HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA201800014 Review Comments 2019-04-01 WILLIAMS MULLEN
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April 1, 2019
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Tim Padalino, Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Re. ZMA-2018-00014 (Birdwood Mansion and Grounds) — comment
response letter
Dear Tim:
Thank you for your comment letter of December 17, 2018 in connection with ZMA 2018-
00014. This letter and the materials accompanying our resubmittal package address
the comments and suggestions contained in your letter.
Planning Comments:
1. Comprehensive Plan / CPA 2018-00006:
As you know, the Board of Supervisors approved CPA 2018-00006 on March 20th,
so the proposal is now consistent with the newly amended Comprehensive Plan.
2. Conceptual Plan lacks sufficient information.
An updated Conceptual Plan is attached, which now includes a third page showing
more detail of the existing structures. The plan also includes more information about
the locations where the proposed improvements and uses would be permitted within
the district boundaries.
3. Proposed District Boundaries include a small portion of the golf course.
We have adjusted the boundaries of the proposed zoning district to address this
comment and avoid any overlap with the golf course. In addition to the boundaries
shown on the Conceptual Plan, we have also included an updated surveyed map
prepared by Roger Ray and Associates showing the exactly proposed district
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boundaries. Another change to the proposed district boundary relates to the
recently constructed Indoor Golf practice facility. That area is now excluded from the
boundary to avoid conflict or confusion with the conditions of approval of the Special
Use Permit that governs that use and associated facilities. We do show on the
Conceptual Plan that the Foundation may use the Indoor Golf practice facility
parking lots to serve events hosted at the Birdwood Mansion and Grounds.
4. Proffer Statement requires updates
We have updated the proffer statement and included it with our submission package.
We have also included a blackline version highlighting the revisions compared
against the original submitted draft.
5. ZMA Review Process — resubmittal recommended
We agree and have updated the documents as suggested with this resubmittal.
CDD-Zoninq:
1. As noted above, we have updated the boundaries of the proposed district to
reflect this comment. Please see the updated Conceptual Plan and Surveyed
Map (the latter has a revision date of March 21, 2019).
2. Please see the enclosed updated Conceptual Plan, which now includes a third
page showing the existing structures in better detail.
3. The updated Conceptual Plan now shows the locations where the proposed
improvements and uses would be permitted within the district boundaries, as
suggested by staff comments.
4. The proposed proffers have been amended to reflect this comment.
5. The proposed proffers have been amended to state that as a condition of final
site plan approval that a shared parking agreement will be required.
6. Proffer paragraph 5 has been amended to address this comment.
7. A sound study prepared by Accenture is enclosed with this resubmittal package.
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CDD-ARB / Design Planning:
1. As noted earlier, the proposed proffers have been amended to adjust the list of
permitted uses.
2. Page three of the updated Conceptual Plan shows the existing structures in
greater detail, as well as the proposed improvements and where they would be
permitted within the district boundaries.
3. New intrusions into the landscape have been minimized, as shown on the
updated Conceptual Plan.
4. Re-use of existing historic outbuildings is already being planned in advance of
construction of new structures.
5. A plan for the reuse of the existing historic outbuildings can be provided once the
details are final.
6. Written documentation that the VA DHR supports the renovation and additions at
the property will be provided prior to final site plan approval.
7. If historic tax credits are applied for and certification of such is received, the
Foundation will endeavor to provide such certification prior to additional plan or
permit approvals, but is not in a position to guarantee that such certification will
be available at that time.
8. The Foundation is aware and acknowledges that for any work visible from the
EC, that ARB review and approval is required prior to site plan approval and
building permit approval.
CDD- Engineering
The Foundation acknowledges the comment from the County Engineer that VSMP
permitting will be required for the proposed project in the form of a WPO plan
application.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA
No comments provided.
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority:
Comments acknowledged, no response needed.
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Albemarle County Fire and Rescue:
Comment of no objection, no response needed.
Should you require anything further in connection with this application, please do not
hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
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Valerie W. Long
cc: Elise Cruz, University of Virginia Foundation
Fred Missel, University of Virginia Foundation
Enclosures:
1. Updated Concept Plan dated March 28, 2019, containing three pages
2. Updated Survey Map, dated last revised March 21, 2019, containing two pages
3. Updated Exhibit showing setback lines, last revised March 21, 2019, one page
4. Birdwood Event Noise Report by Acentech
5. Updated Proffer Statement
6. Blackline of updated Proffer Statement
7. Updated Narrative
8. Blackline of updated Narrative
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Event Management Plan (Amended 4-30-18)
Boar's Head Sports Club
This Management Plan serves to provide a general outline of event parking located in
and around the Boar's Head Sports Club.' The Inn, Sports Club, Office Park and
surrounding grounds offers the classic mixed-use opportunity to share parking during
peak and off-peak hours.
Many of the events at Boars Head and Birdwood occur on Saturdays, Holidays or
weekdays. Saturday and Holiday events allow for the use of Office Park spaces.
Weekdays allow for the use of many of the Inn guest spaces as the census is often
lower during this time.
With the flexibility of programming and scheduling of special events on the property and
sufficient parking and over 25 years of hosting many of these events, a deep
understanding and experience has been developed to successfully provide parking and
traffic management.
Specifically, the special event (tiered system) for traffic and parking strategy is reflected
in the table below.
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SPECIAL EVENTS - TIERED SYSTEM
Event Level Seope.of Event _ __ • Propose,d,Traffic/Parking Strategy
Repurpose;paces in underutilized UVAF and Professional Center Lots
1)Set up temporary woyfinding parking signs that guide guests into lots
Tier I Up to 400 Attendees 2) Offer Valet services
3) Relocate staff parking to golf course lot or UVAF lot
All of Tier I Strategies
Attendants of parking entry and/or critical intersections
Sign and delineate pedestrian movement corridors to eliminate pedestrian
and vehicular conflicts
Tier II 400 to 600 Attendees If hosting more than two events,stagger starting/ending times
Provide generd protocols for access circulation on website
Add police detail to criticd intersections to control movements and priority
All of Tier I&IIStrategies
Add off-sire parking and shuttle guests/employees to site
Create one-way flor through the site
Tier III 600+Attendees Enter Golf Course drive and exit from Ednom Drive
Use traffic control devices for proper movement
Provide generd protocols for access circulation on website
The tiered system above ensures efficient ingress and egress of visitors, thereby
reducing the impact of traffic from special events on other drivers and residents, which
will be concentrated during the starting/ending time of such events. By directing traffic
for special events efficiently to/from applicable parking areas, other drivers and residents
can continue to their normal route with minimized delays. In addition, the Foundation will
notify nearby property owner's associations, as necessary, of such starting and ending
times so that residents may be able to avoid the potential congestion. The Foundation
will also do as much as possible to segregate traffic from the special event from resident
The UVA Foundation 4/30/2018
traffic by moving queuing lines to the edges of accessways and utilizing police, detail
(Tier II Strategy).
Events that have (or are anticipated), but not all-inclusive, are included below:
Swim Meets
General: Swim meets occur during evening hours on summer season Wednesday
evenings. Inn guests are minimal as the event occurs on a week night and generally the
majority of parking is available in and around the Sports Club. Overflow parking is
available at the Boar's Head Point and shuttle service is provided. The sports club
expansion (2005) added additional parking around the Boar's Head Sports Club.
Typical Schedule: The swim team program begins in May and ends in July. During this
time, the Boar's Head hosts three regional meets which occur on Wednesday evenings.
Parking Locations: Typically parking for regional swim meets includes the sports club,
office parks and overflow parking located adjacent to the Inn. Shuttle services are often
provided.
Turkey Trot
General: This annual event is attended by both runners and spectators.
Typical Schedule: The Turkey Trot is typically held on Thanksgiving.
Parking Locations: Typically parking for the Turkey Trot includes the sports club, office
parks and overflow parking located adjacent to the Inn.
Various Tournaments (Tennis and Squash)
General: These events usually occur over the span of a week (tennis) and several days
(squash) and the amount of spectators varies greatly throughout this timeframe. The
first several days use little if any overflow parking. The last two days (semi-finals and
finals) see the greatest amount of parking need.
Typical Schedule: International Tennis Association National Championships (Indoor) —
February, not scheduled concurrently with UVA Dual Matches. Memorial Day Tennis
Tournament (Outdoor) — Members event. 4th of July Tennis Tournament (Outdoor) —
Member event. Labor Day Tennis Tournament (Outdoor) — Member event. USTA
Men's Pro Challenger (Indoor) — November. Boyd Tinsley Tournament (Outdoors) —
Professional event.
Parking Locations: Typically parking for tournaments can be handled adjacent to the
sports club. During finals or peak times, parking may include the sports club, office
parks and overflow parking located adjacent to the Inn, as well as the Golf Course lot if
necessary. Occasionally, Boar's Head personnel are strategically located so as to
provide the most convenient visitor parking.
The UVA Foundation 4/30/2018
UVA Tennis and Squash Matches
General: These events will likely occur during evening hours. Attendance has varied
widely and the majority of the parking will likely be accommodated on the Sports Club
site or adjacent areas.
The existing tennis facility is designed to accommodate over 1,000 spectators. The
squash facility is designed to accommodate between 250 and 300 spectators. At no
time will Tennis and Squash matches be scheduled to be played at the same time of
day.
UVA Dual Matches (Indoor) — January through March or on days of inclement weather.
These are typically evening matches. Atlantic Conference Championships —April. UVA
Regional Tennis tournament (Indoor) —October.
UVA Dual Matches (Outdoor) — March and April. These are typically evening matches.
Atlantic Conference Championships - April. UVA Regional Tennis tournament —
October.
Parking Locations: Typically parking for tournaments can be handled adjacent to the
sports club. During finals or peak times, parking may include the sports club, office
parks and overflow parking located adjacent to the Inn, as well as the Golf Course lot if
necessary. Occasionally, Boar's Head personnel are strategically located so as to
provide the most convenient visitor parking.
The UVA Foundation 4/30/2018
Birdwood Mansion and Grounds
Zoning Map Amendment
October 29, 2018, updated April 1, 2019
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Project Proposal
On behalf of the University of Virginia Foundation (the"Foundation"),we hereby request the approval of a
Zoning Map Amendment ("ZMA")for a portion of Tax Map Parcel 07500-00-00-06300(the "Property"). We
specifically request for 15.21 acres surrounding the Birdwood Mansion to be rezoned from R-1 Residential
to Highway Commercial ("HC")with proffers.The purpose of this ZMA is to allow for the renovation of the
Birdwood Mansion and grounds for use as a special events venue that includes overnight lodging.
Currently,the Property is governed by SP2017-00032, in which the existing approvals for the Birdwood Golf
Course Parcel were consolidated into one Special Use Permit approval. SP 2017-00032, approved by the
Board of Supervisors in August 2018, included an overall Conceptual Plan to be referenced, as well as detail
sheets for each of the previously approved elements of the Property such as the Indoor Golf Practice
Facility,the Outdoor UVA Tennis Facility and the Permanent Connector Road.
The use of the Birdwood Mansion and Grounds for new uses was specifically excluded from the approval of
SP2017-00032. Condition 5 of the approval reads, "No change in use of the Birdwood Mansion is permitted
through this Special Use Permit Amendment." In addition,Special Event Venues and Inns are not permitted
uses in the R-1 zoning district. Thus,the Foundation proposes the rezone a 15.21-acre portion of the
Property to HC, as shown on the attached Rezoning Boundary Exhibit prepared by Roger W. Ray&Assoc.,
Inc.,dated October 18, 2018, last revised March 21, 2019. The proposed HC zoning district and proffers
conform generally with the zoning and proffers that are associated with the adjacent Boar's Head Inn and
Sports Club property,which are owned and operated by an entity controlled by the Foundation.
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Existing Uses:
The entire Birdwood parcel consists of 544.078 acres, is zoned R-1, and is designated for Institutional use in
the Comprehensive Plan. The Birdwood Golf Course consists of:the golf course, numerous streams and
ponds (partially wooded),the Birdwood Clubhouse, and dependent maintenance and storage structures as
well as the Birdwood Mansion and dependent structures, including four buildings currently rented for
residential purposes. The property also includes the Indoor Golf Practice Facility and Permanent Connector
Road. An outdoor tennis facility for the UVA Tennis Team will soon be under construction and the golf
course is under construction for a complete redesign.
All portions of the property outside the 15.21-acre area that is the subject of this ZMA will remain R-1
Residential zoning and subject to the conditions of approval for SP2017-00032.
Background:
The Birdwood Mansion was constructed between 1819 and 1830 under the ownership of William Garth;
the entrance drive was also built at that time. It has been suggested that Thomas Jefferson's workmen may
have assisted with the construction of the buildings due to the shared classical characteristics of the
Birdwood structures and the contemporaneous University of Virginia pavilions. The historic core
surrounding the House contained more designed landscape features,while the remainder of the property
was an agricultural landscape.
In 1967,the University of Virginia purchased the first of several portions of the Birdwood property.The
University built a golf course at Birdwood,thus maintaining the open quality of the former agricultural
fields.The University has maintained the property ever since with few major alterations. The Birdwood
Mansion and Grounds, as the centerpiece of the Property, is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places and Virginia Landmarks Register.
Proposed Uses:
The Foundation proposes the renovation of the Birdwood Mansion to annually host approximately 24
weekend events for wedding and reception activities with an estimated average of 100-120 attendees, and
approximately 96 weekday business related gatherings with an estimated average attendance of 25-30
attendees. The existing bedrooms of the Birdwood Mansion would be available for overnight lodging.
Parking for the Birdwood Mansion events will be accommodated through select parking lots, both existing
and proposed. The Conceptual Plan includes some proposed additional parking in the vicinity of the
Birdwood Mansion and illustrates the new parking area for the Indoor Golf Practice Facility. Additional
parking is also available at the Golf Clubhouse with the option to shuttle guests from that parking lot to the
Birdwood Mansion.
The attached Proffer statement includes the requirement for the Foundation to update the Event
Management Plan for Birdwood and Boar's Head prior to a Certificate of Occupancy for the Birdwood
Mansion,to ensure management of this newly renovated resource is well-integrated into the overall
management of both properties by the Foundation.
The extensive project team for the proposed renovation of the Birdwood Mansion and Grounds is a
collection of experts. The team has been working together for years to study the property and assess the
best strategies to ensure the success and preservation of this historic resource for future generations. The
proposed landscape and site enhancements will be guided by expert opinion and previous site studies such
as the Birdwood Landscape Site Protection and Stewardship Strategies Plan (University of Virginia Foundation,
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2015), and ongoing guidance and input from the Department of Historic Resources. The Foundation may
pursue historic tax credits for the renovation of the Birdwood Mansion and thus will be adhering to
Secretary of the Interior Standards for Historic Renovations.
Birdwood Mansion and Grounds Project Team:
UVAF:Tim Rose, Fred Missel,Jim Wilson, Pat McCann, Dave Jefferson
UVA Office of the Architect: Brian Hogg(Senior Historic Preservation Planner), Mary Hughes (University
Landscape Architect),Tom Contos (Senior Architect/Planner)
UVA Facilities Management:Jody Lehandro (Supervisory Historic Preservation Architect)
Landscape Design: Rachel Lloyd Evans,AECOM
Architecture: Kathy Frazier, Frazier and Associates
Boar's Head: Russ Cronberg, General Manager
The property surrounding Birdwood and Boar's Head consists of multiple neighborhoods,such as Bel-Air to
the east,White Gables and Kenridge to the north, Ednam and Ednam Village to the west, and Ednam Forest
to the south. The Foundation meets regularly with representatives of the property owners' association for
each of these neighborhoods to update them on proposals involving the Boar's Head Inn,the Sports Club,
and Birdwood. A Community Meeting specific to this ZMA request was conducted on December 17, 2019.
Traffic Analysis:
As part of this submittal package, a memo regarding traffic generation was provided by Vanasse Hangen
Brustlin, Inc. ("VHB"), as an update to the previous study of the existing conditions of the Boar's Head and
Birdwood properties as well as any impact of the proposed uses included in this ZMA request. VHB
provided an extensive traffic impact analysis ("TIA")that accompanied the approval of SP201700032 for the
proposed UVA Outdoor Tennis Facility, Par 3 Golf Course and Permanent Connector Road. The TIA
concluded that the uses proposed with SP 201700032 would not significantly impact any of the surrounding
intersections. The VHB memo included with this ZMA accounts for all of the previous data collected
through the TIA, as well as new trips generated by the proposed special events use at the Birdwood
Mansion and Grounds. Both studies from VHB conclude that the proposed uses, including those of this
ZMA,will not have any significant impact to the surrounding intersections.
In addition, Conditions 8 and 9 of SP 201700032 require follow up analyses of intersections and traffic
patterns by the Foundation to ensure the accuracy of the TIA. Specifically,the TIA concluded that no new
signal is required at the intersection of Boar's Head Drive and Route 250. Follow up analyses are to be
provided at 12 and 24 months following the opening of the Permanent Connector Road. Given the
additional trip generation of the uses proposed with this ZMA,the Foundation, in collaboration with County
staff, has agreed to a proffer that instead performs follow up analysis at 12 and 36 months following the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the Birdwood Mansion. This new proposal,supported by County
staff, ensures time for traffic patterns associated with Birdwood and Boar's Head to assimilate with the
various proposed uses of the properties.
Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
The Southern and Western Neighborhoods Master Plan (the"Master Plan") land use plan designates the
Property for Institutional use. Institutional uses include areas and uses which serve a public function and
include parks,schools, universities and ancillary facilities.The adjacent Boar's Head property with HC
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zoning is classified as Neighborhood Mixed Uses,which include neighborhood serving retail and service
uses for nearby residential neighborhoods and office uses.The Master Plan also calls for the historic
Birdwood Mansion and important dependencies to be retained with future development.
Until very recently,the text in the Master Plan describing the current and future land uses at the Property,
and the levels of development that are considered appropriate did not clearly contemplate the concept of
reusing the Birdwood Mansion and Grounds for events and hospitality uses.
Prior to the submittal of this ZMA proposal,the Foundation created an Area B Master Plan (the"Area B
Plan,")for the Property to guide future development. The Area B Plan was coordinated with the University
of Virginia,Albemarle County Staff, PACC Tech, and PACC, as well as members of the surrounding
community. The Area B Plan was officially endorsed by PACC on September 20, 2018, and includes a
section with guidance regarding the Birdwood Mansion and Grounds that is consistent with this proposal.
Following PACC's endorsement of the Area B Plan, County staff began the process to update the Master
Plan, utilizing the Area B Plan as guidance,that would ensure the proposed uses are harmonious with the
Master Plan. As mentioned,the primary goal for the Birdwood Mansion is protection of the historic
resources. This proposed ZMA ensures that protection through a renovation project that is coordinated
with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources and a proposed use that sustains the long-term
maintenance needs of such a resource.
On March 20, 2019,the Board of Supervisors adopted CPA 2018-00006 which amends the Master Plan text
to clearly establish the reuse of the Mansion and Grounds for events and hospitality(as included in the
PACC-endorsed Area B Study) as an appropriate near-future land use, provided that any such project is
undertaken with a commitment to historic preservation, context sensitive design, and mitigation of
reasonably anticipated impacts.The proposed project would remain subject to all applicable legislative and
administrative permitting requirements, including approval of this ZMA proposal. As such,with the
adoption of CPA 2018-00006,the ZMA proposal is now clearly consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
Impacts on Public Facilities & Public Infrastructure
No known impacts.
Impacts on Environmental Features
No known impacts.
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Direct Dial: 434.951.5709
vlong@williamsmullen.com
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Tim Padalino, Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Re.. ZMA-2018-00014'(Birdwood Mansion and Grounds) —comment
response letter
Dear Tim,:
Thank you for your comment letter of May 1, 2019 in connection with ZMA 2018-00014.
This letter and the enclosed materials address the comments and suggestions
contained in your letter.
Conceptual Plan Revisions:
,An updated Conceptual Plan dated May_10, 2019 is attached. All changes are
contained on page 1_ of 3, In response to comments about the proposed service drive
along the western side of the property's historic core, and the location of event-related
structures, enclosed is a memorandum from Rachel Lloyd of AECOM addressing those
comments.
In addition, we also received feedback on the issue of the location of any permanent
event-related structures from one of the project architects at Glave and Holmes
Architecture, who notes that any future permanent accessory structures would likely be
modeled after a garden pavilion or orangerie to serve the same role that the temporary
structures would serve: provide shelter for larger outdoor events that cannot be
accommodated in'the house due to their size, limit the wear and tear on the historic
house from large crowds, and highlight the historic garden setting for those events.
As further clarification, we have labeled the areas where temporary structures may be
located, and added a note that permanent accessory structures are permitted subject to
certain treatment guidelines. No permanent accessory structures are planned in the
initial phase of the protect, and as a result the project's architects and other consultants
have not tljnd rtaken 'he deta_ilesLstudy and analysis.of the appropriate location for
any such structures that would be required to ensure that they would not impact the
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property's listing on the National Register of Historic Places. To demonstrate the
Foundation's continued commitment to maintaining the Property's historic listing, the
Conceptual Plan now includes a note with a description of the treatment guidelines that
would be followed during the site design process for any future permanent structures, in
consultation with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The project team felt
this is the more sensitive approach to addressing the potential future need far
permanent accessory structures, rather than identifying a specific location for such
structures on the Concept Plan prior to conducting the appropriate locational analysis
and study.
We also note that there are numerous references in the Birdwood Landscape Site
Protection and Stewardship Strategies Plan to enabling "necessary design updates" and
"compatible alterations and additions," with the explicit statement that "the goal of
stewardship at the Birdwood property is to manage change within the landscape in a
way that preserves historic character and character-defining features while permitting
new.uses, alteration and additions that may be required in the future" (page 6). Page 9
of the Plan states that placing new permanent structures outside of the historic core
should be "considered," but it does not prohibit their location within the historic core. We
contend that in the event that the Foundation elects in the future to include any new
permanent accessory structures within the Property, that the treatment guidelines,
requirement for consultation with DHR, expertise of the Foundation's consultants, and
the Foundation and University's demonstrated commitment to the preservation of its
historic resources both on and off Grounds (Carr's Hill, Morven Farm, The Rotunda and
Academical Village, among others) will ensure the protection of the Property's historic
resources and its status on the National Register.
Response to Historic. e v tion.Staff,Comments::
1. Regarding new permanent accessory structures, please refer to the memo from
AECOM and the additional comments above.
2. All renovation activities and additions will continue to be closely coordinated with the
Virginia Department of Historic Resources to ensure that the Property's listing on the
National Register of Historic Places will be maintained.
3. As noted in our April 1 resubmittal letter, re-use of existing historic outbuildings is
already being planned in advance of construction of new structures. However, none
of the existing accessory structures are sufficiently sized to accommodate outdoor
events of the size proposed. The mansion will primarily host small to medium indoor
events and other events during inclement weather. As noted previously, any new
accessory structures, whether temporary or permanent, will serve to provide shelter
for larger outdoor events that cannot be accommodated in the house due to their
size, limit the wear and tear on the historic house from large crowds, and highlight
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the historic garden setting for those events. All existing accessory structures and
outbuildings shown on the Concept Plan will be preserved, and some or all will be
renovated for uses such as restrooms, guest cottages, and storage, as shown in
detail on page 3 of the Concept Plan.
4. Archaeological investigations have already been conducted by Rivanna
Archaeological Services, LLC. Enclosed is a Phase 1 Archeological Study prepared
for the project.
5. An archaeological monitoring plan prepared by Rivanna Archaeological Services,
LLC is enclosed.
Proffer ReVisions,:
An updated proffer statement is attached, which incorporates the following revisions:
1. In paragraph 1, we have updated the reference to the updated Conceptual Plan.
2. In paragraph 2(a) and (b), we have corrected the noted discrepancies.
3. In paragraph 4 we have removed the text about the option to adjust the timing of
the warrant analysis.
4. We have added a new paragraph 6 regarding the use of amplified music.
I have also included a blackline of the revised proffers, comparing the May 10th draft
against the April 1st draft. Should you require anything further in connection with this
application, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Viz- 1-;()J17-Nri
Valerie W. Long
cc: Elise Cruz, University of Virginia Foundation
Fred Missel, University of Virginia Foundation
Enclosures:
1. Updated Concept Plan dated May 10, 2019, containing three pages
2. Updated Proffer Statement
3. Blackline of updated Proffer Statement
4. Memorandum from Rachel Lloyd of AECOM
5. Phase 1 Archeological Study by Rivanna Archaeological Services, LLC
6. Construction Monitoring Plan by Rivanna Archaeological Services, LLC
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