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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCPA201800006 Study 2023-01-24DRAFT Birdwood Master Plan (Area B Study) and Comprehensive Plan Amendment Introduction This study establishes a Framework Plan as a general guide for the future development of the Birdwood Property. This document has been developed in coordination with Albemarle County Planning Staff, and members of the surrounding community. The development of the Birdwood Property is guided by the conceptual Birdwood Master Plan, attached hereto. The goal of this plan is to enable flexibility at the Birdwood Property for future changes that are aligned with the concepts set forth in this document and in the Master Plan. The Property is comprised of 544 acres, as identified as Tax Map Parcel 07500-00-00-06300, and is owned by the University of Virginia Foundation (the "UVA Foundation") and (the "Property"). Birdwood is affiliated with the adjacent Boar's Head Inn and Resort, which is also owned by the UVA Foundation. 6-XL" i c- The Property includes the following facilities and elements: • The Birdwood Golf Course 18-hole golf course with typical amenities such as: • Clubhouse • Driving Range • Par-3 Short course • Putting Area • Short Game Practice Area • Maintenance and storage facilities o The Golf Course is preparing for a comprehensive renovation and update o The Course is available to students, faculty, and the general public • Indoor Golf Practice Facility for the University of Virginia ("UVA") Golf Teams o Located just southwest of the Birdwood Mansion near the brick barn and incorporating the Stone Carriage House and Silo structures, this indoor practice facility allows for the long-term investment in and reuse of historic structures in the general vicinity of the Birdwood Mansion Connector Road linking the Boar's Head Resort at Berwick Road to the Birdwood Golf Course at Golf Course Drive o Connector road includes supporting pedestrian and bicycle paths L- Outdoor Tennis Facility for the UVA Tennis Teams DRAFT c Multiple courts —1-2 exhibition courts, up to 12 courts may be constructed for this facility `Cacated-adjacent to the Boar's Head Sports Club Complex, which houses the indoor courts for the UVA team matches. o The Tennis facility will also be available to students, faculty and the members and guests of the Boar's Head Sports Club Birdwood Mansion o The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places c Includes a number of dependent structures, including buildings rented for residential purposes o Plans are underway for the use of the Mansion for flexible hospitality space Pedestrian Trails o The UVA Foundation has constructed a network of pedestrian trails through portions of the Property and the Boar's Head Resort The Property, with frontage on Route 250, is surrounded by a variety of existing land uses, including several low den ity residential neighborhood Bel Air, Ednam, Ednam Village, Ednam Forest), office uses, commercial property on Route 250, the Boar's Head Resort and Sports Club and medium density housing developments (White Gables and Kenridge). The Birdwood Property is adjacent to the Foxhaven Farm, also owned by the UVA Foundation. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning The image to the left is the Fu Western Urban Neighborhood DRAFT ture Land Use Plan adopted by Albemarle County for the area of the . The Birdwood Property, represented as the large swath of blue in the center of the map, is designated for Institutional Uses. Institutional uses include areas and uses which serve a public function and include parks, schools, universities and ancillary facilities. This designation is appropriate given the parcel is owned and operated by the UVA Foundation to support the mission of UVA. The Boar's Head Property, immediately west of Birdwood, has a Neighborhood Mixed Use land use designation, in coordination with the Highway Commercial Zoning of the property. Although the Birdwood property is designated for long term planning purposes as Institutional, the Property is zoned R-1, a low -density residential zoning district. This zoning is consistent with many of the neighborhoods surrounding the Property. Source: Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan, Amended September 23, 2015 The Birdwood Golf Course and Clubhouse are classified as a Swim, Golf and Tennis Club for the purposes of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance. An updated design for the 18-hole golf has been approved and the course will undergo reconstruction in the near future. Changes to the golf course are allowed pursuant to the existing Special Use Permit for Swim. Golf and Tennis Club. A 6-hole Par-3 Course is proposed near the Route 250 frontage of the property. Birdwoo ansion The Birdwood Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Birdwood Mansion will undergo extensive renovations in preparation for usage as a venue for special events. The Mansion will serve a hospitality function with the option for short-term lodging available to those who have rented the property. Parking and several support structures may be added or expanded to support the ospitality function of the Birdwood Mansion. The Mansion should be d in a maintaineutu development. 5 Shared Parking 3 DRAFT Parking for the Property will be accommodated through the potential expansion and improvements to the existing parking for the golf course, as well as the potential for new parking areas constructed as part of the Outdoor Tennis Facility. Some expansion of parking near the Indoor Golf Facility may also be necessary. As described in the Event Management section, if additional parking is needed during larger events, off -site parking and transport via shuttles may be utilized. It is anticipated that there will be substantial coordination with the Boar's Head Inn and Resort, and with guests staying at the Resort. S 7 Event Management The UVA Foundation has established an Event Management protocol that applies to events at both the Boar's Head Inn and Resort, and Birdwood to manage the events that occur throughout the year. Given the common ownership of Birdwood and Boar's Head. the UVA Foundation is able to consider all of the available parking options at both properties, and design management and wayfinding customized by event location and size. The chart below provides a general overview of the event management strategy for various size events. L SPECIAL EVENTS - TIERED SYSTEM Event Level Scope of Event Proposgiti Traffic,rParkin Strafeq reLcrrrK�e spx�omwtan.,fi�r_.-c._��t _=L :.A !- nr:Lot=. I I Setup temporary wayfnd!ng parking signs that guide guo;fs nto lofs - - UP to 400 AtA3!K!e 21 Ofter Valet sewces 3) kelocae sroff porking to goif course lot or U'VAF lot All of lieI SStrotagles Atlandont5 of paikng envy and/or critical intersections and delineate pedestrian movement corrdors to eliminate pedestrian and vehicular conflicts fter II 400 to 600 Attendee: 'r-tmg more than two events, stagger 5latmg/ending tines hovi s gsnertl p ot�,ok for access cacularon on website Ada police detail to crili•si Time ,cM1ona t :aidpriefl, µ',i h. rlEii iw II.11Of8{y`L"-'i Add off -site parking andshuthe welts/emUoyees to We Creole one-way flor through the site -1.� 600+Attendees Enter Goll course dive and e)if from Ednom Cove Z Use traffic canted devices W proper movement ^rrvc:> t_]Fn-YC!t •.aUtp^OK Yiry an4CF Or`GptaEO^ GP W ebslie The tiered system ensures efficient ingress and egress of visitors and program participants, thereby reducing the impact of traffic from special events on other drivers and residents, which will be concentrated during the starting/ending time of such events. By directing traffic for special events efficiently to and from applicable parking areas, other drivers and residents can continue to their normal route with minimal delay. In addition, the Foundation will notify nearby Neighborhood Associations as necessary in advance of larger events to further minimize delays and facilitate advance planning by all parties. The Foundation will also work to segregate special event traffic from neighborhood traffic by moving queuing lines to the edges of access ways and utilizing pot detail hegeemed appropriate (Tier II Strategy). 0\// 4 ,UJ�1 AFT For the largest events at Birdwood and Boar's Head, included in the Tier III category, the Event Management Plan calls for the use of off -site parking and shuttling of guests and employees to the Property. Transportation Network The UVA Foundation is supportive of general connectivity from Birdwood to surrounding properties through the use of trail networks and road connections where appropriate and feasible. Inter - parcel connections and networks of roads, paths, and trails serve to reduce automobile traffic within the -Properly. and in the surrounding areas by providing alternate modes of mobility. \ � Conn�ed as one example of this goal, serves to unify Birdwood and the Boar's Head Resort into a single,)�mmersive experience for visitors, members and guests of the various facilities on site. The enhan'tement of traffic flow will also be beneficial in emergency situations. Emergency vehicles and trucks will be able to use the Connector Road as an alternative access way to both the Birdwood property and the surrounding neighborhoods such as Ednam, Ednam Village, and Ednam Forest. Currently, such neighborhoods have only one entrance and exit from Route 250, through Ednam Drive. Creating a second access point and a better network of interconnected streets and pedestrian paths will allow traffic to dissipate during peak hours and events. This new inter -connection also keeps certain resort and neighborhood traffic internal to the site that currently must use Route 250 because of the lack of access to the golf course. Traffic Analysis The firm of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. ("VHB") was contracted by the UVA Foundation to conduct a Traffic Impact Analysis (the "Traffic Study") to study the existing conditions of the Boar's Head and Birdwood properties, as well as any impact of the proposed uses of the Birdwood Property_ In general, the Traffic Study concluded that all proposed uses have peak activity times that occur outside the regional peak traffic periods. Because of the distribution of trips across a 24- hour timespan and the off-peak nature of uses, there is no anticipated noticeable impact on the existing intersections at Golf Course Drive and Ednam Road. The Foundation shares the desire of the Virginia Department of Transportation ("VDOT") and the County for a future condition with improved progression of traffic, and improved access to the corridor for the neighbors on the north side of US 250. The Traffic Study concludes that the proposed improvements within the Birdwood property are not anticipated to adversely impact the existing conditions at any of the intersections along US Route 250 The Study further demonstrates that the existing intersection control at the two relat�intersectkms-wl�t,ontinue to operate at very similar, or even improved, levels of service, with tl a Connector road in lace. Coordinated signal control was studied as a measure that would enhantsthe function d flow of Route 250 in the area near the Property. The Foundation recognizes that ongoing coordination with VDOT and Albemarle County will be necessary to ensure optimal functioning and traffic flow along Route 250. Green Infrastructure and Sustainability Practices- The UVA Foundation is pursuing LEED certification for several current and planned building projects at the Boar's Head and Birdwood properties. DRAFT The City, County and UVA are working together to meet our community's goal established by the EPA mandated Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) stormwater pollution diet, established.to protect and repair the Chesapeake Bay. As part of this 15 year — 3 phase process, UVA and the UVA t; Foundation have considered the use of the Foundation properties for stormwater banking — / establishing best management practice areas that will helpmeet the stormwater quality and quantity reductions. With multiple riparian areas, both the Birdwood and Boar's Head properties provide opportunities to implement these measures, and the GIS analysis has been completed. 1 Birdwood Golf Course is an Audubon certified course. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf is an education and certification program that helps golf courses protect the environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game. The program provides assistance with enhancing the valuable natural areas and wildlife habitats that golf courses provide, improving efficiency, and minimizing potentially harmful impacts of golf course operations. Audubon International has developed Standard Environmental Management Practices that address the following: • Environmental Planning • Wildlife and Habitat Management • Chemical Use Reduction and Safety • Water Conservation • Water Quality Management • Outreach and Education Trail Systems Several miles of pedestrian trails are located on the Property, allowing for the enjoyment of the golf course and natural features of the property. This extensive network of trails connects the Boar's Head Inn and Resort, Birdwood, and Foxhaven Farm to the Ragged Mountain Reservoir Trail System. The trail network is, part of the green infrastructure of the property and represents a commitment to the preservation of nature and natural systems at the Property. This system could be expanded in the future to allow for connections to the Observatory Hill area and the Fontaine Research Park, providing an alternative network of transportation for bicyclists and pedestrians. In addition, the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan envisions a bikelpedestrian trail that connects Crozet to the City of Charlottesville along the Route 250 Corridor. Once planned, such a trail could include the Boar's Head Resort and Birdwood Properties. The Birdwood Masterplan recognizes the importance of this future trail network and the UVA Foundation will coordinate with the County to provide easements, as necessary, for the installation of this trail network. S§ft is C� .ttt ('till? `y w —1 J Source: UVAF Water and Sewer DRAFT IZap;ged Motrittai;! i5 U14, sy,u t:r The anticipated route of the 3,650-If gravity sewer will extend from the Ivy Mountain property owned by the University, through Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) property (Route 29 Bypass), the Bellair Neighborhood, and sections of University Foundation property to connect to the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) Moore's Creek interceptor on the Birdwood Golf Course. The anticipated route may require several easements across different properties including: residential properties within the Bellair Neighborhood, the Bellair Neighborhood Homeowners Association, Route 29, Old Farm Road, Canterbury Road, the University of Virginia Foundation's property along Route 29, and the University of Virginia Foundation's Birdwood Golf Course. It is ticipated that the majority of the gravity sewer will be installed by open trench except where jack and bore rn }hodology will be utilized under the Route 29 Bypass. The following table outlines the owners w ciated with each property that may require an easement, pending final route selection. ° AAe-below figure for potential routing. 7 DRAFT nr.. Pam. ••� 36306001_2.d= El DRAFT 1.29.18 Birdwood Master Plan: Proposed Revisions to Comprehensive Plan Text Figure 27: Birdwood Goff Course Property The Birdwood property (Figure 27), owned by the UVA Foundation, is the University's golf course. It is shown for Institutional uses, and its development is guided by the Birdwood Master Plan, which was approved on , 2018, and is attached at Appendix . Birdwood is affiliated with the adjacent Boar's Head Resort, which is also owned by the UVA Foundation. Encompassing over 500 acres., the property includes an 18-hole golf course with typical golf course amenities such as a Clubhouse, along with an indoor practice facility for the University's golf teams. The property also includes a 12-court outdoor tennis facility for the University's tennis teams, a "Par 3" golf course, and the historic Birdwood mansion. Dependencies are present near the entrance to the property. The golf course is available to students, faculty, and the general public. The Mansion provides a venue for flexible hospitality space. The Foundation is considering the future addition of supporting uses adjacent to the Birdwood Mansion that would support the hospitality uses at the Mansion. The Birdwood Mansion and important dependencies should be retained in any future development. The Birdwood property includes a vehicular connection to the Boar's Head Resort and Sports Club, which includes pedestrian and bicycle paths. A network of pedestrian trails throughout the property is shown on the Master Plan. DRAFT 1.29.18 In the future, this large property may include additional uses that are not contemplated by the Birdwood Master Plan. Possible considerations include, but are not limited to, a mixed - use area near the entrance and residential uses for other parts of the property not designated as a part of the Parks and Green Systems. Before further development of the property occurs beyond those uses shown on the Birdwood Master Plan, an amendment to the Birdwood Master Plan will be needed. 35494457_3.docx LQUIOMMOAN Birdwood Master Plan: Proposed Revisions to Comprehensive Plan Text 27. 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Before further development of the property occursjaeyQndAhosg= uses shown on the Birdwood Master Plan, an amendment to the Future Land Use Dlan for the Southern and WeSteFR Birdwood Master Plan will be needed. 35494457_1,3,docx Document comparison by Workshare 9 on Monday, January 29, 2018 12:36:36 PM Input: Document 1 ID interwovenSite://WM-IW-APP.WILLIAMSMULLEN.COM/I WOVRIC/35494457/1 Description 35494457vl <IWOVRIC> - Birdwood MP - Proposed Revisions to Comprehensive Plan Text Document 2ID interwovenSite://WM-IW-APP.WILLIAMSMULLEN.COM/I WOVRIC/35494457/3 Description 35494457v3<IWOVRIC> - Birdwood MP - Proposed Revisions to Comprehensive Plan Text Rendering set Standard xs :s=;.QuC= Inserted cell Deleted cell Moved cell Split/Merged cell Padding cell Statistics: Count Insertions 8 Deletions 11 Moved from 1 Moved to 1 Style change 1 0 Format changed 1 0 Total changes I21 UVAF Meeting Notes- Birdwood Master Plan Meeting with County Staff on 3116/18 Attendees: Tim Padalino Valerie Long Elaine Echols Fred Missal Andrew Gast -Bray Elise Cruz Ashley Davies Topic: Area B Plan and Comprehensive Plan Amendment ("CPA") for Birdwood Property The meeting included a general discussion of the planning and review process and topics to the be covered in the planning process. Elaine began the meeting by explaining that the previous Area B studies, including the Southern Area B Study, were more extensive than what is anticipated for Birdwood. Those studies served to inform language that was added to the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan ("Comp Plan"). Process includes working with staff, PACC, PACC Tech, the Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors and the Public. Elaine requested that UVAF begin work with Amelia McCulley as soon as possible to determine whether the hospitality use of the Birdwood Mansion would be allowed as an accessory use to the existing Swim, Golf and Tennis Club use designation for the Birdwood parcel in the R-1 district. If so, then the use would require an updated/amended Concept Plan to accompany the Special Use Permit. GOAL: Work Session with Staff in April to review language and exhibits; UVAF would like to go back to PACC in May. Andrew doesn't think this will work —too soon and Area B Plan will not be ready. Schedule: Elise to meet with staff during the week of April 11' while VL and AD are out of town. Joint work session with UVAF and staff on April 18th. Area B Plan and suggested Comp Plan language can be reviewed by PACC Tech on July 1 g"' and go to PACC on August 16th. Andrew says PC review of CPA can happen concurrently of PACC review of Area B Plan. The parameters of an 'Area B-ish' Study were discussed, to make sure the following topics are covered in the submittal: 1. Connector Road- the interconnection of the Birdwood and Boar's Head Properties 2. Changes to the Transportation Network + expectations regarding the future evaluations of the intersections and lights. a. Fred committed to an evaluation at 12 and 24 months after the opening of the Connector Road; included in current SP request. b. Andrew would like to incorporate the potential for shuttling to Special Events on the property. Connections to Fontaine Research Park —good idea for the future. But likely too premature to include in this planning process. c. Reduction of Auto -Traffic through a variety of measures 3. Golf Course Use 4. Tennis Use 5. Mansion and Historic Preservation (Including Hospitality and Lodging Use) a. Show sensitive areas around the mansion 1 1Page b. Include existing report by Rachel Lloyd c. Event Management —ex: "if needed during large events, off -site parking and transport via shuttles may be utilized." d. Internal Capture of Guests staying at the Boar's Head Inn 6. Overall Connections a. Trail Networks b. Transit c. Bike/Pedestrian d. Three Notched Ped Trail 7. Green Infrastructure/Sustainability 8. Infrastructure —water pipeline replacement project from Ragged Mountain Reservoir. 9. Shared Parking Plan with Boar's Head Property —ex. "Shared parking in encouraged and supported." Staff and UVAF mutually agreed that the goal of the Plan and CPA will be to enable flexibility at Birdwood versus overly confining the uses. Both the Area B'Plan and the CPA should include very general language and take a broad -brush approach to the property. Andrew said the approach of the Area B Plan should be to present options for the property versus mandatory requirements. Include anything UVAF might want, but keep it general. Group discussed adding general language to the Area B Plan, such as, "UVAF is supportive of general connectivity to surrounding properties through the use of trail networks and road connections, as appropriate." Andrew and Tim agreed that renovation work can begin on the Birdwood mansion in advance of any necessary zoning approvals for the hospitality use of the structure. Fred would like to process zoning approvals concurrently with the CPA process to ensure there is no delay in the renovation of the mansion. Would like to reduce any risk of the investment. Birdwood Mansion work may begin as early as October 2018, and definitely by the end of the year. Action Items: • Valerie and Ashley to create a draft detailed schedule of Planning Process for Area B Plan and CPA which also includes the submittal of a Special Use Permit and Site Plan, if necessary, for the renovation of the Birdwood Mansion for Special Events. • Valerie and Ashley to work with Amelia McCulley regarding the use of the Mansion for Special Events, through a meeting and zoning determination request. • UVAF(Elise) to create exhibits showing entire property. • Fred to send out exhibits regarding trails network • Elise has scheduled recurring meetings with Albemarle County staff to ensure process moves forward efficiently. Work session in April should potentially include Brian Hogg, Cathy Frazier, Julia Monteith and Rachel Lloyd to discuss the renovation of the mansion and any additional parking or access issues. • Follow up community meeting once exhibits are finalized. 35851478_1 21Page