HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP202200012 Narrative 2022-05-16CITY CHURCH MULTI -USE
SPACE ADDITION
SPECIAL USE PERMIT NARRATIVE
PRE APP 2022-00014
TMP 06100-00-00-153A1
MAY 16, 2022
PREPARED BY:
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TIMMONS GROUP
YOUR VISION ACHIEVED THROUGH OURS.
608 PRESTON AVE., SuITE 200
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22903
CRAIG KOTARSKI, PE
JESSICA DENKO, PE
RIKI VAN NIEKERK, EIT
Table of Contents
ProjectProposal........................................................................................................................................1
ExistingConditions....................................................................................................................................1
Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan...............................................................................................2
Environmental Considerations..................................................................................................................2
Impactson Public Facilities.......................................................................................................................3
Project Proposal
City Church of Charlottesville is seeking a special use permit in accordance with County Code to add a
10,600 square foot multi -use building, with additional office space, towards the rear of their existing
church location along Rio Road East. The addition of a multi -use building would allow the church to
expand the uses they are currently able to provide to their members and visitors. This includes serving
the youth of the church by providing them a place to gather, as well as expanding office space to
support current and future staff needs. Additionally, the parking lot will be expanded by 40 spaces,
including 3 accessible parking spaces. The existing building shall remain with the proposed expansion
and will remain in use as a church during construction. The use of the property and existing ZMA-99-18
allows for the parcel to be used as a church and the expansion would be consistent with such uses. City
Church is an existing religious organization and place for the community to gather. Therefore, the
addition is serving a public benefit. The addition is proposed to the existing property and place of
worship for City Church, thus the addition will not be a detriment to adjacent lots, nor will the character
of the zoning district be changed by the building addition. Furthermore, since the church is existing, this
request will keep within harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance, the uses
permitted, and be in coherence with the public health, safety and welfare.
Existing Conditions
The subject parcel is triangular in shape and fronts Rio Road East. The adjacent southwest parcel is the
CATEC campus, while the northern boundary runs along the Northfolk Southern Rail spur. The majority
of the neighboring area is residential, both in the County of Albemarle and in the City of Charlottesville.
Currently, the site operates as a church, with most of the operations taking place on Sunday mornings.
There are smaller groups that meet at the church during the week for Bible studies, support groups,
youth group, etc.
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Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan
Per the map below, the Comprehensive Plan designates this specific parcel for Urban Density, with
surrounding areas also noted as residential. This application is in line with the Comprehensive Plan as
churches are allowed within this designation. Furthermore, churches serve as a neighborhood hub,
bringing people together and creating community.
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Environmental Considerations
The map illustrates the existing environmental features on the property. There is no existing floodplain,
conservation easements, dam break inundation zones, or WPO Protection buffers located on the
property. There are no proposed impacts to any environmental features with this application.
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City Church desires to construct the multi -use space addition in an environmentally conscious way. With
that as an end goal, on -site stormwater quantity management will be used to decrease the quantity and
quality of the runoff leaving the site. Additionally, the church is preserving green space for outdoor
services and youth group activities. In an effort to keep the parking lot impervious area as minimal as
possible with this concept plan, City Church has an existing partnership with CATEC who allows church
members to use their parking lot for overflow during church events.
Impacts on Public Facilities
As stated above, the property is location within Albemarle County along Rio Road East/John Warner
Parkway Urban development area. The Church currently operates using County water and sewer. The
existing building will remain, along with the existing water meter, water and sewer connections and
infrastructure. Since the project proposes to maintain the existing utility connections, there is no impact
to public utilities with the proposal.
Since the church is existing and operating with the intention that it will remain a place of worship, there
is no impact to fire/rescue services.
No residential units are proposed with this project, therefore, there will be no impacts to Albemarle
County Public Schools.
The parcel is located along John Warner Parkway/Rio Road East. The parcel has two existing means of
ingress/egress which will remain in place. Additionally, Rio Road East has an existing left turn lane into
the property with helps with northbound thru traffic. As mentioned, the site operates as a church, with
the majority of operations taking place on Sunday mornings. The impact of adding a multi -use building
to the site will have minimal impact to current traffic flow since the congregation will continue to meet
as usual. No additional transportation improvements are proposed with the special use permit
application.
Stormwater Management
All design and engineering for the building addition shall adhere to the State Stormwater Management
regulations and Albemarle County Water Protection Ordinance. The final stormwater management
design will be apart of the site plan and water protection ordinance plan for the development.
Protective measures for erosion and sediment control shall be installed to limit any sediment run-off
from leaving the site. Additional measures may include, but not be limited to, installation of silt fence
with wire backing, installation of a sediment trap, matting, and seeding and soil stabilization
applications.
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