HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP201000055 Application 2010-07-12„Application for
Variations from Approved Plans, ;
Codes and Standards of Development
DATE: 7/12/10
NAME OF PLANNED DISTRICT: OLD TRAIL VILLAGE
ZMA NUMBER(s): ZMA -04 -024
Contact Person: SCOTT COLLINS, COLLINS ENGINEERING
Address 800 E. JEFFERSON ST Citv CHARLOTTESVILLE State VA
Daytime Phone ( 434 )293-3719
What type of change is requested ?:
Zip 22902
Fax # (f4) 293 -3719 E -mail scott @collins - engineering.com
❑ Variation to the Plan ❑ Variation to the Code or Standard
Provide a copy of the existing plan (may be a reduced copy) illustrating the area for which the change is requested. Provide a
graphic representation of the requested change.
Describe the variation being sought (may attach separate sheets):
Variation to the yard requirements for Block 4 of Old Trail Village. Reduce the minimum required
rear setback for townhouses from 15' to 10'. The proffers will still require an 18' driveway to accommodate
safe off - street parking. This change will allow decks to extend over the rear driveway, providing outdoor
living space and opportunities for neighbors to interact.
What is the reason for each of the requested variations ?:
Old Trail Village is a traditional neighborhood development with pedestrian - friendly streets
and minimal setbacks. The design of development throughout Old Trail is intended to
foster a sense of community among residents and facilitate the enjoyment of the natural
beauty surrounding them. Allowing decks to extend beyond the building setback will provide
outdoor living space for units which do not otherwise have usable outdoor living space.
County of Albemarle Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296 -5832 Fax: (434) 972 -4126
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In accordance with § 8.5.5.3 c) of tveZoning Ordinance, in order to grant the variation, the Planning Director must
make positive findings under 5 criteria. Please provide information about these criteria for the Director's
consideration (may attach separate sheets).
1. Is the variation consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan?
yes - the neighborhood model is intended to protect the natural environment and enhance the natural beauty with appropriate design - this variation
will provide maximum use of development area, creating outdoor living spaces on residential lots so that other natural areas can remain undisturbed.
2. Does the variation increase the approved development density or intensity of development?
No. The level of density proposed is not proposed to change. The decks proposed are located over approved driveways.
3. Does the variation adversely affect the timing and phasing of development of any other development in the
zoning district?
This proposed change has no impact on the phasing or timing of any portion of the development of Old Trail Village.
4. Does the variation require a special use permit?
The proposed change does not require a special use permit.
5. Is it in general accord with the purpose and intent of the approved rezoning application?
The streetscapes approved with the original rezoning application will not change. Adequate off - street parking remains the same.
The desired mixture of uses and unit types will not change.
§ 8.5.5.3 VARIATIONS FROM APPROVED PLANS, CODES, AND STANDARDS OF DEVELOPMENT
The director of planning and community development may allow a site plan or subdivision plat for a planned
development to vary from an approved application plan, standard of development and, also, in the case of a
neighborhood model district, a general development plan or code of development, as provided herein:
a. The director is authorized to grant a variation from the following provisions of an approved plan, code or
standard:
1. Minor variations to yard requirements, maximum structure heights and minimum lot sizes;
2. Changes to the arrangement of buildings and uses shown on the plan, provided that the major elements
shown on the plan and their relationships remain the same;
3. Changes to phasing plans;
4. Minor changes to landscape or architectural standards; and
5. Minor variations to street design.
d. Any variation not expressly provided for herein may be accomplished by rezoning.
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