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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 15 82 PC MinutesApril 15, 1982 The Albemarle County Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on THURSDAY, April 15, 1982, at 4:30 p.m., in Meeting Room 5/6, Main Lobby, Second Floor, Albemarle County Office Building, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia. Those members present were Ms. Norma Diehl, Chairman; Mr. James Skove; Mr. Allan Kindrick; Mr. Carl Williams; and Ms. Ellen Nash, Ex-Officio. Mr. David Bowerman, Vice Chairman; Mr. Corwith Davis; and Mr. Richard Cogan were absent. Other officials present were Mr. Robert W. Tucker, Jr., Mr. Dan Roosevelt, and Mr. Ron Keeler. Mrs. Diehl called the meeting to order after establishing that a quorum was present. Work Session: Secondary Road Budget Review Mr. Robert Tucker stated that immediate concern was with the guardrail along Rio Road. Mr. Dan Roosevelt presented maps of Rio Road between the Bridge and Technical center. He showed the location of every accident along the road, amount of property damage, what the conditions were and the time and date of the accident. The map showed accidents from January, 1980 to September, 1981. Over a twenty month period of time, this is not a lot of accidents, only two would have been controlled by a guardrail. Mrs. Norma Diehl stated that the sideswipes that have occurred may have been because the people were hugging the center of the road. Mr. Roosevelt agreed, but the guardrail would psychologically make the people drive to the center of the road and could result in more sideswipes. Mrs. Diehl asked if motorists hug the centerline because they are afraid of the drop-off. Mr. Roosevelt explained that anything on the side of the road will have a tendency to push the traffic towards the center of the road. Mrs. Diehl ascertained that the Highway Department recommendation was that the guardrail is not justified. Mrs. Diehl asked if all the accidents are reported. Mr. Roosevelt answered that all accidents involving police are reported to Richmond. Mrs. Diehl re-emphasized that Mr. Roosevelt suggests that $40,000 not be allotted to this project. Mr. Skove suggested that the two new subdivisions had impacted the number of vehicles on the road. OR Mr. Skove stated that he felt the general public would feel safer with a guardrail here. Mr. Williams agreed with Mr. Roosevelt about driving closer to the center of the road when there is a guardrail. Mr. Roosevelt again pointed out how the guardrail will cause people to drive more to the center of the road. Mrs. Diehl asked whether to adopt the budget as shown or to include the guardrail. Mr. Skove stated that he felt a guardrail along Rio Road was necessary because of increased traffic on the road. Mrs. Diehl asked if there was any other discussion. She stated that she was in favor of the guardrail. Mr. Williams wanted to know if the guardrail would prevent people from going over the side. Mr. Roosevelt believed that it would stop people from going over the side. The only way the guardrail may give would be if someone hit it head-on at a fast speed. Mrs. Diehl questioned an accident that was from a skid. Mr. Roosevelt stated that there were two accidents along this section of roadway due to skidding (due to bad weather and high speed). Ms. Nash noted that there are not many accidents along the stretch of roadway at Monticello, which has a guardrail. Mr. Roosevelt stated the only accidents he has much knowledge of there are the ones that have resulted in fatalities. Mr. Williams moved to accept the budget without the guardrail. Mr. Skove seconded the motion. Mrs. Diehl asked whether there was further discussion. Mr. Kindrick stated that he felt the guardrail was necessary. VOTE: 3:1 of accepting the budget as proposed (without the guardrail along Rio Road). Mr. Kindrick and Mr. Skove voted against the motion. Work Session - 1982 CIP - Education Projects Mr. Peeks handed out a report on the Education Budget Review. He stated that in going over the report that there would be many changes; more projects and data to add. 1. Albemarle High School Renovation, Phase III. Needed to remodel the Gymnasium, Administration, Vocational Areas, and replacement of windows. The Project was to begin in 1982. The total cost ,, €a 158 of the project was $1,198,500; $50,000 had already been funded. $1,148,500 was requested, $900,000 of which may be funded by the literary loan fund. Urgent priority. 2. Albemarle High School Phase IV. Renovation of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Project to begin in 1983. The total cost was $940,000 and the request was $940,000 of which the entire amount may be funded by the literary loan fund. It had also been signed as an urgent priority. 3. Charlottesville -Albemarle Technical Education Center replacement of roof. This project was to begin in 1982. The total cost was 200,000. The request was $100,000. Signed as an urgent priority. This was a cooperative effort with the City. 4. Jack Jouett. The repair of masonry and roof replacement. Project was to begin in 1982. The total cost was $555,500 and request was the same. This may also be funded by the Literary Loan Fund. This had been signed as an urgent project. 5. Replacement of the roof at Walton Middle School. The project was to begin in 1982. The total cost of the project was $250,000; the same requested. The whole amount may be requested to be funded by the Literary Loan Fund. Mr. Kindrick stated that, to the best of his knowledge, there is a ten year bond on the Tech Center, which is still valid. 6. Brownsville school. Needs masonry and roof repair according to the architects recommendations. The project was to begin in 1983. The total cost of the project was $433,375 the request being the same. $250,000 may be requested from the Literary Loan Fund. Mr. Kindrick asked if this was the first re -roofing there. Mr. Massey said that it was. He stated that the petroleum compound that was available was of poor quality. The Walton has a different flashing system also. 7. Energy Conservation. The six schools included in this are Brownsville, Henley, Walton, Hollymead, Jouett and Woodbrook. There will also be a technical study of the Burley project which is underway. The total cost of the project is $162,598. $145,410 has been previously funded. $17,188 is needed and it is signed as an urgent priority. In the past, the government has matched 50% of the cost. 8. Miscellaneous repairs. Repair curbing at Henley and Enlarging the drive circle at Murry - $10,000. Roof work at Murry, Stone Robinson, and Yancey - $75,000. Replacing tile at Yancy - $5,000. Replacing frontage of McIntire School - $25,000. Pest control and other emergencies - $25,000. The total cost would be $140,000. Signed as urgent. Mrs. Diehl asked why this was included in the CIP. Mr. Barton stated that the operations budget lists salaries as top priority, which leaves 19% for repairs, transportation, etc., which is insufficient. Ir /5"9 9. Future Miscellaneous Repairs. Projecting for the next four years. The cost would be approximately 75,000 per year. 10. Conversion to Natural Gas System. The Schools in this plan are Hollymead, Jouett, Woodbrook and Greer. Project is to begin in 1983. Total project cost is $171,000. $45,000 has already been previously funded. The request then would be $166,500. Necessary priority. 11. Burley, Phase II. Completely remodeling, began in Phase I. Correction in lighting and fixing bleachers. Project to begin in 1983. The total project cost is $589,800, the request being the same. Signed as a necessary priority. 12. Broadus Wood Renovation. Construction of new classroom, gym and storage renovation of existing space. Project is to begin in 1983. Total cost is $1,780,000. $30,000 has already been funded. The request is $1,750,000 to be funded by the literary loan fund. Signed as a necessary priority. Mr.Kindrick ascertained that the enrollment at Broadus Wood has declined over the past five years. Mr. Barton stated that a complete study of school boundaries and an evaluation of facilities is to be completed by January 1983. 13. Crozet/Greenwood. Remodel existing Crozet building and make an addition. Project to begin in 1985. Total project cost is $3,005,598. $5,598 has already been funded. The request is for $3,000,000; $2,000,000 of which may be funded through the literary loan fund. Signed as a deferrable priority. 14. Meriwether Lewis/Murray. Demolition of existing building and construction of new facility. Project is to begin in 1983. The total project cost is $3,050,000. $50,000 has been previously funded by the Board. The request is for #3,000,000; $2,000,000 of which may be funded from the literary loan fund. Signed as a deferrable priority. These have been adopted by the School Board. Mrs. Diehl ascertained that the roof at Jack Jouett is an urgent request. Mrs. Diehl asked if the Commissioners had any other questions. Mr. Skove asked if Meriwether Lewis and Crozet could be put in some sort of category? Work Session - 1982 CIP - Fire Rescue and Safety: Project 22: Volunteer Fire Department Advance Allocations. Creation of revolving loan fund. Wants the County to put up $200,000 per year, then they would slowly pay it back. Some of the $200,000 would be coming back in from them in about three of four years. Within ten to twelve years it would be a sustaining fund so that eventually the money paid back could be used to cover the next year's $200,000 and the County would not have to be adding new money to the fund. .f l ro4 Project 23: Scottsville Rescue Squad/Ambulance. Request for purchasing a modular type ambulance with advance life support capabilities. Project to begin this year. Total project cost being $40,000, requested from the County. Signed as an Urgent Priority. �%Ww Project 24: Western Albemarle Rescue Squad Drain Field. Replacement of the drainfield that is experiencing severe problems. To begin in 1982. Estimated total project cost is $12,000; request for the County to pay $8,000. Signed Urgent Priority. The Other $4,000 would come from fund raising activities. Mr. Mabe noted that they are proposing to use the same building beside the Fire Department. They keep two of their vehicles in the building and two stay outside the building. Mrs. Diehl ascertained that the fire department septic field was also being used by the rescue squad. Project 25: The next project is for the rescue squad building and site development. Total cost being $200,000. $150,000 of that is cost construction, planning design and land acquisition. Project 26: Western Albemarle Rescue Squad Vehicle. This is for replacement of a 1972 rescue vehicle. Project is to begin in 1983. Total project cost is $15,000, request being the same. Signed that as a necessary priority. Miscellaneous Additional data processing equipment for program aid project 2. Has ,. been reduced to $139,500. Project to begin in 1983-84 and 1984-85. 09 The only other change is a request from Pat Mullaney, Director of Parks & Recreation, to list the Crozet School recreational improvements project as an urgent priority. Mr. Mabe note that the education and rescue squads request are incomplete. Mr Mabe noted the critical health and safety needs as both Albemarle and Jack Jouett Schools. Mr. Tucker asked the Commission if they wished to conduct a public hearing on the CIP, noting that they are not mandated to do so. Mrs. Diehl stated that it has been the Commission's policy in the past to conduct have the public hearings. Public hearing to be held on April 27, 1988. ZTA-82-4 - Public hearing on Resolution of Intent, adopted b Planning Commission, to amend various sections of the Zoning Ordinance related to fees, locating all fees in one section 35.0 Fees. and additionally to allow for payment by applicant of costs of notice exceeding the base fee. Mr. Keeler pointed out that the fee schedules are located throughout the Zoning Ordinance. Staff is proposing to put all the fees in one location. In addition, the code permits us to charge in excess of the normal fee if there is additional advertisement required for a particular application. There is one correction: "Item B" Amendment of text of the Zoning Ordinance, $50.00. That is currently $20.00, and should remain $20.00. There is no change in any of the other fees. Mrs. Diehl closed the public hearing, as there was no comment from the public. Mr. Keeler explained that although fees would remain the same, additional advertising cost, etc, could be charged to the applicant. Fees cover the cost of legal notice, notification of adjacent owners, but does not include amount of staff time. Mr. Skove moved for approval of ZTA-82-4. Mr. Kindrick seconded the motion which carried unanimously. STA-82-1 - Public hearing on Resolution of Intent, adopted by the Planning Commission, to amend the Subdivision Ordinance to provide for expiration of final plat. Mr. Keeler explained that as the Subdivision Ordinance is currently written, the applicant has six months from the time the plat is signed to record it. There is no time period specified between Commission approval of a plat and having the plat signed. Staff is proposing that the final plat expire 18 months from the time of the Commission approval unless signatures were sought, then they would have six months from that point in time to record the plat. Overall they would have a period of two years. We looked at 70 files, but calculated that there are 300 subdivision plats that have never gotten final signature. Those people would have 18 months from date of adoption to get those plats signed or they would all be voided. Mrs. Diehl noted that this would bring the time period in with the other expiration dates. Is there public comment concerning this suggested change? With no comment from the public, Mrs. Diehl closed the public hearing. Mr. Williams asked if there there was a legal problem with this? Mrs. Diehl noted that all of the subdivision plats would expire 18 months from the date of adoption. Mr. Kindrick questioned how this compares with ordinances of neighboring counties? Mr. Tucker stated that although other counties have time limits, he is unsure of the specific time limits. AF /62- Mr. Skove noted that there have been cases in the past where state road improvements have been required, pointing out the time involved to do such improvements. Mr. Tucker explained that this type of improvement would be bonded. *%W Mr. Kindrick moved for approval of STA-82-1. Mr. Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. OR ZTA-82-5 - Public hearing on Resolution of Intent, adopted by the Planing Commission to amend the Zoning Ordinance to provide certain activities in the Natural Resource Overlay District by special use permit. Mr. Keeler pointed out that it was suggested to the Board of Supervisors that they may wish to consider making uranium mines by special use permit in the natural resource district. This item has been referred back to the Commission. Also any other change we felt necessary to make to the Ordinance. The last time we dealt with these amendments, the natural resource extraction amendment was drawn up and mainly addresses quarries, the type of operation that we were familiar with in the County in 1978. Unfortunately at this time there is a good deal of state legislation that is still up under review (i.e., in regard to as oil, coal, natural gas, and uranium mining). Until an ordinance can be prepared addressing these concerns, we are proposing that they be reviewed on an individual basis, by special use permit. The changes in the section are primarily for quarries and the references to the Code of Virginia are to sections of the code that deal with quarries, and not with an other type of mining operation. So we are just changing that to refer to title 45.1 which covers all mining. Mrs. Diehl asked if there was any public comment? Peggy VanYahres, representing PEC noted their support of this proposal. With no further comment from the public, Mrs. Diehl closed the public hearing. Ms. Nash questioned the removal of of soil, sand, gravel, stone, and other minerals. Mr. Keeler: The reason we put that language in there; "except if otherwise is provided" is because uranium is a mineral and you would need a special use permit. Mr. Skove recommended approval of this zoning text amendment. Mr. Williams seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. /e 3 ZTA-82-6 - Public Hearing on Resolution of Intent, adopted by the Planning Commission, to amend Section 30.4.3 PERMIT REQUIRED of the Zoning Ordinance, as it relates to Title 45.1 of the Code of Virginia. Mr. Keeler noted that staff is requesting a resolution of intent to amend the definition of a nursery school to change from two children to six or more children. Anything less that six children would simply be babysitting, whether or not you are giving instruction. Ms. Diehl noted that according to present definitions, a nursery is six or more children and a nursery school is two or more children. Ms. Diehl questioned the rationale for this definition. Mr. Keeler stated that to the best of his knowledge, definitions were based on state definitions. He noted that from a planning point of view, there is no difference and no reason to distinguish based on numbers. Mr. Skove moved for approval of ZTA-82-6 as proposed by staff. Mr. Kindrick seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.