HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201500027 Correspondence 2015-07-09 Ellie Ray
From: Ellie Ray
Sent: Thursday,July 09, 2015 4:08 PM
To: 'William Dirickson'
Cc: Patrick and Leslie Middleton Punch
Subject: RE: Dunlora - Belvedere proposed developments
Attachments: SDP201500027 - SRC Comments.pdf; SUB201500097 - SRC Comments.pdf
Mr. Dirickson,
I was nice meeting with you and Mr. Punch as well; I'm glad you both attended the meeting to get a better idea of what
is being proposed. Yes, both applications are'preliminary' in nature...a Preliminary Plat and an Initial Site Plan, and the
applicants received comments (see attached)from each reviewing agency/division as to what issues are present at this
preliminary stage. These comments will become conditions of approval of the preliminary plat and initial site plan (once
they resolve their dedicated right-of-way issue). When the Final Plat and Final Site Plans are submitted,the plan/plat
not only needs to meet these conditions of approval, but also the requirements specific to final submittals. They must
also submit a VSMP application that includes erosion &sediment control and stormwater management plans; neither
the final site plan nor the final plat can be approved until the VSMP is approved.
I did read through the comments again and both Engineering and VDOT refer to having bollards on the emergency
access(or otherwise limiting the use of this access road), so that issue will be resolved with the final plans.
Please let me know if you need anything additional, and I assume I'll be seeing you on the 23'for the Dunlora V SRC
meeting.
Thank you,
Ellie Carter Ray, PLA,LEED GREEN Assn,i:,-rE
Senior Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
ph: 434.296.5832 x. 3432
From:William Dirickson [mailto:wcddhd @cstone.net]
Sent:Thursday,July 09,2015 12:45 PM
To: Ellie Ray
Cc: Patrick and Leslie Middleton Punch; Dirickson,Will
Subject: RE: Dunlora- Belvedere proposed developments
Ellie,
I enjoyed the opportunity of meeting with you today to sit in on the Villas at Belvedere planning project. Both Pat Punch
and I also thank you for allowing our comments as well. I understand from our conversation that these were the
preliminary reviews to allow all parties to know issues or changes that may be required subject to your conditional pre
approval letter. I am very interested in this project as well as the Dunlora V project since both of these developments
impact Shepherds Ridge Road where I am a home owner resident. It was also learned from this meeting that the existing
emergency access on the Hauser plans will not be used as a thoroughfare between the Villas and Shepherds Ridge and
will have bollards across the property to limit public vehicle thru traffic.
I am also sending this email as a reminder that you had said you could send Pat and me a copy of your comments for
these projects.Should you have any questions or if we may assist you. Please let me know.
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Kindest regards,
Will Dirickson
2127 Shepherds Ridge Road
cc: Pat Punch
From: Ellie Ray [mailto:eray(aalbemarle.orq]
Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2015 4:57 PM
To: William Dirickson
Cc: Mark Graham
Subject: RE: Dunlora - Belvedere proposed developments
Mr. Dirickson,
As Mark said the two projects are the Villas at Belvedere and Dunlora V. Both parcels are zoned R-4 and both projects
are by-right proposals, meaning they do not require legislative action for approval. I have not yet reviewed either, so I
don't have detailed information but here is a summary of each:
Villas at Belvedere includes 14 dwelling units(nine single family attached and five single family detached)on 3.39 acre
for a resulting density of 4.13 du/ac. This proposal utilizes the preservation of wooded areas bonus factor to achieve a
5%increase in density(as allowed in the ordinance). These lots front existing public streets(Belvedere Blvd and
Shepherd's Ridge (I believe the single family detached lots front on Shepherd's Ridge)). This proposal does include an
emergency access connection to Shepherd's Ridge,which is a relocated emergency access that was required as part of
the approval of Dunlora Phase 3A. If you want to view this plan, let me know and I can leave a copy at the front desk for
you come in and review. Alternatively(or in addition),you may attend the SRC meeting on July 9th at 10 am to see the
plan and ask questions. This meeting is not a public hearing, but rather an informal meeting between the applicant and
staff to discuss the proposal and the comments provided by staff. Members of the public are welcome to attend to see
the proposal. I have attached the notification above (Dated May 26th)for more information.
Dunlora V includes 20 dwelling units(single family detached) on 4.94 acre for a resulting density of 4.05 du/acre, in a
cluster development. This proposal utilizes the preservation of wooded areas bonus factor to achieve a 5%increase in
density(as allowed in the ordinance). All lots front on a proposed internal public street that connects to Shepherd's
Ridge. Dunlora V was submitted under our electronic plan review pilot program,so a digital copy of the plan can be
viewed here: http://www.albemarle.org/weblink8/search.aspx?dbid=3&searchcommand=%7b%5bCDD-
Planning%5d:%SbApplicationNumber%5d=%22SUB201500102%22%7d. You may also attend the SRC meeting on July
23rd at 10 am. I have attached the notification above (Dated June 8th )for more information.
As for our process,the Villas was submitted as both a preliminary subdivision plat and an initial site plan (due to the
attached units) but the applications follow the same path. Dunlora V is a preliminary subdivision plat. All
agencies/reviewers (planning, engineering,ARB, E911,ACSA,VDOT, inspections,fire/rescue, etc.) review the plan and
provide their comments to the Review Coordinator(in this case, me) and are sent to the applicant the Monday or
Tuesday before the SRC meeting. At the SRC meeting,we discuss the comments, clarify expectations, and note potential
issues for gaining final approval. Within 14 days of the SRC meeting,the review coordinator will issue either a
conditional approval of the preliminary plat/initial site plan listing all of the comments provided by staff as conditions of
approval of a Final Plat/Final Site Plan...or a disapproval of the proposal. Unless there are significant issues that aren't
likely to be overcome, a conditional approval is generally the route that's taken.
If a disapproval is issued, all requirements not satisfied by the proposal must be provided and the applicant has 15 days
to submit a revised plan that addresses these requirements.
If a conditional approval is issued, the applicant has a year to submit a Final Plat/Plan that addresses the conditions of
approval as well as the requirements of a Final Site Plan/Plat.
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I hope this helps, please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Thanks,
Ellie Carter Ray, PLA,!E D CREED':ASSOCIATE
Senior Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
ph: 434.296.5832 x. 3432
From: Mark Graham
Sent:Wednesday,June 24, 2015 3:05 PM
To:William Dirickson
Cc: Ellie Ray
Subject: RE: Dunlora - Belvedere proposed developments
Mr. Dirickson,
The projects at the intersection of Belvedere and Rio are called Villas at Belvedere and Dunlora V. Both are currently
under review and Ellie Ray is the lead reviewer for both projects. I'm copying her on this so she can see your questions
and you have her email address. As the project lead,she is in the best position to help you with questions and
concerns.
Hope this helps!
From:William Dirickson [mailto:wcddhd @cstone.net]
Sent:Wednesday,June 24, 2015 2:35 PM
To: Mark Graham
Cc: Dirickson, Will; Bob Drake
Subject: Dunlora- Belvedere proposed developments
Importance: High
Mr. Graham:
My supervisor, Brad Sheffield suggested I contact you. I am a resident of Albemarle County and live on Shepherds Ridge
Road in Dunlora.Through our HOA we have been advised that two new developments are in the planning stages that
may have an impact on my street.These separate projects are Mr. Hauser's and Mr. Stoner's who are developing two
contiguous residential sites to Dunlora and just off Rio Road. I understand both of these plans have been submitted to
your office for review. Because of their direct impact to this area I was wondering your process of review and also if you
can share your thoughts on these two projects. I am coping Bob Drake on this email. I am also an officer of our
association.
Respectfully,
Will Dirickson
2127 Shepherds Ridge Road
Charlottesville,VA 22901-0664
wcddhd @cstone.net
cc email:
Robert Drake, President
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August 31, 2015
Ellie Carter Ray, CLA
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: SDP-2015-00027& SUB-2015-00097 Villas at Belvedere—Initial Site Development Plan
Dear Ellie:
Thank you for your comments dated July 9, 2015. Revised plans are hereby submitted
incorporating the following changes in response to the items in your letter:
Albemarle County Division of Planning
1. The applicant acknowledges this comment.
2. The applicant acknowledges this comment.
3. A match line is now provided on sheet 2.
4. The revised boundary lines are now provided.
5. The area previously dedicated to public ROW has been removed from the subject parcel.
6. See previous response.
7. A variation/special exception of section 14-404 will be submitted.
8. The revised setbacks and yards for the site are now provided.
9. The side and rear yards have been revised and are now measured from the edge of the
alley easement.
10. The adjacent owner information has been updated to include present use.
11. The lot areas have been updated, and sum to the total acreage provided in the land areas
breakdown.
12. The 25% open space is now provided outside of the alley easement.
13. The woodland preservation for the bonus factor is now provided, and listed on the cover
sheet. A conservation plan and checklist will be included with the Final Site Plan.
14. A note concerning the parking on the lots has been added to the cover sheet.
15. The watershed note has been updated.
16. The shared driveway on Lot 3 &4 has been labeled and dimensioned, and an access
easement provided on Lots 2 & 3.
17. The parking spaces have been widened to 10'.
18. The extent of the relocated emergency access easement has been clarified on the plans on
Sheet 1 & 2.
19. The alley easement has been updated with revisions and is now labeled"Var Width".
20. The state route number for Rio Road is now provided.
21. The applicant acknowledges this comment.
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22. The existing driveway now shows a private access easement.
23. The path and easement are now properly shown.
24. A 10' path is now provided.
25. The existing easements are provided on the existing conditions page.
26. The proposed easements are provided and labeled
27. All known existing utilities are provided on the existing conditions page, The locations of
the proposed dry utilities and easement will be decided with the Final Plat.
28. The maximum building footprint for the proposed buildings is the buildable area line on
each lot.
29. All features are dimensioned as required.
30. The sidewalk has been removed.
31. The proposed courtyard material is now specified, (grass).
32. Sidewalks from the townhomes to the roadways are now provided.
33. The street trees are shown on the Plant Legend. The plants within the stormwater
management facility will be determined with the Final Site Plan and are for visual
purposes only.
34. The applicant acknowledges this comment and will provide required information on the
Landscaping Plan with the Final Site Plan.
35.Notes verifying that the minimum landscaping and screening requirements have been
satisfied will be provided on the Landscaping Sheet with the Final Site Plan.
36. Street trees are provided as required on Rio Road.
37. The Landscaping Plan will be provided with the Final Site Plan and this comment will be
taken into consideration.
38. The required parking and circulation calculation are provided on the plans. (SHEET 1)
39. Two rows of trees are shown adjacent to the parking area. Final Landscaping will be
provided on the Landscaping Sheet of the Final Site Plan.
40. The required calculation has been added to the plans (SHEET 1).
41. The labels and legend are updated and include all items and hatch patterns.
42. The label has been updated on Sheet 2.
43. The easements are shown on the existing conditions sheet.
44. The applicant acknowledges this comment.
45. The lot lines have been darkened and are dimensioned.
46. The building site note has been added to the plans, the townhouse footprints have been
clarified.
47. The open space will be dedicated to the HOA. Note added to Sheet 1.
48. The information has been updated on Sheet 2.
49. An easement already exists and is labeled on Sheet 2.
50. The applicant acknowledges this requirement.
Engineering
1. The applicant acknowledges the VSMP WPO plan requirement.
2. The emergency access road will be blocked with bollards.
3. The Lot 9 turnaround space has been revised.
4. The radius into the cul-de-sac has not been revised as this is a private alley, not a
roadway.
5. The other radii measurements have been provided.
6. The applicant acknowledges this comment.
Fire & Rescue
1. The emergency access roadway is now 20' wide.
2. The radii dimensions for the emergency access are now provided.
3. The applicant acknowledges this requirement.
ACSA
1. The applicant acknowledges this requirement.
2. The applicant acknowledges this requirement.
VDOT
1. The applicant acknowledges this requirement.
2. A benchmark and datum are now provided.
3. The posted speed of existing roadways is now provided.
4. The labeling has been updated on Sheet2.
5. The existing right-of-way is now shown on the plans.
6. The existing and proposed easements are now clearly provided.
7. The anticipated ADT is provided on the Cover Sheet. Full ADT analysis will be
provided with the Final Site Plan. 9 townhouse units will use to Belvedere Boulevard
and 5 single family detached units will use Shepherds Ridge Road.
8. The commercial entrance shall meet the Appendix F requirements and will be designed in
detail with the final plans.
9. The intersection sight line distance triangles have been provided for a 30 mph design
speed, the profile will be provided with the final plans.
10. The proposed landscaping will avoid the sight distance easements and will be finalized in
the final plans.
11. All standard details will be incorporated in the final plans.
12. A typical roadway section for Belvedere Boulevard will be provided with the final plans.
13. The proposed asphalt pathway now ties into the existing CG-12 at Rio/Belvedere.
14. The CG-12 are now shown at the Claremont Alley entrance.
15. The existing driveway entrance is now shown as to be removed.
16. The emergency access will be blocked with emergency access bollards.
17. The private entrance for Lot 10 will be finalized with the final plans and has been
relocated on this plan as well.
18. The applicant acknowledges this requirement.
19. The applicant acknowledges this requirement and will provide with the final site plan.
20. The applicant acknowledges this requirement and will provide with the final site plan.
21. The applicant acknowledges this requirement.
Please contact me if you have any questions or require any further information.
Sincerely,
Scott Collins, PE