HomeMy WebLinkAboutWPO202100026 Review Comments WPO VSMP 2022-11-23�q oe nt 401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville,VA22902-4579
County of Albemarle Telephone: 434-296-5832
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT WWW.ALBEMARLE.ORG
VSMP Permit Plan Review
Project title:
Brook Hill River Park Phase 1 River Access Improvements
Project file number:
WP0202100026
Plan preparer:
Anhold Landscape Architects
David Anhold [david@anholdla.com]
Owner or rep.:
Albemarle County Parks and Recreation
Bob Crickenberger [bcricke@albemarle.org]
Plan received date:
03 May 2021
Rev.1 received:
10 Oct 2022
Date of comments:
08 June 2021
Rev.1 comments:
21 Nov 2022
Reviewer:
Emily Cox, PE
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. Please provide a SWPPP. Ensure it includes the latest DEQ registration statement
(attached to this comment letter for your use). Also, a SWPPP template can be found
here: https://www.albemarle.org/home/showdocument?id=166 Rev. 1: SWPPP was not
received.
B. Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP)
The PPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-404.
1. Please provide a PPP. Rev. 1: PPP was not received.
C. Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
VSMP Regulation 9VAC25-870-108 requires the VSMP authority to approve or disapprove a
SWMP. This plan is denied, 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. Floodplain development permit, FDP202100006, must be approved before this WPO can
be approved. Rev. 1: Comment not addressed.
2. Provide Army Corps of Engineers approval for this work. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
3. Cover sheet should say WP0202100026, not SDP201900080. Rev. 1: Comment
addressed.
4. Professional seal should be signed and dated. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
5. Topographic information should be at least field verified within the past year. Date on the
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plans is from 2019. Also, site note #7 on the cover sheet says contour data is from
County GIS. Please clarify. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
Please show the stream buffer extending to the limits of the flood plain per county code
17-600-B. Rev. 1: Are the wetlands that are sl
from the edge of the wetlands per 17-600-B.
a. Please also provide a copy of the Phase 1 ESA.
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plan can be approved. Please note that this will restrict future development in this area
(See next comment). Rev. 1: Comment does not apply anymore.
8. Please add the following note on the plan and 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)." Rev. 1: Comment does not apply anymore.
9. Please provide a narrative which outlines compliance with 9VAC25-970-66. This plan
does not comply with channel protection as it outfalls to a natural channel. Rev. 1:
Comment addressed.
10. Please ensure the critical slopes are shown on all applicable sheets. Rev. 1: Comment
addressed.
11. Handicap (ADA) spaces must be paved. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
12. Critical slopes waiver is required for the final site plan. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
13. Rev. 1: Please provide specification for biofilter media.
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 disapproved, 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. Please ensure the critical slopes are shown on all applicable sheets. Site plan does not
appear to show them. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
2. Per County Code 18-4.3.3, slopes shall not be steeper than a 2:1 (50 percent) slope.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
3. Please show a stockpile location and laydown area. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
4. Per VESCH 3.05, Please note that Extra -strength filter fabric shall be used for the
proposed silt fence in the ditch application with a maximum 3-foot spacing of posts.
Consider using check dams, VESCH 3.20 instead. Rev. 1: Please provide detail for
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proposed check dams in E&S or reference the stormwater detail.
5. Rev.1: [Sheet C-300] Please add to stockpile note that it must be on a permitted site.
6. Rev.1: Please show outlet protection (OP) detail on details sheet and specify the outlet
protection on plans (size, type).
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, 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, a pre -construction conference is required
prior to commencing land disturbing activities. 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/commu nity-development/apply-for/engineering-applications