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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP202100004 Review Comments Historic Preservation 2021-04-09 (2)o rn�r County of Albemarle MARGARET MALISZEWSKI mmaliszewski@albemarle.or¢ COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING te1: 434-296-5832 ext. 3276 MEMORANDUM TO: Rebecca Ragsdale FROM: Margaret Maliszewski RE: SP2021-04: Clifton Inn and Collina Farm DATE: March 26, 2021 The following comments are based on the submittal for the above -referenced application with drawing dates of 15 Feb 2021 and 18 Jan 2019. 1. Although the need to generate income to support the historic resource is understandable, the scope of the proposal seems over -scaled compared to the historic inn, and the event structures seem out of sync with the intent of 5.1.61 and 10.2.2(27)(a). Provide additional information explaining how the proposed increase in rooms, events and structures is subordinate, complementary, and proportionate to the historic inn. 2. Provide documentation from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources that the proposed expansion as illustrated in the concept plans and architectural drawings will not result in de -listing of Clifton Inn from the National Register of Historic Places. 3. Ordinance Section 5.1.61(4) requires that archaeological resources be protected and preserved in place or, if such resources must be disturbed, mitigation must be undertaken. The possibility of archaeological resources being located at this site was substantiated by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources in correspondence related to previous SP applications. Provide information outlining a plan for the identification, protection, preservation and mitigation of archaeological resources and on -site cemeteries. A phase 1 archaeological survey is recommended. 4. The National Register nomination form for the Southern Albemarle Historic District identifies the cemetery on the Clifton property as a contributing resource, but the historic resources inventory shown on Sheet 3 of 3 of the applicant's concept plan states that it is non-contributing. Please explain/clarify/correct. 5. The concept plans show the Clifton addition as multiple separate structures, but the architectural drawings illustrate it as a single structure or joined structures. Please clarify. 6. The concept plan shows one of the proposed Clifton additions overlapping the carriage house, presumably indicating that the southern wing of the building will be demolished. Indicate that date of construction of the southern wing of the carriage house. 7. Describe the anticipated appearance of the event structures. 8. Provide an update on coordination with Monticello regarding potential impacts to the Monticello viewshed. 9. Collina Farm has not been surveyed or evaluated by VDHR, but the house meets the age criteria to be considered "historic" and the overall property has a cohesive rural/residential character. It is anticipated that the size and location of the proposed 10,500 sf event structure will destroy the character of the site. It is recommended that any new structures be sized and located to maintain the character of the site and the prominence of the farmhouse. 10. Clarify the difference in appearance between the primitive and non -primitive glamping sites. Are both primitive and non -primitive glamping sites seasonal? Define seasonal. What is the total number of glamping sites planned for parcels 23B and 23F? 11. The narrative states that the desire is to move the primary event space from Clifton to the Collina property. Limiting the impacts of guests and events on the Clifton property is appropriate. Provide additional information explaining how impacts of the larger events will be limited to the Collina property. 12. What is the total number of special events guests proposed for the Clifton property? 13. Will there be concurrent 300-person events at Collina and 75-person events at Clifton? 14. Provide additional information describing how the various types of guests will interact with the Clifton and Collina properties. For example, what access to Clifton would the 300 Collina guests have? 15. Provide an estimated average number of non-event guests that would be lodging/dining at Clifton and Collina while special events are being held. 16. How many 300-person events will be held on average annually? How many 75-person events? 17. What is the total maximum attendance across all parcels at one time? Please provide a breakdown by type (i.e., Clifton dining, Clifton lodging, Clifton events, Collina lodging, Collina events, glamping, etc.). 18. Provide additional information describing how the proposal will protect the historic fabric and character of the Clifton property. Provide detailed information indicating how the fabric and character of the historic resources and grounds will be maintained.