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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA200000010 Application 2000-10-17 County of Albemarl ❖ Department of Buildin ode and Zonin Services OFFICE USE ONLY 1- 8'18 80- na-eap-©o o o -f- c y o - o t f- e o - o o/e o ZMA# ZOOO ( � TMP O 7 � C�J o _ O e2 _ d d - U ✓`^ 29 .t 0 I /l Sign# 9 I ; qYJ Mag.Dist. kI V�Q.�N.1(� Staff �� Date 1 � /�QV l Application for Zoning Map Amendment Project Name(how should we refer to this application?) AVEMORE *Existing Zoning R-1 & R-10 MIXED _ Proposed Zoning R-15 W/ SPECIAL USE PERMIT (*staff will assist you with this item) Number of acres to be rezoned (if a portion it must be delineated on plat) 27.13 (18.217+4.318+4.599) er,cox- f-4,3/ ' 44 sir) Is this an amendment to an existing Planned District? R I ❑Yes A No R!o l#-R./D Is this an amendment to existing proffers? tli Yes ❑No Are you submitting a preliminary site development plan with this application? ❑Yes 0 No Are you submitting a preliminary subdivision plat with this application? u Yes A No Are you proffering a plan with this application? ❑Yes S No Contact Person(who should we call/wnte concerning this project?)' MIKE FENNER / THE COX COMPANY Address 220 EAST HIGH STREET City CHARLOTTESVILLE State VA Zip 22902 Daytime Phone( 804 ) 295-7131 Fax# 295-7540 E-mail COXCO@CSTONE.NET Owner of land(as listed in the County's records) ROBERT HAUSER HOMES, INC/GREENBRIER OFFICE PARK, L.L.0 / PARCELS:TAX MAP 78,PARCEL58I ;TMP 78B,4-1; TMP 78B,3-1. PHILIP SAN NE* Address 114 WHITEWOOD ROAD / P.O.BOX 5487 City CHARLOTTESVILLE State VA Zip 22901/5 Daytime Phone( 804 ) 979-7334 Fax# E-mail RHAUSER@RHHINC.COM AGENT FOR OWNERSj— Applicant(Who is the Contact person representing')Who is requesting the re-zoning?) ROBERT M. HAUSER Address 114 WHITEWOOD ROAD/P.O.BOX 5487 City CHARLOTTESVILLE State VA Zip 22901/5 Daytime Phone( 804 ) 979-7334 Fax# E-mail RHAUSER@RHHI NC.COM Tax map and parcel TAX MAP 78 PARCEL 581; TAX MAP 78B PARCELS 3-1 AND 4-1 Physical Address(if assigned) NOT ASSIGNED Location of property(landmarks,intersections,or other) FONTANA DRIVE EAST OF ROUTE 20 Does the owner of this property own(or have any ownership interest in)any abutting property? If yes,please list those tax map and parcel numbers YES. LOTS 2A AND 2B TAX MAP 78B (WILTON COUNTRY HOMES SUBDIVISION; _0 OFFICE USE ONLY' `i� t) r\)ct, Fee amount$ �1 nder 6° Date Paid�• P Check# e)3S* eceipt# 1 £3 9 By.SCI 0 ( 50 Acres=$815 50 acres or more=$1,255 nor amendment to previous request=$175) 0��'1 �� History: Specs l Us ��its 52-)-0Dl) !th ZMAs and Proffers: Bahl -� -I 5 - ` d ❑Variances: ❑Letter of Authorization Concurrent review of Site Development Plan? ❑Yes ❑ No 401 McIntire Road ❖ Charlottesville, VA 22902 ❖ Voice: 296-5832 ❖ Fax: 972-4126 *ROBERT HAUSER HOMES, INC. IS THE CONTRACT PURCHASER OF TMP 78B-3-1 (LEGAL PARCEL 2) (rl IDDCMT 11WMCD IC DIJT I T D C/1 icr rir) Section 15.1- 490 of the Code of Virginia states that, "Zoning ordinances and districts shall be drawn and applied with reasonable consideration for the existing use and character of the property, the comprehensive plan, the suitability of property for various uses, the trends of growth or change, the current and future requirements of the community as to land for various purposes as determined by population and economic studies and other studies, the transportation requirements of the community, the requirements for airports, housing, schools, parks, playgrounds, recreation areas and other public services, the conservation of natural resources, the preservation of flood plains, the preservation of agricultural and forestal land,the conservation of properties and their values, and the encouragement of the most appropriate use of land throughout the county or municipality." These are the items which will be reviewed by the staff in their analysis of your request. Please provide any additional information you feel is necessary to assist the County in its review of your request. If you need assistance filling out these items, staff is available. What is the Comprehensive Plan designation for this property? URBAN DENSITY IN URBAN NE I GHBORHOOD 3 What public need or benefit does this rezoning serve? THE REZONING WILL YIELD AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INTEGRATED NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES, AND MIXED-USE OPPORTUNITIES CONSISTENT WITH THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR NEIGHBORHOOD #3. Are public water,sewer,and roads available to serve this site?Will there be any impact on these facilities? YES. INFRASTRUCTURE IS AVAILABLE TO SERVE DEMANDS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT. NO ADVERSE IMPACTS ANTICIPATED. What impact will there be on the County's natural,scenic,and historic resources? NO IMPACT IF DEVELOPED SENSITIVELY IN ACCORD WITH CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND APPLICABLE COUNTY ORDINANCES. OPTIONAL:Do you have plans to develop the property if the rezoning is approved?If so,please describe: YES. THE PROPERTY WILL BE DEVELOPED AS A MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY COMMUNITY IN THE SPIRIT OF THE COUNTY'S NEW URBANISM DESIGN PRINCIPLES. If you would like to proffer any restrictions on the development of the property, please list these proffers on the following optional attachment entitled, "PRO1.1±,R FORM". Proffers are voluntary offers to use property in a more restrictive way than the overall zoning district classification would allow. By State Code,proffers must have a reasonable relationship to the rezoning and are not mandatory.The rezoning must give rise to the need for the proffers;the proffers must be related to the physical development or physical operation of the property; and the proffers must be in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. 2 • Describe your request in detail inclumng why you are requesting this particular zoning district? THE PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY UNDERUTILIZED WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. THE PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT SCHEME SHOULD PROVIDE THE HIGHEST AND BEST USE FOR THE LAND WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE COUNTY'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR URBAN AREA DENSITY AND THOUGHTFUL ORGANIZATION _OF IAND USES. ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED -Provide two(2) copies of each: 31/ 1. Recorded plat or boundary survey of the property requested for the rezoning.If there is no recorded plat or boundary survey, please provide legal description of the property and the Deed Book and page number or Plat Book and page number. Note: If you are requesting a rezoning for a portion of the property, it needs to be described or delineated on a copy of the plat or surveyed drawing. 2. Ownership information - If ownership of the property is in the name of any type of legal entity or organization including,but not limited to,the name of a corporation,partnership or association, or in the name of a trust, or in a fictitious name, a document acceptable to the County must be submitted certifying that the person signing below has the authority to do so. If the applicant is a contract purchaser, a document acceptable to the County must be submitted containing the owner's written consent to the application. If the applicant is the agent of the owner,a document acceptable to the County must be submitted that is evidence of the existence and scope of the agency. OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS: . 3. Drawings or conceptual plans, if any. CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN. ❑ 4. Proffer Form signed by the owner(s). ❑ 5. Additional Information, if any. I hereby certify that I own the subject property,or have the legal power to act on behalf of the owner in filing this applicatio I also certifyy`�that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Ajc— Ite0 CPO Signature Date . e r ` . 804 /`3\nG— 133.6t Printed Name Daytime phone number of Signatory 3 County of Albers '.e ❖ Department of Buil ; Code and Zonin Services T •OFFICE USE ONL'1' ÷ '1 f S `03 1 4- 04 ZMA# 2.9�^ - 1 [5 7 i MP 0 7 & 0 0 - _ -0 - 0 0 - 0 i S ..t- 0 Sign# q i f 98 Mag Dist I� I V�UtAn.it— Staff JD5 Date /1/6 0') — Application for Zoning Map Amendment Project Name(how should we refer to this application?) AVEMORE *Existing Zoning R-1 & R-10 MIXED Proposed Zoning R-15 W/ SPECIAL USE PERMIT 11 (*staff will assist you with this item) Number of acres to rezoned (if a portion it must be delineated plat) 27. 13 (18.217+4.318+4.599) t{k 7Z7�0/ A.at--rlr.1 7�;ram si-,A ," 0c ve Jn5 3-/8/01 f} Is this an amendment\\ to an existingPlanned District? �, ❑Yes A No Is this an amendment to existing proffers? A Yes ❑No Are you submitting a preliminary site development plan with this application? ❑ Yes A No Are you submitting a preliminary subdivision plat with this application? ❑ Yes A No Are you proffering a plan with this application? ❑ Yes No Contact Person(who should we call/wnte concerning this project)) MIKE FENNER /'THE COX COMPANY Address 220 EAST HIGH STREET City CHARLOTTESVILLE State VA Zip 22902 Daytime Phone ( 804 ) 295-7131 Fax# 295-7540 E-mail COXCO@CSTONE.NET Owner of land(as listed in the County's records) ROBERT HAUSER HOMES, INC/GREENBRIER OFFICE PARK, L.L.0 / PARCELS:TAX MAP 78,PARCEL58I ;IMP 78B,4-1; TMP 78B,3-1. PHILIP SAN$ONE' Address 114 WHITEWOOD ROAD / P.O.BOX 5487 City CHARLOTTESVILLE State VA Zip 22901/51 Daytime Phone ( 804 ) 979-7334 Fax# el11 " 1 4'I3 E-mail RHAUSER@RHHINC.COM 1 (AGENT FOR OWNERS) Applicant(WhoistheContactpersonrepresenting,Whoisrequestingthere-zoning)) ROBERT M. HAUSER Address 114 WHITEWOOD ROAD/P.O.BOX 5487 City CHARLOTTESVILLE State VA Zip 22901/ Daytime Phone ( 804 ) 979-7334 Fax# E-mail RHAUSER@RHHINC.COM Tax map and parcel TAX MAP 78 PARCEL 581 ; TAX MAP 78B PARCELS 3-1 AND 4-1 Physical Address(if assigned) NOT ASSIGNED Location of property(landmarks,intersections,or other) FONTANA DRIVE EAST OF ROUTE 20 Does the owner of this property own (or have any ownership interest in)any abutting property? If yes, please list those tax map and parcel numbers YES. LOTS 2A AND 2B TAX MAP 78B (WILTON COUNTRY HOMES SUBDIVISION) OFFICE USE ONLY 0 35 t(DV Fee amount$ c6,6 Date Paid I 0 /�� I"ob Check# !SS j'1 Receipt#-� By. . C1' (Under 50 Acres=$815 ,$0 acres or more=$1,255 Minor amendment to previous request=$175) History. *Special U Permits: 5 20hO-gpq d- 7O SQZMAs and Proffers. ❑Vanances: ❑Letter of Authonzation 0 Concurrent review of Site Development Plan? ❑Yes ❑ No 401 McIntire Road + Charlottesville, VA 22902 ❖ Voice: 296-5832 ❖ Fax: 972-4126 *ROBERT HAUSER HOMES, INC. IS THE CONTRACT PURCHASER OF TMP 78B-3-1 (LEGAL PARCEL 2) (CURRENT OWNER IS PHILIP SANSONE) , . ..... Section 15.1- 490 of the Code of Virginia states that, "Zoning ordinances and districts shall beedrawn and applied with reasonable consideration for the existing use and character of the property, the comprehensive plan, the suitability of property for various uses, the trends of growth or change, the current and future requirements of the community as to land for various purposes as determined by population and economic studies and other studies, the transportation requirements of the community, the requirements for airports, housing, schools, parks, playgrounds, recreation areas and other public services, the conservation of natural resources, the preservation of flood plains, the preservation of agricultural and forestal land, the conservation of properties and their values, and the encouragement of the most appropriate use of land throughout the county or municipality." These are the items which will be reviewed by the staff in their analysis of your request. Please provide any additional information you feel is necessary to assist the County in its review of your request. If you need assistance filling out these items, staff is available. What is the Comprehensive Plan designation for this property? URBAN DENSITY IN URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD 3 What public need or benefit does this rezoning serve? THE REZONING WILL YIELD AFFORDABLE HOUSING, INTEGRATED NEIGHBORHOOD AMENITIES, AND MIXED-USE OPPORTUNITIES CONSISTENT WITH THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR NEIGHBORHOOD #3. Are public water,sewer,and roads available to serve this site?Will there be any impact on these facilities? YES. IN FRASTRUCTUI IS AVAILABLE TO SERVE DEMANDS OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT. NO ADVERSE IMPACTS ANTICIPATED. What impact will there be on the County's natural,scenic.and historic resources? NO IMPACT IF DEVELOPED SENSITIVELY IN ACCORD WITH CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND APPLICABLE COUNTY ORDINANCES. OPTIONAL:Do you have plans to develop the property if the rezoning is approved?If so,please describe: YES. THE PROPERTY WILL BE DEVELOPED AS A MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY COMMUNITY IN THE SPIRIT OF THE COUNTY'S NEW URBANISM DESIGN PRINCIPLES. If you would like to proffer any restrictions on the development of the property, please list these proffers on the following optional attachment entitled, "PRO}-rER FORM". Proffers are voluntary offers to use property in a more restrictive way than the overall zoning district classification would allow. By State Code,proffers must have a reasonable relationship to the rezoning and are not mandatory.The rezoning must give rise to the need for the proffers;the proffers must be related to the physical development or physical operation of the property; and the proffers must be in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. 2 1 - Describe your request in de...._.icluding why you are requesting this particul ping district'' THE PROPERTY IS CURRENTLY UNDERUTILIZED WITH RESPECT TO THE ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. THE PROPOSED NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT SCHEME SHOULD PROVIDE THE HIGHEST AND BEST USE FOR THE LAND WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE COUNTY' S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR URBAN AREA DENSITY AND THOUGHTFUL ORGANIZATLQN OF LAND USES_ ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED - Provide two(2) copies of each: II 1. Recorded plat or boundary survey of the property requested for the rezoning.If there is no recorded plat or boundary survey,please provide legal description of the property and the Deed Book and page number or Plat Book and page number. Note: If you are requesting a rezoning for a portion of the property, it needs to be descnbed or delineated on a copy of the plat or surveyed drawing. Zi 2. Ownership information - If ownership of the property is in the name of any type of legal entity or organization including,but not limited to,the name of a corporation,partnership or association, or in the name of a trust, or in a fictitious name, a document acceptable to the County must be submitted certifying that the person signing below has the authority to do so. If the applicant is a contract purchaser, a document acceptable to the County must be submitted containing the owner's written consent to the application. If the applicant is the agent of the owner,a document acceptable to the County must be submitted that is evidence of the existence and scope of the agency. • OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS: 21 . 3. Drawings or conceptual plans, if any. CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN. ❑ 4. Proffer Form signed by the owner(s). ❑ 5. Additional Information, if any. I hereby certify that I own the subject property, or have the legal power to act on behalf of the owner in filing this application I also certify,that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. lhS V•keM , ,oc. — O© ` � , 1� Signature Date .031412.7 IA. Q .R 8o4 /g1G- 1332V Printed Name Daytime phone number of Signatory 3 S Robert i-iausernomes October 16, 2000 Albemarle County Department of Planning 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22901 RE: AVEMORE ZONING SUBMITTAL To Whom It May Concern: The request for zoning for which we are applying for today includes 3 separate parcels. 1) TM 78 Parcel 58I, containing 18.217 acres, which is shown on the attached boundary survey, dated October 10, 2000. This parcel is owned by Robert Hauser Homes, Inc., which I have signed for as President. 2) Parcel 3 of Tax Map 78B, containing 4.599 acres, shown on the attached plat, dated January 21, 2000. This parcel is owned by Greenbrier Office Park, L.L.C., whose designated corporate manager is Robert Hauser Homes, Inc., and for which I am signing for as President of the management company. 3) Parcel 2 of Tax Map 78B, containing 4.318 acres, shown on the attached plat, dated January 21, 2000. This parcel is owned by Wilton Country Homes, Inc., and is under contract to Robert Hauser Homes, Inc., and for which I am signing for as President of the contract purchaser. Please let me know if you have any questions or require further documentation. qScerely, ok)...,_ Li‘....„___ Robert M. Hauser President Sachem Village•P.O.Box 5487•Charlottesville,Virginia 22905.804-979-7334•Fax 804-979-7443 October 19, 2000 Mr. Robert M. Hauser, President Robert Hauser Homes, Inc. 114 Whitewood Road PO Box 5487 Charlottesville,VA 22905 RE Parcel 2 Tax Map 78B Dear Mr. Hauser. I hereby consent to your submittal, as contract purchaser, of the above mentioned parcel as part of your re-zoning application with Albemarle County. Sincerely, a...p. Wilton Cou a es, Inc . / `/ 11/ ■ ■ ■ i THE COX COMPANY Planners • Landscape Architects Civil Engineers • Urban Designers October 16, 2000 Mr. Wayne Cilimberg, Director Planning and Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 Re: Rezoning and Special Use Permit Application Avemore Mixed Use Residential Community Tax Map 78, Parcels 58 and Tax Map 78B, Parcels 3-1 and 4-1 Dear Wayne. On behalf of Robert Hauser, we are seeking the County's permission to develop Avemore, a mixed use residential neighborhood styled in the vision of the DISC Committee's Neighborhood Model, lo- cated on a 27.1-acre parcel on Fontana Drive. To achieve the desired mix of residential and neigh- borhood support uses, the desired zoning district for the subject amendment is R-15. This district en- ables the applicant the option to integrate special permit uses which will include professional offices and shops serving the neighborhood. With this correspondence,I am forwarding a combined Zoning Map Amendment and Special Use Permit application to provide support for he County's considera- tion of this request. The property combines three separate parcels which are sandwiched between the existing Milton Apartment project and Fontana subdivision. Based on the accompanying plats provided by the ow- ner's land surveyor,the three parcels subject to this application are currently zoned R-1 and R-10. Mr. Hauser is owner of Parcels 58 and 4-1 and is contract owner of Parcel 3-1 (Tax Map 78). A copy of his letter of ownership is included with the application materials. I believe the rationale for a mixed-use residential community at this Urban Neighborhood 3 location is strong relative to the health, safety, welfare and morals precepts upon which the County's plan- ning and zoning program is founded. The project seeks to implement many of the New Urbanism principles which the County has carefully considered as being fundamental to its vision for residen- tial growth in Albemarle. Based on our analysis of the various matters related to the grant of a zon- ing map amendment and special use permit,the application is consistent with the County's compre- hensive planning framework, and,further,it promotes good zoning,urban design and land use prac- tices. Please consider the aspects of the project as addressed on the following pages: 804.295.7131 220 East High Street Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 < < »i Mr. Wayne Cilimberg Re: Avemore Mixed Use Residential Community October 16, 2000 Page 2 Neighborhood Planning Considerations: The subject parcels are located in their entire- ty within Urban Neighborhood#3 as designated by the County's Comprehensive Plan. The proposed residential density, as depicted on the accompanying Conceptual Devel- opment Plan, is less than the average density recognized by the Plan and will not ex- ceed fifteen dwelling units per gross acre at full development. From a comprehensive planning perspective,Avemore represents an infill project on a substantially vacant tract. At this particular location, the proposed residential project will serve as an excel- lent transitional use between the existing Fontana single family subdivision and the higher density Milton Farm Apartments project. Consistent with the Plan's objectives for the creation of new residential neighborhoods, a range of community facilities and urban infrastructure,including public schools, re- gional parks, open space and shopping, are found in close proximity to Avemore On- site community uses will include recreational facilities, neighborhood parks and open space,convenience retail and offices oriented to Avemore's residents, and ,and, possi- bly, a church or a child day care facility in the future. Pedestrians will be well served by the project. Public Utility and Service Impacts: Avemore will have adequate public utilities and services. An existing water main is located in the Fontana Drive right of way and sewer is available to the property. Public water and sewer demands for the planned land uses can be satisfied by the Service Authority. Fire,police and rescue services are in close proximity. Traffic and Transportation System: The Avemore community will have excellent ac- cess to Route 20 and Route 250 via Fontana Drive. Secondary public ingress/egress is achieved via Milton Farms Drive. Transportation capacities in the existing system are adequate for the proposed uses. The tract has existing public street frontage on Fontana Drive. It is intended that access to the proposed community be limited to not more than a single entrance from Fontana Avenue. Interior to Avemore, traffic will be served by a private street facility designed to an divided' Main Street" urban section with a rcriced, landscaped median and on-street parking. i -a ■ ■' • Mr. Wayne Cilimberg Re: Avemore Mixed Use Residential Community October 16, 2000 Page 3 Land Use Organization: The Conceptual Development Plan describes mix of land uses which may, in fact, promulgate better physical organization, transportation access, and environmental utilization of the property than that which could be achieved via a conventional, single-use development approach. Three housing orientations are pro- posed,with blocks of neo-traditional styled,multi-family residences being the dominant residential use. Townhouses and innovative resident 'flats" located above the free- standing garage units will complete the residential mix. Avemore features a center for the congregation of its residents. From an urban design perspective, the proposed community center and an indoor/outdoor recreation facility will anchor and provide a terminus to Avemore's divided entrance boulevard. A "vil- lage commons"park creates the visual terminus for the community complex. The com- munity center and swim facility will support a range of activities oriented exclusively to Avemore's residents Centered on the townhome neighborhood of Avemore, a large "village green"is established for active recreational events(including youth soccer)and other community occasions(seasonal events and picnics) Passive recreation areas will be dedicated for open space activities at easily accessible areas of the property. It is the owner's intent to upgrade the existing stormwater management facility into an ex- panded pond with a standing pool An area for neighborhood retail and professional offices is set aside at the entrance to Fontana Avenue (see "the Shops at Avemore"on the Conceptual Development Plan) This site is conveniently located for both pedestri- an and vehicular access. The gently sloping property has unique environmental attributes,with a minor tributary stream at the rear of the project. Special attention has been given to the efficient orga- nization of buildings and other areas impervious coverage to ensure a minimum of dis- turbed area relative to the total development density achieved by the neo-traditional concept plan. As an illustration of this, our Conceptual Development Plan depicts a yield of the following site and development characteristics for Avemore: • Planned Building FAR=Less than 0.50 • Planned Building Coverage =Less than 20%of site • Open Space and Park Areas =Greater than 50%of site • Residential Dwelling Yield=406 units(15 units/acre) • Retail/Office Yield=20,000 SF gfa Y 1\! , - s its • Mr. Wayne Cilimberg Re: Avemore Mixed Use Residential Community October 16, 2000 Page 4 New Urbanism and DISC Considerations: The DISC study efforts concluded with ten dominant goals for what neighborhoods in the County's Development Areas should be like. While no single project will likely ever incorporate all of the New Urbanism princi- ples held highly by the County, we believe that Avemore well represents the "vision"for a centrally located urban neighborhood, ascribing to many of the DISC pnnciples. Please consider the following DISC goals which were evaluated and integrated into the neighborhood design program for Avemore: 1. Centers: Avemore's"community center and village commons" establishes the thematic, axial, and socially functional"center" for the neighborhood. It provides both a civic center and park feature. Adding to this feature is the "village green" (located in the townhome neighborhood) which will be attractive for large com- munity outdoor events and youth soccer. A commercial"center" for the project are the Shops at Avemore 2. Open Space: Regional parks and recreation needs for Avemore are abundantly served by the Darden Towe Park, located immediately across Route 20. Neigh- borhood recreational needs are met by the interior open space (approxunately 50% of the total project area) and the developed recreational amenities (swim club and health facility.) These areas will be linked for pedestrians. 3. Network: Avemore is planned with an extensive system of sidewalks and pedes- trian trails. A bus stop will be provided intenor to the neighborhood. Pedestrian as well as vehicular access will link the residences with the"center." 4. Mixed Uses: In addition to the three forms of residential uses(multi-family,town- houses, and flats), small retail shops and offices will provide employment oppor- tunities within the community 5. Building Placement and Scale: The architectural styling, massing, heights and orientation of Avemore's buildings will be sensitive to the overall community scale, with an emphasis on a"user friendly" street environment Mr. Wayne Cilimberg Re: Avemore Mixed Use Residential Community October 16, 2000 Page 5 6. Alleys: All access and parking within the community have been designed to re- spect the existing topography of the site. The multi-family residences will have entrances from both front and rear building elevations while the townhouses will have dominant access from their fronts. Alleys are not deemed appropriate for this particular urban design concept. 7. Relegated Parking: Parking lots and private garages will be provided in close and convenient access to the individual residences. Avemore Boulevard will have on-street parking while other designated parking areas will be in the form of conventional parking bays supplemented, in many locations,by architecturally compatible garages. 8. Variety of Housing Types: Avemore will contain both multi-family and town- house residences. These will provide for a broad range of bedroom mix and unit sizes, More affordable units(in an architectural styling compatible with the larger buildings) will be developed in the form of second-level "flats" above selected garage buildings and will be dispersed throughout the neighborhood. 9. Appealing Streetscapes: To ensure that the neighborhood is inviting to its resi- dents and visitors,Avemore Boulevard will be designed as an exemplary New Ur- banism streetscape. Featuring residential-scaled roundabouts,sidewalks on two sides connecting residential units, urban street tree landscaping,and traditional street hardscapes(street lighting,benches, signage), the entrance street will em- body many of the fundamental elements of public space which are found in his- toric precedents for urban streets. 10. Transportation Options: Avemore will be convenient to pedestrians, bicyclists and buses. A public transit stop will be located within the community. Pedestri- an movements within the project will be accommodated via safe, friendly and well landscaped paths and walks. We recognize that this initial submission is just the'beginning" of a process which will span a good number of months Personally,I look forward to working with you and the staff to resolve many of the issues left to be addressed and to ensure that the "neighborhood model"is one which can be met by this project, both in spirit and in substance. • Mr. Wayne Cilimberg Re: Avemore Mixed Use Residential Community October 16, 2000 Page 6 We would like to thank Elaine Echols for her contribution to the early discussions regarding this pro- ject and her prior meetings with Frank Stoner. Thank you again for your consideration in this matter, and I look forward to your ongoing direction as we pursue the combined Zoning Amendment and Special Use Permit approval for Avemore. Please contact me if additional information is needed. With kind regards, I am Sincerely, Frank D. Cox, Jr. PE AIC attachments: Zoning and UP pplications Submission Exhibits: Concept Plans, Plcrts Owner's Letter Application Fees xc: Robert Hauser Frank Stoner