HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB198300146 Staff Report 1983-10-25 STAFF REPORT: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: OCTOBER 25 , 1983 - PAGE 3
STAFF REPORT: MAYNARD WOOD, JR. PRELIMINARY PLAT:
Location: Located off the west side of Rt. 20 about three miles south
of the intersection with Rt. 742 Scottsville Magisterial
District. Tax Map 102 , parcel 1C .
Zoning: RA, Rural Area.
-Proposal: To create one 2 . 00 acre parcel, leaving 9 . 92 acres in residue .
Reason for Planning Commission Review: Parcel served by private easement.
Topography of Area: Moderate slopes .
Condition of Roads Serving Proposal: This section of Rt. 20 carries an
average of 2 , 200 vehicle trips per day and is considered
tolerable by Virginia Department of Highways & Transportation.
Watershed Impoundment: N/A.
Soils: No comments available .
Comprehensive Plan Recommendation: Property is located in Rural Area IV
and recommended for 2 acre density.
Type Utilities: No public utilities available.
Staff Comment:
The Virginia Department of Highways & Transportation recommends
a private street commercial entrance, as the current entrance
serves six (6) to ten (10) residences . A full width right
turn lane of 200 ' and a 200 ' taper are also recommended.
Virginia Department of Highways & Transportation commented
that only 310 ' of sight distance exists to the west of this
entrance, minimum sight distance should be 550 ' .
The County Engineer commented that although the existing
gravel road is in fair condition, he recommends the road be
upgraded to meet current private road standards. During
field inspection of this property and access road, four
residences were located which share the road from the Wood
property down to Rt. 20 . Additionally, an automotive garage
is in operation on the parcel across the road from the Wood
property. the Planning Commission will review a special- use
permit for this business on November 3 , 1983 . A maintenance
agreement exists between some of the property owners along
the right-of-way.
The applicant has obtained written Health Department approval ,
and submitted a topographic overlay indicating slopes of
greater than 25%, as well as buildable areas .
**The applicant is requesting the Planning Commission waive
Section 18-36 (c) 1, private road standards, of the Subdivision
Ordinance. This section of the ordinance specifies a private
road serving six to ten, lots should have a travel width of
14 ' , with 6" compacted stone base and surface treatment of
prime and double seal .
STAFF REPORT: PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING: OCTOBER 25 , 1983 - PAGE 4
**Additionally, the applicant is requesting the Planning
Commission waive all the recommendations of the Virginia
Department of Highways & Transportation, Section 18-37 (o)
of the Subdivision Ordinance.
This final plat will meet the requirements of Section 18
of the Subdivision Ordinance and staff recommends approval
subject to the following conditions:
RECOMMENDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
1. The final plat will not be signed until the following conditions have
been met by the applicant:
a. Virginia Department of Highways & Transportation approval of
entrance onto Rt. 20;
' b. County Engineer approval of private road provisions;
c. County Attorney approval of road mainteance agreement.
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