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Home My WebLink AboutSUB201300113 Review Comments 2013-08-131 Christopher Perez From:Christopher Perez Sent:Wednesday, August 28, 2013 12:14 PM To:'Roger W. Ray & Assoc., Inc.'; David Benish Cc:'Gwen Lacy'; rogerwray@earthlink.net; Francis MacCall; Bill Fritz Subject:RE: sub201300113 Christopher Gordon Rural Division Roger, I’ve since followed up on your request on comment #4 and after further review it appears that the requirements for a mitigation plan for a Rural Subdivision are not “applicable” per section 14-305B where no development is proposed as found in Section 17-322 or 17-321 as the act of subdividing property is not “development” as defined by Chapter 17. Thus the comment #4 shall be omitted from my August 16th comment letter, please disregard the item. All other comments stand. In response to the other portion of your question about the refund being split 1/3 and 2/3 to two parties, after discussions with intake this is not possible outcome for a refund. Rather the initial item of the groundwater study was paid by one party w/ one check thus the refund shall commence to that party. If you would like to discuss this item further intake would be the appropriate party to have this discussion with (Jennifer Durrer ext 3835 is familiar with this item). Christopher P. Perez | Senior Planner Department of Community Development |County of Albemarle, Virginia 401 McIntire Road | Charlottesville, VA 22902 434.296.5832 ext. 3443 From: Roger W. Ray & Assoc., Inc. [mailto:rwrinc@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, August 19, 2013 8:49 AM To: Christopher Perez; David Benish Cc: 'Gwen Lacy'; rogerwray@earthlink.net; Francis MacCall Subject: FW: sub201300113 Christopher Gordon Rural Division David, I’m sending this on to you since I got an email from Chris saying he is out of the office this week. Please see the email below. The fees where split between the two clients. Chris, We’ve reviewed the comments and believe comment 4 does not apply. On June 10, 2013 we met with Francis MacCall before beginning this project and discussed the stream buffers, access, etc. Francis stated that since no construction was required for a rural division, these sections of the code would not apply. We’ve reviewed Section 17-300, which states “each owner shall comply with the requirements of this article prior to commencing any land development” The definition of land development in Section 17-104 (23) states “land development” means a human-made change to, or construction on, the land surface that changes its runoff characteristics. The clients only proceeded with the soil testing, survey, etc. based on the information we discussed with Francis. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, 2 Brian Ray, L.S. Roger W. Ray & Assoc., Inc. 1717-1b Allied Street Charlottesville, Va 22903 434-293-3195 tel. 434-293-4202 fax. From: Roger W. Ray & Assoc., Inc. [mailto:rwrinc@earthlink.net] Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 2:59 PM To: 'Christopher Perez'; 'Gwen Lacy' Cc: 'rogerwray@earthlink.net' Subject: RE: sub201300113 Christopher Gordon Rural Division Chris, Thanks for the comments. As we discussed yesterday, Gordon paid a third of the total (review fee and groundwater assessment) Crown paid two- thirds. The refund should be $110 to Gordon and $220 to Crown. Thank you, Brian Ray, L.S. Roger W. Ray & Assoc., Inc. 1717-1b Allied Street Charlottesville, Va 22903 434-293-3195 tel. 434-293-4202 fax. From: Christopher Perez [mailto:cperez@albemarle.org] Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 2:30 PM To: Gwen Lacy Cc: Roger W. Ray & Assoc., Inc. Subject: sub201300113 Christopher Gordon Rural Division Attached is the comment letter for sub201300113 Christopher Gordon Rural Division. Christopher P. Perez | Senior Planner Department of Community Development |County of Albemarle, Virginia 401 McIntire Road | Charlottesville, VA 22902 434.296.5832 ext. 3443 Project Name: Date Completed: Reviewer: Department/Division/Agency: Reviews Comments: Review Status: Review Comments Christopher S. Gordon - Rural Friday, August 16, 2013 Glenn Brooks Engineering Rural Division This division appears to necessitate more than one stream crossing for access to building sites. The first stream crossing is by-right with mitigation per 17-320. A second (and/or third) crossing requires a mitigation plan per 17- 321, which must be reviewed, approved and bonded prior to plat approval. Pending 1 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22902 Phone 434-296-5832 Fax 434-972-4126 Memorandum To: Gwen Lacy From: Christopher P. Perez, Senior Planner Division: Planning Date: August 16, 2013 Subject: SUB 201300113 Christopher Gordon – Rural Subdivision Plat The County of Albemarle Planning Division will grant or recommend approval of the Final 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.] 1. [14-309 & 14-310] Soil evaluations & Health director approval of septic systems. The submitted soils evaluations were forwarded to the Health Department on August 16; the plat cannot be approved until their approval is received. 2. [14-316] Approval of entrance onto public streets. Please provide VDOT approval of the proposed entrances. 3. [14-308.1/17-402] Tier II Groundwater Assessment. A Tier II Groundwater Assessment fee ($330) was paid; however, such an assessment is not required for lots over 21 acres. Planning staff spoke w/ Brian Ray on 8- 15-13 and confirmed that if the study was not required by the ordinance that the applicant did not want to move forward w/ the study and would opt for a refund of the fee. Thus a refund of the fee has been requested (a total of $330). Per County policy the payment will be mailed back to Gordon & Company as they are the organization who paid the fee. 4. [Engineering Department Comment] This division appears to necessitate more than one stream crossing for access to building sites. The first stream crossing is by-right with mitigation per 17-320. A second (and/or third) crossing requires a mitigation plan per 17-321, which must be reviewed, approved and bonded prior to plat approval. Please contact Christopher P. Perez in the Planning Division by using cperez@albemarle.org or 434-296-5832 ext.3443 for further information.