HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA201300012 Review Comments Zoning Map Amendment 2013-09-03COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4176
September 3, 2013
Valerie Long
Williams Mullen
321 E. Main Street, Suite 400
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
RE: ZMA 2013-00012, Rivanna Village
Dear Valerie:
Staff has reviewed your initial submittal for a zoning map amendment (ZMA). We have a
number of questions and comments which we believe should be considered before your ZMA
moves forward to the Planning Commission. We would be glad to meet with you to discuss
these issues. Our comments are provided below:
General Application Comments:
1. East Rivanna Fire Station (093A1 -00 -00 -002000) -The parcel was included with ZMA
2001-08 and should be included with this proposed rezoning. Also, the timing of when
the fire station will be hooked up to water and sewer needs to be specified, since they
are on well and septic.
2. Parks and Rec have many concerns about the proposed park. Some examples are
maintenance access, trail connections and locations, the stormwater management
ponds. Please meet with Dan Mahon and Bob Crickenberger to discuss the Park.
3. It is not clear whether all the streets are proposed to be public. VDOT, Fire & Rescue,
and Engineering have comments concerning the design of some of the roads, see
attached comments. If some of the streets are proposed to be private, provide a
justification request for those streets.
4. A number of waivers were approved with ZMA 2001-08 (refer to approval letter dated
October 23, 2007) and in the code of development. If the applicant is seeking to modify
these ordinance sections, the waiver request must be submitted, reviewed, and acted on
again with this ZMA. Staff recommends they be submitted in a table format for ease of
review and administration, if requested and approved.
5. A Corps of Engineers permit needs to be submitted (See engineering comments).
6. Relegated parking is not being addressed with this plan. While there is some relegated
parking in Blocks C, D, F, E, and G, all of the other blocks showing single family
residential do not have relegated parking. In order to mitigate this, provide a section in
the code of development (COD), similar to what was provided on page 41 of the current
COD.
7. There are some clarifications and revisions that need to be made to the traffic study
(See Engineering and VDOT comments).
8. A commitment should be made to building of non-residential. A minimum/maximum
development density by block chart should be provided, similar to what was shown in the
previous Code of Development on page 15.
Application Plan:
1. Provide a phasing plan for the development.
2. Show the Glenmore sewer agreement boundary on the plan.
3. The stormwater management ponds along 250 in the buffer area need to be removed.
(See ARB and Engineering comments for further explanation).
4. Remove the Illustrative Plan from the Application Plan. Only show the blocks and streets
do not the units/lot/buildings on the Application Plan.
Code of Development:
1. A large number of corrections need to be made to the Code of Development (See
Zoning comments). Staff recommends that the previous Code should be used and
changed to reflect the amendments. Staff has a Word Document copy and can provide
this for your use.
Proffers:
1. A number of corrections need to be made to the Proffers (See Zoning, Planning and
County Attorney comments).
2. A commitment should be made to address the concerns raised at the community
meeting concerning construction traffic. Please work with VDOT and Engineering to
determine if a construction entrance can be established off of Route 250 instead of
Glenmore Way.
Planning
Planning staff's comments are organized as follows:
How the proposal relates to the Comprehensive Plan
The Neighborhood Model analysis
Additional Planning Comments
Additional comments from reviewers (See attached)
Comprehensive Plan. Comments on how your project conforms to the Comprehensive Plan
will be provided to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors as part of the staff report
that will be prepared for the work session or public hearing. The comments below are in
preparation for the work session and may change based on direction from the Commission at
the work session and/or with subsequent submittals.
The Rivanna Master refers recognizes the prior approved rezoning (ZMA 01-08) as the basis for
land use recommendations. The approved zoning permits between 348 and 521 residential
units and between 79,000 and 125,000 square feet of non-residential uses, which includes the
fire station. The Illustrative plan shows just below the minimum units for residential, the units
proposed and density is consist with the comprehensive plan.
Neighborhood Model
General comments on how well the proposed development meets the principles of the
Neighborhood Model are provided here. More detailed comments may be provided at a later
date if changes are made and/or after more detailed plans are provided.
Pedestrian
The application plan shows sidewalk on all streets. However,
Orientation
additional greenway trails need to be provided to allow connections
within the development and to other neighborhoods, including
Glenmore. With modifications, this principle will be met.
Neighborhood
The street sections show parking on at least one side of the street
Friendly Streets
with planting strips and sidewalks being provided. This principle is
and Paths
met.
Interconnected
The application plan shows interconnected streets for the majority of
Streets and
the proposed streets. However, street connection should be made
Transportation
between Blocks A and B, as what was shown on the previously
Networks
approved plan. Also, right of way should be shown to the property
lines where cul-de-sacs are abutting the property line for possible
future connections. With modifications, this principle will be met.
Parks and Open
The plan shows a large portion of the site to be dedicated as a park to
Space
the County. Outside of this park, there are other areas in the
development shown as open space, along with walking trails. This
principle is met.
Neighborhood
The proposed development includes up to 60,OOOsf in non-residential
Centers
uses. These uses are shown in the denser portion of the development
with Bocks C, D, E and F. However, there is no guarantee that these
uses will be built. A commitment should be made to ensure that non-
residential is built in these blocks. With modifications, this principle will
be met.
Buildings and
The proposed neighborhood includes a mixture of uses, commercial,
Spaces of Human
multi -family, townhomes, and single family residential. The maximum
Scale
building height would be 60 feet for non-residential and 50 feet for
residential. The garages on the single family homes should be
deemphasized by putting them either behind the homes facing alleys
and/or pulling them back so they are not closer to the street than the
front of the homes, this language should be added to the code of
development. With the addition of language added to the code of
development, this principle will be met.
Relegated Parking
Most dwellings/lots appear to be designed with front loaded parking
(garages/driveway in front of unit). The Code of Development should
be revised to include a section concerning relegated parking,
including language that states that where garages are fronting on a
street, that they shall be recessed from the front of the house. Also,
the parking requirements shown in the code do not meet the minimum
standards in the zoning ordinance, and is not recommended to be
reduced. This principle is not met at this time.
Mixture of Uses
There a number of different housing types as well as non-residential
uses being proposed with this development. However, as stated
previously, there is no commitment to build the non-residential. A
commitment to these uses should be given. With modifications, this
principle can be met.
Mixture of Housing
Affordable housing is being proffered with this plan. Also, the plan
Types and
does allow for a number of different types of housing, including multi -
Affordability
family, townhomes, assisted living, and single family residential. This
principle is met.
Redevelopment
This development is located within the development areas and the
density and uses proposed meet those recommendations as shown in
the Comprehensive Plan. This principle is met.
Site Planning that
The plan shows the existing water features (streams, wetlands,
Respects Terrain
ponds) to be preserved. However, mitigation will need to be provided
for disturbance within the stream buffers. Minimal critical slopes exist
on this site. With a commitment to mitigate impacts, this principle will
be met.
Clear Boundaries
This project is within the Village of Rivanna in the Comp. Plan. It is
with the Rural
located directly across from the Rural Areas along Route 250. The
Areas
plan shows single family residential along this boundary, as well as,
provides a 100 foot buffer along Route 250, which will provide a
transition between the development and the Rural Areas. This
principle is met.
Additional Planning Comments
1. As stated previously, Staff highly recommends that the current Code of Development be
used and modified instead of creating a whole new Code.
2. Update all the sections of the code and narrative to reflect the current request of a
maximum of 400 residential and 60,000 sf non-residential.
3. The margins of development shown on this plan are concerning to us. Off-site
easements would be essential in order to have buildings constructed this close to the
external property boundary. Often these off-site easements cannot be obtained and
buildings get crowded to the edge of the property with unfortunate results. A closer look
should be given to areas where grading may be required off-site, and units need to be
adjust accordingly. Please remember that design should not be sacrificed for density.
4. The previous rezoning allowed for only 15 guest rooms within an Inn, however, 45 is
proposed with this amendment. Allowing for adequate parking for this type of use will be
essential to the development. The parking will also need to be regulated.
5. Understanding that maximum flexibility is desired, some of the uses may want to have a
second look (ie churches, daycare, ). Some of these uses have specific parking and
drop off requirements that may warrant a change in the plan at a later date. Please take
a second look at the uses chart and determine if you really want to have these uses.
6. Page 7 of the Code of Development for outdoor storage has a typo.
7. Carriage houses are mentioned in the proffers (a carryover from the previous
rezoning?), but are not mentioned in the Code of Development as a use. Please clarify
and indicate whether or not this use is desired.
8. Get with Parks and Recreation concerning the greenway system to determine if these
should be dedicated to public use, or kept private. Revise the plan, proffers, and Code
as necessary once this is determined to indicate public or private greenways.
9. Revise Code of Development to reference the correct plans (Illustrative, Application,
etc). There are many areas where the reference is incorrect. For example on page 4 of
the Code both the Illustrative Plan and the Application Plan are reference, however it
appears that the Illustrative Plan is on sheet 1 of the Application Plan, not sheet 2. Also,
as stated previously, the Illustrative Plan should be separated out from the Application
Plan set, to not add confusion.
10. The first two bullet on page 11 under 4.1.1 should be removed from the Code. The
County no longer recommends that detailed architectural standards be specified as it
relates to specific architectural styles.
11. A boundary line adjustment is recommended if the rezoning is approved to combine all
the parcels into one for ease of review during site plan and subdivision stage.
Action after Receipt of Comments
After you have read this letter, please take one of the actions identified in the attachment "Action
After Receipt of Comment Letter."
Resubmittal
If you choose to resubmit, please use the attached form. There is no fee for the first resubmittal.
The resubmittal date schedule is provided for your convenience.
Notification and Advertisement Fees
Recently, the Board of Supervisors amended the zoning ordinance to require that applicants
pay for the notification costs for public hearings. Prior to scheduling a public hearing with the
Planning Commission, it appears that these fees have already been paid:
$ 170.95 Cost for newspaper advertisement
$ 1259.60 Cost for notification of adjoining owners (minimum $200 + actual postage/$1 per
owner after 50 adjoining owners)
$ 1,430.55 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.
$ 170.95 Additional amount due prior to Board of Supervisors public hearing
$ 1,601.50 Total amount for all notifications Fees may be paid in advance. Payment for
both the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors public hearings may be paid at the
same time.
Additional notification fees will not be required unless a deferral takes place and adjoining
owners need to be notified of a new date.
Feel free to contact me if you wish to meet or need additional information. My phone number is
(434) 296-5832, x. 3004, and my email address is: myaniglos@albemarle.org.
Sincerely,
Megan Yaniglos
Senior Planner
Planning Services
Attachment A—
Comments from VDOT, dated August 20,2013
Attachment B
— Comments from Fire and Rescue, dated August 13, 2013
Attachment C
— Comments from RWSA, dated August 16, 2013
Attachment D-
Comments from Engineering, dated August 22, 2013
Attachment E-
Comments from Architectural Review Board Staff, dated August 29, 2013
Attachment F-
Comments from ACSA
Attachment G-
Comments from Zoning, dated August 23, 2013
Attachment H-
Comments from County Attorney, dated August 30, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Schedule.)
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FEE SCHEDULE FOR ZONING APPLICATIONS
A.
For a special use permit:
1.
Additional lots under section 10.5.2.1; application and first resubmission
Fee.................................................................................................................................$1,000.00
Each additional resubmittal..............................................................................................$500.00
2.
Public utilities; application and first resubmission
Fee.................................................................................................................................$1,000.00
Each additional resubmittal..............................................................................................$500.00
3.
Day care center; application and first resubmission
Fee.................................................................................................................................$1,000.00
Each additional resubmittal..............................................................................................$500.00
4.
Home occupation Class B; application and first resubmission
Fee.................................................................................................................................$1,000.00
Each additional resubmittal..............................................................................................$500.00
5.
5. Amend existing special use permit; application and first resubmission
Fee.................................................................................................................................$1,000.00
Each additional resubmittal..............................................................................................$500.00
6.
Extend existing special use permit; application and first resubmission
Fee.................................................................................................................................$1,000.00
Each additional resubmittal..............................................................................................$500.00
7.
All other special use permits; application and first resubmission
Fee.................................................................................................................................$2,000.00
Each additional resubmittal..........................................................................................
$1,000.00
8.
Deferral of scheduled public hearing at applicant's request
Fee....................................................................................................................................$180.00
B.
For amendment to text of zoning ordinance:
Fee.........................................................................................................................................$1000.00
C.
Amendment to the zoning map:
1.
Less than 50 acres; application and first resubmission
Fee.................................................................................................................................$2,500.00
2.
Less than 50 acres; each additional resubmission
Fee.................................................................................................................................$1,250.00
3.
50 acres or greater; application and first resubmission
Fee.................................................................................................................................$3,500.00
4.
50 acres or greater; each additional resubmission
Fee.................................................................................................................................$1,750.00
5.
Deferral of scheduled public hearing at applicant's request
Fee....................................................................................................................................$180.00
D.
Board of Zoning Appeals:
1.
Request for a variance or sign special use permit
Fee....................................................................................................................................$500.00
2.
For other appeals to the board of zoning appeals (including appeals of zoning administrator's
decision) —
Fee (to be refunded if the decision of the zoning administrator is overturned) .......$240.00
N.
Required notice:
1.
Preparing and mailing or delivering up to fifty (50) notices:
Fee....................................................................................................................................$200.00
plus the
actual cost of first class postage
2.
Preparing and mailing or delivering, per notice more than fifty (50):
Fee........................................................................................................................................$1.00
plus the
actual cost of first class postage
3.
Published notice:
Fee......................................................................................................................................Actual
cost
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Fee Amount $ Date Paid By who? Receipt # Ck# Bv:
Resubmittal of information for Special Use Permit or
Zoning Map Amendment � V7RCAtn�P
PROJECT NUMBER:—ZMA2013-012_PROJECT NAME: Rivanna Village
❑ Resubmittal Fee is Required ❑ Per Request X Resubmittal Fee is Not Required
Megan Yaniglos Valerie Long 4349515709
Community Development Project Coordinator Name of Applicant Phone Number
Signature
Date
Signature
FEES
Date
Resubmittal fees for Special Use Permit -- original Special Use Permit fee of $1,000
X First resubmission
FREE
❑ Each additional resubmission
$500
$1,250
Resubmittal fees for original Special Use Permit fee of $2,000
❑ First resubmission
FREE
❑ Each additional resubmission
$1,000
Resubmittal fees for original Zoning Map Amendment fee of $2,500
$200 + actual cost of first-class postage
❑ First resubmission
FREE
❑ Each additional resubmission
$1,250
ir
Resubmittal fees for original Zoning Map Amendment fee of $3,500
❑ First resubmission
FREE
❑ Each additional resubmission
$1,750
❑ Deferral of scheduled public hearing at applicant's request — Add'l notice fees will be required
$180
To be paid after staff review for public notice:
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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 by mailing 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.
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$200 + actual cost of first-class postage
Preparing and mailing or delivering each notice after fifty (50)
$1.00 for each additional notice + actualcost of first-class postage
Legal advertisement (published twice in the newspaper for each public hearing)
Actual cost
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County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
1601 Orange Road
Culpeper, Virginia 22701-3819
Gregory A. Whirley
Commissioner of Highways
August 20, 2013
Ms. Megan Yaniglos
Senior Planner
County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Re: ZMA-2013-00012 Rivanna Village Interdivisional Meeting Comments
Dear Ms. Yaniglos:
We have reviewed the application plan for the Zoning Map Amendment for Rivanna Village dated 7-15-
13 as submitted by Terra Concepts, P.C. and offer the following comments:
1. It is unclear from the plan which streets are proposed to become part of the State Highway
System and which streets are to remain private. This should be noted on the plan.
2. The streets to become part of the State Highway System need to have a minimum centerline
radius of 200' in accordance with Appendix B(1) of the Road Design Manual.
3. Internal street intersections and the intersection off of Glenmore Way need to meet the minimum
corner clearance of 225' from Route 250.
4. The TIA uses a total of 70,000 square feet of non-residential use, however, the Code of
Development indicates the maximum is 175,000 square feet. The TIA should consider the
maximum possible density.
5. The remaining available lots to complete build -out for the Glenmore Development should be used
rather than a typical background growth rate. The I% no build growth rate for Route 250 is
acceptable.
6. Per Appendix F of the Road Design Manual, the minimum storage length of a turn lane is 100'
rather than the 75' referenced in the TIA.
7. The road descriptions for location 5 in table 5 are labeled incorrectly.
There may be additional comments once construction plans are submitted for review. If you need
additional information concerning this project, please feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
Troy Austin, P.E.
Area Land Use Engineer
Culpeper District
VirginiaDOT.org
WE KEEP VIRGINIA MOVING
Review Comments
Project Name: Rivanna Village
Date Completed: Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Reviewer: Robbie Gilmer
Department/Division/Agency: Fire Rescue
Reviews
Based on ZMA dated 7/15/13
Fire Rescue is not opposed to the zoning map amendment but a few things to keep in mind as the project moves
forward.
1. Fire Flow Requirements for the development.
2. 20 Ft wide unobstructed travel ways.
3. Turning radii shall not be less then 25 ft.
4. Hydrant spacing shall be 500 ft per travel way.
5. Cul-de-sac's shall be 96 ft FC/FC.
6. Hammer head turn around shall be 120 ft in length
Review Status: See Recommendations
Megan Yaniglos
From: Victoria Fort [vfort@rivanna.org]
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2013 4:21 PM
To: Megan Yaniglos
Subject: ZMA201300012 Rivanna Village
Megan,
I have previously looked at the master plan for the Village of Rivanna and there is a section regarding existing water and
sewer facilities. According to this plan, the wastewater treatment plant in Glenmore has "capacity to serve the Village
Center as well as undeveloped properties approved within the Glenmore development" (see pages 15-16 of the Master
Plan). I would assume that this assessment was based on the existing zoning at the time the report was created. This
rezoning application (ZMA201300012) appears to introduce up to 347 units (over 90,000 gallons per day) of previously
unaccounted for sewage flows. How is the county keeping track of development in this neighborhood? Should RWSA
monitor development to ensure build -out does not exceed the projections of the master plan?
I have completed the form provided to us by Elaine Echols for SP & ZMA Applications.
To be filled out by RWSA for ZMA's and SP's
1. Capacity issues for sewer that may affect this proposal See above
2. Requires Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority Capacity Certification X Yes No
3. Water flow or pressure issues that may affect this proposal None Known
4. "Red Flags" regarding service provision (Use attachments if necessary) None Known
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Victoria
Victoria Fort, EIT
Civil Engineer
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority
695 Moores Creek Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(P): (434) 977-2970 ext. 205
(F): (434) 295-1146
Phone 434-296-5832
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County of Albemarle
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, VA, 22902
Memorandum
Fax 434-972-4126
To:
Megan Yaniglos
From:
Michelle Roberge, Engineering Department
Division:
Engineering
Date:
August 22, 2013
Subject:
ZMA 2013-00012 Rivanna Village
I have reviewed the concept plan for the application noted above and offer the following comments for the
applicant. The comments are those that have been identified at this time. Additional comments may be added
or eliminated based on further review.
1) Please clarify whether roads are public or private.
2) Per VDOT standards, please note that a minimum horizontal curve of 200' is required. I recommend
providing an outer radius to avoid the sharp 90 degree turns on the unnamed alley and Terrapin Circle.
There are 90 degree turns on both ends of Park St. as well. Please clarify since it appears the roads are
not shown correctly to reflect the T intersection.
3) In (2) locations the access from the frontage road is not clear. Please clarify for the corner lot on Main St
and Sweetgum Lane and the lot on Terrapin Circle near the sharp bend.
4) Per Section 14-409(B), "All public streets within a subdivision shall be extended and constructed to the
abutting property lines to provide vehicular and pedestrian interconnections to future development..." I
recommend showing this on plans.
5) It appears there will be disturbance within the 100' stream buffer. Please show the 100' stream buffer on
plans and provide a conceptual plan for the type of mitigation. Please see the attached sheet. Full build-
out shows some blocks have minimal space for mitigation. Reforestation may not be an adequate
solution. A combination of stream restoration and reforestation may be necessary to satisfy mitigation
requirements.
6) It is not clear if this subdivision is a phased development. Please note that all roads will need to be
bonded prior to a grading permit if project is not phased. If it is a phased development, I recommend
providing a plan which shows the limits of each phase.
7) The concept for placing stormwater management facilities within each block is favorable due to the
rolling topography and several streams on site. However, there are several areas that are left untreated.
recommend placing facilities where more runoff can be captured and treated instead of narrow spaces
behind lots, where it will be very difficult to access and maintain. Also, the proposed wet ponds and
wetlands on blocks D and G will not work since it requires, at a minimum, 10 acres of watershed
drainage area. Please see the attached mark up.
8) 1 recommend a COE permit to be obtained prior to the approval of this ZMA application.
9) One stormwater management facility is shown on County property, where the fire station is located. I
recommend all proposed stormwater management facilities to be on site.
10) 1 do not see the need to separate out wet pond 2 into (3) basins. I recommend only showing one basin.
11) Please label each stormwater management facility with its own unique number and type for reference.
Wet swale 1 and wetland 1 were used multiple of times. It will be easier to locate on plans without
having to figure out blocks first, then the type of facility.
12) For drainage area E2, please provide other measures to treat runoff. Downspout disconnects and tree
boxes are not adequate.
13) There are impacts to traffic with this development. Most of the recommendations from the traffic study
have been addressed except for two items. I recommend adding an eastbound right turn lane with 200'
storage lane and 200' taper on the second entrance, furthest east, off of Richmond Road. I also
recommend the northbound right taper at the intersection of Glenmore Way and first entrance.
14) The traffic study does not assume a phased development. I recommend that all entrances shown on
the traffic study are constructed and fully operational at the initial phase of the project.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
MEMORANDUM
TO: Megan Yaniglos
FROM: Margaret Maliszewski
RE: ZMA-2013-12: Rivanna Village
DATE: August 29, 2013
I have reviewed the above -noted application (application plan, proffers and code of development dated 7-15-13,
application narrative undated) and I have the following comments:
Clarify and coordinate information throughout the plan, code and proffers regarding the 70' reservation and
the 30' landscape strip along Rt. 250.
o The top paragraph on page 4 of the proffers references a 90' reservation zone and landscape strip. 90
should be 100.
o Clarify the first full paragraph on page 4 of the proffers to indicate that vegetation in its natural state
will be maintained in the 70' reservation zone.
o Clarify proffer 7 to indicate that utilities allowed in the reservation zone and landscape strip are
limited to those approved by the Director of Community Development (or designee) that do not
preclude or conflict with Entrance Corridor landscaping requirements.
Clarify and make consistent throughout the plan, code and proffers the proposed timing for the planting of
the landscape strip and the ARB's review of landscaping in the reservation zone.
Clarify throughout the plan, code and proffers that the 30' landscape strip will be maintained by the Rivanna
Village homeowners association.
Two storm water management facilities are shown within the reservation and landscape strip. These
locations seem impractical, since they would need to be removed for the road widening and they impede
required landscape area. It is recommended that they be removed them from the proposal.
It is understood that the trees shown in the Application Plan are not meant to constitute a landscape plan for
review; however:
o "New" trees are shown in the Rt. 250 right-of-way. Clarify the intent or correct this.
o Trees are shown along the northern property line of some of the parcels along Rt. 250 in Block I.
Clarify whether these are meant to represent trees in the 30' landscape strip. If they are, clarify why
some are shown on the individual parcels and some are shown in the landscape strip. Also, clarify
why the planting is shown consistently west of the Butterfield Lane entrance from Rt. 250, but it is
not shown consistently east of that entrance. If illustrative planting is shown in the landscape strip, it
should be shown consistently throughout the strip.
o The required spacing for trees along Butterfield Lane is 40' on center.
ALBEMARLE COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT — Information from Service Providers
To be filled out by ACSA for ZMA's and SP's
ZMA201300012: Rivanna Village
1. Site is in jurisdictional area for water and sewer.
2. Distance to the closest water line if in the development area is 0 feet.
Water pressure is with gallons per minute at psi.
3. Distance to the closest sewer line if in the development area is 120 feet.
4. Capacity issues for sewer that may affect this proposal: Based on the proposed sewer flows there may be
required upgrades to the Glenmore Wastewater Treatment Plant.
5. Requires Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority capacity certification ✓Yes _ No
6. Water flow or pressure issues that may affect this proposal
7. "Red flags" regarding service provision (Use attachments if necessary)
• Show the Glenmore sewer agreement boundary on the ZMA plan.
• SWM near the proposed ACSA water storage tank location will not be allowed.
• Provide square footage for commercial office and commercial retail (Separately).
• Provide a phasing plan for the development.
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832
TO: Megan Yaniglos, Senior Planner -Planning Services
FROM: Rebecca Ragsdale, Senior Planner -Zoning Services
DATE: August 23, 2013
RE: ZMA 2013-12 Rivanna Villaqe
Fax (434) 972-4126
Comments below are based on review of "Application Narrative"; "Amended and Restated Code
of Development; Amendment to ZMA #2001-08"; "Proffer Statement dated July 15, 2013", and
application plan dated 7-15-13, prepared by Terra Concepts, P.C. and titled "Zoning Map
Amendment for Rivanna Village."These items have been reviewed for compliance with Section
8, Section 20A, and Section 33 as applicable, for compliance with the proffer policy, affordable
housing policy, and consistency/questions based on review of the approved waivers, code of
development, and application plan associated with ZMA 2001-08.
1. East Rivanna Fire Station (093A1 -00 -00 -002000) -The parcel was included with ZMA 2001-
08 and should be included with this proposed rezoning.
2. Code of Development -While Zoning is supportive of a simplified code of development that is
easier to administer, there are a number of ordinance requirements that were not provided
or need to be corrected.
Page 4 -Correct the reference to the "Illustrative Plan." Sheet 2 of Exhibit B is the Block
Plan.
Page 5 -Correct this page as no Exhibit D or Table 2.3 have been provided.
Page 6 -Homes for developmentally disabled aka Group Homes must be allowed
anywhere SFD homes are allowed so this use needs to be added Blocks I and J.
Table 2.6 on Page 6 -Delete Home Occupation (Major) and Home Occupation (Minor).
These uses are only permitted in the RA zoning district. Home Occupation Bs are
recommended to be by special use permit only, consistent with how they are permitted
in other residential zoning districts.
Delete reference to major home occupations in Note 1 on Page 8.
Drive-throughs must be by SP and not listed as a permitted use.
Tourist lodging is not the same use as an Inn and is subject to the requirements of
Section 5.1.17. Delete the reference to "Tourist Lodging" in the note on Page 8.
Delete uses that will not be permitted in any blocks from the Code list of uses or provide
a list of prohibited uses. If any of the uses will be permitted, designate which blocks
these uses will be allowed: Automobile laundries; Auto/truck repair; Auto Service Station;
Body Shop; Building Material Sales; Cemetaries; Commercial Kennels; Commercial
Recreation; Feed and Seed Stores; Fire extinguisher/security products/sales; Funeral
homes; Heating oil sales and distribution; Light warehousing; Livestock sales;
Machinery/equipment sales, etc; Mobile home and trailer sales and service; Modular
building sales; Motor vehicle sales, service, rental; New automotive parts sales;
Newspaper publishing; Outdoor Amphitheatre (recommend use be permitted); Research
and development; Sale of major recereational equipment and vehicles; Septic tank
sales and related services; Warehouse facilities; Wayside stands; and Wholesale
distribution.
Update Farmer's Market reference to Section 5.1.47
Eating Establishment (term no longer used in the ordinance) should be revised to
Restaurant. Delete reference to fast food restaurant. There is no distinction in the
ordinance between a restaurant and a fast food restaurant, except the drive-through.
Drive-throughs must be by SP.
Section 20A.7 Residential Density- Update page 9 of the Code to provide the gross
residential density of the proposed development. Make sure acreage information
provided for the development is accurate. Information provided on Sheet 2 of the plan
set does not add up to 90.33 acres, which other items submitted with the rezoning
indicate as the acreage.
Provide the minimum and maximum density/square footage for residential and non-
residential uses by block. For an example of what to provide, see page 15 of the Code
approved with ZMA 2001-08
Provide a description of land use mix for each block. See pages 16-18 of Code approved
with ZMA 2001-08.
Provide Build -to lines in "Table 0" on page 10. Correct title of "Table 0."
The NMD district requires that form/massing and fagade treatments be included in codes
of development. It no longer requires architectural styles, colors, materials be included
unless determined necessary. Planning should make the determination of whether 4.1.2
should remain in the code of development and first bullet under 4.1.1.Section 4. 1.1 of
the proposed code of development should include actual standards that can be enforced
(minimum porch dimensions, relegated parking standards, etc). The description on page
11, with tallest buildings near commercial core, is not achieved with the building height
regulations in table 3.4 on Page 10.
Section 4.3. Landscape standards I believe the reference in the first paragraph under 5.1
on page 13 should be to Section 32.7.9
Section 20A.9 Greenspace, Amenities, etc -Confirm the total acreage for gross density
calculations and to confirm requirements of 20.A.9 met. Sheet 7 indicates 90.33 acres
and the Block Plan Size acreage totals to 88.74.
Revise the code of development to demonstrate requirements for 20A.9 GREEN
SPACES, AMENITIES, CONSERVATION AREAS AND PRESERVATION AREA and
include breakdown of these areas by block and include, standards/descriptions. See
Pages 19-21 of Code approved with ZMA 2001-08 for example. Parks and Recreation
should provide comments on the park facilities.
Parking- Information on page 16 is insufficient to meet ordinance requirements. No
justification is provided to reduce the parking requirement to 1 space per dwelling unit
and is not recommend for approval. Please review Section 4 parking requirements and
resubmit the required information (below). Examples can be provided if needed. Public
parking for the park needs to be addressed in the parking study (page 21 of code
approved with prior ZMA is a starting point for this).
Parking and loading needs study in a proposed neighborhood model district. An application to establish a
neighborhood model district shall include a parking and loading needs study that demonstrates parking
needs and requirements and includes strategies for dealing with these needs and requirements, including
phasing plans, parking alternatives as provided in section 4.12.8, and transportation demand
management strategies as provided in section 4.12.12; provided that the applicant may elect to submit
the parking and loading needs study in conjunction with the preliminary site plan for the development if it
determines that the uses that may occupy the buildings are not sufficiently known at the time of the
zoning map amendment.
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3. Application Plan -
Provide a legend on the plan sheets.
Standards for the trails shown on the application plan must be provided either in the
code of development or on the application plan. A deadline/trigger for trail completion
should be provided and perhaps included in a proffer. It should be clear in the code or on
the plan that these trails are not public greenways for dedication to the County.
Sheets 5 and 6 must be revised to meet ordinance requirements for 20A.9 GREEN SPACES,
AMENITIES, CONSERVATION AREAS AND PRESERVATION AREAS and areas designated for each
shown on the plans. Ordinance definitions are below.
Green space within parks and recreational amenities. Any portion of an amenity that is covered in grass or
other vegetation may be counted as both green space and an amenity.
Preservation area: An area identified on a plan submitted for approval which contains natural features
such as non -tidal wetlands, floodplain, streams and stream buffers that are to be preserved in a natural
state and not be developed with any manmade feature. (Added 3-19-03)
Conservation area: An area identified on a plan submitted for approval which contains cultural assets or
natural features such as non -tidal wetlands, floodplain, slopes identified in the open space element of the
comprehensive plan, or streams and stream buffers, within which only limited disturbance or
development is allowed. Uses allowed in conservation areas include, but are not limited to, utilities,
greenways, pedestrian paths, streets, and stormwater management facilities, where, in the opinion of the
director of engineering, no other location is reasonably available and when these improvements have the
least impact possible on the environmental features of the area.
(Added 3-19-03)
4. Proffers-VDOT, County Attorney, and Parks/Recreation should also provide comments on
proffers. Zoning comments are below.
Proffer 1 -Is this proffer still recommended if density/commercial development is reduced
with the proposed amendment?
Proffer 2 -The CIP cash proffer language should be updated to use our current standard
language and use of funds should not be limited but available for CIP more generally. If
the proffers are revised to address this comment, then the last paragraph should also be
deleted. The amounts proffered are not consistent with the current cash proffer policy.
Proffer 4-1 believe this proffer is no longer needed and a traffic signal has already been
installed at Route 250/Glenmore Way.
Proffer 6- Parks and Recreation and the County Attorney should review and provide
comment on this proffer. References to park improvements are no longer included in
Code of Development. While they are shown on the Application Plan, the minimum
facilities provided must be included in the code of development, as referenced in the
proffer. In paragraph 2, "initial plat" should be clarified and recommend changing the
language to "first subdivision plat."
Proffers 7 and 8- Specific minimum standards should be included in the code of
development for the landscape buffer and the proffer must include when it will be
installed. ARB comments on these proffers should also be addressed.
Proffer 9 -Standard affordable housing proffer language should be used. The decision to
except cash in lieu of units should be made by the Housing Director. Also, some of the
strategies for addressing affordable housing from the code of development (pages 23-
25) should also be considered for inclusion in this proffer.
5. Waivers- A number of waivers were approved with ZMA 2001-08 (refer to approval letter
dated October 23, 2007) and in the code of development. If the applicant is seeking to
modify these ordinance sections, the waiver request must be submitted, reviewed, and
acted on again with this ZMA. Staff recommends they be submitted in a table format for
ease of review and administration, if requested and approved.
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Megan Yaniglos
From: Greg Kamptner
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 2:18 PM
To: Megan Yaniglos
Subject: RE: ZMA2013-012 Rivanna Village
Megan -
Here are my comments to the proffers:
1. 1 would like to suggest that all proffer statements use the 14 -digit numbers issued by the County, rather than
various shorthand versions. This is particularly important for those tax map and parcel numbers that have
section and block numbers assigned as well (other than "0). The way the tax map and parcel numbers are stated
for most of the parcels is unorthodox and confusing. This will allow staff and the public to easily track down
these parcels on the County's GIS system.
2. The reference to Section 33.3 (mistyped "333") should be changed to "Sections 33. 4 and 33.7."
3. Proffer 1: Correct the typo in the reference to Virginia Code section "15.2-5152." 1 have no idea whether the
County is still interested in CDA's, but since this proffer is in the current proffers, I offer no comment on that
issue.
4. Proffer 2: Recognizing that the proffered amount does not address the impacts to schools, parks, libraries, public
safety and so forth based on the study the County completed soon after ZMA 2001-00008 was approved, I also
recognize that this proffer is substantively unchanged from the proffers accepted for ZMA 2001-00008. In the
annual adjustment for cash proffers, the formula for calculating the numerator and the denominator in the third
sentence of that paragraph needs to be corrected beginning at the end of line s6 so that it reads: "the
numerator or which shall be the MSI as of December 1 in the preceding calendar year and the denominator of
which shall be the MSI as of December 1 in the year preceding the calendar year most recently ended." Also
delete the second comma after "increments" in the second to the last line.
5. Proffer 6: In the last line, "MIA" should be changed to "ZMA."
6. Proffer 9: 1 realize that this proffer language was previously accepted. However, the proffer does not define
"affordability," does not clarify what it means to construct "for sale" or "for rent" units, and it doesn't even
require that the for sale or for rent units actually be affordable. Our affordable housing proffers have changed
since 2007. In addition, the amount in lieu of an affordable unit has increased since 2007. There are many
examples much more current affordable housing proffers.
Greg Kamptner
Deputy County Attorney
County of Albemarle
gkamptner@albemarle.org
From: Megan Yaniglos
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2013 10:26 AM
To: Greg Kamptner
Subject: ZMA2013-012 Rivanna Village
Greg:
just wanted to check in and see if you had a chance to look at the Rivanna Village proffers yet? If not, please
let me know so I will let the applicants know they will be forthcoming, as my comments are due today.
Thank you,