HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA202100001 Correspondence 2022-03-21 (3)RECREATIONAL FACILITIES SUBSTITUTION
REQUEST NARRATIVE
ZMA-2021-00001
January 19, 2021, resubmitted July 19, 2021, resubmitted March 21, 2022
REQUEST
Zoning References
1.
Modification to the recreational facilities requirement
for all residential uses related to ZMA 2021-0001
18-4.16
REASONS AND JUSTIFICATIONS BEHIND THE REQUEST
On behalf of Dickerson Ridge, LLC (the "Applicant"), we respectfully request a substitution to
the minimum facilities requirement for specific recreational amenities as described in Albemarle
County's Zoning Ordinance, Section 4.16. Willow Glen Phase 2 intends to provide amenity and
recreational facilities appropriate to multi -family dwelling residents. A maximum of 324 multi-
family units is proposed for Phase 2.
Minimum recreational facilities are outlined under Section 4.16.2.1-2. Extrapolating these
requirements with the number of proposed units equate to three (3) half -court basketball courts
and eight (8) tot lots. These required recreational facilities, along with the minimum square -
footage, are depicted in the table below. In addition, we compare the minimum requirements to
the proposed found later in this request.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
PROVIDED
PHASE
UNITS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
MIN. REQUIRED
RECREATIONAL
(SEC. 4.16.2)
FAC ILITES
PHASE 1
36
(1) TOT LOT / FIRST
30 UNITS
+
(1) TOT LOT
0
PHASE 2
324
(7) TOT LOTS
SEE LIST OF
(1) TOT LOT / EACH ADD'L
(3) 1/2 COURTS
SUBS ITUTES & THEIR
50 UNITS
LOCATION
(TOT LOTS = 2,000 SF)
MIN. SF =
SF =
(1) 112 COURT
BASKETBALL COURT/ 100
18700
132400
UNITS
The Applicant believes these minimum requirements are not entirely compatible with what the
residents in this type of development desire. The contract purchaser has over 45 similar
properties in Virginia. Drawing upon experiences learned from these similar apartment projects,
the Applicant has found residents are happier and drawn to projects with alternative amenities
such as a pool, fitness/business center, outdoor grilling stations, pocket parks, walking trails and
dog amenity programs in addition to the traditional type playgrounds. Section 4.16.2.1 allows
substitutions of facilities to be approved by the director of planning and community development
if they "offer a recreational amenity equivalent to the (required) facilities... and are appropriate
to the needs of the occupants."
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES SUBSTITUTION
REQUEST NARRATIVE
ZMA-2021-00001
January 19, 2021, resubmitted July 19, 2021, resubmitted March 21, 2022
Recreational facilities are offered to provide variety in both use, size as well as both passive and
active recreation activities. The location of the smaller amenity areas scattered throughout the
site allow for residents to gather in small groupings and provides a space for each building, or
convenient and accessible to each building. The larger recreational areas will be located more
centrally to provide larger communal use and bring the entire community together for larger
events.
Below we have quantified the proposed recreational facility "usage areas" to support the
provided square footage above.
Program Location Potential Activities
Clubhouse community meetings, business center, operations
Pocket Park #1 tot lot (#1), seating, micro-bus/school bus stop
Pet Spa resident pet grooming facility
Fitness Center
Pool
Pocket Park #2
Dog Park
Pocket Park #3
Pocket Park #4
Viewing Platform #1
Viewing Platform #2
Pocket Park #5
Gazebo/ Viewing Platform #3
Amenity Pond
Pocket Park #6
Pocket Park #7
Community Garden / Grove
Pocket Park #8
Pocket Park #9
Pocket Park #10
Pocket Park #11
Trails
gym
swimming
fire pit, seating, grilling stations, event gathering space
recreation for both large and small dogs
seating, fire pit, lawn games
amphitheater, park, seating
seating, bird/people watching
seating, bird/people watching
tot lot (#2), grilling station
seating, fishing, bird/people watching
fishing, bird/people watching, education
seating, fire pit, gardens, lawn games
tot lot (#3), seating, grilling stations
community gardens
grilling station, seating, gardens
fountains, grilling stations, fire pit, gardens, seating
plaza, gardens, seating
seating, grilling stations, gardens
exercise (biking, walking, running)
SF
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2,000
400
2,900
3,200
2,800
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2,500
3,500
950
50
3,000
100
65,000
600
1,700
2,000
2,600
5,000
1,400
900
18,000
Attached to this substitution request, we have provided examples of how the amenity spaces
may be programmed. The exhibits depict conceptually how each pocket park might be
organized with respect to proposed uses. The images presented are predominately from other
Breeden managed/owned properties and demonstrate the quality invested to make these
spaces successful and special. Once in the final site plan process, these spaces will be better
defined. Together, these programs will offer an active and fulfilling lifestyle for the residents in
conjunction with the open space areas surrounding the project.
Lastly, all recreational in Phase 2 will be made available to the residents of Phase 1, as
discussed in the accompanying Narrative within our Rezoning Amendment Application.
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RIO DISTRICT, ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
EXHIBITS TO THE RECREATIONAL FACILITIES SUBSTITUTION REQUEST
SUPPORTING THE PRD REZONING AMENDMENT APPLICATION
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SHEET INDEX
SHEET ZE.1 CONCEPTUAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES PLAN
SHEET ZE.2 CONCEPTUAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES LAYOUT PLAN
SHEET ZE.3 CONCEPTUAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES LAYOUT PLAN
SHEET ZEA VISUAL IMAGERY OF CONCEPTUAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
SHEET ZE.5 VISUAL IMAGERY OF CONCEPTUAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
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