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October 12, 2022
Cameron Langille, Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Re: SUB202200113 Brookhill Blocks 16 & 17 Final Plat - Review Comments (SFA units)
Dear Cameron,
We received your comments regarding the project above dated September 1, 2022 and offer the following
responses.
1. [ZMA2015-07] Per note 8 on Sheet V1 - staff suggests revising the note so that it clarifies that once the
second parts of Block 16 and 17 are platted, the densities of each block will be within the 2-6 du/acre range
permitted by the COD. Perhaps a footnote clarifying that when the remaining portions of Blocks 16 and 17 are
subdivided, the overall density of each block will be between 2-6 du/acre. Staff can discuss specific wording
with the applicant if necessary.
Response: I took a stab at wording and have added a density chart for clarity. Let me know if you need me to change
anything.
2. [ZMA2015-07] The table from Sheet 3 of the approved preliminary plat is not included on the final plat.
Please add the table and update each column as necessary to reflect the areas of each feature that have been
approved in Brookhill.
Response: I have prepared a chart tracking the areas for Brookhill (attached to submittal). Can this be handled as a
separate exhibit instead of adding it to the final plat? Please advise.
3. [ZMA2015-07] The final plat does not specify which garage setback scenario is proposed for the detached
lots. Page 30 of the ZMA2015-7 Code of Development provides exhibits for how parking can be relegated on
SFD lots. Please provide a note or exhibit on the plat specifying which scenario will be used to meet the related
parking requirement. Please revise note 14 on Sheet V1 so that it clarifies which scenario will be used for the
SFA lots. If these units will have front loading garages, a note must be added to the plat stating that garages
must be setback a minimum of T from the front of each unit.
Response: Note has been added (note 10).
4. [ZMA2015-07] A civic space is required in either Blocks 16, 17 or 18. Indicate on the plan which block these
amenities will be provided. Open space areas are shown on the plat, but it is unclear if these areas are intended
to meet the Eastern Park Civic Space #3 required by the Code of Development. Please provide a response as to
whether the civic space is going to be divided into 10,000 sq.ft. areas between Blocks 16-18, or if it will be
provided as one 30,000 sq.ft. area in one of the blocks.
Response: Response: The civic area is being divided between block 16, 17 and block 18. FSP will address amenities
with the civic area on Block 16/17.
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5. [14-302 (A)(3)] Please clarify the following related to new streets:
a. Is this plat intended to dedicate the right-of-way for Halsey Avenue? That right-of-way has not yet been
dedicated.
Response: Halsey Avenue and all other internal rights of way for blocks 16 and 17 are being platted and dedicated
with the SFD plat (SUB202100150). The SFD plat will be recorded first. I have added placemarkers to insert the
instrument number once they are recorded.
b. [14-428] Please clearly identify the portions of the internal streets of Blocks 16 & 17 that will be
dedicated with this plat. For example, it is unclear if this plat is dedicating the full length of the ROW for
Sablewood Drive, Marcella Street, Marcella Court, and the southern cul-de-sac of Laconia Lane.
Response: See comment 5 response above.
6. [14-302 (A)(4) and 14-302 (A)(5)] Please update all easement labels to state the recorded instrument
number of the plat creating easements in Blocks 16 and 17. These easements were recently approved through a
separate easement plat application, SUB202100065.
Response: Instrument numbers have been added.
7. [14-302 (A)(7)] Please clearly label the existing lot lines of the parent tract on Sheet V2. The parcel should
be labeled with the tax map parcel number, the existing acreage, and the deed book and page number of the
most recently recorded plat.
Response: Parcel being subdivided is shown as the residue of the SFD plat (SUB202100150). Place holder for
instrument number added. Once SFD plat is recorded, I will endeavor to get the new TMP number if it changes for the
residue.
8. [14-303 (D) and 14-303 (F)] The area summary note on Sheet V1 states that the residue of TMP 46-18A2 is
0.0 acres. However, this plat is not subdividing the single-family detached lots that will be subdivided in both
blocks through a separate plat currently under review, SUB202100150. Please address the following:
a. Revise the area summary calculation so that it identifies the acreage of new lots, open space, and right-of-
way that will be platted with this plat.
Response: Areas being platted are within residue of SFD plat. No right of way is being created.
b. Currently, a final plat application, SUB202100150, is under review that proposes to create the singlefamily
detached lots in both blocks. If that plat is recorded prior to this plat, those lots will need to be
identified by their Tax Map Parcel numbers and recorded instrument information.
Response: Noted. Planning on having it recorded first.
c. Identify the residue portions of TMP 46-18A2 that will be subdivided through a separate plat
(SUB202100150).
Response: Those residue portions are the areas identified on sheet V2.
d. Please add labels to Sheets V2-V4 stating that the lots 1-29 in Block 16 and lots 111-131 in Block 17 are
shown for reference only and will be subdivided through recordation of a separate plat (SUB202100150).
Response: Those lots will be recorded before this plat.
e. As a reminder, the COD states that the total acreage (including greenspace areas located outside of private
lots) of Block 16 is 11.5 acres and Block 17 is 19.1 acres. The block acreages may be modified no more
than 15% of the acreage figures listed in Table 2 on page 6 of the COD.
f. See comment #16 for further information.
Response: Total areas shown in density chart on sheet V1. Areas are within the 15% parameter.
9. [14-303 (F)] Please revise the block boundary line on Sheets V2-V4 so that it clearly identifies the total limits
of both blocks.
Response: Block lines have been extended and labeled.
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10. [14-302 (13)(1)] Please add a date of last revision.
Response: Revision date added.
11. [14-311, 14-410 & 14-4111 Prior to final plat approval, road plans must be approved for these blocks that
meet all applicable public road standards and street standards from the Code of Development.
Response: Road plans were approved on 7-18-2022 (SUB202100026)
12. [14-311 and 14-316] Prior to final plat approval, all VDOT comments must be addressed.
Response: See response below.
13. [14-414] Prior to final plat approval, the applicant must obtain approval from ACSA. As of September 1,
2022, ACSA review of this plat is not yet complete. Comments or approvals from ACSA will be forwarded to
the applicant upon receipt.
Response: Received comments via email on 9-29. See response below.
14. [14-434, 14-435 & 14-435.1] Prior to final plat approval, all streets and other required improvements (such
as stormwater maintenance improvements) must be built or bonded.
Response: Noted.
15. [ZMA2018-1 1] Proffer #2A states that a public easement needs to be granted over the greenway parcels
prior to issuance of the 500th Certificate of Occupancy for a dwelling within the project. The greenway parcel
has been subdivided and is identified as TMP 46-19139. Please provide a response as to when the developer
intends to provide the easement. Based on the County's dwelling unit tracking throughout approved blocks of
Brookhill, platting of these lots will bring the total approved number of lots above 500.
Response: Two special lot plats are in process now (SUB202200111 and SUB202200134) to convey the rest of property
to Mater HOA. Once recorded and deeded over, public easement will be conveyed.
16. [General Comment] Timing for approval and recordation of this plat and SUB202100150 should be
carefully monitored by the applicant. Whichever plat is approved first will require revisions to the other plat to
identify existing lot lines, acreages, TMP numbers, open space areas, dedicated right-of-ways, etc.
Response: Plan is to record SUB202100150 SFD plat first, then this one. Will coordinate once we have info.
Engineering Comments
Ensure all easements are shown. This includes easements from SUB202100065.
Response: All easements from SUB 202100065 have been recorded and are shown on the plat. Please note, the
revised engineering plans show a private drainage in Open Space B that was added after the easement plat was
recorded. It is created on this plat on sheet V3.
Road plan must be bonded before plat can be recorded. Road plan is approved.
Response: Noted.
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VDOT Comments
1. Approved road plans meeting SSAR, and in compliance with the VDOT Road Design Manual are required
prior to final plat approval.
Response: Road plans were approved on 7-18-2022 (SUB202100026).
ACSA Comments (email 9-29-22)
The approved ACSA utility plan and latest submission of the Road Plan show the sanitary sewer starting at Lot
79, going north, and Lot 77, going south. The plat should be updated accordingly.
Include a note that "ACSA easements are to be centered on as -built locations".
Response: Easement is being re -aligned on sheet V4. Note added as to easements being centered on as -built
locations.
Thank you for taking the time to review this plat. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Best reg rds,
Bethany Vel s ez
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