HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201300046 Review Comments Critical Slope Waiver 2014-03-14*—&A
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Brent Nelson, Current Development planning and zoning review
From: Max Greene, Current Development engineering review
Date: 14 Mar 2014
Subject: AT &T — Gillenwater Property (SDP201300046) 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 area next to State Road 708. This site slopes down into the Gillenwater property.
Areas
Acres
Total site
15.38 acres approximately
Critical slopes
10 ac.
65% of site
Critical slopes disturbed
0.028 ac.
0. 28% 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.
"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.
"septic effluent"
This neighborhood is not 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_AT&T - Gillenwater Property.doc