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Phone 434-296-5832
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Memorandum
To: Scott Collins (scott@collins-engineering.com)
From: Rachel Falkenstein, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: December 15, 2016
Rev1 Comments: 4/11/2017
Rev2 Comments: 6/27/2017
Subject: SDP2016-61 North Pointe — Final Site Development Plan
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.]
1. [32.5.2(a)] Include all zoning overlays within zoning note: Managed and Preserved Steep Slopes,
Flood Hazard Overlay, Airport Impact Area.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
2. [32.5.2(a)] Provide descriptions of all special use permits and conditions (SP2006-34 North Pointe
Stream Crossing, SP2002-072 North Pointe Residential) and all special exceptions applicable to the
site.
Rev1: List SP conditions on plans and list any special exceptions/variations that were previously
granted.
Rev2: Comment addressed
3. [32.5.2(a)] The zoning listed for adjacent property TMP 32-23 is incorrect. Please revise.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
4. [32.5.2(a)] The side setback note is incorrect. There is no maximum side setback for this property.
Please revise.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
5. [32.5.2(b)] List the maximum amount of impervious cover on the site.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
6. [32.5.2(d)] Existing contour labels on sheet 4 are not legible. Please correct.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
7. [32.5.2(h)] Show areas of flood plain and stream buffer on all relevant sheets.
Rev1: Comment addressed — area of floodplain shall match what is approved with LOMR and
shown on WPO plan sets.
8. [32.5.2(j)] Indicate whether all proposed streets are public streets, private streets or alleys.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
9. [32.5.2(j)] Verify that all necessary utility easements and facilities have been shown on the plan.
Show and label all existing utilities and easements and more clearly show where connection to
existing facilities are proposed. Road plans indicate utility connections will be constructed with site
plan, yet these connections are not clearly identified on the site plan.
Rev1: Revise road plans (SUB201600196) to clearly show which utilities will be constructed with
Route 29 improvements.
Rev2: Comment addressed.
10. [32.5.2(n) & 4.16] Recreational requirements of section 4.16 are still applicable to Planned
Development zoning districts. Demonstrate how the recreational regulations will be met and if
substitutions will be provided with this portion of the development.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
11. [32.5.2(n)] Provide retaining wall details on plan.
Rev1: Show a landscaping detail for retaining wall to demonstrate that there is ample space for
proposed landscaping adjacent to walls, specifically around the northernmost swm facility.
Rev2: Comment addressed.
12. [32.5.2(n)] Show areas intended to be reserved for public use on the plan.
Rev1: comment addressed.
13. [32.6.2(d)] Label water, sewer and drainage easements more clearly.
Rev1: What does diagonal hatching indicate on utility plan sheets? Provide legend or label symbols
more clearly on these sheets.
Rev2: Comment addressed. Please note an easement plat/maintenance agreement required prior
to final approval.
14. [32.6.2(d)j Drainage easements outside of the public right-of-way should not be dedicated to public
use, unless VDOT has agreed to accept and maintain these easements.
Rev1: Comment addressed
15. [32.6.2(k)] Is any outdoor lighting proposed? If so, provide a photometric plan and cut sheets of
proposed lights.
Rev1: Comment addressed
16. [32.7.9.7(a)(5)] Retaining walls in excess of 6 feet should be screened from adjacent residential uses.
Provide additional screening along walls visible from neighboring properties and roadways.
Rev1: Comment addressed
17. [32.7.9] There appear to be discrepancies between the plant quantities listed in the plant list and the
plants drawn on the plans for the following plants: AOG, LIN, QC and TCG. Please correct as
necessary. Please also ensure that symbols are consistent for each species. Multiple symbols were
used for QP and TCG plant species.
Rev1: My count reveals 53 of the TCG plant species (plans list 56). Please confirm all quantities are
correct.
Rev2: Comment not addressed.
18. [32.7.9.4(b)] Show trees to be preserved, the limits of clearing, the location and type of tree
protective fencing as required by this section.
Rev1: Show trees, oded areas to be preserved on IandscapF
Rev2: Comment addressed; however, some areas of grading are shown within tree preservation
area. Please revise.
19. [32.7.9.4(b)] Sign the conservation checklist.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
20. [32.7.9.4(c)] Identify existing wooded areas and trees as described in this section.
Rev1: Comment not addressed.
Rev2: Comment addressed.
21. [32.7.9.7] Parking areas should be screened from adjacent RA zoned parcels TMP 32-22K1, 33-15
and TMP 32-22P. Provide screening where needed.
Rev1: Screening requirements are for a double staggered row of evergreens. Can screening be
enhanced along southwestern edge of the development?
The parking area adjacent to unit 14 should be screened from the north.
Evergreen shrubs and trees should be used for parking lot screening.
Rev2: Comment addressed.
22. [ZMA2013-07 Application Plan] Show areas of greenway and conservation areas from application
plan on all relevant sheets of the site plan. The plan 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 plan.
Rev1: According to the ZMA application plan, "open space" shall be owned/maintained by the
HOA. Revise plans accordingly.
Areas to be dedicated to public use will need to be dedicated with plat and deed.
Provide surveyed metes and bounds for conservation areas on the site plan.
Provide maintenance agreement for areas to be maintained outside of public right of way.
Rev2: Comment partially addressed. Plat required prior to final approval.
23. [SP2002-72 Condition 7(B)] The area depicted as greenway on application plan Sheet G should be
dedicated to public use. The plan should depict the boundary of greenway and note the dedication
on the plan. A plat and deed of dedication to be reviewed and approved by the County Attorney will
be required prior to approval of final site plan.
Rev1: Plat and deed will be required prior to final site plan approval.
Rev2: Comment not addressed
24. LI-MIAcui.s-ui Hppiicaiion rianJ Once conservation lines are shown on the plan, provide written
certification from a licensed surveyor or engineer confirming that the conservation line shown on
the application plan for ZMA 2013-07 and the conservation line shown on this site plan are in the
exact same location.
Rev1: Comment addressed.
25. [ZMA2013-07 Application Plan] Show areas of pathways consistent with the application plan on site
plan and indicate areas of pathways to be dedicated to be public use.
Rev1: Label width of pathway easements. Easement plat will be required prior to final approval.
Rev2: Comment addressed.
26. [Proffer 2.1] A 40-foot landscaped buffer as described in this proffer is required along Route 29.
Show buffer locations and any proposed plantings on landscape plan sheets.
Rev1: Show landscaping details of existing and proposed plantings within the 40-foot buffer to
demonstrate compliance with this proffer.
Rev2: Comment not addressed.
27. [Proffer 2.2] Stormwater management facilities adjacent to the conservation area (SWM 10 on
application plan) shall be designed such that its shape placement and landform are integral with the
adjacent conservation area. ARB approval of the appearance of this feature is required. Additional
landscaping should be provided adjacent to the conservation areas to provide a more integral
appearance.
Rev1: ARB approval required prior to final site plan approval.
Rev2: ARB staff approval of conditions required prior to final approval.
28. [SP2006-34 condition 5] Provide a stream buffer mitigation plan for approval by the Natural
Resources Manager in accordance with this condition.
Rev1: A more detailed mitigation plan should be provided with WPO plan to demonstrate
compliance with this proffer.
Rev2: WPO plan approval required prior to final approval.
29. [SP2006-34 condition 8] Include additional deciduous trees ranging from 1.5-2.5 inch caliper trees in
the median to achieve a more balanced mix as described in this condition.
Rev1: Comment addressed
30. [SP2006-34 Condition 7] Extend the row of 2.5 inch caliper street trees on the north and south sides
of Lewis and Clark Drive to a distance of at least 400' from Route 29.
Rev1: Comment addressed
New Comment:
[SP200-09 Condition 1] Dwelling unit types proposed on this plan are considered single family
attached/townhouse units. These should be categorized as "other" on the unit comparison to North
Pointe ZMA tabulation on sheet 1.
Rev2: Comment addressed.
Please contact Rachel Falkenstein in the Planning Division by using rfalkenstein@albemarle.org or 434-296-
5832 ext. 3272 for further information.
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