HomeMy WebLinkAboutZTA200900016 Staff Repport PC 2011-02-22STAFF PERSON: Joan McDowell, Principal Planner Rural Areas
PLANNING COMMISSION: February 22, 2011
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: TBD
ZTA 200900016 Monticello Historic District
Petition:
ZTA 2009 -00016 Monticello Historic District (MHD): ZTA 2009 -00016 Monticello
Historic District (MHD). Amend Secs. 11. 1, Intent and purpose, where permitted, 11.3.1, By
right uses, 11.3.2, By special use permit, and add Sec. 11. 5, Standards of operation, of
Chapter 18, Zoning, of the Albemarle County Code. This ordinance would amend Sec. 11.1
to add support activities such as fundraising as a use consistent with the purpose and intent of
the district; amend Sec. 11.3.1 by add fundraising activities, festivals, community events,
concerts and farm winery uses allowed under County Code § 18- 5.1.25(a) and (b) as by right
uses, delete tourist lodging as a by -right use, and delete the restriction on the number of
persons who may be temporarily lodged in the district; amend Sec. 11. 3.2 to delete farmers'
markets and concerts and similar outdoor events and add farm winery uses allowed under
County Code § 18- 5.1.25(c) as special uses; and add Sec. 11.5, which would impose
standards of operation that would apply to any by right use added by this ordinance. A copy
of the full text of the ordinance is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
and in the Department of Community Development, County Office Building, 401 McIntire
Road, Charlottesville, Virginia.
ORIGIN:
An application for a zoning text amendment was submitted by TJF Realty, Ltd. in
September 2009. The Resolution of Intent was approved by the Planning
Commission on February 8, 2011.
PROPOSAL:
Amend Chapter 11 Monticello Historic District to allow expanded uses including
fundraising activities, special events such as parties, weddings, conferences, as well
as allowing the lodging at Montalto to be open for public use; update references to
Farm Wineries to be consistent with the ordinance; add potential for annual review of
traffic management plan at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator, County
Engineer, or at the request of the owner. The proposed text amendment is included as
Attachment A.
PUBLIC PURPOSE TO BE SERVED:
Comprehensive Plan designates the subject properties as Rural Areas
emphasizing the preservation and protection of agricultural, forestal, open
space, and natural, historic, and scenic resources as land use options. The
additional public uses within the MHD would support the Foundation's
historic preservation and educational goals.
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BACKGROUND:
ZTA 04 -03 created the Monticello Historic District (MHD) (Section 11 of
the zoning ordinance) as a Planned Development District (Section 8 of the
zoning ordinance)
ZMA 04 -05 rezoned approximately 868 acres from RA to MHD
ZMA 2007 -23 rezoned 329.68 acres (Montalto) from RA to MHD
ZTA 2007 -06 — zoning text amendment to amend the MHD regulations by
adding Section 11.3.1(24) to allow "Monticello Scholar Residence" as a
use permitted by right.
ZTA 2010 -16 — Current application: On January 19, 2010, the Planning Commission
held a work session to discuss the proposed zoning ordinance amendment to the
Monticello Historic District. A copy of the Commission minutes and action letter is
included, as reference (Attachment B). A copy of the Resolution of Intent is included
as Attachment C.
STAFF COMMENT:
The Monticello Historic District (MHD) (map of District Attachment D) was
expanded two years after its creation in 2005 to include Montalto. The uses on
Montalto were specifically directed to support the Foundation's mission to protect
and support the preservation and education of Thomas Jefferson and the Jefferson era
and the uses approved with the 2007inclusion of Montalto into the District allowed
seminars, conferences, and lectures that supported the mission. In addition, Montalto
would be the location for meetings by the Monticello Cabinet and the Thomas
Jefferson Foundation Board of Trustees. Montalto would also contain eight to ten
residences for scholars and for visiting Board or Cabinet members. The proposed
amendment would allow these approved uses to continue. However, the Intent of the
MHD would be modified to include public use of the facilities.
With the proposed zoning text amendment, uses within the Monticello Historic
District would allow the following:
• Rental of the facilities for private events, such as parties, weddings, conferences,
meetings (unlimited number of events and unlimited attendance)
• Public events, such as the Heritage Harvest Festival (unlimited number of events
and unlimited attendance)
• Monticello scholar residences would be open to the public for lodging.
Monticello has hosted large and small events over decades, including the
Independence Day Celebration and Naturalization Ceremony. However, the
expansion of uses to include the additional use of the facilities by the public for
private parties, gatherings, conferences and meetings, concerned staff because of the
potential to substantially increase traffic impacts on Route 53. Staff supports the
expansion of uses, as long as public safety impacts have been addressed. A list of on-
going and anticipated events in the District is included as Attachment E.
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During the review of the applications that added Montalto into the MHD, the
concerns regarding the access road were mitigated by the following measures:
• Fire Department determined that the road would handle emergency vehicles
• The number of events and participants on Montalto would be exclusive to
Jefferson and Jefferson era activities, and shuttle bus transportation could be
provided from Monticello or from other suitable locations. The use of the
facilities was believed to be self - limiting, due to the requirement that all events
were required to be directly related to Thomas Jefferson and to the Jefferson era.
• The following proffer was approved with the rezoning: "Vehicular access to the
Property shall be controlled during peak events that require off -site parking."
Because of concerns regarding the potential for both parking and traffic impacts,
during their work session, the Planning Commission discussed thresholds that could
be established to determine traffic impacts at specific levels of attendance. These
thresholds could allow the management of traffic impacts. The Commission also
suggested that staff explore requiring a special use permit for uses over a certain
amount of attendees in a season or per year.
Since the Planning Commission work session, a Traffic Impact Analysis was prepared
for the applicant and reviewed by the County Engineer and VDOT in order to
evaluate potential impacts of the additional traffic. The Analysis contained
recommendations for geometric and traffic control improvements to be implemented
by the applicant. The complete Traffic Impact Analysis can be made available upon
request.
The Analysis recommended that A Traffic Management Plan be implemented to
address both hard and soft start events (defined below in bullet sections) in order to
"mitigate development impacts ". The Traffic Impact Analysis contained three
recommendations:
Implement traffic management plans for "soft- start" events (events that would
have people arriving and departing at different times, such as the Heritage Harvest
Festival) corresponding to 1,811 visitors. Traffic management plans will be valid
for soft start events that generate less than 2,500 total trips (1,250 entering and
1,250 exiting), corresponding to 2,875 visitors.
Implement traffic management plans for hard start events (events that all
participants arrive and depart at roughly the same time for events such as
receptions, conferences, meetings) for 388 total trips (194 entering and 194
exiting) corresponding to 477 visitors. Traffic management plans will be valid
for soft start events that generate less than 592 total trips (296 entering and 296
exiting), corresponding to 681 visitors.
Based on the sight distance study to be provided as part of the site plan approval
process, implement the required modifications to the site frontage that would
comply with the site triangles required for the roadway geometry of Route 53.
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The approximate location for the improvements have been drawn on a plan as
reference (Attachment G).
As the exit from Montalto onto Route 53 does not have adequate sight distance, the
applicant submitted a plan to redirect Montalto traffic through the Monticello parking
lot in the area used for bus parking (see Attachment E) and to temporarily close the
exit until improvements could be made. The alternative route would direct all
vehicles exiting Montalto across the bridge over Route 53, through the Monticello
parking lot (in the bus parking area) to the main Monticello exit onto Route 53. The
entrance into Montalto would be barricaded to prevent vehicles from exiting; vehicles
entering the property at that location would not be affected.
VDOT has advised that funding may be available to improve two unsafe sections of
Route 53 in this area, which includes the location of the exit from Montalto.
Although the improvements to take place in two years, the timing and the certainty
that those improvements will be made cannot be given by VDOT. The applicant
intends to begin the events allowed under this ZTA as soon as possible.
The proposed rerouting of vehicles through the Monticello parking lot for an
indefinite period has not recommended by the County Engineer, due to public safety
concerns. In addition, the County Engineer has raised concerns regarding the
Montalto Loop Road, as the road contains several tight curves. The applicant has
provided a plan that would to some extent straighten the curves and construct
approximately 60' long, 12' wide gravel ramps for vehicles unable to make the curves
or, if needed, to let other vehicles pass.
Conditions that would assure that impacts from uses are mitigated cannot be
processed through a zoning text amendment and it is not customary to include
performance conditions meant to be of a temporary nature, such as road
improvements, into the text of the zoning ordinance. In addition, the County
Attorney has advised that applicant's notes on plans to assure compliance could not
provide the absolute certainty required to guarantee that these improvements would
be completed in a timely manner. Staff's opinion is that these improvements are
critical to public safety. However, instead of using a special use permit or a zoning
map amendment to allow conditions or proffers to ensure that these public safety
improvements would be constructed and completed in a timely manner, an alternative
is proposed to include the road / entrance improvements in the zoning text
amendment:
Sec. 11.5 Standards of operation
All uses authorized by section 11.3.1(1)(e). 11.3.1(2). or 11.3.1(27), shall be conducted in
accordance with the requirements of an approved traffic management plan on file with
the Community Development Department, which maybe reviewed on an annual basis at
the discretion of the zoning administrator or county engineer, or the request of the owner.
In addition, all public access must meet minimum VDOT safety standards. Private road
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and travelway access must meet standards as approved by the Planning Commission at
the recommendation of the County Engineer.
The County Engineer and a representative from VDOT plan to attend the meeting and
answer questions.
Administration / Review Process:
Approval of a revision to the site plan will result from the changes to the road.
The Planning Commission would decide on the private road and travelway access.
Housing Affordability: N/A
Implications to Staffing / Staffing Costs:
None anticipated.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the draft ordinance found in Attachment A.
PLANNING COMMISSION MOTION
A. Should a Planning Commissioner choose to recommend approval of this Zoning
Text Amendment
Move to recommend approval of ZTA200900016 Monticello Historic District.
B. Should a Planning Commissioner choose to recommend denial of this Zoning
Text Amendment:
Move to recommend denial of ZTA200900016 Monticello Historic District.
Should a commissioner motion to recommend denial, he or she should state the
reason(s) for recommending denial.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Draft Monticello Historic District Ordinance Amendment
Attachment B: January 19, 2010, the Planning Commission work session minutes
Attachment C: Resolution of Intent
Attachment D: Map of District
Attachment E: Potential Montalto Programming
Attachment F: Traffic Rerouting Plan
Attachment G: Approximate location of VDOT improvement work
Attachment H: Traffic Management Plan for Certain Events at Montalto
Attachment I: Montalto Loop Improvements
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ORDINANCE NO. 11 -18( )
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ZONING, ARTICLE III, DISTRICT REGULATIONS, OF
THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 18, Zoning,
Article III, District Regulations, is hereby amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 11.1 Intent and purpose, where permitted
Sec. 11.3.1 By right
Sec. 11.3.2 By special use permit
By Adding:
Sec. 11.5 Standards of operation
Article M. District Regulations
Sec. 11.1 Intent and purpose, where permitted
The intent and purpose of the Monticello Historic District (hereinafter referred to as "MHD ") is to
create a planned historic district:
- To permit restoration, preservation, conservation, education, programs, research,, awd business and
activities including fundraising activities for the public and/or contributors_ all of which are
related to the operation of a historic house museum and historic site at Monticello;
- To promote the preservation, interpretation and enhancement of a unique historical site;
- To preserve significant tracts of agricultural and forestal land;
- To be a district that is unique to those parcels which both belonged to Thomas Jefferson and contain
uses related to the operation of the historic site, in recognition of-
- the importance of Thomas Jefferson to the history of Albemarle County;
- the importance of Monticello to the reputation, education, and economy of Albemarle County;
- Monticello as a unique element of the historical and architectural legacy of Albemarle County,
the nation, and the world, as recognized by its inclusion on the World Heritage List
administered by the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.
Restoration or re- creation of Jefferson -era structures or landscape features, and their subsequent
interpretive use, shall be regulated only to the extent necessary to protect public health and safety.
(Ord. 05- 18(5), 6 -8 -05)
Sec. 11.3.1 By right uses
The following uses shall be permitted by right in the MHD:
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Uses relating to the operation of Monticello as a historic house museum and historic site as
follows:
a. Interpretative, educational and research uses such as tours; interpretive signs, walking
paths, displays and exhibits; classes, workshops, lectures, programs and
demonstrations; field schools and history- related day camps; and archaeological
laboratories.
b. Administrative and support activities including visitor ticketing and shuttle bus
operations, maintenance operations, equipment storage, vehicle maintenance and
refueling, security and general administration, and related support spaces and offices.
C. Visitor amenities including: parking lots; travelways; public restrooms; food and drink
preparation and vending; picnic areas; walking paths and pedestrian bridges.
d. Display and sale of products related to Thomas Jefferson and the history of Monticello.
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of. Other uses not expressly delineated in subsection 1(a) through (d) authorized by the
zoning administrator after consultation with the director of planning and other
appropriate officials; provided that the use shall be consistent with the express purpose
and intent of the MHD, similar to the uses delineated in this subsection in character,
locational requirements, operational characteristics, visual impact, and traffic
generation.
2. Temporary events related to or supportive of the historic, educational or civic significance of
Monticello, such as, but not limited to the Naturalization Ceremony on the Fourth of July,
Thomas Jefferson's Birthday celebration, summer speakers series, presidential inaugural events,
e Heritage Harvest Festival wine festivals community hiking and racing events musical
performances and concerts, and commemorative events similar to the Lewis and
Clark bicentennial, subject to section 11.5.
3. Display and sale of gifts, souvenirs, crafts, food, and horticultural and agricultural products,
including outdoor storage and display of horticultural and agricultural products. (Amended 5 -5-
10)
4. Establishment and changes to structures shown on the approved application plan:
a. Modification, improvement, expansion, or demolition of "modern structures" existing
on the effective date of this section 11.
b. Modification, improvement, re- creation, or restoration (including expansion) of
"historic or interpretive structures."
C. Establishment of "new primary structures or features" identified as such on the
approved application plan.
5. Cemeteries.
6. Detached single - family dwellings, including guest cottages and rental of the same.
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7. Side -by -side duplexes; provided that density is maintained and provided that buildings are
located so that each unit could be provided with a lot meeting all other requirements for
detached single - family dwellings except for side yards at the common wall. Other two- family
dwellings shall be permitted provided density is maintained.
8. Agriculture, forestry, and fishery uses except as otherwise expressly provided.
9. Game preserves, wildlife sanctuaries and fishery uses.
10. Electric, gas, oil and communication facilities excluding tower structures and including poles,
lines, transformers, pipes, meters and related facilities for distribution of local service and
owned and operated by a public utility. Water distribution and sewerage collection lines,
pumping stations and appurtenances owned and operated by the Albemarle County Service
Authority. Except as otherwise expressly provided, central water supplies and central sewerage
systems in conformance with Chapter 16 of the Code of Albemarle and all other applicable
laws.
11. Accessory uses and structures including home occupation, Class A (reference 5.2) and storage
buildings.
12. Temporary construction uses (reference 5.1.18).
13. Public uses and buildings including temporary or mobile facilities such as schools, offices,
parks, playgrounds and roads funded, owned or operated by local, state or federal agencies
(reference 31.2.5); public water and sewer transmission, main or trunk lines, treatment facilities,
pumping stations and the like, owned and/or operated by the Rivanna Water and Sewer
Authority (reference 31.2.5; 5.1.12).
14. Temporary sawmill (reference 5.1.15 and subject to performance standards in 4.14).
15. Agricultural service occupation (subject to performance standards in 4.14).
16. Divisions of land in accordance with section 10.3.
17. Temist !edging (r-efer-efiee S. 1. 17).
18. Mobile homes, individual, qualifying under the following requirements (reference 5.6):
a. A property owner residing on the premises in a permanent home wishes to place a
mobile home on such property in order to maintain a full -time agricultural employee.
b. Due to the destruction of a permanent home an emergency exists. A permit can be
issued in this event not to exceed twelve (12) months. The zoning administrator shall
be authorized to issue permits in accordance with the intent of this ordinance and shall
be authorized to require or seek any information which he may determine necessary in
making a determination of cases "a" and "b" of the aforementioned uses.
19. Farm winery uses events and activities authorized by section 5.1.25(a) and (b)
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20. Borrow area, borrow pit, not exceeding an aggregate volume of fifty thousand (50,000) cubic
yards including all borrow pits and borrow areas on any one parcel of record on the adoption
date of this provision (reference 5.1.28).
21. Commercial stable (reference 5.1.03).
22. Stormwater management facilities shown on an approved final site plan or subdivision plat.
23. Tier I and Tier II personal wireless service facilities (reference 5.1.40).
24. Monticello scholar residences, which shall be private lodging accommodations in multiple -
family dwellings for educators, academic fellows or scholars working on Jefferson related
research and/or programs, MefAake Thomas Jefferson Foundation program and event
participants, persons directly engaged in the programming, research, or operation of Monticello
as a historic museum and historic site, and for a sole caretaker,
three dwelling units shall be eeeupied eA emy one fifne by per-sons dir-eWy engaged in the
during the semi annual meetings ef the evffier-'s geveming beafd.
25. Farm sales (reference 5.1.47). (Added 5 -5 -10)
26. Farm stands (reference 5.1.47). (Added 5 -5 -10)
27. Events that
are typically conducted on a single day, but which may be conducted fQLW to three
(3) consecutive
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bich attendance is permitted only by inyitdion or resenmijan
days, for w
but limited to, conferences, banquets, dinners, weddings, weddi
receptions,
not meetings,
and i2rivate wrties, subject to section
(Ord. 05- 18(5), 6 -8 -05; Ord. 08- 18(2), 5 -7 -08; Ord. 10- 18(4), 5 -5 -10)
11.3.2 BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT
The following uses shall be permitted by special use permit in the NM:
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2. Private helistop (reference Section 5.1.01).
Commercial fruit or agricultural produce packing plants.
4. Flood control dams or impoundments.
Home occupations Class B.
Boat landings and canoe livery.
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(Ord. 05- 18(5), 6 -8 -05; Ord. 10- 18(4), 5 -5 -10)
I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of to , as recorded
below, at a regular meeting held on
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
Ave Nay
Mr. Boyd
Mr. Dorrier _
Ms. Mallek
Mr. Rooker
Mr. Snow
Mr. Thomas
ATTACHMENT 2
Monticello Historic District Work Session
Proposed amendments to the Section 11 Monticello Historic District of the Albemarle Zoning Ordinance
The Planning Commission provided guidance for the applicant's next submittal and responded to the
questions posed in the staff report, as follows:
1. Issue / Question: Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.
Are the proposed amendments to allow the facilities to be used for public and private events and the
removal of restrictions regarding the number of units to be occupied by people that are not Jefferson
scholars in the lodging consistent with the Comprehensive Plan?
Discussion: The establishment of the MHD and subsequent addition of Montalto to the District was
determined to be consistent with the Guiding Principles of the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the
preservation of the historically significant structures met the Historic Preservation Plan's objective to
pursue additional protective measures and incentives to preserve Albemarle's historic and
archaeological resources or to foster pride in the County and maintain the County's character. The
Natural Resources and Cultural Assets Component of the Comprehensive Plan identified both
Monticello and Montalto as mountain resources in the Mountain Protection Plan. With the approval of
a proffer to arrange or shield lighting away from abutting properties, the MHD became consistent with
the goal of the Dark Sky component to protect the dark sky of Albemarle County.
The proposed application, ZTA 200900016, has been reviewed to determine its consistency with the
Comprehensive Plan:
Rural Areas Section —
The Guiding Principles for the Rural Areas includes a goal to preserve and manage the County's rural
scenic resources as being essential to the County's character, economic vitality and quality of life.
Further the Guiding Principles include a goal to protect the Rural Areas' historic archaological and
cultural resources.
Staff's concern is that there would be no limit on the number of events or the number of attendees
and repeated, large -scale events could negatively impact the historic property — both the buildings
and the grounds. Accommodations for events could include large tents or multiple tents that would
be visible to surrounding areas.
Natural Resources and Cultural Assets Section —
The Open Space Plan and the Mountain Protection Plan have identified both Monticello and Montalto
as mountain resources. In addition, the Historic Resources section identifies Monticello as a resource
from the Early National Period (1789- 1830). Provisions to protect Monticello's viewshed are goals of
the Historic Resources section.
Staffs concern is that parking for events exceeding the paved spaces provided would be
accommodated on grassy areas. Access over unpaved areas to Carter's Mountain in order to create
one -way egress for large events, as was the case for the Heritage Harvest Festival's estimated 1,100
vehicles at Montalto in September 2009, could also cause land disturbances.
The Scenic Resources section has designated Route 53 as an Entrance Corridor. The proposed
uses should not require additional permanent structures to accommodate attendees.
Staff's concern is that temporary structures and additional parking areas, as well as additional lighting
for parking and events, may be visible from the Entrance Corridor.
ATTACHMENT B
The Land Use Plan —
The Transportation component Land Use Plan designates Route 53 as a primary road, designed for
the purpose of moving traffic and not necessarily designed to provide access to properties.
Staff's concern is that an unlimited number of events and the unlimited number of attendees have the
potential of adding an undetermined amount of traffic to rural roads.
Economic Development Policy—
Objective 1, Strategy 3 of the policy says, "Increase the promotion of tourism focused on the rural,
agrarian and historical resources of the County, and which does not threaten or compromise those
resources and to be consistent with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan."
Staff believes that the proposed broadening of allowed activities in the MHD can be supportive of this
strategy if other Comprehensive Plan concerns are properly addressed.
Staff Recommendation: The potential for impacts from large -scale and frequent events and the
number of events should have in -depth review. A requirement for a special use permit for events
over a certain number of attendees and more than what is allowed for other uses in the Rural Areas,
such as wineries, may be appropriate.
Staff recommends that a more in -depth review of potential traffic issues is necessary and that it be
examined through a traffic study as recommended by VDOT.
The Planning Commission agreed with staff that the proposal does not meet the Comprehensive
Plan or the Intent and Purpose of the Monticello Historic District and these need to be changed.
VDOT's request for the traffic study is appropriate to help determine thresholds. At the very least,
a special use permit should be required for events over a certain amount of attendees in a season
or per year. The Planning Commission asked staff to go back and evaluate the thresholds from all
aspects, due their concern with the overall cumulative impact to public roads.
The Commission would like for staff, along with the applicant, to evaluate some thresholds by
which there could be an acceptance of by -right activity and when there is a threshold of
discretion, be it through supplementary regulations or standards or a special use permit. There
are some thresholds that they would like a little bit more discretion of evaluating whether the
threshold is appropriate or not. They need to continue to work with that and evaluate the
implications of the traffic study as it relates to determining those thresholds.
2. Issue / Question: Usual and customary
Are the proposed uses typical for this type of unique property? This approach has been used in
Virginia with farm wineries. An appropriate test would be whether or not the uses they propose are
usual and customary for such unique properties either as primary uses or subordinate and
incidental uses. Reasoning for this might be based on those uses that have been typical to other
like and unique properties in other places.
Discussion: The applicant has provided examples of other properties that permit both private and
public events that supplement the primary purpose of the property (Attachment A). Some of the
examples, such as Mount Vernon and Montpelier, provide more equal comparisons than others, such
as the Library of Congress. In reviewing these examples as well as other examples found through
additional research, many sites have supplemented their income by renting the facilities for events
not related to the primary purpose of the site.
As Monticello has been designated a World Heritage site, staff reviewed other World Heritage sites in
the United States (Attachment D). Many of the World Heritage sites are open for visitors and have
accommodations for special events, such as weddings, meetings and parties.
Staff Recommendation: Staff believes that many other sites similar to Monticello and Montalto have
events that supplement their primary purpose. However since Monticello and Montalto are located in
the Rural Areas, size and number of events should remain important considerations as to their
impacts.
The Planning Commission agreed with staff that the proposal does not meet the Comprehensive
Plan or the Intent and Purpose of the Monticello Historic District and needs to be changed. The
Planning Commission agreed with staff's concerns about the number and size of events. The list
of uses needs to be flushed out. A suggestion was made to review the uses requested with those
uses allowed for a farm winery.
3. Issue / Questions: Impacts on the area
VDOT indicates that a 529 study is needed for this amendment (Attachment C). Should part of the
determination of what uses should be added to the district and their size, number and /or frequency be
based on the results of such a study? Are there other analyses that are needed?
Discussion: As discussed above, staff is concerned that the frequency and number of attendees at
the events warrants further consideration. Impacts based on the results of the traffic study would aid
in determining the type of review that should be required.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends that a 529 study be required, in order to determine the
appropriate size, number and frequency of events. Other impacts may be determined as a result of
the traffic study.
The Planning Commission asked staff to go back and evaluate the threshold from all aspects due
to their concern with the overall cumulative impact to public roads. At the very least, a special
use permit should be required for events over a certain amount of attendees in a season or per
year.
4. Issue / Questions: Consistency with the Intent and Purpose of the Monticello Historic District
As was the case with the ZTA 200700006, the zoning text amendment that allowed Montalto to be
added into the MHD, is this proposal consistent with the adopted intent and purpose of the District? If
the additional uses are appropriate to add to the District, should the purpose and intent be expanded
to address the proposal?
Discussion. The intent of the District (copied below) linked all uses allowed in the District to the
preservation of the historic house, preservation of Jefferson's lands, and furthering the education of
Jefferson and Jefferson era history.
The Planning Commission agreed with staff that the proposal does not meet the Comprehensive
Plan or the Intent and Purpose of the Monticello Historic District and needs to be changed.
Public comment was received from the following person:
Neil Williamson, of Free Enterprise Forum, suggested that they come up with a nexus regarding the
frequency of events.
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RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, Monticello is one of the preeminent historic sites in the world, as evidenced
by its listings as a National Historic Landmark by the National Park Service's National Historic
Landmarks Survey and as a World Heritage Site by the World Heritage Committee of the United
Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization; and
WHEREAS, the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation is engaged in uses and
activities that are related to research, preservation, restoration, public education and public
interpretation of Monticello; and
WHEREAS, these uses and activities present unique land use issues that are not
adequately addressed in any existing zoning district, and it is desirable to establish a new zoning
district to address those land use issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity,
convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices, the Albemarle County Planning
Commission hereby adopts a resolution of intent to amend the Zoning Ordinance for the purpose
of establishing a new zoning district as described herein, to amend other related sections of the
Zoning Ordinance as deemed appropriate, and to amend the Zoning Map accordingly; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission will hold a public
hearing on this resolution of intent, and make its recommendations to the Board of Supervisors at
the earliest possible date.
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Traffic Management Plan for Certain Events at Montalto
A. Applicability: Events held at Montalto exceeding the following thresholds for total
vehicle trips (vehicles entering and exiting, combined) shall be subject to this plan:
• Soft -start events generating more than 1,576 total trips
• Hard -start events generating more than 388 total trips
Examples of soft -start events include a public festival_
Examples of hard -start events include a lecture, conference, reception, and wedding.
B. Plan Requirements:
A-.1. Day -time events:
• Self- parking of up to 1,000 vehicles on site (7470 in designated parking 4ot s ,
remainder in overflow parking area).
When on -site parking is not used, or reaches capacity, additional parking shall occur
off -site, such as at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center or Piedmont Virginia
Community College, and guests shall be transported to and from Montalto by bus.
&2. Night -time events:
• Self- parking of up to 7470 vehicles on site (in the designated parking mss).
• Overflow parking area will not be used during night -time events.
• When on -site parking is not used, or reaches capacity, additional parking shall occur
off -site, such as at the Thomas Jefferson Visitor Center or Piedmont Virginia
Community College, and guests shall be transported to and from Montalto by bus.
C. Standard Procedures Applicable to All Events Subject to this Traffic Management Plan:
• During inclement weather, the Foundation staff to implement an inclement weather
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• If the Foundation staff in its discretion determines that the overflow parking area
should not be used, it will be closed and appropriate contingency plans shall be
implemented.
• Foundation staff to monitor parking situations during events and shall implement
contingency plans as necessary and appropriate based on such plans.
D. Q—Optional Additional Traffic Management Measures: One or more of the following
traffic management measures may be also be implemented, each as deemed appropriate and
reasonable in the sole discretion of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation staff based on the
particular circumstances and characteristics of each individual proposed event:
• One -way ingress and egress would be implemented and then directed by Monticello
staff.
• Monticello staff to direct vehicles to off -site parking locations.
• Placement of directional signage to facilitate traffic flow and wayfinding.
• Pre -event meeting and other coordination between Thomas Jefferson Foundation
staff, event coordinators, and bus company prior to the events.
• Stationing of a traffic control team member at each decision point along traffic
routes, controlling and directing traffic flow.
• Hiring Albemarle County or City of Charlottesville police to assist with traffic
management and direction.
• Stage practice run with drivers in advance of the event.
• Station tow trucks to assist in the event of an emergency.
• Notify local police and fire departments.
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