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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Phone 434-296-5832
Memorandum
To: Scott Collins (scott@collins-engineering.com)
From: Rachel Falkenstein, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: May 3, 2017
Subject: SDP201700017 & SUB201700051 Glenbrook at Foothills
Fax 434-972-4126
The County of Albemarle Planning Division will recommend approval of the plan referenced above once the
following comments have been satisfactorily addressed (The following comments are those that have been
identified at this time. Additional comments or conditions may be added or eliminated based on further
review.): [Each comment is preceded by the applicable reference, which is to the Subdivision/Zoning
Ordinances unless otherwise specified.]
Combined Site Plan and Subdivision Comments:
1. [32.5.2(a) & 14-302(a)] Clarify which lot lines are already existing and those that are proposed with
this development.
2. [32.5.2(a) & 14-302(a)] More clearly distinguish between lots proposed with this development and
those shown on previous applications.
3. [32.5.2(a) & 14-302(a)] The lot and road layout shown for adjacent phases of Foothill Crossing to the
west do not appear to match previously approved phases of this development. Consider submitting
a more comprehensive initial site plan and/or preliminary plat showing all future phases planned for
this development.
4. [32.5.2(a) & 14-302(b)] Include Managed Steep Slopes in zoning designation.
5. [32.5.2(a) & 14-302(b)] Identify portion of the development that is subject to proffers from
ZMA2016-05.
6. [32.5.2(a) & 14-302(a)] TMP 56K-57A2 is incorrectly labeled as 56-57A2 in owners' notes on cover
sheet. Please revise.
7. [32.5.2(a) & 14-302(b)] Include north arrow on all sheets.
8. [32.5.2(a)] & 14-302(b)] List maximum front setback on cover notes (25 feet). Front setback line
shown on plan appears to be 20 feet; please revise.
9. [ZMA2016-05] Garages are required to be stepped back a minimum of 3 feet from the front of the
primary residence for SFD lots. Include garage setback in setback note.
10. [32.5.2(a)] & 14-302(b)] Minimum setback lines for lots 124-127 are shown at 10 feet; please revise
to 5 feet.
11. [ZMA2016-05] Note 10 on the application plan states that this project shall be developed in a
minimum of 1 phase and a maximum of 2 phases. Please revise plans so that no more than 2 phases
are proposed.
12. [32.5.2(c)] Clarify phasing on the plan. Cover note states that 4 phases are proposed but phase lines
are not clear. All phases proposed with this plan set should be shown on layout and utility/grading
sheets.
13. [14-422(a)] Sidewalks and street trees are required for Garland Lane. You may request a variation or
special exception from this requirement.
14. [32.5.2(i) & 14-302(a)] Is the "existing greenway and trail system" shown on sheet 2 an existing
easement? If so, provide deed book and page number and list easement owner.
15. [ZMA2016-05] Lots 101-104 are required to be screened from Eastern Avenue. Provide a landscape
plan showing screening in the open space provided.
16. [ZMA2016-05] Per note 7 on the application plan, a master stormwater management plan is
required before initial site plan and subdivision approval.
17. [ZMA 2015-05] Fifty percent of the units are required to be single family units. Provide a tally
showing how many are proposed with each phase and the percentage of total.
18. [14-410(e)] Extend right of way for Eastern Avenue to property lines to the north (56A2-1-63
through 56A2-167B) to provide access for adjacent parcels.
Initial Site Plan Comments:
19. [32.5.2(b)] One guest parking space per four units is required for attached units. Provide for
additional parking as required.
20. [32.5.2(e)] More clearly identify existing landscape features as described in section 32.7.9.4(c).
21. [32.5.2(n)] Show proposed structures and dimensions for single family attached units.
22. [32.5.2(n) & Proffer 3] Provide specifications for the proposed greenway trail. Proffers require a
class B type 1 primitive trail.
23. [32.5.2(n)] Provide more detail about proposed recreational facilities on site.
24. [32.5.2(p)] Provide a landscape plan that complies with section 32.7.9 of the Zoning Ordinance with
the final site plan.
Preliminary Subdivision Plat comments:
25. [14-302(a)] Provide acreage of all proposed lots.
26. [14-302(a)(8)] Provide acreage and clearly show new lot lines for all residue parcels.
27. [14-302(a)(11)] List instrument creating property for all existing parcels.
28. [14-302(b)(10)] Include stream buffer note as required by this section.
29. [14-401] Lots 116 and 117 are double frontage and are prohibited. You may request a variation or
special exception from this requirement.
30. [Proffer 6] Provide affordable housing tally on final plat.
Please contact Rachel Falkenstein in the Planning Division by using rfalkenstein@albemarle.org or 434-296-
5832 ext. 3272 for further information.