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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
SDP201600029 Variation for Spring Hill Village,
Application Plan and Code of Development
SUBJ ECTIPROPOSALIREQU EST:
Adoption of a Resolution approving variation to the
approved Application Plan and Code of Development
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Foley, Walker, Davis, Kamptner, Cockrell, Benish, Ray
PRESENTER (S): NIA
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
January 5, 2017
ACTION: INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
A zoning map amendment was approved for Spring Hill Village (ZMA201300017) on October 8, 2014 that rezoned the
property from Residential (R-1) to the Neighborhood Model District (NMD), inclusive of a Code of Development and Block
Plan (Attachment A). A Site Plan is now under review for this property (SDP201600029). During the Site Plan review,
VDOT decided to revisit their approval of the planned road system, resulting in internal road realignments. These changes
influenced acreage of the adjacent Blocks, as well as Green and Amenity Space acreage. The applicant also included a
minor change to phasing, based on staff feedback. The applicant submitted these variation requests, with the new road
design (Attachments B) and revised Code of Development (Attachment C).
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
Being in a Development Area, the project location should include vibrant active places with attractive neighborhoods,
high quality, mixed-use areas, thriving business and industry, all supported by services, infrastructure, and multimodal
transportation networks. Spring Hill Village is designated as Urban Density Residential, which represents residential
areas with supporting uses and non-residential uses.
DISCUSSION:
The County Code allows special exceptions to vary approved Application Plans ana Codes or Development upon
considering whether the proposed variation: "(1) is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan;
(2) does not increase the approved development density or intensity of development; (3) does not adversely affect the
timing and phasing of development of any other development in the zoning district; (4) does not require a special use
permit; and (5) is in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved application" [§18-8.5.5.3c].
The requested variations are for "minor changes to street design and street location" and were approved by the
County Engineer j§18-8.5.5.3a5J. VDOTs assessment determined that two 90 degree intersections, as opposed to the
approved curvilinear main road alignment, would better serve the community in terms of safety and would be more
likely to discourage cut -through traffic between Avon Extended (Rte. 742) and Scottsville Road (Rte 20). These
changes result in minor alterations in acreage for Blocks C - G, but no Block changes by more than .1 acres, as seen
in the revised Code of Development. The new road alignment also influences the Open and Amenity Space,
decreasing acreage from 2.83 acres (22%) to 2.68 acres (21 %). The number of pocket parks also drops from five to
three. Overall, these variations in open space results in a 1 % difference and still meets the Neighborhood Model
District's (NMD) open space requirements. There is also a minor change to the phasing plan, where Block C goes
from phase 2 to phase 1 j§18-8.5.5.3a3j. Staff opinion is that the requested variations meet the five criteria listed
above.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment D) approving the special exception to
vary the Spring Hill Village Code of Development subject to the following condition:
1. Before it obtains approval of the final Site Plan (SDP201600029), the applicant shall provide a complete
amended Code of Development, reflecting the approved variations.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Existing Code of Development and Block Plan
B. Proposed Block Plan with Road Configurations
C. Proposed Code of Development Changes
D. Resolution