HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB202200076 Correspondence 2022-09-216PROUDABUSII, GALL' &- ASSOC. , Inc.
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Seiving Virginia Since 1956
September 21, 2022
Cameron Langille, Principal Planner,
Community Development Department, Planning
RE: SUB202200076 Galaxie Farm Phase 2 Final Subdivision Plat, Review Comments Response
Dear Mr. Langille,
Please see comments response below in Bold Italics.
1. [ZMA201800012] Final site plan and plat must demonstrate compliance with tracking
requirements for providing affordable housing units as provided on Sheet 10 of the Application
Plan. Additional comments related to affordable housing units proposed may be forthcoming
at time of final plat/site plan review. First submittal: Comment stands, please identify
which lots/units in Phase 2 will be affordable units as required by the ZMA.
See table Sheet V1.
New Comments Final Plat:
2. [14-302 (A)(5); 14-431] All new public drainage and stormwater easements will require
separate deeds to be recorded with the plat. Deeds will be prepared by Engineering
Division staff once all other comments for plat revisions have been addressed.
N/A, to be addressed under separate cover.
3. [14-302 (A)(5), 14-414] Pending completion of ACSA review, water and sewer easements
may need revisions. ACSA comments will be sent to applicant once ACSA staff have
completed their review.
ACSA has provided approval per email of 9120122.
4. [14-302 (A)(11)] Prior to approval of this plat, please update Sheet V2 so that it states the
TMP numbers and recorded instrument numbers of all lots within Phase 1 that are under
review with SUB202100183.
a. For any public right-of-ways created with SUB202100183, please update the road
labels to state the recorded instrument number that dedicated the ROW.
Placeholders are in place for the purpose of this review, pending
recordation of the Phase 1 Plat.
5. [14-302 (B)(1)] Please add a date of last revision.
Added, all sheets.
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6. [14-303 (Q] Curve lines C1 through C27 are shown on Sheets V6-V9. Curve lines C31,
C32, C33, and C36 are shown on Sheet V7. Please address the following:
a. Identify where curve lines C28 through C30, and C34 and C35 are located. Label
them on the plat.
b. Add the missing curve line data to the tables on Sheet V9.
Curve data issues resolved.
[14-303 (G)] Please identify who will own the proposed private street (Vera Rubin Place) shown
on the plat.
See Note 26, Sheet V1,
8. [14-303 (N)] Please add a note to the plat stating: "Unless specifically denoted as public, the
streets and other required improvements in this subdivision are private in nature and will not
be maintained by either the Virginia Department of Transportation or any other public agency.
The maintenance thereof is the mutual obligation of the affected lot owners. Failure to
maintain the improvements in substantially the same condition as originally approved by the
County may constitute a violation of County ordinance(s)."
See Note 27, Sheet V1,
9. [14-413; 14-426; 14-428] The plat identifies a 0.098 acre areas new public right-of-way
"Galaxie Farm Lane (A)" being dedicated to public use. VDOT comments indicate that the
existing private street (Galaxie Farm Lane) in that area may not meet standards for acceptance
into the public road system. Please address the following:
a. Clarify why that land is proposed to be dedicated to public use.
b. [14-413 (A)] Provide information on if the developer plans to improve the
portion of Galaxie Farm Lane within that area through the road plans.
Area is to be improved per latest revision of Road Plans.
1. Sheet 5 of the Road Plan (SUB-2021-00179) shows a sight distance
easement that is not reflected on this Plat. While VDOT will not
maintain within this easement, it is essential for the HOA to legally
access Lot 59 (through which the easement passes) to maintain the sight
distance left from the northern section of Vera Rubin Place.
Easement added Sheet V1O.
2. Add a note: "VDOT will only maintain within the drainage
easements to the extent necessary to protect the road."
See Note 280 Sheet V1.
3. Add a note: "VDOT will not maintain sight lines for private entrances or roads."
See Note 290 Sheet V1.
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4. Add a note: "Landscaping plants and trees within the right-of-way
will need to be maintained in area between 2 and 7 feet above ground
as a clear zone to preserve sight lines and accommodate pedestrians."
See Note 30, Sheet V1.
5. Add a note: "If private streets are desired to become public in the
future, they must be improved to VDOT's prevailing requirements
at no cost to the Department before acceptance."
See Note 31, Sheet V1.
Thank you.
Best,
Kris
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