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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP200800067 Review Comments Special Use Permit 2009-01-30�'JRGINLP COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4012 January 29, 2009 Ms. Sara V. Salmon, DVM 1591 Reynovia Drive Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: ZMA -08 -007 ATNA Building - Zoning Map Amendment SP2008 -067 ATNA Building — Special Use Permit Dear Ms. Salmon: Thank you for your recent submittal received on December 15`" for the above noted projects for Tax Map and Parcel 32 -48; Lot A. The following comments are provided to help you meet requirements for C -1 (Commercial) District and a special use permit for the operation of a veterinary services clinic, and address staff concerns: Zoning: • The existing building proposed for use is about 1/3 of the required distance from adjoining residential properties. Because the waiver and the sound analysis is an integral part of a review for this use, the proposal can not be fully reviewed until further information is provided. a. Please submit the sound study. Can the maximum sound levels required per Section 4.15 be met? If not, what waiver of that requirement is being requested and what is the justification? Clearly describe the waivers you are requesting. b. What "refurbishing" will be done to "dampen any sounds emanating from the facility ?" This information is necessary for the special use permit review and will constitute a condition of approval. c. Given the close proximity of the existing building to the rear residential property line, what is the designated area outside for animals to be relieved? It is common, especially with well visits that animals need to relieve themselves. Staff suggests that an area be designated with signage. Also will an outdoor exercise area be needed for animals? d. What additional screening will be provided along the rear property line? • In order to confirm the adequacy of existing parking, please provide information as to the maximum number of staff on a given shift. Please clarify which parking areas will be available for this use. For example, will it be both parking lots A and B or just one of the lots? Proffers: • It is to be hoped that discussions involving proffers can begin early in the process in order to minimize the pressure of last minute negotiations. Please provide any proffers with your resubmittal (See enclosed proffer form). The Board of Supervisors has adopted a policy that proffers be signed at least three weeks prior to the public hearing before the Board of Supervisors for rezonings. Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA): • The following comments were provided with SUB200800092 — Airport Office Center (the same site as the subject property): a. No improvements or obstructions shall be placed within existing or future easements. b. Rivanna Water Sewer Authority (RWSA) approval is needed for water and/or sewer connections. (See RWSA comment below) Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA): • The existing building is currently served by an Albemarle County Service Authority water meter that is connected to an RWSA waterline. RWSA does not have any issues regarding this application if the proposed use will be utilizing the existing water service and water meter. However, if a new water service and water meter will be required to serve the proposed use, then RWSA will need more information regarding the proposed connection to the RWSA waterline and the abandonment of the existing water service. Fire Rescue: • Must comply with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. Final approval is subject to field inspection and verification. Architectural Review Board (ARB): • As indicated on the application, as long as the proposal does not involve any changes to the site or the exterior of the building, ARB staff has no objection to this proposal. However, if this changes for any reason, then you should contact the ARB staff. Other Issues• • How many animals will the facility serve during any given timeframe? After you have reviewed these comments, if you wish to meet with staff on the comments, please let me know and I will set up a meeting. When you are ready to resubmit, please provide that re- submittal on a re- submittal Monday (see attached schedule). Make sure to put my name on the cover page of your re- submittal. After you have resubmitted, staff will provide a set of written comments for your review prior to setting a public hearing. In those comments, we will advise you as to whether all substantive issues have been resolved or if additional resolution is needed. A public hearing with the Planning Commission will not be advertised until you advise us that the project is ready to proceed to a public hearing. At that time, the legal advertisement will be run in the newspaper and a staff report will be prepared to go to the Planning Commission. Please be advised that, once a public hearing has been advertised, only one deferral prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing will be allowed during the life of the application. The only exception to this rule will be extraordinary circumstances, such as a major change in the project proposal by the applicant or more issues identified by staff that has not previously been brought to the applicant's attention. As always, an applicant may request deferral at the Planning Commission meeting. Additional questions or comments may occur at a future date. If you have questions or need additional information, please feel free to call me at 296 -5832 x 3250 or send me an e-mail at cgrant @albemarle.oriz . Sincerely, Claudette Grant Senior Planner