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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Joan McDowell
From: Bill Fritz
Division: Zoning and Current Development
Date: November 15, 2010
Subject: SP 2010 — 35 and 41 Blue Ridge Swim Club
I have reviewed the information submitted and offer the following comments:
1. A pavilion is proposed across the stream from the access to the property. How will this
building be accessed for construction and after construction without impacting the stream
buffer? In addition, it is difficult to determine if room is available to build the pavilion
without impacting critical slopes, or if it could meet setbacks.
2. Both the standard parking and overflow parking appear to be in areas of critical slopes.
Disturbance of critical slopes is not permitted without a waiver.
3. I cannot tell how much if any formal parking is provided for this site. I have reviewed the
aerial photos and it appears that the parking is informal at best. It is my opinion that
additional parking will be required for this use (although this is a determination for the
Zoning Administrator). If additional parking is required or if entrance improvements are
required then a site plan will be required. The parking will have to meet all the requirements
of the ordinance for design including surface material (paved), slope and the provision of curb
and gutter.
4. Overflow parking is shown. The extent of the overflow parking is difficult to determine.
Overflow parking will have to be designed to provide a surface and slope that is adequate and
appropriate for the intended use.
5. As part of the site plan review process the site will be evaluated to determine if it meets the
minimum standards of Section 5.1.16. 1 would recommend that an analysis be done with the
special use permit to determine if it complies instead of waiting for the site plan process.