HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201700017 Approval - County 2017-07-13COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
July 13, 2017
Scott Collins
Collins Engineering
200 Garret Street, Suite K
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: SDP2017-17 Glenbrook at Foothills — Initial Site Development Plan
SUB2017-51 Glenbrook at Foothills — Preliminary Subdivision Plat
Mr. Collins:
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants administrative approval to the above referenced
site plan and subdivision plat.
This approval shall be valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of this letter, provided that the
developer submits a final site plan for all or a portion of the site within one (1) year after the date of this
letter as provided in section 32.4.3.1 of Chapter 18 of the Code of the County of Albemarle, and
thereafter diligently pursues approval of the final site plan.
In accordance with Chapter 18 Section 32.4.2.8 Early or Mass Grading may be permitted after the
following approvals are received:
1. Engineering approval of a VSMP plan meeting the requirements of Chapter 17 of the Code of the
County of Albemarle.
2. Submittal of a tree conservation checklist with areas for tree preservation identified.
The final site plan will not be considered to have been officially submitted until the following items are
received:
1. A final site plan that satisfies all of the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code.
2. Applicable fee outlined in the application
The final plat will not be considered to have been officially submitted until the following items are
received:
1. A final plat that satisfies all of the requirements of section 14-303 and sections 14-304 through
14-318 of the Code, and the conditions attached to this letter.
2. Applicable fee outlined in the application.
Please submit 8 copies of the final plans to the Community Development Department. The assigned
Lead Reviewer will then distribute the plans to all reviewing agencies (for ACSA, please submit 3 copies
of construction plans directly to them, as stated in their comments). Once you receive the first set of
comments on the final site plan, please work with each reviewer individually to satisfy their
requirements.
The Department of Community Development shall not accept submittal of the final site plan or plat for
signature until tentative approvals for the attached conditions from the following agencies/reviewers
have been obtained:
SRC Members:
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner) - 2 copies [Rachel Falkenstein,
rfalkenstein@albemarle.org]
Albemarle County Engineering Services - 1 copy [Matt Wentland, mwentland@albemarle.org]
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)- 1 copy [Elise Kiewra ekiewra@albemarle.org]
Albemarle County Planning Services (ARB)- 1 copy [Margaret Maliszewski,
mmaliszewski@albemarle.org]
Albemarle County Building Inspections —1 copy [Michael Dellinger mdellinger@albemarle.org]
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue- 1 copy [Robbie Gilmer, rgilmer@albemarle.org]
Albemarle County Service Authority — 3 copies submitted directly to ACSA [Alex Morrison,
amorrison@serviceauthority.org]
Virginia Department of Transportation- 1 copy [Adam Moore, Adam.Moore@vdot.virginia.gov]
Recommendations/Advisory Comments:
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority- 1 copy [Victoria Fort, vfort@rivanna.org ]
If you have any questions about these conditions or the submittal requirements please feel free to
contact me at (434) 296-5832 x3272, rfalkenstein@albemarle.org.
Sincerely,
0 WA--:D
Rachel Falkenstein
Senior Planner
'AL
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. [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.
17. [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.
18. [32.5.2(a)] & 14-302(b)] Lot fronts shall be the portion abutting the street (Section 4.6.2). Revise
setback lines on lots 85-93 so that front setback lines are along the street. You may request a special
exception from setbacks requirements.
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.