HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB202000116 Correspondence 2021-02-02SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C.
Design Focused Engineering
June 17, 2019
Revised: March 11, 2020
Revised: November 20, 2020
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: SDP2020-00028 Proffit Road Townhomes North
Request for Exception from Section 14-401 — Double Frontage Lots
To Whom It May Concern,
Pursuant to Section 14-203.1(B) of the Subdivision Ordinance of the Code of Albemarle, the agent or the
commission may vary or except the requirements of Section 14-401. Section 14-401 prohibits the
development of double frontage lots for single family and attached residential uses. The developer of
SUB2020-55 does hereby request an exception from the prohibition of double frontage lots for the
development at 3223 Proffit Road (TMP 32A-02-2), allowing construction of the property frontage along
Proffit Road consistent with the approved rezoning (ZMA2019-10) concept plan.
The approved ZMA2019-10 is an amendment to the approved ZMA2018-06. ZMA2019-10 proposes
changes to the approved density, the internal road network, and proposed lot and buildable areas. The
concept plan proposes a reduced maximum density, interparcel connectivity with North Pointe, and
integrated recreational and open space. With the proposed changes, double frontage lots along Proffit Road
would further achieve the Places29 Master Plan that comprises 3223 Proffit Road.
SUB2020-55 is currently under review, which proposes to develop the property with 54 townhome units.
The double frontage request applies to lots 4-7 that have frontage on Proffit Road and Red Oak Lane.
With regard to the double frontage exception request, please consider the following analysis from Section
14-203.1(B)(3):
3223 Proffit Road is located on Proffit Road, which is identified as a `Perpendicular Main Street' by the
County's Places29 Master Plan. Perpendicular Main Streets provide the only vehicular connection from
Route 29 to a parallel road. As a major connector of the existing and redeveloping urban fabric of the
County, development should be sensitive of conditions to create a street section that is inviting of
multimodal transportation. The Places29 Master Plan additionally designates that Proffit Road, from Worth
Crossing to Pritchett Lane) will be a two-lane avenue, with a center turn lane and no on -street parking. One
side of Proffit Road should incorporate a multiuse path and the other side should include a sidewalk; both
sides should have landscape strips.
6. Proffit Road from Worth Crossing to Development Area boundary.
Because the approved rezoning for 3226 Proffit Road directly across the street (ZMA2018-19) includes the
multi -use path, the concept plan for 3223 Proffit Road has incorporated a 6' sidewalk on the street frontage.
To comply with neighborhood model principles, the residential units that front on this streetscape are rear
loaded to establish a more urban streetscape on Proffit Road. With the proximity of the property to Route
29, North Pointe, and Hollymead Town Center, an inviting urban streetscape is especially important in
encouraging active transportation in the Development Areas. Homes with front doors on Proffit Road will
help frame the public pedestrian space on the sidewalk and creates a space where pedestrian movement is
given precedence over privatized yards. Double frontage lots are needed to support the Proffit Road
streetscape, while allowing access internally through rear driveway connections. The internal road
connection within 3223 Proffit Road will minimize conflict points on Proffit Road, by allowing for one
vehicular entrance to the property.