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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
July 11, 2014
Scott Collins, P.E.
Collins Engineering
200 Garrett St. Suite K
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: SUB- 201300043 Briarwood Commercial Lot — Preliminary Plat
Mr. Collins:
The Department of Community Development hereby grants administrative approval to the above referenced
preliminary subdivision plat.
The preliminary plat is valid for five (5) years from the date it is approved, pursuant to Section 14 -228 of
Chapter 14 of the Albemarle County Code, provided that the subdivider submits a final plat for all or a portion
of the property within one (1) year (July 11, 2015) of the approval as provided in section 14 -221, and thereafter
diligently pursues approval of the final plat. After three (3) years (July 11, 2017) following preliminary plat
approval, the agent may, after ninety (90) days' written notice provided by certified mail to the subdivider,
revoke the approval upon a specific finding of facts that the subdivider failed to diligently pursue approval of the
final plat. The failure to officially submit a final plat as provided in section 14 -221 within the one (1) year
period shall render the approval of the preliminary plat null and a new application must be filed and processed.
Please address all of the requirements and conditions listed below and submit eight (8) tentative plat copies to
the Department of Community Development. This letter must be submitted with the tentative plats, as a
checklist, to document that you have addressed all requirements or conditions, or the tentative plat will be
denied.
Erosion and Sediment Control, BMP Stormwater Management, and road plans with the associated applications
and fees must also be submitted with the eight (8) tentative Plats.
Once the tentative plat is submitted and reviewed, you will receive comments from all
departments /divisions /agencies that have made comment on the tentative plat. Any further responses
must be made directly to each department /division /agency that has further comment. After all
aforementioned departments /divisions /agencies have granted a tentative approval, you must verify with
the Planner that you may submit the final plat mylar or other media original and any remaining fees to
the Department of Community Development. Assuming that the final plat reflects all tentative approvals,
signing of the plat will occur within four days.
The final plat will be subject to all final plat requirements (Subdivision Ordinance Section 14.206), in
addition to the following conditions. '
The Department of Community Development shall not accept submittal of the final plat for signature until
tentative approvals for the following conditions have been obtained. The final plat shall not be signed until the
following conditions are met:
Planning approval to include:
❑ [14 -303] Contents of Final Plat. The final plat shall meet all the requirements of this section.
❑ [14- 234,14- 233B1,14- 200(C)] Procedure to authorize private street and related matters. A
private road request has been submitted by the applicant under 14- 233B1. In order to approve
the request the agent must be able to make each of the five (5) findings identified in paragraph
"C" of Section 14 -234. Notably, the request for the private road is incomplete and additional
information is required for staff to make a final determination as to whether number three (3) of
the criteria are met. [3. The fee of the private street will be owned by the owner of each lot
abutting the right -of -way thereof or by an association composed of the owners of all lots in the
subdivision, subject in either case to any easement for the benefit of all lots served by the
street,] Per applicants request this item is a condition of approval on the preliminary
subdivision plat and shall be satisfied before approval of the final subdivision plat.
❑ [14- 234(A)la(iv), 14- 302(A)4 & 14 -3171 Provide documentation explaining how the perpetual
maintenance of the private street, curb and gutters, sidewalks, and street trees landscaping will
.be funded, and identify the person or entity that will be responsible for maintaining the
improvements. Please submit the above for review /approval by the County Attorney's Office.
Please submit a draft of this document to me and I will review it and forward it to the County
Attorney for his review/ approval. Per applicants request this item is a condition of approval
on the preliminary subdivision plat and shall be satisfied before approval of the final
subdivision plat.
❑ [14- 422(D) & 32.7.9.91 As depicted the planting strips are requested to be reduced from 6 foot
wide to 3 foot wide and required street landscaping is to be located on the backside of the
sidewalk. For the final plat to be approved with this design the Planning Commission shall have
approved the waiver permitting it under 14 -422F, otherwise the standards in 14 -422D shall be
adhered to. If the required street landscaping is permitted outside of the planting strip and is to
be behind the sidewalk, landscape easements to contain these plantings shall be platted on the
final subdivision plat for the commercial lots. Please note that the street trees will not be
bonded on the road plan be they are out of the right of way.
❑ [Comment] The location of the private streets with relation to the lots shall be revised to match
that of the road plans.
❑ [Comment] The width of Briarwood Drive is no longer 50' on the road plans, revise to assure
Briarwood Drive matches the road plans.
❑ [Comment] The acreages of the lots have been slightly altered on other submissions, notably
the gas station lot is proposed to be 1.94 acres on the final site plan; however the prelim plat
depicts it as 1.71 acres, assure that the acreages of all lots are revised to be accurate. Staff
understands these acreage changes are because of the road width increase. Assure they are
revised on the final plat to match other plans.
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❑ [14 -435] Road plans shall be provided and approved prior to final subdivision plat approval.
Also, roads must be built or bonded prior to the signing of the final plat.
❑ [Comment] It appears the proposed private street `Elm Tree Court" has been relocated to line
UP with the existing "Elm Tree Court" across Briarwood Drive. The proposal appears to
utilize /consume TNT 032GO- 1B- 02- OOOBO, 0.05 acres of open space which abuts Jamila
Saleh's property. This change in property lines will need to take place on a subdivision plat/
Boundary Line Adjustment plat, as property lines seem to be shifting in this area. The revised
open space calcs for Briarwood subdivision will need to be accounted for on the plat.
❑ [Comment] As proposed a portion of the private road is taking place on the adjacent residential
parcel zoned PRD, specifically within the 30' vegetative buffer on the residential parcel and
within the area of the 20' undisturbed buffer between the residential and commercial zonings.
As you know the property owner was sited for violations of the above two areas by the Zoning
Department for unauthorized disturbance of these areas. The applicant is currently working to
remedy the site plan violation of the 30' vegetative buffer through a mitigation plan (SDP2013-
35). Prior to final subdivision plat approval the mitigation plan must be approved by the
County, to include ARB, Planning Staff, and Zoning staff.
❑ [Comment] Also, the applicant is attempting to permit the disturbance of the 20' undisturbed
buffer through a special exception as described in Section 21.7(c). The applicant intends to
utilize the mitigation plan described above as an exhibit to take to the Board of Supervisors for
review /approval. Prior to the special exception going to the Board of Supervisors the proposed
plantings in the mitigation plan must be approved by ARB, Planning staff, and Zoning staff.
Prior to final subdivision plat approval the applicant shall receive approval of the mitigation
plan, and receive the Board of Supervisors approval of the special exception.
❑ [30.7.5] Managed Slopes. Please discontinue the use of the term "Critical slopes" throughout
the plat, as the slopes onsite are now defined as "Managed Slopes" as defined by the March 5,
2014 BOS changes to the critical slopes portion of the ordinance (Section 30.7.4 and 30.7.5
adopted on 3- 5 -14). Prior to final subdivision plat approval the Steep Slopes onsite shall be
,labeled appropriately as Managed Slopes. Revise.
❑ [14- 302B5] On the plat the zoning of the adjacent properties is incorrectly labeled as NMD;
however, County records indicate these lots as zoned PRD. Revise.
❑ [14- 302A7, B5] On the plat clearly label the existing property lines for TNT 032GO- lB -02-
000BO, 032G0- 1B -02- 07100, 032GO -1B -02 -07000 as currently it is difficult to determine their
existing rear lot lines which abut the C -1 lot which is proposed to be divided.
❑ [18- 21:7c, 14- 302B5] On the plat depict the required 20' undisturbed buffer that is present on
TNT 032GO- 00- 00 -000A0 being this C -1 lot abuts a Residential District. This should also be
listed on the cover sheet under setbacks.
❑ [18- 21.7c] Does the proposed private road or its grading disturb the required buffer on TMP
032GO- 00- 00- 000AO? On the plat clearly label and show the limits of disturbance. If the buffer
is to be disturbed a "waiver" request for this disturbance will be required per section 18 -21.7 of
the ordinance. The waiver request for the gas station lot does not cover this disturbance.
❑ [18- 21.7c] Also, on Lot 5 it appears that a portion of the future private street easement is
crossing into the required 20' buffer; while the exact location of that easement is not being
approved with this plat or the final plat it should be relocated out of the 20' buffer for
clarification purposes.
❑ [14- 302A4] It appears TNT 032G0- 00- 00 -000A0 has a couple substantial existing easements
running from north west to south east on the property which are not shown on the preliminary
plat; such as, existing drainage easements and existing sewer easements (see DB 2904 -34). The
location and dimensions of these easements are required to be depicted on the plat, labeled, and
provide with deed book page reference information. Revise.
❑ [14- 302A8] The plat depicts "0.82 acres of Open Space for Tax Map 32G Parcel A "' and
"0.25 acres of Open Space for 32G Parcel A ". As shown it is not clear if these areas are to be
divided off into their own lots, or added to the PRD of Briarwood through a Boundary Line
Adjustment, or to be to remain a part of Lot 1, Lot 3, and Lot 2? On the plat please clarify what
is being done with these lands. (The following should be taken into consideration when
resubmitting: per discussions with the Zoning Department these open space areas cannot be
counted towards the required open space for Briarwood PRD. Also, to consider these Open
Space areas on their own accord they would need to meet the requirements of Section 4.7,
currently staff does not feel they meet the definition of open space per Section 4.7 of the
ordinance. If it is the applicant's intent to develop these as standalone lots please explain how
they meet the definition of Section 4.7).
❑ [14- 303(G)] Ownership of Common Area. On the final plat provide the owner information for
all common area, specifically what is listed as "Open Space" if it is to remain.
❑ [14- 302A2] As depicted the vicinity map is 1" = 300% however, it is required to be 1 "= 2000'.
Revise.
❑ [14- 302A13] On the plat depict the proposed facilities (water and sewer lines). Revise.
Engineering approval required:
❑ Before final plat approval, engineering will need to approve detailed plans, computations, and
necessary supporting documents for all physical improvements including, but not limited to,
a) road plans
b) drainage plans and computations,
c) erosion and sediment control plan
d) stormwater management plans and computations (A.C. 14 -311).
❑ All physical improvements for access and utilities will need to be approved and constructed or
bonded prior to final plat approval. (A.C. 14 -434 and 435).
❑ Also, see Michelle Roberge's comments dates 7 -22 -2013 (attached)
Please contact John Anderson at 296 -5832 ext. 3069 if you have questions or require additional
information.
Albemarle County Service Authority approval required.
1. See attached 5 -2 -2013 comment letter from ACSA.
Please contact Alexander Morrison at 977 -4511 ext. 116 if you have questions or require additional
information.
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Fire & Rescue approval to include:
1. Cul -da -sac's shall be 96 ft FC/FC
Please contact Robbie Gilmer if you have questions or require additional information.
E911 Approval to include:
1. The applicant should contact this office with a list of three (3) private road names for each of the proposed
roads shown on the plans (Private Road accessing Rt. 29 and Private Road accessing Briarwood Drive).
Please contact Andrew Slack at 296 -5832 ext. 3384 if you have questions or require additional
information.
VDOT approval required.
1. See attached July 16, 2013 comment letter.
Please contact Troy Austin of VDOT if you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,
Christopher P. Perez
Senior Planner
Planning Division
File: SUB- 201300043 — Briarwood Commerical Lot — Preliminary Subdivision Plat
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
Project: Briarwood Commercial Lot - Preliminary
Plan preparer: Scott Collins [293 -3719]
Owner or rep.: Woodbriar Associates
Plan received date: 21 Jun 2013
Date of comments: 22 Jul 2013
Reviewer: Michelle Roberge
RE: Briarwood Commercial Lot - Preliminary (SUB201300043)
I have completed the engineering review for SUB201300043. Please see the following
comments.
A traffic study is needed to address the following:
a. Determine if a "left turn only lane" is warranted for both the unnamed frontage road and
Briarwood Drive due to future developments west of proposed gas station.
b. Roadway improvements to accommodate traffic generated by proposed development.
c. Traffic control devices such as signs and pavement markings.
d. The pavement design will be determined by the ADT.
[Revision 11 Comment not addressed. Please provide the full build -out of Briarwood
Subdivision and assumptions of the full buildout for lot 1 -5 in the traffic generation.
3. I'leise si,ioyv tl)e location of SWM N.vii.hin site's property line.
1Rd Ni i'aon uY CoFi-n nn5 "111 salkimssed.W"N'1',I' V l oil Cr61, �OL
i recormnend that all proposed roads be public roads per Section 14-23413.
In considering cr r•cgt -iesl fiir ulipronal ofnncr or more lir °ivcrle ,rlrerc'ts, the c(genu and coirirnisr;ioii
Shull consider Thal: (i) prii'ule sircels are intended la he the c<Xcc!JVinri to public s7rcTls; and (ii)
(.ihsenl conlpellin.g sire nislances, nol cro.,,-s oi.vr dains or bricl,(,,cs or irtrolre
olhcr infi-asl iieinre dial would be reasonably proliihilhre io niaiwahi, should iiol serve as the
prilnc.irt- or sole huerconncc•lion beltvc en the subdir-ision and ahullin< properl)', or serve l{n°oligh
lraffie bV hei17 /hG' cU11i1cCloi" bC:'ll9c ?L'll /wO 07' WOTV Pzlblk, slrec�'ls.
lRevisio n 1I Coninn.lent saatns$ned. The Sapp pncsant w upp p ursnas Private streets.
Provide the trai'i7c patterrn ttDr the largest vehicle onlering the site to verify tnr1ling radii are
adequate for site. (Use a W13 -40 Design Vehicle),
�1eev isio n ➢ I Conn, ill ent a d,II res.wd.
5. VD01' approval is required for the entrance offof l�tc 29. Please refer to Appendix F in VINO
Road Design 1Vlanual for conii11Crcial entrance detii��n.
8 i >co usioln I I coullu enl acknowledged.
6. The island in the entrance is not required since there is already a median on Rte 29 that restricts
Engineering Review Comments
Page 2 of 2
left turns. Please remove.
[Revision 11 Comment addressed, but the full buildout for subdivision and proposed lots are
still required to analyze right in right out.
7. 20' is the minimum for a two way access aisle. Since additional parking is shown south of site,
please increase travelway to 20'.
[Revision 11 Comment not addressed.
�. Road plt:uis v��ill need to be reviewed <:md Approved be[i�re plat can be apinoved.
Ql��evi�id�n l � 'C'QnGnr�rnea:�t aacitia�anavlcai ,del.
9. Approval oi'the plan can only be recominerided when improvements have been hooded per "14-
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l➢devision 11 .CorunmeO ockroowledged.
10. It appears the topo on the plans were updated since the Briarwood gas station application, but the
topo info on the front sheet has not changed. Please include revised topo information in front
sheet.
[Revision 11 Comment not addressed. Please update the date and source of the topographic
info on the title page since it has been updated to show additional critical slopes. This
comment was initiated in the Briarwood Gas Station project.
New Comments:
11. Please align the two proposed private roads intersecting Briarwood Drive.
12. The proposed private street on lot 2 is encroaching on an existing SWM access easement.
Please address.
13. All improvements shall be bonded prior to the approval of the plat.
Sincerely,
VQ"de--
Michelle Roberge
Service Authority
TO: Christopher Perez
FROM: Alexander J. Morrison, Civil Engineer
DATE: May 2, 2013
RE: Site Plan Technical Review for: SUB201300043- Briarwood Commercial Lot Preliminary
Subdivision Plat & Private Road
The below checked items apply to this site.
✓ 1. This site plan is within the Authority's jurisdictional area for:
✓
A. Water and sewer
B. Water only
C. Water only to existing structure
D. Limited service
✓
2.
An 8 inch water line is located approximately 25' distant.
3.
Fire flow from, nearest public hydrant, located distant from this site plan, is
Gpm + at 20 psi residual.
✓
4.
A 10 inch sewer line is located approximately on site distant.
5.
An Industrial Waste Ordinance survey form must be completed.
✓
6.
No improvements or obstructions shall be placed within existing or future
easements.
7.
and plans are currently under review.
8.
and plans have been received and approved.
9.
No plans are required.
✓
10.
Final water and sewer plans are required for our review and approval prior to
granting tentative approval.
11.
Final site plan may /may not be signed.
12.
RWSA approval for water and /or sewer connections.
13.
City of Charlottesville approval for sewer.
✓
Comments:
• Show proposed water and sewer infrastructure for new commercial lot.
• Label onsite sewer line (out of service) to be removed or filled.
• Show a cap on the sewer line (out of service) south of the private road, to be completed by
the contractor.
The Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) has no technical comments on the
SUB being reviewed. Engineering comments are usually reserved for the site plan review
stage. Subdivision plats should correctly show ownership of properties and existing
easements. Recordation of new easements should occur before dedication to and acceptance
by the ACSA.
The ACSA can review the proposed subdivision plat and determine if it is included
in the jurisdictional area for water and /or sewer service. Water and /or sewer connections
to the ACSA system are allotted on a first come, first served basis at the time
connection fees are paid. The ACSA does not reserve capacity in its system for a specific
project.
168 Spotnap Road • Charlottesville • VA 22911 • Tel (434) 977 -4511 • Fax (434) 979 -0698
www.serviceauthority.org
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701 -3819
Gregory A. Whirley
Commissioner of Highways
July 16, 2013
Mr. Christopher Perez
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SUB201343 Briarwood Preliminary Subdivision Plat and Private Road Request
Dear Mr. Perez:
We have reviewed the Briarwood Commercial Lot Preliminary Subdivision Plat dated 3125%13 with revisions dated
6120/13 as submitted by Collins Engineering and offer the following comments:
1. The comer clearance for the proposed private roads is not shown in accordance with Appendix F of the
Road Design Manual. It appears that the roads will not meet the corner clearance requirement and will
need to either be realigned, or an AM -2 exception request will need to be requested.
2. The note concerning the guardrail needs to be revised, indicating that the guardrail will be relocated in
accordance with the Road Design Manual and the GRIT Manual.
3. The sight distance requirement for a 25 mph road is 280 feet, not 200 feet as indicated.
4. The sight lines need to originate from a location that is 14.5 feet from the edge of travel. The sight lines
need to be revised accordingly.
5. The sight lines for the proposed private road to the east of Briarwood Drive need to be provided.
6. A stop bar and stop sign need to be provided for the right -in, right -out entrance onto Route 29.
7. The traffic study does not take into account traffic generation of the build -out for the residential
development beyond the private roads. The study does indicate that the opposing and advancing traffic will
increase. An attempt to quantify this in the study should be made and evaluated.
8. The traffic study needs to include trip generation for the proposed private road to the north of Briarwood
Drive.
9. The topography in the area is not level as indicated in the traffic study. A rolling terrain should be used.
10. The default PBF (0.92 - 1.00) should be in the future case according to the TIA guidelines.
11. The analysis results reported in the tables list queue values that exceed capacity and should be evaluated
using the average of multiple SimTraffic runs (minimum 10 runs) reporting the Average Maximum Queue.
12. The two proposed private roads should line up with each other perpendicularly.
If you need additional information concerning this project, please feel free to contact me.
Sincere y,
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Troy Austin, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Culpeper District
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