HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP201900007 Mand Preapp Letter 2019-07-15COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 9724126
Memorandum
To: Bill Adams, AIA (wad ams(abi trainarchitects.com); Michelle Schlesinger (mschlesinger(a)_tandemfs.org)
From: Andy Reitelbach, Senior Planner
Date: June 27, 2019
Subject: Mandatory Pre -Application Meeting for TMP 09100-00-00-002AO on 06-17-2019
The following are County staff comments regarding the above noted .pre-appllcation meeting. This meeting
satisfies the requirement for a pre -application meeting prior to submittal of your special use permit application.
The purpose for the meeting is summarized below:
The purposes for a pre -application meeting are to: (i) provide the applicant and the county a common
understanding of the proposed project, (ii) inform the applicant about the proposed project's consistency
with the comprehensive plan, other relevant policies, and county regulations; (N) broadly identify the
planning, zoning and other issues raised by the application that need to be addressed by the applicant; (iv)
inform the applicant about the applicable procedure; and (v) allow the director to identify the information
the applicant must submit with the application, including the supplemental information delineated in
subsection (c). Receiving the relevant supplemental information will allow the application to be
comprehensively and efficiently reviewed.
The following are staff comments regarding each subsection mentioned above-
(1) Provide the applicant and the county a common understanding of the proposed project,
The applicant is proposing a special use permit to amend the previously approved special use permit for TMP
09100-00-00-002A0. The property is zoned R-1 Residential and is subject to the special use permit approved on
January 6, 2016, as SP-2015-00021 Tandem School. TMP 91-2A is approximately 24.508 acres and lies on the
south side of Mill Creek Drive, to the west of its intersection with Route 20, Scottsville Road, at 279 Tandem Lane.
The property is currently occupied by the Tandem Friends School, which is proposed to remain at that site with an
expansion. Portions of this property are designated as Managed Steep Slopes. The property also lies within the
Entrance Corridor and Airport impact Area overlay districts.
As stated by the applicant during the meeting, the applicant wants to amend SP201500021 to permit the
construction of an additional structure, described as an open pavilion -type structure, that is not currently depicted
on the approved special use permit concept plan. The proposed structure would be 1-story and approximately
4,500 square feet in size. This structure is proposed for use as a classroom or assembly space, with bathrooms.
There is no proposed increase in the school enrollment, and no additional parking is proposed.
(11) Inform the applicant about the proposed project's consistency with the Comprehensive Plan,
other relevant policies, and County regulations;
TMP 91-2A is located in the Southern and Western Neighborhoods Development Area, within
Neighborhood 4 of the comprehensive plan area. The Southern and Western Neighborhoods Master Plan
designates the future land use classification of TMP 91-2A as Neighborhood Density Residential, which
allows for residential densities between 3-6 dwelling units/acre, with supporting uses such as places of
worship, schools, public and institutional uses, and small-scale neighborhood serving retail and
commercial.
0 Proposals for development in the designated Development Areas are evaluated for conformity with the
Neighborhood Model. Applicable principles are mixture of housing types and affordability; redevelopment;
relegated parking, parks; recreational amenities, and open space; interconnected streets and
transportation networks; and respecting terrain and careful grading and re -grading of terrain.
Due to the limited scope of the proposed project, amending an existing special use permit to permit an
additional structure on the school campus, not all principles of the Neighborhood Model may be applicable
to this project.
® The applicant should provide a project narrative explaining how the requested special use permit is
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, including the Southern and Western Neighborhoods
Master Plan, and the applicable Neighborhood Model Principles. It was discussed at the meeting
that no additional outdoor events will be held, and that the proposed new structure would be for a
"rain location." This information should also be included with the project narrative.
• The Southern and Western Neighborhoods Master Plan identifies the area of civic uses near the Tandem
School property as a "center," which is a focal point for the community, where people could gather and
should be within walking distance of nearby residents. Private schools are identified as a secondary use for
the Neighborhood Density Residential areas when they are compatible with nearby and adjoining uses.
• Staff will assess the potential impacts of the project on transportation infrastructure, emergency services,
and other County services with the review of the special use permit.
(III) Broadly identify the planning, zoning and other issues raised by the application that need to be
addressed by the applicant;
There is an existing concept plan for this property, which was approved as part of SP2015-00021.
The concept plan will have to be amended (or a new plan provided with the proposed new layout) to
include the proposed changes to the site, as being in compliance with the concept plan will likely be
a condition attached to approval of the request for the new special use permit. The concept plan
should show existing conditions at the site, as well as any proposed changes to the site, including
locations of new structures or other elements.
Other conditions may be included with approval of this request once staff has had an opportunity to
review the application.
• Comments from the Zoning Division are attached.
The Engineering Division provided the guidance that the square footage of disturbance must remain
under 10,000 square feet in order to avoid triggering more stringent engineering and stormwater
requirements.
This property is located within the Entrance Corridor Overlay District and is subject to review by the
County's Architectural Review Board (ARB). Please contact Margaret Maliszewski
(mmaliszewski(a7albemarle.org), the staff planner for the ARB, for further information regarding the
ARB.
Subject to the approval of the special use permit by the Board of Supervisors, the site plan for this
property will have to be amended to show the proposed changes.
(iv) Inform the applicant about the applicable procedure;
A Community Meeting is required as part of the review of the special use permit request. It is preferred that
the community meeting for a project in the development areas, such as this one, be held in conjunction
with the Community Advisory Committee meeting for that area. The CAC for this area is the 5th and Avon
CAC, which usually meets on the third (31d) Thursday of the month at the County Office Building — 5th
Street location. The applicant is responsible for setting up that meeting with County staff and the CAC. This
meeting should be held, if possible, within 30 days from the date that the special use permit application is
submitted. Nearby property owners and neighborhoods (and the Coordinating Reviewer/planner) should
receive advance notification of this meeting (date/time/location). A list of nearby property owners to be
notified will be provided by staff once the application has been accepted by the Community Development
Department for review.
Staff will provide a template for the Community Meeting Invitation letter during review of the special use
permit application.
As a special use permit, public hearings are required to be held before the County's Planning Commission
and Board of Supervisors.
• Subject to the approval of the special use permit by the Board of Supervisors, the site plan for this
property will have to be amended to show the proposed changes.
• If the applicant knows of any of any waivers or modifications that are needed to implement the
proposed plan, staff recommends that those requests be submitted with the initial application. Staff
will then determine if the waivers should be approved with the special use permit action or deferred
for action with site plan approval.
(v) Identify the information the applicant must submit with the application pursuant to Sections 33.32-33.33,
• See attached SP Checklist.
• See attached Zoning Comments.
If you have any further questions, please contact me at 434-296-5832, ext. 3261, or areitelbach@albemarle.o[g
Sincerely, ,
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Ad Rei elbach
Senior Planner
Attached:
A) SP Application
B) SP Checklist
C) Zoning Comments
D) SP-2015-00021 Tandem School
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:
Scott Clark, Senior Planner
From:
Leah Brumfield, Senior Planner
Division:
Zoning
Date:
6/21 /19
Subject: Mandatory Pre -Application Meeting Comments for PREAPP201900061 I
Tandem School
The following comments are provided regarding the above noted pre -application meeting:
1. The proposed open air pavilion with roll-up/folding doors is intended to be use for
assembly for 50-150 persons, a dining space, and an 'outdoor classroom." This use is
permitted under the regulating SP201500021, but would require an amendment of the
above mentioned Special Use Permit. Condition #1 of SP201500021 currently reads
"The development of the use shall be in general accord with the concept plan entitled
"Special Use Permit Plan for Tandem Friends School," prepared by Dominion
Engineering, and dated 07/20/15, as determined by the Director of Planning and the
Zoning Administrator." The major elements listed in the condition include building size
and location of the buildings as depicted on the plan. As the concept plan does not
currently reflect a building of any kind in the location proposed for the open air pavilion,
the condition must be amended to refer to a concept plan which does depict the pavilion.
2. Site Development Plan 201600073 was approved to allow the expansion of Tandem
School with a middle school building, as shown on the concept plan of SP201500021.
However, per Albemarle County Code Section 18-32.4.2.7, initial site plans are valid for
five years following approval date, provided the developer submits a final site plan within
one year of the approval. As no final site plan for the changes shown on SDP201600073
were submitted, the regulating site plan for the parcel is SDP200900056.
3. Per County Code Section 18-33.40(B)(5), the period by which a use or construction
approved by a special use permit must begin may be included as a condition of
approval, but as the special use permit approved under SP201500021 does not have a
limited period of validity, the approval does not expire, and will not.
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
February 5, 2016
Michael Myers, Dominion Engineering
172 S Pantops Dr
Charlottesville, VA 22911
RE. SP-2015-00021 Tandem School
Dear Mr Myers.
On January 6, 2016, the Board of Supervisors took action on your Special Use Permit application to allow
an addition of a middle -school building to an existing private school under Chapter 18 Section 13.2.2.5 of
the Zoning Ordinance on TMP 91-2A in the Scottsville District. The Special Use permit was approved
by the Board's adoption of the attached resolution and conditions.
Please be advised that although the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors took action on the
project noted above, no uses on the property as approved above may lawfully begin until all
applicable approvals have been received and conditions have been met. This includes.
• compliance with conditions of the SPECIAL USE PERMIT;
• approval of and compliance with a SITE PLAN; and
• approval of a ZONING COMPLIANCE CLEARANCE.
Before beginning uses as allowed by this special use permit or if you have questions regarding the above -
noted action, please contact Rebecca Ragsdale at (434) 296-5832 ext. 3226
Sincerely,
David Benish
(Acting) Director of Planning
Cc Tandem School
279 Tandem Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22902
*Attachment*
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
SP 2015-21 TANDEM SCHOOL
WHEREAS, Tandem Friends School is the record owner (the "Owner") of Tax Map and
Parcel Number 09100-00-00-002A0; and
WHEREAS, the Owner submitted an application for a Special Use Permit, and the application
is identified as Special Use Permit 2015-00021 Tandem School ("SP 2015-21 "), and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2015, after a duly noticed public hearing, the Albemarle
County Planning Commission recommended approval of SP 2015-21 with conditions, and
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2016, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors held a duly
noticed public hearing on SP 2015-21
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, upon consideration of the foregoing, the staff
report prepared for SP 2015-21 and all of its attachments, the information presented at the public
hearing, and the factors relevant to a special use permit in Albemarle County Code §§ 18-13.2.2(5)
and 18-33 8, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hereby approves SP 2015-21, subject to
the conditions attached hereto
I, Ella W Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of
a Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County by a vote of six
to zero, as recorded below, at a meeting held on January 6, 2016
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SP-2015-21 Tandem School Conditions
l The development of the use shall be in general accord with the concept plan entitled "Special Use
Permit Plan for Tandem Friends School," prepared by Dominion Engineering, and dated 07/20/15, as
determined by the Director of Planning and the Zoning Administrator To be in general accord with
the specified plan, development and use shall reflect the following major elements as shown on the
plan.
• building orientation
• building size
• location of the buildings
• limits of disturbance
• parking - lot layout and landscaping
Minor modifications to the plan which do not conflict with the elements above may be made to
ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance;
2 Additional buildings may only be authorized by a new special use permit; and
3 Total school enrollment shall not exceed two hundred and fifty (250)
RECEIVED
JUL 15 2019
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT