HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 16 87 PC MinutesJune 16, 1987
The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday,
June 16, 1987, Meeting Room 7, County Office Building, Charlottesville,
Virginia. Those members present were: Mr. Richard Cogan, Chairman; Mr.
Richard Gould, Vice Chairman; Mr. Harry Wilkerson; Mr. David Bowerman;
Mr. Tim Michel; and Mr. Peter Stark. Other officials present were:
Ms. Amelia Patterson, Planner; and Mr. Ronald Keeler, Chief of Planning.
Absent: Ms. Norma Diehl, Commissioner and Ms. Fred Payne, Deputy
County Attorney.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and established
that a quorum was present. The minutes of June 2, 1987 were approved
as submitted.
Easton's Furniture Site Plan - Proposal to locate an addition of a second
story onto an existing building, to be used for furniture sales. This
addition will result in a 7,670 gross square foot building served by 20 parking
spaces. The property is also presently improved with a single family
residence. Acreage 1.72 acres (all 3 lots). Zoned Cl, Commercial.
Located in Royal Acres Subdivision on the north side of Rt. 250E, approx-
imately one mile east of I-64. Tax Map 79A1, Parcel 13. Rivanna Magisterial
District.
Ms. Patterson gave the staff report.
In response to Mr. Bowerman's question, Ms. Patterson confirmed that the
area in which staff will require additional plantings is "between this
site and the RA." She also pointed out that the street trees (dogwoods)
will need to be planted every 40 feet (instead of every 50 feet as shown),
and screening will be required across the frontage to screen the
parking area from Rt. 250.
The Chairman invited applicant comment.
Mr. Earl Barnett, representing the applicant, addressed the Commission.
Mr. Barnett asked if some of the conditions of approval could be
tied to the Certificate of Occupancy rather than the Building Permit,
particularly Virginia Department of Transportation approval since
it takes some time to obtain this approval (condition 1(b)). Mr. Barnett
confirmed the second floor dimensions would be the same as the first
floor and the first floor will not be expanded.
There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission.
Regarding the applicant's request to have condition l(b) tied to the CO,
Mr. Keeler explained that if the applicant makes application for
the entrance permit and the local resident engineer foresees no
problems with the permit being issued, staff then considers that condition
to be satisfied.
Mr. Bowerman indicated he was opposed to granting the applicant's request
�r to move condition l(b) to the CO because there is good reason for
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having them attached to the building permit, that is the standard policy,
and there is no reason to make an exception.
Mr. Gould agreed.
Mr. Bowerman moved that Easton's Furniture 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. Recordation of plat or deed combining Lots 13, 14, and 15;
b. Virginia Department of Transportation approval of right-of-way
improvements and issuance of a commercial entrance permit;
c. Issuance of an erosion control permit, as applicable;
d. County Engineer approval of grading and drainage plans as applicable;
e. Fire Officer approval;
f. Planning staff approval of landscape plan.
2. A certificate of occupancy will not be issued until the following con-
dition has been met:
a. Final Fire Officer approval.
Mr. Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
South Plains Presbyterian Church Site Plan Waiver and Preliminary Plat -
Proposal (a) to locate a 1,212 square foot addition to the South Plains
Church, and provide 26 parking spaces; (b) To subdivide into two (2) lots
Parcel A of 2.41 acres is presently improved with a single family
dwelling and Parcel B is presently improved with the church. 5.3 acres
total. Zoned RA, Rural Areas. Property located in the southwest corner of
the intersection of Rts. 616 and 22. Tax Map 80, Parcels 116 and 116A,
(one (1) separate lot). Rivanna Magisterial District.
Ms. Patterson gave the staff report. The report explained that "the church
proposes to subdivide to allow the lot on which the parsonage is located
to be sold, to fund the proposed church expansion." The report also
included the following:
"In accordance with Section 18-13a of the Subdivision Ordinance, the
proposed subdivision may be administratively approved. However, staff
wished to allow the Planning Commission to review the plat concurrently
with the site plan. The proposed church lot is similar to an "L"
in shape. The applicant explains ... that the lot shape results from
(a) provision for future cemetery expansion, and (b) an effort for
protection from development of the proposed parcel A, once sold."
The report also stated that the Virginia Department of Transportation
was recommending a 100-foot long taper lane to serve the commercial entrance
on Rt. 616. Though staff did not oppose this recommendation, the report
pointed out the following observations: (1) This segment of Rt. 616 is
tolerable and has a relatively low traffic count; and (2) The proposed
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commercial entrance is approximately 200 feet from Rts. 22 and 616
intersection and, therefore, vehicle speed in this direction will be
slowed somewhat by the proximity to the intersection.
Staff recommended approval subject to conditions.
Ms. Patterson confirmed that if the Commission finds the shape of the
lot to be acceptable, then staff can administratively approve the final plat.
The Chairman invited applicant comment.
Mr. Ken Grant, a member of the church, addressed the Commission. Mr.
Grant questioned the necessity of a 100-foot taper lane. He pointed
out the relatively low traffic volume and the low speed at which
traffic is travelling at the intersection.
There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission.
Mr. Michel stated he was sympathetic to the issue of the 100-foot taper.
He pointed out that staff does not usually make such observations
unless they are "extremely well-founded." He stated he was in favor
of deleting the 100-foot taper lane (last part of condition 1(c).
Mr. Wilkerson agreed.
Ms. Patterson confirmed the taper lane had been recommended by the
Virginia Department of Transportation, but was not a requirement.
The applicant confirmed that the church was used only on Sunday.
Mr. Cogan indicated he was not opposed to dropping the requirement
for the taper lane.
Mr. Michel moved that the South Plains Presbyterian Church Site Plan Waiver
and Preliminary Plat be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. A building permit will not be issued until the following conditions
have been met:
a. Issuance of an erosion control permit, as applicable;
b. County Engineer approval of grading and drainage plans, as
applicable;
c. Virginia Department of Transportation approval of commercial entrance;
d. Fire Officer approval;
e. Planning staff approval of landscape plan.
2. A certificate of occupancy will not be issued until the following
condition has been met:
a. Final Fire Officer approval.
Mr. Bowerman seconded the motion.
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Mr. Cogan expressed some concern about the shape of the lot. However,
Mr. Bowerman pointed out that the lot was not shaped in such a way so as
to create a buildable parcel and therefore he had no objection.
The previously stated motion for approval passed unanimously.
It was determined staff would have administrative approval of the final
plat.
Stone Robinson Elementary School - Proposal to construct a 24,000 square
foot addition to an existing 33,200 square foot school building. This
expansion would provide for an enrollment capacity of 600 students with
35 teachers and support staff. 11.306 acres. Zoned RA, Rural Areas.
Property, described as Tax Map 79, parcels 22 and 23A, is located on the
northwest side of Rt. 729 about 300 feet from Rte. 250E in the Rivanna
Magisterial District.
Mr. Keeler presented the staff report which included additional comments
explaining layouts which had been considered, access issues, sight distance
problems, sewage disposal, etc. Mr. Keeler pointed out the following
significant issues:
--Southern Entrance: The Highway Department questions whether or
not sight distance will be achievable; however, the County Engineer
is confident that sight distance can be achieved by cutting back
the bank. The bank in question is on school property.
--Sewage Disposal: The shape and slope of the property, along with the
location of the existing building restricted the location of
drainfields. Therefore a package treatment plant is proposed which
will discharge across Luck Stone property to the Rivanna River.
Staff foresees no problems with the applicant being able to
obtain a discharge permit and Luck Stone has indicated they
will cooperate in whatever way might be required.
--Fire Protection Facilities: Three methods are being considered
and staff foresees no problems in satisfying the requirements.
Staff recommended approval subject to conditions.
Commission concerns and comments included the following:
--Regarding condition l(i) [The Director of Planning & Community
Development may defer compliance with the foregoing conditions to
an appropriate phase of construction provided that all foregoing
conditions shall be met prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.],
the Commission felt this should be more specific as to which conditions
could be deferred. It was finally determined that conditions
l(d) and 1(f) would be referred to specifically.
--It was noted that condition 1(h) [Health Department and State Water
Control Board approval of sewage treatment system.] did not mean
final approval of all technical items of the physical sewage treatment
itself, but rather approval of the "system."
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--There was concern about the school bus exit being used as both
an ingress and egress. It was the desire of the Commission
�lrW that signs would be posted designating this as an "Exit Only."
(Note: This was the southernmost access at which sight distance
was an issue.)
--Mr. Cogan was concerned about the southernmost access and the
sight distance question. He suggested that condition l(g) be
amended as follows: Virginia Department of Transportation
approval of commercial entrances and turn lanes to serve northern
entrance, including measurement of sight distance from southernmost
entrance after the cut along the road has been completed.
(Note: Though no opposition was made to this suggestion at this
point, it was later determined the additional language was
not necessary since the Highway Department would not issue a
permit if sight distance was inadequate.)
The Chairman invited applicant comment.
Mr. David Papenfuse, representing the School Board, addressed the Commission.
He was assisted by Mr. William Traylor. Mr. Papenfuse stated he had
met with representatives of Luck Stone and they anticipate no problems
with granting the easement. Mr. Traylor added that he has received
"favorable comments" from both the State Health Department and the State
Water Control Board, but they must visit the site before making
final comments. Mr. Traylor explained the question is whether or not
the existing pipe is adequate to accommodate the flow. If so, the applicant
can either use the pipe for "point of effluent discharge;" or the
applicant will obtain an easement through Luck Stone and provide a pipe,
thus not mixing any of the stormwater or effluent together. Regarding
the sight distance issue, Mr. Papenfuse pointed out that school buses
sit approximately 4bfeet higher than automobiles so the sight distance
for a bus "will not impacted by the hump in the road." Mr. Traylor
explained the phasing of the project. Mr. Papenfuse confirmed that he
agreed that the southern access should be an Exit only and would be
posted as such. Mr. Traylor agreed.
Mr. Cogan again pointed out his concern about sight distance at the
southern entrance after the cut has been made. Mr. Bowerman stated he
was confident the Highway Department would not approve an unsafe entrance.
He added, "But I want to make sure that they get the permit, and the
Highway Department is on line for the issuance of this permit in this
location before they begin any construction. So I'd like to see it
not included in 1(i)." He confirmed he was comfortable with l(g)
as originally written.
Mr. Wilkerson agreed.
Mr. Cogan wondered if the Highway Department had seen the County Engineer's
plan. Mr. Keeler was unsure. Mr. Cogan felt the Highway Department and
the County Engineer should meet to determine if there is agreement on
this issue.
There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the
Commission.
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It was decided that conditions 1(d) and l(f) would be specifically
stated in condition 1(i).
Mr. Cogan asked Mr. Keeler to keep the Commission informed on the
entrance issue.
It was determined it was not necessary to add a condition addressing
the issue of the southern access being an Exit only, since staff had
stated they would require that it be an Exit only and Mr. Papenfuse
confirmed this was the intent of the applicant.
Regarding the sewage disposal proposal, Mr. Bowerman asked if this
was a tertiary discharge, and is this type of discharge safe when
it leaves the pipe? Mr. Traylor was unfamiliar with the term
"tertiary," but explained that the treatment plant will have to be
approved by the Health Department who will determine the level of
treatment based on the applicant's application. He confirmed the
discharge would be safe. Mr. Keeler added that the quality of the
discharge is dependent on the stream standards of the receiving
stream.
Mr. Michel stated he was pleased to see all. the agencies working
closely on this project.
Mr. Bowerman moved that the Stone Robinson Elementary School 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 and calcula-
tions;
b. County Engineer approval of stormwater detention plans and
calculations, if necessary;
C. Issuance of an erosion control permit;
d. Wells to be abandoned under State Water Control Board permit;
e. Fire Officer preliminary approval including fire hydrant system,
and handicapped and emergency access provisions;
f. Fire Officer and County Engineer approval of plans for installation
of underground fuel storage tank;
g. Virginia Department of Transportation approval of commercial entrances
and turn lanes to serve northern entrance;
h. Health Department and State Water Control Board approval of
sewage treatment system;
i. The Director of Planning & Community Development may defer compliance
with conditions (d) and (f) to an appropriate phase of construction
provided that those conditions shall be met prior to issuance of
a certificate of occupancy.
2. A certificate of occupancy will not be issued until the following con-
ditions have been met:
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a. Section 31.2.3 of the Zoning Ordinance prohibits the Zoning Ad-
ministrator from issuance of a certificate of occupancy until
improvements directly related to health and safety such as but
not limited to fire hydrants and safe and convenient access to
public roads have been installed and are operational. Other
improvements may be bonded.
b. Fire Officer final approval.
Mr. Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
SP-87-37 Sprigg Lane - Investment Corporation petitions the Board of Super-
visors to issue a special use permit in accordance with Section 23.2.2.4
of the Zoning Ordinance, to allow the construction of a parking deck.
The property is located on the north side of Rt. 250W, just west of the
Rt. 29/250 bypass and adjacent to Piedmont Tractor Sales. Tax Map 60,
Parcels 25 and 25C. Samuel Miller Magisterial District. Zoned CO, Commercial
Office.
Applicant had requested indefinite deferral.
Mr. Wilkerson moved, seconded by Mr. Bowerman, that SP-87-37 for Sprigg
Lane be indefinitely deferred.
The motion passed unanimously.
SP-87-34 Lambs Road Baptist Church - (Mornings Out for Mom -operator) -
Lamb's Road Baptist Church petitions the Board of Supervisors to issue a
special use permit for a Day Nursery (10.2.2.7) on 5.016 acres zoned RA,
Rural Areas. Property, described as Tax Map 61, Parcel 6 is located at
the intersection of Lambs Road and Barracks Road in the Jack Jouett Mag-
isterial District.
Applicant had requested indefinite deferral.
Mr. Bowerman moved, seconded by Mr. Michel, that SP-87-34 for Lambs Road
Baptist Church be indefinitely deferred.
The motion passed unanimously.
ZTA-87-06 Amend 35.0 Fees of Zoning Ordinance as it relates to site
development plan review fees - The Albemarle County Planning Commission
has adopted a resolution of intent to adjust the fee schedule to provide
fees for preliminary and final site plans, and for the processing of pre-
liminary and final site plan and landscape waivers.
Mr. Keeler gave the staff report which explained the purpose of the
amendment was "to defray costs of processing development applications."
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After a very brief discussion, during which old fees were compared with
new fees, and after it was determined there was no public comment,
Mr. Wilkerson moved that ZTA 87-06 to Amend 35.0 Fees of the Zoning Ordinance
as it relates to site development plan review fees be recommended to the
Board of Supervisors for approval as follows:
35.0 FEES
Except as herein otherwise provided, every application
made to the zoning administrator, the commission, or
the board of supervisors shall be accompanied by a fee
as set forth hereinafter, to defray the cost of
processing such application.
a. For a special use permit:
1. Mobile home and home occupation - $20.00.
2. Rural area divisions - $125.00
3. Commercial use - $125.00.
4. Industrial use - $125.00.
5. Private club/recreational facility - $125.00.
6. Mobile home park or subdivision - $125.00.
7. Public utilities - $100.00.
8. All other uses - $75.00.
b. For amendment to text of zoning ordinance -
$50.00.
C. For amendment to zoning map - $125.00 plus
$1/acre.
d. 1. For requests for a variance to the board of
zoning appeals - $50.00.
2. For other appeals to the board of zoning
appeals - $20.00.
e. 1. For preliminary site development plan -
20$ 0.00.
2. For final site development plan
(administrative) - 100.00.
3. For final site development plan (Planning
Commission Review)_ - $200.00.
4. For site development plan waiver - $100.00.
5. For site development plan amendment:
a) Minor - alterations to parking,
circulation, building size, location -
$25.00.
b) Major - planning commission review -
$50.00.
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f. For relief from a condition of approval from
commission or landscape waiver by agent - $50.00.
In addition to the foregoing, the actual costs of any
notice required under Chapter 11, Title 15.1 of the Code
shall be taxed to the applicant,.to the extent that the
same shall exceed the applicable fee set forth in this
section. Failure to pay all applicable fees shall
constitute grounds for the denial of any application.
(Amended 5-5-82) (Amended 9-1-85).
Mr. Gould seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Mr. Keeler distributed a copy of a memorandum, the purpose of which was
to advise the Commission "as to how the staff analyzes subdivision proposals
that involve multiple tracts of land." Mr. Keeler explained the contents
of the memo.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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