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July 16, 2018
Albemarle County
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville,VA 22902
Regarding: EcoVillage Charlottesville
To whom it may concern,
Please find attached Initial Site Plan submittal for EcoVillage(TMP 61-210). EcoVillage is a unique and
innovative subdivision development,that is looking to promote sustainable living, pedestrian friendly access, and
community oriented housing. In order to achieve these goals there are a number or permits,waivers, and exceptions
EcoVillage is hoping to receive in order to meet these goals. Below are brief descriptions of what we believe is necessary
to make this project successful and reach its goals.We are hoping to continue the conversation in greater detail with the
County in hopes to make this project a reality.All required documentation,forms, and meetings will be submitted
concurrently or shortly after the Initial Site Plan submission.
Please see attached Exhibit for reference.
SUP(red outline)
—Preserved Slopes. The existing entrance does not comply with VDOT sight distance standards.A traffic
study has been performed, and VDOT has suggested a new entrance location as seen in site plan. The traffic generated
from the development requires a new VDOT approved entrance.
-Stand along parking.
Exceptions (orange)
-Double frontage. The primary reason for this is the extreme grade change across the site(70'). The site has
been terraced to allow for pedestrian streets at a grade of 5%. Connecting a circulation road through development would
cause 11%+grade changes across the residential units.)
-Screening for double frontage. In order to create a truly pedestrian friendly residential streets, the parking is
relocated to the perimeter of the site and rear parking for some units.
Waiver(yellow)
-Street standards. The development hopes to create pedestrian friendly streets with meandering paths, ground
cover vegetation, and large canopy trees along the perimeter.
Please feel free to call and discuss any additional questions and concerns at(434)227-5140.
Best Regards,
Peter Russell, P.E.
Shimp Engineering, P.C.
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