HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP200700053 Review Comments Special Use Permit 2008-05-13COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5823 Fax (434) 972-4012
MEMORANDUM
TO: Judy Wiegand
FROM: Margaret Maliszewski
DATE: March 20, 2008
RE: St. Anne's Belfield New Academic Building: SP -2007-53
I have reviewed the "Work Session" plan dated 4/4/08 submitted for the above -referenced project.
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR COMMENTS:
The notes on this plan are not legible and some information has been removed from the plan. Outstanding
issues, or issues that appear to remain outstanding because the plan can't be read, are outlined below.
1. The note regarding trees on the south side of the parking lot that is located near the Bypass should
read: "Minimum 20' deep landscape buffer at parking area subject to ARB approval."
2. Indicate the intention regarding illumination of the new playing fields.
3. Include notes on the plan indicating: "Minimum 20' -deep landscape buffer at playing fields subject to
ARB approval."
4. The following conditions of approval are recommended:
a. Landscaping may be required to be in excess of the minimum requirements of ARB guidelines
or the Zoning Ordinance to compensate for the negative visual impact of the playing fields and
parking on the Entrance Corridor. Planting for screening purposes shall be provided between
the parking lot and the southern property line.
b. A row of 2'/2" caliper shade trees shall be provided along the east side of the relocated portion
of SR 855.
5. Provide for review information on proposed building heights. Provide one or more site sections
showing the relationship of the proposed building heights to the existing and proposed topography and
to the Bypass.
6. Without complete legible information on utilities, the full extent of potential conflicts and impact on
the EC can't be assessed.
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HISTORIC PRESRVATION COMMENTS
The applicant has submitted a historical and architectural assessment for the Headmaster's house. The
report indicates that the house is not architecturally or historically distinguished. The historian's
recommendation is that the house is not eligible for listing in the National Register.
Although it is disappointing that the applicant is not able to find a way to re -use the resource, particularly
given the size of the site and the educational opportunities and environmental benefits the existing building
offers, the historic preservation planner's recommendations on this proposal are satisfied with this
submittal.
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