HomeMy WebLinkAboutWPO201500057 Review Comments WPO VSMP 2018-05-31
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
VSMP Permit Plan Review
Project title: Avinity Estates – Amendment 1
Project file number: WPO-2015-00057
Plan preparer: Collins Engineering
Owner or rep.: Avon Properties LLC (Alan Taylor)
Plan received date: 29 January 2018
(Rev. 1) 18 April 2018
Date of comments: 15 March 2018
(Rev. 1) 31 May 2018
Reviewer: Matt Wentland
County Code section 17-410 and Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:34 requires the VSMP authority to
act on any VSMP permit by issuing a project approval or denial. This project is denied. The
rationale is given in the comments below. The VSMP application content requirements can be
found in County Code section 17-401.
A. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
The SWPPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-405. A SWPPP must
contain (1) a PPP, (2) an ESCP, (3) a SWMP, and (4) any TMDL measures necessary.
1. The existing SWPPP will need to be updated with these plans.
B. Pollution Prevention Plan (PPP)
The PPP content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-404.
1. The PPP exhibit will also need to be updated.
C. Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP)
VSMP Regulation 9VAC25-870-108 requires the VSMP authority to approve or disapprove a
SWMP. This plan is disapproved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The
stormwater management plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-403.
1. The plans will need to be signed and sealed. (Rev. 1) Comment not addressed.
2. Provide a larger copy of the VRRM worksheet. (Rev. 1) Comment addressed
3. Since a grading permit has already been issued, the 9.96 lb of nutrient credits will need to be
purchased prior to Final Plat approval. (Rev. 1) Comment addressed? If the credits have been
purchased, please forward all documentation to Ana Kilmer for verification. If they have
not been purchased, please contact Ana beforehand.
4. Show the proposed Forest & Open Space on the SWM sheets. The area below the plunge pool
shown on sheet 5 is also missing on the ESC sheets. Any area that was previously disturbed by the
construction of the Avinity I pond (or disturbed with this construction) will also need to be
restored using DEQ BMP Spec. 4, Soil Amendments. Any Forest and Open Space used in the
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VRRM worksheet will need to be shown on an Easement Plat (or on the Final Plat) and will
require a Deed of Dedication (provided by the County). It should also be labelled as 'SWM Forest
and Open Space'. The following note will need to be placed on both the VSMP plan and the
Easement Plat:
“The SWM Forest and Open Space Easement is subject to the guidance set forth by DEQ in the
Virginia Stormwater Management Program. The areas will remain undisturbed in a natural,
vegetated state, except for activities as approved by the local program authority, such as forest
management, control of invasive species, replanting and revegetating, passive recreation (e.g.,
trails), and limited bush hogging to maintain desired vegetative community (but no more than four
times a year).” (Rev. 1) Comment addressed
5. The 10-yr post development flow for DA B is higher than the previously approved flow. Please
show how this still meets the Flood Protection requirements. It also appears that the previous plans
were approved by using the runoff generated by the site as a whole instead of at each point of
discharge. Please provide a table/updated calculations showing how each point of discharge
satisfies the DEQ water quantity requirements (9VAC25-870-66B & C). (Rev. 1) Comment
addressed
6. On the plunge pool, it appears that the 10-yr flow tops the emergency spillway. If it is being
designed as a level spreader, please provide calculations following the design requirements from
DEQ Spec. 2. If not, the 10-yr. flow shall be released into a stormwater conveyance system
(9VAC25-870-66C). (Rev. 1) Comment addressed
D. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP)
Virginia Code §62.1-44.15:55 requires the VESCP authority to approve or disapprove an ESCP.
This plan is disapproved, and the reasons are provided in the comments below. The erosion control
plan content requirements can be found in County Code section 17-402.
1. The SWM Forest and Open Space will need to be protected during construction (e.g., fencing, tree
protection). (Rev. 1) Comment addressed
2. Any areas shown in a SWM Forest and Open Space Easement that are disturbed during
construction will need to be restored per DEQ BMP Specification No. 4, Soil Compost
Amendment. (Rev. 1) Comment addressed
3. The drainage area for Basin 1 is shown as 7.95 acres on sheet 10 and as 8.38 acres on sheet 8.
Please clarify the correct area. The sediment trap design areas also do not match. (Rev. 1)
Comment addressed
4. Provide a copy of any deeds or easements showing that the offsite grading on Pebble Drive is
allowed. (Rev. 1) Comment not addressed. The plat states that ownership of the 25’ ROW
cannot be determined and no deed granting the Avinity property rights to the ROW was
provided.
The VSMP permit application and all plans may be resubmitted for approval when all comments have
been satisfactorily addressed. For re-submittals please provide 2 copies of the complete permit package
with a completed application form.
Engineering plan review staff are available from 2-4 PM on Thursdays, should you require a meeting to
discuss this review.
Process;
After approval, plans will need to be bonded. The bonding process is begun by submitting a bond estimate
request form and fee to the Department of Community Development. One of the plan reviewers will
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prepare estimates and check parcel and easement information based on the approved plans. The County’s
Management Analyst will prepare bond agreement forms, which will need to be completed by the owner
and submitted along with cash, certificates or sureties for the amounts specified. The agreements will need
to be approved and signed by the County Attorney and County Engineer. This may take 2-4 weeks to
obtain all the correct signatures and forms.
Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance agreements will also need to be completed and recorded.
The County’s Management Analyst or other staff will prepare the forms and check for ownership and
signature information. The completed forms will need to be submitted along with court recording fees.
After bonding and agreements are complete, county staff will need to enter project information in a DEQ
database for state application processing. DEQ will review the application information based on local
VSMP authority approval. At this time, the DEQ portion of the application fees will need to be paid
directly to the state. For fastest processing, this is done electronically with the emails provided on the
application. DEQ should notify applicants with instructions on how to pay fees. When DEQ approves the
application, they will issue a permit coverage letter. This should be copied to the county.
After DEQ coverage is issued, via the coverage letter, the County can hold a pre-construction conference.
Applicants will need to complete the request for a pre-construction conference form, and pay the remainder
of the application fee. The form identifies the contractor and responsible land disturber, and the fee
remaining to be paid. This will be checked by county staff, and upon approval, a pre-construction
conference will be scheduled with the County inspector. At the pre-construction conference, should
everything proceed satisfactorily, a joint VSMP and grading permit will be issued by the County so that
work may begin.
County forms can be found on the county website forms center under engineering;
http://www.albemarle.org/deptforms.asp?department=cdengwpo
File: WPO201500057 Avinity Estates Amendment rev1 05-31-18.doc