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Home My WebLink AboutSP202100017 Review Comments Special Use Permit 2022-01-28COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126 January 28, 2022 Anne Wachtmeister, ED.M, JD 2236 White Hall Rd Crozet VA 22932 RE: SP202100017 Foster Forge Farm School Dear Dr. Wachtmeister: Your request for Special Use Permit SP202100017 for the proposed Foster Forge Farm School has been reviewed by members of Albemarle County staff and our partner agencies. Review comments are provided below, organized by Department, Division, or agency. Planning (Scott Clark) Conceptual Plan • Site Layout: o We would strongly recommend that the proposed layout be changed to move the parking area farther from the road, to reduce its visual prominence from the road. For example, the parking area could be moved to the indicated overflow -parking area, or behind the structures (with the structures moved toward the road if necessary). o The application states that 30 parking spaces are needed for students and staff, but the transportation analysis states that five car spaces and one bus space would be needed. Please explain the rationale for dedicating 20 spaces to student use (given that students would be dropped off). We would recommend that the number of parking spaces for "student needs" be significantly reduced. o Please describe the purpose of the gate in the fence near the proposed parking area. In past reviews, potential student/child access to roads has been a safety concern. Also, please explain how student/staff safety would be maintained when accessing the barn area by crossing the driveway near the entrance, where drivers would have limited time to slow for people crossing the driveway (or consider a different access path). 0 School Uses: o What is the total proposed number of students? Various communications have mentioned 50 students, but page 8 of the narrative mentions 60. o The application mentions "athletic and other school -administered programs" — what are these (type, number of attendees, etc.), and do they fit into the regular school -day schedule? Are athletic programs included in the 5-8 annual events, and at what time of day do they occur? o Are any summer uses (camps, summer school, etc.) proposed, or is the use proposed to be school -year only? o The application mentions "animal husbandry" — how will animals be tended outside of school hours and seasons? What animals and approximately how many of each would be kept on the site? • Structures & Lighting: o Has a design professional (architect or similar) verified that the proposed structures meet Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code requirement for the proposed use? Please provide any relevant information. o How will proposed structures accommodate —70 people during cold or wet/stormy weather? Will the structures meet occupancy restrictions in such situations? o Are the proposed buildings intended to accommodate the full proposed staff/student load? o Where would administrative space be provided on the site? o Would the proposed structures have heat or air conditioning? o How many people would be sheltered in each structure in the event of a stone, etc.? o Is parking -lot lighting proposed? We would recommend that it be excluded, but, if proposed, please provide descriptions. • Vegetation & Landscaping: o The trees labelled "trees to remain" in front of the proposed parking area are rendered in less detail than trees elsewhere. Aerial photos indicate that these trees do not provide the degree of screening implied by the current rendering. Please show individual trees as elsewhere along the road frontage. Also, please indicate if the individual trees are on the property or within the VDOT right-of-way. Trees not within the property cannot be considered as effective screening, and landscaping should be augmented in this area. Note that parking -lot grading and construction within/near the drip lines of existing trees should be avoided, in order to prevent damage to or loss of the trees. o Indicated species for landscaping/screening augmentation include Leyland Cypress. Please remove Leyland Cypress from the list and only propose native species similar to those now occurring in the area. Era ZC The application states that [b]us use will reduce the traffic volume," but this reduction is not quantified. Please provide specifics on the proposed bus service and quantify the changes to estimated traffic generation. Comprehensive Plan Initial comments on how your proposal generally relates to the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan (Comp Plan) are provided below; additionally, comments regarding conformity with the Comp Plan will be provided to the PC and BOS as part of the staff report. The Comp Plan designates the subject property as "Rural Area," which prioritizes agriculture, forestry, and natural and cultural resource preservation. 2 Community Meeting Additional comments regarding impacts to neighboring properties may be forthcoming at the 2/22 community meeting. Please consider those comments carefully and incorporate your response in your next submittal. Zoning (Lea Brumfield) Zoning comments will be forwarded as soon as they are available., Engineering (Frank Pohl, County Engineer) • The paragraph at the bottom of page 10 of the narrative seems as though it was cut off. Please confirm. • Proposed septic waste system will need Virginia Department of Health approval (this can be addressed at the site plan stage). • A waiver may be required for the following: • to have gravel drive lanes and parking areas instead of paved [Code 18-4.12.2, 4.12.15, 4.12.16, and 4.12.17]. • to allow the access aisle to be steeper than 10% and less than 20-11 in width for 2-way travelways [18-4.12.17]. • to eliminate curb/gutter from parking areas with more than 4 spaces [18-4.12.15]. • Please speak with the Plan Reviewer to confirm. There may be other waivers needed. VDOT comments will be forwarded as soon as they are available. Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (Victoria Fort) RWSA staff has reviewed application SP202100017 — Foster Forge Farm School. Please see below for the completed copy of the form that was provided to RWSA by Elaine Echols for SP & ZNIA Applications: 1. Capacity issues for sewer that may affect this proposal Yes X No 2. Requires Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Capacity Certification Yes X No 3. Water flow or pressure issues that may affect this proposal Yes X No 4. "Red Flags" regarding service provision (Use attachments if necessary) Yes X No Planning Note: The application states that "It is the applicant's intent to apply for this property to be included with the same jurisdictional area to accommodate fire and rescue needs for the school." Note that the property is already designated for RWSA water service, so it is not necessary to make a Jurisdictional Area amendment application. However, it will be the applicant's responsibility to investigate the work necessary to connect to the nearest existing water line and pay for all connection work. Please contact RWSA for more information on that process. Also, to clarify — do you also intend to use the public -water service for drinking water? If not, there may be concerns over the previous use of the site for construction - waste storage and the effects on well water. Fire/Rescue Fire/Rescue comments will be forwarded when they become available. Action after Receipt of Comments After you have read this letter, please take one of the actions identified on "Action After Receipt of Comment Letter" which is attached. 3 Resubmittal If you choose to resubmit, please use the form at the following link. There is no fee for the first resubmittal. The resubmittal date schedule will be provided on the County website. Please contact me with any questions and/or requests for assistance you may have. I can be reached at sclark@albemarle.org or 434-296-5832, ext. 3249. Sincerely, SCOW M. Clct -kl Scott Clark Senior Planner II Planning Division enc: Action After Receipt of Comment Letter 4 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTION AFTER RECEIPT OF COMMENT Within 30 days of the date of this letter, please do one of the following: (1) Resubmit in response to review comments (2) Request indefinite deferral (3) Request that your Planning Commission public hearing date be set (4) Withdraw your application (1) Resubmittal in Response to Review Comments LETTER If you plan to resubmit within 30 days, make sure that the resubmittal is on or before a resubmittal date as published in the project review schedule. The full resubmittal schedule may be found at www.albemarle.org in the "forms" section at the Community Development page. Be sure to include the resubmittal form on the last page of your comment letter with your submittal. The application fee which you paid covers staff review of the initial submittal and one resubmittal. Each subsequent resubmittal requires an additional fee. (See attached Fee Schedule.) (2) Request Indefinite Deferral If you plan to resubmit after 30 days from the date of the comment letter, you need to request an indefinite deferral. Please provide a written request and state your justification for requesting the deferral. (Indefinite deferral means that you intend to resubmit/request a public hearing be set with the Planning Commission after the 30 day period.) (3) Request Planning Commission Public Hearing Date be Set At this time, you may schedule a public hearing with the Planning Commission. However, we do not advise that you go directly to public hearing if staff has identified issues in need of resolution that can be addressed with a resubmittal. After outstanding issues have been resolved and/or when you are ready to request a public hearing, staff will set your public hearing date for the Planning Commission in accordance with the Planning Commission's published schedule and as mutually agreed by you and the County. The staff report and recommendation will be based on the latest information provided by you with your initial submittal or resubmittal. Please remember that all resubmittals must be made on or before a resubmittal date. By no later than twenty-one (21) days before the Planning Commission's public hearing, a newspaper advertisement fee and an adjoining owner notification fee must be paid. (See attached Fee Schedule) Your comment letter will contain the actual fees you need to pay. Payment for an additional newspaper advertisement is also required twenty-two (22) days prior to the Board of Supervisors public hearing. 5 These dates are provided on the attached Legal Ad Payments for Public Hearings form. Please be advised that, once a public hearing has been advertised, only one deferral prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing will be allowed during the life of the application. The only exception to this rule will be extraordinary circumstances, such as a major change in the project proposal by the applicant or more issues identified by staff that have not previously been brought to the applicant's attention. As always, an applicant may request deferral at the Planning Commission meeting. (4) Withdraw Your Application If at any time you wish to withdraw your application, please provide your request in writing. Failure to Respond If we have not received a response from you within 30 days, we will contact you again. At that time, you will be given 10 days to do one of the following: a) request withdrawal of your application, b) request deferral of your application to a specific Planning Commission date as mutually agreed to with staff, or c) request indefinite deferral and state your justification for requesting the deferral. If none of these choices is made within 10 days, staff will schedule your application for a public hearing based on the information provided with your original submittal or the latest submittal staff received on a resubmittal date. Fee Payment Fees paid in cash or by check must be paid at the Community Development Intake Counter. Make checks payable to the County of Albemarle. Do not send checks directly to the Review Coordinator. Fees may also be paid by credit card using the secure online payment system, accessed at http://www.a lbema rle.org/depa rtment.asp?department=cdd&rel page=21685. 6 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY SP # or ZMA # Fee Amount S Date Paid By who? Receipt # Ck# Bv: Resubmittal of information for Special Use Permit or e Zoning Map Amendment O PROJECT NUMBER: SP201700009 PROJECT NAME: UVA Indoor Golf Practice Facility — Amendment ❑ Resubmittal Fee is Required ❑ Per Request 1( Resubmittal Fee is Not Required Tim Padalino Community Development Project Coordinator'M P ff L �I2s11 Signature Date Chris Schooley — UVA Real Estate Foundation — (434)-982-3777 Name of Applicant Phone Number Signature FEES Date Resubmittal fees for Special Use Permit — original Special Use Permit fee of $1,075 ❑ First resubmission FREE ❑ Each additional resubmission $538 Resubmittal fees for original Special Use Permit fee of $2,150 ❑ First resubmission FREE Cl Each additional resubmission $1,075 Resubmittal fees for original Zoning Map Amendment fee of $2,688 ❑ First resubmission FREE ❑ Each additional resubmission $1,344 Resubmittal fees for original Zoning Map Amendment fee of $3,763 ❑ First resubmission FREE ❑ Each additional resubmission $1,881 ❑ Deferral of scheduled public hearing at applicant's request— Add'I notice fees will be required $194 To be paid after staff review for oublic notice: Most applications for Special Use Permits and Zoning Map Amendment require at least one public hearing by the Planning Commission and one public hearing by the Board of Supervisors. Virginia State Code requires that notice for public hearings be made by publishing a legal advertisement in the newspaper and by mailing letters to adjacent property owners. Therefore, at least two fees for public notice are required before a Zoning Map Amendment may be heard by the Board of Supervisors. The total fee for public notice will be provided to the applicant after the final cost is determined and must be paid before the application is heard by a public body. MAKE CHECKS TO COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE/PAYMENT AT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNTER D Preparing and mailing or delivering up to fifty (50) notices $215 +actual cost of first-class postage D Preparing and mailing or delivering each notice after fifty (50) $1.00 for each additional notice+ actual cost of first-class postage D Legal advertisementActual (published twice in the newspaper for each public hearing) cost minimum of $280 for total of 4publications) County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 9724126 7 2017 Submittal and Review Schedule Special Use Permits and Zoning Map Amendments Resubmittal Schedule Resubmittal Dates Comments to applicant for decision on whether to proceed to Public Hearing Payment Due for Public Hearing Legal Ad Planning Commission Public Hearing No sooner than' COB Auditorium Monday Friday Monday Tuesday Nov 07 2016 Dec 09 2016 Dec 19 2016 Jan 10 Nov 21 2016 Dec 23 2016 Jan 09 Jan 31 Dec 05 2016 Jan 06 Jan 16 Feb 07 Dec 19 2016 Jan 20 Jan 30 Feb 21 Tue Jan 03 Feb 03 Feb 13 Mar 07 Tue Jan 17 Feb 17 Feb 27 Mar 21 Feb 06 Mar 10 Mar 13 Apr 04 Tue Feb 21 Mar 24 Mar 27 Apr 18 Mar06 Apr07 Apr 10 May02 Mar 20 Apr 21 May 01 May 23 Apr 03 May 05 May 22 Jun 13 Apr 17 May 19 May 22 Jun 13 May 01 Jun 02 Jun 05 Jun 27 May 15 Jun 16 Jun 19 Jul 11 Jun 05 Jul 07 Jul 17 Aug 08 Jun 19 Jul 21 Jul 31 Aug 22 Jul 03 Aug 04 Aug 14 Sep 05 Jul 17 Aug 18 Tue Sep 05 Sep 26 Aug 07 Sep 08 Sep 18 Oct 10 Aug 21 Sep 22 Oct 02 Oct 24 Tue Sep 05 Oct 06 Oct 16 Nov 07 Sep 18 Oct 20 Oct 23 Nov 14 Oct 02 Nov 03 Nov 13 Dec 05 Oct 16 Nov 17 Nov 27 Dec 19 Oct 30 Dec 01 Jan 02 2018 Jan 23 2018 Nov 13 Dec 15 Jan 08 2018 Jan 30 2018 Dec 18 Jan 19 2018 Jan 29 2018 Feb 20 2018 Tue Dec 26 Jan 26 2018 Jan 29 2018 Feb 20 2018 Tue Jan 02 2018 Feb 02 2018 Feb 12 2018 Mar 06 2018 Tue Jan 16 2018 Feb 16 2018 Feb 26 2018 Mar 20 2018 Bold italics = submitta Ilmeeting day is different due to a holiday. Dates with shaded background are not 2017. 2018 dates are tentative. *Public hearing dates have been set by the Planning Commission; however, if due to unforeseen circumstances the Planning Commission is unable to meet on this date, your project will be moved to the closest available aqenda date. 8