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October 17, 1978
The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a regular meeting Tuesday, October
17, 1978. Those members in attendance were Mr. Layton McCann; Mr. Charles Vest; Dr.
James Moore; Mr. James Huffman; Mr. Kurt Gloeckner; Col. William Washington; Vice -Chair-
man; Mrs. Joan Graves; and Mrs. Norma Diehl. Mr. Peter Easter, Chairman was absent.
Other Officials present were Mr. Robert Tucker, Director of Planning; Mr. Ronald Keeler,
Assistant Director of Planning; Mr. Donald Gaston, Senior Planner; and Mr. Fred Payne
Deputy County Attorney.
Col. Washington established that a quorum was present and called the meeting to
order.
Minutes of October 3, 1978 were approved with corrections. The minutes for October
10, 1978 were unanimously deferred until October 24, 1978
Definition of a Family
Dr. Moore noted that as the sentence is written defining a family; he questions whether
it is actually a definition.
Mr. Tucker noted that staff has no comment on this matter except that he does not feel
the meaning will be misconstrued.
Col. Washington suggested that the Commission may want to review the wording next week.
Dr. Moore stated that he is not questioning the content, just the grammar.
Mr. Payne commented that Dr. Moore has a good point about the grammar. He noted that
if the Commission wishes to change the grammar they will have to go through the amending
proccess.
Information regarding Blue Ridge Farm RPN
Mr. Payne noted that a letter had been received from Mr. Ford stating that Mr. Walker
is authorized to act as his agent in matters concerning this RPN. He stated that the
application for Blue Ridge Farm is adequate.
Col. Washington noted that he originally raised this question in order to know who
the County is dealing with in this matter.
Mr. McCann stated that the question on October loth was whether the item was properly
before the Commission. He noted that Mr. Payne had cleared that question up.
Mr. Huffman stated that if the County Attorney deemed the application properly before
the Commission then the action taken by the Commission is final.
Mr. Gloeckner moved that both letters become part of the record and the action pre-
viously taken by the Commission be moved on to the Board of Supervisors.
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Mr. Vest seconded the motion, which carried unanimously with no further discussion.
ZMA-78-15. North Rivanna lst, 2nd, and 3rd Land Trust has petitoned the Board of
Supervisors to rezone 250.9 acres from A-1 Agriculture to Planned Industrial District.
Property is located on the east side of Route 606, approximately 3/4 mile northeast of
the Charlottesville -Albemarle Airport. County Tax Map 32, Parcels 19(pt), 6(pt), and
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Mr. Keeler presented the applicant's request to the Commission.
Mrs. Graves was concerned with parcels A & B concerning water and sewer. (Parcels
A & B were previously approved sites.)
Mr. Tucker noted that there is nothing that can be done concerning these two parcels
at this meeting since they are not part of the PID.
Mr. McCann questioned why parcel M was being deleted. (Condition #1)
Mr. Keeler explained the PID Ordinance states you have to have 50 acres to be consider-
ed for as an Industrial Park. Parcel M is not physically connected to the rest of the pro-
perty. He noted that if later on Parcel M.is brought in forapproval it would be logical to
approve this parcel as part of the PID.
Mr. Wood, the applicant, noted that he had no objections to the conditions, exdept
condition #18. He asked if 296,300 square feet: of building would be the total allowed
for the PID.
Mr. Keeler noted that it would be the total allowed by 1995.
Mr. Wood noted that if the G.E. Plant located on this property tomorrow their
building alone would use up the entire square footage for building space that has been
allotted for 20 years. He noted that if this was the case he would rather the Commission
not even consider his zoning change.
Mr. McCann noted that he agrees with Mr. Wood. He commented that one building would
take up this entire amount of building space.
Mr. Wood stated that he doesn't feel the Commission has the right to tell him how
his property can grow.
Mr. Keeler noted that the Comprehensive Plan stated that 476 acres should hp
allowed for industrial use by 1995. He noted that Mr. Wood is being allowed his fair
shar6.
Mr. McCann stated that if one industry located in this area builds a plant to
the maximum footage allowed Mr. Wood would be left owning all of this industrial property
that could not be moved until 1995.
Mr. Huffman stated that he didn't think it would be to economically sound for a
developer to have a square footage restriction on his building area.
Mr. Bob McKee asked if the square footage requirement is in feet or acres.
Mr. Keeler noted that these projections are based on employees per square foot. '
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Mr. Lafferty stated he is concerned with moving from acreage to square feet. He
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asked if sensitive areas were taken in tb consideration when determining the 37 percent
of industrial area for Hollymead Industrial District.
Mr. Keeler noted that this taplb was based on major industries that entered this
areas prior to the Zoning Ordinance. He noted that the Comprehensive Plan is concerned
with the growth of employment. He also stated that the 37 percent is based on 8.5 acres
with 1 acre allotted for plant space.
Mr. Wood stated that it will cost him a millon dollars just to get this industrial
park started. He asked the Commission not to legislate him into bankruptcy. He also
commented that neither G. E. or State Farm could locate on his property.
Mr. McCann noted that the PID itself gives the County control over the industrial
park and he stated he would support a motion to exclude condition #18.
Mr. Joe Wright note. that he feels the applicant has a very sound proposal and
urges the members of the Planning Commission to act favorable on the applicant's request
and delete condition 18.
Mr. Ludgate commented that the County is in need of this industrial park for future
employment in the County. He stated that the applicant's concept seems to be sound and
he would like to have it explained to him what the County is trying to block Mr. Wood's
efforts.
Mr. Keeler noted that this was not the intent of the staff. He stated that this is
a means of keeping the development of the park in line with the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. McCann stated that he has always had a problem with the Comprehensive Plan. He
noted that it is suppose to be a guide, but instead is being used as'the gospel.
Dr. Moore noted that the Comprehensive Plan will stand up in Court.
Mr. McCann noted that it makes absolutely no sense to rezone this property if the
development is going to be restricted in the amount of building footage allowed.
Mr. McCann moved for approval of this zoning request with the following conditions:
1. Delete parcel M;
2. Approval is for 216.6 acres and maximum of 23 individual uses (exclusive of accessory
uses such as employee cafeterias and dining facilities);
3. Approval is for Parcels C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, and L with appurtenant open space;
4. Parcels C, D, E, F, G, H, K, and L are to be Category I; Parcels I and J are to be
Category II;
5. Approval of the preliminary plan does not constitute approval of the proposed taxiway
on Parcels A, I, and J;
6. Setbacks from adjoining properties are to be established by the Planning Commission at
the time of final plan approvals consistent with the intensity of specific uses;
7. No final plan approval shall be given until a master street -tree plan has been approved
by staff;
8. Buffer areas on the perimeter of the property shall have a depth of not less than 50
feet and shall remain in natural woodland as indicated on the Synthesis of Environ-
mental Factors map. Where, in the opinion of the staff, existing woods do not provide
adequate buffering, additional plantings shall be required by the staff. Such plant-
ings shall consist of 6'-8' white pines 15' on -center; provided the applicant may
propose an alternative scheme which in staff opinion is equivalent or better;
9. On any individual site, not more than 250 of the land area in slopes of 150 or greater
sahll be graded (This area is identified as "sensitive slope areas" on the Synthesis
of Environmental Factors map); Public roads are not included in this condition;
10. All uses are to be served by public water and public sewer. In the event of conditions
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beyond the control of the applicant which would preclude immediate provision of
public sewer, the Planning Commission may, upon recommendations of the Health Depart-
ment, permit a temporary alternate means of sewage disposal;
11. Fire hydrant spacing shall not exceed 800 feet and no hydrant shall be more than
400 feet from a major structure. No waterline serving a fire hydrant shall be of
less than 8" diameter. A minimum fire flow of 2000 gpm at 20psi shall be provided.
Nothing stated herein shall preclude additional requirements by state or local fire
officials;
12. Albemarle County Service Authority approval of water and sewer plans. Water and sewer
lines shall be dedicated to the Albemarle County Service Authority;
13. County Engineer approval of storm drainage plans and paving specifications for parking
areas;
14. Grading permit approval;
15. Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation approval of entrances to existing
roads to include improved sight distance, full channelization for right turn decel-
eration lanes, and left turn storage lanes where necessary;
16. Virginia Department of Highways approval of road plans for internal roads; internal
roads are to be constructed to Category V pavement strength;
17. Full frontage dedication along Route 606•to provide a 60, right-of-way and improve-
ment of the existing road to 24' of pavement width with adequate shoulders;
18. Uses permitted shall be governed as to type, height, and performance standards by the
Charlottesville -Albemarle Airport Master Plan or Article 20 of the Albemarle County
Zoning Ordinance, whichever is more restrictive.
Mr. Gloeckner seconded the motion.
Mr. Gloeckner stated he feels the recommendations are very good, but #18 goes to
far in restricting the developer.
Mr. Keeler asked if the the Commission wanted this particular PID to contain
the
total industrial square footage for the Hollymead Industrial District without any
restriction on development.
Mr. McCann noted that he had made his motion to delete condition #18.
Mrs. Diehl asked if this PID could include the total acreage for the Hollymead Indus-
terial District and still keep to the recommended schedule for growth.
Mr. Keeler stated that this could be done also.
Mr. Vest called for the question.
The motion for voting on the question failed by a vote of 2-4, with Mr. Gloeckner
abstaining. Mr. Huffman, Mrs. Graves, Dr. Moore and Mrs. Diehl dissented.
Mrs. Graves asked what is the right-of-way for Category V.
Mr. Coburn, Highway Department, noted that the right-of-way is 60 feet.
Dr. Moore stated that he could not support the plan with the acreage proposed.
Mrs. Diehl stated that she would abstain, .since she could not vote for the proposal
without Condition 18.
Mrs. Graves stated she could not support the proposal.
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Mr. Huffman commented that he could not restrict a developer on a plan that is as
good as this one.
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Mr. McCann's motion to approve the rezoning request with the deletion of condition 18
carried by a vote of 4-2-2 with no further Idiscussion. Mrs: Diehl and Col. Washington
abstained and Dr. Moore and Mrs. Graves dissented.
Ivy Nursery Site Plan (Amendment) - proposed building location change; site located
at northwest intersection of Routes 250 West and 677 near Ivy.
Mr. Gaston presented the applicant's request.
Mr. Carter, the applicant, had no comments.
Mr. McCann moved for approval of the amended site plan subject to the following
conditions:
1. Approval of sign in conformance with Article 18;
2. Commerical permit as required by Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation;
3. Albemarle -County Health Department approval of septic system;
4. Obtain grading permit if necessary;
5. Compliance with Soil Erosion Ordinance and Run -Off Control if applicable.
Mrs. Graves seconded the motion which carried unanimously, with no further discussion.
Monticello Home Builders Preliminary Plat/Route 606 - proposed re -division of 2 lots
;2+ acre each; located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Routes 606 and 850.
Mr. Gaston presented the applicant's request.
Mr. Bolton, the applicant, was present and had no comments.
Col. Washington asked if the applicant had any problems with the shared entrance.
Mr. Bolton stated that he had no problem with the entrance.
Dr. Moore moved for approval of the plat with the following conditions:
1. Only one shared entrance allowed from Route 850; with no entrance from Route 606;
2. Existing trees to be saved except where necessary to clear for drive and building
location;
3. Health Department approval of each new parcel;
Mr. Gloeckner seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Mr. Gloeckner moved for administrative approval of the final plat by Planning staff.
Mr. McCann seconded the motion which carried unanimously with no further discussion.
Judith Gyurky Final Plat - proposed division of 129.33 acres from a larger parcel;
located north off Route 637 and west of Route 689 near Batesville.
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Mr. Gaston presented the applicant's request. Mr. Reback represented the applicant
and had no 'comments.
Mr. McCann moved for approval of the plat subject to the following conditions:
1. Comply with private road ordinance;
2. Grading permit;
3. Indicate that residue exists on both sides of easement and add the word easement
to the right-of-way.
Mr. Gloeckner seconded the motion, which carried unanimously with no further
discussion.
State Investment Corporation Final Plat - proposed division of 6.764 acres from a
larger parcel; located west off Route 777 just south of the Orange County line.
Mr. Gaston presented the applicant's request.
Mr. Little, the applicant's representative, stated he was only concerned with the
Possibility of a maintenance agreement. He commented that he doesn't feel a maintenance
agreement is necessary in this case since the applicant will be the only person using
the road.
Mr. Keeler noted that this situation has come up before. He commented that a
condition had been placed on the plat requiring that no dwelling should be located on
the residue without Planning Commission approval.
Mrs. Graves moved for approval of the plat with the following conditions:
1. Comply with private road ordinance; with a waiver of maintenance agreement was made
but to be substituted with a note on the plat that no dwelling shall be allowed on the
residue without Planning Commission approval;
2. Grading permit;
3. Health Department approval;
4. Add the word easement to the 50 foot right-of-way
Mr. Gloeckner seconded the motion, which carried unanimously with no further discussion.
Hazel Abell Final Plat - proposed division of 2 lots from larger parcel, lot 1 -
5.828 acres, lot 2 - 5.486 acres; located west off Route 680 between Route 811 and Beaver
Creek.
Mr. Gaston presented the applicant's request. Mr. Abell represented the applicant
and had no comment.
Mr. Gloeckner moved for approval of the plat with the following conditions:
1. Comply with private road ordinance;
2. Grading permit;
3. Health Department approval;
4. Show easement to continue through lot 1 to serve lot 2.
Mrs. Diehl seconded the motion, which carried unanimously with no further dis-
cussion.
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Lila Sandridge Site Plan - proposed location of a mobile home on 35+ acres as a
third dwelling; located on a private road northwest of Route 20 and near Route 621.
Mr. Gaston presented the applicant's request.
Mrs. Sandridge, the applicant, was present and had no comments.
Col. Washington informed Mrs. Sandridge that he doubted she intended to subdivde, but
if she should he wanted her to be aware of the close proximity of the mobile home to the
other dwellings located on the property.
Mr. Vest moved for approval of the site plan with the following conditions:
1. A landscape plan to include only an area 50 feet around the mobile home; subject to
Staff approval.
Mr. McCann seconded the motion, which carried unanimously with the no further discus-
sion.
Wavertree Hall Farm Final Plat - proposed division of 14 lots as prescribed in
approved site plan; located south off Route 692 and east of Route 691 near Batesville.
Mr. Gaston presented the applicant's request. Mr. Foster represented the applicant.
Mr. McCann moved for approval of the plat with the following conditions:
1. Name private roads;
road for lots 1-4 be dedicated to common open
2. Note that 1.31 acres north of private
space;
3. Comply with private road ordinance;
4. Grading permit;
5. Health Department approval of two septic fields for each lot;
6. Dedicate right-of-way necessary for 50 foot width wherever property on both sides of
Route 692 are owned by Christian Retreats, Inc. All other portions along Route 692
fronting on Christian Retreats property shall have 5 feet additional right-of-way
dedication;
7. Dedicate right-of-way on Route 637 adjacent to the RPN property subject to the Lan
Subdivision and Development Ordinance - Article 18-30.
Mr. Gloeckner seconded the motion, which carried unanimously with no further discussion
TRACT 2-A Final Plat - proposed division of 2 acres from larger parcel to accomodate
Bearing Technology, Inc. site plans; located south off Route 738 east of Route 676 and near
Ivy.
Dr. Moore disqualified himself and left the meeting.
Mr. Gaston presented the applicant's request.
Mr. Glockner asked how the 50 foot strip came to be.
Mr. Lewis, the applicant representative,.noted that Mr. Dettor developed this strip
to allow for easy access to the rear_ of his property in order to maintain a fence that
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was built around a sharp •inHthelso past bydtheat the Countyroaxemcommentedlthatnaheoapplicant
(Eastern roadway) was approved
would use Mr. Dettor's road rather than become involved with Mr. Tull over his road.
He suggested to the Commission that they go through their own channels in order to
have Mr. Tull's road changed.
Mr. Gloeckner asked Mr. Tull if he has ever had a problem with the i egress of his roadway. ngress and
Mr. Tull noted that he has never had a problem.
Mr. Lewis requested the Commission to consider the site plan this evening.
Mrs. Graves asked if the Highwav Department had anv comments.
Mr. Gaston noted that this roadway is not a State road.
Col. Washington asked the Commission if they would like to consider the site plan.
He commented that he would be in favor of voting on the plat and deferring the site plan.
Mr. Gaston noted that he had extended the deadline from Wednesday to Friday noon
for his items, since the deadline for submittal of the revised plan was not long enough
for the applicant's to correct these items. He commented that he did not receive the
plans for Bearing Technology until Monday morning.
Mrs. Diehl moved for deferral of the site plan until October 24, 1978. Mr. Vest
seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 6-0-1. Mr. Glockner abstained.
Mrs.
Graves asked if
traffic
control
signs could be
used.
Mr.
Gaston commented
that he
is not
sure these sians
would be enforceable.
Mr. Foster asked if the applicant could leaally name a roadway on Mr. Tull's property.
Mr. Gaston informed Mr. Foster that when a name was chosen they would just have to
call the Planning Department with this name, someone would check to see if there was a
duplicate if there wasn't then the name would stand.
Mr. Glockner moved for approval of the plat subject to the following conditions:
1. Name the two roadways;
2. Comply with private road ordinance; width to be determined by trips not parcels;
3. Furnish technical data as required by Land Subdivision and Development Ordinance in-
cluding:
a) Show power easement;
b) Setback lines;
c) Location and material of reference monuments;
4. Grading permit;
5. Health Department approval of water and septic systems;
6. Note that no further division without Planning Commission approval;
7. Tie the access right-of-way centerline corner to the 60 foot right-of-way.
Mr. McCann seconded the motion, which carried unanimously with no further discussion.
New Business - Meeting Election Night
Mr. Keeler asked the Commission to decide whether or no meeting November 7, 1978. t they wished to hold a
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Mrs. Graves moved for a meeting not to be held on November 7th. Mr. Gloebkner seconded
the motion, which carried unanimously.
New Business - Mowinckel Property
Mr. Keeler informed the Commission that the applicant wishes to subdivide the tracts
of Mowinckel for purposes of financing.
Mr. McCann moved for approval. Mr. Huffman seconded the motion which carried by a
vote of 6-0-1. Mrs.:Graues abstained.
There was no further discussion and the meeting adjourned at 11:30.
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