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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201600177 Review Comments Preliminary Plat 2016-12-20ALR COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126 November 21, 2016 Rev1 Comments: December 20, 2016 Brian Mitchell 9850 Lori Road Suite 201 Chesterfield, VA 23832 RE: SUB201600177 North Pointe — Preliminary Subdivision Plat Dear Mr. Mitchell: Pursuant to Albemarle County Code § 14-222(D) and (E), the above referenced preliminary subdivision plat has been disapproved. The specific reasons for disapproval are provided with references to specific duly adopted ordinances, regulations or policies. Required modifications or corrections that will permit approval of the preliminary subdivision plat are included as well. The reasons for disapproval are as follows: 1. [ZMA2013-07 Application Plan] It is difficult to tell what is intended between "open space" "greenway easement area" and "conservation area" on the plat. The plat should more clearly distinguish between these features and match up with areas of greenway and conservation areas shown on the application plan. The plat should show clear labels and borders for each feature, including a legend, and provide ownership information where applicable. Areas to be dedicated to public use should be identified on the plat. Rev1: Comment not fully addressed. - The conservation area on either side of the Crosscreek Drive does not appear to match up with the conservation area on the Application Plan (sheet Q. The conservation area on the Application Plan is a continuous buffer along the stream on either side of the road. Please revise to be more consistent with the Application Plan. Verify that the conservation area on the plat is equal to or greater in area than that shown on the Application Plan by providing acreages of both. - The plat should clearly distinguish between areas identified as conservation areas and conservation areas with utilities as shown on sheet C of the Application Plan. - The plat should also clearly distinguish between areas identified as land to be dedicated to the county, greenways, land offered to be dedicated to the county, and land to be owned and maintained by the HOA as shown on Sheet G of the Application Plan. 2. [ZMA2013-07 Proffer 6.1] Several areas of pathways and connections are shown on the application plan that are not shown on the plat. Add additional pathways in accordance with the application plan and label pathway types (Class A vs Class B) on the plat. If pathways are not able to be provided in locations depicted on the application plan, pathways should be provided in alternative locations providing equivalent access and interconnectivity. Pathways can be reviewed and approved in conjunction with underlying road plans or shown on a separate site plan as discussed in comment 22 above. Rev1: Comment not fully addressed. Show/provide for additional pathways as follows: o A trail connection from the pedestrian pathway to Well Spring Ct and/or Thicket Run o A trail connection from the pedestrian pathway to Retreat Ct (Class A) o A trail connection through Park I between Steep Creek Dr and Cliff View Dr (Class A) o Show/label pathway in Park G o Show/label pathway providing connection to Park C o Provide connection between Cliff View Dr and Park E. this should provide a direct connection to the pathway to Park C o Identify path type in Park E o Identify path type under/along Crosscreek Dr 3. [ZMA2013-o7 Application Plan — Narks] There are some inconsistencies between the parks shown on the application plan and the features shown on the plat. Park amenities should be provided to be consistent with approved application plan: o Park C is shown as a more central and prominent feature on the application plan with street access on all sides. No access or visibility for this park is provided on the plat. Please locate this park in a more visible and accessible location. o Park E on the application plan contains a pool and club house, but none is shown on the plat. o The application plan shows Park F in a different location with connectivity to the greenway along Flat Branch and to Park E. Staff is of the opinion that the proposed location could be acceptable if connectivity will be provided to these features. Provide a pathway connecting this park to the Flat Branch Greenway or relocate the park in an area that provides a more direct connection to the greenway. o Park G is not shown on the plat. The application plan shows this park as a 50' wide area with exercise path and landscaping screening the path from the adjacent lots with street trees between the pathway and the road. A public access easement is expected to be provided along the pathway. Please either confirm that the path will be within the VDOT right-of-way, or if not, show an access easement along the pathway. The required landscaping and pathway should be shown on road plans or on a separate site plan as discussed in comment 22 above. Rev1: Show pathway on plat and provide public access easement along pathway. o Park J shows play courts on the application plan, but none are shown on the plat. The proposed topography in this area appears to be too steep to provide play courts. 4. [ZMA2013-07 Application Plan] Revise the proposed residential development lot locations so that they are not within areas shown as "Land owned by neighborhood association or commercial property management association" or wetlands on Sheet G of the Application Plan. Lot 121 on the preliminary subdivision plat contains an area that was not shown as developed on the application plan. Realign the lot locations so that the wetland shown within Lot 121 is no longer within a development lot. Increase any setback on the south side of the wetland (towards Rock Creek Drive) to 40' since the adjacent parcels on the south side of the wetland in the Application Plan were assigned an increased 40' setback. Rev1: Comment no longer applicable. Within fifteen (15) days after the date this notice of disapproval is provided to the applicant, the subdivider may resubmit the preliminary plat, as provided by Albemarle County Code §14-222(E). If a revised plat is not received within 15 days, the plat shall be deemed to be disapproved and a new application and fee shall be required for submittal of the plat. In accord with Albemarle County Code §14-223, this decision may be appealed. The appeal shall be in writing and be filed with the agent within ten (10) days after the date of the decision by the agent Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have any questions or require additional information. Sincerely, 0 Wft:o Rachel Falkenstein, Senior Planner Planning Services Enc: Additional reviewer comments - for information only; issues to be addressed as conditions for final subdivision plat approval and related recommendations.