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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 03 84 PC MinutesApril 3, 1984 The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday, April 10, 1984, Meeting Room 5-6, County Office Building, Charlottesville, Virginia. Those members present were: Mr. David Bowerman, Chairman; Mr. Richard Cogan, Vice Chairman; Mr. Tim Michel; Mr. James Skove; Mr. Richard Gould; Mr. Harry Wilkerson; and Ms. Norma Diehl. Other officials present were: Mr. Ronald Keeler, Chief of Planning; Mr. Keith Mabe, Chief of Community Devel- opment; Ms. Joan Davenport, Planner; Mr. Maynard Elrod, County Engineer; and Mr. Fred Payne, Deputy County Attorney. Absent: Ms. Pat Cooke, Ex-Officio. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and established that a quorum was present. Isotemp Research Building Site Plan - Located on northern side of Boardway Road (Route 1115); proposal to locate a one-story building for production/ processing, containing 6,000 square feet and 25 parking spaces on .57 acre. (Tax Map 77, Parcel 40D, part, zoned Ll Light Industry, Scottsville District) The applicant was requesting indefinite deferral. Mr. Skove moved, seconded by Ms. Diehl, that the Isotemp Research Building Site Plan be indefinitely deferred. The motion passed unanimously. Garden Court Townhouses Final Plat - Located on the south side of Route 743, adjacent to Townwood Subdivision. Proposal to create 51 townhouse lots and common open areas, served by a private road on 4.084 acres. Tax Map 61, Parcel 13, zoned R-10 Residential, Charlottesville District. Ms. Davenport gave the staff report. Staff recommended approval subject to conditions. Mr. Gould requested a clarification of the bonus application. He asked if land required to be designated to the Highway Department was still to be included in the total acreage. Mr. Keeler explained that bonus provisions are applied "to the lot as it exists at the time of approval --it's applied to the gross residential area of the lot." He further explained that the gross density would be 11.9 units/acre and the net density will be greater than the gross density wherever there exists dedication of right- of-way. The Chairman invited applicant comment. The applicant was represented by Mr. Tom Lincoln. He offered no significant additional comment. There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission. 149A April 3, 1984 Page 2 In response to Mr. Skove's question regarding runoff problems, �1r. Elrod stated that problems which had occurred during construction had been resolved when the architect changed some of the drainage. designs. Mr. Skove moved that the Garden Court Townhouses Final Plat be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to the signing of any plat, the applicant must obtain the following: a. Virginia Department of Highways & Transportation approval of completion of improvements to Rt. 743; b. Fire Official approval of fireflow, hydrant, dumpster, and handicap provisions for that phase; c. Albemarle County Service Authority approval of utility easement plat. .Easement plat to be recorded concurrently with all phase plats; d. County Engineer approval of private road provisions, including bonding; e. County Engineer approval of on -site stormwater detention facilities and/or contribution to off -site improvements; including any.necessary bonding; f. County Attorney approval of homeowner's maintenance agreement; g. Staff approval of landscape and recreation plan i) Bond for all landscaping in common open area, prior to signing any plat; ii) Bond for landscaping on individual lots for only the phase being approved; iii) The recreation area to be bonded or built when thirty (30) units or greater are cumulatively approved. h. County Engineer approval of site improvements necessary for particular phase of development, including any additional bonds. Mr. :Michel seconded the motion which passed (6:0:1) with Ms. Diehl abstaining. ZMA-84-9 First Federal Savings and Loan Association and American Federal Savings and Loan Association and Four Seasons Condominium Site Plan - Request to amend Four Seasons PUD, County Tax Map 61X(1), Parcels 4, 4A; County Tax Map 61X(2), Parcels 4B, 4C, 4D, Charlottesville District. Proposal to locate 96 condominium units on 11.94 acres with average density of 8.04 dwelling units per acre, zoned Planned Unit Development. Located east of Four Seasons Drive and north of Foodlake Drive in Four Seasons PUD. The applicant was requesting deferral to May 1, 1984. Mr. Michel moved, seconded by Ms. Diehl, that ZMA-84-9 be deferred to May 1, 1984. The motion passed unanimously. CPA-84-2 - Amendment of "Map 25: Albemarle County Service Authority Project Areas 1982-2002" of the Comprehensive Plan to bring this map into compliance. (Planning Commission adopted Resolution of Intent on February 7, 1984.) Mr. Mabe presented the staff report. The report concluded: Nith the changes required to bring the service authority project areas into compliance with the M April 3, 1984 Page 3 growth areas, staff recommends that Map 25 be amended to reflect this." There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission. After a very brief discussion, Mr. Skove moved that CPA-84-2 to amend Map 25: Albemarle County Service Authority Project Areas 1982-2002" be recommended to the Board of Supervisors for adoption. Mr. Cogan seconded the motion which passed unanimously. CPA-84-3 - Amendment of Comprehensive Plan to include urban drainage improvements plan. (Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution of Intent on February 8, 1984.) (Because there were several residents of the Four Seasons development present who were interested in this issue, Mr. Bowerman explained the procedure and stressed that the item before the Commission dealt only with the detention basin.) Mr. Mabe presented the staff report. The Chairman invited comment from Mr. Maynard Elrod, the County Engineer. Mr. Elrod commented primarily on the project which was of most interest to the majority of the public present at the meeting, i.e. the Berkeley Storm Sewer, Phases I and II. He explained that the problem this project was intended to solve was a channel (as you approach Old Dominion Drive) which has eroded very deeply. He also made brief comments about the Old Forge Storm Sewer project, the Woodbrook Channel, and the Berkmar Detention Basin. He stressed that this hearing was simply to identify the projects with the intent being that they would someday be funded and implemented. He stressed that no final designs had been prepared but once the projects had been funded in the CIP the first step would be to hire consultants. He made additional comments about the Berkeley project and stated he did not anticipate that it would cause any noticeable additional runoff. Mr. Bowerman noted that four of the five Priority II projects dealt with the Berkeley/Four Seasons area. The Chairman invited public comment. Mr. Gregory Johnson, President of the Four Seasons Townhouse Association, read a lengthy statement which expressed opposition to project 4.21 (Four Seasons Detention Basin), which included draining the Four Seasons 'Lake. His statement cited as the primary reason the feeling among Four Seasons' residents that the lake is a valuable aesthetic amenity, and that it should be kept as an emergency water supply. (A large number of those members of the public attending the meeting expressed their support for Mr. Johnson's comments by applauding.) He concluded by stating that he had met recently with Mr. Elrod who had "given some assurancd'that the intent, at this point, by his office, is not to eliminate the lake as is stated in 4.21 of the Urban Drainage Report. He stated the main objective he hoped to accomplish "tonight" was to have that proposal reworded "to modify the lake to create a detention basin." 10A1 April 3, 1984 Page 4 Ms. Margaret Acock presented a petition containing 275 signatures of Four Seasons residents. The petition was in opposition to the draining of the lake. Mr. Keeler read a letter from the League of Women Voters which made comments about drainage issues. The League "supported, in general, the report's third alternative for funding," i.e. general fund appropriations to the CIP budget. Ms. Peggy Van Yahres, representing the Charlottesville/Albemarle Board of the Piedmont Environmental Council, addressed the Commission and expressed support for most of the concepts in the Urban Drainage Report, in particular, the concept of regional stormwater detention facilities. Mr. Tim leher, property ownereffected by project 4.26, Bennington Channel, expressed concern about this project because it would result in the loss of the use of most of his backyard. He questioned the proposed size and suggested changes. Mr. Ron Manella, tennis pro at Four Seasons, expressed concern about draining the lake. He explained that the clay courts get water from the lake which is essential to their maintenance. (The public applauded Mr. Manella's comments.) Ms. Ann Cronen suggested that the creek be put underground. The following residents of Four Seasons expressed their opposition to draining the lake: Mr. Bob Marl; Mr. Tim Bobbitt; Mr. Walpole; Ms. Fritzie Williams, Ms. McClintock; Mr. Richard Good; Mr. Gary Rogers; Mr. Steve West; and Mr. Robert Zack. GIs. Diane Neher also expressed concern about the Bennington Channel project. There being no further public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission. There followed a discussion.about the possibility of lowering the level of the lake and its effectiveness in relieving downstream flooding, including the side effects of such m approach, i.e. steep slopes, decreased water quality, detriment to animal life, particularly fish, etc. Mr. Bowerman asked Mr. Elrod: "Do you think that a solution could be worked out that would be effective from the County's point of view, from your point of view, for stormwater management, and also provide the residents of Four Seasons with the amenity that they have become used to?" Mr. Elrod replied: "The only difference being that the lake wouldn't be as large." Mr. Elrod confirmed that it was envisioned that the proposed lake would be about 1/3 as large as.the existing lake. Mr. Cogan stated he would consider this (i.e. adjusting the lake at Four;. Seasons to relieve downstream problems) only as a last resort. He did not think it was "equitable to put the burden of other development onto something that is already in existence." 1495c� April 3, 1984 Page 5 Discussion followed which included the issue of cost of the Four Seasons project and the differences in requirements for different level storms. Mr. Bowerman pointed out that the issue before the Commission was an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan, but that the comments received relating to individual projects would be taken into consideration in dealing with those projects. Mr. Elrod indicated he was receptive to a modification of the Four Seasons Lake rather than draining it. Mr. Michel indicated he was in favor of that approach. Mr. Bowerman stated he did not see a consensus that the lake should be drained. Mr. Mabe pointed out that the amendment under consideration had the projects as stated by Mr. Elrod in terms of the lake and the Bennington Channel, etc. Therefore, in adopting the amendment the Commission would be adopting projects as in the original Urban Drainage Report. He asked Mr. Payne to comment as to the accuracy of this assessment. Mr. Payne stated he felt it would be unwise for the Commission to take action without having a clear consensus of what was actually being adopted. He advised the Commission to arrive at a clear consensus of the changes that should be made to the plan in the event Mr. Elrod determines it is necessary to change the wording of Mr. Mabe's report. However, Mr. Elrod pointed out that if we wait until we have firm answers about any of these projects no progress will ever be made. He felt it was necessary to adopt some kind of plan even if it has to be changed later. Mr. Payne stated he was referring more to the feasibility of the concept and "defining what concept you want to go with." Mr. Michel suggested that the Commission adopt the plan with the exception of the two controversial projects (4.21/Four Seasons Detention Basin and 4.26/Bennington Channel) which staff should be authorized to study further. Mr. Cogan agreed with this suggestion. Mr. Cogan moved that CPA-84-3 to amend the Comprehensive Plan to include the urban drainage improvements plan, with the exception that a recommendation for projects 4.21 and 4.26 is withheld pending further study by the County Engineer, be recommended to the Board of Supervisors for approval. Mr. Michel seconded the motion which passed unanimously. William E. Schuiling (Brown Olds/Honda) - Request for site plan waiver - Property described as Tax Map 61, Parcel 120L, owned by Patrick and Thyrza McCauley. Adjacent to rear property line of Brown Oldsmobile and Honda. Mr. Keeler presented the staff report which stated that staff felt the expansion could be approved administratively subject to conditions. - Mr. Bill -Edwards was present to represent the applicant. He offered no significant additional comment. /D( April 3, 1984 Page 6 The Chairman invited public.comment. Ms. Joan Graves expressed a lack of understanding of the sewer issue. (Mr. Keeler responded to Ms. Graves question.) There being no further public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission. Mr. Bowerman stated he had no problem with the request. Mr. *Michel moved that the William E. Schuiling (Brown Olds/Honda) request for a site plan waiver be approved.and that staff be granted administrative approval of the expansion subject to the following conditions: 1. Staff approval of site plan showing: a) proposed storage area, b) no access to private easement and c) landscaping in accordance with 21.6 of the Zoning Ordinance. 2. County Engineer approval of stormwater drainage facilities and grading permit to include appropriate corrective measures to existing storage area. 3. Fire Official approval of fire lanes and additional hydrant, if required. 4. Zoning Administrator approval of customer parking. 3. Albemarle County Service Authority approval of .sewer connection. Sewer hook-up may be bonded for not more than six months. 6. County Engineer approval of paving specifications. Hr'. Gould seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Miscellaneous 'there followed a brief discussion of additional work session dates for the CIP and a discussion of work projects and tentative work program. Mr. Mabe led the discussion. There was a brief discussion on whether or not to consider a study of a stream- lining process. It was the consensus of the Commission that a study should be undertaken. There was a brief discussion about the Crozet Inteceptor and whether or nor "extemporaneous" connections would be allowed. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m. John Horne, Sedre Recorded by: Stuart Richards Transcribed by: Aeloris Sessoms 4-89 107