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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 29 80 PC MinutesJanuary 29, 1980 The Albemarle County Planning Commission conducted a regular meeting on Tuesday, January 29, 1980, 7:30 p.m., Board Room, County Office Building, Charlottesville, Virginia. Those members present were Col. William Washington, Chairman; Mr. Layton McCann; Mr. Corwith Davis; Mr. Charles Vest; Mr. James Skove; Mr. David Bowerman. Those members who were absent were Mrs. Norma Diehl, Vice -Chairman; Mr. Kurt Gloeckner; and Mr. Timothy Lindstrom, ex-Officio. Other officials present were Mr. Frederick Payne, Deputy County Attorney; and Miss Mason Caperton, Planner. Col. Washington called the meeting to order after establishing that a quorum was present. Pineridge Final Plat The applicant requests withdrawal of the application. Mr. McCann moved for approval of the withdrawal request. Mr. Vest seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous for approval of the request. Riverview The applicant requests withdrawal due to the approval of "Briarwood." Mr. Vest moved for approval of the withdrawal request and Mr. McCann seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for approval. NORTH PINES, LOTS 113 FINAL PLAT - Property described as tax map 20, part of parcel 19, Rivanna District; located northwest off of Route 606, north- east of the North Fork Rivanna River. Miss Caperton presented the staff report. Mr. Wendell Wood, the applicant, explained that the reason he wishes to sell this lot before the rest of the subdivision is recorded is because there is a house on the lot and the people would like to buy the house. Col. Washington established that the driveway shown is there now. Miss Caperton pointed out that this existing road will become an emergency access when the subdivision is completed. Col. Washington closed the public discussion. Mr. Skove moved for approval with the following recommendations: 1. The plat will be signed when the following conditions have been met: a. Compliance with the private road provisions, including: 1. County Engineer approval of the road; 2. Maintenance agreement between lot 113 and owner of residue to be approved by the County Attorney; b. Fee of $40.00 due; C. Owner's notarized signature; d. Provide evidence to the reasonable satisfaction of the County Attorney of approval of the plat by appropriate officials of the United States Bankruptcy Court. Mr. McCann seconded the motion. There was no further discussion and the vote was unanimous for approval. BOYD TAVERN FINAL PLAT - Property described as parcel 25B on tax map 94, Rivanna District. Located on the west side of Route 616, south of Route 250 East.. Proposal to divide 6 lots with an average size of 4.39 acres to have access on a private road from Route 616. Miss Caperton presented the staff report. Mr. Richard Light, the applicant, said he had met all conditions except for County Attorney approval. Col. Washington closed the public discussion. Mr. McCann moved for approval subject to the one recommendation by staff as follows: 1. The plat will be signed when the following condition has been met: a. Maintenance agreement to be approved by the County Attorney. Mr. Vest seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote was unanimous for approval. U-STOR-IT MINIWAREHOUSES SITE PLAN - Property described as parcel 2-9 on tax map 61U, Charlottesville District. Located off the east side of Berkmar Drive adjacent to the existing warehouses. Proposal to locate additional warehousing space adjacent to the existing warehouses. Miss Caperton presented the staff report. Mr. Sandy Lambert said he had no comment to make but would be glad to answer any questions. Col. Washington closed the public discussion. Mr. Skove asked if the runoff was towards Berkmar. Mr. Lambert answered that the road crowns and there is some drainage but he has a revised erosion plan with a retaining pond planned. Mr. McCann moved for approval subject to staff's recommendations as follows: 1. A building permit will be issued when the following conditions have been met: a. Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation approval of a commercial entrance; b. Fire Official approval of hydrant locations and emergency access routes; C. County Engineer approval of storm drainage system and pavement specifications; d. Compliance with the Stormwater Detention requirements; e. Compliance with the Soil Erosion Ordinance; f. Albemarle County Service Authority approval of water and sewer plans; 2. All of the above items must be completed or bonded prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. Mr. Skove seconded the motion. There was no discussion and the vote was unanimous for approval. DUDLEY MOUNTAIN LODGES FINAL PLAT - Property described as tax map 89, parcels 81H, 76 and 79, Samuel Miller District. Located on the north side of Route 706, west of Route 631 South. Proposal to divide seven parcels with an average size of about 2.2 acres and two residue parcels of 5+ and 25+ acres. Miss Caperton presented the staff report. Mr. Hughes, the applicant, had no comment to make. Col. Washington closed the public discussion. Mr. McCann established that conditions on the preliminary plat have been met. Mr. McCann moved for approval with staff's recommendations as follows: 1. The plat will be signed when the following conditions have been met: a. Compliance with the private road provisions, including: 1. County Engineer approval of road specifications; 2. County Attorney approval of maintenance agreements; b. Any additional units on the approved central wells will require further special permit approval; C. County Engineer approval of the well serving lots 5, 6, and 7; d. Compliance with Soil Erosion Ordinance; 2. Any further development of this property will require review of the adequacy of the commercial entrance. Mr. Skove established the main purpose of subdividing is to sell the rental houses that are on the property. Mr. Skove seconded the motion, commenting on the fact that the lots are oddly shaped lots as a result of subdividing property after the houses have been built. The vote was unanimous for approval. a?15 R. W. COUCH FINAL PLAT - Property described as parcel 28D on tax map 94 and parcel 6 on tax map 95, Rivanna District. Located on the north side of Route 250 East, east of Route 616. Proposal to divide two parcels totalling 6 acres into 3 two -acre lots. Miss Caperton presented the staff report. Mr. Couch explained that customers to the beauty shop in the house on the next lot frequently block access to the rear lot. Col. Washington established that there is a dwelling on lot 3. He said he would like some assurance of adequate drainage and septic system. Mr. Couch commented he already had Health Department approval. Mr. Skove stated he was bothered by three entrances on Route 250. Mr. Vest. agreed, saying he could go with 2 entrances but not three. Pair. McCann said the Highway Department has already issued permits and the new entrance has the best sight distance of all three entrances. Col. Washington closed the public discussion. Mr. Davis commented that there should be some way to consolidate the three entrances as three entrances are too much for the crest of a hill. Col. Washington said he didn't think it would be unreasonable to require parking spaces if an applicant is going to run a business. He says he subscribes to the theory that each road cut carries a hazard. Mr. Skove moved for approval subject to staff's recommendations and a new condition to read as follows: 1. The plat will be signed when the following conditions are met: a. County Engineer approval of specifications for 30-foot easement; 2. Waiver of Section 18-36(d) required; 3. Lots; 1 and 3 to be served by the same entrance. Mr. Vest seconded the motion. Discussion: Col. Washington said he thinks it is reasonable to put in designated parking. Col. Washington informed the Commission that someone in the audience wanted to speak and asked for a motion to open to public discussion again. Mr. Skove moved to open for public discussion again. Mr. Davis seconded. The vote was unanimous. Mrs. Couch asked the Commission to explain what would happen if the house in the back were sold. She wished to know how the new owners could get to the highway without crossing other people's property. dx Col. Washington answered that the house would have to be sold with an easement through another lot - either lot 1 or lot 2. Col. Washington closed the public discussion. The vote was unanimous for approval. Col. Washington informed the applicant that he should talk with the staff the next day for explanation of the added condition. ESMONT HEALTH CARE FACILITY SITE PLAN - Property described as tax map 128, parcel 79B, Scottsville District; located on the west side of Route 627, south of Route 6. Proposal to locate a public health care facility in a one-story building. Miss Caperton presented the staff report mentioning that staff requires an easement to be recorded for the well for the adjacent parcel. Mr. Russell Otis, representing the County, asked who will bear the cost of the easement. Mr. Skove answered that he imagined the County would bear the cost. Mr. Payne acknowledged the County would bear the cost. Col. Washington closed the public discussion. Mr. McCann moved for approval with the following recommendations by staff: 1. A building permit will be issued when the following conditions have been met: a. Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation approval of a commercial entrance; b. Landscape plan subject to staff approval; 2. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, an easement must be recorded for the well and the driveway for the adjacent parcel. Mr. Vest seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for approval. Old Business: THOMAS LANE FINAL PLAT - Request for reconsideration of prior approval concerning frontage improvements. Scottsville District. Miss Caperton explained the request to the Planning Commission. Mr. Morris Foster, representing the applicant, stated that at the time of the application, most conditions were blanket recommendations and to theoretically move the ditchline and tear up vegetation doesn't make sense. Mr. Skove established the conditions were put on before the State said the requirements were not legal. C�6 Mr. McCann moved for reconsideration and removal of condition 1 "b" which reads: "VDH & T approval of frontage improvements as recommended in their letter of 2-8-79." Mr. Vest seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Payne stated the Planning Commission should not consider itself bound to do this because of a court decision. Mr. Skove said he did not think this was an error, but he hated to put the applicant through the long appeals process. Mr. Payne explained he was not suggesting the Commission should or should not reconsider - he was just urging caution on changing their minds. The vote was unanimous for approval of the removal of condition 1 "b". HYDRAULIC APARTMENTS SITE PLAN Miss Caperton explained that the Planning Commission saw this site plan and approved it in March of 1978. The time limit expired this year and the applicants have resubmitted the site plan with a reduction in density. They had agreed with all previous conditions. They also have a variance based on a recommendation from HUD to reduce the parking. Mr. Tucker wanted the Commission to be aware of this resubmittal and he feels it can be approved administratively. The Site Review Committee has no additional comments to make. Isood Col. Washington established the building coverage will be reduced from 17% to 14% and the open space will now be 62%. Consensus was for administrative action. RICHARD DEBUTTS FINAL PLAT Miss Caperton presented the applicant's request for reconsideration of the commercial entrance requirement. Mr. Payne explained to the Commission that the plat was approved in September of 1979. The parcels were created for settling an estate and the owners of the parcels had a problem with the commercial entrance. They got together and signed an instrument saying all lot lines have been vacated. The entire parcel has been made into two parcels now. Mr. McCann moved for reconsideration and removal of condition 1 "c" which reads: "VDH & T commercial entrance approval as recommended in their letter of September 7, 1979." Mr. Vest seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for approval of the removal of condition 1 "c". Bra MOUNTAIN HOLLOW, LOTS 36-56 FINAL PLAT Mr. Vest moved for deferral of this application to February 19, 1980 because the applicant did not arrive and did not send a representative. Mr. Bowerman seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous for deferral. With no further business to discuss, the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ER