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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
November 26, 2007
Joyce Dudek, AHIP
2127 Berkmar Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
RE: ZMA2004- 00022, Treesdale Park (Sign # 33)
Tax Map 61, Parcels 182, 183, 183A
Dear Ms. Dudek:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on November 13, 2007, recommended
approval of the above -noted petition to the Board of Supervisors by a vote of 5:0.
Please note that this approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. Provision of extra landscaping at the property lines and along Rio Road.
2. Provision of terraced walls where high retaining walls are currently shown on the application plan.
Since areas of critical slope will be disturbed, trees should be replanted in this area.
3. Provision of enhanced erosion and sediment control measures.
4. Provision that, if parking waivers are provided, the parking lots shown near the adjoining property can
be eliminated or adjusted along with adjustment of proposed grading shown on the application plan.
5. The preliminary site plan should be reviewed by the Planning Commission prior to approval.
6. Removal of the proffer for blasting.
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive
public comment at their meeting on December 12, 2007.
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,
Elaine Echols, AICP
Principal Planner
Planning Division
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Phone (434) 296 -5832
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
MEMORANDUM
TO: Joyce Dudek, AHIP
2127 Berkmar Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
FROM: Elaine Echols, ACIP
DATE: September 5, 2007
RE: ZMA2004 -00022 Treesdale Park
Dear Ms. Dudek:
Fax(434)972 -4012
On August 28, 2007, the Albemarle County Planning Commission reviewed the above -noted item in a work
session. Attached please find the section of the official action memo for this meeting describing the
discussion and direction provided by the Commission on this item.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at (434) 296 -5832.
EE /SM
ZMA- 2004 -00022 Treesdale Park
PROPOSAL: Rezone 6.60 acres from R4 zoning district which allows residential uses (4 units per acre)
to PRD (Planned Residential District) - which allows residential uses (3 - 34 units /acre) with limited
commercial uses. This request proposes a total of 90 units at a density of 14 units per acres and no
commercial uses.
PROFFERS: No
EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE /DENSITY: Urban Density Residential (6 - 34 units per
acre).
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: No
LOCATION: The property is located in the Rio Magisterial District at 640 E. Rio Road, south of Towne
Lane on the west side of East Rio Road.
TAX MAP /PARCEL: Tax Map 61, Parcels 182, 183, and 183A
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Rio
(Sean Dougherty)
In summary, a work session on ZMA- 2004 -00022 Treesdale Park was held by the Planning Commission.
In a power point presentation, staff reviewed the applicant's proposal. The Commission reviewed and
discussed the proposal, answered the questions posed by staff and made comments and suggestions.
The applicant made a presentation. Public comment was taken. No formal action was taken.
The Planning Commission made the following comments about Treesdale:
1. Provision of an access easement for the greenway to provide a public access easement
for pedestrians connecting the greenway trail dedication acreage to Rio Road.
2. Identification of trees for preservation and a commitment to preserve them
3. Look at the feasibility of removing some of the units on the upper floors near the houses next door.
4. Make a commitment to certain architectural elements /features such as materials, massing, and scale
5. Make provision for transit
6. Tie the development to a "built" Meadowcreek Parkway, not a "plan" for the Meadowcreek Parkway
7. Have proffers that guarantee that the project will be an affordable housing project, even if the tax
credits aren't achieved.
8. Make sure that dynamite /blasting concerns of neighbors are addressed.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832
October 26, 2007
Joyce Dudek, AHIP
2127 Berkmar Drive
Charlottesville, VA 22901
RE: ZMA2004- 00022, Treesdale Park (Sign # 33)
Tax Map 61, Parcels 182, 183, 183A
Dear Ms. Dudek -:
Fax (434) 972 -4012
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on October 16, 2007 by a vote of 6:0
accepted your request for deferral of the above -noted petition. Therefore, this item has been rescheduled
as follows:
ALBEMARLE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION — TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2007
ALBEMARLE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS —WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2007
Both the Albemarle County Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors meetings begin at 6:00 p.m.,
in Lane Auditorium, Second Floor, County Office Building, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia.
p.m. You or your representative must be present for these meetings.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Elaine Echols, AICP
Principal Planner
Planning Division
Cc: Ella Carey