HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201800009 Review Comments Initial Site Plan 2018-04-19COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
April 19, 2018
Scott Collins
Collins Engineering
200 Garrett Street, Suite K
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: SDP-201800009 Belvedere Phase IVA — Initial Site Plan
Mr. Collins:
The Site Review Committee has reviewed the development proposal referenced above. Initial comments
for the following divisions of the Department of Community Development and other agencies, as
applicable, are attached:
Albemarle County Planning Services (Planner)
Albemarle County Engineering Services (Engineer)
Albemarle County Department of Fire Rescue
Albemarle County Information Services (E911)
Albemarle County Building Inspections
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA)
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA)
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
Comments reflect information available at the time the development proposal was reviewed, and should
not be considered fmal. However, the Site Review Committee has attempted to identify all issues that
will be required to be resolved prior to Final Site Plan approval. The Lead Reviewer will either approve
with conditions or deny the Initial Site Plan within 15 days of the Site Review Meeting.
Please contact me at your earliest convenience if you have questions or require additional information.
Sincerely,/J f
Senior PI r anner
Planning rvirPc
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Phone 434-296-5832
Memorandum
To:
Scott Collins
From:
Paty Saternye, Senior Planner
Division:
Planning
Date:
April 19, 2018
Subiect:
SDP201800009 Belvedere Phase IVA — Initial Site 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.]
Comments to be addressed prior to the Initial Site Plan approval:
1. Pay the required notices fee of $215.
Comments to be addressed with the Final Site Plan submission:
2. A site plan meeting all the requirements of section 32.6 of Chapter 18 of the Code.
3. ZMA2004-7] Split zoning. Staff strongly recommends against creating split zoned lots. It's recommended that the final
plat and final site plan be modified to develop single zoned lots. However, Lots 236 — 244 and Lot 229 are sufficient as
proposed being the split zoning does not appear to impact the proposed buildings. Please assure the proposed buildings
are outside of the NMD area.
Note that lots 209 and 228, which are not part of this site plan, could be greatly impacted by the split zoning. Although
those split zoned lots will be counted towards the NMD unit counts the plan and plat will have to demonstrate the
proposed uses, setbacks, and code of development standards can be met in each district for the lots created. With the
submission that will include lots 209 and 228 the zoning, proposed use, and density on the cover page will have to be
updated to provide this information.
4. [32.5.2(a), 32.5.2(i)] General Information. Access to Mr. Jacob Levenson's property (TMP 62-2A) shall be maintained
throughout the entire project. Provide the access easement that replaces the portion of the driveway and access
easement that is being vacated.
5. [32.8.2] In improvement plans. All infrastructure required to construct phase 4A shall be review, approved,
and built or bonded before the final plat and/or final site plan can be approved. This includes all offsite improvements
required to serve the development, including road plans, WPO plan, water and sewer connections which are part of
phase 2B.
[SP2007-54 condition of approval #6, 32.5.2(b),] Soccer field parking. The applicant shall demonstrate as a
condition of final site plan approval that the on -site parking provided for the use, including on -site on -street parking,
is adequate for the proposed use. The project limits do not include the area proposed for the soccer field as approved in
SP2007-54; however, the on street parking along Belvedere Boulevard and Fowler Street are required parking for the
use. Revise parking calculations to designate and account for the on street parking provided to the soccer field use.
Either provide on street parking along both sides of Fowler Street, for its full length, or provide a parking plan that
shows how the SOCA parking requirements will be met through a combination of on -site and on -street parking without
adversely impacting the parking of the residential development. It is important to note that all SOCA required parking
that cannot be met by on -street parking, without adversely impacting the parking within the Belvedere neighborhood
(both within and outside of the NMD area) will be required to be met within the SOCA site/parcel itself.
7. [32.5.2(b), 32.5.2(n), 4.12.6] Parking. Provide the required parking for the site plan. See above about the SOCA
parking requirements. Also, address the parking within the individual parking. It appears that many of the driveways
do not have sufficient area to hold two vehicles, but the parking calculations state that two vehicles will be parked in
each lot. Ensure there is sufficient parking for the site plan and that the calculations accurately represent what parking
is available.
[32.5.1(c)(1) & 32.6.1(e)(1)] The NMD zoning division line does not appear to be shown correctly in the site plan in
the vicinity of the dividing line with Block 10 of Belvedere. It is also not shown in the same place as it was in an
exhibit for a recent variation request (for open space). Address the following:
• Ensure that the NMD line is correctly shown.
• Ensure that there are not split zoned parcels.
• Know that split zoned parcels will necessitate the residential unit being counted toward the Belvedere maximum
residential units per block.
• Note that some of the area which may incorrectly be shown as part of the R-4 area was shown in the ZMA
application plan as required open space.
• Please note that zoning is currently evaluating the NMD line and hopes to have more information to you soon.
[15.4] Bonus Factors & Environmental standards. It appears not insufficient area of preserved wooded areas is shown
on the site plan. Address the following:
• 10% percent of the "site" is required, which would be 0.84 acres. Revise the plan to include sufficient area of
existing woods to be maintained.
• A conservation plan is required as specified in 15.4.1. Provide all of the requirements of the conservation
plan in the site plan.
• Clearly delineate the area of preserved trees and ensure that the meet the proper criteria for being utilized for
the Bonus Factors environmental standards.
10. [Comment] The Rivanna Trail head and portions of the trail are currently located on the subject property. On the site
plan depict its current location and where the trail head will be relocated. Is there an easement for the existing trail? Per
discussions with the property owner there is a written agreement with the Rivanna Trail which allows the trail to be
located on the property until the property owner no longer allows it to be on the property. Provide this documentation
for review/verification prior to approval of the final site plan/final plat.
11. [32.5.2(a)] General Information. To clearly distinguish the project limits for phase 4A remove lot designations/labels
from all lots in phase 2B and label phase 2B "to be approved under separate cover" throughout the plans.
12. [32.5.2(a)] Vicinity map. The subdivision is a phased subdivision, revise the vicinity map to depict all other phases of
the subdivision for which a final plat has been approved, in detail adequate to describe the location of the property
without field review. Also, label and depict phase 2B as it is required to be approved prior to the approval of phase 4A.
Also, provide existing property lines in phase 4A.
13. [32.5.2(c)] Phasing lines. Provide a note specifying that the phasing and timing of the development is after the
development of Phase IIB. Clearly delineate what improvements are proposed with this site plan and what is to be
approved with other phases and submissions, such as Belvedere Phase IIB.
14. [Comment] The street sections provided in the final site plan shall match those in the approved road plans (once
submitted, reviewed, and approved). Ensure street sections are sufficient for all required parking. See comment above
on parking for SOCA SP. Also, see comments from Fire Rescue and Kevin McDermott.
15. [32.5.1, 32.5.2(a), 4.191 Yards. On sheet ensure the full description for the setbacks is provided. The descriptions for
setbacks when sidewalks are outside of the right of way has been truncated on the site plan.
Front
Minimum - 5 feet from the right-of-way or the exterior edge of the sidewalk if the sidewalk is outside of the right-of-
way
Maximum — 25 feet
Garage
Minimum - Front loading garage: 18 feet from the right-of-way or the exterior edge of the sidewalk if the sidewalk is
outside of the right-of-way
Side loading garage: 5 feet from the right-of-way or the exterior edge of the sidewalk if the sidewalk is outside of the
right-of-way
Maximum - None
Side
Minimum - None; see Non-Infill Building Separation
Maximum — None
Non-Infill Building Separation
Minimum - 10 feet
Maximum — None
Rear
Minimum — 20 feet
Maximum — None
16. [32.5.2(b), 32.5.2(n), 32.5.1(c)] Dimensions. On the plan depict and dimension all proposed improvements, including
buildings, driveways, and garages. This includes the single family detached lots. Since they have been included in this
site plan the level of detail and information provided must be at the same level as the single family attached lots shown
on the plan.
17. [32.5.2(a), 32.5.2(i)] Alleys. Where alleys are authorized, driveways shall be provided only from the alley. On the plan
depict, label, and dimension the driveways for each lot. Ensure all driveways, off of alley and off of streets, are
capable of holding 2 cars. At this time it appears a significant number of the driveways are below 18' wide and could
not hold 2 vehicles. If the driveways are not widened address the reduced number of on lot parking spaces in the
parking calculation.
18. [32.5.2(a), 32.5.2(i)] Alleys. On the plan provide a note that states no public agency, including VDOT, and the County
of Albemarle will be responsible for maintaining the alleys. Provide information on whether the alleys in phase IV -A
will be maintained by the Belvedere HOA or by a separate HOA. Please work with Planning, Engineering, and
Fire/Rescue to establish approvable alley widths. See the County Attorney's office comments on whether the existing
HOA agreement is sufficient for ownership and maintenance of the alleys that are not in the NMD area.
19. [32.5.2(a), 32.5.2(b), 32.5.2(i)] Information regarding the proposed use. Provide the acreages for the residue of each
parcel. The residue acreage shall also be provided in a chart on the cover sheet.
20. [32.5.2(a), 32.5.2(i)] General Information. Revise the labeling of Fowler Street to "proposed" public street, as this road
is not existing.
21. [32.5.2(a), 32.5.2(i)] Existing or platted streets. Label all streets and alleys as either existing or proposed. Provide
directional arrows on each alley to signify one way or two way traffic.
22. [32.5.2(k)] Private & public easements. Provide the location and dimension of all existing and proposed private and
public easements. Show the existing easements on the adjoining property that are, or will be, connecting to the onsite
existing and proposed easements. Note that in addition to other possible easement there appears to be the need for
offsite easements, access easements, construction and grading easements, landscaping easements and sidewalk
easements.
23. [32.5.2(a)] Zoning. Revise the zoning to include Airport Impact Area (AIA).
24. [32.5.2(b)] Dedication of open space. Provide the following note: "Open Space is hereby dedicated to the HOA. "
Provide information on whether the open space in phase 4A will be maintained by the Belvedere HOA or by a separate
HOA. See County Attorney office's comments in reference to the use of the existing Belvedere HOA agreement and
the need for supplemental agreements. Ensure that the open space will be owned and maintained by an HOA.
25. [32.7.4.2, 32.5.2(k)] Easements for stormwater management facilities. Depict, label, and dimension access easement to
the stormwater management facility.
26. [32.5.20)] Drainage Easements. On the plan depict, dimension, and label all drainage easements as either public or
private.
27. [32.5.2(n)] Existing and proposed improvements. Revise the existing vegetation note on sheet 1 to accurately reflect
the existing vegetation onsite. Also, on the existing conditions sheet depict the existing treeline and label the type of
trees (evergreen, deciduous, or a mix of both). Also, show areas where existing vegetation will be removed.
28. [32.6.20)] Landscape plan. A landscape plan that complies with section 32.7.9 is required with the final site plan.
29. [32.7.9.4(b)] Existing trees maybe preserved in lieu of planting new plant materials in order to satisfy the landscaping
and screening requirements of section 32.7.9, subject to the agent's approval. If you intend to use existing trees to
satisfy any of the landscape plan requirements, please include the following:
1. Areas and other features shown on landscape plan. The landscape plan shall show the trees to be preserved,
the limits of clearing, the location and type of protective fencing, grade changes requiring tree wells or walls,
and trenching or tunneling proposed beyond the limits of clearing.
2. Conservation checklist. The applicant shall sign a conservation checklist approved by the agent to ensure that
the specified trees will be protected during construction. Except as otherwise expressly approved by the agent
in a particular case, the checklist shall conform to the specifications in the Virginia Erosion and Sediment
Control Handbook, pages 111-393 through III-413, and as hereafter amended.
30. [Comment] An instrument assuring the perpetual maintenance of the alleys, the stormwater management facility, the
open space areas, and any other improvements that are to be maintained by the HOA in perpetuity. County Attorney
approval is required.
31. [Comment] See the other SRC reviewer comments attached. All SRC reviewer comments must be sufficiently
address prior to final site plan approval.
Please contact Paty Saternye in the Planning Division by using psaternye(a)albemarle.org or 434-296-5832 ext.
3250 for further information.
Review Comments for SDP201800009 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase I A - Initial
Date Completed: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Department1DivisionfAgency: Review Sys:
Reviewer: dames�� Engineering Requested Changes
1- Sheet 2 —
a- Submit plat vacating easement-
b- Show landscape features, 18-32-7-9(c)-
c- The area of TMP 61-160 & 62-213 has changed..added since last re,,ie .
d- Show legend-
- Sheet 3 —
a- For the proposed SWM facility add '(See V MP plan)'-
b- Remove ' tormwater Management' label in side bar.
c- Shade out/fade lots not included in Phase I A-
d- Show north arrow, legend-
e- An easement will need to be shown for the construction (grading & access) outside of project limits/property line-
3- Show area(s) of open space-
4- The road plan and wpo plan have to be approved before the F P is approved-
5- Show easements for drainage outside of right-of-way, SWIVI facility & access road -
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Review Comments for SDP201800009 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase I A - Initial
Date Completed: Tuesday, April 17, 2019 Department1DivisionfAgency: Review Sys:
Reviewer: L County Attorneys Office I , Requested Changes
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Review Comments for SOP201800009 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase I A - Initial
Date Completed: Tuesday, April 17, 2019 Department1DivisionfAgency: Review Sys:
Reviewer: Ievin McDermott
LJ ODD Planning See Recommendations
Recommend adding on -street parking on both sides of Fowler Street to the maximum extent possible within this development_
This area of Belvedere appears to be critically underparked and spaces on Belvedere Blvd that this application is using to meet
the parking requirements are also intended to meet parking requirements for other developments proposed (and existing)
including the SOCA Fields_ Lots 245-254 and 234-235 would need garages to accomodate the 2 parking spaces required for
each because the driveways are not wide or long enough to accomodate 2 vehicles- Please address whether there are garages
in these lots or increase the size of the driveways to accomodate 2 parked vehicles each_ The IP appears to show on -street
parking located within the area required for intersection sight distance_ Please verify that on -street parking is allowed in this
area and would not reduce intersection sight distance_
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Review Comments for SOP201800009 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase I A - Initial
Date Completed: Thursday, March 29, 2019 Department1DivisionfAgency: Review sus:
Reviewer: Shawn Maddox _ F]Fire Rescue I Requested Changes
250' is the maximum distance fron any point on street or road frontage to a hydrant.-
2- Streets should be no parking that do not meet 20' of unobstructed travel width based on parking configuration
3_ Fire flow test will be required before final approval_
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Review Comments for SOP201800009 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase I A - Initial
Date Completed: Monday, April 16, 2019 Department1DivisionfAgency: Review Sys:
11 CBB E911 I Requested Changes El
Revi ewe r: I El i s e Kiewra
in is the existing Belvedere Br_ Either the site plans need to be udpated
7omeo, ner of 1581 Belvedere Br to see if they are willing to change their
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Review Comments for SOP201800009 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase I A - Initial
Date Completed: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Department1DivisionfAgency: Review Sys:
Reviewe r:IRic hard Nelson
U ACSA I Requested Changes
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Review Comments for SOP201800009 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase I A - Initial
Date Completed: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Department1DivisionfAgency: Review Sys:
Reviewer: I Victoria Fort
11 RA H See Recommendations
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Catpepar Virglnla 22701
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
April 18, 2018
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Attn: Paty Saternye
Re: Belvedere Phase IVA — Initial Site Plan
SDP-2018-00009
Review #2
Dear Ms. Saternye:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Collins Engineering, dated 5
March 2018, and finds it to be generally acceptable.
Note that we have previously reviewed and approved the Phase IV road plan. This plan does not
appear to deviate from the road plan, other than the proposed additional lots along Fowler Street.
If further information is desired, please contact Justin Deel at 434422-9894.
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,
04, tqJ. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
Review Comments for SOP201800009 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase I A - Initial
Date Completed: Tuesday, March 20, 2019 Department1DivisionfAgency: Review Sys:
Reviewer: Michael Dellinger CDD Inspections No Obje-Ction
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Review Comments for SOP201800009 11nitial Site Plan
Project Name: Belvedere Phase I A - Initial
Date Completed: Thursday, April 12, 2019 DepartmentlaivisionlAgency: Review Sys:
Reviewer: Unassigned Health Department No Obje-Ction
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