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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCPA201800006 Staff Report 2023-01-25COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE TRANSMITTAL TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 6.111IT, I TI/_1Wilts] A»_1►1►11►[CIK61tTIIT, 1.1.1 M►1/_TO0N7I'll 1 AGENDA TITLE: CPA2018000006 "Birdwood Mansion and Grounds" SUBJECT/PRO POSAL/REQU EST: Work Session to discuss 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: January 16, 2019 STAFF CONTACT(S): Gast -Bray, Padalino PRESENTER(S): Tim Padalino At its meeting on November 13, 2018, the Planning Commission (PC) conducted a work session to review and discuss proposed amendments to the Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan (S+W Master Plan). Attachments (Attach.) A and B are the staff report and action memo from the November 13 PC work session. Proposed amendments to the existing S+W Master Plan (Attach. C) 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. D, and shown with "clean' formatting in Attach. E) relate to the University of Virginia Foundation's proposed rehabilitation and reuse of 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. F) This Comprehensive Plan Amendment was initiated through a Resolution of Intent adopted by the PC. (Attach. G) DISCUSSION: When designing this CPA review process, staff determined it was important for both the PC and the BOS to be engaged through formal work sessions prior to conducting any public hearings with either body. This work session provides the Board that opportunity to review and discuss details of the proposed amendments. Specifically, representatives of the University of Virginia Foundation will attend the work session to discuss the proposed plans for the Birdwood Mansion and Grounds, as well as any other element(s) of the PACC-endorsed Birdwood Area B Study; and County staff will be present to review and discuss the existing language in the S+W Master Plan, as well as the proposed amendments to it. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Board engage staff and representatives of the University of Virginia Foundation, and provide initial feedback on the proposed S+W Master Plan amendments including any requests or suggestions to modify the proposed amendments. Public hearings have been tentatively scheduled for February 19 (PC) and March 13 (BOS). ATTACHMENTS: Attach.A — Staff Report for 11/13/2018 PC Work Session Attach.B —Action Memo for 11/13/2018 PC Work Session Attach.0 — Excerpts from Adopted S+W Master Plan (Amended 9/23/2015) Attach.D — Draft CPA Language to S+W Master Plan — "Track Changes' Format Attach.E — Draft CPA Language to S+W Master Plan — "Clean' Format Attach.F — PACC-endorsed Birdwood Area B Study (7/17/2018) Attach.G - PC Resolution of Intent (4/1012018) ALBEMARLE COUNTY PLANNING STAFF REPORT SUMMARY Project Name: CPA201800006 "Birdwood" Staff: Tim Padalino, AICP, Senior Planner Planning Commission Work Session: Board of Supervisors Work Session: November 13, 2018 January 16, 2019 (tentative) Owner: University of Virginia Foundation (UVAF) Applicant: N/A (County -initiated CPA) TMP: 07500-00-00--06300 Comprehensive Plan Amendment: Proposed Acreage: 544 acres amendments to "Existing Land Use," "Future Land Use," and "Other Areas of Importance" sections of the Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan. Location: 500 Ivy Road Zoning/By-Right Use: R1 Residential Magisterial District: Samuel Miller Future Land Use: Institutional School Districts: Murray — Elementary, Henley — Middle, and Western Albemarle — High DA (Development Area): Neighborhood 6 in Requested # of Dwelling Units/Lots: N/A the Western Urban Neighborhoods Proposal: Consideration of proposed Comp. Plan Designation: "Institutional" and amendments to the "Existing Land Use," "Future "Parks and Green Systems." Neighborhood 6 — Land Use," and "Other Areas of Importance — Western Urban Neighborhoods (Southern and Birdwood" sections of the Southern and Western Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan). Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan, following the recent endorsement of the Birdwood Area B Study by the Planning and Coordination Council (PACC) on September 20, 2018. Character of Property: Birdwood Golf Course Use of Surrounding Properties: Boar's Head and historic Birdwood Mansion, a 14-acre historic Resort; residential neighborhoods of Ednam, site listed on the National Register of Historic Ednam Village, Ednam Forest, Bellair, Kenridge, Places and Virginia Landmarks Register. and White Gables; Ragged Mountain Reservoir and Natural Area. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the Commission review and discuss the proposed (draft) amendments to the S+W Master Plan, and provide direction to staff. CPA201800006: Birdwood Planning Commission: November 13, 2018 Page 1 STAFF CONTACT: PLANNING COMMISSION: BACKGROUND: Tim Padalino, AICP, Senior Planner November 13, 2018 (Work Session) The University of Virginia Foundation (UVAF or Foundation) has recently completed a master plan for the Birdwood property, which is identified by Tax Map and Parcel number as 75-63, and which is a 544-acre property zoned R-1 Residential. Birdwood is located in the Development Area in the Western Urban Neighborhood. Birdwood is also located within Area B, and is therefore subject to the Planning and Coordination Council (PACC) joint planning agreement between the University of Virginia, the City of Charlottesville, and Albemarle County. Using the Foundation's master plan for Birdwood as a starting point, the Foundation developed an Area B Study in close coordination with staff from the Community Development Department (CDD). (Attachment A) This Area B study contained a history of the property; an inventory of existing uses, improvements, and assets; and a vision for future uses and improvements on the property, as well as opportunities for future infrastructure, connectivity, and conservation. PACC endorsed the concepts of this Area B Study on September 20, 2018. Knowing that the Foundation had developed a master plan for Birdwood, and knowing that PACC-Tech and PACC were in the process of engaging the University of Virginia (UVA) and UVAF on the Birdwood Area B Study, the Albemarle County Planning Commission passed a Resolution of Intent on April 10, 2018 to initiate a Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) to the Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan (S+W Master Plan). (PC ROI — Attachment B) (Current S+W Master Plan Excerpts — Attachment C) Current Status of Birdwood Property and Uses/Improvements Contained in the Area B Study: Several elements contained in the Birdwood master plan and in the subsequent PACC-endorsed Area B Study have already been permitted and constructed, including: • Private Street for Permanent Interparcel Connection ("Connector Road") • UVA Golf Indoor Practice Facility • Birdwood Golf Course Renovation and Short Course Addition (under construction) • UVA Tennis Facility (special use permit granted, site plan and WPO plan under review) All of those uses and improvements were considered to be consistent with the Future Land Use Plan, as they are generally expansions of existing, permitted uses, or (in the case of UVA Tennis) consistent with the "Institutional" future land use designation as a University -affiliated sports facility, or (in the case of the permanent connector road) explicitly recommended. Future Plans for Additional Use and Development of Birdwood Property. - The only primary element of the Birdwood master plan and Area B Study that has not been considered by CDD staff to be consistent with the Future Land Use Plan, and which has not been permitted and/or constructed, is the proposed restoration and reuse of the historic Birdwood Mansion. As articulated in the PACC-endorsed Birdwood Area B Study, the Foundation is committed to rehabilitating the Birdwood Mansion, dependencies, and surrounding grounds to be repurposed for CPA201800006: Birdwood Planning Commission: November 13, 2018 Page 2 University -related events, other special events associated with the adjoining Boar's Head Resort, and hospitality and short-term lodging uses. The Foundation has assured the County that such plans are being undertaken with a high degree of sensitivity for this historic character of the Birdwood Mansion as well as the surrounding landscape, infrastructure, and other structures within the 14-acre historic site. In order to undertake this project in a context sensitive way, the Foundation has partnered with numerous practitioners in the fields of historic preservation and landscape architecture, and is coordinating this project with the Virginia Department of Historic Resources. The Foundation and CDD staff have been communicating about this proposed project since 2017, and most recently this coordination has led to guidance from CDD staff that the most appropriate entitlement process for this project would be a Zoning Map Amendment (ZMA) application to propose a rezoning of a small portion of the Birdwood property adjoining Ivy Road / US 250 from R1 Residential to HC Highway Commercial. Accordingly, the County received an application for ZMA201800014 "Birdwood Mansion and Grounds" (with proposed proffers) on October 29, 2018. The proposed HC area would encompass the historic site, but would exclude the golf course and would therefore maintain a wide swath of the existing R1 Residential zoning district between the proposed HC district and adjoining Residential districts to the east and west. (ZMA201800014 application materials are available for reference at. htto://www.albemarle.org/weblink/search.asi)x?dbid=3&searchcommand=%7b°/`5bCD D- Planning%5d:%5bAoolicationNumber%5d=%22ZMA201800014%22%7d) However, because the "Birdwood Mansion and Grounds" project is not contemplated in the current language within the S+W Master Plan, staff have concluded that the Future Land Use section and Other Areas of Importance subsection would need to be amended before the rezoning proposal could potentially be considered to be consistent with the recommendations in the S+W Master Plan. Therefore, staff have drafted proposed CPA language for the Commission's consideration and discussion during the November 13, 2018 work session. (Attachments D and E) These proposed amendments would provide up-to-date information about the existing uses and conditions of the Birdwood property; include more detailed reference to the Foundation's near -future plans to rehabilitate and reuse the Birdwood Mansion and surrounding historic site; and affirm the general appropriateness of such a project — 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." Please note that the proposed amendments are presented as isolated excerpts separate from the Master Plan, and are not provided in the final format that would be used if the amendments are eventually adopted. The proposed amendment language includes references to the corresponding page numbers for the existing Master Plan language. The proposed amendments are also provided in "track changes" format and a "clean" format. PROCESS: This CPA process will include a work session and a public hearing with the Planning Commission, as well as a work session and a public hearing with the Board of Supervisors. Coordination is ongoing with regards to the sequence and dates of these activities; at this time, the BOS work session is (tentatively) scheduled for January 16, 2019. Additional public engagement activity will also occur, likely through the monthly meetings that the UVA Foundation conducts on the second Monday of every month at the Boar's Head Resort with interested members of the adjoining residential districts (including Bellair, Ednam, Ednam Village, Ednam Forest, Kenridge, and White Gables). Additional notification may be necessary for CPA201800006: Birdwood Planning Commission: November 13, 2018 Page 3 public engagement activities related to the CPA process, or to the separate but related ZMA review process, or both. While this CPA process is underway, staff are also required to conduct a review of the recently -submitted application for ZMA201800014, including an evaluation of the appropriateness of the proposed HC Highway Commercial zoning district relative to the existing language in the Comprehensive Plan and the S+W Master Plan. Staff will not be able to evaluate the appropriateness of the proposed HC Highway Commercial zoning district relative to the language or concepts contained in the PACC-endorsed Area B Study, unless and until elements of that study are formally adopted into the S+W Master Plan. Please note that if CPA201800006 is eventually adopted by the Board of Supervisors, and if ZMA201800014 is eventually adopted by the Board of Supervisors, the Birdwood Mansion and Grounds project would still be subject to additional permitting requirements, including but not limited to an approved Site Plan, an approved WPO Plan, and issuance of a Certificate of Appropriateness. Attachments: Attach.A: PACC-endorsed Area B Study (7/17/2018) Attach.B: PC ROI (4/10/2018) Attach.C: Excerpts from Adopted S+W Master Plan (Amended 9/23/2015) Attach.D: Draft CPA Language to S+W Master Plan — Track Changes Format Attach.E: Draft CPA Language to S+W Master Plan — Clean Format CPA201800006: Birdwood Planning Commission: November 13, 2018 Page 4 FINAL ACTIONS Planning Commission Meeting of November 13, 2018 November 14, 2018 AGENDA ITEM/ACTION FOLLOW-UP ACTION 1. Call to Order. • Meeting called to order at 6:00 p.m., by Chair Keller. Commissioners present were Spain, Vice -Chair Riley, More, Dotson, Chair Keller and Carrazana, UVA Rep. Absent were Bivins and Firehock. • Also present were Tim Padalino, Rachel Falkenstein, Sharon Taylor, Andrew Gast -Bray and Andy Herrick. 2. Other Matters Not on the Agenda from the Public. • None. 3. Public Hearing Items. Staff: Finalize Resolution of Intent and forward to the CPA-2018-00004 Rio29 Small Area Plan - Board of Supervisors for public hearing on December The Albemarle County Planning Commission 12, 2018. held a public hearing on November 13, 2018 at 6:00 PM in the Auditorium of the County Next Steps: Office Building, 401 McIntire Road, Staff to finalize the draft Plan in preparation for BOS Charlottesville, Virginia, to consider public hearing and begin scoping next steps for Plan proposed amendments to the Land Use Plan implementation. section of the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan and Places29 Master Plan by replacing portions of the existing profiles of Neighborhood 1, Neighborhood 2, consisting of an approximately 1/2 mile radius from the Rio Road and Route 29 intersection. The Small Area Plan establishes new land use policies, guidelines, recommendations, goals and strategies for future development within the Plan area. The Plan would establish the following for the Rio29 Plan area: a vision for the development and redevelopment of the area and supporting recommendations; place types with form and use recommendations; a plan for the transportation network and its integration with the place types; a plan for open space, trails and natural resource protection and enhancement, a plan for implementation - 1 -- Albemarle County Planning Commission - November 13, 2018 FINAL ACTION MEMO and supporting community facilities and infrastructure. A copy of the full text of the Rio29 Small Area Plan is on available online and on file in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and in the Department of Community Development, County Office Building, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia. (Rachel Falkenstein) • ADOPT, by a vote of 5:0, (Firehock, Bivins absent) the Resolution of Intent in attachment C of the staff report to recommend approval of the Rio29 Small Area Plan as shown in attachment 1. 4. Work Session. Next Steps: CPA-2018-00006 Birdwood Mansion and Staff to schedule work session with Board of Supervisors (tentatively January 16, 2019) and then Grounds This work session will focus on potential public hearing with each body. The community amendments to portions of the Southern meeting is scheduled tentatively on Monday, and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master December 20, 2018. Staff will continue to work with Plan which directly relate to the Birdwood the applicant to address issues identified by the property, including the "Future Land Use" Commission. section and the "Other Areas of Importance" subsection. This Comp Plan Amendment process follows the recent completion of the Birdwood Area B Study, which was formally endorsed by the Planning and Coordination Council (PACC) on September 20, 2018. (Tim Padalino) • HELD Work Session. The Commission reviewed and discussed proposed (draft) amendments to the (S+W) Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods and provided feedback and direction to staff. NO FORMAL ACTION TAKEN. (See Minutes for comments). 6 Committee Reports Commissioner Keller reported: • Attended Rivanna River Flyover thanks to Rivanna Conservation Alliance and we are working to have those images available. Commissioner Dotson announced upcoming meetings: 2 __ Albemarle County Planning Commission — November 13, 2018 FINAL ACTION MEMO • CIP Oversight 101 to be held on Friday, 11/15/18 at 10 a.m. in room 241. • November 20 and November 28, 2018, the Oversight Committee will have its two annual meetings to give its input on the CIP before it goes back to County Executive to move forward to the BOS. Commissioner Riley reported: • Attended Focus Group for the Affordable Housing Needs Assessment with Tim Keller with consultant, Anita Morrison from PES and Ron White. It should be completed and shared with the various jurisdictions by the end of December with a set of brief recommendations to each county and the city following in first quarter. 6. Review of Board of Supervisors Meeting - November 7, 2018. Mr. Gast -Bray reviewed the actions taken on above date. 7. Old Business. • None 8. New Business a. Fontaine Master Plan (Luis Carrazana) Presentation on Fontaine Master Plan for informational purposes. No Formal Action taken. Chair Keller announced: • The next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in the Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. • There will be no meeting on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. 9. Items for Follow -Up None 10. Adjournment Adjourn to November 20, 2018 Albemarle County Planning Commission meeting, 6:00 p.m., Auditorium, Second Floor, County Office Building, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia. • The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. /Sct Attachment 1- CPA-2018-00004 Rio29 Small Area Plan -Adopted Resolution of Intent -3-- Albemarle County Planning Commission - November 13, 2018 FINAL ACTION MEMO ATTACHMENT 1 CPA-2018-00004 Rio29 Small Area Plan -Adopted Resolution of Intent RESOLUTION TO APPROVE R1O29 SMALL AREA PLAN (CPA2018-00004) WHEREAS, Chapter 8 of the Places29 Master Plan, a component of the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Board of Supervisors on June 10, 2015, recommends the preparation of a Small Area Plan for the area around the intersection of US 29 and Rio Road; and WHEREAS, as recommended by the Places29 Master Plan, County staff has developed a proposed Rio29 Small Area Plan that would amend the Land Use Plan section of the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan and Places29 Master Plan by replacing portions of the existing profiles of Neighborhood 1 and Neighborhood 2, consisting of an approximately 1/2 mile radius from the Rio Road and Route 29 intersection; and WHEREAS, the proposed Rio29 Small Area Plan would establish new land use policies, guidelines, recommendations, goals and strategies for future development within the Plan area; and WHEREAS, the proposed Rio29 Small Area Plan would establish the following for the Rio29 Plan area: a vision for the development and redevelopment of the area and supporting recommendations; place types with form and use recommendations; a plan for the transportation network and its integration with the place types; a plan for open space, trails and natural resource protection and enhancement; and a plan for implementation and supporting community facilities and infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the Albemarle County Planning Commission has duly advertised and held a public hearing to consider the proposed Rio29 Small Area Plan; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has carefully considered the proposed Rio29 Small Area Plan and its related analysis and other information provided by County staff, and the information and comments provided by the public; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission concludes that approval of CPA 2018-00004 is appropriate and consistent with the coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development of Albemarle County and, in accordance with present and probable future needs and resources, CPA 2018-00004 will best promote the health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare of all inhabitants of the County. 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 Planning Commission hereby recommends approval of the Rio29 Small Area Plan (CPA 2018-00004), as recommended by staff. -4-- Albemarle County Planning Commission - November 13, 2018 FINAL ACTION MEMO Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan 1 Uaed with pertnisaion of \ �'-The Dally Progress on I Albemarle Comprehensive Plan ADOPTED June 10, 2015 Amended September 23, 2015 S+W. 1 In the Western Neighborhood, retail and office uses can be found along Ivy Road and Old Ivy Road. Some of these uses include the Ednam office area, the Boars Head resort, and the Townside shopping center. Industrial In the Southern Neighborhood, small industrial uses can be found on Avon Street and Avon Street Extended, in the Woolen Mills neighborhood, in the Mill Creek Industrial Park, and on the west side of Route 20 South. UVA operates the only industrial uses within the Western Neighborhood. They are the Food Service Center and the University Print Shop, both located on Old Ivy Road. Institutional The most prominent land uses in the Southern Neighborhood are institutional uses. Institutional uses include the Piedmont Virginia Community College, Monticello High School, the Regional Joint Security Complex, the National Guard Armory, and several churches. The Tandem School, a private school, is located in the eastern part of this Neighborhood. 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. The County's southern office building is located on Fifth Street Extended (COB- 51h). Some State offices are also located in this same area such as the Department of Forestry and the Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy. St. Anne's Belfield private school is located in the western part of this Neighborhood. Other Uses In the Western Neighborhood, other uses include the McCormick Observatory (north of Fontaine Avenue) and Camp Holiday Trails, which is located in a wooded, hilly area immediately north of I- 64. Existing Community Facilities and Services Existing community facilities and services are described below. More information on each community facility type listed below can be found in the Community Facilities and Services Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. Police and Fire Rescue The County's Police Department and Fire Rescue Department are housed at the Albemarle County Office Building on Fifth Street Extended (COB-51h). Geographic policing service is provided from this facility. Fire Rescue service is provided from the Monticello Fire Rescue Station located on Mill Creek Drive. The Regional Emergency Communications Center (ECC), located on Ivy Road in the Western Neighborhoods, dispatches all emergency calls to County fire departments, rescue squads, and the region's police departments. Albemarle Comprehensive Plan ADOPTED June 10, 2015 Amended September 23, 2075 S+W. 16 Back to top Residential use of a portion of the historic former mill buildings as part of a mixed -use development may be appropriate if the buildings are removed from the floodplain and provided that at least 45% of the total built square footage and leased outdoor area of the mill property is used non - residentially in employment -generating and commercial uses. Although formerly recommended for industrial use, several residential parcels near the center on Market Street are now recommended as Neighborhood Density Residential. These properties provide homes to Albemarle County residents and the depth of the lots would not easily support redevelopment to industrial uses. Continued residential use is expected; however, in the future the houses could be redeveloped for non-residential uses, such as offices. It is the County's intent that the development of this area should respect its historic designation — including the City of Charlottesville's local designation —and should maintain its identity as both a historic link between the City and the County and as a cultural and historic link between the community and the Rivanna River. A primary consideration in the review of proposed development will be a commitment to the preservation and adaptive reuse of the historic structures and site. This includes attention to both the architectural and the archeological integrity of the site, specifically the documentation and protection of identified cultural and historic resources. Other Areas of Importance In addition to specific Centers, there are several areas within the Southern and Western Neighborhoods that are important due to significant development potential. These areas are described on the following pages. 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 EmLilg�o 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. Albemarle Comprehensive Plan ADOPTED June 10, 2015 Amended September 23, 2075 S+W. 44 Back to too 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. 2. The area between Rt. 20 South and Avon Street Extended (Figure 28), just north of where the two roadways intersect is near the southern boundary with the Rural Area. A large area of land designated for Office/R&D/Flex/Light Industrial use is bounded on the north by Urban Density Residentially designated land. The Office/R&D/Flex/Light Industrial designated land is expected to be an area for further development, especially to provide for light industrial uses and employment. South of that area is land designated for Community Mixed Use (Spring Hill Village), which will help provide a transition between the Office/R&D/Flex/ Light Industrial area and the residential designations to the south. Residential, retail, service, office, and light industrial employment uses are appropriate in this area of Community Mixed Use. Figure 29: Mosby Mountain & Whittington Figure 28: Rt. 20 South & Avon St. Ext. Development should include a pedestrian orientation, building and spaces of human scale, relegated parking, and site planning that respects terrain. It is especially important that adjacent residential parcels be used when developing this parcel. Attention must be paid to building massing, scale, lighting, location of loading bays, and other aspects which might have negative impacts on adjoining properties and properties in the area. Architectural features, screening, and landscaping techniques should be used to help mitigate impacts. 3. The southern portion of the Mosby Mountain subdivision and the approved Whittington (Figure 29) development are located in the southwestern part of the Southern Neighborhood. These properties were recently added to the Development Area to reflect existing zoning and the status in the Jurisdictional Area where water and sewer are provided. While the land use designation is for Neighborhood Density residential, development of the property should be kept at a density of 1 unit per 2 acres. Albemarle Comprehensive Plan ADOPTED June 10, 2015 Amended September 23, 2075 S+W. 45 Back to too 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 Gelf Course Property 1. The historic Birdwood property (Figure 27), CUFFently ewnea by the UVA F..••...J...tien, is the . 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 desianated It is shewn or Institutional future land uses. 449-The 1 8-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 12ar- 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 Reaister 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 The mansion prevideshas provided a venue for small University related events. The historic mansion, the surroundina 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 lodaina uses. Such planned reuse of the Birdwood Mansion would brina 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 mey-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 F••'••--'--a LISP D1-- feF the Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan wrNwould 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 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 — Other Areas of 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. Birdwood Property Master Plan (Area B Study) July 17, 2018 Introduction This study establishes a Master 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 future development of the Birdwood Property will be guided by the conceptual Birdwood Master Plan, included herein. The goal of this plan is to establish a comprehensive vision for multiple future uses and improvements on the Birdwood Property, including the conceptual types and locations of future development; and to thoughtfully address anticipated future needs and achieve desired outcomes while also enabling flexibility for the future evolution of the Property. Site Location and Context The Property is comprised of 544 acres, identified further 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. The Property, with frontage on Route 250, is surrounded by a variety of existing land uses, including several low density residential neighborhoods (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. The UVA Foundation's ownership of Birdwood and Boar's Head allows for better integration and utilization of these adjacent properties for both event planning and joint infrastructure. The interconnection of the road network and pedestrian network between the two properties will allow for better cross utilization of facilities for guests and visitors to the site. Connection and adjacency allow the UVA Foundation more options for parking and traffic management during sporting events and hospitality functions. Existing Conditions 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 Outdoor Tennis Facility for the UVA Tennis Teams o Multiple courts — 1-2 exhibition courts, up to 12 courts may be constructed for this facility Located 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 o Includes a number of dependent structures, including buildings rented for residential purposes o Planning is currently underway for the use of the Mansion for flexible hospitality space • Pedestrian Trails The UVA Foundation has constructed a network of pedestrian trails through portions of the Property and the Boar's Head Resort Natural Resources / Green Infrastructure o A portion of the Birdwood Property is within the Ragged Mountains, which are a separate landscape feature from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west, and which stand high among the Piedmont landscape around them. In these outlying mountains, there is a confluence of high elevation and low elevation natural systems which produces an elevated biological richness. o The Birdwood Property is adjacent to the Ragged Mountain Reservoir with a pedestrian trail system connecting the two properties. Birdwood is locally important for supporting biodiversity. The Ragged Mountain Natural Area (RMNA) in 2004 was identified by the Albemarle County's Biodiversity Work Group as an "Important Site" — a location of special natural plant communities, unusual habitats, or species rare to scarce in Albemarle County. o The Ragged Mountain Natural Area 2016 Ecosystem Survey identifies the following characteristics and attributes of the RMNA: • The RMNA is noted as being one of Albemarle County's most important biological sites. Globally -rare flatrock barrens, clean -water seepages and rocky branches, base -rich outcrop woodlands, extensive heaths, and rich DREW basic-mesic ravines combine to create a singular Biome that may be unmatched in all of the Piedmont of Central Virginia. The RMNA is at the northern tip of a large forest block that is a cornerstone for biodiversity in the Charlottesville area. Many of the species that we are fortunate enough to experience in the urban spaces of Western and Southern Charlottesville are indeed sustained by a food -web that is connected to this forest block. Aside from being a critical foundation for urban biodiversity, RMNA provides a critical escape for humans. It's a place that maximizes the peace and tranquility we may find in the wilds of an urban area. Because of the extensive network of walking trails, RMNA is a very popular and important destination for people in the region. RMNA is also a place where people may learn more about this little-known haven for biodiversity. It is an ideal outdoor classroom for studying, researching, and interpreting upland ecosystems in the Piedmont. Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning The image to the left is the Future Land Use Plan adopted by Albemarle County for the area of the Western Urban Neighborhood. Most of the Birdwood Property is designated for Institutional future land uses, as represented as the large swath of blue in the center of the map. 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 southwestern portion of the Birdwood Property has a future land use designation of Parks and Green Systems, which calls for parks, playgrounds, play fields, greenways, trails, paths, recreational facilities and equipment, natural areas, and preservation of stream buffers, floodplains, and steep slopes adjacent to rivers and streams The Boar's Head Property, immediately west of Birdwood, has a Neighborhood Mixed Use future land use designation, in coordination with the Highway Commercial Zoning of the property. 4 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 Future Land Uses and Development at Birdwood Birdwood/Area B Conceptual Plan DRAFT- June 5, 2018 Ednam Edue m Village Bindmod Mansion Connector Road Boar's Head Resort and Sports Club New NVATennia Facility Edna. Forest Bellaire OJlill Goff Course (extent after 201:401 a renovation) Existing tails on Birdmod and possible future mul iuse corridars connextingto Ragged Mtn, Foxbaven, Fontaine Ave, 0+ill Ragged Mountain Reservoir F.Ar oven Birdwood Golf Course The Birdwood Golf Course and Clubhouse are permitted by Special Use Permit within the R1 Residential Zoning District as a "Swim, golf, tennis, or similar athletic facilities" pursuant to Zoning Ordinance 13.2.2(4). For reference: The Property is permitted for this special use through SP- 1996-53, as amended through SP-2017-23 (or as amended through SP-2017-32, pending BOS action on 8/1/2018). 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 the Property. A 6-hole Par-3 Course is proposed near the Route 250 frontage of the property. Birdwood Mansion and Historic Preservation The Birdwood Mansion was constructed between 1819 and 1830 under the ownership of William Garth; the entrance drive was also built at that time. It has been suggested that Thomas Jefferson's workmen may have assisted with the construction of the buildings due to the shared classical characteristics of the Birdwood structures and the contemporaneous University of Virginia pavilions. The historic core surrounding the mansion contained more designed landscape features, while the remainder of the property was an agricultural landscape. In 1967, the University of Virginia purchased the first of several portions of the Birdwood property. The University built a golf course at Birdwood, thus maintaining the open quality of the former agricultural fields. The University has maintained the property ever since with few major alterations. The Birdwood Mansion, as the centerpiece of the Property, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and Virginia Landmarks Register. 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 nearby or expanded to support the hospitality function of the Birdwood Mansion. The historic integrity of the Mansion will be maintained in any future development; and all preservation rehabilitation, reuse, and new improvements will be undertaken in consultation with the strategies, guidelines, and recommendations contained in the Birdwood Landscape Site Protection and Stewardship Strategies Plan (University of Virginia Foundation, 2015). Shared Parking Plan 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 later in the Event Management section, if additional parking is needed during larger events at the Mansion or elsewhere on the Birdwood property, 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 with guests of Special Events utilizing the Inn as a primary source of lodging. 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 can consider all 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. SPECIAL EVENTS -TIERED SYSTEM Event Level Scope of Event Proposed Traffic/Parking Strategy Repurpose spaces in underu ¢ed UVAF and Professional Center Lo f I Set up temporary wayfinding parking signs that guide guests into lots Tier Up to 400 Attendees 2) Offer Valet services 3) Relocate staff parldng to golf course lot or UVAF lot NI of Ter I Strategies Attendants at parking entry and/or critical intersections Sign and delineate pedestrian movement corridors to eliminate pedestrian and vehicular conflicts Tier II 400 to 600 Attendees If hosting more than two events, stagger stating/ending times Provide generd protocol& for access circulation on website Add police detail to critical intersections to control movements and priority A I o Ter I& II S rc egies Add off -site parking and shuttle guests/employees to site Create one-way flor through the site Ter III 600+Attendees Enter Golf Course drive and ept from Ednom Drive Use traffic control devices for proper movement Provide general protocol& for access circulation on website 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 police detail when deemed appropriate (Tier II Strategy). 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 Property and in the surrounding areas by providing alternate modes of mobility. The Connector Road, as one example of this goal, serves to unify Birdwood and the Boar's Head Resort into a single, immersive experience for visitors, members and guests of the various facilities on site. The enhancement 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 Boar's Head property and the surrounding residential neighborhoods such as 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. As such, the Connector Road helps to reduce congestion on Route 250, and allows residents, employees, and guests to travel between Birdwood, Boar's Head, and surrounding residential neighborhoods with fewer vehicle miles travelled and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Traffic Analvsis 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 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 related intersections will continue to operate at very similar, or even improved, levels of service, with the Connector road in place. Coordinated signal control was studied as a measure that would enhance the function and 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 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 Foundation have considered the use of the Foundation properties for stormwater banking — establishing best management practice areas that will help meet 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. In addition, the UVA Foundation is pursuing LEED certification for several current and planned building projects at the Boar's Head and Birdwood properties. By investing in the extensive and much -needed renovation work at Birdwood Mansion, the UVA Foundation is preserving history and utilizing existing structures in the modern and evolving function of the Property, perhaps one of the most sustainable choices. The Indoor Golf Practice Facility also incorporates some of the existing outbuildings of the Mansion. By preserving some of the existing buildings at the Property and reprogramming the spaces, as described, buildings are more likely to be retained for future generations. Birdwood Golf Course is an Audubon certified course. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Goff 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 bike/pedestrian trail that connects Crozet to the City of Charlottesville along the Route 250 Corridor, known as the Three Notched Trail. 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. T Foxhaveu i c j 'Nails as Birdwood Golf Coin m �i Source: UVAF Water and Sewer �A J The anticipated route of the proposed 3,650-linear foot 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 anticipated that the majority of the gravity sewer will be installed by open trench except where jack and bore methodology will be utilized under the Route 29 Bypass. The following table outlines the owners associated with each property that may require an easement, pending final route selection. See the figure that follows for potential routing. 10 n 36560289_2 o� LnvwLML GSA Yw � Mrl hew. Van • � .V,Y..4�.g4nY� .rti.KMOwILL� -1W�1rM.1 �// MVL.�wtiuM .r.Lawaw��.�mr YLrrarO wwL�r�.w..wp - NN.1y�y wor w.rn 11 V f f 9 .10 I 0 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. 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 first 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.