HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201100009 Review Comments Preliminary Site Plan 2011-02-28Elaine Echols
From: Elaine Echols
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 12:06 PM
To: 'Bob Hauser'
Cc: Summer Frederick; Bill Fritz; 'Scott Collins'
Subject: RE: Belvedere Town Center Variation
Thanks, Bob.
We have been doing the variation review, knowing the request would be forthcoming. As we have done the review, we
have some questions and concerns. The biggest concern, as you probably know, is the alley that faces Belvedere Circle.
We know there are grade issues, but we would like to discuss this design with you further. Is the on- street parking at
this location essential? A walkway is needed between units fronting on Belvedere Circle — to line up with a walkway in
the Reserve across Belvedere Circle.
Is 6.2 acres of open space provided in Block 2? We also wonder whether an opportunity is being left open at the
property line with the Brown's for an alley to serve two rows of townhouses.
I know this project is scheduled to go to Site Review next week. We can't approve the variation as shown on the site
plan right now, but, we'd like to work with you to find a design that can be approved. I've talked to Summer and she
recommends that you shoot her (and Bill Fritz) an email asking to defer. We'll forward any comments we get from
reviewers, regardless. [You may or may not know that tomorrow is Summer's last day with Albemarle County. She is
going to the PDC to head up a comprehensive planning effort between the City and County.]
I'd be glad to meet with you to discuss these things tomorrow afternoon or on Monday at 3 p.m. during a preapp time.
Please just let me know.
Thanks
Elaine
From: Bob Hauser fmailto:rhauser @stonehaus.net]
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2011 11:07 AM
To: Elaine Echols
Subject: Belvedere Town Center Variation
Elaine,
Please find attached the variation to the plan for Belvedere Block 2. If you recall, I have previously sent in a variation to
the code in support of this same site plan. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. I appreciate your
help with this matter.
Regards,
Bob
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