HomeMy WebLinkAboutCPA201400002 Resolution 2014-12-16IS Z13RIJ9010
WHEREAS, the Future Land Use Plan and Transportation Network section of the Places 29
Master Plan includes land use designations, parks and green systems, and the future transportation
network, within the Places 29 Master Plan for the Northern Development Areas within Albemarle
County; and
WHEREAS, a petition was received requesting that the land use designation under the Places 29
Master Plan for Tax Map and Parcel Number 04500-00-00-17300 (the "Property") be changed from
Urban Density Residential to Office/R&D/Flex/Light Industrial; and
WHEREAS, the Property abuts on Berkmar Drive to the west and the Colonial Auto Center on
the east; and
WHEREAS, changing the land use designation, with a corresponding change to the zoning of the
Property, would allow Colonial Auto Center to expand onto the Property; and
WHEREAS, upon a request by the County or a property owner, the Comprehensive Plan may be
amended by the Board of Supervisors, acting upon a recommendation by the Planning Commission, in
response to criteria first adopted by the Board of Supervisors on April 17, 1985, and amended December
11, 1991, effective April 1, 1992; and
WHEREAS, one of the criteria is whether there has been a change in circumstances since the
land use designation was established for the property in issue; and
WHEREAS, under the above -referenced criteria, the Planning Commissions finds that changes
in circumstances have occurred relative to the Property because the impending Rio Road and Route 29
intersection improvements will impact the Route 29 frontage of Colonial Auto Center and because
Greenfield Mobile Home Park, which was located on the Property when the Places 29 Master Plan was
adopted, has since closed and the Property is no longer used for residential purposes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity,
convenience, general welfare and good land use planning practices, the Albemarle County Planning
Commission hereby adopts a resolution to consider amending the land use designation of the Property
from Urban Density Residential to Office/R&D/Flex/Light Industrial; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing
on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment proposed by this resolution, and make its recommendation to the
Board of Supervisors, at the earliest possible date.