HomeMy WebLinkAboutWPO201500094 Review Comments WPO VSMP 2016-03-16COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
Project title:
Project file number:
Plan preparer:
Owner or rep.:
Plan received date:
Revision 1:
Revision 2:
Date of comments:
Revision 1:
Revision 2:
Reviewer:
VSMP Permit plan review
511 Street Place
WP0201500094
Rummel, Keppler, & Kahl, LLP
Gambit, LLC & Snow Paw, LLC, et al
17 November 2015
17 February 2016
15 March 2016
23 December 2015
11 March 2016
16 March 2016
Matt Wentland
County Code section 17-410 and Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:34 requires the VSMP authority to
act on any VSMP permit by issuing a project approval or denial. This project is approved. The
purchase of nutrient credits will need to be finalized before a grading permit is issued and any
documentation should be submitted as soon as possible. Please see below for the next steps in the
process.
Process;
After approval, plans will need to be bonded. The bonding process is begun by submitting a bond estimate
request form and fee to the Department of Community Development. One of the plan reviewers will
prepare estimates and check parcel and easement information based on the approved plans. The County's
Management Analyst will prepare bond agreement forms, which will need to be completed by the owner
and submitted along with cash, certificates or sureties for the amounts specified. The agreements will need
to be approved and signed by the County Attorney and County Engineer. This may take 2-4 weeks to
obtain all the correct signatures and forms.
Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance agreements will also need to be completed and recorded.
The County's Management Analyst or other staff will prepare the forms and check for ownership and
signature information. The completed forms will need to be submitted along with court recording fees.
After bonding and agreements are complete, county staff will need to enter project information in a DEQ
database for state application processing. DEQ will review the application information based on local
VSMP authority approval. At this time, the DEQ portion of the application fees will need to be paid
directly to the state. For fastest processing, this is done electronically with the emails provided on the
application. DEQ should notify applicants with instructions on how to pay fees. When DEQ approves the
application, they will issue a permit coverage letter. This should be copied to the county.
After DEQ coverage is issued, via the coverage letter, the County can hold a pre -construction conference.
Applicants will need to complete the request for a pre -construction conference form, and pay the remainder
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of the application fee. The form identifies the contractor and responsible land disturber, and the fee
remaining to be paid. This will be checked by county staff, and upon approval, a pre -construction
conference will be scheduled with the County inspector. At the pre -construction conference, should
everything proceed satisfactorily, a joint VSMP and grading permit will be issued by the County so that
work may begin.
County forms can be found on the county website forms center under engineering;
http://www.albemarle.org/deptforms.asp?department=cden.gwpo
File: WPO201500094.doc
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RICO( MEMORANDUM
2100 East Cary Street
Suite 309
Richmond,VA 23223
Phone 804.782.1903
Fax 804.782.2142
www.rkk.com
Date: March 14, 2016
To: Matt Wentland, PE
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville,VA 22902
From: Nathan Rasnick, PE (RK&K)
Cc: Malachi Mills, PE (RKK), Michael Campbell (DRP)
RE: WP0201500094- 5TH Street Place-VSMP PERMIT PLAN REVIEW
Comments(dated March 11,2016)
1. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
The SWPPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-405. A SWPPP must
contain (1) a PPP, (2) an ESCP, (3)a SWMP, and (4) any TMDL measures necessary.
a. A SWPPP was not found with this submission, please provide. Please use the standard
Albemarle County template found on the County website.
Comment partially addressed: Include a signed registration statement and a signed
certification.Also include the TMDL information (any impaired water the site discharges into
and the information found at 9VAC25-880-70 part II(A)(5).
• Response: TMDL has been added to Tab 7 and the signed registration statement and
certification have been included.
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2. Stormwater Management Plan(SWMP)
VSMP Regulation 9VAC25-870-108 requires the VSMP authority to approve or disapprove a
SWMP. This plan is disapproved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below.The
stormwater management plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-
403.
a. The currently proposed plan has a remaining phosphorus load reduction requirement of
2.27 lbs/year. The purchase of nutrient credits will need to be approved by the County
Attorney's Office. Please contact Ana Kilmer akilmer@albemarle.org for required
information and documentation for credit purchases prior to finalizing the purchase.
Note that the nutrient bank must be in the same or an adjacent HUC as the project site.
Response noted: The credits(2.25 lbs/year) will need to be purchased before the
grading permit can be issued.
b. The maximum ponding depth for bioretention facilities is 6 to 12 inches,with 6 inches
being preferred. Your details show ponding from 18 to 24 inches, please adjust(BMP
Specification No. 9,Table 9.3).
Comment partially addressed:Sheet SWM-6 shows incorrect top elevations for
structures 16&22.This will also need to be updated on the Final Site Plan.
• Response:SWM-6 has been revised to indicate the correct structure elevation of
431.50. Please see sheet SWM-6.
3. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP)
Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:55 requires the VESCP authority to approve or disapprove an ESCP.
This plan is disapproved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below.The erosion
control plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-402.
a. The E&SC sequence notes references County Environmental Inspector; please change
this to the County Erosion &Sediment Control Inspector. Sequence notes also
reference building pads that are not shown on plans, please clarify.
Comment partially addressed: Note 6 on ESC-3B still includes the old reference.
• Response: Note has been revised. Please see sheet ESC-3B.
b. Please provide sealed retaining wall plans for walls supporting roads or necessary
infrastructure.This also includes walls that are close to property lines where this is a
danger of affecting neighboring property, either during construction,with later failures,
or with pedestrian vehicle safety.
c. Comment not addressed:Sealed wall plans were requested to ensure that there is no
conflict with the wall construction and infrastructure construction (i.e.trenching
through the geo-grid to install storm sewer). Please provide sealed wall plans or a note
(preferably on all sheets in the VSMP and Final Site Plan which show any potential
conflicts)that states wall design and installation will be coordinated with infrastructure
improvements and installation to prevent any potential damage to the construction or
operation of either.
• Response: A note has been discussed vetted and added to the plans. Please see sheets,
C-01, ESC-3A-ESC-4B&SWM-4A—SWM-4F.
d. Temporary slope drainages may be needed for interim slopes, particularly the less than
2:1 slope that traverses the site during the interim phase, and around SB-1. Please
address.
Comment partially addressed: Please show the associated diversion dikes required for
the slope drains.
• Response: diversion dikes have been added to the slope drains. Please see sheets ESC-
3A-3C.
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
Project title:
Project file number:
Plan preparer:
Owner or rep.:
Plan received date:
Revision 1:
Date of comments:
Revision 1:
Reviewer:
VSMP Permit plan review
511 Street Place
WP0201500094
Rummel, Keppler, & Kahl, LLP
Gambit, LLC & Snow Paw, LLC, et al
17 November 2015
17 February 2016
23 December 2015
11 March 2016
Matt Wentland
County Code section 17-410 and Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:34 requires the VSMP authority to
act on any VSMP permit by issuing a project approval or denial. This project is denied. The
rationale is given in the comments below. The application may be resubmitted for approval if all
of the items below are satisfactorily addressed. The VSMP application content requirements can
be found in County Code section 17-401.
A. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
The SWPPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-405. A SWPPP must
contain (1) a PPP, (2) an ESOP, (3) a SWMP, and (4) any TMDL measures necessary.
A SWPPP was not found with this submission, please provide. Please use the standard Albemarle
County template found on the County website.
Comment partially addressed: Include a signed registration statement and a signed certification. Also
include the TMDL information (any impaired water the site discharges into and the information found at
9VAC25-880-70 part II(A)(5).
B. Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP)
The PPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-404.
Please remove PPP from plan set and include in SWPPP document.
Comment addressed
C. Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
VSMP Regulation 9VAC25-870-108 requires the VSMP authority to approve or disapprove a
SWMP. This plan is disapproved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The
stormwater management plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-403.
1. The currently proposed plan has a remaining phosphorus load reduction requirement of 2.27
lbs/year. The purchase of nutrient credits will need to be approved by the County Attorney's
Office. Please contact Ana Kilmer akilmer@albemarle.orc for required information and
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documentation for credit purchases prior to finalizing the purchase. Note that the nutrient bank
must be in the same or an adjacent HUC as the project site.
Response noted: The credits (2.25lbs/yr) will need to be purchased before the grading permit can be
issued.
2. During our 17 December 2015 meeting with RK&K staff, the possibility of converting the
proposed level 1 wet pond to a level 2 wet pond was discussed. We feel that there is some degree
of flexibility in the 2:1 flow path requirement for a level 1 wet pond, therefore have deemed your
proposed plan acceptable in this regard. However, conversion to a level 2 wet pond would likely
require a 2:1 flow path in order to achieve the increased phosphorus load reduction.
Comment addressed
3. The maximum ponding depth for Bioretention facilities is 6 to 12 inches, with 6 inches being
preferred. Your details show ponding from 18 to 24 inches, please adjust (BMP Specification No.
9, Table 9.3).
Comment partially addressed: Sheet SWM -6 shows incorrect top elevations for structures 16 & 22. This
will also need to be updated on the Final Site Plan.
4. Please remove typical Bioretention cross section. Please provide this information in an actual, to
scale, cross section showing both existing and proposed grades.
Comment addressed
5. There appears to be a structure and pipe run missing from your plan as pipes 18A and 20A outfall
underground. Please clarify.
Comment addressed
6. Please clearly show BMP drainage areas.
Comment addressed
7. The County requires that pipe slopes be at 0.5% minimum to 16% maximum. Please adjust slopes
of pipes leading from structures 23 and 38 as they are 0.4%.
Comment addressed
8. Please change plan set title and page titles to "VSMP Plan".
Comment addressed
D. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESOP)
Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:55 requires the VESCP authority to approve or disapprove an ESOP.
This plan is disapproved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The erosion control
plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-402.
1. Please include Albemarle County General Construction Notes.
Comment addressed
2. Please show steep slopes overlay districts on proposed plans in order to confirm design standards
in 18-30.7.5. Note that single retaining walls within the steep slopes overlays must be no taller
than 6 feet. Currently steep slopes overlay districts are only being shown on existing conditions
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sheets and it is unclear if any of the proposed retaining walls are within those overlays.
Comment addressed
3. The E&SC sequence notes references County Environmental Inspector; please change this to the
County Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector. Sequence notes also reference building pads that
are not shown on plans, please clarify.
Comment partially addressed: Note 6 on ESC -313 still includes the old reference.
4. Please provide sealed retaining wall plans for walls supporting roads or necessary infrastructure.
This also includes walls that are close to property lines where this is a danger of affecting
neighboring property, either during construction, with later failures, or with pedestrian vehicle
safety.
Comment not addressed: Sealed wall plans were requested to ensure that there is no conflict with the
wall construction and infrastructure construction (i.e. trenching through the geo-grid to install storm
sewer). Please provide sealed wall plans or a note (preferably on all sheets in the VSMP and Final Site
Plan which show any potential conflicts) that states wall design and installation will be coordinated with
infrastructure improvements and installation to prevent any potential damage to the construction or
operation of either.
5. The minimum length of sediment trap outlets is 6 feet times the drainage acreage [VESCH III -73],
please adjust. Also, the crest of the stone outlet must be at least 1 foot below the top of the
embankment. Please adjust traps accordingly.
Comment addressed
6. Please show sediment trap outlet/weir stone to the wet/dry grade (ST -2).
Comment addressed
7. Please show topography confirming SB -1 drainage area.
Comment addressed
8. Should the diversion dike on the west side of ST -2 be in place during the interim plan? Please
address.
Comment addressed
9. Please show SB -2 drainage area on plans.
Comment addressed
10. Temporary slope drainages may be needed for interim slopes, particularly the less than 2:1 slope
that traverses the site during the interim phase, and around SB -1. Please address.
Comment partially addressed: Please show the associated diversion dikes required for the slope drains.
11. Please clarify SB -I removal process. Zig-zagging diversion dikes have been problematic in the
past. Even if the dike is successful, it appears that it would be problematic keeping the proposed
inlet protection at inlet 13 clear. Perhaps at an inlet sediment trap similar to the one found under
CIP in the VESCH would be more appropriate here?
Comment addressed
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12. Your sediment basin designs include emergency spillways. Emergency spill ways are shown on
cross sections but not on plans, please clarify. Note that emergency spillways should not be
constructed over fill material. Basins outlets should be designed for a 25 year storm event,
otherwise emergency spillways are required [VESCH III -80].
Comment addressed
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The VSMP permit application and all plans may be resubmitted for approval when all comments have
been satisfactorily addressed. For re -submittals please provide 2 copies of the complete permit package
with a completed application form.
Engineering plan review staff are available from 2-4 PM on Thursdays, should you require a meeting to
discuss this review.
Process;
After approval, plans will need to be bonded. The bonding process is begun by submitting a bond estimate
request form and fee to the Department of Community Development. One of the plan reviewers will
prepare estimates and check parcel and easement information based on the approved plans. The County's
Management Analyst will prepare bond agreement forms, which will need to be completed by the owner
and submitted along with cash, certificates or sureties for the amounts specified. The agreements will need
to be approved and signed by the County Attorney and County Engineer. This may take 2-4 weeks to
obtain all the correct signatures and forms.
Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance agreements will also need to be completed and recorded.
The County's Management Analyst or other staff will prepare the forms and check for ownership and
signature information. The completed forms will need to be submitted along with court recording fees.
After bonding and agreements are complete, county staff will need to enter project information in a DEQ
database for state application processing. DEQ will review the application information based on local
VSMP authority approval. At this time, the DEQ portion of the application fees will need to be paid
directly to the state. For fastest processing, this is done electronically with the emails provided on the
application. DEQ should notify applicants with instructions on how to pay fees. When DEQ approves the
application, they will issue a permit coverage letter. This should be copied to the county.
After DEQ coverage is issued, via the coverage letter, the County can hold a pre -construction conference.
Applicants will need to complete the request for a pre -construction conference form, and pay the remainder
of the application fee. The form identifies the contractor and responsible land disturber, and the fee
remaining to be paid. This will be checked by county staff, and upon approval, a pre -construction
conference will be scheduled with the County inspector. At the pre -construction conference, should
everything proceed satisfactorily, a joint VSMP and grading permit will be issued by the County so that
work may begin.
County forms can be found on the county website forms center under engineering;
http://www.albemarle.org/deptforms.asp?department=cden.gwpo
File: WP0201500094.doc
J
RK&K- MEMORANDUM
2100 East Cary Street
Suite 309
Richmond, VA 23223
Phone 804.782.1903
Fax 804.782.2142
www.rkk.com
Date: January 8, 2016
To: Justin Deel
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville,VA 22902
From: Nathan Rasnick, PE (RK&K)
Cc: Malachi Mills, PE (RKK)
RE: WP0201500094- 5111 Street Place-VSMP PERMIT PLAN REVIEW
Comments(dated December 23,2015)
1. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
The SWPPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-405. A SWPPP must
contain (1) a PPP, (2) an ESCP, (3) a SWMP, and (4) any TMDL measures necessary.
a. A SWPPP was not found with this submission, please provide. Please use the standard
Albemarle County template found on the County website.
• Response:A draft of the SWPPP has been included with this submission.
2. Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP)
The PPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-404.
a. Please remove PPP from plan set and include in SWPPP document.
• Response:PPP Sheets have been removed from the plan set and included in the
SWPPP.
3. Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
VSMP Regulation 9VAC25-870-108 requires the VSMP authority to approve or disapprove a
SWMP. This plan is disapproved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below.The
stormwater management plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-
403.
a. The currently proposed plan has a remaining phosphorus load reduction requirement of
2.27 lbs/year. The purchase of nutrient credits will need to be approved by the County
Attorney's Office. Please contact Ana Kilmer akilmer@albemarle.org for required
information and documentation for credit purchases prior to finalizing the purchase.
Note that the nutrient bank must be in the same or an adjacent HUC as the project site.
• Response: Understood. Based on revisions the current phosphorus load reduction
requirement is 2.25 lbs/year.
b. During our 17 December 2015 meeting with RK&K staff,the possibility of converting the
proposed level 1 wet pond to a level 2 wet pond was discussed. We feel that there is
some degree of flexibility in the 2:1 flow path requirement for a level 1 wet pond,
therefore have deemed your proposed plan acceptable in this regard. However,
conversion to a level 2 wet pond would likely require a 2:1 flow path in order to achieve
the increased phosphorus load reduction.
• Response: Understood. Pond design remains level 1.
c. The maximum ponding depth for bioretention facilities is 6 to 12 inches,with 6 inches
being preferred. Your details show ponding from 18 to 24 inches, please adjust(BMP
Specification No.9,Table 9.3).
• Response:Ponding depth has been reduced to 6 inches by placing the inlet top 6 inches
above the bioretention surface. Please note that larger storm events temporarily pool
above this. It is our interpretation that this is acceptable based on DEQ Bioretention
Specification#9 Section 6.9. Please see sheet SWM-2.
d. Please remove typical bioretention cross section. Please provide this information in an
actual,to scale, cross section showing both existing and proposed grades.
• Response:Revised. Cross Sections can now been found on Sheet SWM-2.
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e. There appears to be a structure and pipe run missing from your plan as pipes 18A and
20A outfall underground. Please clarify.
• Response:Profiles have been revised to account for the bioretention areas. Both pipe
runs in question outfall to Bioretention 1. Please see Sheet SWM-5D.
f. Please clearly show BMP drainage areas
• Response:Revised. Please see Sheets SWM-8 through SWM-10.
g. The County requires that pipe slopes be at 0.5%minimum to 16%maximum. Please
adjust slopes of pipes leading from structures 23 and 38 as they are 0.4%.
• Response:Revised. Please see Sheet SWM-5A.
h. Please change plan set title and page titles to "VSMP Plan"
• Response:Revised.
4. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP)
Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:55 requires the VESCP authority to approve or disapprove an ESCP.
This plan is disapproved,and the reasons are provided in the comments below.The erosion
control plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-402.
a. Please include Albemarle County General Construction Notes
• Response: Notes have been added. Please see Sheet ESC-1B.
b. Please show steep slopes overlay districts on proposed plans in order to confirm design
standards in 18-30.7.5. Note that single retaining walls within the steep slopes overlays
must be no taller than 6 feet. Currently steep slopes overlay districts are only being
shown on existing conditions sheets and it is unclear if any of the proposed retaining
walls are within those overlays.
• Response: Steep slope overlay districts are now shown. Retaining walls have been
revised accordingly.
c. The E&SC sequence notes references County Environmental Inspector; please change
this to the County Erosion &Sediment Control Inspector. Sequence notes also
reference building pads that are not shown on plans, please clarify.
• Response: Revised. Please see ESC series Sheets.
d. Please provide sealed retaining wall plans for walls supporting roads or necessary
infrastructure.This also includes walls that are close to property lines where this is a
danger of affecting neighboring property, either during construction,with later failures,
or with pedestrian vehicle safety.
• Response: Acknowledged. Sealed retaining wall plans will be provided once a site
contractor is selected.A separate permit filing will be made at that time,prior to any
wall construction.
e. The minimum length of sediment trap outlets is 6 feet times the drainage acreage
[VESCH III-73], please adjust. Also,the crest of the stone outlet must be at least 1 foot
below the top of the embankment. Please adjust traps accordingly
• Response:Revised. Please see Sheet ESC-2A.
f. Please show sediment trap outlet/weir stone to the wet/dry grade (ST-2).
• Response: Revised. Please see Sheets ESC-2A& ESC-2B.
g. Please show topography confirming SB-1 drainage area.
• Response: Revised. Please see Sheets ESC-2A& ESC-2B.
h. Should the diversion dike on the west side of ST-2 be in place during the interim plan?
Please address.
• Response:Revised. Diversion Dike is now indicated to be installed in the initial phase
and maintained in the interim phase. Please see Sheets ESC-2A& ESC-3A.
i. Please show SB-2 drainage area on plans.
• Response: Revised. Please see Sheets ESC-3A& ESC-3B.
j. Temporary slope drainages may be needed for interim slopes, particularly the less than
2:1 slope that traverses the site during the interim phase, and around SB-1. Please
address.
• Response: Revised. Please see Sheets ESC-2B, ESC-3A & ESC-3C.
k. Please clarify SB-1 removal process. Zig-zagging diversion dikes have been problematic
in the past. Even if the dike is successful, it appears that it would be problematic
keeping the proposed inlet protection at inlet 13 clear. Perhaps at an inlet sediment
trap similar to the one found under CIP in the VESCH would be more appropriate here?
• Response: A sub phase to the interim plan has been added. Please see sheet ESC-3C.
I. Your sediment basin designs include emergency spillways. Emergency spill ways are
shown on cross sections but not on plans, please clarify. Note that emergency spillways
should not be constructed over fill material. Basins outlets should be designed for a 25
year storm event, otherwise emergency spillways are required [VESCH III-80].
• Response: Emergency spillway is now indicated on 58-2, please see Sheet ESC-3A. SB-1
has been redesigned to eliminate the emergency spillway. The riser and outfall pipe
sizes have been increased and the berm raised accordingly,please see Sheet ESC-2B
and Calculation Report.
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
Project title:
Project file number:
Plan preparer:
Owner or rep.:
Plan received date:
Date of comments:
Reviewer:
VSMP Permit plan review
51 Street Place
WP0201500094
Rummel, Keppler, & Kahl, LLP
Gambit, LLC & Snow Paw, LLC, et al
17 November 2015
23 December 2015
Justin Deel
County Code section 17-410 and Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:34 requires the VSMP authority to
act on any VSMP permit by issuing a project approval or denial. This project is denied. The
rationale is given in the comments below. The application may be resubmitted for approval if all
of the items below are satisfactorily addressed. The VSMP application content requirements can
be found in County Code section 17-401.
A. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
The SWPPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-405. A SWPPP must
contain (1) a PPP, (2) an ESCP, (3) a SWMP, and (4) any TMDL measures necessary.
A SWPPP was not found with this submission, please provide. Please use the standard Albemarle
County template found on the County website.
B. Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP)
The PPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-404.
1. Please remove PPP from plan set and include in SWPPP document.
C. Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
VSMP Regulation 9VAC25-870-108 requires the VSMP authority to approve or disapprove a
SWMP. This plan is disapproved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The
stormwater management plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-403.
1. The currently proposed plan has a remaining phosphorus load reduction requirement of 2.27
lbs/year. The purchase of nutrient credits will need to be approved by the County Attorney's
Office. Please contact Ana Kilmer akilmer(&albemarle.org for required information and
documentation for credit purchases prior to finalizing the purchase. Note that the nutrient bank
must be in the same or an adjacent HUC as the project site.
2. During our 17 December 2015 meeting with RK&K staff, the possibility of converting the
proposed level 1 wet pond to a level 2 wet pond was discussed. We feel that there is some degree
of flexibility in the 2:1 flow path requirement for a level 1 wet pond, therefore have deemed your
proposed plan acceptable in this regard. However, conversion to a level 2 wet pond would likely
require a 2:1 flow path in order to achieve the increased phosphorus load reduction.
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3. The maximum ponding depth for Bioretention facilities is 6 to 12 inches, with 6 inches being
preferred. Your details show ponding from 18 to 24 inches, please adjust (BMP Specification No.
9, Table 9.3).
4. Please remove typical Bioretention cross section. Please provide this information in an actual, to
scale, cross section showing both existing and proposed grades.
5. There appears to be a structure and pipe run missing from your plan as pipes 18A and 20A outfall
underground. Please clarify.
6. Please clearly show BMP drainage areas.
7. The County requires that pipe slopes be at 0.5% minimum to 16% maximum. Please adjust slopes
of pipes leading from structures 23 and 38 as they are 0.4%.
8. Please change plan set title and page titles to "VSMP Plan".
D. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP)
Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:55 requires the VESCP authority to approve or disapprove an ESCP.
This plan is disapproved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The erosion control
plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-402.
1. Please include Albemarle County General Construction Notes.
2. Please show steep slopes overlay districts on proposed plans in order to confirm design standards
in 18-30.7.5. Note that single retaining walls within the steep slopes overlays must be no taller
than 6 feet. Currently steep slopes overlay districts are only being shown on existing conditions
sheets and it is unclear if any of the proposed retaining walls are within those overlays.
3. The E&SC sequence notes references County Environmental Inspector; please change this to the
County Erosion & Sediment Control Inspector. Sequence notes also reference building pads that
are not shown on plans, please clarify.
4. Please provide sealed retaining wall plans for walls supporting roads or necessary infrastructure.
This also includes walls that are close to property lines where this is a danger of affecting
neighboring property, either during construction, with later failures, or with pedestrian vehicle
safety.
5. The minimum length of sediment trap outlets is 6 feet times the drainage acreage [VESCH III -73],
please adjust. Also, the crest of the stone outlet must be at least 1 foot below the top of the
embankment. Please adjust traps accordingly.
6. Please show sediment trap outlet/weir stone to the wet/dry grade (ST -2).
7. Please show topography confirming SB -1 drainage area.
8. Should the diversion dike on the west side of ST -2 be in place during the interim plan? Please
address.
9. Please show SB -2 drainage area on plans.
10. Temporary slope drainages may be needed for interim slopes, particularly the less than 2:1 slope
that traverses the site during the interim phase, and around SB -1. Please address.
11. Please clarify SB -1 removal process. Zig-zagging diversion dikes have been problematic in the
past. Even if the dike is successful, it appears that it would be problematic keeping the proposed
inlet protection at inlet 13 clear. Perhaps at an inlet sediment trap similar to the one found under
CIP in the VESCH would be more appropriate here?
12. Your sediment basin designs include emergency spillways. Emergency spill ways are shown on
cross sections but not on plans, please clarify. Note that emergency spillways should not be
constructed over fill material. Basins outlets should be designed for a 25 year storm event,
otherwise emergency spillways are required [VESCH III -80].
Engineering Review Comments
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The VSMP permit application and all plans may be resubmitted for approval when all comments have
been satisfactorily addressed. For re -submittals please provide 2 copies of the complete permit package
with a completed application form.
Engineering plan review staff are available from 2-4 PM on Thursdays, should you require a meeting to
discuss this review.
Process;
After approval, plans will need to be bonded. The bonding process is begun by submitting a bond estimate
request form and fee to the Department of Community Development. One of the plan reviewers will
prepare estimates and check parcel and easement information based on the approved plans. The County's
Management Analyst will prepare bond agreement forms, which will need to be completed by the owner
and submitted along with cash, certificates or sureties for the amounts specified. The agreements will need
to be approved and signed by the County Attorney and County Engineer. This may take 2-4 weeks to
obtain all the correct signatures and forms.
Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance agreements will also need to be completed and recorded.
The County's Management Analyst or other staff will prepare the forms and check for ownership and
signature information. The completed forms will need to be submitted along with court recording fees.
After bonding and agreements are complete, county staff will need to enter project information in a DEQ
database for state application processing. DEQ will review the application information based on local
VSMP authority approval. At this time, the DEQ portion of the application fees will need to be paid
directly to the state. For fastest processing, this is done electronically with the emails provided on the
application. DEQ should notify applicants with instructions on how to pay fees. When DEQ approves the
application, they will issue a permit coverage letter. This should be copied to the county.
After DEQ coverage is issued, via the coverage letter, the County can hold a pre -construction conference.
Applicants will need to complete the request for a pre -construction conference form, and pay the remainder
of the application fee. The form identifies the contractor and responsible land disturber, and the fee
remaining to be paid. This will be checked by county staff, and upon approval, a pre -construction
conference will be scheduled with the County inspector. At the pre -construction conference, should
everything proceed satisfactorily, a joint VSMP and grading permit will be issued by the County so that
work may begin.
County forms can be found on the county website forms center under engineering;
hqp://www.albemarle.org/deptfonns.asp?department--cdengno
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