HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCP201900001 Application 2019-03-21Application for
Comprehensive Plan Compliance
PROJECT NAME: (how should we refer to this application?):
Morven Farm
PROPOSAL (use separate sheet, if needed):
Please see the attached information
COMPREHENSIVE COMP PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Ri iral Areas
LOCATION: Morven Drive (located off of James Madison Parkway)
TAX MAP PARCEL(s): 91-21 and 91-21 A
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Scottsville
Contact Person (Who should we call/write concerning this project?): Valerie Long, Williams Mullen
Address 321 E. Main Street, Suite 400 city Charlottesville state VA zip 22902
Daytime Phone L_) 951-5709 Fax # L )
Owner of Record University of Vi
Address P.O Box 400218
inia Foundation c/o Elise Cruz
Daytime Phone L_) 924-2365 Fax # L )
City
E-mail vlong@williamsmulien.com
Charlottesville
state VA zip 22904
E-mail ecruz@uvafoundation.com
Applicant (Who is the Contact person representing?): University of Virginia Fotmdation
Address P.O. Box 400218 city Charlottesville state VA zip 22904
Daytime Phone(____) 924-23655 Fax # L_-) E-mail ecruz@uyafoundatlon.com
Does the owner of this property own (or have any ownership interest in) any abutting property? If yes, please list those tax map and parcel numbers
Yes - TMP 91-31
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
❑ Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan (CCP)
❑ Special Use Permits: _ _
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Concurrent review of Site Development Plan?
CCP#
History:
❑ ZMA's & Proffers:
❑ Letter of Authorization
❑ YES ❑ No
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March 21, 2019
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Amelia McCulley, amcculley(cDalbemarle.orq
Scott Clark, sclark@albemarle.o[g
Albemarle County
Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville VA 22902-4596
Re: Morven Farm — Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan (Va. Code §15.2-2232)
Dear Amelia and Scott. -
We appreciate the time and guidance that you and others in the Community Development
Department have provided in connection with proposed renovations to Morven Farm over the
past year, including the issuance of the Revised Zoning Use Determination letter for the
property in September, 2018. As stated in numbered paragraph 2 of that letter, prior to the
issuance of building permits for any renovations or other improvements at the property, or to the
commencement of any new uses at the property, the County must conduct a review for
compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-2232. The
University of Virginia Foundation (the "Foundation") and the University of Virginia (the
"University") request confirmation of Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan with regard to its
use of the Morven Farm property as an educational campus, offering meeting, dining, and
residential/lodging facilities to its program participants, expanding upon its current offerings.
Property Information and Background:
The Morven Farm property is comprised of current tax map parcels 91-21 and 91-21A
(the "Property") and is owned by the Foundation. In 2001, local philanthropist John W.
Kluge donated the Property (along with ten other farms and estates) to the Foundation for
educational and charitable use. Today, in accordance with the Kluge gift agreement, the
Foundation maintains the Property while the University operates education programs at
Morven through the Office of the Provost.
The University seeks to continue to use the Property in a unique and growing role: to create
opportunities, in a pastoral setting, for students and faculty to interact with global leaders
and representatives of government, industry, philanthropic organizations, and institutions.
The Property consists of an educational campus that fosters an immersive, tranquil
experience, separate from that on the University Grounds. Morven now seeks to build on its
present offerings by renovation of existing buildings for use as meeting, dining, and
residential/lodging facilities for its program participants. This vision, when realized, will
deepen the immersive experience of program participants that take place at the Property,
The Foundation proposes to create spaces at Morven that augment the University's
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mission for the Property: bringing together students, faculty, and global leaders to pursue
collaborative experiential learning, experimental research, and new problem -solving
networks that address the essential issues of our time. Importantly, the University intends
to honor the existing character of the rural property by primarily remodeling, refurbishing,
and modestly expanding upon existing structures on the Property, as shown on the
enclosed Morven Future Land Use Plan.
2008 Compliance with Comprehensive Plan:
On January 6, 2008, the County determined that the Foundation's requested use of the
Property complied with the Comprehensive Plan, CCP-2008-03 (the "2008 CCP"). The
2008 CCP related to the Foundation's use of an approximately 3,000 square foot converted
barn structure with a small kitchen area, storage area, theatre, open areas, game room and
solarium. The barn had been used as an accessory building to the main house. The
Foundation intended to remodel the barn and utilize it for banquet -style events and a
meeting hall. The banquet -style events would take place in the existing solarium and open
space areas and would be able to accommodate 50 to 75 people. The meeting hall would
be located in other open space areas and the existing 28-seat theater.
The request noted the University expected to use the meeting hall approximately once per
month for University retreats for deans and vice presidents, smaller social functions and
other similar events. The University funds, operates and manages all of the events at the
Property. For instance, guests and invitees would be shuttled from the grounds of the
University to the Property using University -owned buses and shuttles. The Foundation
intended to open the Property to the public only one day per year for the annual Garden
Tour, which tours other historic properties in the area, as noted in the Historic Preservation
Plan of the Comprehensive Plan. The Property is gated and staffed to ensure its use
remains consistent with internal policies, as noted above.
During its review of the 2008 CCP the County determined that the limited scale of the
proposed renovations as well as the accommodations for transport to and from events and
meetings at the Property would protect the rural character of the area. Therefore, the
Planning Commission found that the proposed use complied with the Comprehensive Plan
subject to three conditions: (1) Construction of the additions to the Meeting Barn is in
general accord with the Floor Plan Scheme B, prepared by Johnson, Craven & Gibson
Architects, dated September 3, 2008; (2) Transportation to and from the Morven property
for the Meeting Barn attendees of meetings and events shall be subject to a transportation
management plan approved by the Planning Director; (3) Meetings and events held in the
Meeting Barn are open to the invitees of the University of Virginia.
2012 Letter of Determination:
Subsequent to the 2008 CCP, on August 23, 2012, the County issued an Official Letter of
Determination for the Morven property, LOD 2012-07 (the "2012 LOD"), which determined
that the uses being carried out at the Property were categorized as public uses and thus,
by -right in the Rural Areas pursuant to Section 10.2.1.9 of the County Zoning Ordinance.
The 2012 LOD specifically outlined four categories of use, with the requirement that a
majority of the uses must, directly involve the University. The four use categories are as
follows:
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1. uses directly involving the University which are academic in nature as well as
those which are for other than academic purposes;
2. uses involving other public / governmental entities;
3. uses involving non-public, non-profit or educational entities, and
4. uses involving non-public, business entities.
It should be noted that the 2012 LOD was written in reference to tax map parcels 91-21 and
91-21 B. However, subsequent to 2012, parcel 21 B was combined with parcel 21 such that
parcel 21 B no longer exists. In addition, we have identified that several of the existing and
proposed structures for the Morven campus are located either on or near parcel 91-21A,
such that it would be appropriate for parcel 91-21A to also be covered by a Letter of
Determination.
2018 Letter of Determination:
In light of the modification to the tax map parcels and the appropriateness of including
parcel 91-21A, on September 19, 2018, in response to our request, the County issued
Letter of Determination LOD 2018-00006 to include parcels 91-21 and 91-21A (the "2018
LOD"). The 2018 LOD supersedes and replaced the 2012 LOD, but followed the same
framework used in the 2012 LOD, including the four use categories. A copy of the 2018
LOD is attached hereto for your reference.
Current and Proposed Use of the Property
Throughout the year, the Property hosts various educational and cnaritabl'e programs and
events, along with a small number of select corporate retreats. The vast majority of the use
of the Property falls under category 1 of the 2018 LOD -- uses that are directly involving
and supporting the University. A pie chart showing usage of the Property during the 2016-
2017 academic year is enclosed with this request as supporting evidence that the Property
is primarily used for public and University purposes and will continue to be used for such
public and University purposes.
The pie charts show that of the 201 events held at the Property, 138 are University events
(68% of the total), 20 events are part of the Morven Summer institute, and 16 are part of
the University's Presidential Precinct program, each of these types of events should be
considered category 1 events and combined they include 86% of the total events on the
Property. Only 20 events may be considered category 2 events (uses involving other public
/ government entities) and 23 events may be considered category 3 events (uses involving
non-public, non-profit or educational entities). The combined category 2 and 3 events
comprise just 21 % of the total events on the Property. The Foundation and the University
do not intend to change the makeup of events held on the Property.
While the types of events are not expected to change at Morven, the University and the
Foundation plan to expand and enhance the experiences of participants of their current
programs and events, consistent with the parameters contained in the 2018 LOD. The
University has an internal "Morven Use Policy," which is enclosed with this request. The
Morven Use Policy was intended to "encourage transparency and appropriate uses of the
property and to formalize the approval process for use of the Morven property" and was
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created in October 28, 2016. The Morven Use Policy was also intended to honor the Gift
Agreement by John W. Kluge which stipulates that 749 acres of the Foundation's property,
which includes portions of the Property, will be used "solely and exclusively for educational
and other charitable purposes." The Morven Use Policy defines such uses allowed by the
Gift Agreement as uses that "benefit, directly or indirectly, the University of Virginia, its
Foundations, or Morven." The Morven Use Policy also states that day events and overnight
lodging are to be approved at the discretion of the Director of Morven Programs, consistent
with the Morven Use Policy, thereby ensuring compliance with its policy.
To adequately support the existing programming of Morven and the University, and create
a more immersive experience for guests to the Property, additional meeting, dining and
residential space is needed. The University intends to remodel, refurbish, and modestly
expand upon existing facilities on the Property, thus honoring the existing rural character
and architecture of the Property while providing sufficient facilities for program participants
and other guests at the Property.
The University's internal Master Plan, an exhibit of which is enclosed, includes:
Renovation of the existing Morven Residence (Main House)
• Renovation of the existing Dairy Barn, Barn 1, Maintenance Barn, and potentially
other similar existing structures to create additional meeting and dining spaces
The existing Morven Residence following renovation, and other structures at the Property
providing overnight lodging would continue to be available only to participants in
programming at Morven, such as educational programs, forums, retreats, and other
meetings, or as accessory to the primary public uses as described in the 2018 LOD, and
would not be available to the general public. These facilities will enable program
participants to more deeply immerse themselves in the educational programs on the
Property without having to travel to and from off site apartments, hotels, or other lodging
each day, thus reducing traffic impacts to the surrounding area while providing for the
immersive experience. On -site facilities will also further enhance the immersive and
collaborative experience among program participants by providing additional time, space,
and opportunities to engage and interact with each other. As stated earlier, the project will
create spaces that augment Morven's mission: bringing together students, faculty, and
global leaders to pursue collaborative experiential learning, experimental research, and
new problem -solving networks that address the essential issues of our time.
Analysis of Proposal:
A general evaluation of the proposal's consistency with the Comprehensive Plan.
The 2008 CCP determined that the uses of the Property are consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan. The University does not intend to add any additional uses that do
not already take place at the Property. Instead, it plans to enhance the experiences of
those participating in the approved events that already occur on the Property. The
enhancement of these uses is still of a limited scale that does not infringe upon the
character of the rural area. In addition, such enhancement is in keeping with Objective 4
of the Rural Areas Section of the Comprehensive Plan, which is to "promote rural and
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historic landscapes that enhance visitors' experience and give historic sites as authentic
a setting as possible" (page 7.29).
The majority of the proposal includes renovations to existing structures on the Property.
Such renovations will help to restore the historic resources of the Property and allow
them to be utilized by the University and the community. The Foundation intends to
renovate such structures in keeping with the aesthetic of the Property and existing
architecture.
The renovation of existing buildings will have little traffic impact, as much of the
transportation to the Property is provided by University -owned buses and shuttles from
the University grounds. As stated earlier, the residential rooms will only be available to
Property guests and program participants. Please see the enclosed updated Traffic
Management Plan. .
The proposal is of a limited scale that is consist with protecting the character of the rural
area while still enhancing the experience of visitors to the Property and allowing for
needed renovations and repairs of historical resources on the Property. The proposal will
not adversely impact any agricultural activities on the Property or the surrounding area.
Rather, the proposal will further enhance those agricultural activities that are already
occurring at the Property. No additional demands for service are anticipated as a result
of the proposal.
The property is located within the Lanark Agricultural and Forestal District. The proposal
will not have any negative impact on the District because of its limited scale and scope
of the use, and its location internal to a site of approximately 1,400 acres, which will not
be visible from any adjacent properties or public right-of-way.
An evaluation of how the area proposed for development relates, in particular, to any approved
Master Plans, Master Plans under review, Area B studies, etc.
The Property is part of Rural Area 4 of the Comprehensive Plan. The Property is not
subject to any Master Plans or Area B studies.
Information on known infrastructure and service deficiencies or issues that exist in the area and
how they might relate to this proposal.
There are no known infrastructure or service deficiencies in the area or at the Property.
Public improvements called for in this general area and how they might relate to this proposal
(Community Facilities Plan, CHART and other MPO studies, Greenway, Bike and Pedestrian/
Sidewalks plans and studies, CIP, Six Year Road Plans).
As stated earlier, the proposal will likely have very little, if any, impact of public facilities.
The Foundation seeks primarily to enhance the existing events and programming held
on the Property. 117 addition, transportation is often provided to event guests and
program participants by University -owned buses and shuttles, thereby seducing the
impact on the surrounding rural area. Please see the enclosed updated Traffic
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Management plan. We are not aware of any public improvements that are called for in
the general area of the Property.
A general evaluation of the applicable neighborhood model principles (if in the Development
Areas) and general direction of how they may need to be applied (such as general orientation of
development, important interconnections to consider/provide.)
Not applicable, as the Property is located in the Rural Area.
Identification of associated approvals that will be needed. For example, does the proposed use
require special use permits in addition to a ZMA? Is the project in the Entrance Corridor or other
Overlay Districts?
Not applicable, as the uses proposed are "public uses" and thereby permitted by -right,
consistent with the parameters of the 2018 LOD.
Relationship between the proposed development and natural resources on the site. For
example, will the development (including grading that likely will be needed) impact resources
shown on the Open Space Plan such as streams, stream buffers, floodplain, critical slopes,
wetlands, and other features?
The proposal will not include disturbance of any streams, stream buffers, floodplains,
critical slopes, wetlands or other features on the Property.
Identification of transportation issues that will need to be addressed with a rezoning, such as
interparcel connections and future traffic impact studies.
Please see the enclosed updated Traffic Management Plan.
Identification of any on -site or nearby historical or archeologically important areas and their
relative importance. Will additional studies be needed before decisions are made?
The Property is considered an historical resource of the County, listed in the Historic
Preservation Plan of the Comprehensive Plan. Many of the structures were constructed
in the eighteenth century. The proposal would seek to restore certain existing structures
and better utilize and preserve their historic features. Any new construction will
complement the existing structures.
Identification of any impact important viewsheds which will need to be considered, such as the
Monticello viewshed.
The portion of the Property applicable to the proposal is not in the Monticello viewshed.
Conclusion:
The proposal includes utilizing existing structures on the Property and new space for
additional overnight stays for University program participants. The proposal does not include
additional uses or events beyond those that the Foundation and University already provide.
Instead, the proposal seeks to enhance the experiences for its existing programs and modestly
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expanding the scale of such events. The transportation impact would still be minimal due to the
service provided by the University, as evidenced by the enclosed updated Traffic Management
Plan. The proposal would allow for the Foundation and University to further its mission of
providing an. immersive educational experience while still honoring the rural character of the
surrounding area and better preserving and utilizing the historic resources of the Property, in
satisfaction of the goals of the County and Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, as with the 2008
CCP, we request that the County similarly find this proposal to be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or require anything further
in connection with this application.
Sincerely,
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Valerie W. Long
cc: Fred Missel, University of Virginia Foundation
Elise Cruz,. University of Virginia Foundation
Enclosures•
1. 2018 Letter of Determination dated September 19, 2018
2. Information Depicting the Use of the Property
3. Existing and Future Land Use Plans for Morven Farm
4. 2009 Traffic Management Plan
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902.4596
Phone 434 296-5832 Fax e434 972-4126
September 19, 2018
Valerie W. Long
Attorney at Law
Williams Mullen
321 East Main Street
Suite 400
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: Re ised Zoning Use Determination Morven Farm (LOD 2018-006 on TM 91, Parcels
21 and 21A)
Dear Ms. Long,
This determination revises that which was dated August 131'. This determination is rendered in
response to your letter of determination application with letter dated February V, and the
additional memo from Fred Missal and Elise Cruz to Amelia McCulley, dated June 14, 2018.
The subject property, tax map 91 parcels 21 and 21A, is owned by the University of Virginia
Foundation. You have asked that we find that the uses outlined are permitted as a public use
per the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance. This determination amends and supersedes the
prior determination (LOD 2012-07) rendered by letter from me to Peter J. Caramanis dated
August 23, 2012. The prior determination covers property now known as parcel 21 after parcel
21 B was combined with parcel 21. The current determination adds parcel 21A to this zoning
public use determination.
This zoning determination is based on the description of proposed uses within your February 9t'
letter, information shared with us in the April 3rd meeting at Morven, and the uses described in
your memo dated June 14th. It is my determination that the existing and proposed uses
described below constitute a public use in the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance. In
providing.this determination, I will utilize the framework from the August 23,d 2012 letter with
new information inserted as relevant.
Residential use (stays of 30 or more days) within legal dwelling units may continue. Those
existing dwellings may be renovated, including the addition of bedrooms, subject to typical
building permit requirements. These requirements include approval from the Health Department
for adding bedrooms. To be consistent with the Rural Areas character, we recommend that you
limit occupancy of residential units to no more than six (0) unrelated persons consistent with the
requirement for residences within the Rural Areas zoning district. Residential use will not be
addressed in this determination as a proposed new use.
LOD 2018-006 Morven Determination
September 19, 2018
These new uses will occur within existing buildings on the property, as well as within additions
to, or replacement of, existing buildings, as shown on the 'Morven Future Land Use Plan."
Replacement of existing buildings shall occur in substantial accord with the scale and location
as depicted on the "Morven Future Land Use Plan." Any expansion of public use, including by
replacement buildings with gross square footage larger than the current building, shall be
reviewed in terms of compliance with the comprehensive plan as to the general location or
approximate location, character, and extent of the public use. Future uses shown in a dashed
yellow line will be addressed as a later phase and are not approved by this determination.
Specifically, the proposed new uses (depicted on the Morven Future Land Use Plan) are as
follows:
Barn 1; Dairy Barn and Maintenance Barn:
o Change from current uses primarily including support/administrative to
meeting/dining
o Potential expansion of/addition to/replacement of the maintenance barn
Clar.if[cation o Provisi n for Ovemi ht Sta f:
This determination clarifies the allowance for the provision of overnight stays as described in the
letter of determination dated August 23rd 2012. Overnight stays are understood to provide for an
immersive experience for those who are attending UVA programs and courses. Overnight stays
are permitted as accessory to the primary public uses listed in the proceeding. Overnight stays
related to the accessory uses such as non-public, non-profit and/or business use must be a
facet of that accessory use. Individual rental of rooms for lodging unrelated to the primary or
accessory uses is prohibited. When provided, overnight stays must be included as part of the
overall accessory use of events space rental.
o Overnight stays may occur in several buildings, including the Morven Residence
(Main House) and other existing structures on the property.
1. Zoning Determination as to Use:
This request specifies four (4) categories of use that are be covered by this determination: 1)
uses directly involving the University which are academic in nature as well as those
which are for other than academic purposes; 2) uses involving other public 1
governmental entities; 3) uses involving non-public, non-profit or educational entitles, and 4)
uses involving non-public, business entities. You have stated further that some of these uses
involve the payment of a fee for the use of the facilities. This determination does not include or
permit private events other then those al/owed in association with categories #1 through 4. This
Is the revision from the prior August IY' determination:
By your description and by the calendar of events you provided to us, the uses directly involving
the University which are academic in nature as well as those which are for other than academic
purposes (in category #1 shown in bold) currently do and shall continue to constitute the
majority of use on the property as measured in frequency and intensity of use.
As a state institution devoted to public education, this use by the University of Virginia is a public
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September 19, 2018
use. Use of the property by public and/or governmental entities also constitutes public use.
For the use determination, I referred to this language in the Zoning Ordinance:
• The use category for public uses allowed in every zoning district by -right, states in part:
"Public uses and buildings including temporary or mobile facilities such as schools,
offices, parks, playgrounds and roads funded, owned or operated by local, state or
federal agencies..."
The definition as found within Section 3.0 for Accessory Use, Building or Structure:
A subordinate use, building or structure customarily incidental to and located
upon the same lot occupied by the primary use, building, or structure, and
located upon land zoned to allow the primary use, building or structure, provided
that a subordinate use, building or structure customarily incidental to a primary
faun use, building or structure need not be located upon the same lot occupied
by the primary farm use, building, or structure. (Amended 10-9-02, 5-5-10)
While the terms "public use" and "primary use" are not defined in the Zoning Ordinance, the
other defined terms, use categories and discussions are instructive in rendering a determination
regarding a primary public use.
The remaining two categories, 3) uses involving non-public, non-profit or educational entities,
and 4) uses involving non-public, business entities, can be considered accessory use of the
property. To qualify as an accessory use, the use must be customarily incidental and
subordinate.
In general, a use that is customarily incidental to the primary use implies that the use flows from,
naturally derives or follows as a logical consequence of, or is a normal and expected offshoot
from the primary use. To consider customary incidental uses of public facilities, I reviewed the
information you provided about UVA's Alumni Hall, John Paul Jones Arena, Colonnade Club
and Chapel as well as Ash Lawn -Highland and PVCC's V. Earl Dickinson Building. In addition, I
researched facility rental policies for James Madison University, Virginia Tech and William and
Mary as well as those for the County of Albemarle's facilities. While activities by the primary
public entity are given priority, in each case facilities are also available for use by private entities
and individuals. Based on this assessment, I find that the proposed uses (categories 3 and 4)
are customarily incidental to the primary uses.
A landowner claiming that a use is accessory must first demonstrate that the use is subordinate
to an identified primary use. The term subordinate is defined by Webster's Dictionary to mean
"placed in or occupying a lower class or rank: inferior." A subordinate use incorporates the
requirement that the accessory use be minor in relation to the permitted primary use. The use
cannot be simply a different, alternative or additional use. As currently described, the category
#3 and #4 uses consist of four percent of total uses, and will remain at similar levels. This use
is less frequent and less intensive -than use by UVA and other public entities. Therefore, I find
that the proposed uses (categories 3 and 4) are subordinate to the primary use. This
determination is based on this assertion in your letter and could change if the activities depart
significantly from this.
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September 18, 2018
Because I find that the category 3 and 4 uses are both customarily incidental to the primary use,
and also subordinate to the primary use, they are accessory uses to the primary use, and thus
permitted by right on the property subject to the terms and conditions of this letter.
If new improvements are proposed other than as shown on the Morven Future Land Use Plan,
and/or future events change or depart significantly in character, intensity or frequency from that
which you described, please consult us for further consideration on both issues.
2. Compliance with thO COO rehen i e Plan:
Per § 15.2-2232 of the Code of Virginia, the comprehensive plan "shall control the general or
approximate location, character and extent of each feature shown on the plan." This governs the
requirement of review of proposed and existing uses for compliance with the comprehensive
plan. New uses may not commence prior to review for compliance with the comprehensive plan,
and new or converted structures may not be issued building permits until the review has been
satisfied. This zoning determination does not supersede findings of compliance with the
comprehensive plan, and findings of compliance must be satisfied prior to commencing a new
use.
Additionally, any change in land use, including removal and replacement of buildings with larger
or different uses, requires review for compliance with the comprehensive plan. Renovation of
the Morven residence (main house) consistent with the 2012 determination is permitted without
a review of compliance with the comprehensive plan.
If you are aggrieved by this determination, you have a right to appeal it within thirty (30) days of
this notice, in accordance with Wg/nia Code § 15,2-2311. If you do not file a timely appeal, this
determination shall be final and unappealable.
An appeal may be taken only by filing an appeal application with the Zoning Administrator and
the Board of Zoning Appeals, in accordance with § 34.3 of the Zoning Ordinance, along with a
fee of $240 plus the actual cost of advertising the appeal for public hearing. Applications for
Appeal of the Zoning Administrator's Determination are available at the Department of
Community Development located at 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 or online
at www..qIbem-ar1e.orgtcdsRRs. This form applies to the appeal of a decision of the zoning
administrator or any other administrative officer pertaining to the Zoning
Ordinance. Regulations pertaining to the filing of an appeal to the Board of Zoning Appeals are
located in Chapter 18, Section 34.3 of the Zoning Ordinance. They may be reviewed online at
www.albemarle.or count =dabza- (Please note that our online documents are in Adobe
Acrobat PDF format and must be viewed with the Adobe Acrobat Reader or an equivalent. A
link to download the free plug-in is available at the bottom of www.albernarle.org/cda s.)
Sincerely,
Amelia G, McCulley, AJ.C.P.
Zoning Administrator
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Admin Retreats: 20; Foundations: 6; UVA Overnights: 5; LAM: 39; Medical Center: 22; Nursing:13; non MSI related
Classes: 5
Morven Programs and UVA — in conjunction with the Presidential Precinct -- have hosted more
than 450 emerging leaders from 135 countries with programs focused on civil society and
leadership development. Those events have included:
1) Women's Global Leadership Forum (UVA and Morven, November 13-14 2017)
Focus: "The Role of Women in the 21' Century Democracy." International convening of
emerging and current leaders from around the world, UVA faculty and students, high
school students, and local community.
Participants: Hosted by UVA President Teresa A. Sullivan and the First Lady of Virginia
Dorothy McAuliffe. Panelists and keynotes included 29 emerging international leaders
from 27 nations organized through the Presidential Precinct, UVA faculty and alumni,
high school students and special guests including US Senator Shelley Moore Capito,
Hon. Atifete Jahjaga, David Gergen, Alice Rogoff, Jean Case, and former Secretary of
State Hillary Rodham Clinton.
* Funding: $200K UVA Bicentennial Commission
2) Presidential Visit: His Excellency Carlos Santos, President of Colombia (May 19-20, 2017)
• Baccalaureate Address to the 2017 UVA graduating class
overnight visit by the President and his family
3) Edward R. Stettinius, Jr. Prize for Global Leadership (Morven & UVA: March 29, 2016)
Focus: Honor legacy of Edward R. Stettinius (founder of UN, Secretary of State under
FDR, Director of Lend Lease)
Presented to former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
• Presidential Precinct Young Leader Award given to former YALI fellow and editor of
Punch Magazine Toyosi Qgunseye
Participants: 24 IVLP Fellows from 24 nations, President Sullivan, Assistant Secretary of
State Evan Ryan, Baroness Emma Nicholson, Morven, UVA, Presidential Precinct,
William & Mary (Total: 275 dinner guests)
+ Funding: $140K fundraised by Morven
4) Global Leadership Forum: Empowering the Next Generation of Changemakers (State
Department and Presidential Precinct: March 29-30, 2016)
+ Focus: Empower the next generation of leaders to effectively address some of the most
pressing challenges facing their countries and communities
■ Participants: 24 IVLP Fellows from 24 nations, Morven, UVA, Presidential Precinct,
William & Mary
Funding: $25K U.S. Department of State
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5) Young African Leaders Initiative: Sponsored by Department of State (Presidential Precinct:
Summer 2014,'15,'16,'17)
• Focus: Six -week residential leadership development program
Participants: 25 emerging leaders from Africa selected from 50,000 applicants
a Faculty: more than 140 faculty and guest speakers
Funding: $150K U.S, Department of State
6) Cultural Vistas, Edmund S. Muskie Internship Debriefing Seminar (Morven, August 201S,
2016, 2017, booked 2018)
s Summer internship program funded by US State Department that provides emerging
leaders from Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia with the opportunity to
gain real-worid experience complementing their graduate studies in the US.
m 40 participants experience a three-month internship in their field of study at an
American University. The program ends with a multi -day debrief at Morven where
students come together and share their experiences.
7) Visit by Ambassador of Oman and 2016 Global Health Conference Guests (Morven, UVA
Rotunda: October 26, 2016)
a Conference Focus: Healthcare across the Lifespan: Shared Lessons and Opportunities in
Oman and the U.S.
Participants: A delegation from Oman led by H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al Said!, Minister of
Health, Her Excellency Hunaina Sultan Al Mughairy, Ambassador of the Sultanate of
Oman to the US and Chair, Sultan Qaboos Cultural Center Board of Oversight; faculty
from UVA and other Institutions
8) Visit and Reception for Sir Peter Westmacott (UVA/Morven/Center for Politics: October
23, 2015)
* Focus: Host reception and public event enabling UVA students and community to
interact with UK ambassador to the US
Participants: His Excellency Sir Peter Westmacott, Lady Westmacott, Distinguished
guests, Provost, UVA faculty, UVA students
9) Magna Carta 2015: Global Empowerment through Rule of Law (National Archives,
Presidential Precinct, Morven: March 2015)
Focus: brought together a wide range of stakeholders from over 20 countries —
including leaders from law, business, government, academia and civil society and
honored the pivotal importance of the Magna Carta in the rise of democracy, the rule
of law, and self -governance.
Participants: Guest of honor - His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales
Over 1,500 people from 34 countries watched the livestream and many others
interacted through the Presidential Precinct Network and social media
10) Responding to ISIS: Violence against Women and Girls (Morven/UVA, AMAR, Presidential
Precinct: Oct. 27, 2014)
■ Focus: Raise awareness of ISIS brutality and sexual violence against women and girls in
Iraq and Syria, developing strategies for effective assistance
+ Participants: Baroness Emma Nicholson, AMAR, UVA, Morven, UVA Women's Center,
Presidential Precinct; DOS and US AID
11) Diplomacy Lab (Morven/UVA, WM, Presidential Precinct: Fall 2013; Spring 2014)
+ Focus: course -sourcing critical international issues identified by Department of State;
broadening the Department's research base in response increasingly complex global
challenges
m Participants: 110 UVA and WM Faculty and Students
i Announcement: UVA and WM students participated in national launch with Sec. of
State John Kerry, March 18, 2014
12) US -China Strategic Legal Dialogue: Hosted by Department of State (Morven: Nov. 7-9,
2013)
■ Focus: BI-lateral meetings focused on Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment in
US and Peoples Republic of China
Participants: Approx. 30 senior government representatives from both countries;
incorporation of academic leadership from UVA Law and Batten School
13) Community of Democracies: Strategic Planning (Charlottesville: March 7-8, 2013)
+ Purpose: Strategic Planning session for 20 thought leaders with globally recognized
consulting group
Participants: Tomicah Tillemann, Senior Advisor to the Sec. for Civil Society and
Emerging Democracy, DOS; Ambassador Maria Leissner, Chair of CD
14) German Marshall Fund: Priorities and Policies to Reinforce Democratic Institutions
(Morven: June 20-22, 2013)
• Purpose: "Pause and Reflect" US Foreign Policy goals in Middle East and Northern
Africa
a Funding: $50K grant from GMF to Jefferson Institute
• Participants: US Sen. Tim Kaine; senior GMF leaders; Precinct partners
15) Community of Democracies: Creating a Culture of Democracy through Education: A
Strategy for Policymakers (Morven: March 30-13, 2013)
Purpose: International program sponsored by CD Foundation to develop strategy for
democracy education in response to UN resolution
d Participants: Approximately 25 scholars from around the world with specific expertise
in this field; "Charlottesville Declaration" presented to international forum April 2013
• Funding: UN Democracy Fund
15) Inaugural Foreign Policy Address: Sec. Joan Kerry, UVA (Old Cabell Mall: Feb. 20, 2013)
Purpose: Outline US foreign policy priorities to domestic and foreign audiences
Participants: President Teresa Sullivan, UVA faculty, staff, students, donors, BOV
members and community
17) Department of State: Youth Leaders Rise: Renew, Inspire and Empower (Presidential
Precinct: Jan. 24-25, 2013)
Participants: 16 emerging leaders from Arab Spring countries
• Program: Examining leadership development strategies, advocacy skills, organization of
public -private partnerships and community service outreach
18) Department of State: Strategic Dialogues for 215` Century Democracies (Morven: Dec. 10-
12, 2012)
* Participants: 25 emerging leaders from 25 countries sponsored by the Department of
State
+ Community of Democracies: Executive Committee Meeting of 10 representatives from
10 nations; Secretary General of the Community of Democracies
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MORVEN MEETING BARN
TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
This transportation management plan is submitted in compliance with the Albemarle County Planning
Commission's determination that the proposed use of the Morven Meeting Barn is in conformance with the
Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan.
The purpose of the Transportation Management Plan is to manage the number of potential Individual auto
tripe on rural roads and maintain flexibility for the University of Virginia Foundation to accommodate
meetings held in the Meeting Barn.
Weekend and weekday events will have different impacts on the area roadways. This Transportation
Management Plan addresses timing, size and the need for group transit for events..
2. Events:
Level One Event: (Less than 50 cars)
Weekdays; Travel as directed by UVAF.
Evenings after 6.30 pm & Weekends: Travel as directed by UVAF.
Level Two Event (Greater than 50 rars�
Weekdays; UVA will utilize shuttle buses such that no more than 50 cars will arrive for such
event.
Evenings after 6:30 pm & Wcokendsr Travel as directed by UVAF.
3. General Conditions:
a, In determining the number of cars for any Meeting Ban] event, the following vehicles will be exempt
from the above car count:
(1) Vehicles of any person in residence at Morven,
(ii) Vehicles of UVAF employees, contractors or vendors responsible for the maintenance, security Or
management of Morven .Farm,
(ifi) Vehicles of vendors, contractors or caterers necessary for an event.
(iv) Vehicles of individuals transported to events, either by themselves or others, in wheelchair
accessible vans, limousines of taxi.
(v) Vehicles of invited guests of the President of the University ofVirginia,
b. This Transportation Plan may be amended from time to time by written request or the UVA Foundation
and approval by the Planning Director of Albemarle County.
V'ti nn.ss the following duly authorized signatures.
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Planning Director! ,!
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UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION
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