HomeMy WebLinkAbout01 07 86 PC MinutesJanuary 7, 1986
The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a public hearing
on Tuesday, January 7, 1986, Meeting Room 7, County Office
Building, Charlottesville, Virginia. Those members persent
were: Mr. David Bowerman, Chairman; Mr. Richard Cogan, Vice
Chairman; Mr. Harry Wilkerson; Ms. Norma Diehl; and Mr.
Richard Gould. (Note: Two seats on the Commission were
vacant at the time.) Other officials present were: Mr. John
Horne, Director of Planning and Community Development; Mr.
Ronald Keeler, Chief of Planning; Mr. David Benish, Planner;
Ms. Amelia Patterson, Planner; and Mr. Frederick Payne,
Deputy County Attorney.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and
established that a quorum was present.
Election of Officers - The following officers were unanimously
elected to serve during 1986: Mr. David Bowerman, Chairman;
Mr. Richard Cogan, Vice Chairman; and Mr. John Horne, Secretary.
Approval of Minutes - The minutes of the December 10, 1985
meeting were approved as written.
Broadway Street, Lots 3, 4, 5 Final Plat - Proposal to create
three lots with an average lot size of 1.4 acres. Proposed
access from Broadway Street. Property is zoned Industrial
and is located between Broadway Street and the C & O Railroad
line. Tax Map 77, parcel 40D. Scottsville Magisterial District.
Mr. Benish gave the staff report.
The applicant was represented by Mr. Buddy Edwards, but Mr.
Edwards offered no additional comment.
There being no public comment, the matter was placed before
the Commission.
Ms. Diehl moved that the Boardway Street, Lots 3, 4, and 5 Final
Plat be approved (no conditions).
Mr. Gould seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
Eden Lyster Final Plat - Proposal to divide 13.95 acres into
Lot A of 11.619 and Lot B of 2.333 acres, each improved with a
residence. The applicant appeals the requirement for this
Family Division to upgrade Brook Road. Zoned RA, Rural
Areas, the property is located on the south side of Brook
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Road, approximately 0.2 mile off Farmington Drive. Samuel
Miller Magisterial District. *904
Ms. Patterson presented the staff report. She also distributed
to the Commission additional letters of opposition, including
one from the Farmington Property Owners' Association, and one from
the Farmington Country Club who object to the upgrading of any
Farmington Roads, and one from Mr. Westaway who objects to any
additional traffic on the roads.
Ms. Patterson explained this request was before the Commission
because it is an appeal of an administration decision, otherwise
family divisions are handled administratively. The staff
report stated the applicant was appealing the requirement,
pursuant to Section 18-4, for this family division to upgrade
Brook Road.
Ms. Patterson read the following, taken from a letter from
Mr. Steve Pack of the County Engineer's Office dated October 28,
1985, relating to this issue:
During the review and subsequent preliminary plat approval
by the Planning Commission the issue of upgrading
Brook Road was not mentioned. Since that time, we have
discovered that Brook Road does not meet our current
private road standards. Any additional subdividing
with access to Brook Road will require upgrading
Brook Road to our current standards.
The travelway will have to be 14' wide with 4'
shoulders and any ditching that is necessary. A portion
of the ditching may require an appropriate lining to
prevent erosion from occurring.
The reasons for the applicant's appeal included the following:
(1) As a result of this subdivision, there will be no increase
in traffic because both lots are presently built; (2) The
existing shoulders allow two cars to pass; and (3) It is
unlikely there are a large number of "Family Divisions"
pending this outcome.
Ms. Patterson explained that staff is concerned about the precedent
that would be set if no road improvements are required on a
substandard road, even if no additional traffic would be
generated, and, therefore, staff recommended that the County
Engineer's decision be upheld.
It was determined the current plat was for two lots rather than
three as had been requested with the preliminary plat.
Mr. Gould asked Ms. Patterson if any additional traffic will
be generated as a result of this subdivision.
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Ms. Patterson responded, "I don't think that there will be
based on the fact that there will be no more buildings, but I
guess our position is that you've got an existing inadequate
road and now is the chance, through the subdivision process,
to have that road improved."
Mr. Gould asked, "How do you intrepret, what seems to be the
unambiguity of 18-36d: There shall be no minimum standards
for private roads pursuant to section 18-36b(2) or 18-36b(5),
Family Division?"
Mr. Payne responded, "There is a section that says that all
roads shall be adequate to carry the traffic that they are
expected to generate."
Mr. Gould stated, "But the subdivision has not generated any
additional traffic, so it has changed nothing."
Mr. Payne continued, "That's right. The County Engineer has,
in his opinion, (determined) that the road is now inadequate
and what he is tetting you is that, in his opinion, the minimum
standards you should use are the standards set forth in the
Ordinance. So, that's where you get that tie-in; that's his
opinion."
It was determined that all the other conditions which were
attached to the preliminary plat have either been met or no
longer apply.
The Chairman invited applicant comment.
Mr. Lloyd Smith, representing Ms. Lyster, addressed the
Commission. He made the following comments:
--3 Brook Road is currently improved by two buildings --
a large house which the applicant occupies with her
children, and a smaller house (Lot B).
--It is the applicant's desire to convey Lot B to her
mother.
--The original plan to divide the property into three
lots had encountered problems because the County
Engineer had felt it would not be a family division
with three lots and therefore the roads would have
to be improved.
--If the waiver is not granted, the applicant cannot
possibly improve Brook Road because of the expense
and also because the private convenants involved
will not allow it. Thus, if the variance is not
granted, the subdivision cannot take place.
--Only three houses front on the road; everything is
in place; nothing is going to be changed.
--This is a reasonable request and meets the requirements
of the Ordinance including, in Mr. Smith's opinion,
the road requirements.
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--The Ordinance states that the standards which are
set forth (i.e. 14 ft. width and 2 ft. shoulders) do
not apply to family subdivisions. The only thing
that applies is that the road must be "adequate."
--The County Engineer is taking the position that "what
is adequate goes back to the specific standards" and
that simply "reads the exception that the Board of
Supervisors put in right out of existence." The
Board says "this doesn't apply" but the County
Engineer says "it does apply because reasonable
access is 14 feet with 2 feet shoulders."
--Mr. Smith felt that was a "foolish administrative
intrepretation" though it might not be if there
were 14 members of a family and there were 14 new
lots involved.
--The Ordinance should be applied as it was written.
--If this is granted, this lot will then be a conforming
lot; currently it is non -conforming in that there are
two buildings on the same lot which is contrary to
the provisions of part of the private road sections
18-36.
The Chairman invited public comment with the following proviso:
"Private convenants and deed restrictions between the owners
of Farmington lots in regard to other owners of Farmington lots
are not in question before this Commission tonight. Those are
civil and private matters which will be dealt with by Mr.
Smith and the Property Owners' Association at Farmington. We
are concerned tonight only with the Ordinance and how the
Ordinance applies to this particular application before us,
which is a family division. Any comments that you choose to
make about issues not before us will simply carry no weight
with this Commission because we are not empowered to enforce
any of those private covenants."
Mr. Joe Wood, representing the Farmington Property Owners'
Association, addressed the Commission and voiced his objection
to the "touching" of Brook Road in any manner.
There being no further public comment, the matter was placed
before the Commission.
The Chairman asked for comments from Mr. Pack, representing
the County Engineer's office.
Mr. Pack offered the following comments and explanation:
--The rationale behind the proposed upgrading of Brook
Road is that in some sections the road is only 10-11
feet wide and two cars cannot pass.
--Fourteen feet is a minimum requirement which will
allow two cars to pass.
--Any time the County Engineer's Office has the
opportunity to improve a situation, then that is
the recommendation.
--In relation to cost, it will not be too much of a
job to bring the road up to minimum standards.
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--The County Engineer department recognizes that this
subdivision will cause no increased traffic, yet their
recommendation remains the same.
--Also considered was the fact that Brook Road serves
additional lots, not just those related to this subdivision.
In response to Mr. Cogan's question, Mr. Pack confirmed that
improvements to the road would include some "ditching" as well
as the necessary widening. Mr. Pack also agreed that using
a gravel surface for the three to four feet of additional
travelway width was not workable, contrary to staff's report
that gravel would be used. He added that "prime and double
seal" would be the preferred surface.
Mr. Bowerman stated he did not think a precedent would be
set by allowing the road to remain as it is, treating it
as a family division. No traffic is being added to the
road. He emphasized that if that were not the case, he
would be inclined to require the improvements.
Mr. Gould indicated he agreed. He stated that he sympathized
with staff and the County Engineer and their effort to try
to increase the adequacy of our roads, and it was his desire
to be supportive of the ordinances, but, in this case, he
felt "the basis on which we would move is simply too thin,
too murky, and would be a misinterpretation of the ordinance."
He indicated he did not think a precedent would be set.
Mr. Cogan stated he did not think it was the intent of the
ordinance to require improvements if nothing was being added
to a road and development was already in existence.
Mr. Wilkerson indicated agreement.
Ms. Diehl also agreed and added that, originally, she had
felt it was a proper recommendation (on the previous application)
but with the current application, she stated she was "comfortable
with allowing it to pass as a family division."
Regarding the fact that the smaller dwelling is currently "75%
into the setback zone," Mr. Cogan asked Mr. Payne if the
Commission was doing anything that would interfere with the
"grandfathering" of this situation by approving the said
dwelling on its own lot.
Mr. Payne replied, "No, because you are not changing the front
lot line. The only thing you're doing is establishing a
side or a rear, or two of each, or whatever you want to call
it. But as a result of this subdivision there is no additional
non -conformity created."
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Mr. Cogan moved that the Eden Lyster Final Plat be approved
subject to the following condition: 1440
1. The final plat will not be signed until the following
have been met:
a. Planning staff approval of documentation of
FAMILY DIVISION.
Ms. Diehl seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
Craig Office Building Addition Site Plan - Proposal to locate a
two-story addition of 4,200 square feet for office and equipment
storage for a total of 9,000 square feet served by 28 parking
spaces on 1.72 acres. Property is located on the north side
of Rt. 631 (Rio Road) across from Four Seasons Drive. Tax
Map 45, parcel 23. Zoned LI, Light Industry. Jack Jouett
Magisterial District.
Ms. Patterson gave the staff report. She also pointed out
that the applicant is requesting a waiver of Section 32.8.6.1
of the Zoning Ordinance, to allow for the location of a septic
field in the 30-foot buffer zone. She explained that because
septic area is extremely limited on the site, the proposed area
was chosen by the Health Department and the Health Department
has also stated that the area can be restored with white pines. *00
Ms. Diehl asked if there is a later time (after the landscape
plan has been approved for the building permit) when the
landscaping is checked to see if it is in place. Ms. Patterson
explained that the Zoning Inspectors check on the landscaping.
She further stated that landscaping can be bonded, but before
the bond can be reclaimed by the applicant, the Zoning
Inspectors must verify that all landscaping materials "are
there." Ms. Diehl asked how long the bond lasted. Mr.
Keeler replied, "The new landscaping provisions require bonding
for a specified length of time after landscaping is in place,
though it is not the full bond amount, it is a reduced bond."
Mr. Cogan expressed concern that it appears as if the
drainfield crosses the property land. Ms. Patterson explained
that the drawing on the plat was misleading and that was
not the case.
It was determined that the Health Department does allow
drainfields to run under paved parking areas.
The Chairman invited applicant comment.
The applicant was represented by Mr. Bill Pleasants who offered
no additional comment.
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There being no public comment, the matter was placed before
the Commission.
Mr. Bowerman asked if the reason staff had not required
connection to public water was because the Board did not
extend the jurisdictional area to buildings in this location
past October 10. Ms. Patterson replied, "Past the
buildings that existed in '82." She confirmed that the
addition is not in the jurisdictional area, but the existing
buildings are in the jurisdictional area for public water.
Mr. Horne added that "legally the existing buildings can
connect but the additions cannot." Mr. Payne confirmed that
this was correct.
It was determined the old structure was served by private
well. It was determined that public sewer was not
available to the site (though it does exist on the
opposite side of Rio Road).
Staff confirmed that the conditions of approval were
adequate to insure that the drainfield would be replanted.
Mr. Wilkerson moved that the Craig Office Building Addition
Site Plan be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. A building permit will not be issued until the
following conditions have been met:
a. County Engineer approval of grading and drainage
plans;
b. Issuance of an erosion control permit;
C. Issuance of a runoff control permit;
d. Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation
approval of 10 foot wide by 180 foot long turn
lane west bound with a 40-foot taper to the end
of the property, with frontage improvements;
e. Planning staff approval of landscape plan, to
include replanting in buffer zone;
f. Fire office approval.
2. A certificate of occupancy will not be issued until the
following conditions have been met:
a. Dedication of additional right-of-way in accordance
with the Virginia Department of Highways and
Transportation proposal;
b. Fire officer final approval.
3. All storage shall be within buildings. In the event
that outside storage is proposed, staff shall approve
method of screening.
4. Waiver of Section 32.8.6.1 is granted.
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Mr. Gould seconded the motion which was unanimously approved.
In
SP-85-83 Robert M. and Halene S. Huff (134 West Park Drive) and
SP-85-84 Robert M. and Halene S. Huff (136 West Park Drive) -
Request in accordance with Section 15.2.2.7 of the Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance to allow for the operation of a day
care center on .5 acres, zoned R-4, Residential. Existing
use as a nursery school in a two-story frame house. Property
described as Tax Map 60A, parcel 07-B-12 is located on the
east side of West Park Drive in Knollwood Subdivision. Char-
lottesville Magisterial District.
Mr. Keeler gave the staff report. He explained that this is
being reviewed as two separate permits, though it is essentially
the same operation. He stated the first request is for a
day care center at 134 West Park Drive which is currently
a non -conforming nursery school; and the second request is for
a day care center at 136 West Park Drive, a currently vacant
residential structure which is directly adjacent to 134 West
Park Drive. He confirmed the structures in question are
separate and on two different lots. Mr. Keeler further explained
that currently, as a nursery school the time which a child may
stay on premises is limited and currently two classes are
conducted with 10 children in each class, for a total of 20.
The applicant has determined there is a need for some children
to remain throughout the working day, thus the request for day
care approval. This will all require licensing by the Virginia
Department of Welfare for both structures. Mr.Keeler pointed
out that the State licenses day care centers, but no such
license is required for nursery schools. Mr. Keeler explained
that, with the current proposal, the total number of children
on the premises at one time can increase to 20 (rather than
10 children in two classes at two separate times of day).
Mr. Bowerman asked if this would allow the possibility of
20 children in the morning and 20 in the afternoon. Mr. Keeler
replied, "No, sir." He added that the proposed conditions
of approval "would limit a total of 20 in the two residences
at any given time."
Mr. Gould asked, "What does the number of children increased
by 5 mean?" Mr. Keeler responded, "Now, as I understand it,
10 are in nursery school class and 5 are in babysitting
arrangements. So now at any given time, 15 are allowable;
under the proposal, you can have 20."
Regarding Mr. Bowerman's previous question as to whether it
could allow 20 children in the morning and 20 in the afternoon,
Mr. Keeler stated, "I think, the way this is written, it could
be, but not more than 20 at any given time, but there is
nothing to preclude this 20 over here and this 20 over here."
However, Mr. Keeler stated he did not think that was the
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applicant's intent. He stated "the applicant's intent is to
be able to keep the children that she is dealing with now for
a longer period of time and that occasions the need for the
day care approval."
Mr. Keeler emphasized if this use did not already exist in
the area and this were a new request, staff's position would
be that it did not meet the criteria for the issuance of a
special use permit. However, in this particular case, the
use does exist and it can continue on indefinitely as a
non -conforming use unless the applicant "shuts the door for
two years." He added that expansion would be slight in
terms of the number of children who are present at any
time and conditions could be imposed which would bring the
use more in keeping with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
Therefore, staff recommended approval subject to conditions.
Mr. Gould asked if the offering of food on the premises would
impose additional regulations.
Mr. Keeler responded as follows: "Nursery Schools are not
required to be licensed by the State Welfare Department
provided children are kept only a certain number of hours
per day. Our local ordinance requires at least Fire Official
approval and requires the operator to demonstrate that
they are exempt from State regulations. Day care uses are
not exempt from State licensing and the State would be approving
the food preparation procedures, etc." He indicated that
the State regulations are numerous. He emphasized that,
in this case, both of these properties would be brought
under State licensing and would be required to meet all
the pertinent regulations.
Ms. Diehl asked if the licenses would limit the use to
20 children. Mr. Keeler explained that the limitation to
20 children is the county's condition. He added that "if
the State Welfare Department limits it to a lesser number,
that lesser number would apply."
Ms. Diehl asked if the State would take into consideration
the fact that there will be nursery school children there
who would not ordinarily come under their regulations, but
who will be taking up space.
Mr. Keeler stated it was his understanding from the applicant
that the State is aware of the applicant's operation and
that is the reason the State wants both sites to be
licensed.
Regarding the parking situation, Mr. Cogan indicated concern
about there being sufficient room for vehicles to turn around
without having to back into the roadway. Mr. Keeler indicated
he did not think that would be possible.
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The Chairman invited applicant comment.
Mr. Huff addressed the Commission and offered the following
comments:
--The applicant is seeking the right to keep approximately
10 children all day.
--There would be no increase in traffic because the
children "would come from the nursery school to next
door."
--There is enough room to accommodate a turn -around.
--There is no plan to increase the number of children.
There was some confusion as to the current schedule and
enrollment of the nursery school. Though Mr. Huff indicated
there was not an afternoon class, his wife corrected him and
stated there is a separate afternoon class but the number of
children present at any given time does not exceed 20.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Huff confirmed that the total number of
children will not exceed 20 with the new application, but
they are seeking approval for an additional 5 children to
be cared for all day. Ms. Huff explained that 5 children
are currently staying all day (no license is required for
this number), but in order for that number to be increased
to 10, a day care license is required.
Mr. Keeler confirmed this is the arrangement contemplated
by staff's conditions of approval.
In response to Mr. Cogan's question regarding the possible
installation of a turn -around area, Mr. Huff indicated there
was sufficient room, in the front yard of 134, to create
a semi -circle driveway.
The Chairman invited public comment.
The following persons addressed the Commission and expressed
their opposition to the proposal: Mr. Leroy Bedreen, an
adjacent property owner to the rear, who also presented
a petition of opposition bearing 25 signatures; Mr. Chester
Titus, 138 West Park Drive; and Mr. William Reinholdt. Their
reasons included the following:
--Area is not large enough for a day care facility since
the combined area of both lots is less than 1/2 acre.
--Constant in/out traffic.
--Inadequacy of very narrow, unpaved, heavily travelled
road which has no available parking.
--Day care designation will allow the business to operate
at all hours and days.
--Street traffic is often blocked by patrons of the
facility.
--Increase in traffic.
--Increased noise.
--Lack of privacy.
--Change in residential nature of the neighborhood.
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Ms. Corrine Carr, 142 West Park Drive, addressed the Commission
and though she did not oppose the application she expressed the
following concerns:
--Traffic congestion.
--Increased hours of usage.
--Future use of the property is uncertain.
--Allowing this use in a residential neighborhood may be
setting a precedent.
Ms. Carr, who was somewhat familiar with State licensing
requirements, explained that the State will limit the
number of children allowed based on the ages of the children
to be served, the amount of space that is available per child,
both internal and external, the number of bathrooms, etc.
Ms. Deborah Smith, daughter of the applicant and a teacher at
the nursery school, addressed the Commission and asked that
the Commission grant the special use permit. Her comments
included the following:
--There will be no increase in traffic since the total
enrollment will not increase.
--The request is just to enable the applicant to increase
the services to the current children.
--There is plenty of room for the children and the school
has an excellent play area.
Ms. Huff pointed out that the traffic problems on Bennington Road
are caused by people taking short cuts from Barracks Road and
not by her business. She also assured the Commission that
she would most certainly comply with the regulations established
by the State.
Mr. Huff explained that an advantage to including 134 West
Park Drive in the licensing request was that it would allow
the children to be housed in that facility which is farther
away from adjacent property owners.
There being no further public comment, the matter was placed
before the Commission.
Mr. Bowerman asked Mr. Keeler if lot size is a consideration
in our local ordinances in relation to this type of facility.
Mr. Keeler responded, "In review of these situations we generally
get involved with lot size, student ratios, etc. in cases where
the State is not licensing the use. On several occasions we
have included conditions requiring the applicant to at least
become familiar with the state's regulations and, in good
faith, to operate under them, and we have imposed the
spatial requirements. In this particular case, the State is
going to license the use (and) I didn't see the need to do any
repetitive type of review. If spatial requirements are not
adequate for the number" sought by the applicant, then the
State will not allow that number and the license will limit
the number to what can be accommodated. Mr. Keeler stated
the State will take into consideration both the lot and the
building.
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Regarding screening between this property and adjacent properties,
Mr. Keeler indicated there was not substantial screening.
He also confirmed that the Commission could require screening.
(The applicant indicated there does exist a six-foot fence,
though there was some confusion as to who had erected the
fence.)
Mr. Bowerman made the following statement: "The question of
what the State requires is something that this Commission
cannot deal with; that is a function of the State with the
State licensing requirements. What this commission is trying
to determine is whether this is an appropriate use in this
location at a scale that has been indicated it would be done
at. One of the problems I'm having is that I don't know
what scale it is going to be done at." Mr. Bowerman
added that the applicant has indicated it is her desire to
limit the number of students to 20 at one time which would
not be an expansion over its current use. He added that
even if the State should allow more, staff's recommended
conditions of approval would limit usage to 20 children in
any case. He pointed out that the existing facility is
unlicensed and he felt if the use is going to continue, it
would be preferable to have it licensed so there will be
some "overview" of the operation. He stated he would be
willing to approve the application only if he could be
assured it would not be an expansion of the current use,
since it probably is not an appropriate use in a residential
setting. However, since this is a "grandfathered" use, it must
be dealt with differently than it otherwise might be.
Ms. Diehl indicated she was leaning toward approving SP-85-83
for the current structure, but not SP-85-84.
Mr. Cogan agreed with Mr. Bowerman that if the use were not
already existing, he would not be in favor of approval.
However, as staff pointed out, by approving this,two
additional controls over the facility will be effective:
(1) Licensing by the State; and (2) It cannot be assigned
or transferred to someone else. Referring to Ms. Diehl's
concern about approving both structures, Mr. Cogan stated
"we are not really looking at increasing the population of
the facility, only the hours of operation." He felt that
approving both permits would not create more children, but
would only give more space for the current children which
might have some advantage. Mr. Cogan stated his main
concern was with the traffic situation and he was in favor of
adding a condition requiring that some sort of turn -around
area be installed. He felt this should be mandatory.
Ms. Diehl stated she agreed with Mr. Cogan, but explained
the reason she did not favor expansion to include the
second house was because she felt it would impact the
neighborhood. She indicated she had not been convinced of
the need for the expansion since the number of children
will not be increased.
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The Chairman asked the applicant to explain the reason behind
1firâ–º, the application for the second dwelling. Ms. Huff responded
and indicated it was desirable to have a place where the
smaller children could be separated from the older ones at
certain times since they usually take long naps. In response
to Mr. Bowerman's question regarding the age of the children,
Ms. Huff stated the children range in age from 21-2 yrs. to 5 yrs.
Mr. Wilkerson asked if the children currently use both yards
for outside activities. Ms. Huff responded, "136 is mostly
open space and the (play equipment) is at 134."
Ms. Diehl indicated she understood Ms. Huff's reason for
wanting to be able to separate the children. She asked if
there would be any way to restrict the use of the second
facility to assure that an outside play area did not develop.
Mr. Cogan pointed out that the applicant had indicated that
a very nice play area exists at the other facility and
he felt the Commission could say that the playground
could only exist in its current location.
Mr. Wilkerson indicated he could support both applications
if a circular driveway can be constructed.
Though it was not known how long the licensing procedure
would take, it was determined that the State requires local
approval of the facility first before proceding with the
licensing.
Mr. Bowerman indicated he felt approval of the application
would provide a better situation than currently exists,
in view of the fact that there will be control over the
total number of children and the use of the facility
will not be greater than currently exists.
Ms. Diehl asked if the Commission would see a site plan
for the facility since it is a change of use. Mr. Keeler
stated the Commission could require a site plan. Ms.
Diehl indicated she was interested in landscaping and
buffering being installed.
Mr. Cogan proposed the following language be added to
condition (5) :
...and vehicular ingress and egress with provisions
for a drop-off and pick-up site.
Ms. Diehl proposed the addition of condition (6) as follows:
Planning Commission approval of site plan. (It was
later determined this should read: Planning Commission
approval of sketch plan.)
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Mr. Cogan moved that SP-85-83 and SP-85-84 for Robert M. and
Halene S. Huff be recommended to the Board of Supervisors
for approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Permit is issued to the applicant and is non-
transferrable:
2. Compliance with Section 5.1.6 Supplementary Regulations:
a. No such use shall operate without licensure by the
Virginia Department of Welfare as a child care
center. It shall be the responsibility of the
owner/operator to transmit to the zoning admin-
istrator a copy of the original license and
all renewals, thereafter and to notify the zoning
administrator of any license expiration, suspension,
or revocation within three (3) days of such
event. Failure to do so shall be deemed willful
noncompliance with the provisions of this ordinance;
b. Periodic inspection of the premises shall be made by
the Albemarle County fire official at his discre-
tion. Failure to promptly admit the fire official
for such inspection shall be deemed willful non-
compliance with the provisions of this ordinance;
C. These provisions are supplementary and nothing
stated herein shall be deemed to preclude applica-
tion of the requirements of the Virginia Department
of Welfare, Virginia Department of Health,
Virginia State Fire Marshal, or any other local,
state or federal agency.
3. Not more than twenty (20) children shall be on the
combined premises of 134 and 136 West Park Drive at
any time:
4. Fire Official and Building Official approvals;
5. Virginia Department of Highways & Transportation approval
of paved entrance and staff approval of parking and
vehicular ingress and egress with provisions for a
drop-off and pick-up site.
6. Planning Commission approval of site plan. (Later changed
to read: ...approval of sketch plan.)
Mr. Wilkerson seconded the motion.
Mr. Payne made the following statement: "I assume it is the
Commission's intent, if this motion is adopted, that the
condition relating to the vehicular access could be satisfied
by one facility." It was determined this was the intent of
of the Commission.
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Idattempt to clarify condition No. 6, Mr. Keeler stated the
following: "I assume that your intent with (condition) 5
is that we work out the design and driveway, etc. and bring
it to you to approve as a part of the site plan. (Since these
buildings exist) is it my understanding that you want to
see the roadway and any buffering provisions, landscaping
and fencing provisions? If that's the case, then I am not
sure that we necessarily need a site plan that meets all
the engineering requirements of the ordinance."
Mr. Bowerman asked what term should be used. Mr. Keeler
responded, "A sketch plan."
It was determined that condition No. 6 should be amended to
read: Planning Commission approval of sketch plan.
Mr. Cogan amended his motion accordingly and Mr. Wilkerson
also agreed to the amended motion.
The amended motion for approval was passed (4:1) with Ms. Diehl
casting the dissenting vote.
The matter was to be heard by the Board of Supervisors on
January 15, 1986.
err ZMA-85-29 Lake Reynovia PUD (Daley Craig) - Request to rezone
+236 acres from R-1, Residential to PUD, Planned Unit Develop-
ment including 6 acres shopping center; 25.2 acres industrial;
230 square foot detached dwellings; 70 multi -family dwelling
units and including roads, recreational areas, and open space
areas. Property, described as Tax Map 90, parcel 36A (part)
is located on the west side of Avon Street Extended (Rt. 742)
from the National Guard Armory to the Lake Reynovia entrance
road. Scottsville Magisterial District.
It was determined the applicant had requested deferral until
January 21, 1986.
Mr. Cogan moved, Mr. Wilkerson seconded, the the applicant's
request for deferral be approved. The motion for deferral
was unanimously passed.
OLD BUSINESS
Whippoorwill Subdivision - Status of Turn Lane Construction -
Mr. Cogan expressed concern that it does not appear that
construction has begun on the required turn lane for this
development and it was determined staff would look into the
issue and report their findings to the Commission.
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NEW BUSINESS
Fontaine Avenue Resolution to the Board - Mr. Wilkerson moved,
Ms. Diehl seconded that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, on December 17, 1985 the Albemarle County
Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval to
the Board of Supervisors of ZMA-85-1 South 29 Land Trust
and Sariandale Corporation for rezoning of 25 ± acres from
R-10, Residential, (Proffered) to PD-SC, Planned
Development Shopping Center; and
WHEREAS, the applicant as part of his rezoning request has
agreed to complete the great majority of the construction
of a full four -lane development of Fontaine Avenue from
the City limits to Route 29-250 Bypass.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County
Planning Commission requests that the Board of Supervisors,
should they approve this rezoning, give strong considera-
tion to requesting the allocation of primary funds from
theVirginia Department of Highways & Transportation for
the completion of the sections of the four lane project
on Fontaine Avenue in the County.
Mr. Horne suggested that the Commission might wish to add
a clause suggesting that the Board, if the rezoning is
approved, send a similar resolution or memorandum to the
City Council.
Mr. Gould asked if the resolution, as worded, was requesting
a priority within the allocation or an additional allocation.
Mr. Horne responded, "There is no allocation for it now in the
primary funds, so it would be a new additional allocation
of the existing funds." He added it would be "an additional
Albemarle County allocation" since we are competing with the
rest of the district.
It was the consensus of the Commission to let the Board pass
a similar resolution to the City if it so chooses.
The above -stated motion to adopt the resolution was unanimously
passed.
Hollymeade Square II - Site Plan Extension - Mr. Horne explained
that the current approval will expire on January 17 since the
developer has not yet broken ground due to financing and
construction problems. He stated the applicant has stated that
ground will be broken within the next 6 months and is, therefore,
requesting a 6 month extension.
Mr. Cogan moved that the Hollymeade Square II Site Plan be
extended for 6 months, to July 17, 1986. Mr. Wilkerson seconded
the motion which was unanimously approved.
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UNOGEN Parking Lot - Ms. Diehl expressed concern that the parking
SOW lot for this facility is less than satisfactory. However, it
was determined that paving of the parking lot had not been
required until a later phase of construction.
Upcoming Six -Year Road Improvement Plan Review - Mr.Horne
stated it was his hope that the Commission could be much more
involved with the formulation of this plan than it has been
in the past.
Annual Report - It was determined that the appointment of a
committee to prepare the annual report would take place at
the January 14 meeting.
Mr. Bowerman advised the Commission that it might be some time
before the two vacant seats on the Commission have been filled
and, therefore, the necessity of informing the Planning Office
of any anticipated absences.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:35.
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