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From: Christopher Perez
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 3:26 PM
To: djensen @wwassociates.net
Subject: SDP2014000067The Lofts at Meadow Creek- Final
David,
SDP201400006Z The Lofts at Meadow Creek- Final
I just received comments from RWSA...they are provided below. I'll enter them into Countyview as well.
Thanks
Christopher P. Perez 1 Senior Planner
Department of Community Development 1County of Albemarle,Virginia
401 McIntire Road l Charlottesville,VA 22902
434.296.5832 ext.3443
From: Victoria Fort [mailto:vfort@)rivanna.orq]
Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2015 3:18 PM
To: Christopher Perez
Cc: Alex Morrison
Subject: SDP201400006-1 The Lofts at Meadow Creek- Final
Chris,
RWSA has reviewed the final site plan for the Lofts at Meadowcreek as prepared by WW Associates and dated
2/27/2015 and has the following comments:
Sheet 6 of 16(C-6):
1. Re-label the RWSA water main as"Existing RWSA 18" C.I.Water Main"
2. The 16" x 8" tapping sleeve and valve shown should be changed to an 18"x 8"tapping sleeve and valve. Include
a reference to the water connection notes(see comment#4, below).
3. Add the following RWSA General Water and Sewer Notes to the plans:
a. RWSA Engineer(Victoria Fort at(434)977-2970 ext. 205)shall be notified three business days prior to
the start of any work affecting the RWSA 18" water main.
b. All work is subject to inspection by RWSA staff. No tie-ins to the existing system shall be made without
coordination with and the presence of RWSA staff. No work shall be conducted on RWSA facilities on
weekends or holidays without special written permission from RWSA.
c. No blasting shall be permitted within 100 feet of RWSA facilities without written permission and RWSA
approval of the blasting plan. Ground monitoring during blasting and a pre-blast survey may be
required. RWSA may also require certification from a licensed professional engineer stating that the
proposed blasting will not damage any RWSA facilities. Damage to any utilities due to blasting shall be
repaired by the Contractor to the original condition at no additional cost to the Owner.
d. New water main installations shall be pressure tested,chlorinated, flushed and have water samples
approved prior to making any permanent connection to the public water system. Approved methods of
filling and flushing new water mains will be required to prevent any contamination of the public water
system.
4. Add the following RWSA Water Connection Notes to this sheet:
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Contractor shall coordinate with RWSA and ACSA during construction of the connection to the existing
RWSA 18"waterline. Contractor shall use due diligence to protect the RWSA 18" waterline during
construction and tapping.
Contractor shall verify the horizontal and vertical location, the outside diameter and the pipe material of
the 18" waterline prior to ordering the tapping sleeve. RWSA shall be contacted 3 business days in
advance of the test pit and shall be present during the test pit. The tapping sleeve shall be approved by
RWSA prior to being ordered. The tapping contractor shall be approved by RWSA prior to the tap.
A minimum of 3 business days' notice shall be given prior to installation of the tapping sleeve. The 18"
x 8"tapping sleeve and valve shall be installed plumb. Following the placement of the 18"x 8"tapping
sleeve, a concrete pad and thrust block shall be placed under and behind the tapping sleeve.
Sheet 30 of 30(C-25A)
1. Revise water connection label on profile Water-1 to read "18"x 8"tapping sleeve and valve.Connect to existing
RWSA 18" waterline. Contractor to field verify depth."
2. Include the following note: "see RWSA Water Connection Notes, sheet C-6".
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Victoria
Victoria Fort,EIT
Civil Engineer
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority
695 Moores Creek Lane
Charlottesville,VA 22902
(P):(434)977-2970 ext.205
(F):(434)295-1146
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