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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:
Claudette Grant
From:
Bill Fritz
Division:
Zoning and Current Development
Date:
April 29, 2009
Subject:
SP 2009 — 08 White Gables
I have reviewed the plans submitted in support of this special use permit. Current Development has very
limited comments on this project. I have reviewed the history of this project in an attempt to determine
how the recreation requirement was addressed. I find no specific correspondence addressing the issue.
However, from conversations with those familiar with the original approval it appears that the center area
was intended to fulfill the recreation requirement. The proposed addition of parking has a minor impact
on the availability of open space to serve the needs of the residents. This should be taken into
consideration during the review of the special use permit.
The plan proposes very minimal parking to serve the proposed office use. It is my opinion that the
amount of parking proposed is insufficient. If insufficient parking is provided it may result in conflicts
between the residents and the users of the office space. Very little, if any, additional area is available to
provide parking in the event that the proposed parking proves inadequate.
If the Special Use Permit is approved a site plan amendment will need to be submitted for review and
approval prior to the use of the office space.