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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA201900012 Correspondence 2020-02-2630 Scale, LLC 871 Justin Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963 Ph. 434.242.2866 mike@30scale.com February 18, 2020 Mr. Andy Reitelbach Senior Planner Albemarle County Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: ZMA201900012 Hollymead Corner Dear Andy, Q: SCALE ENGINEERING Thanks for your review of the referenced ZMA Application. The submission has been revised to address your comments dated October 4, 2019 in accordance with the following: I . Provide a copy of the shared parking agreement with the hotel that is mentioned in the parking reduction request. Prior to final site plan approval, a shared parking agreement will be required reflecting the conditions as proposed on the site by the final site plan, taking into account the ultimate square footage of the building, the uses, and the required number of parking; spaces based on the final design as shown on the final site plan. See Zoning, comments (attached) for more information. RESPONSE: Acknowledged. 2. Revise the Ordinance Tahuhtions tahlr on the cover sheet of the application plan to identify the overlay district as Managed Steer) Slope Comment addressed. 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. Comment addressed. 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. This rezoning (ZMA2019-00012) will need to be updated to reflect what was approved with ZMA2017-00005, which was approved by the Board of Supervisors on January 15, 2020. Documents including the Code of Development, the proffer statement, and the application plan will need to be updated. The documents approved with ZMA2017-00005 will be forwarded to you in a separate package for your use and reference. RESPONSE; The proffer statement and Code of Development have been revised as requested and are included with this submission. 1 1 P a g e 30 Scale, LLC 871 Justin Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963 Ph. 434.242.2866 mike@30scale.com Q: SCALE ENGINEERING 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. Because ZNIA2017-00005 was approved by the Board on January 151", this application will need to be revised to incorporate that approval. A copy of the new regulating COD will be provided to you for the required updates. A potential new name for the COD is "Revised Application Booklet for Code of Development ZN1A2019-00012, A Revision to ZMA2017-00005, Previously Revised from ZN-IA2013-00004, Originally Revised from ZN-IAOI-20-2001 (Area C) "At Hollymead Town Center." In addition, Block 1 on sheets 3 and 4 of the revised COD should be revised to be outlined instead. The Uses Table on sheet 27 should be revised with the proposed new square footage amounts, taking into account what was approved with ZNIA2017-00005. Finally, any other portions of the COD that are proposed to be revised with ZMA2019-00012 need to be revised as well. 6. On sheets 3 and 4 of the COD, include a noic similar to the one provided for ZMA2013-00004 at Block VI. regarding these proposed revisions to Block 1. See comment #5 above for more information. RESPONSE to COMMENTS 5 AND 6: The new name for the COD is as requested. Also, the Uses Table has been updated with the new square footage amounts, taking into account what was approved with ZMA 2017-00005. No other changes have been made to the COD. 7. There arc 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 II, 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 I. c. This table may need to be further revised depending on the outcome of ZMA2017-00005. Revise the table now using the new numbers provided for in the approved Code of Development from ZNfA2017-00005, which was approved by the Board on January 15". as this is now the regulating COD for Ilollvmead Area C. See comment #5 above for more information. RESPONSE: Table A has been revised in the COD. 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. The square footage for the hotel does not match between the cover sheet and sheet 3 on the concept 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. This information does not appear to be on the cover sheet. Include this information. However, please be aware that it has been determined by the Zoning Division that a revised application plan is not necessary for this rezoning (see comment #2 in the "Zoning comments). However, if the applicant would like to include the submitted plan as a concept plan, this information should be provided. 2 1 P a g e 30 Scale, LLC 871 Justin Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963 Ph. 434.242.2866 mike@30scale.com Q: SCALE ENGINEERING 10. This application plan may need to be further revised depending on the outcome of ZMA2017-00005. ZMA2017- 00005 has been approved, on January 15, 2020. which includes the most recently updated application plan. Due to the changes proposed with this rezoning application, it is not necessary for further reivisions to the application (see Zoning comment memo). instead, the application plan for ZNIA2017-00005 will also apply to this application (the application plan for Block 1 will not change and will still look the same as the original. RESPONSE to COMMENTS B-10: The concept plan has been withdrawn from the submission since the Application Plan approved with ZMA 2017-0005 is still valid per Zoning comments. 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. ZMA2017-00005 was approved by the Board on .January 15, 2020, with revised proffers. These proffers are the ones that will need to be revised. Staff will send a copy of the most current proffers to be updated. Only proffer #1 will need to be updated, along with the heading information to reflect the parcels and block being amended. However, proffers 2-6 will also need to remain within the proffer statement. In addition, all property owners within Block 1 will need to sign the proffer statement, as the proffers refer to Block I as a whole. not to TN1P 3241D6 alone. The language to be revised in proffer #1 should reflect the amendments to the Code of Development. To maintain consistency with the existing proffers and the COD, 1 offer the following suggestion: "...and appendices set forth in the attached Application Booklet, entitled "Revised Application Booklet for Code of Development ZMA2019-00012, A Revision to ZMA2017-00005, Previously Revised from Z141A2013-00004, Originally Revised from ZMA01-20-2001 (Area C) "At Hollymead Town Center," followed by the date(s) that you revised the COD booklet. RESPONSE: The proffers have been updated as requested and included with this submission. 12. Comments and concerns raised at the community meeting held on September 19. 2019. include the following: a. Parking is ofien an issue, especially in regard to restaurants, and the shared parking agreement should reflect this situation. A parking reduction request and a shared parking agreement will be required at the site plan stage, and these items can be addressed then, once there is a proposed site design with known uses and number of required spaces. See comment #1 and the Zoning comment memo for more information. b. Access to the property can be somewhat limited due to the right -in, right -out intersections. Advisory comment. 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. Advisory comment. 3 1 P a g e 30 Scale, LLC 871 Justin Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963 Ph. 434.242.2866 mike@30scale.com SCALE E N 6 1 N E E R I N G RESPONSE; The applicant acknowledges the parking reduction and shared parking agreement will be required at the site plan stage. Other comments are also advisory. 13. The 2.5' planting strip shown on section C.0 is not sufficient for landscaping. Comment addressed. Full design of planting strips and other site elements will be addressed at the site plan stage when exact building size, location, uses, and parking requirements, among others, are known. 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 arc not site plans. A site plan, meeting all applicable regulations of the Zoning Ordinance and the COD, will be required for this property. This information does not appear to be included on sheets 2 and 3. However, following further discussions with the Zoning division, an amendment to the existing application plan (as approved with ZhIA2017-00005) is not required for this application. A site plan meeting the requirements of the revised COD, as referenced in the revised proffer statement, along with the existing application plan, will be required if ZNIA2019-00012 is approved by the Board of Supervisors. RESPONSE to COMMENTS 13-14; The concept plan has been withdrawn from the submission since the Application Plan approved with ZMA 2017-0005 is still valid per Zoning comments. 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. Comment addressed. 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 ordinance at this time. Advisory comment acknowledged. 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. Comment addressed. Final retaining wall design will be addressed at the site plan stage. 18. There appears to be a large area with missing street trees near the roundabout. Comment addressed. Final landscape design will be addressed with the landscape plan at the final site plan stage. 19. The area shown for loading and the dumpster does not appear to meet the requirements of 4.12. Comment acknowledged. Final placement and design for dumpster pad(s), as required in section 4.12.13 will be addressed at the site plan stage. 20. What is the dumpstcr-like structure shown in the southwest corner of the site, near the shared entrance with the hotel parcel'? It appears to be two dunipsters right next to each other. Comment acknowledged. Final placement and design for dumpster pad(s), as required in section 4.12.13 will be addressed at the site plan stage. 21. Are there shared access easements with the other parcels of Block 1, as it appears the entrances cross the property lines'? Comment addressed. Need for any additional access or other required easements will be addressed at the site plan stage. 22. Is there any open space proposed with this rezoning request'? Comment addressed. Compliance with open space requirements will be addressed at the site plan stage. 23. Please be advised that a site plan and VSMP plan are required for this property. Advisory comment acknowledged. RESPONSE to COMMENTS 15-23: Advisory comments acknowledged. 4 1 P a g e 30 Scale, LLC 871 Justin Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963 Ph. 434.242.2866 L- mikeCcD30scale.com TI-1 SCALE ENGINEERING Additional Comments from the Second Review of ZA1A2019-00012 24. On the cover sheet of the proposed plan (please be advised, however, that it has been detennined by the Zoning division that an amendment to the application plan is not need for this ZMA request, only the proffers and code of development - sec Zoning comment memo for more information): a. Add -Area C" into the title. b. Add ZMA2017-00005 to the previous zoning cases list, as that application has now been approved by the Board. c. Add ZMA2017-00005 to the Zoning note in the Ordinance Tabulations table. d. Identify in the Ordinance Tabulations table that the site is also served by public sewer in the jurisdictional area note. RESPONSE: The concept plan has been withdrawn from the submission since the Application Plan approved with ZMA 2017-0005 is still valid per Zoning comments. Planning - Transportation The following comments regarding this proposal have been provided by Daniel Butch, Transportation Senior Planner, dbutch(a)albemarle.org: Additional traffic analysis will be necessary to show no impact to intersections and traffic if scenario 2 of office, retail and restaurant combined use was chosen. RESPONSE: Advisory comment acknowledged. 1. Conformity with Zoning Ordinance shown on Application Plan a. Alter reviewiny the uutlined facturs in the parkiny reduction request, I concur with the applicant's analysis allowing a reduction of parking up to the 35% per section 4.12.8. 4.12.10 and 4.12.12, and can recommend approval of the reduction request. For approval of the final site plan a shared parking agreement will be required to be drawn up and reviewed by staff. If it is deemed acceptable then it must be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Please be aware that if the use changes from the proposed uses for the reduction then additional analysi .,�-M be needed rind .-1 he reedod 1. As noted from the previous comment the following will still be need at the time of final site plan approval - "a shared parking agreement will be required to be drawn up and reviewed by staff. If it is deemed acceptable then it must be recorded in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court." RESPONSE: Advisory comment acknowledged. 5 1 P a g e 30 Scale, LLC 871 Justin Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963 Ph. 434.242.2866 mike@30scale.com 2. Proffers/COD Code of Development SCALE ENGINEERING a. I concur with the analysis staff has made regarding needed updates to the updating and prnfferina the Code of Development. b. Please provide all six of the original proffers in the proffer statement. Only a revision to Proffer #1 is required and should be revised to reference update to the revisions made to the Code of Development only. Proposed revised language will be provided. As it appears that no revision to the application plan is necessary there is no need to reference a revised application plan. RESPONSE: The proffer statement has been revised and the revised application plan has been removed from the submittal. Architectural Review Board, Communitv Develoliment Department The following comments regarding this proposal have been provided by Margaret Maliszcwski. ARB Chief Planner. mmaiiszcwski(u-albcmaric.org: No objection to the rezoning. For the site plan, one additional tree will be needed on the perimeter of the 7-space parking row cast of Connor Dm c. RESPONSE: Advisory comment acknowledged. Albemarle County Fire -Rescue The following comments regarding this proposal have been provided by Shawn Maddox, Fire & Rescue plans reviewer, smaddox@albemarle.org: Fire Rescue has no objections. No objection at this time; please see the attached memo from VDOT contact, Adam Moore. We thank you for taking the time to review this resubmission. Please feel free to call me any time if you have any questions or would like additional information. Sincerely, enclosures Cc: Mr. Simon Stapleton 6 1 P a g e