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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA201300015 Review Comments 2014-03-25�allll Ill'I� -• COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road, North Wing Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596 Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126 March 25, 2014 Justin Shimp 201 E Main St, Suite M Charlottesville, VA. 22902 RE: ZMA20130015 — Northfield Green TAX MAP PARCEL: 06100000012600 Dear Mr. Shimp: The Planning Commission at its meeting on January 28, 2014 made the following recommendations for the proposal referenced above: Regarding ZMA201300016 The Planning Commission recommended denial by a vote of 6:0, for the reasons as cited in the staff report as unfavorable factors and identified by the Commission in its discussion. Unfavorable Factors 1. The proposal does not meet the guiding principle of Places 29 to preserve the existing character of the surrounding neighborhoods. 2. The applicant has not addressed the proposal's impacts on public services and infrastructure. 3. The applicant has not provided for affordable housing consistent with County policy. 4. , Proposed internal roads do not meet the County Engineer's recommended design standards. Regarding Private Street Request The Planning Commission recommended denial by a vote of 6:0, for the reasons stated in the staff report as unfavorable factors. Unfavorable Factors 1. The proposal does not meet the guiding principle of Places 29 to preserve the existing character of the surrounding neighborhoods. 2. The applicant has not addressed the proposal's impacts on public services and infrastructure. 3. The applicant has not provided for affordable housing consistent with County policy. 4. Proposed internal roads do not meet the County Engineer's recommended design standards. Regarding Waiver of Mix Uses in NMD The Planning Commission recommended approval, by a vote of 6:0, if the Board of Supervisors approves ZMA- 2013 -15. Within 30 days of the date of this letter, please do one of the following: (1) Resubmit in response to Planning Commission recommendations (2) Request indefinite deferral (3) Request that your Board of Supervisors public hearing date be set (4) Withdraw your application If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action and options for further processing, please do not hesitate to contact me at (434) 296 -5832. Sincerely, If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not hesitate to contact me at (434) 296 -5832. Sincerely, Sarah B dwin Senior Planner Planning Division Cc Red Dirt Development, LLC P.O. Box 645 Charlottesville, VA. 22902 Michael, Warren T; Jarrett Michael Stephens & Victoria Von Der Au Michael 415 Steamboat Rd Irvington, VA. 22480