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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA201800019 Narrative Statement 2018-12-20PROJECT MANAGEMENT SHIMPCIVIL ENGINEERING LAND PLANNING ENGINEERING'aj: ZMA2018- Narrative Statement I Proffit Road Townhomes TMP 32-35 Project Proposal Brent Hall ("the applicant") is the contract purchaser of property located in Albemarle County, Virginia (the "County") at 3226 Proffit Road, designated on County Tax Maps as parcel 03200-00-00-0350 ("the property"). The property is approximately 3.198 acres in the aggregate. The applicant requests to rezone the property from R-1 residential to R- 15 residential to allow for approximately forty (40) townhome residences. The property is located approximately 1,000 linear feet east of the intersection of Proffit Road and U.S. Route 29, at a strategic location for residential development within the Hollymead Community, a designated Growth Area within Albemarle County. The property is located within an evolving mixed-use area, in close proximity to commercial uses along Route 29, and directly adjacent to institutional uses, with Maple Grove Christian Church to the east and Lighthouse Charlottesville Church to the west. There are existing residences adjacent to Maple Grove Christian Church and further east within Forest Lakes. There are two predominant housing types in the area, single family detached and single family attached. The project proposal contributes to a greater diversity of available housing types in the immediate area surrounding the property. The proposed on-site for -sale units will be smaller than nearby single- family detached units, adding diversity to the existing housing stock and bringing a product to the market that will create a variation in price points of for -sale units. The property currently has one dwelling on site which would be demolished to allow for a residential development that is more consistent with density recommendations for the site. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan The comprehensive plan identifies the developable area of the parcels as urban density residential, recommending a density of six (6) to thirty-four (34) dwelling units per acre. The project proposal for forty (40) townhomes is consistent with the recommended density on the site. The proposed number of units on the site is consistent with both the Comprehensive Plan density recommendation and with the density regulations for the R-15 zoning district. The project will directly contribute to Objectives 4 and 5 of the Housing Chapter of the adopted 2015 Albemarle Comprehensive Plan, "provide for a variety of housing types for all income levels and help provide for increased density in the Development areas," and "support provision of housing which meets the needs of various ages and ACREAGE EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE ZONING PLAN DESIGNATION TMP 32-35 3.198 R-1 Urban Density (6-34) The property is located within an evolving mixed-use area, in close proximity to commercial uses along Route 29, and directly adjacent to institutional uses, with Maple Grove Christian Church to the east and Lighthouse Charlottesville Church to the west. There are existing residences adjacent to Maple Grove Christian Church and further east within Forest Lakes. There are two predominant housing types in the area, single family detached and single family attached. The project proposal contributes to a greater diversity of available housing types in the immediate area surrounding the property. The proposed on-site for -sale units will be smaller than nearby single- family detached units, adding diversity to the existing housing stock and bringing a product to the market that will create a variation in price points of for -sale units. The property currently has one dwelling on site which would be demolished to allow for a residential development that is more consistent with density recommendations for the site. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan The comprehensive plan identifies the developable area of the parcels as urban density residential, recommending a density of six (6) to thirty-four (34) dwelling units per acre. The project proposal for forty (40) townhomes is consistent with the recommended density on the site. The proposed number of units on the site is consistent with both the Comprehensive Plan density recommendation and with the density regulations for the R-15 zoning district. The project will directly contribute to Objectives 4 and 5 of the Housing Chapter of the adopted 2015 Albemarle Comprehensive Plan, "provide for a variety of housing types for all income levels and help provide for increased density in the Development areas," and "support provision of housing which meets the needs of various ages and PROJECT MANAGEMENT SHIMPCIVIL ENGINEERING LAND PLANNING ENG IN SERI G iox levels of mobility." The proposed townhomes will complement the existing single-family attached and single family dwellings in the area, contributing to the variety of housing types in the area and allowing for increased density in the development areas. The townhome unit supports Objective 5 by offering a housing type that may be more appealing to those looking for a home with less maintenance as opposed to a single family dwelling. The townhomes may appeal to those looking to downsize, young professionals, and young families. Neighborhood Model Principles The general site design depicted in the application plan shows a layout that facilitates pedestrian and vehicular connectivity, a human -scale internal block network informed by street design, and sufficient recreational areas that are complimentary to the proposed residences. The blocks shown on the application plan are defined by their width, where width is the measurement perpendicular to Proffit Road, and by their use. The residential blocks, Blocks 1 and 3, are approximately 200' in width, an ideal walkable width for an internal residential block network. Block 2 is central to the development and is defined by its recreational purpose. Block 2 may accommodate both recreational and residential uses but is intended to serve as communal greenspace for the development. Impacts on Public Facilities & Public Infrastructure The proposed development will connect to public water and sewer. The project will feature landscape improvements along Proffit Road, enhancing the streetscape. Impacts on Environmental Features All design and engineering for improving the property will comply with applicable County and State regulations. There are no protected environmental features on the property. Proposed Proffers to Address Impacts A maximum allowable density of forty (40) dwelling units is noted on the application plan. At this time, a written proffer statement is not included with this application.