Town Crier Articles

 

In October of 2020, Deidre P. Wells, chief civil engineer for stormwater and resource protection for James City County, wrote several letters to Ken Allen of ABVA (Atlantic Builders of Virginia). Included was information regarding the division’s August 2020 inspection vis a vis as-built record drawings that cited areas where construction was not done in accordance with plans originally submitted to the county regarding Phase 10 of Charlotte Park.

 

Among the areas cited by the county were the principal spillway structure, barrels, and vegetation for the Olive Drive BMP; and similar issues with the dam and interior basin plantings off Lot 60 on Rollison Drive, the bioretention structure on Christine Court, and the bioretention structure at the rear of Lots 61-64. Alley curbs, gutters and sealants were also a concern. Each of these citations had several components that were to be addressed by ABVA.

 

Once those corrections were made by ABVA, the company could request a re-inspection of those areas. If approved, the county would then release financial guarantees that the developer posted to guarantee its obligation to complete its work in compliance with county requirements. This action will represent the County’s acceptance of the areas.

 

The re-inspection occurred on January 12th. In keeping with NTRA policy, the Board engaged the services of Giles & Flythe Engineers, Inc., to accompany the JCC inspectors, then do an evaluation and report independently to us. The Board is in possession of the county’s punch list and items identified by a 2017 owner working group that will be reviewed by Giles & Flythe.

 

County acceptance is a significant step because it frees the developer to work with the Association to transfer ownership of the alleys, walkways, parks, and stormwater systems to the NTRA. ABVA feels it has completed the changes required by the county, but JCC highlighted several items during the reinspection that must be readdressed.

 

The Board is now awaiting the County’s inspection report. Ultimately the Association must determine if these areas are “in a condition acceptable to the Association (Master Declaration Section 4.9).” This process will be ongoing for several months with planned resident input.