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TRANSMITTAL TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
AGENDA TITLE:
SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day
Camp, Boarding Camp
SP201500029 Blue Ridge Swim Club
SU BJ ECT/PROPOSAL/REQU EST:
SP201500028: Request to amend
SP201000035 (day camp) to change the
boundaries of the use to permit creation of a
separate residential lot, and to remove the
existing expiration date for the special use
permit
SP201500029: Request to amend SP
201000041 (swim club) to permit creation of a
separate residential lot.
BACKGROUND:
AGENDA DATE:
July 17, 2019
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Scott Clark
PRESENTER (S):
Scott Clark
At its meeting on May 21, 2019, the Planning Commission voted 7:0 to approve SP 2015-00028 with
conditions, and also voted 7:0 to approve SP 2015-00029 with conditions. In both cases, the Planning
Commission voted to approve the special use permits with the conditions recommended by staff,
provided that sheet C-3 of the conceptual plan was revised to show tree species similar to those already
existing on the site, rather than the White Pines shown on the existing sheet.
DISCUSSION:
Since the Planning Commission hearing, staff has worked with the applicants to obtain a revised
conceptual plan as directed by the Planning Commission.
The applicants have submitted a revised plan (Attachment D) that replaces the White Pines with a mix of
Tulip Poplars, Black Walnuts, Pawpaws, and Sassafrases. Staff believes that these are appropriate
species for the site.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolutions (Attachments E and F) to approve
SP201800028 and SP201500029 subject to the conditions contained therein.
ATTACHMENTS:
A — Planning Commission Report
Al — Planning Commission Report — Attachment A
A2 — Planning Commission Report — Attachment B
A3 — Planning Commission Report — Attachment C
B — Planning Commission action letter
C — Planning Commission minutes
D — Revised Conceptual Plan
E — Resolution approving SP 2015-28
F — Resolution approving SP 2015-29
DI
ALBEMARLE COUNTY PLANNING
STAFF REPORT SUMMARY
Project Name:
Staff: Scott Clark, Senior Planner
SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day Camp,
Boarding Camp
SP201500029 Blue Ridge Swim Club
Planning Commission (PC) Hearing: May 21, 2019
Board of Supervisors (BOS) Hearing: TBD
Owner: Tupelo Honey 4/4/4 LLC
Applicant: Tupelo Honey 4/4/4 LLC
Acreage: 13.21 acres
Special Use Permit(s) for:
SP201500028: 10.2.2.20 Day camp, boarding camp
(reference 5.1.05);
SP201500029: 10.2.2.4 Swim, golf, tennis or similar
athletic facilities (reference 5.1.16)
Tax Map Parcel (TMP): 05800-00-00-075AO
Zoning/by-right use: RA Rural Areas - agricultural,
forestal, and fishery uses; residential density (0.5 unit/acre
in development lots)
Magisterial District: Samuel Miller
Location: 1275 Owensville Road
School Districts: Meriwether Lewis — Henley -- Western
Conditions: Yes
Albemarle
Development Area: --
Requested # of Dwelling Units/Lots: 1
Proposal(s):
Comp. Plan Designation: Rural Areas — preserve and
SP201500028: Request to amend SP201000035 (day
protect agricultural, forestal, open space, and natural,
camp) to change the boundaries of the use to permit
historic and scenic resources/ density (0.5 unit/ acre in
creation of a separate residential lot, and to remove the
development lots)
existing expiration date for the special use permit
SP201500029: Request to amend SP 201000041 (swim
club) to permit creation of a separate residential lot.
Character of Property: The property is a partially-
Use of Surrounding Properties: The surrounding
wooded parcel along a stream valley with a historic
properties are mostly in low -density residential use.
stream -fed swimming pool.
Factors Favorable:
Factors Unfavorable:
1. The proposed vegetated -buffer protections and
1. The proposal would add a dwelling in the Rural
supplemental plantings would protect the
Areas, where residential uses are not a priority
character of the historic swim -club facility.
use. However, this portion of the Rural Areas is
2. Adding a dwelling to this site would improve
already heavily developed, so the pattern of land
monitoring of the existing pool and camp facilities
use would not significantly change.
and help to prevent unauthorized use.
3. Removing the expiration date for the camp use
seem appropriate, as the County has received
no zoning complaints about the use.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of SP201500028 and SP201500029 with conditions.
STAFF CONTACT: Scott Clark, Senior Planner
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PLANNING COMMISSION: May 21, 2019
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: TBD
PETITION(s):
PROJECT: SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding Camp; SP201500029 Blue Ridge Swim Club
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Samuel Miller
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 05800-00-00-075A0
LOCATION: 1275 Owensville Road
SP201500028: Request to amend SP201000035 (day camp) to change the boundaries of the use to permit creation of a
separate residential lot, and to remove the existing expiration date for the special use permit; SP201500029: Request to
amend SP 201000041 (swim club) to permit creation of a separate residential lot.
PETITION: SP201500028: 10.2.2.20 Day camp, boarding camp (reference 5.1.05); SP201500029: 10.2.2.4 Swim, golf,
tennis or similar athletic facilities (reference 5.1.16)
ZONING: RA Rural Areas - agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses; residential density (0.5 unit/acre in development lots)
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: No
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Rural Areas — preserve and protect agricultural, forestal, open space, and natural, historic
and scenic resources/ density (0.5 unit/ acre in development lots)
CHARACTER OF THE AREA:
The area surrounding the swim -club site is a heavily suburbanized portion of the Rural Areas, with a context that largely
consists of residential lots. Land cover in the area is a mix of open yards and fragmented forest cover. Some larger open
and wooded parcels lie to the west.
PLANNING AND ZONING HISTORY:
According to the history supplied by the applicant during the 2010 review (see below), the site has been operated as a
swimming club since 1905. The use continued after the adoption of the Zoning Ordinance as a non -conforming use.
In 2011, the Board of Supervisors approved two special use permits for the site:
• SP201000035: This SP permits a children' day camp for up to 100 campers, with up to two overnight stays per
week. The Board of Supervisors imposed an expiration date of April 6, 2021 due to concerns about noise or other
impacts on adjacent properties.
• SP201000041: This SP brought the existing swim -club use into compliance, and permitted the club use with
events for members, pool and birthday parties for members, on -site concessions, and a bath -house.
DETAILS OF THE PROPOSALS:
SP2015000028: The current approved conceptual plan for this use (day camp) covers the entire property, and does not
show or permit a dwelling. The applicant wishes to add a dwelling on the site so that they can live on -site with the
business and monitor use of the site (including preventing unauthorized off -hours use). The proposed change of the area
under the special use permit would allow a portion of the property to be divided off and used a residential lot, so that a
residence would be adjacent to the club and camp facility. Also, this proposal would remove the expiration date that was
originally applied by the Board of Supervisors.
SP201500029: The proposal for this SP use (the swim club) is the same as above, except that there is no expiration date to
remove.
The applicant held a community meeting on the site on August 25, 2015. Several community members attended and held
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discussions with the applicant. In general, attendees expressed no major concerns about the proposed changes to the site.
ANALYSIS OF THE SPECIAL USE PERMIT REQUEST
Section 33.39(B) states that the Commission, in making its recommendation, shall consider the same factors found in
Section 33.40(B):
L No substantial detriment Whether the proposed special use will be a substantial detriment to adjacent
parcels.
The main proposal, to change the SP boundaries, would allow for a residential use to be added to a site already
used for commercial recreation. The increase in impacts is not expected to be significant. Also, the addition of a
dwelling to the site will allow the site to be monitored by the residents during the hours when the club and camp
uses are closed. This will help to prevent unauthorized use of the property, and to prevent noise from such
unauthorized use that might affect adjacent parcels.
No zoning complaints have been received about the camp use that was approved in 2011. (Accessible records are
available back to 2001, and no complaints about any use on the site have been received during that time.) As the
expiration date was imposed on that use in order to limit its duration in case there were detrimental impacts on
adjacent properties, and no complaints were received, staff supports the applicant's request to remove the
expiration date.
2. Character of the nearby area is unchanged Whether the character of the adjacent parcels and the
nearby area will be changed by the proposed special use.
The surrounding area is already characterized by low -density residential development. The addition of one more
dwelling will not change the character of the area.
3. Harmony.
Whether the proposed special use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this chapter,
Section 18, Chapter 10 of the Zoning Ordinance outlines the purpose of Rural Areas zoning: "This district
hereafter referred to as RA) is hereby created and may hereafter be established by amendment of the zoning map
for the following purposes:
• Preservation of agricultural and forestal lands and activities;
• Water supply protection;
• Limited service delivery to the rural areas; and
• Conservation of natural, scenic, and historic resources.( Amended 11- 8 -89)"
The Blue Ridge Swim Club is listed in the National Register of Historic Places (NRIIP) and the Virginia
Landmarks Register. The pool is among the oldest known concrete outdoor commercial swimming pools
remaining or in use in both the state and the country. The pool and its ancillary features (draw pipe, terra cotta
pipes, drains, and settling tank) are counted as the single structure that contributes to the significance of the
resource. The National Register Nomination Form states that "the property's location and setting were selected for
their rural and picturesque qualities, which have been retained to the present day." The pool is situated in a
naturalistic, wooded locale that retains a high level of integrity of location, setting, feeling and association (aspects
of integrity as defined by the National Register). The area proposed for the new single family residence is included
in the boundaries of the NRHP site. A new residence readily visible from the pool could have a negative visual
impact on the setting of the historic resource. Although the slope up to the proposed house site is wooded, it is
anticipated that tree removal to allow for construction would result in a building that would be visible from below.
Staff has worked with the applicant as they have developed the proposed conceptual plan, which shows an existing
vegetated buffer and supplemental trees plantings on the swim -club parcel that will protect the visual character of
the historic resource and limit the visibility of the new dwelling on the adjacent parcel. The buffer and
supplemental plantings are identified as major elements of the conceptual plan in the proposed conditions of
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approval. Staff has recommended a new condition of approval requiring that the new landscaping be planted or
bonded before the division of the new lot can be approved.
The addition of a dwelling is not directly support of the RA zoning purposes. However, this portion of the Rural
Areas has already been significantly impacted by residential development. Also, occupation of the site will allow
for better monitoring of the recognized historic site.
with the uses permitted by right in the district,
The swim club predates the surrounding residential development. The proposed amendments would continue the
conditions of approval that are designed to keep the uses on the site compatible with the surrounding by -right
residential uses.
with the regulations provided in Section 5 as applicable,
5.1.05 DAY CAMP, BOARDING CAMP
a. Provisions for outdoor cooking, campfires, cooking pits, etc., shall be subject to Albemarle County
fire official approval whether or not a site development plan is required;
The proposed conditions of approval continue the previous requirement for Fire Department approval of any
outdoor cooking or campfire.
b..All such uses shall conform to the requirements of the Virginia Department of Health Bureau of Tourist
Establishment Sanitation and other applicable requirements.
The proposed conditions of approval continue the previous requirement for Health Department approval of
concession operations and the septic system.
and with the public health, safety, and general welfare.
The Virginia Department of Transportation has reviewed this proposal, and has not found that any new
improvements are necessary for the proposed changes.
4. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Whether the proposed special use will be consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan.
The proposed amendment of these special use permits would make the site somewhat less consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan, in that a residence would be added in the Rural Areas, where residential development is not a
priority use. However, give the extensive existing residential development that already surrounds this site, this
change in consistency is not particularly significant. The decreased likelihood of unauthorized access to the site
that would result from full-time occupation is less relevant to Comprehensive Plan compliance, but more
significant for the immediate surroundings.
After review of this request, staff have identified the following factors of this proposal which are favorable and unfavorable:
Factors favorable to this request include:
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1. The proposed vegetated -buffer protections and supplemental plantings would protect the character of the historic
swim -club facility.
2. Adding a dwelling to this site would improve monitoring of the existing pool and camp facilities and help to prevent
unauthorized use.
3. Removing the expiration date for the camp use seems appropriate, as the County has received no zoning complaints
about the use.
Factors unfavorable to this request include:
1. The proposal would add a dwelling in the Rural Areas, where residential uses are not a priority use. However, this
portion of the Rural Areas is already heavily developed, so the pattern of land use would not significantly change.
Based on the findings described in this report and factors identified as favorable, staff recommends approval of special
use permit applications SP201500028 and SP201500029 with the following conditions (below).
Recommended Conditions of Approval:
SP201500028 Blue Ride Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding Camp
1. Development of the SP201 ^�� 000 use shall must be in general accord with the conceptual plan
titled " Blue Ridge Swim Club " prepared by Kelly StFiek4arA and dated DeeefnbeF 20, 2010 arA re
Pob fii ,:), 2 204 ( e 14aeh4:aeR4 " ` titled "SUP Concept Plan For: Blue Ridge Swim Club," prepared by Shimp
Engineering, and dated 04/01/2019, (hereafter "Conceptual Plan "), as determined by the Director of Planning
and the Zoning Administrator. To be in accord with the Conceptual Plan,
development shall must reflect the following major elements within the development essential to the design of
the development:
• Limits of disturbance
• Location of pavilion building; Pavilion footprint shall maybe no larger than 1300 sf ft.
• Location of parking areas
• Minimum clearing possible may be allowed to locate well, septic line and drainfields, parking and
pavilion as shown on the Blue Ridge Swim Club concept plan.
Minor modifications to the plan which do not conflict with the elements above may be made to ensure
compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The hours of operation for -9-WOI OQ0044 —Flue Ridge c. ifn Club !`,,mp SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim
Club — Day Camp, Boarding Camp: five days per week, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
and shall must not begin earlier than 8: 30 AM and shall must not end later than 5: 00 PM Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, and Friday. On Thursdays, 8: 30 AM through overnight stays shall will be permitted. The
nighttime maximum sound level of 55 decibels shall be imposed from 9: 30 PM to 8: 30 AM.
3. All outdoor lighting shall must be only full cut -off fixtures and shielded to reflect light away from all
abutting properties. A lighting plan limiting light levels at all property lines to no greater than 0.3 foot candles
shall must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator or their designee for approval.
4. Food prepared off -site may be sold from a concession stand that is depicted on the Conceptual Plan.
5. Approval of the Health Department for the well, septic and food concession shall will be required prior to
approval of a site plan.
6. Approval by the Virginia Department of Transportation for the entrance shall will be required prior to
approval of site plan.
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7. Prior approval by the Fire Department shall will be required prior to all outdoor cooking and /or campfires.
8. No amplification of sound shall will be permitted, with the exception of a megaphone used on Fridays during
each season (Memorial Day through Labor Day) during field games, radios and electronic sound producing or
reproducing devices, provided that any such amplified sound shall must comply with the applicable noise
regulations.
9. Parking on Owensville Road by attendees or staff of the Blue Ridge Swim Club or the Camp shall will not be
permitted.
10. No more than 200 people shall will be permitted on the property for any purpose at any time.
11.8P2010 00035 sliall be valid until April c 2021
4-211. No more than 100 overnight campers shall will be permitted at any one time.
12. Planting or bonding of the new trees shown on sheet C3 of the Conceptual Plan will be required prior to the
al2MQyal of a final plat subdividing the property as shown on the conceptual elan.
SP201500029 Blue Ridge Swim Club
1. Development of the SP201^�wv4 1 tises swim club use shall must be in general accord with the conceptual
plan "
>; ebmaF . 2, 2011 ( "..,,ebme.,. " ` titled "SUP Concept Plan For: Blue Ridge Swim Club," prepared by Shimp
Engineering, and dated 04/01/2019, ( hereafter "Conceptual Plan "), as determined by the Director of Planning
and the Zoning Administrator. To be in accord with the Conceptual Plan, development shall must reflect the
following major elements within the development essential to the design of the development:
• Limits of disturbance
• Location and size of pavilion building
• Location of parking areas
• Minimum clearing possible may be allowed to locate well, septic line and drainfields, parking and
pavilion as shown on the Blue Ridge Swim Club concept plan.
Minor modifications to the plan which do not conflict with the elements above may be made to ensure
compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The hours of operation for QU'10100w4i SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club shall must not begin earlier
than 12:00 PM (noon) and shall must end not later than 8: 00 P. M., each day, seven days per week, Memorial
Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
3. All outdoor lighting shall must be only full cut -off fixtures and shielded to reflect light away from all
abutting properties. A lighting plan limiting light levels at all property lines to no greater than 0. 3 foot candles
shall must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator or their designee for approval.
4. Food prepared off -site may be sold from a concession stand that is depicted on the Conceptual Plan.
5. Approval of the Health Department for the well, septic and food concession shall will be required prior to
approval of a site plan.
6. Approval by the Virginia Department of Transportation for the entrance shall will be required prior to
approval of site plan.
7. Prior approval by the Fire Department shall will be required prior to all outdoor cooking and /or campfires.
8. No amplification of sound shall will be permitted, with the exception of a megaphone used on Fridays during
each season (Memorial Day through Labor Day) during field games, radios and electronic sound producing or
reproducing devices, provided that any such amplified sound shall must comply with the applicable noise
regulations.
9. Parking on Owensville Road by attendees or staff of the Blue Ridge Swim Club or the Camp shall will not be
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permitted.
10. No more than 200 people shall will be permitted on the property for any purpose at any time.
11. Planting or bonding of the new trees shown on sheet C3 of the Conceptual Plan will be required prior to the
approval of a fmal plat subdividing the property as shown on the conceptual plan.
POSSIBLE PLANNING COMMISSION MOTIONS — SP201500028:
A. Should the Planning Commission choose to recommend approval of this special use permit:
I move to recommend approval of SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding Camp with the
conditions outlined in the staff report.
B. Should the Planning Commission choose to recommend denial of this special use permit:
I move to recommend denial of SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding Camp for (state
reasons for denial).
POSSIBLE PLANNING COMMISSION MOTIONS — SP201500029:
A. Should the Planning Commission choose to recommend approval of this special use permit:
I move to recommend approval of SP201500028 SP201500029 Blue Ridge Swim Club with the conditions
outlined in the staff report.
B. Should the Planning Commission choose to recommend denial of this special use permit:
I move to recommend denial of SP201500029 SP201500029 Blue Ridge Swim Club for (state reasons for denial).
A — Location Map
B — Conceptual Plan (Sheet C2)
C — Conceptual Plan (Sheet C3)
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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) 972-4126
June 21, 2019
Kelsey Schlein
C/O Shimp Engineering
201 East Main Street, Suite M
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding Camp and
SP201500029 Blue Ridge Swim Club
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on May 21, 2019, took the following actions:
REGARDING SP201500028
The Commission recommended approval of SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding
Camp with the conditions outlined in the staff report and that a revised sheet C3 showing tree species
similar to those existing on the site shall be submitted before the Board of Supervisors meeting by a vote of
6:0.
REGARDING SP201500029
The Commission recommended approval, of SP201500029 Blue Ridge Swim Club with the conditions
outlined in the staff report, and that a revised sheet C3 showing tree species similar to those existing on the
site shall be submitted before the Board of Supervisors meeting. by a vote of 6:0.
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,
Scott Clark
Senior Planner
Planning Division
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
June 21, 2019
Kelsey Schlein
C/O Shimp Engineering
201 East Main Street, Suite M
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding Camp and
SP201500029 Blue Ridge Swim Club
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on May 21, 2019, took the following actions:
REGARDING SP201500028
The Commission recommended approval of SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding
Camp with the conditions outlined in the staff report and that a revised sheet C3 showing tree species
similar to those existing on the site shall be submitted before the Board of Supervisors meeting by a vote of
6:0.
REGARDING SP201500029
The Commission recommended approval, of SP201500029 Blue Ridge Swim Club with the conditions
outlined in the staff report, and that a revised sheet C3 showing tree species similar to those existing on the
site shall be submitted before the Board of Supervisors meeting. by a vote of 6:0.
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,
Scott Clark
Senior Planner
Planning Division
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
June 21, 2019
Kelsey Schlein
C/O Shimp Engineering
201 East Main Street, Suite M
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding Camp and
SP201500029 Blue Ridge Swim Club
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on May 21, 2019, took the following actions:
REGARDING SP201500028
The Commission recommended approval of SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding
Camp with the conditions outlined in the staff report and that a revised sheet C3 showing tree species
similar to those existing on the site shall be submitted before the Board of Supervisors meeting by a vote of
6:0.
REGARDING SP201500029
The Commission recommended approval, of SP201500029 Blue Ridge Swim Club with the conditions
outlined in the staff report, and that a revised sheet C3 showing tree species similar to those existing on the
site shall be submitted before the Board of Supervisors meeting. by a vote of 6:0.
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,
Scott Clark
Senior Planner
Planning Division
Albemarle County Planning Commission
FINAL Minutes May 21, 2019
The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday, May 21, 2018, at
6:00 p.m., at the County Office Building, Lane Auditorium, Second Floor, 401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, Virginia.
Members attending were Tim Keller, Chair; Julian Bivins, Vice -Chair, Jennie More, Daphne Spain;
Bruce Dotson, Pam Riley. Absent was Commissioner Karen Firehock and Luis Carrazana, UVA
representative.
Other officials present were Scott Clark, Senior Planner; Amelia McCulley, Director of
Zoning/Zoning Administrator; David Benish, Interim Director of Planning; Rebecca Ragsdale,
Senior Planner; Kevin McCollum, Planner; Andy Reitelbach, Senior Planner; Carolyn Shaffer,
Clerk to Planning Commission and Andy Herrick, Deputy County Attorney.
Call to Order and Establish Quorum
Mr. Keller, Chair, called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and established a quorum. He
stated there was one change on the agenda: because of an advertising error, ZMA2018000013
would be a work session rather than a public hearing. He said there would be an opportunity for
the public to speak during the work session.
The meeting moved to the next agenda item.
Public Hearing Items
SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding Camp
SP201500029 Blue Ridge Swim Club
Mr. Scott Clark said these two items were both special use permits amendments for existing
permits. He said that SP201500028 is a request to amend an existing day camp special use
permit to change the boundaries to create an adjacent lot. He said that SP201500029 is a request
to amend the boundaries for the swimming club. He also that 15-28 has a request to remove an
expiration date for the day camp. Mr. Clark said the site had been operated as a swim club for
over 100 years. He said it became a non -conforming use with the adoption of a swimming
ordinance in Albemarle. He said the Board of Supervisors approved two special use permits for
the site which were the day camp permit allowing up to 100 campers with two overnight stays per
week. The Board at the time imposed an expiration date of April 6, 2021 to allow for potential
concerns about noise and other impacts to adjacent properties. The other permit, SP201000041,
brought the existing swim club into compliance and permitted the club and associated events.
Mr. Clark said the owner and applicant requested in 2015 permission to build a home on the site
and that the conceptual plan for the special use permits did not show a dwelling on the site. He
said the home could not be built under the existing approval and the change was requested to
allow a home on the site. Mr. Clark said the site is north of Ivy Road along Owensville Road, which
is west of the site. He displayed photographs of the swimming pool and a slope which would be
next to the proposed lot on which the home would be built.
Mr. Clark said in summary, this request would reduce the area that currently applies to the special
use permit area and would remove the area from where the camp could operate. He said county
staff felt there would be no significant change to the local context of the area. He said the owner
had argued that having a dwelling on site would allow for monitoring of the site during the hours
when the club and camp was closed to prevent unauthorized access to the site. Mr. Clark said
removing of the camp's expiration date was appropriate because there have been no complaints
about the camp since the special use permits were approved.
Mr. Clark said this site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and was noted for
its wooded location and setting. He said there was some concern from staff that building up to the
slope would impinge on the wooded character of the historic site by having a dwelling visible. He
said staff had requested the applicant add screening to maintain the character of the site. He
showed a map depicting an existing vegetated area where new trees would be added to increase
the screening between the pool area and the new home site.
Mr. Clark said there were three favorable factors which were adding plants to protect the character
of the facility, the improved monitoring of the site and removing the expiration date. The
unfavorable factor was adding a dwelling unit in the rural area, but Mr. Clark said this portion of
the rural area was already heavily developed and this additional unit would not change the
development pattern. He said there were revised conditions for both permits. He said one change
to the camp permit was to remove the future home site from the jurisdiction of the permit for the
camp. He said another change was to remove the expiration date. He said a new condition would
be added to require planting and bonding of the landscape trees. Mr. Clark said the change to the
swim club permit were the same except there was no expiration date to remove.
Mr. Keller asked Commissioners if they had any questions before the public hearing was opened.
Ms. Spain asked why the permit was titled 2015 and not 2019. She asked if the permit had been
in process for four years.
Mr. Clark said it had been in process for several years for a couple of reasons. He said the
applicant had had another larger and more complicated special use permit request they were
working on and that the Swim Club permit played second fiddle. He also said the applicant had
had more work to do on this permit request.
Mr. Keller asked Mr. Clark to explain how a subdivision and the lot size required for rural areas.
Mr. Clark said the minimum lot size for a development site in the rural area was two acres. He
said this parcel has been in use since before development rights in the rural area were allocated
and that it had several development rights to be used. He said they were only requesting to use
one and that they needed to make the lot they were creating a minimum of two acres to create
that. He said that would include the area that would be removed from the special use permit. He
said that a pipe stem out to the road would remain under the special use permit because it was
needed for the entrance to the commercial use.
Mr. Keller opened the public hearing and invited the applicant to speak.
Ms. Kelsey Schein introduced herself as a planner with Shimp Engineering. She said the
applicant, Todd Barnett, was in attendance as well and would be available to say a few words.
Ms. Schein said there was a significant amount of residential development surrounding the
property. She showed a map with features on the site included the site for the home. She said
there is a stream buffer which limits the development area. She indicated an alternate location
which would require significant alterations to the site in order to accommodate parking.
Ms. Schein said the length of the special use permit was long because there had been outstanding
comments that were worked through during several revisions, including the screening of the
historic resources. She said there several other possible house sites. She said there had been a
concern from VDOT on adequate site distance and that had taken time to work through.
Mr. Todd Barnett said he was asking to cut off a lot in order to build a house for a caretake to
watch the 14-acre property. He said when he bought the property his neighbors had said they did
not want any trespassing to visit the pool at night. He also said that over the past 10 years, he
has been told by people that they had trespassed at the site. He said the best way to deal with
the issue was to build a house and live it or hire someone to be a caretaker. He said he got the
idea from Camp Albemarle.
Mr. Barnett said in 2015 he thought he would apply for the property to become part of the National
Register for Historic Places because he thought it was the third oldest commercial swimming pool.
He said he is a historian by training and did the work himself. He had asked state officials if the
registration would tie his hands in any way with future decisions about the property and he had
been told no. He said he just wanted recognition for the site and wanted to honor the people who
had kept the pool going for many years. He said he had been assured the registration would not
come back to haunt him, but when he read in the staff report that it was a historic resource where
certain things had to happen, he felt it was unfortunate.
Mr. Barnett said he wanted to get the expiration date on the camp removed because he wants to
be able to run a camp there. He said he was not sure where the suggestion of planting white
pines came about but he did not think that was a good idea. He said the property was covered
with trees already and the area between the pool and the caretaker property has naturally
growing, taller canopy trees such as tulip poplars as well as smaller cinnamon bushes and other
shrubs that have grown up during that time. He said these provided an excellent summer screen
when people are there, but there is no one ever there except in June, July and August.
Mr. Barnett stated that he had planted white pine trees in some areas but they would stick out
and not look like they belong, adversely affecting the appearance of the property. He noted that
the property gets its historic designation from the period from 1913 to 1965 -- and during that era,
there were hardly any trees in the area because the owners at the time wanted to minimize leaves
falling in the pool. He asked that the Commission drop the requirement for white pines or consider
a requirement for trees that are already occurring naturally on the property, such as walnut, poplar,
cherry, and oak, with cinnamon bushes for the undergrowth.
Mr. Barnett referenced a diagram showing where they intend to put the trees, pointing out the
areas where screening were desired and where it did not make sense. He presented a photo of
how the site looked in the winter, noting the location of houses that were visible in the winter but
were completely shrouded in the summer. He pointed out the location of a pavilion in the woods
and said that his intent was to shroud the new building as much as possible. He emphasized that
historically there have been no trees in this area of the site.
Public comment was invited
Mr. Justin Shimp presented photos to the Commission and said that it hadn't crossed his mind
that the pool was only seasonal, and the request was to remove the requirement for trees or the
part that specifies that they be white pines.
There being no further comment, the matter was placed before the Commission.
Ms. Riley stated that she is curious about the new site and entranceway to the house and whether
it is off the existing driveway.
Mr. Shimp confirmed that it is and said there was a path going in toward the house, with the house
and drain field placed outside.
Mr. Keller asked how much of the roof could be seen from the area, given the slope.
Mr. Shimp responded that it was more visible in the winter than the summer.
Ms. More asked [inaudible] regarding critical slopes and how disturbance would be necessary
because of where the build site is.
Mr. Shimp replied that the area between the pool and house was a critical slope that could not be
disturbed, and there was a tree clearing on the front side of the house -- but not between the
house site and the pool.
Ms. Ragsdale commented that staffs concerns may have come from when the trees were
surveyed, and they look at the vegetation as it is at that time.
Mr. Bivins asked the applicant to reiterate which trees he would consider.
Mr. Barnett responded that the trees that are out there are many giant tulip poplars, some walnuts,
cherry trees, dogwood trees, etc.
Mr. Dotson said that Condition #11 doesn't reference a certain tree type but mentions an
additional sheet.
Mr. Clark referenced a plan and white pine trees, noting that this was where that reference came
from.
Mr. Dotson suggested amending the condition to say "trees common to the site" instead of
specifically saying "white pine."
Mr. Clark said they could say as it is in the applicant's [inaudible].
Mr. Dotson asked if it would have been possible to keep the boundaries of the SP where they are
and add a caretaker house to that, or if it is necessary to subdivide it -- which mean it can be sold
and no longer be a caretaker house.
Mr. Clark responded that from the County's perspective, they could probably approach it that way,
but whether it made legal sense for the applicants and their ownership issues was uncertain.
Mr. Dotson stated that he is in favor of approval, and he is not sure his mind would be changed if
the applicant needed to sell a lot to keep the property going.
Ms. Spain asked if they could change it in this way so the applicant wouldn't have to do anything
else.
Mr. Clark responded [inaudible].
Mr. Herrick stated that Mr. Barnett had indicated that the wording anticipated now would allow for
submission of a revised "Sheet C-3," and there was nothing in Mr. Clark's conditions that
referenced "white pines" -- as that was on Sheet C-3.
Mr. Clark commented that as long as the applicant didn't object, that was easy enough for staff to
handle.
Ms. More said that she understands that there were no trees around the property at the time it
was originally established, but there was something symmetrically pleasing about the pool and
the trees on either side -- and she was concerned about how that changes this, as it was hard to
envision how the open grass spaces on the side would look if they didn't have trees.
Ms. Riley stated that they could leave that condition in, as long as naturally occurring trees on the
property could be sited.
Mr. Keller asked for clarification as to where the comments were coming from.
Mr. Clark responded that all of the comments on historic resources and screening were provided
by Margaret Maliszewski, who he worked with extensively on this.
Mr. Keller asked if that was where the recommendation for white pines came from
Mr. Clark replied that he did not immediately see that in the comments, and he could not recall
whose suggestion that was. He said that Ms. Maliszewski had mentioned tree height of 68 feet
because the screening need was for something on top of the slope -- and it seemed like they were
considering not requiring screening or requiring screening of a different species. He said that if
they were going to consider no screen or different species, he would not recommend a small
species like dogwood because it would never get tall enough to do the screening of something
further up the slope.
Mr. Keller said that there has been an evolution of this site from the time shown in the pictures
representing its early history, with significant development and trees providing screening for that.
He stated that he tends to agree with Mr. Dotson's perspective and asked if the 13-acre parcel is
the original ownership size and parcel configuration back to that historic time period.
Mr. Barnett responded that originally it was about 500 acres from 1901, and most recently there
was a trade between Virginia Land Company and the pool so they could build two houses.
[Mr. Barnett is still speaking at this point, but the sound is inaudible.]
Mr. Keller stated that the parcel had become smaller and smaller, so the question is the remaining
character as an historic resource in the context of changing land use patterns and how the trees
have grown up -- and an argument has been made that the existing, now mature canopy of the
tulip poplar trees is providing a filtered separation. He said that he didn't think there was an
argument for putting in conifers, especially since they would be gone in 30 years. He stated that
as Ms. More had stated, he wasn't sure why this should be changed from an open space.
Mr. Dotson moved to recommend approval of SP 2015-0028 with the conditions provided in the
staff report and that a revised Sheet C-3 be submitted before the Board of Supervisors action to
specify trees of similar species to those already existing on the site. Ms. More seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously (7:0).
Mr. Dotson moved to recommend approval of SP 2015-0029 with the conditions provided in the
staff report and that a revised Sheet C-3 be submitted before the Board of Supervisors action to
specify trees of similar species to those already existing on the site. Ms. More seconded the
motion, which passed unanimously (7:0).
SPECIAL USE PERMIT CONCEPT PLAN FOR
BLUE RIDGE SWIM CLUB
TMF 05600-00-00-075AO
5AMUEL MILLER DISTRICT, ALBEMARLE COUNTY, VIRGINIA
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C4 - SUBDIVISION PLAN
OWNER / DEVELOPER
Tupelo Honey 4/4/4 LLC
102 Oaklown Dr.
Charlottesville, VA 22903
(434)242-6894
ZONING
RA— Rural Areas
SOURCE OF TITLE
Tax Map 58, Parcel 75A
DB 4028 PG 470
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT
Samuel Miller
SOURCE OF BOUNDARY & TOPO
Boundary and Topo is taken from the Albemarle County GIS
BUILDING HEIGHT
Maximum: 35'
EXISTING USE
Swim Club and Summer Camp
PROPOSED USE
The purpose of this SUP Amendment is to allow a single—family dwelling on a 2.02
acre (approximate) lot subdivided from the existing property.
New building footprint: approx. 2,400 SF
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NOTES:
1. THIS APPLICATION PROPOSES AN AMENDMENT OF THE APPLICATION PLAN APPROVED
WITH SP2010-00035 AND SP2010-00041.
2. THIS APPLICATION PROPOSES THE CREATION OF A 2.02—ACRE (APPROXIMATE)
OUT —PARCEL (NEW LOT A). APPROXIMATELY 1.00 ACRES OF THE NEW LOT A (AS
SHOWN HEREIN)IS PROPOSED TO BE REMOVED FROM THE APPROVED SP2010-00035
AND SP2010-00041.
3. THE REVISED ACREAGE REQUESTED FOR THE TWO EXISTING SPECIAL USE PERMITS IS
REDUCED TO 11.59 ACRES (13.609 ACRES MINUS 2.02 ACRES).
4.TREES LABELED ON THIS SHEET ARE 6" OR GREATER AND ARE LOCATED BETWEEN
THE NEW LOT A AND THE POOL USE. THESE TREES, ALONG WITH THE ADJOINING
AREA SHOWN AS EXISTING VEGETATED BUFFER, SHALL BE MAINTAINED AS A BUFFER
ADJOINING THE PROPOSED LOT A.
5. IN ADDITION TO THE CHANGE IN ACREAGE, THE APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT
CONDITION #11 OF SP2010-00035 BE REMOVED.
6. WITH APPROVAL OF THIS APPLICATION, THE OWNER SHALL PREPARE A PRIVATE
ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR THE TWO PARCELS.
7.PROPERTY OWNER SHALL PLANT TEN (10) NEW NATIVE TREES TO FILL ANY
SUBSTANTIAL GAPS IN OR ADJACENT TO THE "EXISTING VEGETATED BUFFER" FOR
SCREENING PURPOSES. THE NEW TREES SHALL BE A MIXTURE OF CANOPY AND
UNDERSTORY TREES AND SHALL INCLUDE AT LEAST TWO OF THE FOLLOWING NATIVE
SPECIES: TULIP POPLAR (LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA), BLACK WALNUT (JUGLANS
NIGRA), PAWPAW (ASIMINA TRILOBA), SASSAFRAS (SASSAFRAS ALBIDUM).
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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
SP 2015-28 BLUE RIDGE SWIM CLUB
— DAY CAMP, BOARDING CAMP
WHEREAS, the applicant submitted an application for a special use permit to amend a previously
approved special use permit (SP 2010-35) to change the current boundaries of the use by allowing a portion
of Tax Parcel 05800-00-00-075AO to be divided off and used as a residential lot and to remove the expiration
date of the day camp and boarding camp use, and the application is identified as SP201500028 Blue Ridge
Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding Camp ("SP 2015-28"); and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2019, after a duly noticed public hearing, the Albemarle County Planning
Commission recommended approval of SP 2015-28 with staff -recommended conditions, provided that the
Concept Plan was revised to show the replacement of the White Pines with tree species similar to those
already existing on the site; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has since submitted a revised Concept Plan that includes what staff
believes to be appropriate tree species for the site; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2019, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors held a duly noticed
public hearing on SP 2015-28.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, upon consideration of the foregoing, the staff
report prepared for SP 2015-28 and all of its attachments, the information presented at the public hearing,
any written comments received, and the factors relevant to a special use permit in Albemarle County Code
§§ 18-10.2.2(20) and 18-33.40, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hereby approves SP 2015-28,
subject to the applicable performance standards for day camps and boarding camps in Albemarle County
Code § 18-5.1.05, and the conditions attached hereto.
I, Claudette K. Borgersen, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a Resolution
duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of to as
recorded below, at a regular meeting held on
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
Aye Nay
Mr. Dill
Mr. Gallaway
Ms. Mallek
Ms. McKee)
Ms. Palmer
Mr. Randolph
SP-2015-28 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding Camp
Special Use Permit Conditions
1. Development of the camp use must be in general accord with the conceptual plan titled "SUP Concept
Plan For: Blue Ridge Swim Club," prepared by Shimp Engineering, and dated 6/21/2019, (hereafter
"Conceptual Plan "), as determined by the Director of Planning and the Zoning Administrator. To be in
accord with the Conceptual Plan, development must reflect the following major elements within the
development essential to the design of the development:
• Limits of disturbance
• Location of pavilion building; Pavilion footprint may be no larger than 1300 sf ft.
• Location of parking areas
• Minimum clearing possible may be allowed to locate well, septic line and drainfields, parking and
pavilion as shown on the Blue Ridge Swim Club concept plan.
Minor modifications to the plan which do not conflict with the elements above may be made to ensure
compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The hours of operation for SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding Camp: five days
per week, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and must not begin earlier than 8: 30 AM
and must not end later than 5: 00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Thursdays, 8: 30
AM through overnight stays will be permitted. The nighttime maximum sound level of 55 decibels shall
be imposed from 9: 30 PM to 8: 30 AM.
3. All outdoor lighting must be only full cut -off fixtures and shielded to reflect light away from all abutting
properties. A lighting plan limiting light levels at all property lines to no greater than 0.3 foot candles
must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator or their designee for approval.
4. Food prepared off -site may be sold from a concession stand that is depicted on the Conceptual Plan.
5. Approval of the Health Department for the well, septic and food concession will be required prior to
approval of a site plan.
6. Approval by the Virginia Department of Transportation for the entrance will be required prior to approval
of site plan.
7. Prior approval by the Fire Department will be required prior to all outdoor cooking and /or campfires.
8. No amplification of sound will be permitted, with the exception of a megaphone used on Fridays during
each season (Memorial Day through Labor Day) during field games, radios and electronic sound
producing or reproducing devices, provided that any such amplified sound must comply with the
applicable noise regulations.
9. Parking on Owensville Road by attendees or staff of the Blue Ridge Swim Club or the Camp will not be
permitted.
10. No more than 200 people will be permitted on the property for any purpose at any time.
11. No more than 100 overnight campers will be permitted at any one time.
12. Planting or bonding of the new trees shown on sheet C3 of the Conceptual Plan will be required prior to
the approval of a final plat subdividing the property as shown on the conceptual plan.
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE
SP 2015-29 BLUE RIDGE SWIM CLUB
WHEREAS, the applicant submitted an application for a special use permit to amend a previously
approved special use permit (SP 2010-41) to change the current boundaries of the use by allowing a portion
of Tax Parcel 05800-00-00-075AO to be divided off and used as a residential lot, and the application is
identified as SP201500029 Blue Ridge Swim Club ("SP 2015-29"); and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2019, after a duly noticed public hearing, the Albemarle County Planning
Commission recommended approval of SP 2015-29 with staff -recommended conditions, provided that the
Concept Plan was revised to show the replacement of the White Pines with tree species similar to those
already existing on the site; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has since submitted a revised Concept Plan that includes what staff
believes to be appropriate tree species for the site; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2019, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors held a duly noticed
public hearing on SP 2015-29.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, upon consideration of the foregoing, the staff
report prepared for SP 2015-29 and all of its attachments, the information presented at the public hearing,
any written comments received, and the factors relevant to a special use permit in Albemarle County Code
§§ 18-10.2.2(4) and 18-33.40, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hereby approves SP 2015-29,
subject to the applicable performance standards for swimming facilities in Albemarle County Code § 18-
5.1.16, and the conditions attached hereto.
I, Claudette K. Borgersen, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a Resolution
duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of to as
recorded below, at a regular meeting held on
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
Aye Nay
Mr. Dill
Mr. Gallaway
Ms. Mallek
Ms. McKee)
Ms. Palmer
Mr. Randolph
SP-2015-29 Blue Ridge Swim Club
Special Use Permit Conditions
1. Development of the swim club use must be in general accord with the conceptual plan titled "SUP
Concept Plan For: Blue Ridge Swim Club," prepared by Shimp Engineering, and dated 6/21/2019,
(hereafter "Conceptual Plan "), as determined by the Director of Planning and the Zoning Administrator.
To be in accord with the Conceptual Plan, development must reflect the following major elements
within the development essential to the design of the development:
• Limits of disturbance
• Location and size of pavilion building
• Location of parking areas
• Minimum clearing possible maybe allowed to locate well, septic line and drainfields, parking and
pavilion as shown on the Blue Ridge Swim Club concept plan.
Minor modifications to the plan which do not conflict with the elements above may be made to ensure
compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The hours of operation for SP201500028 Blue Ridge Swim Club must not begin earlier than 12:00 PM
(noon) and must end not later than 8: 00 P. M., each day, seven days per week, Memorial Day weekend
through Labor Day weekend.
3. All outdoor lighting must be only full cut -off fixtures and shielded to reflect light away from all abutting
properties. A lighting plan limiting light levels at all property lines to no greater than 0. 3 foot candles
must be submitted to the Zoning Administrator or their designee for approval.
4. Food prepared off -site may be sold from a concession stand that is depicted on the Conceptual Plan.
5. Approval of the Health Department for the well, septic and food concession will be required prior to
approval of a site plan.
6. Approval by the Virginia Department of Transportation for the entrance will be required prior to
approval of site plan.
7. Prior approval by the Fire Department will be required prior to all outdoor cooking and /or campfires.
8. No amplification of sound will be permitted, with the exception of a megaphone used on Fridays during
each season (Memorial Day through Labor Day) during field games, radios and electronic sound
producing or reproducing devices, provided that any such amplified sound must comply with the
applicable noise regulations.
9. Parking on Owensville Road by attendees or staff of the Blue Ridge Swim Club or the Camp will not be
permitted.
10. No more than 200 people will be permitted on the property for any purpose at any time.
11. Planting or bonding of the new trees shown on sheet C3 of the Conceptual Plan will be required prior to
the approval of a final plat subdividing the property as shown on the conceptual plan.