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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP202300017 Correspondence Final Site Plan and Comps. 2024-05-02.•'�'04 0 608 Preston Avenue P 434.295.5624 T I M M O N S GROUP Suite 200 F 434.295.1800 Charlottesville, VA 22903 wwwAimmons.com May 2, 2024 Syd Shoaf Senior Planner Albemarle County Dept. of Community Development 401 McIntire Rd, North Wing Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: SDP2023-00017 - Old Trail Block 26 — Final Site Plan - Comment Response Letter Dear Mr. Shoaf: We have reviewed staff comments from May 12, 2023, and made the necessary revisions. Please find our responses to the comments below in bold lettering. Comments from SDP2022-00053 — Old Trail Block 26 Initial Site Plan Action Letter: 1. [ZMA2015-00001] The final site plan must demonstrate conformance with the application plan and Code of Development approved by the Board of Supervisors with the zoning map amendment request ZMA2015-00001. Comment Acknowledged. It is our belief that the plan conforms to ZMA2015-0001. Comment applies until final approval is granted. Comment Acknowledged. 2. [General Comment] The final site plan must demonstrate conformance with all requirements of Section 18-32.6 of the Zoning Ordinance. The checklist for the initial site plan requirements is helpful as a good place to start. That checklist can be found at the following link: httos://www.albemarle.ore/home/showoublisheddocument/1014/6375408114047300 00. Comment Acknowledged. Comment applies until final approval is granted Comment Acknowledged. ENGINEERING I DESIGN I TECHNOLOGY [General Comment] An easement plat will be required. If subdivision is proposed, a subdivision plat will also be required. These two plats need to be submitted as two separate applications. The easement plat must be approved prior to approval of a site plan, and the site plan must be approved prior to approval of the subdivision plat. Summary of the order of approval of administrative review applications: a. Road Plans b. Easement Plat c. Final Site Plan d. Final Subdivision Plat Comment acknowledged. The above will submitted for final approval. Comment still applies. Staff acknowledges that the road plans and the final site plan have been submitted and are under review. WPO and Road plans have been approved. Plat has been submitted for review. 4. [32.5.2(a)] Provide on the cover sheet the application number assigned to this plan: SDP2022-00053. Application number has been added to the cover sheet. Updated Comment: The application number assigned to the final site plan is SDP2023- 00017. Add this number to the cover sheet of the final site plan set. The updated application number is now on the site plan cover sheet. 5. [32.5.2(a)] Include on the cover sheet all parcels that are included in this plan. With 9.69 acres of disturbance, there are more parcels included than just the one listed (55E-01- 26-0). At a minimum, it appears that TMP 55E-01-613-0 is also part of this proposal. Also, clarify how much of each parcel is included in the development, as it appears that a slice of TMP 55E-01-26-0 isn't being developed with this proposal. TMP numbers and parcel areas have been added to the cover sheet. The slice of TMP 055e-01-26-0 that doesn't appear to be developed is set aside as designated open space. Why is the total of the limits of disturbance greater than the acreage of the parcels? It does not appear that there is any off -site disturbance that would increase the size above that of the parcel acreage. On Sheet C0.0, revise the "Total Parcel Areas" to include the parcels affected by this site plan. According to the plan, it appears that there are two parcels affected: TMP 55E-01-26-0 and m. Additionally, the "Limits of Disturbance" should be the acreage of the areas disturbed. According to the plan, it appears that the entire TMP 55E-01-26-0 is disturbed, as well as a portion of TMP 55E-01-613-0 and some of the right-of-way. Lastly, "Tax Map Parcel" includes information for TMP 55E-01-6A-0 listed. It does not appear that this parcel is affected in the plan submitted. Revise accordingly. Parcels are now more clearly stated on Cover Sheet. Both parcels are being utilized for erosion and sediment control purposes but only a portion of each parcel will be included in the final buildout. Parcel 055E-01-26-0 consists of 5.211 acres and will be utilized for ESC phases but only 5.03 acres of the parcel is part of the final development of block 26. Similarly, parcel 055E-01-6113-0 consists of 4.055 acres and will be utilized for ESC phases but only 0.18 acres of the parcel is part of the final development of Block 26. Parcel SSE-01-6A-0 will also be utilized for ESC phases but the parcel is not part of the final development of Block 26 therefor it is not included on the cover sheet but included in the limits of disturbance. 6. [32.5.2(b)] Provide dimensions for the on -street parking spaces along Road A. Typical dimensions noted for parking spaces along Road A. Section 18-4.12.16(c)2 requires parallel spaces to be a minimum of 9 feet wide. The 7-ft. width provided is not sufficient. Revise the note on the cover sheet to replace "Road A" with the proposed name of the street. On -street parking provided along Ashlar Avenue for guest parking and dimensions shown for the 20' x 9' stall. 7. [32.5.2(i)] Road A needs to be labelled as a "Private Street," as it is providing frontage to Lots 1-26. Road A labeled as Private Street. The word "street" still needs to be added, to differentiate it from alleys or other types of private right-of-way. Roads are now all labeled and designated as private/public. 8. [32.5.2(i)] Planting strips must be provided on both sides of Road A. No special exception has been approved waiving the planting strip requirements along this road. Planting strips have been provided based on email correspondence and feedback provided on 02/10/2023 to Megan Nedostup who has been helping facilitate the remaining blocks of Old Trail. Identify the width of the planting strip provided on the south side of Somertrees Avenue. A callout has been added identifying the width as 6' planting strip (typical). 9. [32.5.2(j); 32.5.2 (k)] Label all existing and proposed water, sewer, and storm drainage easements by type and include a size/width measurement. For existing easements, state the deed book and page of the recorded instrument. All existing easements have been labeled and are shown on the existing conditions. For proposed easements, an easement plat will need to be submitted, reviewed, approved, and recorded at the courthouse prior to approval of the final site plan being granted. Work with the Engineering division on any necessary stormwater management and drainage easements. Comment Acknowledged. An easement plat will be submitted separately. If subdivision is not proposed, then a plat vacating the common property line to combine the two parcels into one will also be needed. Comment Acknowledged. Easement plat will be required to be submitted for review and approval prior to approval of the final site plan. Comment Acknowledged. Easements shown on sheet C4.2 and easement plat will be submitted following the site plan submittal. All existing easement are shown and labeled on sheet C2.0. 10. [3.5.2 (1)] Label all existing and proposed utility easements by type and include size/width measurement. For existing easements, state the deed book and page of the recorded instrument. For proposed easements, an easement plat will need to be submitted, reviewed, approved, and recorded at the courthouse prior to approval of the final site plan being granted. Easement plat will be required to be submitted for review and approval prior to approval of the final site plan. Comment Acknowledged. Easements shown on sheet C4.2 and easement plat will be submitted following the site plan submittal. All existing easement are shown and labeled on sheet C2.0. 11. [32.5.2(n)] Provide the locations and dimensions of all existing and proposed improvements on the site, including the following: a. Walkways. i. The sidewalk along Golf Drive needs to be eight feet in width (seepage 8 of the COD). The sidewalk walk had been revised accordingly. Label the width of this sidewalk on the layout plan. Dimension label has been added to the 8' sidewalk along Golf Drive and shown on sheet C4.0. b. What is the large concrete plaza for, located between Open Space A and Open Space B? Is this to be used for the mailboxes? The large concrete plaza is to be used a focal point within the open space for the community. There are no mailboxes proposed to go in that area. Where will the mailbox location be? Cluster mailbox locations are now shown for reference. c. Driveways i. Provide dimensions of all driveways and garages so that staff can determine if they meet the requirements to qualify as parking spaces. Individual parking spaces must be 9'x18', so any double garage or driveway must be at least 18'x18'. The driveway parking areas cannot intrude onto the alley ways or sidewalks. Driveway dimensions have been added to the plans. Driveways have to be at least 18 feet in width to accommodate two parking spaces. Either reduce the parking calculations on the cover sheet to one space per driveway, or widen the driveways to 18 feet. In addition, provide the length/depth of the driveways. They must be at least 18 feet deep to accommodate parking spaces. Several driveways (e.g., Lot 40, Lot 9) do not appear to be 18 feet deep. Dimensions are added for driveways and parking calculations have been updated accordingly. All driveways meeting the minimum depth of 18' have been dimensioned. 12. [32.5.2(p)] Provide a landscaping plan that complies with Section 18-32.7.9 of the Zoning Ordinance, including the tree conservation checklist if proposed, as well as any relevant conditions of the approved rezoning: a. Street trees are calculated inclusively, so there needs to be +1 tree added to each side of each street requiring trees. The first tree is planted at 0 feet, and then every 50 feet from that. Street trees have been provided, on required streets, where possible. Street trees have been set at 50' intervals where possible. b. The street tree calculations also need to include Golf Drive, Addle Hill Road, Ashlar Avenue, and Road A. Street tree calculations have been updated to include Golf Drive, Addle Hill Road, Ashlar Avenue and Road 'A'. Provide the street tree calculations on the landscaping plan for each of the streets, including length of the street, the number of trees provided, and the number of trees required. The street tree calculation table has been updated on sheet L2.0. c. Existing trees in existing planting strips maybe able to count for required street trees, depending on their species and size; however, those trees need to be identified and included in the calculations. Existing trees included in calculations. d. The street trees need to be more evenly distributed along each side of the streets, as well as more evenly spaced along the length of each street. (For example, street trees need to be provided along the Golf Drive side of Lot 44, the Addle Hill Roadside of Lot 1, all along both sides of Road A, and on the Orion Lane sides of Lots 12, 26, and 39.) Street trees have been provided, on required streets, where possible. Street trees have been set at 50' intervals where possible. e. Street trees need to be located within planting strips, not within private lots. The trees in front of lots 40-44 are not in the planting strip. Street trees in front of lots 40-44 are existing. Trees have been removed from those private lots. Any required street trees located in private lots will need to be included in landscaping easements. Private landscaping easements are provided for trees located on private lots. f. Planting strips must be provided on both sides of Road A. No special exception has been approved waiving the planting strip requirements along this road. Street trees have been provided, on Road 'A', where possible. Identify the width of the planting strip on the south side of Road A/Somertrees Avenue. This planting strip is 6'. A dimension/callout has been added to the layout plan. g. New Comment: The tree canopy calculations need to cover the entire site. Why were the calculations changed from the initial site plan? Use the calculations from the initial site plan, and provide trees accordingly. Tree canopy calculations have been updated. Due to utility conflicts, additional trees are shown in the designated open space to meet the canopy requirements. 13. [ZMA2015-00001] The approved rezoning requires affordable dwelling units to be provided. Identify those units on the site plan. In addition, include the affordable unit language from the proffers in the site plan. Total units has been added to the cover sheet including the number of affordable units. In addition, a new sheet has been added with the approved proffers. 7 affordable units are required in this block, based on 44 units constructed. Revise the calculations and either provide additional units or demonstrate that the banked units can accommodate the three -unit difference. Seven lots now shown as affordable units, lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, and 26. Shown on sheet C4.0. 14. [ZMA2015-00001] Provide an updated chart for Old Trail to include this phase, identifying the number of residential units provided in each block, as well as the number of affordable units, for staff to ensure the proffered requirements are continuing to be met. Updated chart has been added to sheet L2.0. Also, provide an updated chart for the green/open spaces in Old Trail to include the proposed new areas in this block. Updated chart has been added to sheet L2.0. Revise the open space calculations in the chart. The chart says that there is a 2-acre pocket park provided. However, the cover sheet indicates that there is only 1.07 acres of open space. In addition, open spaces A and B together are less than one acre. Where is the additional open space located? The chart is updated to reflect 0.8 acres of open space across the pocket park. 15. [General Comment] Please note that additional comments may be provided with the submission and review of the final site plan for this project. Comment Acknowledged Comment still applies. Comment Acknowledged. New Comments— Old Trail Block 26 Final Site Plan (SDP2023-00017): 1. [General Comment] The signature line for the Health Department needs to be removed from the signature panel on the cover sheet. Signature panel removed. Please contact Andy Reitelbach in the Department of Community Development at areitelbach@albemarle.org or 434-296-5832 ext. 3261 for further information. Comments from Other Reviewing Departments and Agencies Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) Emily Cox, ecox2@albemarle.org— Requested changes; see the attached memo. 1. WPO 202200034 VSMP Plan must be approved before the final site plan can be approved. Comment Acknowledged. WPO Plan has been approved. 2. The Road Plan SUB202200133, must be approved and built or bonded before the final site plan can be approved. Comment Acknowledged. Road and Utility Plan has been approved. 3. Easement plat must be submitted and recorded before final site plan approval. Comment Acknowledged. Plat has been submitted. 4. Subdivision plat cannot be recorded until the road plan is built or bonded. Comment Acknowledged. Road plan has been constructed and bonded. 5. Sight distance easements are necessary for sight lines outside of the right-of-way. Sight distance easements are provided on sheet C4.2 Lot & Easement plan and also shown on sheets C6.4 — C6.7 Sight Distance Profiles. 6. Please show calculations to show the proposed easement widths match the necessary storm easement widths per the Albemarle County Design Standards Manual. Calculation has been added to sheet C4.2 Lot & Easement Plan showing drainage easement width determination. 7. Please show cross section/design for swales that drain into storm inlets 204 and 128. Swale sections and calculations have been added to sheet C3.0 Erosion & Sediment Control Notes & Details. We have included PDF copies of the plans and calculations for your review. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to give me a call at 434.295.5624 or email Jeremy.fox@timmons.com . Sincerely, Jeremy Fox, PE Project Manager