HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201200056 Review Comments Critical Slope Waiver 2012-12-19*—&A
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Christopher Perez, Current Development planning and zoning review
From: Max Greene, Current Development engineering review
Date: 20 December 2012
Subject: Yves Delorme, Inc. mia (SDP201200056) 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 existing slope is possibly a man-made slope for the construction of Broadway Street. The applicant is
proposing to construct a retaining wall and access road to the rear parcel.
Areas
Acres
Total site
4.145 acres approximately
Critical slopes
.86
20.75% of site
Critical slopes disturbed
0.13
1 15.1% 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 reduced in this area, as a portion of the slopes will be eliminated.
"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 that prohibit the disturbance of the critical
slopes.
filc: CDDEI csw MRG Yves Delmore Inc.- mia.doc