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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
June 18, 2010
Mr. Scott Collins
Collins Engineering
800 E. Jefferson Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE:.ZMA 04 -24 Old Trail Village Variation Request dated June 15, 2010
Dear Scott:
A variation request was received on June 15, 2010 to reduce the required rear setback for
townhouses in all blocks from 15' to 10'. Your variation request is in Attachment A.
At this time, the Director of Planning is not comfortable granting a variation to reduce the
setback to 10' for all townhouses in all blocks. Also, the table which you submitted doesn't tie
the reduction to decks over driveways, which was the substance of the discussion on Monday,
June 14, 2010.
However, the Director of Planning will grant a variation to the requirement for 15' rear yards in
Block 3 Phase B to allow for a deck to be placed over driveways that extends 10' from the right -
of- way /easement. Granting of this variation does not affect the proffers for an 18' driveway to
accommodate safe off - street parking. Further modifications to the table cannot be made at this
time because there is not sufficient information to assess the impacts to all blocks in Old Trail.
The Director of Planning has granted the variation because:
1) The variations are consistent with the goals and objectives of the _comprehensive
plan. The proposed variation supports the Neighborhood Model in providing a mixture of
housing types.
2) The variation does -not increase the approved development density or intensity of
development. The density in Block B and density of the entire development will not
change.
3) 'The variations do ,not adversely affect the timing and phasing 7of development of any
other development in the Zoning district. The variations will not adversely affect the
timing and phasing of development or any other development in the zoning district.
4) The variations do not require a special use permit. The variations do not require a
special use permit.
5) The variations are in general accord with-the purpose and intent of,the approved
rezoning application. The variation allows for flexibility in architectural features without
compromising safety and is general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved Old
Trail zoning.
The variation granted in-this letter applies to SDP2010 -045 for Block 3 Phase B and the
illustration of the decks in relation to driveways is in Attachment C.
Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Elaine K. Echols, AICP
Principal Planner
Attachment A: Variation Request dated 6 -15 -10
Attachment B: Illustration from Old Trail Block 3 Phase B Site Plan Amendment dated 5 -10 -10
c: Megan Yaniglos, Current Development
Stewart Wright, Zoning
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Application for
Variations from .Approved flans,
Codes and .Standards of Development
DATE: 6/15/10
NAME OF PLANNED DISTRICT: OLD TRAI L VI LLAGE
ZMA NUMBER(s): -ZMA -04 -024
Contact Person: SCOTT COLLINS, COLLINS .ENGINEERING
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Address 800.E. JEFFERSON ST city CHARLOTTESVILLE State VA zip 22902
Daytime Phone 4( 34) ,293 -3719 Fax # 4( 34) 293-3719 E-mail scott @collins - engineering.com
What type of change is requested ?:
❑ Variation to the Plan OF Variation to the Code or Standard
Provide a copy of the existing plan (may be a reduced copy) illustrating the area for which the change is requested. Provide a
graphic representation of the requested change.
Describe the variation being sought (may attach separate sheets):
Variation to the yard requirements for Old Trail Village. Revise footnote in table 7 to
reduce the required rear setback�for townhouses from 15' to 10. 'The proffers will still
require an 18' driveway to accommodate safe off - street parking. This change will allow decks to extend
over the rear driveway, providing outdoor living space and opportunities for neighbors to interract.
What is the reason for each of the requested variations ?:
Old Trail Village is a- traditional neighborhood development with pedestrian - friendly streets
and minimal setbacks. The design of development throughout Old Trail is intended to
foster a sense of community among residents and facilitate the enjoyment of the natural
beauty surrounding them. Allowing decks to extend .beyond the - building setback will provide
outdoor living space for units which do not otherwise have usable outdoor living space.
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296 -5832 Fax: (434) 972 -4126
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In accordance with § 8.5.5.3 c) of the Zoning Ordinance, in order to grant the variation, the Planning Director must
make positive findings under 5 criteria. Please provide information about these criteria for the Director's
consideration (may attach separate sheets).
1. Is the variation consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan?
yes - the neighborhood model is intended to protect the natural environment and enhance the natural beauty with appropriate design - this variation
will provide maximum use of development area, creating outdoor living spaces on residential lots so that other natural areas can remain undisturbed.
2. Does the variation increase the approved development density or intensity of development?
No. The level of density proposed is not proposed to change. The decks proposed are located over approved driveways.
3. Does the variation adversely affect the timing and phasing of development of any other development in the
zoning district?
This proposed change has no impact on the phasing or timing of any portion of the development of Old Trail Village.
4. Does the variation require a special use permit?
The proposed change does not require a special use permit.
5. Is it in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved rezoning application?
The streetscapes approved with the original rezoning application will not change. Adequate off - street parking remains the same.
The desired mixture of uses and unit types will not change.
§ 8.5.5.3 VARIATIONS FROM APPROVED PLANS, CODES, AND STANDARDS OF DEVELOPMENT
The director of planning and community development may allow a site plan or subdivision plat for a planned
development to vary from an approved application plan, standard of development and, also, in the case of a
neighborhood model district, a general development plan or code of development, as provided herein:
a. The director is authorized to grant a variation from the following provisions of an approved plan, code or
standard:
1. Minor variations to yard requirements, maximum structure heights and minimum lot sizes;
.2. Changes to the arrangement of buildings and uses shown on the plan, provided that the major elements
shown on the plan and their relationships remain the same;
3. Changes to phasing plans;
4. Minor changes to landscape or architectural standards; and
5. Minor variations to street design.
d. Any variation not expressly provided for herein may be accomplished by rezoning.
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Table 7: Old Trail Village Minimum Setbacks 611512010
Notes: See Architecture and Landscape standards for Spatial Enclosure regulations, which provide additional requirements related to allowable stones.
Incidental accessory structures and architectural features shall be subject to setbacks covered by Zoning Ordinance 18- 4.11.1
1 Side yard setbacks of at least 10 ft. shall be provided to ensure adequate fire flow, but may be reduced to the quantities listed if approved by the
County Fire Marshal.
2 Distance to garage or carport shall be five (5) feet or sixteen (16) feet or more, but not in between.
3 Rear yard setbacks for townhouses shall be at least ten (10) feet.
4The minimum build -to line in the CT4 and CT5 districts shall be eight (8) feet. The minimum build -to line within the CT3 district shall be five (5) feet.
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County Fire Marshal.
2 Distance to garage or carport shall be five (5) feet or sixteen (16) feet or more, but not in between.
3 Rear yard setbacks for townhouses shall be at least ten (10) feet.
4The minimum build -to line in the CT4 and CT5 districts shall be eight (8) feet. The minimum build -to line within the CT3 district shall be five (5) feet.
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