HomeMy WebLinkAboutWPO201600004 Approval - County 2016-04-18COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
VSMP Permit plan review
Project title: Sunset Overlook
Project file number: WP0201600004
Plan preparer: Collins Engineering [scott@collins-engineering.com]
Owner or rep.: FORGE FARM LLC [email]
Plan received date: 21 January 2016
(Rev. 1) 28 March 2016
Date of comments: 24 February 2016
(Rev. 1) 18 April 2016
Reviewers: Max Greene
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
rationale is given in the comments below. 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.
The SWPPP has been submitted for review and appears to require the owners' signature on the section
#9 "Certification". Other than the required owner's signature the SWPPP appears to be adequate at
this time.
(Rev. 1) Owner can sign the section #9 certification at the Pre -Construction meeting.
B. Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP)
The PPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-404.
1. Appears to be adequately addressed at this time.
C. Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
VSMP Regulation 9VAC25-870-108 requires the VSMP authority to approve or disapprove a
SWMP. This plan is approved, 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. Please make Spread sheets congruent with plans:
a. The VRRM spread sheet states 2.59 acres impervious.
b. TR-55 worksheet states 3.15 acres impervious.
c. The cover sheet of the plan states 5.78 acres impervious.
(Rev. 1) Appears to be adequately addressed at this time.
2. The access road to the facility does not appear to allow for the maintenance and repair of the
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forebay without crossing over the bio-filters. Cleaning of the forebay may be more often than the
maintenance of the outlet structure. VSMH 3.01, page 301-14
(Rev. 1) Appears to be adequately addressed at this time.
The junction from the SWM structure to the existing stream is shown almost perpendicular. The
connection should be more oblique. Otherwise the opposite side of the stream bank may require
armament to prevent scouring and erosion.
(Rev. 1) Appears to be adequately addressed at this time.
4. Emergency spillway does not appear to meet the VSMH 3.03 requirements. Please move the
spillway to existing or cut ground, or redesign the basin to meet Va. State Standards.
(Rev. 1) Item appears to be addressed with this exception: The rip rap spillway will need to be
constructed in accordance with VESCH 3.17, page III-133, plate 3.17-1
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 approved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The erosion control
plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-402.
The site is covered in mature trees. Trees will need to be removed before any grading can begin.
The plan appears to require a substantial amount of grading to install the initial perimeter controls
to protect the site. The sequence of construction does not include the important step of removing
the trees. It appears the site will be without perimeter protection for an extended amount of time.
Please revise the sequence of construction to protect the site with the least amount of tree removal
and an expedited installation of the perimeter erosion and sediment control measures. The
contractor does not have permission to clear cut the site prior to installing the perimeter controls.
(Rev. 1) Appears to be adequately addressed at this time.
2. The silt fence across the swale may need to be wire -supported (per VESCH 3.05, conditions where
practice applies #2). A temporary sediment trap would be better protection in this area.
(Rev. 1) Appears to be adequately addressed at this time.
Diversions across swales have not been successful on other projects. This office suggests a
sediment trap until the site drainage can be directed into the proposed basin.
(Rev. 1) Appears to be adequately addressed at this time.
4. Proposed lots with diversions will not receive building permits until the VSMP inspector has
determined the measures are no longer required for the overall protection of the site. Please note
this on the plans.
(Rev. 1) Appears to be adequately addressed at this time.
The proposed grass lined spillway does not appear to meet the minimum requirements of an
emergency spillway in VESCH 3.14 and shall be located so that it will not be constructed over fill
material. Please move the spillway or redesign the basin so the principle spillway is also the
emergency spillway.
(Rev. 1) Appears to be adequately addressed at this time. Sere SWM comment #4 above.
The Grading Permit can be issued after final site plan approval. Should an Early Grading Permit be
requested, an "Early Grading Plan" with all hardscapes removed except for SWM structures will be
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required and a separate bond posted until the final site plan is approved for construction. Once the final
site plan is approved then another bond will be required to replace the Early Grading Bond.
Please submit 2 more copies of the VSMP plan for distribution during the pre -construction meeting.
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/deptforins.asp?department--cdeng)Lypo
File: CDDE2 vsmp review Sunset Overlook_ wpo201600004.doc