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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To:
Joan McDowell, Principal Planner
From:
Francis MacCall, Senior Planner
Division:
Zoning
Date:
July 21, 2010
Subject:
SP 2010 -10 First Ivy Creek United Methodist Church — initial zoning
comments
Please consider the following comments:
The two parcels involved with this application are both considered nonconforming lots since
they do not meet the minimum lot size for the Rural Area zoning, which is 2 acres. The use of
the church is nonconforming. This SP application, if approved, will rectify the use
nonconformity making it conforming. Also, the structures themselves are nonconforming as to
setbacks, not only to structures in the RA zoning district but also to the setback recommended
for churches in the Rural Area (See Comment #2).
On Sheet C2 it appears that the 1 story utility building is approximately 7' from the rear property
line when the current requirement is a 50' setback (See Comment #2). The new addition
appears to be approximately 9' from the rear property line. It also appears that the existing
Sunday school building is proposed to be connected to the fellowship hall addition does not
meet the current 50' setback. Connecting the structures would make what would be one
structure more nonconforming to the setbacks, this would not be permitted. This may be
rectified in one of two ways. First, obtain a variance from the BZA for a setback reduction.
Second, combine the two parcels into one 3.01 acre parcel. If the property is combined then
the setback issue is resolved.
Combing the lots solves 2 of the 3 nonconformities on the property. The 3rd is solved by
obtaining approval of the SP for the use.
2. It is policy to impose commercial buffers and setbacks for non - residential development in RA or
residential districts as outlined below:
21.7.1 Adjacent to public streets: No portion of any structure, except signs, shall be erected
closer than thirty (30) feet to any public street right -of -way. No off - street parking or loading
space shall be located closer than ten (10) feet to any public street right -of- way.
The ROW of Woodlands Road SR 676 needs to be clearly shown so as to evaluate the
location of the 4 parking spaces shown on Sheet C3
21.7.2 Adjacent to residential and rural areas districts: No portion of any structure,
excluding signs, shall be located closer than fifty (50) feet to any residential or rural areas
district. No off - street parking or loading space shall be located closer than twenty (20) feet
to any residential or rural areas district.
SEE COMMENT #1 regarding existing structure locations and proposed construction
location.
3. On Sheet C3 please make it clear that TM44 P12 is on all three sides of parcels 12H and 14.
4. Provide some more information as to the location of the septic for both of the uses (parsonage
- which is considered a single family dwelling and the church). If the septic drainfield is below
the parking it is recommend that Health Department comment be obtained at this time and not
after the SP. Furthermore, if the drainfield is in the parking area the Health Department may
require paved parking in that area to reduce compaction to the septic system. Health
Department approval should be made a condition of SP approval.
5. The development will require the submittal of a site development plan for the project, if the
special permit is approved.
6. Provide dimensions and square footage totals for each portion of both existing and proposed
structures. Church ? ?sgft, Fellowship Hall portion ? ?sgft, and Sunday School portion ? ?sgft
7. The parking calculation shown on the concept plan is based on the existing fixed seating.
Parking for churches in the rural areas identified in the comprehensive plan is calculated as
follows from the zoning ordinance: "...the number of proposed spaces shall be shown in a
parking study submitted by the church; the number of required spaces shall be determined by
the zoning administrator, who shall consider the recommendations in the parking study, traffic
generation figures either known to the industry or estimated by the Institute of Transportation
Engineers, peak parking demands, and other relevant information. Nothing herein requires the
parking study to be prepared by a transportation engineer." Section 4.12.6