HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA202100006 Review Comments Zoning Map Amendment 2021-06-07COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832
June 7, 2021
Ashley Davies, Riverbend Development
455 2"a Street SE, Ste 201
Charlottesville, VA 22902
ashleyAriverbenddev. com
Scott Collins, Collins Engineering
200 Garrett St, Ste K
Charlottesville, VA 22902
scott@collins-engineering.com
RE: Review Comment Letter #1 / ZMA2021-00006 Maplewood
Mrs. Davies and Mr. Collins:
Members of Albemarle County staff and our partner agencies have reviewed your application
materials for Zoning Map Amendment ZMA2021-00006, which is a request to rezone an
approximately 3.41-acre property identified as Tax Map Parcel 46B44 from C-1 Commercial to
Planned Residential Development (PRD), with proffers, to allow for the development of up to 102
residential units, for a gross residential density of 30 dwelling units/acre.
Review comments are provided below, organized by Department, Division, or agency. Community
Development Department (CDD) staff believe the various review comments should be addressed
through a resubmittal of application materials, prior to scheduling a public hearing with the
Planning Commission. However, you have the right to request a public hearing without revision
and resubmittal, or to otherwise determine your course of action (please see the attached "Action
After Receipt of Comment Letter" document for detailed information).
As always, CDD staff remain available to provide assistance and discuss this comment letter, and
any other aspects) of your applications, at your request.
CDD-Planning:
The following CDD-Planning review comments are organized as follows:
How the proposal relates to the Comprehensive Plan
The Neighborhood Model analysis
Additional Planning comments
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Comprehensive Plan:
Comments on how your project conforms to the Comprehensive Plan will be provided to the
Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors as part of the staff report that will be prepared for
the work session or public hearing. The comments below are in preparation for the Planning
Commission review, and may change based on direction from the Commission and/or with
subsequent submittals.
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The property is located in the County's Development Area on Tax Map Parcel 46B4-4, within the
Hollymead Community of the Places29 Master Plan.
The Places29 Master Plan designates the subject property for "Urban Mixed Use (in Centers)" land
uses (shown in pink with white hatching). This land use designation recommends "a balanced mix of
retail, housing, commercial, employment, and office uses, along with some institutional and open
spaces uses". As the applicant states in their narrative, this Center currently offers only retail and
commercial uses. The proposed rezoning would advance the inclusion of residential uses in this area
and contribute to the range of intended services and uses envisioned by the Master Plan. Staff find
this aspect of the proposal consistent with the Master Plan.
While the proposed gross residential density of 30 dwelling units per acre falls within the
recommended residential density for this Center (6.01 — 34 dwelling units per acre), not all of the
details of the proposed residential development currently align with the Master Plan. First, the
Master Plan recommends that at least two different types of residential dwelling units are provided.
The proposal currently offers one dwelling unit type. Secondly, the Master plan recommends a
maximum building height of 4 stories. The proposal currently requests up to "5 stories/70 feet".
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The Master Plan also recommends a "Future Civic Space" (shown with the green asterisks) in the
general area of the subject property. These Future Civic Spaces are meant to act as larger,
consolidated public open spaces, being 0.25-acres to 1-acre in size, that are the focal points of the
development. The proposed Application Plan shows fragmented open spaces that are primarily
located around the outer edges of buildings and ranging in size from 0.04-acres to 0.29-acres. This
aspect of the proposal does not fully align with the recommendations of the Master Plan. Better
alignment with the Master Plan could be found by consolidating open spaces, placing them in more
centralized locations, or otherwise demonstrating that open spaces will act as focal points of the
development.
Lastly, the Master Plan includes recommendations for street frontage characteristics along Proffit
Road, which one side of this comer parcel is located. The rezoning proposal offers to provide the
desired 10-foot wide multi -use path, however it is unclear whether this path will be separated from
the roadway by the recommended 10-foot wide landscaping strip. Staff acknowledges that a cross-
section provided in the Application Plan currently shows a `variable width shoulder & roadside
ditch" separating the multi -use walkway from the roadway, however depending on the details of the
this aspect — such as minimum width and ability to accommodate street trees — it may or may not
align with the recommendations of the Master Plan. More information is needed.
In addition to consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, please also be advised that all zoning map
amendment applications are evaluated relative to the "factors to be considered" specified in County
Code §18-33.27(B).
Neighborhood Model:
In 2001, the County adopted the Neighborhood Model (NM), which consists of twelve different
recommended characteristics to guide the form of proposed development projects within the
Development Areas.
This proposal has been evaluated against the relevant aspects of the Neighborhood Model.
Comments on the alignment of the proposal are provided below. These comments may be revised
after additional information is submitted.
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Pedestrian
Orientation
This principle is partially met. A 10-foot wide multi -use path is provided
around the property, adjacent to Proffit Rd and Worth Xing, while
sidewalks are provided within the development. Additional information
should be provided to address whether a landscaped strip, at least 10-feet
in width, will be provided to separate multi -use path users from the street
and, also, whether a sidewalk will be provided along the road proposed
within the development. A sidewalk facility along the proposed road would
encourage safe travel options and stronger connections to
retail/commercial/service businesses south of the property.
Mixture of Uses
This principle is not met but could be dismissible based on the
holistic intent of the "Center" designation within the Master Plan. As
discussed in the Comprehensive Plan section, this rezoning will only offer
residential uses. However, since residential uses are not currently offered
within this Center area, this development will contribute to an overall
mixture of uses in this area.
Neighborhood
Centers
This principle is not met. As also mentioned in the Comprehensive Plan
section, the proposal does not currently provide a focal point or place
where people can congregate. The proposal could be strengthened by
providing a large, focal open space.
Mixture of Housing
Types and
Affordability
This principle is partially met. The development currently offers one type
of residential unit — two -over -two townhouse units (multifamily). Please
revise the materials to clearly indicate if additional housing types will be
provided. (Note: The application could be strengthened by a proffered
commitment to a mixture of housing types.)
Affordable housing is proposed and included in the proffers submitted by
the applicant. Please be aware that the Board of Supervisors is scheduled
to consider adopting a revised housing policy on June 16, 2021. See
comments from Housing staff below.
Relegated Parking
This principle is partially met. The applicant's narrative states that
parking will be relegated away from Proffit Rd and Worth Xing, however
the generalization of the proposed "building & parking envelops", shown
on the Application Plan, do not confirm that this is the case. The proposal
could be strengthened by showing parking envelops located away from
street frontage areas.
Interconnected
Streets and
Transportation
Network
This principle is partially met. The application does propose an
interparcel connection to TMP 46134-3, however the connection is
problematic. Since the neighboring parcel is not part of this application and
an easement has not been provided to date, it has not been demonstrated
that the road connection shown on the Application Plan can be made. Staff
also understands from transportation -focused reviewers that a connection
here would need to overcome possible grading issues. Additional
information is needed to show that the proposed road connection can be
made regarding grading, easements, and any relevant design standards.
(Note: Providing pedestrian facilities along the interparcel connection
would help to strengthen the proposal and show support for multiple
transportation networks.)
Multimodal
Transportation
Opportunities
This principle is met. The proposal includes a 10-foot multi -use path along
Proffit Rd and Worth Xing to accommodate active travel options (e.g.
bicyclists and pedestrians).
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Parks, Recreational
This principle is met. The development is proposing multiple recreational
Amenities, and
and open space areas as well as sidewalks and a multi -use path.
Open Space
Buildings and
This principle is not met. Additional information and detail should be
provided to understand the relationship between proposed building
Spaces of Human
heights, building orientation, yards, parking, pedestrian paths, open
Scale
spaces, and architectural features.
Redevelopment
This principle is partially met. This proposal will utilize a site that is
currently undeveloped within the Development area. It is not vet known
how the building layout or architecture of the proposed buildings will
integrate with the existing structures and character of the surrounding
area.
Respecting Terrain
This principle is partially met. The subject parcel is relatively flat, except
and Careful
for a sloped area along its western boundary line. Additional information
Grading and
should be provided to understand how the proposed 8-foot grade change
will be incorporated into the development. Potentially hazardous steep
Regrading of
Terrain
slopes should be avoided, as well as stand-alone retaining walls that are
taller than six feet.
Clear Boundaries
This principle is not applicable. The development is located well within a
between the
Development Area.
Development Areas
and the Rural Area
Additional Planning Comments:
1. The Application Plan should show more detail by providing a conceptual lot layout, in
accordance with Sec 33.18(B)(14). This will help the proposal satisfy the requirements for a
rezoning application and also support a more complete evaluation against the NM Principles.
2. If the development will be subdivided later, frontage will need to be established for all future
lots on either a public or private road. Please be aware, if a private road is proposed, it will
require justification to and authorization by the Planning Commission and Board and there is
some risk that it may not be approved. Be sure to address within the justification why the street
cannot be made public.
3. Relatedly, there is a discrepancy in the materials as to the designation of the internal roadways.
The proposed Application Plan suggests that internal streets will provide access to the units,
however the application narrative states that private roadways will be provided. Please know
that internal streets and private streets have different design standards. Please revise the
application materials accordingly.
4. The application would benefit by providing an exhibit to show what the intended two -over -two
unit type would look like and how units may be divided within the vertical structure. For
example, would they look like a single townhouse and be divided into several flats, or would
they look like a four-story multifamily structure and be divided into a combination of flats and
townhouses?
5. Will parking be provided by surface lots or structured parking?
6. In addition to the comments provided in the NM analysis concerning proposed open space. The
Application Plan could benefit by illustrating the programming of certain proposed open
spaces. This could help demonstrate focal points within the development. Please keep in mind
that one of the intentions of "Future Civic Spaces", as denoted in the Places29 Master Plan, is
for these spaces to both feel and be publicly accessible.
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7. The Application Plan notes a minimum density of 10 dwelling units per acre. Sec. 19 of County
Code recommends, but does not require, that the "PRD he employed in areas where the
comprehensive plan recommends densities in excess of 15 dwelling units per acre". As such,
the proposed minimum density is lower than the recommendations of the zoning district.
8. Proposed building heights noted on Application Plan are inconsistent with the Master Plan and
zoning ordinance. The Master Plan recommends a maximum building height of 4 stories in this
Center. Also, building heights in the Planned Residential Development (PRD) zoning district
cannot exceed 65 feet, per Sec. 19.7. A special exception to this regulation is not available.
9. The building setbacks proposed should provide at least the minimum building setbacks required
by the zoning ordinance under Sec. 4.19. Please be aware, any modification to a required
setback in Sec. 4.19 would require a special exception or multiple exceptions.
10. Add "Entrance Corridor" to the list of zoning overlay districts to which this property is subject.
11. Proffers
a. Reference the proposed Application Plan within the proffer statement. Feel free to
reach out to staff if you would like example language that has been used by
previously approved rezonings.
b. Please see additional comments regarding proffers provided by Zoning and Housing
staff reviewers.
Staff believes the questions, issues, and concerns identified in this comment letter should be
addressed through revision and resubmittal of the application materials, including (but not
necessarily limited to) the application plan and project narrative.
CDD-Zoning: Rebecca Ragsdale, rragsdalena,albemarle.org
Written review comments from Rebecca Ragsdale, Principal Planner / CDD-Zoning, are attached
to this letter.
CDD-Engineering: Frank Pohl, fpohl(7a,albemar1e.org
The County Engineer has provided the following comments related to the rezoning proposal:
1. If subdivision is proposed and internal frontage is required, revise 'Public Access
Easement" to clearly indicate this will be a Private Street.
2. Offsite nutrient credits must be purchased from the Ivy Creek nutrient bank, if offsite
nutrient credits are used to satisfy quality requirements.
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA): Richard Nelson, rnelson(a,serviceauthority.org
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1) Is this site in the jurisdictional area for water and/or sewer? Yes
2) What is the distance to the closest water and sewer line, if in the jurisdictional area? Sewer is on
site. Water is located along Worth Xing.
3) Are there water pressure issues which may affect the proposed use as shown on plan? Water
pressures in the area are high. PRVs will be required.
4) Are there major upgrades needed to the water distribution or sewer collection system of which the
applicant and staff should be aware? There are multiple sewer segments that run along this site.
Sections of these sewer mains may need to be relocated. The existing sewer main serves the North
Fork Regional Pump Station and is —15' deep. Proposed structures will be required to have
adequate separation from the critical sewer main.
5) Are there other service provision issues such as the need for grinder pumps? N/A
6) Which issues should be resolved at the SP/ZMA stage and which issues can be resolved at the site
plan/plat stage?
7) If the project is a large water user, what long term impacts or implications do you forsee?
8) Additional comments?
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA): Dvon Veda, dveeann,rivanna.or¢
Written review comments have not been received from the RWSA. Any/all review comments will
be promptly forwarded upon receipt from RWSA.
Albemarle County Building Inspections: Betty Slough, bsloughna,albemarle.org
Building Inspections has no comments regarding the zoning changes. Once more info is provided
regarding the use, type of construction, and location on site, we will be able to provide more
comments.
Albemarle County Fire & Rescue: Howard Laeomarsino, hlagomarsino(d,albemarle.org
Fire & Rescue has provided the following comments related to the rezoning proposal:
1. To accommodate emergency/fire vehicle access, emergency vehicle access road(s)/route(s)
are required
2. Fire apparatus access roads shall extend to within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of all portions of
the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the buildings as
measured by an approved route around the exterior of the buildings or facility
3. Due to the number of units, a minimum of two emergency access points meeting the above
requirements are needed
Fire & Rescue has provided the following comments related to a future site plan or project steps:
4. An emergency/fire vehicle access road/route needs to provide a suitable surface to sustain
the weight of emergency apparatus weighing up to 85,000 lbs.
5. An emergency/fire vehicle access road/route needs to provide an unobstructed travel way
width of 20 ft. if buildings/structures are under 30 feet tall and 26 ft. if buildings/structures
are over 30 feet tall
6. Emergency/fire vehicle access roads need to be clear of overhead obstructions at 13 ft 6 in.
and below
7. To accommodate fire apparatus, turn radii serving fire apparatus access must be a minimum
of 25 ft.
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8. To ensure that parking does not obstruct the emergency apparatus travel way as described
above, no parking signs are required in appropriate areas
9. Any dead-end longer than 150 ft requires an approved turn around for emergency apparatus
10. Road grade cannot exceed 10 %
11. Provide a note of the required ISO fire calculation for the buildings
12. Indicate on the plan the latest ACSW flow test to ensure adequate fire flow per calculation
in comment # 6
13. Provide the locations of required fire hydrants as determined by calculations in # 6 with
spacing in accordance with the required fire flow calculation (minimum of 500 feet and
arranged so that no building is more than 250 feet from a hydrant)
14. Fire suppression, fire alerting systems and other building design features, such as exits,
interior finishes, building access etc., are the purview of the building official and required as
directed by that office.
15. If fire suppression systems or standpipes are installed the FDC must face the road, on
address side and there needs to be hydrant within 100 ft. of the FDC, arranged so that when
hydrant and FDC are in use for emergency operations, hose does not obstruct travel way.
CM -Planning (Transportation): Daniel Butch, dbutchna albemarle.org
CDD-Planning (Transportation) has provided the following comments related to the rezoning
proposal:
1. The proposed trailway should be referenced as a 10' shared use path on Proffit Rd and
Worth Crossing and be completely in VDOT's right-of-way built to standard.
2. Provide ITE daily trip generation numbers.
3. The Places29 Masterplan calls for a roundabout at the Worth Crossing and Proffit Rd
intersection. Provide your justification for the right-of-way dedication area shown on plan.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT): Adam Moore, adam.moorena,vdot.virginia.zov
Written review comments from VDOT are attached to this letter.
CDD-Architecture Review Board (ARB): Margaret Maliszewski, mmaliszewski(a,albemarle.om
ARB has provided the following comments related to the rezoning proposal:
1. The 6'-wide landscape buffer on the west side of the site is likely too narrow to establish a
true buffer. A minimum width of 10' is recommended.
2. Confirm that trees can be planted in the slope and drainage easement on the west side of the
site.
3. Show where street trees will be located along Proffit Road, clear of utilities and easements.
Housing: Stacy Pethia, spethiana,albemarle.org
Housing has provided the following comments related to the rezoning proposal:
Proffer 1: Affordable Housing
The proposed housing policy recommends the percentage of affordable units to be provided
increase from the current 15% of total residential units to 20% of total residential units. The
Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider adopting the proposed housing policy on June
16, 2021.
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Proffer 1L1: For -Sale Affordable Dwelling Units
• Remove the phrase beginning with, `such that housing costs consisting of through to
`maximum sales price/loan limit for firsts -time homebuyer programs'
• Replace with, `in no event shall the selling price for such affordable units be more than
sixty-five (65916) of the applicable federal HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME)
Homeownership Value Limits'.
Proffer 1.A.1: Role of County Community Development Department
• The Housing Planner has re -merged with the Office of Housing as of April 1, 2021. Replace
all references to County Community Development Department with County Office of
Housing.
• Consider adding language that after the initial 90-day qualification period, if no income -
qualifying purchaser has been identified, the developer may market the affordable for -sale
units to local non-profit affordable housing providers. This is simply a suggestion to be
added at the discretion of the developer.
• The proposed housing policy recommends affordable for -sale units have mechanisms in
place to keep the units affordable for a minimum of 40 years.
Proffer 1.B.1: Rental Rates
• The proposed housing policy recommends For -Rent Affordable Dwelling Units be
affordable to households less than equal to 60% AMI
• Rents for affordable dwelling units shall not exceed the area median income times the
applicable factor per unit size.
Unit Size
F
Efficiency
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1 bedroom
0.010833
2 bedroom
0.013542
3 bedroom
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4 bedroom
0.018958
5 bedroom
0.021802
6 bedroom
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• The proposed housing policy recommends affordable rental dwellings units have
mechanisms in place to keep the units affordable for a minimum of 30 years.
Action after Receipt of Comments
After you have read this letter, please take one of the actions identified on the following pages
titled "Action After Receipt of Comment Letter."
Resubmittal
If you choose to resubmit, please submit revised application materials on one of the formal
resubmittal dates. There is no fee for the first resubmittal. The resubmittal date schedule and other
related resources are attached and provided for your convenience online at
httDs://www.albemarle.orgJgovemment/communitv-develoDment/aDDIv-for/Dlannin2-and-site-
development-applications under "Zoning Map Amendments (ZMA)"
Notification and Advertisement Fees
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Additional notification fees will not be required unless a deferral takes place and adjoining owners
need to be notified of a new date.
Community Meeting
Prior to requesting a public hearing with the Planning Commission and Board, a community
meeting must be held in accordance with Zoning Ordinance Section 18-33.37. This application has
been scheduled for a virtual community meeting on Thursday, June 10, from 6:30pm — 8:00pm
with the Places29-North Community Advisory Committee.
Feel free to contact me if you wish to meet or need additional information. My email address is
m leg ason(a)albemarle.org.
Sincerely,
Mariah Gleason
Senior Planner, Planning Division, Community Development
434-296-5832 x3097
m legl ason"bemarle.org
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REBECCA RAGSDALE
County of Albemarle Principal Planner, Zoning
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT rraesdalePalbemarle.orQ
434-296-5832 ext. 3226
To: Mariah Gleason, Senior Planner
Date: June 4, 2021
Re: Zoning Review for ZMA202100006 Maplewood (Plan set dated April 19, 2021, Proffers dated
April 4)
The following comments are provided as input from the Zoning Division regarding the above noted application.
Application Plan
Sheet 1-
• Greenspace is a term only applicable to NMD districts. Eliminate all use of the word Greenspace on the
application plan. PRD requires 25% common open space and Section 4.16 requires minimum recreational
areas and recreational facilities within that common open space. Please use those three terms instead of
greenspace both in the notes and on Sheet 1.
• What standards are applicable to the internal pedestrian sidewalks/paths shown on the application plan?
Sheet 2-
• For clarity and ease of administration, please do not write out notes in all CAPS.
• Residential Density -Both gross and net density as required by Section 19.4 have not been provided on
the application plan.
• Allowable uses- I understand the intent of this note to indicate housing types that will be permitted. Uses
must be listed consistent with Section 19.3.1. Change "allowable" to "permitted" for consistency with
ordinance language. Also, is there a commitment to a minimum of two housing types consistent with the
project narrative? If so, that should be added to this notes section.
• Attached single family units should be changed to:
Semi-detached and attached single-family dwellings such as two-family dwellings, triplexes,
quadraplexes, and townhouses, provided that density is maintained, and provided further that
buildings are located so that each unit could be provided with a lot meeting all other requirements
for detached single-family dwellings except for side yards at the common wall.
• Building Requirements -This table is not consistent with regulations found in Section 19.7 or Section 4.19.
• Height regulations are proposed to be more restrictive which is permitted without a special exception.
• Some regulations propose to be different or less restrictive than 4.19. 1 recommend supplemental
information include a typical lot exhibit so that is clear how setbacks are to be measured. Also, Zoning staff
will need to confirm if there are any additional processes needed to approve modified setbacks.
• Land dedicated to public use- Provide a copy of the DB and PG that is referenced. "During the site plan
process" must be revised to "prior to final site plan approval."
• Trailway-When will construction of the trailway occur? The completion trigger must be added to this note,
such as "prior to issuance of the first CO" as an example.
• Buffers -Is 6' an adequate buffer? Standards for the buffer and screening must be established in the note.
Standards for screening are found in Section 32.7.9.7.
• Building Architecture- This note is not enforceable as written. If there are important features that must be
provided, specific minimum standards must be included. If ARB or Planning does not believe they are
necessary, the note may be eliminated.
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401 McIntire Road, Suite 2281 Charlottesville, VA22902-4596
• Greenspace/Openspace-Greenspace is a term only applicable to NMD districts. Eliminate all use of the
word Greenspace on the application plan. PRD requires 25% common open space which is 0.85 acres and
Section 4.16 requires minimum recreational areas and recreational facilities within that common open
space. Please use those three terms instead both in the notes and on Sheet 1. Also, please list out rec
requirements instead of a narrative form.
The plan does not demonstrate that 0.85% will be located in common open space. The proposed amenities
(list below) do not meet the minimum requirements for up to 102 units.
• Min. 4,000SF recreational grass field
• Min. 3,500 SF tot lot
• Min 500 SF plaza/meeting area with a gazebo
Section 4.16 requires the following for 102 units:
• Two tot lots a minimum of 2,000 SF
• 30x30 half court basketball
The Planning Director may make certain substitutions administratively but reductions can only be approved
through the special exception process. The proposed rec field and plaza area could substitute for the
basketball court if approved. The two tot lots could be combined and the one proposed increased to 4,000 to
meet minimum requirements. The minimum rec. equipment must be provided for two tot lots.
Proffers
• Why is Bamboo Grove referenced in the proffers?
• Affordable Housing -The Housing Planner should review these regulations before they are finalized for
consistency with the housing policy.
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401 McIntire Road, Suite 2281 Charlottesville, VA22902-4596
Stephen C. Brich, P.E.
Commissioner
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1401 East Broad Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
May 13, 2021
Mariah Gleason
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: ZMA-2021-00006 - Maplewood
(804)786-2701
Fax: (804)786-2940
Dear Ms. Gleason:
The Department of Transportation, Charlottesville Residency Transportation and Land Use
Section, has reviewed the above referenced Maplewood ZMA, as submitted by Collins
Engineering, dated April 19, 2021 and find the following:
1. The proposed 10' asphalt pathway will need to be on one side of the right of way in its
entirety. If within the R/W path will need to meet the Shared Use Path criteria.
2. Turn lane warrants will be required with the site plan and can be reviewed prior, if so
desired.
3. Please provide the justification for the proposed right of way dedication. Has a typical
section for Proffit Road been evaluated/approved? What pedestrian accommodation will
the county require for that right of way?
4. Note that the final plan must show conformance with the VDOT Road Design Manual
Appendices 13(1) and F, as well as any other applicable standards, regulations or other
requirements.
A VDOT Land Use Permit will be required prior to any work within the right of way. The
owner/developer must contact the Charlottesville Residency land Use Section at (434) 422-9399
for information pertaining to this process.
If you have further questions please contact Max Greene at (434) 422-9894.
Sincerely,
Adam J. Moore, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Charlottesville Residency
VirginiaDOT.org
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ACTION AFTER RECEIPT OF COMMENT LETTER
FIRST SET OF COMMENTS
Your project has been scheduled for a public hearing by the Planning Commission for August 3, 2021,
which is 90 days from the date your application was accepted for review. State Code requires a 90-day
review by the Planning Commission unless the applicant requests deferral. As you will read in this
comment letter, staff recommends changes to your project to help you achieve approval. Without
these changes, staff cannot recommend approval to the Planning Commission.
If you need more time to make these changes, and if you prefer to move forward to the Planning
Commission with a recommendation for approval, you must request deferral. If you choose not to
request deferral, staff will take your project to the Commission as originally submitted, but without a
recommendation of approval. Instructions for requesting a deferral are outlined below.
Within one week please do one of the following:
1) Request deferral, as required by Section 33.52(A)1, if you will resubmit, but would like to
receive comments on the revised submittal, and understand the Planning Commission
date will be later than August 3, 2021
2) Proceed to Planning Commission public hearing on August 3, 2021
3) Withdraw your application
(1) Deferral requested
To request deferral, you must submit a request in writing to defer action by the Planning Commission
and Board of Supervisors. The request may be made by email.
(2) Proceed to Planning Commission Public Hearing on June 15, 2021
At this time, you may request that your application proceed to public hearing with the Planning
Commission on August 3, 2021. With this option no additional documents will be accepted, and staff
will take your project to the Commission as originally submitted, but without a recommendation of
approval.
(3) Withdraw Your Application
If at any time you wish to withdraw your application, please provide your request in writing.
Revised 9-17-19 MCN
Failure to Respond
An application shall be deemed to be voluntarily withdrawn if the applicant requests deferral pursuant
to subsection 33.52(A) and fails to provide within 90 days before the end of the deferral period all of
the information required to allow the Board to act on the application, or fails to request a deferral as
provided in subsection 33.52(B) or (C).
Fee Payment
Fees paid in cash or by check must be paid at the Community Development Intake Counter. Make
checks payable to the County of Albemarle. Do not send checks directly to the Review Coordinator.
Fees may also be paid by credit card using the secure online payment system, accessed at
http://www.a lbema rle.ore/depa rtment.asp?department=cdd &rel page=21685.
Revised 9-17-19 MCN
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY SP #
Fee Amount $ Date Paid By who? Receipt # Ck# By:
Resubmittal of information for
Zoning Mau Amendment
PROJECT NUMBER THAT HAS BEEN ASSIGNED:
Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign
I hereby certify that the information provided with this resubmittal is what has been requested from staff
Signature of Owner, Contract Purchaser
Print Name
FEES that may apply:
Date
Daytime phone number of Signatory
❑
Deferral of scheduled blchearin at applicant's request
$194u
Resubmittal fees for original Zoning Map Amendment fee of $2,688
❑
First resubmission
FREE
❑
Each additional resubmission (TO BE PAID WHEN THE RESUBMISSION IS MADE TO INTAKE STAFF)
$1,344
Resubmittal fees for original Zoning Map Amendment fee of $3,763
❑
First resubmission
FREE
❑
Each additional resubmission (TO BE PAID WHEN THE RESUBMISSION IS MADE TO INTAKE STAFF)
$1,881
To be Daid after staff review for Dublic notice:
Most applications for a Zoning Map Amendment require at least one public hearing by the Planning Commission and one public
hearing by the Board of Supervisors. Virginia State Code requires that notice for public hearings be made by publishing a legal
advertisement in the newspaper and by mailing letters to adjacent property owners. Therefore, at least two fees for public notice
are required before a Zoning Map Amendment may be heard by the Board of Supervisors. The total fee for public notice will be
provided to the applicant after the final cost is determined and must be paid before the application is heard by a public body.
➢ Preparing and mailing or delivering up to fifty (50) notices
$215 + actual cost of first-class postage
➢ Preparing and mailing or delivering each notice after fifty (50)
$1.08 for each additional notice + actual
cost of first-class postage
➢ Legal advertisement (published twice in the newspaper for each public hearing)
Actual cost
(averages between $150 and $250)
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126
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2021 Submittal and Review Schedule
Special Use Permits and Zoning Map Amendments
Resubmittal Schedule
Resubmittal Dates (1st
and 3rd Monday of the
month)
Comments given to the
Applicant
Applicant requests PC
Public Hearing AND
Payment Due for Legal
Ad (no additional
resubmittals)
Planning
Commission Public
Hearing No sooner
than*
Monday
Wednesdav
Friday
Tuesday
Jan 04
Feb 03
Feb 05
Mar 02
Tues Jan 19
Feb 17
Feb 26
Mar 23
Feb 01
Mar 03
Mar 12
Apr 06
Feb 15
Mar 17
Mar 26
Apr 20
Mar 01
Mar 31
A r 09
May 04
Mar 15
Apr 14
Apr 23
Ma 18
Apr 05
May 05
May 07
Jun 01
Apr 19
May 19
May 21
Jun 15
May 03
Jun 02
Jun 11
Jul 06
Ma 17
Jun 16
Jun 25
Jul 20
Jun 07
Jul 07
Jul 09
Aug03
Jun 21
Jul 21
Jul 30
Aug24
Tues Jul 6
Aug04
Aug13
Sep 07
Ju119
Aug18
Aug27
Sep 21
Aug02
Sep 01
Sep 10
Oct 05
Aug16
Sep 15
Se 24
Oct 19
Tues Sep 7
Oct 06
Oct 08
Nov 02
Sep 20
Oct 20
Oct 22
Nov 16
Oct 04
Nov 03
Nov 12
Dec 07
Oct 18
Nov 17
Nov 19
Dec 14
Nov 01
Dec 01
Dec 17
Jan 11 2022
Nov 15
Dec 15
Tues Dec 22
Jan 18 2022
Dec 06
Jan 05 2022
Jan 07 2022
Feb 01 2022
Dec 13
Jan 12 2022
Jan 21 2022
Feb 15 2022
Bold italics = submittal/meeting, day is different due to a holiday.
Dates with shaded background are not 2021.
2022 dates are tentative.
`Public hearing dates have been set by the Planning Commission, however, if due to unforeseen
circumstances the Planning Commission is unable to meet on this date, your project will be moved to
the closest available aaenda date.