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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA202000006 Review Comments Zoning Map Amendment 2020-06-09COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development June 9, 2020 Scott Collins Collins Engineering 200 Garret Street, Suite K Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: Review Comment Letter #1: ZMA202000006 — Spring Hill Village Proffer Amendment Dear Mr. Scott Collins: Staff has reviewed your initial submittal for Rezoning to amend the proffers of ZMA201300017 (Spring Hill Village) to remove the proposed left turn lane on Route 20 and to provide a pedestrian path instead of a sidewalk along Route 20. We have some questions and comments which we believe should be resolved before your proposal goes to public hearing. We would be glad to meet with you to discuss these issues. Our comments are provided below. Comments are organized as follows: 1. Major aspects of the Rezoning and application that staff strongly recommends be addressed through a resubmittal. 2. Additional comments from reviewers. 3. How the proposal relates to the Comprehensive Plan. Rezoning: Major Aspects 1. Make technical revisions to proffers per Planning and Zoning comments. 2. Revise the application plan to include all other required improvements per ZMA201300017. 3. Provide public access for pedestrian path along Route 20. 4. Provide conceptual grading. Planning Comments: The following comments related to planning matters have been provided by Tori Kanellopoulos: 1. Left turn warrant for Avon Street Extended should not be part of this application. The left turn lane on Avon is not shown on the approved application plan (dated 08-29-14) associated with the current proffers. Therefore, it is not a proffer, and is only a site plan issue. This can be determined during road and site plan review. 2. Proffer #4: The revised application plan does not contain all of the previously approved requirements as shown in the application plan for ZMA201300017 (dated 08-29-14). The revised application plan (04-20-20) does not show the following: undergrounding of utilities; offsite sewer connection; underground stormwater detention along Route 20; and required landscaping. The only changes requested in the narrative are to remove the left turn lane from Route 20 and to convert the sidewalk along Route 20 to a pedestrian path. All other requirements from the current proffers must be shown, or an updated narrative and staff analysis is required if other changes are requested. 3. Proffer #4: Revise language to be "Spring Hill Village" instead of "Springhill Village". 4. Proffer #4: Revise language to use previous language regarding timing. Route 20 improvements should be completed prior to the first CO. Fire/Rescue requires two access points after the 30th dwelling unit. See Zoning comments for additional information. 5. A public access easement should be provided with the proposed pedestrian path. The proposed path is outside of the public ROW. Given that the previously approved sidewalk was in the public ROW, public access should be maintained. VDOT will not maintain the pedestrian path — therefore, the path should be fully located outside the ROW. See Transportation Planning comments for additional details. Pedestrian connectivity is also called for along Route 20 in the Southern/Western Master Plan. 6. Provide conceptual grading for the proposed changed improvements (pedestrian path and Route improvements). 7. See Comprehensive Plan section for any comments related to Neighborhood Model Principles. 8. Advisory comment: Note that review of this application does not constitute Road Plan review and approval. All outstanding Road Plan comments will be addressed with the Road and Site Plans. Zoning The following comments related to zoning matters have been provided by Kevin McCollum: 1. 1 recommend that they follow the language previously used in Proffer number 4. This rezoning was to change what road improvements were required but not change when they had to be completed. It is understandable why the last sentences regarding Route 20 improvements were removed but not the timing changes. Engineering The following comments related to engineering and water resources have been provided by Emily Cox: 1. No objection. Fire/Rescue The following comments related to fire/rescue have been provided by Shawn Maddox: 1. Fire Rescue has no objections. However, note that a second point of access is require after the 30th dwelling unit. Therefore, the Route 20 entrance/exit must be accessible after 30 dwelling units. VDOT The following comments from VDOT have been provided by Adam Moore: 1. See attached letter dated June 9, 2020. Building Inspections The following comments from Inspections have been provided by Michael Dellinger: 1. No objection. Transportation Planning The following comments from Transportation Planning staff have been provided by Dan Butch: 1. Route 20 pedestrian improvement as shown as 8' wide asphalt pedestrian path should stay within amenity area/pocket park from northern property line to southern property line with developer to maintain. Or, within VDOT's ROW as 10' wide asphalt path for VDOT to maintain. Either choice should consult with VDOT of pedestrian crossing of path on proposed exit/entrance to site of Route 20. Comprehensive Plan Comments on how your project conforms to the Comprehensive Plan will be provided to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors as part of the staff report that will be prepared for the public hearing. Initial comments are provided with this comment letter. The proposed development is designated Community Mixed Use in the Southern and Western Master Plan. This designation calls for a mixture of residential and retail uses and services that serve the community, with a residential density of up to 34 dwelling units per acre and non- residential uses including community scale retail, service and office uses, places of worship, schools, and public and institutional uses. The Master Plan has the following guidance on Route 20: • Route 20 and Route 53 are rural section roads which are narrow. • Provide a vegetative buffer along Rt. 20 South of 1-64. • Route 20 South Improvements: Improve Rt. 20 South with curb, gutter, sidewalks or pedestrian paths and bikeways on the western side within the Development Area boundary. • Construct bicycle and pedestrian facilities along Route 20 to provide access to schools and accommodate increased development in that area. The development is located in an `other area of importance' as designated by the Master Plan: South of that area is land designated for Community Mixed Use (Spring Hill Village), which will help provide a transition between the Office/R&D/Flex/ Light Industrial area and the residential designations to the south. Residential, retail, service, office, and light industrial employment uses are appropriate in this area of Community Mixed Use. cemm —y Mi.ed Lc. IIIII J Ma dea:pn¢}i¢rt reprea<Ma ¢ m..rve ¢I reaidmt�ul �i::: eaetl ..sea mid 1er.kca abet ae•.e RK cvr.nr.etY. Q<thler�tld tle1aWY W w 3d r<lita Pe• enr. Mi. hwe ¢I mart W1Fd•1 bsrlW4apa h texaww¢grd WIXr •et¢A/o111ce ¢.� grwd f m, and,ealdamlel or ¢flke on upper 1b¢ra Th. p¢pwraar d •vr-•nyere{¢I ¢tn r¢ alr¢n rea4derriPl rhea U ¢rerP dep<Mma. 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The proposed pedestrian path provides at least the same level of connectivity and access. Sidewalks are provided throughout Spring Hill Village which connect to the proposed multi -use path along Avon Street Extended. Mixture of Uses This principle is not applicable. A mixture of uses is provided with the NMD development. This principle was addressed with the approval of ZMA2013-17. Neighborhood Centers This principle is not applicable. The development is not located in a Center. Mixture of Housing Types This principle is not applicable. This principle was addressed and Affordability with the approval of ZMA2013-17. Relegated Parking This principle is not applicable. This principle was addressed with the approval of ZMA2013-17. Interconnected Streets and This principle is met. The proposed 8' pedestrian pathway Transportation Network provides at least the same level of connectivity as the previously approved sidewalk. Multimodal Transportation This principle is met. There is pedestrian and vehicular Opportunities connectivity between Avon Street Extended and Route 20 through Spring Hill Village. There may be a future bus stop at the entrance to Spring Hill Village at Avon Street Extended. Parks, Recreational This principle is not applicable. This principle was addressed Amenities, and Open Space with the approval of ZMA2013-17. The proposed multi -use path (instead of sidewalk) is more consistent with the nearby character and with other recently approved developments along Route 20. Buildings and Spaces of This principle is not applicable. This principle was addressed Human Scale with the approval of ZMA2013-17. Redevelopment This principle is not applicable. Respecting Terrain and Careful Grading and Additional information is needed. Provide conceptual grading for review. Regrading of Terrain Clear Boundaries between This principle is met. A pedestrian pathway is more in the Development Areas and character with the area and recently approved developments the Rural Area along Route 20, as opposed to a sidewalk. Action after Receipt of Comments This application has been tentatively scheduled for Planning Commission public hearing for July 14, 2020. Staff will follow up with options for resubmittal and public hearings. Resubmittal If you choose to resubmit, please use the attached form. There is no fee for the first resubmittal. The resubmittal date schedule and other related resources are provided for your convenience online at https://www.albemarle.org/department.asp?department=cdd&relpage=15259 Notification and Advertisement Fees Additional notification fees will not be required unless a deferral takes place and adjoining owners need to be notified of a new date. Community Meeting Prior to requesting a public hearing with the Planning Commission and Board, a community meeting must be held in accordance with Zoning Ordinance Section 18-33.37. This requirement has been fulfilled with letters mailed to properties within a 500-foot radius on June 5, 2020. Feel free to contact me if you wish to meet or need additional information. My email address is vkanellopoulos(a-�albemarle.org Sincerely, Tori Kanellopoulos Senior Planner Community Development 434-296-5832 ext. 3270 vkanellopoulos@albemarle.org COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Stephen C. Brich, P.E. 1401 East Broad Street (804) 786-2701 Commissioner Richmond, Virginia 23219 Fax: (804) 786-2940 June 09, 2020 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Attn: Tori Kanellopoulos Re: Spring Hill Village — Proffer Amendment ZMA-2020-0006 Review # 1 Dear Ms. Kanellopoulos: The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use Section, has reviewed the above referenced plan as submitted by Stanley Martin Companies, LLC., dated 20 April 2020, and find it to be generally acceptable. Note; any outstanding issues on plans submitted thus far are viewed as minor and can be addressed through the plan process. If further information is desired, please contact Willis Bedsaul at 434-422-9866. A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right-of-way. The owner/developer must contact the Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use Section at (434) 422-9399 for information pertaining to this process. Sincerely, Adam J. Moore, P.E. Area Land Use Engineer Charlottesville Residency VirginiaDOT.org WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING