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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA202200004 ZMA Checklist reply 2022-05-12SHIMP ENGINEERING, P.C. Design Focused Engineering May 11, 2022 Andy Reitelbach County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 RE: Zoning Map Amendment Application for 1906 Avon Street Extended — Additional Information Dear Andy, Please find attached the initial submission for the zoning map amendment application for 1906 Avon Street Extended. The responses below address the additional information requested by County Staff following the mandatory pre -application meeting on March 29, 2021. e The Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan recommends these parcels for "Neighborhood Density Residential," which is 3-6 dwelling units per acre. The density (I I units per acre) proposed at this pre -application meeting is above (nearly double) that which is recommended by the master plan. RESPONSE: Please see the narrative for an analysis on the proposed density. e Consider interparcel connections with the surrounding properties. Interparcel connections are an important part of helping to create an interconnected street network that supports multi-odal transportation opportunities. Hathaway Street in the adjacent Avon Park development currently dead -ends at the common property line between Avon Park and TMP 90-33. RESPONSE: Since the pre -application meeting, the concept plan has been revised to provide this interparcel connection, extending Hathaway Street through the proposed development. An exception from VDOT may be needed for entrance requirements RESPONSE: This exception is no longer needed as access to the site is proposed to connect to the existing public street ROW of Hathaway Street. e The Avon St. Corridor study has been completed. Consider the principles, policies, and recommendations identified in the study for this corridor: https://www,albemarle.org/home/shonublisheddocument?id=4978 RESPONSE: Comment received. We appreciate you sharing this document with us and information within the study has been incorporated into the narrative. e The subject property is within the Entrance Corridor Overlay District along Avon Street, however, EC guidelines are not currently being applied to Avon Street in this area. RESPONSE: Comment received. 912 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com • There appears to be small areas of Managed Steep Slopes on these parcels, along the Avon Street frontage. RESPONSE: Comment received. Any grading of the managed slopes will comply with Section 18-30.7.5 of Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance. • Consider stormwater management and connections with the SWM facilities of nearby developments. RESPONSE: Please see the concept plan and exhibits for further details. The stormwater from the site would be captured on -site and would discharge into existing infrastructure along the Avon Street corridor. • Consider how the proposal is consistent with the 12 Neighborhood Model Principles that are identified in the Comprehensive Plan. RESPONSE: Comment received. Please see the attached narrative for an analysis of the Neighborhood Model Principles. • Mountain View Elementary School, which would serve this development, is currently over- capacity. RESPONSE: This development could potentially add three students to Mountain View Elementary. • Consider open space and recreational requirements. RESPONSE: As a R-15 cluster development, a minimum of 25% or 39,673 sq. ft. is proposed to be in common open space. A minimum of 7,600 sq. ft. of recreational area is proposed within the common area or open space of the property. • If subdivision is proposed, consider parking on lots vs. shared parking in common bays for any attached units. RESPONSE: Parking is provided within individual lots, common bays, and along Hathaway Street as parallel parking. Please refer to the concept plan and exhibits. • Non-infill setbacks would be applied for this development. RESPONSE: Comment received. The proposed setbacks generally follow the non-infill setbacks per Section 4.19 of the Albemarle County Code, except for some units in Block 1, which are proposed with a rear setback of 15'. Please see the concept plan and exhibits for further details. • Consider the proposed ownership of the streets or travelways in the development. Public streets are preferred in the development areas. Hathaway Street in the adjacent Avon Park development, which would provide an appropriate interconnection with this proposal, is a public street. RESPONSE: The proposed extension of Hathaway Street would continue this public right-of-way through the development. From this public street, two private streets are proposed to provide vehicular access to driveways within Block 1. Because these streets would only provide access to these residents and would not bolster overall interconnectivity, these streets are proposed as 912 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com private. • These properties are in the ACSA jurisdictional area and will be required to connect to public water and sewer. Consider these connections when planning the site. Any questions about public utilities should be directed to ACSA — Richard Nelson, rnelsongserviceauthoritp.orQ RESPONSE: Water and sewer is proposed to connect to public facilities. Please see the narrative and concept plan/exhibits for further details. • Consider emergency access to this development. Any questions about Fire -Rescue issues should be directed to Howard Lagomarsino at hlaQomarsinogalbemarle.ore RESPONSE: Comment received. Fire access to structures is provided and if site design is revised, fire apparatus access will be provided for in the plan. • A community meeting will be required, to be held in conjunction with the 51h and Avon CAC. RESPONSE: Comment received. • If any Special Exceptions are requested, applications for those requests should be submitted along with the ZMA application, using the separate special exception application: https://www.albemarle.ore/home/showpublisheddocument?id=230 RESPONSE: Special exceptions are not proposed with this submission. • For multi -story buildings, any buildings over 40 feet, or three stories, whichever is less, requires a stepback of 15 feet. To request to waive this requirement, a special exception is required to be submitted. RESPONSE: Comment received. • There was some discussion at the pre-app meeting about the proposed Avon Street sidewalk project. The Facilities and Environmental Services department provided a snippet of the proposed project (removed in this document) along the subject parcels' frontage. Further questions about this project should be directed to Daniel Butch at dbutch(2albemarle.org or Matt Wertman in FES at mwertman(2a]bemarle.ora RESPONSE: Thank you for providing this information regarding the proposed sidewalk along the property frontage. If you have any questions or concerns about these revisions, please feel free to contact me at Rachel@shimp-en ine eering com or by phone at 434-227-5140. Regards, Rachel Moon 912 E. High St. Charlottesville, VA 22902 1434.227.5140 1 shimp-engineering.com