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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 14 82 PC MinutesDECEMBER 14, 19B2 The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday, December 14, 19B2, Meeting Room 7, County Office Building, Charlottesville, Va. Those members present were: Mr. David Bowerman; Mr. Allen Kendrick; Mr. Corwith Davis; Mr. Tim Michel; Mr. Jim Skove; Ms. Norma Diehl; and Mr. Richard Cogan. Staff members present were: Mr. Ronald Keeler, Chief of Planning; Mr. Maynard Elrod, County Engineer; Mr. Bill Norris, Watershed Management Official; and Mr. Fred Payne, Deputy County Attorney. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and established that a quorum was present. Briarwood Phase II Final Plat - Staff presentation for information of Planning Commission. Mr. Keeler recalled some of the history of this plat. Only 63 of the original 96 lots requested were previously approved because of a lack of capacity at the Camelot Treatment Plant. Mr. Brent of the Service Authority has now advised staff that there is sufficient capacity for 40 more lots and the applicant (Mr. Wood) has requested that staff approve the plat for the additional 33 lots. Staff was prepared to approve this request administratively provided that Mr. Wood purchases the connections or Mr. Brent reserves 33 connnections for Briarwood. Mr. Keeler also advised the Commission that the bond which is being held for recreation areas will NOT be renewed and the bond for the roads and sidewalks (to expire in February) will be renewed, but will not be renewed thereafter beyond the next the construction season. The applicant, Mr. Wood, was present but offered no additional comment. The Chairman invited public comment. Mr. Charles Leber (?), a builder in the project, spoke in support of the request. Mr. Brent (Albemarle Co. Service Authority) confirmed that there is capacity for approximately 40 more houses of the type which have already been built in Briarwood. He anticipated no problems. The Commission expressed no opposition to administrative approval of the plat. No action was required. ,.S 12-14-82 2 Review for Compliance with Comprehensive Plan - Camelot Sewage Treatment Plant - in accordance with Section 15.1-456 of the Code of Virginia of proposed 365,000 gallons -per -day sewage treatment facility to replace the existing Camelot Sewage Treatment Plant and to be constructed at the site of the existing Camelot plant. Albemarle County Service Authority request for review. Mr. Keeler presented the staff report. It was staff's position that the request was consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission. In response to Commission question, Mr. Wood explained that the plant was expected to be on line in June, 1983. Mr. Keeler stated he felt this would be the last sewer improvement in this area UNLESS some unexpected development (which is not in the Comprehensive Plan) were to take place which was comparable to GE or Hriarwood. Mr. Skove moved that the Camelot Treatment Plant expansion be found to be substantially in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Michel seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Review for Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan - Crozet Inteceptor - In accordance with Section 15.1-456 of the Code of Virginia of the Crozet interceptor sewer line, to run from the Moore's Creek Sewage Treatment Plant, located southeast of Charlottesville, to the Crozet area. Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority request for review. Mr. Keeler presented the staff report. It was staff's position that the request was in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan, subject to certain construction guidelines. The Chairman invited public comment. The following persons addressed the Commission: --Mr. Bob Merrill expressed opposition to the proposal. He felt an alternative plan should be developed with better engineering and more environmental considerations. He described an alternative system which made use of duck weed. --Mr. Gene Potter, Director of Operations for Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority. He expressed support for the proposal on behalf of the Directors of the Sewer Authority. He stressed that any delay could jeopardize federal funding. He questioned the energy savings of the system described by Mr. Merrill. He quoted several publications which were skeptical of the duck weed system. 5/1 12-14-82 3 --Mr. William Norris, Albemarle County Watershed Management Official. He had researched Mr. Merrill's proposal at some length and explained the results of that research. He concluded that these methods were still experimental. He noted that these systems will not meet phosphorous standards. He also noted that this system has not been approved by the Health Department because the cost effectiveness of the system has not been demonstrated. He asked that the Commission acknowledge receipt of Mr. Merrill's proposal, but that the Commission proceed to find the Crozet Inteceptor in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Maynard Elrod (County Engineer) noted that funding from the Del Monte Company could also be jeopardized if the project is delayed. Mr. Keeler noted that staff, in its review, had treated this as a "committed project" in terms of need and concept and the Comp Plan review has been in regard to location and environmental sensitivity. He stressed that negotiations for this project have been going on for some time. There being no further comment, the matter was placed before the Commission. Ms. Diehl expressed concern about pressure for development along the inteceptor and about the amount of water being removed. She expressed interest in Mr. Merrill's proposal, but noted that she had many questions about such a system and was hesitant to begin discussions of an alternative system at such a late time after funding has already been committed. Both Commissioners Michel and Skove felt Mr. Merrill's proposal was interesting, but concluded that it had come too late to be given consideration. Ms. Diehl noted that alternative systems, such as the one described by Mr. Merrill, will become more common in the future. Mr. Skove moved that Crozet Inteceptor be found to be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan subject to those construction guidelines stated in staff's report of December 14, 1982. Mr. Michel seconded the motion. There was a discussion about future growth plans for the Crozet area. Mr. Keeler explained that the removal of the area north of Rt. 240 was being considered for deletion from the growth area. Mr. Elrod described two ponds which are being considered --one a detention basin (35 acres), the other a recreational -type pond (100 acres). He described how each of these ponds could effect the inteceptor. 5-17 12-14-B2 4 Mr. Skove expressed the hope that funding for the detention pond would "move forward" because of the need to detain urban runoff. The previously stated motion for approval passed unanimously. OLD BUSINESS There was a brief discussion about a letter from Mr. Jacobson. (NOTE: The discussion did not include the content of said letter.) Mr. Michel informed the Commission that Mr. Tucker would attempt to arrange a meeting with Mr. Jacobson and the Commission after the first of the year. NEW BUSINESS Ms. Diehl explained that the developers of the "new hotel site" were willing to have an informational meeting with the Commission on January 4th. Mr. Payne confirmed that such a meeting was acceptable although the Commission should refrain from making any comment, "as a body," on the information presented. Mr. Bowerman questioned the benefit of such a presentation if the Commission could not comment. Mr. Michel questioned the need for an "unofficial" meeting if the "official" request would be coming before the Commission in the near future. Mr. Cogan was not in favor of any type of informal meeting. Ms. Diehl felt an informal meeting could be "uncomfortable." It was the consensus of the Commission that an informational session NOT be held, though the Commission would appreciate receiving any written information from the developer. Jefferson Regional Library - Mr. Keeler explained that the JRL was considering locating a bookmobile at Albemarle Square. He stated that staff feels that approval would require amendment of the Comprehensive Plan. He noted that staff could support a temporary library facility in the 29 North area. Mr. Bowerman wondered if there was any way to address this without an amendment to the Comp Plan. The Board was requesting a Resolution of Intent to amend the Comprehensive Plan in order to allow this use. Mr. Davis felt the request was "ridiculous." He noted that the County makes numerous requirements of developers and now the County "wants to set up a broken down bus." Mr. Bowerman noted that making a bookmobile a permanent structure would be losing the benefit of the mobility of a bookmobile. He viewed this as a "temporary" amendment of the Comp Plan and he felt this, in itself, was not consistent with the Plan. 4-/ Q 12-14-82 5 Ms. Diehl noted that denial of this request would result in the bookmobile not being used at all. She also noted that adopting a resolution would allow the matter to be reviewed further. She stressed that this was not a request for approval of the idea, but just a resolution of "intent" to amend the plan. Mr. Keeler again noted that the Board was requesting the adoption of a Resolution of Intent by the Commission. He explained that without an amendment to the plan, then staff would have to recommend denial on any site plan which might be presented on the basis that it was not in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Diehl continued to argue for the request, while other commissioners continued to argue against. Mr. Skove moved that a Resolution of Intent to amend the Comprehensive Plan to provide for temporary library facilities be adopted. Mr. Cogan seconded the motion. The motion passed (6:1) with Commissioner Bowerman casting the dissenting vote. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Recorded by: Stuart Richard Transcribed by: Deloris Bradshaw 11_ _ �9