HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201200038 Review Comments Preliminary Plat 2012-08-29COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Parks and Recreation
401 McIntire Road, Room 323
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Ellie Carter Ray, PLA Senior Planner
Planning and Community Development Department
FROM: Dan Mahon, Greenway Coordinator
Department of Parks and Recreation
SUBJECT: SUB201200038 Westlake Hills -Prelim
DATE: Aug 29, 2012
I have reviewed the updated preliminary plat for the proposed subdivision
Westlake Hills, dated July, 30 2012 and have the following comments.
Previous Comments:
1. The much anticipated greenway corridor connections shown in the Crozet Master plan
are not indicated on this subdivision plat.
a. Is there a willingness to connect this proposed subdivision to the future
Crozet Greenway Network?
b. If so, please arrange to meet with Park Staff to discuss this further and plan
to include the trails on the Final Plat.
2. The Licking Hole Basin is currently a popular destination for residents from existing
surrounding neighborhoods. Anticipating a similar interest in the lake, as well as future
Bike /Ped connections throughout the community, West Lake could benefit from at least
three trail head access points. Ideally, these could be managed for Semi - public
(Bike /Ped) access. This is generally an issue that arises later in the life of a subdivision
and is worked out between Parks and the HOA. It would be much better to address this
need through the initial subdivision plat.
3. Are any provisions being considered for recreational field space? If so would they be for
public use, semi - public, or private exclusive use? Park staff is available to assist with
any plan development where public is possible.
Current Comments:
The trail route co- located over the sewer line is convenient and the
best place for trail development. However, in order to better address
the liabilities and management issues related to a trail through an
active flood plain we, at a minimum, request an area outside or
above the floodway to incorporate the stream bank. Having the area
between the trail and the stream bank remain the responsibility of
the future HOA could be cause for complicated and costly future
concerns. Please contact me to discuss this further 296 -5844.