HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP201300005 Action Letter 2013-02-20
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
July 25, 2013
Kelly Strickland, Shimp Engineering
210 E. Main St, Suite M
Charlottesville, VA. 22902
RE: SP201300005 The Field School of Charlottesville
TAX MAP PARCEL: 04600000002200, 046000000022C0 & 046000000098A0
Dear Ms. Strickland:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on July 16 2013, by a vote of 4:2
recommended approval of the above-noted petition to the Board of Supervisors.
Please note that this recommendation is subject to the following conditions:
1. Development of the use shall be in general accord with sheet C3 of the Conceptual Plan entitled
“Special Use Permit Application Plan for The Field School of Charlottesville” prepared by Shimp
Engineering, P.C., revision #2, dated 6/20/13, as determined by the Director of Planning and the
Zoning Administrator. To be in general accord with the Conceptual Plan, the development and use
shall reflect the following major elements as shown on the Conceptual Plan:
• Locations of buildings and facilities within the indicated building envelopes
• Total building footprint of 30,000 square feet
• Maximum footprint of 12,000 square feet for any single building
• Retention of the existing house on the property
Minor modifications to the plan which are in general accord with the elements above may be made to
ensure compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. Modifications are to be considered in terms of
minimizing or improving impacts on adjoining properties and roadways. Buildings and parking may be
developed in phases
2. The maximum enrollment shall be 150 students.
3. Classroom instruction shall not begin before 8:00 a.m. and shall not continue later than 5:00 p.m.
These hours shall not apply to sports events. Classes shall not be held on Saturday or Sunday.
4. Non-sporting school-related events shall with more than 50 attendees not occur more than 12 times
per calendar year and attendance shall not exceed 200 persons. The facility shall not be used for
events not related to the school use.
5. No construction for the use shall begin without written approval of the proposed entrance location and
design from the Virginia Department of Transportation.
6. No construction for the use shall begin without written approval of the proposed water-supply well and
septic facilities from the Virginia Department of Health.
7. Construction of the parking area shown as “Overflow Pervious Parking Area” shall not c ommence
without written approval of the proposed surface materials from the County Engineer.
8. No outdoor lighting of sports fields shall be installed for this use.
9. Any new outdoor lighting shall 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 be submitted to the Zoning Administrator or her designee for approval
10. A Phase I archaeological survey and any appropriate mitigation measures as approved by the
Planning Director shall be completed for areas to be graded for this use prior to issuance of a grading
permit.
11. The use shall commence on or before [date five years from Board approval] or the permit shall expire
and be of no effect.
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive
public comment at their meeting on a date to be determined.
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
Cc The Field School of Charlottesville
P.O. Box 4234
Charlottesville, VA. 22905
Hurt Investment Company
P O Box 8147
Charlottesville VA. 22906