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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
SP 2007-058 SOCA Fill in the Floodplain
SU BJ ECT/PROPOSAL/REQU EST:
Request to grade in the floodplain for soccer fields
and associated parking
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Cilimberg, Echols
LEGAL REVIEW: NO
AGENDA DATE:
May 14, 2008
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: YES
BACKGROUND:
On April 22, 2008, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the special use permit request for fill in the
floodplain for soccer fields and parking for SOCA at Belvedere. The Planning Commission recommended approval
with conditions. The staff report is Exhibit A-1. Exhibit B-1 contains the action memo from the Commission.
DISCUSSION:
Since the Planning Commission meeting, the applicant has requested that the time period to begin construction be
extended from 2 years to commence construction to 8 years to allow for raising the money for construction. This issue
did not come up at the Planning Commission meeting. Staff has analyzed this request carefully, since staff has never
recommended more than an extension of up to 5 years to commence construction for a special use for a not-for-profit.
In all circumstances in which an extension is requested, staff looks at the potential impact of extending a use where
County regulations or expectations may change in the future. For fill in the floodplain at this location, the County
Engineer has said that the likelihood a greater impact on the floodway is minimal. Staff also notes that the Board of
Supervisors recently granted a 10 year period to commence the use to Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of SP 2007-058 with the conditions below:
1. The fill in the floodplain shall be as shown generally on the plan entitled, "Belvedere SOCA Special Use Permit:
Flood Plain Fields" prepared by McKee Carson and last dated March 25, 2008.
2. If required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the applicant shall obtain a map revision,
letter of revision, or letter of amendment. The County Engineer shall be copied on all correspondence related
to changes to the floodplain.
3. Army Corp of Engineers, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and other necessary state and federal
agency approvals must be obtained prior to issuance of grading permits.
4. Natural Resources Manager approval of a stream buffer mitigation plan prior to the issuance of a grading
permit prior to placement of any fill in the floodplain, and County approval an erosion and sediment control plan
prior to the issuance of a grading permit for placement of any fill in the floodplain.
5. The 700' -long section of dry-stone wall bounding the inner edge of the floodplain west and northwest of the
proposed flood plain fields as identified in the Phase /Archaeological Survey and Geoarchaeological
Investigation in Two Portions of the Belvedere Development Property, Albemarle County, Virginia dated
February 6, 2008, shall be retained and preserved. The wall shall be clearly identified and labeled on the plan
of development. The 50' at the northern end of the wall may be disturbed for the proposed road construction as
currently illustrated on the plan. The stone that is disturbed by the road construction shall be used to repair
remaining portions of the wall or to extend the wall at its south end. A plan detailing the proposed re -use of the
stone shall be submitted for review and is subject to the approval of the Director of Planning prior to the
commencement of road construction. Methods for protecting the remaining wall during construction and for
preserving the remaining wall following construction shall be submitted for review and are subject to the
approval of the Director of Planning prior to the commencement of road construction.
6. Additional archaeological testing, as recommended in the Phase 1 Archaeological Survey and
Geoarchaeological Investigation in Two Portions of the Belvedere Development Property, Albemarle County,
Virginia dated February 6, 2008, shall be conducted to more fully assess the extent of cultural resources in
Area B of the Belvedere project area. Based on the findings of this additional testing, additional archaeological
studies and/or treatments may be required. The additional testing shall be conducted by a qualified
archaeologist who meets the qualifications set forth in the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification
Standards. Additional studies required as a result of the findings of the testing shall be completed prior to
disturbance of the site. Treatments required as a result of the findings of the testing shall be outlined in a
treatment plan that is subject to approval of the Director of Planning.
7. Construction of the fields and parking lot shall commence on or before May 14, 2016, or this special use permit
shall be deemed abandoned and the authority granted hereunder shall thereupon terminate;
ATTACHMENTS:
EXHIBIT A-1: Planning Commission Action Memo for April 22, 2008
EXHIBIT B-1: Staff Report dated April 22, 2008
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4012
May 8, 2008
Chris Schooley
2421 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903
RE: SP2007-00054 SOCA Synthetic Fields near Belvedere (parking)
SP2007-00058 SOCA Synthetic Fields near Belvedere (floodplain)
Dear Mr. Schooley:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on May 22, 2008, reviewed and took action on
the above -noted petitions
The Albemarle County Planning Commission approved, by a vote of 7:0, SP2007-00054, SOCASynthetic
Fields near Belvedere (Parking):
Please note that this approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. The location of the synthetic field shall be in general accord with the conceptual plan
entitled, "Belvedere — SOCA Special Use Permit: All Weather Synthetic Turf Field", and dated March
28, 2008.
2. Public streets which provide access to the synthetic field and to the parking area shall be constructed
prior to use of the field.
3. Public streets which provide on -street parking to accommodate parking requirements for the synthetic
field shall be a minimum of 32' in width or other width as may be required by the County Engineer and
approved as a variation by the Director of Planning.
4. Pedestrian access shall be provided from the end of Belvedere Boulevard. to the synthetic field in
accordance with the Albemarle County Design Manual standards for permanent paths.
5. In conjunction with its review and approval of a site plan or subdivision plat that pertains to or includes
TMP 062A30-00-00-00100, the County may require that Belvedere Boulevard be extended to provide
public street access to TMP 06200-00-00-002A0.
And the following to be covered by additional conditions (language to be finalized before the Board of
Supervisors' meeting):
6. The applicant shall demonstrate as a condition of final site plan approval that the on-site parking
provided for the use, including on-site on -street parking, is adequate for the proposed use.
7. The hours of use for organized activities and events are limited to the time between 8:00 a.m. and 9:30
p.m. (The language to be worked out prior to Board of Supervisors meeting.)
8. A pro -rata contribution to the traffic signal at Belvedere Boulevard and Rio Road, the primaryaccessto
Belvedere, to be worked out before the presentation to the Board of Supervisors.
9. The proposed route of Meadow Creek Parkway (Northern Free State Road) to be designated on the
site plan consistent with the alignment that is shown in the documents.
10. If the use or structure is not commenced by May 14, 2013, this special use permit shall be deemed
abandoned and the authority granted by this permit shall terminated.
Motion on Critical Slopes Waiver:
The motion for approval passed by a vote of 7:0.
The Albemarle County Planning Commission approved, by a vote of 7:0, SP2007-00058, SOCA Synthetic
Fields near Belvedere (Floodplain):
Please note that this approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. The fill in the floodplain shall be as shown generally on the plan entitled, "Belvedere SOCA Special Use
Permit: Flood Plain Fields" prepared by McKee Carson and last dated March 25, 2008.
2. If required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the applicant shall obtain a map
revision, letter of revision, or letter of amendment. The County Engineer shall be copied on all
correspondence related to changes to the floodplain.
3. Army Corp of Engineers, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and other necessary state and
federal agency approvals must be obtained prior to issuance of grading permits.
4. Natural Resources Manager approval of a stream buffer mitigation plan prior to the issuance of a grading
permit prior to placement of any fill in the floodplain, and County approval an erosion and sediment control
plan prior to the issuance of a grading permit for placement of any fill in the floodplain.
5. The 700' -long section of dry-stone wall bounding the inner edge of the floodplain westand northwestof the
proposed flood plain fields as identified in the Phase I Archaeological Survey and Geoarchaeological
Investigation in Two Portions of the Belvedere Development Property, Albemarle County, Virginia dated
February 6, 2008, shall be retained and preserved. The wall shall be clearly identified and labeled on the
plan of development. The 50' at the northern end of the wall may be disturbed for the proposed road
construction as currently illustrated on the plan. The stone that is disturbed by the road construction shall
be used to repair remaining portions of the wall or to extend the wall at its south end. A plan detailing the
proposed re -use of the stone shall be submitted for review and is subject to the approval of the Director of
Planning prior to the commencement of road construction. Methodsfor protecting the remaining wall during
construction and for preserving the remaining wall following construction shall be submitted for reviewand
are subject to the approval of the Director of Planning prior to the commencement of road construction.
6. Additional archaeological testing, as recommended in the Phase 1 Archaeological Survey and
Geoarchaeological Investigation in Two Portions of the Belvedere Development Property, Albemarle
County, Virginia dated February 6, 2008, shall be conducted to more fully assess the extent of cultural
resources in Area B of the Belvedere project area. Based on the findings of this additional testing, additional
archaeological studies and/or treatments may be required. The additional testing shall be conducted by a
qualified archaeologist who meets the qualifications set forth in the Secretary of the Interior's Professional
Qualification Standards. Additional studies required as a result of the findings of the testing shall be
completed prior to disturbance of the site. Treatments required as a result of the findings of the testing shall
be outlined in a treatment plan that is subject to approval of the Director of Planning.
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive
public comment at their meeting on May 14, 2008
If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (434) 296-5832.
Sincerely,
Sincerely,
Summer Frederick Elaine Echols, AICP
Senior Planner Principal Planner
Zoning and Current Development Division Planning Division
(Planner for SP -07-54) (Planner for SP -07-58)
Cc: Belvedere Station Land Trust; Robert M Hauser & Stan C Manoogian Trs
2421 Ivy Road
Charlottesville, VA 22903