HomeMy WebLinkAboutSE202100026 Correspondence 2021-06-18 (2)ENGINEERS
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PLANNERS
ASSOCIATES
June 16, 2021
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596
Re: Stonefield Block C2-1
Special Exception - Building Height
Section 20A.5.i.5 on Page 22 of the Code of Development for Stonefield states that the
maximum number of stories for buildings located within the area designated as Block C shall
have a maximum of 5 stories. We are requesting a special exception from this requirement to
increase the maximum number of stories to 7 to allow for the construction of proposed 112 unit
residential development on Block C2-1. We note that the proposed development will comply
with the maximum building height for residential and mixed -use structures of 90 feet. We offer
the following justification for this request:
The existing Hyatt building and the approved Stonefield D1 building, located on the
opposite side of District Ave., are both 6 stories in height on Bond Street. The Stonefield
D 1 building ranges between 6 and 8 stories along District Ave.
2. The proposed residential building will offer uniformity and compliment the height of the
existing and soon to be construction buildings at the intersection of Bond Street and
District Ave.
3. The total number of floors is necessary to allow for 5 stories of residential units above 2
stories of parking to accommodate the parking requirements.
4. The total number of stories and residential units are necessary to obtain the proper size
for business operational and development purposes.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding this request.
Sincerely,
WW Associates, Inc.
John D. Beime, Jr., P.E.
Senior Associate
968 Olympia Drive, Suite 1 • Charlottesville, VA 22911
Telephone (434) 984-2700 • Fax (434) 978-1444
Charlottesville • Lynchburg