HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP200700022 Review Comments (2)COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4012
August 23, 2007
Francis Lawrence
416 Park Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: SP 2007-00022 Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center Access Road (Sign #49, 50, 54)
SP 2007-00024 Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center
Tax Map 62, Parcel 23
Dear Ms. Lawrence:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on August 14, 2007, recommended approval
by a vote of 4:0 of the above -noted petition to the Board of Supervisors.
Please note that this approval is subject to the following conditions:
Regarding SP 2007-00022
1. The applicant must obtain a map revision, letter of revision, or letter of amendment as required from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and copy the County Engineer on all correspondence.
2. The fill slope must be protected against possible scour during the 100 -year storm, and must not exceed that
shown in the application plan.
3. Army Corps of Engineers, Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and other necessary state and
federal agency approvals must be obtained prior to issuance of grading permits.
Regarding SP 2007-00024
1. The site shall be developed in general accord with all sheets of the plan entitled "Lewis & Clark
Exploratory Center," revised October 18, 2005 and prepared by Nelson, Byrd, Woltz. Setbacks
indicated in the table on sheets L3.1 and L3.2 do not set increased minimum setbacks;
2. The top of the Lookout Tower, measured in elevation above mean sea level, shall not exceed
[AMSL + 35]. The approved height shall at no time be taller than the tallest tree within twenty-
five (25) feet of the Lookout Tower, and shall include any base, foundation or grading that raises
the tower above the pre-existing natural ground elevation;
3. A maximum of twelve (12) special events, in accordance with Section 5.1.42.1, are authorized per
calendar year;
4. A maximum of four (4) festivals, in accordance with Section 5.1.42J, are authorized per calendar
year;
5. A lighting plan and a landscaping plan shall be submitted, reviewed, and approved by the
Architectural Review Board prior to final site plan development plan approval;
6. In accordance with Section 32.7.9.9, a twenty (20) percent tree canopy shall be required for the
site based on the disturbed area for the historical center building, parking, and access road;
7. Prior to any grading or construction activity, the limits of the one hundred (100) -year flood plain
and stream buffers, where adjacent to constructed proposed improvements including the
amphitheater, timber fort, lookout tower, entrance road and retaining wall, shall be flagged at ten
(10) -foot intervals by a land surveyor to prevent encroachment land disturbing activity, storage of
construction equipment or materials, and actual construction of improvements during construction;
8. Outdoor amplified noise is not allowed on site;
9. As stipulated in the lease agreement between the applicant and the City and County, the proposed
improvements are to be reviewed by the City and County prior to construction to make sure there
are alternative uses available for the improvements should the venture fail, and
10. Special Use Permit 2007-024 shall be valid 12 months from the date of the original approval and shall
be expire on January 4, 2009.
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive
public comment at their meeting on September 5, 2007.
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,
Tamara Ambler
Watershed Manager II
Planning Division
TA/SM
Cc: Ella Carey
Amelia McCulley
Glenn Brooks
Steve Allshouse