HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP200700025 Legacy Document 2007-08-31COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE STAFF REPORT SUMMARY
Project Name:
Staff: Scott Clark
SP 2007-025 First Christian Church
Planning Commission Public Hearing:
Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: October
September 11, 2007
10, 2007
Owners: First Christian Church; Nellie L
Applicant: First Christian Church
Moubry, Tanner Y Carver, Charles B Go
Acreage: 15.12 acres
Special Use Permit for: Amendment of
previously -approved church
TMP: 79-24A
Conditions: Yes
Location: Northeast corner of intersection of
Richmond Road (US 250) and Keswick Road
(Route 73 1)
Existing Zoning and By -right use: RA Rural
Magisterial District: Scottsville
Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses;
residential density (0.5 unit/acre); EC Entrance
Corridor — overlay to protect properties of
historic, architectural or cultural significance from
visual impacts of development along routes of
tourist access;
Requested # of Dwelling Units: N/A
DA RA X
Proposal: Special use permit amendment for
Comprehensive Plan Designation: RA - Rural
church, to change location and size of proposed
Areas: preserve and protect agricultural, forestal,
picnic pavilion and change boundary of wooded
open space, and natural, historic and scenic
area not to be disturbed.
resources/ density (.5 unit/ acre)
Character of Property: Wooded
Use of Surrounding Properties: Mixture of
small and large residential parcels, some wooded
land, and one adjacent church
Factors Favorable:
Factors Unfavorable:
1. This amendment would not create additional
1. The protected wooded area on the site
impacts to adjacent properties.
would be reduced by 0.39 acres. However, this
2.The Architectural Review Board had no
is a very minimal reduction. Changes to the
objections to the proposed amendment.
"area not to be disturbed" would increase
buffering on the east side of the property,
which is the only boundary that does not abut
a road.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval, subject to conditions.
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Petition:
PROPOSED: Special use permit amendment for church, to change location and size of proposed picnic pavilion and
change boundary of wooded area not to be disturbed.
ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: RA -- Rural Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses; residential
density (0.5 unit/acre); EC Entrance Corridor - Overlay to protect properties of historic, architectural or cultural
significance from visual impacts of development along routes of tourist access
SECTION: 10.2.2.35 Church building and adjunct cemetery.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Rural Areas - preserve and protect agricultural, forestal, open
space, and natural, historic and scenic resources/ density ( .5 unit/ acre)
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: Yes
LOCATION: Northeast corner of Richmond Road (US 250) and Keswick Road (Route 731).
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 79-24A
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Scottsville
Character of the Area:
The surroundings are a mix of open and wooded land crossed by two major highway corridors—US 250 and Interstate
64. Most of the surrounding parcels, including the Village of Rivanna to the southeast, are residential properties.
Union Run Baptist Church (a mid -20a` -century building, possibly modified in the 1970s) is located directly across
Keswick Road to the northwest. The subject property is currently wooded, with deciduous trees and some evergreens.
(See Attachments A and B.)
Specifics of the Proposal:
The applicants are proposing a change to the conceptual plan for this approved church. The two small picnic shelters
shown on the original plan (see Attachment C) would be replaced with a single larger shelter in a new location, and
the boundaries of the "area not to be disturbed" would be changed to accommodate the new arrangement and to better
accommodate the septic system. See Attachment D for the proposed replacement conceptual plan.
Planning and Zoning History:
SP 2006-025 First Christian Church – On January 10, 2007, The Board of Supervisors approved this special use
permit (see Attachment C for the original staff report) for a 306 -seat church with the following conditions:
1. The church's improvements and the scale and location of the improvements shall be developed in
general accord with the conceptual plan entitled "First Christian Church," prepared by McKee
Carson, and dated 11-14-2006;
2. The area of assembly shall be limited to a maximum three hundred six (306) -seat sanctuary;
3. No grading or tree removal shall take place within the area marked "area not to be disturbed" on
the conceptual plan or within the seventy-five (75) -foot setback adjacent to Route 250 East;
4. No erosion and sedimentation control plan nor building permit shall be approved for the area
marked "area not to be disturbed" without prior approval of a tree conservation plan complying
with section 32.7.9.4 of the Zoning Ordinance;
5. All parking setbacks and undisturbed buffers required by Zoning Ordinance section 21.7,
Minimum Yard Requirements, shall apply if this use is developed;
6. Lighting of the site shall be limited as follows:
a. Light levels at the property lines shall be no greater than 0.3 foot candles;
b. No flood lighting of the building is permitted;
c. Utilize bollard type lights in place of pole lights whenever possible. Use only full
cutoff fixtures;
d. Site and building illumination shall be limited to the satisfaction of the ARB; and
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e. All outdoor lighting shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from the
abutting properties.
7. The existing prescriptive right-of-way along this parcel's Keswick Road (Route 73 1)
frontage shall be replaced with a public right-of-way at least twenty-five (25) feet wide
and dedicated to public use;
8. There shall be no day care center or private school on site without approval of a separate special
use permit; and
9. If the use, structure, or activity for which this special use permit is issued is not commenced within
sixty (60) months after the permit is issued, the permit shall be deemed abandoned and the
authority granted thereunder shall thereupon terminate.
Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan designates the proposed church site as Rural Areas, emphasizing the preservation and
protection of agricultural, forestal, open space, and natural, historic and scenic resources. Churches are allowed in the
Rural Area zoning district by Special Use Permit.
This proposal may support the following Guiding Principles from the Rural Areas chapter of the Comprehensive Plan:
"Address the needs of existing rural residents without fostering growth and further suburbanization of the
Rural Areas. "
The proposed amendment does not increase impacts on the rural areas, as the capacity of the church and the
overall character of the use on the site would not change.
"Protect the quality and supply of surface water and groundwater resources. "
"Preserve and manage the Rural Areas' natural resources in order to protect the environment and conserve
resources for future use. "
"Preserve the County's rural scenic resources as being essential to the County's character, economic vitality,
and quality of life. "
The property is currently wooded; forest cover provides the best protection for groundwater. Forest cover
also protects surface -water quality and helps to maintain the scenic character of the area. Conditions of
approval included here -in are designed to maintain forest cover over much of the property.
The new conceptual plan would reduce the "area not to be disturbed" by 0.39 acres. North and west of the
sanctuary, approximately 20,500 square feet have been added to the area of disturbance to accommodate
drain fields. East of the parking lot, the area to be disturbed has been increased by approximately 3,500
square feet. Staff does not find that this is a significant reduction in the wooded area of the property.
STAFF COMMENT:
Staff will address each provision of Section 31.2.4.1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
31.2.4.1: Special Use Permits provided for in this ordinance may be issued upon a finding by the Board of
Supervisors that such use will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property,
The proposed changes would not create additional new impacts to adjacent properties. The changes to the "area not to
be disturbed" would increase buffering on the east side of the property, which is the only boundary that does not abut a
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road.
that the character of the district will not be changed thereby and
This property is located in the Entrance Corridor (EC) overlay zoning district. The proposal has been reviewed by the
Architectural Review Board (ARB). The ARB had no objection to the requested amendment.
that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this ordinance,
Section 18, Chapter 10 of the Zoning Ordinance outlines the purpose of Rural Areas zoning: "This district (hereafter
referred to as RA) is hereby created and may hereafter be established by amendment of the zoning map for the
following purposes: (Amended 11-8-89)
-Preservation of agricultural and forestal lands and activities;
-Water supply protection;
-Limited service delivery to the rural areas; and
-Conservation of natural, scenic, and historic resources. (Amended 11-8-89)"
The conceptual plan for this proposal includes buffers and vegetation -protection areas that are intended to reduce its
impacts on natural and scenic resources. Tree protection on the site will also help to protect groundwater. The
proposed plan amendment still provides these resource -protection areas.
with uses permitted by right in the district,
The property and the surrounding properties are zoned RA, Rural Areas. The uses permitted by right under RA
Zoning directly support agriculture, forestry, and the conservation of rural land. Part of the County's vision for the RA
districts includes the support of agricultural and forestal communities through community meeting places, at rural
scales, that provide the opportunity to take part in community life. The proposed amendment would not increase
impacts on the district compared to the original approval.
with the additional regulations provided in section 5.0 of this ordinance,
There are no regulations in Section 5.0 of the Ordinance that apply to church buildings.
and with the public health, safety and general welfare.
The proposed plan changes do not create new public health, safety, or welfare impacts.
Waiver Request:
The Zoning Ordinance allows 24 months for both construction and start of the use of a Special Use Permit (18-
31.2.4.4.). With the original approval, the applicant requested the time allowed for construction and start of the
use of this Special Use Permit, should it be approved, be increased to five (5) years. The Board of Supervisors
approved that condition. Staff supports approving a request for a five-year time extension from the approval of SP
2007-00025.
SUMMARY:
Staff has identified the following factors favorable to this application:
1. This amendment would not create additional impacts to adjacent properties.
2. The Architectural Review Board had no objections to the proposed amendment.
Staff has identified the following factors unfavorable to this application:
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1. The protected wooded area on the site would be reduced by 0.39 acres. However, this is a very minimal
reduction. Changes to the "area not to be disturbed" would increase buffering on the east side of the property,
which is the only boundary that does not abut a road.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Based on the findings contained in this staff report, staff recommends approval of Special Use Permit 2006-20 First
Christian Church under the following conditions:
1) The church's improvements and the scale and location of the improvements shall be developed in general
accord with the conceptual plan entitled "First Christian Church, Albemarle County, Virginia — Minor
Amendment to the Special Use Permit" prepared by McKee Carson, and dated May 29, 2007.
2) The area of assembly shall be limited to a maximum 306 -seat sanctuary.
3) No grading or tree removal shall take place within the area marked "area not to be disturbed" on the
conceptual plan or within the 75 -foot setback adjacent to Route 250 East.
4) No erosion and sedimentation control plan nor building permit shall be approved for the area marked "area
not to be disturbed" without prior approval of a tree conservation plan complying with section 32.7.9.4 of the
Zoning Ordinance.
5) All parking setbacks and undisturbed buffers required by Zoning Ordinance section 21.7, Minimum Yard
Requirements, shall apply if this use is developed.
6) All outdoor lighting shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from the abutting properties.
7) The existing prescriptive right-of-way along this parcel's Keswick Road (Rte. 73 1) frontage shall be replaced
with a public right-of-way at least 25 ft wide and dedicated to public use.
8) There shall be no day care center or private school on site without approval of a separate special use permit;
9) If the use, structure, or activity for which this special use permit is issued is not commenced within sixty (60)
months after the permit is issued, the permit shall be deemed abandoned and the authority granted thereunder
shall thereupon terminate.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A — Area Map
Attachment B — Aerial view of site
Attachment C — SP 06-020 Staff Report
Attachment D — SP 06-020 First Christian Church conceptual plan
Attachment E — SP 07-025 First Christian Church conceptual plan — current amendment proposal
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE STAFF REPORT SUMMARY Attachment C
Project Name:
Staff: Scott Clark
SP 2006-020 First Christian Church
Planning Commission Public Hearing:
Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: January
November 28, 2006
10, 2007
Owners: Thomas, Robert P Revocable T/A; et al
Applicant: First Christian Church
Acreage: 15.12 acres
Special Use Permit for: Construction of a
church building and parking area
TMP: 79-24A
Conditions: Yes
Location: Northeast corner of intersection of
Richmond Road (US 250) and Keswick Road
(Route 73 1)
Existing Zoning and By -right use: RA Rural
Magisterial District: Scottsville
Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses;
residential density (0.5 unit/acre); EC Entrance
Corridor — overlay to protect properties of
historic, architectural or cultural significance from
visual impacts of development along routes of
tourist access;
Requested # of Dwelling Units: N/A
DA RA X
Proposal: Construct anew church
Comprehensive Plan Designation: RA - Rural
Areas: preserve and protect agricultural, forestal,
open space, and natural, historic and scenic
resources/ density (.5 unit/ acre)
Character of Property: Wooded
Use of Surrounding Properties: Mixture of
small and large residential parcels, some wooded
land, and one adjacent church
Factors Favorable:
Factors Unfavorable:
1. VDOT and the County Engineer are satisfied
1. Construction of the church would require
that the entrance design is adequate to
clearing of parts of this wooded site.
accommodate the traffic generated by the
Recommended conditions are intended to
proposal.
reduce the visual and environmental
2.A church on this parcel would provide a
impacts of this clearing by controlling its
community meeting place, and opportunities
extent and location.
for residents to take part in local community
life.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval, subject to conditions.
Petition:
PROPOSED: New church on 15 -acre parcel with seating for 306 persons, rooms for youth/community
events, church office, and outdoor pavilions for church activities.
ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: RA -- Rural Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses;
residential density (0.5 unit/acre); EC Entrance Corridor - Overlay to protect properties of historic,
architectural or cultural significance from visual impacts of development along routes of tourist access
SECTION: 10.2.2.35 Church building and adjunct cemetery.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Rural Areas - preserve and protect agricultural,
forestal, open space, and natural, historic and scenic resources/ density ( .5 unit/ acre)
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: Yes
LOCATION: Northeast corner of Richmond Road (US 250) and Keswick Road (Route 731).
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 79-24A
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Scottsville
Character of the Area:
The surroundings are a mix of open and wooded land crossed by two major highway corridors—US 250
and Interstate 64. Most of the surrounding parcels, including the Village of Rivanna to the southeast, are
residential properties. Union Run Baptist Church (a mid -20t' -century building, possibly modified in the
1970s) is located directly across Keswick Road to the northwest. The subject property is currently
wooded, with deciduous trees and some evergreens. (See Attachments A and B.)
Specifics of the Proposal:
The applicants are proposing to build a new church building of approximately 15,750 square feet to
accommodate seating for 306 persons. (The original proposal was for 400 seats and eventual expansion to
650; the applicants have reduced their request after discussions with staff regarding the scale of rural
projects.) The building would also have rooms for youth/community events, a church office, and outdoor
pavilions for church activities. See Attachment C for the proposed conceptual plan.
Planning and Zoning History:
No previous applications are on file for this parcel. The parcel was rezoned from "Agricultural" to
"Rural Areas" in 1980.
Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan:
The Comprehensive Plan designates the proposed church site as Rural Areas, emphasizing the
preservation and protection of agricultural, forestal, open space, and natural, historic and scenic resources.
Churches are allowed in the Rural Area zoning district by Special Use Permit.
This proposal may support the following Guiding Principles from the Rural Areas chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan:
"Address the needs of existing rural residents without fostering growth and further
suburbanization of the Rural Areas. "
The proposed church is designed to serve a congregation that currently meets in downtown
Charlottesville, but that draws members from rural Albemarle and surrounding counties. It would
serve existing rural residents, but is of a scale that might also serve new residents.
"Protect the quality and supply of surface water and groundwater resources. "
"Preserve and manage the Rural Areas' natural resources in order to protect the environment
and conserve resources for future use. "
`Preserve the County's rural scenic resources as being essential to the County's character,
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economic vitality, and quality of life. "
The property is currently wooded; forest cover provides the best protection for groundwater.
Forest cover also protects surface -water quality and helps to maintain the scenic character of
the area. Conditions of approval included here -in are designed to maintain forest cover over
much of the property.
STAFF COMMENT:
Staff will address each provision of Section 31.2.4.1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
31.2.4.1: Special Use Permits provided for in this ordinance may be issued upon a finding by the
Board of Supervisors that such use will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property,
The conceptual plan includes areas limiting tree removal on the property (see discussion below). These
areas also form buffers along the boundaries of most adjacent properties and along the Entrance Corridor
(US 250). However, the entrance and building would be visible from the adjacent residence at 3304
Keswick Road.
Staff is also recommending conditions that require the parking setbacks usually applied to commercial
uses (20 feet from RA -zoned parcels, 10 feet from public rights of way), and that require that any outdoor
lighting be designed to avoid impacts on surrounding rural properties.
that the character of the district will not be changed thereby and
The immediate surroundings are largely residential, with the exception of Union Run Baptist Church
located directly across Keswick Road. The property's current wooded state maintains the rural character of
the area and of the Entrance Corridor (US 250). Staff has recommended conditions of approval that are
intended to maintain, as much as possible, the forest cover on the property. Much of the property would be
included in an area where grading and tree removal would not be permitted. This area includes a 75 -foot
setback along US 250 that would limit visibility from the Entrance Corridor.
This property is also located in the Entrance Corridor (EC) overlay zoning district. The proposal has been
reviewed by the Architectural Review Board (ARB) --see the action letter in Attachment E. The ARB had no
objection to the request for the Special Use Permit if the following issues are adequately addressed:
1) Clarify the location of the existing and proposed tree lines on the concept plan.
This has been clarified by the applicants. Grading and tree removal will not occur in the area on
the concept plan marked "area not to be disturbed."
2) Add a note to the concept plan stating that no grading or tree removal is to take place within
the proposed protected tree line or within the 75 foot setback adjacent to the Route 250 East
Entrance Corridor, with the exception of the septic area in the location indicated on the plan.
This note has been included. The reference to the septic area has been removed. When the
ARB reviewed the plan, a septic field was shown in the middle of the "area not to be
disturbed." After discussions with staff, the applicants agreed to remove that area from the
plan in order to avoid conflicts between the no -disturbance area and any future construction or
maintenance activities related to the septic fields or the lines connecting them to the church.
In order to accommodate the septic field outside the no -disturbance area without getting too
close to the existing wellhead, the applicants reduced the no -disturbance area to the west of the
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proposed church building. ARB staff and Rural Areas planning staff have discussed this
change and do not anticipate significantly greater impacts as a result of the change. (See
Attachment D.) Visibility of the west face of the church would still be limited by the hill along
US 250 and the forested 75 -foot buffer. However, the greater tree removal just west of the
church could result in somewhat greater visibility of the church. Consequently, the ARB may
have more comments about the exterior design of the church building during the future review
of a site plan. The applicant points out that they do not necessarily intend to remove all trees
outside the no -disturbance area, and that a significant number of the existing trees may remain
outside that area.
that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this ordinance,
Section 18, Chapter 10 of the Zoning Ordinance outlines the purpose of Rural Areas zoning: "This
district (hereafter referred to as RA) is hereby created and may hereafter be established by amendment of
the zoning map for the following purposes: (Amended 11-8-89)
-Preservation of agricultural and forestal lands and activities;
-Water supply protection;
-Limited service delivery to the rural areas; and
-Conservation of natural, scenic, and historic resources. (Amended 11-8-89)"
The conceptual plan for this proposal includes buffers and vegetation -protection areas that are intended to
reduce its impacts on natural and scenic resources. Tree protection on the site will also help to protect
groundwater.
with uses permitted by right in the district,
The property and the surrounding properties are zoned RA, Rural Areas. The uses permitted by right
under RA Zoning directly support agriculture, forestry, and the conservation of rural land. Part of the
County's vision for the RA districts includes the support of agricultural and forestal communities through
community meeting places, at rural scales, that provide the opportunity to take part in community life.
Although the proposed church is larger than the typical small historic church in the Rural Areas, it is
comparable to other Rural Area churches approved in the County, which have included several designed
for 250 to 300 attendees.
with the additional regulations provided in section 5.0 of this ordinance,
There are no regulations in Section 5.0 of the Ordinance that apply to church buildings.
and with the public health, safety and general welfare.
The Virginia Department of Transportation has indicated that the taper and turn lane from Keswick
Road to the vehicular entrance to the property provided on the concept plan is adequate for the
church and traffic generated. A permit for a commercial entrance will have to be obtained from
VDOT at the time of construction; at that time more detail may be necessary in terms of topography,
the length of taper, and sight distance requirements. The entrance will have to meet the standards as
shown in Minimum Standards for Entrances to State Highways.
This area is known to have soils with poor septic -field capacities. However, the Virginia Department
of Health has stated that the information submitted for this application "appear[s] to support
favorable conditions for the church and an onsite sewage disposal system." Staff has recommended a
condition requiring Health Department approval of the well and the septic system on the site.
Waiver Request.-
The
equest.The Zoning Ordinance allows 24 months for both construction and start of the use of a Special Use
Permit (18-31.2.4.4.). The applicant has requested the time allowed for construction and start of the
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use of this Special Use Permit, should it be approved, be increased to five (5) years. Staff supports
the applicant's request.
SUMMARY:
Staff has identified the following factors favorable to this application:
1. VDOT and the County Engineer are satisfied that the entrance design is adequate to accommodate
the traffic generated by the proposal.
2. A church on this parcel would provide a community meeting place and opportunities for residents
to take part in local community life.
Staff has identified the following factors unfavorable to this application:
1. Construction of the church would require clearing of parts of this wooded site. Recommended
conditions are intended to reduce the visual and environmental impacts of this clearing by
controlling its extent and location.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Based on the findings contained in this staff report, staff recommends approval of Special Use Permit
2006-20 First Christian Church under the following conditions:
1. The church's improvements and the scale and location of the improvements shall be
developed in general accord with the conceptual plan entitled "First Christian Church,"
prepared by McKee Carson, and dated 11-14-2006.
2. The area of assembly shall be limited to a maximum 306 -seat sanctuary.
3. No grading or tree removal shall take place within the area marked "area not to be disturbed"
on the conceptual plan or within the 75 -foot setback adjacent to Route 250 East.
4. No erosion and sedimentation control plan nor building permit shall be approved for the area
marked "area not to be disturbed" without prior approval of a tree conservation plan
complying with section 32.7.9.4 of the Zoning Ordinance.
5. All parking setbacks and undisturbed buffers required by Zoning Ordinance section 21.7,
Minimum Yard Requirements, shall apply if this use is developed.
6. All outdoor lighting shall be arranged or shielded to reflect light away from the abutting
properties.
7. The existing prescriptive right-of-way along this parcel's Keswick Road (Rte. 73 1) frontage
shall be replaced with a public right-of-way at least 25 ft wide and dedicated to public use.
8. There shall be no day care center or private school on site without approval of a separate
special use permit;
9. If the use, structure, or activity for which this special use permit is issued is not commenced within
sixty (60) months after the permit is issued, the permit shall be deemed abandoned and the
authority granted thereunder shall thereupon terminate
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832
September 27, 2006
Valerie Andres
McKee Carson
301 East High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Fax (434) 972-4012
RE: ARB -2006-109: First Christian Church — Advisory Review for a Special Use Permit, Conceptual
Review of a Site Plan and Building Design (Tax Map 79, Parcel 24A)
Dear Ms. Andres:
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on September 18, 2006, completed a
preliminary review of the above -noted request. The Board took the following actions.
Regarding the Advisory Review of Special Use Permit, the Board by a vote of 3:0, forwarded the
following recommendation to the Planning Commission:
The ARB has no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit, if the following issues are adequately
addressed:
1. Clarify the location of the existing and proposed tree lines on the concept plan.
2. Add a note to the concept plan stating that no grading or tree removal is to take place within
the proposed protected tree line or within the 75 foot setback adjacent to the Route 250 East
Entrance Corridor, with the exception of the septic area in the location indicated on the plan.
Regarding the Conceptual Review of a Site Plan and Building Design, the Board made the following
comments and suggestions for the benefit of the applicant's next submittal. These comments should be
addressed along with the information required on the ARB Preliminary Site Plan Checklist.
1. Provide to scale building elevation drawings that are coded for proposed materials and
colors. Earth tones colors are recommended.
2. Revise the site plan to show the location of all mechanical equipment, loading, service,
refuse, and storage areas. Indicate the method of screening should they be visible from the
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EC.
3. Provide details on the outdoor pavilions including materials, colors, and method of
construction. Indicate how the pavilions will coordinate with the building architecture.
4. Revise the site plan to clearly delineate the existing and proposed tree lines. Correct the
mislabeling of a proposed tree line as an existing tree line. Add a note to the site plan
indicating that no tree removal or grading will occur within the 75 foot setback adjacent to
the Route 250 E. EC. Place a note on the site plan stating that no grading or tree removal is to
take place within the proposed protected tree line.
5. Provide complete information on all proposed signs.
6. The Preliminary Site Plan application will need to show the location of all proposed site,
building and decorative lighting. A luminaire schedule of all proposed exterior lighting on a
photometric plan will need to be included indicating all lighting options chosen, and colors
proposed for all fixtures and poles.
You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application
forms, checklists and schedules are available on-line at www.albemarle.org/planning.
Revised drawings addressing the comments listed above are required. Please include a memo outlining
how each comment has been addressed. If changes other than those requested have been made, identify
those changes in the memo also.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Brent W. Nelson
Landscape Planner
Planning Division
BWN/aer
Cc: First Christian Church
112 West Market Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Thomas, Robert P Revocable T/A; Etal
Attn: Tony Barnett HDQ-5605
P O Box 26665, Richmond, VA 23261-6665
Scott Clark
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