HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB202100009 Correspondence 2021-01-15 (3)ROUDABUSH, GALE & ASSOC. , Inc.
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Serving Virginia Since 1956
TO: Department of Community Development DATE: 01/08/2021
Attn: Andy Reitelbach JOB #: 19.0146
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Va 22902
PROJECT: OLD TRAIL BLOCK 32
RE: SUB2020-201 Old Trail Block 32-Request for variation of sec. 14-422 (sidewalks and planting strips)
Dear Mr. Reitelbach:
Please see below our justification for the requested variations.
Sec. 14-203.1 (B.) Variation from sec. 14-422 requirement
Request jar a variation. In accordance with section 14-422, we are requesting a variation of the requirement of
planting strips and sidewalk within a portion of the proposed development in Block 32 of Old Trail Village.
Findings required for a variation. We are requesting the absence of sidewalks and planting strips along the
private streets and private alley in Block 32. The sole purpose of these roads are to provide driveways and rear
access to the proposed lots, and we believe there is not a necessity for sidewalks and trees in these areas. The
variation will help meet the requirements of our code of development by providing amenity -oriented lots that
are served by a private road.
Sec. 14-422 (E.) Variation to sidewalk requirements.
Consideration. (ili.) As noted above, we believe the sidewalks along the proposed private streets are not
necessary. (iv.) The variation of the sidewalk requirement will still provide adequate connections to the
pedestrian system. (vili.) The variation of the sidewalk requirement will still meet the intent of the
comprehensive plan and the neighborhood model by providing amenity -oriented lots, pedestrian access, and
county design requirements.
Sec. 14-422 (F.) Variation to planting strip requirements.
Consideration. (iL) It is our hope that upon further review of the request for a variation regarding these
requirements, a sidewalk and planting strip variation will be granted.
Thank you for your consideration regarding this request. Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Best regards,
Nick Hutchinson
Roudabush, Gale and Associates
999 Second Street SE. Charlottesville.VA 22902. www.Roudabush.com 434.977.0205