HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA201900012 Review Comments Zoning Map Amendment 2019-10-07COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4176
October 4, 2019
Michael Myers, PE
30 Scale, LLC
871 Justin Dr.
Palmyra, VA 22963
mikeOD30-scale.com / 434-242-2866
RE: ZMA201900012 Hollymead Corner
Dear Mr. Myers:
Staff has reviewed your initial submittal for the zoning map amendment, ZMA201900012, Hollymead Corner. We have a
number of questions and comments which we believe should be addressed before we can recommend favorably on your
ZMA request. We would be glad to meet with you to discuss these issues.
Review comments are provided below, organized by Department, Division, or agency. Our comments are provided below:
Planning — General Application Comments
1. Provide a copy of the shared parking agreement with the hotel that is mentioned in the parking reduction request.
2. Revise the Ordinance Tabulations table on the cover sheet of the application plan to identify the overlay district as
Managed Steep Slopes.
3. In the project narrative, include information on the impacts this project may have on the public facilities and
infrastructure, including the police and fire departments.
4. Please be advised that the Code of Development (COD) may need to be further revised to reflect the changes
proposed in ZMA2017-00005, a rezoning request that is also currently under review by the County. This project
has been considered by the Planning Commission; however, there has not yet been a public hearing before the
Board of Supervisors. If that rezoning is approved prior to any approval of this request, this request will need to
revise documents to reflect that approval.
5. Include the application file number, ZMA2019-00012, on the cover sheet of the COD, and identify it as a further
revision of the COD, previously revised by ZMA2013-00004.
6. On sheets 3 and 4 of the COD, include a note similar to the one provided for ZMA2013-00004 at Block VI,
regarding these proposed revisions to Block 1.
7. There are several revisions to be made to page 23 of the COD, the Uses Table, Table A:
a. Include the max. non-residential total for Block 11, which is 58,000 square feet.
b. The Not to Exceed maximum non-residential square footage total should also be increased by 25,000 sq.
ft. to 300,000 sq. ft., to match the increase that is being proposed for Block 1.
c. This table may need to be further revised depending on the outcome of ZMA2017-00005.
8. The proposed maximum in the COD for Block I is 92,000 square feet. However, it identified as only 90,196 sq. ft.
on the cover sheet of the application plan. Please revise so that the two documents match. Please also be advised
that there will be nearly 2,000 square feet of additional space available if the request is for 92,000 sq. ft. overall,
and the totals as provided on the cover sheet are at 90,196 sq. ft. This additional square footage should be
reflected on the application plan.
9. Block I has a maximum retail square footage of 55,000 sq. ft. Include this information on the cover sheet of the
application plan as well, and include the amount used and available.
10. This application plan may need to be further revised depending on the outcome of ZMA2017-00005.
11. Provide a copy of the proffers revised to show this proposed rezoning. The COD was proffered with ZMA2001-
00020, and revising the COD will require a revision to the proffers. In addition, like the other documents, the
proffers may need to be further revised depending on the outcome of ZMA2017-00012.
12. Comments and concerns raised at the community meeting held on September 19, 2019, include the following:
a. Parking is often an issue, especially in regard to restaurants, and the shared parking agreement should
reflect this situation.
b. Access to the property can be somewhat limited due to the right -in, right -out intersections.
c. With the proposal for ZMA2017-00005, where additional residential units are requested, there was some
concern that additional office space may not be appropriate.
13. The 2.5' planting strip shown on section C.0 is not sufficient for landscaping.
14. A note should be placed on sheets 2 and 3 stating that these plans can be changed slightly at the site plan stage, as
these plans should be more conceptual in drawing, and are not site plans. A site plan, meeting all applicable
regulations of the Zoning Ordiance and the COD, will be required for this property.
15. The GSF of the proposed building shown on sheets 2 and 3 of the application plan may want to accommodate the
additional square footage mentioned in comment #8 above.
16. A landscaping plan will be required at the time of site plan submittal, and landscaping is not reviewed in detail or
for compliance with the zoning ordiancne at this time.
17. The 8' retaining wall near Connor Drive and the parcel entrance may need to be staggered with two walls of 6 feet
or less in height.
18. There appears to be a large area with missing street trees near the roundabout.
19. The area shown for loading and the dumpster does not appear to meet the requirements of 4.12.
20. What is the dumpster-like structure shown in the southwest corner of the site, near the shared entrance with the
hotel parcel? It appears to be two dumpsters right next to each other.
21. Are there shared access easements with the other parcels of Block I, as it appears the entrances cross the property
lines?
22. Is there any open space proposed with this rezoning request?
23. Please be advised that a site plan and VSMP plan are required for this property.
Comprehensive Plan
Initial comments on how your proposal generally relates to the Comprehensive Plan are provided below. Comments on
conformity with the Comprehensive Plan are provided to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors as part of
the staff report.
The Comprehensive Plan identifies Tax Map Parcel (TMP) 03200-02-00-041D6 as Commercial Mixed Use land use. This
classification calls for primary uses to consist of retail, while secondary uses in this classification include office and
residential. The proposed rezoning to amend the COD to allow for additional non-residential square footage is consistent
with the Comprehensive Plan land use recommendations.
Neighborhood Model
Projects located within the Development Areas are typically reviewed for consistency with each of the Neighborhood
Model Principles found in the Comprehensive Plan. Comments are provided below on relevant aspects of the
Neighborhood Model. More detailed comments may be provided after more detailed plans are provided.
Pedestrian Orientation This principle is largely met with the provision of sidewalks along the perimeter of the
property and a building fagade near the right-of-way line.
Mixture of Uses
This principle is not met for this parcel alone, as uses are largely non-residential.
However, this proposal retains the idea of Hollymead Town Center Area C overall, as
an area for mixed uses, including non-residential near Route 29 and residential uses
farther along Timberwood Blvd. from 29.
Neighborhood Centers
This principle is not applicable, as this rezoning is for one block of Area C only, and the
overall plan remains the same.
Mixture of Housing Types
This principle is not applicable as no housing is proposed on this site or permitted by
and Affordability
the current zoning.
Relegated Parking
This principle is partially met. Most parking is relegated. However, there is some
parking along both Connor Drive and Timberwood Blvd.
Interconnected Streets and
This principle is met, as this proposal maintains the overall network of Area C.
Transportation Networks
Multimodal Transportation
This principle is partially met, as sidewalks are provided, and the overall concept of
Opportunities
Area C is not being changed.
Parks, Recreational
This principle is not met, as no recreational or open space areas are being provided.
Amenities, and Open Space
Buildings and Spaces of
This principle appears to be met, with the buildings near the ROW line and mostly
Human Scale
relegated parking.
Redevelopment
This principle is met, as this parcel is undeveloped and contained within the larger
Hollymead development.
Respecting Terrain and
This principle appears to be met, as there are a few managed steep slopes on the
Careful Grading and Re-
property, with no other environmental features. The managed slopes will need to be
grading of Terrain
graded following County Engineering requirements.
Clear Boundaries Between
This principle is not applicable to the request.
the Development Areas and
the Rural Area
Planning - Transportation
The following comments regarding this proposal have been provided by Daniel Butch, Transportation Senior Planner,
dbutch@albemarle.org:
The Trip Generation report provided in the application plan is for 40,000 sf of office with the future 81 Hotel room units
within Block 1. The owner anticipates the 40,000 sf commercial building to be majority of office with retail/restaurant.
Please provide additional scenarios of 40,000 sf of office with retail and restaurant added into the trip generation report in
addition to the 81 units of Hotel.
Zoning Division, Community Development Department
Comments regarding this proposal are pending and will be forwarded upon receipt. Staff contact — Francis MacCall,
Principal Planner, finaccall(c-r�,albemarle.org.
Engineering & Water Resources Division, Community Development Department
No objections at this time. County Engineer, Frank Pohl, fpo,albemarle.org.
Building Inspections Division, Community Development Department
No objections at this time. Michael Dellinger, Building Official, mdellinger(cr�,albemarle.org.
Architectural Review Board, Community Development Department
The following comments regarding this proposal have been provided by Margaret Maliszewski, ARB Chief Planner,
mmaliszewski&albemarle.org:
For the site plan, please note the following:
1. Some trees are shown on the plan. Those that are shown do not meet all landscape requirements. Travelway, perimeter
and street trees are required.
2. Reconsider the dumpster location. A location away from Timberwood Parkway would be appropriate.
Albemarle County Fire -Rescue
The following comments regarding this proposal have been provided by Shawn Maddox, Fire & Rescue plans reviewer,
smaddox@albemarle.org:
The plan submitted shows only one entrance for the parking lot serving the new building. Based on the length of that road
a second entrance is required or a turn around must be provided.
Albemarle County Service Authority
Please see the attached comments from ACSA plans reviewer, Richard Nelson, rnelson cr,serviceauthority.org.
Virginia Department of Transportation
Review pending; comments will be forwarded to applicant upon receipt by County staff. VDOT contact — Adam Moore,
adam.mooregvdot.vir ig nia.gov.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority
The following comments regarding this proposal have been provided by Dyon Vega, Civil Engineer, dvega(&rivanna.org:
To be filled out by RWSA for ZMA's and SP's
1. Capacity issues for sewer that may affect this proposal None Known
2. Requires Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Capacity Certification Yes X-No
3. Water flow or pressure issues that may affect this proposal None Known
4. "Red Flags" regarding service provision (Use attachments if necessary) None Known
Action after Receipt of Comments
After you have read this letter, please take one of the actions identified on "Action After Receipt of Comment Letter,"
which is attached.
Resubmittal
If you choose to resubmit, please use the attached form. There is no fee for the first resubmittal. The resubmittal date
schedule is provided for your convenience online at:
http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/forrns — center/departments/Community__Development/forms/schedules/Special_
Use Permit_& Zoning_Map_Amendment_Schedule.pdf
Notification and Advertisement Fees
It appears that the Public Notice Requirement fees have already been paid for this application.
Additional notification fees will not be required unless a deferral takes place and adjoining owners need to be notified of a
new date.
Please feel free to contact me if you wish to meet or need additional information. My email address is
areitelbach(kalbemarle.org, and my phone number is 434-296-5832 ext. 3261.
Sincerely,
Andy Reitelbach
Senior Planner
Planning Division, Department of Community Development
enc: Memorandum from Albemarle County Service Authority
ZMA2019-00012 Action After Receipt of Comments
Zoning Map Amendment Resubmittal Form
ALBEMARLE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Information from Service Providers
To be filled out by ACSA for ZMA's and SP's
1) Is this site in the jurisdictional area for water and/or sewer? Yes
2) What is the distance to the closest water and sewer line, if in the jurisdictional area? On site.
3) Are there water pressure issues which may affect the proposed use as shown on plan? Water
pressures in the area are high. PRV will be required.
4) Are there major upgrades needed to the water distribution or sewer collection system of which the
applicant and staff should be aware? A sewer agreement will need to be signed by the applicant
stating the applicant will be responsible for upgrading the necessary sewer segments if capacity is
exceeded by this development.
5) Are there other service provision issues such as the need for grinder pumps? N/A
6) Which issues should be resolved at the SP/ZMA stage and which issues can be resolved at the site
plan/plat stage?
7) If the project is a large water user, what long term impacts or implications do you forsee?
8) Additional comments?
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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ACTION AFTER RECEIPT OF COMMENT LETTER
FIRST SET OF COMMENTS
Your project has been scheduled for a public hearing by the Planning Commission for November 19,
2019, which is 77 days from the date your application was accepted for review. State Code requires a
90-day review by the Planning Commission unless the applicant requests deferral. As you will read in
this comment letter, staff recommends changes to your project to help you achieve approval. Without
these changes, staff cannot recommend approval to the Planning Commission.
If you would like to address the comments you must request deferral by October 18, 2019. If you
choose not to request deferral, staff will take your project to the Commission as originally submitted,
but without a recommendation of approval. Instructions for requesting a deferral are outlined below.
Please note that you can submit revisions even if you defer your application.
Please do one of the following on or before October 18, 2019:
(1) Request deferral to resubmit to address comments, pursuant to Section 33.52(A)(1).
Please understand that if a deferral request is made, the Planning Commission public
hearing date will be later than November 19, 2019.
(2) Request to proceed to a Planning Commission public hearing on November 19, 2019. All
advertising fees must be paid by October 18, 2019.
(3) Withdraw your application.
(1) Deferral Request and Resubmittal
To request deferral, you must submit a request in writing to defer action by the Planning Commission
and Board of Supervisors. The request may be made by email. You may request a deferral for up to 36
months from the date your application was accepted for review, which is September 3, 2022. However,
all outstanding information necessary for Commission action must be submitted by June 3, 2022,
according to the published schedule. (See Section 18-33.52 (A)(2) of the Albemarle County Code).
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(2) Proceed to Planning Commission Public Hearing on November 19, 2019
At this time, you may request that your application proceed to public hearing with the Planning
Commission on November 19, 2019. With this option, staff will take your project to the Commission as
originally submitted, but without a recommendation of approval.
(3) Withdraw Your Application
If at any time you wish to withdraw your application, please provide your request in writing.
Resubmittals
As stated above, a deferral does not preclude you from resubmitting the application to address
changes based upon the comments. If you would like to resubmit after you defer, you may do so
following the resubmittal schedule. Be sure to include the resubmittal form on the last page of your
comment letter with vour submittal.
The application fee which you paid covers staff review of the initial submittal and one resubmittal.
Each subsequent resubmittal requires an additional fee. (See attached Fee Schedule.)
Failure to Respond
An application shall be deemed to be voluntarily withdrawn if the applicant requests deferral pursuant
to subsection 33.52(A), and fails to provide within 120 days before the end of the deferral period all of
the information required to allow the Board to act on the application. (See Section 18-33.53 (C) of the
Albemarle County Code).
Fee Payment
Fees paid in cash or by check must be paid at the Community Development Intake Counter. Make
checks payable to the County of Albemarle. Do not send checks directly to the Review Coordinator.
Fees may also be paid by credit card using the secure online payment system, accessed at
http://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=cdd&relpage=21685.
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Fee Amount $ Date Paid By who? Receipt # Ck# Bv:
Resubmittal of information for
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Zoning Map Amendment .N
PROJECT NUMBER THAT HAS BEEN ASSIGNED: ZMA2019-00012
Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign
I hereby certify that the information provided with this resubmittal is what has been requested from staff
Signature of Owner, Contract Purchaser
Print Name
FEES that may apply:
Date
Daytime phone number of Signatory
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Deferral of scheduled public hearing at applicant's request
$194
Resubmittal fees for original Zoning Map Amendment fee of $2,688
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First resubmission
FREE
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Each additional resubmission (TO BE PAID WHEN THE RESUBMISSION IS MADE TO INTAKE STAFF)
$1,344
Resubmittal fees for original Zoning Map Amendment fee of $3,763
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First resubmission
FREE
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Each additional resubmission (TO BE PAID WHEN THE RESUBMISSION IS MADE TO INTAKE STAFF)
$1,881
To be Daid after staff review for Dublic notice:
Most applications for a Zoning Map Amendment require at least one public hearing by the Planning Commission and one public
hearing by the Board of Supervisors. Virginia State Code requires that notice for public hearings be made by publishing a legal
advertisement in the newspaper and by mailing letters to adjacent property owners. Therefore, at least two fees for public notice
are required before a Zoning Map Amendment may be heard by the Board of Supervisors. The total fee for public notice will be
provided to the applicant after the final cost is determined and must be paid before the application is heard by a public body.
➢ Preparing and mailing or delivering up to fifty (50) notices
$215 + actual cost of first-class postage
➢ Preparing and mailing or delivering each notice after fifty (50)
$1.08 for each additional notice + actual
cost of first-class postage
➢ Legal advertisement (published twice in the newspaper for each public hearing)
Actual cost
(averages between $150 and $250)
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
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