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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 11 80 PC MinutesMarch 11, 1980 The Albemarle County Planning Commission conducted a meeting on Tuesday, March 11, 1980, 7:30 p.m., Board Room, County Office Building, Charlottesville, Virginia. Those members present were Mr. Layton McCann; Mr. James Skove; Mr. Charles Vest; Col. William Washington, Chairman; Mrs. Norma Diehl, Vice - Chairman; Mr. Kurt Gloeckner; Mr. Corwith Davis, Jr.; and Mr. David Bowerman. Also present were Mr. Tim Lindstrom, ex-Officio; Mr. Ronald Keeler, Assistant Director of Planning; and Mr. Frederick Payne, Deputy County Attorney. Col. Washington called the meeting to order after establishing that a quorum was present. Minutes of February 19, 1980, were approved with the following addition to the Birdwood portion: Col. Washington asked that the minutes reflect that he had asked if a representative from the University were present, and that no representative came forward. Minutes of February 26, 1980, were approved as submitted. SP-80-08. Albemarle County Service Authority has petitioned the Board of Supervisors, under Section 4-1-12(5) for a wastewater lift station on 8,148 square feet zoned R-1. Property is located on the west side of the cul-de-sac on Old Forge Road. County Tax Map 60A, Parcels 10-4, 5 (part thereof), Jack Jouett Magisterial District. Mr. Gloeckner disqualified himself from the discussion and vote on SP-80-08 and SP-80-09 by leaving the room. Mr. Keeler presented the staff report. Mr. Brian Smith, Engineer for the Albemarle County Service Authority, was present to answer any Commission and public questions. Mr. E. W. Pullen, a resident of Montvue, questioned the direction of the pumping and the inset into the grade. Mr. Smith explained with the use of the tax map the direction of the flow. He noted the artist's rendering of the lift station. ( Mrs. Diehl arrived at the meeting. ) Mr. Pullen said that his property will look directly onto the site, and stated that the water authority has been very responsive to his concerns and have made a great effort to make the facility as unobtrusive as possible. He said that he hopes the facility will be engineered in such a fashion that it will be as quiet as possible. He noted his concern for the septic tanks and septic fields on the various Montvue lots, and felt it would be important to accommodate this area, as well, with public sewer. Mr. Pullen felt that future needs should be addressed, since most of the residences in Montvue are around 15 years old. There was no additional public comment, and Col. Washington closed the public hearing. Col. Washington questioned the sound level of the lift station. Mr. Smith was unable to respond in terms of a decibel reading. He pointed out that the station will be somewhat 1:_ke the installation in Hollymead; only a hum will be heard when the station comes on. He further described the construction plans for the building. Mr. Skove questioned if the design of tae station precludes serving the Montvue section at a later date. Mr. Smith replied that this station had been planned for three stage development, and if at a later date it becomes necessary to serve Montvue, the station can be moved downstream and provide service. Mr. McCann pointed out that under the Comprehensive Plan amendments, Montvue is scheduled to move into the rural area, i.e., out of the designated growth area. He moved approval of the special permit subject to the following conditions: 1. Staff approval of site plan; 2. Staff approval. of subdivision plat; 3. Maintenance of as many trees as possible dt,ring construction. Mr. Skove seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Davis said that at some later date he would like a guide for appropriate decibel levels on various uses. The motion carried by a vote of 6-0-1, with Mrs. Diehl abstaining. SP-80-09. Albemarle County Service Authority has petitioned the Board of Supervisors, under Section 4-1-12(5) for a wastewater lift station on 0.9 acres zoned R-1. Property is located on the north side of Northfield Road in Westmoreland Subdivision near the intersection of Carrsbrook Drive and Northfields Road. County Tax Map 62-A(2), Parcel L-11, Charlottesville District. Mr. Keeler presented the staff report. Mr. Brian Smith, Engineer for the Albemarle County Service Authority, was present to answer questions. Mr. H. I. Taylor of Northfields noted that the lot is not in Westmoreland Subdivision. He was concerned that this station did not propose picking up Northfields. Mr. Smith stated that perhaps the same: kind of arrangement can be made for future service to Northfields as is planned for Montvue. He felt it 11 it could be enlarged and moved at a later date, if necessary. Mr. Taylor said that he has trouble justifying this cost -wise, since it will serve such a small area. He noted that he lives next door to the proposed site, and hopes that the structure proposed for this site will be somewhat like the artist's rendering on the previous application. Mr. J. I. Delatre said that his property looks down on the structure and he is therefore concerned about its appearance. Mr. Keeler noted for information purposes that these two projects have been reviewed by the Board of Supervisors and have been included in the Capital Improvements Program and approved for funding. Mr. Smith said that the building will have a brick facade but will be slightly different in appearance from the other structure in Hessian Hills. The roof line will also.be different. The pumps in this faciltiy will be underground and smaller that the Hessian Hills station. There was no additional public comment and Col. Washington closed the public hearing. Mr. McCann said that he assumes the staff will review the landscaping. ( Mr. Lindstrom arrive at the meeting. ) Mrs. Diehl expressed concern that the station will not serve Northfields. Mr. Smith pointed out that the Service Authority has received no complaints from Northfields residents nor have any problems been pointed out on particular lots. Mr. McCann said that the Commission could always recommend to the Board of Supervisors that it consider service to Northfields with this lift station. Mr. Skove felt that this would be very expensive, and not be covered by,the allocation in the Capital Improvements Program. Mr. Smith said that expansion to include Northfields would necessitate additional study, and would not be cost effective if it were to serve only 8-10 lots in Northfields. Mr. Bowerman said that he is a resident of Westmoreland. He advised the Commission members that Dr. Iachetta has held a couple of meetings with area residents to address the sewer problems. Mr. Bowerman was aware of scattered lots with problems in Westmoreland, and noted this is primarily with the smaller lots. He felt this lift station is urgent to Westmoreland because of the health hazard and because of the smaller lots. Col. Washington was reluctant to ask the Board of Supervisors to redirect this project to include Northfields. Mr. McCann said that his suggestion was based on the fact that this is part of the urban growth area and public utilities are necessary. 4�93 Mr. Skove said that this station was designed to cover a specific problem, and he feels it is necessary to proceed with plans to correct that problem. Mr. McCann moved approval of the special permit subject to the following conditions: 1. Staff approval of the site plan; 2. Maintenance of as many trees as possible during construction. Mr. Davis seconded the motion, which carried unanimously, with no discussion. ( Mr. Gloeckner returned to the meeting. ) SP-80-10. Foxfield Association: Upon the motion of Mrs. Diehl, and second by Mr. Vest, the Commission unanimously voted to defer discussion and reconmendation on this item until April 8, 1980. ZTA-80-01. Marianne Tejeda: Upon the motion of Mrs. Diehl, and second by Mr. Vest, the Commission unanimously voted to defer discussion and recorunendation on this item until April 8, 1980. SP-80-11. Charles W. Hurt has petitio:zed the Board of Supervisors to permit R-3 Residential development on 3.0849 acres zoned B-1. Property is located on the east side of Commonwealth Drive, approximately 200 feet north of the intersectin of C,Dmmonwealth Drive and Hydraulic Road. County Tax Map 61W, Parcel 21, Charlottesville District. Mr. Keeler presented the staff report. Mr. Tom Sinclair, present on behalf of the applicant, said that, the plans are to build duplexes on the property. He had no objection to the conditions of approval. There was no public comment, and Col. Washington closed the public hearing. Mr. Bowerman said that he had been under the impression that the special permit request always came before the site plan or subdivision plat. He noted the Commission had reviewed the subdivision plat a few weeks ago. Mr. Payne responded that this property is unusual in that it is being developed residentially. Col. Washington questioned why the owner did not rezone the property. Mr. Sinclair said that he does not know the answer to that question. Mr. Lindstrom asked if the possibility could be that the entrance would be affected. �r++� the Mr. Keeler said that Highway Department reviewed this site as a residential use. A Col. Washington asked if a site plan follows. Mr. Keeler replied one would follow only if the property develops commercially. Mr. McCann moved approval of the petition subject to the following condition: 1. Property is to be developed in single-family attached units in accordance with subdivision plat approval of February 20, 1980. Mrs- Diehl seconded the motion which carried unanimously, with no discussion. Col. Washington asked that the staff mention this action to the Board Of Supervisors in its review of the proposed zoning map. SP-80-12. Claudia Craig has petitioned the Board of Supervisors for public riding stables on 12.6181 acres zoned A-1. Property is located on the north side of Route 728 and on the west side of Route 729, approximately 10 miles northeast of Woodbridge. County Tax Map 105, Parcel 8P, Scottsville District. Mr. Keeler presented the staff report. Ms. Craig was present to answer Commission questions. She noted that she feels the condition addressing a commercial entrance is somewhat expensive. There was no public comment and Col. Washington closed the public hearing. Mr. Davis said that since horseshows are permitted by right, he does not feel condition #5 is appropriate. Mr. Keeler said that the applicant had represented in his discussion with her that this would be no problem. Mr. Payne pointed out that a special use permit sometimes excludes uses that are permitted by right in the district. Mr. Davis felt there were excessive conditions on what he contends is an agricultural use, especially the commercial entrance. Mr. McCann said he is willing to drop condition #5, however feels Highway Department will nevertheless require a commercial entrance. the Ms. Craig said that clinics will be held once a month and only eight students can be accommodated. She expressed no desire to hold horseshows, since the property is not conducive to shows. Mrs. Diehl felt because of the nature of the vehicles that would be entering the property, a commercial entrance is necessary. NO Mr. Gloeckner established that the conditions addressing private roads is necessary because access is over an existing easement. Mrs. Diehl moved approval of the petition subject to the following conditions: 1. Site plan approval to include Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation approval of a commercial entrance; provisions 2. If easement is used for access, compliance with private roads p including: a. County Attorney approval of maintenance agreements; b. County Engineer approval of road specifications; 3. Fences maintained at all times; 4. All riding ring surfaces shall be covered with a material to prevent erosion ( e.g., pine needles, pine bark, etc. ); 5. No horseshows shall be permitted. Mr. Skove seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. McCann supported the motion, but stated his disagreement will all the imposed conditions, since they seem to be more necessary for a larger operation. Mr. Davis said that in the future, this should be considered a :farming use, within a certain scale. Ms. Craig noted there is a difference in a public and private stable, however the County of Albemarle does not recognize this within its operations,existing zoning laws. She felt a place should be made for small The motion carried by a vote of 6-1-1, with Mr. McCann abstaining and Mr. Gloeckner dissenting. Mrs. Diehl felt that the Commission should consider Ms. Craig's suggestion at a later date. New Business: Col. Washington briefly discussed the zoning ordinance workshops with the Planning Commission, noting the attendance at the meetings and some of the points made by the county citizens. There was no additional business, and the meeting adjourned at 9:35. ARobet W. Tucker, Jr. - Secret a y c 6 4-