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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201500020 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2015-06-03 (3)• � 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 3, 2015 Justin Shimp 201 E. Main Street, Suite M Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: SDP201500020 Inglewood Terrace — Initial Site Plan Mr. Shimp: The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Initial comments for the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as applicable, are attached: Albemarle County Planning Services Albemarle County Engineering Services Virginia Department of Transportation Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue Albemarle County Information Services (E911) Albemarle County Service Authority Albemarle County Inspections Division Albemarle County Police Department Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed, and should not be considered final. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all issues that will be required to be resolved prior to Final Site Plan approval. The Lead Reviewer will either approve with conditions or deny the Initial Site Plan within 15 days of the Site Review Meeting. Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information. Sincerer Senior Planner M COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, Room 227 Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 June 3, 2015 Justin Shimp 201 E. Main Street, Suite M Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: SDP201500020 Inglewood Terrace — Initial Site Plan Dear Sir: Department of Community Development has reviewed the above referenced site plan (dated 4- 20 -15) against applicable codes and ordinances. Comments are provided below: 1. [Comment] This application was reviewed against Site Development Plan requirements only. It appears that lot lines are shown on the plan and a `private road', but no subdivision application nor private road request was submitted. Any subdivision related comments are provided for reference only unless necessary for site plan approval. Access 2. [32.5.2(m)] As depicted the private street serving the development is proposed within an existing public right -of -way; however, as proposed this is not approvable. It appears that the portion of the right of way labeled as `Unimproved Inglewood Drive' was never accepted into the State Secondary System by VDOT, thus the County still owns this portion of right of way. As such the applicant should either pursue vacation of the right of way pursuant to State Code 15.2 -2272 prior to final site plan and /or final subdivision plat approval OR upgrade the existing roadway to meet current VDOT standards from the point where VDOT maintenance ends. This will include a suitable turn around at the end of state maintenance, removal of the existing parking area, continuation of curb and gutter, tie in of the existing driveway of TMP 061KO- 05 -OD- 00400, and the dedication of right -of -way or easements as necessary. Please show these improvements and easements or right -of -way prior to final site plan and/ or_ subdivision plat approval. 3. [Comment] VDOT approval of the proposed entrance to the site shall be required prior to final site plan approval. (See VDOT comments dated 6 -2 -15, with special attention to #12) 4. [32.5.2(i)] On the site plan depict/ label the end of state maintenance of Inglewood Drive. Also please show existing conditions of the property adjacent to the right of way mentioned above (TMP 061KO- 05 -OC- 01300. 5. [32.5.1(c), 32.5.2(i), 32.5.2(s)] On the plans accurately depict right of way for Inglewood Drive next to the western most property line of TMP 061KO- 10- 00 -00OA2 (adjacent to the join access easement). DB 1654 PG 294 (circa 1996) depicts the right of way differently than the current plans show. Private Street 6. [32.5.2(i),15.2.1(3)] 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 the private street request must be submitted when the subdivision application is submitted, advisably prior to final site plan submittal. 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. [32.5.2(n),14- 410(H)] Private Streets in the Development Area. In the development areas, streets shall be constructed with curb or curb and gutter, sidewalks and planting strips. Sidewalks and planting strips shall be designed and constructed in compliance with section 14 -422 (Sidewalks and planting strips for street trees and other vegetation shall be established on both sides of each new street within a subdivision creating lots for single family detached and single family attached dwellings in the development areas) Revise to provide sidewalks and landscape strips on both sides of the new street. Otherwise when the private street request is submitted assure the appropriate variation or exception to the requirement is made pursuant to Section 14- 422(F) & 14- 203.1. 8. [32.5.2(i)] The private street is labeled as Variable Width "Private Road Easement"; however, it shall be relabeled as "Private Street Easement ". Revise appropriately. [32.5.2(i), 4.6.3, 15.2.1(3)] Currently it is unclear that the Private Street Easement provides the required frontage for Lots 4 -9. Assure that the Private Street Easement is extended to provide the required frontage for these lots. Please note that setbacks are taken from the edge of the Private Street Easement, rather than the property lines. Pursuant to section 4.6 3(a) Areas in parking bays shall not be considered as part of the private road for purposes of determining front yard setback. Correct the front setbacks on the plan for Lots 4 — 9 as it appears they are currently being taken from the proposed property lines rather than the private street easement lines. Revise appropriately. 10. [32.5.2(i), 4.6.3, 15.2.1(3)] For Lots 1 - 3 the front setbacks appears to be incorrect. Please note that setbacks shall be taken from the edge of the Private Street Easement, rather than the property lines. Revise appropriately. 11. [32.5.2(n), 4.12.15(g)] Curb and gutter^ in parking areas and along travelways. Curbs shall be established at the edges of parking areas or access aisles in all townhouse developments requiring eight (8) or more parking spaces. Gutters shall be required where necessary to control or direct stormwater runoff. Prior to final site plan approval revise appropriately. 12. [32.5.2(n), 4.12.16(e)] Bumper blocks. Bumper blocks shall be provided for the parking spaces fronting Lots 4 — 9 because the parking area has no curb or curb and gutter, and because the sidewalk fronting these lots is not a minimum width of six (6) feet. Bumper blocks shall be constructed of a durable material such as concrete or treated timbers. Each bumper block shall be a - minimum length of six (6) feet, a maximum height of five (5) inches, and shall be securely anchored into the pavement in at least two (2) places. Prior to final site plan approval revise appropriately. 13. [32.5.2(b), 4.12.16(c)] Minimum parking space size. Dimension the parking spaces throughout the plans. Currently the spaces fronting Lots 4 -9 provide lengths but no widths (some parking space widths seem uneven). Also, currently the parallel spaces fronting Open Space B are provided with no dimensions. Revise appropriately. Also, spaces shall be striped or signed (provide this on the plan). Prior to final site plan approval revise appropriately. 14. [32.5.2(i)] Street trees shall be required for this development. Prior to final site plan approval a landscape plan shall be provided. 15. [32.5.20)] Depict the existing water and sewer easements and provide widths of these easments rather than just depicting the utility lines. The location of these easements may affect the ability for Lot 1 to have a patio or a deck in the current location. Prior to final site plan approval work with the easement holders to assure what is proposed is feasible in their easements. The feature (stream, rip -rap ditch, or swale) 16. [32.5.2(f)] Please speak to the feature which is labeled on sheet 2 as "Rip -Rap Ditch ", is this a stream? Numerous plats for the subject property and abutting properties from the 1960 to the 1990's label this feature as an existing stream; however, the previous preliminary site plan SDP2006 -71 did not label it as such, rather it labeled the feature as a "Swale ". Prior to final site plan approval please work with Engineering staff to determine what this feature truly is and label it accordingly. A redesign may be required pending the findings. 17. [32.5.2(d), 32.5.2(f)] On sheet 4 the above mentioned feature is not depicted, thus it is not feasible for staff to determine how the water will enter the `New 60" HDPE Storm Sewer'. As depicted it appears the 9' retaining wall is acting as a dam for the feature that may cause flooding on neighboring properties. Will there be grading within Open Space D to tie the feature into the pipe? If so revise plans and open space calculations to depict this. Have any studies been conducted to assess the max flow.of this feature to assure that the 60" storm sewer pipe is adequate to accommodate the maximum water levels of this feature? Also, it appears the `New 60" HDPE Storm Sewer' discharges water into the neighbor's backyard into the existing swale. Will piping the water under the proposed buildings increase the velocity /flow of discharged water create increased erosion on the neighboring property? If so this may cause issues for the neighboring property. Prior to final site plan approval please work with Engineering staff to remedy this issue. 18. [32.5.2(p) & 32.7.9.71 Screening. The proposed outfall of the feature shall be screened from the adjacent residential lots (TMP 061KO- 05 -OD- 00400& 061KO- 09- 00- 003BO). Provide the required screening on the final site plan's landscape plan. Densi 19. [32.5.2(a),15.4.1, 3.1] Maintenance of existing wooded areas. In order to qualify the undisturbed areas that are being utilized on the plan for a 10% density bonus, please demonstrate that the area meets the definition of "Wooded Areas" per section 3.1 of the ordinance. The applicant can demonstrate this through an exhibit which will be provided prior to final site plan and /or final subdivision plat approval. Also, a conservation plan shall be provided as specified in section 32.7.9 prior to final site plan approval. On the final subdivision plat assure that the following note is provided: "Lot acreages shown hereon were calculated under the Bonus Level Cluster development requirements. Lots shown hereon comply with section 15.4.1 "Environmental standards" by conserving acreage area that comprises _% of the total area of the subdivided parcels. " Also, on the final plat assure that the conservation area is visually depicted as well. 20. [32.5.2(x),15.4.3] Affordable housing. As proposed the development relies on affordable housing to reach the density proposed. On the final subdivision plat assure that the affordable unit is clearly listed on the plat. 21. [32.5.2(a),15.5, 15.3, 4.71 Cluster Development. The development provides four (4) sections of open space: A, B, C, and D; however, it appears Open Space B and C have parking and portions- of a private road going through the open space. Those types of improvements are not permitted in open space which is required for a Cluster Development (25% required). On the plan clearly distinguish what area is being counted towards the required Open Space B & C, and omit the square footage for the road and parking from the open space totals. Revise open space square footage calculations. On the final subdivision plat list who shall own and maintain the open space. Maintenance agreement approved by the County Attorney's office shall be required to maintain the open space areas prior to final subdivision plat approval. 22. [Comment] Prior to final site plan approval the vacation of the property line between TMP 61K -10 -OA and TMP 61K- 10 -OA2 shall take place on a subdivision plat to be reviewed by the County, approved, and then recorded in the Clerk's Office prior to final site plan approval. The DB page information of this action shall be provided on the final site plan. It may be appropriate to combine all platting items on a single plat (if other items exist). Miscellaneous 23. [32.5.1(c), 15.3, 4.11.31 Setbacks. The side yard setbacks for R -4 zoning are 15 foot; however, the plan utilizes 10 foot. The 10 foot setback is permitted provided the provisions of Section 4.11.3 are met. Prior to final site plan/final subdivision plat approval the Fire Flow test shall be requested and conducted and the Fire Official shall approve the reductions. Also, revise the Setback note on sheet 1 to provide the following: "Setbacks. , Front 25 feet Rear 20 feet Side 10 feet per requirements of Zoning Ordinance Section 4.11.3 " 24. [32.5.2(d)] Prior to final site plan approval provide a temporary grading and construction easement or letter of intent from the owner of TMP 061KO -05 -OC -01300 for the installation of the proposed DI and New 15" HDPE Storm Sewer. Also, revise the plan to provide this property owners name and TAP on the plat as the proposed access to the site is adjacent to this land. 25. [Comment] If the applicant chooses or is required to resubmit the initial site plan on sheet 1 assure that the site plan number is included: SDP20150020. 26. [32.5.2(r)] On sheet 1 the legend depicts `wetland' as a dotted feature; however, in the plans this symbol is listed as `undisturbed open space'. Is the undisturbed open space truly wetland? If not, please revise the legend to be accurate. Thanks 27. [32.5.1(c), 32.5.2(n)] Dimensions. On the plan provide the dimensions of the proposed structures. 28. [32.5.2(n)] Depict the maximum footprint for all proposed buildings. 29. [[32.5.1(c), 32.5.2(n)] Dimension the full width of the retaining walls required for construction. 30. [Comment] On the plans provide the deed book page reference information for the existing 30' Joint Access Easement. 31. [32.5.2(n) & (p)] The following will be required for final site plan approval: - If lighting is proposed: Outdoor lighting information including a photometric plan and location, description, and photograph or diagram of each type of outdoor luminaire [Sec. 32.7.8 & Sec. 4.17] - A landscape plan in accordance with [Sec. 32.7.9]. 32. [Comment] Attached is the Soil Report furnished by Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District dated May 1, 2015. Please take the soils into consideration when moving forward with the design of the proposal. Engineering Comments — Michelle Roberge See attached comments dated 6 -3 -15 VDOT— Shelly Plaster - See attached comments dated 6 -2 -15 Fire and Rescue — Robbie Gilmer 1. Dead end roads greater then 150' require an approved turn around for emergency vehicles. per 2009 VSFPC 503.2.5 2. Fire Flow test required prior to final approval. E911— Andrew Slack The applicant should have a new road name before the final plans are submitted. The road name of 'Inglewood Terrace' would be a name that meets the County standards for an acceptable road name. If the applicant would like to use a different name; please contact this office with a list of three (3) proposed road names for approval before submitting the final plans. ACSA — Alex Morrison • Submit 3 copies of the final water and sewer plans to the ACSA, attention Jeremy Lynn PE, along with water and sewer data sheets for review and approval. • Show the existing water and sewer easements. • Call out existing and proposed line sizes. • Call out all fittings. • Provide fire hydrants spaced at 400'. • Manholes are not permitted in parking spaces. • The existing water main is a 6" cast iron main. The applicant shall furnish a hydraulic report that shows that the required fire flow can be achieved. • I hereby recommend approval of SDP201500020 with the above conditions. Building Inspections — Jay Schlothauer - No objections Police Department — Steve Watson - I have no advisory CPTED recommendations for the nine new units proposed for Inglewood Terrace. Please contact Christopher P. Perez in the Planning Division by using eperez@albemarle.ora or 434 -296- 5832 ext. 3443 for further information or ifyou have questions.