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LAND PLANNING CHARLOTTESVILLE,VIRGINIA 22902
J.THOMAS GALE,L.S. WILLIAM S.ROUDABUSH,L.S.
MARILYNN R.GALE,L.S.
WILLIAM J.LEDBE I I ER,L.S
EDWARD D.CAMPBELL III,L.S.
September 27, 2004
Stephen B. Waller
Senior Planner
Department of Planning and Community Development
County of Albemarle
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia
22902
Re: Avon Park, Preliminary Site Plan
SDP 04-077
Request for Waiver of Section 4.2.3.2 of the Zoning Ordinance
Dear Stephen,
I am writing to request a modification of Section 4.2.3.2 of the Albemarle County
Zoning Ordinance; thereby, allowing us to dig and develop in some areas (as shown on
the accompanying site plan) that currently have slopes in excess of 25%. I would like to
address some of the concerns as they are outlined in Section 4.2 of the Ordinance.
Soil Erosion:
Our site plan indicates that we will only be disturbing a relatively small area with
slopes of 25% or greater. These slopes will be very carefully protected during
construction and thoroughly covered with the appropriate ground cover upon completion.
Sedimentation:
Development of these slopes should not result in an increase in silt and
sedimentation. These slopes will be carefully planted with the appropriate types of
groundcovers, so that in reality the post development vegetation on these slopes may very
well be superior to what is there today.
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Excessive Stormwater Run-off
Excessive run-off should not be a factor in this development since we will be
providing water quality control measures for all of our site improvements.
Protection of Existing Streams and Public Drinking Water:
There are no streams or reservoirs that are located immediately below any of the
slopes that are to be disturbed; therefore, we do not see any potential threat to streams or
public drinking water.
Loss of Aesthetic Resource:
Grading in these areas does not constitute the loss of an aesthetic resource.
Encroachment Into Flood Plains:
The slopes that are to be disturbed (as shown on the site plan) are not located
within any floodplain.
Rapid and/or Large Scale Movement of Soil and Rock:
We do not anticipate any large scale removal of rock.
In closing, we do not believe that the strict application of the requirements of Section
4.2.3.2 would forward the purposes of this ordinance or best serve the public's interest.
We thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Matt Wentland