HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201100064 Review Comments Waiver, variation or substitution requirement 2012-12-03IRGII�ZP
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832
TO: Ellie Ray, Senior Planner - Planning Services
FROM: Rebecca Ragsdale, Senior Planner- Zoning Services
DATE: December 3, 2012
RE: SDP 2011 -64 Senior Center — Variation Request (ZMA
Fax (434) 972 -4126
This memo addresses three variation requests dated July 18, 2012 and revisions dated 11/7/12.
1. "Front Build -to from Street variation request
This request is eligible under §18- 8.5.5.3.a.1 of the Zoning Ordinance and is not in conflict with the
proffers approved with ZMA 2004 -07. If this request is approved, Table 10 of the Belvedere Code of
Development must be updated.
2. Variation of Building Massing , parking layout, etc.
This request is eligible under §18- 8.5.5.3.a.2, as previously determined by the Zoning Administrator,
Amelia G. McCulley in a letter dated July 25, 2011. Changes to the arrangement of buildings and uses
may be approved through the variation process. The Planning Director will evaluate whether major
elements shown on the plan and their relationships remain the same, including the Hard Surface Trail
shown on Exhibits 2B and 5B of the General Development Plan. Please see the description below of
Block 1 on Page 9 of the Code of Development.
Block 1- Due to its proximity to Rio Road, this Block will contain non - residential uses. The
buildings will be oriented toward a central access road and plaza space with diagonal parking
and pedestrian oriented streetscape. Illustrative Sections are included in Exhibit 8 to indicate
the standards of this streetscape design. This block will be surrounded on two sides by Open
Space areas. Pedestrian and Bike connections will be provided via a greenway corridor along
Belvedere Boulevard.
If this variation is approved, an updated description of Block 1 in the Code of Development should be
provided.
3. Request to allow On- Street Parking on Belvedere Boulevard
This request is eligible under §18- 8.5.5.3.a.5 of the Zoning Ordinance, Minor changes to street design
and street location, subject to a recommendation for approval by the County Engineer. If this variation
request is approved, Table 8 of the Code of Development must be updated and Exhibit 2B of the General
Development Plan updated.
Zoning has determined that Proffer 4.1 (below) would allow a variation request to be made, provided that
the purpose and use of the 100' ROW area specified in the proffer be maintained. Information addressing
this proffer has not been provided on the concept plan included with the variation submittal.
4. Road Construction and Reservation of Right-of-way.
4.1 North Free State Connector Road. The Owners shall dedicate upon demand by
the County a one hundred (100) foot wide right -of -way to public use as shown on Exhibit 213
of the General development Plan and labeled "Reserved Road ROW ". Where less than one
hundred (100) feet of right -Df -way is available on the Owner's Property (Approximately the
first 800 feet from Rio Road), the Owner shall dedicate the available fight-of-way, Fee
simple interest shall be dedicated by the Owner within six (6) months fallowing receipt by
the Owner of written notice of demand by the County. The Owner shall pay for the costs of
surveying and preparing deeds necessary to complete such dedication. The County must
accept the dedication within twelve (12) months following its demand for dedication.
Section 4.12.9 is applicable to the proposed on- street parking (below). If on- street parking is proposed to
meet required parking for the Senior Center, only the parking spaces abutting the lot count towards
required parking. I am also concerned about using on- street parking to meet parking needs, especially in
this case given the intent of Belvedere Blvd. to function as a parkway in the future.
4.12.9 STREET AND ALLEY PARKING
Street and alley parking may be provided as follows:
a. Street parking consists of parking spaces located in a public or private right -of way. Each parking space
that is in a public or private right -of -way abutting the lot shall count as a parking space for the purpose of
meeting the minimum parking space requirements in sections 4.12.6 and 4.12.7. Each parking space shall
be on a paved area abutting the travelway, and if the parking space is in a public right -of -way it shall not
be prohibited by the Virginia Department of Transportation.
12/3/12- Senior Center is not a use with a parking standard in the ordinance and Section 4.12.7
applies for unscheduled uses (below). Zoning has reviewed the proposal to use the ITE standard
for Recreational Community Center (495). Additional information is needed before Zoning can
determine that the proposed number of spaces is adequate. The proposed standard is different
than that approved for the current Senior Center at Pepsi Place with SDP 1990 -78 (see below).
Please provide a more detailed description of uses, including square footage breakdown,
programs, number of employees, etc. for the new Senior Center. Data from the existing Senior
Center that supports a lower parking standard would also be helpful.
4.12.7 MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES FOR UNSCHEDULED USES
For uses not specifically identified in section 4.12.6, including mixed uses, or when a conflict
exists between possibly applicable schedule requirements, the zoning administrator shall
determine the minimum number of required parking spaces. In making this determination, the
zoning administrator shall consider the characteristics of the proposed use or uses, anticipated
employment, the number of residents and /or visitors, the minimum parking required for similar
uses or mixes and other relevant considerations. The zoning administrator shall also consider the
following:
a. Permitted use not otherwise identified. A total number of spaces sufficient to accommodate the
vehicles of all employees of the establishment plus those of all persons who may be expected to
visit the same at any one time.
b. Concurrent uses. The zoning administrator may require additional parking for concurrent uses
on any site.
c. Parking study. The zoning administrator may consider the recommendations of any parking
study relevant to the request, whether it is supplied by the applicant or available from any other
source, as well as traffic generation figures, including estimates by the Institute of Transportation
Engineers, peak parking demands, and other relevant information.
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