HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 01 78 PC MinutesAugust 1, 1978
The Albemarle County Planning Commission conducted a meeting on Tuesday,
August 1, 1978, 7:30 p.m., Board Room, County Office Building, Charlottesville,
Virginia. Those members present were Mr. Peter Easter, Chairman; Col. William
Washington, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Layton McCann; Mr. Kurt Gloeckner; Mr. Charles
Vest; Dr. James W. Moore; Mr. James Huffman; and Mr. Tim Lindstrom, ex-Officio.
Other officials present were Mr. Robert Tucker, Director of Planning; Mr. Ronald
Keeler, Assistant Director of Planning; and Mr. Frederick Payne, Deputy County
Attorney. Absent were Mrs. Norma Diehl and Mrs. Joan Graves.
Mr. Easter established that a quorum was present and called the meeting
to order.
Minutes of July 18, 1978, were approved subject to the editorial changes
of Mr. Payne and Mr. Gloeckner.
Barbara Suratt Final Plat:
Mr. Keeler presented the staff report and noted for the record that the Assistant
County Engineer has approved the road plans.
Mr. Easter established that as of now 6 residences will use the road.
Col. Washington determined that a total of three actions have been taken by the
Commission on this property.
Mr. McCann expressed concern about the 25' easement. Mrs. Suratt responded
by stating that an adjoining parcel has an undefined right-of-way over their driveway,
and that property has the potential of 42 lots. She stated that it is her position
that the 25' easement will give her some control over that potential subdivision.
Mr. Easter said that in his opinion there is no need to waive the 30' easement.
Mr. McCann moved approval of the plat subject to the following conditions:
1. This lot must join in the existing maintenance agreement;
2. All private road requirements must be met, including the improvement of existing
road to 14 feet and widening of the easement to 30' on that portion of the road
used by more than five lots.
Mr. Gloeckner seconded the motion.
Mr. Payne noted that under this motion the property line must extend to the
centerline of the road.
The Commission acknowledged that this was its intent, and the motion carried
with no discussion.
Mr. Easter suggested that the plat be redrawn to show this and submitted to
the Planning Staff for its review.
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SP-78-36. Stuart and Ellen Johnson have petitioned the Board of Supervisors
to locate a mobile home on 0.82 acres zoned A-1. Property is located on the
northwest side of Route 808, approximately 600 feet from the intersection
of Routes 808 and 250 East. County Tax Map 94, Parcel 49B, Rivanna
Magisterial District.
Mr. Keeler presented the staff report.
Mr. Johnson stated that he wishes to have a place to live and that he intends
to meet all the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Blodinger, representing the Kirbys, discussed the uses of the adjoining
parcels of land, pointing out that the mobile home will be in sight of various
conventional single-family dwellings. Furthermore, the subdivision is being developed
with conventional dwellings and he does not feel this is the proper location for a mobile
home.
Mr. Johnson said that he purchased the property in 1950 and has been paying
taxes on it; as a matter of fact, the subdivision of the property came much later
than his purchase of the land.
Mr. Baodinger stated that it is his understanding that Mr. Johnson will only
use the mobile home on weekends since he lives in Washington.
Mr. Johnson responded to this by stating that he is attempting to get things
in order prior to moving here, and does not know exactly when he will be living here
on a full-time basis. However he pointed out that the property does belong to him,
and he can use a residence when he wishes.
Mr. Easter closed the public hearing.
Mr. Vest questioned why the applicant prefers a mobile home to a conventional
dwelling.
Mr. Johnson said that he already owns the mobile home.
Col. Washington ascertained that the lot is already a lot of record, and the
size makes no difference. He also pointed out that the applicant cannot get a
Certificate of Occupancy until he has secured Health Department approval for the
septic system. He then moved approval of the septic system subject to the following
condition:
1. Compliance with Section 11-14-2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Vest seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 6-1, with Mr. Easter
dissenting.
SP-78-39. Foxfield Steeplechase and Mariann S. DeTejeda have petitioned the
Board of Supervisors to amend the conditions of approval of SP-76-67 ( a
special use permit for a steeplechase ). The 178.592 acres of A-1 property
is located on the southwest side of Route 676, approximately 500 feet from the
intersection of Routes 676 and 601. County Tax Map 43, Parcels 21 and 21A,
Samuel Miller Magisterial District.
Mr. Gloeckner disqualified himself from the discussion and vote by leaving
the room.
Mr. Keeler presented the staff report and read the comments from the Health
Department and the Zoning Administrator.
Mr. Fred Colmer, attorney, on behalf of the applicant, said that the first
event was quite a success in spite of the rain and the association would like to
proceed with a second race if approved by the county. He noted that he has no objections
to the conditions of approval.
Mr. Ramey Wolfe said that some of the items addressed by the Zoning Administrator
had been accomplished; however, due to the rain they might have been overlooked by
an observer.
Mr. Easter closed the public hearing since there was no public comment.
Mr. Wolfe, upon questioning from Col. Washington, explained the process of
solicitation.
Mr. Easter questioned the beneficiary of the coming race and was told that
it would be the Charlottesville -Albemarle Rescue Squad.
Mr. Vest moved approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Site plan approval;
2. Approval of appropriate state and local agencies;
6: 3. Major steeplechase event to be held not more than twice a calendar year;
4. Ninety (90) days prior to steeplechase event, applicant shall notify the Albemarle
County Sheriff so that appropriate traffic measures can be arranged;
5. Ninety (90) days prior to steeplechase event, applicant shall notify Charlottesville -
Albemarle Health Department for approval of temporary restroom facilities;
6. No billboards, grandstands, or lighting on the track;
7. Signing to follow the scenic highway designation regulations for the A-1 zone;
8. All signs of temporary nature to be removed within 48 hours after the event.
Dr. Moore seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
Mr. Easter encouraged that the trash be removed promptly after the race,
perhaps the Sunday after the race in order that it did not blow to adjoining properties.
( Mr. Gloeckner returned to the meeting. )
SP-78-38. C. Harry Anglin has petitioned the Board of Supervisors for cable
television receiving antennas and equipment on 15 acres zoned A-1. Property
is located on a dirt road aprpoximately 2 miles off Route 684 ( Mint Springs
Road ). County Tax Map 39, Parcel 12, White Hall Magisterial District.
Mr. Keeler presented the staff report, noting the recommended conditions of
aprpoval.
Mr. Anglin stated that the building and poles are approximately 1800 feet off
Route 684. He did not object to the recommended conditions.
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There was no public comment and Mr. Easter closed the public hearing.
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Mr. Easter established that the poles are 15' in height and are very much
like a telephone pole.
Mr. explained Anglin the size of the antennae to Dr. Moore stating that they
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are smaller than the home all -channel antennae.
Col. Washington said that the color of the material would really make no
difference, especially for the antennae. There is a need for this service in the
community, however he said that he regrets that the applicant has gone so far with
the project without the necessary permits. He moved approval of the special permit
subject to the following conditions:
1. Grading permit, if required;
2. Commercial entrance if required by Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation;
3. No further removal of vegetative cover or trees;
4. Equipment building to be finished in a color compatible to the woodland setting
( creosote, dark brown, forest green, camoflauge treatment );
5. Conditions 1, 2, and 4 are to be met prior to commencement of service;
6. Approval of appropriate state and local agencies.
Mr. Huffman seconded the motion.
Mr. Lindstrom asked that the applicant bring photographs of his proposed
antennae to the Board of Supervisors meeting.
The motion carried unanimously, with no discussion.
(Dr. Moore disqualified himself from the discussion and vote on ZTA-78-08, ZMA-78-11,
and SP-78-41.)
ZTA-78-08. Bearing Technology, Inc. has petitioned the Board of Supervisors
to amend the M-1 zone of the Zoning Ordinance to provide for the following
use by right: "Engineering, engineering design, assembly and fabrication of
machinery and components including such on -site accessory uses as machining,
babbitting, welding, and sheet metal work, but specifically excluding such
intensive uses as punch pressing, drop hammering, and foundry."
Mr. Keeler presented the various possible amendments.
Mr. David Lewis, on behalf of the applicants, stated that he will accept any
of the three amendments, however he preferred the one he had presented to the county
since it most clearly describes this operation.
Mr. Herbert Tull support the amendment. and feels the County should want
high quality professional business.
Mr. Tucker said that the staff has no problem with the engineering aspect
of the application, and is only concerned about the manufacturing aspect that results
from the engineering.
Mr. Easter closed the public hearing.
Mr. Gloeckner questioned the staff's proposal, and Mr. Keeler responded
by stating that the engineering is already provided in the zone. Mr. Keeler did
suggest that babbitting be included in the st:aff's proposal.
Mr. Easter said that he does not feel the amendment should address only this
particular use - that it should be more comprehensive.
Mr. Gloeckner questioned if punchpressing should be included in the uses
permitted.
Mr. Easter said that the only concerns from this operation he could think
might be offensive would relate to noise, odor, etc.
Mr. McCann suggested omitting the words "punch pressing" from the amendment.
Mr. Gloeckner moved that the ordinance be amended to include the following
Section:
Section 8-1-33 Assembly and fabrication of machinery and components by maching,
babbitting, jigging, lathing, welding and sheet metal work employing
machinery not exceeding 15 horsepower per unit and excluding such
uses as drop hammering and foundry.
Mr. McCann seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, with no discussion.
ZMA-78-11. Bearing Technology, Inc. has petitioned the Board of Supervisors
to rezone 12 acres from B-1 Business and A-1 Agriculture to M-1 Limited
Industrial. Property is located in the Ivy Industrial Park on the south side
of Route 738, approximately 1 mile west of the intersection of Routes 250
West and 738. County Tax Map 58, Parcel 37C ( part thereof ). Samuel Miller
Magisterial District.
Mr. Keeler presented the staff report.
There were no comments from the applicant.
Mr. Tull advised the Commission that this rezoning would make his own
engineering use conforming under the ordinance.
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Mr. Gloeckner moved approval of the rezoning. The motion/ seconded by
Mr. Huffman.
Discussion: Col. Washington pointed that at the previous hearing there had been
one adjoining property owner objecting to this use. Mr. Huffman expressed the opinion
that the objection had been because of traffic problems that B-1 zoning would generate.
The motion carried unanimously.
SP-78-41. Bearing Technology, Inc., has petitioned the Board of Supervisors
for engineering and fabrication per ZTA-78-08 on 2 acres proposed to be zoned
M-1 ( Per ZMA-78-11 ). Property is located on the south side of Route 738,
approximately 1 mile west of the intersection of Routes 250 West and 738. County
Tax Map 58, Parcel 37C, part thereof. Samuel Miller Magisterial District.
Mr. Keeler presented the staff report. There were no comments from the applicant
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Mr. Gloeckner moved approval of the special permit subject to the following
conditions:
1. Site Plan approval;
2. Not more than 20 employees, including the applicants;
3. No outside storage;
4. All design, construction, and testing activity to be done inside the proposed
building;
5. There shall be no obnoxious noises or odors emitted from the site.
Mr. Gloeckner seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, with no discussion.
( Dr. Moore re-entered the meeting. )
SP-78-37. Westvaco has petitioned the Board of Supervisors for a woodchipping
mill pursuant to Sedtion 2-1-25(22) of the Zoning Ordinance on 271.24 acres
zoned A-1. Property is located on the northeast side of Route 600, approximately
2.8 miles east of Route 29, and is bordered on the southeast by the Southern
Railroad. County Tax Map 33, Parcel 51, Rivanna Magisterial District.
Mr. Keeler presented the staff report showing the lands owned by Westvaco in
the County by way of the land use map. He read a letter from the Highway Department
with their recommendations for road improvements. He then read a letter from the
Engineering Department estimating the cost of construction to be $250,000. Also
presented to the Commission were two letters of objection to the proposed use.
Mr. Easter said that he wished to state for the record that he has had more
than l call objecting to the proposed use based on traffic and the road conditions.
Mr. Eugene P. Shreve on behalf of Westvaco gave a slide presentation on the
operation and types of machinery used.
Mr. Easter established from Mr. Shreve that the noise ,level of the chipper is
approximately 90 decibles.
Mr. Ed Rossin who lives on Route 600 entered a strong objection, stating that
this use would ruin a quiet neighborhood. He said that he is aware of strong opposition
by several who were unable to attend the meeting that night.
Dr. Edlich said that he knows the use would change the face of the neighborhood.
Dr. Harry Austin strongly objected to the use. Also objecting to the use
was the representative from Rockinghorse Country Day School.
Mr. Shreve said that there are houses across the street from the operation
in West Virginia, though they did not show up in the slide presentation.
Mr. Easter closed the public hearing since there was no further comment from
the public.
Col. Washington established that this will be solely a trucking operation
and that the railroad to the south will not be used.
Mr. Easter determined that the operation in Ivy will be closed. He said
that he did not realize this was to be quite such an intensive use, and came prepared
to support the operation on this property, however now is hesitant to do so, especially
in view of the intensity of the operation and the road improvements that would be
necessary. He did note that he feels this to be a good industry for the county, noting
that Westvaco does a good service with the re -forestation program. Furthermore, he
pointed to the fact that the industry provides many jobs for county residents.
He said that he is always concerned, though, for the residences that are near such
an operation.
Mr. Gloeckner said that his concerns lie with Route 600, especially due to the
size of trucks that will be travelling it. If he felt that adequate access were there,
he felt he could support the request.
Mr. McCann said that 40-50 trucks per day is quite a bit of traffic, even with
road upgrading. He said that he might have trouble supporting the request, regardless.
Mr. Shreve said that the operation will cost approximately $1.5 million.
Mr. Gloeckner questioned possible industrial access funds. Mr. Keeler advised
the Commission that in his conversation with Mr. Roosevelt of the Highway Department
he did not think they would meet the requirements.
Mr. Keeler said that he thinks all the Highway Department can do is post a weight
limit on the road, and does not feel the Highway Department can require the upgrading
of Route 600 - they can only recommend that it be upgraded.
Mr. Easter established that chemicals will not be added to the wood chips at
this location.
Mr. Gloeckner questioned if the use can be hidden within the large acreage.
Mr. Keeler felt that it could be visibly hidden, however was not sure it
could be hidden in terms of noise.
Upon questioning by Mr. Easter, Mr. Shreve said that Westvaco is limited
geographically in its relocation because of its suppliers. He noted that this operation
will replace three of the currently operated woodyards.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Easter determined that this use is permitted
in the A-1 zone. However, Mr. Payne pointed out that in the last analysis it is the
Planning Commission and Board that must decide if this is an appropriate use for the
A-1 zone.
Mr. Huffman said that in his opinion it appears to be a first class manufacturing
operation.
The Commission then concurred that it would be wise for the applicant to
further investigate other possible locations and to discuss with the Highway Department
what road improvements would be required.
Mr. Gloeckner moved that any action on'the request be deferred until August 22
in order that this could be done. Mr. McCann seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously, with no discussion.
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SP-78-40. Curtis and Carolyn Byers have petitioned the Board of
Supervisors for a duplex on 2.00 acres zoned A-1, pursuant to Section
2-1-25(34) of the Zoning Ordinance. Property is located on the northeast
corner of the intersection of Routes 712 and 760. County Tax Map 87,
Parcel 35E, Samuel Miller Magisterial District.
Mr. Keeler presented the staff report.
There were no comments from the applicant or the public.
Mr. Easter established that the applicant is doing this for investment
purposes and will not be living in one of the units.
Mr. Gloeckner moved approval of the request subject to the following conditions:
1. Four off-street parking spaces;
2. Health Department approval;
3. Approval of appropriate state and local agencies.
Mr. Vest seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, with no discussion.
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has adopted a resolution of
intent to rezone all properties owned by the County of Albemarle,
University of Virginia, Shenandoah National Park and George Washington
National Forest lying within the watershed area of the South Fork
Rivanna River Reservoir from their present classification to the CVN
Conservation District under the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Keeler presented the staff report.
Mr. Gloeckner questioned what precipitated this. Mr. Tucker explained
the history of the resolution, reminding the Commission that earlier in the
spring the County approved the rezoning of the areas owned by the City immediately
adjacent to the reservoir.
Mr. Keeler said that this will change the minimum acreage for a residence
to from two to five acres; the staff did not recommend any land for this rezoning
that would be non -conforming as a result of the rezoning. He then read into the
record the letter from Mr. Jacobsen of the Shenandoah National Park, which supported
the resolution.
Mrs. Margaret Melcher, representing the League of Women Voters, read a
statement into the record supporting the rezoning.
Mr. Gloeckner said that he is opposed to the whole idea, since it is spot
zoning in the opposite direction and feels it to be an arbitrary action.
Mr. Payne explained that it might be considered to be piecemeal zoning,
but not spot zoning, since spot zoning implies that a mistake was made. He noted
that the staff has reviewed this resolution in terms of conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan.
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Mr. McCann said that he cannot support the resolution if it will set a
trend to rezoning of individuals.
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Mr. Easter asked if all the appropriate individuals had been notified
of this. He registered surprise that the University was not present. Mr. Keeler
said that he had talked to Mr. Moorman of the University that day.
Col. Washington moved approval of the rezoning from the current classification
to the CVN classification of the following properties:
Mint Springs Park - Tax Map 55-28, 455.46 acres
Beaver Creek Reservoir - Tax Map 57-4, 218.71 acres
University of Va. Endowment Fund - Tax Map 45-65, 34.67 acres
Blue Ridge Parkway - Tax Map 53-4, 19.45 acres
United States of America - Tax Map 38-2, 273.59 acres
Shenandoah National Park - Tax Map 24-2, 14,891.00 acres
Mr. Huffman seconded the motion.
Discussion: Mr. Gloeckner stated his support for the CVN zoning, however he felt
that this rezoning should be done as part of redoing the zoning map in total. That
way he felt the zones would connect in a logical fashion. He said that he could not
support the rezoning at this time.
The motion carried by a vote of 6-1, with Mr. Gloeckner dissenting.
Review of the Capital Improvements Program and Revenue Sharing Funds
for Albemarle County for the years 1978-1983:
Mr. Tucker stated that this is no different from the Capital Improvements
Program that the Commission saw approximately 3 months ago. He said that everything
has just been moved up 1 year. This is a 5-year plan with the Board appropriating monies
for one year for the County's expenditures. Some things mentioned in the program
will not occur for a period of 5 years.
Mr. Gloeckner questioned the state expenditures by the state in Fairfax
and Henrico Counties on highway improvements. He asked if the staff could obtain
these figures. He also asked what tax monies are put in by the county as compared
to what the county gets back. He asked if the staff could obtain these figures.
The Planning Commission then briefly discussed how it would like to be more
involved in the capital improvements.
Mr. Tucker reviewed some of the expenditures that would be made.
Mr. Easter asked that Mr. Tucker find out the reason for the $100,000 expenditure
on property on Berkmar Drive for the Rescue Squad. Also he asked for explanation on
monies proposed to be spent on the airport. Mr. Easter also questioned the expenditures
for AHIP, especially since Mr. Huffman pointed out that he is aware of expenditures
on houses financed by the Farmer's Home Administration that are only four years old.
Mr. McCann said that he feels it is strange that the expenditure on the airport
is far in excess of the expenditures on road improvements in the County.
The Commission asked that the staff forward this program to the Board with
comments addressing the following:
1. Expenditures on roadways in the county as compared to expenditures on the
airport;
2. The Commission is very interested in the access road to the landfill being
upgraded as soon as possible;
3. Explanation desired for the expenditure on the land acquisition for the Rescue
Squad;
4. Explanation for expenditures made by AHIP;
5. The Commission expressed support of Lane High School as the county administration
building; noted that it hopes it will be cost effective;
6. The Commission encourages that most of the county owned properties within the
city be sold to offset the cost of the Lane renovation;
7. The Commission asked that the operating quarters for the Sheriff's office
be addressed, ascertaining that he has adequate facilities;
8. The Commission questioned the usefullness of Lickinghole Creek as an impoundment
and asked that the Board of Supervisors forward this to the Watershed Management
Committee for further study;
9. The Commission said that County School Board should look at all the recent
subdivision within the county when planning for the proper educational facilities.
3r. Easter asked that Mr. Tucker send a copy of the memo to the Commission
that he sends to the Board of Supervisors addressing these points. The Commission
took no formal action on the Capital Improvements Program.
Since there was no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:40 p.m.
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