HomeMy WebLinkAboutSDP200900093 Approval - County 2010-04-09IRGTNI
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 -4596
Phone (434) 296 -5832 Fax (434) 972 -4126
April 9, 2010
Mr. Scott Collins
Collins Engineering
800 E. Jefferson St.
Charlottesville, VA 22902
RE: Request, dated March, 12, 2010, for variation from the approved code of development for ZMA
2004 -0044 Old Trail Village
Dear Mr. Collins:
The referenced variation is being requested in association with Old Trail Village Final Site Plan
SDP2009 -093), Sheet S -1, prepared by Collins Engineering, issued November 11, 2009, revised
March 1, 2010. The site plan for block 3, phase B includes twenty -four townhouse units.
The variation request, dated March 12, 2010 and attached to this letter, is for a variation to the build -to
line as described in the code of development for the lots shown on the block three, phase B site plan. The
specifics of the variation request relate to the dimensions of the build -to line in the approved code of
development for the subject project. The approved code of development describes the minimum build -to
line in the CT4 and CT5 districts as eight feet. The actual dimensions for the build -to line area shown on
the proposed site plan for block 3, phase B varies up to sixteen (16) feet.
Rather than modify the table in the Code of Development we will grant the variation to allow the build -to
range to be greater than what is described in the approved code of development. The proposed build -to
range for lots shown on Sheet S -1 of the final site plan, prepared by Collins Engineering, issued
November 11, 2009, revised March 1, 2010 is 0 feet to 16 feet.
The analysis of the variation request is provided below.
Section 8.5.5.3 allows the director of planning to grant minor variations from the approved code-of
development as long as:
1) The variation is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan.
The variation is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan. -
Interconnections, a mix of uses and housing types and buildings that are close to the street will
remain.
2) The variation does not increase the approved development density or intensity of
development.
The variation will not increase the approved density or intensity of development. The mixed use
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facilities, and residential units within this development remain within the maximum dwelling
units and gross density specified in the code of development for mixed use.
3) The does not.adversely,affect the:timing.and phasing of development ofany other
development.in •the.zoning:district.
The variation does not affect any timing or phasing of this or_any other development.i
4) The-variation-does .not require.a- special use permit. •
The variation does not require a special use permit.
5) The variationis in .general.accord withthe purpose.and intent oftheapproved rezoning
application.
The variation is in general accord with the purpose and intent ofthe approved rezoning. The
development resulting from the variation continues to provide a mixture of uses, interconnections,
and a pedestrian friendly environment in Old Trial Village.
The reason forthe .variation is to allow for staggered fronts with porches on Claremont and to
accommodatethe.sidewalks on the individual lots rather than in the right -of -way on Old Trail Dr.
Based onthefindings noted above; the Planning Director has authorized approval of the variation. If
you have any questions or need additional information, please contact me at296-5832.
Sincerely,
1
audette Grant
Senior Planner
C: Megan Yaniglos
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