HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA196800002 Staff Report 1968-05-16STAFF REPORT
Zoning Map Petition - 002
The Teahouse of Charlottesville, LTD., requesting B-1 Commercial
a-nd R-3 Residential zoning.
,_Location: South side of Route 250 West, approximately 3 miles
west of Charlottesville and 600 feet east of Route 677.
Area Characteristics: This parcel together with the immedi-
ately surrounding area is zoned Agricultural A-1. There,
presently existing as nonconforming uses, a restuarant, motel
and trailers. There is one single family dwelling located
immediately east and to the rear of the property.
General Information: A building permit was issued prior to
April 15, 1968 for construction of a shopping center and
apartments on these parcels. (15,000 sq. ft. of shopping
space and 100 apartment units.)
Staff Recommendation: The staff is of the opinion that the
general character of the area is agricultural regardless of
the nonconforming uses now present. Under the Agricultural
zone, a motel and restaurant are allowed with a Conditional
Use Permit. A shopping center could best serve the area as
neighborhood centers located in close proximity to the exist-
ing residential area where it would be more accessible. The
zoning of this area to Commerical B-1 and R-3 Residential
constitutes spot zone upon which strip commercial will result.
There is presently sufficient B-1 Commercial zoning located
on 250 West near the entrances of Farmington and West Leigh
to provide the services needed. The unavailability of public
sewer and water is of concern to a large proposal such as
this. The staff can see no change in conditions since the
adoption of the Zoning Ordinance and Map to warrant this re-
zoning.