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Philip Custer
From: Philip Custer
Sent: Wednesday, June 03, 2009 10:52 AM
To:Fitzgerald Barnes; Joe Werres; Lisa Glass; Joe Letteri; ' Notte, Skip'; 'Wagner, Kenneth'
Cc:Elizabeth Marotta; Andrew Lowe
Subject: RE: Engineering review of Monticello High School Turf Replacement Project
Good morning,
The sets of plans submitted yesterday have received site and WPO plan approval. I have given four copies of the
plans to the county erosion and sediment control inspector. To set up a pre- construction conference and obtain a
grading permit, please contact Kenny Thacker at (434)- 296 -5832 x3390 or Andy Lowe at x3245.
Thanks,
Phil
From: Philip Custer
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2009 4:43 PM
To: Fitzgerald Barnes; Joe Werres; Lisa Glass; Joe Letteri; Notte, Skip; Wagner, Kenneth
Cc: Amy Pflaum; Glenn Brooks; Elizabeth Marotta
Subject: Engineering review of Monticello High School Turf Replacement Project
Good afternoon,
Attached is the latest engineering review comment letter for the Monticello High School Turf Replacement Project
SDP- 2009 -00036 and WPO- 2009 - 00021). The only outstanding engineering issue is the Stormwater metering
and water quality monitoring compromise discussed on the meeting held on 5/18. In the comment letter, a note
has been provided that should be included in the plan set. The details of the monitoring and water quality
sampling should be coordinated with engineering review before the plan is approved.
Please submit 4 copies of the plan to engineering review so that they can be passed off to the erosion control
inspector (all "reference only" sheets do not need to be included in the submitted sheet set). The project planner
will need additional copies of the set at the time of site plan approval, once all engineering comments have been
addressed.
Please contact me should you have any questions.
Thanks,
Phil
6/3/2009
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June 2,2009
Mr. Philip Custer
Civil Engineer
County of Albemarle Community Development Department
Zoning and Current Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville,VA 22902
Re: SDP-2009-00036,Monticello High School Minor Amendment
WPO-2009-00021,Monticello High School SWM.and ESC Plans
Dear Mr. Custer:
Please find enclosed four sets of plans and drainage computations for your review and approval. A
summary of the comments and responses from the second submission,that were to be incorporated, can be
found below.
A. Minor Amendment comments (SDP-2009-00036):
4. The tops of the 6 drainage structures appear to be proposed at an elevation well below the
grade of the turf, assuming 1.5%slopes from the track and crown of the field.
(Rev. 1) The detail provided by Joe Werres drawn by General Sports Venue has been
approved and will be stapled to the site plan set.
B. Stormwater Management comments (WPO-2009-00021):
1. For water quality analyses,the County uses a composition spreadsheet based on the Simple
Method to assess whether water quality measures are needed and what removal rate facilities
should be designed for. My analysis of the watershed delineated by the applicant indicates
that a facility with a 50%removal rate is required. The water quality volume is 4145cf.
(Rev. 1)At the meeting held on May 18th, it was our understanding that the applicant
offered to perform water quality sampling as well as flow metering to address water quality
concerns. Please provide the following note on sheets C1A and CHB:
As a condition of WPO plan approval for this project,the applicant commits to flow
metering and water quality monitoring. A flow meter will be installed on one of the
loin.underdrain outlet pipes at a midfield stormwater structure. The frequency and
location of the water quality sampling should be determined by a qualified individual
with experience in water quality analysis. A report shall be submitted to the
Community Development office every three months after the construction of the field
for a period of one year. The report must include all raw data collected to date and a
summary prepared by a qualified individual. The report must also include rainfall data
from the nearest NOAA rain gauge.
Dewberry: Per Joe Werres,the following note was added to plan sheets CIA and CHB.
"Owner to provide water quality testing at the existing storm water management
facility forebay."
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2. The applicant has indicated that water quality treatment will be provided through infiltration
practices and extended detention. However,the blue book notes that infiltration practices
should only be designed when the infiltration rate of the in-situ soil is between 0.52 in/hr and
8.0 in/hr. The geotechnical field tests submitted by the applicant show that only one boring
possesses a rate in this range. So, it appears infiltration is not a viable option. Also, it does
not appear a drawdown calculation for an extended detention basin was provided. [VSMH 5-
6.2] Engineering review recommends designing a biofilter meeting the current regulations
(for a 50%removal rate, a footprint of 2.5%of the equivalent impervious area would be
needed). There appears to be sufficient room for a 2500sf biofilter at the northwest corner of
the track.
Engineering would permit the facility to be constructed a year after the installation of the field
if a flow meter was installed on the outlet pipe and a report was prepared evaluating the
hydrologic characteristics of the turf field. If the data found from the flow metering shows a
significant reduction in runoff,the construction of the biofilter may not be necessary(to be
determined by the engineering review group). This would also help provide solid background
information for the county review department when future grass to artificial turf field
enhancement projects are submitted in the years to follow.
(Rev. 1)See previous comment.
Dewberry: Per Joe Werres,the following note was added to plan sheets CIA and C11B.
"Owner to provide water quality testing at the existing storm water management
facility forebay."
C.Erosion and Sediment Control comments(WPO-2009-00021):
All comments have been addressed.
If you require any additional information,please feel free to contact me.
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May 26,2009
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Mr. Philip Custer
Civil Engineer
County of Albemarle Community Development Department
Zoning and Current Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville,VA 22902
Re: SDP-2009-00036,Monticello High School Minor Amendment
WPO-2009-00021,Monticello High School SWM and ESC Plans
Dear Mr. Custer:
Please find enclosed two sets of plans and drainage computations for your review and approval. A
summary of the comments and responses from the first submission, that were to be incorporated,can be
found below.
A. Minor Amendment comments (SDP-2009-00036):
1. Please provide the date and source of the topography.
Dewberry: The topography for the project area is provided by Dewberry Survey(April
2009). The topography for the area shown outside the project area is as-built data
provided by Albemarle County Public Schools(October 1996). This is stated on Sheet
OA under the"General Notes"section(Notes 1 and 9)and on Sheet CHB under the
"Notes" section (Note 3).
2. Please provide in the set the County's General Construction Notes which can be found in the
latest edition of the design manual,available online.
Dewberry: The County's General Construction Notes are provided on Sheet OA under
the"General Notes" section(Notes 14-22).
3. Are the 6 drainage structures around the field going to be converted to manholes? If so,please
specify the tops as VDOT Standard MH-1.
Dewberry: The 6 drainage structures around the field are being converted as discussed
at the meeting held on 5/18/09. The three structures along the east sideline of the field
carrying VDOT drainage, and the structure at midfield along the west sideline,shall be
converted to accessible MH-1 tops. The two structures at the corners along the west
sideline of the field,which are maintained by Monticello High School,shall have the tops
lowered and be non-accessible. This is noted on Sheet CHB of the plan set.
4. The tops of the 6 drainage structures appear to be proposed at an elevation well below the
grade of the turf, assuming 1.5%slopes from the track and crown of the field.
Dewberry: Per our meeting held on 5/18/09,the two existing inlets on the corners of the
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west sideline wine buried below the geotextile fabric,which will put the solid structure
top elevation 0.8'below the proposed turf surface. There will be no access to these two
structures.
The proposed rim elevation of the three existing inlets along the east sideline and the
structure at midfield along the west sideline will also be buried below the proposed turf
surface but access to these structures will be provided. A note has been provided on
Sheet C11B that states this.
5. Please provide greater detail in the section showing the trench and underdrain area. For
instance: the slope of the compacted earth soil under the gravel layer and elevations of the
bottom of trench and the beginning of the 1.5% slope.
Dewberry: A note has been added to the"Typical Sideline Field Section at 10-inch Pipe
Connection"Detail on Sheet CHB stating that"The 2.5" synthetic turf surface,2"
finished stone(#8),4"base stone(#57),and the compacted subgrade are to be sloped at
a 1.5% slope from the centerline of the field and from the edge of the track to the
proposed trench along the sidelines". The elevation of the bottom of the proposed
trench is now called out on this detail as 485.09.
B. Stormwater Management comments (WPO-2009-00021):
1. For water quality analyses,the County uses a composition spreadsheet based on the Simple
Method to assess whether water quality measures are needed and what removal rate facilities
should be designed for. My analysis of the watershed delineated by the applicant indicates
that a facility with a 50%removal rate is required. The water quality volume is 4145cf.
Per our meeting held on 5/18/09, a flow meter will be installed at the outlet pipe after
construction is complete. The results will be evaluated and a report will be prepared
that compares the theoretical pre-existing conditions to the proposed conditions in
order to show how water quality is being addressed by means of reduced outflow. It
was agreed that the results from the flow meter tests will not warrant additional future
measures to be constructed on site to address the turf field water quality requirements.
2. The applicant has indicated that water quality treatment will be provided through infiltration
practices and extended detention. However,the blue book notes that infiltration practices
should only be designed when the infiltration rate of the in-situ soil is between 0.52 in/hr and
8.0 in/hr. The geotechnical field tests submitted by the applicant show that only one boring
possesses a rate in this range. So, it appears infiltration is not a viable option. Also, it does
not appear a drawdown calculation for an extended detention basin was provided. [VSMH 5-
6.2] Engineering review recommends designing a biofilter meeting the current regulations
(for a 50%removal rate,a footprint of 2.5%of the equivalent impervious area would be
needed). There appears to be sufficient room for a 2500sf biofilter at the northwest corner of
the track.
Engineering would permit the facility to be constructed a year after the installation of the
field if a flow meter was installed on the outlet pipe and a report was prepared evaluating the
hydrologic characteristics of the turf field. If the data found from the flow metering shows a
significant reduction in runoff, the construction of the biofilter may not be necessary(to be
determined by the engineering review group). This would also help provide solid background
information for the county review department when future grass to artificial turf field
enhancement projects are submitted in the years to follow.
Dewberry: Per our meeting held on 5/18/09,a flow meter will be installed at the outlet
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pipe after construction is complete. The results will be evaluated and a report will be
prepared that compares the theoretical pre-existing conditions to the proposed
conditions in order to show how water quality is being addressed by means of reduced
outflow. It was agreed that the results from the flow meter tests will not warrant
additional future measures to be constructed on site to address the turf field water
quality requirements.
3. It is critical to the project meeting the detention requirements that the elevations used in the
routing are constructed as proposed on site. Typically,when a pipe is laid in the trench at a
certain slope,we find that the trench is also sloped at that percentage because it is easier for a
contractor to build. Please provide more notations through out the plan and details that the
bottom of the trench is to remain flat at the 485 elevation.
Dewberry: A note has been added to the"Typical Sideline Field Section at 10-inch Pipe
Connection"Detail on Sheet CHB stating that"The bottom of the trench along the
sidelines is to remain flat at a consistent elevation(Elv.485.09). The bottom of the
trench will slope up at 1.5% after the trench turns 90 degrees and is routed
perpendicular to the sidelines towards the field goal posts.
C.Erosion and Sediment Control comments (WPO-2009-00021):
1. Please provide in the set the County's General Construction Notes for Erosion and Sediment
Control Plans which can be found in the latest edition of the design manual, available online.
Dewberry: The County's General Construction Notes for Erosion and Sediment Control
Plans are provided on Sheet CIA under the"General Erosion and Sediment Control
Notes"section (Notes 1-20).
2. Please provide Dust Control symbols(DC)on the plan as well as a location for a soil
stockpile.
Dewberry: The Dust Control symbol is now provided in the plans and in the legend for
the Virginia Uniform Coding System for Erosion and Sediment Control Practices on
Sheet C11A. A soil stockpile location is not part of these plans. Note#5 on Sheet CHB
states that"Contractor is responsible for disposal of all excavated soil at an approved
off-site location. It is the contractor's responsibility to obtain and present all necessary
documentation for this location to local and state agencies prior to construction. These
plans do not identify this location". There is,however,a contractor laydown/storage
area as well as a contractor parking and mess consolidation area identified on these
plans on Sheet C11A.
3. What is the reason for phased construction of the turf? Is the goal to have half the field
available for use during construction? If so,please provide another CE and access path for
Phase I. If not,please remove the phasing lines.
Dewberry: The reasoning behind the phasing of construction is to limit the project area
that is denuded of vegetation to less than 1 acre at any given time. The total disturbed
area for this project is about 1.8 acres which is why two phases were specified. For this
reason the phasing of the project will remain. This was the method used for a similar
project done at the University of Virginia.
The entire field will be unavailable for use throughout construction,and an additional
construction entrance will not be necessary.
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4. Please stipulate in the construction sequence that the trench and underdrain at the perimeter
of the site should only be installed after the majority of the field is graded and graveled. If
the trench and underdrain are installed in the first stages of construction prior to the majority
of the earthwork, a significant amount of sediment will likely choke up the soil(limiting
infiltration)and be lost through the pipe system.
Dewberry: The recommendation above is now shown in the Sequence of Construction
(Note 5)on Sheet C11A.
5. Please provide a soil boundary map with labels in the plan set.
Dewberry: A Soil Boundary Map with labels is now provided on Sheet C24A.
6. Please provide an adequate channel analysis of the downstream storm sewer network to the
pond forebay. (MS-19)
Dewberry: An adequate outfall analysis is now provided in the Stormwater
Management Analysis booklet. The existing 42"RCP that outfalls into the stormwater
management forebay is adequately sized to handle the approximate 47 acre drainage
area that is routed to it.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 - 4126
Project:SDP - 2009 - 00036, Monticello High School Minor Amendment
WPO- 2009 - 00021, Monticello High School SWM and ESC Plans
Plan preparer:Skip Notte, Dewberry and Davis, Inc.
Owner or rep.:Joe Werres, ACPS Office of Facilities Development
Date received:4 May 2009 (plan signed 1 May 2009)
Date of Comment: 14 May 2009
Engineer:Phil Custer
The minor site amendment, SWM, and ESC plans for the Monticello High School Turf Replacement
project, received on 4 May 2009, have been reviewed. The plans cannot be approved as submitted and
will require the following changes /corrections prior to fmal approval.
A. Minor Amendment comments (SDP 2009 - 00036):
1. Please provide the date and source of the topography.
2. Please provide in the set the County's General Construction Notes which can be found in the
latest edition of the design manual, available online.
3. Are the 6 drainage structures around the field going to be converted to manholes? If so, please
specify the tops as VDOT Standard MH -1.
4. The tops of the 6 drainage structures appear to be proposed at an elevation well below the
grade of the turf, assuming 1.5% slopes from the track and crown of the field.
5. Please provide greater detail in the section showing the trench and underdrain area. For
instance: the slope of the compacted earth soil under the gravel layer and elevations of the
bottom of trench and the beginning of the 1.5% slope.
B. Stormwater Management comments (WPO- 2009 - 00021):
1. For water quality analyses, the County uses a composition spreadsheet based on the Simple
Method to assess whether water quality measures are needed and what removal rate facilities
should be designed for. My analysis of the watershed delineated by the applicant indicates
that a facility with a 50% removal rate is required. The water quality volume is 4145cf.
2. The applicant has indicated that water quality treatment will be provided through infiltration
practices and extended detention. However, the blue book notes that infiltration practices
should only be designed when the infiltration rate of the in -situ soil is between 0.52 in/hr and
8.0 in/hr. The geotechnical field tests submitted by the applicant show that only one boring
possesses a rate in this range. So, it appears infiltration is not a viable option. Also, it does
not appear a drawdown calculation for an extended detention basin was provided. [VSMH 5-
6.2] Engineering review recommends designing a biofilter meeting the current regulations
for a 50% removal rate, a footprint of 2.5% of the equivalent impervious area would be
needed). There appears to be sufficient room for a 2500sf biofilter at the northwest corner of
the track.
Engineering would permit the facility to be constructed a year after the installation of the
field if a flow meter was installed on the outlet pipe and areport was prepared evaluating the
hydrologic characteristics of the turf field. If the data found from the flow metering shows a
significant reduction in runoff, the construction of the biofilter may not be necessary (to be
determined by the engineering review group). This would also help provide solid background
information for the county review department when future grass to artificial turf field
enhancement projects are submitted in the years to follow.
3. It is critical to the project meeting the detention requirements that the elevations used in the
routing are constructed as proposed on site. Typically, when a pipe is laid in the trench at a
certain slope, we find that the trench is also sloped at that percentage because it is easier for a
contractor to build. Please provide more notations through out the plan and details that the
bottom of the trench is to remain flat at the 485 elevation.
C. Erosion and Sediment Control comments (WPO- 2009 - 00021):
1. Please provide in the set the County's General Construction Notes for Erosion and Sediment
Control Plans which can be found in the latest edition of the design manual, available online.
2. Please provide Dust Control symbols (DC) on the plan as well as a location for a soil
stockpile.
3. What is the reason for phased construction of the turf? Is the goal to have half the field
available for use during construction? If so, please provide another CE and access path for
Phase I. If not, please remove the phasing lines.
4. Please stipulate in the construction sequence that the trench and underdrain at the perimeter
of the site should only be installed after the majority of the field is graded and graveled. If
the trench and underdrain are installed in the first stages of construction prior to the majority .
of the earthwork, a significant amount of sediment will likely choke up the soil (limiting
infiltration) and be lost through the pipe system.
5. Please provide a soil boundary map with labels in the plan set.
6. Please provide an adequate channel analysis of the downstream storm sewer network to the
pond forebay. (MS -19)
Please contact me at (434)296 -5832 ext. 3072 should you have any questions.
Application #:SDP200900036 Short Review Cm-talents
Project Name:Monticello High School Stadium Turf Replacement - Minor Minor Amendment
Date Completed:05/13/2009
Reviewer:Elizabeth Marotta CommDev- Current Development
Review Status:No Objection
Reviews Comments: No objection pending Engineering review.
Date Completed:05/29/2009
Reviewer:Philip Custer Engineer Z &CD
Review Status:Requested Changes
Reviews Comments: Needs SWM plan and study approved.
Page: 1.00 County of Albemarle Printed On: Wednesday, June 03, 2009
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
Project:SDP - 2009 - 00036, Monticello High School Minor Amendment
WPO- 2009 - 00021, Monticello High School SWM and ESC Plans
Plan preparer:Skip Notte, Dewberry and Davis, Inc.
Owner or rep.:Joe Werres, ACPS Office of Facilities Development
Date received:Rev. 1) 26 May 2009 (plan signed 22 May 2009)
4 May 2009 (plan signed 1 May 2009)
Date of Comment: Rev. 1) 29 May 2009
14 May 2009
Engineer:Phil Custer
The minor site amendment, SWM, and ESC plans for the Monticello High School Turf Replacement
project, received on 26 May 2009, have been reviewed. The plans cannot be approved as submitted and
will require the following changes /corrections prior to fmal approval.
A. Minor Amendment comments (SDP 2009 - 00036):
4. The tops of the 6 drainage structures appear to be proposed at an elevation well below the
grade of the turf, assuming 1.5% slopes from the track and crown of the field.
Rev. 1) The detail provided by Joe Werres drawn by General Sports Venue has been
approved and will be stapled to the site plan set
B. Stormwater Management comments (WPO- 2009 - 00021):
1. For water quality analyses, the County uses a composition spreadsheet based on the Simple
Method to assess whether water quality measures are needed and what removal rate facilities
should be designed for. My analysis of the watershed delineated by the applicant indicates
that a facility with a 50% removal rate is required. The water quality volume is 4145cf.
Rev. 1) At the meeting held on May 18 it was our understanding that the applicant
offered to perform water quality sampling as well as flow metering to address water quality
concerns. Please provide the following note on sheets CIA and CI1B:
As a condition of WPO plan approval for this project, the applicant commits to flow
metering and water quality monitoring. A flow meter will be installed on one of the
loin. underdrain outlet pipes at a midfield stormwater structure. The frequency and
location of the water quality sampling should be determined by a qualified individual
with experience in water quality analysis. A report shall be submitted to the
Community Development office every three months after the construction of the field
for a period of one year. The report must include all raw data collected to date and a
summary prepared by a qualified individual. The report must also include rainfall data
from the nearest NOAA rain gauge.
2. The applicant has indicated that water quality treatment will be provided through infiltration
practices and extended detention. However, the blue book notes that infiltration practices
should only be designed when the infiltration rate of the in -situ soil is between 0.52 in/hr and
8.0 in/hr. The g chnical field tests submitted by the applicant show that only one boring
possesses a rate in this range. So, it appears infiltration is not a viable option. Also, it does
not appear a drawdown calculation for an extended detention basin was provided. [VSMH 5-
6.2] Engineering review recommends designing a biofilter meeting the current regulations
for a 50% removal rate, a footprint of 2.5% of the equivalent impervious area would be
needed). There appears to be sufficient room for a 2500sf biofilter at the northwest corner of
the track.
Engineering would permit the facility to be constructed a year after the installation of the field
if a flow meter was installed on the outlet pipe and a report was prepared evaluating the
hydrologic characteristics of the turf field. If the data found from the flow metering shows a
significant reduction in runoff, the construction of the biofilter may not be necessary (to be
determined by the engineering review group). This would also help provide solid background
information for the county review department when future grass to artificial turf field
enhancement projects are submitted in the years to follow.
Rev. 1) See previous comment.
C. Erosion and Sediment Control comments (WPO- 2009 - 00021):
All comments have been addressed.
Please contact me at (434)296 -5832 ext. 3072 should you have any questions.