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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Phone 434-296-5832 Fax 434-972-4126
Memorandum
To: David James
From: Christopher P. Perez, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: Revised - December 21, 2016
Subject: SUB201600212 Belvedere Phase 4A - Road Plans
The County of Albemarle Planning Division will grant or recommend approval of the road plans referenced above once the
following comments have been addressed: [Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference, which is to the
Subdivision/Zoning Ordinances unless otherwise specified.]
1. [14-409] Coordination and extension of streets. All public streets within a subdivision shall be extended and
constructed to the abutting property lines to provide vehicular and pedestrian interconnections to future
development on adjoining lands, terminating within the subdivision with a temporary turnaround. The public
street shall be extended to the shared property line of TMP 06200-00-00-002A0.
2. [4.6.6, 4.12.6] Lot Access Requirements. TMP 06200-00-00-002A0 shall be provided road frontage along the
proposed public street. The right-of-way being dedicated shall touch the shared property line. Also, provide a
detail as to how the cul-de-sac connects to the proposed 10’ access easement. Also, provide a detail as to the
design of the proposed improvements within this 10’ access easement. Prior to road plan approval provide a
temporary grading & construction easement over TMP 06200-00-00-002A0 to facilitate the proposed connection.
3. [32.5.2(d), 30.7.4(b)(h)] Slopes less than 25% based on new topographic information. Any use or structure
allowed by right or by special use permit in the underlying district, provided that the owner submits new
topographic information that is based on more accurate or better technical data demonstrating, to the satisfaction
of the county engineer, that the slopes are less than twenty-five (25) percent.
The development of Lots 239 and 240 relies on new topographic information that requires County Engineer
approval. Typically, aerial surveys (as this development is relying on) are not deemed as more accurate that
previously flown aerial surveys. County Engineer approval of the new topographic information shall be received
prior to final plat approval. It is recommended this item be rectified prior to road plan approval as we’re running
out of plans which will provide topography. If this approval is received w/ the road plan, continue the two types of
shading as currently depicted but relabel the darker shading as “Preserved slopes” and the lighter shading as
“Preserved slopes – slopes have been determined less than 25% based on new topographic information to the
satisfaction of the County Engineer, as permitted under Section 30.7.4(b)h.” If this approval is not received w/ the
road plan leave the preserved slope labels as they are and you will be required to obtain County Engineer approval
prior to final plat approval.
4. [SP2007-54 condition of approval #6, 32.5.2(b),] Soccer field parking. The applicant shall demonstrate as a
condition of final site plan approval that the on-site parking provided for the use, including on-site on-street
parking, is adequate for the proposed use. The project limits do not include the area proposed for the soccer field
as approved in SP2007-54; however, the on street parking along Belvedere Boulevard is required parking for the
use. Revise parking calculations to designate and account for the on street parking provided to the soccer field use.
Also, dimension & label the required on street parking spaces for the soccer field. 65 spaces are required for the
soccer field.
5. [4.12.16] Minimum Design Standards for Parking. The plan depicts 8 feet wide on street parking; however,
parallel parking spaces shall be a minimum of 9 feet wide and 20 feet long. Revise.
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6. [4.12] Parking. Depict, label, and dimension all on-street parking throughout the plan. This shall include all 20
spaces fronting the soccer field area and the spaces fronting lots 233 – 241.
7. [4.6.6, 4.12.6] Lot Access Requirements. On the road plan depict, label, and dimension a single driveway for each
lot.
8. [4.6.6, 4.12.6] Lot Access Requirements. Provide a temporary grading & construction easement over TMP 06200-
00-00-002B0 for the proposed grading depicted on the plan.
9. [4.12.15(g)] Curb and Gutter. Continue the curb and gutter along the cul-de-sac at the end of Belvedere Blvd.
10. [32.5.2(n), 32.7.2.3, 14-422, 32.7.9.5] Sidewalks & planting strips. Continue sidewalks, landscaping strip, and
street tree plantings along the cul-de-sac at the end of Belvedere Blvd.
11. [32.7.9.5] Street Trees. Relocate the two (2) street trees that are located within the required sight distance easement
at the intersection of Fowler Street and Belvedere Blvd. If required street trees cannot be planted outside of the
easement due to sight distance, utility easements or other conflicting requirements, then the planting strip shall be
enlarged to accommodate the trees.
12. [32.7.9.5] Landscaping Along Streets. Revise the landscape plan on sheet 3 to provide the required street tree
calculations to assure compliance with the ordinance. Specifically, provide the amount of street frontage for this
portion of Belvedere Blvd.
13. [14-428] Dedication of streets. Provide the following note on the road plan: “71’ Public R/W is hereby dedicated
to Albemarle County for Public Use.”
14. [Comment] On the road plan provide the application number: SUB2016-212.
Please contact Christopher P. Perez in the Planning Division by using cperez@albemarle.org or 434-296-5832 ext.3443 for
further information.