HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201500055 Review Comments 2015-12-08Short Review Comments Report for:
SDP201500055
SubApplication Type:
Sunset Overlook - Initial
Initial Site Plan
Date Completed:12/08/2015
Reviewer:Christopher Perez CD
Review Status:Requested Changes
Reviews Comments:
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Date Completed:11/16/2015
Reviewer:Jay Schlothauer Inspections
Review Status:No Objection
Reviews Comments:
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Date Completed:12/08/2015
Reviewer:Robbie Gilmer Fire Rescue
Review Status:Requested Changes
Reviews Comments:Comments based on plans dated 10/26/15.
1. Streets 29' or less shall be marked No Parking per Albemarle County Code on one side.
2. Fire flow test required before final approval.
3. Hydrant locations shall be at the flowing locations.
1. Cul-de-sac on Sun Valley Drive.
2. North side of the intersection for private alley and Sun Valley Drive.
3. Located between Lot 23 and Lot 24 on the Sunset Ave Extended side of the townhomes.
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Date Completed:12/07/2015
Reviewer:Shelly Plaster VDOT
Review Status:Requested Changes
Reviews Comments:
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Date Completed:12/08/2015
Reviewer:Ellie Ray ARB
Review Status:Requested Changes
Reviews Comments:Motion: Mr. Missel moved to approve the consent agenda and forward the recommendations outlined
in the staff report to the Agent for the Site Review Committee, as follows:
•Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4(2), (3) and (5):
1. Preserve existing trees within the proposed open space along Rt. 631. In areas where existing
trees are used to meet tree requirements along Rt. 631, identify existing individual large shade and
ornamental trees on the plan by size and species to show that the minimum requirement can be met.
If the requirement can’t be met, show additional new trees to be planted to meet the requirement.
•Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines: None.
•Regarding recommended conditions of initial plan approval:
1. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval.
2. Show mechanical equipment on the plan. Show how visibility of the equipment will be eliminated.
3. Include the standard mechanical equipment note on the site plan: “Visibility of all mechanical
equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated.”
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4. Preserve existing trees within the proposed open space along Rt. 631. In areas where existing
trees are used to meet tree requirements along Rt. 631, identify existing individual large shade and
ornamental trees on the plan by size and species to show that the minimum requirement can be met.
If the requirement can’t be met, show additional new trees to be planted to meet the requirement.
Add the standard plant health note to the plan: “All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed
to reach, and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees
shall be pruned minimally and only to support the overall health of the plant.”
5. Show the existing asphalt path on the plans.
6. Provide a conservation checklist on the plan.
7. Show tree protection fencing on the plan.
•Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit:
1. Provide a conservation checklist on the plan. Show tree protection fencing on the plan.
Mr. Lebo seconded the motion.
The motion carried by a vote of 4:0.
Date Completed:12/09/2015
Reviewer:Alexander Morrison ACSA
Review Status:Requested Changes
Reviews Comments:
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Date Completed:11/10/2015
Reviewer:Andrew Slack E911
Review Status:Approved
Reviews Comments:Approved.
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Date Completed:12/04/2015
Reviewer:Justin Deel Engineering
Review Status:Requested Changes
Reviews Comments:
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Date Completed:12/22/2015
Reviewer:Christopher Perez CD
Review Status:Approved
Reviews Comments:
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Christopher Perez
From: Christopher Perez
Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2015 11:46 AM
To: David Benish
Cc: Rachel Falkenstein; 'Shelly.Plaster @vdot.virginia.gov'
Subject: RE: Sunset Avenue Bike& Pedestrian Improvements
David,
Per phone discussion with VDOT just now,they wanted to correct my statements as to their stance on a crosswalk before
you respond to Rex. See below I have made edits to that email in red. Thanks
Christopher P. Perez Senior Planner
Department of Community Development 1County of Albemarle.Virginia
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville,VA 22902
434.296.5832 ext.3443
From:Christopher Perez
Sent:Tuesday, December 08, 2015 10:56 AM
To: David Benish<DBENISH @albemarle.org>
Cc: Rachel Falkenstein<rfalkenstein@albemarle.org>;Shelly.Plaster @vdot.virginia.gov
Subject: RE:Sunset Avenue Bike& Pedestrian Improvements
David,
I've discussed the requests w/VDOT and Rachel. Based on the type of proposals in our office we cannot require the
developer install bike lanes; however,we can recommend such items. Below are the comments I have that are
addressing the pedestrian connection issues.As for the cross walk idea between the two developments, per
conversations w/VDOT they have stated that this is not advisable in the location where the two new developments
propose their entrances based on safety concerns caused by having a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection. Thus
staff has not requested this item. VDOT is awaiting confirmation from their Traffic Dept as to the appropriateness of
providing crosswalks at the 3 way intersection of Sunset Avenue Extended and Country Green Road.
I plan to CC Rex to my SRC comment letter which I plan to send out by 1pm today.
1. [14-403,32.5.2(i)] Lot frontage. Each lot within a subdivision shall have frontage on an existing or proposed street.
Lots 17—43 are not provided frontage on either an existing or proposed street. It is recommended that the sidewalk
and landscape strip improvements along Sunset Avenue Extended be dedicated to public use. This will allow Lots 17
—43 to utilize Sunset Avenue Extended as their required street frontage. When dedicating the frontage it is
recommended that the developer assure adequate area for a bike lane within the right-of-way.
2. [32.5.2(1)] The Comprehensive Plan provides guidance that Sunset Avenue Extended should have bike lanes. To meet
this guidance, a 10'-wide multi-use path is recommended in place of the proposed sidewalk along Sunset Avenue
Extended(See the Design Standards Manual for exact specifications.)
3. [32.5.2(a),32.5.2(o)] Sunset Avenue Extended Road Improvements. On the plan clearly depict and label any areas
intended to be dedicated to public use(such as street right-of-way).Also,provide a note stating that the land is to be
dedicated for public use. Prior to final site plan approval any dedications shall take place on a plat to be reviewed by
the County, approved, and then recorded in the Clerk's Office. The DB page information of this action shall be
provided on the final site plan.
4. [32.5.2(n),32.7.2.3] Sidewalks. The sidewalks provided along Sunset Avenue Extended shall be extended to the
adjacent property lines. Currently they terminate 5 feet from the property lines.Also,provide the required sidewalk
and landscaping strip along Sunset Avenue Extended for the 20 feet of frontage for Open Space C.
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5. [32.7.1] Dedication of land for walkways. The frontage of Lot 16 along Country Green Road shall be dedicated for
public use to accommodate a future sidewalk connection to Country Green Cottages. Depict and label this area on the
final site plan and final subdivision plat.
6. [Comment] Sheet 1 provides a note which reads: "No offsite disturbance is proposed with this plan. Sunset Avenue
Extended shall be upgraded with the Wintergreen Farm Project."It is recommended that the owners of TMP 76-49B
(Wintergreen Farm LLC)dedicate the portion of land on Sunset Avenue Extended which fronts Lot 16 for public use.
This dedication will allow for a future connection of sidewalks on Sunset Avenue Extended with those on Country
Green Road. This may be accomplished on the final subdivision plat for Wintergreen Farm.
7. [32.5.2(n),32.7.2.3(c)]Interconnectivity of sidewalks or pedestrian ways. On the plan depict and label the existing
paved pedestrian path that runs behind Lots 9& 10 along Old Lynchburg Road(Rte 631). Also,on the final site plan
provide a pedestrian connection through Open Space E, connecting the sidewalk on Sunset Valley Drive to the paved
pedestrian path on Old Lynchburg Road. On the final plat assure that this pedestrian connection is located in an
easement.
8. 132.5.2(i)] Streets. On the plan label Country Green Road(SR 875)and dimension the prescriptive easement width.
Also, provide the centerline information and pavement widths.
9. [32.5.2(i)] Streets. Label and dimension the 30 foot prescriptive easement along Sunset Avenue Extended.Also,
provide the centerline information and pavement widths.
Christopher P. Perez I Senior Planner
Department of Community Development(County of Albemarle,Virginia
401 McIntire Road I Charlottesville,VA 22902
434.296.5832 ext.3443
From: Rex Linville [mailto:rlinville @pecva.org]
Sent:Tuesday, December 08, 2015 8:56 AM
To: David Benish<DBENISH @albemarle.org>
Cc: Rachel Falkenstein<rfalkenstein @albemarle.org>;Shellv.Plaster@vdot.virginia.gov; Christopher Perez
<cperez @albemarle.org>
Subject: Re: Sunset Avenue Bike& Pedestrian Improvements
David,
I have not heard anything back on this inquiry that I sent on November 19th.
Rex
W. Rex Linville, Land Conservation Officer
Piedmont Environmental Council
410 E. Water St, Suite 700
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Work: (434) 977-2033
Cell: (434) 466-8843
Web: www.pecva.org
Twitter: @RexLinville
On Thu,Nov 19, 2015 at 1:32 PM, Rex Linville<rlinvillec2 pecva.org>wrote:
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As you know,and as you and I have discussed in the past,bicycle and pedestrian improvements along Sunset Avenue Extended are
specifically called for in the Southern and Western Urban Area Master Plan. Also,the June 12,2013 Priority List for Secondary Road
Improvements ranks"Improvements to Sunset Avenue"as the#4 priority for Secondary Road Improvements in Albemarle County.
At present there two projects under review on either side of Sunset Avenue as it runs from Old Lynchburg Road and Country Green
Road. They are:
1).On the north side of Sunset Avenue a project called"Sunset Overlook"is being reviewed by Chris Perez;and
2)On the south side of this same section of Sunset a project on Wintergreen Farm is being reviewed by Rachel Falkenstein.
My hope is that there is some way to take advantage of these dual proposals to ensure that adequate space is being left along Sunset Avenue
to accommodate the planned bike lanes. Once the curb,gutter,and sidewalks are in place,retrofitting the street to add a bike lane would be
far more difficult and costly. I'm also copying Shelly Plaster at VDOT to this in the event that she has any insights into how the planned
bicycle and pedestrian access could be integrated into the two projects.
Further,while the northern project has planned sidewalks along Sunset and the southern project has sidewalks leading to Sunset,it does not
appear that there is any planning being done to accommodate a pedestrian crossing on Sunset Avenue to connect these two new residential
neighborhoods(the access roads will be directly across from each other and this will create a new intersection on Sunset Avenue.) Per
conversations w/VDOT they have stated that this is not advisable in the location where the two new developments
propose their entrances based on safety concerns caused by having a crosswalk at an uncontrolled intersection. Thus staff
has not requested this item. VDOT is awaiting confirmation from their Traffic Dept as to the appropriateness of
providing crosswalks at the 3 way intersection of Sunset Avenue Extended and Country Green Road.
I look forward to your thoughts and recommendations on these issues.
Cheers,
Rex
W. Rex Linville, Land Conservation Officer
Piedmont Environmental Council
410 E. Water St, Suite 700
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Work: (434) 977-2033
Cell: (434)466-8843
Web: www.pecva.org
Twitter: @RexLinville
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