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PLANNING STAFF REPORT SUMMARY
Project Name: ZMA 201300012, Rivanna Village
Staff: Megan Yaniglos
Planning Commission Public Hearing:
Board of Supervisors Public Hearing:
May 6, 2014
To be Determined
Owner(s): Glenmore Associates Limited Partners,
Applicant: Rivanna Village LLC, Andrew Boninti with
LLC
Valerie Long, Williams Mullen, as the contact.
Acreage: 94.76 acres
Rezone from: Rezone TMP 80-51 and 80-52A from
Rural Areas zoning district to NMD, and amend
proffers, Code of Development and the application
Ian from approved ZMA2001-008 zoned NMD.
TMP: 079000000025A0; 080000000046A0;
By -right use: RA- Rural Area which allows
08000000004600; 080000000046C0;
agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses; residential
080000000046D0; 080000000046E0;
density (0.5 unit/acre), and NMD- Neighborhood
08000000005000;08000000005100;
Model District which allows residential (3-34
080000000052A0; 080000000055A0;
units/acre) mixed with commercial service and
093A1000000300; and 093A1000000400
industrial uses.
Location: 3677, 3701 and 3721 Richmond Road;
3760 and 3738 Cumbria Lane. Intersection of Route
250 East (Richmond Road) and Glenmore Way.
Attachment A
Magisterial District: Scottsville
Proffers: Yes
Proposal: Rezone TMP 80-51 and 80-52A from
Requested # of Dwelling Units: Maximum 400
Rural Areas zoning district which allows agricultural,
forestal, and fishery uses; residential density (0.5
unit/acre) to Neighborhood Model District (NMD)
which allows residential (3-34 units/acre) mixed with
commercial service and industrial uses. Also,
request to amend proffers, Code of Development
and the application plan from approved ZMA2001-
008 zoned NMD which allows residential (3-34
units/acre) mixed with commercial service and
industrial uses. 400 maximum residential units
proposed including apartments, townhouses,
attached and detached single family at a density of
4.2 units/acre. A maximum of 60,000 square feet of
non residential uses is also proposed which would
include commercial, office and retail uses.
Attachments B and C
DA (Development Area): Village of Rivanna
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Town/Village
Center- Small commercial, office, retail, service uses;
park and recreation amenities; residential 3-6
units/acre. Total retail, office and institutional uses not
to exceed 125,000 sf. Public Open Space- Parks,
greenways, trails, and other public open saces.
Character of Property: Undeveloped, mostly
Use of Surrounding Properties: Glenmore, single
wooded with stream buffers, wetlands, and the East
family detached residential, volunteer fire station
Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company.
Factors Favorable:
Factors Unfavorable:
ZMA request:
ZMA request:
1. The proposal is in substantial
1. Technical corrections to the application plan,
conformity with the recommendations in
code of development, and proffers are
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the Village of Rivanna Master Plan.
needed.
2. The proposal is in conformity with the
Neighborhood Model.
3. The proffers offered are consistent with
what was previously approved with
ZMA2001-008.
4. The density has been reduced from
prior approval, which was a prior issue
for the surrounding community.
5. A fully developed public park is offered
to the County to deal with park needs.
6. Proposed development has been
redesigned from prior approval to
mitigate impacts on streams and
wetlands.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of ZMA2013-012 Rivanna Village with corrections to
proffers, code of development and application plan.
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STAFF PERSON: Megan Yaniglos
PLANNING COMMISSION: May 6, 2014
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: To Be Determined
ZMA 2013-00012, Rivanna Village
PETITION
PROJECT: ZMA201300012- Rivanna Village (Scottsville Magisterial District)
TAX MAP/PARCELS: 079000000025A0; 080000000046A0; 08000000004600; 080000000046C0;
080000000046D0;080000000046E0;08000000005000;08000000005100; 080000000052A0;
080000000055A0;093A1000000300;and 093A1000000400
LOCATION: 3677, 3701 and 3721 Richmond Road; 3760 and 3738 Cumbria Lane. Intersection of Route 250
East (Richmond Road) and Glenmore Way.
PROPOSAL: Rezone TMP 80-51 and 80-52A from Rural Areas zoning district which allows agricultural,
forestal, and fishery uses; residential density (0.5 unit/acre) to Neighborhood Model District (NMD) which
allows residential (3-34 units/acre) mixed with commercial service and industrial uses. Also, request to
amend proffers, Code of Development and the application plan from approved ZMA2001-008 zoned NMD
which allows residential (3-34 units/acre) mixed with commercial service and industrial uses. 400 maximum
residential units proposed including apartments, townhouses, attached and detached single family at a
density of 4.2 units/acre. A maximum of 60,000 square feet of non residential uses is also proposed which
would include commercial, office and retail uses.
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: Yes
PROFFERS:YES
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Town/Village Center- Small commercial, office, retail, service uses; park and
recreation amenities; residential at no greater than 6 units/acre. Public Open Space- Parks, greenways, trails,
and other public open spaces.
CHARACTER OF THE AREA
The site is located within the Village of Rivanna on Route 250 east, adjacent to Glenmore (to the south) and
the East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company. Stream buffers, wetlands and ponds are located on this site. The
site is almost entirely wooded. There are single family residential properties to the north and east of the site,
as well as across Route 250.
APPLICANT'S JUSTIFICATION FOR THE REQUEST
The applicant has provided a comprehensive narrative and justification for the request. See Attachment G
PLANNING AND ZONING HISTORY
In 1990, the Board of Supervisors approved the Glenmore Planned Residential Development (ZMA90-19)
Between 1990 and 2000, there were several additions to the Glenmore Development.
ZMA 93-19, ZMA 96-28, ZMA 97-08, and ZMA 99-16 added approximately 64 acres to the development and
increased the number of units from 750 to 813. In 1995, the Board of Supervisors amended the setback
requirements in the development with ZMA 94-26. This zoning history affects only TMP 93A1-1.
TMP's 93A1-2, 3, and 4 were not part of the Glenmore rezoning; however, proffers for Glenmore affected
these three parcels. TMP 93A1-2 is the parcel jointly owned by the County and the East Rivanna Volunteer
Fire Company, which was proffered for a fire station and other public uses.
TMP's 93A1 — 3 and 4 contain area for which a 27 -acre school site or other public use was proffered during
the Glenmore rezoning and retained throughout all of the subsequent Glenmore zonings.
TMP 79-25A was rezoned in 1997 from RA to R-6 with proffered plan for 24 attached units.
On June 13, 2007 the Board of Supervisors approved a rezoning (ZMA2001-008) on 13 separate parcels,
comprising 92.71 acres from Planned Residential Development and Rural Areas to Neighborhood Model
District. This rezoning proposed a maximum of 521 residential units and 120,000 square feet of non-
residential. (Attachments E and F)
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SPECIFICS OF THE PROPOSAL
The applicant proposes to rezone TMP 80-51 and 80-52A from Rural Areas zoning district to Neighborhood
Model District (NMD). These two parcels were shown on the original rezoning, and accommodation was
made for the inclusion of the parcels in the Village of Rivanna Master Plan. The applicant is also proposing to
amend the existing ZMA2001-008 that is currently zoned NMD in order to reduce the environmental impacts
on the property (Attachment E). The proposal includes reducing the maximum number of residential units
from 521 to 400, and 120,000 square feet of non-residential to 60,000 maximum square feet. The outer edges
are proposed to be residential, and the non-residential is proposed to be located in the core of the site, along
with dense residential/multi-family units. There is a proposed 70 foot reservation area for the future widening
of Route 250, and a 30 foot buffer zone as well. There is also a 70 foot buffer zone adjacent to Glenmore
Way.
Access to the site will be from Glenmore way, and Route 250. The East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company
property is included as part of the project, and stormwater management and trails will be located on that
property. An 18.4 acre park will be dedicated to the County that will contain basketball court, tennis courts, a
dog park, picnic areas, trails, and a playground. A network of open spaces has been created around the
streams and wetlands that are located on the property. A trail system is also proposed throughout the site.
Sheet 2 of Exhibit B of the Code of Development, the ZMA Application Plan shows the proposed layout and
blocks of the development and Sheet 3 of Exhibit B shows the illustrative plan. The Application Plan identifies
the different blocks in the development which are described on pages 5-9, including a Table on Pages 6-9
that states the proposed uses for each block. A minimum of 275 units and a maximum of 400 units are
proposed. A minimum of 20,000 square feet and maximum of 60,000 square feet of non-residential use, not
including the fire station of 23,001 square feet, are proposed.
The specific blocks, per the Code of Development, are described as follows:
Block A: Block A will serve as a transition zone between the more rural character of Route 250 and
Glenmore Way and Rivanna Village. As such, uses are relatively limited and a buffer area and open
space will be provided. The "Glenmore Way Buffer" area is described in more detail in the
Landscape Section. The principal use in this Block will be residential uses, which will most likely
include single family detached units. However, certain non-residential uses are also permitted, but
they are extremely limited.
Block B: Block B continues the transition zone by extending the Glenmore Way Buffer and generally
providing for residential uses.The principal use in this Block will be residential uses, which will most
likely include single family attached Villa -style units. However, certain non-residential uses are also
permitted, but they are extremely limited.
Block C: Block C is bounded by Sweetgum Lane, Main Street, and Steamer Drive and will serve as a
transition area between the lower -density areas in Block A and B and the commercial and higher -
density areas in Block D. Block C is envisioned primarily for residential uses in the form of single
family attached townhouse units, although non-residential units are also permitted there. Townhouse
units that are constructed in Block C will likely be rear -loaded and accessed by alleys.
Block D: Block D is the most intensive block in the Development, and will contain commercial,
residential and civic uses. The buildings in Block D will likely contain a mixture of retail, service, office
and/or residential uses. Although a variety of residential uses is permitted in this Block, such uses
would likely include apartments above non-residential uses. This Block will likely provide a sense of
connection to the park in Block J.
Block E: Block E is envisioned to be developed with townhouse units that front on Main Street and
that are served by a rear alley, although a variety of residential and non-residential uses are permitted
in this Block.
Block F: Block F is also envisioned to be developed with townhouse units that front on Main Street,
although a variety of residential and non-residential uses are permitted in this Block.
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Block G: Block G is also envisioned to be developed with townhouse units, but other types of
residential units are also permitted. An effort was made to preserve as much open space and existing
vegetation between this Block and the Magruder Subdivision as possible, and to permit only very
limited non-residential uses.
Block H: Block H is a small Block located adjacent to the East Rivanna Fire Station parcel and the
proposed County Service Authority water tank. The lots would front on Park Street. This Block is
envisioned to be developed with residential units in the form of single family detached units, but all or
a portion of the Block may also include indoor recreational facilities, such as tennis court.
Block I: Block I permits primarily residential uses and will likely include primarily single family
detached units, and will permit only limited non-residential uses. This Block will include a vehicular
connection to Route 250, and will be subject to the requirements for the Route 250 "Reservation
Area" and Route 250 "Landscape Buffer".
Block J: Block J will include a community park that will serve as the recreational and outdoor space
for not only the future residents of Rivanna Village, but for the other County residents. The park shall
be built by the Owner to the standards detailed in the "Open Space & Amenities, and then dedicated
to the County. Block J will also include a number of residential units that will most likely involve single
family detached units.
Block K: Block F is the East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company (ERVFC)
The "fixed" elements are proposed as:
1. The street system and blocks.
2. The location and amenities of the park.
3. The fire station location in Block K.
4. The mixed-use residential, commercial, and civic center of Blocks C, D, E and F.
5. The "buffer" area on Glenmore Way and Route 250 East.
6. Minimum of 20,000 sf of non-residential provided in the development.
7. If an inn is proposed, it shall contain no more than 15 guest rooms.
The flexible elements shown on the "ZMA Application Plan" are:
1. The location of multifamily dwellings, shown in Blocks C, D, E, F, G, and H.
2. The location of an assisted living facility which is not shown on the plan. It could be in Blocks
C, D, E, or F.
3. The location of the non-residential uses can be located in Blocks C, D, E, and F. A minimum
of 20,000sf of non-residential will be provided in the development.
CONFORMITY WITH THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Village of Rivanna Master Plan
The Village of Rivanna Master Plan recognizes the prior approved rezoning (ZMA 2001-008), the Village
Center (See Land Use Plan, page 8), as the basis for land use recommendations. Parcels 80-51 and 80-52A
are designated in the Master Plan as Village Center. 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 proposed plan and Code of Development allows for 275 to 400 residential units and 20,000 and
60,000 square feet of non-residential, the units proposed and density is consistent with the comprehensive
plan.
The Village Center within the Village of Rivanna Village Application Plan, Code, and
Rivanna Master Plan Proffers
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1. The Village Center (approved in 2007 as
There are a number of uses proposed to be
the Rivanna Village at Glenmore) will
permitted within Rivanna Village. Including both
have a mixture of residential and non-
residential and non-residential uses. The
residential uses. Other characteristics
comprehensive list is provided in Table 2.4 in the
include:
Code of Development.
Neo -traditional streets characterized
The streets proposed in Rivanna Village will
by narrow widths, on -street parking,
provide on street parking, curb and gutter, and
curb, gutter, sidewalks, and street
have sidewalks and street trees.
trees.
A "main street" with retail and office
The commercial and non-residential areas that
buildings
were previously approved with ZMA2001-008
have been reduced. Blocks C, D, E, and F all line
the Main Street and allow non-residential uses.
There will be less non-residential than what was
envisioned for the Village Center in the
Comprehensive Plan.
Street connections to Glenmore
There are connections to Glenmore Way and
Way, US 250 East, and properties to
250. The right of ways proposed connect to the
the south and east of the Village
property lines at the south and east portions of
Center.
the property allowing for future connections.
A variety of housing types that
Single family (attached and detached), multi -
provide opportunities for all age
family, duplexes, townhouses, apartments and
groups, including senior housing and
assisted living units are all allowable uses within
housing for all socioeconomic levels,
the development. The applicant has provided an
to live in the Village of Rivanna.
Affordable Housing proffer for units or cash -in -
lieu of units, that will allow housing for all
socioeconomic levels.
2. Non-residential uses, mostly in small
Total maximum non-residential square footage
commercial, office, retail and
proposed is 60,000 without the Fire Station
restaurant/inn uses. Total square footage
property (and 83,000 with). Neither automobile
should not exceed 125,000 for retail,
repair nor self -storage are proposed as permitted
office, and institutional uses, including
uses.
the East Rivanna Volunteer Fire
Company. Automobile repair and self -
storage areas are not considered
appropriate uses for the Village.
3. Design at a pedestrian scale that reflects
The proposed architectural standards are at a
the architectural tradition of Williamsburg
pedestrian scale. Specific architectural styles are
and other historic towns in Virginia
no longer recommended, since the prior
rezoning, to be included in Codes of
Development as they are difficult to enforce by
Zoning. However, the form and massing and
architectural techniques are specified in the Code
on Page 13 and staff believes these techniques
will allow a more pedestrian friendly scale and
break up the facades of larger buildings.
4. A well integrated pedestrian system,
Sidewalks will be located on all streets, and a trail
including sidewalks and paths.
system is proposed throughout the development.
A variety of park and recreational
The proposal includes an 18 acre public park that
amenities, including open space
will be dedicated to the County. Recreational
appropriate to the residential needs
amenities are proposed within the park, and open
of the Village.
space and a pedestrian trail is located throughout
the development. See pages 20-23 of the Code
for detailed information.
Development in a manner that is
The proposed architectural standards include
sensitive to its location within
treatments for roof materials in order to mitigate
Monticello's viewshed, in accordance
the concerns of the Thomas Jefferson
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with the Monticello Viewshed
Guidelines for Developers.
Foundation, which owns and operates Monticello.
Detailed information can be found on page 14 of
the Code.
Minimization of adverse impacts on
There are proposed vegetated buffers along
residential properties adjoining the
Glenmore Way and Route 250. The proposed
Village Center by preserving mature
non-residential is located within the core of the
vegetation, having residences abut
site and only residential is located on the
adjoin residential properties; using
perimeter of the property, adjacent to other
buffers, screening and berming; and
residential uses. The Illustrative Plan shows the
using wide buffer strips.
residential units backing up to adjacent
Transportation
residential property. On pages 16-18 the buffers
Networks
are described in detail.
Shared parking
In Blocks C, D, E, and F parking will be shared
Parks and Open
among residential and non-residential uses. Also,
Space
on street parking is provided throughout the
development.
Comprehensive Plan Map of Village Center
Neighborhood Model -The Neighborhood Model describes the more "urban" form of development desired for
the Development Areas. It establishes the 12 Principles for Development that should be adhered to in new
development proposals.
Pedestrian
The application plan shows sidewalks on all streets and makes a
Orientation
connection to Glenmore via a trail to Glenmore Way. This principle is
met.
Neighborhood
The street sections show parking on at least one side of the street with
Friendly Streets and
planting strips and sidewalks being provided. This principle is met.
Paths
Interconnected
The application plan shows connections to Glenmore Way and Route
Streets and
250. Right of way has been extended to the property line for future
Transportation
connections to the south and east. Internally, the street interconnections
Networks
have been reduced in order to reduce the impact to the environmental
features. This principle is 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
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Population and Capacity and Future Rezonings
Chapter 5 within the Village of Rivanna Master Plan addresses the population and capacity and future
rezoning within the Village. The capacity of the water and sewer treatment plant is described as "dwelling
units which have alreadv been approved plus the non-residential uses in the Villaae Center will use much of
the remaining capacity." When the Village of Rivanna Master Plan was approved and enacted, the water and
sewer and capacity took into account the original rezoning ZMA2001-008 for the recommendations.
Therefore, this amendment to the rezoning does not increase the need for capacity.
Transportation
Chapter 5 also speaks to transportation within the Village. Again, the traffic and recommendations mentioned
were for any new development outside of what had already been approved. Since this is an amendment to
the original rezoning, the recommendations are not relevant to this application.
Economic Vitality Action Plan
The primary goal of the County's Economic Vitality Action Plan is to:
Increase the County's economic vitality and future revenues through economic development by
expanding the commercial tax base and supporting the creation of quality jobs for local residents. This
Plan is developed for the benefit and economic well being, first, of current local residents and existing
local businesses.
The proposed Rivanna Village development supports the Plan by providing additional employment, retail,
office, and service uses for the residents who live within this development and this portion of the County.
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principle is met.
Neighborhood
The proposed development includes a minimum of 20,000 sf up to
Centers
60,000 sf in non-residential uses. These uses are shown in the denser
portion of the development with Bocks C, D, E and F. This principle is
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 are set back from the face or porch of the single
family residential dwelling, or will be side loaded. This principle is met.
Relegated Parking
The garages are set back from the face or porch of the single family
residential dwelling, or will be side loaded. Relegated parking will be
provided where non-residential uses are proposed to the rear and side of
the building. If parking is not relegated, other measures such as
landscaping and permanent structure will screen the parking from the
street. This principle is met.
Mixture of Uses
There are a number of different housing types as well as non-residential
uses being proposed with this development. This principle is met.
Mixture of Housing
Affordable housing is being proffered with this plan. Also, the plan does
Types and
allow for a number of different types of housing, including multi -family,
Affordability
townhomes, assisted living, and single family residential. This principle is
met.
Redevelopment
This principle is not applicable.
Site Planning that
The plan shows the existing water features (streams, wetlands, ponds) to
Respects Terrain
be preserved. However, mitigation will need to be provided for
disturbance within the stream buffers. Minimal critical slopes exist on this
site. Engineering recommends that mitigation be dealt with during the
WPO stage of review. This principle is met.
Clear Boundaries
This project is within the Village of Rivanna in the Comprehensive Plan. It
with the Rural Areas
is located directly across from the Rural Areas along Route 250. The 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.
Population and Capacity and Future Rezonings
Chapter 5 within the Village of Rivanna Master Plan addresses the population and capacity and future
rezoning within the Village. The capacity of the water and sewer treatment plant is described as "dwelling
units which have alreadv been approved plus the non-residential uses in the Villaae Center will use much of
the remaining capacity." When the Village of Rivanna Master Plan was approved and enacted, the water and
sewer and capacity took into account the original rezoning ZMA2001-008 for the recommendations.
Therefore, this amendment to the rezoning does not increase the need for capacity.
Transportation
Chapter 5 also speaks to transportation within the Village. Again, the traffic and recommendations mentioned
were for any new development outside of what had already been approved. Since this is an amendment to
the original rezoning, the recommendations are not relevant to this application.
Economic Vitality Action Plan
The primary goal of the County's Economic Vitality Action Plan is to:
Increase the County's economic vitality and future revenues through economic development by
expanding the commercial tax base and supporting the creation of quality jobs for local residents. This
Plan is developed for the benefit and economic well being, first, of current local residents and existing
local businesses.
The proposed Rivanna Village development supports the Plan by providing additional employment, retail,
office, and service uses for the residents who live within this development and this portion of the County.
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STAFF COMMENT
Relationship between the application and the purpose and intent of the requested zoning district: The
following section is an excerpt from the Zoning Ordinance:
Neighborhood Model Districts are intended to provide for compact, mixed-use development with an
urban scale, massing, density, and an infrastructure configuration that integrates diversified uses
within close proximity to each other.
The NMD is intended to be a flexible zoning district to allow development consistent with the goals of the land
use plan/master plan and the neighborhood model principles. While this amendment is at a lower density than
what was envisioned for The Village Center, staff can support the change due to the environmental impact
being reduced. The general form of this proposal is consistent with the intent of the NMD district. The mix of
uses within this development will provide appropriate services and activities of a neighborhood and
community scale.
Public need and justification for the change:
The County's Comprehensive Plan supports development in the designated development areas that is
consistent with the use, density, and form recommended in the Plan. The proposal is in conformity with use,
density, and form recommended in the Village of Rivanna Master Plan.
Impact on Environmental, Cultural, and Historic Resources:
The original approved rezoning plan has been redesigned with this amendment to further mitigate impacts to
the wetlands and streams located on the property. The streams are also shown on the Village of Rivanna
Master Plan, however there is only a portion that are required to have a buffer. The Water Protection
Ordinance (WPO) buffer is located on a portion of the streams which are within the proposed park and some
parts of the stream within the WPO buffer will be impacted. Engineering staff has recommended that a
mitigation plan be submitted during the site plan and water protection ordinance review. It was mentioned to
the applicant that the WPO buffer is already heavily wooded and stream reforestation may not be the only
solution for the mitigation plan. Additional stream stabilization, in areas needing improvement, may satisfy the
conditions of a mitigation plan. The streams and wetlands that do not contain a WPO buffer and are not within
the park are located within the proposed open space or between rows of lots. Where roads are proposed to
cross the streams, the applicant has stated that there will be arched pipes and headwalls to mitigate the
stream disturbance. All stream crossings and wetland disturbances require a DEQ permit.
The applicant has been working with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and Army Corps of
Engineers for permitting on the property, and for the disturbance of the wetlands. Those agencies have given
permits which are included in Attachment H. The majority of the wetlands are proposed to be preserved and
are located within the proposed open space, and park. There is a wetland area that is proposed to be
impacted by Park Street on the southwest portion of the site.
An old quarry that is on the property is intended to be preserved at the park site and become an amenity at
the park.
Anticipated impact on public facilities and services:
Streets:
An updated traffic study was provided and reviewed by the County Engineer and VDOT. The Traffic Impact
Analysis (TIA) recommended a few changes and turn lanes be added on Route 250 and Glenmore Way. The
applicant is proposing to implement the changes recommended by the TIA.
Schools:
Students living in this area would attend Stone Robinson Elementary School, Burley Middle School, and
Monticello High School.
Fire and Rescue:
Fire and Rescue service is provided through the East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company which is located
within the development. Police officers use this facility as a satellite office when they are on -patrol.
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Utilities:
This project is in the water and sewer service jurisdictional area and both services are available. A new
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) water tank is proposed to be installed on the fire station property.
ACSA has confirmed there is sufficient sewer capacity to serve the project, which includes the required
wastewater treatment plant add-ons in accordance with the 1995 Glenmore Agreement and the Glenmore
WWTP Study. Full build -out of this project will require plant add-ons to ensure the wastewater treatment plant
capacity is available.
Cash Proffer Policy:
The county cash Proffer Policy states that:
It is the policy of the County to require that the owner of property that is rezoned for residential uses to
provide cash proffers equivalent to the proportional value of the public facilities deemed necessary to
serve the proposed development on the property. Accordingly, the Board will accept cash proffers for
rezoning requests that permit residential uses in accordance with this policy. However, the Board may
also accept cash, land or in-kind improvements in accordance with County and State law to address the
impacts of the rezoning.
The Board of Supervisors during its review of the original rezoning approved the project with a lower amount
per unit for the cash proffers based on credits for the public park which is allowable in the Policy. This
amendment maintains the unit amount based on this credit. There continues to be a clause within the proffer
that allows for the adjustment of the amount based on the Marshall and Swift Building Cost Index (MSI). Staff
believes that the proffered amount continues to address the impacts as accepted by the Board of Supervisors
with the approval of the original rezoning.
Anticipated impact on nearby and surrounding properties:
The proposed rezoning has been the subject of many meetings, including a Community meeting held at the
fire station on August 28, 2013. Also, numerous meetings between the applicant and the Village of Rivanna
Advisory Council and the Homeowners Association for Glenmore have taken place. The reasons for these
meetings have been to answer questions of concerned residents who believe that the project will have a
negative impact on their small community. The applicant has worked consistently with many members of the
community to try to develop a plan which addresses their concerns. The applicant has made changes to the
code to remove proposed uses, and restrict other uses, in certain blocks in order to reduce the impact to the
adjacent community.
The community did raise a concern about the future construction entrance. The Glenmore residents indicated
a desire to have the construction entrance located off of Route 250 and not Glenmore Way. However, VDOT
has stated that this is not an option, as Glenmore Way is signalized and the entrance at 250 would not be
when the first phase of development would occur. VDOT has stated that the safest place for the construction
entrance would be off of Glenmore Way, and will not grant a permit for the construction entrance to be located
off of Route 250. (See VDOT comments in Attachment J)
During the original rezoning members of the community argued for a less dense development in this location,
however the Board made the determination at the time that the density was appropriate for the Village of
Rivanna, which is a Development Area as designated in the Comprehensive Plan. With this amendment, the
residential density and non-residential square footage are decreasing, and is more in line with what the
community wanted when the property was initially rezoned.
At this juncture, staff believes that there are no negative impacts to the adjacent properties, and the impact is
less than that which can be built by -right.
PROFFERS
The applicant has updated the original proffers. (See Attachment D) The proffers are in need of some minor
technical fixes. Overall, the proffers are substantially the same as what was approved with ZMA2001-008.
The following describes the proffers provided:
Proffer 1. Community Development Authority Participation — The applicant has proffered to have non-
residential uses participate in a CDA if the Board of Supervisors desires to use a CDA for helping to fund
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transportation improvements. Although several rezonings in recent years included a similar proffer, the Board
to date pursued this option to fund needed improvements. Staff sees no problem in accepting this
proffer. The Board will ultimately decide whether it wants to pursue a CDA here. Same language as original
proffer.
Proffer 2. Cash Proffer for Capital Improvements: The applicant is making cash proffers for funding traffic
improvement projects within or immediately adjacent to the Village of Rivanna as identified in the County's
Capital Improvements Program or school projects at Stone -Robinson Elementary School, Burley Middle
School, and Monticello High School as identified in the County School's Capital Improvement Program.
Contributions are $3,500 for each single family detached unit, $3,000 for each townhouse unit and $2,500 for
each multifamily unit. The only change to this proffer is the annual adjustment language has been updated to
state January 1. 2014 as the start date.
Proffer 3. Route 250 and Eastern Entrance Improvements — The applicant has proffered to provide turn
lanes at the eastern entrance on Route 250 before requesting a building permit for the first residential unit as
well as provide a traffic signal, if and when warranted by VDOT. Same language as original proffer.
Proffer 4. Route 250 and Glenmore Way Improvement — The applicant has proffered to install a signal at
the entrance to Glenmore prior to approval of the last plat creating the final lots in Rivanna Village at
Glenmore. This proffer is the same as what was provided in the original, and should be removed since it has
been satisfied, and the signal has been installed.
Proffer 5. Construction of Steamer Drive Improvements — Steamer Drive is the existing street which
provides access to the Fire Station and the street which would be improved to help establish the blocks and
street network in Rivanna Village at Glenmore. Rivanna Village LLC, which is making the proffers for the
development, does not control the fire station parcel which is owned jointly by the County and the East
Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company. Same language as original proffer with the only change being that the
referenced Blocks have been updated.
Proffer 6. Construction and Dedication of Parks and Recreation Improvements -- The application plan
shows a public community -level park within the development which the applicant has offered to dedicate and
construct. The language for the proffer has been updated to reflect the acreage, correct block where the park
is located, and additional open space area for dedication. Parks and Recreation staff reviewed the plan and
requested that the open space containing the trails be dedicated, and this proffer would establish that. The
other change to the proffer is that the improvements will be built or bonded prior to the issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy for the 137th residential unit instead of the 174th unit.
Proffer 7. Route 250 Buffer and Right of Way Dedication — The applicant is offering to dedicate 70 feet of
right-of-way along Route 250 East in order to accommodate any possible future widening, and 30 feet of
landscape buffer. The changes to the language in this proffer include clarification of the maintenance and
access for the Owner to comply with requirements from the Architectural Review Board, prior to the
dedication of the reservation zone and landscape buffer. The proffer also now states that the utilities allowed
in these areas are subject to approval from the Director of Community Development (or designee). The
remainder of the proffer language is the same as what was previously approved.
Proffer 8. Landscape Strip Along Glenmore Way: In order to mitigate impacts to Glenmore Way, the
Owner shall provide a minimum seventy (70) foot landscape buffer along Glenmore Way. This is a change
from the previous approved proffered that provided only a 50 foot buffer.
Proffer 9. Affordable Housing: In order to mitigate community impacts from the rising cost of housing, the
Owner shall provide a minimum of 15% of the residential units as affordable or provide cash in lieu of units.
The proffer has been updated to include the current amounts per the Housing Director.
WAIVERS AND MODIFICATIONS
The applicant has requested that the majority of the modifications to Zoning Ordinance requirements that
were previously approved, be approved again. Attachment I provides a list of the requested waivers, and staff
recommends re -approval of these waivers based on the previous analysis and approval.
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SUMMARY
Staff has identified the following factors, which are favorable to this rezoning request:
1. The proposal is in substantial conformity with the recommendations in the Village of
Rivanna Master Plan.
2. The proposal is in conformity with the Neighborhood Model.
3. The proffers offered are in conformity with what was previously approved.
4. The density has been reduced, which was a prior issue for the surrounding community.
5. A fully developed public park is offered to the County to deal with park needs.
6. Proposed development has been redesigned from prior approval to mitigate impacts on
streams and wetlands.
Staff has found the following factors unfavorable to this rezoning:
1. Technical corrections to the proffers, application plan, and code of development.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the factors identified as favorable with this rezoning, Staff recommends approval of
ZMA2013-012 provided the necessary technical changes are made in the application plan, code of
development, and proffers.
PLANNING COMMISSION MOTION—Zoning Map Amendment:
A. Should a Planning Commissioner choose to recommend approval of this zoning map amendment:
Move to recommend approval of ZMA 2013-00012, Rivanna Village with the changes in the application,
code of development and proffers as recommended by staff.
B. Should a Planning Commissioner choose to recommend denial of this zoning map amendment:
Move to recommend denial of ZMA 2013-00012, Rivanna Village based on the following identified by
the Planning Commission. Should a commissioner motion to recommend denial, he or she should state the
reason(s) for recommending denial.
PLANNING COMMISSION MOTION—Modifications:
A. Should a Planning Commissioner choose to recommend approval of the modifications listed in
Attachment I:
Move to recommend approval of the modifications for ZMA2013-0012 as listed in Attachment I as
recommended by staff.
B. Should a Planning Commissioner choose to recommend denial of the modifications:
Move to recommend denial of the modifications listed in Attachment I based on the following
identified by the Planning Commission. Should a commissioner motion to recommend denial, he or she
should state the reason(s) for recommending denial.
ATTACHMENT A: Vicinity and Critical Resources Map
ATTACHMENT B: Application Plan
ATTACHMENT C: Code of Development
ATTACHMENT D: Proffers Dated April 2014
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ATTACHMENT E: ZMA2001-008 and Amendment Application Plan
ATTACHMENT F: ZMA2001-008 Proffers
ATTACHMENT G: Applicant Justification
ATTACHMENT H: DEQ and Army Corps Permit Approval
ATTACHMENT I: Modifications Table
ATTACHMENT J: VDOT comments dated January 8. 2014
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