HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201000043 Review Comments Critical Slope Waiver 2010-06-30*—&A
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Summer Frederick, Current Development planning and zoning review
From: Max Greene, Current Development engineering review
Date: 30 June 2010
Subject: Riverfront Town Homes (SDP201000043) critical slope waiver request
The critical slope waiver request has been reviewed. The engineering analysis of the request follows:
Description of critical slope area and proposed disturbance:
This is river front property with a drainage ravine.
Areas
Acres
Total site
5.34 acres approximately
Critical slopes
2.77
,of site
Critical slopes disturbed
0.44
1 16% of critical slopes
Exemptions to critical slopes waivers for driveways, roads and utilities without reasonable
alternative locations:
This disturbance is not exempt.
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance 18 -4.2:
"movement of soil and rock"
Proper slope construction, control of drainage, and vegetative stabilization will prevent any movement
of soil.
"excessive stormwater runoff'
Stormwater runoff will be treated and directed into the drainage ravine.
"siltation"
Inspection and bonding by the County will ensure siltation control during construction. Proper
stabilization and maintenance will ensure long term stability.
"loss of aesthetic resource"
This area is visible from the roads and houses in the neighborhood. Some of the slopes were created
with the roads.
"septic effluent"
This neighborhood is serviced by public sewer.
Based on the review above, there are no engineering concerns which prohibit the disturbance of the critical
slopes as shown.
file: E1 csw MRG Riverfront Town Homes.doc