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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
March 16, 2011
Kelly Strickland
411 Cranberry Lane
Crozet, Va 22932
RE: SP201000035 Blue Ridge Swim Club - Day Boarding & SP201000041 Blue Ridge Swim Club
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Dear Mr. Strickland:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on February 22, 2011, recommended
approval of the above -noted petitions to the Board of Supervisors.
Based on the findings contained in this staff report, the Planning Commission recommends approval, by a
vote of 7:0.
SP- 2010 -00035 Blue Ridge Swim Club — Day Camp, Boarding Camp, subject to the following
conditions:
Development of the SP- 2010 -00035 uses use shall be in general accord with the conceptual plan
titled "Blue Ridge Swim Club " prepared by Kelly Strickland and dated December 20, 2010 and
revised February 2, 2011 (Attachment A) (hereafter "Conceptual Plan "), as determined by the Director
of Planning and the Zoning Administrator. To be in accord with the Conceptual Plan, development
shall reflect the following major elements within the development essential to the design of the
development:
• Limits of disturbance
• Location and size of pavilion building
• Location of parking areas
• Minimum clearing possible may be allowed to locate well, septic line and drainfie/ds, parking
and pavilion
as shown on the Blue Ridge Swim Club concept plan.
Minor modifications to the plan which do not conflict with the elements above may be made to ensure
compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The hours of operation for SP- 2010 -00035 Blue Ridge Swim Club Camp: five days per week,
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend and shall not begin earlier than 8:30 AM and
shall not end later than 5:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. On Thursdays, 8:30 AM
through overnight stays shall be permitted. The nighttime maximum sound level of 55 decibels shall
be imposed from 9:30 PM to 8:30 AM.
3. All outdoor lighting shall be only full cut -off fixtures and shielded to reflect light away from all abutting
properties. A lighting plan limiting light levels at all property lines to no greater than 0.3 foot candles
shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator or their designee for approval.
4. Food prepared off -site may be sold from a concession stand that is depicted on the Conceptual Plan.
5. Approval of the Health Department for the well, septic and food concession shall be required prior to
approval of a site plan.
6. Approval by the Virginia Department of Transportation for the entrance shall be required prior to
approval of site plan.
7. Prior approval by the Fire Department shall be required prior to all outdoor cooking and /or campfires.
8. No amplification of sound shall be permitted, with the exception of a megaphone used on Fridays
during each season (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend) during field games, radios,
and electronic sound producing or reproducing devices, provided that any such amplified sound shall
comply with the applicable noise regulations.
9. Parking on Owensville Road by attendees or staff of the Blue Ridge Swim Club or the Camp shall not
be permitted.
10. No more than 200 people shall be on the property for any purpose at any time.
11. SP- 2010 -00035 shall be valid until (date 10 years after Board approval).
Based on the findings contained in this staff report, the Planning Commission recommends approval, by a
vote of 7:1.
SP- 2010 -00041 Blue Ridge Swim Club subject to the following conditions:
1. Development of the SP- 2010 -00041 uses use shall be in general accord with the conceptual plan
titled "Blue Ridge Swim Club " prepared by Kelly Strickland and dated December 20, 2010 and
revised February 2, 2011 (Attachment A) (hereafter "Conceptual Plan "), as determined by the Director
of Planning and the Zoning Administrator. To be in accord with the Conceptual Plan, development
shall reflect the following major elements within the development essential to the design of the
development:
• Limits of disturbance
• Location and size of pavilion building
• Location of parking areas
• Minimum clearing possible may be allowed to locate well, septic line and drainfields, parking
and pavilion
as shown on the Blue Ridge Swim Club concept plan.
Minor modifications to the plan which do not conflict with the elements above may be made to ensure
compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The hours of operation for SP- 2010 -00041 Blue Ridge Swim Club shall not begin earlier than 12:00
PM (noon) and shall end not later than 8:00 P.M., each day, seven days per week, Memorial Day
weekend through Labor Day weekend.
3. All outdoor lighting shall be only full cut -off fixtures and shielded to reflect light away from all abutting
properties. A lighting plan limiting light levels at all property lines to no greater than 0.3 foot candles
shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator or their designee for approval.
4. Food prepared off -site may be sold from a concession stand that is depicted on the Conceptual Plan.
5. Approval of the Health Department for the well, septic and food concession shall be required prior to
approval of a site plan.
6. Approval by the Virginia Department of Transportation for the entrance shall be required prior to
approval of site plan.
7. Prior approval by the Fire Department shall be required prior to all outdoor cooking and /or campfires.
8. No amplification of sound shall be permitted, with the exception of a megaphone used on Fridays
during each season (Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend) during field games, radios,
and electronic sound producing or reproducing devices, provided that any such amplified sound shall
comply with the applicable noise regulations.
9. Parking on Owensville Road by attendees or staff of the Blue Ridge Swim Club or the Camp shall not
be permitted.
10. No more than 200 people shall be on the property for any purpose at any time.
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive
public comment at their meeting on April 6, 2011.
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,
Jo n McDowell
Principal Planner
Planning Division
Cc: Todd Barnett
P.O. Box 4234
Charlottesville, Va 22905
Blue Ridge Swimming Pool Club Ltd C/O James F Hamlett & Associates
1111 Rose Hill Drive #2
Charlottesville, Va 22903