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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCPA201800006 Staff Report 2023-01-24COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE TRANSMITTAL TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AGENDA TITLE: CPA2018000006 "Birdwood Mansion and Grounds' SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQU EST: Public Hearing to review and act on proposed amendments to portions of the Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan, including the "Future Land Use" section and "Other Areas of Importance" subsection. Proposed amendments follow the completion of the Birdwood Area B Study, which was formally endorsed by the Planning and Coordination Council (PACC) on September 20, 2018. SCHOOL DISTRICTS: Murray (Elementary); Henley (Middle); and Western Albemarle (High) BACKGROUND: AGENDA DATE: March 20, 2019 STAFF CONTACT(S): Gast -Bray, Falkenstein, Padalino PRESENTER(S): Tim Padalino At its meeting on February 12, 2019, the Planning Commission (PC) conducted a public hearing to review and make recommendations on proposed amendments to the Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan (S+W Master Plan). The staff report and attachments from the February 12 PC public hearing are provided as Attachments (Attach.) A through F. Attach. G and H are the minutes and action memo from the February 12 public hearing. Recommended amendments to the existing S+W Master Plan (Attach. D) would include modifications to the "Future Land Use: Other Areas of Importance" section as well as minor updates to the "Existing Land Uses: Institutional" section. These proposed amendments (shown with "Track Changes" in Attach. E, and shown with "clean" formatting in Attach. F) relate to the University of Virginia (UVA) Foundation's proposed project to rehabilitate and reuse the historic Birdwood Mansion and Grounds. This proposed project, and other elements of the Foundation's Birdwood Master Plan, were formally endorsed by the Planning and Coordination Council (PACC) on September 20, 2018 as the "Birdwood Area B Study." (Attach. B) This CPA was initiated through a Resolution of Intent adopted by the PC. (Attach. C) DISCUSSION: The proposed CPA language has previously been reviewed by the PC and Board of Supervisors (BOS) at work sessions conducted on November 13, 2018 and January 16, 2019, respectively. Please note that this CPA, if adopted, would amend the S+W Master Plan so as to formally identify the proposed reuse of the Birdwood Mansion as an appropriate land use. All other detailed project -specific reviews of potential impacts related to the proposed "Birdwood Mansion and Grounds" project, as well as possible measures to mitigate reasonably anticipated potential impacts, should and will occur separately during the ongoing review process for the UVA Foundation's zoning map amendment application (ZMA201800014, which is currently under review — deferred). RECOMMENDATIONS: As noted above, the PC conducted a public hearing on February 12, 2019 and voted to recommend approval, by a vote of 6:0, to the Board of Supervisors adoption of the proposed CPA language. Staff recommends that the Board follow the PC's recommendation and adopt the CPA Resolution (Attach. 1). ATTACHMENTS: Attach. A — Staff Report for 2/12/2019 PC Public Hearing Attach. Al — Maps of Birdwood Property Attach. A2 — PACC-endorsed Birdwood Area B Study (7/17/2018) Attach. A3 — PC Resolution of Intent (4/10/2018) Attach. A4 — Excerpts from Adopted S+W Master Plan (Amended 9/23/2015) Attach. A5 — Proposed S+W Master Plan CPA Language — Track Changes Format Attach. A6 — Proposed S+W Master Plan CPA Language — Clean Format Attach. B — Minutes from PC Public Hearing (2/12/2019) Attach. C — Action Memo from PC Public Hearing (2/12/2019) Attach. D — CPA Resolution RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CPA 2018-00006 BIRDWOOD MANSION AND GROUNDS WHEREAS, the Birdwood Property is located on Tax Map Parcel 75-63, and within Area B as identified in a 1986 planning agreement between the University of Virginia, the City of Charlottesville, and Albemarle County, which requires the University and the County to work together on the master plan for the Property; and WHEREAS, the University of Virginia Foundation completed a master plan for the Birdwood property in 2018, and developed the Birdwood Area B Study in close coordination with the County's Community Development Department to inform future uses on the Property; and WHEREAS, the Albemarle County Planning Commission adopted a Resolution of Intent on April 10, 2018 to initiate a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan pending the completion of the Birdwood Area B Study; and WHEREAS, the Planning and Coordination Council endorsed the concepts in the Area B Study on September 20, 2018; and WHEREAS, on February 12, 2019, the Albemarle County Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on CPA 2018-00006, at which it recommended approval of CPA 2018-000006; and WHEREAS, on March 20, 2019, the Board of Supervisors held a duly noticed public hearing on CPA 2018-00006. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, upon consideration of the foregoing, and for the purposes articulated in Virginia Code § 15.2-2223, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hereby approves CPA 2018-00006 and amends the "Existing Land Use" and the "Future Land Use — Other Areas of Importance" sections of the Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan, which is part of the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan, as shown on Attachment F of the staff report, attached hereto and incorporated herein. I, Claudette K. Borgersen, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true and correct copy of a Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County by a vote of to , as recorded below, at a meeting held on Clerk, Board of County Supervisors Ave Nay Mr. Dill _ Mr. Gallaway Ms. Mallek Ms. McKeel Ms. Palmer Mr. Randolph krnrat}, p - (*% - c niwi;5 CPA-2018-00006 Birdwood Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan: Proposed Changes for Consideration during Planning Commission Work Session DRAFT—11/14/2018 Existing Land Uses: Institutional (page S+W 16) Existing: UVA represents the largest institutional use in the Western Neighborhood. In addition, there are several large office complexes related to UVA that include the Fontaine Research Park, the University Health Sciences Foundation, the Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center, and the University Development offices. Proposed: UVA and Birdwood represents the largest institutional uses in the Western Neighborhood. In addition, there are several large office complexes related to UVA that include the Fontaine Research Park, the University Health Sciences Foundation, the "Ivy Mountain" redevelopment of the former Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center, and the University Development offices. Future Land Use — Other Areas of Importance: Institutional (pages S+W 44-45) Existing: Figure 27: Birdwood Golf Course Property 1. The Birdwood property (Figure 27), currently owned by the UVA Foundation, is the University's golf course. It is shown for Institutional uses. It is affiliated with the adjacent Boar's Head Resort, which is also owned by the UVA Foundation. Encompassing over 500 acres, the property is in Area B and includes an 18-hole golf course as well as a historic 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 small University related events. In the future, this large property may serve a more intensive function than it does presently. 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, an amendment to the Future Land Use Plan for the Southern and Western Neighborhoods will be needed. The historic mansion and important dependencies should be retained in any future development. An interconnection to the Boar's Head property should be provided. Pedestrian connections to nearby residential developments should also be considered. Proposed: Figure 27: Birdwood 6e1€Course roperty !_The +7istoric irdwood property (Figure 27) n"i1441e 3rriv sits e i#�arrse encompasses over�4Q acres in the Development Area. The arooerty. whim is owned by the UVA coo+ndntion. is also locatwci in Area 6. Birdwood is designated 1"a-sh ;,a -for Institutional future land uses. #-Is-Ti.e 18-hole Birdwood Golf Course is used be t".e University's varsity aoi programs, and is also avoilzible for Use by students, faculty guests at Boar's Head Resort, and the aeneral public. In 0icober 2018 a new facility for UVA Golf opened at Birdwood and an extensive renovation of the ! 8-hole Birdwood Golf Course was initlaied for improved play and to incorporate a new par- 3 short course. The Birdwood property is aiso designated for use b : the University's varsfty tennis a, ro rcLcros, with a UVA Tennis facility oermitted in prox�n*y to the adjoining Boar's Head Sports Club. The uses and improvements at Birdwood will be ing eosin, icyaffiliated with the adjacent Boar's Head Resort, which is also owned by the UVA Foundation and which also hosts UVA varsity s2orts in the Boar's Head Sports Club and McAr hur Sauprl� <gnter. A new in erparcel connection was constructed in '_'018 to better facilitate vehicular and pedestrian movement between these two affiliated -pro aerties, i ;tes teen ie es :'�49!£ e res;; pre 3 ego- n rnch les can-1 F- haie s ���r try xe,S�c a i� �tss=Li as wep.-DafteneieazrM wee prese r� Freer r't v�riti ccw : �� &33e t�t"l—;3��`oaiti se-is-�sv��'rie�e�o-s?b�elet�s,-Bc�eu pit•^; �r+Li-t;�a-c�e�: r�ri-� ��n'iz: The Birdwood pro€nerty_also includes the historic Birdwood AAansion which is listed on the National Register of Historic Ploces and the Virginia Landmarks Register. This 1 A -acre historic site includes the Birdwood Mansion several contributing dependencies, and the surrounding historic landscape. In the past. the The mansion provieies-has provided a venue for small University related events. The hi<_toric mansion the surrounding historic landscape and important dependencies should be carefully retained in any future development_ ire ?ACC -endorsed Lirdwood ArA.w 3 Spy^dy irciudes near -future plants for the Birdwood Mansion. dependencies and surrounding grounds to be rehabilitated and repuraosed for University -related eventsother sevdal events associated with the adjoining Boar's ;-lead Resort and ather hospitality and short-term lodaina uses. Such Ip arned reuse of the Birdwood Mansicn would bring ra new era of utility and vitality to t u, Mstoric site Hhat is currently vacant orovided that it is done in a context - sensitive way alai woes not comr_rosalise the historic inte r� icy of the builcllnVs or landscape. and does not'eeopardize it's listing on the state or national rec_ilster. In the ion -range future, portions of this large property nwFy�-could ootentipl serve a more intensive function than it does presently. Possible considerations include, but are not limited to, a mixed -use area near the entrance; additional University -related institutionplathletic and/or hospitals uses; and/or residential uses for other ports of the property not designated as a part of the Parks and Green Systems. Before fuf,% r—'eve4eprsnecould be further developed in ways that are not conternoWed in this Master Plan or contained in the PACC-endorsed Birdwood Area B 'Studyan amendment to the Future-Landl Use-izle;, of4hhe Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan v-#would be needed. Future uss and development of the groparty shzeldd include pedestrian and bicycle onneetions to nearby residential devclo.onients as well as to t"e Boar's Hand 2esort. A future connection aroyiclina vehicular, bicychaand/or i edestrian access between Birdwood and the Centers envisioned at Morey Creel; and Fontaine Research Park is also important: further study would be reauired to datermine the most feasible alianment and the most appropriate mode(s) of travel. Additionally, future use and development of Birdwood should endeavor to accommodate the planned Three Notch'd Trail — a shared -use path envisioned as a commuter and recreational connection between Crozet and Charlottesville. The Parks and Green Systems portion of the Birdwood property, which adjoins the Ragged Mountain Natural Area — a County -designated Important Site for biodiversity — should continue to be Preserved as an undeveloped sanctuary for biodiversity and as a valuable resource for outdoor recreation in a pristine natural setting within the Development Area. CPA-2018-00006 Birdwood Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan: Proposed Changes for Consideration during Planning Commission Work Session DRAFT—11/14/2018 Existing Land Uses: Institutional (page S+W 16) Existing.- UVA represents the largest institutional use in the Western Neighborhood. In addition, there are several large office complexes related to UVA that include the Fontaine Research Park, the University Health Sciences Foundation, the Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center, and the University Development offices. Proposed: UVA and Birdwood represent the largest institutional uses in the Western Neighborhood. In addition, there are several large office complexes related to UVA that include the Fontaine Research Park, the University Health Sciences Foundation, the "Ivy Mountain" redevelopment of the former Kluge Children's Rehabilitation Center, and the University Development offices. Future Land Use — OtherAreasof Importance: Institutional (pages S+W 44-45) Existing: Figure 27: Birdwood Golf Course Property The Birdwood property (Figure 27), currently owned by the UVA Foundation, is the University's golf course. It is shown for Institutional uses. It is affiliated with the adjacent Boar's Head Resort, which is also owned by the UVA Foundation. Encompassing over 500 acres, the property is in Area B and includes an 18-hole golf course as well as a historic 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 small University related events. In the future, this large property may serve a more intensive function than it does presently. 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, an amendment to the Future Land Use Plan for the Southern and Western Neighborhoods will be needed. The historic mansion and important dependencies should be retained in any future development. An interconnection to the Boar's Head property should be provided. Pedestrian connections to nearby residential developments should also be considered. Proposed: Figure 27: Birdwood Property 1 . The historic Birdwood property (Figure 27) encompasses over 540 acres in the Development Area. The property, which is owned by the UVA Foundation, is also located in Area B. Birdwood is designated for Institutional future land uses. The 18-hole Birdwood Golf Course is used by the University's varsity golf programs, and is also available for use by students, faculty, guests at Boar's Head Resort, and the general public. In October 2018, a new facility for UVA Golf opened at Birdwood and an extensive renovation of the 18-hole Birdwood Golf Course was initiated for improved play and to incorporate a new par- 3 short course. The Birdwood property is also designated for use by the University's varsity tennis programs, with a UVA Tennis facility permitted in proximity to the adjoining Boar's Head Sports Club. The uses and improvements at Birdwood will be increasingly affiliated with the adjacent Boar's Head Resort, which is also owned by the UVA Foundation, and which also hosts UVA varsity sports in the Boar's Head Sports Club and McArthur Squash Center. A new interparcel connection was constructed in 2018 to better facilitate vehicular and pedestrian movement between these two affiliated properties. The Birdwood property also includes the historic Birdwood Mansion, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register. This 14-acre historic site includes the Birdwood Mansion, several contributing dependencies, and the surrounding historic landscape. In the past, the mansion has provided a venue for small University related events. The historic mansion, the surrounding historic landscape, and important dependencies should be carefully retained in any future development. The PACC-endorsed Birdwood Area B Study includes near -future plans for the Birdwood Mansion, dependencies, and surrounding grounds to be rehabilitated and repurposed for University -related events, other special events associated with the adjoining Boar's Head Resort, and other hospitality and short-term lodging uses. Such planned reuse of the Birdwood Mansion would bring a new era of utility and vitality to this historic site that is currently vacant, provided that it is done in a context - sensitive way that does not compromise the historic integrity of the buildings or landscape, and does not jeopardize it's listing on the state or national register. In the long-range future, portions of this large property could potentially serve a more intensive function than it does presently. Possible considerations include, but are not limited to, a mixed -use area near the entrance; additional University -related institutional, athletic, and/or hospitality uses; and/or residential uses for other parts of the property not designated as a part of the Parks and Green Systems. Before Birdwood could be further developed in ways that are not contemplated in this Master Plan or contained in the PACC-endorsed Birdwood Area B Study, an amendment to the Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan would be needed. Future use and development of the property should include pedestrian and bicycle connections to nearby residential developments as well as to the Boar's Head Resort. A future connection providing vehicular, bicycle, and/or pedestrian access between Birdwood and the Centers envisioned at Morey Creek and Fontaine Research Park is also important; further study would be required to determine the most feasible alignment and the most appropriate models) of travel. Additionally, future use and development of Birdwood should endeavor to accommodate the planned Three Notch'd Trail — a shared -use path envisioned as a commuter and recreational connection between Crozet and Charlottesville. The Parks and Green Systems portion of the Birdwood property, which adjoins the Ragged Mountain Natural Area — a County -designated Important Site for biodiversity — should continue to be preserved as an undeveloped sanctuary for biodiversity and as a valuable resource for outdoor recreation in a pristine natural setting within the Development Area. RESOLUTION OF INTENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT BIRDWOOD MASTER PLAN / AREA B STUDY SOUTHERN AND WESTERN URBAN NEIGHBORHOODS MASTER PLAN WHEREAS, the Birdwood Property (hereinafter "the Property") is located on Tax Map Parcel Number 07500-00-00-06300, within Area B, which is an area covered by a 3-Party Agreement among the City of Charlottesville, the University of Virginia, and Albemarle County; and WHEREAS, the three entities have agreed to engage one another in cooperative planning activities regarding the future use of properties that are intended to serve the University of Virginia but which are owned by the University of Virginia (real estate) Foundation; and WHEREAS, the University of Virginia Foundation, which exists to serve University purposes, is the owner of property within Area B and, as a separate property owner is committed to abide by all City and County land use laws and regulations; and WHEREAS, the University of Virginia Foundation and Albemarle County, Virginia, desire to undertake an Area B study of the Property and develop a Birdwood Master Plan (hereinafter "Birdwood Master Plan") that will address various aspects of the current and potential future uses of the Property, including new and/or more intensive land uses, green infrastructure, and potential opportunities for multi - modal connectivity; and WHEREAS, elements of the Birdwood Master Plan will be evaluated for inclusion as an amendment into the Comprehensive Plan's Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan; and WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan may be amended by the Board of Supervisors, acting upon a recommendation by the Planning Commission, in response to criteria fast adopted by the Board of Supervisors on April 17, 1985, and amended December 11, 1991, effective April 1, 1992; and WHEREAS, one of the criteria is whether there is updated information since the future land use designation was established for the Property. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity, convenience, general welfare and good land use planning practices, the Albemarle County Planning Commission hereby adopts a resolution of intent to amend the Comprehensive Plan for the Birdwood Property which is part of Area B. ATTAr`WKAr—:nIT COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126 MEMORANDUM TO: Albemarle County Planning Commission FROM: Andrew Gast -Bray, Planning Director RE: Resolution of Intent: Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Birdwood Master Plan / Area B Study) DATE: April 10, 2018 Per the Commission's request on February 20, 2018, the attached Resolution of Intent to amend the Comprehensive Plan (CPA) is attached for Commission action, This resolution establishes the beginning of a process that is expected to ultimately result in a CPA for the Southern and Western (S+W) Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan. Because the area to be studied is part of Area B, which is an area of joint planning by the County, the City, and the University, it also requires endorsement by the Planning and Coordination Council (PACC). The general process to be used involves County staff working with the University of Virginia (UVA), their representatives at the University of Virginia Foundation (UVAF), and City staff (if the City wishes to participate in the study). Opportunities for public involvement will be provided before the plan is taken to PACC for endorsement. After endorsement by PACC staff will bring the proposal to the Commission for consideration of adoption into the S+W Master Plan. A public process will take place prior to the completion of the Commission's work and recommendation to the Board of Supervisors. OTTAr'WRAGAIT