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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA201300004 Executive Summary Zoning Map Amendment 2014-09-10COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: AGENDA DATE: ZMA201300004, Hollymead Town Center — Blocks VI September 10, 2014 and IV, Area C SUBJECT /PROPOSAL /REQUEST: Rezoning request to amend the approved ZMA200100020 application plan, code of development and proffers. The request is to construct 44 townhouse units in Block VI and to eliminate the required minimum square footage of non - residential uses and associated parking lot in Blocks IV and VI. STAFF: Cilimberg, Benish, Grant PRESENTER(S): N/A LEGAL REVIEW: No ACTION: INFORMATION: CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION: X INFORMATION: ATTACHMENTS: Yes BACKGROUND: On July 29, 2014, the Planning Commission held a public hearing for The Hollymead Town Center, Blocks VI and IV, Area C rezoning request. The Commission, by a vote of 6:0, recommended approval of ZMA201300004 provided technical revisions are made to the application plan, code of development and proffers, as recommended by staff, and with the following additional recommended amendment to the application plan: Eliminate five (5) lots (17 through 21) in order to accomplish a more effective open space system and to unpack what would be an otherwise crowded and congested development. Working with the county engineer further, it is possible to have the alternate circulation and regain two (2) of those lots. DISCUSSION: In response to the Planning Commission recommendation, the applicant has provided the following: Application Plan The applicant has eliminated three (3) of the five (5) lots recommended for elimination by the Planning Commission. Lots 16 and 17 on the proposed plan were not eliminated as recommended by the Planning Commission. As a result, the proposed open space system shown on the proposed application plan is not consistent with the Commission's recommendation. The application plan would need to be amended prior to approval of this ZMA request, should the Board agree with the Commission's recommendation regarding the open area. All other outstanding issues with the application plan have been addressed. (See Attachment A) Code of Development (COD) Table A in the COD has been revised and all other outstanding technical issues have been addressed. (See Attachment B) Proffers The proffers have been revised to address all outstanding technical issues, and found to be acceptable by ZMA 201300004 BOS September 10, 2014 Executive Summary Page the County Attorney and planning staff (See Attachment C). RECOMMENDATIONS: The Planning Commission's recommendation to enlarge the open space area by eliminating five lots has not been fully addressed on the proposed application plan; therefore, staff cannot recommend approval of this request. Please note that all other outstanding technical issues from the Planning Commission recommendation have been addressed. Should the Board want to approve this re- zoning as proposed by the applicant, the application plan, code of development and proffers are technically and legally acceptable. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A: Revised Application Plan, dated 03/18/13, revised 08/06/14 Attachment B: Code of Development Attachment C: Proffers, dated 08/29/14 ZMA 201300004 BOS September 10, 2014 Executive Summary Page 2