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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Albemarle County Public Safety Training Facility -
Firearms Range. Special exceptions to waive
parking lot design standards and waive parking lot
landscaping requirements
SUBJ ECT /PROPOSAL /REQU EST:
Special exceptions to waive minimum design standards
of Section 4.12.15(a) (Surface Material) and 4.12.15(g)
(Curb and Gutter) for the parking lot and two way access
aisles. Special exceptions to waive parking lot
landscaping requirements of Section 32.7.9.7(b) (Interior
Parking Lot Landscaping) and Section
32.7.9.8(c)(2)(Screening of Parking Lot).
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Foley, Elliot, Davis, Kamptner, Graham and
Perez
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
December 5, 2012
ACTION: INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
On April 3, 2012, the Planning Commission found that the location, character and extent of the proposed Law Enforcement
Firing Range Facility (Firearms Training Facility at Keene Landfill Site) is in substantial accord with the County's adopted
Comprehensive Plan under Virginia Code § 15.2 -2232.
On November 7, 2012, the Police Department and the Office of Facility Development (OFD) presented to the Board of
Supervisors an extensive history and status update of the project. At the conclusion of the presentation, the Board
reaffirmed its support of the project as proposed. The motion passed 5 -0 (Mr. Dumler abstained).
On November 13, 2012, the Planning Commission (with Commissioners Smith and Dotson voting nay) approved the
preliminary site plan with conditions to be addressed in the final site plan. The Commission also requested the applicant
bring the final signed site plan back to the Planning Commission as a consent agenda item for informational purposes.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 2: Provide community facilities that meet existing and future needs.
Goal 5: Ensure health and safety of the community.
DISCUSSION:
Section 4.12.15 of the Zoning Ordinance requires parking areas and drive access aisles to be paved and to
contain curb and gutter. These standards may be waived by special exceptions approved by the Board. The
applicant has submitted a special exception request and justification to waive these requirements. The applicant
is proposing to construct a gravel parking lot and a gravel two way access aisle, with no curb or gutter on either.
Staff has analyzed this request based on the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and with consideration of the
criteria that are set forth in Section 4.12.15 of the Ordinance, entitled "Minimum Design Requirements and
Improvements for Parking Areas ", specifically Section 4.12.15a (Surface Material) and 4.12.15g (Curb and
Gutter). Staff's analysis is attached (Attachment A). Staff recommends approval of these special exceptions.
Section 32.7.9.7 of the Zoning Ordinance requires all development subject to site plan review to provide the
required landscaping for parking lots consisting of five (5) spaces or more. Section 32.7.9.7(b) establishes
requirements for interior parking lot landscaping. Section 32.7.9.8(c)2 establishes requirements for screening
parking lots. These standards may be waived by special exceptions approved by the Board. The applicant has
submitted a request and justification for the special exception request to waive these requirements. Staff has
analyzed this request to address the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance and with consideration of the criteria
that are set forth in Section 32.7.9.3 of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff's analysis is attached (Attachment A). Staff
recommends approval of these special exceptions.
AGENDA TITLE: Albemarle County Public Safety Training Facility - Firearms Range. Special exceptions to
waive parking lot design standards and waive parking lot landscaping requirements
December 5, 2012
Page 2
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact to the County in reviewing and /or approving the special exceptions. The County would save
some development costs as the applicant if the special exceptions are approved.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the special exceptions to the minimum design standards of Section 4.12.15(a) (Surface
Material) and 4.12.15(g) (Curb and Gutter) for the parking lot and two way access aisles based upon the analysis
provided in the attached report (Attachment A). The parking lot and travel aisles will be gravel surfaced and
constructed to a standard acceptable to the County Engineer.
Staff also recommends approval of the special exceptions to waive parking lot landscaping requirements of Section
32.7.9.7(b) (Interior Parking Lot Landscaping) and Section 32.7.9.8(c)2 (Screening of Parking Lot) based upon the
analysis provided in the report.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Staff Analysis
PC Minutes
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