HomeMy WebLinkAboutSE202200069 Correspondence 2022-12-19WILLIAMS MULLEN
TO: Albemarle County Staff
FROM: Nedostup, Megan
DATE: December 18, 2022
RE: ZMA2015-001 Old Trail Blocks 33 and 34 Special Exception Request- Table 7
Minimum and Maximum Setbacks
Please accept this request for the following variation to ZMA 2015-001 Old Trail Neighborhood Model District's
Code of Development (COD). We are requesting a modification to Table 7 on page 18 of the COD for the
minimum and maximum setbacks for Single Family Attached and Detached unit types for Blocks 33 and 34
(see attached approved Application Plan exhibit). We request that the minimum front, side, and rear setbacks
be reduced from 7.5 feet to 5 feet, and the front maximum setback be reduced from 30 feet to 25 feet to match
the existing pattern of development in similar blocks within Old Trail. The overall density of Old Trail and
maximum number of units permitted in this block will remain unchanged.
Below, you will find the existing and revised table and how this request meets the criteria set in Chapter 18
Section 8.5.5.3 of the Zoning Ordinance for approval of variations to codes of development.
Existing Code of Development:
Table 7: Minimum and Maximum Setbacks
Single Family
Attached and
Non -
Detached
Multi -family
residential
Front
Front
Side
Rear
Front
Front
Side
Rear
Front
Front.
Side
Rear
Blocks
Min
Max.
Min.
Min
Min.
Mar-
Min.
Min.
Min.
Max
Min
Min
5, 6, 7
0
25
0
0
0
25
0
0
0
25
0
0
10, 12,
16,
17,18
5
25
5
5
5
25
0
5
5
25
0
5
19
5
25
5
5
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
20 thru
22
1 5
25
5
1 5
5
1 25
1 0
5
1 5
1 25
0
1 5
2425
5
25
5
5
na
na
na
na
5
25
5
5
26, 28,
29
5
25
5
5
5
25
0
5
5
25
0
5
32
5
25
5
5
5
25
0
5
na
na
na
na
30, 31,
33 thru
35
7.5
30
7.5
7.5
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
Proposed:
Table 7: Minimum and Maximum Setbacks
Single Family Attached and
Detached
Multi -Family
Non -Residential
Blocks
Front
Min.
Front
Max.
Side
Min.
Rear
Min.
Front
Min.
Front
Max.
Side
Min.
Rear
Min.
Front
Min.
Front
Max.
Side
Min.
Rear
Min.
5, 6, 7
0
25
0
0
0
0
25
0
0
25
0
0
10, 12,
16, 17,
18
5
25
5
5
5
25
0
5
5
25
0
5
19
5
25
5
5
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
20 thru
22
5
25
5
5
5
25
0
5
5
25
0
5
24,25
5
25
5
5
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
5
25
5
5
26, 28,
29
5
25
5
5
5
25
0
5
5
25
0
5
32
5
25
5
5
5
25
0
5
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
30, 31,
35
7.5
30
7.5
7.5
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
33,34
5
25
5
5
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Section 8.5.5.3 (code in italics, response following)
(1) is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan;
One of the guiding principles within the most recently adopted Crozet Master Plan includes the
following: ...ensuring that new and infill development is compatible in scale and design and provides
housing choice for all community members...."
The reduction of setbacks in Blocks 33 and 34 will allow a smaller unit type that will provide more
housing choice in Crozet, meeting the guiding principle outline in the Master Plan. This request also
furthers the Growth Management Policy and Objective 4 of the Comprehensive Plan's Development
Areas Chapter: "Use Development Area land efficiently to prevent premature expansion of the
Development Areas" by providing smaller lots to produce the allowable units approved under the Old
Trail code of development. This decrease in setback would match the existing form of development in
Old Trail.
(2) does not increase the approved development density or intensity of development;
As stated above, the overall permitted density for Blocks 33 and 34 and Old Trail NMD will remain
unchanged.
(3) does not adversely affect the timing and phasing of development of any other development in the
zoning district;
The proposed change to the setbacks in these blocks will not adversely affect the timing and phasing
of any other development in the zoning district.
(4) does not require a special use permit; and
This proposed change does not require a special use permit and is permitted under 8.5.5.3(a)(1)
"Minor changes to yard requirements, build -to lines or ranges, maximum structure heights and
minimum lot sizes".
(5) is in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved application.
This change is in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved application, as the
number of permitted units will remain unchanged.
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