HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 08 80 PC MinutesJanuary 8, 1980
The Albemarle County Planning Commission conducted a meeting on Tuesday,
January 8, 1980, 7:30 p.m., Board Room, County Office Building, Charlottesville,
Virginia. Those members present were Col. William Washington; Mrs. Norma Diehl;
Mr. Kurt Gloeckner; Mr. Layton McCann; Mr. James Skove; Mr. Charles Vest;
Mr. Mike Davis; and Mr. David Bowerman. No ex-Officio member from the Board of
Supervisors was present. Other officials present were Mr. Robert W. Tucker, Jr.,
Director of Planning; Miss Mason Caperton, Planner; and Mr. Frederick W. Payne,
Deputy County Attorney.
A quorum was established and the meeting was called to order by Col.
Washington, who turned the chair over to Mr. Tucker, for the election of officers.
Mr. Skove said that he has no problem continuing with the previous leadership,
however would like the Commission to be more involved in policy, perhaps through
various committees. He nominated Col.,Washir_gton for the chairman.
Mrs. Diehl agreed that the Commission should have a more active role in
such matters as the Capital Improvements Program and other budget matters.
Mr. Davis seconded the motion made by Mr. Skove, which carried unanimously.
Col. Washington resumed the chairmanship and called for nominations for
Vice -Chairman.
Mr. Gloeckner nominated Mrs. Diehl. Mr. McCann seconded this motion, which
carried unanimously.
Col. Washington pointed out that the rules of procedure for the Commission
need some modification and asked Mrs. Diehl and Mr. Skove to ,review these and report
back to the Commission.
Redbud Final Plat:
Mr. Gloeckner disqualified himself from the discussion and vote by leaving
the room.
Miss Caperton reviewed the staff report and recommended conditions for the
Commission. She said that the preliminary plat had addressed Planning Commission
review of the soil scientist's report, however this has not been received to
date. However, she read a letter from Mr. E. 0. Gooch regarding that study, which
noted that the study is almost completed and the Health Department has been
consulted.
Mr. David Blankenbaker said that lots 3, 5, and 7 seem to be troublesome because
of bedrock, however a building site seems to be present on each lot. He noted that
if these lots are unusable as drawn, the plat will be remedied with combinations
of these lots. He said the Health Department will not give complete approval until
there is further investigation.
There was no public discussion, and Col. Washington closed the public hearing.
Mrs. Diehl said that on December 17 the final had been reviewed by the
Commission, and the Commission had chosen to defer action until the soil
scientist's report was available. She could not support approval of the plat
since the condition applied to the preliminary plat has not been met.
Mr. McCann pointed out that if the Health Department does not approve
the plat, the lots will have to be combined, and will thus be larger than they
currently are. However, he said it is probably advisable to defer action in
view of previous discussions.
Miss Caperton advised the Commission that the plat cannot be recorded until
Health Department approval is received.
Mr. McCann Said that he does not support unnecessary conditions, such as
that which was placed on the preliminary.
Mrs. Diehl said that she feels the investigation should be complete prior
to Commission action and moved deferral until the soil scientist's report is
avai_LdUic.
Mr. Vest seconded the motion, noting it would set a bad precedent to
act on a plat which has not complied with the necessary conditions of the preliminary
plat.
The motion carried by a vote of 6-1, with Mr. McCann dissenting.
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Mr. Gloeckner returned to the meeting.
Spradlin/Cosner Plat:
Miss Caperton reported that the plat was approved in November 1978, with
certain joint entrances. Lot 7 was to enter from the side right-of-way. The
applicant is now requesting that the plat be amended to show joint entrances for
lots 1 and 2, 4 and 5, and 6 and 7, with lot 3 having its own entrance. She pointed
out that the same person is purchasing lots 4 and 5.
Mrs. Jackie Akens, the owner of lot 3, said that she is building a house
financed by the Farmers Home Administration, and they have problems with a
joint entrance because of their requirements_
There was no additional public comment, and Col. Washington closed the public
discussion.
Mr. Skove said that he sees no problem with the request.
Mr. McCann agreed, and moved approval of the request. Mr. Vest seconded the
motion, which carried unanimously.
Mr. Payne said that he has been concerned with joint entrances because
technically they constitute a two -man private road, which means a maintenance
agreement should be required.
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New Business:
Col. Washington welcomed the new Commissioners, Mr. Mike Davis and
Mr. David Bowerman.
Upon the request of Col. Washington, Mrs. Diehl moved that the Chairman
write a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Commission to Mrs. Joan Graves,
Mr. James Huffman, and Dr. James Moore for their service on the Commission.
Mr. Skove seconded the motion, which carried unanimously.
The Commission then discussed various areas of planning in which they
would like to become more involved, including the following:
1. Comprehensive Plan update and amendments;
2. Capital Improvements Program;
3. Review of technical points included on site plans and subdivision requests;
4. Duties and procedures of the Site Review Committee;
5. Concept of subcommittees for various topics;
6. Highway matters, including possible county take-over of the road system in
Albemarle County;
7. Parks Plan;
8. Bikeway and Pedestian Plan;
9. Charlottesville -Albemarle Transportation Study;
10. Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance;
11. The proposed Buck Mountain Reservoir;
12. Mass transit for the county;
13. Energy Planning.
There was no additional business, and the Commission adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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