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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
Memorandum
To: Judith Weigand, Senior Planner
From: Amelia McCulley, Zoning Administrator
Division: Zoning
Date: December 22, 2010
Subject: ZMA 2010 -013 HTC A2
I have reviewed the initial submittal and have the following comments:
Proffer #11 Phasing Requirement of 30 Residential Building Permits — There is a conflict in the
submittal because narrative attached to the application refers to 31 residential permits and the
proffer states 30. Because the site plan for these units is showing that the linear park is being
compromised, Zoning recommends a lower number of units, such as 28. The linear park is
another rezoning requirement and it may be considered a major element that may not be
varied. Especially with the proposed reduction in the pocket park size, we suggest that this
linear park area be preserved.
Please add to the wording (see bold underlined) "prior to issuance of building permits that
would authorize ..."
2. Proffer #6 Pocket Park Reduction — Based on Planning staff research, a 20% amenity area
shall be provided within HTC A2. The Code shows 14,500 square feet of pocket park area
within this area. Therefore, the applicant must show where the area proposed for reduction is
provided elsewhere. In addition, it must be provided in such a location and size that it is
consistent with the intended purposes of the amenity areas. The applicant should address this
and provide a chart showing proposed amenity areas and the resulting percentage provided. If
the pocket park amenity area is not provided within the same block, the applicant will need to
request a variation to the Code. Those amended pages should also be provided.
3. The proffers for HTC A2 should be amended to include the proffer from HTC Al regarding
construction and dedication of Meeting Street that is south of Powell's Creek. Please consult
Mark or Glenn as to the timing which may have two prongs, whichever comes first: building
permits for buildings south of Powell's Creel or the County's request.
4. Proffer #3 Public Transit Stop Construction — it is my understanding that the location of these
transit stops has not been tied down and shown on road or site plans. Please ask the
applicant to tie this down in terms of location. Otherwise, it will be difficult to know with which
plans they must be phased.
5. Proffer #5 Greenway — the 7.6 acre "greenway" is supposed to be improved and dedicated with
the first site plan. Please ask the applicant to comment on the status of this proffer.