HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP200400016 Staff Report Special Use Permit 2004-11-03COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
SP -2004-0016. Forest Lakes North Swim and
Tennis Club (Signs #23&94) and
SP -2004-0017. Forest Lakes South Swim and
Tennis Club (Sign #18)
SU BJ ECT/PROPOSAL/REQU EST:
Request for special use permit to allow all
Forest Lakes Associates developments
within the Forest Lakes North and Forest
Lakes South neighborhoods to use the
swim and tennis club facilities of either
neighborhood in accordance with Sections
5.1.2, 5.1.16, 15.2.2.4, 18.2.2.4, 20.4.2.1,
and 22.2.2.6 of the Zoning Ordinance
which allows for swim, golf, tennis ad
similar facilities. The properties are
described as Tax Map 46133 Parcel B
(8.5.5.9 acres, zoned R-4) and Tax Map
46135 Parcel 1 B (6.5.5.2 acres, zoned
PUD).
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Cilimberg, Benish, Echols
LEGAL REVIEW:
NO
AGENDA DATE:
November 3, 2004
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: YES
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
On July 13, 2004, the Planning Commission reviewed the request by Forest Lakes Associates for
residents of the Forest Lakes developments to be able to use either of the two facilities. Forest
Lakes Associates owns the clubs and plans to turn the facilities over to the Forest Lakes
Homeowner's Association in the future. Several parcels nearby or adjacent to Forest Lakes could be
developed residentially and be served by the Forest Lakes clubs. In addition to the request forjoint
use of the facilities, the applicant requested that additional contiguous properties be served by the
clubs, if they were developed residentially.
Prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing, residents of Forest Lakes and members of the
club contacted staff with worries that the number of new units potentially served by the clubs could
overwhelm the facilities they would be accepting. They asked that a cap be placed on the number of
additional dwelling units to use the clubs. After talking with the applicant, staff recommended to the
Planning Commission at their July 13 meeting that a cap of 100 new residential units be included as
part of a condition of the special use permit. At the Commission meeting, the applicant argued that
the cap should be "around 125". The Commission generally agreed with the applicant, but made
their recommendation for approval contingent on the Homeowner's Association and the applicant
finding a mutually agreeable number. Since July, the Association and Applicants have worked to
develop that specific number.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Strategic Direction 2: Protect the County's natural, scenic and historic resources.
Strategic Direction 3: Enhance the Quality of Life for all Albemarle County Citizens
DISCUSSION:
Staff received an email from the Forest Lakes Homeowner's Association and an email from
Forest Lakes Associates (the applicant) indicating they have mutually agreed to a cap of 125 new
units which could be served by the clubs.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff and the Planning Commission recommended approval of the special use permit with a single
condition. The new wording of the condition satisfies the Commission's request for agreement
between the applicant and homeowner's association for the number of additional units to be served
by the facilities.
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend approval of the special use permit with this condition:
The use, as approved, shall be limited to the residents and guests of the following developments:
Forest Lakes South, Springridge, Pine Ridge, Lanford Hills, Steeplechase, Amberfield, Cove
Pointe, Edgewater, Gateway, Worthcrossing, Chelsea, Arbor Lake, Waterford, Watercrest,
Copperknoll, Echo Ridge, Ridgefield, Poplar Ridge, Heather Glen, Whispering Woods,
Timberwood, Timber Pointe, Autumn Woods . Any future residential developments, contiguous to
the developments listed, may be permitted to use the facilities, if authorized by the owner of the
facilities. The total number of additional dwelling units permitted to use the facilities shall not
exceed 125.