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Board of Supervisors
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Moment of Silence.
4. Adoption of Final Agenda.
Supervisor, Rio District Ned Gallaway
Supervisor, Rivanna District Bea LaPisto-Kirtley
Supervisor, White Hall District Ann H. Mallek
Supervisor, Jack Jouett District Diantha H. McKeel
Supervisor, Samuel Miller District Liz A. Palmer
Supervisor, Scottsville District Donna P. Price
County Executive, Jeffrey B. Richardson
Clerk, Claudette K. Borgersen
1:00 PM
Regular First Meeting
5. Brief Announcements by Board Members.
6. Recognitions:
6.1. 20-464 Digital Counties Survey Award.
6.2. 20-541 Veterans Day Resolution.
Electronic Meeting
7. From the Public: Matters Not Listed for Public Hearing on the Agenda or on Matters
Previously Considered by the Board or Matters that are Pending Before the Board.
8. Consent Agenda (on next sheet)
1:40 p.m. - Action Item:
9. 20-206 HS201900026 Homestay Special Exception Northfield Manor (Harris).
(Bart Svoboda, Zoning Administrator/Director of Zoning)
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3:00 p.m. - Recess.
3:15 p.m. - Work Session:
10. 20-543 Rio29 Form Based Code and Public Spaces.
(Rachel Falkenstein, Principal Planner)
11. 4:15 p.m. -Closed Meeting.
12. Certify Closed Meeting.
13. Boards and Commissions:
13.1. 20-503 Vacancies and Appointments.
(Travis Moms)
6:00 p.m.
14. From the Public: Matters Not Listed for Public Hearing on the Agenda or on Matters
Previously Considered by the Board or Matters that are Pending Before the Board.
Action Items:
15. 20-532 Draft 2021 Thomas Jefferson Planning District (TJPD) Legislative
Program.
(David Blount, Director, Legislative Services)
Public Hearings:
16. 20-539 FY 2021 Budget Amendment and Appropriations.
(Andy Bowman, Budget Manager)
17. 20-518 Appalachian Power's Request for Easement (Former Keene Landfill). To
consider granting an easement to Appalachian Power Company across
the former Keene Landfill property owned by the County (TMP
12900-00-00-002A0). The easement has been proposed to provide
residential electrical service to the adjacent property (TMP
12100-00-00-05800).
(Michael Freitas, Chief of Public Works)
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18. 20-549 Ordinance to Amend Section 7, Deadlines, of Ordinance No. 20-A(14), An
Ordinance to Ensure Continuity of Government During the COVID-19
Disaster. To receive public comment on its intent to adopt an ordinance to
amend Ordinance No. 20-A(14), An Ordinance to Ensure the Continuity of
Government During the COVID-19 Disaster, as authorized by Virginia
Code § 15.2-1413 during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) disaster. The
proposed amendments would amend Sec. 7 pertaining to the deadlines to
respond to requests for public records pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of
Information Act.
(Greg Kamptner)
19. From the Board: Committee Reports and Matters Not Listed on the Agenda.
20. From the County Executive: Report on Matters Not Listed on the Agenda.
21. Adjourn to November 18, 2020, 1:00 p.m., electronic meeting pursuant to Ordinance
No. 20-A (14).
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CONSENT AGENDA
8. FOR APPROVAL (by recorded vote):
8.1. 20-505 Approval of Minutes: April 19, June 7, October 2, and December 11,
2019; and February 5, February 19, and March 11, 2020.
8.2. 20-540 FY 20 Appropriations.
(Andy Bowman)
8.3. 20-512 Schedule a Public Hearing to Consider Realignment of Galaxie Farm
Lane.
(Andy Herrick)
8.4. 20-536 Southwood Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Certifications.
(Stacy Pethia)
8.5. 20-538 Resolution for Free State Road Abandonment (vacated portion only) from
the State Secondary System for Maintenance. (Rio Magisterial District)
8.6. 20-537 SE202000005 Avon Park II Development — Special Exception.
(Christopher Perez)
8. FOR INFORMATION (no vote necessarv):
8.7. 20-548 Update on County -supported Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water
Conservation District Programs.
(Laurel Williamson)
8.8. 20-508 Board -to -Board, October 2020, a monthly report from the Albemarle
County School Board to the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors.
(Phil Giaramita)
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Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia
229024596
Albemarle County Page 5 Printed on 1012812020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
To: Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
From: Christopher Perez, Senior Planner
Date: November 4, 2020
Item: SE202000005 Special Exception request to vary aspects of the approved Application Plan
of ZMA201400006, Avon Park 11, for changes to the mix of unit types, setbacks, road alignment,
and stormwater management.
Tax Map Parcel: 09000-00-00-03100
Magisterial District: Scottsville
School Districts: Cale E.S; Walton M.S.; Monticello H.S.
Zoning District: PRD Planned Residential Development (ZMA201400006)
Summary of Request for Special Exception:
The applicant is requesting minor changes to the Application Plan for Avon Park 11. This is the
first variation request for this development. Specifically, the applicant is proposing the following
changes:
• Modification to the unit mix of the development and clustering. The approved application
plan depicted 22 single-family detached units and 8 single family attached units. The
proposed unit mix has been modified for more single family attached units (28 units) and
two larger single-family detached units at the bottom of the property where the existing
house will remain on one of the lots.
• Modification to the building setbacks. All front yard setbacks will be 10' minimum from
the right of way and all garages shall be 18' from the right of way or edge of sidewalk. All
rear yard setbacks adjacent to Avon Park I and the southern properties shall be a
minimum of 10' in addition to the open space/landscaping easement areas behind the
lots. The building separation will be a minimum of 10' for all proposed development lots.
• A realignment of the internal road system. The proposed upper cul-de-sac has been
removed. The cul-de-sac/turn-around areas is proposed to be replaced with a similar
cul-de-sac/parking area matching the lower parking lot/turnaround area. This design
allows for roadway frontage and access to the proposed clustered lots at the top of the
development area and provides additional parking areas for the townhouse units.
Additionally, a 12' paved emergency access road is being provided for a second point of
connection to the development for emergency services. The original approved
application plan included this 12' roadway but showed it as a gravel road instead of a
paved access roadway.
• A smaller and efficient underground stormwater management facility is proposed on the
site in lieu of the original stormwater management facility.
County Code §18-8.5.5.3 and §18-33.49 allow special exceptions to vary approved
Application Plans upon considering whether the proposed variation: (1) is consistent with the
goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan; (2) does not increase the approved
development density or intensity of development; (3) does not adversely affect the timing
and phasing of development of any other development in the zoning district; (4) does not
require a special use permit; and (5) is in general accord with the purpose and intent of the
approved application. County Code § 18-33.49 requires that any request for a variation be
considered and acted upon by the Board of Supervisors as a special exception.
This request is consistent with the above noted considerations. Please see Attachment B for
staffs full analysis.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution
(Attachment D) to approve the special exception request with the following conditions. Please
note that this intensified planting area does not negate the required landscaping area
elsewhere on the application plan associated with ZMA2014-6 or required by the proffers.
All variations shall be as depicted on the Initial Site Plan and Subdivision Plat for the Avon
Park II Development prepared by Collins Engineering and last revised on October 5, 2020.
2. The applicant shall provide landscape screening in accordance with County Code
§ 18-32.7.9.7, or landscaping as approved by the agent, in the open space/landscaping
easement areas as shown on the depiction entitled "Intensified landscaping area for
screening created by the Community Development Department on 10-13-20."
Attachments:
A —Application Materials
B — Staff Analysis
C — Intensified landscaping area for screening
D — Resolution
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RE: Avon Park II— REQUEST FOR VARIATION FROM ZMA-2014-0006 & 2012-0004
Dear Chris Perez:
Pursuant to Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance Section 8.5.5.3 VARIATIONS FROM
APPROVED PLANS, CODES, AND STANDARDS OF DEVELOPMENTS, and on behalf of
our client, Stanley Martin Companies (the "Applicant'), the developers of Avon Park II, (the
"Property"), we hereby request a variation of the Avon Park II Zoning Map Amendment
application plan, which was created by Roudabush, Crale, and Associates with a revision date of
May 24, 2016 and was approved by the Board of Supervisors with revised proffers on May 10,
2017.
The proposed variation includes a number of changes and modifications from the approved
application plan. The main reason for the modifications and variations from the application plan
are related to the challenges of servicing the proposed development with public utilities,
specifically sanitary sewer. In the approved application plan, most of the proposed units relied
on individual private forcemain sanitary sewer systems to provide sewer availability to the lots
for development. This design is not an ideal solution for the individual lots, from the
maintenance to the reliability and longevity of each of the systems over time. Collins
Engineering and Stanley Martin Homes analyzed the approved design and created a variation
from the approved plan that allows for the design of a sanitary sewer system that can provide
gravity sewer to all the proposed units. In order to implement this design, a number of variations
will need to be approved from the original application plan.
Building Unit Variation:
The approved application plan was specific in the number of total lots for the development. The
plan specifically showed 22 single-family detached units and 8 single family attached units in the
development. In order to service all the proposed units with gravity sewer, the proposed unit mix
has been modified for more single family attached units (28 units) and two larger single-family
detached units at the bottom of the property where the existing house will remain on one of the
lots. The modification to the unit mix clusters the development, keeping the proposed
townhouse lots at the top of the property, allowing them to connect to the sanitary sewer system
with a gravity sewer design. The modification of the unit mix also drastically decreases the
overall development impact on the property, preserving the bottom area for (2) larger one -acre
single family detached lots, landscaping, buffer areas, and open space. The two large single-
family detached units can either continue to utilize a septic sewer system or connect to the
proposed sanitary sewer system with an individual forcemain.
Road Alignment:
The majority of the proposed roadway system on the approved application plan will remain the
same with the proposed development, with exception to the upper cul-de-sac design and the
overall length of the roadway (which will be reduced with the clustered development). The
extension of Hathaway Street through the property to the southern property line shall remain, as
approved on the application plan, providing a roadway connection to TMP90-30. The bottom
cul-de-sac area matches to the approved application plan with the proposed parking areas. The
bottom parking area and turn around shall still incorporate an emergency access roadway
connection to Avon Street Extended. A 12' paved emergency access road is being provided for a
second point of connection to the development for emergency services. The original approved
application plan included this 12' roadway, but showed it as a gravel road instead of a paved
access roadway.
The main change to the road alignment is the upper cul-de-sac. The cul-de-sac/tum-around areas
is proposed to be replaced with a similar cul-de-sac/parking area matching the lower parking
lot/turnaround area. This design allows for roadway frontage and access to the proposed
clustered lots at the top of the development area, and provides additional parking areas for the
townhouse units. The additional guest parking in the upper portion of the development will help
ensure that there will be adequate parking and overflow parking available for all the residents
and will help eliminate the possibility of guests parking in the adjacent Avon Park community.
The roadway street section will be similar to the approved application plan street design with
curb and gutter, planting strips, street trees, and sidewalks. The only variation with the proposed
design is to extend the right of way along the public and private streets to include the planting
strip and sidewalks within the right of way. This variation is consistent with the current
subdivision ordinance which recommends these elements be included within the right of way and
is the preferred design for the streetscape in Albemarle County.
Building Setbacks:
The proposed variation in the unit types and roadway sections requires a modification to the
setbacks from the approved application plan. The application plan included specific setbacks per
each lot, based on the application plan. With the clustering of the development, the modification
of building units, and the change in the location of the right of way to include the planting strip
and concrete sidewalks, the original setbacks in the approved application plan need to be
modified with the variation. Instead of individual setbacks on each lot (per the current approved
application plan), this variation is proposing to implement a consistent front yard and rear yard
setback, and a side yard separation for the entire development. All front yard setbacks will be
10' minimum from the right of way and all garages shall be 18' from the right of way or edge of
sidewalk. All rear yard setbacks shall be a minimum of 5' when adjacent to open space areas,
and 15' feet when adjacent to the boundary of the property. The building separation will be a
minimum of 10' for all proposed development lots. Having consistent development setbacks for
the project will be much easier to enforce during the building inspection review process and field
zoning inspections over specific individual lot setbacks for each of the development lots in the
project.
Stormwater Management:
The approved application plan proposed a stormwater manage facility at the bottom of the
property along Avon Street Extended to treat the entire development. With the proposed
clustering of the Avon Park II development units, the overall disturbed footprint and the
proposed amount of impervious area have been decreased from the original design. These two
factors substantially decrease the size of the stormwater management facility required to detain
and treat the run-off from the site. A much smaller and efficient underground stormwater
management facility is proposed on the site in lieu of the original stormwater management
facility, which incorporated most of the lower portion of the site. This system will be easier to
maintain and helps limit the amount of disturbance on the site, while still providing the required
stormwater management for the development.
Variations from Approved Plans, Codes, and Standards of Development
Variations to Application plans and Code of Developments may be approved by the Board of
Supervisors. The approval of the variations shall be based on five (5) requirements for the
analysis of the variation. These five (5) requirements include if the variation: (1) is consistent
with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan; (2) does not increase the approved
development density or intensity of development; (3) does not adversely affect the timing and
phasing of development of any other development in the zoning district; (4) does not require a
special use permit; and (5) is in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved
application. Below is a summary of how the proposed Variation for the Avon Park II project
meets these requirements:
1. The variation is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan.
The proposed variation creates a more uniformed development with streetscape design
elements and lot setback that are consistent with the current Albemarle County
development ordinances. The variation also allows for the clustering of the
development to limit the disturbed area and provide gravity sewer for the proposed lots.
2. The variation does not increase the approved development density or intensity of the
development. All the minimum and maximum residential and non-residential densities
in the development shall remain the same as the approved rezoning.
3. The variation does not have any impacts to the timing and phasing of the development
or any other development in the general vicinity.
4. The proposed variation does not require a special use permit.
5. The variation is in general accord with the purposed and intent of the approved
rezoning application. The main elements from the application plan are consistent with
the proposed development and variations.
The existing proffers for the Avon Park II project shall remain the same with the project and the
proposed variation will not change any of the requirements. The development will still provide
the required affordable housing and cash proffers. The required landscaping easements and
landscaping buffer will be implemented, as required by the proffers. Additional E&S control,
recreational amenities, overlot grading plan, and temporary fence to screen the site during
construction will all be implemented with the design and construction of the development, as
required by the proffers.
Thank you again for the consideration of this variation for the Avon Park II project, and please
contact me if you have any questions or require any further information.
Sincerely,
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Scott Collins
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P APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION
❑ Request for a waiver, modification, variation ❑ Variation to a previously approved Planned
or substitution permitted by Chapter 18 = $457 Development rezoning application plan or
Code of Development = $457
OR
❑ Relief from a condition of approval = $457
Provide the following
❑ 3 copies of a written request specifying the
section or sections being requested to be
waived, modified, varied or substituted, and
any other exhibit documents stating the
reasons for the request and addressing the
applicable findings of the section authorized
to be waived, modified, varied or substituted.
Project Name :
Current Assigned Application Number (SDP, SP or
Tax map and parcel(s):
Provide the following
❑ 3 copies of the existing approved plan
illustrating the area where the change is
requested or the applicable section(s) or
the Code of Development. Provide a
graphic representation of the requested
change.
❑ 1 copy of a written request specifying the
provision of the plan, code or standard for
which the variation is sought, and state the
reason for the requested variation.
Avon Park II
090000-00-00-03100
Applicant / Contact Person Collins Engineering
Address 200 Garrett Street, Suite K City
Daytime Phone# (
Owner of Record
Charlottesville
SDP2020-00050
State VA Zip 22902
Fax# ( ) Email scoff@collins-engineering.com
Stanley Martin Companies LLC
Address 11710 Plaza America Drive, Suite 1100 City
Daytime Phone# (
Fax# (
Reston
Email
State VA Zip 20190
County of Albemarle
Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126
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APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION
APPLICATION SIGNATURE PAGE
If the person signing the application is someone other than the owner of record, then a signed copy of the
"CERTIFICATION THAT NOTICE OF THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE
LANDOWNER" form must be provided in addition to the signing the application below. (page 3)
Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign
By signing this application, I hereby certify that I own the subject property, or have the legal power to act
on behalf of the owner of the subject parcel(s) listed in County Records. I also certify that the information
provided on this application and accompanying information is accurate, true, and correct to the best of my
knowledge. By signing this application, I am consenting to written comments, letters and or notifications
regarding this application being provided to me or my designated contact via fax and or email. This consent does
not preclude such written communication from also being sent via first class mail.
Signature of Owner / Agent / Contract Purchaser
Scott Collins
Print Name
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY APPLICATION#
8-5-20
Date
434-293-3719
Daytime phone number of Signatory
Fee Amount $ Date Paid
By who? Receipt # Ck#
By
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APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION
CERTIFICATION THAT NOTICE OF THE
APPLICATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE LANDOWNER
This form must accompany this zoning application if the application is not signed by the owner of the property.
I certify that notice of the application for, Avon Park II - variation Reqest
[Name of the application type &
was provided to Stanley Martin
[Name(s) of the record owners of the parcel]
the owner of record of Tax Map and Parcel Number 09000-00-00-03100
by delivering a copy of the application in the manner identified below:
X Hand delivery of a copy of the application to Jeremy Swink, vice president of Stanley Martin Companies
[Name of the record owner if the record owner is a person; if
the owner of record is an entity, identify the recipient of the
record and the recipients title or office for that entity]
o n 8-5-20
Date
Mailing a copy of the application to
[Name of the record owner if the record owner is a person; if
the owner of record is an entity, identify the recipient of the
record and the recipients title or office for that entity]
on to the following address
Date
[Address; written notice mailed to the owner at the
last known address of the owner as shown on the
current real estate tax assessment books or current real
estate tax assessment records satisfies this
requirement].
Signature of Applicant
Scott Collins
Print Applicant Name
8-5-20
Date
ATTACHMENT B — STAFF ANALYSIS
STAFF PERSON: Christopher Perez
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: November 4, 2020
Staff analysis of SE202000005 Special Exception to vary aspects of the approved Application Plan was
conducted pursuant to the following applicable provisions and evaluation criteria contained in County Code
§18-8.5.5.3:
8 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS - GENERALLY
8.5 PROCEDURES FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS
8.5.5.3 VARIATIONS FROM APPROVED PLANS, CODES, AND STANDARDS OF DEVELOPMENTS
a. The director of planning is authorized to grant a variation from the following provisions of an
approved plan, code or standard:
1. Minor changes to yard requirements, build -to lines or ranges, maximum structure heights
and minimum lot sizes;
2. Changes to the arrangement of buildings and uses shown on the plan, provided that
the major elements shown on the plan and their relationships remain the same;
4. Minor changes to landscape or architectural standards
5. Minor changes to street design and street location, subject to a recommendation for
approval by the county engineer;
6. Minor changes to the design and location of stormwater management facilities, minor
land disturbance including disturbance within conservation areas, and mitigation, all
subject to a recommendation for approval by the county engineer.
c. The director of planning is authorized to grant a variation upon a determination that the variation:
(1) is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan;
(2) does not increase the approved development density or intensity of development;
(3) does not adversely affect the timing and phasing of development of any other
development in the zoning district;
(4) does not require a special use permit; and
(5) is in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved application.
Staff Analysis — Request for Special Exception to Vary:
Variation request for changes to the mix of unit types, setbacks, road alignment, and stormwater
management. Variation is per County Code §18-8.5.5.3(a)(1), (2), (4), (5), and (6).
Evaluation criteria per County Code §18-8.5.5.3(c):
(1)
The requested variation is consistent with the goals and objectives in the Comprehensive Plan. The
proposed changes are consistent with the Neighborhood Model principles of a Mixture of Housing
Types and Affordability, Interconnected Streets, and Pedestrian Orientation.
Evaluation criterion met.
(2)
The requested Variation would not increase the approved development density or intensity of
development. The proposed change in the mix of unit types to increase the majority of units from
SFD to SFA slightly increases the visual prevalence of the development in some areas and reduces
it in other areas. The development remains residential with no increase in proposed building heights,
and the density is not changing from the previous approval. With the revised setbacks the distance
to the adjacent property lines remains the same as the previous approval. The applicant proposes
that Lots 1-4 and Lots 23-28 receive a 10' rear setback adjacent to a 15' open space area that
contains a drainage and landscaping easement. Combined, the total proposed distance to the
adjacent property line is 25'. The previously approved rear setbacks for this area was 25' and 20'.
The applicant proposes that Lots 13-16 and Lots 17-22 receive a 10' rear setback adjacent to a 10'
open space area that contains a landscaping easement/landscape buffer. Combined, the total
proposed distance to the adjacent property line is 20'. The previously approved rear setback for this
area was 20'.
Staff recommends that screening trees be provided behind the SFA lots adjacent to the Avon Park
I development on the north side of the subject property, and recommends that screening trees be
provided behind the SFA lots adjacent to the southern properties to help soften the appearance of
the townhomes and break up the views of the rear of the townhomes.
Evaluation criterion met.
(3)
The requested Variation does not adversely affect the timing or phasing of development of any other
development in the zoning district.
Evaluation criterion met.
(4)
The requested Variation does not require a Special Use Permit.
Evaluation criterion met.
(5)
The requested Variation is in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved application
plan. The total density of the development and general layout remain the same. The proposal is
consistent with the Neighborhood Model principles and provides additional open space.
Evaluation criterion met.
Additional factors for consideration:
A. Planning, Engineering, VDOT, Fire and Rescue, and Building Inspection staff have reviewed the
request and have no objection to the proposed changes to the internal road network.
B. Please see the application for Variation Request (Attachment A) for the applicant's description and
justification.
Staff Recommendation — Request for Special Exception:
With regards to the findings contained herein, inclusive of the criteria to be considered per County Code §18-
8.5.5.3(c), as well as other additional factors, staff recommends approval of this Special Exception request
with the following conditions:
1. All variations shall be as depicted on the Initial Site Plan and Subdivision Plat for the Avon
Park II Development prepared by Collins Engineering and last revised on October 5, 2020.
2. The applicant shall provide landscape screening in accordance with County Code
§18-32.7.9.7, or landscaping as approved by the agent, in the open space/landscaping
easement areas as shown on the depiction entitled "Intensified landscaping area for
screening created by the Community Development Department on 10-13-20."
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment D) to approve the Special
Exception Request to vary the Application Plan approved in conjunction with ZMA201400006 Avon Park II
to make minor changes to the mix of unit types, setbacks, road alignment, and stormwater management,
pursuant to County Code §18-8.5.5.3(a)(1), (2), (4), (5), and (6).
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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
SE202000005 AVON PARK II DEVELOPMENT
NOW BE IT RESOLVED that, upon consideration of the Memorandum prepared in conjunction
with the special exception request and the attachments thereto, including staffs supporting analysis, and all
of the factors relevant to the special exception in Albemarle County Code §§ 18-5.5.3 and 18-33.49, the
Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hereby approves SE202000005 Avon Park II Development to vary
the Application Plan approved in conjunction with ZMA201400006 Avon Park II for the mix of unit types,
setbacks, road alignment, and stormwater management, subject to the conditions attached hereto.
I, Claudette K. Borgersen, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a Resolution
duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of to as
recorded below, at a regular meeting held on
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
Aye- May
Mr. Dill
Mr. Gallaway
Ms. Mallek
Ms. McKee)
Ms. Palmer
Mr. Randolph
SE202000005 Avon Park II Development Conditions
1. All variations shall be as depicted on the Initial Site Plan and Subdivision Plat for the Avon Park II
Development prepared by Collins Engineering and last revised on October 5, 2020.
2. The applicant shall provide landscape screening in accordance with County Code § 18-32.7.9.7, or
landscaping as approved by the agent, in the open space/landscaping easement areas as shown on
the depiction entitled "Intensified landscaping area for screening created by the Community
Development Department on 10-13-20."