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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP201000010 Review Comments Special Use Permit 2010-11-12�� OF ALg� .1 �IRGINI�r.. County of Albemarle Department of Community Development Memorandum To: Joan McDowell, Principal Planner From: Francis MacCall, Senior Planner Division: Zoning Date: November 12, 2010 Subject: SP 2010 -10 First Ivy Creek United Methodist Church 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). (Revision 1) Comment addressed On oiieet C2 it appears that the 1 story utility building is approximately 7' from the rear property line when the current requirement is a 35' Rural Areas district rear setback or a 50' setback for a Sp use (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 35' setback. Connecting the structures would make the one structure more nonconforming to the setbacks and this is not permitted. This may be rectified in one of two ways. First, obtain a variance from the BZA for a setback reduction. Or, second, combine the two parcels into one 3.01 acre parcel. If the property is combined then the setback issue is resolved. Combining the lots solves 2 of the 3 nonconformities on the property. If the church and parsonage buildings are sharing a well and /or septic field, combining the parcels is even more advisable. The 3r nonconformity is solved by obtaining approval of the SP for the use. (Revision 1) Comment addressed 2. IL 15 PuiiL;y Lu impose UU1111HUILAdi puffers 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. (Revision 1) Comment addressed 3. On 0-heet C3 please make it clear that TM44 P12 is on all three sides of parcels 12H and 14 (Revision 1) Comment addressed 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. In addition, it is important with this special use permit review to confirm that there is a septic reserve area that will not be detrimentally impacted by the proposed construction. Health Department approval should be made a condition of SP approval. (Revision 1) Communication with the applicant and the Health Department is needed so that the Health Department can provide comment as to the existing septic disposal system. 5. The development will require the submittal of a site development plan for the project, if the special permit is approved. In order to expedite the next step with the site plan, staff recommends that you request approval of a site plan waiver at this time. This can be acted on by the Commission with the special use permit and eliminates the need for a later process of notice to neighbors prior to approval of a site plan waiver. (Revision 1) Comment addressed 6. Provide dimens—.- -..- —,-- .,stage totals for each portion of both existing and proposed structures. Church ? ?sgft, Fellowship Hall portion ? ?sgft, and Sunday School portion ? ?sgft (Revision 1) Comment addressed 7. The parking calculation shown on the concept plan is based on the existing fixed seating. Because the proposed construction will both significantly increase the area of assembly in the fellowship hall and will eliminate existing parking, we recommend that the parking is addressed at this time rather than later with the site plan. 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 (Revision 1) The study referred to does not appear to be included. Please clarify the nature and methodology of the parking analysis that is mentioned.