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February 4, 1974
This was a regular meeting of the Albemarle County Planning Commission
held on February 4, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Piedmont
Virginia Community College, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Those members present were: Dr. Avery Catlin, Chairman; Mr. Clifton
McClure, Vice -Chairman; Mr. David Carr, Dr. James Sams, Mr. Wilbur Tinsley,
Mr. Louis Staley, Mrs. Ellen Craddock, and Mr. Lloyd Wood, Supervisor.
Absent were Mr. Rinehart and Mr. Easter.
Dr. Catlin called the meeting to order and established that quorum
was present.
Deferred item: SP-272 Hickory Ridge PUD Subdivision
Located west side Route 665 at intersection Route 662,
3 miles NW of Earlysville.
There was a discussion among Planning Commission members as to
whether they were to have received copies of the restrictive convenants.
Mr. McClure said he compared the convenants and articles of incor-
poration and that they were in agreement with the conditions imposed
in the approval of the SP.
Dr. Sams wanted to know if the staff had any final recommendations?
Mr. Tucker stated that the staff recommended approval with the condition
that the staff have a chance to review the restrictive convenants.
Mr. Carr wanted to know if backup locations of septic fields
were shown on the plat? It was ascertained that they were shown on the
site plan but not on the plat.
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Mr. Carr made a motion to approve Section I of Hickory Ridge subject
to: staff's approval in cooperation with the County Attorney of
the homeowner's agreement, that the back up locations of septic fields
be legally identified and made a part of the plat for clusters in Section
1. Mrs. Craddock seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
Upon request by the applicant, Mr. Carr motioned that UP-74-01
be moved to the end of the agenda. Mr. McClure seconded the motion
which carried unanimously.
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a) ZMP-294. India R. Whiting has petitioned the Albemarle County
Board of Supervisors to rezone 3.697 acres,from_A-1 Agricultural
to RS-1 Residential. Property is situated on the west side of
Route 708, and the south side of the C & 0 Railway, about 2
miles west of Ivy. Property is further described as County Tax Map
58, Parcel 13, Samuel Miller Magisterial District.
The public hearing was opened and there was no comment except
the husband of the applicant explaining exact location and surroundings
of the property.
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Mrs. Craddock approval the request as it was in keeping with the
neighborhood and compatible with the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Tinsley seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
b) ZMP-295 Monticello Home Builders, Inc. has petitioned the Albemarle
County Board of Supervisors to rezone 6.3 acres from A-1 Agricultural
to RS-1 Residential. Property is situated on the west side of Route
704, about 114 miles south of Keene. Property is further described
as County Tax Map 121, Parcel 39. Scottsville Magisterial District.
Mr. Carr tried to ascertain whether the property was near the
church.
Mr. Tucker noted that the line for the cluster in the Comprehensive
Plan was general. He stated that the staff was of the opinion that the
parcel is beyond the intent where the cluster should be and should
remain in the agricultural zone.
Mr. Carr noted that the need for houses on small lots was in demand.
It was noted that the average lot size surrounding the property
was 6 acres and that the request was quite a bit below this.
Dr. Sams motioned that the request be denied with Mr. Tinsley
seconding the motion. The motion carried with Mr. Staley voting against
the motion.
c) ZMP-296 Monticello Home Builders, Inc. has petitioned the
Albemarle County Board of Supervisors to rezone 4.37 acres from
A-1 Agricultural to RS-1 Residential. Property is situated on the
west side of Route 744, at the intersection on Interstate 64,
about 1� miles east of Shadwell. Property is further described
as County Tax Map 80, Parcel 44. Rivanna Magisterial District.
Mr. Tucker read the staff report commenting that if the Keswick
cluster develops as generally proposed in the Comprehensive Plan, the
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area is better suited for the center for commercial activity. However,
the established pattern is single family residential. The existing pattern
should be recognized.
The public hearing was opened and it was ascertained that this
property was bisected by I-64.
Upon questioning by Mrs. Craddock, Mr. Bolton stated that there
was maybe one lot that was visible from I-64. Mrs. Craddock wanted
to know if there was any policy on rezoning land so close to the Interstate
which would allow residential buildings.
Mrs. Craddock asked if they approved the request could they require
screening? Dr. Catlin replied that this was a rezoning and they could
not but they would have a chance when they reviewed the plat.
Mr. McClure noted that this was a 3-lot subdivision which was
usually approved administratively.
Mr. Carr motioned that the request for RS-1 be approved. Mr. McClure
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
d) SP-321. Herbert and Gertrude Scott have petitioned the Albemarle
County Board of Supervisors to locate a mobile home on 10 acres
zoned A-1 Agricultural. Property is situated on the east side of
Route 627 at Porter's Precinct. Property is further described
as County Tax Map 120, Parcel 44, Scottsville Magisterial
District.
Mr.Tucker read the staff report commenting that if the Planning
Commission and Board of Supervisors approve this petition, it should be
conditioned upon 100' setback from Route 826 and County Building Official
approval.
Mrs. Craddock motioned approval of the request conditioned upon:
1) 100' setback from Route 826 2)�°yeaprsra end of which they would have
to come back before the Commission 3) County Building Official approval
4)screening, leave as much screening as possible.
Dr. Sams noted that this was a 10 acre tract and did not see the
purpose of screening. Mrs. Craddock changed condition #4 to read: leave
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as much screening as possible between the mobile home and the road.
Mr. McClure seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
e) SP-322 David W. Moore has petitioned the Albemarle
County Board of Supervisors to locate a veterinary office on
part of 6.05 acres zoned A-1 Agricultural (Planned Community).
Property is situated on the west side of Four Seasons Drive
and the south side of Route 631 (Rio Road). Property is further
described as County Tax Map 61X(1), Parcel 2 (part thereof)
Charlottesville Magisterial District.
Mr. Tucker read the staff report stating that if the Planning
Commission and Board of Supervisors approve this petition, it should be
conditioned upon no keeping of animals overnight and the veterinary
office be used only for small animals.
Mr. McClure asked Mr. Moore if he could comply with the
condition " no keeping of animals overnight"? Dr. Moore stated that
most of his business would be on an out -patient basis however, he
thought it would be necessary to keep very sick animals overnight.
Mr. Craig stated that there would be no "boarding" of animals
on this property but they board animals in the M-1 zone across the road.
Mr. McClure recommended approval of the request with the following
conditions: 1) treatment of small animals only 2) no boarding of
animals on the premises. Dr. Sams seconded the motion . Mr. Tinsley
and Mrs. Craddock suggested that round -proof walls
be made a part of the motion, which was in agreement with the other
Planning Commission members. "Boarding" was defined as no keeping of
animals on the premises overnight except sick animals needing treatment.
The motion carried with Mr. Carr voting against it.
f)Samuel F. Byers, Jr. has petitioned the Albemarle County Board
of Supervisors to locate a mobile home on 3.08 acres of land zoned
A-1 Agricultural. Property is situated on the east side of Route
649 (Proffit Road), about 1 mile north of Proffitt. Property is
further described as County Tax Map 46, Parcel 33 (part thereof).
Rivanna Magisterial District.
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Mr. Tucker read the staff report stating that no screening
was necessary. He said that if the Planning Commission and Board
of Supervisors approve the petition, it should be conditioned upon
County Building Official Approval and a minimum setback requirement
of 30 feet from access road.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Tinsley motioned for approval of
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the permit for a period of 5 years after which time it would have to
come back before the Commission, 2) 30' setback from the access road
3) Building Official Approval. Mr. McClure seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
g) SP-324. Charles and Dianne Durham have petitioned the Albemarle
County Board of Supervisors to locate a mobile home on 10.53
acres zoned A-1 Agricultural. Property is situated on the
east side of Route 740, near its intersection with Route 22.
Property is further described as County Tax Map 65, Parcel 102A.
Rivanna Magisterial District.
Mr. Tucker read the staff report commenting that the mobile
home was presently located on the property which was in violation, and
the staff was presently drafting a letter to the Commonwealth Attorney.
He stated that if the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors
approve the petition, it should be conditioned upon County Building
Official Approval, screening along Route 740 and 100' setback.
It was noted that the landowner was the applicant's uncle,
however, Mr. Durham stated that he gave him $20 per month in appreciation
for letting him stay on the land. He stated that he looked after the
land for his uncle.
Upon questioning by Mr. Tinsley,it was noted that the applicant
owned his mobile home.
Mr. Durham told the Commission that he was only aware that he
had to have a special permit when he called to get the electrical hook-up
approved and was informed of this.
Mr. Tinsley stated that all of the people in that area were related
and that he would like to motion approval of the permit with the
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following conditions: 1) 5 year approval at end of which time the
applicant would have to come back before the Commission 2) County
Building Official approval3) screening along Route 740 and 4) 100'
setback. Dr. Sams seconded the motion.
Mr. Carr said since this approval was not in keeping with their
policy of rental mobile home applicants and was a special case, he
thought 5 years was too long a time period and would like to change
condition #1 to read: for a total of 2 years with. yearly administrative
approval up to a total of five years subject to the conditions being
satisfied. Mr. Tinsley was in agreement with this.
The motion as amended carried unanimously.
h) SP-325. James H. Zimmerman has petitioned the Albemarle County
Board of Supervisors to locate a mobile home on 4.27 acres zoned
A-1 Agricultural. Property is situated on the east side of Route 630,
about 4 miles south of Alberene. Property is further described as
County Tax Map 119, Parcel 14 A. Scottsville Magisterial District.
As the applicant was not present, Mr. McClure motioned for deferral
of the petition, which was seconded by Mr. Carr and carried unanimously.
The Commission asked the staff to put this on the agenda as soon as possible
but not at a work shop meeting.
i) Lawrence Hackney has petitioned the Albemarle County Board of
Supervisors to locate a mobile home on 1 acre zoned A-1 Agricultural.
Property is situated on the east side of Route 616 adjacent to the
C & 0 Railway. Property is further described as County Tax Map 80,
Parcel 155. Rivanna Magisterial District.
Mr. Tucker read the staff report commenting that if the Planning
Commission and Board of Supervisors approve the petition, it should be
conditioned upon County Building Official Approval, the existing building
to be used for storage only or torn down, 100' setback and screening
along Route 616.
The applicant told the Commission that he had already planted some
fruit trees there and planned to plant some pines. He stated that he
would like to use the existing building for storage and move it to the
adjacent parcel.
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Mr. Carr motioned approval of the permit with the following conditions:
1) County Building Official approval. 2) the existing building to
be used for storage only or torn down (applicant said he would like
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to use for storage and move to adjacent property) 3) 100' setback
4) screening along Route 616 5) 5 year permit at the end of which
time he would have to come back before the Commission. Mr. Tinsley
secondedthe motion which carried unanimously. Mrs. Craddock said
that she would like for the records to show that this was a non -conforming
1-acre lot.
j) UP-74-01 Dr. Charles William Hurt has petitioned the Albemarle
County Board of Supervisors to amend the Albemarle County Zoning
Ordinance, with the addition of Section 8-1-27(13), to allow asphalt
plants in the M-1 Industrial zone with a Special Use Permit.
Mr. Tucker read the staff report commenting: " The intent as stated
previously of the M-1 zone would dictate that the proposed use as a
permitted use by right would not be compatible in the M-1 zone where it
abuts residential use. However, added controls and conditions could be
applied to the use under the Special Use Provisions.
It would appear, that the proposed use could comply with the intent
of the M-2 zone. However, M-2 zones are not suited to be located near or
adjacent to residential, or commercial zones.
Therefore, the staff would suggest that both the County and applicant
of the proposed use find themselves in a situation that appears to be
unsolvable.
The staff concludes that such a use is supplemental to and compatible
with an area now being utilized for a quarry and suggests that this is
probably the only solution available to the applicant. We make this sugges-
tion because if a plant is located in an existing area being quarried,
the source of aggregate is readily at hand, thereby precluding additional
truck traffic bringing raw material in to the site, thereby hopefully,
reducing the overall cost of operation with a result of savings being
given to the consumer. We conclude that asphalt mixing or batch plant
is an accessory use of the quarry and would be better located on such
a facility, when (considering the general welfare, health and safety of
the general public.
Inclosing the staff has studied the revised zoning ordinance as
prepared by the Planning Commission and have found that it is the apparent
intent of the Commission to permit asphalt plants only in the new IG
Industrial General which is now comparable to the existing M-2."
Mr. Boyle, attorney for the applicant, noted that you could put
as many conditions as you wanted to on a special permit, regardless of
where it is.
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He stated that when the ordinance was first brought into effect,
asphalt plants were noisy and objectionable. However, he stated that
due to certain state regulations, things have been much improved.
He stated that they would have a bag house that would cleanse
the product and keep it from going into the air.
Mr. Moore told the Commission that the plant did not put out
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any fumes, it was noisy,and that there would be vapors releasedfrom
the plant.
Mr.. Moore stated that he was dualing the road from
Route 29 South and would like to be closer by.
Mrs. Dorothy Garden, of the Woolen Mills area, stated that they
had too much of a traffic problem already in that area.
Mr. J. L. Lively, owner of Sunrise Trailer court, was also opposed
to the request stating that the southeastern part of the city already
had more than they could stand.
Mrs. Speidel wanted to know if there was any M-2 land available
in Albemarle County?
Mr. Tucker replied that he was not sure of the exact acreage,but
knew it was a very small amount.
It was noted that there was not any land available adjacent to
a quarry at this time.
Mrs. Graves asked several questions on the technical aspects of
the plant.
Mrs. Speidel stated that the Commission should consider the
visual impact of the plant and stated that it would be hard to deny
a plant even under a special use permit.
Mr. Carl Muse, Employee of the City of Charlottesville, was opposed
to the request because of the additional truck traffic and the
impact on the surrounding neighborhood.
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It was noted that the Red Hill quarry Would not let a second
plant come in and that Luck Quarries was owned by the same firm.
Mr. Shannon Shirley, an employee of Va. Land Company, stated that
the reason they went this route, was because it was very difficult
to get land zoned to M-2 in the County.
Mr. Boyle stated that he believedthat the only vacant land in
Albemarle County zoned M-2 was owned by Benton Patterson and was near
the Madison County line.
At this time the public hearing was closed.
Dr. Catlin noted that they did have a letter from the Citizens
for Albemarle stating it was their opinion that"asphalts plants should be
classified as heavy industrial use of land and should remain only
in the Industrial, General District of the Revised Zoning Ordinance
for Albemarle County, and in the M-2 Industrial District in our current
ordinance".
Mrs. Craddock stated that it was difficult not to consider a specific
site at this hearing and that she would like to see the applicant
find a more suitable site and then apply for M-2 zoning. She stated
that she would like to see the request denied.
Mr. Boyle noted that if zoned M-2, there was a chance of letting
in less desirable uses than an asphalt plant.
Mr. McClure motioned that action be deferred on the request
to see what M-2 zoning is available and to have more time to think
about the request.
Mr. Tinsley stated that he was generally in favor of the staff
recommendations.
Dr. Catlin stated that he agreed with Mr. McClure and thought
they should look further at the intent of the zone.
Mr. Staley seconded Mr. McClure's motion. The request was re -scheduled
for the work shop on the 25th of February.
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The staff was asked to supply them with a summary of
available M-2 in the County and locations of all M-2.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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February 11, 1974
This was a work session of the Albemarle County Planning Commission
held on February 11, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the County Executive's
Conference Room, 4th Floor, County Office Building, Charlottesville,
Virginia.
Those members present were: Dr. Avery Catlin, Chairman;Mr. Peter
Easter, Mr. Jack Rinehart, Mr. David Carr, Mr. Louis Staley, Mr. Wilbur
Tinsley, Dr. James Sams, and Mr. Lloyd Wood, Supervisor.
Mr. Humphrey first asked the Commission how they would like to
keep a record of their preliminary work on the zoning map.
After a brief dicussion, it was the consensus of the Commission
that one work copy on file of the maps would be sufficient at this
time.
Mr. Tucker called to the attention of the Commission that in the
minutes of February 4, 1974 the motion for approval of Hickory Ridge
subdivision plat was only approved for Section 1, when both sections
1 and 2 were under consideration. It was the consensus of the Commission
to correct the motion to read approval of Sections 1 and 2.
During the work session, it was generally agreed that as much
state owned land as possible would be zoned Conservation.
Mr. Carr stated that it was his opinion that land now in use be
zoned as much as possible to get rid of non -conforming uses. He stated
that possibly they should zone all University property Conservation.
Dr. Sams wanted to know if their sloppiness in zoning these lands
to Conservation might come back to haunt them. He wanted to know if
this use was in opposition to the statement of intent of the Conservation zone.
Mr. Rinehart stated that he thought it might be necessary to change
the Conservation's statement of intent to go along with this policy.
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Dr. Catlin wanted to know if the preservation of open space "
should be included in the statement of intent of the Conservation
zone.
The Commission questioned whether they should zone the airport
area Conservation. Mr. Humphrey told the Commission that they were
presently drafting an Airport District zone to be included in the
zoning ordinance.
It was noted that drive-in restaurants be included only in CL,
not CG. The staff was instructed to look at the definition of restaurant.
and related definitions.
The staff was also instructed to look at the Ivy Section and
to make comments to the Commission on what they thought the trend was.
After further discussion on the zoning map, the meeting was
adjourned.
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February 18, 1974
This was a regular meeting of the Albemarle County Planning
Commission held on February 18, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the auditorium
of Piedmont Virginia Community College, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Those members present were: Dr. Avery Catlin, Chairman; Mr. Clifton
McClure, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Wilbur Tinsley, Mr. Louis Staley, Mr. Jack
Rinehart, Mr. David Carr, Dr. James Sams, and Mrs. Ellen Craddock.
Dr. Catlin called the meeting to order and established that a quorum
was present.
Deferred items:
a)SP-320 W. M. Collins (Central Well System)
Mr. Humphrey told the Commission that Mr. Collins had said
that he still wished to pursue this request even though they had
turned down his request for the addition to the mobile home park.
However, Mr. Collins was not present, so Mr. Humphrey suggested
that they defer action on this item and re -advertise it, if and when
Mr. Collins wanted to.
Mr. Carr moved that the matter be deferred per Mr. Humphrey's
recommendation. Mr. Rinehart seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
b) Hamilton Subdivision - 16 lot subdivision zoned A-1 Agricultural
located east side of Route 648.
Mr. Humphrey told the Commission that the first time the
plat came before the Commission, the citizens in the area presented
them with a petition in opposition to the request. He stated that they
had not received any comments from the highway department and that
the department was awaiting approval of the plat before they made
any comment regarding the road. He stated that there was a flood
plain that traversed a portion of the property. He stated that this
flood plain was not of record officially and would not be until after
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the public hearing the next month. Mr. Humphrey noted that they
would like to have the elimination of lot 5 and thought they may
have a problem with septic tanks on lot 5. Mr. Humphrey noted that
all else was in order subject to a final plat being submitted and
the bonding of roads so that it could be brought into the state system.
Mr. Humphrey read a petition in opposition to the request.
It was ascertained that the roads would be brought up to state
standards.
A citizen told the Commission of his concern of whether
there was sufficient water supply or not.
The public hearing was closed and the matter was opened for
discussion by the Commission.
It was noted that there was a higher flood plain line/thann
what the Corps of Engineers would probably establish.
Mr. Humphrey noted that the staff was not aware of the water
problems in this area until the meeting. He noted that the only
way they would find out whether there was sufficient water, was to drill
test wells. He stated that they might be able to go to state geologist
to find some type of information about the water supply.
Mr. Rinehart thought the matter should be deferred so that 4 test
drills could be completed and thought that lots 3, 4, and 5 should
be re -worked as he was concerned about the flood plain. He stated however
that the applicant may wish not to do this because of the expense,
when he had no guarantee that the matter would be approved.
Dr. Catlin said he thought maybe the applicant should have to
apply for a special permit for a central well system which would answer
all of their questions about water.
Mr. Carr stated that he thought there had been enough questions
raised about the water supply and he could not approve it on this basis.
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Mr Carr moved that the matter be deferred for at least
2 weeks (the first meeting in March) for the applicant to decide
what he would like to do. He noted that the problem was that the
Commission wanted some evidence that water exits on the property.
He noted that they wanted this information so that they would know
that the lots would not be sold to people who then couldn't
get water and that they would not necessarily impede on others in
the area.
Mrs. Craddock noted that she and Mr. Tinsley had visited the
site with Mr. Bell and that she would also suggest that further
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perc tests be taken on the land rather than the first six lots.
She suggested that even though this was required before the final
plat was approved, this might be to an advantage to the developer.
Mr. Tinsley seconded Mr. Carr's motion, which carried unanimously.
c) F. 0. Cockerille - request for a 25-foot access easement
to serve two -six acre parcels. Mr. Staley told the Commission that
Mr. Cockerille had called his wife late that evening and could not
attend the meeting tonight and asked if there was any chance they
could defer action on this matter for two weeks. Mr. Staley so
moved and Mr. Tinsley seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
New Business
a) SP-316 Ski Land Inc. and site plan. Mr. Vandell told the
Commission that he would like to ask for withdrawal without prejudice
and that he would ask for withdrawal without prejudice for the rezoning
to the Board of Supervisors. He stated that the fuel situation
dictated that they would not need,at this time,to add any additional
ski slopes. Mr. McClure moved_ . that the matter be withdrawn without
prejudice which was seconded by Mr. Rinehart and carried unanimously.
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b) Albemarle Green - request to amend conditions of site plan
approval.
Mr. Humphrey told the Commission that the applicant wished
to bring before them for consideration a reduction of one of the
conditions placed on the approval;the request to reduce the 70' r-o-w
to 60'r-o-w.
Mr. Humphrey told the Commission that the conditions of the
original approval were 1) updating the Moore's Creek treatment plant
and water service by city 2) Highway department approval including
a 70' right-of-way from Mountainwood Road 3) sidewalk along Mountainwood
Road adjacent to the project. He noted that the highway department
received plans showing a 60' right-of-way which they approved.
Mr. Huffman noted that the sidewalk had been incorporatedwithin
the 60 foot right-of-way. He noted that it would provide for the
continuity of the road.
Dr. Catlin noted that as he understood it, the only disadvantage
would be if they decided to put in a four lane road there would not
be enough room to build a four lane highway with a turnaround with
the sidewalk also.
Mr. Carr moved approval of the request which was seconded
by Dr. Sams, which carried unanimously.
c) Charlottesville Service Center, Inc. Site Plan - east side
Route 742 Avon Street Extended near I-64.
Mr. Humphrey told the Commission that this was for a structure
which had previously been approved for a warehouse structure only.
He stated that they needed a revised site plan indicating the
separate businesses involved and the square footage of the building.
site plan
He stated that it had been reviewed by the re
committee and
that the site plan had been revised to indicate the loading docks
and the parking spaces sufficient enough for employees, etc.
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It was noted that the individual uses complied with the zone;
that it was just no longer a warehouse.
There was a discussion on whether the Commission could require screening
as most members of the commission were in favor of it.
Mr. Rinehart stated that he would like to see groups of pines
but though it would be economically unfeasible to put a row straight
across the building. He stated that he thought the Planning Department
could work something out with them on this.
Mr. Zerkel noted that he would not like this owner to be required
to meet conditions that the two adjacent owners that were already
there were not required to do, but he would hate to see it held up
because of landscaping. Dr. Catlin stated that he hoped he would
set an example of the other owners by making the property as attractive
as possible.
Mr. Rinehart moved to approve the site plan contingent
upon screening the front with white pines to the
satisfaction of the planning staff. Dr. Sams seconded the motion which
carried unanimously.
d) Leroy Snow - request for widening an existing 30' right-of-way
to a 50' right-of-way located east side Route 627 near Route 6
and Porter's Precinct.
Mr. Humphrey noted that this was a plat of record. He noted
that this would be a restricted road.
Mr. Carr wanted to know if any Land would be developed beyond
this right-of-way. Mr. Snow noted that this land ran all the way down
to Route 6. (northeast)
Upon questioning by Mrs. Craddock, it was noted that the lots
on this plat would still be at least two acres. Mr. Tinsley moved
approval of the request which was seconded by Mrs. Craddock and carried
unanimously.
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e) Scottsville Shopping Center - revised site plan - located at
intersection Routes 6 and 726 near Scottsville.
Before discussion on the shopping center commenced, Mr. Carr
stated that he thought it would be advantageous to have more layouts
at what they were looking at.
Mr. Humphrey noted that the original plan was for a type of mall
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effect. He stated that the revised plan had been reviewed by the Site Plan
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Review Committee &• this plan eliminated effect and provided parking in front
of the center. He stated that it had been noted on the plan that
"Outside lighting shall be so designed, located and directed so as not
to pose a nuisance or glare to adjacent property owners or highway".
He noted that this plan showed two entrances off of Route 726
and then another plan coming to them tonight with an entrance off
of Route 6. Dr. Catlin noted that the preliminary plan had three
entrances and that this also had three entrances. Mr. Humphrey
noted that he did not see anything detrimental in the change.
A representative stated that the entrance which was taken out at the
last review should be allowed
new road was built.
to go in along Route 20 after the
There was extensive discussion on the number of entrances, particular-
ly the entrance onto Route 20.
Mr. Roudabush noted that the road was now going to be a downtown
type street rather than a rural highway. It was noted that this entrance
would not be developed until the road has been re -developed.
Dr. Catlin noted that he wanted to be sure that there would be
a deceleration lane or stacking lane there.
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It was noted that the parking was in compliance with the NWOO
requirements of the present ordinance.
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Mr. McClure moved approval of the Scottsville Shopping Center
site plan which was seconded by Mr. Carr which carried unanimously.
f) National Bank and Trust revised site plan located intersection
Routes 20 South and 726 near Scottsville.
Mr. McClure moved approval of the site plan subject to the
entrance on Route 20 not being used until improvement of State Route 20
is completed and a deceleration lane at that entrance (regardless
of who pays for it). Mr. Rinehart seconded the motion which carried
unanimously.
g) J. Robert Mahoney - request for a restricted road to serve
five parcels located south side Route 53 near Nix Post Office
Mr. Humphrey noted that the request was to waive the limit of four lots in
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subdivision ordinance and to allow five lots on the restricted road.
Mr. Humphrey noted that the approval would be conditioned upon the
uniform agreements being prepared and recorded with the plats.
Mr. Humphrey noted that there was a minimum standard on restricted
roads.
The motion for approval was by Mr. Rinehart and seconded by
Mr. McClure. After a brief discussion, the motion carried unanimously.
h) Charlottesville Shopping World - relocated service drive
off Berkmar Drive
Mr. Humphrey told the Commission that this was a request for
aneasement to serve as a service drive off of Berkmar Drive. (36'
width to serve two-way traffic). He stated that the staff would like
to ascertain what right lots 15, 16, and 17 have in the easement.
He stated that they would like to see this property accessed
in the future by the service drive as opposed to Route 29.
Mr. Carr said that he would like to see an access to the Shopping
World other than Route 29.
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It was noted that at present probably no one would enter the
shopping center from this entrance,and that a crossover would have
to be established first.
Mr. Tinsley moved approval of the request which was seconded
by Mr. Rinehart and carried unanimously.
i) Freddie S. Houchens - request for the extension of a 16�
foot easement to serve two parcels. Located north side Route 633 near
Covesville.
Upon questioning by Mr. Carr, it was ascertained that this would
serve a 10 acre tract and a 2 acre tract.
The Commission members were in agreement with the 1611 foot easement
if the ten acres was not going to be further subdivided. They noted
that if they established a 50' r-o-w this would prevent future problems,.
and that the applicant would not have to /builtdhe road that wide.
Mr. Tinsley motioned approval of a 50' r-o-w and any further
subdivision to come back to the Planning Commission. Mrs. Craddock
seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
j) Ridgefield - request for additional subdivision along an existing
restricted road. It was noted that this road would serve 6 lots instead
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of 4. Mr. Humphrey told the that this would come under the recently
adopted policy on restricted roads. (standards, etc.)
Dr. Catlin questioned the location of the! cul-de-sac.
Mr. Carr moved approval of the request. which was seconded
by Mr. McClure and carried unanimously.
k) Logan Village - request for a waiver of the 700' maximum
length cul-de-sac requirement.
He stated that the road was to be incorporated into the state
system and wished to obtain the waiver before obtaining highway
deparment approval. Mr. Humphrey noted that the staff felt that the
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request was within the intent of the subdivision ordinance. He noted
that the only item really before them was to,_waive the 700' maximum length
cul-de-sac requirement and to review the preliminary concept.
Mr. Rinehart suggested that Lots 2 and 3 enter onto the
cul-de-sac road. There was a brief discussion on this point.
Mr. McClure moved approval of the request which was seconded
by Mr. Carr and carried unanimously. Dr. Catlin stated that they
would like their thoughts on Lots 2 and 3 passed onto the Site Plan
Review -Committee.
1) Badger Powhatan - revised site plan showing service drive
located east side Route 29 North at North Fork.
Mr. Huffman noted that this would be a one way service entrance.
Dr. Catlin noted that when the Commission approved the original plan
they wanted a minimum of entrances and a service road on both sides.
There was extensive discussion concerning this.
Dr. Catlin noted that the applicant should be very aware
that the Planning Commission is very concerned about limiting the number of
entrances off of 29.
Mr. Rinehart moved deferral of the request for two weeks
(March 4, 1974) and Mr. McClure seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously.
Mr. Carr noted that he was on a committee that was evaluating
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the master plan of the airport. He noted that the committee would
like very much to be present at the work session meeting on the zoning
map of that area and would like to know well in advance when the Commission
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was going to discuss this area. He stated that the would like to
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review it March 25, 1974 if possible. It was the consensus of the
Commission to do this.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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February 25, 1974
This was a work session of the Albemarle County Planning
Commission held on February 25, 1974 at 7:30 p.m. in the County
Executive's Conference Room, County Office Building, Charlottesville,
Virginia.
Those members present were: Mr. Clifton McClure,Vice-Chairman;
Mr. David Carr, Dr. James Sams, Mr. Louis Staley, Mr. Jack Rinehart,
Mr. Peter Easter. /-'4,,
Those members absent were: Mr. Wilbur Tinsley and Dr. Avery
Catlin.
As Mr. McClure was not present at the beginning of the meeting,
Mr. Rinehart nominated David Carr as chairman, which was seconded
by Dr. Sams and carried unanimously. Mr. McClwre assumed the chairmanship
when he arrived.
Deferred item:
UP-74-01 Dr. Charles Hurt : Mr. Easter stated that he would
like for the records to show that he was disqualifying himself
from voting or dicussion on this item and that he was leaving the
room.
Mr. Humphrey reiterated the previous staff's recommendation.
Mr. Tucker pointed out M-2 zoning in the county and M-1 land.
Mr. Humphrey noted that 75% of the M-1 land in the county was
being utilized.
land.
It was noted that Martin Marietta would not sell or lease their
Mr. Rinehart stated that he was not in favor of the M-1 zone
being amended but thought the answer was to rezone land, preferably
next to existing M-2 land. Therefore he moved denial of the
request, which was seconded by Mrs. Craddock and carried unanimously.
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The Commission then held a work session on the' zoning map on
the Route 20 North area.
Mr. Rinehart noted that it would be nice if the land around
the Rivanna River could be kept conservation.
The staff was asked to find out if flood plain contours could
be used as a boundary for zoning.
Dr. Hurt commented that it was very dangerous(this rezoning)
for developers who have long term planning to have zoning changed.
Mr. Wendell Wood commented that when the master plan was adopted a
statement was made that there would not be any wholesale rezoning.
Mrs. Fran Martin stated that she was in full support of the
Planning Commission's approach.
As the reservoir area was discussed, Mrs. Speidel expressed
concern over protecting the water supply and noted that when the'Commission
first talked of starting working on the zoning map, the Commission
agreed at this point that any verbal comments made by the public on individual
parcels of land would not be allowed.
Mrs. Craddock wanted to know what input regarding the
reservoir area could be obtained from the State Water Control Board.
Mr. Rinehart suggested that the Commission come back to the
work map on the reservoir area at a later date.
After further discussion, the meeting was then adjourned.
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