HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA201900009 Review Comments Zoning Map Amendment 2019-07-17County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Megan Nedostup, Principal Planner
From: Leah Brumfield, Senior Planner
Division: Zoning
Date: 7/18/19
Subject: Initial Zoning Comments for ZMA201900009 I River's Edge South
The following comments are provided regarding the above noted application:
1. Parking: The applicant's proposal lists a potential of up to 72 units, portrayed on Sheet 7
of the application plan, Conceptual Stormwater & Grading, as multifamily units.
However, 72 units would require an absolute minimum of 90 parking spaces for 72 units
under 500 sf, with a likely requirement of upwards of 120 parking spaces for a mix of one
and two -bedroom units. Parking reductions are unlikely due to the location of the project.
Please demonstrate how parking requirements may be met under these conditions.
2. Managed and Preserved Slopes:
a) The proposed development as shown on Sheet 7 of the application plan shows
structures and parking areas encroaching upon managed slopes. The applicant
should note that encroachment onto the managed slopes will require adherence to
design standards as outlined in Zoning Ordinance section 30.7.5.
b) The proposed development as shown on Sheet 7 of the application plan shows
structures narrowly avoiding preserved slopes. The applicant should note that
encroachment onto the preserved slopes is not permitted, and staging for the
construction of the development also may not disturb the preserved slopes. Fencing
and other measures to avoid encroachment onto the preserved slopes will be
required at the site plan stage. If encroachment is not avoidable, a VSMP will be
required.
3. Include in the application the instrument ensuring access to the site through tax map
parcel 03200-00-00-022K0. Current development plans for that site do not conform to the
alignment of the access easement portrayed on Sheet 9 of the application plan, Proposed
Circulation.
Zoning Initial Comments ZMA201900009
4. While demonstration of water and sewer access is not required at the rezoning stage, note
that access easements will need to be demonstrated at the site plan stage.
5. Sheet 6 of the application plan, Land Use, shows 3.43 acres of the parcel designated as
"Preservation Area," with permitted uses including utilities and primitive buildings.
However, the County definition of "preservation area" describes an area with "natural
features such as non -tidal wetlands, floodplain, streams and stream buffers that are to be
preserved in a natural state and not be developed with any manmade feature."
(Emphasis added.) Either remove the reference to utilities and primitive buildings, or adjust
the plan to show which areas will be "preserved areas" and which will permit manmade
features.
Alternatively, if "preservation area" as shown on the application plan is intended to serve
as "Open Space," change the designation on the plan. Currently there is no dedicated
"Open Space" on the plan. Additionally, note that only 80% of the required open space
may be located on preserved slopes. The plan appears to conform with this requirement,
but the area designated as an open space amenity must be accessible to the residents
for recreational use.
6. Describe what the applicant intends to do with the existing tennis court on the north-
eastern border of the property.