HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201600213 Review Comments Road Plan and Comps. 2017-01-06County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Phone 434-296-5832
Memorandum
To: Bobby Jocz
From: Paty Saternye, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: January 6, 2017 (revised)
Subject: SLTB201600213 Belvedere Phase IIB - Road Plans
Fax 434-972-4126
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. [14-302(A)14 & COD] Land to be dedicated in fee or reserved/green space and amenities (Table 4). It
appears that the property line between Lot 160 and the proposed open space at the corner of the
Village Green does not match the lot line shown in SUB2014-178, which was recorded in Deed Book
4583 Page 375. Clarify whether a boundary line adjustment will be required and whether the open
space, as shown as the hatched area, is the size specified in the open space chart on this road plan.
2. [COD] Provide information and details on how the landscaping requirements for the two open spaces
on the corners next the Village Green, will be met. The description of Block 4 green space, on page 12
of the C.O.D., specifies "intensive landscape amenities" for these "edges".
[COD] The format and extents of the content of the table provided on the cover sheet for Belvedere
Residential Densities does not match those shown on the previous subdivision plats such as SUB2014-
178. Revise the table to be the same format as the two tables shown on Sheet No. V2 of SUB2014-178
but updated to be current and include the proposed development. Both "Tables 1 & 2: Comparison with
Approve Rezoning" should be provided and not combined into one table with reduced content as shown
on the current submission of the Road Plan. The maximum number of residential lots in Block 7 does
not match those shown in the C.O.D. but a variation requested (#53) has been submitted and is under
review. Either the requested variation will need to be approved or the road plan modified to match the
residential densities specified in the approved C.O.D. before this road plan will be able to be approved.
4. [COD] This road plan exceeds the maximum approvable number of lots in Block 7; this plat brings the
total number of Block 7 lots to 36. The COD maximum is 34. A variation request has been submitted
for a modification in maximum number of lots in Block 7. Until variation request #52 is approved or the
road plan is modified to meet the requirements specified in the approved C.O.D. this road plan will not
be approved.
[14-302(A)14 & COD] Land to be dedicated in fee or reserved/green space and amenities (Table 4).
Provide a table that includes all of the information from Table 4 Green Space Tabulation in the most
recent Code of Development (As Revised: July 22, 2014), as the 'Approved with Rezoning', and that
also specifies what has already been provided & platted, what is proposed with Phase 1113, the
difference from the rezoning, and totals for all of Belvedere. Provide the deed book and page number
for the open spaces provide and platted. Refer to SUB201400178 Belvedere Phase IIA-2 Final
Subdivision Plat, Sheet No. V1, for an example. The total Open Space number provided on the current
submission of the Road Plan does not match what is shown in the C.O.D. A variation request (#54) has
been submitted to modify Table 4 Green Space Tabulation and is currently under review. Either the
requested variation will need to be approved or the road plan modified to match the open spaces
specified in the approved C.O.D. before this road plan will be able to be approved.
6. [Proffer 3.1] 25% open space proffer. The revised table for Green Space Tabulations must show that
the 25% open space proffer is being met.
7. [14-302(A)14 & COD] Land to be dedicated in fee or reserved/green space and amenities (Table 4).
The conservation area shown on the Application Plan in Block 9 is specified in the C.O.D. to be a
minimum of 0.73 acres. A variation has been requested (#54) that would modify the minimum required
area. Either the requested variation will need to be approved or the road plan modified to match the
open spaces specified in the approved C.O.D. before this road plan will be able to be approved.
8. [14-302(B)8 and COD] Yards. There are proposed lots in Block 9 are reduced to less than 60' width,
which do not meet the requirement of Block 9 for 60 + lot widths (see the bottom of page 8 in the COD).
A variation request (#55) has been submitted for the widths of Block 9 lots but is still under review.
Either the submitted variation will have to be approved, or the lot widths shown on the Road Plan will
have to be revised to match the C.O.D., prior to the approval of this road plan.
9. [COD] A third section is required for Belvedere Blvd. Two different sections have been provided for
Belvedere Blvd. One of them is adjacent to the Village Green and has a median. The other is farther
away from the Village Green and does not have a median. A third section will be required for the
portion of the Blvd that is beyond the border of the Neighborhood Model District (NMD) because that
portion of the Blvd must meet all standard street design standards, such as 9' wide parallel parking
spaces. This has also been specified in the recent planning comments for SUB201600212 Belvedere
Phase 4A — Road Plans. Road sections approved with the ZMA and its variations do not apply to areas
beyond the NMD border.
10. [COD] Revise the plan view and sectional street view of Belvedere Blvd, in the portion of the road with
a median, to match either the Street Standards in the C.O.D. (page 33) or previously submitted variation
request #57 that is currently under review. A minimum planting strip of 6' is shown in both the C.O.D.
and the submitted variation request. A planting strip is not currently shown as being provided in either
the plan view or the section view of this portion of the Blvd on the Road Plan. Also, note that either the
submitted variation request will have to be approved, or the road standards shown on the Road Plan will
have to be revised to match the C.O.D., prior to the approval of this road plan
11. [COD] Revise Table 8 Road Standards. The table does not match either the Street Standards in the
C.O.D. (page 33) or previously submitted variation request #57 that is currently under review. The table
specifies that there will be parking on both sides of Road H and I, although the road plan show and
variation #57 requests that there be parking only on one side of these streets. Also, each of the rows
for roads H and I should specify whether the standard is for the West or East side of the Blvd. Note that
either the submitted variation request will have to be approved, or the road standards shown on the
Road Plan will have to be revised to match the C.O.D., prior to the approval of this road plan.
12. [COD & SP2007-54] A variation request has been submitted (#57) that would if approved reduce the
onstreet parking in the neighborhood from what was specified in the C.O.D. That variation request is
currently under review. This road plan show parking on only one side of the Roads H & I on the west
side of Belvedere Blvd. Either that variation request will have to be approved, or the Road Plans
modified to match the C.O.D. (with any modification required by VDOT, Engineering or Fire Rescue)
prior to the approval of this Road Plan. The C.O.D. provides parking on both sides of the road for
Roads H & I to the west of the Blvd. This plan also shows parking on only one side of Fowler Street. In
reference to the requested reduction in parking specified in variation request #57 keep in mind the
following: 1) SP2007-54 was approved with conditions for on -street parking to support the SOCA facility
proposed with that application. One of the conditions was to provide street widths to accommodate on -
street parking as approved by Engineering. 2) The previously approved variations #16, 17 & 18
(approved on 9/17/09) for the Neighborhood Center mentions that "... Part of the parking requirements
may be satisfied using on -street parking, if determined by the County as appropriate..." 3) There are
also significant parking needs for the residences within the neighborhood.
13. [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 Special Use Permit (SP)
specifies that parking for the SOCA fields are to be provided in their immediate area and the proposed
SOCA fields are adjacent to the area of this road plan. Therefore, any consideration of parking
requirements on these streets, and variation request #57 that is currently under review, must consider
whether the conditions of the SP will be met. This Road Plan will not be able to be approved until it has
been shown that the parking requirement for the SOCA fields will be met.
14. [4.12] Parking. Depict, label, and dimension all on -street parking within Block 9, because of utilities and
driveways the number of parking spaces may be greatly reduced, in Block 4 and 7 as well as within the
area beyond the NMD boundary. Visually representing the parking spaces will aid in evaluating whether
there will be sufficient parking despite the fact that it is parking on only one side of all of the streets
except the Blvd is proposed.
15. [COD] The design and standards for the roads and alleys not within the NMD area were not approved
with ZMA2004-7. The extension of the private alley beyond the NMD boundary requires approval since
it is a type of "Private Street". Private alleys can be approved by the agent administratively in the
development area if street frontage exists, or will be provided, for all lots to be served by the alley (14-
236 B.). Provide information that shows that no public agency, including the Virginia Department of
Transportation and the County of Albemarle, will be responsible for maintaining the alleys. Also,
provide information on whether this extension will be maintained by the Belvedere HOA. If not provide
information on who will be maintaining the road and provide the associated maintenance agreements.
Work with Planning, Engineering, and Fire/Rescue to establish approvable alley widths and sections.
The County Attorney's office will be required to review and approve either the existing HOA documents
or any new documents that will be required for the maintenance of the private alleys outside of the NMD
area prior to the approval of this Road Plan.
16. [Proffer 5.1] Overlot grading plan proffer. The overlot grading plan proffer must be satisfied for this
phase prior to Final Plat approval. If the Road Plan is meant to satisfy the requirement of the Overlot
Grading proffer then provide the locations of all driveways and building areas (5.1 (a)) in the Road Flan.
17. [Proffer 5.1] Overlot grading plan proffer. The overlot grading proffer sections 5.1.(e) specifies that
"Surface drainage may flow across up to three(3) lots before being collected in a storm sewer or
directed to a drainage way outside of the lots. It appears that at least two sections of the proposed
development (Lots 42 through 45 and Lots 202 through 208) do not meet this proffer. Revise the storm
drainage so that it meets Proffer 5.1(e).
18. [Comment] Adjust the text for Table 9 on the coversheet in the following ways:
a. Remove the text next to "Table 9 from Code of Development" that states "No Changes
Proposed" because there are changes shown to the table as proposed with variation request #
56, which is currently under review.
b. Update the variations listed above the table to include all those currently shown on page 37 of
the C.O.D. (revised date July 22, 2014).
c. Ensure that the table is correct through variation #43.
d. Note that this Road Plan will not be approved until either Variation #56 is approved or the
setbacks and setback table is revised to match those in the approved C.O.D.
e. Revise the notes, on the cover sheet, so that the addition of wording for the proposed Variation
#56 is listed as Note 7, not included in note 2, and ensure that Note 7 is applied to the Side
Setbacks and not the Front Build -to from street.
19. [COD] Utilize a different hatch pattern for the "conservation" portions of the Open Space areas shown
on the plan.
20. [14-302(A)3] Existing or platted streets. Include in the labels for the roads and alleys the letter
designations shown in the Code of Development, and shown on Exhibit 2C of the ZMA exhibits, in
addition to street names for ease of review on all sheets.
21. [COD] Provide a section for Fowler Street (Road J) that meets all standard road design guidelines
including, but not limited to, 9' wide parallel parking spaces because it is not part of the NMD area.
22. [14-302(B)5] Zoning Classification. The variation dates should be updated to reflect those most recently
approved, including 10-3-2012 for variation #48.
23. [14-302(B)5] Zoning Classification. Under "Zoning:" on the coversheet add block 9 to the "Note:" and
revise the second sentence to state, "Any remaining portions of Blocks 4 and 7 will be platted with
Belvedere Phase 4A." or clarify why this modification would not be correct.
24. [4.6.6, 4.12.6 & 14-302(A)(4)] Lot Access Requirements; Private easements. Provide a temporary
grading & construction easement and deed of easement over TMP 06200-00-00-016DO for the
proposed grading depicted on the plan.
25. 14-302(A)(5)] Public Easements. Provide the easement and deed of easement for the water line that
will extend into TMP 06200-00-00-016D0, just beyond the future connector road next to Lot 201, that is
depicted on the road plan.
26. [C.O.D. & 32.7.9.5] Landscaping Along Streets. Revise the landscape plan on Sheet No. 16 to provide
the required street tree calculations to assure compliance with the C.O.D. and ordinance. In the
calculations provide the amount of street frontage for all of the roads in the road plan and show that the
minimum distance between street trees has been met.
27. [14-428] Dedication of streets. Provide the following note on the road plan: All proposed public R/W
are hereby dedicated to Albemarle County for Public Use. "
28. [Comment] On the road plan provide the application number SUB2016-213.
29. [Comment] Add a note to Sheet No. 16 that states "sight distance easements are dedicated to public
use and shall be kept clear of visual obstructions, including but not limited to fences, structures, and
landscaping".
30. [Comment] Provide stop signs at all intersections of alleys with roads/streets. This includes the existing
portion of Phillips Alley where the existing stop sign may need to be relocation because of the proposed
development.
31. [COD] Include both the minimum and maximum Front Build -to From Street lines on all proposed lots.
These can be represented as they were in the previously approved Road Plan SUB 2012-152
Belvedere Phase II Road Plans.
32. [Comment] For all street that are to have parking only on one side provide no parking signs for the
other side of the street.
33. [COD] The proposed retain wall, near the back of Lots 197 & 198 is three feet closer to the preservation
area then shown in the approve Preliminary Subdivision Plat (SUB2016-119). Either relocate the wall
further from the preservation area or demonstrate that the wall can be constructed without affecting the
preservationara.
Please contact Paty 3�Ye in the Planning Division by using psatemye@albemarle.org or 434-296-5832
ext.3250 for fi th�x/information.
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