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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994-07-20oooa4o July 20, 1994 (Regular Day Meeting) (Page 1) A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was held on July 20, 1994, beginning at 7:00 P.M., Room 7, County Office Building, McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia. PRESENT: Mr. David P. Bowerman, Mrs. Charlotte Y. Humphris, Mr. Forrest R. Marshall, Jr., Mr. Charles S. Martin and Mrs. Sally H. Thomas. ABSENT: Mr. Walter F. Perkins. OFFICERS PRESENT: Deputy County Executive, Richard E. Huff, II; County Attorney, Larry W. Davis; and Director of Planning and Community Development, V. Wayne Cilimberg. Agenda Item No. 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M., by the Vice-Chairperson, Mrs. Humphris. Agenda Item No. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda Item No. 3. Moment of Silence. Agenda Item No. 4. Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the Public. There were no other matters from the public. Agenda Item No. 5. Consent Agenda. On motion by Mrs. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Bowerman, Items 5.1 through 5.2b were approved, Item 5.6 was moved to August 3, 1994, for discussion and the remaining items were received for information. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Bowerman, Mrs. Humphris, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Martin and Mrs. Thomas. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mr. Perkins. Item 5.1. Authorize Chairman to sign Berkmar Drive North Extension Revenue Sharing Agreement with VDoT. Mr. Bowerman said he is a property owner of land at the corner of Berkmar Drive and Rio Road, and he will vote for the consent agenda, with the exception of this item. Due to this conflict, his vote does not include Item 5.1. (An executive summary to the Board indicated that the Berkmar Drive road design has been approved by VDoT. By resolution on January 5, 1994, the Board requested VDoT to draft an agreement for the use of Revenue Sharing Funds to fund $1.0 million of the road construction cost. At this time, VDoT advised that it can only commit to $412,000. An agreement with VDoT is necessary in order to finalize the arrangements for administration of this project. The agreement provides for the reimbursement of eligible cost over $412,000 up to $824,000. The cost over $824,000 will be funded in the Capital Improvements Plan. An appropriation request will be presented to the Board next month once the final project budget is in place. In order to accomplish this project in conjunction with the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority waterline and get the road in service by early 1995, the project will be administered by the County.) Mrs. Humphris noted a typographical error on page 2, Item #4, the language should read "within" the right-of-way .... " By the above shown vote, the Chairman was authorized to sign the following agreement: County/State Agreement Berkmar Drive Extension Project #1403-002-249,M501 Albemarle County THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this day of July, 1994, by and between the COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, DEPART- MENT OF TRANSPORTATION (hereinafter referred to as the "Depart- ment'') and THE BOARD OF COUNTY SUPERVISORS OF ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA (hereinafter referred to as the "County"). WHEREAS, the County, by Resolution dated 5 January 1994, has requested that the Department establish a project for the con- struction of Berkmar Drive extension, and that Albemarle County general funds and state matching funds, pursuant to Section 33.1-75.1 of the Code of Virqinia, (hereinafter referred, to as the "Revenue Sharing Fund"), be utilized in this project's financ- ing, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 33.1-75.1 of the Code of Virqinia, Albemarle County's general funds ($412,000) and state matching funds ($412,000) have been designated for this construc- tion in the approved Fiscal Year 1994-95 Revenue Sharing Program for Albemarle County; and July 20, 1994 (Regular Day Meeting) (Page 2) oooa4 . WHEREAS, pursuant tS ~b~Ction B of Section 33.1-75.1 of the Code of Virqinia, both parties have concurred in the County's general administration of the design and construction of this improvement; and WHEREAS, both parties wish to determine the manner of per- forming the work, the timing of the work to be performed, and the responsibility of each party; NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of mutual covenants herein specified to be kept and performed, it is agreed by the parties hereto as follows: The project is defined as the construction of an extension of Berkmar Drive from Route 1417 to 0.40 mile north of Route 1417. The project shall include grading, draining, and construction of a 40 foot wide section of roadway, relocation of guard rail, seeding and other related activities necessary to construct the road to the appropriate standards as shown on the approved plans. This improvement shall be designated as Project Number 1403-002-249,M501. B. The County Shall: 1) Arrange for any necessary survey and design of the project in accordance with the Department's Minimum Plan Concept. In the event such survey and/or design necessitates the services of personnel other than employees of the County, the selection of such servic- es shall be administered in accordance with applicable provisions of the Virginia Public Procurement Act. All necessary costs involved with such preliminary engineering shall be considered a part of eligible project costs. Cost estimates, and related contract documents shall be presented to the Department for approval prior to commencement of project construc- tion. Plans and specifications, if required, shall be presented to the Department for approval prior to commencement of project construction. These plans and specifications shall specifically identify the con- tract items and the estimated quantity of each such item. Any such item(s) not eligible for financing from the Revenue Sharing Fund shall be so designated on the plans. 2) Prescribe that all items of work and material for this project's construction will be in compliance with applicable Department standards and specifications. 3) Prepare any required environmental documents and se- cure any applicable permits necessary for this pro- ject's construction. 4) Prior to commencement of construction on any portion of this project within the right-of-way of road(s) currently a part of the state maintained system of highways, secure a highway permit from the Department for such work. 5) Secure all right-of-way necessary for the project's construction in accordance with approved plans, including any required slope and drainage easements, in a manner satisfactory to the Department. The County shall administer the acquisition of such right-of-way in conformance with applicable VDOT requirements. The costs incurred in the acquisition of this right-of-way shall be considered a part of eligible project costs. 6) In accordance with the plans, specifications and related documents approved pursuant to paragraph C(3), construct the project with County forces or administer the project, by letting it to contract through the County's competitive bidding procedures in accordance with the Virginia Procurement Act. No contractor currently disqualified from bidding on contracts with the Department because of collusion or any matter relating to violation of State or Federal Anti-Trust Law may participate, either as a prime contractor, subcontractor, or supplier, in any part of this pro- ject's construction. 7) Be responsible for the appropriate inspection and testing of the project's construction to assure com- pliance with the Department's standards and specifications. The cost of such inspection shall be an eligible project expense. July 20, 1994 (Regular Day Meeting) (Page 3) 000342 8) Make the project available for review by the Depart- ment personnel during its construction; make final inspection jointly, with the Department upon comple- tion of the project's construction; and obtain, the Department's concurrence in the project's acceptance. 9) Maintain accurate records of all project costs in a form satisfactory to the Department and make such records available for review and financial audit by the Department upon request. zo) Provide a total of $412,000 of County funds to finance eligible project expenses, which shall be qualified for $412,000 of State matching funds to finance eligi- ble project expenses in accordance with the approved Revenue Sharing Program for Albemarle County and pursuant to Section 33.1-75.1 of the Code of Virqinia. Eligible and ineligible project expenses include costs associated with any claim that may arise during the construction phase that the Commissioner or Department or court of competent jurisdiction may decide is due. ii) Provide from County funds for the financing or any ineligible project costs and all eligible project costs in excess of $824,000. 12) Present the Department with proper certification of all costs incurred and paid and billing for its share (not to exceed the lesser of $412,000 or 50%) of the total actual cost incurred in the design and construc- tion of the project's eligible items, as herein pre- scribed, upon acceptance of the project pursuant to paragraphs B (8) and C (6) and (7). Monthly progress billings may be submitted prior to final acceptance once the County's $412,000 share has been expended. Such billings shall be payable by the Department within 30 days of receipt, in accordance with para- graph C (7). C. The Department Shall: 1) Provide the County all design and cost estimate data currently available relative to this project. 2) Upon request, provide to the County an up-to-date list of the Contractors disqualified by the Department. 3) Review the plans and specifications, if required, and related contract documents presented by the County pursuant to paragraph B (1), and approve them with whatever modifications, if any, it deems appropriate. 4) Upon application by the County, pursuant, to paragraph B (4), issue a permit for this project's construction. · This permit shall be in accordance with applicable provisions of the Department's current "Land Use Permit Manual", "Road Design and Standards Manual", and "Road and Bridge Specifications", which are incor- porated into this Agreement by reference. No fee or bond will be required in the issuance of this permit. 5) Arrange for the adjustment of any utilities in con- flict with the project's construction. Administration of such utility adjustment shall be in conformance with applicable VDOT requirements. Costs of such adjustments are determined eligible project costs. 6) Make a final inspection with the County upon comple- tion of the project's construction, and if approved, concur in the project's acceptance. 7) Upon acceptance of the project or progress work and receipt of County's invoices, pursuant to the provi- sions of paragraph B (12), reimburse the County in an amount not to exceed 50% of the actual cost of eligi- ble items. However, in no case shall the total of such reimbursement, including progress payments, exceed $412,000. All eligible costs in excess of $824,000 and any ineligible project costs shall be borne solely by the County pursuant to the provisions of paragraph B (11) . Any such progress payment or reimbursement shall be payable by the Department within 30 days of submission by the County. 8) Administer any claim that might be filed in confor- mance with applicable specifications and statutes. July 20, 1994 (Regular Day Meeting) (Page 4) 00034;] This project may be terminated by either party upon at least 90 days prior written notice. All eligible costs incurred up to the date of termination shall be considered a part of the project costs, and these costs shall be shared in accordance with paragraph C (7). Eo Both parties pledge to make effort to ensure commencement of this project's construction at the earliest possible date. THIS AGREEMENT, when properly executed, shall be binding upon both parties, their successors, and assigns. THIS AGREEMENT may be modified in writing by mutual agree- ment of both parties. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party hereto has caused this Agreement to be executed in duplicate in its name and on behalf of its duly authorized officer as of the date, month, and year first herein written. COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION BY: Commissioner ATTEST: Title ATTEST: Clerk to the Board COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE BY: Chairman Item 5.2. Set public hearing for August 17, 1994, to amend the County Code in Chapter 4, Animals and Fowl, Article II, Dogs, Section 4-19, In certain areas, to prohibit dogs from running at large in Shadwell Estates and Milton Heights Subdivisions. (Residents of Shadwell Estates and Milton Heights Subdivisions have requested a dog leash law. The petition indicates that 93.3 percent of the residents of Shadwell Estates and 88.9 percent of the residents of Milton Heights support a dog leash law.) By the above shown vote, the Board set a public hearing for August 17, 1994, to consider amending the County Code to prohibit dogs from running at large in Shadwell Estates and Milton Heights Subdivisions. Item 5.2a. Resolution to accept roads in Mill Creek Section 6 into the State Secondary System of Highways. By the above shown vote, the following resolution was adopted: The Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virgin- ia, in regular meeting on the 20th day of July, 1994, adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the streets in Mill Creek Section 6 described on the attached Additions Form SR-5(A) dated July 20, 1994, fully incorporated herein by reference, are shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia; and WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised the Board that the streets meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors requests the Virginia Department of Transpor- tation to add the roads in Mill Creek Section 6 as described on the attached Additions Form SR-5(A) dated July 20, 1994, to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to §33.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage as described on the record- ed plats; and FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation. July 20, 1994 (Regular Day Meeting) (Page 5) 000344 The roads described on Additions Form SR-5 (A) are: 1) Stoney Creek Drive from Station 28+40 0.44 mi. to Station 51+87, recorded 7/2/91 in Deed Book 1163, pages 522-533, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length, 0.44 mi. Other right-of-way and easement plats in Deed Book 1202, pages 82-91; deed book 1414, pages 600-609; deed book 1237, pages 711-713; deed book 1373, pages 387-390; 2) Cooper Hill Drive from edge of pavement of Stoney Creek Drive 0.11 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 7/2/91 in Deed Book 1163, pages 522-533, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length, 0.11 mi. 3) Bent Tree Court from edge of pavement of Cooper Hill Drive 0.07 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 7/2/91 in Deed Book 1163, pages 522-533, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.07 mi. Other drainage easements in Deed Book 1226, pages 481-483; 4) Whispering Oaks Drive from edge of pavement of Stoney Creek Drive 0.16 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 2/3/92 in Deed Book 1202, pages 82-91, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.16 mi; 5) Arrow Wood Drive from edge of pavement of Stoney Creek drive 0.28 mi. to edge of pavement of Whispering Oaks Drive, recorded 2/3/92 in Deed Book 1202, pages 82-91, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.28 mi. Other drainage easement in Deed Book 1332, pages 279- 283; 6) Sagewood Drive from edge of pavement of Whispering Oaks Drive 0.08 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 2/3/92 in Deed Book 1202, pages 82-91, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.08 mi. Other drainage easement in Deed Book 1242, pages 1-3. Total mileage 1.14. Item 5.2b. Resolution to accept roads in Forest Lakes Phase II into the State Secondary System of Highways. By the above shown vote, the following resolution was adopted: The Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virgin- ia, in regular meeting on the 20th day of July, 1994, adopted the following resolution: RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the streets in Forest Lakes Phase II described on the attached Additions Form SR-5(A) dated July 20, 1994, fully incorporated herein by reference, are shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia; and WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised the Board that the streets meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of Transportation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors requests the Virginia Department of Transpor- tation to add the roads in Forest Lakes Phase II as described on the attached Additions Form SR-5(A) dated July 20, 1994, to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to §33.1-229, Code of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described, and any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage as described on the record- ed plats; and FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation. The roads described on Additions Form SR-5(A) are: 1) Cross Timbers Road from edge of pavement of State Route 1720 0.51 mi. to edge of pavement of State Route 1720, recorded 11/22/89 in Deed Book 1077, pages 333- July 20, 1994 (Regular Day Meeting) (Page 6) 000345 349, with a 60 foot right-of-way, total length, 0.51 mi.; 2) Edgewater Drive from edge of pavement of Cross Timbers Road 0.09 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 10/14/88 in Deed Book 1018, pages 403-416, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length, 0.09 mi. 3) Malbon Drive from edge of pavement of Cross Timbers Road 0.16 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 10/25/89 in Deed Book 1072, pages 663-673, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.16 mi. Additional drain- age easement recorded in Deed Book 1316, pages 89-90; 4) Baron Court from edge of pavement of Malbon Drive 0.05 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 10/25/89 in Deed Book 1072, pages 663-673, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.05 mi; 5) Becker Lane from edge of pavement of Malbon Drive 0.06 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 10/25/89 in Deed Book 1072, pages 663-673, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.06 mi; 6) Heather Glen Road from edge of pavement of Cross Tim- bers Road 0.14 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 11/22/89 in Deed Book 1077, pages 333-349, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.14 mi; 7) Locke Lane from edge of pavement of Heather Glen Road 0.14 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 11/22/89 in Deed Book 1077, pages 333-349, with a 50 foot right- of-way, total length 0.14 mi; 8) Whispering Woods Drive from edge of pavement of Cross Timbers Road 0.18 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 11/22/89 in Deed Book 1077, pages 333-349, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.18 mi; 9) Tavernor Lane from edge of pavement of Whispering Woods Drive 0.09 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 11/22/89 in Deed Book 1077, pages 333-349, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.09 mi; 10) Highland Ridge Road from edge of pavement of Cross Timbers Road 0.18 mi. to edge of pavement of Water- crest Drive, recorded 9/5/90 in Deed Book 1118, pages 120-138, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.18 mi; 11) Poplar Ridge Road from edge of pavement of Highland Ridge Road 0.07 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 11/22/89 in Deed Book 1077, pages 335-349, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.07 mi; 12) Linlier Court from edge of pavement of Poplar Ridge Road 0.03 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 11/22/89 in Deed Book 1077, pages 335-349, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.03 mi; 13) Autumn Woods Drive from edge of pavement of Highland Ridge Road 0.07 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 9/5/90 in Deed Book 1118, pages 120-138, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.07 mi; 14) Acorn Hill Court from edge of pavement of Autumn Woods Drive 0.05 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 9/5/90 in Deed Book 1118, pages 120-138, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.05 mi; i5) Ridgefield Road from edge of pavement of Highland Ridge Road 0.10 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 9/5/90 in Deed Book 1118, pages 120-138, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.10 mi; i6) Mollifield Lane from edge of pavement of Ridgefield Road 0.23 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 9/5/90 in Deed Book 1118, pages 120-138, with a 50 foot right- of-way, total length 0.23 mi; 17) Winterfield Circle from edge of pavement of Mollifield Lane 0.05 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 9/5/90 in Deed Book 1118, pages 120-138, with a 50 foot right- of-way, total length 0.05 mi; 18) Summerfield Court from edge of pavement of Mollifield Lane 0.06 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 9/5/90 in July 20, 1994 (Regular Day Meeting) (Page 7) 000346 Deed Book 1118, pages 120-138, with a 50 foot right- of-way, total length 0.06 mi; 19) Watercrest Drive from edge of pavement of Cross Tim- bers Road 0.27 mi. to Station 14+15, recorded 9/5/90 in Deed Book 1118, pages 120-138, with a 60 foot right-of-way, total length 0.27 mi; 20) Watercrest Drive from Station 14+15 0.11 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 9/5/90 in Deed Book 1118, pages 120-138, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.11 mi; 21) Copper Knoll Road from edge of pavement of Watercrest Drive 0.16 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 9/5/90 in Deed Book 1118, pages 120-138, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.16 mi; 22) Echo Ridge Road from edge of pavement of Watercrest Drive 0.07 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 9/5/90 in Deed Book 1118, pages 120-138, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.07 mi; 23) Waterford Way from edge of pavement of Watercrest Drive 0.05 mi. to edge of pavement of Clear Springs Court, recorded 9/5/90 in Deed Book 1118, pages 120- 138, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.05 mi; 24) Clear Springs Court from end of cul-de-sac 0.10 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 9/5/90 in Deed Book 1118, pages 120-138, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.10 mi; 25) Timber Point Road from edge of pavement of Timber Wood Parkway 0.21 mi. to end of cul-de-sac, recorded 5/3/91 in Deed Book 1151, pages 710-716, with a 50 foot right-of-way, total length 0.21 mi; Total mileage 3.23. Item 5.3. Copy of Planning Commission minutes for June 21, 1994, was received for information. Item 5.4. Letter dated July 5, 1994, from Mr. David R. Gehr, Commis- sioner, Department of Transportation, re: addition of Riverrun Drive (Route 1175) and Fox Crossing (Route 1176) in Riverrun Subdivision into the State Secondary System of Highways effective July 5, 1994, was received as follows: "As requested in your resolution dated June 8, 1994, the following additions to the Secondary System of Albemarle County are hereby approved, effective July 5, 1994: ADDITIONS LENGTH RIVERRUN Route 1175 (Riverrun Drive) From Route 768 to 0.28 mile Northeast Route 768 0.28 Mi. Route 1176 (Fox Crossing) - From Route 768 to Route 1175 0.14 Mi." Item 5.5. Copy of letter dated July 6, 1994, from Ms. Amelia G. McCulley, Zoning Administrator, to Mr. Roger Ray, re: Official Determination of Number of Parcels - Section 10.3.1, Tax Map 9, Parcel 14 (Property of Nathan C. Wright Estate), was received for information. Item 5.6. Letter dated July 13, 1994, from Mr. J. S. Hodge, Chief Engi- neer, Department of Transportation, addressed to The Honorable Walter F. Perkins, re: questions raised at the July 6, 1994, Board of Supervisors meeting. The following letter was received: "I appreciate the opportunity to address your Board on July 6 and to bring you up to date on the status of the Route 29 projects in your area. Three questions were raised by Mrs. Humphris during our meeting to which I would like to respond. The first question concerned the volume of heavy truck traffic within the Route 29 Corridor. Secretary Martinez's letter to you dated June 30 indicated that 16 percent of the total traffic for Route 29 north was heavy truck traffic. I have attached for your information page I-6 and table I-2 (both tables on file in Clerk's office) from the Final Envi- ronmental Impact Statement that was prepared for the Route 29 July 20, 1994 (Regular Day Meeting) (Page 8) 000347 Corridor Study. I bring to you attention paragraph 2 which states, 'Excluding light trucks with only two axles and four tires, truck traffic accounts for seven to nine percent of the total traffic on Route 29. These heavier trucks account for 16 percent of through traffic...' Table I-2 also confirms that truck traffic represents between 15 percent and 17 percent of the total traffic between the years of 1982 through 2010. The second question concerned the estimated cost of the proposed revision to the alignment at the northern termini. As I stated at the Board meeting, early indications are that the cost of the revised alignment of the northern termini will probably be compa- rable to the cost of the alignment of the approved corridor due to costs associated with right of way acquisitions at the termini at Route 29. We anticipate these cost would be equal to the con- struction cost for the additional 1.3 mile extension of Alterna- tive 10. This information will be developed by the Department's consultant in preparing the design plans for the Route 29 Bypass corridor. The third question concerned the use of secondary road funds for construction of the Meadowcreek Parkway. Staff has reviewed this and determined that Meadowcreek Parkway can be funded using secondary funds. To be eligible for these funds, the project must be identified in the Department's Secondary Six Year Improvement Program and identified as a needed facility by the MPO. The funding for this project, as well as other secondary projects in Albemarle County, would be at the discretion of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. I hope this information will address the questions and concerns raised at the meeting. If I can be of further assistance, please let me know." Mrs. Humphris stated that she would like to respond at the August 3rd meeting to this letter from Mr. Hodge. She does not think a clear response has been received and she has been working on a chart to show the real proportion of through traffic on Route 29 North, which is much smaller than the Board had been led to believe, and the amount of through truck traffic on Route 29 North which is much smaller than the Board had been led to believe. She thinks it is important that all members of the Board have a complete understanding in light of the County's need for the interchanges. The consensus of the Board was to move this item to the August 3rd Board meeting for discussion. Agenda Item No. 6. SP-94-09. Mt. Carmel Church. Public Hearing on a request to construct addition of friendship hall on 2.0 acs znd RA [10.2.2(35)]. Located on W side of Rt 810 about a mile N of Mountfair. TM14,PB. White Hall Dist. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on July 4 and July 11, 1994.) Mr. Cilimberg summarized the staff report which is on file in the Clerk's office and a part of the permanent record of the Board. He noted that the Planning Commission, at its meeting on July 12, 1994, unanimously recom- mended approval of SP-94-09 subject to two conditions. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Don Nobles, representing Mt. Carmel Church, said the church wants a place where families can gather for Christmas, homecomings, etc., for their meals. Mr. Nobles asked Mr. Cilimberg what the condition meant that referred to boy scouts and other organizations. Mr. Cilimberg said the condition requires that noncongregational activi- ties would not be allowed without an amendment to the special use permit. Day care, boy scout meetings, etc., would not be allowed. One of the reasons for this condition is the concern for increased traffic which may then require an upgrade of the entrance. Mr. Kevin Cox expressed concern about the $780 fee assessed the church for this special permit request and the second condition restricting the uses. He visited the church and has seen the entrance. Churches provide a lot of valuable services. He has talked with several ministers and they all ex- pressed concerns about their futures. Churches are a by-right use only in commercial and industrial zones, and a lot of these ministers are thinking about what they will do as their congregation grows and they need a larger site. Only a small amount of land is zoned for churches as a by-right use. In the case of Mt. Carmel's fee, the high fee is a result of the request being a special use permit. The fee could have been much lower if the addition was a by-right use and not a special use permit. The second condition which restricts the uses of the building bothers him quite a bit. If churches want to provide space for Alcoholic Anonymous meetings, boy scouts, day care centers, and a lot of other productive social worthwhile uses, they should be allowed that right. Otherwise, these services would have to either go unpro- vided or more than likely end up in schools or government buildings being provided inefficiently by the taxpayers. He thinks it is important the government try to keep costs down by working with the churches in providing these services and not getting in the way. In April, 1994, Mr. Ron Keeler, of July 20, 1994 (Regular Day Meeting) (Page 9) 000348 the Planning staff, forwarded a memorandum to the Planning Commission and Board with three suggestions as to how churches might be treated. The memo was basically rejected with little or no discussion. The first suggestion was to allow all churches by-right; the second suggestion was to allow smaller churches by-right and the third suggestion was to allow additions to churches as a by-right use. In the case of Mt. Carmel, these suggestions would reduce its fee, but it would also give churches a little more freedom and demonstrate the willingness of the County to work with churches. In Washington recently a federal judge issued a temporary injunction against the D. C. City Council prohibiting the Council from enforcing certain parts of its Zoning Ordinance. The Council had forbidden a church from operating a soup kitchen and it was a constitutional issue. The judge determined that providing a soup kitchen was part of the practice of their religion and the D. C. City Council was using the Zoning Ordinance in such a way as to interfere with the free practice of religion. Mr. Cox said that to say that one youth group is a congregational activity and another group is not is a little vague and gives the Zoning Administrator a tremendous amount of authority, but he thinks it needs to be a little more specific. If the issue is traffic based, then why does the condition not state the use must not create "x" number of vehicle trips per day, instead of just stating youth groups. He does not understand. He hopes the Board will try to work with churches rather than against them. Mr. Dean Whitford, an attorney with The Rutherford Institute, located on Rio Road and a resident of County, said he is concerned about how the Board makes decisions on these issues. On the general issue of churches not being allowed to locate in residential areas without seeking a special use permit, generally churches cannot be categorically excluded from residential zones. There have been a number of constitutional decisions in other states. The general restriction of churches from residential zones is a constitutional problem in New York, Indiana, Illinois, etc. The restriction of a day care in Missouri and New York was stricken down as unconstitutional by the highest court in both states. If the Board is going to be imposing conditions like this in similar cases, then it is a constitutional concern. Another court case in New York found the restriction of a youth group unconstitutional when it was religiously motivated. In April, 1994, it was decided in the District of Columbia that the restriction of food service was unconstitutional. The Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993 is a federal statute that prohibits the government from substantially burdening the free exercise of religion without a compelling stated interest and use of the least restrictive means. This was applied in the case in D. C. Mr. Whitford cited several other cases where these restrictions have been determined as unconstitutional. These are concerns the Board should have in making decisions relating to churches. Regarding traffic, a case in New York stated that a religious use may not be prohibited merely because of potential traffic congestion and adverse affect upon property values or loss of potential tax revenues. In order to deny a special use permit for a religious use, the use has to be shown to be detri- mental to public health, safety and welfare. The general structure of the County's current Zoning Ordinance that churches are excluded unless they get a special permit has been found to be an unconstitutional restriction. The Institute wants to alert the Board to the problems it sees in the current Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Bowerman asked if the courts found it to be a legitimate function of a locality to look at a potential adverse affect, i.e., traffic, generated by a use that could cause danger to public health and safety. He asked if restrictions could be imposed in that situation. Mr. Whitford said if there is a record that supports traffic counts, etc., that would support danger or detriment to public health, safety and welfare. Mr. Bowerman asked if this would be a site plan issue and not a special use permit issue. Mr. Whitford replied, "yes" It was the consensus of the Board at this time to request the County Attorney to look at how the Zoning Ordinance applies to churches and additions to churches as a by-right use and as a special use permit. There being no other comments from the public, the public hearing was closed. Motion then was offered by Mr. Martin, seconded by Mr. Marshall to approve SP-94-09 subject to the following conditions recommended by the Planning Commission: 1. Church expansion limited to not more than 1,800 square feet; Usage of church to be limited to worship and related servic- es only. Use of the church for non-congregational activi- ties such as day care, youth groups, food services, and the like, shall warrant amendment of this special use permit. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Bowerman, Mrs. Humphris, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Martin and Mrs. Thomas. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mr. Perkins. Agenda Item No. 7. ZMA-94-08. Covenant Church. Public Hearing on a request to rezone 0.611 ac from R-4 to C-1 (proffered). Located on N sd of Rt 000349 July 20, 1994 (Regular Day Meeting) (Page 10) 631 approx 300 ft E of Southern Railway. TM61,P154C(part) . Site recommended for low density residential (1-4 du/ac) in Comprehensive Plan. Rivanna Dist. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on July 4 and July 11, 1994.) Mr. Cilimberg summarized the staff report which is on file in the Clerk's office and a part of the permanent record of the Board. He noted that the Planning Commission, at its meeting on June 21, 1994, unanimously recom- mended approval of ZMA-94-08 subject to acceptance of the applicant's proffer. The public hearing was opened. Pastor Harold Bare, Senior Pastor of Covenant Church, said he would answer any questions Board members may have. There being no other comments from the public, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Martin said he would appreciate it if another Board member would make a motion on his behalf. Out of respect for an acquaintance that he has gotten to know well and talked to at length, he does not intend to support the request. He is not opposed to the request, but he intends to vote against the application. Motion was offered by Mr. Marshall, seconded by Mr. Bowerman to approve ZMA-94-08 as proffered in letter dated May 23, 1994, to William D. Fritz, Senior Planner, County of Albemarle, from Harold L. Bare, Sr., Pastor, Covenant Church, as follows: "The church proffers that uses of the property being requested for rezoning shall be similar to those submitted for ZMA-90- 28. That is, uses shall be restricted to those uses listed under Section 23.2.1, items 4, 7, 8 and those uses listed under Section 23.2.2." Mrs. Humphris said if she thought approval of this rezoning lost any significant residential land in that area, she would be opposed to the request. She finds this different from another item on the agenda in that there is not any significant potential residential loss because of the loca- tion. She will support the motion. Mr. Martin said he feels the same as Mrs. Humphris. He would vote in support, if he felt his vote was needed in order for the motion to pass. He does not think his vote is needed and out of respect for another individual, he will vote in opposition. There being no other discussion, roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Bowerman, Mrs. Humphris, Mr. Marshall and Mrs. Thomas. NAYS: Mr. Martin. ABSENT: Mr. Perkins. Agenda Item No. 8. SP-94-15. UVA Credit Union. Public Hearing on a request for 5-window drive through on 4.1 ac zoned HC (proffered) & EC. Located in NE corner of inters of Berkmar Dr & Woodbrook Dr. TM45,P109(part). Charlottesville Dist. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on July 4 and July 11, 1994.) Mrs. Thomas said she is a member of the UVA Employees Credit Union, but she will be able to participate in this transaction fairly objective and in the public interest. Mr. Marshall said he is also a member of the UVA Employees Credit Union and feels he is able to participate in this transaction fairly objective and in the public interest. Mr. Cilimberg summarized the staff report which is on file in the Clerk's office and a part of the permanent record of the Board. He noted that the Planning Commission, at its meeting on June 21, 1994, unanimously recom- mended approval of SP-94-15 subject to two conditions. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Bill Luers, President of the UVA Credit Union, said he had no additional information, and would answer any questions Board members may have. There being no other comments from the public, the public hearing was closed. Motion was offered by Mr. Bowerman, seconded by Mrs. Thomas to approve SP-94-15 to the following conditions recommended by the Planning Commission: Provision of a bypass lane connecting the drive-through lanes to the parking areas; Development shall be in general accord with the sketch included as Attachment C (on file) and initialed WDF 6/9/94 except as modified by condition one. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Bowerman, Mrs. Humphris, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Martin and Mrs' Thomas. NAYS: None. July 20, 1994 (Regular Day Meeting) (Page 11) ABSENT: Mr. Perkins. 000350 Agenda Item No. 9. SP-94-16. Health Services Foundation. Public Hearing on a request for professional offices on 5.8 ac zoned R-15. Located in SE corner of Timberwood Blvd& Worth Crossing. TM46B4,P7. Rivanna Dist. (This site is recommended for Medium Density Residential [4.01-10 dwelling units per acre] in the Community of Hollymead.) (Advertised in the Daily Progress on July 4 and July 11, 1994.) Mr. Cilimberg summarized the staff report which is on file in the Clerk's office and a part of the permanent record of the Board. He noted that the Planning Commission, at its meeting on June 21, 1994, by a vote of 4:1 recommended approval of SP-94-16 subject to four conditions. The dissenting vote was based on the loss of residential land. Mr. Bowerman asked Mr. Steve Runkle if he were the contract seller for this property. Mr. Runkle replied, "yes". Mr. Bowerman said his company has a proposal before the group that represents Forest Lakes South. The proposal is for recreational facilities within the development. Because this is a pending proposal, he intends to disqualify himself from discussions on this item for at least the appearance of a conflict of interest. (Mr. Bowerman left the meeting at 7:50 p.m.) The public hearing was opened. Mr. Gary Lowe, Facilities Manager for Health Services Foundation (HSF), said HSF specifically chose this lot because it did not want to portray the image of a stripped shopping center or a commercial-type setting. HSF wants to have a setting that provides a private physician-type atmosphere with a residential flavor. HSF wants to get close to the clubhouse and be overlooking the lake in an attempt to disassociate itself from a commercial setting. HSF is willing to pay the extra costs to achieve that effect. This is a way to provide cost-efficient care for citizens of the County and community, to make it convenient and user friendly in the area. HSF has gotten a favorable response from the community to bring these services to this area. Mrs. Thomas asked what area does HSF think it will be drawing patients from. Mr. Lowe said HSF's marketing indicates that it should be drawing patients from the Forest Lakes/Hollymead communities. HSF is there to serve those communities. This is the same concept as the Northridge facility located west of Charlottesville which is successful. HSF wants to continue the same effort and service in the northern part of town. Mrs. Thomas expressed surprise at seeing three separate buildings; one building is planned initially and the other two as demand increases. Mr. Lowe said that is correct. HSF is starting with an initial two-stOry building of 24,000 square feet. If it is successful, HSF will then want to expand in phases. Mrs. Thomas asked how many doctor's offices are anticipated in Phase I. Mr. Lowe said initially they expect four practices; obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, family medicine and radiology. Mr. Martin asked about the design of the building. Mr. Lowe said HSF is leaning towards a clubhouse atmosphere; a small two-story. Mr. Martin asked if it would not be more efficient to locate the facility on some of the commercial property because Forest Lakes residents could then get to the site from the back and Hollymead residents could get to the site easily from the front, people on Proffit Road could get to it fairly easily using Worth Crossing. Mr. Lowe said HSF feels this location is as successful as the commercial site. Mr. Martin said there is commercial property that is available and affordable and the only reason for this site is not liking the strip on Route 29. Mr. Lowe said HSF does not want to be commercial. HSF feels that to promote the type of wellness and health care it is trying to provide, it wants to be in a residential-type setting. Mr. William Daggett, of Daggett & Grigg Architects, said his firm put together this site plan. Mr. Daggett said this site is actually composed of two different parcels that have been joined together; it is low lying land in the lower portion and a higher plateau along Timberwood Boulevard. In order to build on this site, some soil boring was taken so they could understand what was underneath. The area that they filled with parking is essentially soft soils and in order to build in that area, it would have to be remediated at tremendous expense. The location of the proposed building has the most sound soils on the site; the soils are undisturbed and are not fill material that was brought to this location or in a swampy condition. He would expect if this site were to be developed as housing, the buildings would be confined to the area selected for this proposed facility. Daggett & Grigg has been involved since the beginning of Forest Lakes' building development; they designed the clubhouse, administration building and day care center and have tried to maintain the same character and flavor. They also felt it was essential to have a building that is residential in scale. In order to get 88 residential units on this property, he thinks the buildings would have to be at least three stories that would align along the road in order to deal with the soils problem which then begins to be a more commercial-type development. This site is less advantageous as a residential development. 00035 . July 20, 1994 (Regular Day Meeting) (Page 12) Mr. Martin commented that if residential units are built on this property, it would not be very desirable because the front doors would be opening directly out into the back of the shopping center. Mrs. Humphris commented that the shopping center is screened from the residences. Mr. Daggett said despite the screening it is still not the most pleasant site. Mr. Marshall asked how the residents in Forest Lakes feel about this request. Mr. Martin said he has not heard a lot of comments and does not think anyone is going to get too upset. He thinks most people appreciate having the convenience of not going into Charlottesville as long as the facility is tastefully done. Mr. Marshall said he sees this as a commercial venture. Years ago doctors wanted to get close to hospitals because time is money and if they had patients in the hospital they could go to the hospital and be back in the office without losing too much time and money. He is a little confused on how money can be saved by being that far away from a hospital. Mr. Daggett said the medical profession is changing and primary care is becoming the focus of attention. If a person goes through a wellness or preventive approach statistically the cost of health care over a longer period of time for the individual decreases. These satellite type operations can more easily promote that type of primary care at every level. The idea is to keep people out of the hospital. Mr. Marshall commented that when third parties got involved with payments, then immediately health care costs escalated. Because third parties are involved people are using the services more and that increased usage is not saving the public any money. He sees this facility as a marketing mechanism for the University of Virginia to bring more money in. He is not sure it is actually saving the public any money. He thinks it may be even costing more money by inducing the people to use the services. Mr. Daggett said if people are using services on ambulatory basis and they are d~aling with primary care physicians statistics show the cost over a persons life time is less. Hospitalization tends to decrease dramatically if a person is operating through a primary care physician. Mr. Steve Runkle, representing Forest Lakes Associates, the contract- seller said this site is not well suited for residential development. There is a storm sewer running through the middle of the site. The middle of the site where parking is shown is an old lake bed and they did some of the fill and compacted that site to 95 percent density but that is not sufficient for building activity. The only area on that site that is good for building activity is where the proposed building is shown with the possible exception of the far northern side which is adjacent to the VEPCO substation. In his judgement it would take about a six or seven story building to get 84 units on this site. They have not had any type of demand for that type of housing use in this location. If the property were developed with townhouses, similar to Gateway, the developer would probably get about 1'4 to 20 units on the site. The applicants paid far less per acre for this site than it would for a highway commercial site, but the net cost per usable acre of building site is not that much of a difference. He feels this acts as a good buffer between commercial and the club area and other residential areas as a high density residential use. Mrs. Humphris asked when the issue came up that this lot could not support enough residential units to make it a profitable venture. Mr. Daggett said aside from the staff addressing the loss of a potential for 88 units, the only discussion at the Commission meeting was that one member stated an objection and voted contrary, and then more discussion occurred afterwards. This issue was not discussed to any extent by staff. Mr. Runkle said it was not his opinion that there was a tremendous amount of concern about the loss of density on this specific site. If he had thought that was the concern, he would have addressed the limitations of the site. As far as he knows, he has not heard any negative comments from residents of Forest Lakes about this project. He has heard some positive comments about having medical facilities nearby. He did not talk to the University of Virginia about the two sites north of the shopping center and west of Worth Crossing; both of those sites are owned by the owners of the shopping center. Mrs. Humphris asked if this special permit were not granted how would the property be marketed. Mr. Runkle said he would try to develop the property for apartments, but in the last several years there has been no market for apartments. Mr. Charlie Hurt, Jr., said he is a disinterested third party. He has followed this proposal through the Planning Commission and listened to the comments tonight. He thinks this is the best site on Route 29 North for this type of use. There is very little land either zoned or suitable for a professional building of this sort on Route 29 North. The closer a person gets to Charlottesville and Route 29 North, meaning frontage on Route 29 North, the more astronomical the price. There is a trend to get the health care services away from the hospitals. Pantops Shopping Center has been able to attract a number of physician practices and the physicians absolutely love it. He has talked to people who have utilized the Health Services building on Route 250 West and they love not having to go into town for appointments. Forest Lakes has done a tremendous job in providing housing in the County. He thinks this could be a nice, warm, comfortable health care center away from July 20, 1994 (Regular Day Meeting) (Page 13) 000852 downtown and it makes sense to him. He encouraged the Board to support the request. There being no other comments from the public, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Martin said he had some serious reservations after reading the Planning Commission minutes and looking at the loss of residential high density property, which he thinks is greatly needed in the County. He drives by this property almost daily and when he looked at it with closer scrutiny it seemed obvious to him this would probably not make sense for residential because of the VEPCO substation, the lake, the lay of the land and the back of the shopping area. He also does not think the property is suitable for residential after hearing these comments tonight. Mr. Martin then offered motion to approve SP-94-16 subject to the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Marshall seconded the motion. He will support the motion because he thinks the facility will go somewhere, but he disagrees that this will save the public money. He thinks it will put more physicians in touch with more people. He thinks it makes good business sense for Health Services which is their reason for doing this. It also makes good sense for people to want these services close to them. He thinks this is the best location. Mrs. Thomas said she had a lot of concern when she read the Planning Commission minutes about the 88 units particularly when there are other commercial sites available. She thinks this is a transitional use to a commercial area and not a conflicting use to either the residential or commercial. One of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan is the reduction of traffic on Route 29 North and she regards this as helping with traffic reduction strategies. She was also influenced by the survey the Board members received last week from Earlysville in which people were asked what they wanted in Earlysville and a pharmacy was high on their list. This is not a pharmacy but it is the same desire to have access in their neighborhood. She will support the proposal but she does share the uneasiness about the units lost. Mrs. Humphris said she came to this meeting with the same conflicting feelings being concerned about this gradual erosion eating away at the high density that is necessary to the implementation of the goals of the Comprehen- sive Plan. She had thought based on what she knew from the Commission that there really was no overriding need to do this. What the Board has heard tonight about the building site topographically and geologically has made her believe that the other issues are the important ones. She agrees that the public wants these services decentralized; they do want them where they live. This will help Forest Lakes remain a self-contained entity. There being no other discussion, roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mrs. Humphris, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Martin and Mrs. Thomas. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mr. Perkins. ABSTAIN: Mr. Bowerman. (The conditions of approval are set out in full below:) 1. Compliance with the provisions of Section 21.0; Provision of landscaping adjacent to Timberwood Boulevard consistent with that provided on Timberwood Boulevard in the developed commercial area; Provision of vegetative screening designed to minimize visibility of the site from the Arbor Lake Townhomes; Provision of a walkway to connect the existing walkways adjacent to the lake to the shopping area. (Mr. Bowerman returned to the meeting at 8:31 p.m.) Agenda Item No. 10. Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the BOARD. Mr. Huff reported that only two of the Planning Commission members could meet during the afternoon of August 3 for a joint meeting. Mr. Cilimberg said he does not think anything will be delayed by moving the joint meeting to a later date. Following some discussion it was the consensus of the Board that staff coordinate rescheduling the joint meeting with the Planning Commission, from August 3, to the evening of August 24 or August 31. Mrs. Thomas said the Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission met and set up a Steering Committee for economic development and asked that the County be represented. She thinks this item needs to be on an agenda to share Board concerns with whomever will represent the County on that committee. Mr. Huff commented that the County Executive will serve on the committee. Mrs. July 20, 1994 (Regular Day Meeting) (Page 14) 000353 Thomas said the Steering Committee is charged with coming up with a proposal of structure or by-laws, and will be composed of the City Manager, County Executive and similar sorts of persons from the outlying counties. The Committee will also have two representatives from the group that is eager to get private money and one representative from the Charlottesville-Albemarle Chamber of Commerce, the University of Virginia and Piedmont Virginia Communi- ty College. It was the consensus of the Board that staff provide a summary of activities of the Steering Committee for economic development at the August 3rd Board meeting. Agenda Item No. 11. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. Chairman