HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA201000018 Review Comments Zoning Map Amendment 2019-09-17Short Review Comments Report for:
ZMA201000018 —[Crozet Square
SubApplication Type:
Date Completed
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Date Completed:
01-12-2011
Reviewer:
Glenn Brooks Division: CDD Engineering
Review Status:
Requested Changes
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Date Completed:
02-04-2011
Reviewer:
James Barber Division: Fire Rescue Admin
Review Status:
Requested Changes
Reviews Comments:
Must comply with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Final approval is subject to field
nspection and verification.
Date Completed:
01-20-2011
Reviewer:
Jay Schlothauer Division: CDD Inspections
Review Status:
No Objection
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01-20-2011
Reviewer:
Margaret Maliszewski Division: CDD ARB
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Requested Changes
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Preliminary comments:
1. A consistent landscape treatment should be proposed along the railroad side of the property,
particularly if parking lots will be located along that frontage. Given the location along the railroad, a
dense planting area may be appropriate.
2. The proposed development appears to be inward oriented. The elevations of buildings visible from
Three Notch'd Road and Crozet Avenue should not have a "back of building" appearance.
3. The lack of detail in the plan limits the ability to comment.
01-28-2011
Ron Higgins Division: CDD Zoning
No Objection
Reviews Comments: Clarify boundary to show total development , but indicating those parcels being requested for
rezoning. One building is outside the boundary and one is inside the boundary, but both are now
DCD.
Application Plan should be less specific at this stage in terms of exact number of parking spaces and
block sizes, but should provide some further information on street types (cross -sections?), use areas
(flex space, residential, etc.), building gross square footages and heights, major features (mall,
squares, open space, etc.) proposed number of residential units and number of affordable units.
However, we should remember, the intent of this district is to allow for "maximum flexibility".
Will need to acknowledge the intent to comply with the DCD ordinance and the standards within.
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May likely need to have proffers to address various committments.
Date Completed: 02-01-2011
Reviewer: Bill Fritz Division: CDD CommDev-Current Development
Review Status: Requested Changes
Reviews Comments:
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What has been provided is a schematic plan showing one potential layout for this development. I
would recommend that the location of street connections with other parcels be resolved at the time of
the rezoning. Other issues will be addressed with the submittal of the site plans. The standards of
the DCD establish significant controls and I would not recommend that any proffers are necessary to
acheive the goals of the Comprehensive Plan or the District (other than the above mentioned location
of street connections). The applicant shows parking near CSX. This parking may be appropriately
located for a stand alone parking lot. The applicant may want to pursue a special use permit at the
same time as this rezoning.
02-04-2011
Elaine Echols Division: CDD Planning
Review Status: Requested Changes
Reviews Comments: Isee consolidated comment letter in Doc/Pics
Date Completed: 03-23-2011
Reviewer: Elaine Echols Division:
Review Status: Pending
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Date Completed: 03-18-2011
Reviewer: Bill Fritz Division:
CDD Planning
CDD CommDev-Current Development
Review Status: Pending
Reviews Comments: I I have reviewed the comments made by Glenn Brooks and concur with his statements.
Date Completed: 03-10-2011
Reviewer: Glenn Brooks Division: CDD Engineering
Review Status: Pending
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03-16-2011
Francis MacCall
No Objection
Division: Planner Z&CD
I understand that the next plan may again be different from the 2/22/11 plan but I still want to make it
clear that the area and bulk regulations are very specific to how the development should be
established. With the plan submitted there are 5 things Zoning would like to make sure that are
specifically reiterated regarding the DCD regulations.
1. It should be clearly understood that "Each building abutting a street shall have a primary entrance
from either the front or side of the building. A building also may have secondary entrances on the side
or rear of the building. If the primary entrance is located on the side of a building, its doors shall face
the front of the building."
2. It appears that some shared parking will probably be necessary for some blocks. Be aware of the
shared parking regulations.
3. Density was not identified. The regulations identify a maximum of 36 dwelling units per acre.
4. The sidewalk requirements specificall identify that they will be shown on an appropriate site plan.
The application plan provided shows some of the sidewalks and it did not appear to meet the 8' width
requirement for sidewalks that do not front streets.
5. The proper facade breaks be adhered to. Building 6 does not apper to meet that.
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Date Completed:
03-16-2011
Reviewer:
Gary Whelan
Division:
RWSA
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No Objection
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Date Completed:
03-16-2011
Reviewer:
Gary Whelan
Division:
ACSA
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No Objection
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Date Completed:
03-16-2011
Reviewer:
Gary Whelan
Division:
ACSA
Review Status:
No Objection
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Date Completed:
03-08-2011
Reviewer:
Margaret Maliszewski
Division:
CDD ARB
Review Status:
Requested Changes
Reviews Comments:
Comments on plan dated February 22, 2011:
1. Provide additional detail and clarification on the proposed phasing of this project. Show how the
northern boundary of Blocks 2 and 3 will be treated if construction of those blocks precedes
construction in the "future development" area. Continuation of the landscape buffer shown on Blocks
1 and 4 would be appropriate. Show how parking and circulation will work if construction of Blocks 2
and 3precedes construction in the "future development" area. If "future development" will be
concurrent with Blocks 2 and 3, clarify this on the plan.
2. Show a landscape treatment along the northern side of the "future development" area. Landscape
buffer should be provided along the parking areas that front the railroad and along the buildings that
front the railroad (although the character of the planting in those areas may differ).
3. A row of trees is shown with the landscape buffer along the north side of Blocks 1 and 2. It is
recommended that the details of the planting in the buffers along the railroad be reviewed and
approved by the ARB at the site plan review stage. Planting other than the row of trees illustrated on
the application plan will likely be required. A mixed, staggered planting of trees and shrubs will likely
be recommended. A 15-20' planting area (rather than the 10' shown) would provide for a more
effective buffer.
4. The proposed development appears to be inward oriented. The elevations of buildings visible from
the Three Notch'd Road and Crozet Avenue Entrance Corridors should not have a "back of building"
appearance. The proposed 6-story buildings will have visibility from greater distances along the
Corridors, with the potential of all sides of the buildings having visibility from some vantage point on
the Corridors. Careful attention to materials, colors, details, and proportions will be required, as well
as the relative scale of the buildings to each other.
Date Completed: 03-03-2011
Reviewer: James Barber Division: Fire Rescue
Review Status: Requested Changes
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411 buildings must be within 400 feet of a fire hydrant by way of a prepared travel way. Please
ndicate the locations on final plans.
Dan Mahon Division: Parks
Pending
08-03-2011
Claudette Grant Division: CDD Planning
Pending
County of Albemarle
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06-30-2011
Francis MacCall Division: Planner Z&CD
See Recommendations
Cover Letter
The letter says that the Design Proffers and the COD refer to the Block "Bubble" Plan but it appears
that they also refer to the application plan even though they say that the application plan is for
information only. Clarification needed.
Code of Development Comments
1. Page 1 and 2, Why does the size of the pedestrian mall need to be identified in the COD? If for
some reason the size needs to change should we worry about varying the size?
2. Page 2 Block 4 - it references the intent of Block 3.
3. Page 6 - Design proffers - The language for the second reference to the landscape buffer adjacent
to the Hilltop Road residences does not appear to match what is on the conceptual plan.
4. Page 6 - Design proffers - Not sure why the by right uses listed need to be further excluded with
this proposal, the exclusions do not appear to have any explained reason. They state in block 2 that
a hotel/inn will be in the block but it is crossed out in the list of by right uses. The same question
stands for the special use permit uses.
APPLICATION PLAN Comments:
1. Show points of connection to adjacent tracts to the norht for future development.
2. Clarify the status of Crozet Square connention out to Crozet Avenue. Talk to County Attorney's
office about sale of this land and the need to retain the "road easement".
06-10-2011
Glenn Brooks Division: CDD Engineering
Pending
06-21-2011
Margaret Maliszewski Division: CDD ARB
Requested Changes
Comments on plan with revision date of 6/6/11 and Code of Development:
1. A row of trees is shown with the landscape buffer along the north side of Blocks 1 and 2. It is
recommended that the details of the planting in the buffers along the railroad be reviewed and
approved by the ARB at the site plan review stage. Planting other than the row of trees illustrated on
the application plan will likely be required. A mixed, staggered planting of trees and shrubs will likely
be recommended. A 16-20' planting area (rather than the 10' shown) would provide for a more
effective buffer.
2. The buffer should continue along the north side of Block 3, the west side of Block 4, and the full
length of the north side of Block 2.
3. The proposed development appears to be inward oriented. The elevations of buildings visible from
the Three Notch'd Road and Crozet Avenue Entrance Corridors should not have a "back of building"
appearance. The proposed 6-story buildings will have visibility from greater distances along the
Corridors, with the potential of all sides of the buildings having visibility from some vantage point on
the Corridors. Careful attention to materials, colors, details, and proportions will be required, as well
as the relative scale of the buildings to each other.
06-14-2011
Bill Fritz Division: CDD CommDev-Current Development
Review Status: Pending
Reviews Comments: IReview suspended based on Claudette Grant's email of 6/14/11. Waiting for additional information.
Date Completed: 06-10-2011
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James Barber Division: Fire Rescue
No Objection
Oust comply with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Final approval is subject to field
nspection and verification.
07-25-2011
Bill Fritz Division: CDD CommDev-Current Development
Pending
%ccess to TMP56A2-1-25 should be provided near buildings 7, 9 and 10. If building 1 intends to
lave a drive thru this should be made clear. It appears that insufficient stacking exists with the
;urrent design to support a drive thru. The porte-cochere for Building 2 makes use of an entrance
vith a very severe angled intersection. Limiting stacking is available. Vehicles could block the area
;ausing backup onto the public street.
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09-09-2011
Joel DeNunzio
Pending
04-03-2012
Glenn Brooks
Pending
04-18-2012
Pending
Division: VDOT
Division: CDD Engineering
Division: VDOT
My comments for the ZMA were mostly covered in the meeting with Glenn, you and me. They
include the following:
1. The initial Chapter 527 comments that were sent from the VDOT review need to be addressed.
2. For the scenarios in the Testing Land Use Changes table, improvements for each phase of
development need to be identified. The document does not appear to identify any improvements
other than the type of traffic control. The original study identified a number of auxiliary lane
improvements that are not identified here.
3. The proposal to make improvements after the traffic is in place does not appear to be adequate.
Improvements should be identified and constructed as the development occurs and need to be in
place at the time they are needed.
04-18-2012
Claudette Grant
Pending
09-10-2013
Wayne Cilimberg
Pending
01-30-2014
Francis MacCall
Pending
01-22-2014
Division: CDD Planning
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Division: CDD Zoning
County of Albemarle
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Reviewer: Glenn Brooks Division: CDD Engineering
Review Status: Pending
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Date Completed: 01-22-2014
Reviewer: Margaret Maliszewski Division: CDD ARB
Review Status: No Objection
Reviews Comments:
1. It is anticipated that the development will be inward oriented. Nevertheless, the elevations of
buildings visible from the Three Notch'd Road and Crozet Avenue Entrance Corridors should not
have a "back of building" appearance. The ARB will expect fully designed elevations with careful
attention to materials, colors, details, proportions and the relative scale of buildings to each other.
2. Standard Entrance Corridor landscaping will be required and will be reviewed with the site plan. A
landscape strip will be needed along the railroad side of the development, free of utilities and
easements. Allow for utility -free planting area along all streets, parking areas, cul-de-sacs,
hammerheads, etc.
3. Note that the Crozet Historic District was listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register on 9/20/2012
and in the National Register of Historic Places on 11/28/2012.
Date Completed:
02-26-2014
Reviewer:
Claudette Grant Division: CDD Planning
Review Status:
Pending
Reviews Comments:
Date Completed:
01-15-2014
Reviewer:
Jay Schlothauer Division: CDD Inspections
Review Status:
No Objection
Reviews Comments:
Based on letter and conceptual plan dated January 6, 2014.
Vo comments or conditions.
Date Completed: 01-29-2014
Reviewer: Robbie Gilmer Division: Fire Rescue
Review Status: See Recommendations
Reviews Comments: Based on ZMA dated 1 /6/14
Fire Rescue has No Objections to the rezoing of the property. Here is a list of things to keep in mind
as the project moves forward.
1.Construction documents shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval
prior to construction. VSFPC 501.3
2.Where required Fire Apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in
accordance with sections VSFPC 503.1.1- 503.1.3 and VSFPC Appendix D
3.Specifications - Fire apparatus roads shall be installed and arranged in accordance with sections
VSFPC 503.2.1 — 503.2.8
4.Markings — Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or
markings shall conform to VSFPC 503.3,VSFPC D103.6—D103.6.2 and Albemarle County Code
section 6-204
5.Obstructions to fire apparatus access roads shall conform to VSFPC 503.4
6.Required gates or barricades for fire apparatus access roads shall conform to VSFPC 503.5 —
503.6
7 Key Boxes required on all commercial buildings per VSFPC 506.1
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8.Fire Protection water supply requirements shall conform to VSFPC 507 and VSFPC Appendix C
9.Fire Flow requirements shall conform to VSFPC Appendix B
10.Fire Department Connections shall conform to VSFPC 912 and Albemarle County requires that
the connection be within 50 ft of a hydrant.
Date Completed: 04-16-2014
Reviewer: Claudette Grant
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04-09-2014
Francis MacCall Division: CDD Zoning
Pending
04-08-2014
Margaret Maliszewski Division: CDD ARB
Requested Changes
1. It is anticipated that the development will be inward oriented. Nevertheless, the elevations of
buildings visible from the Three Notch'd Road and Crozet Avenue Entrance Corridors should not
have a "back of building" appearance. The ARB will expect fully designed elevations with careful
attention to materials, colors, details, proportions and the relative scale of buildings to each other.
The applicant may find that a work session with the ARB could provide the needed guidance in this
regard.
2. Standard Entrance Corridor landscaping will be required and will be reviewed with the site plan. A
landscape strip will be needed along the railroad side of the development, free of utilities and
easements. Allow for utility -free planting area along all streets, parking areas, cul-de-sacs,
hammerheads, etc. Note that the purpose of the Entrance Corridor overlay is to establish buildings
that have an appropriate appearance, and to enhance the development with landscaping. It is not the
intent of the EC overlay to use landscape screening to hide inappropriately designed development. In
response to the applicant's question, there is no plan for TMP 56A201J124.
3. The Crozet Historic District was listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register on 9/20/2012 and in the
National Register of Historic Places on 11/28/2012. This comment was originally made in response to
a statement in the applicant's materials that the district was "proposed". There are no additional
regulations related to the historic district. The designation is confirmation that the historic character of
the area is significant, a factor also recognized in the Entrance Corridor overlay.
03-25-2014
Glenn Brooks Division: CDD Engineering
Review Status: Requested Changes
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Date Completed: 04-07-2014
Reviewer: Robbie Gilmer Division: Fire Rescue
Review Status: No Objection
Reviews Comments:
3ased on ZMA Application dated 3/17/14
Vo comments or objections
Date Completed: 05-14-2014
Reviewer: Glenn Brooks Division: CDD Engineering
Review Status: See Recommendations
Reviews Comments:
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05-21-2014
Margaret Maliszewski Division: CDD ARB
No Objection
The previous comments, which were information and advice for the applicant, still stand and are
copied below.
1. It is anticipated that the development will be inward oriented. Nevertheless, the elevations of
buildings visible from the Three Notch'd Road and Crozet Avenue Entrance Corridors should not
have a "back of building" appearance. The ARB will expect fully designed elevations with careful
attention to materials, colors, details, proportions and the relative scale of buildings to each other.
The applicant may find that a work session with the ARB could provide the needed guidance in this
regard.
2. Standard Entrance Corridor landscaping will be required and will be reviewed with the site plan. A
landscape strip will be needed along the railroad side of the development, free of utilities and
easements. Allow for utility -free planting area along all streets, parking areas, cul-de-sacs,
hammerheads, etc. Note that the purpose of the Entrance Corridor overlay is to establish buildings
that have an appropriate appearance, and to enhance the development with landscaping. It is not the
intent of the EC overlay to use landscape screening to hide inappropriately designed development
3. The Crozet Historic District was listed in the Virginia Landmarks Register on 9/20/2012 and in the
National Register of Historic Places on 11/28/2012. This comment was originally made in response to
a statement in the applicant's materials that the district was "proposed". There are no additional
regulations related to the historic district. The designation is confirmation that the historic character of
the area is significant, a factor also recognized in the Entrance Corridor overlay.
Date Completed:
05-29-2014
Reviewer:
Francis MacCall Division: CDD Zoning
Review Status:
See Recommendations
Reviews Comments:
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Reviewer:
Claudette Grant Division: CDD Planning
Review Status:
Pending
Reviews Comments:
Indefinite deferral extension letter
Date Completed:
05-09-2016
Reviewer:
Francis MacCall Division: CDD Zoning
Review Status:
Requested Changes
Reviews Comments:
Date Completed:
05-06-2016
Reviewer:
Elaine Echols Division: CDD Planning
Review Status:
Pending
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Date Completed:
05-06-2016
Reviewer:
John Anderson Division: CDD Engineering
Review Status:
Requested Changes
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Date Completed:
04-19-2016
Reviewer:
Margaret Maliszewski Division: CDD ARB
Review Status:
No Objection
Reviews Comments:
1. Standard Entrance Corridor landscaping will be required and can be reviewed with the site plan. A
landscape strip will be needed along the railroad side of the development, free of utilities and
easements. Allow for utility -free planting area along all streets, parking areas, cul-de-sacs,
hammerheads, etc. Note that the purpose of the Entrance Corridor overlay is to establish buildings
that have an appropriate appearance, and to enhance the development with landscaping. It is not the
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intent of the EC overlay to use landscape screening to hide inappropriately designed development.
Approval of the application plan should allow for shifting of streets, parking and other site
improvements to allow for landscaping to satisfy Entrance Corridor requirements.
2. It is anticipated that the development will be inward oriented. Nevertheless, the elevations of
buildings visible from the Three Notch'd Road and Crozet Avenue Entrance Corridors should not
have a "back of building" appearance. The ARB will expect fully designed elevations with careful
attention to materials, colors, details, proportions and the relative scale of buildings to each other.
The applicant may find that a work session with the ARB could provide the needed guidance in this
regard.
Date Completed:
01-04-2017
Reviewer:
Frank Pohl Division: CDD Engineering
Review Status:
Administrative Approval
Reviews Comments:
Date Completed:
08-15-2016
Reviewer:
Francis MacCall Division: CDD Zoning
Review Status:
Pending
Reviews Comments:
Date Completed: 10-12-2017
Reviewer: Marqaret Maliszewski Division: CDD ARB
Review Status: No Objection
Reviews Comments: I No objection. See previous comments dated 4/19/16.
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