HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP200800035 Review Comments Special Use Permit 2009-08-27County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:
Eryn Brennan
From:
Bill Fritz
Division:
Zoning and Current Development
Date:
August 27, 2009
Subject:
SP 2008-35 First Baptist Church Covesville
I have reviewed the revised plans and offer the following comments.
1. The applicant has acknowledged the comments regarding parking and travelways over the
drainfields. No revisions are needed at this time. The applicant should remain on notice that this
issue is still a potential concern. During review of the site plan Health Department approval will
be required. If it is determined that the parking/travelways cannot go in as proposed the
expansion authorized by the special use permit will not receive site plan approval and will not be
able to be constructed.
2. The applicant has shown four trees, 1 tree/10 parking spaces. However, these trees are not shown
in or near the parking lot. They are shown near the proposed sanctuary. The ordinance requires
the landscaping to be dispersed in and around the parking areas (32,7.9.7b) However, the
ordinance also permits waivers and modifications. I, as agent may grant this waiver. However,
consistent practice has been to defer this decision to the Planning Commission when it is part of a
legislative action. The Commission should consider if permitting the parking lot landscaping to be
located elsewhere on the property is consistent with the waiver provisions of Section 32.7.9.3. The
applicant should submit information to address that provision.
3. No curb and gutter waiver has been submitted. This does not have to be done with the Special Use
Permit and this comment is provided for information only.