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VSMP Permit Plan Review
Project title:
Scottsville Phase 4 Water Main Replacement Project
Project file number:
WPO-2022-00045
Plan preparer:
WRA, LLP
Charles Luck [cluck@wrallp.com]
Owner or rep.:
Albemarle County Service Authority
Alex Morrison [amorrison@serviceauthority.org]
Plan received date:
31 October 2022
Date of comments:
15 December 2022
Reviewer:
Matt Wentland
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. Provide a signed DEQ Registration Form and a signed Certification. DEQ coverage will
not be required, but the completed form is needed for our records.
2. After approval, include the approved stamped plans in the SWPPP.
B. Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP)
The PPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-404.
1. See comment 2 above.
C. Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
VSMP Regulation 9VAC25-870-108 requires the VSMP authority to approve or disapprove a
SWMP. This plan is disapproved, 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. Provide DB&p references on the plans for all the new easements. The chart included with
the submittal can also be updated to make it easier to check against the plans.
2. Remove Not to be Used for Construction from the plans.
3. This project will be subject to DEQ Memo 15-2003 as a linear project. Include the
following notes on the plan:
The Contractor will ensure:
- The project is managed so that less than one (1) acre of land disturbance occurs on a daily
basis;
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- The disturbed land where work has been completed is adequately stabilized on a daily basis;
- The owner and/or construction activity operator designs, installs, implements, and maintains
pollution prevention measures to:
-- Minimize the discharge of pollutants from equipment and vehicle washing, wheel wash
water, and other wash waters;
-- Minimize the exposure of building materials, building products, construction wastes,
trash, landscape materials, fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, detergents, sanitary waste,
and other materials present on -site to precipitation and to stormwater;
-- Minimize the discharge of pollutants from spills and leaks and implement chemical spill
and leak prevention and response procedures;
-- Prohibit the discharge of wastewater from the washout of concrete;
-- Prohibit the discharge of wastewater from the washout and cleanout of stucco, paint,
form release oils, curing compounds, and other construction materials; and
-- Prohibit the discharge of fuels, oils, or other pollutants used in vehicle and equipment
operation and maintenance.
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 approved, 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. The ESC plan appears acceptable at this time, but include a note that additional measures
may be required at the request of the County Inspector.
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, erosion and sediment control and stormwater management improvements must
be bonded. The bonding process begins when the plan is approved, and the applicant submits a
bond estimate request form and fee to the Department of Community Development. A plan
reviewer will prepare estimates and check parcel and easement information based on the
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approved plans. The County's Management Analyst will prepare bond agreement forms, which
will need to be completed by the owner and submitted along with cash, certificates or sureties
for the amounts specified. The agreements will need to be approved and signed by the County
Attorney and County Engineer. This may take 2-4 weeks to obtain all the correct signatures and
forms.
Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance agreements will also need to be completed and
recorded. The County's Management Analyst or other staff will prepare the forms and check for
ownership and signature information. The completed forms will need to be submitted to the
County, who will record the agreement.
After bonding and agreements are complete, 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, the County can hold a pre -construction
conference. 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/com munity-development/apply-for/engi neering-applications