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July 18, 2006
The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a meeting and a public hearing on Tuesday, July 18,
2006, at 6:00 p.m., at the County Office Building, Room 241, Second Floor, 401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, Virginia. Members attending were Bill Edgerton, Eric Strucko, Calvin Morris, Vice -
Chairman; Pete Craddock, Jo Higgins, Jon Cannon and Marcia Joseph, Chairman. Julia Monteith, Senior
Land Use Planner for the University of Virginia, representative for David J. Neuman, FAIA, Architect of
University of Virginia was absent.
Other officials present were David Benish, Chief of Planning; Elaine Echols, Principal Planner; Joan
McDowell, Principal Planner; Claudette Grant, Senior Planner; Sean Dougherty, Senior Planner; Amy
Arnold, Planner and Greg Kamptner, Deputy County Attorney.
Call to Order and Establish Quorum:
Ms. Joseph called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and established a quorum.
Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the Public:
Ms. Joseph invited comment from the public on other matters not listed on the agenda. There being none,
the meeting moved on to the next item.
Review of Board of Supervisors Meeting — July 12, 2006.
Mr. Benish summarized the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on July 12, 2006.
Consent Agenda:
a. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes — May 30, 2006.
b. ZMA 2004-002 Cascadia — Request Waiver of Section 4.15.11 of the Zoning Ordinance in conjunction
with requested NMD Neighborhood Model District. (Sean Dougherty)
Ms. Joseph asked if any Commissioner would like to pull an item from the consent agenda for discussion.
She asked that ZMA-2004-002, Cascadia, be pulled for a short discussion on the signs. She felt that this
request was open ended since it was for a 24 square foot sign pretty much anywhere on the site as close
as it can get to the property line. In addition, they have already approved off-site signs. It just seems
that there is not a real sign package that had been submitted for this. If they are thinking about things like
the downtown mall, the downtown mall allows a 10' projecting sign. But, there is nothing in the
Neighborhood Model sign allowances. For something like this it just seemed too open ended without any
real specificity in to what exactly it is that they were hoping to achieve by just getting rid of that setback.
Therefore, she could not support this request. The signs would be too big, too close and too many.
Unless the applicant is willing to come back with some sort of comprehensive sign package, she would
not support the request.
Motion: Ms. Higgins moved, Mr. Morris seconded, to approve the waiver request of Section 4.15.11 of
the Zoning Ordinance regarding the 5' setback for ZMA-2004-002, Cascadia.
The motion passed by a vote of 6:1. (Commissioner Joseph voted nay.)
At the request of the recording secretary, the Commission deferred action on the consent agenda for the
approval of the minutes for May 30, 2006.
Deferred Item:
ZMA 2005-018 Wickham Pond — Phase II (Sign #7)
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PROPOSAL: Rezone 21.35 acres from RA - Rural Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses;
residential density (.05 unit/acre) to NMD Neighborhood Model District - residential (3 - 34 units/acre)
mixed with commercial, service and industrial uses. Maximum number proposed residential units:
Approximately 106. Approximately 16,000 sq. ft. commercial uses.
PROFFERS: Yes
EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Corridor General (CT4) - mixed residential
and commercial uses (net 4.5 units per acre for SFD, sfa & duplexes) (net 12 units per acre for
townhouses and apartments) (net 18 units per acre for mixed use). Urban Edge (CT3) - supports center
with predominately residential uses, especially single-family detached (net 3.5-4.5 units per acre) (net 6.5
units per acre if accessory apartments are added for 50% of the residential stock). Development Area
Reserve (CT2) and Preserve (CT1) - development area open space preserve or reserve with very low
residential density (net 1 unit per 20 acres).
LOCATION: Tax Map 56 Parcel 91. Between Route 240 and the C & O railroad. Approximately 2,200 feet
from intersection of Route 240 and Highlands Drive.
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: Yes
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: White Hall
STAFF: Claudette Grant
DEFERRED FROM THE JULY 11, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.
Motion: Mr. Edgerton moved, Mr. Morris seconded, to approve ZMA-2005-018, Wickham Pond — Phase
II with the change in the proffer relating to traffic/infrastructure to be directed towards the infrastructure
improvements as needed in the Crozet community.
Ms. Higgins asked for a friendly amendment concerning the setback on building A with the buffer, cut off
lighting in the Code of Development and that setbacks are addressed on the plan.
Mr. Edgerton accepted the friendly amendment.
Mr. Morris seconded the friendly amendment.
Ms. Echols asked if that would also include the other recommendations of staff for changes to the proffers
and other changes to the Code of Development.
Mr. Edgerton stated yes, that he would accept the changes to the proffers and other changes to the Code
of Development.
Mr. Morris seconded the amendment.
The motion passed by a vote of 7:0 with the following amendments:
1. Revision of proffers relative to transportation impacts to include Eastern Avenue as a capital
improvements project to which they could apply.
2. Addition of screening for adjacent parcels on the General Development Plan and Code of
Development.
3. Minor revisions to the Code of Development, Application Plan, and to the proffers relative to form.
4. Pull Building A back to 20 feet and add more landscape buffer.
5. Cut off lighting shall be added in the Code of Development.
6. Setbacks are to be addressed on the plan.
Motion on Parking Waiver for On -Street Parking:
Motion: Mr. Edgerton moved, Mr. Craddock seconded, to approve the waiver for on -street parking for
ZMA-2005-018, Wickham Pond — Phase II.
The motion passed by a vote of 7:0.
Ms. Joseph stated that ZMA-2005-018, Wickham Pond would go to the Board of Supervisors on
September 13, 2006 with a recommendation for approval.
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The Planning Commission took a ten minute break at 8:03 p. m.
The meeting reconvened at 8:14 p.m.
Public Hearing Item:
SP 2006-12 Colonial Baptist Church Mission Building (Sign #29)
PROPOSED: New building (80'x 50'), mission ministry/storage; additional driveway/parking/planting
ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: RA -- Rural Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses;
residential density (0.5 unit/acre)
SECTION: Section 10.2.2.35, Special Use Permit, church building
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Rural Areas - preserve and protect agricultural, forestal,
open space, and natural, historic and scenic resources/ density (.5 unit/ acre)
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: Yes
LOCATION: 4218 Richmond Road
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 94/46
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Scottsville
STAFF: Amy Arnold
Motion on SP -2006-12:
Motion: Mr. Morris moved, Mr. Strucko seconded, to approve the applicant's request for SP -2006-12,
Colonial Baptist Church Mission Building, with the conditions recommended in the staff report, as
amended.
1. Special Use Permit 2006-12 shall be developed in general accord with the concept plan
dated May 23, 2006, prepared by SL Key Inc., and titled "Conceptual Plan Colonial Baptist
Church Missions and Storage Building" (Attachment A.) Important elements of the concept
plan include the following:
The establishment and maintenance of the 20' buffer along the western parcel
boundary.
The preservation of the existing tree line outside the limits of construction as defined
on the concept plan; the complete tree line outside the limits of construction shall be
retained.
The inclusion of tree protection details from the Virginia Erosion and Sediment
Control Handbook.
2. A 20' buffer shall be established and maintained along the western boundary of the parcel.
There shall be no disturbance within that buffer. Tree protection / limits of construction shall
be included on the site development plan as shown on the concept plan. Tree protection
shall be provided prior to any site disturbance and in accordance with the Virginia Erosion
and Sediment Control Handbook.
3. Print shop and mailing service shall be limited to the distribution of church related items.
4. Operators of the print shop shall be limited to a maximum of four.
5. Hours of operation of the print shop shall be limited to 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through
Friday.
6. Number of monthly deliveries by truck shall be limited to a maximum of twelve.
7. Sanctuary and classroom expansion, or the addition of day care and other non -worship
uses, will require amendment to this petition.
Vote: The motion passed by a vote of 7:0.
Motion on Waiver:
Motion: Mr. Craddock moved, Mr. Morris seconded, to approve the waiver request from Section
18.31.2.4.4 for SP -2006-12, Colonial Baptist Church to increase the time allowed for construction and the
start of the use of the special use permit to five (5) years.
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Vote: The motion carried by a vote of 7:0.
Ms. Joseph said that SP -2006-12, Colonial Church Mission Building will go to the Board of Supervisors
on September 6 with a recommendation for approval.
Work Sessions:
ZMA 2001-008 Rivanna Village at Glenmore (Signs #16,17,19,20,21)
PROPOSAL: Rezone approx. 94.5 acres from RA -- Rural Areas which allows agricultural, forestal, and
fishery uses; residential density (0.5 unit/acre) residential (3 - 34 units/acre) with limited commercial uses
and PRD Planned Residential District which allows residential (3 - 34 units/acre) with limited commercial
uses to NMD Neighborhood Model District which allows residential (3 - 34 units/acre) mixed with
commercial, service and industrial uses. A maximum of 500 dwellings is proposed with an overall gross
density of 5.29 units/acre.
PROFFERS: Yes
EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Neighborhood Density Residential -
residential (3-6 units/acre) and supporting uses such as religious institutions and schools and other small-
scale non-residential uses and Community Service - community -scale retail wholesale, business and
medical offices, mixed use core communities and/or employment services, and residential (6.01-34
units/acre) in the Village of Rivanna.
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: Yes
LOCATION: (address/intersection/route number and street name) and Rural Area or specific
Development Area.
TAX MAP/PARCEL: a 4.583 acre portion of Tax Map 93A1, Parcel 1 and a 0.741 acre portion of Tax Map
93A1-1 zoned Glenmore PRD; Tax Map 93A1, Parcels 2, 3 & 4; Tax Map 80, Parcel 46, 46A, 46C, 46D,
46E, 50, 51,and 55A all zoned RA Rural Areas; and Tax Map parcel 25A also zoned PRD.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Scottsville
STAFF: Elaine Echols
Mr. Craddock recused himself from ZMA-2001-008, Rivanna Village at Glenmore and CPA -2006-001,
Rivanna Village since he was on the Board of East Rivanna Fire Department. He left the room.
In summary, the Planning Commission held a work session on ZMA-2001-008, Rivanna Village at
Glenmore, to review the comments relative to conformity with the Comprehensive Plan in the staff report
and provide any comment deemed appropriate. Ms. Echols noted several changes to the staff report and
plan and discussed the rezoning as it relates to the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Steve Runkle, of KG
Associates representing Glenmore Associates, explained the proposal and noted changes made to the
plan as a result of conversations with local residents and Parks staff. Pat Mullaney, Director of Parks and
Recreation addressed the County's need for park facilities in this area. The Commission reviewed and
discussed the proposal with staff and the applicant, took public comment and then responded to the
preliminary questions posed by staff. The Commission provided the following feedback on the issues
mentioned in the staff report as follows:
Is the redesign appropriate with the orientation of the commercial area towards the eastern
entrance to Glenmore rather than to Glenmore Way?
The Commission agreed that the redesign was appropriate with the orientation of the
commercial area towards the eastern entrance to Glenmore rather than Glenmore Way.
This gives some relief to Glenmore Way and responds to some of the Commission's and
residents' concerns.
2. Is it appropriate to add the additional properties to the eastern part of the site?
The Commission agreed that it is appropriate to add the additional properties to the
eastern part of the site to the development.
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3. Should density in the additional properties be considered as part of the overall development or
should it be consistent on a parcel basis with the designations in the Comprehensive Plan?
It was noted that all of the added parcels that were not part of the original CPA are
Neighborhood Density Residential on the Land Use Plan. The Commission agreed that the
density in the additional properties could be higher than Neighborhood Density
Residential, but, overall for the whole site, density could not exceed 6 units per acre. The
density can be considered as part of the overall development as long as the form is done
well and cohesively.
4. Is the form of the proposal inconformity with the Comprehensive Plan?
The Commission agreed that the proposal is in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.
The Commission invited public comment noting that next on the agenda the Commission would follow up
with a community request for an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. David Benish suggested that
some of the CPA comments will be related to the ZMA. Some of the major changes being proposed in
that CPA stem from the proposal that is part of the rezoning. Therefore, staff felt that it would be useful
for the Commission to allow Dennis Ordinov, representative for the CPA, to speak now.
Dennis Ordinov, head of the Master Planning Steering Committee in the Village of Rivanna, noted that
they were not opposed to the idea of Rivanna Village and liked most of the ideas. But, what they are
opposed to is the scale that is suggested in the existing Code and the needless destruction of up to 14
acres of woodlands and the unnecessary alteration of the rural character of the area. He explained their
proposal was to change Map H from Community Service to Neighborhood Service. He asked the
Commission to consider this CPA prior to master planning the area or along with.
CPA 2006-001 Rivanna Village - Work session to review and discuss a request to amend the text and
recommendations contained in the Profile for the Village of Rivanna in the County's Land Use Plan.
(David Benish)
Motion: Mr. Cannon moved, Mr. Morris seconded, to not adopt a resolution of intent to proceed with CPA -
2006 -001, Rivanna Village, but to direct staff to make certain that this document is included as part of the
master plan study.
Vote: The motion carried by a vote of 6:0. (Commissioner Craddock abstained.)
Ms. Joseph said that this action means that this document will be used in the master planning process.
The Commission will also use the document as reference as they are going through this rezoning. If any
one has any comments concerning the rezoning all of the Commissioners can be reached at
plan ninacommission(cD_albemarle.org. So if there is any thing else that anyone wants to discuss about this
item or anything else in the County, please email or the Commissioners. She thanked everyone for
coming to the meeting.
Old Business:
Ms. Joseph asked if there was any old business.
There being no further old business, the meeting proceeded.
New Business:
Ms. Joseph asked if there was any new business.
Planning Commission appointment to the Eastern Connector Study Committee. (Mark Graham)
Mr. Morris asked to be considered for the appointment since it was part of CHART.
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Motion: Ms. Higgins moved, Mr. Strucko seconded, that Cal Morris is appointed to the Eastern
Connector Study Committee.
Vote: The motion carried by a vote of 6:0. (Commissioner Craddock was absent.)
Vacation Schedules:
Ms. Joseph, Mr. Edgerton and Ms. Higgins will be absent on August 8.
Mr. Strucko will be absent on August 1
IN LIEU OF A PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON JULY 25, 2006, THERE WILL BE AN
INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE ON THE PROPOSED MOUNTAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT IN
THE SECOND FLOOR LOBBY OF THE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING (MCINTIRE ROAD).
THERE WILL ALSO BE AN INFORMATIONAL OPEN HOUSE ON THE PROPOSED RURAL
AREA PHASING AND CLUSTERING PROVISIONS ON JULY 27, 2006 IN THE SECOND
FLOOR LOBBY OF THE COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING (MCINTIRE ROAD).
THE NEXT PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE A JOINT PUBLIC COMMENT
SESSION WITH THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2006 AT THE
BURLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL AUDITORIUM REGARDING THE PROPOSED MOUNTAIN
OVERLAY DISTRICT.
THERE WILL ALSO BE A JOINT PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION WITH THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 3, 2006 AT THE BURLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
AUDITORIUM REGARDING THE PROPOSED RURAL AREA PHASING AND CLUSTERING
PROVISIONS.
There being no further new business, the meeting proceeded.
Adjournment:
With no further items, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. to August 1, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at the Burley
Middle School auditorium.
V. Wayne Cilimberg, Secretary
(Recorded and transcribed by Sharon Claytor Taylor, Recording Secretary.)
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