HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP200700028 Legacy Document 2011-05-03COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4012
MEMORANDUM
TO:
Pastor Wayne A. Frye
P.O. Box 2306
Charlottesville, Va 22902
FROM:
Scott Clark
DATE:
October 17, 2007
RE:
SP200700028 Faith Christian Center International Church (Church)
SP200700029 Faith Christian Center International Church (Daycare)
Dear Pastor Frye:
On October 2, 2007, the Albemarle County Planning Commission reviewed the above -noted item in a work
session. Attached please find the section of the official action memo for this meeting describing the
discussion and direction provided by the Commission on this item.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at (434) 296-5832.
SC/SM
In summary, a work session on SP -2007-28 Faith Christian Center International (Church) and SP -2007-
29 Faith Christian Center International (Daycare) was held by the Planning Commission. In a power point
presentation, Mr. Clark (staff) reviewed the applicant's proposal. The Commission reviewed and
discussed the proposal, answered the questions posed by staff and made comments and suggestions.
The applicant made a presentation. Public comment was taken. No formal action was taken.
The Planning Commission made the following comments about the questions posed by staff.
1. Does the Commission feel that a church of this scale is appropriate in this location, given
the setting and the standards included in the Comprehensive Plan?
2. Does the Commission feel that this proposal is appropriately designed and scaled for the
topography and natural features of the site?
The Planning Commission generally supported a church in the location, but felt it would take a
different design to make it work. Some felt that this might not be the right parcel for a church of
this size. The Commission also wanted to see a design that was sympathetic to the landscape,
mentioning terracing and reducing the parking. The Commission cautioned that the costs of this
type of design may result in the church desiring to explore other sites.
3. Would the Planning Commission prefer to process a critical slopes waiver concurrently
with the special use permit?
The Planning Commission was willing to process a slopes waiver with the SP application, but not
for the current design proposal.
4. Does the Commission share design -planning staff's concerns about the visual character
of the design and its impacts on the Entrance Corridor?
The Planning Commission agreed that all of design planner's comments should be addressed.
5. Does the Commission want to consider a more detailed outline of the relocation process
for residents of the Sleepy Hollow Trailer Park as part of the special use permit review?
The Planning Commission did not want staff to further pursue the housing relocation issue on this
site.