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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201500197 Application 2015-10-27 Page CIPLINTY OF ALAINIARLE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION 0 Request for a waiver, modification, variation Variation to a previously approved or substitution permitted by Chapter 18 = $425 rezoning application plan or Code of Development = $425 OR ❑ Relief from a condition of approval = $425 Provide the following 0 3 copies of the existing approved plan Provide the following illustrating the area where the change is 0 3 copies of a written request specifying the requested or the applicable sections(s) or section or sections being requested to be the Code of Development. Provide a waived, modified, varied or substituted, and graphic representation of the requested any other exhibit documents stating the change. reasons for the request and addressing the 0 1 copy of a written request specifying the applicable findings of the section authorized provision of the plan, code or standard for to be waived, modified, varied or substituted. which the variation is sought, and state the reason for the requested variation. Project Name and Assigned Application Number(SDP,SP or ZMA): 2,N1 A -5 ialS� , Tax map and parcel: ��j f -01- -A% Contact Person -51(.4.- Levo3e"(('i. Address '(4 t'lN•= c-SU)." O City C J t(..L State V Pc Zip 22.--ciO Z Daytime Phone# (`{ ) 't"ll'OZoS Fax#(4434 ) `Lgle'S22 b Email ookG-d rL!"c�Cic;c�r.�D�o1n Owner of Record C"\k2-(-4-E '?e- c l 6s LA-4- Address toc6I T I-(Z1 ( (A(2. Th 1e City GCLooZ T State V li. Zip 2 Lq 3 2- Daytime Phone# ( 1°V ) `ie0'qo Fax#( ) Email J d- D 01.kco.l J of .c d`(h Applicant(Who is the Contact Person representing?)' )A/ ''��i.oc,K M pc1.3 Address 100 }�(�(t./1L � LI(L 5L)L-re E G %61- State 'IA Zip 7-26132' County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville,VA 22902 Voice: (434)296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 Revised 02/05/2015 • Paget CIPUNTY OF ALAIVIARLE APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EXCEPTION Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign The foregoing information is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. By signing this application I am consenting to written comments, letters and or notifications regarding this application being provided to me or my designated contact via fax and or email. This consent does not preclude such written communication from also being sent via first class mail. f\A 0 I i/15' Signature of Owner, Contract Purchaser, Agent Date Print Name Daytime phone number of Signatory I a FOR OFFICE USE ONLY SDP, SP or ZMA# Q�0o4~ 2 Fee Amount$ 475 Q Date Paid 7 I is By who? 4/1(04%.-41A/11-41/A Ale Receipt# 019 z4 Ck# 2308 By LLe_ Revised 02/05/2015 Application for Variations from Approved Plans, rs , a Codes and Standards of Development DATE: October 12,2015 NAME OF PLANNED DISTRICT: Old Trail Village TAX MAP/PARCEL NUMBER(s):55E-01-A1 ZMA NUMBER(s):ZMA-04-024 Contact Person: Bill Ledbetter- Roudabush,Gale&Associates Address 914 Monticello Road City Charlottesville State VA Zip 22902 Daytime Phone(434)977-0205 Fax#(434) 296-5220 E-mail BLedbetter@roudabush.com What type of change is requested? ❑ Variation to the Plan leVariation to the Code or Standard Provide a copy of the existing plan(may be a reduced copy)illustrating the area for which the change is requested. Provide a graphic representation of the requested change. Describe the variation being sought(may attach separate sheets): We are requesting a variation to remove B Street between Old Trail Drive and Golf Drive. What is the reason for each of the requested variations?: By removing B Street between Old Trail Drive and Golf Drive,we were able to provide a greater flexibility in the layout of the roadways and parking areas along with a more effiecient use of the area in Blocks 20 and 21. We have be able to achieve a density closer to what was envisioned for the Central Zone of Old Trail Village. Also, by removing a segment of B Street on Blocks 20 and 21, we are able to eliminate impacts to the 100' Stream Buffer. A portion of B Street has remained in place as Block 5 Drive which provides a vehicular connection between Old Trail Drive and Golf Drive. This segment of B Street is connected to Old Trail Drive via Upland Drive (E Street). County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville,VA 22902 Voice: (434)296-5832 Fax: (434)972-4126 3/9/09 Page 1 of 2 In accordance with § 8.5.5.3 c)of the Zoning Ordinance, in order to grant the variation,the Planning Director must make positive findings under 5 criteria. Please provide information about these criteria for the Director's consideration(may attach separate sheets). 1. Is the variation consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan? Yes,if approved,the variation will be consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. 2. Does the variation increase the approved development density or intensity of development? No,the combined level of density proposed for Blocks 5,20 and 21 will not exceed the allowable density for this area,as stated in the Code of Development. Combined,Blocks 5,20 and 21 will have a density of 16 dwelling units per acre.If the density is calculated on a per block basis,each of the three blocks exceeds the allowable density set in the Code of Development. 3. Does the variation adversely affect the timing and phasing of development of any other development in the zoning district? No,the proposed variation does not affect the timing and phasing of any other development. 4. Does the variation require a special use permit? No, the proposed variation will not require a special use permit. 5. Is it in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved rezoning application? Yes,the proprosed variation is in general accord with the proposed purpose and intent of the approved rezoning application. § 8.5.5.3 VARIATIONS FROM APPROVED PLANS, CODES, AND STANDARDS OF DEVELOPMENT The director of planning and community development may allow a site plan or subdivision plat for a planned development to vary from an approved application plan, standard of development and, also, in the case of a neighborhood model district,a general development plan or code of development,as provided herein: a. The director is authorized to grant a variation from the following provisions of an approved plan, code or standard: 1. Minor variations to yard requirements,maximum structure heights and minimum lot sizes; 2. Changes to the arrangement of buildings and uses shown on the plan,provided that the major elements shown on the plan and their relationships remain the same; 3. Changes to phasing plans; 4. Minor changes to landscape or architectural standards; and 5. Minor variations to street design. d.Any variation not expressly provided for herein may be accomplished by rezoning. 3/9/09 page 2 of 2 Application for Variations from Approved Plans, Codes and Standards of Development DATE: October 12,2015 NAME OF PLANNED DISTRICT: Old Trail Village TAX MAP/PARCEL NUMBER(s):55E-01-A1 ZMA NUMBER(s):ZMA-04-024 Contact Person: Bill Ledbetter-Roudabush,Gale&Associates Address 914 Monticello Road City Charlottesville State VA zip 22902 Daytime Phone(434)977-0205 Fax#(434) 296-5220 E-mail BLedbetter@roudabush.com What type of change is requested? ❑ Variation to the Plan leVariation to the Code or Standard Provide a copy of the existing plan(may be a reduced copy)illustrating the area for which the change is requested. Provide a graphic representation of the requested change. Describe the variation being sought(may attach separate sheets): We are requesting to reclassify B Street on Block 5 and 21 as well as E Street between Blocks 5 and 20 as private streets. What is the reason for each of the requested variations?: The public road standards in this instance break the three blocks into fragments,which cannot be used efficiently to achieve a density that is similar to the surrounding blocks.The grid-like street pattern with T-intersections in lieu of a 200'centerline radius allows a greater flexibility and efficiency for building and parking layout.This efficiency and flexibility allows for a density similar to that of the surrounding blocks and more in line with the Old Trail Village Code of Development. In addition,the grid-like pattern of the proposed streets is similar to the street layout of the surround blocks.Also,the proposed private streets,Upland Drive and Block 5 Drive,will mirror the surrounding public streets with a similar cross-section:on-street parallel parking,planting strips and sidewalks. County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville,VA 22902 Voice: (434)296-5832 Fax: (434)972-4126 3/9/09 Page of 2 In accordance with § 8.5.5.3 c)of the Zoning Ordinance, in order to grant the variation,the Planning Director must make positive findings under 5 criteria. Please provide information about these criteria for the Director's consideration(may attach separate sheets). 1. Is the variation consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan? Yes,if approved,the variation will be consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. 2. Does the variation increase the approved development density or intensity of development? No,the combined level of density proposed for Blocks 5,20 and 21 will not exceed the allowable density for this area,as stated in the Code of Development.Combined,Blocks 5,20 and 21 will have a density of 16 dwelling units per acre.If the density is calculated on a per block basis,each of the three blocks exceeds the allowable density set in the Code of Development. 3. Does the variation adversely affect the timing and phasing of development of any other development in the zoning district? No,the proposed variation does not affect the timing and phasing of any other development. 4. Does the variation require a special use permit? No,the proposed variation will not require a special use permit. 5. Is it in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved rezoning application? Yes,the proprosed variation is in general accord with the proposed purpose and intent of the approved rezoning application. § 8.5.5.3 VARIATIONS FROM APPROVED PLANS, CODES,AND STANDARDS OF DEVELOPMENT The director of planning and community development may allow a site plan or subdivision plat for a planned development to vary from an approved application plan, standard of development and, also, in the case of a neighborhood model district, a general development plan or code of development, as provided herein: a. The director is authorized to grant a variation from the following provisions of an approved plan, code or standard: 1. Minor variations to yard requirements,maximum structure heights and minimum lot sizes; 2. Changes to the arrangement of buildings and uses shown on the plan,provided that the major elements shown on the plan and their relationships remain the same; 3. Changes to phasing plans; 4. Minor changes to landscape or architectural standards;and 5. Minor variations to street design. d. Any variation not expressly provided for herein may be accomplished by rezoning. 3/9/09 page 2 of 2 Application for 0V Al.g� Variations from Approved Plans, OW! pp � r hrtctytr Codes and Standards of Development DATE: October 12,2015 NAME OF PLANNED DISTRICT: Old Trail Village TAX MAP/PARCEL NUMBER(s):55E-01-A1 ZMA NUMBER(s):ZMA-04-024 Contact Person: Bill Ledbetter- Roudabush,Gale &Associates Address 914 Monticello Road City Charlottesville State VA Zip 22902 Daytime Phone(434)977-0205 Fax#(434) 296-5220 E-mail BLedbetter@roudabush.com What type of change is requested? ❑ Variation to the Plan 40rVariation to the Code or Standard Provide a copy of the existing plan (may be a reduced copy) illustrating the area for which the change is requested. Provide a graphic representation of the requested change. Describe the variation being sought(may attach separate sheets): We are requesting that a variation be allowed for the building height for Blocks 5,20-21 to be greater than the maximum building height specified-3.5 stories for a maximum spatial enclosure ratio of 1:2.We are requesting that the maximum building height be equal to 4 stories,as allowed in the Old Trail Village Code of Development in Table 6: Zoning Regulations. What is the reason for each of the requested variations?: The spatial enclosure ratios indicated in the Old Trail Village Code of Development were set to give the development a proportionate sense of enclosure. However,the spatial enclosure ratio is not a universal"golden number". Planning scholars differ on the exact ratio;the ideal range for a typical street can be defined as 1:1 to 1:4 or 1:2 to 1:4 (the ratio for Old Trail Village) or 1:1.5 to 1:3.Therefore,the ratio is merely a guide. The spatial enclosure ratio for a 4-story apartment building on Upland Drive (between Block 5 and 20) will be 1:1.7. If we were to determine that the enclosure is defined by the street trees,the spatial enclosure ratio would range from 1:1 to 1:2 with large canopy trees. All of these spatial enclosure ratios would be within the range considered appropriate for streets. Cont. Page 2 County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 3/9/09 Page I of 2 Cont. from Page 1 The more intuitive measure for spatial enclosure is related to the function of the thoroughfare(the space between the buildings)and its design. This is a contextual relationship based upon the building height,the building scale,the variety of scale and design,the density and floor-area ratio,architectural elements, mass and scale, relationship to adjacent buildings and thoroughfares,orientation of the entry, climate, historical precedent and the design of the immediate human space on the ground floor. If we consider the examples of great streets, those great streets all work because of this contextual relationship, not because they meet a specified ratio. This is true for the broad plaza of St. Peter's Square at the Vatican,the narrow streets of the Shambles in York,England as well as narrow streets of Phoenix Town in Hunan China.All of these spaces are considered great because of the human element they bring into them—pedestrians. These are all considered walkable spaces with the context and visual interest provided at a human scale for the pedestrian. One of the core concepts for the Old Trail Village is that it be a walkable community. The idea of a walkable community has been set with the design of the spaces and architecture of the community.The thoroughfares are designed with sidewalks, planting strips,pocket parks and open spaces connected throughout. The architecture of the buildings is designed with the pedestrian in mind with the scale,the details and rhythm set at the human scale. f • '4 In accordance with § 8.5.5.3 c)of the Zoning Ordinance, in order to grant the variation, the Planning Director must make positive findings under 5 criteria. Please provide information about these criteria for the Director's consideration(may attach separate sheets). 1. Is the variation consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan? Yes,if approved,the variation will be consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. 2. Does the variation increase the approved development density or intensity of development? No,the level of density proposed for Blocks 5, 20 and 21 will not exceed the allowable density for this area,as stated in the Code of Development. 3. Does the variation adversely affect the timing and phasing of development of any other development in the zoning district? No,the proposed variation does not affect the timing and phasing of any other development. 4. Does the variation require a special use permit? No,the proposed variation will not require a special use permit. 5. Is it in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved rezoning application? Yes,the proprosed variation is in general accord with the proposed purpose and intent of the approved rezoning application. § 8.5.5.3 VARIATIONS FROM APPROVED PLANS, CODES,AND STANDARDS OF DEVELOPMENT The director of planning and community development may allow a site plan or subdivision plat for a planned development to vary from an approved application plan, standard of development and, also, in the case of a neighborhood model district, a general development plan or code of development, as provided herein: a. The director is authorized to grant a variation from the following provisions of an approved plan, code or standard: 1. Minor variations to yard requirements, maximum structure heights and minimum lot sizes; 2. Changes to the arrangement of buildings and uses shown on the plan,provided that the major elements shown on the plan and their relationships remain the same; 3. Changes to phasing plans; 4. Minor changes to landscape or architectural standards;and 5. Minor variations to street design. P. d. Any variation not expressly provided for herein may be accomplished by rezoning. 3/9/09 page 2 of 2 Application for Variations from Approved Plans, lt Codes and Standards of Development DATE: October 12,2015 NAME OF PLANNED DISTRICT: Old Trail Village TAX MAP/PARCEL NUMBER(s):55E-01-A1 ZMA NUMBER(s):ZMA-04-024 Contact Person: Bill Ledbetter- Roudabush,Gale&Associates Address 914 Monticello Road City Charlottesville State VA Zip 22902 Daytime Phone(434)977-0205 Fax#(434) 296-5220 E-mail BLedbetter@roudabush.com What type of change is requested? ❑ Variation to the Plan '"Variation to the Code or Standard Provide a copy of the existing plan(may be a reduced copy)illustrating the area for which the change is requested. Provide a graphic representation of the requested change. Describe the variation being sought(may attach separate sheets): We are requesting a variation for Sec. 14-422.A which stipulates that sidewalks should be located on both side of the road.Specifically,we are requesting that the sidewalk be required for only for the west side of Block 5 Drive. (See Conceptual Site Layout for Old Trail Village Block 5) What is the reason for each of the requested variations?: We are requesting the variation for the sidewalk to reduce the impact to the 100'Stream Buffer and to eliminate any impact to the 50'Stream Buffer located to the east of Block 5 Drive.A sidewalk on the east side of Block 5 Drive is not needed,as there will be no development that will require a direct pedestrian connection.The proposed mixed-use building and apartment building on the west side Block 5 will have direct sidewalk access along Block 5 Drive and Upland Drive.Also,the sidewalks in Block 5 will connect into the larger sidewalk network of Old Trail Village via connection on Old Trail Drive and Golf Drive. County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434)296-5832 Fax: (434)972-4126 3/9/09 Page 1 of 2 In accordance with § 8.5.5.3 c)of the Zoning Ordinance, in order to grant the variation,the Planning Director must make positive findings under 5 criteria. Please provide information about these criteria for the Director's consideration(may attach separate sheets). 1. Is the variation consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan? Yes,if approved,the variation will be consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. 2. Does the variation increase the approved development density or intensity of development? No,the level of density proposed for Blocks 5,20 and 21 will not exceed the allowable density for this area,as stated in the Code of Development. 3. Does the variation adversely affect the timing and phasing of development of any other development in the zoning district? No,the proposed variation does not affect the timing and phasing of any other development. 4. Does the variation require a special use permit? No, the proposed variation will not require a special use permit. 5. Is it in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved rezoning application? Yes,the proprosed variation is in general accord with the proposed purpose and intent of the approved rezoning application. § 8.5.5.3 VARIATIONS FROM APPROVED PLANS, CODES,AND STANDARDS OF DEVELOPMENT The director of planning and community development may allow a site plan or subdivision plat for a planned development to vary from an approved application plan, standard of development and,also, in the case of a neighborhood model district, a general development plan or code of development, as provided herein: a. The director is authorized to grant a variation from the following provisions of an approved plan, code or standard: 1. Minor variations to yard requirements, maximum structure heights and minimum lot sizes; 2. Changes to the arrangement of buildings and uses shown on the plan,provided that the major elements shown on the plan and their relationships remain the same; 3. Changes to phasing plans; • 4. Minor changes to landscape or architectural standards; and 5.Minor variations to street design. d.Any variation not expressly provided for herein may be accomplished by rezoning. 3/9/09 page 2 of 2