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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Doug March
From: Bill Fritz
Division: Current Development
Date: April 27, 2011
Subject: SDP- 2011 — 21 New Ragged Mt. Dam - Marshall Area - Waiver
The Planner for the Current Development Division of the Albemarle County Department Community
Development will recommend approval of the plan referred to above when the following items have been
satisfactorily addressed. (The following comments are those that have been identified at this time.
Additional comments or conditions may be added or eliminated based on further review.) [Each comment
is preceded by the applicable reference to the Albemarle County Code.]
1. No changes or revisions are required.
While not a requirement staff encourages gating or other methods of controlling access to the site. If you
choose to provide gating or other methods of controlling access it should be shown on the plans submitted
for signature.
Final tentative approval from this department will be subject to the following conditions: [These
conditions are those which have been identified at this time. Conditions may be added or
eliminated based on additional review.]
1. [32.7.9.4(c)]Place the Landscape Conservation Checklist on one page of the plans and have this
checklist signed. A copy of the checklist is attached for your use.
2. [32.7.2.1] Approval by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
3. [32.7.2.4] Approval of Stormwater Management Plan
4. [32.7.2.4.3] Approval of an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan.
For general information I offer the following comments:
1. It has been determined after consultation with the Zoning Administrator that delineated parking is
not required based on the nature of the use.
2. I have contacted the Health Department and confirmed that no facilities are required on site.
Please contact Bill Fritz at the Department of Community Development 296 -5832 ext. 3242 for further
information.
County of Albemarle
Conservation Plan Checklist — To be placed on Landscape Plans
(Handbook, pp IH- 284 - 111 -297 for complete specifications)
1. The following items shall be shown on the plan:
❑ Trees to be saved;
❑ Limits of clearing (outside dripline of trees to be saved);
❑ Location and type of protective fencing;
❑ Grade changes requiring tree wells or walls;
❑ Proposed trenching or tunneling beyond the limits of clearing.
2. Markings:
❑ All trees to be saved shall be marked with print or ribbon at a height clearly visible to equipment operators.
❑ No grading shall begin until the tree marking has been inspected and approved by a County Inspector.
3. Pre - Construction Conference:
❑ Tree preservation and protection measures shall be reviewed with the contractor on site.
4. Equipment Operation and Storage:
❑ Heavy equipment, vehicular traffic and storage of construction materials including soil shall not be permitted within
the driplines of trees to be saved.
5. Soil Erosion and Stormwater Detention Devices:
❑ Such devices shall not adversely affect trees to be saved.
6. Fires:
❑ Fires are not permitted within 100 feet of the dripline of trees to be saved.
7. Toxic Materials:
❑ Toxic materials shall not be stored within 100 feet of the dripline of trees to be saved.
8. Protective Fencing:
❑ Trees to be retained within 40 feet of a proposed building or grading activity shall be protected by fencing.
❑ Fencing shall be in place and shall be inspected and approved by a County Inspector prior to grading or construction.
9. Tree Wells:
❑ When the ground level must be raised within the dripline of a tree to be saved, a tree well shall be provided and a
construction detail submitted for approval.
10. Tree Walls:
❑ When the ground level must be lowered within the dripline a tree to be saved, a tree wall shall be provided; and a
construction detail submitted for approval.
11. Trenching and Tunneling:
❑ When trenching is required within the limits of clearing, it shall be done as faraway from the trunks of trees as
possible. Tunneling under a large tree shall be considered as an alternative when it is anticipated that necessary
trenching will destroy feeder roots.
12. Cleanup:
❑ Protective fencing shall be the last items removed during the final cleanup.
13. Damaged Trees:
❑ Damaged trees shall be treated immediately by pruning, fertilization or other methods recommended by a tree
specialist.
NOTE: IT IS THE DEVELOPER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO CONFER WITH THE CONTRACTOR ON TREE
CONSERVATION REQUIREMENTS.
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