HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201600025 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2016-05-31COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
Project: Briarwood Recreation Area —Initial Site Plan
Plan preparer: Scott Collins; Collins Engineering [200 Garrett St., Suite K
Charlottesville, VA 22902, scott(q�collins-en ing eering com]
Owner or rep.: Wendell Wood and Nena Harrell [ulcwww@embarqmail.com]
Woodbriar Associates [P. O. Box 5548, Charlottesville, VA 22905]
Plan received date: 5 May 2016
Date of comments: 31 May 2016
Reviewer: John Anderson
Plan Coordinator: Christopher Perez
SDP2016-00025 Initial —Engineering Review
1. May 19, Applicant, Planning, and Engineering met to discuss floodplain issues on this project. A specific
section of code was discussed. Code 18-30.3.11 -Permitted and Prohibited Uses and Structures (Table, p.
18- 30- 12.4, online .PDF); Stream Crossings and Grading Activities, provides the following impermissible
use in the regulatory floodway, but by -right use in the floodway fringe: "Grading activities in compliance
with the Water Protection Ordinance; provided that it is demonstrated, in a floodplain impact plan that the
grading will have no impact on the elevations or limits of the floodplain and further provided that any cut
or fill shall be only to level areas for playfields, correct erosion problems, build trails, or other anerg ading
activities which will have no impact on the floodplain." May 19 discussion /proposal to maintain current
limits of floodplain by placing 14'± fill in the floodplain to a final (recreational field) elevation slightly
lower than (FIRM Panel 51003COO 145D) base flood elevation —in effect, a design that may submerge the
recreational area during the 1% statistical event —was discussed with Departmental Director and Zoning
Administrator on May 26. Please accept that any proposal to place approximately 14' of fill within the
floodplain to final elevation slightly lower than current effective FEMA FIRM Map panel base flood
elevation does not meet the intent of italicized text above. That is: "to level areas for playfields" intends
fine grading that removes surface irregularity or variation; it does not intend substantial cut (export) or fill
(import). Applicant is directed to series of emails, April 27, 2016 3:13 PM through 5/9/2016 2:31 PM,
attached to this note for guidance and direction on floodplain issues. Further, Applicant may appeal
determination of meaning of level areas for playfields or other fine grading to the board of zoning appeals.
2. As with any Floodplain Development Permit (FDP) project, while we accept Hydrologic and Hydraulic
Analysis results for Briarwood Development (report prepared for Collins Engineering, May 13, 2016),
please provide:
a. FDP Application for this project (please disregard if submitted) —link:
hqp://www.albemarle.orgLupload/images/forms center/departments/Community Development/forms/applica
tions/Floodplain_ Development_Permit.pdf
b. H&H report author's name; professional /technical certifications and credentials.
c. Full-size plan sheets to accompany Application, including 8 river station cross-sections presented
in table format with May 13, 2016 H&H report Appendix A.
d. PE -seal `No Rise' Certification (sample Attached).
Thank you
Please call if any questions. 434.296-5832 -x3069
Engineering Review Comments
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