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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
ZTA- 2009 -10 Downtown Crozet District corrections
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Request to amend the Downtown Crozet District in
the Zoning Ordinance to provide for several
corrections needed to the district regulations
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Rebecca Ragsdale
AGENDA DATE:
May 19, 2009
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: X
BACKGROUND:
The Crozet Master Plan identified the need for zoning changes in order to fully implement the Plan's recommendations to
promote the redevelopment and invigoration of the Crozet downtown area. The Downtown Crozet zoning project was
initiated by the Board of Supervisors with a resolution of intent and approval of funding to hire a consultant in September
2006, based on the urging of Crozet business and property owners, along with endorsement of the project by the Crozet
Community Advisory Council. Numerous Crozet community meetings and work session with the Planning Commission
and Board of Supervisors were subsequently held. On June 11, 2008, the Board adopted a new zoning district for
downtown Crozet, as well as a zoning map amendment to rezone most of Downtown to the new district. At that time the
Board recognized that this was a new type of zoning district for the County and future amendments could be anticipated
and supported.
DISCUSSION:
Since the Downtown Crozet zoning district was established in June 2008, County staff has identified several provisions in
the Downtown Crozet zoning district's regulations that should be revised to further clarify district requirements. Provisions
recommended for amendment include, but are not limited to:
• Signs- When the DCD district was adopted, staff overlooked amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to apply sign
regulations to the DCD district. No sign provisions currently apply to the DCD district.
• Section 208.7. Sidewalk and Street Tree Requirements Waiver Provisions- These provisions of the DCD
district should be amended to provide for the desired flexibility in waiver provisions that were intended in the
district. The proposed amendment would allow more authority and criteria to for the Commission to grant waivers
of these requirements.
• Front Setbacks for secondary buildings, when there may be multiple buildings on the same lot- This is a
building scenario that was not provided for with the front setback provisions in the DCD district. The regulations
now require that all buildings on a lot meet the setback requirements and be built to the street which is
problematic for lots that may have a building(s) behind the building fronting the street.
Once a resolution of intent is adopted, staff will develop the proposed changes and bring them back before the Commissio
for a public hearing. Staff has advised the Crozet Community Advisory Council of the need for these modifications and will
also include public input in developing these proposed changes.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends the Commission adopt the attached resolution of intent. (Attachment A).
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution of Intent, dated April 6, 2009 for changes to the Downtown Crozet District regulations
RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, the Crozet Master Plan describes downtown Crozet as the historical focal point for
cultural and commercial activities in Crozet and the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, one of the findings and recommendations of the Crozet Master Plan is to focus on the
redevelopment and invigoration of the downtown area; and
WHEREAS, one of the strategies recommended in the Crozet Master Plan to implement the Plan is to
establish a zoning district specific to downtown Crozet having regulations specifically designed to be consistent
with the Crozet Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2008, the Board of Supervisors established the Downtown Crozet zoning
district in Section 20B of the Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of implementing the Crozet Master Plan and
adopted a corresponding amendment to the zoning map to establish the district's boundaries; and
WHEREAS, since the Downtown Crozet zoning district was established, County staff has identified
several provisions in the Downtown Crozet zoning district's regulations that should be revised to further clarify
district requirements and to promote the redevelopment and invigoration of the Crozet downtown area, and these
provisions recommended for amendment include, but are not limited to, the regulation of signs, the standard of
review for waivers from sidewalk requirements considered by the Planning Commission, and the applicable
setbacks for secondary buildings when multiple buildings exist on the same lot.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity, convenience,
general welfare and good zoning practices, the Planning Commission hereby adopts a resolution of intent to
amend Section 20B of the Zoning Ordinance and any other related regulations of the Zoning Ordinance deemed
appropriate to achieve the purposes described herein; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on the
zoning text amendment proposed by this resolution of intent, and make its recommendation to the Board of
Supervisors, at the earliest possible date.
Attachment A