HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201200049 Review Comments Critical Slope Waiver 2013-07-16*—&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: 16 July 2013
Subject: Church of Our Savior (SDP201200049) 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 is an existing building site constructed in the mid 1970's. There was no site plan recorded for the
original project; however, the critical slopes appear to have been manmade.
Areas
Acres
Total site
2.68 acres approximately
Critical slopes
0.16
6
Critical slopes disturbed
0.07
44% 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 the slopes will be eliminated and stormwater
facilities will be installed to capture and treat the runoff.
"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 not visible from the roads and houses in the neighborhood. Some of the slopes were
created with the building and railway construction.
"septic effluent"
This neighborhood is serviced by public sewer.
Based on the review above, there are no engineering concerns which prohibit the disturbance of the critical
slopes as shown.
file: CDDEl csw MRG Church of Our Savior.doc