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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201400028 Review Comments 2011-02-02 GFA �IRGINIP COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road,North Wing Charlottesville,Virginia 22902-4596 Phone(434)296-5832 Fax(434)972-4126 February 2,2011 Mr. Frank V.Pohl,P.E. 1603 Kenwood Lane Charlottesville,VA 22901 RE: ZMA 2005-0018 Wickham Pond Phase II Request dated October,21,2010, for variations from the approved plan and code of development Dear Frank: The variation requests in conjunction with Wickham Pond Phase II Preliminary Subdivision Plat, inclusive of the road plans, (SUB2009-00062), Sheet C-3,prepared by Pohl Consulting,LLC, dated 9/13/10 which were submitted on the date referenced above are as follows: 1. Substitute an 8 unit apartment/condo with 8 townhouses and move them to a different location 2. Add clarifying phrases a. Introduction b. Walking trail c. Fence in Entrance Corridor d. Painting of porches • 3. Modify text related to average lot sizes 4. Change lot number references in the Code 5. Modify requirement for porch depth and width 6. Add standards for location of picket fence in Block 1 7. Add allowances for materials and color of buildings 8. Delete lamp post and fixture requirement related to similarity in manufacturer, style, and color 9. Change Table 3 to add lot frontage, allowable lot size, and maximum lot coverage for townhouses. Modify the maximum lot coverage for single family detached units. 10. Modify setbacks in Table 4 to include townhouses,remove references to the multi-family building, and remove the additional setback requirements for Lots 31 and 40. Each variation is described on the table on the following page along with the reason for approval or disapproval. In addition we acknowledge that Proffer 4 for this project describes the need for a landscaped buffer along the eastern property line of Block 2, if the units immediately adjacent to Block 2 on the adjoining property are not constructed with a facade(facing Block 2)that is evocative to a typical front entry elevation. The existing buildings facing Block 2 do not have facade's evocative to a typical front entry elevation and the landscaped buffer is not shown on the current road plans. You have asked if this proposal is in conformity with the Code and Proffers. No variation is needed and Attachment II can be approved. 1 V, Per your request, we also acknowledge that the walking trail around the perimeter of the development is slightly reconfigured than shown on the approved application plan. A variation is not needed for this as the walking trail is still located in the general vicinity as shown on the approved plan. The reconfigured trail is a more accurate depiction taking into account slopes and the natural landscape of the site. (See Attachment IV) Table of Variations Variation Request Description and Reason for Reasons for Approval/Disapproval Change Number Request to COD and/or Plan 1. Substitute an 8-unit Substitute the unit types for Approval is granted because the COD condo/apartment better marketability. The proposed changes are not viewed as and Plan with 8 townhouses proposed 8 for-sale townhouse detrimental to the overall development and move them to a units will be re-located to the because Blocks 1 and 2 will still have a different location southwest corner of Wickham mix of unit types as well as commercial Way and Henry Drive. The one uses that are pedestrian oriented. structure was located on the Attachment I shows the revised layout southeast corner of Wickham for these units. Way and Wickham Place 2. Add clarifying Add clarification about timing The variation to change the introductory COD phrases for when houses and text cannot be approved at this time. a. Introductory text townhouses are to become an With additional information or changes extension of Wickham Pond to the wording, it is possible that Phase 1 to retain architectural approval could take place at a later date. control over Wickham Pond II before adding it to the HOA b. Add the word Clarify the expectation of the The change is approved because it "primitive"to surface and bring into sync with clarifies an expectation already describe the application plan established on the application plan. walking trail c. Reference for fence Change the reference for the Approval is given for the following in Entrance fence in the EC from Highlands wording changes: A black three- or Corridor to Wickham Pond I for four-board fence shall be installed to similarity in type of fence to be match the existing fence at the required since the fences in the Highlands and Wickham Pond 1. three developments will be similar to each other. d. Painting of Porches Add clarification that painting Approval is given;however,this of porches and decks is requirement is more appropriately required, regardless of whether located in the private covenants and or not the porch or deck is restrictions. located in front of or behind the homes. 3. Change text to The reduction of the average lot Approval is given because lot width ' COD reduce the average width allows the townhouse reduction will not change the character lot width from a product to be accommodated in , of the development. This variation 2 minimum of 50' to the development. relates to the variation to the Plan for a minimum of 45' allowance of the townhouse units. for single family detached homes 4. Change lot number Lots 1-30 are now lots 94-123 Approval is given because the lot COD references in the and are located along the number changes provide for consistency Code perimeter of Block 1. Lots 31- with an existing subdivision plat as well 48 are now lots 132-149 and as the approval for townhouse units. are located at the center of the block. A 2-unit townhouse duplex and a 6-unit townhouse unit are consisted of lots 124- 131. 5. Modify requirement The request is made to ensure The request is approved for single- COD for covered porches, that porches are placed on all family detached residences. We porch depth and single-family detached recommend consideration be given to width residences as well as provide requiring porches on the townhouse more flexibility in depth of units. This requirement could be added porches. The request is also to the private covenants and restrictions. made to provide for a width requirement to ensure usability. Porch standards proposed are a minimum depth of 6 feet and width of 12 feet. 6. Add standards for The standard to have a picket Approval is given with removal of the COD location of picket fence located 12 inches from word "approximately". fence in Block 1 the back of the sidewalk is needed to ensure a standard appearance for the location of the fence. 7. Add allowances for Vinyl siding requested as an The variation to add vinyl siding as a COD materials and color additional material for exterior building material, as well as parging and of buildings siding of buildings to provide painted concrete as foundation material greater affordability. Parging is not approved at this time. With and painted concrete are additional information or changes to the requested to be allowed for wording, it is possible that approval exposed foundation areas. could take place at a later date. 8. Delete lamp post Deletion of the requirement is The variation to delete the lamp post and COD and fixture requested to allow for greater fixture requirement is not approved at requirement related flexibility in types of outdoor this time. With additional information to similarity in lighting provided and improve or changes to the wording, it is possible manufacturer, style, affordability. that approval could take place at a later and color. date. 9. Change Table 3 to The addition of a lot frontage Approval is given for the following COD add lot frontage, requirement for townhouses, changes in order to have standards for allowable lot size, deletion of the lot frontage enforcement. The standards are in and maximum lot requirement for multi-family, keeping with other NMDs: coverage for requirement for a minimum lot in Block 1, the unit type shall be townhouses. size and maximum lot coverage "Single-family attached", the minimum Modify the are needed for townhouses, The ' lot frontage shall he 15'. the allowable maximum lot increase in lot coverage for lot size range shall be 1,000—5,000 coverage for single building footprints for single feet, and maximum lot coverage of family detached family detached units is needed building footprints shall be 60%. The units. to allow for more compact maximum lot coverage of building single-family units. footprints for single-family detached shall be 50%. 10. Modify setbacks in Revised setbacks will Approval is given to change the unit COD Table 4 to include accommodate townhouses type from Multi-family to Single-family townhouses,remove instead of the original single attached in Block 1,to change the front references to the structure. The building types setback/build-to range from 12—20 feet, multi-family on original lots 31 and 40 have to allow for a side setback form 0—7 building, and now changed and the additional feet, and to delete the other references to remove the setback requirements are not the multi-family building. Additional additional setback necessary. approval is given to remove the requirements for additional setback requirements for Lot Lots 31 and 40. 31 and Lot 40 because the unit types have changed and the requirement is no longer necessary. Approval to delete the garage setback requirement cannot be approved at this time. With additional information or changes to the wording, it is possible that approval could take place at a later date. The Director of Planning has authorized me to grant these variations(per Section 8.5.5.3)pertaining to Block I because: 1) The variations are consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. The approved variations support the Neighborhood Model in retaining a mixture of uses and housing types and in keeping an overall design of development that promotes a pedestrian orientation and buildings that are close to the street. 2) The variations do not increase the approved development density or intensity of development. The approved variations will not increase the approved density or intensity of development. The mixed use facilities,and residential units within this development remain within the maximum dwelling units and gross density specified in the code of development. 3) The variations do not adversely affect the timing and phasing of development of any other development in the zoning district. The approved variations do not affect any timing or phasing of this or any other development. 4) The variations do not require a special use permit. The approved variations do not require a special use permit. 5) The variations are in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved rezoning application. The approved variations are in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved rezoning. The development resulting from the variation continues to provide a mixture of uses and housing types, and a pedestrian friendly environment in Wickham Pond Phase II. The variations granted in this letter apply to SJB2009-00062 Sheet C-3,prepared by Pohl Consulting.LLC. dated 9/13/10. Please provide our office with an updated code of development that reflects the changes approved with this variation. An example of the way ir which this updated code should be annotated is provided as Attachment V. 4 Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or need additional information at 296-5832, ext. 3250. Sincerely, , Fir ,40,1 „cf)-- r,, Claudette Grant Senior Planner C: Summer Frederick Philip Custer Stewart Wright Attachment I: Variation request,dated October 21,2010 Attachment II: Screen Planting Concept Attachment III: Blackline copy of Code of Development revisions with approvals noted Attachment IV: Layout Plan 1 Attachment V: Example of updated Code 5