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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 13 84 PC MinutesMarch 13, 1984 The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday, March 13, 1984, Meeting Room 7, County Office Building, Charlottesville, Virginia. Those members present were: Mr. David Bowerman, Chairman; Mr. Tim Michel; Mr. Richard Cogan, Vice Chairman; Mr. Richard Gould; Mr. James Skove; and Ms. Norma Diehl. Other officials present were: Mr. Ronald Keeler, Chief of Planning; and Mr. Fred Payne, Deputy County Attorney. Absent: Commission Wilkerson and Ms. Pat Cooke, Ex-Officio. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and established that a quorum was present. ZMA-84-1 Willow Lake Developers, Incorporated - Request to rezone 21.976 acres (Parcel 2) and ±25.644 acres (part of Parcel 1), County Tax Map 77E(1), Scottsville District from current zoning of R-1 to become R-4 Residential with proffered general plan of development revised February 28. Located on the west side of Route 20 South, ±2,000 feet south of its intersection with Route 53. Deferred from February 14, 1984. Mr. Keeler gave the staff report. The report concluded: "In summary, staff opinion is that the applicant has conscientiously and effectively responded to concerns raised regarding the original proposal. Staff recommends that the revised proposal substantially reflects the public interest and therefore, staff recommends approval." In addition to the staff report, Mr. Keeler read the applinant's amended proffer, dated February 28, 1984, and an additional addendum to that proffer dated March 13, 1984. The Chairman invited applicant comment. The applicant was represented by Mr. Pat Coffey. He stated an effort had been made to address staff and public concerns which had resulted in a radically changed proposal. Mr. Mark Osborne, also representing the applicant, explained the stormwater detention plans. The Chairman invited public comment. Mr. Larry McElwain, representing several Lakeside Subdivision property owners, addressed the Commission. He felt the developer had made only a "half-hearted" attempt to minimize impact on the Lakeside Subdivision and suggested that the buffer zone be carried throughout the subdivision. He stated the Lakeside residents were concerned about several issues:. (1) Buffering; (2) Density; (3) Condition of the road and concerns about flooding; and (4) Impact of Lot 31 on the rest of the subdivision. There being no further public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission. 0 March 13, 1984 Page 2 Ms. Diehl stated that though the second plan was better than the first, she still felt a good portion of the property was not developable and therefore the developer was trying to increase the density on that part of the property which is developable. She also felt that the quadraplexes were not in harmony with the adjacent established neighborhoods. She noted that the Comprehensive Plan recommends quadraplexes in areas with densities of 11 to 20 dwelling units per acre. Mr. Cogan asked questions about how lots 30 and 44 would be accessed. Mr. Fred Hermanson and Mr. :McElwain attempted to answer Mr. Cagan' questions. Mr. Michel noted he shared Ms. Diehl's concerns regarding density. He asked Mr. Keeler to comment on what R-2 zoning, with bonuses, would allow. Mr. Keeler replied that R-1 and R-2 districts are the only districts which are restricted to single-family detached homes. Though Mr. Skove stated that he felt placing the quadraplexes in the middle was probably the best solution, Ms. Diehl questioned "whether they should be there at all." Mr. Cogan stated he felt the quadraplexes were out of place. Mr. Bowerman stated he had difficulty accepting the quadraplexes in this setting and for that reason he was inclined not to support the rezoning. Mr. Skove stated he felt the applicant had gone as far as he could in trying to present something that would work. Ms. Diehl moved that ZMA-84-1 for Willow Lake Developers, Incorporated be recommended to the Board of Supervisors for denial because the quadraplex development is not consistent with the recommended residential development described in the Comprehensive Plan. -Mr. Michel seconded the motion. The motion for denial passed (5:1) with Commissioner Skove casting the dissenting vote. James R. Hahn Site Plan Phase 1 - Located on the south side of Route 649 (Airport Road), west of Route 29 forth. Proposal to locate a commercial/ office building containing 2,257 square feet and 37 parking spaces on .85 acre. Tax Map 32, Parcel 48, zoned Rural Areas, with separate rezoning application pending for C-1 Commercial, Rivanna District. Deferred from February 28, 1984. The applicant was requesting indefinite deferral. Mr. Skove moved, seconded by Ms. Diehl, that the James R.Hahn Site Plan. Phase 1 be indefinitely deferred. The notion passed unanimously. ZMA-84-2 Robert E. and Laura L. Hull - Request to Board of Supervisors to rezone 2.44 acres (out of 8.97 acres) from Rural Areas to Highway Commercial, Tax Map 32, part of parcel 41D, Rivanna District. Located south side of Route 649 (Airport Road), t0.1 mile west of its inter- section with Route 29 'North. March 13, 1984 Page 3 Mr. Keeler presented the staff report. The report concluded: "Highway Commercial appears consistent with Comprehensive Plan recommendations. Property across Route 649 was rezoned HC Highway Commercial in 1981. Staff recommends approval." In response to Mr. Bowerman's request, Mr. Keeler pointed out the location of other uses on surrounding property. There was a brief discussion about right-of-way dedication. Mr. Keeler confirmed that a 25 foot dedication and reservation of the remainder would be required at the time of site plan approval. Ms. Diehl asked if there were any HC uses that would be unacceptable for this area. Mr. Keeler responded that HC is the only zoning that allows recreational vehicle sales. The Chairman invited applicant comment. The applicant was represented by Mr. Hull. He explained the uses he was proposing, i.e. tire sales and the sale and servicing of recreational vehicles. He confirmed that travel trailers, not motorcycles, were the type of recreational vehicles envisioned. He stated he had no plans to do mechanical engine repairs, but rather body and accessory repairs. There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission. Mr. Skove felt the main issue was whether or not the property was appro- priate for Highway Commercial since it was not located right on Rt. 29, though it was very close. He noted that it would be difficult to deny the request given the fact that the property across the road had been rezoned Highway Commercial. Mr. Gould moved that ZMA-84-2 for Robert E. and Laura L. Hull be recommended to the Board of Supervisors for approval. Mr. Skove seconded the motion which passed unanimously. _ZMA-84-3 Wolfgang Oehme - Request to Board of Supervisors to rezone 1.377 acres from R-15 Residential to Commercial Office, Tax Map 78, Parcel 55D, Rivanna District. Located on the northern side of Route 250 East, at entrance to Ashcroft Subdivision, ±600 feet west of its intersection with State Farm Boulevard. Mr. Keeler presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval of the request for the following reasons: (1) Location adjacent to the Odyssey Night Club is a deterrent to residential usage; (2) Commercial Office zoning could provide a reasonable transitional use in the area; (3) Traffic generation under Commercial Office zoning is similar to higher -density residential; and (4) Access to the site is restricted to the existing access road by prior subdivision approval. March 13, 1984 Page 4 The applicant was represented by Mr. Frea Lanaess ana Mr. William Bayless. Mr. Bayless explained Air. Oehme's background and felt that he would be an asset to the community. Mr. Landess explained that when the applicant had first purchased the property he had intended to use it for office buildings, but the property was later rezoned when the new Zoning Ordinance was adopted. Mr. Michel asked if the applicant would be willing.to proffer no uses that would involve a drive-in window. Mr. Landess responded: "Probably not but who knows."` There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission. Ms. Diehl stated she felt this was a reasonable use of the property. Mr. Bowerman agreed. Mr. Skove moved that ZMA-84-3 for Wolfgang Oehme be recommended to the Board of Supervisors for approval. Mr. Cogan seconded the motion which passed unanimously. General Electric - Request to place a second 50' x 12' trailer on leased property, known as Jim Ewing Ford property. Mr. Keeler presented the staff report. The report explained that the trailer would be used as an office area for software development engineers. The applicant was represented by Mr. Fred Mader. He explained the need for the request. Mr. Michel made it clear to the applicant that the Commission would not approve any additional trailers and both these trailers would have to be removed by January 15, 1989. Mr. Keeler pointed out that the applicant had made an attempt to lease a building for this use but had not been successful. Mr. Cogan stated he was concerned about precedent and therefore was not in favor of granting the request. The Chairman invited public comment. There was no public comment. At this point the Chairman announced that the discussion would be tabled until later in the meeting to allow time for another representative of GE to arrive. Transit Routes - Mr. Mabe led a discussion and presented a staff report about possible transit routes in the City and County. Mr. Mabe summarized a report prepared by the Charlottesville Transit System which included a description of various routes, and an explanation of the County's share of funding. March 13, 1984 Page 5 CIP - Mr. Mabe briefly commented on upcoming CIP work sessions. General Electric (continued) This request was once again placed before the Commission. Mr. Jim Neblett, a representative of GE, addressed the Commission. He was asked to explain GE's future plans for the use that was currently being housed in the trailers. The Commission was seeking assurance that future requests for additional trailers or extended time periods would not occur. Mr. Neblett explained that the trailers were temporary measures to house "some computer related people until something else can break." He explained that zoning laws in Albemarle County make it difficult to find locations for laboratories, even electronics laboratories. He stated GE is looking for a place to lease temporarily "until such time as we could accommodate the Seminole Trail facility or look at moving into another site off state." He indicated it was understood that other accommodations would have to be ready by January 15, 1985. There being no further comment, the matter was placed before the Commission. Mr. Bowerman indicated he would support the request for the additional trailer at this time, but he stressed'that he would not be willing to approve any future requests for extensions. Mr. Skove agreed. He added that approval would be for an absolute limit of two trailers until January 15, 1985. Mr. Cogan pointed out that the applicant had not indicated.this was an emergency situation because the second trailer is not even needed at the moment and it is uncertain as to whether or not it will be needed at all. He again expressed concern about precedent and indicated he was not in favor of granting the request. Mr. Skove moved that General Electric's request to place a second trailer on leased property be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Building and Fire Official approvals. 2. After installation of the trailer, landscaping to the reasonable satisfaction of the Planning Staff. 3. Both trailers to be removed by January 15, 1985. 4. Planning staff approval of trailer location. Mr. Michel seconded the motion which passed (4:1) with Mr. Cogan casting the dissenting vote. m March 13, 1984 Page 6 Mr. Keeler previewed two items scheduled for the March 20 meeting: a special permit for Town and Country Services; and Riverbend Shopping Center. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Secretary i Recorded by: Stuart Richard Transcribed by: Deloris Sessoms 5-89 zr