HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202200060 Action Letter 2022-12-02County of Albemarle
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401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, VA 22902-4579
December 2, 2022
Mr. Scott Collins
Collins Engineering
200 Garrett Street, Suite K
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-293-3719
scoft@collins-engineering.com
RE: SDP-2022-00060 Cville Rio Road Apartments - Initial Site Plan - Action Letter
Dear Mr. Collins,
phone:434-296-5832
www.albemarle.ora
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants conditional administrative approval to the above -
referenced site plan. See below and attached for conditions and process:
SITE PLAN: This approval shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of this letter, provided
that the developer submits a final site plan for all or a portion of the site within one (1) year after the date
of this letter as provided in section 32.4.3.1 of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle, and
thereafter diligently pursues approval of the final site plan.
In accordance with Chapter 18 Section 32.4.2.8 Early or Mass Grading may be permitted after the
following approvals are received:
1. Engineering approval of a VSMP plan meeting the requirements of Chapter 17 of the Code of the
County of Albemarle.
2. Approval of all easements for facilities for stormwater management and drainage control.
3. Submittal of a tree conservation checklist with areas for tree preservation identified.
The final site plan will not be considered to have been officially submitted until the following items are
received:
1. A final site plan that satisfies all of the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code.
2. Applicable fee outlined in the application.
Please submit 13 hard copies of the final plans (or digital submission) to the Community Development
Department. The assigned Lead Reviewer will then distribute the plans to all reviewing agencies.
The Department of Community Development shall not accept submittal of the final site plan for signature
until tentative approvals for the attached conditions from the following agencies/reviewers have been
obtained:
SRC Members:
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) - 3 copies
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) - 1 copy
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) - 1 copy
Albemarle County Building Inspections —1 copy
Albemarle County Fire & Rescue —1 copy
Albemarle County Service Authority —3 copies
Virginia Department of Transportation - 2copies
Albemarle County Planning Services (Architectural Review Board) - 1 copy
Please contact Andy Reitelbach at the Department of Community Development at mreitelbach@albemarle.org or at
(434) 296-5832 ext. 3261 for further information or if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
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Andrew Reitelbach, Senior Planner II
Albemarle County
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Andy Reitelbach, mreitelbach@albemarle.org — Required changes to be addressed prior to final site plan approval:
1. [ZMA2021-00011] The final site plan must demonstrate conformance with the application plan approved by the
Board of Supervisors with the zoning map amendment request ZMA2021-00011.
2. [General Comment] The final site plan must demonstrate conformance with all requirements of Section 18-32.6
of the Zoning Ordinance. The checklist for the initial site plan requirements is helpful as a good place to start.
That checklist can be found at the following link:
https: //www.a I be ma rl e.o rg/home/showpu b I ished docu ment/ 1014/637540811404730000.
3. [32.5.2(a)] On the cover sheet of the plan, provide the assigned site plan number.
4. [32.5.2(a)] On the cover sheet of the plan, TMP 45-26134 is listed twice in the list of parcels included in the
development. It appears that TMP 45-26132 is missing. Fix this typo.
5. [32.5.2(a)] A subdivision plat to vacate the existing property lines among the five subject parcels is required to be
submitted, reviewed, and approved by the County prior to approval of the final site plan being granted.
6. [32.5.2(a)] Identify on the existing conditions sheet that the existing accessory structures (e.g., garage, wood sheds)
are going to be removed.
7. [32.5.2(b)] On the landscape plan, provide the maximum amount of paved parking and other vehicular circulation
areas.
B. [32.5.2(e)] Provide any existing landscape features on the site, as described in section 32.7.9.4(c).
9. [32.5.2(i)] On the site plan, provide any existing or proposed access easement, rights -of -way, and travelways.
10. [32.5.2(i)] The existing travelway easement will need to be expanded to accommodate any portions of the sidewalk
that are located outside of it, as stated on the approved application plan. This easement plat will need to be
submitted, reviewed, approved, and recorded prior to approval of the final site plan being granted.
11. [32.5.2(i)] What does the following dashed line represent? Is this the waterline easement?
12. [32.5.2(i)] On the site plan, provide the right-of-way lines and widths for all adjacent streets or other rights -of -way.
13. [32.5.2(i)] On the site plan, provide the centerline radii and pavement widths for any proposed travelways.
14. [32.5.20); 32.5.2 (k)] Label all existing and proposed water, sewer, and storm drainage easements by type and
include a size/width measurement For existing easements, state the deed book and page of the recorded
instrument.
For proposed easements, an easement plat will need to be submitted, reviewed, approved, and recorded at the
courthouse prior to approval of the final site plan being granted. Work with the Engineering division on any
necessary stormwater management and drainage easements.
A plat vacating the common property lines to combine the five parcels into one will also be needed. The property
line vacation and all easements can be done on the same plat, with appropriate deeds prepared for the various
required easements.
15. [32.5.2(1)] Label all existing and proposed utility easements by type and include a size/width measurement. For
existing easements, state the deed book and page of the recorded instrument
For proposed easements, an easement plat will need to be submitted, reviewed, approved, and recorded at the
courthouse prior to approval of the final site plan being granted.
16. [18-4.12] Submit a parking alternatives request reflecting the final design proposed with this site plan. Although no
objections were identified at the rezoning stage, this request is approved (or denied) administratively at the site
planning stage by the Zoning Administrator. Such a request has not officially been approved at this time. In addition,
the rezoning application plan identified only a 15% reduction in parking based on alternatives provided (see the
second from bottom note on the left column of sheet 2). The cover sheet of the site plan now states that a 19%
reduction in parking is being requested. This number is not part of the approved application plan and may require
additional review by the Zoning Administrator.
17. [18-4.16] Because the required recreational facilities, as found in Section 4.16 of the Zoning Ordinance, are not
being provided, a substitution request for review by the Planning Director must be provided. Although no objections
were identified at the rezoning stage, any substitution request for recreational facilities requires approval by the
Planning Director at the site planning stage.
18. [38-4.7] Retaining walls cannot be located in required open space areas. Remove those areas with retaining walls
from the required open space calculations, or move the retaining walls.
19. [32.5.2(n)] Provide the locations and dimensions of all existing and proposed improvements on the site, including
the following:
a. Maximum footprint and height of structures.
i. What is the building footprint for each of the residential structures in this development?
b. Fences and/or walls. Is fencing proposed around the tot lot and around the pool? There appears to be a wall or
something around a portion of the pool, connecting to a pool house or some other structure. However, these
elements of the plan are not labelled. Provide labels for these items.
Is fencing proposed around the dog park in the southeast open space area?
c. Signs.
d. Proposed paving materials for any paved improvements.
e. Retaining walls, including height. Fencing or railings may be required.
There are several retaining walls shown on the application plan that are not shown on the site plan. It is helpful
to also have these walls depicted on the site layout sheet for comparison to the other site elements.
f. Outdoor lighting.
g. Landscaped areas and open space.
i. Providing a table of the location and size of open space areas would be helpful for staff to analyze this
requirement and ensure the minimum 25% is provided.
ii. Provide an inset of the recreational facility areas, including the proposed equipment, for review by the
Planning Director in relation to the substitution request.
iii. Is a fence going to be provided around the tot lot and the pool?
iv. Retaining walls are not a permitted use in required open space areas. Revise the plan accordingly.
v. It is recommended that picnic tables also be provided in the courtyard area where the grills are located
to allow residents a place to sit while eating the food they grill.
20. [32.5.2(n)] Provide a lighting plan with the final site plan that complies with Section 18-4.17 and 18-32.7.8 of the
Zoning Ordinance, as well as any relevant conditions of the approved rezoning.
21. [32.5.2(o)] Identify all areas, if any, proposed to be dedicated to public use, and identify the entity (VDOT, the
County, etc.) to which those areas will be dedicated. The area along Rio Road will be dedicated to the County,
although maintained by VDOT as public right-of-way. Areas of dedication will require a plat and/or deed, which
can be included on the same plat as the easements and property line vacation.
22. [32.5.2(p)] Provide a landscaping plan with the final site plan that complies with Section 18-32.7.9 of the Zoning
Ordinance, including the tree conservation checklist if proposed, as well as any relevant conditions of the approved
rezoning.
23. [ZMA2021-00011] Provide a table, calculations, or in some other way demonstrate that the required amount of
green space and amenities is being provided on the site with this development. Those areas must also be labeled
on the site plan, with their acreage/square footage identified.
24. [General Comment] Please note that additional comments may be provided with the submission and review of the
final site plan for this project.
Comments from Other Reviewing Departments and Agencies
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
Frank Pohl, fpohl@albemarle.org - Requested changes; see the attached comment memo.
Albemarle County Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Khris Taggart, ktaggart@albemarle.org - Requested changes; see the attached comment memo.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Andy Slack, aslack@albemarle.org - No objections at this time.
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Betty Slough, bslough@albemarle.org - Review pending; comments will be forwarded to applicant upon receipt by
Planning staff.
Albemarle County Fire -Rescue (ACFR)
Howard Lagomarsino, hlagomarsino@albemarle.org - Requested changes; see the comments below:
1) The adequacy of the fire hydrant systems are dependent on the needed fire flows. Please place a need on the
plan indicating the needed fire flow.
2) Please place a note on the plan indicating the available fire flow.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA)
Richard Nelson, rnelson@serviceauthority.org — Requested changes; see the comments below:
RWSA sewer capacity agreement will be required.
RWSA approval of the water connection will be required.
Submit Water/Sewer data sheets utility plan to ACSA office for review.
Existing critical water main to Charlottesville Rehab is shown under parallel parking, C&G and DI near health site.
These should be minimum 5-feet apart from the water main.
Provide fixture counts to confirm water meter sizes.
Existing services to be abandoned at RWSA's water main.
Show proposed meter locations.
Locate proposed water main in center of travel lane.
10-feet minimum separation between proposed water and sewer.
Show building and sewer manhole numbers on utility plan.
Offsite sewer extension plan and easements required prior to utility plan approval.
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) - Blue Ridge Health District
Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski@vdh.virginia.gov - Requested changes; see the attached comment memo.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
John Wilson, lohn.c.wilson@vdot.virginia.gov - Requested changes; see the attached memo.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA)
Dyon Vega, dvega@rivanna.org - Requested changes; see the comments below:
RWSA has reviewed the Cville Rio Road Apartments Initial site plan dated 10/03/2022 by Collins Engineering and
has the following comments.
General comments:
1. Please show RWSA Utilities, 12" DI WL and label with size and ownership.
2. Please show RWSA easement for WL with DB and PN.
3. Include RWSA water and sewer notes attached.
Sheet 2:
4. Include note for RWSA to be onsite for utility abandonment, and for 3 days notice needed to schedule with
RWSA inspector.
Sheet 4:
5. Seek to make a connection off an ACSA WL. If the best option is an RWSA tap please include tapping sleeve
size.
Attachments
Engineering Comment Memo, dated November 17, 2022
ARB Comment Memo, dated November 29, 2022
VDH Comment Memo, dated November 19, 2022
VDOT Comment Memo, dated October 27, 2022
RWSA Water and Sewer Notes
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Andy Reitelbach, Senior Planner
FROM: Frank Pohl, PE
DATE: November 17, 2022
SUBJECT: SDP202200060 — Initial Site Plan
Engineering Comments
1. [32.7.9.4(c)] Show location of the tree line on all lots.
2. Sidewalks along each side of Heritage Hall Road appear to weave in and out of the
private access easement. Provide private access easements over sidewalks where it is
outside of the existing easement.
3. [32.5.2.o] Provide a public sewer easement over the gravity sanitary sewer line.
4. [32.5.2.o] Storm pipe passing offsite flow will need to be within a public drainage
easement. Minimum separation of pipe from structures/buildings will need to be
confirmed during the final site plan review.
5. Adjust curb to provide protection to the parked vehicle, radius cannot pass through the
parking space [safety].
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6. Recommend adding a landscape island to middle of asphalt area to reduce
impervious/paved area and provide for the opportunity for a shade tree.
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Community Development Department - Planning
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November 29, 2022
Scott Collins
Collins Engineering
200 Garrett Street, Suite K
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Khris Taggart, Senior Planner I
ktaggart@aIbemarIe.org
Telephone: (434) 296-5832 ext. 3278
RE: ARB-2022-88: Cville Rio Road Apartments Initial (TMP: 04500-00-00-026A2)
Dear Applicant,
At its meeting on Monday, March 1, 2021, the Albemarle County Architectural Review Board unanimously voted
to forward the following recommendations on the above -noted Initial Site Development Plan to the agent for the
Site Review Committee:
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4c(2), (3) and (5) and
recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
o Prior to Initial Plan approval the following items shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the ARB:
None. The ARB recommends approval of the Initial Plan without conditions.
• Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: None.
• Regarding the final site plan submittal:
A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. The following items and all
items on the ARB Final Site Plan Checklist must be addressed:
1. Provide architectural drawings with the next submittal. Elevations visible from Rio Road West
must be fully designed with forms, features, and treatments that establish human scale and a tie to
the historic architecture of the area.
2. Provide perspectives, with and without landscaping, from both directions on Rio Road West to
clarify the visibility of all proposed buildings.
3. Revise the site plan to show the locations of the ground -mounted equipment.
4. Provide architectural drawings that show the locations for the roof -mounted mechanical
equipment for Building 3. Show how the equipment will be screened from the view of the EC.
5. Include the standard mechanical equipment note on the architectural drawings.
6. Provide a complete lighting plan with the next submittal.
7. Revise the site plan to include a complete landscape plan that includes the standard plant health
note.
8. Revise the site layout to allow for trees, 40' on center and 2'/2" caliper at time of planting, along
both sides of Heritage Hall Road.
9. Revise the site layout to allow for 38 interior parking lot trees. Provide the trees, 2'/2" at time of
planting, evenly distributed throughout the parking areas.
10. Note that if landscaping is required to soften the appearance of the buildings, the site layout will
need to be revised to provide sufficient planting area.
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11. Indicate retaining wall material(s) and color(s) on the plan. A physical sample may be necessary
for review.
You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application forms,
checklists and schedules are available on-line at https://www.albemarle.org/government/community-
development/apply-for/planning-and-site-development-applications. Please be certain that your ARB submittal
addresses all checklist items and the above -noted comments. If you have any questions concerning any of the
above, please feel free to contact me.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Khris Taggart, Senior Planner I
cc: Cville Rio Road Apartments, 110 Draper Rd. NW, Suite B, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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Blue Ridge Health District
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Andy Reitelbach, Senior Planner II
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
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November 19, 2022
RE: Cville Rio Road Apartments
Initial Site Plan
SDP2022-60
Tax Maps: 45-26A2, 45-26132, 45-26133, 45-26134, 45-26135
Mr. Reitelbach:
As requested, I have reviewed the Initial Site Plan, dated 10/3/22, for the proposed
development, referenced above. Both water and sewer will be provided by public
utilities, and it appears that there are no existing onsite septic systems. However, I
recommend the plan be revised to include a note that all existing wells will be abandoned
in accordance with VA Private Well Regulations.
If there are any questions or concerns, please give me a call, 434-972-4306.
Sincerely,
Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Blue Ridge Health District
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street
Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219
October 27, 2022
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Andy Reitelbach
Re: SDP-2022-00060 — Cville Rio Road Apartments - Initial Site Plan
Dear Mr. Reitelbach:
(804) 786-2701
Fax: (804) 786,2940
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Collins Engineering, dated 3
October 2022, and find the following:
1. Existing site conditions do not appear to show:
a. The existing underdrain system along the edge of travelway.
b. Ex. DI structures have 6" or 8" UD's attached (not noted in DI. info.) and will
need to be maintained and/or upgraded with this project.
c. DI in front of lot 2, TMP 45-26B2 needs identification information.
2. Existing drainage system does not appear adequately addressed with proposed SWM
system. Please show how road drainage will be addressed and maintained both during
and after construction.
3. Monument disc 02-425 could not be located upon site visit. Please clarify existence of
monument and verify ownership of monument. (Is this a VDOT control monument?)
4. Proposed dedicated areas will be to County of Albemarle, not VDOT.
5. Proposed 10' asphalt shared use path will need to meet the requirements of RDM
Appendix A(1) and meet the Shared Use Path criteria.
6. The proposed right of way must extent to one foot beyond the back of shared use path.
7. The use of diagonal curb ramps or placing curb ramps at the apex of a radius for new
construction or reconstruction is prohibited.
8. Please show sight distance for proposed Lariat Street, looking left.
9. Sight distance profiles are required for final approval.
10. Sight line easements appear to be required prior to final site plan approval.
11. Provide turn lane warrants for Route 631.
12. Drainage calculations are required for final plan approval and should include hydraulic
information such as but not limited to the spread, depth of spread, carry-over, sump
conditions, hydraulic grade lines, etc.
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13. Due to the level of items noted in this review, these comments may not be exhaustive.
14. Please provide a comment response letter with each submission after the initial.
15. Note that the final plan must show conformance with the VDOT Road Design Manual
Appendices B(1) and F, as well as any other applicable standards, regulations or other
requirements.
For additional information, please contact Max Greene at 434-422-9894.
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 Transportation and Land Use
Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process.
Sincerely,
John C. Wilson, P.E.
Assistant Resident Engineer
Area Land Use
VDOT - Charlottesville Residency
Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA)
General Water & Sanitary Sewer Notes
Last Revised: April 2016
1. All materials and methods of construction shall comply with the latest version of the General
Water and Sewer Design and Construction Standards — Version 1.0, adopted in December 2015,
except as modified below or modified in special notes.
2. RWSA shall approve all construction materials and methods of construction. A preconstruction
conference shall be held with RWSA prior to the start of any work.
3. The contractor shall be responsible for notifying Miss Utility (1-800-552-7001).
4. RWSA Engineer (Victoria Fort at (434) 977-2970 ext. 205) shall be notified three business days
prior to the start of construction.
5. All work is subject to inspection by RWSA staff. No tie-ins to the existing system shall be made
without coordination with and the presence of RWSA staff. No work shall be conducted on
RWSA facilities on weekends or holidays without special written permission from RWSA.
6. For sanitary sewer line construction: RWSA may require bypass pumping for tie-ins to the
existing system. All doghouse manholes must be pressure -tested before a connection is made to
the system.
7. The location of existing utilities as shown on the plans is from data available at the time of design
and is not necessarily complete or accurate. The Contractor shall be responsible for the
verification of the location, size and depth of all existing utilities, both surface and subsurface.
The Contractor shall immediately notify the Engineer of any discrepancies between the plans and
field conditions. The Contractor shall use due diligence to protect all utilities and structures from
damage at all times, whether shown on the plans or not. Damage to any existing utilities shall be
repaired by the Contractor to the original condition at no additional cost to the Owner.
8. Erosion and sediment control facilities shall not be permitted in the RWSA easement without
special written permission from RWSA. No grading shall be permitted in the RWSA easement
unless permitted otherwise by RWSA in writing.
9. No blasting shall be permitted within 100 feet of RWSA facilities without written permission and
RWSA approval of the blasting plan. Ground monitoring during blasting and a pre -blast survey
may be required. For blasting within 100 feet of any operative RWSA sewerlines, bypass
pumping and/or pre- and post -CCTV may be required. RWSA may also require certification
from a licensed professional engineer stating that the proposed blasting will not damage any
RWSA facilities. Damage to any utilities due to blasting shall be repaired by the Contractor to
the original condition at no additional cost to the Owner.
10. The contractor shall observe minimum separation requirements for utility crossings. When a
crossing is made under an existing facility, adequate structural support shall be provided for the
existing pipe. The area of the crossing shall be backfilled with compacted 57 stone to the
springline of the existing pipe.
11. New water main installations shall be pressure tested, chlorinated, flushed and have water
samples approved prior to making any permanent connection to the public water system.
Approved methods of filling and flushing new water mains will be required to prevent any
contamination of the public water system.
12. All easements for new RWSA facilities shall be recorded prior to placing the new facilities into
service.
13. No permanent structural facilities will be permitted in the RWSA easement. This includes
building overhangs, retaining walls, footers for any structure, drainage structures, etc.
14. Trees are not permitted in the RWSA easement.