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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Phone 434-296-5832 Fax 434-972-4126
Memorandum
To: Kris Winters (Kwinters@roudabush.com)
From: Rachel Falkenstein, Senior Planner
Division: Planning
Date: March 28, 2018
Rev1: June 11, 2018
Rev2: July 2, 2018
Subject: SUB201800023 Glenbrook at Foothills – Final Subdivision Plat
The County of Albemarle Planning Division will recommend approval of the plat 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.
1. [14-302(A)(5)(6)(13)] List ownership of all proposed easements and open space areas.
Rev1: Comment not addressed.
List easement ownership for swm forest easement, variable width buffer easement, and greenway
easement. Are you dedicating the greenway easement with this plat? If so, provide deed of dedication
for county attorney review.
Rev2: Comment not addressed. Easement can be dedicated during a future phase. If that is the
intent, please clarify on the plat.
2. [14-302(B)(8)] Why are maximum front setbacks only shown on some lots? Minimum and maximum
setback lines should be shown on all lots and listed in the notes on sheet 1.
Rev1: Comment addressed
3. [14-317] Provide instrument evidencing maintenance of open space and any other improvements to
be maintained by the HOA.
Rev1: Comment addressed
4. [14-303(S)] Provide 4 control points as required.
Rev1: Comment addressed
5. [Comment] Provide public bicycle/pedestrian access easement (via a sidewalk or multi-use path)
between Saunders Hill Drive and Eastern Ave.
Rev1: Comment not addressed. Site plan shows public access easement extending across the open
space area for a sidewalk connection.
Rev2: Comment not addressed.
6. [14-401] Lots 123-228 and 131-142 are double frontage lots. A special exception request for double
frontage lots was submitted with the preliminary subdivision plat (SUB2017-205), but has not yet been
approved. I have a the following questions/comments regarding this request:
a. ZMA2016-05 requires that buildings be oriented towards public streets (see proffer
language below). Evidence should be provided demonstrating that residences along Park
Ridge and Eastern Avenue will have appropriate frontage treatments to comply with this
proffer.
b. The special exception request (attached) describes a 20’ buffer easement along Park Ridge
Drive and a 2-3’ berm. Space for these features does not seem to be provided on the plat.
Is this still the intention? Staff could be supportive of waiving this requirement if
appropriate frontage treatments are provided.
c. Front setbacks will be required (min 5’ and max 25’) along both fronts for all double
frontage lots.
Rev1: Comment addressed. I can approve this when the following items are complete:
1. Update the exhibit to include a plant schedule
2. Update the CC&R to include a section to address maintenance of the
landscaping within the Variable Buffer Easement
3. Include the note below on the plat
Rev2: awaiting CA review of revised CC&R
A special exception for double frontage approved for lots 123-127 and 132-142 with the
following conditions:
1. All double frontage lots shall be screened in accordance with the exhibit titled
“Glenbrook At Foothills – Final Site Plan Landscaping Plan & Details” dated _______
(insert date of updated exhibit) and attached to this plat
2. The HOA shall be responsible for the perpetual maintenance of the landscaping within
the “variable buffer easement” shown on the plat in accordance with the Covenants,
Conditions and Restrictions for Glenbrook At Foothill Crossing
Rev2: Comment addressed
New Comments:
7. [Sec 14-400] Roads must be built or bonded prior to final plat approval.
Rev2: Bond approval still pending.
8. [New – Per ZMA2016-05] Provide affordable housing tally on the plat.
9. Engineering and ACSA approval required to final plat approval.
Rev2: Engineering, ACSA and County Attorney comments pending.
Please contact Rachel Falkenstein in the Planning Division by using rfalkenstein@albemarle.org or 434-296-
5832 ext. 3272 for further information.