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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
DATE: March 30, 2010
Scott Collins
800 East Jefferson Street
Charlottesville, VA, 22902.
RE: SDP- 2010 -00024 Avinity Preliminary Site Plan
Dear Sir,
The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Preliminary comments for
the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as applicable, are
attached:
Albemarle County Division of Zoning & Current Development (Planner)
Albemarle County Division of Zoning & Current Development (Engineer)
Albemarle County Division of Planning (Planner ARB)
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) (Pending)
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA)
Albemarle County Geographic and Data Services (GDS)
Albemarle County Fire and Rescue
Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed, and should not be
considered final. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all issues that could affect approval
of the proposed project.
Please make the revisions that have been identified as necessary for preliminary approval by the Site Review
Committee. If you choose not to make the requested revisions, please submit in writing justification for not
incorporating such revisions. Submit eight (8) full size copies and one (1) 11" x 17" copy to the Department of
Community Development including responses to each of the attached comments of the Site Review Committee by
Monday April 121h, 2010. Failure to submit this information by this date will result in suspension of the review
schedule. Review will resume when revisions are submitted along with a reinstatement fee of $65.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information.
j ercerel ald Gatobu, Principal Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Current Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902 -4596
Phone: (434)296 -5832 Ext 3385
Fax: (434)972-4126
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Phone 434 - 296 -5834
Memorandum
To: . Scott Collins
From: Gerald Gatobu, Principal Planner
Division: Zoning and Current Development
Date: March 30, 2010
Subject: SDP2010 -00024 Avinity Preliminary Site Plan
Fax 434 - 972 -4126
The County of Albemarle Division of Zoning and Current Development will grant or recommend approval of
the preliminary site plan referred to 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. 32.5.6.a Minimum setback lines: Please show /delineate the proposed uiternal .setbacks. [Section
19.9.2] Within the PRD district, the Board of Supervisors (BOS) shall establish minimum setback and
yard requirements at the time of the establishment of the District. Internal setbacks shown on the
approved application plan are different from what is being proposed /shown on this preliminary site plan.
As stated above, the BOS establishes the setback and yard requirements at the time of establishment of
the PRD district. Please delineate and show proposed setbacks on this preliminary site plan. A variation
can be granted per Elaine Echol's letter dated March 26U' 2010.
2. 32.5.6.a Owner, Zoning and Tax Map Parcel number: All adjacent properties including the school
are zoned Rl residential. The site plan shows adjacent properties as zoned residential without specifying
the zoning district. Add this to the site plan.
3. 32.5.6.b Maximum height of all structures: What is the proposed height of the condo unit? 35'? or
how many stories are proposed? [Please note that any structure that exceeds 3 5 feet in height will be set
back a distance of no less than (2) feet for each (1) foot of height in excess of 35 feet].
4. Proffer #1.0 AFFORDABLE HOUSING: Each subdivision plat and site plan for the land within the
property which includes affordable or other price restricted units shall designate the lots or units that
will be subject to the terms and conditions of this proffer. Please designate on the site plan the units
that will be subject to the terms and conditions of this proffer.
5. Parking shown on the site plan is less than what is required per section 4.12.6
Multi family units, including duplexes, single family attached, and townhouses, but excluding student suites:
Number of Parking
Bedrooms/Unit Spaces/Unit
Any unit of 500 square feet or less 1.25
One (1) bedroom 1.50
Two (2) or more bedrooms 2.00
In addition, if parking is provided on individual lots, such as for duplexes and single family attached
townhouses, rather than in lots or bays that are shared by all units in the development, then one (1) guest
space per four (4) units shall be provided (Requiredparking in the parking table is reversed. Please read this
note. Units with no parking on the lot need not be multiplied by 2.25, but units with parking on the lot need to be
multiplied by 2.25)
Based on what is stated in Section 4.12.6 above, the required number of parking spaces is 268. Revise the
calculations in the Parking Required table and specify /provide a column in the table that shows the type of
units i.e. are they two bedroom townhouses or three bedroom townhouses? Are the proposed condos two or
three bedroom condos?
4.12.16.b Design of spaces. All parking spaces shall be designed so that no part of any vehicle will
extend over any lot line, right -of -way line, sidewalk, walkway, and driveway or aisle space. Some of the
units with onsite parking will not have enough space for a typical parking space i.e. 9 x 18. Please
revise. Additionally, clearly delineate units with garages on the site plan
4.16.2 Minimum Facilities. Make the open park area functional by adding some benches and swings
for residents who would like sit and /or watch their children play outside [when weather conditions allow
for outside activities].
Please contact Gerald Gatobu at the Division of Zoning and Current Development at 296 -5832 ext.3385 for
further information.
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:
Gerald Gatobu, Planner
From:
John Diez, Engineering Review
Division:
Current Development
Date:
March 26, 2010
Subject:
SDP201000024, Avinity - Preliminary
The preliminary site plan for Avinity, received on March 9, 2010, has been reviewed. The engineering
review for current development can recommend approval once the following items are adequately
addressed:
A. Preliminary Site Plan Comments:
1. Please provide a simple method spreadsheet In addition, please provide information for the
underground infiltration system showing how it meets the removal rate requirements.
2. Please provide positive drainage away from the rear side of the buildings for lots 27 -56 and 57 -86.
3. Please provide 30' of private right -of -way for the lots on Phase II.
B. Final Site Plan Comments (For information purposes only):
4. VDOT approval must be obtained for plans that affect right -of -way prior to final site plan
approval. [DSM902B]
The final site plan is subject to County Code Chapter 17 Water Protection Ordinance. Approval of
a Water Protection Ordinance Application including Erosion and Sediment Control Plans per
Article II will be required. To ensure that Stormwater Management and Water Quality was
accounted for with the design of the Luxor Pond, please submit the allowable impervious area (or
C- value) of the site, based on the Luxor Pond plans, and the actual proposed impervious area.
6. Please provide a detail of the dumpster pad.
SDP201000024 Avinity
From: Gary Whelan [gwhelan @serviceauthority.org]
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 8:31 AM
To: Gerald Gatobu
Cc:
Subject:
Attachments:
Gerald,
Justin Weiler
SDP201000024 Avinity
Avi n ity032210. doc
Here are the Service Authority's comments for Avinity.
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3/31/2010
Alhoode County,
Service Auth4rity
Serving'` Conserving
TO: Gerald Gatobu
FROM: Gary Whelan, Civil Engineer
DATE: March 22, 2010
RE: Site Plan Technical Review for: Avinity
SDP201000024
TM 90 -351, 35J, 35K
The below checked items apply to this site.
J 1. This site plan is within the Authority's jurisdictional area for:
✓ A. Water and sewer
B. Water only
C. Water only to existing structure
D. Limited service
J 2. A 12 inch water line is located on site.
3. Fire flow from, nearest public hydrant, located distant from this site plan, is
Gpm + at 20 psi residual.
J 4. A 10 inch sewer line is located approximately 20' distant.
5. An Industrial Waste Ordinance survey form must be completed.
✓ 6. No improvements or obstructions shall be placed within existing or future
easements.
7. and plans are currently under review.
8. and plans have been received and approved.
9. No plans are required.
J 10. Final water and sewer plans are required for our review and approval prior to
granting -tentative approval.
11. Final site plan may /may not be signed.
12. RWSA approval for water and /or sewer connections.
13. City of Charlottesville approval for sewer.
J Comments: Dedication /acceptance issues exist. No preliminary approval before
dedication of onsite water and offsite sewer is complete.
The site plan does not show or incorrectly shows:
meter locations water line size
waterline locations sewer line size
sewer line locations expected wastewater flows
easements expected water demands
168 Spotnap Road • Charlottesville • VA 22911 • Tel (434) 977 -4511 • Fax (434) 979 -0698
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of,Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
-Charlottesville, Virginia 229024596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
March .26, 2010
Mr. Scott Collins
800 E. Jefferson St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Variation request for SDP 10-24 dated March 5, 201 O,for.ZMA 2006-005 Avinity
Dear Scott:
The County has received your variation request (Attachment A) for the modifications listed below:
1. Requestto change the mixture of units from 80 multifamily(condo) and 44 townhouses to 24 multifamily
(conclo) and 100 townhouse units.
2. Modify the amenity package from a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, and park to a clubhouse, fitness
center, meeting room, covered pavilion, terrace and open:park area.
8. Remove the systems of retaining walls.
.4. Reorient the units and private streets within the development.
5. Change the road sections in terms of ro.w. width, on-street,parking, and sidewalks
6. Add..a new road: not included in the rezoning.
This letter serves to provide approval of the variations'l., 3,-4,:and 6 in keeping with the depictions on the
'Preliminary Site Plan entitled Avinity Preliminary Plan prepared by Collins Engineering last revised. 3/8110 and
'the. attached application.
Variation request"! is approved because a mixture of housing types is preserved.
Regarding variation request 2, this item may be varied, provided -the Agent finds that the proposed amenities
are equivalent to or in excess of the requirements of Section 416 of the.Zoning Ordinance. I am asking that
Gerald Gatobu respond to your substitution request.
Variation requests 3, 4, and 6 are approved because the reorientation allows grading for the development to be
closer to existing grades. Original conversations With you indicated that there would be no retaining Walls on
the site; however, the reviewing engineer has informed me that small retaining walls maybe needed at the
perimeterto prevent drainage onto foundations of units. Variations 3, 4, and 6 are granted with the proviso
that retaining walls will be four feet or less and the townhouses on the perimeter of the site are provided with
architectural features that serve to relegate the parking and create a face to the street. Some of our prior
conversation regarding this issue was captured in Attachment B, an email which I sent to you on January 6,
.2010, This email describes the need-for variation in setback, use of roof pitch, and use of porches and -
potentially balconies to deemphasize the parking in the front of the -townhouses. The goal is to prevent the
appearance of a continuous parking lot.
Similarly, the backs of units of Lots 39 —44 and 69 —74 which face the loop street must have architectural
features such as projections and porches as indicated on the Avinity Exhibit dated 12-17-09 (Attachment C).
The Kenridge townhouses, referenced, in Attachment B are shown in Attachment C'for reference. Approval is
not given for the architecture shown in View .B on Attachment C.
Regarding variation request#5, sidewalks are needed along the outside of the, perimeter road and connecting
Lot 13 with Lot 14. These items should be shown on the final site plan which is provided Yfor signature.
The need for a seventh variation has been identified through review of the site plan. If you provide a request,
we can approve the reduced internal setbacks for the'townhouses that are shown on the site plan. This
request can be approved because the relationships of buildings to open space and streets which was
approved on the application plan has not been compromised.
Please provide a signature block for the Planning Division on the final site plan. When you are ready to-submit
for signatures, please make sure that sidewalks are shown on the outside of the perimeter road and that a
sidewalk. connects Lot 13 with Lot '14. Also, architectural elevations will need to .be provided which reflect the
requirements noted above forvariations 3, 4, and 6. Any retaining walls must be four feet or less in height.
Section 8.5.5.3 allows the director of planning to grant minor variations to change the arrangement of buildings
and uses shown on the approved zoning application plan, provided that the major elements shown on the plan
and their relationships remain the same. The findings are provided below:
1. The variation is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive .plan, specifically the
Neighborhood Model principles of buildings and spaces of human scale, parks and open space,. and
relegated parking. In addition, by allowing the buildings to step down the hill and limiting the height of
the retaining walls, respect for the terrain is better achieved.
2. The variation does not increase the approved development density or intensity of development. No
additional units are proposed.
3. The variation does not adversely affect the timing and phasing of development of any other
development in the zoning district.
4. The variation does not require a special use permit,
5. The variation is in general accord with'the purpose and intent of the approved rezoning application.
The Director- has indicated that the variations approved in this letter have met all of these findings.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me. at 296-5823 extension 3252.
Sincerely,
Elaine ,K. Echols, AICP
Principal Planner
C: Gerald Gatobu, Principal Planner
John Paul Diez, Reviewing Engineer
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Application #: I SDP201000024 Short Review Comments
Project Name:lAvinity - Prelim. I Preliminary —Residential
Date Completed: 03/25/2010
Reviewer: Andrew Slack E911
Review Status: No Objection
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qO OBJECTION. -
03/26/2010
Elaine Echols Planning
Pending
✓ariations have been granted for all items requested except for sidewalks.
03/19/2010
Gerald Gatobu CommDev- Current Development
No Objection
30ILS REPORT
03/23/2010
James Barber Fire Rescue
No Objection
✓erify adequate fire flow is available.
'lease ensure all lot frontages are within 400 feet of a hydrant by way of a prepared travel way.
Aust comply with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
03/25/2010
Jay Schlothauer Inspections
Requested Changes
3ased on plans dated March 8, 2010 -
'rovide accessibility curb cuts wherever sidewalks meet curbs.
f he condo building requires 1 van - accessible, barrier -free parking space. Provide this space in the
Garage.
03/24/2010
Margaret Maliszewski ARB
Requested Changes
Fhis development falls within the Avon Street Extended Entrance Corridor. ARB review and approval
are required prior to final site plan approval. ARB applications, checklists, and guidelines are available
)n-line at www.albemarle.org.
Page: 1.00 County of Albemarle Printed On: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
March 18, 2010
Gerald Gatobu
Albemarle County Department of Community Development
Division of Current Development and Zoning
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Dear Mr. Gatobu,
I have reviewed the final site plan for SDP201000024, Avinity - Preliminary. JAUNT has the
following comments related to access to public transportation within and around this site.
• More inter - parcel connectivity would be helpful for us to route vehicles efficiently.
Future connections should be encouraged.
• The loop road layout is helpful for JAUNT because it allows us to serve residences
without backing.
• Turning radii and roadway widths are not shown; the final site plan should show these.
JAUNT vehicles have approx. 31 -ft turning radius for inside rear wheel and 47 -ft radius
for outside front corner of the vehicle; smaller radii are acceptable with some
encroachment on opposing lanes.
• Because there are not designated loading areas near buildings, JAUNT vehicles might
block some driveways or parking spaces while loading.
• JAUNT might not be able to provide direct door -to -door service for buildings on the east
side of the site due to the difficulty of turning around.
I• Pedestrian Connectivity to Transit and Amenities
o The final site plan should show curb ramps at logical points along the internal
sidewalk network to promote accessibility for aII. This includes a ramp at the
entrance to the proposed trail if it is not flush with the adjoining paved area.
o Consider connecting the sidewalk from Lot 10 south to Avinity Drive to provide a
place for JAUNT to pick up residents in that section of the development.
104 Keystone Place, Charlottesville VA 22902 www.rideiaunt.org info @rideiaunt.org (434) 296 -3184
o We suggest showing a pedestrian - accessible route that must be maintained
across the drive entrance parallel to Avon St. Ext., with a 4 -ft minimum
traversable width of 2% max cross - slope.
We hope these comments can be considered in revising the plan. Please contact me with any
questions.
Peter Ohims, JAUNT Mobility Manager - petero @rideiaunt.org - 296 -3184, ext. 120