HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 07 88 PC MinutesJune 7, 1988
The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday,
June 7, 1988, Meeting Room 7, County Office Building, Charlottesville,
Virginia. Those members present were: Mr. David Bowerman, Chairman;
Ms. Norma Diehl, Vice Chairman; Mr. Harry Wilkerson; Mr. Tom Jenkins;
Mr. Keith Rittenhouse (newly appointed); Mr. Tim Michel; and Mr. Peter
Stark. Other officials present were: Mr. Ronald Keeler, Chief of
Planning; Mr. Wayne Cilimberg, Chief .of Community Development;
Mr. Bill Fritz, Planner, and Mr. George St. John, County Attorney.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and established
that a quorum was present. Mr. Bowerman introduced Mr. Keith Rittenhouse,
newly appointed Commissioer from the Scottsville District.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM Mr. Cilimberg presented the final copy of
the priority list for the 1988-93 Capital Improvements Program. Mr. Cilimberg
called the Commission's attention particularly to projects 6 (Crozet.Ele-
mentary School -Replacement/ Property Acquisition and Planning) and 7
(Route 810 Improvements (Crozet School), which the Commission had reinstated
at the May 31, 1988 public hearing. He also went over accompanying notes
to some of the projects.
SP-88-30 Michael B. McCauley - Michael B. McCauley petitions the Board of
Supervisors to approve a permanent mobile home permit on 6.569 acres.
Property is described as Tax Map 112, Parcel 19B1 located on the south side
of Route 627 approximately 1/10 of a mile west of Route 20 South. Zoned
RA, Rural Areas. Scottsville Magisterial District.
Applicant had requested withdrawal without prejudice.
Ms. Diehl moved, seconded by Mr. Wilkerson, that the applicant's request
for withdrawal without prejudice be approved. The motion passed unanimously.
SP-88-28 Tracy L. & Sandra G. Via -.Request in accordance with Section 5.2
of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a double wide mobile home to be located
on a 5.5 acre parcel. Property, described as Tax Map 54, Parcel 40 (part
of), is located 1/10 mile on private drive off the north side of Rt. 827,
+ � mile northwest of the intersection.of Rt.. 691 and Rt. 827. Zoned RA,
Rural Areas. White Hall Magisterial District.
Mr. Fritz presented the staff report.
The Chairman invited applicant comment.
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Mr. Rosco Sponaugle, father-in-law of the applicant, addressed the
Commission. .He stated that only one property owner had raised objection
and all other residents of the area had indicated no opposition to
the mobile home.
There being no public comment, the Natter was placed before the Commission.
In response to GIs. Diehl's question about the wording of condition No. 4,
Mr. Fritz explained that this was exactly as it appears in the zoning
ordinance.
In response to Ms. Diehl's question about the distance of the site from
the stream, fir.. Fritz estimated that the site was at least 100 feet
from the stream, but he added that the Health Department would make
the final determination. Mr. Sponaugle added that the site was more than
300 feet from the stream.
Mr. Jerkins moved that SP-88-28 for Tracy L. and Sandra G. Via be recommended
to the Board of Supervisors for approval subject to the following conditions:
1. Albemarle County Building Official approval;
2. Conformance to all area, bulk and other applicable requirements
for district in which it is located;
3. Skirting around mobile home from ground level to base of the mobile home
to be completed within thirty (30) days of the issuance of a certificate
of occupancy;
4. Provision of potable water supply and sewerage facility to the reasonable
satisfaction of the Zoning.Administrator and approval by the local office
of the Virginia Department of Health, if applicable under current
regulations;
5. Maintenance of existing vegetation, landscaping and/or screening to
be provided to the reasonable satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator.
Required screening shall be maintained in good condition and replaced
if it should die.
Mr. Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
The matter was to be heard by the Board on June 15, 1988.
SP-88-3 3 Free union Country School - Request in accordance with Section
10.2.2.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for the issuance of a special use
permit to amend SP-84-19, condition No. 4 which limits enrollment to
35 students. Property, described as Tax Map 29, Parcel 15D., is located
on the west side of Rt. 601, 14 mile south of its intersection with Rt. 665.
Zoned RA, Rural Areas. White Hall Magisterial District.
:sir. Keeler gave the staff report. The report stated the applicant was
requesting to increase enrollment from 35 to 48 students. Staff recommended
approval of the request.
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Ms. Diehl asked if the Health Department had commented on the increased
enrollment request.
Mr. Keeler stated the soil study had been submitted to the Health
Department and is currently under review. It was anticipated this
would have been completed before Board review.
The Chairman invited applicant comment.
Mr. David Ashcom was present to answer the Commission's questions.
In response to Mr. Michel's question, Mr. Ashcom stated the increase
would not trigger any State requirements.
In response to Ms. Diehl's question about additional construction, Mr.
Ashcom stated there were presently plans for one additional classroom.
He added that this addition would be made even if the request for
higher -enrollment was not approved.
Mr. Les Pearlstern, also representing the applicant, explained that
the original 35 enrollment figure had been arbitrarily reached and
there is currently a greater demand for pre-school space. He
pointed out that there is no intention to immediately jump to 48
students.
There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission.
Mr. Bowerman stated he had.no problem with the current request. He
pointed out, however, that he did have some question about future
plans for the school because of its location and the tendency for
schools, both public and private, to act as magnets. He asked at
what point the enrollment would not be increased any further. Mr.
Pearlstern indicated he was unable to predict the future, though
presently he felt this was probably as high as it would go.
He explained that if enrollment exceeds 50 students there would
be many fire requirements which would be very expensive. He
indicated the applicant was not interested in becoming a large
school.
Mr. Jenkins moved that SP-88-33 for the Free Union Country School be
recommended to the Board of Supervisors for approval subject to the
following conditions:
1. Planning staff approval of site plan in accordance with recommendations
of the Site Plan Review Committee;
2. If licensure is not required by the State Welfare Department, this
approval shall be construed to include waiver of Section 5.1.6(a) of
the Zoning Ordinance. All other requirements of Section 5.1.6 shall
be met;
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3. Permit is issued to Free Union Country School, Incorporated and is
non -transferable;
4. Enrollment shall be limited in accordance with recommendations of the
Site Plan Review Committee, provided that enrollment shall, in no case,
exceed forty-eight (48) students;
5. Compliance with the Virginia Department of Welfare's Minimum Standards
for Licensed Child Care Centers.
M.r. Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
The matter was to be heard by the Board June 15, 1988.
ZTA-88-01_ Amend 4.12 Parking Regulations Related to Commercial Uses - Resolution
of Intent to amend Section 4.12 of the Zoning Ordinance to clarify parking
regulations for commercial uses..
Mr. Keeler presented the staff report.. The report stated the purpose
of the amendment was to provide uniform language to insure consistent
application of regulations.
Mr. Michel asked if staff anticipated any problems with uses which
generate heavy traffic, such as a video store. Mr. Keeler responded that
this would be addressed in the "next phase of amendments."
There being no public comment, the matter was placed before the Commission.
Mr. Jenkins moved that ZIA--88-01 to amend Section 4.12 Parking Regulations
Related to Commercial Uses be recommended to the Board of Supervisors
for approval as follows:
1. ADD TO 3.0 DEFINITIONS:
Retail Sales Area: That portion of the net floor area
of a commercial use devoted to the display _and/or sale_
of merchandise to the public. Storage of inventor
offices and other such areas not devoted to the sale
and/ordisplay of merchandise shall not be considered
as retail sales area.
NOTE: NO CHANGE IS PROPOSED TO THE DEFINITION OF NET
FLOOR AREA.
Floor Area Net: The sum of the total horizontal areas
of the several floors of all buildings on a lot
measured from the interior faces of exterior walls and
from the centerline of walls separating two (2) or more
buildings. The term "net floor area" shall include
outdoor display areas for the sale, rental and display
of recreational vehicles, boats and boating equipment,
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trailers, horticultural items, farm or garden
equipment and other similar products, but shall exclude
areas designed for permanent uses such as toilets,
utility closets, malls enclosed or not, truck tunnels,
enclosed parking areas, meters, roof top mechanical
structures, mechanical and equipment rooms, public and
fire corridors, stairwells, elevators, escalators and
areas under a sloping ceiling where the head room in
fifty (50) percent of such area is less than six (6)
feet, six (6) inches.
2. ADD TO 4.12.6.6:
4.12.6.6 REQUIRED NUMBER OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES
Exce t as otherwise Permitted by the Planning
Commission pursuant to 4.12.4provisions of 4.12.6.6.1
and 4.12.6.6.2 shall apply to any determination as to
the required number of off-street 2arking spaces to be
provided in aparticular case.
Where the term "retail sales area" is employed either:
(a) a figure of 0.80 of the gross floor area shall be
employed; or (b) the applicant shall submit floor 21ans
which delineate the retail sales area in which case
'such floor plans shall be binding as to ultimate usage.
3. AMEND 4.12.6.6.1 AS FOLLOWS:
a. For each commercial uses use of a retail
character: One (1) space per each one hundred
(100) square feet of retail sales for the first
five thousand (5,000) square feet and one (1)
space for per each two hundred (200) square feet
of retail sales area above five thousand (5,000)
square feet.
4. AMEND 4.12.6.6.2 AS FOLLOWS:
Shopping Center (Planned Development - Shop2ing Center
District Onl ): Five and one-half (52) spaces per each
one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross leasable
floor area.
Building Material Sales: One (1) space per five
hundred (500) square feet of retail sales display area_
Feed and Seed Store: One (1) space per five hundred
(500) square feet of retail sales and -display area.
Furniture Store: One (1) space per four hundred (400)
square feet of retail sales area.
Mr. Wilkerson seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
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OLD BUSINESS
UPS Application - ar. Keeler stated the applicant wished to knowifthe
Commission needed any further information.
Ms. Diehl stated the applicant could be informed that "the staff report
for next week is sufficient."
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Mr. Jerkins indicated he would be interested in knowing/many similar
facilities are currently in operation and how many of those are served
by public water and sewer.
Mr. Bowerman expressed concern about the possibility of a precedent.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
John Horne, S retary
Recorded by: Janice Wills
Transcribed by: Deloris Sessoms