HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA201200007 Review Comments Zoning Map Amendment 2013-01-16COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
January 16, 2013
Mr. Katurah Roell
2811 Hydraulic Road.
Charlottesville, VA 22901
RE: ZMA201200007 — 5th Street Commercial
Dear Katurah:
Staff has reviewed your re -submittal submitted on December 17, 2012, which is requesting to
amend proffers and application plan of ZMA19990.0013 for approximately 3.6 acres on property
zoned HC —Highway Commercial.
We have a few questions and comments regarding your re -submittal, which we believe should be
resolved before your proposal goes to public hearing. We are always glad to meet with you to
discuss these issues. Our comments are provided below:
Comments were previously made regarding how the initial submittal addressed the principles of
the neighborhood model. You have now submitted a revised plan showing buildings, but you have
explained that you do not wish to make any commitments regarding the building and parking area
locations. The review of a concept plan, as submitted, can be difficult because the building and
parking locations could change.
The following comments describe how the re -submittal addresses the appropriate neighborhood
model principles:
Pedestrian Orientation- Proposes a walkable community with sidewalks and, paths provided within
developments.
Since the site plan submitted does not provide any details regarding building, parking locations,
and sidewalks staff cannot evaluate the proposal for conformity with this principle.
'Rev. 1 The revised plan now shows proposed sidewalks going into the site from 5th Street and
within the site. This principle is met.
Neighborhood Friendly Streets and Paths- Include streetscape elements such as street trees, and
accommodates walkers, bikers, and public transportation so that mobility can, be a reality for the
elderly, the young, and those with limited access to automobiles.
Sidewalks and street -trees should be provided on new roads constructed.
Rev. 1 The revised plan now shows some proposed street trees, landscaping and sidewalks.
Although staff may suggest a revised landscape plan, in general, this principle is met.
Transportation Networks and Interconnected Streets- Requires interconnected streets within
developments and between developments so that pedestrians can walk easily to many
destinations, traffic has alternative routes, and car trips are reduced in number and length.
The site plan provided shows access to the site from the Holiday Inn access. No other details are
provided.
Rev. 1 The existing interconnection remains from the Holiday Inn site. If needed, flexibility to
accommodate transit needs would be useful. This principle is met.
Parks and Open Space- Makes open space integral to overall design so that residents and workers
can walk to a public park, experience preserved natural areas, and enjoy public gathering spaces.
The Comprehensive Plan designates a portion of this site for parks and greenways.
Rev. 1 You have described an intention to preserve a significant portion of the overall site as
natural areas for public use and benefit. There is no commitment to this. This principle is
partially met.
Site Planning that respects terrain- Adapts development to site terrain so that natural topography
can be preserved.
Since the site plan submitted does not provide any details regarding building and parking location,
staff cannot evaluate the proposal for conformity with this principle.
Rev. 1 While the revised plan does show proposed building and parking locations, there is no
commitment to the locations of building and parking, which could change. It is not clear if this
principle is met.
Buildings and Spaces of Human Scale- Keeps buildings and spaces at a human scale so that street
views are attractive and pedestrian friendly.
Since th.e site plan submitted does not provide any details regarding building and parking location,
staff cannot evaluate the proposal for conformity with this principle.
Rev. 1 The revised plan does not show any street sections or building design, and there is no
commitment to the building sizes, so it is hard to know how this principle is met.
Relegated Parking- Moves off-street parking out of sight and encourages on -street parking.
Since the site plan submitted does not provide any details regarding building and parking location,
staff cannot evaluate the proposal for conformity with this principle.
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Rev. 1 The revised plan shows parking along 5th Street that is not relegated. This is not
consistent with the existing approved plan, which is very specific to certain site design elements,
such as relegated parking and buildings closer to the street, that show a relationship to the
street. This principle is not met.
More detailed comments may be provided after more detailed information is provided.
APPLICATION PLAN -DETAILED COMMENTS
The revised plan now shows proposed buildings and parking areas. However, staff is concerned
with the orientation of the building closest to 5th Street. As previously mentioned in this comment
letter, orienting the building closer to the street so that it has a relationship to the street would
provide good urban design. Also, staff recommends relegated parking, particularly for the parking
area that is shown adjacent to 5th Street: Staff is also concerned that the plan will not be proffered
and is conceptual.
Zoning
The following comments related to zoning matters have been provided by Ron Higgins:
1. Recommend that an application plan be proffered with the ZMA.
2. The amount of parking shown on plan (221 spaces) might be overly parked. For instance, if all
of the buildings were "retail", the shopping center parking requirement of 5 spaces/1,000
gross sq. ft. (for centers over 25, 000 sq. ft.) would be 127 spaces. 120% of that would be 152
spaces. However, different uses could generate larger requirements (e.g. restaurants) if
spaces were calculated for each individual building and use.
Engineering and Water Resources
Comments have not been received. Staff will send comments upon receipt.
Entrance Corridor
The following comments related to the Entrance Corridor Guidelines have been provided by
Margaret Maliszewski:
1. Building or Buildings fronting the Entrance Corridor street should be
oriented parallel to the street. The building closest to 5th Street should be adjusted to meet
this guideline. A proffer addressing building orientation could resolve this conflict. The
applicant should also note that building elevations visible from the ECs will be required to be
fully designed elevations without blankness. This could be a particular challenge for the
building closest to 5th Street, in both the location illustrated in the concept plan (because the
rear of the building is visible from 5th Street) and in a parallel orientation (because all four
elevations will require adequate architectural treatment).
2. Landscaping and utilities: There appear to be conflicts between existing utilities/utility
easements and required planting areas along the 5th Street property line and along the
sidewalks at the entrance road. Landscaping is required in planting areas that are free of
utilities and utility easements. Additional planting area is required to resolve these. conflicts.
3. Interior Parking lot trees: Trees are required at the rate of one tree for every ten parking
spaces, evenly distributed at the interior of.the parking lot, in addition to perimeter parking lot
trees. There do not appear to be sufficient planting islands to accommodate the required
interior parking lot trees.
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VDOT
The following comments related to VDOT have been provided by Megan Oleynik and Joel
DeNunzio:
1. A traffic analysis is required at this entrance and needs to include information for turn lane
storage and deceleration lengths, level of service, and traffic signal warrant to be in
accordance with VDOT Road Design Manual Appendix F.
2. 5th street is classified as an Urban Minor Arterial with a posted speed of 45 mph. The
existing location of the entrance is about 675 ft from the 1-64 ramp. The required spacing
of entrances from interstate ramps is 990 ft for full access and 2640 for a traffic signal
according to VDOT Access Management Regulation.
3. The site should be reconfigured to allow for the proper entrance spacing to be met, or a
spacing exception should be requested with an AM -2 form which can be found on the
VDOT website.
Proffers
The following question is related to the proffers:
1. Is it your intent to use the existing approved proffers with the addition of revisions you
submitted with your re -submittal?
Action after Receipt of Comment Letter
After you have read this letter, please take one of the actions below:
(1) Resubmit in response to review comments on a Resubmittal Monday -- Schedule can be
found at this address:
http://www.albemarle.org/upload/images/forms center/departments/Community Devel
opment/forms/schedules/Special Use Permit & Zoning Map Amendment Schedule.p.df
(2) Request indefinite deferral
(3) Request that a Planning Commission public hearing date be set
(4) Withdraw your application
If you choose to resubmit, be aware that a fee of $1,250.00 is required with your resubmittal
Please use the form provided with this letter.
If you choose to go directly to public hearing, payment of the following fees is needed a minimum
of twenty-one (21) days before the Commission's scheduled public hearing:
$228.50 Cost for newspaper advertisement
$206.58 Cost for notification of adjoining owners
$435.08 Total amount due prior to Planning Commission public hearing
Prior to the Board of Supervisor's public hearing, payment of the newspaper advertisement for the
Board hearing needed.
$22.50 Additional amount due prior to Board of Supervisors public hearing
$663.58 Total amount for all notifications
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Notification of adjoining owners and an associated fee are not needed unless a deferral takes
place and adjoining owners need to be notified of anew date. Fees may be paid in advance and a
payment for both the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors public hearings may be paid
at the same time.
Please feel free to contact me if you wish to meet or need additional information. My email
address is cgrant@albemarle.org
Sincerely,
Claudette Grant
Senior Planner, Community Development
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Resubmittal Schedule
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To be Daid after staff review for public notice:
Most applications for. Special Use Permits and Zoning Map Amendment require at least one public hearing by the Planning Commission
and one public hearing by the Board of Supervisors. Virginia State Code requires that notice for public hearings be made by publishing
a legal advertisement in the newspaper and bymailing letters to adjacent property owners. Therefore, at least two. fees for public notice
are required before a Zoning Map Amendment may be heard by the Board of Supervisors. The total fee for public notice will be
provided to the applicant after the final cost is determined and must be paid before the application is heard by a public body.
MAKE CHECKS TO COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE/PAYMENT AT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COUNTER
i� Preparing and mailing or delivering up to fifty (50) notices
$200 + actual cost of first-class postage
i� Preparing and mailing or delivering each notice after fit, (50)
$1.00 for each additional notice +actual
cost of first-class postage
i� Legal advertisement (published twice in the newspaper for each public hearing)
Actual cost
(minimum of $..2 80 for total of 4publications)
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fay:: (434),972-4126
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