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Planning Department
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Soils Report
SOILS REPORT FOR: SOCA Fieldhouse
Soil Survey Area: Albemarle County, Virginia
Survey Status: Published
Correlation Date: 12/01/1981
Distribution Date: 10/21/2002
Map Unit: 16 Chewacla silt loam
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Chewacla is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, somewhat poorly drained soil. Typically the surface layer
is silt loam about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest
permeability is moderate. It has a high available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is
occasionally flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 12 inches. The land
capability classification is 3w. The Virginia soil management group is I. This soil is not hydric.
Map Unit: 19B Cullen loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Cullen is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam
about 8 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 moderate 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 2e. The Virginia soil management group is N. This soil is not hydric.
Map Unit: 19C Cullen loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Cullen is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam
about 8 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 moderate 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. 20C3 Cullen clay loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes, severely eroded
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Cullen is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is clay
loam about 8 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 moderate 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: 20D3 Cullen clay loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes, severely eroded
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Cullen is a moderately steep to steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is clay loam about
8 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 moderate shrink swell potential. This soil is not
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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. 27B Elioak loam, 2 to 7 percent slopes
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Elioak is a gently sloping to moderately sloping, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam
about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is
moderately slow. 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 2e. The Virginia soil management group is X. This soil is not hydric.
Map Unit. 27C Elioak loam, 7 to 15 percent slopes
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Elioak is a strongly sloping to moderately steep, very deep, well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam
about 8 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability is
moderately slow. 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 X. This soil is not hydric.
Map Unit: 39D Hazel loam, 15 to 25 percent slopes
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Hazel is a moderately steep to steep, moderately deep, excessively drained soil. Typically the surface layer is
loam about 10 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 4e. The Virginia soil management group is JJ. This soil is not hydric.
Map Unit: 40E Hazel very stony loam, 25 to 45 percent slopes
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Hazel is a steep, moderately deep, excessively drained soil. Typically the surface layer is loam about 10 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. 83 Toccoa fine sandy loan
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Toccoa is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, moderately well drained soil. Typically the surface layer is
fine sandy loam about 9 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderately low content of organic matter. The
slowest permeability is moderately rapid. It has a moderate available water capacity and a low shrink swell
potential. This soil is occasionally flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 45
inches. The land capability classification is 2w. The Virginia soil management group is II. This soil is not hydric.
Map Unit: 95 Weharlkee silt loam
Description Category: Virginia FOTG
Wehadkee is a nearly level to gently sloping, very deep, poorly drained soil. Typically the surface layer is silt
loam about 10 inches thick. The surface layer has a moderate content of organic matter. The slowest permeability
is moderate. It has a high available water capacity and a low shrink swell potential. This soil is occasionally
flooded and is not ponded. The top of the seasonal high water table is at 15 inches. The land capability
classification is 4w. The Virginia soil management group is MM. This soil is hydric.
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Shallow Excavations - Dominant Condition
Soil Survey: Albemarle County, Virginia
Survey
Status: Published
Correlation Date: 12/01/1981
Correlation
Date: 12/01/1981
Distribution
Date: 10/21/2002
Symbol Soil Name
Map
16 Chewacla silt loam
Partially hydric
Symbol
Soil Name
Rating
16
Chewacla silt loam
Very limited
19B
Cullen loam, 2 to 7 percent
Somewhat limited
Not hydric
slopes
19C
Cullen loam, 7 to 15
Somewhat limited
Not hydric
percent slopes
20C3
Cullen clay loam, 7 to 15
Somewhat limited
Not hydric
percent slopes, severely
27C Elioak loam, 7 to 15
eroded
percent slopes
20D3
Cullen clay loam, 15 to 25
Very limited
percent slopes, severely
eroded
27B
Elioak loam, 2 to 7 percent
Somewhat limited
slopes
27C
Elioak loam, 7 to 15
Somewhat limited
percent slopes
39D
Hazel loam, 15 to 25
Very limited
percent slopes
40E
Hazel very stony loam, 25
Very limited
to 45 percent slopes
83
Toccoa fine sandy loam
Somewhat limited
95
Wehadkee silt loam
Very limited
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
16 Chewacla silt loam
Partially hydric
19B Cullen loam, 2 to 7 percent
Not hydric
slopes
19C Cullen loam, 7 to 15
Not hydric
percent slopes
200 Cullen clay loam, 7 to 15
Not hydric
percent slopes, severely
eroded
20D3 Cullen clay loam, 15 to 25
Not hydric
percent slopes, severely
eroded
27B Elioak loam, 2 to 7 percent
Not hydric
slopes
27C Elioak loam, 7 to 15
Not hydric
percent slopes
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39D Hazel loam, 15 to 25
Not hydric
percent slopes
40E Hazel very stony loan, 25
Not hydric
to 45 percent slopes
Distribution
83 Toccoa fine sandy loam
Partially hydric
95 Wehadkee silt loam
All hydric
Soil Shrink -Swell - Dominant Soil
Top Depth : 0
Bottom Depth: 0
Soil Survey: Albemarle County, Virginia
Survey
Status: Published
Correlation
Date: 12/01/1981
Map
Distribution
Date: 10/21/2002
Rating
Map
Moderate
19B Cullen loam, 2 to 7 percent
Symbol
Soil Name
Rating
16
Chewacla silt loam
1.5
19B
Cullen loam, 2 to 7 percent
1.5
slopes
19C
Cullen loam, 7 to 15
1.5
percent slopes
200
Cullen clay loam, 7 to 15
4.5
percent slopes, severely
eroded
20133
Cullen clay loam, 15 to 25
4.5
percent slopes, severely
eroded
27B
Elioak loam, 2 to 7 percent
1.5
slopes
27C
Elioak loam, 7 to 15
1.5
percent slopes
39D
Hazel loam, 15 to 25
1.5
percent slopes
40E
Hazel very stony loam, 25
1.5
to 45 percent slopes
83
Toccoa fine sandy loam
1.5
95
Wehadkee silt loam
1.5
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
16 Chewacla silt loam
Moderate
19B Cullen loam, 2 to 7 percent
Moderate
slopes
19C Cullen loam, 7 to 15
Moderate
percent slopes
20C3 Cullen clay loam, 7 to 15
Moderate
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Corrosion Steel - Dominant Condition
Soil Survey: Albemarle County, Virginia
percent slopes, severely
Status: Published
eroded
20133
Cullen clay loam, 15 to 25
Moderate
percent slopes, severely
Symbol
Soil Name
eroded
16
27B
Elioak loam, 2 to 7 percent
Moderate
Cullen loam, 2 to 7 percent
slopes
27C
Elioak loam, 7 to 15
Moderate
Cullen loam, 7 to 15
percent slopes
39D
Hazel loam, 15 to 25
High
Cullen clay loam, 7 to 15
percent slopes
40E
Hazel very stony loam, 25
High
eroded
to 45 percent slopes
20133
83
Toccoa fine sandy loam
Moderate
95
Wehadkee silt loam
Moderate
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
16
Chewacla silt loam
High
19B
Cullen loam, 2 to 7 percent
High
slopes
19C
Cullen loam, 7 to 15
High
percent slopes
20C3
Cullen clay loam, 7 to 15
High
percent slopes, severely
eroded
20133
Cullen clay loam, 15 to 25
High
percent slopes, severely
eroded
27B
Elioak loam, 2 to 7 percent
High
slopes
27C
Elioak loam, 7 to 15
High
percent slopes
39D
Hazel loam, 15 to 25
Low
percent slopes
40E
Hazel very stony loam, 25
Low
to 45 percent slopes
83
Toccoa fine sandy loam
Low
95
Wehadkee silt loam
High
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
July 31, 2007
Mr. Chris Schooley
Stonehaus Development
2421 Ivy Road,
Charlottesville, Va. 22903
Subject: Belvedere, ZMA 2004-017
Dear Chris,
I am in receipt of your letter of July 23rd requesting modifications to the subject ZMA to allow 1) a 39,000
square foot SOCA owned and controlled fieldhouse, and 2) an 8,000 square foot private school, both to be
located in Block 4, the Neighborhood Center. In reviewing the Code of Development, I can approve such
an alteration if I find "... the alterations better respond to neighborhood interests at the time of
construction." That is the standard that must be satisfied.
I am advising you that these uses can be allowed in Block 4, but only after the following is satisfied:
1. As part of this modification, please provide written justification as to how this proposal is
consistent with Zoning Ordinance Section 20A.9 Green Spaces, Amenities, Conservation
Areas and Preservation Areas.
2. As part of this modification, it is necessary to demonstrate how the amenities to be provided
for Belvedere residents in Block 4 are being provided in alternative locations within
Belvedere with similar convenience to the residents. I recognize you mentioned locating a
pool and other program elements in other areas, but your letter provided no commitments or
assurances that those elements would be provided. With respect to convenience, a major
benefit of the Neighborhood Center was the central location that placed a large number of
residents within a '/ mile of the center, greatly enhancing the pedestrian orientation of this
development. I would expect to see some demonstration of a similar level of convenience to
the residents with the alternative plan.
3. As part of this modification, it is necessary to demonstrate how the alternative amenities will
be constructed in a comparable timeframe. You mentioned that Fairview is offering a
minimum of 100 memberships to Belvedere residents. I believe that could be considered
acceptable for those first homes, but I need to see some proof of that arrangement. Next,
recognizing 100 memberships would only serve a small percentage of the total Belvedere
development, it is necessary to demonstrate that the construction of the alternative amenities
will happen in the same timeframe as development occurs.
4. With respect to substituting the fieldhouse for the tennis courts, we would need to see some
evidence that the fieldhouse will be available for the use of Belvedere residents as a
recreational amezi:ry. If you were referring to the proposed sour stadium, please provide
evidence that this facility would be available for Belvedere residents as a recreational amenity.
With the site plans, it will be necessary to demonstrate that all code requirements are being
satisfied, including parking. Parking could be satisfied through a combination of shared
parking, on -street parking, and dedicated parking lot, but it will be necessary to demonstrate
this has been satisfied. Similarly, with the school, will this include a school playground and
where will this be provided on the site?
In summary, I believe these proposed uses are within the limits of what the Director of Community
Development is authorized to modify, though it is clearly stretching that limit. To me, the intent of the
language clearly anticipates substitution of uses to support Belvedere, not the community at large. In
approving this alteration, I must see that Belvedere is still receiving the amenities intended under the plan.
If there is interest in moving forward with this modification, I recommend you give me a call and we can
schedule a meeting of County staff and other parties to make sure there is a clear understanding of what is
needed to approve it for approval.
Sincerely,
Mark B. Graham, P.E.
Director of Community Development
Cc: Ken Boyd, Chairman of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
David Slutsky, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Rio District
Wayne Cilimberg, Director of Planning
Amelia McCulley, Zoning Administrator
Bob Hauser, Trustee, Belvedere Station Land Trust
John Desmond, Trustee, Belvedere Station Land Trust
Bill Mueller, Executive Director, SOCA
Sean Dougherty, Senior Planner, Albemarle County
Summer Frederick, Senior Planner, Albemarle County
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
September 17, 2007
Mr. Chris Schooley
Stonehaus Development
2421 Ivy Road,
Charlottesville, Va. 22903
Subject: Belvedere, ZMA 2004-017
Dear Chris,
I am in receipt of your letter of August 7th that follows up on the request to allow 1) a 39,000 square foot
SOCA owned and controlled fieldhouse, and 2) an 8,000 square foot private school, both to be located in
Block 4, the Neighborhood Center. My response to each point in your letter is listed below.
1. Based on my review of the submitted material, my concern with section 20 A.9 of the Zoning
Ordinance is satisfied.
2. Based on my review of the submitted material, my concern with amenities being provided with
similar convenience is satisfied.
3. Based on my review of the submitted material, my concerns with providing alternative amenities
will be satisfied by provision of additional Fairview Swim and Tennis Club memberships, the pool to be
provided with the Belvedere Town Center, and the other other amenities provided in the development,
with the understanding these facilities will be provided concurrently with phases of the development.
4. Based on my review of the submitted material, I do not believe the fieldhouse or school can be
considered a substitution for the previously shown tennis courts. There is no assurance that either of those
facilities will provide a similar level of use for Belvedere residents. That said, I will allow this substitution
with the understanding that the proposed multipurpose synthetic turf soccer field and natural grass soccer
fields will be available to Belvedere residents. I note that the soccer fields will require special use permits
and staff will recommend special use permit conditions assuring the Belvedere residents reasonable use of
those fields in order to provide a similar amenity. I recognize the County Board of Supervisors may
establish a different condition for those soccer fields, but in doing so they are effectively affirming their
expectation for a recreational amenity with Belvedere.
5. Based on my review of the submitted material, I agree that on -street parking can be considered as
part of the site plans. My original comment was intended to clarify that no waivers or modifications of
zoning requirements is being made by this determination. As previously stated, this can be addressed as
part of the site plan.
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With the above clarification, i n advising you that the requested uses can ty`allowed in Block 4.
Sincerely,
Mark B. Graham, P.E.
Director of Community Development
Cc: Ken Boyd, Chairman of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
David Slutsky, Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, Rio District
Wayne Cilimberg, Director of Planning
Amelia McCulley, Zoning Administrator
Bob Hauser, Trustee, Belvedere Station Land Trust
John Desmond, Trustee, Belvedere Station Land Trust
Bill Mueller, Executive Director, SOCA
Sean Dougherty, Senior Planner, Albemarle County
Summer Frederick, Senior Planner, Albemarle County
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
September 3, 2008
Eugene Ryang
McKee Carson
Via email: eryang@mckeecarson.com
RE: SDP2008-127 SOCA Fieldhouse - Preliminary
Dear Mr. Ryang:
The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above.
Preliminary comments for the following divisions of the Department of Community Development
and other agencies, as applicable, are attached:
Albemarle County Division of Zoning & Current Development (Engineer)
Albemarle County Division of Zoning & Current Development (Planner)
Albemarle County Division of Planning (E911)
Albemarle County Division of Planning (Architectural Review Board)
Albemarle County Division of Planning (Historic Preservation)
Albemarle County Division of Planning (Water Protection)
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue
Albemarle County Service Authority
Virginia Department of Health
Virginia Department of Transportation
Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed,
and should not be considered final. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to
identify all issues that could affect approval of the proposed project.
Please make the revisions that have been identified as necessary for preliminary approval by
the Site Review Committee. If you choose not to make the requested revisions, please submit
in writing justification for not incorporating such revisions. Submit eight (8) full size copies and
one (1) 11 " x 17" copy to the Department of Community Development including responses to
each of the attached comments of the Site Review Committee by September 15, 2008. Failure
to submit this information by this date will result in suspension of the review schedule. Review
will resume when revisions are submitted along with a reinstatement fee of $65.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional
information.
Sincerely,
Summer Frederick
Senior Planner
Zoning & Current Development
---]Short Review Corr-ients
Application #: SDP20080012
Project Nam e:1 SOCA-Field house-frel i mi nary rreliminary — Non-residential
Date Completed:
09/02/2008
Reviewer:
Amy Pflaum Engineer Z&CD
Review Status:
Requested Changes
Reviews Comments:
I,SRC 9/4/08
Date Completed:
08/25/2008
Reviewer:
Andrew Slack E911
Review Status:
No Objection
Reviews Comments:
NO OBJECTION.
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Date Completed:
08/26/2008
Reviewer:
Jay Schlothauer Inspections
Review Status:
Requested Changes
Reviews Comments:
Based on plans dated August 11, 2008. l
Provide van -accessible barri r -free parking, and indicate the accessible route from the parking area
to the building entrance. Based on the number of parking spaces shown, one of them must be
barrier -free.
Portions of the building must be protected by a sprinkler system. Show the dedicated fire water line
on the plan.
Page: 1.00 County of Albemarle Printed On: Thursday, September 04, 2008
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:
Eugene Ryang; McKee Carson
From:
Summer Frederick
Division:
Zoning & Current Development
Date:
September 3, 2008
Subiect:
SDP2008-127 SOCA Fieldhouse - Preliminary
The Planner/Engineer for the Zoning & Current Development Division of the Albemarle
County Department Community Development will recommend approve the plan referred
to above when the following items have been satisfactorily addressed. (The following
comments are those that have been identified at this time. Additional comments or
conditions may be added or eliminated based on further review.) [Each comment is
preceded by the applicable reference to the Albemarle County Code.]
1. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(a)] Please include reference to all rezonings and variations that
apply to this project.
2. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(a)] Include one datum reference for elevation.
3. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(a)] The source of survey needs to be specified on plans.
4. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(a)] Information regarding all adjacent parcels must include the
following: owner name, current zoning designation, tax map and parcel number,
and present use of parcel.
5. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(b)] Please include maximum acreage or square footage
occupied for all uses proposed for site. This is to include office, caf6, soccer
fields, and any other uses.
6. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(b)] The maximum number of employees must be specified on
plan.
7. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(b)] Please clarify calculations provided in parking schedule.
Additionally, the number of parking spaces provided on-site is not adequate for
the anticipated intensity of use.
8. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(b)] Please provide maximum amount of paved parking area and
vehicular circulation area.
9. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(e)] All existing landscape features must be shown.
10. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(m)] Please clearly identify proposed ingress to and egress from
the proposed facility, and show the distance to the centerline of the nearest
existing street intersection.
11. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(n)] Location of outdoor trash containers and lighting must be
included on plan.
12. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(p)] Please provide a landscape plan with completed calculations
and all required information.
13. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(q)] Please provide estimated traffic generation figures for the
site based on current VDOT rates. Please indicate the estimated vehicles per
day and direction of travel for all connections to a public road.
Please contact Summer Frederick at the Department of Community Development 296-
5832 ext. 3565 for further information.
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Summer Frederick, Planner
From: Amy Pflaum, Engineering Review
Division: Current Development
Date: August 29, 2008
Subject: SDP200800127, SOCA Fieldhouse - Preliminary
The preliminary site plan for the SOCA Fieldhouse, received on 12 August 2008, has been reviewed. The
engineering review for current development can recommend approval once the following items are
adequately addressed:
1. Plans need to he stamped and signed by a licensed professional.
2. Please provide benchmark information on the plans.
3. Please designate the proposed dumpster location on the plan.
4. Please verify that the pipe from the existing storm drain is sized to carry overflow from the cistern.
5. Sheet 02 specifies 88 parking spaces are required; however, only 18 spaces are shown on the
plans. Please specify and show all required parking spaces on the plans.
6. Please label the public access easement over Colvin Alley with the deed book and page number.
7. Please label all existing drainage easements with the deed book and page number.
The following comments will need to be addressed before the final site plan can be approved:
8. The owner of this site needs to be a party to the Stormwater Management Maintenance Agreement
for the biofilter.
9. VDOT approval is needed for work within the VDOT right-of-way.
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TO: Summer Frederick
FROM: Gary Whelan, Civil Engineer
DATE: August 23, 2008
RE: Site Plan Technical Review for:
SOCA Fieldhouse -Preliminary
SDP200800127
TM 62A3-1
The below checked items apply to this site.
X 1. This site plan is within the Authority's jurisdictional area for:
X A. Water and sewer
B. Water only
C. Water only to existing structure
D. Limited service
X 2. A 12 inch water line is located approximately 140' distant.
3. Fire flow from, nearest public hydrant, located distant from this site plan, is
Gpm + at 20 psi residual.
X 4. An 8 inch sewer line is located on site
5. An Industrial Waste Ordinance survey form must be completed.
X 6. No improvements or obstructions shall be placed within existing or future
easements.
7. and plans are currently under review.
8. and plans have been received and approved.
X 9. No plans are required.
10. Final and plans are required for our review and approval prior to
granting tentative approval.
11. Final site plan may/may not be signed.
12. RWSA approval for water and/or sewer connections.
13. City of Charlottesville approval for sewer.
Comments: Backflow prevention is required. Provide a plumbing fixture count to
size the meter. Show proposed meter location. Fire protection may require water
plans.
The site plan does not show or incorrectly shows:
meter locations water line size
waterline locations sewer line size
sewer line locations expected wastewater flows
easements expected water demands
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:
Summer Frederick, Planner
From:
Amy Pflaum, Engineering Review
Rev. 1
John P. Diez
Division:
Current Development
Date:
August 29, 2008
Rev. 1
October 24, 2008
Rev. 2
December 4, 2009
Rev. 3
March 24, 2010
Subject:
SDP200800127, SOCA Fieldhouse - Preliminary
The preliminary site plan for the SOCA Fieldhouse, received on March 4, 2009, has been reviewed. The
engineering review for current development can recommend approval once the following items are
adequately addressed:
5. Sheet 02 specifies 88 parking spaces are required, however, only 18 spaces are shown on the
plans. Please specify and show all required parking spaces on the plans.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed. The resubmitted plans now state that 90 spaces
are required. However, only 50 spaces are shown on the plans. Please specify and show all
required parking spaces on the plans.
(Rev 3.)
Street sections approved with ZMA200400007 describe Cole and Colbert Streets as having
"Informal Parking", but no parking lane dimensions are shown. Approved street plans for
these two streets, show 2 14 -foot wide travel lanes, parking is not mentioned. Zoning
Administrator must determine if these required parking spaces may use the Informal
Parking anticipated on the streets.
The following comments will need to be addressed before the final site plan can be approved:
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:
Summer Frederick, Planner
From:
Amy Pflaum, Engineering Review
Rev. 1
John P. Diez
Division:
Current Development
Date:
August 29, 2008
Rev. 1
October 24, 2008
Subject:
SDP200800127, SOCA Fieldhouse - Preliminary
The preliminary site plan for the SOCA Fieldhouse, received on 21 October 2008, has been reviewed. The
engineering review for current development can recommend approval once the following items are
adequately addressed:
fI . Plans need to be stamped and signed by a licensed professional.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed
2. Please provide benchmark information on the plans.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed
r • 3. Please designate the proposed dumpster location on the plan.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed
4. Please verify that the pipe from the existing storm drain is sized to carry overflow from the cistern.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed
5. Sheet 02 specifies 88 parking spaces are required; however, only 18 spaces are shown on the
plans. Please specify and show all required parking spaces on the plans.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed. The resubmitted plans now state that 90 spaces
are required. However, only 50 spaces are shown on the plans. Please specify and show all
required parking spaces on the plans.
6. Please label the public access easement over Colvin Alley with the deed book and page number.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed
fZ8. Please verify and label the kind of surface that will be used in the hatched area by the terrace. Has
this been included in the impervious surface calculations?
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The following comments will need to be addressed before the final site plan can be approved:
9. The owner of this site needs to be a party to a Stormwater Management Maintenance Agreement
for the biofilter with the owner of Parcel K (Open Space).
10. VDOT approval is needed for work within the VDOT right-of-way.
COMMONWEALTH VIRCjINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CHARLOTTESVILLE RESIDENCY OFFICE
701 VDOT WAY
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911
DAVID S. EKERN, P.E.
COMMISSIONER
September 3, 2008
Mr. Glenn Brooks
Department of Engineering and Development
401 McIntire Rd.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Subject: Site Review Meeting Comments September 4'h, 2008 site review meeting
Dear Mr. Brooks:
Below are VDOT's comments on the Site Plans for the September 4'h, 2008 Site Review Committee Meeting:
SDP -2008-00127 SOCA Fieldhouse —Preliminary (Summer Frederick)
• This plan connects to previously approved roads within the Belvedere development. It does not
proposed any changes to the approved roads.
SDP -2008-00129 Stonewater'rownhomes — Final (Elizabeth Marotta)
• The proposed road plans and road improvement plans have not yet been approved. Approval of
this plan should be contingent upon approval of the road plans.
SUB -2008-00092 AOC Subdivision- Final (Summer Frederick)
• The lots have access to Route 649 by an entrance that was constructed with the Route 649 road
plan by VDOT. No alterations to the access are proposed on this subdivision.
SUB -2008-00203 Old Trail Village Block 3 — Final (Megan Yaniglos)
• The site plan for this plat is not yet approved. However, changes to the site plan should not affect
the plat.
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
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:
Summer Frederick, Planner
From:
Amy Pflaum, Engineering Review
Rev. 1
John P. Diez
Division:
Current Development
Date:
August 29, 2008
Rev. 1
October 24, 2008
Subject: SDP200800127, SOCA Fieldhouse - Preliminary
The preliminary site plan for the SOCA Fieldhouse, received on 21 October 2008, has been reviewed. The
engineering review for current development can recommend approval once the following items are
adequately addressed:
1. Plans need to be stamped and signed by a licensed professional.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed
2. Please provide benchmark information on the plans.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed
3. Please designate the proposed dumpster location on the plan.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed
4. Please verify that the pipe from the existing storm drain is sized to carry overflow from the cistern.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed
5. Sheet 02 specifies 88 parking spaces are required, however, only 18 spaces are shown on the
plans. Please specify and show all required parking spaces on the plans.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed. The resubmitted plans now state that 90 spaces
are required. However, only 50 spaces are shown on the plans. Please specify and show all
required parking spaces on the plans.
Please label the public access easement over Colvin Alley with the deed book and page number.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed
8. Please verify and label the kind of surface that will be used in the hatched area by the terrace. Has
this been included in the impervious surface calculations?
The following comments will need to be addressed before the final site plan can be approved:
9. The owner of this site needs to be a party to a Stormwater Management Maintenance Agreement
for the biofilter with the owner of Parcel K (Open Space).
10. VDOT approval is needed for work within the VDOT right-of-way.
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
To:
Eugene Ryang; McKee Carson
CC:
LJ Lopez; Stonehaus
From:
Summer Frederick, Senior Planner
Division:
Zoning & Current Development
Date:
November 17, 2008
Subject:
SDP2008-127 SOCA Fieldhouse - Preliminary
The Planner for the Zoning & Current Development Division of the Albemarle County
Department Community Development will recommend approve the plan referred to
above when the following items have been satisfactorily addressed. (The following
comments are those that have been identified at this time. Additional comments or
conditions may be added or eliminated based on further review.) [Each comment is
preceded by the applicable reference to the Albemarle County Code.]
1. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(a)] Please include reference to all rezonings and variations that
2. apply to this project. This comment was not addressed. The specific ZMA
and variation applicable to this project must be listed on the plan.
11. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(b)] The maximum number of employees must be specified on
12. plan. There are two MAX NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES now listed on the plan.
One lists 12, and the other lists TO BE DETERMINED. Please provide
correct to show correct maximum number of employees.
13. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(b)] Please clarify calculations provided in parking schedule.
14. Additionally, the number of parking spaces provided on-site is not adequate for
15. the anticipated intensity of use. The number of spaces shown on the plan
does not provide for minimum number of required spaces. Please revise
plan to include minimum number of required spaces either on property or
on immediately adjacent streets.
22. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(n)] Location of outdoor trash containers and lighting must be
23. included on plan. This comment has been partially addressed. Please
provide required information regarding outdoor lighting.
24. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(p)] Please provide a landscape plan with completed calculations
25. and all required information. The planting schedule numbers do not match
the graphic depiction of proposed landscaping. Please correct.
26. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(q)] Please provide estimated traffic generation figures for the
27. site based on current VDOT rates. Please indicate the estimated vehicles per
day and direction of travel for all connections to a public road. Please provide
direction of travel for all connections to a public street.
Please contact Summer Frederick at the Department of Community Development 296-
5832 ext. 3565 for further information.
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Summer Frederick, Senior Planner
From: Amelia McCulley, Zoning Administrator
Division: Zoning
Date: September 16, 2009
Subject: SOCA Fieldhouse Parking Plan
I have reviewed the two plan sheets for the SOCA Fieldhouse parking plan. I will need
additional information and details to complete my review.
Please ask the applicant to revise the plan to reflect the following:
1. Remove "shared parking" from the proposed parking lot because it implies a current
County approval. Until a parking study is reviewed and approved proposing another
use which has different peak hour parking usage, shared parking is not approved.
How will disabled people get from the handicapped parking spaces to the building?
2. 1 am concerned about the assumption that basically all of the on -street parking on
Coles West will be available for this use. In addition, some of this area is already
designated for on -street parking to serve the townhouses.
3. Please provide a plan at a larger scale than either of the two plans submitted. The
"Parking Layout County Exhibit" does not have a scale. It is not possible to review
details necessary to assure that parking standards are met at the current scale.
4. Please recalculate the basement fitness parking requirement. By my calculation, it
requires 28 spaces, not 26.
5. Please provide measurements to include the following:
a. proposed parking space dimensions;
b. Colvin Alley travelway dimensions;
c. Coles West and Butler Street dimensions.
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Summer Frederick, Senior Planner
Amy Pflaum, Senior Civil Engineer
From: Amelia McCulley, Zoning Administrator
Division: Zoning
Date: November 30, 2009
Subject: SDP 2008-127 SOCA Fieldhouse - Final
I have reviewed the latest revision with letter dated 11-05-09 and have the following comments:
1. Zoning Ordinance Section 4.12.16 c 2 requires parallel parking spaces to be a minimum width
of 9 feet and perpendicular spaces to be a minimum of 10 feet wide with a narrow travelway
(listed at 20 feet). This site plan proposes parallel spaces as narrow as 5 ft and 5.5 ft.
Approval as proposed necessitates approval of a modification (per Section 4.12.2.c2) made by
the Zoning Administrator in consultation with the Engineer. Because this represents over a
40% reduction in parallel parking space width (9 to 5 feet), I suggest we consider whether we
should advise them of our minimum acceptable width even before they submit the waiver
request, or whether we wait and respond once it is submitted. I'm obviously attempting to
avoid the back -and -forth if we already know their proposal does not meet established
engineering standards and cannot be supported.
c. Minimum parking space sire. Parking spaces shall be the minimum sizes, and have the minimum aisle width,
provided below:
1. perpendicular parking. For perpendicular parking, the minimum space and aisle widths
shall be:
Width (ft.) Length (ft.) Aisle Width (ft.)
10 18 20
9 18 24
2. Parallel parking. For parallel parking, the minimum space shall be:
Width (ft.) Length (ft.)
9 20
2. Some of these roads currently have "no parking" signs posted. It is important that they not
show on -street parking on these roads without some explanation of how it will be allowed given
the current signage.
3. Clarify with notes on the plan, which sidewalks are "proposed" and will be built with this plan.
Due to the extent of off-site parking, it is important to see how pedestrian will travel to the
Fieldhouse from the parking.
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Summer Frederick, Planner
From: Amy Pflaum, Engineering Review
Rev. 1 John P. Diez
Division:
Current Development
Date:
August 29, 2008
Rev. 1
October 24, 2008
Rev. 2
December 4, 2009
Subject: SDP200800127, SOCA Fieldhouse - Preliminary
The preliminary site plan for the SOCA Fieldhouse, received on 13 November 2009, has been reviewed.
The engineering review for current development can recommend approval once the following items are
adequately addressed:
3. Please designate the proposed dumpster location on the plan.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed.
(Rev. 2) Comment has not been addressed. Any commercial or industrial building of four
thousand (4000) gross square feet or more shall provide a dumpster pad. [18-4.12.13e]
4. Please verify that the pipe from the existing storm drain is sized to carry overflow from the cistern.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed.
(Rev. 2) Comment has not been addressed. Please verify the existing 30" RCP (ID: D-106 to
D-105).
Sheet 02 specifies 88 parking spaces are required; however, only 18 spaces are shown on the
plans. Please specify and show all required parking spaces on the plans.
(Rev. 1) Comment has not been addressed. The resubmitted plans now state that 90 spaces
are required. However, only 50 spaces are shown on the plans. Please specify and show all
required parking spaces on the plans.
(Rev. 2) Comment has not been addressed. Parallel parking spaces must be 9' x 20' (with a
minimum aisle width of 20'. In addition, sidewalks abutting parking must be 6' wide
(exclusive of curb), or bumper blocks are provided. Please refer to the Design Standards
Manual.
The following comments will need to be addressed before the final site pian can be approved:
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
To: Brajesh Tiwari; McKee Carson via email: btiwari@mckeecarson.com
From: Summer Frederick, Senior Planner
Division: Current Development
Date: March 24, 2010
Subiect: SDP2008-127 SOCA Fieldhouse - Preliminary
The Planner for the Current Development Division of the Albemarle County Department
Community Development will recommend approve the plan referred to above when the
following items have been satisfactorily addressed. (The following comments are those
that have been identified at this time. Additional comments or conditions may be added
or eliminated based on further review.) [Each comment is preceded by the applicable
reference to the Albemarle County Code.]
1. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(a)] Information regarding the Belvedere Code of Development
(COD) must be updated to reflected the latest approval dates for both the COD
and applicable variations.
2. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(a)] Please include appropriate zoning district reference
information for all adjacent parcels. Residential is not a zoning district reference,
it is a use reference.
3. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(b)] Information provided for site area, open space area, etc must
be consistent, and must not include information regarding a `Future Montessori
School'. Only information regarding proposed, or existing development may be
included for review. Information regarding future development, not currently
proposed, will not be reviewed nor may it be considered in the current review.
Please remove all reference to a future Montessori school.
4. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(b)] The schedule of parking, as well as the layout of parking
must be approved by the Zoning Administrator.
5. [Sec. 18-32.5.6(m)] If any outdoor lighting is to be included on-site, all required
information must be included in this plan.
6. Information regarding approved parking for townhouses is incorrect. Provided
information must accurately reflect approvals associated with site plans for
townhouse development. Please include correct information, to be found within
County approved site plan files.
Please contact Summer Frederick at the Department of Community Development 296-
5832 ext. 3565 for further information.
Summer Frederick
From: DeNunzio, Joel D., P.E. [Joel.DeNunzio@VDOT.virginia.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 05, 2010 11:07 AM
To: Amelia McCulley
Cc: Amy Pflaum; Summer Frederick
Subject: RE: SOCA Belvedere - on -street parking question
Amelia,
The 28 foot wide roadways were approved because the traffic projections on these streets are
below 400 vehicles per day. Assuming there is parking permitted on both sides of the road at
7 foot wide parking lanes for a residential area, there are two 7 foot lanes to accommodate
two lanes of travel. This type of situation works fine when it is a residential area with
very low traffic because it assumes that most parking will still be accommodated off-street
and the on -street parking will be intermittent. With intermittent parking along the street,
there is plenty of opportunity for opposing traffic to pass in the openings between parked
cars and the ordinarily low volumes have a low occurrence of opposing traffic throughout the
day.
The SP appears to utilize all the on -street parking spaces on these residential streets and
allow no opportunity for opposing traffic to adequately pass. This proposal appears to
qualify the streets for a higher standard, maybe in the range of 401-2000 vehicles per day
and require a 36 foot pavement. With 36 feet there will be two 7 foot parking lanes and two
11 foot travel lanes. This type of design will safely accommodate the proposed parking and
travel needs.
If the SP is approved utilizing the on -street parking, it is very likely that we will see
functional problems on the street during the events at the complex. If VDOT finds that on -
street parking is causing a problem with the functionality of the streets, we very likely
will post these streets as "No Parking"
The Subdivision Street Standards is intended to be adequate design for the residential needs
of the area but I am concerned that this proposal will introduce functional problems to the
streets. I would recommend that there be adequate off-street parking proposed with this SP.
Thanks
3oel
Joel DeNunzio, P.E.
Staff Engineer
434-293-0011 Ext. 120
ioel.denunzio(@vdot.virginia.gov
-----Original Message -----
From: Amelia McCulley [mailto:AM000LLE@albemarle.org]
Sent: Friday, April 02, 2010 10:47 AM
To: DeNunzio, Joel D., P.E.
Cc: Amy Pflaum; Summer Frederick
Subject: SOCA Belvedere - on -street parking question
Joel,
I have a question about whether VDOT will accept on -street parking as shown on the attached
pdf. These roads are approved with two -14 foot wide travel lanes. We are meeting with them
on Monday afternoon. If it's possible to have some info from VDOT in time for this mtg, that
would be fantastic.
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SOCA SHARED PARKING
TOWN HOMES
TOWN HOMES ON -STREET PARKING
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville; Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
Steve VonStorch
Stoneking VonStorch
1075 th Street S. E.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Brajesh Tiwari
McKee Carson
301 East High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Belvedere Land Trust
Robert Hauser
2421 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Summer Frederick
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Re: SOCA Fieldhouse Parking Determination
Dear Lady and Gentlemen:
The purpose of this letter is to provide a written record of my parking determination for
the SOCA Fieldhouse use. It is my determination based on your information, that the
regular operation of this use requires 60 parking spaces. This determination does not
cover parking for tournaments. As we discussed in our meeting on April 5th, parking for
certain activities such as tournaments, will need to be managed. I will explain this more
fully in the proceeding.
The site plan dated as last revised on 4/6/10 is consistent with our discussion and I am
hereby approving the provision of parking as shown in terms of number and location of
parking. As we discussed, we recommend that you provide a curb cut from the new
parking lot into the vacant area that is intended for a future school. This will provide an
area for convenient overflow parking.
This parking determination is made in accordance with Section 4.12.17 of the Zoning
Ordinance. This determination results in fewer parking spaces than the number that
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April 16, 2010
would be required per Section 4.12.16. This distinction is based on two reasons.
1. The proposed SOCA indoor facility is not the same use as outdoor soccer fields
in terms of usage and parking generation.
2. SOCA is an organization with an extensive history in the team sport of soccer in
this region. They have sufficient experience to both understand their parking
needs and to make any necessary adjustments, so as to avoid or minimize
parking conflicts. In this determination, I am relying completely on SOCA's
experience and proposal for parking needs for this use.
SOCA plans to utilize the fieldhouse more in the winter than other seasons when
outdoor fields will be available. With few exceptions, the staff or coaches are family
members of the players. Thus, these staff do not generate additional parking needs.
Saturday will be the peak day in terms of parking generation. These peak days will
generally involve two games at one time with some overlap at the beginning and end as
teams finish up and other teams arrive. Based on the typical team size of 10, there
would typically be no more than 40 players there at one time. With the overlap (teams
arriving while the prior teams are playing), 80 players would be there. Based on
SOCA's experience, they need parking based on 3/4 or 75% of the number of players;
therefore 60 parking spaces will be needed. There is play on other days of the week;
however, those are not the peak days.
The concession area will serve those who are onsite for soccer and will not generate
independent traffic. Therefore, as an accessory use to the soccer, it does not warrant
additional parking. The weight room may be used at non -peak times or by players who
are there for play. Therefore, the weight room will not be factored for parking.
While earlier plans proposed parking on some of the internal Belvedere residential
streets, that parking is no longer proposed as necessary to meet the parking
requirements. Those streets were not designed and are not wide enough to
accommodate regular full-time parking, such as for Saturday soccer. They were
intended for "informal" or "intermittent" parking that may involve staggered vehicles, but
that does not fill the streets with parking on both sides.
In our meeting on April 5th, we discussed the practical issue that people coming for
soccer may choose to parking on the residential streets if more convenient parking is
not readily available. It will be important for SOCA to be in conversation with the
Homeowners Association to prepare for and address any issues that may arise. We
recommend that SOCA be proactive about this and solve any problems that may
develop.
SOCA acknowledged that in the event of parking conflicts, they can stagger the two
games so they begin at different times. It was also acknowledged and is a critical point,
that major events such as tournaments, will require significant planning and managing.
This will likely involve the need for off-site parking and shuttle service to the fieldhouse.
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April 16, 2010
I hope this information is helpful and satisfactory. If you have any questions or
comments you wish to discuss, please feel free to contact me. In order to make this an
official and final determination, I am including the standard appeal language per the
Virginia Code.
If you are aggrieved by this determination, you have a right to appeal it within thirty (30)
days of the date notice of this determination is given, in accordance with Section 15.2-
2311 of the Code of Virginia. If you do not file a timely appeal, this determination shall
be final and unappealable. An appeal shall be taken only by filing with the Zoning
Administrator and the Board of Zoning Appeals a notice of appeal which specifies the
grounds for the appeal. An appeal application must be completed and filed along with
the fee of $120. The date notice of this determination was given is the same as the
date of this letter.
Sincerely,
c
Amelia G McCulley, A I.C.P.
Zoning Administrator
Cc: SDP 208-2 SOCA Fieldhouse