HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201700079 Action Letter 2018-02-15COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
February 15, 2018
Bill Ledbetter
Roudabush & Gale
914 Monticello Ave
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: SDP-2017-079 Old Trail Village BI 32- Initial Site Plan
Mr. Ledbetter:
The Agent for the Board of Supervisors hereby grants administrative approval to the above referenced
site plan.
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 8 copies of the final plans to the Community Development Department. The assigned
Lead Reviewer will then distribute the plans to all reviewing agencies. 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 for
signature until tentative approvals for the attached conditions from the following agencies/reviewers
have been obtained:
SRC Members:
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)- 2 copies
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)- 3 copies- Megan Nedostup
(mnedostup@albemarle.org)
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue-1 copy- Shawn Maddox (smaddox@albemarle.org)
Albemarle County Service Authority- 1 copy Richard Nelson (rnelson@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
If you have any questions about these conditions or the submittal requirements please feel free to
contact me at Extension 3004, mnedostup@albemarle.org.
Sincerely,
Megan Nedostup
Principal Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:
Dave Brockman, Bill Ledbetter
From:
Megan Yaniglos- Principal Planner
Division:
Planning Services
Date:
February 13, 2018
Subject:
SDP-2017-079 Old Trail- Block 32- Initial Site Plan
The Planner for the Planning Services Division of the Albemarle County Department Community
Development will recommend approve 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.]
Requirements:
1. [32.2] Site plans are not required for single family detached homes. The initial approval
of this site plan is for the attached units only. A preliminary subdivision plat that
requires Site Review will be required for the single family detached units/lots. See end
of this email for comments that related to the single family detached lots. Please note, a
full subdivision review has not been completed, and therefore additional comments will
be provided during that review.
2. [14-234] Private street request is required for Road A (portion). The portion of Road A
that is designated as private does not meet the criteria for approval in
14-234(C)(4). See 14-234 for the requirements, justification and finding that will need to
be made for the private streets. If the request is made outside of a subdivision
application, a fee is required.
3. Variation from 14-422 that requires the location of the planting strip be between the
curb and the sidewalk as well as sidewalk on both sides of the street is required for Road
A (private street portion). Please submit justifications that addresses the criteria below
that are located in 14-203.1 and 14-422. Please note the findings that staff will
comment on for the staff report, if you wish to address how your variation meets these
findings, that would be helpful. As currently designed, staff would not be able to
support the exception as a quick review, the findings cannot be met. The fee for the
variation and exception is $892. Application can be found here.
14-203.1 (B):
B. Variation or exception from any requirement of section 14-400 et seq. The agent or the
commission may vary- or except any requirement of section 14-400 through 14-441 expressly- authorized to
be varied or excepted by the agent or the commission; as the case may be; as provided herein:
1. Request for a variation or exception. A subdivider requesting a variation or
exception shall submit to the agent a written request stating the reasons for the request and addressing the
applicable findings in subsections (B)(2) and (B)(3) and all of the information required to be submitted by
the applicable regulation. when a variation is requested; the subdivider also shall describe the proposed
substituted technique, design or materials composing the substituted improvement. The request should be
submitted before the site review- committee considers the preliminary plat, if applicable. The agent may,
request that the site review committee provide information and a recommendation on any request for a
variation or exception. If the commission is authorized to grant the variation or exception, the agent shall
forward his and the site committee's recommendations to the commission.
?. Findings required for a variation. The agent or the commission may approve a
request for a variation to substitute a required improvement upon finding that because of an unusual
situation, the subdivider-s substitution of a technique; design or materials of comparable quality, from that
required by the applicable regulation results in an improvement that substantially satisfies the overall
purposes of this chapter in a manner equal to or exceeding the desired effects of the requirement in the
applicable regulation.
3. Findings required for an exception. The agent or the commission may approve a
request for an exception from any requirement of the applicable regulation upon finding that: (i) because of
an unusual situation; including but not limited to, the unusual size; topography, shape of the site or the
location of the site; or (ii) when strict adherence to the requirements would result in substantial injustice or
hardship by, including but not limited to; resulting in the significant degradation of the site or to adjacent
properties; causing a detriment to the public health, safety or welfare. or by inhibiting the orderly
development of the area or the application of sound engineering practices.
14-422(F)(2):
2. Consideration. In reviewing a request to vary or except any requirement for
planting strips, the commission shall consider whether: (i) a variation or exception to allow a rural cross-
section has been granted; (ii) a sidewalk variation or exception has been granted; (iii) reducing the size of
or eliminating the planting strip promotes the goals of the comprehensive plan, the neighborhood model,
and the applicable neighborhood master plan; and (iv) waiving the requirement would enable a different
principle of the neighborhood model to be more fully achieved.
14-422 )(2)
?. Consideration. In reviewing a request to vary or except the requirement for
sidewalks; the commission shall consider whether: (i) a variation or exception to allow a rural cross-section
has been granted; (ii) a surface other than concrete is more appropriate for the subdivision because of the
character of the proposed subdivision and the surrounding neighborhood; (iii) sidewalks on one side of the
street are appropriate due to environmental constraints such as streams, stream buffers; steep slopes;
floodplain, or wetlands, or because lots are provided on only one side of the street; (iv) the sidewalks
reasonably can connect into an existing or future pedestrian system in the area; (v) the length of the street is
so short and the density, of the development is so low that it is unlikely that the sidewalk would be used to
an extent that it would provide a public benefit; (vi) an alternate pedestrian system including an alternative
pavement could provide more appropriate access throughout the subdivision and to adjoining lands, based
on a proposed alternative profile submitted by the subdivider; (-,ii) the sidewalks would be publicly or
privately maintained; (-,iii) the waiver promotes the goals of the comprehensive plan, the neighborhood
model; and the applicable neighborhood master plan; and (ix) waiving the requirement would enable a
different principle of the neighborhood model to be more full`- achieved.
4. A variation from the application plan is also required, as sheet 4 of the application plan
shows the street section with the planting strip and sidewalk locations, which you will
need to vary. See below for the findings that staff will need to make with this request.
The fee for this request is $457. Application can be found here.
c. The director of planning is authorized to grant a variation upon a determination that the variation:
(1) is consistent NAith the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan; (2) does not increase the
approved development density or intensity of development; (3) does not adversely affect the
timing and phasing of development of any other development in the zoning district; (4) does not
require a special use permit; and (5) is in general accord -%ti7th the purpose and intent of the
approved application_
5. [32.5.2(a); ZMA Application Plan] Show the stream buffer on the site layout and
landscape plan sheets. Also, show the conservation/preservation areas per the ZMA.
6. [ZMA COD] Adjust those lots impacting the stream buffer. Per the code of development,
no lots shall be located in the buffer.
7. [32.5.2(p)] Street trees should be provided in the open space where it does not conflict
with utilities and site distance.
8. [32.5.2(p)] Street trees should be provided on both sides of the street. If there are
conflicts with utilities and site distance, they should be provided within and easement
on the lot.
9. [32.5.2(p)] Street trees should be provided along private streets.
10. [32.5.2(n)] Provide the sizes on the plan sheets of each of the open space areas. Also,
label all of the open space areas on the plan sheets.
11. [32.5.2(b)] Provide a table that shows all the blocks that have been approved and the
types of units, with totals provided.
12. [ZMA Proffers] Affordable housing is required for the proffers. Indicate on the plan
which units will be affordable.
13. [32.5.2(n)] Show the dimensions for the driveways, sidewalks, and planting strips.
14. [32.5.2(n)] Note the paving material for the driveways, sidewalks, and planting strips.
15. [32.5.2(n)] It appears that some sort of access is located between Lots 29 and 30. Label
what this is along with the dimension and material. If this is emergency access, it should
include bollards.
16. [32.5.2(b)] Provide the amount of imperious on the site.
17. [32.5.2 (b)] The setbacks listed are incorrect per the current COD for this block. Front
min: 5' Front max: 25' Side: 5' Rear: 5'
Comments relating to Single Family Detached units and roads:
1. [14-234] Private street requests are required for Roads G, E, and A (portion). The portion
of Road A that is designated as private does not meet the criteria for approval in 14-
234(C)(4). See 14-234 for the requirements, justification and finding that will need to be
made for the private streets. If the request is made outside of a subdivision application a
fee is required.
2. Variation from 14-422 that requires the location of the planting strip be between the
curb and the sidewalk as well as sidewalk on both sides of the street is required for Road
A (private street portion). Also, an exception from planting strips and sidewalks on both
sides of the street for Roads G and E is required. Please submit justifications that
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addresses the criteria below that are located in 14-203.1 and 14-422. Please note the
findings that staff will comment on for the staff report, if you wish to address how your
variation meets these findings, that would be helpful. As currently designed, staff would
not be able to support the exception as a quick review, the findings can not be met. The
fee for the variation and exception is $892. Application can be found here.
3. A variation from the application plan is also required, as sheet 4 of the application plan
shows the street section with the planting strip and sidewalk locations, which you will
need to vary. See below for the findings that staff will need to make with this request.
The fee for this request is $457. Application can be found here.
4. [ZMA COD] Adjust those lots impacting the stream buffer. Per the code of development,
no lots shall be located in the buffer.
5. [32.5.2(p); ZMA COD] Street trees should be provided in the open space where it does
not conflict with utilities and site distance.
6. [32.5.2(p); ; ZMA COD] Street trees should be provided on both sides of the street. If
there are conflicts with utilities and site distance, they should be provided within and
easement on the lot.
Please contact Megan Yaniglos at the Department of Community Development 296-
5832 ext. 3004 for further information.
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Megan Nedostup
From: Emily Cox
Date: 13 Feb 2018
Subject: Old Trail Village -Block 32 - ISP (SDP201700079)
The initial site plan for Old Trail Block 32 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.
3. VDOT approval and entrance permits will be necessary.
4. Final Site Plan, WPO Plan and Road Plans will have to show compliance with the re-
zoning and master SWM Plan.
5. Remove lots that are in the WPO Buffer.
6. Lots 1 and 2 are shown in the floodplain. This may require a special permit.
7. Ensure the steep slope hatching is showing up on all sheets. It did not print very well.
8. Show the DB & PG for all existing easements.
9. Proposed easements should be centered on the proposed storm pipes.
10. Adjust contours/grading behind lots 6-24. They are overlapping/touching. Proposed
slopes steeper than 2:1 must specify low maintenance ground cover (not grass).
11. Ensure adequate outfall for all storm drains. Some structures and outlet protection appear
to be missing. (Ex. Strs. # 1 & #75)
12. Topography source from 2012 is not sufficient. Please provide more updated topography.
13. Label the radii and entrance type at Old Trail Drive.
Review Comments for SDP201700079 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: OLD TRAIL VILLAGE -BLOCK 32 INITIAL
Date Completed: Monday, February 12, 2018 Department1DivisionfAgency: Review Status:
Reviewer: Richard Nelson E ACSA H Requested Changes
Page: County of Albemarle Printed On: 0211412018
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS - E911
APPLICATION#: SDP201700079
TMP: 055EO010000OA2
DATE: 1/25/2018
FROM: Elise Kiewra
ekiewra@albemarle.org
Geographic Data Services (GDS)
www.albemarle.org/qds
(434) 296-5832 ext. 3030
The following roads will need names:
ROAD A
ROAD C
ROAD E
ROAD G
Note:
The developer should contact the Crozet Post Office to determine a location for a
cluster box unit (CBU). The Crozet Post Office is no longer able to provide curbside
delivery. For questions concerning this, contact Keith Smarte, the Crozet Postmaster, at
823-9847.
A PDF version of the Ordinance and Manual can be found here:
https://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/Forms Center/Departments/Geographic Data Service
s/Forms/Road Naming and Property Numbering Ordinance and Manual.pdf
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/
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper. Virginia 22701
February 7, 2018
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Megan Nedostup
Re: Old Trail Village Block 32— Initial Site Plan
SDP-2017-00079
Review #1
Dear Ms. Nedostup:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Roudabush, Gale, &
Associates, dated 20 December 2017, and offers the following comments:
1. The minimum curve radius for a 20 mph design speed, without superelevation, is 157
feet. This is based on minimum radius formula in the AASHTO Guidelines for Geometric
Design of Very Low -Volume Local Roads. Curves with radii less than 200' may require
advisory speed signs. Note that, however, all intersection sight distance lines within the
subdivision must be based on a 25 mph design speed (280').
2. The proposed plan does not meet SSAR connectivity requirements. An SSAR Waiver for
connectivity would be required.
3. A full turn lane warrant analysis with trip generation and warrant input calculations is
required and must be included on the plans.
4. Note that the final site plan and road plans must show conformance with the VDOT Road
Design Manual Appendices B(1) and F, as well as any other applicable standards,
regulations or other requirements.
Please provide a copy of the revised plan along with a comment response letter. If further
information is desired, please contact Justin Deel at 434-422-9894.
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,
46" 1 vk'�� Ott/
Adam J. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
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