HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201400093 Review Comments Final Plat 2014-09-15County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Phone 434 - 296 -5832
Memorandum
To: Kristopher Winters
From: Christopher P. Perez, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: September 15, 2014
Subject: SUB201400093 Hyland Ridge, Phase II - Final
Fax 434 - 972 -4126
The County of Albemarle Planning Division will approve the plat referenced above once the following
comments have been satisfactorily addressed (The following comments are those that have been identified at
this time. Additional comments or conditions may be added or eliminated based on further review.): [Each
comment is preceded by the applicable reference, which is to the Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances unless
otherwise specified.]
2. [18 -13.3, 14- 303(D] Also, if the site is utilizing Bonus Cluster provision of the ordinance for R -1 zoning,
the site requires 25% open space to be provided per the Cluster provisions in the ordinance. To assure this
requirement is met, provide a calculation on the cover sheet to depict the 25% open space requirement is
met, to exclude future phases and open space which have yet to be platted and is not the subject of the plat
under review. Rev 1. Per the revised chart the development appears to have the required 25% open
space in platted area and the subject area of this plat.
During the reworking of the chart on sheet 1, staff noticed what appears to be a mathematical error/
typo for "Cumulative Dwelling Units in R -1 Zone (Phase 1, 3A, 3B, and 2) ". The chart lists 79;
however, when the dwelling units provided in the chart are added together staff calculates 80 dwelling
units. Please address this mathematical issue and revise the plat if needed.
Also, for clarification purposes how is the 80.949 acres for "Cumulative Gross Area in R -1 Zone"
formulated/ generated? When I add the areas of R -1 provided in the chart I do not get the
80.949acres. Please provide guidance on how this number is calculated.
calculations for each lot in addition to acreages. Revise appropriately. Rev 1. Comment addressed.
4. [14 -403, 18- 4.6.1, 18 -13.3] Minimum Lot Frontage. Under the Bonus Cluster provision of the ordinance for
R -1 zoning, each lot is required to have a minimum of 80' of frontage on a public or private road. The
Culdesac lots are permitted a reduction in frontage per section 4.6.1, provided that driveway separation shall
be in accordance with Virginia Department of Transportation standards. It appears Lot 83 and Lot 84 take
advantage of this provision. For these two lots depict the driveways on the plat, and depict the front yard
setbacks, which shall be measured as described in section 4.6.1(c), (front yards to where the minimum lot
width is achievable). Rev 1. Comment addressed.
5. [14- 302(B)5] Zoning Classification. On sheet 1, under Notes, revise #8 to provide the rezoning information/
number for "ZMA94 -06 with proffers" which is associated with this parcel and the area being divided. Rev
1. Comment addressed.
6. [ZMA94 -06 Proffer 31 Ten trees per acre shall be provided or retained on all lot designated areas of the
final approved plans. Deciduous trees shall be 1.5 to 2" in caliper; non - deciduous trees shall be four to five
feet in height. Location shall be distributed among all lots. This proffer does not appear to be met. How
does the applicant intend to meet tF -,roffer? Rev 1. Comment addressed. Zoning has determined the
proffer is met. Assure that the plat is set to record with the Covenants and Restrictions which dictate
trees.
7. [Condition #7 of Preliminary Plat approval 4 -26 -2007] A conservation plan checklist must be completed
and incorporated into the site plan with notes to show how any individual trees and groups of trees
designated to remain will be protected during the construction of this project. The locations of any tree
preservation fencing that coincides with the limits of clearing and other methods ofprotection from the
checklist must be shown on the plan for clear identification during field inspections. This condition of
approval does not appear to be met. How does the applicant intend to meet this condition?
Rev 1. Comment appears to be addressed on the WPO plan.
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9. [14- 302(B)10] Stream buffers. On the final plat for the SWM area (0.992 acres) depict the 100' buffer in its
entirety to assure it is contained on the lot or does not interfere with development on adjacent lots.
Rev 1. Per the applicant's request staff conferred with the County Engineer on the merits of the above
requirement. Per the discussion, the County Engineer reviewed the WPO map and agrees the WPO
buffers were shown in error on the map, he has since revised the map to be over the perennial stream
which defines the southern property lines of the lots (see the revised WPO map at the bottom of the
comment letter). Please revise the final plat to assure the buffers are accurately depicted per the
revised map provided at the end of this comment letter.
If the applicant does not agree with the revised map and seeks to adjust the buffers a possible option
is to hire a 3rd party to do a proper stream assessment on the property using "the Fairfax method ". If
the applicant would like to pursue this option it's in their best interest to contact the County Engineer
for a full explanation of this process.
10. [14- 302(B)10] Stream buffers. On the plan provide the following stream buffer note: "The stream buffer(s)
shown hereon shall be managed in accordance with the Albemarle County Water Protection Ordinance. "
Rev 1. Comment not addressed. Please add the required note to the plat.
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17. [14 -317] Instrument evidencing maintenance of certain improvements. Prior to Final Plat approval, an
instrument evidencing maintenance of the Open Space will need to be submitted for County review and
approval. The County Attorney will be required to review/ approve the maintenance documents prior to
final plat approval. Submit the draft documents to Planning staff for cursory review and then we'll forward
them to the County Attorney for review/ approval. Rev 1. Comment still relevant.
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20. [14- 303(L)] Public utility, drainage and sight distance easements. Please provide a Deed of Easement for
all drainage easements for review and approval by the County Attorney's Office. This deed must be
recorded with the plat. Rev 1. Comment still relevant.
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22. [14 -435] Does Hyland Creek Drive have an approved road plan associated with it? Staff has been unable to
locate an approved road plan for this section. If a road plan was approved, when was it approved, and under
what SUB #? If a road plan has not been approved, such a plan shall be furnished to the County for review.
Also, roads must be built or bonded prior to the signing of the final plat. Rev 1. Comment partially
addressed, road plan appears to have been approved under WP02007 -104; however, this road still
needs to be bonded. Please work with Engineering staff and Ana Kilmer [ext 32461 to bond the road.
23. [14 -414, 4301 Public water and sewerage, Dedication of water and sewerage system. ACSA approval is
required. Rev 1. Comment still relevant.
24. [14 -426, 4281 Dedication of land for public use, Dedication of streets. VDOT approval is required. Rev 1.
Comment still relevant. See attached VDOT comments.
25. [Comment] This plat cannot be approved until all bonds for this phase have been posted (Road and WPO).
Additionally, the Deed of Drainage Easement must each be reviewed by the County Attorney's Office.
Once the plat is approvable, the Deeds must be modified with the latest revision date and resubmitted for
County Executive signature. The supplemental declaration must also be reviewed by the County Attorney's
Office, but no County signature is required. The approved plat cannot be released until all associated
documents are approved and signed. Rev 1. Comment still relevant.
NEW COMMENT
26. [14- 302A(4) &(5)] Drainage Easements. Please address both Engineering and VDOT comments provided
below for the drainage easements depicted on the plat.
Engineering: "Drainage easements to be maintained by VDOT with the road must be dedicated to
public use. The drainage easements through lots will not be maintained by VDOT. These must be
maintained by the HOA. "
VDOT: "The drainage easements on Lots 72 through 82 should not be shown as public storm drain easements.
The storm sewer associated with these easements appears to be for lot drainage only and will not be maintained
by VDOT. "
It appears certain drainage easements on the plat are carrying water from the lots to the public road, as such
these drainage easements should be private easements maintained by the HOA. Revise appropriately.
Please contact Christopher P. Perez in the Planning Division by using oerezkalbemarle.org or 434 - 296 -5832
ext. 3443 for further information.
Engineering — Glenn Brooks
1. All infrastructure must be built or bonded prior to plat approval.
2. Please show the 100 year water level limits, inlet and discharge in the swm area parcel, to ensure that the area
adequately covers the facility. This was not found.
3. Drainage easements to be maintained by VDOT with the road must be dedicated to public use. The drainage
easements through lots will not be maintained by VDOT. These must be maintained by the HOA.
Fire and Rescue — Robbie Gilmer
No objection
VDOT — Troy Austin
Comments Attached
ACSA —Alex Morrison
Comments pending
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Revised WPO map from County Engineer