management Analyst or other staff will prepare the forms and check for ownership and signature information. The completed forms will need to be submitted to the County, who will record the agreement. After bonding and agreements are complete, county staff enters project information in a DEQ database for state application processing, if a DEQ permit is required. DEQ reviews the application information based on local VSMP authority approval. At this time, the DEQ portion of the application fees will need to be paid directly to the state. For fastest processing, this is done electronically with the emails provided on the application. DEQ should notify applicants with instructions on how to pay fees. When DEQ approves the application, they will issue a permit coverage letter, which must be posted at the construction site. After DEQ coverage is issued, via the coverage letter, the County can hold a pre -construction conference. Applicants must complete the request for a pre -construction conference form and pay the remainder of the application fee. The form identifies the contractor and responsible land disturber, and the fee remaining to be paid. This will be checked by county staff, and upon approval, a pre -construction conference will be scheduled with the County inspector. At the pre - construction conference, should everything proceed satisfactorily, a joint VSMP and grading permit will be issued by the County so that work may begin. County forms can be found on the county website forms center under engineering; https://www.al bemarle.org/government/com munity-development/apply-for/engi neering-applications