HomeMy WebLinkAbout02 28 84 PC MinutesFebruary 28, 1984
The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a public hearing on
Tuesday, February 28, 1984, Meeting Room 7, County Office Building,
Charlottesville, Virginia. Those members present were: Mr. James
Skove; Mr. Harry Wilkerson; Mr. Tim Michel; Mr. Richard Gould; Mr.
Richard Cogan, Vice Chairman; Mr. David Bowerman, Chairman; and Ms.
Norma Diehl. Other officials present were: Ms. MaryJoy Scala, Planner;
Ms. Joan Davenport, Planner; Mr. Ronald Keeler, Chief of Planning; and
Mr. Fred Payne, Deputy County Attorney.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. established that
a quorum was present.
There was a brief discussion of the 1983 annual report.
SP-83-85 Samuel C. Delaura - Request in accordance with Section 5.6.2
to locate a mobile home on 20.437 acres zoned Rural Areas, Tax Map
72, Parcel 46C, Samuel Miller District. Located north of Rt. .637, ±;g
mile west of Rt. 682. Deferred from January 17, 1984.
Ms. Scala presented the staff report. It was determined neither the
applicant nor a representative was present. Ms. Scala noted that
the applicant had failed to appear at a previous hearing date also.
Staff recommended denial based on the applicant's failure to appear
at two scheduled hearings.
Ms. Diehl moved that SP-83-85 for Samuel C. Delaura be recommended
to the Board of Supervisors for denial. Mr. Gould seconded the motion
which passed unanimously.
Frye/Winston Preliminary Plat - Located on the east side of Rt.631
(Old Lynchburg Road) about 2 miles north of Rt. 708; proposal to divide
10.0 acres ± into two lots of ±5.0 acres each, served by a private
easement, zoned Rural Areas, Scottsville District., Tax Map 101, Parcel
25. Deferred from January 24, 1984.
Ms. Davenport explained that the plat met the Private Roads Ordinance
and was eligible for administrative approval of the final plat.
It was the consensus of the Commission that staff be granted administrative
approval of the final plat. No objections were raised by any members of
the Commission. No formal action was required.
Air ort Center Final Plat - Located north side of Rt. 649 (Airport Road),
west of Rt. 29N. Proposal to create eight lots ranging in size from
40,000 square feet (.92 acre) to 120,711 square feet (2.77 acres) on a
private road. Tax Map 32, Parcel 17E, zoned Light Industrial, Rivanna
District. The applicant was requesting indefinite deferral.
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Mr. Skove moved that the Airport Center Final Plat be indefinitely
deferred. Mr. Cogan seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
James R. Hahn Site Plan Phase 1 - Located south side of Rt. 649 (Airport
Road), west of Rt. 29N. Proposal to locate a commercial/office
building containing 2,257 square feet and 37 parking spaces on .85
acres. Tax Map 32, Parcel 48, zoned Rural Areas with separate rezoning
application pending -for C-1 Commercial, Rivanna District. The applicant
was requesting deferral to March 13, 1984.
Mr. Gould moved that the James R. Hahn Site Plan Phase 1 be deferred to
March 13, 1984. Mr. Skove seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Heritage acres V Site Plan - Located east side Rt. 29N', in Branchlands PUD,
adjacent to Squire Hills Apartments. Proposal to locate 82 multi -family
dwelling units in 8 buildings and 154 parking spaces on 8.5695 acres.
Tax Map 61Z, Section 3, Parcel 1, part of, zoned PUD, Charlottesville
District. The applicant was requesting deferral to lurch 20, 1984.
Ms. Diehl moved that the Heritage Acres V Site Plan be deferred to March 20.
Mr. Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Town and Country Services Site Plan - Located east side of Rt. 29S at
Gleco dills. Proposal to locate warehouse for landscape business in
existing building containing 11,350 square feet and futuregarage containing
1,600 square feet with proposed 14 parking spaces on 1.78 acres. Tax.
Map 88, Parcel 26A, zoned Light Industrial, Samuel Miller District.
Ms. Scala presented the staff report. Staff recommended that the "Commission
state its intentions regarding the commercial entrance and the Rt. 29 exit
only. Staff then recommends deferral until the landscape plan, certified
engineer's report and Health ā¢epartment written approval of the specific
uses have been properly addressed."
Mr. Skove asked if the proffer addressed the possibility of expansion
and what will happen if another use is proposed? Ms. Scala explained
that the present building could not be expanded under these proffers --
they would have to make .use of the existing space within the building.
She added: "If an additional use comes in which is not covered under
the Certified Engineer's Report, they would have to submit an additional
report to be approved by the County Engineer before they could occupy."
She concluded that if parking requirements would not be changed,.the site
plan would probably not have to be reviewed again.
The Chairman invited applicant comment.
Mr. Ed Bain represented the applicant. He stated the applicant was
willing to provide a Certified Engineer's Report. He felt the applicant
and staff would be able to agree on the landscape plan and asked that
the Commission take action on the application.
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Mr. Mark Keller, also representing the applicant, addressed the Commission.
He described landscaping plans.
There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission.
It wasdetermined the only item .still to be addressed was Health Department
approval because staff could handle the landscape question and the
question of the entrances was the responsibility of the Highway Department
and no longer the purview of the Commission.
Mr. Bowerman questioned how the Zoning and Health Departments would monitor
chemical usage in the septic system.
There followed a discussion about conditions of approval in the event the
Commission should wish to approve the application. There was considerable
discussion about these conditions with some confusion as to which conditions
should be linked to the building permit and which to the certificate of
occupancy.
Mr. Bowerman stressed the importance of making sure that the conditions
were accurate. He was hesitant to take action on the application unless
the conditions were absolutely clear.
It was finally determined the proposal would be deferred to March 6 to
allow staff time to compose the conditions of approval.
Mr. Skove moved that the Town and Country Services Site Plan be deferred
to March 6, 1984.
Mr. Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
W.F. Lang Final Plat - Located on southwest side of Rt. 53, on a private
road which intersects Rt. 53 about 300 yards south of Buck Island
Bridge. Proposal to create one 4.66-acre parcel, leaving about 688 acres
in residue. Tax Map 105, Parcel 32, zoned Rural Areas, Scottsville
District.
Ms. Scala presented the staff report. Staff comment included the following:
"Staff has discussed all the current requirements of the Subdivision
Ordinance, and specifically the private roads provisions with
both Mr. Lang and Westvaco. There are several major problems with
this proposed subdivision, in addition to the technical requirements
which are missing from the plat. Staff could either recommend
denial or approval subject to conditions. Staff sees no need
to defer the plat since the applicant has been aware of the
requirements for some time."
The Chairman invited applicant comment.
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The applicant was represented by Mr. Bob Dixon. He explained the history
of the proposal. He stated the applicant had not stayed abreast of the
Subdivision Ordinance because it was felt that was the purchaser's
responsibility. He asked that the Commission waive the subdivision
requirements. He also stated that the plat could be redrawn to show
five acres if that would satisfy the Board.
There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the
Commission.
2- Cogan stated he would have no problem with the conditions suggested
by staff. He noted that condition 1(c) addressed the applicant's
offer to have the plat redrawn.
There was some discussion about road and entrance requirements. Ms.
Scala stated it was her impression that the applicant was not willing,
or able, to improve the road, i.e. to pave it and improve the the entrance.
Mr. Lang pointed out that there was very little traffic on the road.
Ms. Scala stated the road requirements would be 14 feet wide, 6 inch
base, prime and double seal, 4 foot shoulder and ditch.
Ms. Diehl moved that the W. F. Lang Final Plat be approved subject to
the following conditions:
1. The final plat will not be signed until the following conditions
have been met:
a. Virginia Department of Highways & Transportation approval of
private street commercial entrance including proper sight
distance and deceleration lane, if required;
b. Technical plat requirements to be approved by the Planning staff;
c. All current private road requirements to be met, including
minimum lot size 5 acres, County Engineer approval of road
specifications, County Attorney approval of maintenance
agreement;
d. Health Department approval.
M.r. Wilkerson seconded the motion.
Discussion:
There followed a discussion on the road improvements. -Mr. Cogan suggested
that it be determined exactly how many lots are on the road because if
there are five or less Mr. Lange "wouldn't have to go to such extent on
improving the road." Ms. Scala explained how the applicant might be
able to add a parcel and,make the proposal exempt .from the Subdivision
Ordinance.
The previously -stated motion for approval passed unanimously.
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There followed a brief discussion about illegally recorded plats, i.e.
plats being recorded without signatures.
William Rowan Final Plat - Located on the northeast side of Rt. 676
(Hydraulic Road), about 3/4 mile west of its intersection with Rt. 743.
Proposal to create two lots of 6.00 and 7.92 acres on an existing private
road (Tuckahoe Lane). Tax Map 45, Parcel 5F, part of, zoned Rural Areas
Jack Jouett District.
Ms. Davenport presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval
subject to conditions:
The applicant was represented by Nancy Caperton. She commented on the
recorded private road maintenance agreement which specifically states
that any other divisions made would be included.
Mr. Payne declined comment until he had had time to review the
document.
Mr. Tom Gale was also present to represent the applicant. He offered
no additional comment.
There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the
Commission.
Mr. Michel moved that the William Rowan Final Plat be approved subject
to the following conditions:
1. The final plat may be signed when the following conditions have
been met by the applicant:
a. Virginia Department of Highways & Transportation approval of
private street commercial entrance permit;
b. County Attorney approval of maintenance agreement to include
additional lot.
Mr. Cogan seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
John C. Shifflett Final Plat - Located on the west side of Rt. 606 at
Piney Mountain. Proposal to create one 21-acre parcel on an existing
private road, leaving 31.63 acres in residue. Tax Map 21, Parcel 12C,
part of, zoned Rural Areas, Rivanna District.
Ms. Davenport presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval
subject to conditions.
The applicant was represented by Mr. Tom Gale. He offered no additional
comment.
The Chairman invited public comment.
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Mr. James Walker addressed the Commission. He expressed interest in the
status of the property, i.e. is it simply for sale? Ms. Davenport
explained that it was her understanding that General Electric was the
contract purchaser of the property. She added that the property was
zoned RA and if GE intended to use it for any use a rezoning or a
special permit would be required and adjoining property owners would
be notified.
There being no further public comment, the matter was placed before
the Commission.
Mr. Michel moved that the John C. Shifflett Final Plat be approved
subject to the following conditions:
The plat may be signed when the following condition has been.met by the
applicant:
a. County Attorney approval of road maintenance agreement.
Mr. Gould seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Astec Center Revised Site Plan - Located west side of Rt. 142 (Avon Street
Extended), south of Moores Creek with access off Rt. 1101. Proposal.to
locate a one-story office and light manufacturing facility.containing
10,000 square feet and 48 parking spaces (Phase I) and a two-story office
and light manufacturing facility containing 19,200 square feet and 67
parking spaces (Phase II) on 3.478 acres. Tax Map 77E1, Parcel 1,
part of, zoned Light Industrial, Scottsville District.
Ms. Davenport presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval
subject to conditions.
The applicant was represented by Mr. Floyd Artrip. Referring to condition
1(g)--County Engineer approval of performance standards statement --he
explained that an engineer s report had been submitted, though it was not
a certified report. He explained that.the company's major product was
control heads for mobile radios.
There was a brief discussion about parking requirements. Ms. Davenport
confirmed that ample parking was provided.
There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission.
Mr. Bowerman recalled that the Commission had requested final review of
this site plan because the intensity had been greatly increased, i.e.
it was almost triple what had been proposed in Phase 1.
Mr. Elrod, the County Engineer, made comments about the issue of the
type of surface that would be required for the parking area. He confirmed
that if the parking lot were paved stormwater detention would be required,
but if it were gravelled, detention would not be required. In response
to Mr. Bowerman's question, :sir. Elrod stated his recommendation for
surface treatment was in no7irvifluenced by the location of the property.
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Noting that the County Engineer was requiring No. 57 stone for the parking
area, Mr. Bowerman asked Mr. Elrod if that was his first choice. Mr.
Elrod replied that it would not be his first choice because of maintenance
problems. He added that though initial costs would be cheaper, long-range
costs would be higher.
Ms. Diehl stated she could not agree with the stone surface treatment
because it could limit future options for use of the property. She was
in favor of a paved surface.
Mr. Bowerman noted that it appeared to be the consensus of the Commission
to require a paved surface for the parking area.
There was brief discussion about the possibility of not requiring
paving and the detention basin until the second phase of development
of the property.
Mr. Artrip stressed the low usage of the property, pointing out that
the use was industrial and not commercial. He also explained that
there are several other parking lots in the vicinity which are either
gravel or a combination of gravel and pavement and therefore he did
not feel precedent was an issue.
There was a brief discussion about existing uses of the building and
potential future uses.
Mr. Bowerman stated he would not be opposed to tying the requirement
for paving to a later stage of development, "when there is enough
economic use to justify the paving."
Mr. Cogan stated he would be willing to allow gravel parking for the
first phase, i.e. the 10,000 square foot building.
Mr. Bowerman stated he did not think precedent was an issue because
of the low volume of usage.
Ms. Diehl stated she would have no objection to a paved parking
area for the existing uses, but she was concerned because half
of the building would be vacant and there was no way of knowing
what other uses might locate there.
Mr. Payne stated he felt Mr. Cogan's suggested approach could be
easily enforced because it had a specific "touch point," i.e. the
building permit for the second phase. He pointed out that, unless
the second phase was going to be abandoned, it would be in the
applicant's best interest to keep the parking area in good condition
so as to facilitate paving when the time comes.
Mr. Payne suggested several changes to the suggested conditions of approval
to accommodate Mr. Cogan's approach. The Commission was in favor of
these suggested changes.
Mr. Cogan moved that the Astec Center Revised Site Plan be approved
subject to the following conditions:
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1. No building permit for Phase 1 will be issued until the following
conditions have been met:
a. Virginia Department of Highways & Transportation approval of
commercial entrance permit;
b. Albemarle County Service Authority approval of water and sewer
plans;
c. County Engineer approval of drainage plans and profiles;
d. County Engineer approval of parking area specifications for
gravel parking lot and travelways;
e. Issuance of erosion control permit:
f. County Engineer approval of certified performance standards
statement;
g. Landscape bond posted.
2. No building permit for Phase 2 will be issued until the following
conditions have been met:
a. County Engineer approval of parking area specifications for paved
parking lot and travelway for both building phases;
b. County Engineer approval of stormwater detention plans and
calculations.
3. No certificate of occupancy will be issued until the following condition
has been met:
a. Fire Official approval of fireflow for phase in question .
b. Landscape bond posted.
Mr. Skove seconded the motion.
Discussion:
Mr. Bowerman advised the applicant that if there were any questions
about the amended conditions, those questions should come back to the
Commission.
Mr. Cogan attempted to clarify the Commission's action: . "The intention
is that the first phase building can be built using a gravel parking area
with No. 57 stone as described by fir. Elrod. Before a building permit
can be issued for the second phase, arrangements would have to be made
for the paving of the parking area for the first building and also the
second building parking area would have to be paved and arrangments
would have to be made for stormwater detention."
The previously -stated motion for approval passed unanimously.
Earl sville Forest, Sections 7, 8 Final Plat - Located off Rt. 743 in
Earlysville. Request to amend conditions of approval. Tax Map 31B,
Parcel 1A, Rivanna District.
This item was withdrawn.
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There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45.
Actin Secretary
Recorded by: Janice Wills
Transcribed by: Deloris Sessoms 7--89
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