HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 13 89 PC MinutesJune 13, 1989
The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a public hearing on
Tuesday, June 13, 1989, Meeting Room 7, County Office Building,
Charlottesville, Virginia. Those members present were: Mr. David
Bowerman, Chairman; Mr. Keith Rittenhouse, Vice Chairman; Mr. Tom
Jenkins; Mr. Harry Wilkerson; Ms. Norma Diehl; and Mr. Tim Michel.
Other officials present were: Mr. Ron Keeler, Chief of Planning;
Mr. Bill Fritz, Planner; Mr. Rich Tarbell, Planner; and Mr.
James Bowling, Deputy County Attorney. Absent: Commissioner Stark.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and established
that a quorum was present. The minutes of May 30, 1989 were approved
as submitted.
CONSENT AGENDA
Reynovia Preliminary Plat - Proposal to divide 100 acres into 112 lots with
an average lot size of 0..4 acres. Proposed development is to be served by
new public roads. Property, described as Tax Map 90, Parcel 36 is
located on the west side of Rt. 742 (Avon Street Extended) approximately
one mile south of I-64. Zoned R-4, Residential in the Scottsville
Magisterial District.
Brookmill Phase III Final Site Plan - Proposal to locate 34 condominium
units on 7.2 acres, with a resulting density of 4.7 dwelling units per
acre. This site will have access through the extension of Millpark
Drive and is to be served by 81 parking spaces. The property is
located at the terminum of Millpark Drive approximately 300 feet south.
Tax Map 61Z, Parcel 02-1. Charlottesville Magisterial District.
Mr. Wilkerson moved, seconded by Mr. Michel, that the Consent Agenda be
approved. The motion passed unanimously.
ZMA-89-5 Ann Horner - Request to rezone 2.836 acres from R-2, Residential
to C1, Commercial. Property, described as Tax Map 56A1, Section 1,
Parcel 46A, is located on the south side of Jarman's Gap Road at the
intersection with Rt. 1201. White Hall Magisterial District. Deferred
from May 16, Planning Commission Meeting.
Before present the staff report, Mr. Keeler explained that staff had
received a letter which questioned whether proper notice had been given
for this petition, particularly that the property had not been properly
posted. Mr. Keeler explained that the Zoning Ordinance requires that
the property be posted at least 15 days prior to public hearing.
The Chairman invited applicant comment on this issue. Ms. Virginia
Gardner represented the applicant. She explained that the property
had been posted prior to the original hearing but had not been
posted again after the item was deferred.
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The Chairman asked Mr. Bowling to comment. (Mr. Keeler interjected that
the item had been deferred to a date specific so readvertisement was not
required.) Mr. Bowling determined that the posting had been made 15 days
prior to the original hearing date. He stated: "The intent of the Ordi-
nanceis to post notice to the public... and if the applicant certifies
that the property was posted as required by the Ordinance then there
has been a good faith attempt to meet the requirements of the Ordinance
and that plus the published notice plus the letters sent to the adjoining
property owners I think meets the intent and spirit of. the Ordinance
and statutes. ... I think the Commission can proceed."
Mr. Bowerman noted that Liie property should be posted again before the
Board of Supervisors hearing. Mr. Bowerman also confirmed that adjacent
property owners are re -notified when an item is deferred.
Mr. Bowerman determined that the item was properly before the Commission.
Mr. Keeler then presented the staff report. Staff's opinion was that
"unrestricted C-I zoning may prove inappropriate to.the area and that
CO Commercial Office zoning would be more appropriate."
The Chairman invited applicant comment.
Ms. Gardner addressed the Commission. She stated the applicant feels
CO zoning was very limiting and some of the CO uses are not as appropriate
as C-1 uses. She noted that the applicant is very concerned about
neighborhood objection, and had authorized her to discuss some"restricted
usage." She was uncertain as to how this could be accomplished.
Mr. Bowerman explained the proffer process to Ms. Gardner. Noting that
it was apparently the applicant's preference not to consider GO, but
rather to pursue C-1 with restricted usage, Mr. Bowerman suggested that
the applicant request deferral to allow time to consider the issue
and present a written proffer. tics. Gardner asked for some assurance that
this would not be a futile effort. Mr. Bowerman explained that he could
not speculate on what the Commission's action would be on a different
application.
Ms. Gardner requested that the petition be deferred. She indicated she
felt she understood the concerns and thought a compromise could be
reached.
M_x. Bowerman noted that he felt the Comprehensive Plan recommendation
for Crozet was valid and he felt he "could look favorably on a request
for commercial zoning in this area if it could be tailored in such
way to be compatible with the surrounding area but recognizing that
the plan calls for that." He stressed that he spoke for himself and not
for the entire Commission.
Mr. Jenkins expressed concern about the amount of negative citizen
input and noted that his future action on this proposal would be influenced
by how the proposal was received by the citizens.
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It was determined the item could be rescheduled for June 27 and Mr. Keeler
asked that a written proffer be in staff's hands by June 20.
It was determined there was no public comment.
Mr. Jenkins moved that ZMA-89-5 for Ann Horner be deferred to June 27.
Ms. Diehl seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Rivanna Commercial Park Phase Two Preliminary Plan - Proposal to construct
146,000 square feet of service retail and warehouse use in two (2)
buildings on 29.5 acres. Development is to be served by a proposed
entrance off Northside Drive with 277 parking spaces. Property, described
as Tax Map 32, Parcels 22, 22C and 22M, is located on the south side of
Northside Drive off the west side of Rt. 29N. Zoned HI, Heavy Industry
with ZMA-87-19 with proffer. Rivanna Magisterial District.
Mr. Fritz presented the staff report. Staff recommended approval subject
to conditions.
In addition to the staff report Mr. Fritz explained that the Zoning Admin-
istrator feels "service retail" may not be appropriate for this district
but staff feels the applicant is referring to "distribution", which is
allowed.
Nis. Diehl asked if there should be a condition requiring Health Department
approval. Mr. Fritz explained that the .Health Department has already given
approval for 81,540 square feet and the applicant is requesting "that he
be able to build 81,540 square feet -in either Phase I or Phase II and
use the area that was approved for Phase I as his drainfield."
Discussion dealt primarily with road improvements. The Virginia Department
of Transportation was recommending "upgrading the existing left turn lane
to a 200 foot long 12 foot wide turn lane with a 200 foot taper lane in
the northbound lane of Route 29" and staff supported this recommendation.
There was a brief discussion as to how proffers are enforced, i.e. how
is the County aware that proffers are complied with? Mr. Fritz explained
that other County departments (Zoning, Engineering, etc.) deal with the
enforcement of proffers. Mr. Bowerman added that any site plan reviewed
by the site review committee and planning staff has to reflect the
proffers or it can neither be recommended for approval to the Commission
nor administratively approved. Mr. Keeler added that it was the Zoning
Administrator's responsibility to interpret proffers.
Because the applicant had not yet arrived, the Chairman delayed the
continuation of this item for a short period.
Resolution of Appreciation -- Mr. Bowling presented the Commission with
copies of a Resolution of Appreciation for Mr. John Horne, former
Director of Planning and Community Development. The Commission approved
the resolution and directed Mr. Bowling to proceed.
The meeting recessed from 8:25 to 8:30.
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After the recess the meeting resuned review of the Rivanna Commercial
Park.
The Chairman invited comments from Mr. Jeff Echols, representing the
Virginia Department of Transportation.
:sir. Echols commented on the crossovers and also on the improvements
to Rt. 1570. There was brief discussion about the history of Rt. 1570.
M.r. Echols explained that when the road was built it had been based
on 75 vtpd and the current traffic on the road is less than what it was
originally designed for. In response to Mr. Bowerman's questions
about staff's position, Mr..Fritz explained that staff will require that
improvements to 1570 be made once development exceeds 19 acmes, but
staff "may" not agree that improvements be based on 75.6 vtpd/acre.
Mr. Fritz explained that VDOT and the applicant will need to get
together to determine what figures should be used. fir. Bowerman
added: "And beyond 19 acres the level of improvements will be based
upon the actual traffic that can be expected to be generated from 19
then the 27 acres plus what's already there, rather than this calcu-
lation worked out by the applicant."
The Chairman invited applicant comment.
Mr. Blake Hurt addressed the Commission. His comments included the
following:
--The current proposal is for the second phase of the development
though the first phase has not yet been built.
--He explained his reasoning behind his proposed phasing of the project.
--A site easement has already been secured from an adjacent property
owner.
--Regarding improvements to 1570, he stated: "Once we have exceeded
industrial zoning we would look at the necessary improvements. At
that time we would have a much better idea of what would be
required."
--Regarding the vehicle calculations for Rt. 1570, Mr. Hurt expressed
some uncertainty as to staff's methods and position. (Mr. Keeler
explained: "The Planning Staff and the Zoning Administrator are
in agreement that given the wording of the proffer that you are
entitled to develop 19 acres before any further discussion of
road improvements -on 1570. We are not endorsing —this 75 trips
per acre. That was just a general figure that the Highway
Department used some 10 years ago....") Mr. Hurt stated: "I
don't have any problem with a reasonable stance; I would like
not to have to give up my bargaining position with the Highway
Department If reasonable engineering expectations on how the road
should be improved are presented, I think they will be acceptable.
I'd like to be able to negotiate that with the staff and the
Engineering Department but I don't have real conceptual problems
withwhat they've said."
--Regarding the crossover, he stated: "I don't have a real problem
with doing some improvements to Rt..29 to make trucks more
accessible to my project after I have completed 81,000 square feet
and am ready to consider the next phase. The project should be
able to handle the additional expense at that point." He noted he would
like to be able to negotiate the placement of the crossover with
VDOT.
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--He explained his request: "The concept I would like to have approved,
which staff objected to, is I would like to be able to develop
81,000 square feet somewhere on the two phases projected." He
interpreted staff's position was that he had to build the front
phase before he would be required to build the turn lane. He
stated: "I don't want to do that. I would like to build
81,000 square feet out of all the square feet I've shown here,
and as soon as I cross that line be obligated to do the improvements
that you are going to require on the second phase." He indicated
his reasons for his approach to the development were economic ones.
He asked that the three buildings be considered as an "envelope
for future construction." He explained his proposal: "I can pull
out 81,000 square feet and have associated with that the requirements
you put on me for Phase I; anything in addition to that would
trigger the requirements for Phase II. From a project standpoint,
ideally, the middle building is the one that should be developed
first."
--The building will be masonry with a metal roof and the tenants
envisioned will use between 5,000 and 15,000 square feet.
--He stated he objected to the Engineering Department's requirement for
very thick pavement for the parking lots. (Mr. Bowerman commented
that he felt the specifications for pavement were based on
certain criteria. )
--He felt that the road serving the project should not have to be
built to its ultimate standard until the project is complete.
He stated he would like to be able to increase the pavement
as the project develops, i.e. "on -site pavement." (Mr. Rittenhouse
noted that the design of the paving is not solely a function of the
surface layer of asphalt and thus improving the pavement may involve
more than just adding asphalt to the top.)
There was some discussion about pavement requirements. Mr. Bowerman noted:
"There should be a standard that the County follows either to require full
up -front or a phasing of the pavement strengths which should be consistent
throughout all of the approval process." He stated he felt it was the
Commission's role to see that the requirements are carried out, but not
to determine the standard. Mr. Fritz quoted the following from the
Engineering Department's site review comments: "The on -site pavement
sections are to be based on traffic volume generated by the most intense
use permitted with this zoning. We recommend that the applicant schedule
a meeting with our department to discuss just what this will entail in the
way of engineering design." Mr. Fritz was unaware of whether the
applicant had met with the Engineering Department.
Mr. Hurt stated he was not objecting to "how we get it to the most intense
use but the fact that they are requiring it up front. I am sure we can
agree on what the most intense use is."
Regarding this issue, Mr. Keeler noted there were two operative sections
of the Ordinance. He quoted the following from Section 4.12.6.1 of the
Ordinance:
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"... In the event the Zoning Administrator, after consultation with
the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation and County
Engineer, determines such ingress and/or egress to public roads to be
in a state of disrepair which may reasonably result in a hazard to
public safety, he shall require repair and/or correction of such ingress
or egress facility. ..."
Mr. Keeler stated he was referring to the "parking area in the vicinity
of its entrance on 1570." He confirmed this was like an "internal driveway."
Mr. Keeler interpreted.that the intent of that section of the Ordinance
was that the road be constructed so as not to cause any danger to the
public, and that the public be able to get off the public road.in a safe
and convenient manner.
The second applicable section referredto by Mr. Keeler was Section
32.7.2.7. He explained: "The Site Plan Ordinance authorizes the Planning
Commission to waive or modify any provision of 32.7. There's a provision
established in here which requires the applicant at the time of the revised
site plan, at that deadline, to submit his written request and his reasons
and justifications, etc." He quoted the following from 32.7.2.7:
"On -site parking and circulation shall be designed and constructed
in accordance with Section 4.12, Off-street Parking and Loading Re-
quirements,.subject to County Engineer approval in accordance with
sound engineering practices, including but not limited to grade,
drainage and paving specifications; and (planning staff) approval of
the safe and convenient vehicular circulation patterns."
Mr. Keeler explained that Mr. Hurt was asking the Commission "to set that
aside, but you don't know what you'd be approving. If you set that
section aside and say the County Engineer does not have.the authority to
approve this, then we don't know what the specifications will be."
Air. Keeler suggested the following: "Go ahead and act on the plan with
the conditions as they are written; let Mr. Hurt follow the procedures
that are in the Ordinance --let fir. Hurt make his proposal for specifications
...and get with the Engineering Department on this phasing concept.
If he can't work something out, he can always come back and seek relief
from that condition."
Mr. Bowerman stated his main concern was that the Ordinance be consistently
applied to all applicants.
Mr. Bowerman summarized the two main issues to be determined: "(1) Will
the Commission allow you to build in Phase II? and (2) If we allow that
will it .somehow go along with the original approval and not require
approvals to the crossover?"
Mr. Hurt again noted: "I'm willing to do the crossover as soon as I get
past 81,000 square feet. ... I'd like to do 81,000 square feet in Phase II
and soon as I get over top of that I will do the turn lane. I may come
back to move the crossover."
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The Chairman invited public comment.
Mr. Carroll Goode addressed the Commission. He commented briefly about the
location of existing crossovers and taper lanes.
There were very brief comments about the feasiability of tractor trailers
being able to make U-turns at the crossovers.
There being no further public comment, the matter was placed before the
Commission.
Referring to the staff report statement that "this development will
occasion the need for the existing left -turn lane to be upgraded,"
Mr. Rittenhouse noted: "This statement seems to key that need to this
particular development." He asked if this statement was at odds with
previous actions on this project. Mr. Fritz explained that this
statement was "verbatim" as it had been on the staff report for Phase I.
He added that the Commission had not required a turn lane at that time.
Mr. Bowerman recalled what had transpired during the review of the
first phase at which time the Commission had not -required the improvements
to the crossover until 81,000 feet had been developed. Mr. Bowerman
indicated it was his understanding that the applicant was now
agreeing to make those improvements when 81,000 feet has been developed. He
recalled that he and Mr. Rittenhouse had been in favor of requiring
the improvements at that time but the vote had been 4:2 not to require
them. The Commission then later determined that it had been a mistake
not to require the improvements with the first phase. He concluded
that the present application brings up the same issue. He stated he
had no problems with the rest of the application.
Mr. Bowerman interpreted that it was the applicant's position that if the
Commission was "willing to do it the first time (they) should be willing
to do it again" because nothing has been changed. Mr. Bowerman felt the
argument against that position was that the Commission had made an
error the first time. He stated he was in favor of requiring the
improvements with this application. Mr. Bowerman stated he would
like for it to be determined now whether a better access point was
preferable, i.e. he did not want to see improvements to the existing
crossover and find at some future date that that crossover should
be closed and a new one constructed.
Mr. Hurt noted that if the Commission requires that the turn lane be
built with Phase II, he would be forced to build Phase I first and
"not to plan the project as well." He stressed that he was volunteering
to make the improvements when the development goes over 81,000 square
feet.
Mr. Bowerman asked if Mr. Hurt would agree to re -locate the crossover
at the beginning of Phase II, "period?" Mr. Hurt responded: "I thought
that was going to be the requirement."
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The Chairman asked Mr. Echols to comment. He explained that the Corridor
Study (1979) had addressed all the crossovers from Hydraulic Road to the
Greene County Line and the crossover in question (north of this site across
from the trailer park) was to remain. He stated that to change crossover
locations would require a revision of the Corridor Study and would involve
public hearings, etc.
It was determined the possible relocation of the crossover had not been
discussed with staff.
-Mr. Rittenhouse felt the crossover issue "hinged on the viability.of
moving the crossover." He stated: "I think if moving the crossover
were a viable alternative and worth exploring, I could look at this
application from the standpoint of deferring the improvements to the
existing left turn lane. But if relocating the crossover is not a
viable alternative; then I remain in favor of improving the existing.
crossover if it is to stay there, as quickly as possible for the same
reasons that I supported that recommendation of staff in the first place --
because I am concerned with the safety and I am concerned with L-turning
movements on Rt. 29."
Mr. Bowerman asked Mr. Hurt if he would agree to a deferral to allow
this question to be explored.
Mr. Hurt indicated he was not in favor of a deferral. He stated:
"What I'm proposing is to do one or the other... that is, I will
either move the crossover and put the lane in so that it would
come directly to 1570, if that's possible, or, if that's not possible,
to goahead and put the taper lane in."
Mr. Rittenhouse stated that the question then becomes one of timeliness,
i.e. are we willing to wait until all that development reaches the
81,000 square feet point? Mr. Bowerman responded: "I didn't hear that. I heard
whenever the question is answered to the satisfaction of the Highway
Department and the adjacent user of that, and whatever has to be worked
out is worked out and at that point either we agree to build it in a
new location or to improve the other one." fir. Hurt added: "After
81,000 square feet." Mr. Bowerman stated he had not heard that part.
Mr. Hurt stressed that everything was "after 81,000 square feet because
that's when I end up having enough money to pay for this." Mr. Ritten-
house noted --"That was my objection in the first place because.(the usage
of this property is still not certain)."
Ms. Diehl noted that she probably would have supported staff's recommendation
for Phase I (she had not been present at that review) and.she agreed with
Mr. Rittenhouse's position at this time.
Mr. Hurt indicated a lack of understanding of the Commission's question.
-Mr. Bowerman attempted to summarize the Commission's position: "We believe
the staff's original recommendation, that the turn lane and taper be
improved to the crossover, be implemented at this phase." (Mr. Hurt
interjected: "Phase II.") Mr. Bowerman responded: "Right now --that it
be imposed, period,unless you would be willing to defer it to ascertain
whether or not you would want to relocate the crossover. In the event
that you would be willing to relocate the crossover and it worked out,
at 81,000 square feet we would require you to build the crossover but
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in exchange for that we would not require the improvements to the existing
crossover until the 81,000 square feet was built."
There was some discussion about the possible relocation of the crossover.
Mr. Hurt pointed out that he did not feel he had much of an argument to
move a crossover that currently has high usage to a location where it
would be used very little. He thought there was little chance the
Highway Department would agree to that.
Mr. Echols explained that changing a crossover location would involve
public hearings which could take a considerable amount of time.
Mr. Bowerman noted: "'Then as far as I am concerned, this is 81,000
square feet before us for the first time."
Mr. Hurt.expressed a lack of understanding. He felt it shouldn't
matter to the County or the Commission "which 81,000 square feet I use."
Mr. Bowerman explained: "The Commission recognizes that an error might
have been made by it upon the first approval a year ago which caused a
subsequent change of another condition where we required it and recognized
at that time that we should have required the turn and taper improvements
from the beginning and that being the case, since this is new business
back here again, we have the option of imposing that condition just as
if it were new business."
Mr. Hurt asked: "You're not saying: '(A) We're not approving Phase II
and (B) We're changing our approval of Phase I?"
Mr. Bowerman replied: "No, Phase I stands, but we're saying the current
request, to build in Phase II, is new business."
Mr. Hurt explained: "The amount of .dirt required to do Phase I without
a hope of a tenant would prohibit me from being able to finance the project,
so by making that determination I will be forced to do Phase I. You can
say: 'We hope you are going to build in Phase II because that means we
will get the turn lane today,' but ... I can't afford to do that. If I
get 81,000 square feet and the project's successful, I am in a good
position then (A) to explore whether I can move (the crossover) and
(B) to build that turn lane. I have to build 81,000 square feet in order
to finance the project, so I'm stuck with Phase I, and I thought in the
interests of good planning I would suggest the envelope idea because I
don't think it makes any difference to the Commission other than as a
lever to get me to do the turn lane.. I'm telling you that lever won't
work because my banker won't go along with it. I don't want to mix
up good planning with trying to make up for past errors."
Mr. Bowerman responded: "I personally think good planning, based on my
interpretation of it, requiral the improvements to be made a year ago on
the Phase I approval. Being unable to reach.any other resolution of
what we could be doing here with another crossover and improvements, I
am forced to come back to the same decision I, personally, made a year
ago." He noted that Commissioners Rittenhouse and Diehl seemed to
agree with this position.
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Mr. Hurt asked: "On Phase II?"
Mr. Bowerman responded: "On Phase II, yes."
Mr. Hurt responded: "I am happy to do Phase II. Understand? I'm not
building Phase II first, though. In that case I've got to build Phase I."
Mr. Bowerman interpreted: "He's saying that if we approve it the way he's
asking for it, with the turn and taper lane, he can't afford to build it.
So he'll have to go back and build Phase .I." Mr. Hurt confirmed this was
correct.
Mr. Bowerman explained the result of the approval of this request would
be that the applicant would have two approved plans, "Phase I without the
improvements and Phase.II with it."
Ms. Diehl stressed her main concern was public safety and not the envelope
for the building, thus her position remained uncharged.
Mr. Rittenhouse pointed out that he felt there was a third option, i.e.
to investigate the moving of the crossover. Mr. Hurt indicated he was
willing to investigate this possibility but cautioned that it would be
a long-term process.
Mr. Keeler asked for a clarification of the Commission's position and
asked if it was the Commission's desire that a determination about the
crossover.be made before taking action on the request for Phase II.
Mr. Bowerman stated the applicant was not willing to do that because of the
amount of time involved.
Mr. Keeler noted that it might be possible to simply determine if the
Highway Department was amenable to the relocation of the crossover,
setting aside the issue of the public hearings and the other property
owners involved. 11r. Bowerman stated he did not think the Highway
Department could make even a preliminary determination without having
received public input. Mr. Keeler pointed out that the Highway
Department could at least determine the engineering feasibility
before the public hearing process.
The Chairman called for a motion.
GIs. Diehl moved that the Rivanna Commercial Park Phase Two Preliminary
Plan be approved subject to the following conditions:
1. The final site plan will not be signed until the following conditions
are met:
a) Department of Engineering approval of grading 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 Route 1570
drainage improvements;
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e) Virginia Department of 'Transportation approval of right-of-way
improvements; to include the upgrade of the existing left turn
lane to a 200-foot long, 12--foot wide turn lane with a 200-
foot taper lane in the northbound lane of Route 29;
f) Planning staff approval of landscape plan to include protective
measures adjacent to parking spaces with a depth of 16 feet;
g) Albemarle County Service Authority approval of water plans;
h) Note on the final site plan that total development of Phase I
and Phase II shall not exceed 81,540 square feet without approval
of the Health Department. In no case shall development exceed
225,000 square feet without connection to public sewer.
2. A building permit will not be issued until the following condition
has been met:
a) Virginia Department of Transportation issuance of a commercial
entrance permit.
3. A Certificate of Occupancy will not be issued until the following
conditions have been met:
a) fire Officer final approval;
b) Submittal of a certified engineers report in compliance with
Section 26.7 of the Zoning Ordinance for each use of an
industrial character.
4. Administrative approval of the final site plan.
Mr. Michel seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Dunlora Phase 2 Preliminary Plat - Proposal to create 118 lots from
135.7 acres, with a minimum lot size of 0.25 acres. Phase 1 (not yet
signed) consists of 157 lots from 122 acres. Dunlora Phase 2 preliminary
plat was originally approved December 1987 and has since expired.
Property, described as Tax Map 62, Parcel 16, is located on the east
side of Rt. 631 (Rio Road) north of Pen Park and across from the CATEC
Center. Zoned R-4, Residential. Rivanna Magisterial District.
Mr. Keeler presented the staff report which explained that the applicant
was requesting reapproval of the preliminary plat for Phase II which
had expired. The report concluded: "Staff opinion is that there has
been no change of circumstance to warrant any change in conditions of
approval. Staff recommends approval subject to original conditions of
December 15, 1987."
The applicant was represented by Ms. Susan Riddle. She stated that final
construction plans for the final plat for Phase I had been approved
and construction should commence moths: a couple of months. She explained
that right-of-way had been acquired along Rio Road in order to provide
a left turn lane into Dunlora Drive off Rio Road. She stated also
that final road plans and final lot layout for Phase II have been
reviewed by the Department of Engineer and VDOT and comments have
been received, but final approval had not yet been granted.
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There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission.
fir. Bowerman noted that the contract purchaser of this property has
agreed not to buildinthe potential.right-of-way of the proposed
:ifeadowcreek Interchange until the County is able to determine what the
alignment is going to be. (This was not the case when the original
Phase I was approved.)
Mr. Michel moved that the Dunlora Phase 2 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. County Engineering approval of public road and drainage plans and
calculations;
b. County Engineering approval of stormwater detention plans and
calculations, as applicable;
c. Virginia Department of Transportation approval of:
1. Road and drainage plans and calculations including turn lanes;
2. Plat showing required sight easements and right-of-way.
d. Issuance of an erosion control permit;
e. Fire Officer approval, to include hydrant locations;
f. Albemarle County Service Authority approval of final water and
sewer plans;
g. County Attorney approval of homeowner documents;
h. County Engineering approval of provision for emergency access;
i. Planning staff approval of conservation. plan (Section 15.4.1) for
density bonus of Maintenance of existing wooded areas.
3. Approval of and compliance with SP-87-96 Dunlora Development Group.
4. No construction is permitted on critical slopes without a specific
modification of regulations (Section 4.2.5) by the Planning Commission.
5. Access to the Dunlora residue parcels (16A, 16C, and 16D) is to remain
as shown on the plat until any development in the future. At that
time, the existing Dunlora private road may be relocated in whole
or in part.
Mr. Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Mr. Keeler noted: "Dunlora was approved in two phases. The first phase
prior developer was somewhat more ambitious about what he wanted to do
on a phase basis. Currently the applicant is proposing putting a
sub -phase to record that consists of about 50 lots. It's our opinion
that recordation of that sub -phase and compliance with other provisions
in the Code of Virginia will keep the remainder of this project alive."
Mr. Keeler confirmed he was referring to a "sub -phase of Phase I."
He continued: "We have no objection to that in this particular case.
However, that provision of the Code of Virginia is going to be important
in the future and what we will do in the future with larger subdivisions
in every case we will request a phasing plan to be approved by the
Commission at t heb time of the approval of the preliminary or final
plat and after tMe applicant will have to adhere to it. It's not a
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problem in this case because they're putting a substantial number of lots
to record."
Mr. Michel asked: "Is there an opportunity for a developer, if they're
approved in smaller phases than we have here, to come back and change the
phasing a little?" Mr. Keeler responded: "He can do that. But the
Commission would be basically reapproving a plat."
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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Acting Secretary
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