HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA200600014 Request of Modification, Variance, Waiver 2008-02-12Date: February 12, 2008
Claudette Grant
County of Albemarle
Zoning Department
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: Request for Modification of Sec. 8.4 of Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance
Georgetown/Hydraulic Professional Offices, TMP 60F-3
Dear Claudette,
Section 8.4 of the Zoning Ordinance states that "A planned development district may
be established in any development area identified in the comprehensive plan, and in any
rural area identified in the comprehensive plan if the district is a planned historic district,
containing a historic site and the purposes of the district include the restoration,
preservation, conservation and enhancement of the historic site, provided that its location
is suitable for the character of the proposed uses and structures."
This site is shown on the Land Use Plan as "Rural Area" just outside of a
development area for "Urban Density." Per section 8.2, a modification of the
requirements of section 8.4 is requested in order to allow the development of this project
in a Rural Area. The reasons for this modification request are as follows:
1. The site is currently zoned C-1 Commercial, and an approved by -right site plan
exists permitting a gas station and convenience store. The proposed two-story
office building, with relegated parking provides a preferable alternative.
2. The proposed two-story office building conforms closely to the Neighborhood
Model of Development principles of; pedestrian orientation, neighborhood
friendly streets, parks and open spaces, buildings and spaces of human scale,
relegated parking, and site planning that respects terrain.
3. The location of the site, on the corner of Georgetown and Hydraulic Roads, is
adjacent to the County's Growth area on the other side of Georgetown and
Hydraulic Roads. It is located on a bus line and is in close proximity to
residential and commercial uses. This project will contribute to the overall
mix of types and uses in the growth area, and will harmoniously anchor the
corner of this intersection with an attractive, human scaled building.
Sincerely,
Chris Kabbash