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PLANNING STAFF REPORT SUMMARY
Project Name: SP2007-00045 Flow Auto
Staff: Margaret Maliszewski
Sales and Display
Planning Commission Public Hearing:
Board of Supervisors Public Hearing:
January 15, 2008
February6, 2008
Owners: Flow 1313 Richmond LLC; Janice S.
Applicant: Flow 1313 Richmond LLC; Janice
Linkous
S. Linkous
Acreage: Approximately 1.94 acres
Special Use Permit: Sales and Display in
the Entrance Corridor (EC) Overlay
District (Section 30.6.3.2 (b) of the Zoning
Ordinance)
TMP: TM 78, Parcels 15D and 15E
Existing Zoning and By -right use: HC -
Location: 1307-09 and 1313 Richmond Road,
Highway Commercial and EC, Entrance
south side of Richmond Road (Rt. 250 East),
Corridor Overlay District — retail sales and
approximately 1060 feet east of Riverbend
service uses.
Drive.
Magisterial District: Rivanna
Conditions: Yes
Proposal: Expansion of the Flow Volkswagen-
Requested # of Dwelling Units: NA
Audi -Mazda dealership including additional
outdoor display of vehicles.
Comprehensive Plan Designation:
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Regional
Service — regional -scale retail, wholesale,
DA (Development Area): Pantops
business and/or employment centers, and
(Neighborhood 3)
residential (6.01-34 units/acre).
Character of Property: A residence has been
Use of Surrounding Properties: The subject
demolished from Parcel 15 E and the site is
property is surrounded by commercial uses.
currently used as a parking area. Parcel 15D
Car dealerships occupy the adjacent parcels
contains the existing Flow Auto dealership.
and the site across the street, as well as
several other sites along the corridor.
Factors Favorable:
Factors Unfavorable:
1. Motor vehicle sales use is a by -right
There are no unfavorable factors.
use in the Highway Commercial
District.
2. The ARB had no objection to the
proposed use, with conditions.
3. No detrimental impacts to the
entrance corridor are anticipated, as
recommended by ARB.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval with conditions.
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STAFF PERSON: Margaret Maliszewski
PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: January 15, 2008
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DATE: February 6, 2008
SP 2007-00045 Flow Auto Sales and Display
PETITION:
PROPOSAL: Expansion of the Flow Volkswagen -Audi -Mazda outdoor automobile sales and display
parking areas in the Entrance Corridor.
ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: HC - Highway Commercial - commercial and service uses
and residential use by Special Use Permit (15 units/acre); EC Entrance Corridor Overlay District -
overlay to protect properties of historic, architectural or cultural significance from visual impacts of
development along routes of tourist access.
SECTION: 30.6.3.2 (b) which allows for outdoor storage, display and/or sales visible from an EC street
in the EC Entrance Corridor zoning overlay district
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Regional Service - regional -scale retail, wholesale,
business and/or employment centers, and residential (6.01-34 units/acre) in Neighborhood 3 (Pantops)
Development Area.
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: Yes
LOCATION: 1307-09 and 1313 Richmond Road, south side of Route 250 East, approximately 1060'
east of Riverbend Drive
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 78/15E and 78/15D
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Rivanna
CHARACTER OF THE AREA
One of the two parcels associated with this request (parcel 15D) contains the existing Flow Auto
dealership. The adjacent parcel to the west (parcel 15E) was previously the site of a residence. That
house was demolished in 2004.
The surrounding area consists primarily of retail uses, with this immediate stretch of Rt. 250 East
consisting primarily of auto dealerships. The subject parcel is located on the south side of the road,
adjacent to the Brown Toyota dealership (to the east) and across the street from Battlefield Ford. (See
Attachment A for a location map.) To the west of the site is the Crown BMW dealership. Other auto
dealers in the area include Dennis Enterprises, Kia, CarMax, Brown Mercedes, and Free Bridge Auto.
The ACSA headquarters and equipment storage is located to the south of the site.
SPECIFICS OF THE PROPOSAL
This proposal includes the addition of 71 vehicle display spaces on parcel 15E (see Attachment B), with
associated landscaping (see Attachment C), lighting and related site improvements. The proposal also
includes the establishment of parking, including 29 display parking spaces, on parcel 15D (the site of
the existing dealership), together with landscaping improvements and other associated site work.
The special use permit requirement for the outdoor sales and display use is to allow for review of the
potential impacts of the sales and display activity on the Entrance Corridor. Other activities related to the
auto sales use are considered by -right. The ARB has reviewed this proposal for its impact on the Route
250 East Entrance Corridor and had no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit with
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standard conditions related to landscaping, lighting and method of display. (See Attachment D for the
ARB's action.)
PLANNING AND ZONING HISTORY
SDP -271: Pantops Toyota: On May 5, 1969 a site plan was approved for a Toyota Sales Building on
what is now parcel 15D.
SUB -694: T. R. Moore: This subdivision created parcels 15, 15D and 15E (September 28, 1972).
SP -2004-50: Flow Auto: A Special Use Permit (SP -2004-50) for sales and display was approved for
parcels 15D and 15E on May 2, 2007. That proposal included a new showroom on parcel 15E. The
applicant has since chosen not to pursue the new showroom and to pursue only additional parking on
parcel 15E. The approval of the 2004 request was subject to conditions similar to those being
recommended for the current request.
SDP -2006-127: Flow Auto: A site development plan was submitted for a new auto dealership building
on parcel 15E that was associated with SP -04-50. The SDP was withdrawn.
There have also been numerous sign permits and ARB applications for this site. ARB -07-21, reviewed
on March 19, 2007, is a proposal to construct an addition to the existing Flow dealership building on
parcel 15D. That addition is illustrated on the Special Use Permit plans, but is not the subject of this SP
request or review.
CONFORMITY WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Land Use Plan -
The property is located in the Pantops Development Area (Neighborhood 3), and is designated
Regional Service in the current Land Use Plan. The purpose/intent of the Regional Service designation
noted in the Plan is to provide locations for highway related uses, comparison shopping and specialized
goods and services. Typical primary uses include regional -scale commercial uses, and auto dealerships
that typically include outdoor storage and display of vehicles for sale.
Neighborhood Model -
The ordinance limits the review of this Special Use Permit specifically to the impacts of the sales and
display activities on the Entrance Corridor. Therefore, this request is not reviewed for conformance with
the Neighborhood Model.
STAFF COMMENT
Staff will address each provision of Section 31.2.4.1 of the Zoning Ordinance as follows:
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, and
that the character of the district will not be changed thereby,
The subject parcel is located in the HC zoning district. The dominant character of the segment of the
Entrance Corridor in which the subject parcel resides is that of a dense commercial strip. Many of the
properties in this corridor have already been developed as automobile dealerships with outdoor storage
and display of vehicles (as described above under "Character of the Area"). The proposed use is
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compatible with other existing auto dealers in the immediate vicinity.
that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this ordinance,
According to section 30.6 of the Zoning Ordinance, the intent of the EC Overlay District is, in part, to
ensure a quality of development that is compatible with the County's important scenic, architectural and
cultural resources through the architectural control of development. The ARB has applied the County's
adopted guidelines for development within the EC to the review of this request and has recommended
conditions of approval. (See Attachment D.)
with uses permitted by -right in the district,
Although a special use permit is required for the proposed modifications/additions to the outdoor sales
and display areas on these sites, this activity (sales/display area) is for an accessory use to motor
vehicle sales, which is already allowed by right within the Highway Commercial (HC) zoning district.
Other automobile dealerships exist in the immediate vicinity. Therefore, the sales and display use is
compatible with other permitted and existing uses.
with the additional regulations provided in section 5.0 of this ordinance,
There are no additional regulations provided in section 5.0 of this ordinance related to vehicle storage or
display.
SUMMARY
The intent of the special use permit requirement is based on potential impacts to the Entrance
Corridors. The ARB has reviewed this proposal for its impact on the Route 250 East Entrance Corridor
and had no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit provided the site is established in a
manner consistent with the conditions recommended by the ARB.
Staff has identified the following factors that are favorable to this request:
1. A motor vehicle sales use is a by -right use in the Highway Commercial District and the proposed
use is accessory to that use.
2. The Architectural Review Board has reviewed the request for outdoor storage and display, had no
objection to the request, and recommended conditions of approval.
3. With the conditions recommended by the ARB, no detrimental impacts to the Entrance Corridor are
anticipated.
Staff has identified no factors that are unfavorable to this request.
The following factors are relevant to this consideration:
1. There are several automobile dealerships with outdoor sales/display of vehicles in the immediate
vicinity along the Route 250 East Entrance Corridor.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Based on the findings contained in this staff report, Staff recommends approval of this special use
permit with the following conditions:
1. Vehicles shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
2. Vehicles shall be displayed only in areas indicated for display shown on the plan entitled "Flow
Automotives", identified as Sheet 3, prepared by Collins Engineering, with revision date of 12/18/07.
Display parking shall be only in designated striped parking spaces, as identified on this plan. No
parking shall occur in travelways.
3. Final site plan approval is subject to ARB approval of the lighting plan (submitted with the site plan).
Maximum light levels on site shall not exceed 30 footcandles.
4. Final site plan approval is subject to ARB approval of the landscape plan (submitted with the site
plan). Landscaping shown on the plan will be required to be in excess of the minimum requirements
of ARB guidelines and/or the Zoning Ordinance to compensate for the negative visual impact of the
proposed use, including but not limited to the use of larger caliper trees, additional evergreen shrubs
and continuous interior planting islands.
5. Final site plan approval is subject to the recordation of easements for ingress/egress and for the
installation, maintenance and use of planter islands and landscaping on adjacent parcels (Tax Map
78, Parcels 15, 15D and 15E).
ATTACHMENTS
A. Location Map
B. Flow Automotives display parking plan (rev. 12/18/07)
C. Flow Automotives landscape plan (rev. 12/18/07)
D. ARB Action letter with recommended conditions of approval
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Attachment D
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4012
November 15, 2007
Sheeran Architects
c/o Peter Sheeran
226 East High Street
Charlottesville, Va 22902
RE: ARB2007-00098 Flow Auto -Display Parking Addition
Tax Map 78, Parcels 15D, 15E
Dear Mr. Sheeran:
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on November 5, 2007, completed a preliminary review of
the above -noted request. The Board took the following actions.
Regardingthe he Special Use Permit/Rezoning, the Board by a vote of 5:0, forwarded the following recommendation to the
Planning Commission:
The ARB expresses no objection to the special use permit, subject to the following conditions:
1. Vehicles shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
2. Vehicles shall be displayed only in areas indicated for display shown on the plan entitled "Flow Automotives"
prepared by Collins Engineering and dated 9/17/07. Display parking shall be only in designated striped parking
spaces, as identified on this plan.
3. Final site plan approval is subject to ARB approval of the lighting plan (submitted with the site plan). Maximum
light levels on site shall not exceed 30 footcandles.
4. Final site plan approval is subject to ARB approval of the landscape plan (submitted with the site plan).
Landscaping shown on the plan will be required to be in excess of the minimum requirements of ARB guidelines
and/or the Zoning Ordinance to compensate for the negative visual impact of the proposed use, including but not
limited to the use of larger caliper trees, additional evergreen shrubs and continuous interior planting islands.
Regarding the Preliminary Site Plan, the Board made the following comments and suggestions for the benefit of the
applicant's next submittal.
1. Coordinate parking totals and labeled spaces on sheet S-1.
2. Revise the two long internal planting islands to continuous planting islands. Eliminate the gaps in both islands.
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3. Revise the landscape plan to include 3 large shade trees and evergreen shrubs in the long planting islands located at
the interior of the display parking area.
4. In the planting areas that front the EC replace the Inkberry holly with an alternate species and indicate the plant size
as 36" minimum at planting on both parcels.
5. In the planting island the fronts the EC, revise the row of holly to a staggered row on both parcels.
6. Extend the evergreen shrub row that fronts the EC into the end islands that frame the entrance to the site.
7. Space the large shade trees at 35' on center along the EC on both parcels.
8. Add interspersed ornamental trees along the EC, on both parcels.
9. Revise the existing conditions plan to include the existing plants on the east side of parcel 15.
10. Replace the White pine with an evergreen tree that provides more consistent long term screening and one that is
better suited to the available space.
11. Replace the Hemlock with a more disease resistant tree.
12. Include the VT plant in the plant list or eliminate it from the plan.
13. Provide shade trees on parcels 15 and 15E at 40' on center along the shared property line. Stagger these trees.
14. Continue the mixed planting along the full length of the area between parcels 15 and 15E. Do not stop short of the
southern property line.
15. Add Schip laurel to the planting area between parcels 15 and 15E.
16. Provide 2 large shade trees and evergreen shrubs in each end island along the travelway shared between parcels
15D and 15E.
17. Coordinate the appearance of the three end islands located along the travelway that is shared between parcel 15D
and 15E.
18. Replace the Redbuds with Serviceberry.
19. Coordinate all landscaping with existing and proposed utilities and easements.
20. Include the following note on the landscape plan: "All site plantings of trees and shrubs shall be allowed to reach,
and be maintained at, mature height; the topping of trees is prohibited. Shrubs and trees shall be pruned minimally
and only to support the overall health of the plant."
21. Revise the photometric plan as follows:
a. Use 1.0 as the maintenance factor (LLF).
b. Limit light levels to no greater than 30 footcandles.
c. Show lighting levels out to the property line.
d. Limit spillover at the property line along Route 250 to less than .5 footcandles.
e. Clearly indicate the proposed color for the fixtures on the plan. Bronze is recommended.
22. Resolve the grading issues on the west and south sides of the site regarding retaining walls, level planting area,
filteras, etc. Include proposed grading on the landscape plan.
23. Provide revised architectural elevations for the addition to the existing building. Coordinate the size of the building
illustrated in the elevations with the size of the building illustrated on the plan. Maintain the window at the south
end of the west elevation in the revised design.
24. Add an understory of evergreen shrubs in the island between the Entrance Corridor and the maintenance building
to the south.
25. The shade trees shall be a minimum of 3 '/2" caliper. Ornamental trees and other understory trees shall be a
minimum of 8' in height. Shrubs shall be a minimum of 3' in height.
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. Include updated ARB revision dates on each drawing.
Please provide a memo including detailed responses indicating how each comment has been addressed. If changes other
than those requested have been made, identify those changes in the memo also. Highlighting the changes in the drawing with
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"clouding" or by other means will facilitate review and approval.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Margaret Maliszewski
Principal Planner
Cc: Don Speight 1425 Plaza Drive Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103
Linkous, Janice S 2205 Shepherds Ridge Rd Charlottesville Va 22901
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