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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Joan McDowell, Principle Planner
From: Glenn Brooks, County Engineer
Date: 11 Jan 2011
Subject: Blue Ridge Swim Club (SP201000035)
The revised application documents for Blue Ridge Swim Club have been reviewed. Comments are
provided below, which have been added to the original comments of 8 Nov 2010 as noted.
1. (comment of 8 Nov 2010) The existing bathhouse is within the Water Protection Ordinance stream
buffer, which does not allow expansion.
(current comment) The applicable sections are 17 -320A, and 18 -6. If Zoning allows this as an
expansion of a non - conforming structure, in an official determination, the addition may be authorized
under 17 -320A. If not, it cannot be allowed without a board approved exception.
2. (comment of 8 Nov 2010) The plan needs to show access to the proposed pavilion. It appears a stream
crossing is required.
(current comment) If I understand correctly, there is to be no formal crossing of the stream, and no
vehicular access to the proposed pavilion. This should be a condition of approval.
3. (comment of 8 Nov 2010) Required parking will need to be formalized. It should be out of the buffer,
and meet the requirements of the zoning ordinance.
(current comment) It is recommended that parking and travelways be formalized, at the least with a
gravel lot, parking markers /stops, and a stormwater collection area.
4. (comment of 8 Nov 2010) Stormwater management will be required by the Water Protection
Ordinance, and should be shown conceptually.
(current comment) Gravel parking areas will need stormwater management. The rain barrel and rain
garden proposals may be adequate for small roof areas.
5. (comment of 8 Nov 2010) The entrance and road should be shown conceptually to meet the zoning
ordinance and VDOT requirements for a commercial /institutional use.
(current comment) The response letter indicates that VDOT will require entrance improvements, but
none are shown on the concept plans. It is not clear if off -site easements might be required. The
entrance road should at least meet a small private road (3 -5 lot) standard to the parking area.