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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
SDP201400054 Glenmore Ground Storage Water Tank,
Pump Station, and Water Mains
SU BJ ECT /PROPOSAL /REQU EST:
Adoption of a Resolution approving a special
exception to allow reduced setbacks
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Foley, Walker, Davis, Kamptner, Benish and Perez
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
December 3, 2014
ACTION: INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
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BACKGROUND:
The Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) proposes to install a 600,000 gallon ground storage water tank, pump
station, and associated water mains adjacent to the East Rivanna Volunteer Fire Company on property owned by Albemarle
County and the Fire Company within the proposed Rivanna Village at Glenmore project. In order to construct these
improvements as proposed, a special exception to modify the required setbacks to the side and rear property lines for the
structure is necessary (Attachment A). County Code §18- 4.10.3.1 requires water tanks to have a 1 to 1 setback of their
height to all property lines. The proposed ground storage water tank is 35 feet tall, thus requiring a 35 foot setback to all
property lines. Due to physical constraints of the property that limit the options for locating the water tank (see Attachment
B), ACSA requests that the side property line setback be reduced to 32 feet and the rear property line setback be reduced to
20 feet.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Critical Infrastructure: prioritize, plan and invest in critical infrastructure that responds to past and future changes and
improves the capacity to serve community needs.
Natural Resources: Thoughtfully protect and manage Albemarle County's ecosystems and natural resources in both
the rural and development areas to safeguard the quality of life of current and future generations.
DISCUSSION:
Staff analysis of this special exception is provided in Attachment C. County Code §§ 18- 4.10.3.1 and 18 -33.5 authorize
the Board to approve a special exception to modify or waive the requirements of County Code § 18- 4.10.3.1 if it
determines that the public health, safety, or welfare would be equally or better served by the modification or waiver. The
water tank will provide a back -up water supply to the Village of Rivanna in the event of a water main break along the
supply water main. It will also provide ACSA additional time to respond to emergency repairs to the water supply system,
serve the needs of the community, and promote public health and safety. With these pubic benefits, the noted limited
options for locating this water tank, and the landscaping and screening measures proposed, staff recommends approval
of this special exception.
BUDGET IMPACT:
No budget impact will result from authorizing this special exception.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment D) approving this special exception to
allow a 32 foot side setback and a 20 foot rear setback subject to the following conditions:
1. The Albemarle County Service Authority (the "Authority') shall obtain a landscaping easement (the
"Landscaping Easement ") on Tax Map and Parcel Number 093A1 -00 -00 -00400 in the location shown
for the "Prop. 20' Landscaping Easement" on the Site Plan — Grading Plan and Landscaping Plan (the
"Plan "), last revised November 4, 2014, attached hereto, subject to the following:
A. Any tree shown on the Plan whose trunk is located within the Landscaping Easement shall be
preserved and maintained by the Authority;
B. If any tree within the Landscaping Easement dies, is removed, or is otherwise cut so as to no
longer provide the screening intended by this condition as determined by the Director of
Community Development, the Authority shall promptly submit a landscape plan that complies
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with Albemarle County Code § 18- 32.7.9 and which will provide screening as provided by
Albemarle County Code § 18- 32.7.9.7;
C. After the landscape plan is approved by the County, the Authority shall install and thereafter
maintain any landscaping shown on the approved landscape plan;
D. The Zoning Administrator may allow minor variations in the location of the Landscaping
Easement provided that the screening purpose of the Landscaping Easement is satisfied; and
E. The deed of easement and easement plat for the Landscaping Easement shall be subject to
review and approval by the County before they are recorded in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit
Court of Albemarle County, Virginia.
2. If the Authority does not obtain the Landscaping Easement as provided in Condition 1, it shall:
A. Submit a landscape plat that complies with Albemarle County Code § 18- 32.7.9 and which will
provide screening as provided by Albemarle County Code § 18- 32.7.9.7 to the equivalent
extent practicable that would have been provided under Condition 1, as determined by the
Director of Community Development; and
B. After the landscape plan is approved by the County, the Authority shall install and thereafter
maintain any landscaping shown on the approved landscape plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
A— Special Exception Request
B — Site plan sheet depicting proposed development and location of offsite landscape easement
C — Staff Analysis of the Request
D — Resolution w /conditions