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PROJECT NARRATIVE
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
REPORT
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VERDANT LAWN RESIDENCE
VERDANT LAWN LANE
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
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FEBRUARY 24, 2014
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DRAPER ADEN ASSOCIATES S1ONAL
700 HARRIS STREET, SUITE E
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
DAA PROJECT No.C 13104C-01
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I: EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL NARRATIVE 4
A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 4
B. EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS 4
C. ADJACENT PROPERTY 4
D. PLANNED OFFSITE ACTIVITIES 5
E. SOILS 5
F. CRITICAL EROSION AREAS 5
G. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES 6
H. STRUCTURAL PRACTICES 10
I. VEGETATIVE PRACTICES 11
J. PERMANENT STABILIZATION 12
K. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE 12
L. MAINTENANCE 13
PART II: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REPORT 15
A. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW 15
B. WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS 16
C. WATER QUANTITY ANALYSIS 16
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A—Soil Survey Report
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Part 1: Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative
A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project consists of the construction of an approximately 5,000 square foot(footprint)
residence with a pool and associated driveway in Albemarle County, Virginia. The project
will have a total disturbed area of approximately 9.6 acres. This includes the area for the
house, driveway, grading and landscaping. There is approximately 23,500 square feet
impervious area in the pre-developed condition and approximately 14,500 square feet of this
area will be removed with the project. Construction will add approximately 39,650 square
feet for a total impervious area of 48,650 square feet(1.12 acres).
The project is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2014 and be completed by the summer
of 2015 with construction lasting for approximately 12 to 15 months.
B. EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS
The site is located on Verdant Lawn Lane. The house will be constructed on a 143.8 acre
farm known as Verdant Lawn. The farm currently has entrances off of Old Ballard Road and
Ivy Road (Route 250)and includes driveways to the farm manager's house, a guest cottage, a
farm center and a dairy barn. The parcel is zoned RA (Rural Areas).
The property is generally hilly and slopes to water courses along three sides. The
majority of the site is grazed fields with sporadic large trees. The location of the driveway
and house is at the high point of the property (approximately elevation 610'). Slopes at the
house are generally around 2-7% but fall off with slopes up to 3:1 in all directions.These are
long slopes which sheet flow to several valleys as they leave the site and enter the adjacent
water courses. Elevations along the property lines generally range from 470' to 500'. All
runoff ends up in Ivy Creek which flows along the west and north sides of the property and
continues to flow to the northeast.
C. ADJACENT PROPERTY
The property is bordered by Ivy Creek and additional rural zoned properties to the north
and west, CSX Railroad and Ivy Road (US Route 250) to the south and a tributary to Ivy
Creek and Old Ballard Road(State Route 677) to the east. The site of the house is surrounded
by grazed fields. The house sits approximately 900' from Ivy Road, 1,100' from Ivy Creek
and 1,300' from Old Ballard Road.
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No disturbance on adjacent properties will be required. All runoff enters Ivy Creek or its
tributary prior to flowing onto any downstream properties.
D. PLANNED OFF SITE ACTIVITIES
It is not anticipated any off-site cut or fill sites or other types of disturbance will be
required. Should additional off-site areas be required, a site plan and erosion and sediment
control plan for that area will need to be prepared as an independent project from this project.
The contractor shall be responsible for implementing the approved erosion and sediment
control plan along with final stabilization and maintenance of all off-site areas.
E. SOILS
A USDA National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Soil Resource Report for the
site was obtained. In summary, the majority of the property is classified as Cullen loam or
Hayesville loam. The majority of the project areas falls within Map Unit 19B —Cullen loam,
2 to 7 percent slopes and Map Unit 36B - Hayesville loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes. Refer to
Appendix A for the complete report with descriptions of each soil type.
F. CRITICAL EROSION AREAS
Critical slopes as identified by the County GIS are shown on the plans. Minimal
disturbance will be made to these slopes. Regular inspections shall be conducted across the
entire site to ensure these slope do not become erosive as construction progresses. In general,
the contractor shall minimize the areas disturbed at on time and shall immediately apply seed
and mulch to denuded areas after work is performed.
G. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES
Unless otherwise indicated, all vegetative and structural erosion and sediment control
measures shall be constructed and maintained according to the latest standards and
specifications of the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook. Unless waived or
approved by local administrator,the minimum standards of VESCR shall apply.
MINIMUM STANDARDS:
All Minimum Standards must be followed:
1. Permanent or temporary soil stabilization shall be applied to denuded areas within seven
days after final grade is reached on any portion of the site. Temporary soil stabilization
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shall be applied within seven days to denuded areas that may not be at final grade but will
remain dormant for longer than 14 days. Permanent stabilization shall be applied to areas
that are to be left dormant for more than one year.
2. During construction of the project, soil stockpiles and borrow areas shall be stabilized or
protected with sediment trapping measures. The contractor is responsible for the temporary
protection and permanent stabilization of all soil stockpiles on site as well as soil
intentionally transported from the project site.
3. A permanent vegetative cover shall be established on denuded areas not otherwise
permanently stabilized. Permanent vegetation shall not be considered established until a
ground cover is achieved that is uniform, mature enough to survive, and will inhibit
erosion.
4. Sediment basins and traps, perimeter dikes, sediment barriers, and other measures intended
to trap sediment shall be constructed as a first step in any land-disturbing activity and shall
be made functional before upslope land disturbance takes place.
5. Stabilization measures shall be applied to earthen structures such as dams, dikes and
diversions immediately after installation.
6. Sediment traps and sediment basins shall be designed and constructed based upon the total
drainage area to be served by the trap or basin.
a. The minimum storage capacity of a sediment trap shall be 134 cubic yards per
acre of drainage area and the trap shall only control drainage areas less than three
acres.
b. Surface runoff from disturbed areas that is comprised of flow from drainage areas
greater than or equal to three acres shall be controlled by a sediment basin. The
minimum storage capacity of a sediment basin shall be 134 cubic yards per acre
of drainage area. The outfall system shall, at a minimum, maintain the structural
integrity of the basin during a twenty-five year storm of 24-hour duration. Runoff
coefficients used in runoff calculations shall correspond to a bare earth condition
or those conditions expected to exist while the sediment basin is utilized.
7. Cut and fill slopes shall be designed and constructed in a manner that will minimize
erosion. Slopes that are found to be eroding excessively within one year of permanent
stabilization shall be provided with additional slope stabilizing measures until the problem
is corrected.
8. Concentrated runoff shall not flow down cut or fill slopes unless contained within an
adequate temporary or permanent channel, flume or slope drain structure.
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9. Whenever water seeps from a slope face, adequate drainage or other protection shall be
provided.
10. All storm sewer inlets that are made operable during construction shall be protected so that
sediment-laden water cannot enter the conveyance system without first being filtered or
otherwise treated to remove sediment.
11. Before newly constructed stormwater conveyance channels or pipes are made operational,
adequate outlet protection and any required temporary or permanent channel lining shall be
installed in both the conveyance channel and receiving channel.
12. When work in a live watercourse is performed, precautions shall be taken to minimize
encroachment, control sediment transport and stabilize the work area to the greatest extent
possible during construction. Nonerodible material shall be used for the construction of
causeways and cofferdams. Earthen fill may be used for these structures if armored by
nonerodible cover materials.
13. When a live watercourse must be crossed by construction vehicles more than twice in any
six-month period, a temporary vehicular stream crossing constructed of nonerodible
material shall be provided.
14. All applicable federal, state and local regulations pertaining to working in or crossing live
watercourses shall be met.
15. The bed and banks of a watercourse shall be stabilized immediately after work in the
watercourse is completed.
16. Underground utility lines shall be installed in accordance with the following standards in
addition to other applicable criteria:
a. No more than 500 linear feet of trench may be opened at one time.
b. Excavated material shall be placed on the uphill side of trenches.
c. Effluent from dewatering operations shall be filtered or passed through an
approved sediment trapping device, or both, and discharged in a manner that does
not adversely affect flowing streams or off-site property.
d. Material used for backfilling trenches shall be properly compacted in order to
minimize erosion and promote stabilization.
e. Restabilization shall be accomplished in accordance with these regulations.
f. Applicable safety regulations shall be complied with.
17. Where construction vehicle access routes intersect paved public roads, provisions shall be
made to minimize the transport of sediment by vehicular tracking onto the paved surface.
Where sediment is transported onto a paved or public road surface, the road surface shall be
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cleaned thoroughly at the end of each day. Sediment shall be removed from the roads by
shoveling or sweeping and transported to a sediment control disposal area. Street washing
shall be allowed only after sediment is removed in this manner. This provision shall apply
to individual development lots as well as to larger land-disturbing activities.
18. All temporary erosion control measures shall be removed within 30 days after final site
stabilization or after the temporary measures are no longer needed, unless otherwise
authorized by the VESCP. Trapped sediment and the disturbed soil areas resulting from the
disposition of temporary measures shall be permanently stabilized to prevent further
erosion and sedimentation.
19. Properties and waterways downstream from development sites shall be protected from
sediment deposition, erosion and damage due to increases in volume, velocity and peak
flow rate of stormwater runoff for the stated frequency storm of 24-hour duration in
accordance with the following standards and criteria:
a. Concentrated stormwater runoff leaving a development site shall be discharged
directly into an adequate natural or man-made receiving channel, pipe or storm
sewer system. For those sites where runoff is discharged into a pipe or pipe
system, downstream stability analyses at the outfall of the pipe or pipe system
shall be performed.
b. Adequacy of all channels and pipes shall be verified in the following manner:
i (a). the applicant shall demonstrate that the total drainage area to the point of
analysis within the channel is one hundred times greater than the
contributing drainage area of the project in question; or
ii (a). Natural channels shall be analyzed by the use of a two-year storm to
verify that stormwater will not overtop channel banks nor cause erosion
of channel bed or banks.
ii (b). All previously constructed man-made channels shall be analyzed by the
use of a ten-year storm to verify that stormwater will not overtop its
banks and by the use of a two-year storm to demonstrate that stormwater
will not cause erosion of channel bed or banks; and
ii (c). Pipes and storm sewer systems shall be analyzed by the use of a ten-year
storm to verify that stormwater will be contained within the pipe or
system.
c. If existing natural receiving channels or previously constructed man-made
channels or pipes are not adequate,the applicant shall:
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i. Improve the channel to a condition where a ten-year storm will not
overtop the banks and a two-year storm will not cause erosion to the
channel the bed or banks;or
ii. Improve the pipe or pipe system to a condition where the ten-year storm
is contained within the appurtenances; or
iii. Develop a site design that will not cause the pre-development peak
runoff rate from a two-year storm to increase when runoff outfalls into a
natural channel or will not cause the pre-development peak runoff rate
from a ten-year storm to increase when runoff outfalls into a man-made
channel;or
iv. Provide a combination of channel improvement, stormwater detention or
other measures which is satisfactory to the VESCP authority to prevent
downstream erosion.
d. The applicant shall provide evidence of permission to make the improvements.
e. All hydrologic analyses shall be based on the existing watershed characteristics
and the ultimate development of the subject project.
f. If the applicant chooses an option that includes stormwater detention, he shall
obtain approval from the VESCP of a plan for maintenance of the detention
facilities. The plan shall set forth the maintenance requirements of the facility
and the person responsible for performing the maintenance.
g. Outfall from a detention facility shall be discharged to a receiving channel, and
energy dissipaters shall be placed at the outfall of all detention facilities as
necessary to provide a stabilized transition from the facility to the receiving
channel.
h. All on-site channels must be verified to be adequate.
i. Increased volumes of sheet flows that may cause erosion or sedimentation on
adjacent property shall be diverted to a stable outlet, adequate channel, pipe or
pipe system,or to a detention facility.
j. In applying these stormwater management criteria, individual lots or parcels in a
residential, commercial or industrial development shall not be considered to be
separate development projects. Hydrologic parameters that reflect the ultimate
development condition shall be used in all engineering calculations.
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k. All measures used to protect properties and waterways shall be employed in a
manner which minimizes impacts on the physical, chemical and biological
integrity of rivers, streams and other waters of the state.
H. STRUCTURAL PRACTICES
1. TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION ENTRANCE—3.02
A stone or asphalt pad, located at the point of vehicular ingress and egress to the
construction site. The purpose is to prevent or reduce the amount of mud transported to
the public road. Sediment dislodged or washed from the vehicle should be contained
within a proper sediment trapping area.
2. SILT FENCING—3.05
Silt fence sediment barriers will be installed down slope of disturbed areas to filter
sediment laden runoff.
3. INLET PROTECTION—3.07
Inlet protection will be installed on all inlets as they are installed to filter sediment laden
runoff before entering storm drain inlets and piping systems.
4. CULVERT INLET PROTECTION—3.08
Stone ring installed around the entrance to culverts to allow sediment to settle before it
enters the pipe and is conveyed downstream.
5. TEMPORARY DIVERSION DIKE—3.09
Mounds of earth used to divert clean runoff around the construction activities and to
divert runoff from disturbed areas to appropriate trapping measures
6. SEDIMENT TRAP—3.13
A temporary ponding area where sediment laden runoff is diverted and allowed to settle
prior to leaving the site.
7. TEMPORARY SLOPE DRAIN—3.15
An above ground pipe used to temporarily convey water down a slope without causing
erosion.
8. LEVEL SPREADER-3.21
A Filtrexx Soxx installed at a consistent grade at the outlet of storm pipes to spread the
flow over a longer section to prevent erosion of the downstream slopes.
9. DUST CONTROL—3.39
Dust control measures will be used over the whole site to reduce surface and air
movement of dust during land disturbance,demolition,and construction activities.
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I. VEGETATIVE PRACTICES
GENERAL: A permanent vegetative cover shall be established on denuded areas not
otherwise permanently stabilized by concrete, pavement or landscaped mulched beds.
Permanent vegetation shall not be considered established until a ground cover is achieved that
is uniform, mature enough to survive and will inhibit erosion. New vegetation shall be
maintained for one full year after planting. New seeding shall be supplied with adequate
moisture, especially late in the season, and in abnormally hot or dry weather. Stabilization
practices shall be accomplished in accordance with the appropriate VESCH Std. & Spec. and
as per the Erosion and Sediment Control Plan. Selection of the appropriate seed mixture for
temporary seeding will depend upon the time of year it is applied.
1. TOPSOILING—3.30
A 2"to 4" layer of topsoil will be applied to all landscaped and grassed areas. The topsoil
shall be free of rocks and debris. Topsoil allows a stronger and healthier stand of grass to
establish quickly to stabilize unpaved areas of the site.
2. TEMPORARY SEEDING—3.31
Temporary seeding shall be applied over cleared areas that will not be brought to final
grade within 14 days. Temporary seeding mixes shall be as described in VESCH Std. &
Spec. 3.31.
• Sequence of Installation: When cleared areas will not be brought to final grade
within 14 days.
• Maintenance: Refer to Std. & Spec. 3.31; areas which fail to establish vegetative
cover adequate to prevent rill erosion are to be reseeded.
• Removal Event: As needed for future earthwork.
3. PERMANENT SEEDING—3.32
Used on all areas at final grade and will not receive hardscape or other landscape.
Permanent seeding shall also be used on all areas that are not at final grade and that will
be left dormant for a period of more than 1 year. If conflicts exist between the project
specifications and the VESCH Std. &Spec. 3.32,the more stringent requirement shall
apply.Permanent seeding mixes and rates are found in VESCH Std. & Spec. 3.32.
• Sequence of Installation: Within 7 days of achieving final grade
• Soil Testing Requirements: Refer to Std. & Spec. 3.32
• Maintenance: Refer to Std. & Spec. 3.32; areas which fail to establish vegetative
cover adequate to prevent rill erosion are to be immediately reseeded, following
identification of the cause of poor germination.
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4. MULCHING—3.35
Application of plant residues or other suitable materials to the soil surface to prevent
erosion by protecting the soil surface from raindrop impact and reducing the velocity of
overland flow. It is also used to foster the growth of vegetation by increasing available
moisture and providing insulation against extreme heat and cold. Mulching will be
applied throughout construction on denuded areas.
5. BLANKET MATTING—3.36
Biodegradable matting installed over steep slopes to hold the earth and seed in place
while a good stand of vegetation is established.
J. PERMANENT STABILIZATION
All areas within the limits of disturbance shall be stabilized with permanent seeding,
landscaping,or pavement following the final grading.
K. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE
1. A pre-construction conference will be required. Contact Albemarle County and all
appropriate parties to set up the meeting at least one week prior to starting construction.
2. The contractor is responsible for obtaining for all applicable permits.
3. All items of work necessary to complete this project shall be in compliance with all local,
state, and local codes.
4. Prior to any land disturbing activity,contractor shall provide the name,certification
information,and contact information of the designated responsible land disturber(RLD)
to the Albemarle County.
5. Phase I—Initial E&S Measures and Demolition
a. Install construction entrances as shown on the plan. Disturb the minimum area
needed to install the entrances.Install Filtrexx Soxx to create sediment trapping
areas adjacent to the entrances.
b. Construct the sediment trap. Disturb the minimum area needed to install the trap.
During construction,temporary diversion should be installed just uphill of the
trap to divert all upstream runoff around the trap. Silt fence should also be
installed just downstream of the proposed disturbed area.
c. Install blanket matting and permanent seeding along all slopes leading to the
sediment trap once grading is complete.
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d. Once vegetation has been established within the trap, the temporary silt fence and
diversion shall be removed.
e. Install perimeter silt fence and diversion dikes. Immediately seed all diversion
dikes.
f. Install temporary slope drain into the sediment trap.
g. Install culvert inlet protection
h. Begin demolition of items as shown on the plans.
i. Throughout construction activities, apply dust control measures according to
VESCH std. & spec. 3.39.Any and all material or debris tracked onto a public or
private road surface will be cleaned thoroughly at the end of each day. Sediment
shall be removed from roads by shoveling or sweeping and be transported to a
sediment controlled disposal area.
j. Apply temporary seeding and mulching as necessary.
6. Phase 2—Driveway Construction
a. Maintain perimeter erosion and sediment control measures as shown on the
plans. Erosion and sedimentation controls shall be maintained until such a time
as a vegetative cover is established uphill of the measures.
b. Begin clearing and grubbing of the site.Topsoil should be stockpiled and saved
for use during final site grading. Clearing and grubbing activities should be
performed as needed for the next construction activity and not across the entire
site at once.
c. All stockpiles shall be surrounded by silt fence and seeded in compliance with
MS-19.
d. Begin initial grading of the driveway. All excavated material and debris shall be
stockpiled or disposed of in a lawful manner. Albemarle County is to be notified
prior to any hauling to or from any offsite borrow or waste area.
e. Install storm sewer pipes and swales as shown on the plans. Install storm drain
inlet protection,outlet protection and level spreaders as the system is installed.
f. Use appropriate dust control measures for disturbed areas as well as temporary
seeding and straw mulching as necessary.
g. Complete driveway construction.
h. All stormwater pipes and structures shall be cleaned of all sediment build up.
i. Once upstream areas have been stabilized and have established vegetation,
removal of the E&S measures associated with the driveway may take place.
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7. Phase 3—House Site Area
a. Maintain sediment trap and temporary slope drain from previous phase.Inspect
the sediment trap from structural deficiencies and accumulated sediment. Make
repairs as required.
b. Relocate the construction entrances as shown on the plan. Disturb the minimum
area needed to install the entrances.
c. Install new perimeter silt fence and diversion dikes. Immediately seed all
diversion dikes.
d. Begin clearing and grubbing of the site.Topsoil should be stockpiled and saved
for use during final site grading. Clearing and grubbing activities should be
performed as needed for the next construction activity and not across the entire
site at once.
e. All stockpiles shall be surrounded by silt fence and seeded in compliance with
MS-19.
f. Begin initial grading of the house site. All excavated material and debris shall be
stockpiled or disposed of in a lawful manner.Albemarle County is to be notified
prior to any hauling to or from any offsite borrow or waste area.
g. Install additional erosion and sediment control measures as shown on the plans
and as deemed necessary by the RLD,engineer or the university.
h. Use appropriate dust control measures for disturbed areas as well as temporary
seeding and straw mulching as necessary.
i. Install storm sewer pipes and drains as shown on the landscape plans. Install
storm drain inlet protection,outlet protection and level spreaders as the system is
installed.
j. Finalize major activities associated with house construction and utility
installation.
k. Apply permanent seeding and straw mulching to all disturbed area, outside of the
hardscape and mulched landscaped areas.
1. All stormwater pipes and structures shall be cleaned of all sediment build up.
m. Once upstream areas have been stabilized and have established vegetation, notify
the inspectors for an inspection.
8. Phase 4—Finalize Construction
a. Once approval is acquired from the inspector,remove all perimeter measure.
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b. Reinstall the diversion dikes and silt fence associated with the initial sediment
trap construction.
c. Begin to remove the sediment trap. Dispose of accumulated sediment in a lawful
manor.
d. Fill in sediment trap area to return to pre developed grades.
e. Apply permanent seeding and straw mulching to all disturbed areas.
f. Once the sediment trap area has been stabilized and vegetation is established,
notify the inspectors for a final inspection. After final approval, all remaining
erosion and sediment control measures shall be removed within 30 days.
g. Remove all equipment,construction materials and debris from the site.
L.MAINTENANCE
Prior to any land disturbing activity, contractor shall provide the name, certification
information, and contact information of the designated Responsible Land Disturber(RLD) to
Albemarle County.
In general, all erosion and sediment control measures will be checked at least every two
weeks and/or after each significant rainfall. During construction, the contractor's designated
RLD will be responsible for inspecting and repairing damaged erosion/sediment control
measures.The following items will be checked in particular:
1. The silt fence barrier will be checked for undermining or deterioration of the fabric.
Sediment shall be removed when the level of sediment deposition reaches half way to top
of barrier.
2. The sediment trap will be checked for structural integrity and sediment build up.
Sediment shall be removed when the level of the sediment reaches half the wet storage
depth.
3. Roadways outside of the limits of disturbance shall be checked to ensure minimal
sediment and mud is being tracked offsite. Construction entrances shall be upgraded as
required. Ensure sediment trapping areas adjacent to the construction entrances are
properly capturing and treating the entrance.
4. The seeded and mulched areas will be checked regularly to ensure that a good stand is
maintained. Areas should be fertilized and reseeded as needed. Refer to ESC Technical
Bulletin#4.
5. Provide remedial stabilization and seeding for a period of one year after construction.
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Part 2: Stormwater Management Report
A. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW
The property drains in all directions to the boundary lines. Ivy Creek flows along the west
and north sides of the property and one of its tributaries flows along the east side of the
property. Ivy Creek flows to the northeast and the tributary flows to the north. A CSX
Railroad runs between the property and US Route 250. This blocks the southern runoff and
diverts half to the west into Ivy Creek and half to the east into the tributary.
The project site area drains into three major valleys on the property. Two of these,
analysis point#1 and #2 flow to the west and into the tributary. The third, analysis point #3,
drains to the southwest, along the railroad, into an onsite farm pond and into Ivy Creek. All
the runoff eventually flows to a point in Ivy Creek to the northeast of the property.
B. WATER QUALITY ANALYSIS
The overall disturbance associated with this work is approximately 9.6 acres. In the pre-
developed condition, there are approximately 0.55 acres of impervious area, or 6% of the
project area. In the post-developed condition, there are approximately 1.12 acres of
impervious area, or 12% of the project area. The average land cover condition in Virginia is
16% impervious area. Per the Performance Based Water Quality Calculations, development
which results in under 16% impervious area is considered a low density development and no
water quality measures are required. Using the entire property area of 143.8 acres, the
percentage of impervious area is also well below the 16% threshold.
C. WATER QUANTITY ANALYSIS
Water quantity was analyzed at three points as it leaves the property. The Albemarle
County GIS was used to determine the overall drainage area to each point. At all three
analysis points,the total drainage area is more than 100 times greater than amount of site area
which drains to that point. This triggers the 1% rule, which states no water quantity control
measures are required where the project area is less than 1% of the overall drainage area.
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