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Memorandum
To: Bethany Velasquez, bethanyProudabush.com
Date: November 5, 2021; November 23, 2022
Re: SUB202100150 Brookhill Blocks 16 & 17 Final Plat - Review Comments
Cameron Langille
Principal Planner, Planning
blangille@albemarle.org
Telephone: (434) 296-5832 ext. 3432
The County of Albemarle Planning Division will grant or recommend approval of the plat referenced above once
the following comments have been addressed: [Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference, which is
to the Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances unless otherwise specified.]
Comments from SUB202000141 Brookhill Blocks 16 & 17 Preliminary Plat Approval Letter:
1. See attached direction from the Post Master regarding group mailboxes. Please coordinate location with the Poster
Master. First submittal: Applicant did not provide a comment response letter. Since this block is going to also
need a site plan for the attached units, the improvements related to the mailbox can be shown on the site plan
and/or road plans. Staff would appreciate a response on whether the applicant has coordinated with the Post
Master on this matter. Rev. 2: Comment addressed, applicant coordinating mailbox locations with post master
through the site plan review for these blocks.
2. [COD page 24] Provide landscaping at the base or top of all the retaining walls to integrate walls into the site and
help reduce the massing. First submittal: Applicant did not provide a comment response letter and the plat does
not show any proposed landscaping. Please advise on the applicant's intentions to address this comment. Rev. 1:
Landscaping will be reviewed through site plan for these blocks.
3. Easements and deeds are needed for landscaping, retaining walls that cross lots, etc. First submittal: Comment
stands. Any public stormwater or drainage easements will need deeds to be recorded with the final plat.
Easements for private improvements such as retaining wall easements that cross lots will need deeds as well.
Rev. 2: Comment addressed.
4. The chart on sheet 3 does not have any of the "proposed" totals. Revise the chart to include proposed totals to see
how requirements of the COD are tracking. First submittal: Comment not addressed. 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. Rev. 2: Comment not fully
addressed. Per the final site plan for Blocks 16 & 17 under review (SDP202200058) the site plan states that block
16 measures 10.612 acres and block 17 measures 14.364 acres. The block area summary exhibit provided with
the revised plat states that block 16 is 11.11 acres and block 17 is 17.18 acres. Please coordinate with the
engineer preparing the final site plan and verify the correct acreage for each block. Update the plat as necessary.
5. [COD page 22] A civic space is required in either Blocks 16, 17 or 18. Indicate on the plan which block these
amenities will be provided. First submittal: Comment not addressed. 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 sg.ft.
areas between Blocks 16-18, or if it will be provided as one 30,000 sq.ft. area in one of the blocks. Rev. 2:
Comment not fully addressed. The final site plan for blocks 16 & 17 states that 10.4 total acres of open space is
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being provided in blocks 16 & 17, but the notes on the plat states that 4.207 acres of open space is being created
through this plat. Please coordinate with the engineer preparing the site plan and update the plat as necessary.
6 Trail connection to the Greenway trails
Eastern Park—
30,000 SF
Block 16, Block 17,
1 The Eastern park civic area may be
Civic Space #3
and/or Block 18
located in one location, or divided
between multiple locations (min
10,000 sf size) within the Eastern
portion of the development
2 Outdoor meeting area and/or plaza
3 Tot lot playground area (6,000 sf min )
4 Active open recreational grass area
6. Layout for these blocks do not align with the submittal for Block 18. There is an entrance shown on this plan that
is not shown on the other submittal. Coordinate plans. Please keep in mind that the block length for these blocks
cannot exceed 700 feet. First submittal: Applicant has a filed a Special Exception application for a variation
reauest for the block leneth and mid -block access Doint that staff mentioned in review comments for the road Dlan
application. Pending Board action on the Special Exception request, this comment stands. Rev. 2: Comment
addressed. SE202100045 approved by Board of Supervisors on May 5, 2022.
7. [COD- relegated parking] The units are not meeting the relegated parking of 3' setback of the garage from the
front of the unit, revise to meet this requirement. This will also be required at building permit stage. First submittal
The final Dlat does not specifv which earaee setback scenario is Droposed for the detached lots. Paee 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 Dlat soecifvine which scenario will be used to meet the related Darkine reauirement. Rev.
2: Comment addressed
8. The final plat will need to contain the Garage and Driveway Exhibit shown on page 30 of the Code of
Development. First submittal: Comment stands, see comment #7 above. Rev. 2: Comment addressed.
9. [COD- Neighborhood streets] Show where the parking is located on the streets. This can be shown on the road
plan, as opposed to the plat. First submittal: Per original comment, on -street parking along streets can be shown
on the road Dlans. Please be sure to coordinate with engineers desienine the site Dlan for Blocks 16 & 17 to
ensure right-of-wav width Drovided on the Dlat is adeauate to accommodate on -street Darkine. Rev. 2: Comment
addressed
10. [COD -Polo Grounds Buffer] Additional landscaping is needed to the east side of Eustis Ave adjacent to Polo
Grounds road within the 30' buffer. Provide the required landscaping. Comment addressed, additional buffer
landscaping is being provided through an amendment to SUB201700117.
11. [ZMA Application Plan] Trails are shown on the application plan within these blocks on the other side of the
stream. Have these trails been built? Provide these trails on the plat per the application plan. Comment stands.
Please provide a response as to what trails have already been constructed in the greenwav parcel adjacent to these
blocks. Rev. 2: Per applicant comment response, a trail exhibit was provided showing what has been constructed.
Staff will coordinate further details through the site plans for blocks adjacent to the greenway if further
information is needed.
12. [ZMA Application Plan] A 10' multi -use trail that connects to Montgomery Ridge is shown in this area. Provide
that trail, or documentation from Montgomery Ridge that the trail is not wanted. Also, if not extended all the way
to Montgomery Ridge, it should be provided to the property line along Polo Grounds Rd. Comment addressed,10'
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path has been provided to property line with Montgomery Ridge through an amendment to the SUB201700117
road plans. Per developer correspondence with that road plan application. Montgomery Ridge HOA has stated
that the trail is not wanted.
13. [COD- Block length] The block within Block 16 is longer than 700 feet. Revise to meet the requirement of the
Code of Development for a max of 700 feet. First submittal: Applicant has a filed a Special Exception application
for a variation request for the block length and mid -block access point that staff mentioned in review comments
for the road plan application. Pending Board action on the Special Exception reauest, this comment stands. Rev.
2: Comment addressed, SE202100045 approved by Board of Supervisors on May 5, 2022.
14. [COD- preserved slopes] All the preserved slopes should be within open space/green space. Adjust lots 68, 69,
and 18 so that the preserved slopes are not within the lots. First submittal: Lot numbers have changed from the
approved preliminary plat. Lots 68-69 are now Lots 116-118 and Preserved Steep Slopes are located outside of
those lots. per Block 16 & 17 road plans under review with SUB202100026.
15. [14-311] Please submit a separate road plan application for all new streets proposed with this subdivision. The
road plans must be reviewed and approved prior to final plat approval. First submittal: Road plans for Block 16 &
17 are under review with application SUB202100026. This comment will be addressed once the road plans are
approved. Rev. 2: Road plans have been approved.
16. [14-302 (A)(7)] Show the existing lot line of the parent parcel. 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. First
submittal: Comment not addressed. The plat identifies the parent parcel as TMP 46-19BB. The actual parcel
number is TMP 46-18A2. Please revise all applicable notes on all sheets that reference the incorrect TMP number
so that it states TMP 46-18A2. Rev. 2: Comment addressed.
17. On all other drawings, show the residual lot lines of the parent tracts with a label stating the tax map parcel
number, the proposed acreage following subdivision, and the deed book and page number of the most recently
recorded plat. First submittal: Comment not fully addressed. For each portion of the residue of TMP 46-18A2
shown on sheets 2-4, please revise the labels/callouts so they state "TMP46-18A2 acre (portion)." Rev. 2:
Comment addressed.
Recommendations:
18. It is recommended that street trees be adjusted to allow for consistency in spacing, centered on islands, and overall
design, see attached sheets. First submittal: Please provide a response to this comment. Is the applicant intending
to address this on the landscaping plans for the Blocks 16 & 17 road plans and/or site plans? Rev. 2: Street trees
approved through road plans, comment addressed.
19. It is recommended that additional species be added for the street trees so that there is not just one species
provided. If there happens to be a disease or insect that kills the type of tree provided in the future, this will
prevent the removal and replacement of all street trees. It will also provide for a variety of look and color. First
submittal: Please provide a response to this comment. Is the applicant intending to address this on the landscaping
plans for the Blocks 16 & 17 road plans and/or site plans? Rev. 2: Comment addressed.
20. Sugar maples should be replaced with another species when located close to sidewalks. These trees have shallow
roots and will cause damage to sidewalks. First submittal: Please provide a response to this comment. Is the
applicant intending to address this on the landscaping plans for the Blocks 16 & 17 road plans and/or site plans?
Rev. 2: Comment addressed.
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New Comments Final Subdivision Plat:
21. [14-302 (A)(4) and 14-302 (A)(5)] Numerous new easements are shown on Sheets 2-4 and the labels have blank
spaces for the recorded instrument numbers. These easements are being reviewed under separate easement plat,
SUB202100065. Prior to approval of this final plat, SUB202100065 must be approved and recorded and all blanks
in easement labels must be filled in with accurate recordation information. Rev. 2: Comment addressed.
22. [14-302 (13)(5)] Block density. Please revise Note 8 on Sheet 1 so that it states the acreage and number of lots
proposed within Block 16 and 17 separately and state the density in units/acre. Rev. 2: Comment not fully
addressed. Note 8 states that 28 units are proposed in block 17, but 29 lots are shown on the plat. Please revise.
23. [14-302 (13)(5)] Please revise Note 7 on Sheet 1 so that it states the correct TMP number. Rev. 2: Comment
addressed.
24. [14-302 (13)(6)] The plat labels the Block 18 parcel as TMP 46-19BA. However, that parcel number is actually TMP
46-19138. Please revise labels/callouts accordingly. Rev. 2: Comment addressed.
25. [ZMA2018-11] Proffer #2A states that a public easement needs to be granted over the greenway parcels prior to
issuance of the 500'h 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. Rev. 2: Comment addressed. Per
applicant comment response letter, additional plats are being prepared to create the remaining portions of the
greenway parcel that do not yet exist. Once the full greenway parcel(s) have been created, a public easement will
be dedicated over the greenway. Please continue to advise the developer that there are areas of the greenway on
the east side of Block 18 that have not vet been subdivided, and areas on the north/south sides of Block 9 that
are required as part of the overall greenway that do not appear to have been subdivided from their respective
parent tracts as of 11/23/2022.
26. [14-303 (A)] Please revise the statement of consent to division so that it states the correct TMP number. Rev. 2:
Comment not fully addressed. The statement of consent still references TMP 46-19BA, but the area summary
does not indicate that that parcel is being affected with this plat. Please clarify and revise the plat if necessary.
27. [14-303 (F)] Please update the acreage note on Sheet 1 so that is states the total acreage of Blocks 16 and Block
17 separately. 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. Rev. 2: Comment addressed.
28. [14-303 (F)] Please show a block boundary line on Sheets 2-4 that identifies the limits of Block 16 and Block 17.
Rev. 2: Comment addressed.
29. [14-303 (M)] Please see attached E911 regarding required changes to proposed street names. Rev. 2: Comment
addressed.
30. [14-311] Prior to final plat approval, WPO plans for Blocks 16 & 17 must be approved. Rev. 2: Comment
addressed.
31. [14-316] Prior to final plat approval, all attached VDOT comments must be addressed. Rev. 2: Comment
addressed.
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32. [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. Rev. 2: Comment
addressed, road plans approved and roads boned.
33. [14-434, 14-435 & 14-435.11 Prior to final plat approval, all streets and other required improvements (such as
stormwater maintenance improvements) must be built or bonded. Rev. 2: Comment addressed, road plans
approved and roads bonded.
34. [ZMA2015-07] Please revise note 8 on Sheet 1 so that it states the number of units (minimum and maximum)
permitted by the COD in both Blocks 16 and 17, and state the number of units proposed in each block with this
plat. Rev. 2: Comment addressed.
35. [14-302 (13)(1)] Please add a date of last revision. Rev. 2: Comment stands.
Please contact Cameron Langille in the Planning Division by using blangille@albemarle.org or 434-296-5832 ext.3432 for
further information.
Comments from Other Reviewers:
Albemarle County Engineering Division - Emily Cox, ecox2@albemarle.org - No objection, see attached.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) - Richard Nelson, rnelson@serviceauthority.org - No objection, see attached.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) - Max Greene, max.green@vdot.virginia.gov - No objection, see attached.
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Review Comments for SUB202100150 Final Plat
Project Name: BROOKHILL BLOCKS 16 & 17 - FINAL - DIGRAL
Date Completed: Tuesday, November 08, 2022 Department/DivisiordAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Emily Cox CDD Enaineerina No Objection
Page: 1� County of Albemarle Printed On: 11/23/2022
Review Comments for SUB202100150 Final Plat
Project Name: BROOKHILL BLOCKS 16 & 17 - FINAL - DIGRAL
Date Completed: Monday, October 17, 2022 Department/Division/Agency: Review Status:
Richard Nelson I ACSA No Objectlon
Page: 1� County of Albemarle Printed On: 11/23/2022
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street (804) 786-2701
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219 Fax: (804) 786,2940
September 12, 2022
Cameron Langille
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: SUB-2021-00150- Brookhill — Blocks 16 & 17 — Final Subdivision Plat
Rev. #2
Dear Mr. Langille:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced Brookhill — Blocks 16 & 17 — Road Plan, as submitted
by Roudabush, Gale &Assoc., Inc., dated April 27, 2022 and find it generally acceptable
A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right of way. The
owner/developer must contact the Charlottesville Residency land Use Section at (434) 422-9399
for information pertaining to this process.
If you have further questions please contact Max Greene at (434) 422-9894.
Sincerely,
John C. Wilson, P.E.
Assistant Resident Engineer
Area Land Use
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
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