HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201600174 Action Letter 2016-11-03COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832
November 3, 2016
David A. Jordan
914 Monticello Road
Charlottesville VA 22902
Fax (434) 972-4126
RE: SUB2016-174 Rivanna Village - Preliminary Subdivision Plat - Phases 1, 3, and 4 which includes
Blocks A, B, C, D1, E, F1, and G1.
Mr. Jordan:
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants administrative approval to the above referenced preliminary
subdivision plat.
This approval shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of this letter, provided that the developer
submits a final plat for all or a portion of the site within one (1) year after the date of this letter as provided in the
Section 14-226 of the Code of the County of Albemarle, and thereafter diligently pursues approval of the final plat.
The final plat will not be considered to have been officially submitted until the following items are received:
1. A final plat that satisfies all of the requirements of section 14-303 and sections 14-304 through 14-318 of
the Code, and the conditions attached to this letter.
2. Applicable fee outlined in the application.
Please submit 10 copies of the final plat to the Community Development Department. The assigned Lead Reviewer
will then distribute the plat to all reviewing agencies (for ACSA, please submit 3 copies of construction plans
directly to them). Once you receive the first set of comments on the final plat, please work with each reviewer
individually to satisfy their requirements.
The Department of Community Development shall not accept submittal of the final plat for signature until tentative
approvals for the attached conditions from the following agencies/reviewers have been obtained:
SRC Members:
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) - 3 copies [Christopher Perez 434-296-5832 Ext. 3443]
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) - 1 copy [Frank Pohl 434-296-5832 Ext. 7914]
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) - 1 copy [Andy Slack 434-296-5832 Ext. 3384]
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue - 1 copy [Robbie Gilmer 434-296-5833]
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) - 1 copy [Adam Moore 434-422-9866]
Albemarle County Building Inspections - 1 copy [Jay Schlothauer 434-296-5832 Ext. 3228]
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) - 1 copy [Alex Morrison 434-977-4511 Ext. 116]
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) - 1 copy [Alan Mazurowski 434-972-4306]
If you have any questions about these conditions or the submittal requirements please feel free to contact me at
Extension 3443, cperez@albemarle.org.
Sincerely, ✓'� ,r
Christopher P. Perez
Senior Planner
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832
Revised 11-3-16
David A. Jordan
914 Monticello Road
Charlottesville VA 22902
Fax (434) 972-4126
RE: SUB2016-174 Rivanna Village - Preliminary Subdivision Plat - Phases 1, 3, and 4 which includes
Blocks A, B, C, D1, E, F1, and GI.
Dear Sir:
Department of Community Development has reviewed the above referenced subdivision plat (dated July 7,
2016) against ZMA2013-12 and it's applicable Code of Development (COD), Proffers, Application Plan,
and other codes and ordinances. Comments are provided below; however, additional comments or
conditions may be added or eliminated based on further review.): [Each comment is preceded by the
applicable reference]
1. [14-302(A)8, COD Sec 3.21 Density. On the final plat provide a table to keep track of the proposed
residential dwelling units being platted by block. These tables shall be updated on each final plat until
total buildout is completed. The table shall match or be similar to the density regulations table
provided in the Code of Development Section 3.2 - Density Regulations.
Ifpossible, within this table also provide square footages of each non-residential use by block, if not
possible on a final plat be it is unknown at this time such information shall be required on the initial
& final site plan.
2. [14-302(A)8] Proposed Lots. On the final plat provide a chart/table which lists each lot, its
corresponding block, and associated square footage. Include open space parcels in this chart.
3. [COD Sec 8 - Attachment B sheet 71 Open Space/Greenspace Preservation. Revise the labeling of
the open space parcels to correspond to the appropriate block they are located in/being plated from as
well as the type of open space as defined by the rezoning.
For example: `Open Space C' and `Open Space D' are being platted from land located within
Block A thus they shall be relabeled as "Open Space A (1.583 acres) - Open Space/Green Space
Area: Linear Park w/ Trails " and "Open Space AA (1.189 acres) - Open Space/Green Space
Area: Linear Park w/ Trails ".
The reasoning behind the above request is that these areas in Block A are labeled in Attachment B as
"Linear Park with Trails " (which is a portion of the sites' 13.26 acres of this designation), which is a
part of the sites' "Amenity Area " (which makes up 31.68 acres of the site), which is a part of the
developments total "Open Space/Greenspace Area " (which makes up 37.52 acres of the site).
Excluding areas in Block K.
- Also, to avoid confusion track the Open Space Statistics for the development as page 7 of
Attachment B did (see below).
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4. [Proffer 6, COD Sec 8 - Attachment B sheet 71 Construction and Dedication of Parks and
Recreation Improvements. On the final plat the development shall dedicate and convey to the County
open space parcels for the Linear Park as designated by the rezoning. Prior to final plat approval the
Director of Parks & Recreation shall sign off on the park dedication area. The dedication of this land
shall be in a form acceptable to the County Attorney and the Director of Planning.
Provide the following note: "Open Space Areas are Hereby Dedicated to the County
for Public Use as a Linear Park Area".
Provide the following note: "The owner (Rivanna Village) shall construct the trails throughout the
Linear Park Areas within 12 months after approval by the County of
the 1' subdivision plat or site plan applicable to any portion of a
block within with the trails are located. "
5. [Proffer 91 Affordable housing. The owner shall provide affordable housing equal to 15% of the total
residential units constructed on the property. On the final plat (cover sheet and lot layout) clearly label
which lots are designated as affordable housing to meet the proffer. Also, assure that the affordable
units for the entire development are clearly tracked in a chart provided on the cover sheet, regardless
if any affordable units are proposed for the block(s) being platted.
6. [4.12.6, COD Sec 7.11 Parking. Prior to final plat approval provide a typical lot layout exhibit which
depicts the locations and dimensions of the garages and driveways for all single family detached
units. Also, on the exhibit provide parking calculations for all of the single family detached units
including guest spaces (1 guest space every 4 dwelling units). The exhibit can either be a part of the
final plat or provided as a standalone document for the file.
7. [14-311] Infrastructure improvement plans. The roads serving these lots were approved under
SUB2015-119. Also, a WPO Plan was approved for phase 1 under WPO2014-77. Prior to final plat
approval all necessary improvements shall either be built or bonded.
8. [Comment] Right-of-way widths. Village Avenue is labeled as a "variable width" public right-of-
way. On the final plat provide dimensions to the various widths for this right-of-way so that staff may
verify what is being dedicated meets the approved road plan. Revise the width of `Private Alley B' to
match the approved road plan which has it at 30' wide.
9. [Comment] For all public right-of-ways being platted revise the hereby dedicated language to the
following: "Hereby dedicated to the County for public use ".
10. [14-303(E)] Alley Easements. Easements shown for alleys shall be labeled as "alley easement" and
the easement holder(s) shall be identified on the plat. Revise all easement legends to meet the above
language, example: revise "AE = 20' private access easement" to "AE = 20' private alley
easement".
11. [Proffer 3] Route 250 and Eastern Entrance Improvements. "The owner shall either construct left
and right turn lanes on Route 250 at the eastern entrance to the property or bond these
improvements prior to approval of the first site plan or subdivision plat for the development... "
Working with County Engineering staff the applicant has chosen to bond the above mentioned
improvements through VDOT w/ SUB2015-119 (Road Plan). Prior to final subdivision plat and/or
final site plan approval provide documentation that the improvements have been bonded. Engineering
and VDOT shall sign off that the bonding has taken place.
12. [14-317, COD Sec 4.21 Instrument evidencing maintenance of certain improvements. With the final
plat submit an instrument assuring the perpetual maintenance of the private alleys, stormwater
management facilities, and any other improvements that are to be maintained by the HOA in
perpetuity. Also, in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions assure the required
provisions of Sec 4.2 COD are met by providing/developing an Architectural Review Committee.
County Attorney approval of this document is required prior to final plat approval.
13. [14-206, 14-307.11 Dam Break Inundation Zone. Revise note #14 on sheet 1 as a portion of TMP
08000-00-00-05000 is located within a Federal Dam Break Inundation Zone. Also, depict the limits
of this zone.
14. [14-302(A)9] Building sites on proposed lots. The plat shall contain the following note: "Parcel
[letter or number] and the residue of Tax Map/Parcel [numbers] each contain a building site that
complies with section 4.2.1 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance. "
15. [COD Sec 4.1.2] Materials, Color, and Textures. Provide the following note on the plat: `All roof
material throughout the development shall be dark and non- reflective.
16. [4.6.4] Rear Yards on Interior Lots. The rear setbacks for lots in Block C are incorrectly shown and
do not take into account the alley easement. The required rear yard shall be measured from the edge
of the alley easement. Revise.
17. [COD Sec 3.31 Lot Regulation/Setbacks. Revise note # 13 to include the following setback note: "Side
Setbackfor any unit which has a road or alley at its side, the minimum side yard setback is increased
to 15 feet. "
On the plat please dimension the 15' side setback for all lots. Revise the side setback for Lot F1 to be
15'.
18. [COD Sec 3.41 Building Height. Provide a note on the final plat that lists the maximum height of
each structure by block that is being platted. See table 3.4 of the Code of Development as each block
has different heights permitted based on the use.
19. [14-302(a)5] Zoning. Revise note #13 to list that proffers apply to this development.
20. [COD Sec 3.21 Density - Block G. As specified in the Code of Development `Block G' shall have a
minimum of 13 residential units and a maximum of 45 residential units. Assure that the current
proposed platting of the majority of this block as Open Space does not prevent the minimum
residential units from being met.
21. [Recommendation] It is recommended that each note on sheet 1 be separated by a blank line for
purposes of legibility.
Engineering — Frank Pohl
1. Village Avenue — Road plans indicates ROW should be 61 -ft starting at approximately STA 11+70.
Sheet 5 of the plat indicates a 60 -ft ROW. Plat should match the approved Road Plans.
2. Sheet 5 and 8 — Private Alley B — Callout states 20 -ft wide AE whereas it should be called out as 30-
2. The width scales to 30 -ft, so it is just the callout.
ACSA — Alex Morrison
I have reviewed the above referenced plat and have the following comments:
• Sheet 7: Call -out the sewer easement on lot B 1.
Sheet 7: The engineer is working on revising the sewer alignment near lot C1. Any changes to the
sewer alignment shall be shown on the final plat.
Sheet 10: Line SL2 (and CL on both sides) does not match the approved sewer alignment and shall
be corrected on the plat.
E911 - Andrew Slack
1. The road name "Village Avenue" is not a valid road name. A road name that begins with
"Village" already exists and cannot be used again unless it intersects the existing "Village Court".
The applicant should contact this office with a list of three (3) alternative road names for approval
before the final plat is submitted.
VDOT — Adam Moore
Comments dated October 6, 2016 attached.
Fire and Rescue - Robbie Gilmer
1. No objection
Inspections - Jay Schlothauer
1. No objection
Virginia Department of Health (VDH) — Alan Mazurowski
1. The plan indicates that the proposed new construction is to be connected to ACSA water and
sewer systems. The plan also indicates that the existing sewage system drainfield serving the East
Rivanna Volunteer Fire Department facility, currently located inside an easement on the parcel to
be developed, will be abandoned and connection made to the ACSA sewer.
As a condition of approval the Connection of the East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Department to the
ACSA sewer system must be completed prior to any development that would compromise the
existing septic system (see Drainfield Easement, Sheets 7 & 8 of 13).
Charles A. Kilpatrick, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper Vugmla 22701
October 6, 2016
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Christopher Perez
Re: Rivanna Village, Phases 1, 3, & 4 — Preliminary Plat
SUB -2016-00174
Review #1
Dear Mr. Perez:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Roudabush, Gale, &
Associates, dated 7 July 2016, and offers the following comment:
1. This plat does not show any intersection sight distance easements, which are required at
nearly every intersection on the Rivanna Village plan. The intersection sight distance
lines were submitted as a separate package by the designer and likely did not appear on
the plans used by the preparer of this plat.
Please provide two copies of the revised plat along with a comment response letter. If further
information is desired, please contact Justin Deel at 434-422-9894.
A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right-of-way. The
owner/developer must contact the Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process.
Sincerely,
Adam J. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
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