HomeMy WebLinkAboutSE202100047 Correspondence 2021-11-22 (2)WILLIAMS MULLEN
TO: Albemarle County Staff
FROM: Nedostup, Megan
DATE: November 22, 2021
RE: ZMA2015-001 Old Trail Block 33 Special Exception Request
Please accept this request for the following variation to ZMA 2015-001 Old Trail Neighborhood
Model District's Code of Development (COD). We are requesting a modification to Table 6a on
page 18 of the COD for the minimum lot size for Block 33 (see attached approved Application
Plan exhibit). We request that the minimum lot size be modified from 8,000 square feet to 4,000
square feet. This adjustment is to allow a variety of housing product and price points in this
block and in Crozet. The overall density of Old Trail and maximum number of units permitted in
this block will remain unchanged.
Below, you will find the existing and revised table and how this request meets the criteria set in
Chapter 18 Section 8.5.5.3 of the Zoning Ordinance for approval of variations to codes of
development.
Existing Code of Development:
Proposed:
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Table 6a: Single Family Detached Minimum Lot Size Regulations
Blocks
Square Feet
5, 7, 12, 16-18 19-26 32
4,000
10, 28, 29
5,500
34
3,000
30, 31, and 33
8,000
35
9 000
Table 6a: Single Family detached Minimum Lot Size Regulations
Blocks
Square Feet
5, 7, 12, 16-18, 19-26, 32, 33
4,000
10, 28, 29
5,500
34
3,000
30,31
8,000
35
9,000
Section 8.5.5.3 (code in italics, response following)
(1) is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan;
One of the guiding principles within the most recently adopted Crozet Master Plan
includes the following: ... ensuring that new and infill development is compatible in
scale and design and provides housing choice for all community members...."
The reduction of lot square footage in Block 33 will allow a smaller unit type that will
provide more housing choice in Crozet, meeting the guiding principle outline in the
Master Plan. This request also furthers the Growth Management Policy and Objective
4 of the Comprehensive Plan's Development Areas Chapter: "Use Development Area
land efficiently to prevent premature expansion of the Development Areas" by
providing smaller lots to produce the allowable units approved under the Old Trail code
of development.
(2) does not increase the approved development density or intensity of development;
As stated above, the overall permitted density for Block 33 and Old Trail NMD will
remain unchanged.
(3) does not adversely affect the timing and phasing of development of any other
development in the zoning district;
The proposed change to the lot size in this block will not adversely affect the timing
and phasing of any other development in the zoning district.
(4) does not require a special use permit; and
This proposed change does not require a special use permit and is permitted under
8.5.5.3(a)(1) "Minor changes to yard requirements, build -to lines or ranges, maximum
structure heights and minimum lot sizes".
(5) is in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved application.
This change is in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved application,
as the number of permitted units will remain unchanged.
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