HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 14 89 PC MinutesMarch 14, 1989
The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday,
March 14, 1989, Meeting Room 7, County Office Building, Charlottesville,
Virginia. Those members present were: Mr. David Bowerman, Chairman; Mr.
Keith Rittenhouse, Vice Chairman; Mr. Harry Wilkerson; Ms. Norma Diehl;
Mr. Tim Michel; and Mr. Peter Stark. Other officials present were: Mr.
John Pullen, Planner; Mr. Ronald Keeler, Chief of Planning; and Mr. James
Bowling, Deputy County Attorney. Absent: Commissioner Jenkins.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and established that
a quorum was present. The minutes of February 28, 1989 were approved as
submitted.
Cold Springs Hollow Preliminary Plat - Proposal to create seven (7) lots with
an average lot size of 17.4 acres. These lots will be served by a private road.
This property is located within the South Fork Rivanna Watershed area. Property,
described as Tax Map 74, Parcel 17A, is located approximately 1.5 miles south
of the intersection of Route 250W and Route 677. Zoned RA, Rural Areas.
Samuel Miller Magisterial District.
(Mr. Michel excused himself due to a conflict of interests.)
Mr. Pullen gave the staff report. Staff recommended approval subject to
conditions.
Mr. Bill Roudabush was present to represent the applicant. He offered no
significant additional comment.
The Chairman invited public comment.
Mr. John Ellett, son of an adjacent property owner, addressed the Commission.
Mr. Ellett had several questions. He asked if this development would result
in a change in zoning designation for his property. (Mr. Bowerman explained
that this was a by -right subdivision and the zoning would remain RA.) He
expressed some concern about an apparent discrepancy in the "length of line
and bearings" shown on the plat. He noted a 25' difference in the length
of line and a 3° difference in bearings. (Mr. Roudabush advised Mr. Ellett
he would discuss this with him later.) Mr. Ellett's primary concern was
about the proposed dam and whether or not the downstream property owner
had been notified of the hearing. He explained his concern stemmed from the
fact that his family was mistakenly shown as the owner of the downstream
property in question and, therefore, the proper owners may not have been
notified. (Mr. Ellett did not know the name of the property owner, nor
was he aware of any particular use they might be making of the stream.)
After determining which parcel Mr. Ellett was speaking of, staff confirmed
that the "current owner of record" had been notified. Mr. Ellett also
expressed concern about there being adequate groundwater to serve the
development. (It was determined the development would have private wells
which would have to meet Health Department specifications.)
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Regarding the issue of riparian rights, fir. Bowerman explained that whatever
rights exist off site continue to exist after this development. Mr. Bowling
confirmed this was accurate.
Regarding the issue of adequate groundwater, Mr. Roudabush explained that
the geologist who had located drainfield areas had also located potential
well sites and this is the usual procedure.
Mr. Pullen pointed out that it is not unusual for some lots to be unbuildable
if adequate drainfields or wells cannot be located.
Ms. Janet Patterson, an adjacent property owner, expressed an interest in
what type of signage would be used to identify the development. Mr. Roudabush
was uncertain but felt that the sign would not be large given the size of
the development.
nr. Charles Ewald, representing the ou-ner of the property, made a brief
statement which was inaudible.
There being no further public comment, the matter was placed before the
Commission.
There was a brief discussion regarding the issue of notification as raised
by 11r. Ellett. It was finally determined that the "last owner of record"
of the parcel in question had received notification.
Mr. Stark moved that.Cold Springs Hollow Preliminary Plat be approved
subject to the following conditions:
1. The final plat will not be signed until the following conditions have
been met:
a. Department of Engineering approval of private road and drainage plans
and calculations;
b. Department of Engineering issuance of an erosion control permit;
c. Virginia Department of Transportation approval of right-of-way
improvements and issuance of a commercial entrance permit; to
include the installation of a 100' taper lane;
d. Compliance with all federal, state and local permitrequirements
pertaining to the relocation, disturbance or alteration of any
perennial stream;
e. Department of Engineering approval of dam design;
f. County attorney approval of maintenance agreements for the proposed
lake and private road;
g. Planning staff approval of notes on the plat.
2. Administrative approval of the final plat.
Mr. Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
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(Mr. Michel returned to the meeting.)
Airport Office Center Preliminary Site Plan - Proposal to locate 13.920 square
feet of building area. The proposed use is office space. This property
will have direct access -to Route 48 and 48H, is located on the south side
of Rt. 649, adjacent to the Albemarle -Charlottesville Airport. Zoned CO,
Commercial Office. Rivanna Magisterial District. (Previously Hahn Office
Site Plan.)
Mr. Pullen gave the staff report. Staff recommended approval subject to
conditions.
Mr. Bowerman asked if staff had any objections to requiring the replanting
of the existing row of pine trees which have died. Mr. Pullen felt that
would be appropriate.
The applicant was represented by Mr. Bill Roudabush. He made brief comments
about drainfield location. He explained that the geologist had chosen two
locations for drainfields and the site plan shows the septic field for
area 1 should be under the parking lot. He noted that the Health Department
had approved that (and it had approved a.similar drainfield with a prior
site plan approved by the Commission "several years ago".) He explained:
"If building A is completed before public sewer gets to the airport,
this drainfield will be utilized. If public sewer never gets to the
airport, this drainfield will be an alternate site. (Note: Mr. Roudabush
pointed out these locations as he commented.) When the sewer is extended
to this vicinity, this drainfield will be abandoned and buildings A and B,
when constructed, will be hooked into the public sewer." Mr. Roudabush
explained that water had been extended to the property at the time the prior
site plan was approved.
The Chairman invited public comment.
Mr. Tom Terrell, an adjacent property owner in the Deerwood Subdivision,
addressed the Commission. He expressed concern about traffic on Rt. 649.
He felt development should not take place until that road has been
improved. He also asked that the developer provide safeguards to insure
the privacy of the residents of Deerwood.
Mr. Doug Racey, also a resident of Deerwood, addressed the Commission.
He asked that adequate screening be required. He pointed out that the
evergreens which exist have grown very slowly and provide little screening.
Mr. Hahn addressed this issue and explained that the existing trees
have grown slowly because they are shaded. He offered to plant another
row of larger trees, 8-10 feet, which will provide adequate screening.
There being no further public comment, the matter was placed before the
Commission.
Mr. Rittenhouse stated he was curious about a septic field being located
under a vehicular roadway. Mr. Roudabush explained that the Health
Department would require that any drainfield under a paved area be
at some additional depth. He added that it is hoped that neither building
will use drainfields because the Service Authority has discussed the
possibility of their sanitary sewer "coming up the 15-foot strip adjacent
to this property." He indicated it was hoped that the construction -of
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the buildings would coincide with the extension of the sewer line.
Mr. Roudabush confirmed the Health Department had been aware of the location
of the roadway and dumpster when they had issued their approval.
There was some discussion about the possible relocation of the dumpster pad
so as to eliminate truck traffic over the septic system. It was determined
staff had recommended the proposed location because it caused least impact
on the adjacent residences.
Mr. Hahn confirmed he would much rather be able to connect to public sewer
from the beginning but in the event the sewer is not in place when the
building is built, an alternative must be planned for.
Mr. Pullen confirmed the Health Department had issued its approval based
on the current plan.
At Mr. Rittenhouse's suggestion, it was decided a reference to Section
30.2.5.1 would be included in condition 2(b): o
• Conformance with Section 30.2.5.1 Acoustical Performance Standards to
be certified by the Department of Inspections.
?1r. Stark asked if the site plan would be brought back to the Commission if
there should be additional public concern later. mr. xeeier stated that it
was assumed the community would have made any concerns known at this
meeting "tonight." Mr. Bowerman added that administrative approval allows
staff the opportunity to resolve any potential problems between the applicant
and public and if there are unresolvable issues the matter can be brought
back to the Commission.
There was a brief discussion about the height of the buildings. Mr. Hahn
explained that though one was 2-story and one was 3-story, they would
both have the same roof -line elevation because of the way the lot tapers.
In response to Ms. Diehl's question about the phasing of the project, Mr.
Pullen pointed out that Phase I and Phase II were clearly indicated on the
site plan.
It was determined condition 1(g) would be amended to include the applicant's
representation that 8-10 foot evergreens would be installed.
Mr. Wilkerson moved that the Airport Office Center Preliminary Site Plan be
approved subject to the following conditions:
1. The final site development plan will not be signed until the following
conditions have been met:
a. Department of Engineering approval of grading and drainage plans and
calculations;
b. Department of Engineering approval of stor water detention plans
and calculations;
c. Department of Engineering approval of retaining wall design;
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d. Department of Engineering issuance of an erosion control permit;
e. Virginia Department of Transportation approval of right-of-way
improvements;
f. Albemarle County Service Authority approval of final water plans;
g. Planning Staff approval of landscape plan to include 8-10 foot
evergreens;
h. Construction of Phase II shall not commence until public sewer is
provided to the site; both phases of development shall connect to
public sewer when available.
2. A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the following conditions
have been met:
a. Final Fire Officer approval;
b. Conformance with Section 30.2.5.1 Acoustical Performance Standards
to be certified by the Department of Inspections.
3. Administrative approval of the final site plan.
Mr. Rittenhouse seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Keene Transfer Station - There was a very brief discussion about the Keene
Transfer Station. Mr. Keeler confirmed that the location had been "moved
across the street." The Commission had no significant comments.
Forest Lakes Sections E, F, G Preliminary Plat - Proposal to create 79 lots
with an average lot size of 0.26 acres with a residue of 46 acres. Property,
described as Tax Map 46, Parcels 29 and 29E (part of) is located in the Forest
Lakes development. Zoned R-4, Residential. Rivanna Magisterial District.
Mr. Pullen gave the staff report. Staff recommended approval subject to
conditions.
At Mr. Rittenhouse's suggestion condition 1(d) was reworded as follows:
0 Virginia Department of Transportation approval of road and drainage plans
and calculations; to include installation of a left turn lane on Loop Road
"A" at its intersection with Timber Wood Parkway.
Mr. Pullen also added condition 2 as follows:
• Administrative approval of final plat.
The Chairman invited applicant comment.
The applicant was represented by Ms. Denise Etheridge who offered no
significant additional comment.
There being no public comment the matter was placed before the Commission.
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It was determined the type of housing had not yet decided upon.
There was a brief discussion as to how the projected school impact was
arrived at. Ms. Diehl noted that the projection seemed low.
Mr. Rittenhouse moved that the Forest Lakes Sections E, F, G Preliminary
Plat be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. The final plat shall not be signed until the following conditions have been
met:
a. Department of Engineering approval of road and drainage plans and
calculations;
b. Department of Engineering approval of stormwater detention plans
and calculations;
c. Department of Engineering issuance of an erosion control permit;
d. Virginia Department of Transportation approval of road and drainage
plans and calculations to include installation of a left turn lane
on Loop Road "A" at its intersection with Timber Wood Parkway.
e. Albemarle County Service Authority approval of final water and
sewer plans.
2. administrative approval of final plat.
fir. Stark seconded the :motion which passed unanimously.
MISCELLANEOUS
Discussion/Riparian Rights - mr. Bowling made brief comments on the issue of
riparian rights and pending legislation. He explained that the process was
changing from a riparian right system to an allocation system, and that
the availability of water was being viewed from a hydraulic standpoint to
limit development of land.
Resolution of Intent - Mr. Keeler recalled that the Industrial Districts
had been amended to limit the amount of groundwater that can be withdrawn
on a per acreage basis and also to require a special use permit in any case
where the discharge is other than domestic waste. He explained that
amendment should have been made to the Commercial Districts also.
Mr. Rittenhouse moved that a Resolution of Intent to amend the Zoning Ordinance,
as it relates to Commercial Districts, in a manner similar to the Industrial
Districts regarding groundwater withdrawal and sewage disposal, be adopted.
Ms. Diehl seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
fir. Keeler explained that staff would-be bringing to the Commission amendments
to the Zoning Ordinance to bring the Ordinance up-to-date and in line with
the Health Department's practice in approving subdivisions.
There being no further business, the meeFad"rned at 8 p.m.
hn Horne, Secretary
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