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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 25 87 PC MinutesAugust 25, 1987 The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a public hearing on `�kw Tuesday, August 25, 1987, Meeting Room 7, County Office Building, Charlottesville, Virginia. Those members present were: Mr. Richard Cogan, Chairman; Mr. Richard Gould, Vice Chairman; Ms. Norma Diehl; Mr. Tim Michel; Mr. David Bowerman; Mr. Peter Stark; and Mr. Harry Wilkerson. officials present were: Mr. John Horne, Director of Planning and Community Development; Mr. Ronald Keeler, Chief of Planning; Ms. Amelia Patterson, Planner; Mr. David Benish, Planner; Mr. John Pullen, Planner; Mr. Mike Armm, County Engineer; 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. The minutes of August 11, 1987 were approved as submitted. Phillips Building Supply Preliminary Site Plan - Proposal to locate a 28,000 square foot building supply sales and storage facility. Total area of the site is 3.28 acres. Zoned HC, Highway Commercial. Property, located on the south side of Rio Road between the Daily Progress Newspaper building and the existing Phillips Building Supply. Tax Map 61, parcels 120I, 120K, 120R, and 120V. Charlottesville Magisterial District. Deferred from August 11, 1987 Planning Commission. The applicant was again requesting deferral to September 10, 1987. fir✓ In response to Mr. Cogan's question, Mr. Keeler explained that deferral was again being requested because issues of access are still being discussed. Mr. Wilkerson moved, seconded by Mr. Stark, that Phillips Building Supply Preliminary Site Plan be deferred to September 10. The motion passed unanimously. 09 Gilbert Somers Site Plan Waiver Request - Proposal to locate a third dwelling unit on one parcel. The applicant is requesting the Commission approve a waiver of the site plan requirement pursuant to Section 32.2.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. Total acreage of the parcel is 110.75 acres. Zoned RA, Rural Areas. The site consists of gently rolling fields. Property is located adjacent to the Totier Creek Agricultural/Forestal District. Tax Map 130, Parcel 8, Scottsville Magisterial District. Mr. Benish gave the staff report. The report concluded: "Staff concludes that the location of the proposed dwelling would allow the creation of lots for each dwelling which conform to the Subdivision Ordinance. Approval of this waiver request is recommended (subject to conditions)." Mr. Benish noted that Health Department approval had been received, thus condition 1(a) was unnecessary. He also amended condition 1(c) to read: "Issuance of an erosion control permit, if deemed necessary by the County Engineer." U0tiJ August 25, .1987 Page 2 It was determined access to the new dwelling would be via the existing driveway. The Chairman invited applicant comment. Mr. Somers was present but offered no additional comment. There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission. Mr. Cogan noted that the application was similar to others previously reviewed by the Commission and staff was satisfied that necessary criteria had been met. Mr. Wilkerson moved that the Gilbert Somers Site Plan Waiver Request be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. A building permit will not be issued until the following conditions are met: a. Virginia Department of Transportation approval of commercial entrance; b. Issuance of an erosion control permit, if deemed necessary by the County Engineer. Mr. Stark seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Stowe Airport Industrial Park Preliminary Site Plan - Proposal to locate two buildings of 14,400 and 28,800 square feet, for a contractor's office and other undetermined tenants, served by 34 parking spaces. The proposed development is located on a 27 acre parcel proposed for future subdivision into three lots served by a proposed private road. Zoned LI, Light Industrial. Property, located off the east side of Rt. 606, on the south side of Quail Run, across from the Cooke -Taylor warehouses. Tax Map 32, Parcel 19 (part). Rivanna Magisterial District. Ms. Patterson gave the staff report. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions, including the following amendment to condition 3: "The final plan and the subdivision plat may be administratively approved. Both shall show reservation of the road right-of-way as shown on the Airport Master Plan." Ms. Patterson explained that the applicant was showing a a realignment of Rt. 606 to straighten the curve. She stated the applicant had agreed to the addition of this condition. In response to Mr. Cogan's question, Ms. Patterson confirmed that the stormwater detention facility will serve all three lots after future subdivision. The Chairman invited applicant comment. Mr. Steve Milton represented the applicant. He noted that the parking spaces had been upgraded to 40. He also stated that the detention pond would be constructed "up front" with the first phase of construction. There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission. FOR August 25, 1987 Page 3 E" Mr. Cogan asked if there were any concerns about the two entrances. Mr. Stark noted that only one entrance from the parking lot has access to Quail Run, and the other "feeds onto that mid -road and then onto Quail Run." Mr. Bowerman indicated he felt rationale No. 1, as stated in the staff report, was sufficient reason for allowing the two entrances, i.e.: "Quail Run is proposed as an industrial connection between Route 606 and Route 29 with the Airport Industrial Park (P.D.I.P. North Rivanna Land Trust) rezoning. Due to the nature of the traffic, the relatively low volume and low speed of traffic, the additional entrance will not necessarily impede the traffic flow." Noting the 60' easement, Mr. Cogan asked if a restriction should be added to the effect that the easement could not be extended to serve parcel 3 and that parcel 3 should be served only by the private road. Mr. Keeler explained the access easement was the result of the fact that there is no property line between the LI property and the PDIP. He stated that he felt he could not sign a plat that did not provide access for the LI through the LI area, i.e. he could not administratively amend the PDIP. He noted that the LI property is currently owned by the owner of the Industrial Park and "it's likely when they come in that it will be incorporated and it may be that this access easement is never used." Mr. Cogan explained his concern was that this access easement should not be used to serve lot 3, in view of the location of the detention pond and the fact that "this may be used in the future by some additional property." He felt lot 3 should only be served by the cul-de-sac. Ms. Patterson suggested that the Commission might wish to make that a condition of the administrative approval of the subdivision plat and that condition No. 3 could be amended to reflect this concern. Mr. Horne pointed out that it had been staff's intent that parcels 2 and 3 "only be served now from this internal private road." He stated that had been discussed generally with the applicant though the Commission might wish to check to see if the applicant had an objection to that condition. The applicant's representative stated he did not think the grades would allow a road at this stage. He stated that "carrying that easement trough" would require a lot of heavy construction. He concluded: "I don't think there's any problem with that." Mr. Payne stated he did not think that was necessary for this discussion, but what was important was that staff carry through with it at the time the subdivision plat is approved. ,;d 7 August 25, 1987 Page 4 Mr. Horne stated it was staff's intent to require a note to that effect on the subdivision plat. Mr. Payne confirmed that would be consistent with the Subdivision Ordinance. In light of Mr. Payne's and Mr. Horne's comments, Mr. Cogan stated he did not think it was necessary to further amend the conditions as had been previously suggested. Mr. Gould moved that the Stowe Airport Industrial park Preliminary Site Plan be approved subject to the following conditions including the amendment to the number of parking spaces from 34 to 40: 1. A building permit will not be issued until the following conditions have been met: a. Issuance of an erosion control permit; b. Virginia Department of Transportation approval of entrances and turn lanes; C. County Engineer approval of grading and drainage plans and calculations; d. County Engineer approval of road and drainage plans and calculations; e. Fire Officer approval; f. Albemarle County Service Authority approval of final water and sewer plans; g. 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. 3. The final plan and the subdivision plat may be administratively approved. Both shall show reservation of road right-of-way as shown on the Airport Master Plan. 4. Future occupants may be limited by and/or subject to the following: a. Availability of approved parking spaces; and b. County Engineer approval of Certified Engineer's report in accordance with Section 4.14. Mr. Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Sherwood Commons Preliminary Site Plan - Proposal to locate 252 two (2) bedroom dwelling units in 14 three story buildings of 18 apartments each, served by 504 parking spaces on 16.846 acres. The development is proposed in four phases: 90 units (I), 54 units (II), 36 units (III), and 72 units (IV). The development will be served by an extension of Mountainwood Road (Rt. 1112) which connects to Sunset Avenue (Rt. 781). The property is adjacent to I-64 on the south side and Sunset Avenue on the east and is adjacent to Country Green Apartments and Sherwood Manor. Tax Map 76, Parcel 46C. Samuel Miller Magisterial District. V�A 01 August 25, 1987 Page 5 Ms. Patterson gave the staff report. In response to Ms. Diehl's question, Ms. Patterson explained that the play area would be required when a minimum of 30 dwellings have been built. She added that staff would make sure the area requirements are met for each phase. Ms. Diehl recalled that at the time of a previous review there had been concerns from neighboring property owners related to the preservation of the wooded area. She asked how that concern had been addressed with this plan. Ms. Patterson recalled that the original condition had called for the "preservation of area shown on the treeline as existing wooded area." She explained that the applicant could not preserve all of it because a portion of the property that is wooded is no longer a part of this development. She pointed out, however, that there is still adequate area for sufficient screening between the two developments. Ms. Diehl asked how this issue would be addressed unless a condition was included requiring that the wooded area remain or requiring specific buffering. Ms. Patterson replied that the present landscape requirements address issues of landscape and buffering between objectionable uses and residential areas. She stated staff feels the applicant can meet the landscape requirements and the applicant might choose to do a conservation plan to maintain the existing woods. Mr. Cogan suggested this might be added to condition 1(g):"...and preservation and maintenance of existing wooded area as shown on the southern portion of the site plan." Ms. Diehl indicated she was in favor of an addition as suggested by Mr. Cogan. Mr. Cogan had questions about stormwater detention plans. The Chairman invited applicant comment. The applicant was represented by Ms. Marcia Joseph. She explained that stormwater detention would go between the two buildings. (She pointed out the location of stormwater detention pipes on the plan.) Mr. Stark expressed some concern about the applicant's proposal for underground detention. He recalled other applicants' plans for such detention have often been changed to above -ground detention. He advised the applicant that the Commission would hold the applicant to underground detention as proposed, and would not look favorably upon a later request for a change. Mr. Cogan suggested that condition 1(b) be amended to read: "County Engineer approval of underground stormwater detention plans and computations." so IF August 25, 1987 Page 6 The Chairman invited public comment. Mr. Gaston Fornes, adjacent property owner to the east, addressed the Commission. He asked for an explanation of the location of the four phases. (These were pointed out to him on the plan.) He expressed concern about drainage from the property. He felt a portion of the property would drain across the Interstate. She questioned the adequacy of the recreation area and was concerned that people using this area would spill over onto his property. He noted that the area surrounding the recreation area was heavily wooded and was concerned about potential fire hazards. He felt there should be emergency vehicle access to both sides of this area. Mr. Fornes stated that he was not opposed to the development. Mr. Cogan pointed out to Mr. Fornes that the County Engineer was present and had made note of his comments concerning drainage. There being no further public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission. Ms. Diehl expressed concern about that corner of the property which is closest to I-64. She asked that staff make sure that "the back of these buildings is not the first of the scenic wonders that people on 64 see." She asked if the landscape requirements offered staff enough authority to ensure that this area was adequately buffered. She asked if a condition should be added to address this concern specifically. Ms. Patterson stated she felt staff could address this concern and added that she would also note this concern in the action letter to the applicant. However, Mr. Horne stated that if this was of particular concern, the Commission might wish to address it with a condition. It was decided condition 1(g) would be amended to read as follows: "Planning Staff approval of landscape plan and recreation plan including maintenance and preservation of existing wooded area in the southeasterly portion of the property and giving special attention to buffering of site from I-64." Ms. Diehl moved that the Sherwood Commons Preliminary Site Plan be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. A building permit will not be issued for any phase until the following conditions have been met: a. Issuance of an erosion control permit; b. County Engineer approval of underground stormwater detention plans and computations; c. County Engineer approval of grading and drainage plans and computations; d. County Engineer approval of public road and drainage plans and computations (1st phase)*; e. Virginia Department of Transportation approval of road plans and drainage computations and turn lanes on Rt. 781 (1st phase)*, and commercial entrances and turn lanes for that phase (in accordance with letter December 12, 1985); August 25, 1987 Page 7 f. Albemarle County Service Authority approval of final water and sewer on -site and off -site plans; g. Planning Staff approval of landscape plan and recreation plan including maintenance and preservation of existing wooded area in the south- easterly portion of the property and giving special attention to buffering of site from I-64. h. Fire Officer and Albemarle County Service Authority approval of fire flow pump station, to be in compliance with Albemarle County Service Authority specifications. 2. A certificate of occupancy will not be issued for any phase until the following conditions have been met: a. Dedication of right-of-way (1st phase)*; b. Final Fire Officer approval; c. Bonding or construction of recreation area. 3. The final plan may be administratively approved. Mr. Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Cogan read the following Resolution in honor of Mr. Payne's resignation as County Attorney: WHEREAS Frederick W. Payne did serve as Deputy County Attorney for the County of Albemarle from June 20, 1974 to September 1, 1987, and WHEREAS during this time Mr. Payne did render invaluable assistance err+ to the staff of numerous County departments, the Board of Zoning Appeals, the Planning Commission, and the Board of Supervisors, and WHEREAS Mr. Payne did render this assistance in a highly professional manner and in the best of spirits, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Planning Commission does hereby express its deepest appreciation to Frederick W. Payne for his years of service to the citizens of Albemarle County. Mr. Cogan presented a copy of the Resolution to Mr. Payne. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. Recorded by: Janice Wills Transcribed by: Deloris Sessoms n PJ 3�/ d F