HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201300136 Review Comments Final Plat 2013-12-02Christopher Perez
From:
Robbie Gilmer
Sent:
Monday, December 02, 2013 5:17 PM
To:
Graham Murray
Cc:
Alex Morrison; mvieira @serviceauthority.org; Christopher Perez
Subject:
RE: SUB201300136 Lochyln Hill Phase I —final subdivision plat
Chris,
Based on the fire flow's from ACSA Fire Rescue is willing to sign off on the 5' reduction in side yard setbacks.
Thanks,
Robbie
From: Graham Murray [mailto: graham @collins - engineering.com]
Sent: Monday, December 02, 2013 10:51 AM
To: Robbie Gilmer
Cc: Alex Morrison; mvieira @serviceauthority.org; Christopher Perez
Subject: RE: SUB201300136 Lochyln Hill Phase I — final subdivision plat
Good morning Robbie,
Adequate fire flows are present for this development. I've attached the approved water model for this project, which shows a flow
test performed by ACSA with close to 1100 gpm of flow and only a 3 psi pressure drop. If you have any questions please feel free to
call me. Also, please note this water model was simulated with an extremely high need fire flow of 3,000 gpm and still maintained
minimum pipe pressures.
Thanks,
Graham
From: Christopher Perez [mailto:cperez(abalbemarle.org]
Sent: Monday, December 02, 2013 10:35 AM
To: Robbie Gilmer
Cc: Alex Morrison; mvieira(abserviceauthority.orcl; Graham Murray
Subject: SUB201300136 Lochyln Hill Phase I — final subdivision plat
Robbie,
The developers of Lochyln Hill are requesting confirmation from the County that they have received approval
for a 5' reduction in side yard setbacks based on fire flows. Your October 10th email (see below) suggests you
were awaiting the results of the fire flows from ACSA. Have you received this information... if so, please
provide a status update on this aspect of the plan. Is it approved for a 5' side yard setback reduction based on
available fire flows? In the attached PDF the developer sites ACSA's approval of reduced setback based on fire
flows; however, the ordinance required the Fire Official's approval. Let me know where this stands.
Thanks
Christopher P. Perez I Senior Planner
Department of Community Development ICounty of Albemarle, Virginia
401 McIntire Road I Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.296.5832 ext. 3443
From: Robbie Gilmer
Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2013 12:46 PM
To: Christopher Perez
Subject: RE: SUB201300136 Lochyln Hill Phase I — final subdivision plat
Chris,
Alex has requested a fire flow test for Lochyln Hills. We should know something by middle of next week.
Thanks,
Robbie
From: Christopher Perez
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2013 3:23 PM
To: Robbie Gilmer
Cc: Shawn Maddox
Subject: SUB201300136 Lochyln Hill Phase I — final subdivision plat
Robbie,
SUB201300136 Lochyln Hill Phase I - final subdivision plat
I received your comments "no objections" from 9 -29 -13 to the final subdivision plat for Lochyln Hill. However
I was reviewing the file and wanted to get final clarification from Fire and Rescue that this project has adequate
fire flows for a reduction in side yard setbacks per 4.11.3. I sent Shawn Maddox the email below seeking
clarification on this item during the review of SDP201300026 Lochlyn Hill - initial site plan but cannot find
any record that he responded/ or confirmed it is adequate. This is about the same time you took over his projects
once you came back.
As noted on the plan the applicant is seeking to reduce the side yard setbacks from 15' to 10'. This is permitted
in the R -4 zoning district; however, it requires Fire Official approval with special regard to Fire Flows (see the
section of the Ordinance which allows this reduction Section 4.11.3 (see below)).
Has Fire Flow tests been done to confirm that they have the required flow for the reduction in side yard
setbacks?
If so, please confirm, if not, the applicant shall have these done prior to the final plat approval.
Christopher P. Perez I Senior Planner
Department of Community Development I County of Albemarle, Virginia
401 McIntire Road I Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.296.5832 ext. 3443
From: Christopher Perez
Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 9:06 AM
To: Shawn Maddox
Subject: SDP201300026 — Lochlyn Hill - initial site plan
Shawn,
I have reviewed your comments for SDP201300026 - Lochlyn Hill - Initial site plan. I have a quick question
which I want to get clarification from you. As noted on the plan the applicant is seeking to reduce the side yard
setbacks from 15' to 10'. This is permitted in the R -4 zoning district; however, it requires Fire Official
approval with special regard to Fire Flows (see the section of the Ordinance which allows this reduction Section
4.11.3 (see below)).
Has Fire Flow tests been done to confirm that they have the required flow for the reduction in side yard
setbacks?
If so, please confirm, if not, I can always make that a condition of Final Site Plan approval and they will have to
get that done prior to the final site plan approval.
4.11.3 REDUCTION OF BUILDING SEPARATION AND SIDE YARDS (Added 1 -1 -83, Amended 6 -11-
08) The minimum building separation and side yards for primary structures may be reduced in accordance with
the applicable district regulations as follows:
A. Reductions for structures not within zero lot line developments; with adequate fire flows or which are
constructed in accordance with the building code. The minimum building_ separation or side yards for primary
structures may be reduced if the structure is not located within a zero lot line development, but is located in an
area where available fire flows are adequate under Insurance Service Offices standards to allow the reduction.
Each primary structure for which the minimum building separation or side yard has been reduced as provided in
this subsection shall be subject to the following:
1. In the case of a side yard reduction, the Albemarle County fire official may require a guarantee as deemed
necessary to insure compliance with the provisions of this section, and this guarantee may include, but not be
limited to, appropriate deed restrictions, disclosure, and other such instruments, which shall be of a substance
and be in a form approved by the fire official and the county attorney, and shall be recorded in the records of the
circuit court of the county;
2. No structure shall encroach within any emergency accessway required by the Albemarle County fire official;
3. Unless constructed to a common wall, no structure shall be located closer than six (6) feet to any lot line; and
4. No structure shall encroach on any utility, drainage or other easement, nor on any feature required by this
chapter or other applicable law.
Thanks
Christopher P. Perez I Senior Planner
Department of Community Development I County of Albemarle, Virginia
401 McIntire Road I Charlottesville, VA 22902
434.296.5832 ext. 3443