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Home My WebLink AboutAutumn Glen Land Bays 1 and 2 - Backfileap COUNTY of FREDERICK Department of Planning and Development 540/665-5651 FAX 540/665-6395 January 9, 2001 Mr. Claus Bader, P.E. Greenway Engineering 151 Windy Hill Lane Winchester, Virginia 22602 RE: Master Development Plan - Autumn Glen Land Bays 1 &2 Revised MDP Preliminary Review Dear Claus: Thank you for meeting with me on January 4, 2001 to briefly discuss the proposed revisions to the Autumn Glen MDP. I have had an opportunity to review this plan submittal, and offer the following comments. Please: 1) Denote the proposed revisions by placing a bubble around each revision. 2) Clarify the location of the Environmental Features, and the Area Calculations that are referenced on Sheet 1. The provided note refers to Sheet 6, which has not been submitted for review. 3) Include Page IA as previously included in the approved MDP. 4) Provide a statement explaining why the `Environmental Feature Disturbance' table has been deleted from the MDP. (Sheet 4 of 5) 5) Provide a statement explaining why the woodlands delineation has changed. 6) Explain why the statement addressing the woodlands disturbance limitation has been removed from Sheet 4 of 5. 107 North Kent Street • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 Page 2 Mr. Claus Bader Re: Autumn Glen MDP revision Preliminary Review January 9, 2001 Attached is a redlined copy of my review comments. Please address the above comments and re -submit. I am available should you have questions. Sincerely, Eric R. L ence, AICP, CZA Zoning Administrator ERL/kac Attachment UAEric\Connnon\Autumn G1en.MDP.wpd /IN GREENWAY ENGINEERING 151 Windy Hill Lane %407 Winchester, Virginia 22602 Founded in 19;1 T R A N S M I T T A L Project Name: File No.. Date: To: Attn: Copied: Remarks: AUTUMN GLEN 2085 1 /2/01 FREDERICK COUNTY EVAN WYATT From: Claus Bader, P.E. GREENWAY ENGINEERING Phone: 540-662-4185 Fax: 540-722-9528 r Urgert r For Your Review 1— As You Requested r Please Comment Message: 2 COPIES OF THE REVISED MASTER PLAN FOR THE AUTUMN GLEN LAND BAYS ON TASKER ROAD. I HIGHLIGHTED THE REVISION TO AID YOU IN REVIEW. I WILL AVE THE OWNERS SIGN THE REVISED MDP WHEN THE PLAN IS READY TO APPROVE. RECEIVED JAN 0 3 2000 DEPT. OF PLANNING/DEVELOPMENL, Engineers Surveyors Telephone 540-662-4185 FAX 540-722-9528 greenway@visuallink.com Re Autumn Glen Homeowners Association Patrick T. Davenport, CZA May 5, 2003 Zoning And Subdivision Supervisor Frederick Co. Virginia cc: Robert Sager, John Riley, and Wayne Corbett Dear Mr. Davenport The officers and membership of the Autumn Glen Homeowners Association (HOA) wish to express our appreciation for the action you and your associates took on our behalf as expressed in your certified May 4, 2003 letter to AMB Builders and Mr. Donald Arnold. We must note with some disappointment that although some superficial improvements have been made at the community center a great deal remains to be done before it and the common grounds will be finished. Many details must be completed in a satisfactory manner to bring the center into compliance with official plans. We note that as of May 5, the following tasks have not satisfactorily completed; however, this list of tasks is not by any means to be considered as complete since we have not yet had an opportunity to inspect the building carefully. Please bear in mind that since we do not have access to the center building we cannot comment on the state of the interior of it at this time.. Specific Items Of Concern To Us At The Center And Associated Common Grounds 1). The parking lot has been graded, but paving and installation of curbs, walks and plantings remains to be done. 2). Some of the lawn areas have been seeded and covered with straw. However, the preparation of the seedbed consisted of rough grading with a "rock hound" and slight raking close to the building. We doubt if the lawn will ever be smooth enough for machine mowing without rolling at least. In any case grass growth will probably not be satisfactory since no fertilizer was applied at the time of seeding the lawn. 3.) Concrete walks, curbs and gutters, and paving of the drive and parking lot remain to be done. 4.).The screening on the porch has not been installed. Also the tables specified in the plans are not in place. The white plastic posts around the porch were not installed in a professional manner.; specifically the installer tried to nail them in place without pre -drilling them. Consequently the posts all cracked when they were nailed. This situation must be corrected. The next three items are of public health concern. 5).The large tree at the left of the "Community Center" has large, overhanging dead limbs in it that must be removed because of the danger to persons who might be underneath if one were to fall. 6). The retention pond behind the "Community Center" does not completely drain after a rain. Last year an examination of the water in the ditch showed it to be heavily infested with mosquitoes. The matter was presented to county supervisors through Harrington Smith and an attempt was made to rectify the situation. However water still collects in the ditch and remains for sufficient time for significant mosquito populations to develop. These insects are vectors of West Nile Virus, a serious disease to which the senior population of Autumn Glen is particularly susceptible. Correction of this situation is imperative. 7).A serious problem exists because of the flowering weeds that abound in and along the boundaries of the retention pond. Last year a number of residents of Autumn Glen with serious respiratory problems suffered severely from the effects of pollen produced by these weeds. This situation must not be allowed to continue to exist. 8).Construction debris and other worker generated trash is a continuing and unsightly problem in Autumn Glen that must be cleaned up and removed. One example will suffice: a large roof truss was discarded in the grass area behind the community center over two years ago and has remained there ever since. 9).The site plan as revised 1/2/01 clearly shows four foot wide sidewalks that extend along both sides of Lynn Drive to Tasker Road (642)and then along the left side of Tasker Road toward Winchester for the full length of the Autumn Glen property. There is no indication yet of any attempt by the developer to complete these sidewalks. 10). There are two areas on the road in Bayberry Court where significant amounts of water fail to drain off the street after a rain. These are clear indications of improper grading of the street and should be corrected before the streets are turned over to the county. 11). A dangerous condition was created over two years ago when a trench was cut along the right side of the pavement of Lynn Drive. This trench (approximately six inches wide, six inches deep and fifty feet long) was never re -paved or even filled with gravel. It is a constant danger to pedestrians, cyclists, other persons and equipment and should have been corrected long ago. Following are two important issues over which you probably do not have direct control. However, we would welcome your suggestions on the correct county officials (or Others) for us to approach for assistance 12). We have not received the $ 7,856.12 that was the AGHOA bank account balance as of May 30 2002 when the members voted (according to by-law provisions) to assume control of the association. Mr. Arnold was advised through his attorney by our legal counsel to turn the funds over to the association but has failed to do so. We must follow this matter up. The $7,856.12 is made up of $7180.10 = Apr. 30, 2002 bank balance $676.02 = May 2002 excess received from dues $7856.12 = Bank balance May 30, 2002 13). The association has yet to receive $2020.15 owed by the developer for questionable checks written against the AGHOA checking account for purchases and services that our audit shows were written for purposes other than AGHOA business. Mr. Davenport, let us again thank you for the actions you have already initiated on behalf of the property owners of Autumn Glen. Now that the thirty day grace period you gave AMB Builders and Mr. Arnold has passed we are sure you will recognize the same pattern of delay and non performance by this developer that has become all too familiar to our residents over the past few years We urge you and your department to follow through and immediately initiate enforcement and reclamation of the letter of credit as mentioned in your April first and fourth letters. The members of the Autumn Glen Homeowners Association feel that they have been very badly treated, both individually and as a group, and that resolution of these problems has been delayed for too long and is long overdue. Sincerely: Mr B. H. Stone, President AGHOA DR P. L. Horsburgh, Vice President AGHOA .� Directors: AGHOA A i COUNTY of FREDERICK John R. Riley, Jr. County Administrator 540/665-5666 Fax 540/667-0370 E-mail: jr1ley@co.frederick.va.us Centex Homes Attention: Denise Morgan 14121 Parke Long Court, Suite 201 Chantilly, VA 20151 Re: Temporary Pump and Haul Permit, Autumn Glen Subdivision, Sectionl Lot 1 Dear Ms. Morgan: With regard to the above referenced item, it is my understanding that you advised staff this permit was for a portable restroom facility to accommodate your employees while working on this particular lot. Due to the temporary nature of this facility, your permit does not require the signature of the County Administrator prior to issuance by the Health Department. My signature is only required for projects involving the construction of a permanent sewage disposal system requiring a long term pump and haul permit. Attached please the original copy of your permit. Should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact our offices at 540-665-5683. Sin c ely, John R. Riley, Jr. County Administrator JRWi et attachment * PLANNING 107 North Kent Street • Winchester, Virginia 22601-5000 SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM CONSTRUCTION PERMIT PAGE 1 OF 2 COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA HEALTH DEPARTMENT ID # 069040170 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH MAP REFERENCE # FREDERICK CO. HEALTH DEPARTMENT Qy /6 General Information New Z Repair Expanded Conditional FHA VA Case # Based on the application for a sewage disposal construction permit filed in accordance with Section 3.13.01, a construction permit is hereby issued to: Owner: CENTEX HOMES Telephone: 703-667-9323 Address: 14121 PARKE LONG CT., SUITE 201, CHANTILLY, VA. 20151 For a Type Temporary Pump and Haul Sewage Disposal System which is to be constructed on/at Autumn Glen Subdivision on Spanish Oaks Road Subdivision: AUTUMN GLEN Section/Block: 1 Lot: 1 Actual or estimated water use: 5 employees/75GPD DESIGN INSPECTION RESULTS Water supply, existing: (describe) Water supply location: Satisfactory Yes ❑ No ❑ To be installed: Bottled Water Comments: Cased: Grouted: GW2 Received: Yes ❑ No ❑ N/A ❑ Building Sewer: Building Sewer: Yes ❑ No Satisfactory I.D. PVC 40, or equivalent Comments: Slope 1.25" per 10' (minimum). ❑ Other Septic Tank: C tyiucmPretreatment Unit: Yes ❑ No ❑ Satisfactory ❑ Other D Comments: Inlet -Outlet S Inlet -Outlet Structure: Yes ❑ No ❑ Satisfactory PVC 40, 4" tees or equiva ent. Comments: ❑ Other Pump & Pump Station: Pump & Pump Station: Yes ❑ No ❑ Satisfactory No ❑ Yes ❑ Describe and Show Design. Comments: If yes: Gravity Conveyance Method: Yes ❑ No ❑ Satisfactory Per 10 D M Comments: ❑ OthTt Distribution Box: Distribution Box: Yes ❑ No ❑ Satisfactory Precast Concrete with Ports. Comments: ❑ Other Header Lines: Header Lines: Yes ❑ No ❑ Satisfactory Material: 4" I.D. 1500 lb. Crush strength plastic or Comments: Equivalent from distr o 2' ' tion Trench. D Slope 2" minimum ❑ Other Percolation Lines: Percolation Lines: Yes ❑ No ❑ Satisfactory Gravity 4" plastic 1000 lb. Per foot bearing load or Comments: Equivalent, slope 2" 4" (min. max.) per 100'. ❑ Other Adsorption Trenches: Adsorption Trenches: Yes ❑ No ❑ Satisfactory Square ft. required : depth from ground surface Comments: To bottom of trench ; aggregate size Trench bottom slope Center to Center Spacing ; trench width Depth of aggregate Trench length ; Number of trenches CHS 202A Revised 6/84 INSTALL AS PER PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Date: Inspected & Approved By: IL PAGE 2 OF 2 Health Department Identification Number D& 9 U y O 17 O Schematic drawing of sewage disposal and/or water supply system and topographic features. Show the lot lines of the building site, sketch of property showing any topographic features which may impact on the design of the well or sewage disposal system, including existing and/or proposed structures and sewage disposal systems and wells within 200 feet. The schematic drawing of the well site or area and/or sewage disposal system shall show sewer lines, pretreatment unit, pump station, conveyance system, and subsurface soil absorption system, reserve area, etc. When a nonpublic drinking water supply is to be permitted, show all sources of pollution within 200 feet. ❑ The information required above has been drawn on the attached copy of the sketch submitted with the application. Attach additional sheets as necessary to illustrate the design. INSTALL AS PER THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS DESIGNED BY DON'S JOHNS, INC. FOR CENTER HOMES, AND WITH THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: PROPER FUNCTION OF THE SYSTEM HYDRAULICS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF DON'S .JOHNS, INC. THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE ONLY FOR ENSURING THAT PROPER SETBACK DISTANCES ARE MAINTAINED. FINAL CONSTRUCTION MUST BE APPROVED BY WRITTEN COMMENTS FROM DON'S .JOHNS, INC. AND HEALTH DEPARTMENT INSPECTION. ALL SEPTIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS MUST BE LOCATED 5' MINIMUM FROM ALL PROPERTY BOUNDARIES AND 100' MINIMUM FROM ANY WATER SUPPLY. ALL EFFLUENT FROM SYSTEM MUST BE DISPOSED OF AT THE OPEQUON WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT LOCATED IN FREDERICK COUNTY, VIRGINIA. A WRITTEN AGREEMENT BETWEEN DON'S JOHNS, INC. AND THIS PLANT TO ACCEPT THIS EFFLUENT MUST BE PROVIDED TO THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO SYSTEM APPROVAL. ALL EFFLUENT FROM SYSTEM MUST BE TRANSPORTED FROM SITE BY A LICENSED SEPTIC PUMPER AND HAULER. CONSTRUCTION OF THE SEPTIC SYSTEM MUST MEET ALL FREDERICK COUNTY BUILDING AND PLUMBING REGULATIONS. ONLY COMMERCIALLY PROCESSED BOTTLED WATER TO BE USED AS TEMPORARY WATER SUPPLY. THIS PERMIT AND ITS USE VALID THROUGH JULY 16, 2004. This sewage disposal system and/or water supply is to be constructed as specified by the permit— /ior attached plans and specifications . This sewage disposal system and/or well construction permit is null and void if (a) conditions are changed from those shown on the application (b) conditions are changed from those shown on the construction permit. No part of any installation shall be covered or used until inspected, corrections made if necessary, and approved, by the local health department or unless expressly authorized by the local health dept. Any part of any installation which has been covered prior to approval shall be uncovered, if necessary, upon the direction of the Department. Date: 3 -i� ° `� Issued by: This Construction Sani an Permit Valid until Date: Reviewed by: Supervisory Sanitarian ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If FHA or VA financing 7 i6 0L --------------------------------------- Reviewed by Date Date C.H.S. 202B Supervisory Sanitarian Regional Sanitarian