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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201400024 Board of Supervisors 2014-06-11�• _� �I'�i111r ©0 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 June 11, 2014 Chris Mulligan, P.E. 914 Monticello Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: SDP201400024 Avon Park II — Initial Site Development Plan Dear Mr. Mulligan: The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants administrative approval to the above referenced site plan. This approval shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of this letter, provided that the developer submits a final site plan for all or a portion of the site within one (1) year after the date of this letter as provided in section 32.4.3.1 of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle, and thereafter diligently pursues approval of the final site plan. An Erosion and Sediment Control Permit may be issued after the following approvals are received: 1. Approval an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan meeting the requirements of Chapter 17 of the Code of the County of Albemarle. 2. Approval of a Stormwater Management Plan meeting the requirements of Chapter 17 of the Code. 3. Approval of all easements for facilities for stormwater management and drainage control. 4. Approval of a mitigation plan for the disturbance of Water Protection Ordinance buffers. 5. Submittal of a tree conservation checklist, if applicable. The final site plan will not be considered to have been officially submitted until the following items are received: 1. A final site plan that satisfies all of the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code. 2. A fee of $1,500. Please submit 9 copies of the final plans to the Community Development Department. The assigned Lead Reviewer will then distribute the plans to all reviewing agencies. Once you receive the first set of comments on the final site plan, please work with each reviewer individually to satisfy their requirements. Provide proof of each reviewer's tentative approval once received. The Lead Review will notify you when it is time to submit copies for signature. The final site plan will not be approved until the following conditions are met: The Department of Community Development shall not accept submittal of the final site plan for signature until tentative approvals for the following conditions have been obtained: Planning Division Approval of. ,3 Copies are required to be submitted for review) 1. A site plan meeting all the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code. 2. [Comment] This application was reviewed against Site Development Plan requirements only. It appears that lot lines, road standards, etc are shown on the plan, but no subdivision application was submitted. Any subdivision related comments are provided for reference only (unless necessary for site plan approval), and to convey the issues that will arise when/if a subdivision plat is submitted. 3. [Comment] Note all existing features /structures that are to be removed on the existing conditions plan. 4. [32.5.2(a)] Revise the Zoning note to say Planned Residential Development, not district. 5. [32.5.2(a)] Revise the Sheet title for Sheet 10 in the index to say "Landscape Plan ", not "Land Slope Plan ". 6. [32.5.2(b) & Application Plan] There are a few issues with the parking schedule and the parking provided. First, units 11 -23 require 26 parking spaces, not 14 as noted in the schedule; please revise. Second, lots 8 -10 and 24 -26 each require 12 spaces (3.5 spaces per unit, plus 1 space per four units for guest parking), not 10.5 as noted; revise the schedule and provide one additional parking space. Third, if driveway surface parking on lots 1 -7 and 11 -23 is being used to meet the parking requirement, the driveways should be shown on the site plan. Finally, VDOT must approve all on- street parking on public streets. 7. [32.5.2(b) & Application Plan] The parking layout as proposed is not approvable as there is no adequate access and/or turn- around area for many of the spaces. These spaces must be redesigned so that they can be accessed from the proper driving direction and so cars can leave the spaces safely. 8. [32.5.2(b)] Provide the maximum amount of impervious cover on the site. 9. [32.5.2(d)] The critical slope ordinance was recently amended for the Development Areas. A small area of "managed steep slopes" is present on the site; show and label this area. The note on the cover sheet stating no critical slopes are present should also be revised. 10. [32.5.2(i)] This plan proposes a private street. While streets (public or private) are not reviewed or approved with site plan applications, it should be noted that a private street request must be submitted when/if a subdivision application is submitted. This private street request can be reviewed administratively due to the presence of attached dwellings. A maintenance agreement for the private street must be submitted for review and approval by the County Attorney's Office with the subdivision application. 11. [32.5.2(i)] All portions of the private street should be included in the private street right -of -way including turnarounds. Setbacks are taken from this line; correct the setbacks on lots 1 and 5. 12. [32.5.2(i)] The sidewalk easement should be labeled as `sidewalk easement', not `access easement'. When subdivided, a maintenance agreement for any sidewalks outside of the public right -of -way must be submitted for review and approval by the County Attorney's Office. 13. [32.5.2(i)] An alley is defined in the Albemarle Subdivision Ordinance as the following, "The term "alley" means a form of vehicular travelway providing access to the rear and /or side lot line of abutting properties which front along streets." The `Alley' as shown on this plan is really a portion of the private street, please revise. 14. [32.5.2(i)] The street name provided for the private street is not an approved name; see E911 comments for additional information. 15. [32.5.2(i)] The right -of -way line for the proposed extension of Hathway Street is incomplete; please clarify. 16. [32.5.2(j)] Label the proposed water line. 17. [32.5.2(j,k,l)] Verify that the location(s) and dimensions of all existing or proposed utilities and utility easements including water, sewer, drainage, telephone, cable, electric and gas are shown on the plan. Label any existing easements with the Deed Book and Page Number. 18. [32.5.2(n)] Provide the maximum footprint for all proposed buildings. 19. [32.5.2(n) & Application Plan] The approved Application Plan shows sidewalks behind units 8- 10 and 24 -26 to provide access to the basement unit; provide these sidewalks. 20. [32.5.2(n)] There appear to be possible lighting conflicts with utilities and landscaping; verify that no site conflicts exist. Additionally, a complete lighting plan including photometric information, a luminaire schedule, and cutsheet(s) must be submitted for review with the Final Site Plan. 21. [32.5.2(n)] The approved Application Plan indicated the shelter provided in the open space would have lighting; this lighting must be included in the lighting plan mentioned above. 22. [32.5.2(n)] One proposed street light looks to be located within lot 24. When/if a subdivision application is submitted, an easement will be required. 23. [32.5.2(n) and 4.16.21 List the amenities that will be provided in the tot lot. 24. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.4] Any required landscaping (site plan or application plan requirements) proposed on individual lots will require an easement when/if a subdivision application is submitted. A maintenance agreement for all required landscaping (including all street trees) must also be submitted for review and approval by the County Attorney's Office at that time. 25. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.4] Verify that no conflicts exist between landscaping, utilities, utility easements and lighting. 26. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.4(a)] The size of all proposed plant materials should be provided to ensure minimum size requirements are satisfied. 27. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.4(b)] Existing trees may be preserved in lieu of planting new plant materials in order to satisfy the landscaping and screening requirements of section 32.7.9, subject to the agent's approval. If you intend to use existing trees to satisfy any of the landscape plan requirements, please include the following: 1. Areas and other features shown on landscape plan. The landscape plan shall show the trees to be preserved, the limits of clearing, the location and type of protective fencing, grade changes requiring tree wells or walls, and trenching or tunneling proposed beyond the limits of clearing. 2. Conservation checklist. The applicant shall complete and sign a conservation checklist approved by the agent to ensure that the specified trees will be protected during construction. Except as otherwise expressly approved by the agent in a particular case, the checklist shall conform to the specifications in the Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook, pages III -393 through 111 -413, and as hereafter amended. This checklist must be included in the plan set. 28. [32.5.2(p), 32.7.9.5 & Application Plan] The street trees provided along Avon Street technically meet the street tree requirement, but more plantings are shown on the approved Application Plan. Landscaping more closely resembling the approved plan should be provided. ARB may also have additional requirements. 29. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.5] The street trees provided along Hathaway Street do not meet the street tree requirement. Nine trees are required, but it looks like only seven have been provided. It also appears that at least one tree is proposed within the site distance areas; VDOT may not allow this placement. 30. [32.5.2(p), 32.7.9.7 & Application Plan] Several areas of landscaping shown on the approved Application Plan have not been provided with this proposal. The landscape features shown on the Application Plan were resolved through many discussions with the neighbors, Commission and Board members; the following landscape areas /features must be provided: I. Shrub planting along the NW side of Lot 1. 11. Shrub planting along the NW side of Hathaway Street near the connection to Avon Park I. III. Since very few, if any, trees will be maintained along the border with Avon Park 1, additional evergreen trees should be provided (a double- staggered row will provide better buffering). IV. Additional shrubs along the backs of Lots 14 -16 as well as along the side of Lot 16. V. Landscaping along path to recreation area. VI. Protection of existing trees as depicted on the Application Plan; area shown should extend further toward Avon Street, and an additional area along the side and behind Lot 16 should be provided. VII. Additional landscaping along Avon Street as noted above. 31. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.7] Proposed SWM Facility should be screened from the adjacent public right -of -way. 32. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.8] In order to satisfy the tree canopy requirement the area(s) of saved trees must be documented as noted above (conservation plan and checklist), and the canopy provided by all proposed plantings must be included in a landscape schedule. 33. [32.5.2(p)] Some of the proposed plantings appear to be within existing or proposed easements; show all easements on the landscape plan, verify location of plantings, and either move all landscaping outside of easements or provide proof of authorization from the easement holder. 34. [32.5.2(r)] Provide a legend showing all symbols and abbreviations used on the plan. 35. [Comment] If any off -site easements are required, they must be approved and recorded prior to Site Plan approval. Among possible others, it appears easement(s) may be required for grading, utilities and offsite road connection. 36. [Proffer #1 & 21 Note the six Affordable Dwelling Units. When subdivided, the Declaration of Covenants for Avon Park 2 shall contain the following language for the 6 affordable units: "The townhouse /accessory apartment units on lots 8, 9, 10, 24, 25, and 26 within Avon Park 2 are constructed and must be maintained as two- family dwelling units as defined in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code." 37. [Proffer #41 Proffer #4 Erosion and Sediment Control must be satisfied prior to Final Site Plan approval. 38. [Proffer #61 Proffer #6 Overlot Grading must be satisfied prior to Final Site Plan approval. 39. [Comment] Whether Arden Drive was close to being taken into the state road system was a much discussed topic during the rezoning process, please clarify the status of this road. Engineering Division Approval of. (1 Copy is required to be submitted for review) 1. All topography should be field verified by designer within the last year. Please note on plan. 2. All existing easements shall be shown with deed book and page number. 3. There appears to be "managed slopes" on site. Please show and label on plans. 4. There are areas with 2:1 slope. Provide low maintenance (not grass) ground cover and specify on plan. 5. The existing driveway was recommended during ZMA review to remain and to serve as the maintenance access road for the SWM facility, but VDOT approval is still required. 6. Provide standard CG -9 concrete driveway aprons for each unit. 7. We recommend that Arden Drive, through which this development must access, is completed prior to the approval of this SDP application. The county was forced to call the bonds to finish Arden Drive. This process is still ongoing. Please clarify status of road improvements. 8. Per ZMA2012 -04, improvements for the drainage system along Avon St Ext. were shown since 4 the existing ditch line and culverts were most likely not adequate for additional drainage. Also, an existing culvert, south of proposed culvert, was shown to be removed and replaced. Please show on plans. 9. ZMA2012 -04 also stated that a full MS -19 will be addressed at the SDP phase. This can be shown on a WPO application. 10. Shift tree within sight distance near lot 4. 11. Label all curbing with a VDOT designation. 12. Provide road plans and road profiles with the subdivision application. 13. Label radius on street. For example, label curb radius near parallel parking on street. 14. It appears that the alley is not long enough to provide frontage access to lots 16 and 19. Please address. I recommend extending road south to property line. 15. Please revise alley to be a private road. An alley is a secondary access to lots with frontage along a public or private street. 16. Lots 8 -10 and 24 -26 with parallel parking spaces will not work. It will be difficult for vehicles to turnaround. Please address. 17. Please show 10' travel lanes for Stratford Way and alley, which should be revised to a private road. 18. Show underdrains for private roads' pavement section. 19. The turnaround should not encroach on bldg line for lots 1 and 5. Also, it has been found in other developments that these turnarounds were converted to personal driveways. A cul -de -sac may be better suited in these areas. 20. Provide street signs and traffic control signs. 21. Shift inlet behind lot 21 to be located behind lot 22 and include swale in easement. 22. Tying 688 contour to exiting contour behind lot 6 will not work. Please revise. 23. Address Proffer 4 on WPO plan prior to the approval of the final site plan. 24. To address overlot grading, please show grading around each lot. The plan provided only shows a conceptual plan for each lot. 25. Please address 30.7.5(c)(1) and (2) for proposed steep slopes. 26. Obtain grading easements for off -site areas. Albemarle County Architectural Review Board Approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness. (8 Copies are required to be submitted for review with the ARB application/ 1 copy with the Site Plan) • Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines: • As per § 18- 30.6.4(2), (3) and (5) and Guideline #20, the biofilter has the appearance of an engineered structure and it is not fully integrated into the landscape. • Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: • None. • Regarding recommended conditions of initial site plan approval: • A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval. • Revise the design of the stormwater facility to eliminate the engineered appearance and to make it an integrated landscape element. • Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit: • Provide a conservation checklist on the plan. • Show tree protection fencing on the plan. Albemarle County Service Authority Approval. (1 cop is to be submitted for review) 1. The applicant should submit 3 copies of the final site plan to the ACSA (Attn: Jeremy Lynn, PE) for construction review (submit directly to ACSA). 2. During construction review the following items will be addressed in more detail: • Water main connection near the water tank instead of along Hathaway Street. • Sanitary sewer alignment and service connection configuration. Virginia Department of Transportation Approval. (1 Copy is required to be submitted for review) 1. The pavement design calculations need to be submitted for review. 2. The storm sewer calculations need to be submitted for review. 3. The road profiles need to be added to the plan. 4. The 6 parking spaces shown on the south end of Hathaway Street do not appear to function. Vehicles parked in the 3 spaces on the west side of Hathaway Street will have to back against the flow of Hathaway to exit the spaces, and there is not a reasonable way for a vehicle to access the 3 spaces on the east side of Hathaway Street. 5. In order for the entirety of Hathaway to be accepted into the secondary road system, there needs to be an adequate turn around within dedicated right -of -way. 6. The street parking on both sides of Hathaway Street north of Stratford Way interferes with the intersection sight distance for Stratford Way. 7. To be accepted in to the secondary system, sidewalks along the back of curb and gutter must be 8 feet wide instead of 5 feet wide. 8. The typical section needs to indicate that the 2 1 A is extended 1 foot beyond the back of curb. 9. In accordance with Appendix B of the Road Design Manual, all street trees should be located a minimum of 30 feet from the radii at each intersection. Fire Rescue Approval. (1 Cop, is to be submitted for review) 1. A second means of emergency access was requested in an earlier meeting with Vito on 8/16/13. The second means of emergency access needs to be added for this development. 2. Fire Flow test required before Final approval. E911 Approval. (1 Copy is required to be submitted for review) 1. The road name "Stratford Way" is not an approved road name. The applicant should contact this office with a list of three (3) alternative road names for approval. If you have any questions about these conditions or the submittal requirements please feel free to contact me at Extension 3432, eray @albemarle.org. Sincerely, & - 0. 2 Ellie Carter Ray, CLA Senior Planner