HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201700047 Action Letter 2017-10-20 (3)COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
October 20, 2017
Ryan Yauger, P.E.
Bohler Engineering VA, LLC
28 Blackwell Park Lane
Warrenton, VA 20175
rvaueera.bohlerene. corn
RE: SDP201700047 Brookhill Section 1, Phase 4A — Initial Site Plan - Action Letter
Mr. Yauger:
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants administrative approval to the above referenced initial site plan with a
revision date of October 11, 2017.
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. Approval of all easements for facilities for stormwater management and drainage control.
3. 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. A fee of $1,613.
Please submit 11 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 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) — 3 copies (Cameron Langille, blan ig'lle(&albemarle.org)
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) — 1 copy (Emily Cox, ecox(calbemarle.org)
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) — 1 copy (Elise Kiewra, ekiewra&albemarle.org)
Albemarle County Building Inspections — 1 copy (Michael Dellinger, mdellingergalbemarle.org)
Albemarle County Planning Service (Architectural Review Board) — 1 copy (Heather McMahon, hmcmahonkalbemarle.org)
Albemarle County Fire & Rescue — 1 copy (Shawn Maddox, smaddoxkalbemarle.org)
Albemarle County Service Authority — 1 copy (Alex Morrison, amorrisongserviceauthority.org)
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority — 1 copy (Victoria Fort, vfort(&,rivanna.org)
Virginia Department of Transportation — 1 copy (Adam Moore, adam.moore(&vdot.virginia.gov)
If you have any questions about these conditions or the submittal requirements please contact me at extension (434) 296-
5832 ext. 3432 or blan ig lle(a)albemarle.ora.
(Sincerely,
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Cameron Langille
Senior Planner
CC: Alan Taylor
Riverbend Development
321 E. Main Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
alan(a)riverb enddev. com
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
Memorandum
To: Ryan Yauger, P.E. (ryauger(a)bohlereng com)
From: Cameron Langille, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: October 4, 2017
Revised: October 20, 2017
Subject: SDP201700047 Brookhill Section 1, Phase 4A — Initial Site Plan
The Planner/Engineer for the Current Development Division of the Albemarle County Department Community Development will
recommend approval of the plan referred to above when the following items 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 to the Albemarle County Code.]
132.4.2.1 (f)] The notification fee of $215 has not been paid. The fee must be paid prior to Friday, October 20' in order for the
initial site plan to be approved. Rev.1 : Comment addressed.
2. 132.5.2 (a)] The "Height of All Structures" section of the Zoning and Site Tabulations table on Sheet C-102 is incorrect. Table
2.3.2.2 from page 17 of the Brookhill Code of Development that states that there is a maximum building height of 4 stories/60' by
right or 5 stories/70' with a special exception for Block 4. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
a. Please state the proposed height and number of stories for each building proposed in Phase 4A. As stated on page 17 of
the Code of Development, buildings exceeding three (3) stories shall require a 26' wide, exclusive of shoulders, aerial fire
apparatus access road that is no more than 30' from the building to meet Fire and Rescue Regulations. If any of the
buildings exceed three stories, the aerial fire access road may be required and the site layout may be required to change.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
[ZMA201500007] On all applicable drawings, please show the boundary lines of the Route 29 buffer, as described in Section
2.4.2 of the Code of Development. The overall 100' buffer line should be shown, in addition to the 70' undisturbed buffer line and
the 30' planted/reforested buffer. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
a. All buffers must be measured from the proposed property lines or edges of the public right of way. The initial site plan
must verify that no proposed improvements in Phase 4A extend beyond the minimum 100' buffer. Please make all buffer
lines visible across the drawings. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
4. [General Comment] The site plan titles mentions that this is for Phases 4A and 8A. However, it appears that all improvements
associated with the future Phase 8A are shown for reference only and will be reviewed under a separate site plan application. Rev.
1: Comment addressed.
a. 132.5.2 (a)] Please remove Phase 8A from the title on the Cover Sheet, and the sheet title panels on all other drawings.
Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
b. 132.5.2 (a)] Please remove all labels, parking, building footprints, and other improvements associated with the future
development in Phase 8A that will not be constructed as part of this site plan. These features are currently visible on
Sheets C-300, C-301, C-302, C-400, C-401, C-402, C-500, C-501, C-502, C-700, C-701, and C-702. Rev. 1: Comment
addressed.
c. [32.5.2 (a)] Please remove all information associated with future parking and buildings in Block 8A from the Zoning and
Site Tabulations table on Sheet C-102. Rev. 1: Comment addressed.
5. [32.5.2 (a)] Please show and label all proposed parcel boundaries with dimensions associated with the development of Phase 4A.
Include a note stating the intended timing for subdividing the Phase 4A parcel.
6. [32.5.2 (a)] Is the access drive that comes off of Road B that will serve Phase 4A and Phase 8A a proposed public street, private
street, or travel way? Please label this improvement across all applicable drawings.
7. [32.5.2 (i)] The road plans for Roads A and B have not yet been approved by the County, but this is required prior to approval of
the final site plan. Please be aware that the final site plan will need to accurately depict all improvements within the right-of-way
of Roads A and B. Please refer to the attached VDOT comment letter for additional information.
a. Please shade out all road improvements that are subject to review and approval with the road plan application. Add labels
to all applicable drawings stating that Roads A and B are proposed/under review and are shown for clarity purposes only
on the initial site plan for Phase 4A. The roads are currently under review as part of road plan SUB201700117.
b. State "proposed public right-of-way" in the labels for Roads A and B.
c. All construction details, road profiles, etc. related to the design/construction of Road A and B improvements within the
proposed public right-of-way will be approved through SUB201700117. These details do not need to be included with the
initial site plan.
d. Please remove the Street Construction Notes on Sheet C-102. The streets comprising the internal road network of
Brookhill that will provide frontage for the Phase 4A parcel are currently under review as a road plan application,
SUB201700117 and all design and construction associated with the roads will take place prior to final site plan approval.
[32.5.2 (a)] The proffers shown on Sheets C-103 and C-104 are not the approved proffers associated with the Brookhill rezoning.
Please replace the proffer statement and exhibits on the site plan with the signed and approved proffers, dated October 21, 2016.
a. On Sheet C-100, please add the ZMA application number under the "Code of Development" section. The approved
application number is ZMA201500007.
b. On Sheet C-100, the revision date shown for the Code of Development is incorrect. The approved Code of Development
had a final revision date of October 13, 2016. Please amend the label.
c. Please add a line with the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors approval date for the Code of Development, November
9, 2016.
d. On Sheet C-105, please amend the date within the label for the Brookhill Phasing Plan. It currently states June 2016. The
phasing plan was approved as page 7 of the Code of Development, which had a final revision date of October 13, 2016
and an approval date of November 9, 2016.
9. [32.5.2 (a)] Please provide a proffer narrative that states which proffers (if any) will be addressed through this site plan.
a. Please clarify whether any affordable units will be provided as part of this site plan. The applicable proffer is #4B, related
to affordable housing required for for -rent affordable housing units.
10. [32.5.2 (a)] On Sheet C-100, please state the Special Use Permit application number that was approved to allow grading activities
in the Flood Hazard Overlay District. The approved application number is SP201500025 and the County approval date was
November 9, 2016.
a. Add the signed resolution and approved conditions of SP201500025 to Sheets C-103 and C-104.
11. 132.5.2(a)] Please state the owner names and address for each existing parcel within Brookhill on Sheet C-100. Not all parcels
are currently owned by Riverbend Development.
12. 132.5.2(a)] Please amend the "Zoning and Overlay Districts" in the Zoning and Site Tabulations table on Sheet C-102. It should
state Neighborhood Model Development District as the primary zoning district. The Phase 4A site lies within the following overlay
districts: EC - Entrance Corridor Overlay, AIA — Airport Impact Overlay, the Managed Steep Slopes Overlay District, and the FH
— Flood Hazard Overlay.
13. [32.5.2 (a)] Please amend the "Associated Plans" section in the Zoning and Site Tabulations table on Sheet C-102. It should be
titled "Proffers and Code of Development" and should state the November 9, 2016 approval date by the County next to the Brookhill
Code of Development.
14. 132.5.2 (a)] Please add a line to the Zoning and Site Tabulations table on Sheet C-102 titled "Block Classification" with "Urban
Density Residential' as the block type for Phase 4A, as stipulated by the Brookhill Code of Development.
15. 132.5.2 (a)] Please amend the Building Yard Setbacks section in the Zoning and Site Tabulations table on Sheet C-102. Please
insert Table 2.3.2.2 from page 17 of the Brookhill Code of Development that states the correct minimum and maximum setbacks
for Block 4.
16. [32.5.2 (a)] Please remove the "Off Street Parking/Loading Space Yard Setbacks" section from the Zoning and Site Tabulations
table on Sheet C-102. Please add the minimum setbacks and notes for parking as an accessory use from the Relegated Parking
Guidelines table from Section 2.9, page 27 of the Code of Development.
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17. [32.5.2 (b)] Please amend the "Proposed Use" section in the Zoning and Site Tabulations table on Sheet C-102. The proposed use
should be "multi -family dwellings" and should state the number of bedrooms proposed (i.e. 100 1 -bedroom units and 100 2 -
bedroom units).
18. [32.5.2(b)] Please state the square footage and acreage occupied by each use in Phase 4A on Sheet C-102. This includes residential
uses (including square feet of individual buildings), ancillary uses (including recreational areas), non-residential uses, parking and
vehicle circulation areas, percentage of open space, etc.
a. Please be aware that recreation areas are classified as ancillary uses to residential uses, per Section 2.2.2 (page 10) of the
Code of Development. Per Table 5 Density Regulations (Page 15), ancillary uses do not count against the maximum non-
residential square footage permitted in each block.
b. Please state what types of recreation facilities are being provided within the amenity area (i.e. pool, tot lot, basketball
court, etc.)
19. [32.5.2 (b)] Please add Table 5 Density Regulations (page 15) of the Code of Development on Sheet C-102.
a. Please add another table that states the proposed gross residential density, number of proposed residential units, and square
footage of proposed non-residential buildings being provided in Phase 4A. The second table should have another column
that states the number of permitted residential units and square footage of non-residential uses remaining in the rest of
Phase 4.
20. [32.5.2 (b)] No loading spaces are shown, will any be provided? Any loading spaces must meet the design standards specified in
Section 18-4.12.13 of the Zoning Ordinance.
21. [32.5.1 (c)] Please show the boundaries and dimensions of all Managed and Preserved Steep Slopes and wetlands areas on the
existing conditions and grading drawings.
22. [32.5.2 (f)] Please state whether the property lies within a water supply watershed on Sheet C-102.
23. [32.7.7 & ZMA2015000071 Please refer to the attached PDF titled Brookhill Zoning Map Amendment ZMA2015-007 — Request
for Substitution of Required Recreational Amenities, dated 9/21/2015 and prepared by Collins Engineering.
a. This request was approved to allow the proposed substitutions to the minimum civic space and recreation requirements
listed in Section 2.4.3 of the Code of Development. The Proposed Amenities listed under each civic area in the attached
request will satisfy the minimum recreational requirements for the first 650 multifamily dwelling units and single family
attached units. Once the buildout within Brookhill exceeds 650 total multifamily and single family attached units, 200
square feet of recreation space will be required per unit exceeding 650. As such, the apartments in Phase 4A do not need
to contain recreation areas.
b. Staff requests that a table be provided on each site plan and subdivision plat that lists the number of multi -family and
single family attached dwellings approved in each phase. This will allow staff to track whether additional recreation areas
are required if the amount of multi -family residential and attached single family dwellings exceeds 650 units in the overall
development.
24. 132.5.2 (a)] Please amend the Block Area Summary table on Sheet C-105 so that it includes the proposed acreage of Phase 4C.
25. [32.5.2 (e)] Please provide more details about the existing landscape features as described in Section 18-32.7.9.4(c). Specify the
areas of existing vegetation that will be removed through grading associated with the WPO plan. This includes any areas within
the 70' undisturbed buffer portion.
a. [ZMA201500007] In accordance with Code of Development Section 3.2.3, please provide the locations, species, and
sizes of existing trees with dimeter at breast heights greater than 18 inches within the buffer area along Route 29.
b. Staff has been informed that the existing treeline does not occupy the entire 70' portion. As discussed via email with
Ryan Yauger on July 28, 2017, the applicants were to provide an arborist report or drawings that show the species, density,
and locations of existing vegetation in the 70' portion. The applicants stated that they may need to perform some grading
in the 70' portion, and staff stated that disturbances to the 70' buffer may be permitted if additional landscaping needs to
be installed. However, this will require approval from the Director of Community Development, as specified in Section
2.4.2 (page 19) of the Code of Development.
26. [32.5.2 (a)] The building setback lines shown and labeled on the plans are incorrect, per Table 2.3.2.2 of the Code of Development.
Please amend the minimum and maximum setback line locations across all applicable drawings. Label each setback line as a front,
side, corner side, or rear setback and state the dimensions in the label. Setback lines should be measured from the proposed right-
of-way.
27. [ZMA201500007] The seventy-two (72) parking spaces proposed on the southern end of Phase 4A are not relegated and screened
from the proposed Road B in accordance with Section 2.9 (page 26) of the Code of Development. Also, the plan does not specify
whether the travel way just south of those parking spaces is a proposed public street (refer to comment #2 above). If it is, these
spaces may need to be relocated behind the two multi -family buildings in order to meet the relegation standards. Please provide
additional information on the proposed screening measures and parcel boundaries.
28. [32.5.2 (n)] The site plan does not show any/label any sidewalks inside of the development. All sidewalk and pedestrian access
improvements must be shown, labeled, and dimensioned. This includes handicap ramps leading from all proposed sidewalks within
and adjacent to the parking area.
29. [32.5.2 (n)] On the site plan drawings, please label and call out the locations of the primary and secondary building entrances to
each apartment building in accordance with the Urban Density Residential block regulations Section 2.2.2 (page 10) of the Code
of Development.
30. [32.5.2 (n)] Are any dumpsters of trash compactors proposed on site? If so, please show the locations of these improvements on
the drawings with dimensions. The dumpster pad area will need to comply with the minimum design standards set forth in Section
4.12.19 of the Zoning Ordinance.
31. [32.5.2 (k)] Please show the location of all proposed sewer and drainage easements. Label as "proposed" with a size/width
measurement.
32. [32.5.2 (1)] Please show the location of all proposed utility easements. Label as "proposed" with a size/width measurement.
33. [32.5.2 (n)] Please state the proposed surface materials for all parking lots, travel ways, walkways, etc. in a label on the site plan
drawings.
34. [32.7.9] All landscaping such as streets trees proposed along Roads A and B, and within the buffer along Polo Grounds Road will
be reviewed and approved with the road plan application, SUB201700117. These items should not be included in the Landscape
Schedules on Sheets C-700 through C-704.
a. Please include a label stating which landscaping items are proposed with the Phase 4A site plans, and which are part of
the road plan application.
35. [32.7.9] Please move the Landscaping notes in the Zoning and Site Tabulations table on Sheet C-102 to the Landscape drawings.
Refer to the following comments 436 and #37 below for changes to the current calculations shown.
36. [32.7.9.6] Please provide a calculation for the amount of landscaping required and proposed within the site in order to comply
with the minimum 5% for landscaping required within a parking area.
a. 132.7.9.6 (a)] Please provide a calculation for the minimum number of trees required within the parking area based on
the number of proposed parking spaces. As a reminder, one (1) large or medium shade tree is required per ten (10) parking
spaces or portion thereof.
37. [32.7.9.8 (a)] Please provide a calculation for the minimum tree canopy required and proposed in Phase 4A based on the proposed
density of residential uses. It appears that the proposed density of Phase 4A is 18.5 du/acre, which means that the minimum tree
canopy is 15%, not 10% as currently stated on Sheet C-102.
38. [General Comment] Please be aware that the TMP numbers and parcel acreages may change between the initial and final site
plans. The developers have stated that they will subdivide a large parcel for Phase 4A in the near future. Staff may request that
the tax map numbers, parcel acreages, and ownership information be updated on the final site plan to reflect any recorded plats that
may be approved prior to final site plan approval.
39. 132.5.2 (n)] Please state the height of all proposed fences in the labels used on the drawings. Profile view details of all proposed
fences and constructed screening measures will be required with the final site plan. Each will need to show the types of materials
used and dimensions.
40. [32.5.2 (p)] Please add Figure 4 from Section 2.4.2 (page 19) of the Code of Development to the Landscape plans.
41. [32.7.9.5 (e)] Please provide additional shrubs that will screen the seventy-two parking spaces visible from Road A on the south
side of Phase 4A. The shrubs should be planted between the proposed parking and the public street.
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42. [32.7.9.7 (a)(2)] The seventy-two parking spaces on the south side of Phase 4A need to be screened from the future phase 8A.
Please show landscaping and/or fencing along the grass strip on the north side of the travel way that is proposed at the south end
of Phase 4A.
a. Any proposed vegetation must comply with the minimum sizes set forth in Section 18-32.7.9.7 (c). Fencing used for
screening must comply with Section 18-32.7.9.7 (e).
b. Please be aware that if only vegetation will be used for screening, the strip of land separating the parking area from the
travel way between Phase 4A and Phase 8A does not appear to be large enough (twenty feet wide) to accommodate the
minimum depth and spacing requirements for a double staggered row of landscaping as set forth in Section 32.7.9.7 (d).
Please provide additional information on how the parking will be screened in compliance with the Code.
43. [32.7.9.9] Please add a note to the Landscape plans stating "All landscaping shall be installed by the first planting season following
the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy within the development."
44. [32.7.9.9] Please add a note to the Landscape plans stating "All landscaping and screening shall be maintained in a healthy condition
by the current owner or a property owners' association, and replaced when necessary. Replacement material shall comply with the
approved landscape plan."
45. [32.7.9] Please revise the Landscape drawings, Sheets C-700 through C-704 so that each drawing has a Landscape Schedule
that specifies the species, quantity, and spacing of landscaping proposed only on that drawing.
a. Please revise all Landscape Schedules so that the Botanical Name and Common Name of each species is included,
the proposed caliper and height at time of installation.
b. Please add a column to the Landscape Schedules stating the spacing requirements for street trees, in accordance with
Section 2.8.1 and 3.2.1 of the Code of Development, and Section 32.7.9.5 the Zoning Ordinance. As a reminder, one
large shade tree is required every 50' of road frontage per the Zoning Ordinance.
46. [32.6.2 (h)] Please provide a signature panel with a line for each member of the Site Review Committee.
47. 132.7.8 and 4.171 The final site plan will need to include a lighting plan showing all proposed outdoor lighting locations, luminaire
types, heights, footcandle measurements inside of the property and along all proposed property lines, and include manufacturer
specifications demonstrating compliance with full -cutoff standards in accordance with Section 4.17 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Comments From Other Reviewers:
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer) — Emily Cox, ecox(&albemarle.org — Requested Changes, see attached.
Albemarle County Information Services (E911) — Elise Kiewra, ekiewra@albemarle.org — Requested Changes, see attached.
Albemarle County Building Inspections — Michael Dellinger, mdellingergalbemarle.org — No Objection.
Albemarle County Planning Services (Architectural Review Board) — Heather McMahon, hmcmahon(a)albemarle.org — Requested Changes,
see attached.
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue — Shawn Maddox, smaddox(a)albemarle.org — Requested Changes:
1. Hydrant spacing appears to exceed 500 feet on average. See comment number 2 for further.
2. Fire Department Connections for the buildings must be shown on the plan to ensure afire hydrant is within 50 feet of the connection.
By showing the FDC's and having each served by a hydrant the excessive spacing concerns in item one should be resolved.
3. 18 feet travel lanes are approved if the buildings are fully sprinklered. Should any of these buildings be approved without sprinklers
the travel lane width must be increased to 20 feet.
Albemarle County Service Authority — Alex Morrison, amorrison(a)serviceauthority.org — Requested Changes, see attached.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority — Victoria Fort, vfort -,rivanna.org, 434-977-2970, ext. 205 — Requested Changes, see attached.
Virginia Department of Transportation — Adam Moore, Adam.Moore(a)vdot.vir i�gov — Requested Changes, see attached.
Thomas Jefferson Health District — Alan Mazurowski, alan.mazurowski(a)vdh.vir ig nia. og_v — Approved, see attached.
4M COLLINS ENGINEERING
September 21, 2015
Megan Yaniglos
County of Albemarle - Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
200 GARRETT ST, SUITE K CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22902
434.293.3719 PH 434.293.2813 FX
www.coirins-engineering.com
RE. Brookhill Zoning Map AmendmentZMA2015-007 - Request for Substitution of Required Recreational
Amenities
Dear Megan Yaniglos:
Please consider this request to allow substitution of the recreation facilities specified in section 18-
4.16 of the Zoning Ordinance. Per the Code of Development, the Brookhill density range is between
800 and 1550 residential units within the property. The current proposed park amenity area
within the code is a total of 3.2 acres between the proposed (3) civic spaces. The current amenity
space is based on the design that on average, there would be approximately 650 single family
detached units and 650 single family attached or multi -family units. The overall build -out will
probably be less, but the proposed amenity areas will not be decreased. However, if the proposed
multi -family density is increased, then the proposed amenity areas will also be increased to ensure
that 200 SF of usable park or recreational area is provided for each proposed single family attached
or multi -family unit. In addition, we are seeking a modification to the ordinance as the exact type of
recreational amenities required for the development. Below is a summary (based on the 650 SFA
or multi -family units) of the required amenities and a list of the proposed substitutions for the
amenities within Brookhill that the developer is seeking to construct.
Required Amenities
The following summarizes the required amenities per the ordinance:
Required Recreation area:
200 s.f. x 650 units = 130,000 s.f. or 3.0 ac
3.0 acres required
Twenty (20) tot lots required, each to include:
• 1 swing with 4 seats
• 1 slide
• 2 climbers
• 1 buckabout or whirl
• 2 benches
(4) Basketball Courts: 1/2 court/100 units x 650 units = 4 full or 7 half courts required
Proposed Amenities: (3) Civic Spaces
Civic Space 1: Linear Park
• plaza/meeting square
• pool and community center building
• grass area for gatherings and active outdoor play
• tot lot playground area (meeting the minimum tot lot requirements)
• minimum size of this civic area shall be 60,000 SF
Civic Space 2: Upland Park
• plaza/meeting area
• tot lot playground area (meeting the minimum tot lot requirements)
• area for outside active recreation
• either a tennis court or basketball court
• minimum size of this civic area shall be 60,000 SF
Civic Space 3: Eastern Pocket Park
• meeting plaza
• tot lot playground area (meeting the minimum tot lot requirements)
• minimum size of this civic area shall be 17,500 SF
TOTAL AREA PROVIDED: 137,500 sq. ft. or 3.2 acres
Please consider this combination of recreational amenities within the (3) civic areas a valid
substitution for the required recreational amenities. These proposed amenities will provide
recreational opportunities to all members of this development throughout the year.
In addition, Brookhill is proposing over 2 miles of primitive trails within the Greenway area, and
35% of the Brookhill property will be reserved and platted as open space for the development. This
open space will be a public amenity to everyone within the development and will provide
additional active and passive recreational options to the Brookhill neighborhood, in addition to the
proposed (3) civic areas.
Thank you for your consideration of this request.
Sincerely,
Scott Collins, P.E.
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:
Cameron Langille
From:
Emily Cox
Date:
02 Oct 2017
Subject:
Brookhill — Sec. 1 Ph. 4A & 8A - ISP (SDP201700047)
The initial site plan for Brookhill — Sec. 1 Ph. 4A & 8A has been reviewed by Engineering. The following
comments will need to be addressed before approval:
1. WPO Plan must be approved before final site plan can be approved.
2. Road Plan must be approved before final site plan can be approved. Road plan must
include all roads encompassed by this site plan. There appears to be a road between
sections 4A & 8A as well as through 8A.
3. VDOT approval is necessary before final site plan can be approved.
4. Ensure the correct proffers are shown on the plan and that all elements of the plan comply
with the Code of Development as approved with ZMA 2015-007.
5. Ensure all critical slopes, buffers, etc. are shown as approved on ZMA 2015-007.
6. Show sidewalks/walkways and entrances to the buildings.
7. Ensure there are handicap accessible entrances to all walkways and buildings.
8. The title of this plan is for Sections 4A & 8A, but the only proposed improvements appear
to be in 4A. Please explain or change the title.
9. The limits of disturbance are much greater than Sections 4A & 8A. Please ensure the
limits of disturbance only include work for the proposed improvements of this site plan.
10. Sheet C-200 is titled demolition plan, but does not show any demolition.
11. There doesn't appear to be any loading zones or dumpster pads.
12. Provide more spots for grading in the parking areas.
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development`_
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS - E911
APPLICATION#: SDP201700047
TMP: 04600-00-00-01800, 04600-00-00-01900
04600-00-00-018AO
DATE: 9/12/2017
FROM: Elise Kiewra
ekiewra@albemarle.orq
Geographic Data Services (GDS)
www.albemarle.org/qds
(434) 296-5832 ext. 3030
This site will require a two (2) new private road names for Roads "A" and "B". Per Sec. 7-200-B of
the County's Road Naming and Property Numbering Ordinance (Page 2 of PDF).
"It is intended by this article that all roads within the county which serve or are designed
to serve three (3) or more dwelling units or business structures shall be named."
We recommend providing three (3) candidate names for each road to our office for
review, in case your first choices are not acceptable.
A PDF version of the Ordinance and Manual can be found here:
httDs://www.albemarle.ora/UD[oad/imaaes/Forms Center/Departments/GeoaraDhic Data Service
s/Forms/Road Namina and ProDerty Numberina Ordinance and Manual.Ddf
Please consult the County's Road Name Index to check your road names prior to submittal. The
Index can be found here: http://www.albemarle.org/albemarle/upload/images/webapps/roads/
Parcel and mapping information can be found here: http://gisweb.albemarle.org/
If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office.
Review Comments for SDP201700047 Initial Site Plan
Project Name: Brookhill-Sec_ 1 _ Ph_ 4A & 8A - Initial
Date Completed: Tuesday, October 03. 2017 Department1Divisiom'Agency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Heather McMahon
The ARB took this action at its meeting on 10-2-17:
CDD ARB
Requested Changes
• Regarding requirements to satisfy the design guidelines as per § 18-30.6.4c (2). (3) and (5) and recommended
conditions of initial plan approval -
1_ ACertificate of Appropriateness is required prior to final site plan approval_
Regarding recommendations on the plan as it relates to the guidelines. None.
• Regarding conditions to be satisfied prior to issuance of a grading permit:
1_ Clarify plan to show that no retaining wall is proposed at the historic resource in Block 19 in this first phase of
development
• Regarding the final site plan submittal:
1. Architecture and landscaping will be reviewed with a future submittal. A Certificate of Appropriateness is required prior
to final site plan approval_
2_ Submit material and color samples. dimensioned elevations. and floor plans of the apartment buildings for review_
3_ Consider submitting site sections clarifying the level of visibility from the EC_
4. Extend the buffer southward at least to align with the limits of disturbance_ Adjust the 100 -foot landscape buffer to
show continuous planting throughout the 100 -foot depth integrated with existing wooded area as exhibited in the Code of
Development
5. Mary the plant species in order to achieve a greater continuity with the natural environment along the EC
6_ Eliminate blankness in the planar elevations by incorporating architectural detailing and relief_
7. Add the standard window glass note to the drawings: Window glass in the Entrance Corridors should meet the
following criteria- Visible light transmittance (VLT) shall not drop below 40%. Visible light reflectance (VLR) shall not exceed
30%_
8_ Revise the plans to show all loading and service areas. storage areas_ mechanical equipment (ground- and roof -
mounted), above -ground utilities. and any proposed fencing. Show how visibility of all equipment will be eliminated.
9_ Add the standard mechanical equipment note to the site plans and architectural drawings: Visibility of all mechanical
equipment from the Entrance Corridor shall be eliminated.
10_ Provide a lighting plan which includes all proposed free-standing and wall -mounted lights and their photometric output.
manufacturers' specifications, and cut sheets with the final site plan_
11. Reduce the on center distances between trees lining the entrance road to 40' o.c.
12_ Add canopy trees to the 19 -30 -foot wide medians within the entrance road.
13. Provide ornamental trees and shrubbery on the north side of the entrance road to match what is proposed on the
south side of the entrance road
14_ Increase the interior parking lot tree count to 37 trees
15. Coordinate the perimeter parking lot planting (trees and shrubs) with the buffer planting for a coordinated appearance
16. Increase minimum planting height of proposed shrubs on the north entrance to the parking area and along the
entrance drive to 24 inches_
17. Additional landscaping may be needed to soften the appearance of exterior walls.
18. Revise plant schedule to be comprehensive.
19. Revise the site plans to show adequate tree protection fencing and to show protection of adjacent cultural resources
marked for preservation if the proposed 17 -foot tall retaining wall will be constructed in this phase
20_ Provide an additional site section from Polo Grounds Road looking north.+northeast to clarify the visibility of the
apartment buildings.
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Cameron Langille
From: Alexander Morrison <amorrison@serviceauthority.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2017 8:16 AM
To: Cameron Langille
Subject: SDP201700047: Brookhill Section 1 Blocks 4A & 8A - Initial
Cameron,
I have reviewed the above referenced project and hereby recommend approval with the following conditions:
• Water and sewer construction plan review by the ACSA will be required at the final site plan stage. Submit 3 copies of
the plan along with water and data sheets to the ACSA, Attn: Alexander J. Morrison, PE, to begin the review.
• RWSA Capacity Certification will be required at the final site plan stage. The ACSA will submit the request to RWSA once
the water/sewer construction plan review begins.
• A master water plan is required for review and approval prior to any final site plan approvals.
• A sewer extension plan is required for review and approval before any final site plan approvals (unless they decide to
include it under this plan).
I have also requested a meeting with the engineer to review the plan requirements and approval sequencing. This meeting is
separate from the Friday morning meeting that you have setup. Let me know if you have any questions.
Alexander J. Morrison, P.E.
Senior Civil Engineer
Albemarle County Service Authority
168 Spotnap Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
(0) 434-977-4511 Ext. 116
(C) 434-981-5577
(F) 434-979-0698
Cameron Langille
From:
Victoria Fort <vfort@rivanna.org>
Sent:
Tuesday, October 03, 2017 12:50 PM
To:
Cameron Langille
Cc:
Alex Morrison; 'dhines@bohlereng.com'
Subject:
SDP201700047 - Brookhill Section 1, Phases 4A & 8A
Attachments:
RWSA General Notes.doc
Cameron,
RWSA has reviewed the preliminary site plan for Brookhill — Section 1, Phases 4A & 8A as prepared by Bohler
Engineering and dated 7/31/2017 and has the following comments for the applicant:
Sheets C-101, 102:
1. Include the RWSA General Water and Sanitary Sewer Notes in this section of the plans (attached).
Sheets C-500, 501, 504:
2. A portion of the existing RWSA 12" water line in Seminole Trail has been relocated (and upgraded to 24") since
the rezoning and need to be updated in the utility plan. RWSA can provide as -built plans to the applicant upon
request.
3. Label the existing RWSA water mains with size, material, and ownership (e.g. '24" RWSA DI WM').
4. The relocated RWSA 24" water main includes a 12" stub -out (at the middle entrance, see sheet C501) intended
to serve as a connection point for the Brookhill Development. This stub -out should be shown and called out in
the utility plans. There is also a new ACSA fire hydrant at this location that should be shown.
5. The final site plan will need to include the following RWSA water connection notes:
"Contractor shall coordinate with RWSA and ACSA during construction of the connections to the existing RWSA 24" and 12"
waterlines. Contractor shall use due diligence to protect the RWSA waterlines during construction and tapping.
Contractor shall verify the horizontal and vertical location, the outside diameter and the pipe material of the RWSA
waterlines prior to ordering the tapping sleeve (for the 12"x12" tap). RWSA shall be contacted 3 business days in advance
of the test pit and shall be present during the test pit. The tapping sleeve shall be approved by RWSA prior to being
ordered. The tapping contractor shall be approved by RWSA prior to the tap.
A minimum of 3 business days' notice shall be given prior to installation of the tapping sleeve. The 12"x12" tapping sleeve
and valve shall be installed plumb. Following the placement of the 12"x12" tapping sleeve, a concrete pad and thrust block
shall be placed under and behind the tapping sleeve and allowed to cure prior to making the tap."
Also as a general note, RWSA will require a sewer flow capacity certification prior to final site plan approval.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Victoria
Victoria Fort, P.E.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority
695 Moores Creek Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(P): (434) 977-2970 ext. 205
(F): (434) 295-1146
Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority (RWSA)
General Water & Sanitary Sewer Notes
Last Revised: April 2016
1. All materials and methods of construction shall comply with the latest version of the General
Water and Sewer Design and Construction Standards — Version 1.0, adopted in December 2015,
except as modified below or modified in special notes.
2. RWSA shall approve all construction materials and methods of construction. A preconstruction
conference shall be held with RWSA prior to the start of any work.
3. The contractor shall be responsible for notifying Miss Utility (1-800-552-7001).
4. RWSA Engineer (Victoria Fort at (434) 977-2970 ext. 205) shall be notified three business days
prior to the start of construction.
5. All work is subject to inspection by RWSA staff. No tie-ins to the existing system shall be made
without coordination with and the presence of RWSA staff. No work shall be conducted on
RWSA facilities on weekends or holidays without special written permission from RWSA.
6. For sanitary sewer line construction: RWSA may require bypass pumping for tie-ins to the
existing system. All doghouse manholes must be pressure -tested before a connection is made to
the system.
7. The location of existing utilities as shown on the plans is from data available at the time of design
and is not necessarily complete or accurate. The Contractor shall be responsible for the
verification of the location, size and depth of all existing utilities, both surface and subsurface.
The Contractor shall immediately notify the Engineer of any discrepancies between the plans and
field conditions. The Contractor shall use due diligence to protect all utilities and structures from
damage at all times, whether shown on the plans or not. Damage to any existing utilities shall be
repaired by the Contractor to the original condition at no additional cost to the Owner.
8. Erosion and sediment control facilities shall not be permitted in the RWSA easement without
special written permission from RWSA. No grading shall be permitted in the RWSA easement
unless permitted otherwise by RWSA in writing.
9. No blasting shall be permitted within 100 feet of RWSA facilities without written permission and
RWSA approval of the blasting plan. Ground monitoring during blasting and a pre -blast survey
may be required. For blasting within 100 feet of any operative RWSA sewerlines, bypass
pumping and/or pre- and post -CCTV may be required. RWSA may also require certification
from a licensed professional engineer stating that the proposed blasting will not damage any
RWSA facilities. Damage to any utilities due to blasting shall be repaired by the Contractor to
the original condition at no additional cost to the Owner.
10. The contractor shall observe minimum separation requirements for utility crossings. When a
crossing is made under an existing facility, adequate structural support shall be provided for the
existing pipe. The area of the crossing shall be backfilled with compacted 57 stone to the
springline of the existing pipe.
11. New water main installations shall be pressure tested, chlorinated, flushed and have water
samples approved prior to making any permanent connection to the public water system.
Approved methods of filling and flushing new water mains will be required to prevent any
contamination of the public water system.
12. All easements for new RWSA facilities shall be recorded prior to placing the new facilities into
service.
13. No permanent structural facilities will be permitted in the RWSA easement. This includes
building overhangs, retaining walls, footers for any structure, drainage structures, etc.
14. Trees are not permitted in the RWSA easement.
Charles A. Kilpatrick, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper. Virginia 22701
September 26, 2017
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Cameron Langille
Re: Brookhill Section 1 Blocks 4A & 8A — Initial Site Plan
SDP -2017-00047
Review #1
Dear Mr. Langille:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Bohler Engineering, dated 31
July 2017. This plan contains much of the same information concerning roadway design as SUB -
2017 -00117; therefore the below comments from our 25 September 2017 review letter for that
plan are applicable to this plan. Note that drainage comments may be addressed on the SUB plan,
1. All "connector" roads shown on the rezoning plan should be designed as Collector roads.
Entrance spacing may need to be revised.
2. Provide total buildout ADT for all roads.
3. VDOT Standard endwalls must be called out on plans and profiles and the Standard
detail(s) provided.
4. Provide post development hydrologic calculations, including total buildout drainage
areas.
5. The profile for structure B02 -out needs an end section.
6. Where DI -3s are greater than 8 feet deep, DI-3AA, -3BB, or -3CC should be specified as
applicable and those details should be provided.
7. For culverts: Hw/D should not exceed I.5 and at least 18" of freeboard is required. Please
revisit culverts on Route 643.
8. Details and Standards from the latest revision of the Virginia Work Area Protection
Manual should be provided for the MOT plans. Those provided are from the 2009
revision. MOT plans are also needed for the work in and around the Route 29 ROW.
9. A signal plan must be provided and approved by the VDOT Culpeper District Traffic
Engineering Section prior to permit issuance.
Roundabout
10. The roundabout is too large for a single lane. Circulation lanes for a single lane
roundabout are generally between 16' and 20'. The appropriate size should be determined
by Sidra Intersection and auto -turn analyses.
11. A truck apron is required around the center island.
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12. The roundabout slopes from west to east instead of from center outward. This can cause
drainage and freezing problems against the center island.
13. There does not appear to be enough deflection at the approaches to reduce the vehicle
speed entering the roundabout. The engineer may need to utilize reverse curves.
14. Required signage for roundabouts include the outside yield sign and the right chevron
sign in the center island at each approach.
15. The exit legs of the proposed roundabout should have dashed white lines and not solid
white lines.
16. Please reference NCHRP Report 672 for roundabout design criteria.
Traffic Engineering
17. On Rte. 643, include the limits of the posted speed limit changes from the proposed
35mph to the existing posted speed of 45mph; A speed study is required to make changes
to the existing posted speed limit.
18. Proposed speed Iimit signs appear to be in excess on Rte. 643.
19. The detectable warning surface (CG -12) at NE corner of the intersection of
Rte.29/Rte.643 is missing.
20. The right turn lane from Rte. 643 to Rte. 29 is missing a stop bar.
21. Relocate the stop bar at the intersection of Road B and Rte. 643 closer to the proposed
cross walk to match the location of the decision point for intersection sight distance as
shown on Sheet C-823.
22. Keep right signage is recommended on raised median locations.
23. Provide dimensions of all proposed roadway signs.
24. The limits of gore areas are typically marked with solid double yellow line.
25. At the intersection of Rte. 643 and Road A, relocate the stop bar closer to the proposed
cross walk to match the location of the decision point for intersection sight distance as
shown on Sheet C-824.
26. The proposed centerline pavement marking should cut-off just prior to the intersection of
Rte. 643 and Road A and pick back up after the intersection.
27. The limits of gore areas are typically marked with solid double yellow line.
28. On Road B, why are some sections of the raised median marked with solid white line and
some marked with solid yellow line?
29. On Road A, the stop sign and pavement markings on the left turn lane should be
removed.
30. Show limits of the No Parking area on the proposed No Parking signs.
31. Proposed pedestrian crossing signs are for school zones; unless there is a school within
the vicinity, appropriate pedestrian crossing signs should be shown.
32. What sign is being proposed for the sign post shown between sta. 11+00 and sta. 12+00?
Please provide two copies of the revised plan along with a comment response letter. If further
information is desired, please contact Justin Deel at 434-422-9894.
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A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right-of-way. The
owner/developer must contact the Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process.
Sincerely,
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Adam J. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
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In Cooperation with the Thomas Jefferson Health District ALBEMARLE- CHARLOTTESVILLE
State Department of Health FLUVANN TY (STAY IRALMVRA)
1138 Rose Hill Drive GREENE COUNTY ISTANTY(LO LLE)
LOVISA COVNTY)LOVISA)
Phone (434) 972-6219 P. O. Box 7546 NELSON COUNTY (LOVINGSTON)
Fax (434)972-4310
Charlottesville. Virginia 22906
October 3, 2017
Cameron Langille, Senior Planner
Albemarle County Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Brookhill — Sec 1, Ph 4A & 8A - Initial
SDP201700047
Tax Map/Parcels: 46-18, 18A, & 19
Mr. Langille:
As requested, I've reviewed the Initial Site Plan, dated July 31, 2017, for the subject
property. The plan indicates all water and sewage disposal will be provided by public
systems.
Also, it does not appear the location of the existing farmhouse will be impacted during
this phase of development. However, if there are any existing water wells associated
with that structure, future site plans will need to include that information to document
those locations and so that guidance can be provided regarding proper abandonment
procedures.
Recommendation: Approval
Conditions: None
If there are any questions or concerns, I can be contacted at 434-972-4306.
Sincerely
Alan Mazurowski
Environmental Health Supervisor
Thomas Jefferson Health District
alan.mazurowski(&,vdh.vir ig nia.gov