HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201600196 Review Comments Road Plan and Comps. 2016-12-22COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
Road and Drainage plan review
Project title: North Pointe — Route 29 Improvement Plan
Project file number: SUB201600196
Plan preparer: Collins Engineering [scott@collins-engineering.com]
Owner or rep.: Neighborhood Investments NP, LLC [richard@neighborhoodprops.com]
Date Received: 14 October 2016
Date of comments: 22 December 2016
Scott,
We have reviewed the plans and have the following comments:
Engineering
1. A VSMP plan will need to be submitted and approved for this area and the stream crossing before
the road plans can be approved. The plan referenced for the stream crossing (WP0200900061) is
no longer under review and has expired. A new application will need to be submitted and
approved prior to approval of this plan, along with a mitigation plan and a floodplain development
permit application.
2. The changes proposed to Rt. 29 will require further discussion with VDOT and the owners of the
properties on the western side of the intersection (who are currently looking over the plans). This
may prompt additional comments from the County and VDOT.
3. Engineered wall plans and calculations (signed and sealed) will need to be provided before the
road plans are approved.
Planning — Rachel Falkenstein
1. Proffer 2.1 (ZMA2013-07) requires a 40-foot buffer along the Route 29 Entrance Corridor.
Provide a landscaping plan sheet and show buffer location and plantings in accordance with this
proffer. It appears there may be a conflict with the retaining wall that would not allow adequate
width for the buffer in certain locations as well as potential utility conflicts. Some redesign may be
needed to accommodate the requirements of this proffer.
2. ARB review of the landscaping and buffer is required. Please provide an additional plan set for
Design Planner review with the next submittal.
Comments have not yet been received from the Albemarle County Service Authority. Fire Rescue currently
has no objection to the plans. VDOT comments were emailed on 12/5/16.
Engineering plan review staff are available from 2-4 PM on Thursdays, should you require a meeting to
discuss this review.
Engineering Review Comments
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Process;
After approval, plans will need to be bonded. The bonding process is begun by submitting a bond estimate
request form and fee to the Department of Community Development. One of the plan reviewers will
prepare estimates and check parcel and easement information based on the approved plans. The County's
Management Analyst will prepare bond agreement forms, which will need to be completed by the owner
and submitted along with cash, certificates or sureties for the amounts specified. The agreements will need
to be approved and signed by the County Attorney and County Engineer. This may take 2-4 weeks to
obtain all the correct signatures and forms.
Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance agreements will also need to be completed and recorded.
The County's Management Analyst or other staff will prepare the forms and check for ownership and
signature information. The completed forms will need to be submitted along with court recording fees.
After bonding and agreements are complete, county staff will need to enter project information in a DEQ
database for state application processing. DEQ will review the application information based on local
VSMP authority approval. At this time, the DEQ portion of the application fees will need to be paid
directly to the state. For fastest processing, this is done electronically with the emails provided on the
application. DEQ should notify applicants with instructions on how to pay fees. When DEQ approves the
application, they will issue a permit coverage letter. This should be copied to the county.
After DEQ coverage is issued, via the coverage letter, the County can hold a pre -construction conference.
Applicants will need to complete the request for a pre -construction conference form, and pay the remainder
of the application fee. The form identifies the contractor and responsible land disturber, and the fee
remaining to be paid. This will be checked by county staff, and upon approval, a pre -construction
conference will be scheduled with the County inspector. At the pre -construction conference, should
everything proceed satisfactorily, a joint VSMP and grading permit will be issued by the County so that
work may begin.
County forms can be found on the county website forms center under engineering;
ht!p://www.albemarle.or,-/deptforms.asp?department=cden,izwpo
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me either by email (mwentland@albemarle.orc) or
by phone at 434-296-5832 ext. 3458.
Sincerely,
Matt Wentland, P.E.
Civil Engineer H
File: SUB201600196 North Pointe Rt29 Improvements Road Plans review comments 12-22-16.doc