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SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
AGENDA TITLE: ZMA202100006 Maplewood
SUBJECT/PRO POSAL/REQU EST:
ZMA202100006 Maplewood — Application to
Rezone property from C-1 Commercial to Planned
Residential Development to allow up to 102
residential dwelling units.
SE2022-19 — Application to waive the stepback
requirement for each story above 40' in height or
above the third story, whichever is less
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Baker -Butler Elementary,
Lakeside Middle, and Albemarle High
AGENDA DATE: June 1, 2022
STAFF CONTACT(S): Walker, Rapp,
Perkins, Ragsdale, Holt
PRESENTER (S):
Ben Holt
BACKGROUND:
At its meeting on March 1, 2022, the Planning Commission (PC) voted (5:1) to recommend approval of
ZMA202100006 Maplewood. The PC also requested that the applicant provide additional information on
building massing, height, and materials, as well as parcel connectivity. The applicant has also applied for
a Special Exception (SE2022-19) to waive the ordinance requirement for a building stepback. The PC
Staff Report, Action Memo, and Minutes are attached as Attachments A, B, and C, respectively.
DISCUSSION:
The applicant has provided additional information, as requested by the Planning Commission, regarding
the proposed building form/massing and height, building materials, and parcel connectivity. The
applicant's revised Narrative (Attachment D) includes a massing diagram to provide examples of the final
building form. The diagrams present three different options of the potential building roofline, shown from
an elevation profile.
The applicant has also applied for a special exception (SE2022-19) to waive the ordinance requirement
for a building stepback. Specifically, County Code § 18-4.19 requires a minimum stepback of 15' to the
front of the building for each story above 40' in height or above the third story, whichever is less. The
applicant's special exception application (Attachment G) and staff analysis (Attachment H) provide the
details.
Information regarding building materials has been provided on page 2 of the revised Application Plan
(Attachment E), under Building Architecture notes. The applicant has indicated that exterior materials will
include brick and Hardiplank, or similar quality materials. Parcel connectivity has been indicated on page
1 of the revised Application Plan by marked pedestrian connection points around the perimeter of the
property.
Staff finds that the information provided by the applicant presents adequate detail to provide clarity
regarding the concerns expressed by the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Ordinance (Attachment 1) to approve
ZMA202100006 and that the Board adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment J) to approve the Special
Exception to waive the stepback requirement.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A — PC Staff Report
Attachment Al — Narrative - Original
Attachment A2 — Application Plan - Original
Attachment A3 — Illustrative Plan — Original
Attachment A4 — Neighborhood Model Analysis
Attachment B — PC Action Letter
Attachment C — PC Minutes
Attachment D — Narrative — Revised
Attachment E — Application Plan — Revised
Attachment F— Illustrative Plan — Revised
Attachment G — Special Exception SE2022-19 application
Attachment H — Special Exception SE2022-19 analysis
Attachment I — Ordinance to Approve ZMA2021-06
Attachment J — Resolution to Approve SE2022-19