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June 13, 2006
The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a meeting and a public hearing on Tuesday,
June 13, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., at the County Office Building, Room 241, Second Floor, 401
McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia. Members attending were Eric Strucko, Calvin Morris,
Vice -Chairman; Jon Cannon and Marcia Joseph, Chairman. Absent were Jo Higgins, Pete
Craddock and Bill Edgerton. Julia Monteith, Senior Land Use Planner for the University of
Virginia, representative for David J. Neuman, FAIA, Architect for University of Virginia was
present.
Other officials present were Wayne Cilimberg, Planning Director; Rebecca Ragsdale, Senior
Planner; Claudette Grant, Senior Planner; Juan Wade, County Transportation Planner; Jack
Kelsey, County Engineer; Amy Arnold, Planner and Greg Kamptner, Deputy County Attorney.
Call to Order and Establish Quorum:
Ms. Joseph called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and established a quorum.
Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the Public:
Ms. Joseph invited comment from the public on other matters not listed on the agenda. There
being none, the meeting moved on to the next item.
Review of Board of Supervisors Meeting — June 7, 2006.
14 Mr. Cilimberg summarized the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on June 7, 2006.
Consent Agenda:
Approval of Planning Commission Minutes — April 18, 2006.
Motion: Mr. Morris moved, Mr. Cannon seconded, that the consent agenda be approved.
The motion passed by a vote of 4:0. (Ms. Higgins, Mr. Edgerton and Mr. Craddock were
absent.)
Ms. Joseph stated that the consent agenda has been approved.
Public Hearings Items:
SP-2006-007 Thomas Jefferson Parkway Parking (Signs # 57, 58 & 65)
PROPOSED: Construction of additional parking at the intersection of Thomas Jefferson
Parkway (Route 53) and Scottsville Road (Route 20) to serve the pedestrian trail accessing
Monticello in accordance with Section 10.2.2.46 of the Zoning Ordinance.
ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: RA - Rural Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery
uses; residential density (0.5 unit/acre); EC, Entrance Corridor Overlay to EC Entrance
Corridor/overlay to protect properties of historic, architectural or cultural significance from visual
impacts of development along routes of tourist access
SECTION: 10.2.2(46) which permits Off -site parking for historic structures or sites.
vftw COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Institutional uses allow for a range of public
uses including schools, universities and public recreational facilities.
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LOCATION: The proposed parking is located on the north side of Thomas Jefferson Parkway
(Route 53) across from the existing parking area for the pedestrian trail accessing Monticello.
TAX MAP/PARCEL: Tax Map 77 Parcel 25
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Scottsville
STAFF: Rebecca Ragsdale
Ms. Ragsdale summarized the staff report.
This is a request made on behalf of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation who owns and
operates Monticello. They are seeking a special use permit approval for 50 parking
spaces to serve the Thomas Jefferson Parkway, which includes Monticello -Saunders
Trail and Kemper Park. This would be located on the Blue Ridge Hospital site. The
proposed site for parking is northeast of the intersection of Routes 53 and 20. The trail
head that it would serve is across Route 53 in the southeast quadrant of the intersection.
This area is mostly rural and wooded. The Blue Ridge Hospital site is owned by the
University Foundation and is zoned Rural Areas and located in the development area
Neighborhood IV. The parking lot would be accessed by vehicles off of an existing road
that goes into the hospital site called Dairy Barn Road, which is located on Route 20 just
north of its intersection with Route 53 that is across from a median near the entrance to
Piedmont Community College. The parking lot would serve the trail that leads up to
Monticello and the Kemper Park associated with it.
VDOT has requested some upgrades to that entrance to meet their minimum standards.
It would basically be a right in and right out there onto Route 20. The parking lot will be
situated such that it won't have any visual impacts to Routes 53 and 20, which are
scenic highways and entrance corridors. The Thomas Jefferson Foundation staffs the
parkway and monitors the parking lots and gates in the evenings. The trail and the park
are open from dawn to dusk so the staff would block off access to the parking lots in the
evenings. Therefore, no lighting is proposed for the park.
The Comprehensive Plan designates the site institutional. There was a master land
utilization plan prepared in conjunction with the University and the City as a joint
planning area. This parking lot would be within one of the buildable areas designated on
that plan. It would respect the buffers that are at a minimum of 200 feet along Routes 20
and 53. Staff feels that the proposed parking lot is sited in a way that is respectful of the
terrain and the buffers. The park and the parkway provide a free recreational amenity
for the community and found factors favorable along with conformity with the
Comprehensive Plan in recommending approval. There is a site plan waiver that goes
along with this request. Staff is also recommending approval of that since this request is
for parking and the trigger for the site plan requirement is the VDOT upgrades on Dairy
Barn Road intersection with Route 20. Therefore, staff is recommending approval with
two conditions.
Ms. Joseph asked if there were any questions for staff. There being none, she opened the
public hearing and invited the applicant to address the Commission.
Peter Hatch, Director of Gardens and Grounds of Monticello, stated that since the early 1990's
he had been the project manager for the Thomas Jefferson Parkway project. Roxanne Broyce,
a principle with Rieley and Associates, is present tonight. She not only designed the parkway,
but also designed the overflow parking lot that they are seeking the Commission's approval for
this evening. He wanted to talk a little about the history of this project and why this parking lot is
necessary. In 1992, Monticello purchased an 89 acre tract south of Route 53 from the
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University of Virginia. A provision of the deed prohibited a parking lot in that area larger than 13
spaces. It is both a linear park protecting the entrance corridor to Monticello and a 2 mile trail
that leads up to Monticello. The original conception was that the overflow parking would occur
at the visitor's center site along Route 20. They wanted to go across the Blue Ridge Hospital
site and then across Route 20 at the stop light that goes to the Piedmont Community College.
They did not have enough money to fund that element of the park and the trail in the mid
1990's. At the same time a lot of people became uneasy with crossing busy Route 20 with this
very busy trail. Also, at the same time Monticello began developing plans for a visitor's center in
this site on Blue Ridge Hospital. The end result was that in 2002 they built an underground
culvert or a pedestrian culvert that would lead into the Blue Ridge property from the Monticello
Parkway project. They still at that point had a tunnel that was virtually going to nowhere. Only
recently in November of 2005 Monticello signed an agreement with the University of Virginia
authorizing this 50 car parking lot on the Blue Ridge Hospital site. This answered their need to
a very dire problem because parking has been the worse issue confronting the parkway over
the six years it has been opened. People have been parking on busy Route 53 with spillover
parking along their trail head. The parking lot has been designed very carefully to be cloistered
effectively into the woodlands on the Blue Ridge Hospital site. If there are any questions, he
would be happy to answer them.
Mr. Cannon said he had a technical question relating to his interest. He asked if the
arrangements that they made are with the University of Virginia or the University of Virginia
Foundation.
Mr. Hatch stated that it was with the University of Virginia Foundation. They signed a
memorandum of understanding last November with the University of Virginia. Then they are in
the process of creating a licensing agreement with the University of Virginia Foundation, which
*ft' will iron out all of the details with this particular project.
Mr. Cannon asked Mr. Kamptner if he could proceed.
Mr. Kamptner suggested that he disclose his interest,
Mr. Cannon stated that he was employed by the University of Virginia. If the University of
Virginia were a party in their transaction he would not participate in this matter.
Mr. Kamptner noted that all he needed to do was disclose his interest. His employment by the
University does not disqualify him. He was a member of a group of people who work for the
University of Virginia. This particular project does not affect or benefit him directly. The County
Attorney's Office will prepare a conflict of interest disclosure form for him to complete tomorrow.
Mr. Cannon said that he disclosed his interest because he would not be personally affected.
Ms. Joseph asked Mr. Hatch how they would get people to this area because it was going to be
a parking lot that they can't see from the road. She asked if there would be some sort of
signage.
Mr. Hatch said that there would be a lot of communications through their network of people who
use the parkway. There will be a sign telling people where to go. It will be something the
people learn about. The 45,000 people who visit the parkway every year and use Kemper Park
and the trail he thought that 98 percent of them are local people who use the trail regularly.
Also, there will be no where else to park. Right now there is a spill over place. A year ago there
parking along Route 53 that VDOT banned, which he felt was rightfully so. They feel that this is
a great gift to the community of which they are very proud of.
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Mr. Morris asked if he was traveling south on Route 20 and come to the stop light for PVCC if
he turns left there is that where the entrance is.
Mr. Hatch replied no.
Mr. Morris said that it looks like he is going to have to go all the way down to Route 53 and
swing around.
Mr. Hatch replied yes, that actually he would end up having to come to the current trail end
parking lot and turning around there and then going back to Route 20 taking a right and going to
the parking lot. Originally VDOT wanted to ban a U-turn at the current intersection of Route 53
and 20. But, he was not sure if VDOT was going to carry through with that. But, that was their
initial reaction. People would actually have to go to the current trail head in order to turn around
and go to this overflow parking lot.
Ms. Joseph invited comment from other members of the public on this issue.
Jeff Wray stated that his wife and he live on Devinham Court, which was located at the very
next entrance to the right at the new blinking light that is directly across from Route 53. They
want to be in support of the project. But, they are right across the street from it. They see
natural beauty now and don't care to see a bunch of buses. They also wanted to avoid bus
pollution and smelling buses. He knew that Monticello was ever growing. There is a problem
with that blinking light right there. He has already seen three logging trucks that have made a
right hand turn coming down Route 53. They can't make that turn. They turn over in the ditch.
Also, it confuses people who are going to see Monticello. They go through the stop light and
then have to look at sign after sign on the frontage on their property. By the time it is too late
that they know that they need to take a left to go up to Monticello they will come over into
oncoming traffic. There have been a lot of accidents at that intersection. He wished that they
would consider the fact that the blinking light does not do any good right there. It is more
confusing than anything. He felt that a regular stop light would be the best thing for that
intersection. As far as the buses going all the way down and making a U-turn, he did not see
how they could do that. He asked if it was possible to see a plan of this parking lot or is this just
the beginning stages of this.
Ms. Joseph said that a plan has been submitted. She asked if there was any one else who
would like to speak to this.
Mary Alice Bond, resident of Albemarle County in the Mill Creek Subdivision, said that she was
also concerned about the blinking light at Route 53 and 20. As a frequent user of the trail she
noted that between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. the traffic turning left onto Route 53 could extend up to
'h mile to almost a mile backing up on 1-64. The traffic is all stopped by the blinking light there.
As to trying to turn left it is nearly impossible unless you go down and make a U-turn. She
would like to ask when the traffic light will be put in there not only for the safety of using the trail,
but also for the students at Monticello High School who have to go back and forth there. They
were also looking at the new development going in at Biscuit Run. She would plead to please
put in a traffic light there as soon as possible to prevent any further accidents.
Pat Wray, resident of Devinham Court, stated that her husband just spoke. One of the things
that she would like to bring up as an issue is the people that live in this subdivision that is
directly across from Route 53 can't get out of their subdivision because of the blinking light. If
they do put a stop light there, which would be a good thing, she would hope that they would be
taken into consideration. Often times they have to go out and make a right and make a U-turn
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and come back up. It is important that they as land owners there can get out of their subdivision
when they need to. With the increased traffic in the area it is becoming a real problem for us.
There being no further public comment, Ms. Joseph closed the public hearing to bring the
matter before the Commission.
Ms. Ragsdale noted that she had discussed the stop light issue with VDOT. VDOT said that
they have a regular signalized traffic light scheduled for January, 2007. She will make sure to
pass along the residents concerns to VDOT.
Mr. Strucko asked staff to describe the character of the intersection between Route 20 and the
Piedmont Community College drive.
Ms. Ragsdale pointed out the location of the parking lot on the plan. The parking lot entrance
would be Dairy Barn Road coming in with the parking lot in this area. The users of the trail
would go underneath the culvert, which is underneath of Route 53, to use the trail.
Mr. Strucko said that if he was coming from 1-64 heading south on 20 he would have to go to the
current flashing light and go up Route 53 and somehow turn around and come down 53 and
make a right and then turn up the Dairy Barn to get to the parking lot.
Ms. Ragsdale stated that was correct.
Mr. Morris said that in reading the report he did not get the impression that there would be bus
traffic going into that because it would be for automobiles and people who are going to use the
trail.
Ms. Ragsdale replied that was correct.
Ms. Joseph asked Mr. Hatch to come forward and answer what percentage of people that are
from out of town that are visiting Monticello actually use this trail versus the residents of
Albemarle County or repeat customers.
Mr. Hatch felt that it was well over 95 percent of the people using the trail are from Albemarle
County or repeat users. For a lot of people it is a daily trip to park in the lot and walk the trail.
He noted that there is not parking for buses in this 50 car parking lot. No tour buses are
planned for this parking lot. High school buses on occasion have come and parked for the
students to run the trail, but not very often.
Mr. Kamptner asked if the parkway was included in Monticello's historically designated lands.
Mr. Hatch said that he could not answer that. There is an easement so to speak, but he really
did not know. It is not land that was originally owned by Thomas Jefferson.
Mr. Strucko said that his concern was the alignment of the road Dairy Barn or the lack thereof
with Piedmont Drive and having to come off of 1-64 and doing a series of turns and U-turns on
Route 53 to make an entrance into this parking area. In attachment C the circulation is depicted
as an alignment with Piedmont Drive. Is that alignment intended at some point?
Ms. Ragsdale replied yes, that when the Blue Ridge property develops that is the conceptual
*AW circulation. The idea is that the main entrance into the Blue Ridge property would be lined up
with College Drive at that traffic light.
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Mr. Strucko asked if that would then shift the entrance to the parking area to this newly aligned
road.
Ms. Ragsdale replied presumably so.
Mr. Strucko noted that would address his concern to be able to make a left hand turn off of 20
South to be able to get into this parking lot.
Mr. Morris asked if Mr. Hatch could come back up and clarify that.
Mr. Hatch said that this is a temporary entrance. They don't know how temporary. But, at some
point the University of Virginia Foundation is going to develop this property probably into a
research park. That might be 5, 15 or 20 years away. At that point in which they begin
developing the property the entrance to both the overflow lot and into the research park will be
changed to that traffic light. So it is an important point that in some ways this is a temporary
entrance until the property is developed further. This is an integral part of their agreement with
the University of Virginia.
Mr. Cannon said that with that clarification and the other understandings that have been put
forth he was in favor of granting this waiver and making this parking possible.
Mr. Morris concurred with that.
Julia Monteith, Senior Land Use Planner for the University of Virginia said that she had no
comment. She noted that she was not a voting member of the Planning Commission.
Ms. Joseph felt it was important to acknowledge that this is a temporary entrance and that
another entrance will be done in the future. One of the things that they have to remember is
that this has to be something that is attached to an historic property in order to have this off site
parking.
Mr. Morris suggested that getting to that entrance to that parking lot be part of the educational
process. It is going to be confusing.
Ms. Joseph suggested that some sort of plan be submitted to the Board of Supervisors so that
they could understand how the people were going to be able to recognize the entrance to make
it so they can see it. There is a buffer and some sort of sign is going to be needed. They don't
want to cause any problems at the entrance. She felt more comfortable knowing that there
would be a stop light in place of the blinking light within six months. Therefore, she could
support the request.
Mr. Kamptner asked to explain the question he asked Mr. Hatch. As Ms. Ragsdale notes in her
staff report that this is to provide off site parking for Monticello, which is the historic site. The
access leads you to the trail which takes you to Monticello. He asked to make that clear for the
record.
MOTION FOR SP-2006-007:
Motion: Mr. Strucko moved, Mr. Morris seconded, to approve SP-2006-007, Thomas Jefferson
Parkway Parking with the recommended conditions as stated.
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1. The site shall be developed in general accord with the plan entitled "Concept Plan -
Thomas Jefferson Parkway Parking" including the "Existing Conditions & Demolition
Plan", prepared by Rieley & Associates, revised April 2006.
2. The parking area shall be limited to 50 spaces.
3. The parking area shall not be expanded without prior approval of a new special use
permit.
4. No lighting shall be permitted in the parking area.
5. The parking area shall be closed and access restricted while the park is closed by
Thomas Jefferson Parkway staff. The parking area shall be opened at dawn and closed
at dusk.
6. The applicants shall secure VDOT approval of the entrance from Route 20, prior to the
issuance of a zoning compliance clearance for use of the site.
7. Approval by the Architectural Review Board of final plans is required and supplemental
plantings may be required to screen the parking lot from Route 20 and Route 53.
The motion passed by a vote of 4:0. (Commissioners Higgins, Craddock and Edgerton were
absent.)
MOTION FOR SITE PLAN WAIVER:
Motion: Mr. Morris moved, Mr. Cannon seconded, to approve the site plan waiver for SP-2006-
007, Thomas Jefferson Parkway Parking with the recommended conditions as stated.
1. No development shall occur until an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan has been
approved and any required bonds have been posted.
2. The applicant shall submit a storm water management plan to provide for water quality
measures to address runoff. No development may occur until this plan is approved and
any necessary bonds posted.
The motion passed by a vote of 4:0. (Commissioners Higgins, Craddock and Edgerton were
was absent.)
The site plan waiver was approved.
Ms. Joseph stated that SP-2006-007, Thomas Jefferson Parkway Parking would go to the
Board of Supervisors on July 5 with a recommendation for approval.
SP 2006-005 Damon or Nadeida Galeassi (Signs # 32 & 44)
PROPOSED: Home Occupation 'Class B': roofing business; one shed 10'x15'; parking two
pickup trucks and one small dump truck; helpers off site
ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: RA -- Rural Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery
uses; residential density (0.5 unit/acre)
SECTION: Section 10.2.2.31 Home Occupation 'Class B'; 5.2 Home Occupations
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Rural Areas - preserve and protect
agricultural, forestal, open space, and natural, historic and scenic resources/ density (0.5 unit/
acre)
LOCATION: TM 126 Parcel 31 H5; 5066 Giannini Lane, Schuyler
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Scottsville
STAFF: Amy Arnold
Ms. Arnold summarized the staff report.
• Currently, Mr. Galeassi has a Class A, Home Occupation. He has requested a Special
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Use Permit for a Home Occupation Class B, proposing the construction of one shed for
material and equipment storage to support his existing roofing business. The primary
focus of his business is repairs rather than full scale roofing projects. The proposed shed
will be located adjacent to the house on the southwest side, taking advantage of an
existing gravel pad. The finished shed will measure 10' x 15', which is too small to
require a footing. The proposal includes parking two pickup trucks and a small dump
truck in the driveway. Employees do not report to this property for work assignments,
equipment, or materials. The proposed work will occur primarily off site. The shed
building is proposed to be constructed from the same material and color palette as the
main house. The applicant brought several photographs of the dump truck this evening,
which was one element that remained undefined. It appears to be a dump truck with an
extended bed and wood panel siding.
Staff has identified the following factors favorable to this application:
1. The use proposes minimal impacts on the site; no reduction in the surrounding
woodland will be necessary.
2. The 10' x 15' shed needs no footing, requiring minimal earth disturbance.
3. The use will not demand increases in local infrastructure or services.
4. Supports the economy of the County provided by low impact, small
businesses
5. The proposal is fully supported by the Quarries neighborhood association.
• Staff has not identified any factors unfavorable to this application.
o Based on the findings contained in this staff report, staff recommends
approval of Special Use Permit 2006-06 Mount Calvary Baptist Church with
the conditions listed in the staff report.
There are two corrections in the summary portion of the staff report. The first is an
error stating the incorrect project in the introductory sentence of the conditions.
The second is a change in condition 2. Zoning has requested that the following
portion of the condition be removed. That portion is "in a manner consistent with
and of similar materials and colors to the primary residence." Zoning has cited
difficulty involved with enforcing such a condition. The applicant is present to
answer any questions that the Commission might have.
Ms. Joseph asked if there were any questions for staff. There being none, she opened the
public hearing and invited the applicant to come forward and address the Commission.
Damon Galeassi, owner of Roof Crafters, said that he had been a roofing contractor for 31
years. He had no intentions of growing into a major roofing company because he did that in
Florida for a number of years. He noted that he has some other investments and things that he
does.
Ms. Joseph asked if there were any questions for Mr. Galeassi.
Mr. Morris commended Mr. Galeassi for getting together with his neighbors and getting that
settled right up front. He said that was a good neighbor.
Mr. Galeassi said that it was a nice neighborhood. There are terrific neighbors down there. It is
a fantastic place to live.
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Ms. Joseph invited public comment. There being none, the public hearing was closed and the
item before the Commission.
Mr. Morris said that it was pretty well straight forward. It looks like a good logical request.
Motion: Mr. Morris moved, Mr. Cannon seconded, to approve SP-2006-005, Damon or
Nadejda Galeassi with the recommended conditions, as modified by staff.
1. Special Use Permit 2006-05 shall be developed in general accord with the concept
plan, titled "Plan `B"' amended by Damon Galeassi in April of 2006 (Attachment A.)
However, the Zoning Administrator may approve revisions to the concept
application plan to allow compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The proposed shed shall be constructed no larger than 10' x 15'.
3. Employees shall not report to this property for work assignments, equipment, or
materials.
4. All materials associated with this home occupation shall be stored in the proposed
shed.
5. No deliveries of materials associated with this home occupation shall be made to
this site.
6. Vehicles parked on site associated with this home occupation shall be limited to two
pickup trucks and one small dump truck.
The motion passed by a vote of 4:0. (Commissioners Higgins, Craddock and Edgerton were
absent.)
Ms. Joseph stated that SP-2006-005, Damon or Nadejda Galeassi would go to the Board of
Supervisors on July 12 with a recommendation for approval.
SP 2006-006 Mount Calvary Baptist Church (Sign # 54)
PROPOSED: Construction, new church building
ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: RA -- Rural Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery
uses; residential density (0.5 unit/acre); VR Village Residential
SECTION: Section 12.2.2.15
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Rural Areas - preserve and protect
agricultural, forestal, open space, and natural, historic and scenic resources/ density (0.5 unit/
acre)
LOCATION: TM 58A1 Parcel 20; 3045 Morgantown Road, Charlottesville
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Samuel Miller
STAFF: Amy Arnold
Ms. Arnold summarized the staff report.
• The congregation of Mount Calvary Baptist Church is requesting a special use permit to
allow for the construction of a two-story approximately 6,640 square foot church building
and expanding parking area to support an increase in the sanctuary seating from 135
seats to 200.
• The proposal includes the demolition of 1890's church building currently located on the
site. Excerpts from the Virginia Department of Historic Resource file describing the
significance of the existing church building are included in Attachment A of the staff
report.
1%W • The property contains an 1890's framed church with a standing seam metal roof and a
stone foundation located approximately 15 feet from the edge of Morgantown Road
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(Route 738) and a gravel entrance and parking area that is currently accessed from both
east and west sides of the church. There is a modern cemetery to the south of the
parking area and a wooded area between the modern cemetery and the railroad tracks
that includes a portion of a historic cemetery identified as the Cooper family cemetery.
• As a center in an historic village of Ivy Depot, Mount Calvary Baptist Church is adjacent
to small scale single-family residential buildings and small farms to the northeast and
west with the railroad tracks along the south edge of the property.
• The congregation has been active on the site for 137 years and has served as a focus
for the community for much of that time.
• Staff has identified the following factors favorable to this application.
o The continuation of this church on this site with its relationship to the
surrounding community, its physical place within the cross roads community of
Ivy Depot and the historic significance of the congregation exemplifies support
of rural area goals that is integral to the fabric of the local community.
• Staff has identified a single factor unfavorable to this application.
o The demolition of the existing 1890's church.
• Based on the findings contained in the staff report staff recommends approval of SP-
2006-06, Mount Calvary Baptist Church with conditions listed in the staff report.
• The applicant has also requested several waivers, which are included in the summary
and recommendations sections of the staff report.
• Staff has also received a letter from Gina Haney and Arin Wonch, President and Vice -
President of Preservation Piedmont including their positions regarding the demolition of
the 1890's church. (See Attachment) Representatives from Preservation Piedmont
are present this evening to address these concerns. The applicant is also present. Also
present is the architect of the project as well as representatives from the congregation.
Ms. Joseph noted that the staff report says that there are structural problems with the building
itself. She asked if staff has received any documentation from an architect or an engineer on
that.
Ms. Arnold replied that she has not.
Ms. Joseph asked if there were any other questions for Ms. Arnold.
Mr. Cannon asked if there would be steps taken if this project were to precede that would
document the existing church and preserve a record as to what it looks like and how it was built.
Ms. Arnold replied absolutely. That is one of the conditions of approval. Preservation Piedmont
has volunteered to play that role to do the documentation.
There being no further questions for staff, Ms. Joseph opened the public hearing and asked if
the applicant would like to speak.
Reverend Tracy A. Daniels, Pastor of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, said that she stands
representing about 75 people, a unified body of Christian believers who are convinced through
God's word that they can do all things through Christ who gives us strength. At this time she
would like to ask that all of the Mount Calvary members that are present be recognized. (A
large amount of people stood to be recognized as church members.) With that it is our desire to
erect a new worship facility to not only meet our current physical and spiritual needs, but also
the future needs of this growing church family. The majority of members in our congregation
grew up in the Ivy community. For this reason it is our desire to continue worship and progress
in ministry right in the Ivy area. Our current facility was built in 1890. It replaced the original
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building, which was destroyed by fire. After much prayer and consideration on how to correct
the current state of the sanctuary they believe that they are empowered by God and that he has
directed us to plant a new worship facility. Then they can watch him continue to grow it through
his water, the Holy Spirit, and his son, Jesus Christ along with the support of this ever changing
community. As they reflect on the technological advances in the 21st century they are reminded
that as history evolves the church has growing concerns and desires as well. In order to reach
the lost, transform lives and change this generation, which she would remind them consists of
illegal drugs, alcoholism, gang violence and poverty, they need a structure to support our desire
and committal to God's calling which commands us to go and do. They have an active
missionary group at Mount Calvary as well. They give money monthly to the local food bank
and they feed the hungry by supporting the Piedmont District Baptist Association in the effort to
feed the homeless. Many of our members work to cook and transport meals to the homeless
population in Charlottesville and the surrounding areas. In addition, Mount Calvary proudly
adopted Morgantown Road and is responsible for road side clean ups twice a year or as
needed. Families are adopted during the holiday season in addition to the nursing home
ministry, which is active and thriving. The list of outreach opportunities could go on and on at
Mount Calvary. We are truly a giving church and they love our community and strive to be a
good neighbor. Over the years our congregation has worked to keep the building as
modernized as possible to allow worshipers to further enjoy their worship experience at Mount
Calvary. The church had major renovation done in the 60's. During this renovation a furnace
and an air conditioner was installed. An addition was added to the rear and the interior was
redone replacing all of the woodwork that previously adorned the sanctuary. In the 80's siding
was installed on the church. This was necessary because of the deterioration and the condition
of the external boards. The siding covered all of the decorative features that had been noted
about the church. They had to replace the furnace and the air conditioning again in the 1990's.
When the old furnace was removed part of the outer wall, including the foundation, caved in.
The church has been advised some years ago by an engineer that the cost to correctly fix the
current building would exceed the costs of a new building. After many discussions they decided
to follow the engineer's recommendation. They researched the availability of land and
purchasing such in the Ivy area, but found the cost to prohibit these actions. Let me take a
minute and show the Commission some of their current concerns.
Reverend Daniels presented a power point presentation noting the following:
• The building has a notable lean to the right. The picture was taken standing from the
rear of the church. One also feels this slant when walking down the aisles.
• All of the exit doors in the sanctuary appear to be slanted. If you notice in the picture
there is less space on the right corner of the door, which indicates the shifting of the
building.
• The floors creak when people walk, stand or when they rock to music.
• Rain run off continues to enter the basement through different ways. One rain will
flood the basement on any given day. The ceiling is showing signs of leakage as well.
• This large drafty building is costly to heat and cool.
• Some other problems she noted were erosion and critical structure errors. That
picture is taken from the basement and the camera was straight, but you will notice the
lean to the right of the stairwell and the wall. There is deterioration in the wood poles
that tend to hold up the structure from the basement.
Reverend Daniels thanked the Commission and said may God bless them for allowing this
presentation tonight. She hoped that they would consider the church's needs and offer approval
*401 of the special use permit.
Ms. Joseph invited public comment.
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Bryan Broadus, resident of Ivy, said that he was a Board member of Preservation Piedmont,
which was the organization to which Ms. Arnold referred. They respect the congregation's
mission. They respect their continued good work in Ivy Depot. They respect it to the point that
they are willing to help them document their building before it is demolished. They believe that
their ongoing mission is not well served by the church and that it is incompatible with the church
that they have now, albeit the 1890's church. They respectfully disagree. They recognize that
the work of this church in its community is a public good. They recognize the independence and
pride that this congregation has and that it takes in its work and it will take in a new building. But
they think that the public good of the modern congregation that its labors are not incompatible
with the public good of sustaining the memory of the 1890's congregation. In fact, they think
that they old building testifies that those good works are long lived and that they are part of the
Albemarle County tradition. They think that the congregation will miss its building when it is
gone. They think that Albemarle County is going to miss it a lot more because when this church
disappears with it forever goes the chance to have a national historic district at Ivy Depot. What
disappears is a chance to honor the Ivy Depot community in the way that the communities up in
Advanced Mills, Profit, Batesville and Covesville have been honored. Mount Calvary Baptist
Church is one of only two or three public buildings in the Ivy Depot. It is the peg on which the
history of this community hangs. The lost of this church is a blow that will overcome any
attempt to list this place on the National Register and it is a strike against those neighbors who
might use tax credits to subsidize their private historic preservation labors. The lack of any kind
of architectural control district here, he might add, means that the new church might not be at all
complimentary to what will remain of the Ivy Depot that use to be. This episode is the latest and
one of the most important illustrations of exactly why Albemarle County needs an historic
preservation ordinance that would demand that the demolition of a structure of such importance
as Mount Calvary Baptist Church be an act of absolute last resort, even compelling the
congregation to consider moving the church instead. The history of Albemarle's communities
has made manifest in its buildings and its places should be wiped away only with all other
options for continuing the life and growth of the County have been exhausted. Thank you.
Jim Willis said that his wife owns Millstone Preschool, which is located just up the road from
Mount Calvary Church. Also, they own a home close to Ivy Depot. They have attended
services at Mount Calvary on several occasions. He felt that the thing that strikes you most
when you are there besides the spirit of the people is that it is crowded. It is really crowded with
standing room only. It certainly has an historic value. But, he felt that if that historic value has
meaning to anyone certainly it would be the families that attend the church and have attended
the church for generations long before most of us arrived in Albemarle County. He thought that
if the congregation feels that they need a new church and to demolish the old one to move
forward that he thought that the people who built the church would be thrilled to death to know
that this church is thriving and moving forward today and in fact needs to expand. His opinion is
that the church should be given the opportunity to do what they want to do. He hoped that the
Commission would share that opinion. Thank you very much.
David Burnett, a fourth generation member of Mount Calvary Baptist Church, said that he
wanted to stand and acknowledge the historical society for their efforts. It is really a matter what
is more important the planning of a church that is more functional for the community or the
preservation of a building that some people can pass by and say look at that. This has been a
long process for the church to get to this point. It was not easy to get to this point. They were
advised by professionals. They did get a letter from an engineering group making the
recommendation. He asked that the Commission not think that it was a light decision. As far as
the character of the community, he felt that it was all members' intent that any new building that
is planted there would retain a lot of the personality of the current building. They are just looking
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for something that is more functional for our congregation and is more affordable to maintain
and grow in. That is what the church is trying to do here.
There being no further public comment, Ms. Joseph closed the public hearing to bring the
matter before the Commission.
Mr. Morris said that this had to be a very difficult decision for the congregation and his heart
goes out to them. But, it is a beautiful piece of history out there. He visited the site today and it
is gorgeous.
Mr. Strucko noted that driving down Morgantown Road that the most prominent feature of the
church is the hand at the top of the steeple pointing upwards. They were concerned about the
character that building brings to this community. Certainly when Mr. Broadus was speaking
what struck him was the fact that replacing this structure may jeopardize the notice of an historic
district in that area. So that was probably the one issue that caused him pause. However, what
was truly compelling was the slides the Commission saw and how that structure is struggling to
stand up right with all of the leaning. He was one that believes in the history of Albemarle
County and certainly when it comes to churches and places of worship in the African American
community in this county that is a history that he personally wants to see ever effort made to
preserve. However, this particular structure was the subject of renovations and additions in the
60's, 80's and the 90's. Again, he felt that given all of the tough issues that were weighing here
and the wishes of the congregation to stay a congregation and to remain at Mount Calvary
Baptist Church in that location to him prevails. The last speaker, Mr. Burnett, he takes his
comments to heart that the character of the new structure would do its best to retain the
character of the church and continue the history of this congregation that started before 1890
when the original building suffered from fire. So weighing all of those options in the end he too
comes out in favor of the renovation.
Mr. Cannon agreed. The historical value is significant, but he understands that value can't be
preserved entirely if the building is demolished. But, some elements of it can be brought
forward. He has a strong feeling that the people who started this church would be very proud of
the step that the congregation has prepared to take now. So he supports the renovation.
Ms. Joseph suggested that the Commission invite Reverend Daniels back to answer some
questions. When reading through and it discusses the physical attributes of the church there
are some wonderful details on that building. She was wondering if the church plans to
incorporate any of those details in the new building. She asked if there was some way that the
church could preserve some of the integrity of the building that stands today in the new building.
Reverend Daniels replied absolutely. What they had discussed was that in the foyer of the new
building they would like to have some type of museum dedicated to the old building where they
could take artifacts from the existing building and just have a showcase of perhaps the finger or
the siding. It would include things that are special about the old building, which would be on
display as people come into the new building to document how things use to be.
Ms. Joseph said she was hoping that they would put the hand on top of the new building. It is
such a wonderful artifact.
Reverend Daniels said that could be a plan, too, but they have not discussed that.
Mr. Strucko asked if the church was agreeable to Preservation Piedmont at least documenting
the church throughout this process to make at least a photographic record.
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Reverend Daniels replied absolutely the church would agree to that.
Ms. Joseph noted that this was very tough and painful. She looked at the tiny site and there
was not much the church can do recognizing the land cost in the area.
Motion: Mr. Morris moved, Mr. Cannon seconded, to approve SP-2006-006, Mount Calvary
Baptist Church with the conditions as recommended by staff.
1. Special Use Permit 2006-06 shall be developed in general accord with the concept
plan dated May 31, 2006, prepared by Dex Sanders, architect, and titled
"Masterplan Mount Calvary Baptist Church" (Attachment F.) Important elements of
the concept plan include the following:
• The church shall be located as close to Route 738 as possible to maintain
the overall hierarchy of buildings along Morgantown Road and their
placement related to one another and to the street.
• To protect the adjacent dwelling to the east, no parking shall be located in
the area labeled mixed trees and shrubs adjacent to the dwelling on the
east side of the church property.
2. The ingress/egress from Route 738 (Morgantown Road) shall be consolidated into a
single entrance that meets VDOT Minimum Standards for Entrances to Private
Street requirements.
3. A 12' wide by 48' long right -turn taper shall be constructed for access to the
entrance from eastbound Morgantown Road.
4. Two, 10 foot, one-way travel lanes shall be required to access the parking area to
the south of the new cemetery. In order to reduce as much as possible the amount
of retaining wall needed, the specific length of these travel ways, their configuration,
and the arrangement of the parking area shall be determined at final site plan
review.
5. The existing 1890's church building shall be documented using the Secretary of the
Interior's Standards for Historical Documentation prior to any disturbance of the site.
Copies of the documentation of the building shall be provided to the Virginia
Department of Historic Resources and the Albemarle County Historic Preservation
Planner.
6. Permanent fencing shall be installed on the portion of the perimeter of the cemetery
known as the `Cooper Family Cemetery' that is located on the property known as
Tax Map 58A(1) Parcel 20. The location and extent of the boundary of the 'Cooper
Family Cemetery' (labeled 'Old Cemetery' on the concept plan) on Parcel 58A1-20
shall be located in the field and fencing shall be fully installed as approved by the
Director of Planning direction before any site disturbance occurs.
7. Any area of platted cemetery that is proposed to be used as parking area shall be
formally abandoned prior to site plan approval.
8. Construction of the church as shown on the concept plan shall commence within
five years of the date of approval of this special use permit or it shall expire.
The motion passed by a vote of 4:0. (Commissioners Higgins, Craddock and Edgerton were
absent.)
Ms. Joseph noted that the Commission needs to take an action on the four requested waivers.
Mr. Kamptner noted that staff has a new recommendation regarding waiver 3.
Ms. Joseph stated that the Commission would first take action on waivers 1, 2 and 4, which staff
has no objections to.
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MOTION FOR SITE PLAN WAIVERS #1, #2 AND #4.:
Motion: Mr. Morris moved, Mr. Strucko seconded, to approve site plan waiver requests #1, #2
and #4 associated with SP-2006-006, Mount Calvary Baptist Church.
1. Waiver of Section 18.4.12.15.a. (parking lot surfacing).
2. Waiver of Section 18-4.12.15.g. (required use of curbs in the parking areas).
4. Waiver of Section 18-31.2.4.4. (to be allowed five years from the date of approval of the
Special Use Permit to commence construction.) (Condition 8. under SP-2006-06 would
permit the requested time extension for this Special Use Permit.)
The motion passed by a vote of 4:0. (Commissioners Higgins, Craddock and Edgerton were
absent.)
The site plan waiver requests for #1, #2 and #4 for SP-2006-006, Mount Calvary Baptist Church
were approved.
Ms. Joseph stated that the next waiver request was for #3, which was for the travel way.
Instead of being 20', the applicant is proposing a 10' travel way.
Ms. Arnold said that the applicant is proposing two 10' travel ways. The original request was to
allow a 12' clearance from the front parking lot to the back to clear two grave sites to access the
back parking. Both Zoning and the County Engineer were not comfortable with that waiver.
Ms. Joseph asked if there was some solution that staff felt they could come to between now and
the Board of Supervisors meeting.
Ms. Arnold replied no. Staff met with the applicant, County Engineer, and Zoning and worked
out the drawing that was attached to the staff report that contains an alternative plan, which
includes two one-way travel ways to access the back parking that avoids the problem
altogether.
Mr. Cannon asked if that requires a waiver.
Ms. Arnold replied no, that it does not.
Ms. Joseph asked if the Commission needs to act on that waiver. If they are requiring a 20'
travel way and the applicant is only doing 10', do they need to go ahead and allow for a
reduction in that travel way.
Mr. Cilimberg said what they have is an applicant that requested a less than 20' travel way.
Although at this point they seem to have accomplished what needs to be accomplished for two
ten foot travel ways, if the Commission does not recommend the waiver then they keep on the
course of the two ten foot travel ways. He felt that the Commission should act on what is here
before them.
Ms. Joseph asked if staff was recommending denial.
Mr. Cilimberg replied yes, to not grant that particular waiver. The remedy will be the two -ten
foot travel ways, which has been discussed with the church's designer.
Ms. Joseph noted that there is a solution.
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Mr. Kamptner asked if the one-way travel ways have to be at least 12' wide. He noted that he
was looking at Section 4.12.17.c.2. that concerns one-way access aisles. He asked if it would
apply in this case.
Ms. Joseph invited Jack Kelsey, County Engineer, to review the question.
Jack Kelsey, County Engineer, replied that it would require a waiver from 12' to 10'.
Mr. Cannon asked if that could be done in one motion, and Mr. Kamptner replied yes.
Ms. Joseph asked what action the Commission should take.
Mr. Kamptner said that the action would be to deny the request for the waiver for a 20' wide two-
way access aisle and to approve the waiver for the 10' dual one-way access aisles.
Motion on Waiver #3:
Motion: Mr. Cannon moved, Mr. Morris seconded, to deny the request for the waiver under
Section 18-4.12.17.c.1 (required 20 foot wide two-way travel lane for parking areas), and to
approve the waiver for 10' dual one-way access aisles associated with SP-2006-06, Mount
Calvary Baptist Church.
The motion passed by a vote of 4:0. (Commissioners Higgins, Craddock and Edgerton were
absent.)
Ms. Joseph stated that SP-2006-06, Mount Calvary Baptist Church would go to the Board of
Supervisors on July 12 with a recommendation for approval.
Mr. Cilimberg noted that staff has indicated to the applicant that if there is any problem in the
site plan stage regarding these two one-way aisles that they can always bring it back to the
Commission.
Work Session:
ZMA-2005-017 Biscuit Run (formerly Fox Ridge) — Signs #52,56,63
PROPOSAL: Rezone approximately 920 acres from R-1 Residential (1 unit/acre), R-2
Residential (2 units/acre) and RA --Rural Area: agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses; residential
density (0.5 unit/acre) to NMD Neighborhood Model District - residential (3 - 34 units/acre)
mixed with commercial, service and industrial uses. Maximum number proposed residential
units: 4,970. Commercial uses proposed also.
PROFFERS: Yes
EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Neighborhood Density
Residential -residential (3-6 units/acre) and supporting uses such as religious institutions and
schools and other small-scale non-residential uses.
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: Yes
LOCATION: Tax Map and Parcels 90-5, 90-6D (portion), 90-17D, 90-A-3, 90-A1-1, 90-Al-lE,
90-15A, 90A-1A, 90A-1 B, and 90A-1 C. Between the east side of Old Lynchburg Road and the
west side of Route 20; adjacent and to the south of the Mill Creek subdivision, adjacent and to
the west of the intersection of Avon Street, Extended and Route 20.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Scottsville
STAFF: Claudette Grant
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Ms. Grant stated that during the last work session the Commission requested to see the scope
of the traffic study once staff, VDOT and the applicant had agreed with it. The primary intent of
this work session is provide the Commission with this requested information and to provide
some general information regarding transit ready and transit oriented development. City and
County staff, VDOT and the applicant have been in discussions to determine what should be
included in the traffic impact analysis since November. What the Commission has in the report
is a result of these meetings. As a result the traffic study is currently under way and Steve
Blaine from the development's team will discuss the status momentarily. Staff welcomes the
Commission's thoughts and comments regarding the scope. The presentation format is a little
different this evening. The applicant's consultant Eric Strohager and Juan Wade, the County
Transportation Planner will provide additional information with a power point presentation. This
additional information will include information about what a traffic analysis is, details regarding
the scope of the traffic impact analysis, what happens next and information regarding transit
developments. Before getting into the power point presentation Stephen Blaine would like to
bring us up to date on the status of the study and introduce Eric Strohager from his team. Staff
will be happy to answer questions. (Attachments — Copy of Staff Report for ZMA-05-17 Biscuit
Run — Review of Traffic Impact Analysis Scope)
Stephen Blaine, representative for Forest Lodge LLC, pointed out that it would be a logical
question on where are we on the traffic study. As you heard, there has been quite a number of
sessions and time spent in just agreeing upon what the proper scope would be and what that
entails. That was really just tied up some weeks ago. He was happy to report that the raw data
has been compiled and they will hear a little bit more about what goes into a traffic study
analysis from Eric. What they thought that they would do with this program was lay the ground
work for when the study is actually submitted. They were talking about it and were using terms
that sometimes they can't assume that everybody understands what they mean. So they were
going to have a little bit of a traffic analysis one on one. This could really be a survey course of
many hours, but they were going to try to condense it down into a few minutes and obviously
open it up for questions. They thought that this would be beneficial to everyone in anticipation
to the traffic study, which they would like to submit when they are further along on the plan.
They have taken some of the feedback that they have heard in these work sessions and from
meetings with neighbors to look at and work on the land plan. They were trying to respond to
some of the Commission's comments about the land form and the uses. They would like to do
the traffic analysis one time. They are not necessarily saying that the changes in plans when
they resubmit them will change the traffic study, but they would like to be sure before they
submit those revised plans. So it may be some weeks off. They will continue to keep the
Commission updated on the status of that. Eric Strohager is a licensed civil engineer in Virginia
and North Carolina. He was educated at North Carolina State University. Eric and his firm,
Wing and Kemp Associates, are very familiar with our area and our transportation network.
They have been involved with projects up at the north end of the County such as Hollymead
Town Center and Albemarle Place. They have a great deal of experience in this. He turned it
over to Eric Strohager to give them some background on what goes into a traffic analysis.
Eric Strohager said what he would like to get into tonight is just what a traffic study does, how
they perform it and what the result is of the traffic study. Ms. Grant will run through some slides
as they go through this. He will highlight some things that are specific to the Biscuit Run project.
Right now he would like to stay in the general scope of what a traffic study is. The purpose of a
traffic study is to essentially assess what the site access will be. In that light, they have to
determine first at what point they will tie into the existing roadway infrastructure that surrounds
the site. Then they need to figure out the capacity those facilities need to be in order to handle
the future traffic conditions that the site will generate. After they figure out where their access is
and determine what the impacts of the access are they spread out from the site and go to the
surrounding roadway infrastructure key points around the site to determine what the off site
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impacts would be to the roadway infrastructure. Beyond that the community as a whole can use
these studies as a planning tool for any kind of future development that goes beyond the site.
The method for conducting a traffic study to take care of these issues includes determining the
traffic conditions to find out the relevant traffic conditions. From that they can analyze the critical
roadway infrastructure facilities. What you find out more often than not is that the critical
roadway infrastructure facilities get to the intersections. That is typically the limiting factor on
any roadway because that is where you have points of conflict. They have to share the
roadway essentially with somebody else. So that becomes a very key element to the capacity
of the surrounding roadway infrastructure. The elements in a traffic study essentially are where
they come together with the community, the staff and the review jurisdictions to start trying to
figure out how they want to structure the traffic study for the specific site. The study area is a
key element. As shown on the map on the board, each one of the red dots signifies an
intersection that is part of the traffic study for Biscuit Run. (See Attachment C.) Basically, the
development team relies on the community as a whole. The staff in Albemarle County, the City
of Charlottesville and VDOT knows the roadways as well as anybody in this area. So they know
where the key elements or key points of access will be. They know where the significant
conflicts will be so that.
Juan Wade, County Transportation Planner, presented a power point presentation regarding the
Biscuit Run Traffic Analysis Scope agreed on by the applicant, County staff and the Virginia
Department of Transportation. The following are items to be noted from the analysis:
One point of interconnection to Mill Creek from Biscuit Run will be analyzed. There are
four access points planned for Biscuit Run, two on Old Lynchburg Road and two access
points on Route 20. The four access points are assumed to make up nearly all traffic in
the area. The Traffic Analysis will also consider the Southern Parkway.
The study did not incorporate the future development proposals for the Brass and
Granger sites. The information was not included primarily due to timing. Application
proposals for the Granger and Brass sites have not been submitted to the County. The
Granger site needs a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) and both sites need
Rezoning. It would be difficult to determine what assumptions to include in the Biscuit
Run Traffic Impact Analysis. The transportation information from the Biscuit Run Traffic
Impact Analysis will be included in the traffic impact studies that would be required for
the Granger and Brass site.
The Biscuit Run Traffic Analysis will analyze the impact of transit. The applicant has
committed to developing the site as a transit "ready" development.
The Southern Area B Report has been provided to the applicant for consideration. This
Report is currently being considered by the Planning and Coordination Committee
(PACC). A major recommendation proposed in the Southern Area B Report is the
Sunset Connector. The Sunset Connector will be considered as part of the Granger Site
proposal.
In summary, the Planning Commission held the fourth work session on ZMA-2005-017, Biscuit
Run (formerly Fox Ridge), to review and discuss the scope of the Traffic Impact Analysis and to
receive a brief synopsis regarding transit "ready" development, which the Commission
expressed an interest in. Stephen Blaine brought the Commission up to date on the status of
the traffic study, which has not been completed or submitted. Eric Strohhacker, a traffic
consultant for the applicant, and Juan Wade, County Transportation Planner, presented a power
point presentation, which included what a traffic analysis is, details regarding the scope of the
traffic analysis, what happens next and information regarding transit developments. No public
comment was taken. Once the study is completed, the results will be provided to the Planning
Commission after review by County, City and VDOT professionals. The Commission plans to
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hold an open house in the future after receipt of the traffic study to take public comments. No
formal action was taken.
Old Business:
Ms. Joseph asked if there was any old business. There being none, the meeting moved on to
the next item.
New Business:
Ms. Joseph asked if there was any new business.
• Mr. Morris requested a hard copy of the power point presentation on Biscuit Run.
• Staff sent an email to the Commission regarding the standard format for staff reports,
which included a suggestion for a template cover sheet. Mr. Cilimberg asked that the
Commissioners review the information and provide staff with any comments they have.
• On Wednesday, June 14 at 4:00 p.m. at Charlottesville High School a work session will
be held on the 250 Interchange. All of the various possibilities will be on display.
• Committee reports should be placed on the agenda of the first Commission meeting of
the month as the second agenda item. This would provide an opportunity for
Commissioners to receive a monthly update on the various committee activities.
• The groundwater issue is scheduled for discussion on June 27 by Mark Graham. On
that same date a representative from the Service Authority plans to come and discuss
how they look at developments in relation to public water and sewer capacities.
There being no further new business, the meeting proceeded.
Adjournment:
With no further items, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. to the Tuesday, June 20, 2006
meeting at 6:00 p.m. at the County Office Building, 401 McIntire Road.
(Recorded and transcribed by Sharon Claytor Ta
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