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2134 Berkmar Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22901
975 -0224
TO:Patrick Lawrence
Planning Department
RE:Soils Report and Comments for:
South Pantops Condos
This project may present an opportunity for preservation
of a permanent riparian forest buffer through the dedication of
an easement. If interested, please contact the TJSWCD.
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USDA united States Natural Prepared by: Thomas Jefferson Soil & Water
Department of Resources Conservation District
Agriculture Conservation 434- 975 -0224
Service
Soils Report
SOILS REPORT FOR: South Pantops Condos
Soil Survey Area: Albemarle County, Virginia
Survey Status: Published
Correlation Date: 12/01/1981
Distribution Date: 10/21/2002
Map Unit: 12E Catoctin silt loam, 25 to 45 percent slopes
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Catoctin is a steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 5 inches
thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately
rapid. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not
ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e.
The Virginia soil management group is JJ. This soil is not hydric.
Map Unit: 13E Catoctin very stony sit loam, 25 to 45 percent slopes
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Catoctin is a steep, moderately deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt loam about 5 inches
thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderately
rapid. It has a low available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not
ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7e.
The Virginia soil management group is JJ. This soil is not hydric.
Map Unit: 23B Davidson clay loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Davidson is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is
clay loam about 4 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest
permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is
not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land
capability classification is 3e. The Virginia soil management group is N. This soil is not hydric.
Map Unit: 23C Davidson clay loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Davidson is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is
clay loam about 4 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest
permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is
not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land
capability classification is 6e. The Virginia soil management group is N. This soil is not hydric.
Map Unit: 71C Rabun clay loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Rabun is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is clay
loam about 6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest
permeability is moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is
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not flooded and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land
capability classification is 6e. The Virginia soil management group is N. This soil is not hydric.
Map Unit: 71D Rabun clay loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Rabun is a moderately steep to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is clay loam about
6 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is
moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded
and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability
classification is 6e. The Virginia soil management group is N. This soil is not hydric.
Map Unit: 72C3 Rabun clay, 7 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Rabun is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is clay
about 4 inches thick. The surface layer has a very low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is
moderate. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded
and is not ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability
classification is 4e. The Virginia soil management group is N. This soil is not hydric.
Map Unit: 72D3 Rabun clay, 15 to 25 percent slopes, severely eroded
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Rabun is a moderately steep to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is clay about 4
inches thick. The surface layer has a very low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It
has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not
ponded. The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 6e.
The Virginia soil management group is N. This soil is not hydric.
Map Unit: 73E Rabun very stony clay loam, 25 to 45 percent slopes
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Rabun is a steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is clay loam about 6 inches thick. The
surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is moderate. It has a
moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is not flooded and is not ponded.
The seasonal high water table is at a depth of more than 6 feet. The land capability classification is 7s. The
Virginia soil management group is N. This soil is not hydric.
Dwellings With Basements - Dominant Condition
Soil Survey: Albemarle County, Virginia
Survey Status: Published
Correlation Date: 12/01/1981
Distribution Date: 10/21/2002
Map
Symbol Soil Name Rating
12E Catoctin silt loam, 25 to 45 Very limited
percent slopes
13E Catoctin very stony silt Very limited
loam, 25 to 45 percent
slopes
23B Davidson clay loam, 2 to 7 Not limited
percent slopes
23C Davidson clay loam, 7 to Somewhat limited
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15 percent slopes
71C Rabun clay loam, 7 to 15 Somewhat limited
percent slopes
71D Rabun clay loam, 15 to 25 Very limited
percent slopes
72C3 Rabun clay, 7 to 15 Somewhat limited
percent slopes, severely
eroded
72D3 Rabun clay, 15 to 25 Very limited
percent slopes, severely
eroded
73E Rabun very stony clay Very limited
loam, 25 to 45 percent
slopes
Mapunit Hydric Rating
Soil Survey: Albemarle County, Virginia
Survey Status: Published
Correlation Date: 12/01/1981
Distribution Date: 10/21/2002
Map
Symbol Soil Name Rating
12E Catoctin silt loam, 25 to 45 Not hydric
percent slopes
13E Catoctin very stony silt Not hydric
loam, 25 to 45 percent
slopes
23B Davidson clay loam, 2 to 7 Not hydric
percent slopes
23C Davidson clay loam, 7 to Not hydric
15 percent slopes
71C Rabun clay loam, 7 to 15 Not hydric
percent slopes
71D Rabun clay loam, 15 to 25 Not hydric
percent slopes
72C3 Rabun clay, 7 to 15 Not hydric
percent slopes, severely
eroded
72D3 Rabun clay, 15 to 25 Not hydric
percent slopes, severely
eroded
73E Rabun very stony clay Not hydric
loam, 25 to 45 percent
slopes
Soil Shrink - Swell - Dominant Soil
Top Depth : 0
Bottom Depth : 0
Soil Survey: Albemarle County, Virginia
Survey Status: Published
Correlation Date: 12/01/1981
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Distribution Date: 10/21/2002
Map
Symbol Soil Name Rating
12E Catoctin silt loam, 25 to 45 1.5
percent slopes
13E Catoctin very stony silt 1.5
loam, 25 to 45 percent
slopes
23B Davidson clay loam, 2 to 7 1.5
percent slopes
23C Davidson clay loam, 7 to 1.5
15 percent slopes
71C Rabun clay loam, 7 to 15 1.5
percent slopes
71D Rabun clay loam, 15 to 25 1.5
percent slopes
72C3 Rabun clay, 7 to 15 1.5
percent slopes, severely
eroded
72D3 Rabun clay, 15 to 25 1.5
percent slopes, severely
eroded
73E Rabun very stony clay 1.5
loam, 25 to 45 percent
slopes
Corrosion Concrete - Dominant Condition
Soil Survey: Albemarle County, Virginia
Survey Status: Published
Correlation Date: 12/01/1981
Distribution Date: 10/21/2002
Map
Symbol Soil Name Rating
12E Catoctin silt loam, 25 to 45 Moderate
percent slopes
13E Catoctin very stony silt Moderate
loam, 25 to 45 percent
slopes
23B Davidson clay loam, 2 to 7 Moderate
percent slopes
23C Davidson clay loam, 7 to Moderate
15 percent slopes
71C Rabun clay loam, 7 to 15 Moderate
percent slopes
71D Rabun clay loam, 15 to 25 Moderate
percent slopes
72C3 Rabun clay, 7 to 15 Moderate
percent slopes, severely
eroded
72D3 Rabun clay, 15 to 25 Moderate
percent slopes, severely
eroded
73E Rabun very stony clay Moderate
loam, 25 to 45 percent
slopes
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Corrosion Steel - Dominant Condition
Soil Survey: Albemarle County, Virginia
Survey Status: Published
Correlation Date: 12/01/1981
Distribution Date: 10/21/2002
Map
Symbol Soil Name Rating
12E Catoctin silt loam, 25 to 45 High
percent slopes
13E Catoctin very stony silt High
loam, 25 to 45 percent
slopes
23B Davidson clay loam, 2 to 7 High
percent slopes
23C Davidson clay loam, 7 to High
15 percent slopes
71C Rabun clay loam, 7 to 15 High
percent slopes
71D Rabun clay loam, 15 to 25 High
percent slopes
72C3 Rabun clay, 7 to 15 High
percent slopes, severely
eroded
72D3 Rabun clay, 15 to 25 High
percent slopes, severely
eroded
73E Rabun very stony clay High
loam, 25 to 45 percent
slopes
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:Patrick Lawrence, Current Development Project Planner
From:Phil Custer, Current Development engineering review
Date:20 February 2008
Subject: South Pantops Condominiums (SDP -2008- 00012)
The site plan for the South Pantops Condominium Complex has been reviewed. Engineering review for
current development cannot recommend approval to the plan at this time. The following comments are
provided.
1. Critical slopes are disturbed on the property. A critical slope waiver will be required. [18 -4.2]
2. It appears that in some cases, the parking lot and access ways are over the maximum allowed five and
ten percent slopes specified in the ordinance. This is normally a final site plan comment but it appears
the application of this ordinance standard may require the applicant to adjust the layout.
3. Engineering has not received any conceptual stormwater management analysis. Please provide the
removal rate spreadsheet for the development.
4. The BMP can not be held up by a retaining wall.
5. Because of the land development's proximity to the Rivanna River, the applicant may request to be
exempt from Section 17 -314 of the Water Protection Ordinance but must provide stabilization
measures in the existing channel from where the site discharge enters it. [17- 314.F.6]
6. A special use permit will be required for the parking garages on site. During that process, the
applicant should request variances for the design standards listed in the ordinance for that the latest
plan of the parking do not meet. [4.12.15]
7. Many of the parking spaces will be difficult to enter and exit from in the parking garages. Please
correct. It also appears that a car entering the each garage level will have difficulty turning around if
all of the spaces are filled. [32.7.2]
8. A connection must be made to TMP 78 -19A. [32.7.2.4]
The following comments must be addressed prior to final site plan approval.
1. The minimum width for parallel parking is 9ft.
2. An adequate channel from the SWM facility to the Rivanna River must be provided.
3. It appears that site grading could inadvertently direct water into some garages. Engineering review
recommends that the travelway grading and finished floor elevations be designed with a higher
tolerance to allow the contractor greater flexibility in the field if a slight error is made in during
grading and pavement operations.
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Memorandum
To:Patrick Lawrence, Current Development Project Planner
From:Phil Custer, Current Development engineering review
Date:20 February 2008
Subject: South Pantops Condominiums (SDP -2008- 00012)
The site plan for the South Pantops Condominium Complex has been reviewed. Engineering review for
current development cannot recommend approval to the plan at this time. The following comments are
provided.
1. Critical slopes are disturbed on the property. A critical slope waiver will be required. [ 18 -4.2]
2. It appears that in some cases, the parking lot and access ways are over the maximum allowed five and
ten percent slopes specified in the ordinance. This is normally a final site plan comment but it appears
the application of this ordinance standard may require the applicant to adjust the layout.
3. Engineering has not received any conceptual stormwater management analysis. Please provide the
removal rate spreadsheet for the development.
4. The BMP can not be held up by a retaining wall.
5. Because of the land development's proximity to the Rivanna River, the applicant may request to be
exempt from Section 17 -314 of the Water Protection Ordinance but must provide stabilization
measures in the existing channel from where the site discharge enters it. [17- 314.F.6]
6. A special use permit will be required for the parking garages on site. During that process, the
applicant should request variances for the design standards listed in the ordinance for that the latest
plan of the parking do not meet. [4.12.15]
7. Many of the parking spaces will be difficult to enter and exit from in the parking garages. Please
correct. It also appears that a car entering the each garage level will have difficulty turning around if
all of the spaces are filled. [32.7.2]
8. A connection must be made to TMP 78 -19A. [32.7.2.4]
The following comments must be addressed prior to final site plan approval.
1. The minimum width for parallel parking is 9ft.
2. An adequate channel from the SWM facility to the Rivanna River must be provided.
3. It appears that site grading could inadvertently direct water into some garages. Engineering review
recommends that the travelway grading and finished floor elevations be designed with a higher
tolerance to allow the contractor greater flexibility in the field if a slight error is made in during
grading and pavement operations.
Application #:SDP200800012 Short Review Comnrdnts
Project Name: South Pantops Condominiums - Prel Preliminary — Residential
Date Completed:02/13/2008
Reviewer:Andrew Slack E911
Review Status:Requested Changes
Reviews Comments: THE APPLICANT SHOULD CONTACT THIS OFFICE WITH A LIST OF THREE (3) ROAD NAMES
TO BE APPROVED AND DISPLAYED ON THE FINAL PLAN.
Date Completed:02/06/2008
Reviewer:Jay Schlothauer Inspections
Review Status:No Objection
Reviews Comments: Based on plans dated January 28, 2008.
No comments or conditions.
Date Completed:03/17/2008
Reviewer:Patrick Lawrence Planner Z &CD
Review Status:Pending
Reviews Comments: Extra Copies
Page: 1.00 County of Albemarle Printed On: Thursday, March 20, 2008
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development - Planning
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Ext.3439 434) 972 -4126
MEMORANDUM
TO:Patrick Lawrence, Senior Planner
FROM:Rebecca Ragsdale, Senior Planner for Development Areas
RE:SP 2008 -003 — South Pantops Condominiums (TMP 78 -20)
DATE:February 26, 2008
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed special use permit for South
Pantops Condos, which is a request for structured parking on property zoned R15
Residential and is being processed concurrently with a preliminary site plan (SDP 2008-
012) The site is approx. 13 acres and is proposed for 125 residential units and 266
parking spaces at a density of 9.5 acres. The majority of the site is critical slopes, with
the exception of the northeast portion of the site adjacent to Overlook Condos.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUMMARY INFORMATION FOR THIS SITE
Land Use Plan
This property is designated Urban Density Residential in the Land Use Plan (LUP). (See
inset below) These areas are intended to have a gross density of between 6.01 to 20
dwellings per acre, with possible densities of up to 34 dwellings per acre under a planned
development approach. The LUP further specifies that, while developments should
maximize the developed density with a form in keeping with the Neighborhood Model,
that development densities should ultimately be based on environmental criteria, road
function and condition, available utilities, adjacent land uses, and site requirements.
The Land Use Plan also recommends maintaining statements in the Zoning Ordinance
that site development within Urban Density residential areas be based on standards in
both the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. For this particular property,
recommendations of the Open Space Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan are
relevant and discussed below.
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The property is also designated parks and greenways (green) along the Rivanna River
and uses allowed within this designation include public and private parks, and existing
and proposed greenways along streams. Pedestrian and bicycle access to parks and
greenways, and especially to parks provided on school grounds, is viewed as essential to
their viability.
Open Space Plan
The Open Space Plan is part of the Comprehensive Plan and gives high priority to the
preservation of the Rivanna River system corridor in the development of the Plan. The
recommendations of the Open Space Plan are very important with regard to development
of this site. This site is shown on the Growth Area Open Space Map for Urban
Neighborhoods Three and Four Composite Map of the Open Space Plan. The Plan
shows Major and Locally Important Street Valleys and Adjacent Critical Slopes on the
site. Critical slopes and wooded areas are also shown on the inventory maps for the
neighborhood. These maps show areas recommended for open space protection in the
growth areas.
According to the Open Space Plan, it is recommended that, if the site is in a Growth
Area, the applicant should locate the site on the appropriate Growth Area Composite
Map. Discretionary and use proposals are to be assessed for consistency with the
Composite Map. The Composite Maps are to be used to guide decisions regarding
waiver of the critical slopes provisions in the Growth Area. The goal is to protect the
critical resources.
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Planning Comments February 26, 2008
As shown on the proposed plan, development will impact important resources and
development encroachment into the critical slopes area is not recommended for the
resources shown on the Open Space Plan.
Pantops Master Plan (Not yet adopted, latest draft dated August 1, 2007)
Although not yet adopted, the recommendations of the Pantops Master Plan are provided
for your information. The Pantops Master Plan Green Infrastructure Map and Land Use
Plan (insets below) recommend that this site be preserved, due to environmental
features, and that opportunities for trail head access to the greenway system should be
considered for this •ro•ert , shown with the red asterisk below.
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Neighborhood Model
The 12 Principles of the Neighborhood Model describe the urban design form expected
for development in the Development Areas. It appears that this proposal provides for
some principles of the neighborhood model, but does not provide for site planning that
respects terrain.
PLANNING COMMENTS:
Based on this relevant Comprehensive Plan information and information submitted on the
preliminary site development plan, I offer the following comments:
Disturbance of the critical slopes identified in the County Open Space Plan as
Major and Locally Important Stream Valleys and Adjacent Critical Slopes" should
be avoided. Planning cannot recommend a critical slopes waiver be approved
because of the importance of these resources to the County.
In addition these issues are also important to consider:
The extent of impacts to resources identified for protection are difficult to determine
because it appears that the full limits of grading around the perimeter of the
development is not shown on this plan -refer to Engineering comments on this issue.
The critical slopes on this parcel identified in the County Open Space Plan as "Major
and Locally Important Stream Valleys and Adjacent Critical Slopes" should be
identified as such.
Retaining walls of up to 12' and 15' are proposed on the perimeter of the site
SP 2008 -003 South Pantops Condos Parking Structure 3
Planning Comments February 26, 2008
adjacent to the Rivanna River. The Neighborhood Model recommends that
development conform as best possible to existing terrain. Where extensive grading is
needed, though, to achieve other principles of the Neighborhood Model, large
expanses of 2:1 regraded slopes are to be avoided. Large retaining walls should
likewise be avoided. While retaining walls may be appropriate, they should be
terraced with shorter walls rather than be tall and expansive. I recommend revising
the grading plan for the site in such a way that tall and expansive retaining walls or
expanses of regraded 2:1 slopes are avoided.
The areas of critical slope, flood plain, and stream buffer should be shown and
labeled on the proposed grading plan in order to evaluate the impact of the proposed
clearing & grading.
Sheets C4 -C6 in particular do not show how the proposed development relates to
environmental features or adjoining properties and roadways.
No information is provided as to how this proposal will meet recommendations for
greenways. I recommend consultation with the Greenways Planner, Dan Mahon with
Parks and Recreation.
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, on behalf of Monticello, has provided comments
on past development projects in Pantops, which could be visible from Monticello and
impact their viewshed. I can forward you the contact information for staff at
Monticello.
Please let me know if you need additional information of if I can answer any questions
you might have.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development - Planning
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Ext.3439 434) 972 -4126
MEMORANDUM
TO:Patrick Lawrence, Senior Planner
FROM:Rebecca Ragsdale, Senior Planner for Development Areas
RE:SP 2008 -003 — South Pantops Condominiums (TMP 78 -20)
DATE:February 26, 2008
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed special use permit for South
Pantops Condos, which is a request for structured parking on property zoned R15
Residential and is being processed concurrently with a preliminary site plan (SDP 2008-
012) The site is approx. 13 acres and is proposed for 125 residential units and 266
parking spaces at a density of 9.5 acres. The majority of the site is critical slopes, with
the exception of the northeast portion of the site adjacent to Overlook Condos.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN SUMMARY INFORMATION FOR THIS SITE
Land Use Plan
This property is designated Urban Density Residential in the Land Use Plan (LUP). (See
inset below) These areas are intended to have a gross density of between 6.01 to 20
dwellings per acre, with possible densities of up to 34 dwellings per acre under a planned
development approach. The LUP further specifies that, while developments should
maximize the developed density with a form in keeping with the Neighborhood Model,
that development densities should ultimately be based on environmental criteria, road
function and condition, available utilities, adjacent land uses, and site requirements.
The Land Use Plan also recommends maintaining statements in the Zoning Ordinance
that site development within Urban Density residential areas be based on standards in
both the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. For this particular property,
recommendations of the Open Space Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan are
relevant and discussed below.
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The property is also designated parks and greenways (green) along the Rivanna River
and uses allowed within this designation include public and private parks, and existing
and proposed greenways along streams. Pedestrian and bicycle access to parks and
greenways, and especially to parks provided on school grounds, is viewed as essential to
their viability.
Open Space Plan
The Open Space Plan is part of the Comprehensive Plan and gives high priority to the
preservation of the Rivanna River system corridor in the development of the Plan. The
recommendations of the Open Space Plan are very important with regard to development
of this site. This site is shown on the Growth Area Open Space Map for Urban
Neighborhoods Three and Four Composite Map of the Open Space Plan. The Plan
shows Major and Locally Important Street Valleys and Adjacent Critical Slopes on the
site. Critical slopes and wooded areas are also shown on the inventory maps for the
neighborhood. These maps show areas recommended for open space protection in the
growth areas.
According to the Open Space Plan, it is recommended that, if the site is in a Growth
Area, the applicant should locate the site on the appropriate Growth Area Composite
Map. Discretionary land use proposals are to be assessed for consistency with the
Composite Map. The Composite Maps are to be used to guide decisions regarding
waiver of the critical slopes provisions in the Growth Area. The goal is to protect the
critical resources.
SP 2008 -003 South Pantops Condos Parking Structure 2
Planning Comments February 26, 2008
As shown on the proposed plan, development will impact important resources and
development encroachment into the critical slopes area is not recommended for the
resources shown on the Open Space Plan.
Pantops Master Plan (Not yet adopted, latest draft dated August 1, 2007)
Although not yet adopted, the recommendations of the Pantops Master Plan are provided
for your information. The Pantops Master Plan Green Infrastructure Map and Land Use
Plan (insets below) recommend that this site be preserved, due to environmental
features, and that opportunities for trail head access to the greenway system should be
considered for this •ro•ert , shown with the red asterisk below.
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Neighborhood Model
The 12 Principles of the Neighborhood Model describe the urban design form expected
for development in the Development Areas. It appears that this proposal provides for
some principles of the neighborhood model, but does not provide for site planning that
respects terrain.
PLANNING COMMENTS:
Based on this relevant Comprehensive Plan information and information submitted on the
preliminary site development plan, I offer the following comments:
Disturbance of the critical slopes identified in the County Open Space Plan as
Major and Locally Important Stream Valleys and Adjacent Critical Slopes" should
be avoided. Planning cannot recommend a critical slopes waiver be approved
because of the importance of these resources to the County.
In addition these issues are also important to consider:
The extent of impacts to resources identified for protection are difficult to determine
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The critical slopes on this parcel identified in the County Open Space Plan as "Major
and Locally Important Stream Valleys and Adjacent Critical Slopes" should be
identified as such.
Retaining walls of up to 12' and 15' are proposed on the perimeter of the site
SP 2008 -003 South Pantops Condos Parking Structure 3
Planning Comments February 26, 2008
adjacent to the Rivanna River. The Neighborhood Model recommends that
development conform as best possible to existing terrain. Where extensive grading is
needed, though, to achieve other principles of the Neighborhood Model, large
expanses of 2:1 regraded slopes are to be avoided. Large retaining walls should
likewise be avoided. While retaining walls may be appropriate, they should be
terraced with shorter walls rather than be tall and expansive. I recommend revising
the grading plan for the site in such a way that tall and expansive retaining walls or
expanses of regraded 2:1 slopes are avoided.
The areas of critical slope, flood plain, and stream buffer should be shown and
labeled on the proposed grading plan in order to evaluate the impact of the proposed
clearing & grading.
Sheets C4 -C6 in particular do not show how the proposed development relates to
environmental features or adjoining properties and roadways.
No information is provided as to how this proposal will meet recommendations for
greenways. I recommend consultation with the Greenways Planner, Dan Mahon with
Parks and Recreation.
The Thomas Jefferson Foundation, on behalf of Monticello, has provided comments
on past development projects in Pantops, which could be visible from Monticello and
impact their viewshed. I can forward you the contact information for staff at
Monticello.
Please let me know if you need additional information of if I can answer any questions
you might have.
SP 2008 -003 South Pantops Condos Parking Structure 4
Planning Comments February 26, 2008
Application #:SP2OO8O0003 tor# Review Comments
Project Name: South Pantops Condominiums New Special Use Permit 1
Date Completed:04/22/2008
Reviewer:Lisa K Glass CDZCD
Review Status:Pending
Reviews Comments:
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Indefinate deferal requested by applicant see docs in CV file.
Date Completed:04/22/2008
Reviewer:Patrick Lawrence Planner Z &CD
Review Status:Requested Changes
Reviews Comments: Actually, deferred.
Date Completed:03/27/2008
Reviewer:Ron Higgins Building Code Zoning
Review Status:Pending
Reviews Comments: Patrick: I had discussed these in the distribution meeting, February 13th, but had not forwarded my
comments in writing, since I did not have a copy of the plan. Here goes:
There are extensive critical slopes that are proposed to be disturbed. It is recommended that this be
requested at the special permit review stage.
Some of the aisles adjacent to parking appear to exceed 5% slope as the standards require. A
modification of the standards or alterations as needed, will be required at the site plan review stage.
There may be sight distance problems with the garage exits. If so, these will have to be addresses
or waived at the site plan review stage.
Date Completed:04/04/2008
Reviewer:Tamara Ambler Planning
Review Status:Pending
Reviews Comments: Project is immediately adjacent to the Rivanna River. The floodplain is relatively narrow at this
location. The required stream buffer is measured 100 horizontal feet from the top of the streambank.
This buffer must be left undisturbed.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McEntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4035
Project:SDP200800012 & SP200800003, South Pantops Condominiums
Tax Map 78 Parcel # 2
Primary Contact: Justin Shimp, c/o Dominion Development Resources (434.989.2181) (fax 989.1681)
E -mail - jshimp(i ddrva.com
Applicant:Virginia Land Company
195 Riverbend Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22906
Date received:28 January 2008
Date of Comment: 17 March 2008
Planner:Patrick Lawrence, Senior Planner
Site Review Committee Meeting — Room 235 Thursday, March 20, 2008 10:00 AM
The current Development Planning Division of the Albemarle County Community Development Department has
reviewed the above referenced preliminary site plan received on 28 January 2007 has been reviewed for presentation
to the Site Review Committee meeting listed above. The Planning division recommends approval of the minor site
plan amendment upon the resolution of the following comments. [Each comment is preceded by the applicable
reference, which is to the Zoning Ordinances (Chapter 18 of the Albemarle County Code) unless otherwise
specified.] Please note that approval of the associated Special Permit (SP08 -003) is required prior to approval
of the preliminary site plan.
1. 3 2.5.6 (n)] Please show the dimensions of all existing and proposed improvements to this site including
but not limited to: proposed buildings height; outdoor lighting, loading and service areas together with
paving material, and signage. Please show the elevation of the top of all buildings.
2. 4.2 et seq.] Critical slopes please request waiver for disturbance of critical slopes.
3. you may wish to re- consider the parking layout of the garages to facilitate maneuvering within the confines
of the garage.
4. Please show a tabulation of the bedrooms within each building for parking calculations.
The agent or the commission may require additional information to be shown on the preliminary site plan as deemed
necessary in order to provide sufficient information for the agent or the commission to adequately review a the
preliminary site plan.
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David S. Ekern. P.E.
COMMISSIONER
March 19` 2008
Mr. Glenn Brooks
Department of Engineering and Development
401 McIntire Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Subject: Site Review Meeting Comments March 20` 2008 site review meeting
Dear Mr. Brooks:
Below are VDOT's comments on the Site Plans for the March 20 2007 Site Review Committee
Meeting:
SDP- 2007 -00137 Rivanna Plaza — Preliminary (Patrick Lawrence)
The proposed location of the entrance does not meet the minimum spacing requirements
of the Access Management Standards that will become VDOT standard in July 2008.
The final site plan will need to be approved by the county before the standard goes into
effect in order for VDOT to issue a permit for the entrance.
An entrance profile, road plan for widening, and drainage computations will be required
with the final site plan.
CG -12 ramps need to be added to the plan at all road and entrance crossings.
The sidewalk along route 29 needs to be 8 feet wide with a minimum 2 foot wide utility
strip behind the curb. If possible, the sidewalk should be located 1 foot within the ROW
line and leave as much utility strip as possible.
The turn lane going into the site needs to have a bump out of the curb, a taper of 100 feet,
and as much full width turn lane as possible. The radius on the connection should be a
minimum of 45 feet to accommodate a WB -50 truck.
SDP-2008-04)012 South Pantops Condominiums —Prel. (Patrick Lawrence)
A pavement widening joint needs to be shown for rte. 1140
Drainage structure ST -8B will cause complications for future extension of the sidewalk.
Drainage easements need to be shown for pipes or structures conveying water away from
the state road.
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Final plans will need to include pavement and drainage calculations.
SUB - 2008 -00064 Montesano -UVA Foundation -Final Plat (Summer Frederick)
No comments
Please request the applicants provide a written description of revisions with re- submissions. If you
have any questions or comments, please contact me prior to sharing these comments with the
applicants.
Sincerely,
Joel DeNunzio, P.E.
Residency Program Manager
VDOT Charlottesville Residency
434- 293 -0011
cc Bill Fritz, David Benish, Juan Wade, Elaine Echols, Joan McDowell, Judith Wiegand,
Margaret Maliszewski, David Pennock, Francis McCall, Jon Sharp, Summer Frederick, Patrick
Lawrence, and John Giometti
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:Pat Lawrence, Current Development planning and zoning review
From:Phil Custer, Current Development engineering review
Date:11 July 2008
Subject: South Pantops Condominiums critical slope waiver request (SDP- 2008 - 00012)
The critical slope waiver request has been reviewed. The engineering analysis of the request follows:
Description of critical slope area and proposed disturbance:
The critical slope disturbance on parcel 78 -20 will be needed for the placement of condo buildings,
surrounding travelways, and parking lots. The analysis provided in this report is based on the current
drawing dated 05- 23 -08.
Nearly the entire critical slope disturbance occurs within 150ft of the relatively flat meadow area on the
property. This area is about 2.25 acres of contiguous land without critical slopes. All critical slopes on
this property appear to be natural and well vegetated.
Areas Acres
Total site 13.12 acres approximately
Critical slopes 6.76 52% of site
Critical slopes disturbed 0.89 13% of critical slopes
Exemptions to critical slopes waivers for driveways, roads and utilities without reasonable
alternative locations:
A portion of this disturbance, the area needed to construct the biofilter, could possibly be considered
exempt. It appears a smaller development footprint would eliminate the need for a SWM facility on the
critical slope. [4.2.6c] The combined area of the exempted critical slope disturbance (which has been
included in the above calculations) is 0.12 acres. This area is approximately l 3% of the critical slope
disturbance.
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance 18 -4.2:
movement of soil and rock"
Construction of the building and other site features will most likely require a temporary increased flow
down the critical slopes during a rain event. Movement of soil can be caught with an appropriate
sediment trapping measure before site runoff enters the existing stormwater system. The applicant has
included in this set a conceptual Erosion and Sediment Control plan. An approval of the site plan is
not an indication that the conceptual plan is acceptable.
excessive stormwater runoff'
Stormwater runoff will be controlled on site by a biofilter. The WPO plan review will ensure that
adequate channels for stormwater runoff will be included in this plan to the Rivanna River.
siltation"
Inspection and bonding by the County will ensure siltation control during construction. Proper
Albemarle uunty Community Development
Engineering Review comments
Page 2 of 2
stabilization and maintenance will ensure long term stability. The applicant has included in this set a
conceptual Erosion and Sediment Control plan. An approval of the site plan is not an indication that
the conceptual plan is acceptable.
loss of aesthetic resource"
The critical slopes along the ravine of this property are visible from South Pantops Drive. The critical
slopes on the west end of the property between the flat buildable area and the river cannot be seen
from South Pantops drive, but the area is visible from a trail running along the east side of the river.
septic effluent"
This site is serviced by public sewer.
Based on the review above, there are no engineering concerns with the proposed disturbance to critical
slopes that cannot be alleviated with standard engineering and erosion control practices that will be worked
out in the final stages of the plan. Therefore, engineering review recommends the approval of the critical
slope waiver. However, it should be noted that close to 2.25 acres of relatively flat land could be
developed on this parcel and a critical slope waiver would not be required.
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:Patrick Lawrence, Current Development Project Planner
From:Phil Custer, Current Development engineering review
Date:11 July 2008
Subject: South Pantops Condominiums (SDP -2008- 00012)
The preliminary site plan for the South Pantops Condominium Complex has been reviewed. Engineering
review for current development cannot recommend approval to the plan at this time. The following
comments are provided.
1. Critical slopes are disturbed on the property. A critical slope waiver will be required. [ 18 -4.2]
Rev. 1) A waiver request has been received. Engineering review comments for this waiver will be
given in a separate document.
2. It appears that in some cases, the parking lot and access ways are over the maximum allowed Live and
ten percent slopes specified in the ordinance. This is normally a final site plan comment but it appears
the application of this ordinance standard may require the applicant to adjust the layout.
Rev. 1) Comment not addressed. There are numerous cases where the maximum grades for
parking area and travelways are violated. Engineering review will not support a waiver of these
ordinance standards.
4. The BMP can not be held up by a retaining wall.
Rev. 1) This issue will be resolved during the review of the WPO plan. Although BMPs can be
held by retaining walls, engineering review is concerned in this instance and will be looking for an
impervious layer of clay between the biofilter media and the retaining wall gravel backfill.
Engineering review is afraid that capillaries will form between the backfrll and the soil media
allowing a bypass of the filtering process. The retaining wall will also be included in the WPO
bond and maintenance easement.
5. Because of the land development's proximity to the Rivanna River, the applicant may request to be
exempt from Section 17 -314 of the Water Protection Ordinance but must provide stabilization
measures in the existing channel from where the site discharge enters it. [17- 314.F.6]
Rev. 1) A waiver request has been received and approved by the County Engineer with the
condition that channel improvements are made in the ravine. Improvements in the channel may be
needed both upstream and downstream of the biofilter discharge.
6. A special use permit will be required for the parking garages on site. During that process, the
applicant should request variances for the design standards listed in the ordinance that the latest plan of
the parking do not meet. [4.12.15]
Rev. 1) The applicant should request in the SP approval letter specific language explicitly
approving the garage layout and all necessary ordinance waivers required with it, especially sight
distance. All parking areas in the county must meet ordinance design requirements.
Current Development
Engineering Review Comments
Page 2 of 2
7. Many of the parking spaces will be difficult to enter and exit from in the parking garages. Please
correct. It also appears that a car entering the each garage level will have difficulty turning around if
all of the spaces are filled. [32.7.2]
Rev. 1) Engineering review recommends some greater turnaround allowances in the design of the
garage parking areas.
8. A connection must be made to TMP 78 -19A. [32.7.2.4]
Rev. 1) The agent has determined that inteuparcel connection will not be required.
The following comments must be addressed prior to final site plan approval.
1. The minimum width for parallel parking is 9ft.
2. An adequate channel from the SWM facility to the Rivanna River must be provided.
3. It appears that site grading could inadvertently direct water into some garages. Engineering review
recommends that the travelway grading and finished floor elevations be designed with a higher
tolerance to allow the contractor greater flexibility in the field if a slight error is made in during
grading and pavement operations.
4. Sidewalk width should be measured exclusive of the curb.
5. The dumpster pads adjacent to ST -2B and ST -4B should be relocated. [18- 4.12.19]
Page 1 of 2
Patrick Lawrence
From: Lisa K. Glass
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 1:59 PM
To:Amy Pflaum; Jonathan Sharp
Cc:Patrick Lawrence; Bill Fritz; Janet Miller
Subject: FW: SDP08 -90 Final site plan for Rivanna Plaza
Dear all,
This is to confirm that the Final site plan for Rivanna Plaza (SDP08 -90) is under review. (right ?)
Please notify Patrick Lawrence, lead planner and Janet Miller, applicant, if this is not true.
I do not have any information in the 08 -90 file to indicate that the new set of Final Site plans were distributed (on or about
6/13.)
Janet believes that the set of 8 plans has been distributed for final review.
The original submittal, 5/28 plan titled Final, was distributed by me on 6/4 as a Preliminary SDP07 -137, to close that file.
The Preliminary site plan approval letter was sent this morning.
Thank you Lisa
From: Lisa K. Glass
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 12:11 PM
To: 'Mark Green'
Cc: Janet Miller; Bill Fritz; Patrick Lawrence
Subject: RE: SDP -07 -137 Preliminary Site plan Approval
Janet and Mark,
Attached please find the approval letter for the Preliminary Site Plan referenced above.
The off -site easements area a condition of final approval.
Please contact Patrick Lawrence with questions or concerns regarding this project.
As you are aware with the BOS action on June 11, 2008 there was no way to obtain final site plan approval by your July 1
deadline. Good luck with a justification to VDOT for an exception to the rule in this specific case.
Lisa
From: Lisa K. Glass
Sent: Tuesday, June 17, 2008 3:45 PM
To: 'Mark Green'
Cc: Janet Miller; Bill Fritz; Patrick Lawrence
Subject: RE:SDP -07 -137 Letter of intent from Kegler's
The last item pending for the Preliminary approval of SDP07 -137 is the letter of intent from Keglers.
I will not be here on Monday, so please send the letter to Bill Fritz and copy Patrick Lawrence.
They both know where the draft approval letter is waiting to he sent out... as soon as we get the kegler letter it can be
dated and sent.
I am handing this project off for others to complete.
Lisa
6/30/2008
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:Pat Lawrence, Current Development planning and zoning review
From:Phil Custer, Current Development engineering review
Date:2 December 2008
Subject: South Pantops Condominiums critical slope waiver request (SDP -2008- 00012)
The critical slope waiver request has been reviewed. The engineering analysis of the request follows:
Description of critical slope area and proposed disturbance:
The critical slope disturbance on parcel 78 -20 will be needed for the placement of condominium buildings,
surrounding travelways, and parking lots. The analysis provided in this report is based on the current
drawing dated 11- 06 -08.
Nearly the entire critical slope disturbance occurs within 150ft of the relatively flat meadow area on the
property. This area is about 2.25 acres of contiguous land without critical slopes. All critical slopes on
this property appear to be natural and well vegetated.
Areas Acres
Total site 13.12 acres approximately
Critical slopes 6.76 52% of site
Critical slopes disturbed 0.89 13% of critical slopes
Exemptions to critical slopes waivers for driveways, roads and utilities without reasonable
alternative locations:
A portion of this disturbance, the area needed to construct the biofilter, could possibly be considered
exempt. It appears a smaller development footprint would eliminate the need for a SWM facility on the
critical slope. [4.2.6c] The combined area of the exempted critical slope disturbance (which has been
included in the above calculations) is 0.12 acres. This area is approximately 13% of the critical slope
disturbance.
Compliance with Zoning Ordinance 18 -4.2:
movement of soil and rock"
Construction of the building and other site features will most likely require a temporary increased flow
down the critical slopes during a rain event. Movement of soil can be caught with an appropriate
sediment trapping measure before runoff enters the Rivanna River. A detailed phased erosion and
sediment control plan will be required in order to construct the buildings and travelways with the
critical slope disturbance requested. The applicant has included in this set a conceptual Erosion and
Sediment Control plan. An approval of the site plan is not an indication that the conceptual plan is
acceptable.
excessive stormwater runoff'
Stormwater runoff will be controlled on site by a biofilter. The WPO plan review will ensure that
adequate channels for stormwater runoff will be included in this plan to the Rivanna River.
Albemarle Ccrerfity Community Development
Engineering Review comments
Page 2 of 2
siltation"
Inspection and bonding by the County will ensure siltation control during construction. Proper
stabilization and maintenance will ensure long term stability. The applicant has included in this set a
conceptual Erosion and Sediment Control plan. An approval of the site plan is not an indication that
the conceptual plan is acceptable.
loss of aesthetic resource"'
The critical slopes along the ravine of this property are visible from South Pantops Drive. The critical
slopes on the west end of the property between the flat buildable area and the river cannot be seen
from South Pantops drive, but the area is visible from a trail running along the east side of the river.
septic effluent'
This site is serviced by public sewer.
Based on the review above, there are no engineering concerns with the proposed disturbance to critical
slopes that cannot be alleviated with standard engineering and erosion control practices in a phased
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan that will be completed with the review of the WPO plan. Therefore,
engineering review has no objections to the approval of this critical slope waiver. However, it should be
noted that close to 2.25 acres of relatively flat land could be developed on this parcel and a critical slopewaiverwouldnotberequired.
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Count, of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Patrick Lawrence, Current Development Project Planner
From: Phil Custer, Current Development engineering review
Date: 2 December 2008
Subject: South Pantops Condominiums (SDP -2008- 00012)
The preliminary site plan for the South Pantops Condominium Complex has been reviewed. Engineering
review cannot recommend approval to the plan at this time. The following comments are provided.
Critical slopes are disturbed on the property. A critical slope waiver will be required. [18-4.2]
Rev. 1) A tivaiver request has been received. Engineering reviely colninents,fol this waiver will be
given in a separate docltnlent.
Rev. 2) .4 waiver request has been received. Engineering review comrnents this waiver will be
given in a separate document.
2. It appears that in some cases, the parking lot and access ways are over the maximum allowed five and
ten percent slopes specified in the ordinance. This is normally a final site plan comment but it appears
the application of this ordinance standard may require the applicant to adjust the layout.
Rev. 1) Comment not addressed. There are numerous cases where the maXin111111 grades parking
area and travelways are violated. Engineering review will not support a waiver of these ordinance
standards.
Rev. 2) Comment has not been addressed. A waiver of these requirements should be granted by
the Zoning Administrator before the preliminary site plan is approved. Engineering review does
not support a waiver of these standards.
4. The BMP can not be held up by a retaining wall.
Rev. 1) This issue will be resolved during the review of the TYPO plan. .41though BMPs can be held
by retaining balls, engineering review Is concerned in this Instance and tivlll be looking for an
impervious layer of clan betnveen the biofilter media and the retaining ball gravel bac>fill.
Engineering revielr' is afraid that capillaries frill fibrin between the backfill and the soil media
a1101l'i11g a bypass of the fllte'rin- process. The retaining Nall hill also be included in the PT PO bond
and maintenance easement.
Rev. 2) This is issue can be resolved during the review of the H'PO plan.
Because of the land development's proximity to the Rivanna River, the applicant may request to be
exempt from Section 17 -314 of the Water Protection Ordinance but must provide stabilization
measures in the existing channel from where the site discharge enters it. [17- 314.F.6]
Rev. 1) A waiver request has been received and approved by the County Ellglnee'r with the condition
that channel improvements are madc in the ravine. Improvements in the channel may be needed both
ups'treanl and downstream of the blbflter discharge.
Rev. 2) Channel improvements have not been shown on this plan. This will be reviewed during the
iiPO plan process.
Current Development
Engineering Review Comments
Page 2 of 2
6. A special use permit will be required for the parking garages on site. During that process, the
applicant should request variances for the design standards listed in the ordinance that the latest plan of
the parking do not meet. [4.12.15]
Rev. 1) The applicant should request in the SP approval letter specific language explicitly approving
the garage layout and all necessary ordinance waivers required with it, especially sight distance. .411
parking areas in the county must meet ordinance design requirements.
Rev. 2) Comment not addressed. As drawn, the plan requires waivers for sections 18- 4.12.15c, 18-
4.12.15d, 18- 4.12.19b, and 18- 4.12.16.cl. A waiver of these requirements should be granted by the
Zoning Administrator (or Board of Supervisors if it has been determined that the site must get a
Special Use Permit for the parking structure) before the preliminary site plan is approved.
7. Many of the parking spaces will be difficult to enter and exit from in the parking garages. Please
correct. It also appears that a car entering the each garage level will have difficulty turning around if
all of the spaces are filled. [32.7.2]
Rely. 1) Engineering review recommends some greater turnaround allowances in the design of the
garage parking areas.
Rev. 2) Comment remains unchanged.
The following comments must be addressed prior to fmal site plan approval.
1. The minimum width for parallel parking is 9ft.
2. An adequate channel from the SWM facility to the Rivanna River must be provided.
3. It appears that site grading could inadvertently direct water into some garages. Engineering review
recommends that the travelway grading and fmished floor elevations be designed with a higher
tolerance to allow the contractor greater flexibility in the field if a slight error is made in during
grading and pavement operations.
4. Sidewalk width should be measured exclusive of the curb.
5. The dumpster pads adjacent to ST -2B and ST -4B should be relocated. [18- 4.12.19]