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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 26 78 PC Minutes58 September 26, 1978 The Albemarle County Planning Commission conducted a meeting on Tuesday, September 26, 1978, 7:30 p.m., Board Room, Third Floor, County Office Building, Charlottesville, Virginia. Those members present were Mrs. Norma Diehl; Col. William Washington, Vice - Chairman; Mr. Layton McCann; Mrs. Joan Graves; Mr. Charles Vest; Mr. Kurt Gloeckner; Mr. Peter Easter, Chairman; Dr.James Moore and Mr. James Huffman. Mr. Tim Lindstrom, Ex-Officio was not present. Other Officials present were Mr. Ronald Keeler, Assistant Director of Planning; Mr. Donald Gaston, Senior Planner and Mr. Fred Payne, Deputy County Attorney. Mr. Easter established that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. SP-78-42 Motorola Communications - request for tower on Carter's Mountain. Mr. Brame and Mr. McClanahan were both present. Mr. Conte, an adjacent property owner, stated that he is not opposed to the tower but he is concerned with the increase of traffic on the road up the mountain. He com- mented that he fears someone will be hurt. He also noted that he has put up speed bumps to decrease the speed of the traffic, but some people continue to ignore them. Mr. Brame, Motorola's representative, noted that they will only make one trip a week up the mountain and at the most two trips, which he does not think will compare with the traffic generated by the Tavern. Mr. McClanahan noted that he has spent thousands of dollars trying to get a road since Mr. Conte has been operating the Tavern. He noted that he has two right-of-ways through the Tavern property. He also commented that at one point Mr. Conte had blocked off both of these entrances without his permission. Mr. Conte stated that it was not himself who held up Mr. McClanahan. He noted that Mr. Brown would sell him 6.2 acres he needed for a right-of-way. Mr. Easter stated that he thought the Site Plan for Michie Tavern had never been completed. He noted that he though the Motorola permit could be used to have Michie Tavern comply. He stated that he was in support of Motorola. Mr. Gloeckner asked if the County has checked into the retail sale of apples on the mountain. Mr. Easter noted that he had talked with Mr. Tucker and he had said that he believed this was an agricultural use - farmer selling apples. Mrs. Diehl stated that there had been some discussion of heavy trucks ruining the drainage system for the road. Mr. Easter commented that the traffic is so heavy that it could not be said who damaged the drainage system. Mr. Gloeckner noted that he believes the selling of apples on the mountain is the cause of the traffic problem. Mr. McCann noted that selling apples is a seasonal business and does not feel the County should be concerned with the traffic on a man's property. He stated that the problem is with Michie Tavern and the County should be concerned with the traffic that enters on Route 53. Mr. Vest moved for approval of the special permit subject to FAA approval. Mr. McCann seconded the motion. Mrs. Graves made a Substitute motion for approval of the' special permit subject to FAA. approval and Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation approval of the entrance. Dr. Moore seconded the motion. Mr. Easter noted that he could not support the substitute motion, but would support the original motion. The substitute motion failed on a vote of 6-2. Mr. Easter, Col. Washington, Mr. Vest, Mr. McCann, Dr. Moore, Mr. Huffman and Mrs. Diehl dissented. The original motion was approved by a vote of 6-2. Mr. Gloeckner and Mrs. Graves dissented. Elizabeth Lewis Final Plat - proposed division of 2 acres from larger parcel; located on the south side of Route 667 between Routes 776 and 665 near Free Union. Marilyn Gayle represented the applicant. Mr. Gloeckner moved for approval of the plat subject to the following conditions: 1. Show power easement line; 2. Obtain Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation private entrance permit; 3. Note that no further subdivison along this easement without Planning Commission approval. Mr. Huffman seconded the motion, which carried unanimously with no further discussion. Monticello Home Builders/Route 615 Final Plat - proposed division of parcel into 2 lots of 2+ acres each; located on the west side of Route 615, south of Route 639 near Lindsay. Mr. Bolton, the applicant, was present. Mr. Bolton noted that the land was bought. to serve the Farmers Home Administration program and there wasn't any problem with water on the property. Mr. Gloeckner moved for approval of the plat subject to the following conditions: 1. Provide technical data as required by the Land Subdivision & Development Ordinance including: a) Title; b) Surveyor's seal; c) Owner's signature notarized; d) Show easements for power lines and telephone cables; e) Indicate existing woods; f) Change wording of located on State Route 675 to State Route 615: .I 2. Comply with private road requirements; 3. Obtain a private entrance permit from Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation; both lots shall enter on 30 foot right-of-way; 4. Disturb only those woods necessary for the building structures and roadway during construction. Mr. McCann seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously, with no further discussion. Ivy Nursery Site Plan - proposed one acre retail nursery; located on the northwest intersection of Route 250 West and 677 near Ivy. Mrs. Diehl noted that she feels this is a very good use for this property, but she believes two acres are in use. Col. Washington asked if this property is located in the South Rivanna Watershed. Mr. Gaston stated that he believes it is on the edge of the watershed. Mrs. Graves moved for approval of the site plan subject to the following conditions: 1. Approval of sign in conformance with Article 18; 2. Commerical permit is required by Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation; 3. Albemarle County Health Department approval of septic system; 4. Compliance with Soil Erosion Ordinance and Run -Off Control Ordinance if applicable; 5. Obtain grading permit if necessary. Mr. McCann seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously, with no further discussion. _Hall & Taylor Body Shop Site Plan (Amendment) - proposed additional 4,500 square feet of garage space and realignment of driveway; located at the end of Northside Drive, west of Route 29. Mr. Gale Pickford & Mr. John Farmer represented the applicant. Mr. Pickford noted that the only problem they had was with condition #3, which he felt was very broad and some of the requirements did not apply to this particular site plan. He noted that condition #3 should be reworded to say "the requirements that are applicable to this site plan." Mr. Gloeckner moved for approval of this site plan subject to the following conditions: 1. Add two pines at northern most end of rows and one to the right of the gate inside the fence; 2. Note that all lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties and roadway; 3. Comply with all technical data as required by Article 17 of the Zoning Ordinance that are applicable to this particular site plan. Mr. McCann seconded the motion, which was approved unanimously, with no further discussion. Old Business - Roger C. Davis Preliminary Plat - reconsideration of redivision of existing lots 3 and 4, Block B, located on the south side of Woodstock Drive near Bennington Road. (01 The staff noted that Mr. Davis requested indefinite deferral of his plat. Mr. Glockener moved that further discussion and action be deferred indefinitely. Mr. McCann seconded the motion for deferral, which carried unanimously. Albemarle Farm Equipment Site Plan Mrs. Diehl noted that she has called this site plan back to the Board of Supervisors. She noted that she is concerned for the owner of the property and the Citizens. Mrs. Graves commented that she is aware the City has agreed to monitor the gas level every six months for five years, but she is concerned that five years may not be long enough. Mr. Easter stated that he wished the staff' would compose a letter stating that the Commissioners feels this is a good use for the land, but are concern with an expense to the County and danger to the public. New Business - Resolution of Intent to amend the Zoning Ordinance to provide for Historic District. Dr. Moore moved to take this Resolution of Intent to public hearing. Mrs. Graves seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 4-2. Mr. Gloeckner and Mr. McCann dissented. Col. Washington and Mrs. Graves abstainted. Resolution of Intent to ammend Article 17 of the Zoning Ordinance to provide for administrative approval of certain site plans. Resolution of Intent to amend Chapter 18 (Land Subdivision and Development Ordinance) of the Albemarle County Code to provide for administrative approval of certain subdivision plats. Mr. Gloeckner moved for recommending to the staff that a work session be held before carrying these two Resolutions of Intent. to public meeting. There was no futher discussion and the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. Ro ert W. Tucker, Jr. - ecre ry