HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA201800012 Review Comments Zoning Map Amendment 2019-09-18County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Megan Nedostup, Principal Planner
From: Leah Brumfield, Senior Planner
Division: Zoning
Date: 9/18/19
Subject: 2nd Zoning Comments based on revision dated September 6, 2019
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The following comments are provided regarding the above noted zoning map amendment:
1. Modification of Setback
The applicant has requested two modifications of minimum required setbacks.
a) Note E of sheet 7 of the Application Plan states "Structures along Road "E" shall
have a minimum rear setback of 5 feet." Pursuant to section 14-233(A)(1), the
provision of reduced rear setbacks on double frontage lots and rear loaded lots as
shown on Block 2 serves to allow the lots to front on pedestrian sidewalks or the
forested area of Block 7. Pursuant to section 18-8.2(b)(3), the reduced rear setback
facing the shared amenities of the forested areas or the pedestrian sidewalks
satisfies the intent of the original regulation. Additionally, a modification facilitating
buildings facing a common amenity serves a stated principle of neighborhood model
development, and Zoning staff recommends approval of this modification.
b) Note B of Sheet 7 of the plan titled "Zoning Map Amendment Application Plan
Galaxie Farm Residential Areas," (the "Application Plan") dated 4 September 2019,
states `Minimum front setback shall be 3 feet from the right-of-way for Private Road
"E.- This modification, combined with the modification of the rear setback as
described above, would result in rear loaded lots on one side of Road E at a setback
of 3 feet, and rear loaded lots on the other side of Road E at a setback of 5 feet.
Pursuant to section 18-8.2(b)(3), this reduction is not consistent with the intent and
purposes of the planned development district, as it would reduce the setback beyond
any other proscribed setbacks. Additionally, standard residential use with the
reduced setback, including the storage of garbage cans, may result in the
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impediment of pedestrian passage along Road E. Zoning staff recommends denial of
this modification.
2. Additionally, Block 2 is described as consisting of rear loaded units facing either the green
space of Block 7 or Roads B and A.2. However, on "Exhibit A" as provided with this revision
dated September 6, 2019, two of the lots fronting on Road B do not have access to Road E,
and no access easement is noted, described, or portrayed on the plan. Block 3 also
presents the same lack of access for three lots. Note on the plan whether these lots will be
provided front loading access or whether a shared access easement will be provided at the
subdivision stage.