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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 08 79 PC MinutesOctober 8, 1979 The Albemarle County Planning Commission conducted a work session on Monday, October 8, 1979, 7:30 p.m., Conference Room, County Office Building, Charlottesville, Virginia. Those members present were Col. William Washington, Chairman; Mrs. Norma Diehl, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Charles Vest; Mr. Layton McCann; Mr. James Huffman; Dr. James Moore; Mr. Kurt Gloeckner; and Mr. James Skove. Absent were Mrs. Joan Graves and Mr. Tim Lindstrom, ex-Officio. Other officials present were Mr. Robert Tucker, Director of Planning; Mr. Ronald S. Keeler, Assistant Director of Planning; and Mr. Doug Eckel, Senior Planner. In the initial absence of Col. Washington, Mrs. Diehl established that a quorum was present and called the meeting to order. Mr. Tucker said that he would like the Commission that day to address some of the rural areas that are not in the designated villages and communities. Some of the areas are major subdivisions, some are spot zonings, but mostly the areas to be discussed have been built upon. The Commission reached a concensus that six lots or less would be removed from spot zoning and would fall into either Rural Residential or Agricultural - Forestry, depending upon which is in the area. Mr. Tucker located the small divisions on the below mentioned maps and the Commission decided how these small divisions would be shown on the zoning map; 1. Tax Map 26 - A completed division of 1.1 acres and 0.4 acres - The Commission recommended removing the R-1 from the map; 2. Tax Map 29 - Two one -acre parcels - The Commission recommended removing the RS-1 from the map; 3. Tax Map 30 - One 1-acre lot - The Commission recommended removing the RS-1 from the map; 4. Tax Map 31, Parcels 10 and 10A - The Commission recommended leaving the M-1 zoning as it currently is; 5. Tax Map 31, Parcels 26A-P - The lots are built upon - The Commission recommended leaving a comparable designation to the existing R-1; 6. Tax Map 34 - The Commission recommended removing the RS-1 designation; 7. Tax Map 39 - There are existing dwellings, but less than six lots and the Commission recommended removing the R-1 zoning; 8. Tax Map 41, Parcels 49(a), etc. - The land is already divided, however there were less than six lots and the Commission recommended removing the RS-1 designation; 9. Tax Map 41, Parcels 66C and 10C - These are already dividied, however there were fewer than six lots and the Commission recommended removing the PS-1 designation; 10. Tax Map 42 - The Commission recommended removing the R-1 designation in view of the number of lots; 11. Tax Map 54 - The Commission recognized the R-1 zoning for Greenwood Acres, Corville Farms, and the Beagle Gap Road area; 12. Tax Map 55 - The Commission removed the RS-1 designation from the one -acre lot; 13. Tax Map 57, Parcels 11-14 - The Commission removed the R-1 zoning from the 1.5 acre lots due to the number of lots involved; 14. Tax Map 57, Parcel 31 - The Commission recognized the existing commercial use; 15. Tax Map 57 - The Commission recognized the R-1 zoning for Glennaire since the area is already developed; 16. Tax Map 57 (1) - The Commission removed the RS-1 zoning from the undeveloped lot; 17. Tax Map 58 - The Commission removed the RS-1 zoning from the divided lots because of the number of lots involved; 18. Tax Map 58 - The Commission recommended leaving the RS-1 and M-1 type zonings for Dettor, Edwards, and Morris, and adjoining parcels; 19. Tax Map 62 - The Commission recommended leaving the RS-1 type zoning for the Key West Subdivision; 20. Tax Map 62, Parcels 58B and C - The Commission removed the RS-1 type zoning from these two lots; 21. Tax Map 65, Parcel 121A - The Commission recommended removing the RS-1 type zoning from this lot; 22. Tax Map 69 - The Commission recommended removing the RS-1 type zoning from these lots because of the number involved - they also noted the existing septic problems here; 23. Tax Map 70 - The Commission recommended leaving RS-1 type zoning on the Newtown Subdivision; 24. Tax Map 71 - The Commission recommended leaving R-1 type zoning on these lots; 25. Tax Map 71, Parcels 4a(1)(3) - The Commission recommended removing the RS-1 type zoning from these lots; 26. Tax Map 72, Parcel 26 - The Commission recommended removing the RS-1 type zoning from this lot; 27. Tax Map 74 - The Ewald Property currently zoned RTM: Mr. Tucker advised the Commission that the utilities are not available and the property is approximately one mile from the proposed interceptor. Mr. McCann said that he is inclined to leave the designation as it is, and whatever goes there will have to meet the county regulations. Mr. Tucker explained that there is no RTM zoning in the proposed text to cover this. Mr. Gloeckner suggested a PID designation, however said that the catetory should be for a clean, light industry. Mrs. Diehl said that she has problems with leaving a heavy designation since there are no utilities. The use will be upgraded if the zoning is a light industrial zone. However she did note that a designation of RR would represent a big financial loss to the owner. Col. Washington suggested a CO designation. Mr. Tucker said that the RTM District could be re -activated with a different wording and included in the text. Mr. Payne advised against this, since the current RTM was established for one particular business and even a modification of the wording would represent a rather limited use. Mr. Gloeckner suggested changing the text of the PID sty_ that a plan would be required prior to development. Mr. Tucker did not feel this would be possible. He said that the staff recommends deleting the RTM designation. Mr. Payne said that if the Commission chooses to leave this land with an industrial designation, it will be difficult to deny any future requests that have similar amenities. /&X remove Mrs. Diehl moved that the Commission ^ the industrial designation from the property. Mr. McCann favored putting the property in the light industrial zone. He said that he does not support removing all industrial zoning from the map and putting those properties into rural zones. Mr. Skove seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 5-3, with Mr. Huffman, Mr. McCann and Mr. Gloeckner dissenting. 28. Tax Map 78, Parcel 49 - The Commission recommended deleting commercial zoning on everyting east of Hunter's Hall on Route 250 East; they did recommend recognizing the petroleum storage and country store near Shadwell; 29. Tax Map 79, Parcel 24B - The R-3 type designation was removed from the property; 30. Shadwell Estates - The Commission recommended recognizing the 1-acre density for this property; 31. Tax Map 80 - The Commission recommended removing the RS-1 type zoning from the few small lots; 32. Tax Map 80 - The Commission recommended recognizing the B-1 type zoning for the antique store/shop. recommended 33. Tax Map 87 - The CommissionAremoving the R-2 type zoning from the 0.5 acre parcel; 34. Tax Map 88 - The Commission remommended the M-2 type zoning be replaced with the Natural Resources overlay; 35. Tax Map 89 - the Commission recommended removing the RS-1 type zoning from the few lots involved; 36. Tax Map 90 - The Commission recommended recognizing the R-1 type zoning for Marshall Manor; 37. Tax Map 93 - The Commission recommended recognizing the RS-1 type zoning for the 1-acre lots involved; 38. Tax Map 94 - The Commission recommended recognizing the RS-1 type zoning for Woods Edge Subdivision; 39. Tax Map 94 - Parcels 34A, etc. - The Commission recommended removing the RS-1 type zoning because of the number of lots involved; 40. The Commission recommending leaving the B-1 zoning in the three quadrants on Tax Map 94; 41. Tax Map 103 - The Commission recommended deleting the RS-1 type zoning on the existing lots because of the number of lots involved; 42. Tax Map 108 - The Commission recommended deleting the RS-1 type zoning from the existing lots because of the number involved; 43. Tax Map 109 - The Commission recommended recognizing the M-1 type zoning for the cold storage facility and McClennahan's storage; 44. Tax Map 114 - The Commission recommended removing the R-1 type zoning on the lots because of the number involved; 45. Tax Map 115 - The Commission recommended removing the RS-1 type zoning from the four lots; 46. Tax Map 115 - The Commission recommended recognizing the RS-1 type zoning at the intersection at Woodridge; 47. Tax Map 120 - The Commission recommended recognizing the R-2 zoned lots; 48. Tax Map 121 - The Commission recommended removing the three lots from RS-1 type zoning; 49. Tax Map 128 - The Commission recommended removing the RS-1 type zoning from the lots because of the number involved; l� 50. Tax Map 130 - The Commission recommended removing the RS-1 type zoning from these lots. Mr. Tucker then noted all the red dots on the map that indicate country stores. He said that the staff recommends recognizing all country stores and the Commission reached a consensus to do this. They also noted that the following stores should be included on the map: Hunt Country Corner on Garth Road, the four stores in Esmont/Porters, Rockfish Country Store, the 2-3 stores in Free Union, stores in Boonesville, Nortonsville, and Boyd Tavern. Mr. McCann said that he feels it is important to recognize going businesses, since services in the outlying areas are needed - more so now than ever in view of the energy situation. Mr. Tucker said that all the country stores will be shown as C-1 in view of the action just taken by the Commission. Col. Washington asked that the staff consider possible hearing dates for the ordinance and map sometime during the first two weeks of November, and discuss this with the Commission at the next work session. There was no further business, and the Commission adjourned at 6:05 p.m. 196 October 15, 1979 The Albemarle County Planning Commission conducted a work session on Monday, October 15, 1979, 4:00 p.m., Board Room, County Office Building, Charlottesville, Virginia. Those members present were Col. William R. Washington, Chairman; Mrs. Norma Diehl, Vice -Chairman; Mr. James Huffman; Mr. Charles Vest; and Mrs. Joan Graves. Absent were Mr. Layton McCann; Mr. Kurt Gloecker; Dr. James Moore; Mr. James Skove; and Mr. Tim Lindstrom, ex-Officio. Col. Washington called the meeting to order after establishing that a quorum was present. Mr. Tucker told the Commission that basically the area to be covered in review of the zoning map is Neighborhood II and the Hydraulic Road/Rio Road loop area of Neighborhood I. He asked that the Commission first discuss the portion of Neighborhood I. The staff, based on action taken by the Board of Supervisors on the Comprehensive Plan amendments, recommends the following: 1. Stevenson property to be shown as C-1; 2. Wood/Carr property shown as CO; 3. Wynridge - shown as R-4; 4. Four Seasons/Berkeley - density shown as it is developed; 5. Branchlands - PUD recognized; 6. Berkmar Drive area - shown as developed; 7. Apartment complexes of Jefferson Towne, Westfield Club, ect. - shown as developed; 8. Eldercare Center - the site plan and use as proposed are recognized; 9. School site - owned by the County School Board - shown as CVN - the staff would like the property developed as a park if it is not used for a school site; 10. Former Ice Skating Rink - owned by Peter Easter, and others - currently used by either Stromberg or Sperry for hand assembly: Mr. Tucker explained that the owner would like this zoned for a conforming use. The staff recommends light industrial zoning for the property, as opposed to amending the text. Mrs. Diehl established that the use could continue if it had a non -conforming zone. Mr. Tucker advised her that the current lease is a three year lease. Mrs. Diehl then established that if this current use terminates that the staff has no problem with other possible light industrial uses. Mr. Tucker said that the only problem with the light industrial designation is that it would be spot zoning. Col. Washington stated that it is very close to other industrial zoning in the area. Mr. Huffman moved that the Commission designate this property for light industrial zoning. The motion was seconded by Mr. Vest, and carried unanimously, with no discussion. At this point, Mrs. Graves established that there is a site plan for the property between Berkeley and Wynridge. +' 11. Triangular piece of property near Berkeley - Mrs. Graves said that the creek precludes any use of this property as Highway Commercial and would like the Commission to designate this as C-1. Furthermore, there is no built-in buffer. Mrs. Graves then moved that Parcel 119 and Pizza Inn be shown as C-1 on the map. Mrs. Diehl seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, with no discussion. /1? 7Z Mr. Tucker advised the Commission that the staff recommends C-1 zoning for the Garden Spot and other nurserires in the county. Appropriate textual changes will be recommended at the public hearing. Contractors' offices on Berkmar Drive - Mr. Tucker explained that these will be nonconforming in the Highway Commercial District and if this is the zoning, provisions for the use by special permit would have to be made in the text. Mrs. Diehl questioned if the changes recommended by the staff and the changes being made by the Commission mean any radical zoning changes. Mr. Tucker replied that basically there is some give and take and it pretty much evens out. He stated that the map thus far generally conforms to the Comprehensive Plan. Neighborhood II: Mr. Tucker explained that most of the zoning shown on the map that day is setforth in the Comprehensive Plan, based on recent action by the Board. 1. The map recognizes CO on both sides of Carrsbrook Drive; 2. Woodbrook and Albemarle Square shopping centers are recognized for the existing uses; 3. Woodbrook is shown for two units per acre; 4. Most other zoning recognizes the existing uses. Mrs. Diehl expressed concern with the R-2 designation between Northfields and Woodbrook. She said that she sees no need for reflecting all amendments to the Comprehensive Plan at this time, especially in view of the inevitable rise in taxes the owners will experience. Mr. Payne stated that any A-1 type zoning in the urban area is incongruous to the concept of the urban area. Mrs. Diehl contended that no zoning over 1 dwelling unit/acre should be recognized or permitted until the AWT Plant is completed. Col. Washington said that if the Commission works on that premise, the concept of the designated growth areas is lost. Mr. Tucker read from the intent of the R-2 zoning in the proposed text. That intent says that utilities should be on the property designated R-2, or else the utilities are proposed to be there is two years. Mr. Huffman moved that the area between Northfields and Woodbrook be left with the staff's recommendation of R-2 zoning. Mr. Vest seconded the motion, which carried by a vote of 4-1, with Mrs. Diehl dissenting. The Commission then, upon the motion of Mr. Huffman and second of Mr. Vest, voted 3-0-2, to adopt Neighborhood II as amended. Mrs. Diehl and Mrs. Graves abstained. M Mr. Tucker discussed possible public hearing dates for the ordinance and map with the Commission. He explained the delay the Board is experiencing in dealing with the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The Commission decided to work toward a public hearing date of November 19, 1979. There was no further business, and the Commission adjourned at 5:35 p.m. rt W. Tucker, Jr. - Selreta /5�