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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-03-202. 3. 4. 5. 6. 10. 11. 12. 13. FINAL 7:00 P.M. MARCH 20, 1996 ROOM 241, COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING Call to Order. Pledge of Allegiance. Moment of Silence Other Matters not Listed on the Agenda from the PUBLIC. Consent Agenda (on next sheet). SP-95-44. Arthur A. Watson. Pnblie llearing on a request to replace a~ existing se crossing in the flood plain located on NW sdof inters ofkt 671/d09, 146I TM28fl. White Hall Dist. (This property does not lie in a desi~gn~te~gro, tm ..... I~----"''"T~I---- I~I ....... J-* (D I dfromAgend ) SP-95-45. Wendall Wood. Public Hearing on a request to.amend SP-95-25 tc~add to Airport Mobile Home Park. Located on E { TM32,P50A. Rivanna Dist. (This property is recommended for Residential [10.01-34 dwelling Units per acm] SP-95-46. Central relephone Co. m~manned telephone switching station on approx 3.6 ac portion on N sd of Rt 250 on North Pantops Dr. Rivanna Dist. (This prqperty for High Density Residential [10.01-34 dwelling milts per acre] i SP-96-06. The Tandem School. Public Heating on a request to allow of a pvt sch in R- 1 dist. Tandem School proposes constt of 10,000 sf t as auditorium, classroom, dining hall & faculty lounge space Property on Tandem Lane is accessed from Rt 20S approx 1 mi S ~vithin Urban Area Neighborhood 4 2B. Scottsville Dist. Approval of Minutes: July 7, 1993. Other Matters not Listed on the Agenda from the BOARD. Adjourn, ; ac f facgities FOR APPROVAL: 5.1 5.2 5.3 CONSENT AGENDA Albemarle Cotmty's Statement for the Six Year Primary Road Plan Preallocation Hearing. Authorize Chairman to sign a letter of support for the JAYS Program. Adopt resolution requesting funding assistance for an accessible fi~h'mg pier at Claris Green Lake from the Virginia Division of Game and Inland Fisheries. FOR INFORMATION: 5.4 Letter dated March 6, 1996, to Charlotte Hmphris, Cha'aman, from Julie L. Vosmik, Director, Division of Survey and Register, Department of Historic Resources, providing notice that East Belmont, Albemarle County has been placed on the Virginia Landmarks Register. 5.5 Copy of Planning Commission minutes for March 5 and March 12, 1996. COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Supervisors 40I Mclntire Road Charlottesvi}le, Virginia 22902-4696 (804~ 296-5843 FAX ~804) 296-5800 ME~O R AND UM Charles S. Martin Walter F. Perkins Sally H. Thomas TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT Robert W. Tucker, Jr., County Executive V. Wayne Cilimberg, Director Planning and Community Developmenn Ella W. Carey, Clerk-- ~/ March 22, 1996 Board Actions of March 20, 1996 The following is a list of actions taken by the Board of Supervzsors at its meeEing on March 20, 1996: Agenda Item No. 1. Call ~o Order. The meeting was called to order au 7:02 p.m. by the Chairman, Mrs. Humphris. Agenda Item No. 4. Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the PUBLIC. There was no one to speak. Agenda Item No. 5.1 Albemarle County's Statement for the Six Year Primary Road Plan Preallocation ~earing. Board members made several recommendations for changes an wording and typos. Agenda Etem No. 5.2. Authorize Chairman no sign a letter of support for the JAYS Program. APPROVED. Letter forwarded 5o Mr. Chisholm. Agenda Item No. 5.3. Adopt resolution requesting funding assistance for an accessible fishing pzer at Chris Green lake from the Virgznia Diviszon of Game and Inland Fisheries. ADOPTED resolution. Original forwarded to Pat Mullaney. Agenda Item No. 6. SP-95-44 Arthur A. Watson. Public Hearing on a reques~ replace an existing stream crossing in the flood plain located on NW sd of i~ters of Rt 671/609, 1,361 ac zoned RA. TM28,Pt. Whine Hall Dist~ APPRO~-ED sub3ect to the followin9 conditions recommended by the Planning Commission: Albemarle County Department of Engmneering and Public Works (Engineermng Department approval of bridge plans and details. The plans muse be sealed by a professional engineer; 2. Engineermng DeparEmenE approval of hydrologic, hydraulic Printed on recycled paper Robert W. Tucker, Jr. March 22, 1996 (Page 2} and structural computations prepared by a professional engineer. Computations shall include analysis of the effects to the 100-year flood plain; Engineering Department approval of an erosion control plan if earth disturbance is 10,000 square feet or more; Engineering Department approval of a Water Quality Impact Assessment; Any future development of Tax Map 28, Parcel 1, seeking crossing of Ward's Creek to access Route 671 shall use this stream crossing; and Existing bridge to be removed to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department. ....... .~ ............ = .... Comprehensive Plan. ~ ...... ~-" (Deleted from Agenda. ) Agenda Item No. 8. SP-95-45. Wendall Wood. Public Hearing on a request to amend SP-95-25 to add approx 2 ac to Airport Mobile Home Park. Located on E sd of Rt 606 approx 0.6 mi S of Rt 649. TM32,PSOA. Rivanna Dist. APPRO~FED subject to conditions of SP-95-25 with the deletion of conditions #2 and #10. The conditions of approval are set out below: Deletion/relocation of all lots within fifty feet of an adjacent parcel; Staff approval of all mobile home units proposed for location within the mobile home park to ensure compli- ance with the acoustical performance standards of Section 30.2.5; Staff approval of private road maintenance agreements at such time as the property may be subdivided; Maintenance of recreation facilities shall be the responsibility of the property owner in accord with Section 4.16.3.2; No direct connection to Route 29 shall be made without amendment of this permit; Provision of conventional "T" intersection with Route 606 constructed in accordance with Virginia Department of Transportation requirements, Access is shown on a plan initialized "WDF" dated 7/8/93; No plan of development shall be submitted for review until the necessary easements and/or right-of-way acquisition for the Route 606 entrance have been obtained; and Robert W. Tucker, Jr March 22/ 1996 (Page 3) Provision of access to Tax Map 32, Parcel 46. Agenda Item No. 9. SP-95-46- Central Telephone Co. of Virginia. Public Hearzng on a rec/uesu co establish an unmanned telephone switching station on approx 3.6 ac portion of TM78,P55A4. Site on N sd of Rt 250 on North Pantops Dr. Rivanna Dist. Petition was incorrectly advertised. It should have included T~78, P's55A4 and 55D1. Board has readvertised this petition for April 3, 1996, at 10:45 a.m. Agenda Item No. 10. SP-96-06 The Tandem School. Public Hearing on a requesn to allow for expansion of facilities of a pre sch in R-1 dist. Tandem School proposes constr of 10,000 sf bldg to be utilized as auditorium, classroom, dining hall & faculty lounge space on 21.77 acs zoned R-1 Property on Tandem Lane is accessed from Rt 20S approx 1 mi S of 1-64. ProperEy is within Urban Area Neighborhood 4 which is s designated growth area. TMgl,Ps2A& 2B. Scottsvilte Dlst. APPROVED subJecn Eo the following conditions recommended by the Planning Commission: The new facility will be located approximately as shown on the attached site layout (Attachment); Total school enrollment and on-site staffing shall be limited to 177 persons; and Additional buildings or increase in total enroll- ment'staffing muse be authorized by a new special use permit. Agenda Item No. 12 Other Matters non Listed on the Agenda from the BOARD. Mr. Tucker announced that ghe joint public hearing of the Board and Planning Commission for ZMA-95-04, The University of Virginia Real EstaEe Foundation, has been scheduled for April 9, at 7:00 p.m. Proffers and an analysis Eo be forwarded to the Board by the middle of next week. Mrs. Humphris, Mrs. Thomas and Mr. Martin said they would attend the Preallocation Hearing in Culpeper, on Monday, March 25. Mr. Martin asked the Board go take another look at the $5000 requesE from Children, Youth and Family Services, Inc., concerning the Child Care Resource and Referral Program He feels that tieing this program Eo welfare reform makes a lot more sense (copy of memo from Catherine Bodkin attached). Mrs. Thomas asked that a letter of thanks be sent to Delegane Earl Dickerson. The House Appropriations Committee Conferees added $260,000 in conference. Robert W. Tucker~ Jr. March 22, 1996 (Page 4) Mrs. Thomas asked about the Steep Slope ordinance. Mr. Davis said this is a part of the many changes being processed by the Planning Department. A comprehensive package of Zoning amendment modifications will be brought to the Board in the spring. Mr. Marshall said Mayor Raymon Thacker will be coming back to the Board asking for a police officer for the Tow~ of Scottsville, with the possibility of the Town and County sharing one-half the costs. The officer would be stationed in the town with duties to cover the town and surrounding county. The officer would take the place of the deputy the town is losing. Mrs. Humphris said she received a phone call from Dick Keller concerning "under designing" of the intersection of Avon Street with the Route 20 connector. Mr. Tucker said he would ask Mr. Cilimberg to call Mr. Keller. Mr. Perkins congratulated the Parks and Recreation Department. Beaver Creek Reservoir was named the best kept dam in the state. Agenda Item No. 13. ADJOURNED at 7:50 p.m., to April 1 at 5:30 p.m. for an Executive Session with the school Board. (NOTE: The Executive Session with the School Board has been changed to April 3rd at approximately 12:00 noon). EWC/aw Attachments (2) cc: Richard E. Huff Roxanne White Jo Higgins Bruce Woodzell Richard Wood Amelia McCulley Jan Sprinkle Larry Davis File ! Scale: 1"=2000' ./ ~q TANDEM SCHOOL SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION ABOUT TANDEM SCHOOL Tandem School is a private primary/secondary school founded in Albemarle County in 1970. The School moved to its present 21.77 acre site (Tax Map 91, Parcels 2A/2B)' on Route 20, just south of PVCC, in 1972. The School currently serves 153 students in grades 5-12. The Tandem School was founded upon the principle that students thrive and learning flourishes when students and teachers work together, hence the name "Tandem". Tandem School prides itself on its strong college preparatory program as well as its commitment to the development of its students' ethical values and social responsibility. The Tandem School is pursuing affiliation with the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and the Friends Council on Education. This new affiliation is intended to reinforce the values of academio rigor, individual responsibility and community service that havealways been fundamental to Tandem School. ABOUT THE BUILDING PROJECT Tandem School proposes to build a 10,000 square foot Community Hall building, containing three classrooms, a music room and a dining room on the ground level, an auditorium with seating for 250 on the main level, and a faculty workroom/lounge on the upper level. The School is presently housed in three buildings, the original "manor" house, a converted barn/stable, and a new classroom building constructed in the 1970s. TheSchool currently is at full enrollment and is overcrowded in its present facilities. The School does not have adequate space for its library or its music and drama programs, lacks an auditorium largeenough to accommodate the whole student and faculty body, lacks separate dining facilities for the upper and middle school students and does not have a gymnasium. The proposed Community Hall building will be built next to the manor house building. Its main purpose will be to house the 250 seat auditorium on the main level, which will be used for all-school assemblies, plays and rehearsals by the drama program and physical education classes in inclement weather. Three classrooms, a music room and an upper school dining room and kitchen facilities will be located on the ground level of the Community Hall building. The new classrooms, music and dining rooms wil.1 free up space in the manor house and barn/stable building to expand the library and administrative offices and Mere ndu ........................ To: Board of Supervtsors. Albemarle Coun{y From: Catherine d. Boa~in, Executive Director Children, Youth & Family Services, Inc. Date: Subject: 03/14/1996 1996-97Budget-Increased funds for ChiM Care Resource and Referral At the Budget Work Session yesterday, thc Board agreed to adding $5,000 to the County Executive's recommendation for the Child Care Resource and Referral program (CCRR) of Children, Youth & Family Services. Here is some additional information regarding the agency's request for increased County funds to support the work of the CCRR staff. a~ The number of parents and providers making use.of the program is fairly equal for the City and County residents. This has been true for at least 3 years. b. The number served by the program has been increasing significantly every year for at least 3 years. c. In the process of Welfare Reform, the County Department of Social Service staff estimates there will be a need for 136 new child care openings for infants and preschoolers while parents work or receive training. The development of child care providers needs to start this year in order to be ready for the demand beginning July 1997. In addition to its regular tasks of recruiting training, and registering family day care providers, of maintaining a data base of day cam centers, preschools/nursery schools and f~mily day care homes, and of helping parents find suitable child care, CCRR has as a goal this year of developing these new family day care homes, lTtis recruitment -will be different because the type of care is likely to be for parents who are scheduled to work swing shifts, evening/night shifts and weekends. d. In the budget originally submitted to the County of Albemarle, CYFS assumed $5,000 from the state ( in the form ora Governor's Innovation Grant) to met the increased recruiting demands caused by the state's implementation of Welfare Reform locally. We received information 2 weeks ago indicating that this gram had been discontinued even though only one-third of the original funds had been awarded statewide. COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITI~.E: Albemarle County Six Year Primary Road Plan - Pre- allocation Hearing Speech SUB JECT/PROPO SAL/REQUF~T: INFORMATION STAFF CONTACT(S): Messrs. Tucker, Cilimb erg,Benish AGENDA DATE: March 20, 1996 ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA: ITEM NUMBER: INFORMATION: INFORMATION: ACTION.: Yes ATTACHMENTS: Yes REVIEWED BY: ~ BACKGROUND On March 6, 1996, the BOS approved staff recommended Six Year Primaxy Road priorities. Staff has prepared a statement for the Chair based on those priorities. DISCUSSION Please find attached Albemarle County primary road priorities and a proposed speech that would be delivered at the pre-allocation hearing in Culpeper, Virginia on Monday, March 25, 1996. The speech does not include every priority, but it highlights the County's highest priorities in each category. The categories are Standard Projects, Safety Improvements, Enhancement Projects, and National Highway of System (NHS). RECOM31lgNDATION Please advise staffofany corrections or modifications desired. Incidentally, Angela Tucker has informed us that Albemarle County will be the last locality recognized for presentation thisyear. As you know, VDOT reverses the localities' presentation by the alphabet each year. 96.049 VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 1996 SPRING PRE-ALLOCATION MEETING FOR THE INTERSTATE, PRIMARY, AND URBAN SYSTEMS, AND FOR MASS TRANSIT ALBEMARLE COUNTY PRIORITIES The following addresses Albemarle County priorities for each allocation of the Intermodal Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) and each sub-allocation of the Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds. Surface Transportation Program (STP~ Standard Projects: The following projects, listed in priority order, are eligible for STP fm~ds not set aside. They are: t) Undertake those Charlottesville Area Transportation Study (CATS) projects eligible for the primary program in sequence as called for in the February 2, 1992 joint resolution between the City, County and University and agreed to by VDOT. In addition to Route 29 improvemems a/ready underway, consxruct Meadow Creek Parkway from the Route 250 Bypass to Route 29 North. The Parkway is the County's next highest priority project, and is of the utmost importance in order to maintain an adequate level of service on Route 29 and to improve the overall roadway system serving the urbanizing area north of the City. The first phase of this project from the Route 250 Bypass to Rio Road will be funded in the County's secondary program. The County is now seeking approval ora rev/sed Rio Road to Route 29N Parkway corridor as an amendinent to CATS with ultimate inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The County believes the parkway will meet the criteria for inclusion in the p~nary system. With the Commonwealth Transportation Board's decision to eliminate the Route 29 interchanges, the County believes funds should be redirected to the Parkway and wants to work with VDOT staff to evaluate construction of subsequent phases as a primary road if this will accelerate the parkway's completion. VDOT is urged to investigate all possible funding sources to achieve the quickest construction of this vitally important roadway. Projects in the northern urbanized area not eligible for primary funds, but listed in CATS, such as the Hydraulic Road/Route 250 Bypass interchange, should be actively pursued. 2) The County will be closely following the progress and recommendation of the Route 29 Corridor Study. Improvement to Route 29 north of the South Fork Rivauna River is still recognized by the County as an important project. We trust VDOT and the consultant will continue to receive public input regarding the corridor study and would further recommend that public hearing be held in Albemarle County. We anticipate that local concerns will be considered and addressed. 3) Undertake the widening of Route 20 south from 1-64 to the proposed Route 20/742 connector road that will serve the traffic from the new high school. 4) Undertake road projects parallel to Route 29 which relieve traffic on Route 29, such as the Greenbrier Drive/Seminole Square connector. 5) Widen Route 250 West from Emmet Street to the Route 29/250 Bypass. This section is covered by a joint design study by the City, County and University of Virginia and was recognized for improvement in the Lewis Mountain Neighborhood Study. The joint study should be used as a guide in developing the widening plans. The remaining portions of Rt. 250 West to Yancy Mill (the 1-64/250 interchange) will be under study by VDOT to determine long term needs for this road. VDOT will also conduct a similar study of Rt. 250 East from State Farm Blvd. to the Fluvarma County line. The County supports and appreciates this effort. 6~ lmprove Route 240 in Crozet based on results and recommendations of the VDOT corridor study of Route 240. 7~ Develop design plans for the widening of Fontaine Avenue from Jefferson Park Avenue to the improvements along the frontage of the University Real Estate Fonndafion development. Safety Improvements: Several projects in the County seem to qualify under this 10% set-aside. They are, in priority order: 1) Construction of pedestrian walkways along various primary routes within the County's Urban Neighborhoods; in particular, Route 20 south from the City line to the new Route 20/742 connector road, Route 20 north from Route 250 to Wilton Farms Apartments, along Route 250 East in the Pantops area as an extension to existing sidewalks, along 250 West from City to Bypass (as part of the overall improvements to this road). 2) The closing of the remaining Route 29 North crossovers recommended for closure in a VDOT study adopted by the Board of Supervisors on May 10, 1979 and reaffirmed by the Board on November 8, 1989. 3) Improvements to Route 250 West along the business corridor in Ivy (from jnst east of the intersection of Route 637 to just west of the intersection of Route 678) to address existing and short-term traffic ckculation problems, including access to developed properties in this area. 4) Improvements to the Route 240 underpass at the CSX Railroad in Crozet. 5) 6) Functional plans for Route 20 North and South for alignment improvements. Functional plans, including am analysis of possible safety improvemems, for Routes 22 and 231. Enhancement Projects: Several projects appear m be eligible for enhancement funds. They are, in priority order: 1) Construction of pedestrian walkways along selected primary road sections. see #1, Safety Improvements above). 2) 3) 4) 5) Beautification of entrance corridors (particularly Route 20, 29 and Route 250) - landscaping, signage, undergrounding of overhead utilities. Construction of bikeway facilities as prioritized in the Bicycle Plan for the City of Charlottesville and Albemarle County (adopted by the Board of Supermsors as an element of the Comprehensive Plan on July 17, 1991). Development of portions of the Rivarma River Greenway path system. Removal of non-conforming billboards. National Highway System (NHS) The Charlottesville-Albemarle MPO Policy Board approved the NHS as proposed by VDOT in this area excluding the Route 29 Bypass. VDOT recommended to FHWA a NHS which included the existing Route 29 and the Route 29 Bypass. The County's highest priority project in the proposed NHS is the widening of Route 29 North from the Corporate limits of Charlottesville to Airport Road. The County desires to continue active participation in Route 29 Corridor studies, including the study of the Charlottesx?ille to Warrenton segment of the Corridor now underway. The County will monitor the progress and recommendations of the Route 29 Corridor which is part of the NHS(additional information is provided under Standard Projects #2). Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program This does not apply to Albemarle County. ]5he Couuty is not in an area of non-attainment for ozone or carbon monoxide. I:\g\s\pri96ist.wp STATEMENT OF ALBEMARLE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD PRE-ALLOCATION HEARING ON INTERSTATE AND PRIMARY SYSTEMS CULPEPER DISTRICT MARCH 25, 1996 GOOD MORNING. I AM CHARLOTTE HUMPHRIS, CHAIRPERSON OF THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, AND BEHALF OF ALBEMARLE COUNTY I APPRECIATE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A FEW BRIEF COMMENTS ABOUT OUR PRIMARY ROAD NEEDS. MY COMIvlENTS FOCUS ON THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY SYSTEM AND SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM AND ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE PRIORITIES SUBMITTED TO YOU LAST YEAR. THEY ARE STILL FOUNDED ON TWO CRITICAL DECISIONS WHICH WE HAVE ALL REAFFIRMED: FIRST, THE PROJECTS IDENTIFIED IN THE CHARLOTTESVILLE AREA TRANSPORTATION STUDY (CATS) AND SECOND, THE MUTUAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE AND COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD REGARDING THE PHASING OF THESE AND OTHER ROAD PROJECTS. ADHERENCE TO THESE TWO DECISIONS IS ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL TO ADDRESSING THE TRANSPORTATION NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM THERE ARE SEVERAL IMPROVEMENTS THAT WE OFFER FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. THESE ARE MORE DEFiNITIVELY ADDRESSED iN A REPORT WE WILL LEAVE WITH YOUR STAFF. THEY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) PROJECTS: STANDARD PROJECTS INCLUDE: UNDERTAKING CATS PROJECTS AS OUTLINED IN OUR MUTUAL AGREEMENT, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MEADOW CREEK PARKWAY. IN ADDITION TO THE COMPLETION OF FHE IMPROVEMENTS TO ROUTE 29 FROM HYDRAULIC ROAD TO AIRPORT ROAD, THE PARKWAY IS THE COUNTY'S HIGHEST PRIORITY PROJECT. WITH THE COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORTATION BOARD'S DECISION NOT TO CONSTRUCT THE INTERCHANGES ON ROUTE 29, THE NEED FOR THE PARKWAY WILL BECOME EVEN MORE CRITICAL TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF SERVICE ON ROUTE 29. THE COUNTY HAS REQUESTED CONSIDERATION OF THE MEADOW CREEK PARKWAY FOR PRIMARY FUNDING FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS. WITH THE COMMONWEALTH TRANSPORATION BOARD'S DECISION TO ELIMINATE THE INTERCHANGES IS FINAL, THE COUNTY BELIEVES THAT THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REDIRECT THOSE FUN-DS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MEADOW CREEK PARKWAY. 2 UNDER TAKEPROJECTS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR PRIMARY FUNDS, BUT LISTED IN CATS, SUCH AS THE HYDRAULIC ROAD/ROUTE 250 BY-PASS INTERCHANGE WHICH WOULD BE FUNDED 1N THE VDOT URBAN SYSTEM. gm UNDER TAKE THE WIDENING OF ROUTE 20 SOUTH FROM 1-64 TO THE PROPOSED ROUTE 742/20 CONNECTOR ROAD THAT WILL SERVE TRAFFIC FROM THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL. 4. UNDERTAKING PROJECTS PARALLEL TO ROUTE 29 WHICH RELIEVE TRAFFIC ON ROUTE 29, SUCH AS THE GREENBRIER/SEMINOLE SQUARE CONNECTOR. 5. IMPROVE ROUTE 240, NEAR CROZET BASED ONRESULTS OF VDOT FUNCTIONAL STUDY. o DEVELOP DESIGN PLANS FOR THE WIDENING OF FONTAINE AVENUE FROM JEFFERSON PARK AVENUE TO THE IMPROVEMENT ALONG THE FRONTAGE OF THE UNIVERSITY REAL ESTATE FOUNDATION DEVELOPMENT. SAFETY PROJECTS INCI, UDE: 1. CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ALONG VARIOUS PRIMARY ROUTES WITHIN THE COUNTY'S URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD. CLOSING OF CROSSOVERS ALONG U.S. 29 NORTH AS RECOMMENDED IN A VDOT STUDY ADOPTED BY BOTH THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS AND REAFFIRMED BY YOU ON NOVEMBER 9, 1989. 3. IMPROVEMENTS TO ROUTE 250 WEST ALONG THE BUSINESS CORRIDOR IN IVY. 4. IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROUTE 240 UNDERPASS AT THE CSX RAILROAD IN CROZET. 5. DEVELOPING FUNCTIONAL PLANS FOR ROUTE 20 NORTH AND SOUTH FOR ALIGNMENT IMPROVEMENTS. DEVELOPING FUNCTIONAL PLANS, INCLUDING ANALYSIS FOR SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, FOR U.S, 250 EAST FROM ITS INTERCHANGE AT 1-64 (INCLUDING STUDY OF THE INTERCHANGE) EASTWARD TO THE FLUVANNA COUNTY LINE (WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE ROUTE 22/ROUTE 250 INTERSECTION). 7. FUNCTIONAL PLANS INCLUDING ANALYSIS OF POSSIBLE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROUTE 22. ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS INCLUDE: 1. CONSTRUCTION OF SIDEWALKS ALONG SELECTED PRIMARY ROAD SECTIONS. BEAUTIFICATION OF ENTRANCE CORRIDORS, PARTICULARLY ROUTE 29 NORTH AND ROUTE 250 EAST; 3. CONSTRUCTION OF BIKEWAY FACILITIES; 4. DEVELOPMENT OF PORTIONS OF THE R1VANNA GREENWAY PATH SYSTEM. N~I TIO NAL HI GHgVA Y S YS TEM THE CHARLOTTESVILLE-ALBEMARLE MPO POLICY BOARD APPROVED THE NI4S AS PROPOSED BY VDOT IN THIS AREA EXCLUDING THE ROUTE 29 BYPASS. VDOT RECOMMENDED TO FHWA A NHS WHICH INCLUDED THE EXISTING ROUTE 29 AND ROUTE 29 BYPASS. THE COUNTY'S HIGHEST PRIORITY PROJECT IN THIE PROPOSED NHS IS FHE WIDENING OF ROUTE 29 NORTH FROM THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF CHARLOTTESVILLE TO AIRPORT ROAD. THE COUNTY DESIRES TO CONTINUE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN ROUTE 29 CORRIDOR STUDIES, INCLUDiNG THE STUDY OF THE PROGRESS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE ROUTE 29 CORRIDOR WHICH IS PART OF THE NHS. WE THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT THESE ISSUES AND IF QUESTIONS ARISE, OF IF ADDITIONAL iNFORMATION IS NEEDED REGARDING OUR RECOMMENDATIONS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME OR A MEMBEPc OF OUR COUNTY STAFF. t:\G\S\STATME2.WP David P. Bou~rman Charlotte Y, Hurnphri~ Forrest R. Marshall. ,Ir. COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Supervisors 401 Mclntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 (804) 296-5843 FAX (804) 296-5800 Charles S. Martin Walter F~ Perkins Sally H. Thomas March 22, 1996' Mr. C. R. Chisholm 626 Elizabeth Avenue Charlottesville, VA 22901 Dear Mr. Chisholm: At a meeting on March 20, 1996, the Board of Supervisors authorized the Chairman to sign the attached letter in support of the JAYS Program. EWe/aw Attachmen5 Sincerely, Clerk Printed on recycled paper COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Supervisors 401 Mclntire Road Charlottesv'flle, Virginia 22902-4596 (804} 296-584~ FAX [804) 296-5800 Charles S. Martin Waber F. Perkins Sally H. Thomas March 22, 1996 Dear Local Retailer: On behalf of the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, I wanted you to know of our collective support for the JAYS (Jaycees Against Youth Smoking) Program. As the JAYS Program has pointed out, it is everyone's responsibility to do whatever is possible in acting as a deterrent to youth smoking ~n our community. With so many distractions available to our young people, not only are laws being broken when tobacco products are sold to youth under the age of 18, but the effects of under-aged smoking are often life-long and, in many cases, can even affect life's longevity. Your cooperation in adhering to state statute, by refusing to sell tobacco products to minors, is a sign that you too are concerned, and support the very premise that our leaders of tomorrow need to be taken care of today, We appreciate your support and know that the community will be better because of it. Sincerely, Charlotte Y. Humphris Chairman CYH/aw Pdnted on recycled paper COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ~rt for JAYS Program. ~ ¢~ E_~.~o~a-; ~ .) II II ACTION: INFORMATION: ! SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: JJ Request for authorization for Chairman to sign letter of CONSENT AGENDA: Jl support. ACTION: X INFORMATION: ~ / BACKGROUND: At the March 13, 1996 meeting, the Board requested a draft letter to be approved by the Beard in support of JAYS (Jay-Cees Against Youth Smoking) Program. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the draft letter for the ChaiCs signature. 98.948 COPY COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Superwsors 401 Mclntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 229024596 ~8041 296~5848 FAX (804) 972-4060 Walter F. Perkins Sally H. Thomas MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Patrick K. Mullaney, Department of Parks Ella W. Carey, Clerk, March 26, 1996 Chris Greene Lake Director and Recreation At its meeting held on March 20, 1996, the Board of Supervisors adopted the attached resolution requesting funding assistance for an accessible fishing pier at Chris Greene Lake from the Virginia Division of Game and Inland Fisheries. EWC/aw Attachment cc: Richard E. Robert W. Huff, II Tucker, Jr. Printed on recycled paper RESOLUTION FUNDING ASS/STANCE FOR CHRIS GREENE LAKE ACCESSIBLE FISHING PIER COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries provides funds to assis! political subdivisions of the Commonwealth of Virginia in developing new fishing access facilities; and WHEREAS, the County of Albemarle desires to develop an accessible fishing pier at Chris Greene Lake as described in the County's ADA transition plan; and WHEREAS, the funding available from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries for fishing pier projects is limited to 75 percent of the total project costs or $50,000, whichever is lower;, and WHEREAS, funding necessary in addition to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries share to complete the project will be provided by the County of Albemarle; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Supervisors of AIbemarle County, Virginia, that the County Executive is hereby authorized to cause such information or materials as may be necessary to be provided to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and to enter into such agreements as may be necessary to permit formulation, approval and funding of the Chris Greene Lake Accessible Fishing Pier Project; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, Albemarle County hereby agrees to accept all maintenance responsibilities, and keep this facility reasonably open for public use for the expected useful life of the project. I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing wdt~ng is a true, correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, at a regular meeting held on March 20, 1996. v CLERK/ BOARD OF COUNTY ~JPERVISORS COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: VDGIF G~ant for Accessible Fishing Pier at Chris Greene Lake. SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request for a resolution authorizing a request to the Virginia Division of Game and Inland Fisheries for funding assistance for an accessilfle fishing pier at Chris Greene Lake. AGENDA DATE: April 3, 1996 ACTION: CONSENT AGENDA: ACTION:X ATTACHMENTS: ITEM NUMBER: INFORMATION: INFORMATION: Yes ~ Messrs. Tucker, Huff, Mullaney REVIEWED BY: BACKGROUND:. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has limited funds available in 1996-97 to assist localities in providing fishing facilities that are accessible to the disabled. The County's ADA Transition Plan incudes the construction of an accessible fishing pier at Chris Greene Lake. The Department of Parks and Recreation is in the process of implementing the projects listed in the Transition Plan. The Department submitted an application in 95- 96 that narrowly missed funding. The Department has been encouraged by VDGIF officials to resubmit an application for this year. DISCUSSION: VVhile project plans have not been completed, it is estimated that the project will cost approximately $70,000. The project will be funded from the existing appropriation for ADA improvements at the County parks. The grant program will provide successful applicants with reimbursement of $50,000 or 75% of the total project cost, whichever is lower. The deadline for applications is Apdl 30, 1996. The application package requires a resolution of support from the governing body. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt the enclosed resolution authorizing the County Executive to provide the necessary materials and to enter into such agreements as necessary to qualify for a VDGIF grant. 96.048 RESOLUTION FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR CHRIS GREENE LAKE ACCESSIBLE FISHING PIER COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE WHEREAS, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries provides funds to assist political subdivisions of the Commonwealth of Virginia in developing new fishing access facilities; and WHEREAS, the County of Albemarle desires to develop an accessible fishing pier at Chris Greene Lake as described in the County's ADA transition plan; and WHEREAS, the funding available from the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries for fishing pier projects is limited to 75 percent of the total project costs or $50,000 whichever is lower; and WHEREAS, funding necessary in addition to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries share to complete the project will be provided by the County of Albemarle; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle that the County Executive is hereby authorized to cause such information or materials as may be necessary to be provided to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and to enter into such agreements as may be necessary to permit formulation, approval and fundin~g of the Chris Greene Lake Accessible Fishing Pier Project; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County of Albemade hereby agrees to accept all maintenance responsibilities, and keep this facility reasonably open for public use for the expected useful life of the project. I, Ella Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing wdting is a true, correct copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia at a regular meeting held on CLERK, BOARD OF SUPERVISORS COMMONWEALTH of V RC4INIA Alexander Wise Jr. Director Richmonct, Virginia 232~9 Department of Historic Resources March 6, 1996 The Honorable Charlotte Humphries, Chairman Albemarle County Board of Supervisors 401 Mclntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22901 RE: East Belmont, Albemarle County Dear Ms. Humpkries: It gives me great pleasure to inform you that the Board of Historic Resources has placed the above property on the Virginia Landmarks Register. Following final staff review, we will also forward the nomination report to the National Park Service for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places. I am hopefnl that the Keeper of the National Register will approve the nomination and include East Belmont on the offi~ml list of the nation's historic places. The Virginia Landmarks Register includes "historic landmarks, buildings, structures, districts, objects and sites which constitute the principal historical, architectural sites which are of local, statewide or national significance." Bast Belmont r/chly deserves this official recognition as a historic resource of the Commonwealth. The responsil~flity for preserving Virginia's irreplaceable historic resources rest ultimately with the property owners and with local officials whose land-use decisions affect those resources. V~qfile registration does not in itself protect East Belmont, we hope that this formal recognition will foster a grea[er appreciation of its significance and will provide continuing encouragement to the property owners and m the County to be good stewards of rids important part of Virginia's history. Just as we am happy to provide technical advice to imlividual property owners, we would welcome the opportunity to assist the County in any way that might be helpful. If you have any questions regarding the registration of tiffs resource, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, ~fl.n~ie L Vosmik, Director Division of Survey and Register OU JLV/csg TELEPHONE: r804) 786-3143 TDD: /804) 786-1934 An Equal Opportunity Agency FAJL' (804) 225-4261 Maroh 6, 1996 The Honorable Charlotte Humphtics, Chairman Re: East Belmont Robert W. Tucker. Jr., County Executive V. Wayne Cilimberg, Director, Planning Department William Nitchmann, Chairman, Planning Commission Nancy K. O'Brien. Executive Director, Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission Lynne Ely, Albemarle County Historical Society February 22, 1996 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Dept. of Planning & Community Development 401 Mctntire Road Charlottesvi}le, Virginia 22902-4596 (804) 296-5823 BO ~RD OF SUP=~V,*Or > Arthur A. Watson Rt. 1, Box 209 Free Union, VA 22940 SP-95-44 Arthur A. Watson Tax Map 28, Parcel I Dear Mr. Watson: The Albemarle County Plmming Commission, at its meeting on February 20, 1996, unanimously recommended aproval of the above-noted petition to the Board of Supervisors. Please note that this approval is subject to the following conditions: Albemarle County Department of Engineering and Public Works (Engineering Department) approval of bridge plans and details. The plans must be sealed by a professional engineer. Engineering Department approval of hydrologic, hydraulic and structural computations prepared by a professional engineer. Computations shall include analysis of the effects to the 100 year floodplain. Engineenng Department approval of an erosion control plan if earth disturbance is 10,000 square feet or more. 4. Engineering Department approval of a Water Quality Impact Assessment. Any future developmem of Tax Map 28, Parcel 1, seeking crossing of Ward's Creek to access Rte. 671 shall use this stream crossing. 6. Existing bridge to be removed to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department. Page 2 February 22, 1996 Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive public comment at their meeting on March 20, 1996. Any new or additional information regarding your application must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at leasl seven days prior to your schedule hearing date. If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Ronatd S. Keeler Chief of Planning RSlC~jcf CC: Ella Carey Kurt Gloeckner Amelia McCulley Jo Higgins STAFF: PLANNING COMMISSION: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: RON KEELER FEBRUARY 20, 1996 MARCH 20, 1996 SP-95-44 ARTHUR A. WATSON Applicant's Proposal and Justification: To construct a" bridge replacement in Ward's Creek flood pla'm. The present,bridge is being destroyed by concrete deterioration and age. The request is for a special use permit to replace the existing structure with an upgraded version that would present a better hydrological condition and avoid a catastrophic failure o£the existing sITaClTd~e." "The present bridge has been used as both resident access and farm use. The replacement structure would continue to provide the same, only would be constructed in such manner as tO make hydraulic and safety conditions a priority." Petition: Arthur A. Watson petitions the Board of Supervisors to issue a special use permit to allow replacement of an existing stream crossing in the floodplain of Ward's Creek in accordance with section 30.3.5.2.1(2) of the zoning ordinance. Property, described as Tax Map 28, Parcel 1, consists of about 1,316 acres zoned RA, Rural Areas and is located on the northwest side of the intersection of Routes 671 and 609 in the White Hall Magisterial District. This site is not wittfin a designated growth area (Rural Area 1). Character of the area: This property is an a combination of several smaller tracts. Other properties in the area are a combination of small lots and relatively large tracts. This property abuts an Agricultural/Forestal District on the south (Attachment A for location of property; Attachment B for parcel map). RECOMMENDATION: Staff has reviewed this request for compliance with the provisions of 30.3 Flopd Hazard Overlay District and 3 t.2.4, t ( criteria for issuance of a special use permit) and recommends approval with conditions. STAFF COMMENT The proposal is to replace an existing culvert structure with a span bridge. The existing structure contains nine 18-inch diameter concrete culverts ( Attachments C-l, C-2, C-3). The proposed structure would be a free span structure. Attachment D shows, in elevation, the proposed free span structare and the existing nine culverts which would he removed. Some minor vertical and horizontal alignments of the roadway are proposed, however, the proposed bridge would essentially be in the same location as the existing structure. The nonconformity provisions of the Flood Hazard Overlay District are more restrictive than the provisions for nonconformities in general. The provisions of the Counly's flood plain regulations are dictated in large measure by the provisions of the Federal Register and any departure to mom liberal provision may jeopardize County eligibility for the flood insurance program. Federal and County work on the current mapping and regulatory provisions began in 1976 and culminated in 1980 with adoption of current zoning provisions which basically reqarre any improvements, including replacement of structures, to comply with current provisions designed to avoid, among other things, constriction in the flood channel to the detrimem of upstream or downstream properties including both privately owned properties and public areas. In this case, VDOT has commented that "the proposed stream crossing should not impact the highway or its right-of-way." The applicant has obtained approvals from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the.Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. In an effort to minimize the possibilities of floodplain disturbance, the number of floodplain crossings should be minimized. While this can be required of the applicant to serve his own property, the applicant is encouraged to make the proposed crossing available to other property owners in the area for, at least, emergency access during flooding. The applicant has been working with the County Engineering Department and has obtained approvals from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality. Staff has reviewed this request for compliance with the criteria for issuance of a special use permit (section 31.2.4. l) and is of the opinion that, with further review by the Department of Engineering and Public Works, the use will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent properties, the character of the area will not be changed, the use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and with the uses in the area, and the use will be consistent with the public health, safety, welfare. RECOMMENDED ACTION Staff reconnuends approval of this special use permit petition subject to the following conditions: Albemarle County Department of Engineering and Public Works (Engineering Deparanent) approval of bridge plans and details. The plans must be sealed by a professional engineer. Engineering Department approval or'hydrologic, hydraulic and structural computations prepared by a professional engineer. Computations shall include analysis of the effects to the 100 year floodplain. Engineering Department approval of an erosion control plan if earth disturbance is 10,000 square feet or more. 4. Engineering Department approval of a Water Quality Impact Assessment. r~, 5. Any future development of Tax Map 28, Parcel 1, seeking crossing of Ward's Creek to access Rte. 671 shall use this stream crossing. 6. Existing bridge to be removed to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department. ATTACHMENTS: A - Location Map B - Tax Map C - Culvert Structure D - Elevation Span A:\SP9544.RPT MTN. I ATTACHMENT A I SP-95-44 Arthnr A. Watson SCl SP-95-44 Arthur A. Watson ?x.._..~ -- ,. AT~"~HMENT C-~ I AT"['_AC"MENT~ ~ FebruatT 22, 1996 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Depr of Planning & Community Development 401 Mclntire Road Charlottesville. Virginia 22902-4596 (804) 296-5823 Wendell W. Wood P. O. Box 5548 Charlottesville, VA 22902 RE: SP-95-45 Wendell Wood Tax Map 32, Parcel 50A Dear Mr. Wood: The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on February 20, 1996, by a vote of 5-1, recommended approval of the above-noted petition to the Board of Supervisors. Please note that this approval is subject conditions of SP-95-25 with the deletion of conditions #2 and #10 (copy of letter dated July 27, 1995 is attached). Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive public comment at their meeting on March 20, 1996. Any new or additional information regarding your application must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at least seven days prior to your schedule heating date. If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, William D. Fritz Senior Planner WDF/jcf cc: Ella Carey Jo Higg~ns Amelia McCulley I ATTACHMENT C July 27, 1995 Depl COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE of Plannin!l & Communit~ Developmen[ 401 Mclntire Road Charlottesville, Vir§inia 22902-4596 (80q) 296-5823 Wendell Wood United Land Corporation P. O. Box 5548 Charlottesville, VA 22905 RE: SP-95-25 Wendell Wood/Untied Land Corpornlion TM32, P50,53,54,55&56. Dear Mr. Wood: The Albemarle County Board o1' Supervisors, at its meeting on July 19, 1995 approved the above-noted request to establish a mobile borne park on property o£approx 57 acres zoned R-15 is located on rite east side of Rt. 606 approximately 0.6 miles south of'Rt. 649. Please note that this approval is subject to the £ollowing conditions: I. Deletion/relocation o£all lois within fifty feet o£an ar!}acent parcel; 2. Planning Com~nission approwfl of final site pla,l; Staffapproval of all mobile home onits proposed for location within the mobile home park to ensure compliance with the acoustical performance standards of Section 30.2.5; Staff approval or'private road maintenance agreements at such time as the property may be subdivided; Maintenance ol'recreation Ihcilifies shall be the responsibility of tim property owner in accord wilh Section 4.16.3_2; 6. No d rect connection to Route 29 shall be made without amendmeot of this permit; Pa~e 2 July 27, 1995 7. Provision of conventional "T" intersection with Route 606 constructed in accordance with Virginia Department of Transportation requirements. Access is shown on a plan initialized "WDF" dated 7/8/93; 8. No plan of development shall be submitted for review until the necessary easements and/or right- of-way acquisition for the Route 606 entrance have been obtained; 9. Provision of access to Tax Map 32, Parcel 46; 10. Approval of the special use permit shall expire on January 1, 1996, nnless tlm use or activity is commenced in accord with Section 31.2.4.4 prior to January 1, 1996. Before beginnin~ this use, you must obtain a zoning clearance from the Zoning Department. Before the Zoning Department will issue a clearance, you must comply with the conditions in this letter. For further information, please call Jan Sprinkle at 296-5875. If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above-noted action, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Ronald S. Keeler Chief of Planning RSK/jcw cc: Amelia McCulley Jo Higgins STAFF PERSON: PLANNING COMMISSION: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: WILLIAM D. FRITZ FEBRUARY 20, 1996 MARCH 20, 1996 SP 95-45 WENDALL WOOD Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to amend SP 95-25'in order to add approximately two acres to the mobile home park. Petition: Petition to amend SP 95-25 to add approximately two acres to the Airport Mobile Home Park. Property, described as Tax Map 32, Parcel 50A, is zoned R-15, Residential and is located on the east side of Route 606 approximately 0.6 miles south of Route 649 in the Rivauna Magisterial District. This site is recommended for High Density Residential (10.01-34 dwelling units per acre) in the Community of Hollymead. Character of the Area: This site is currently wooded with some cleating having taken place for roads and utilities. The Charlottesville/Albemarle Airport is located to the west of the site. RECOMMENDATION: Staff has reviewed this request for compliance with Section 31.2.4.1 ofthe Zoning Ordinance and the previous actions on this property, and recommends approval. Planning and Zoning History_: In July 1993 the Board of Supervisors approved ZMA 92-14 and SP 93-13 which rezoned this area from RA, Rural Areas to R-15 and issued a special use permit for a mobile home park. The approval of that special use permit, SP 93-13, expired in July 1995. The Board of Supervisors in July 1995 approved a new special use permit, SP 95-25, which reauthorized a mobile home park in the area covered by the original special use permit with the exception of the two acres currently under review-. /The two acres currently under review was not under the control of the applicant at the time of the review of SP 95-25.) Comprehensive Plan: The subject area is shown as High Density Residential (10.01 - 34 dwelling units per acre.) in the Commtmity of Hollymead which is intended to support mobiie home park development. No change in circumstance has occurred since the original approval of a special use permit for a mobile home park which results in this request being inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan. STAFF COMMENT: This special use permxt request will result in an approval which is the same area as covered by the original 1993 approval. Staff opinion is that approval of this request is consistent with the original approval and no change in circumstance has occurred. 3_ RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of this request subject to the conditions of SP 95-25 with the deletion of conditions 2, and 10. Condition 2. requires Plarm/ng Commission approval ora final site plan. A final site plan for the rest of the mobile home park has been previously approved by the Planning Commission. This area can be added ~o that site plan by amendment and, thus, a final site plan is unnecessary. Condition 10. established an expiration date for the special use permit. The Zoning Administrator has determined that this condition has been satisfied and, therefore, is no longer necessary. The conditions of SP 95-25 are included as Attachment C. ATTACHMENTS: A - Location Map B - Tax Map C - Conditions of SP 95-25 A:\SP0544.RP~[ J / VII LF f/ ALBEMARLE COUNTY 20 I ATTACHMENT B I. / / 46 - HALL D I Wendell Wood mDISTRICTS SECTION 32 I ATTACHMENT C [ July 27, 1995 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Dept. of Planning & Community Development 401 Mclntire Road Charlottesville. Virginia 22902-4596 (804} 296-5823 Wendell Wood United Land Corporation P. O. Box 5548 Charlottesville, VA 22905 RE: SP-95-25 Wendell Wood/United Land Corporation TM32, P50,53,54,55&:56. Dear Mr. Wood: The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors, at its meeting on July 19, 1995 approved the above-noted request to establish a mobile home park on property of approx 57 acres zoned R-15 is located on the east side of Rt. 606 approximately 0.6 miles south of Rt. 649. Please note that this approval is subject to the following conditions: 1. Deletion/relocation of all lots within fifty feet of an adjacent parcel; 2. Planning Commission approval of final site plan; 3. Staffapproval of all mobile home units proposed for location within the mobile home park to. ensure compliance with the acoustical performance standards of Section 30.2.5; 4. Staff approval of private road maintenance agreements at such time as the property may be subdivided; 5. Maintenance of recreation facilities shall be the responsibility of the property owner in accord with Section 4.16.3.2; 6. No direct connection to Route 29 shall be made without amendment of this permit; Page 2 July 27, 1995 7. Provision of conventional "T" intersection with Rdute 606 constructed in accordance with Virginia Department of Transportation reqmrements. Access is shown on a plan initialized "WDF" dated 7/8/93; 8. No plan of development shall be submitted for review until the necessary easements and/or right- of-way acquisition for the Route 606 entrance have been obtained; 9. Provision of access to Tax Map 32, Parcel 46; 10. Approval of the special use permit shall expire on January 1, 1996, unless the use or activity is commenced in accord with Section 31.2.4.4 prior to January 1, 1996. Before beginning this use, you must obtain a zoning clearance from the Zoning Department. Before the Zoning Department will issue a clearance, you must comply with the conditions in this letter. For further information, please call Jan Sprinkle at 296-5875. If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above-noted action, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Ronald S. Keeler Chief of Planning RSK./jcw cc: Amelia McCulley Jo Higgins A~ ITfM l~l). ~m I. NEIL ~ Form. 3 7~25~86 March 14, 1996 Robert B. McKee McKee/Carson 256 East-High St Charlottesville, VA 22902 COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Dept. ot Planning & Community Development 401 Mclntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596 (804) 296-5823 SP-96-06 The Tandem School Tax Map 91, Parcels 2A and 2B Dear Mr. McKee: The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on March 12, 1996; recommended approval of the above-noted petition to the Board of Supervisors. Please note that this approval is subject to the following conditions: The new facility will be located approximately as shown on the attached site layout (Attachment A). Total school enrollment and on-site staffing shall be limited to 177 persons. Additional buildings or increase in total enrollment/staffing must be authorized by a new special use permit. Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive public comment at their meeting on March 20. 1996. Any new or additional information regarding your application must be submitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors at least seven days prior m your schedule hearing date. The Planning Commission also granted the request that public water be considered not reasonably available to this site for purposes of providing fire hydrants and distribution systems as required by Section 32.7.6 of the Zoning Ordinance. Page 2 March 14, 1996 If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, Ronald A. Lilley Senior Planner ATTACHMENT cc: Ella Carey Jo Higgins Amelia McCulley The Tandem School ~STAFF PERSON: RON LII,LEY PLANNING COMMISSION: MARCH 12, 1996' BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: MARCH 20, SP 96-06 - THE TANDEM SCHOOL Proposal: To construct a new building to support the facility needs fo~ present this private school. '. 10,000 square feet and would be used as auditorium, classroom~ dining hall, Petition: To grant a Special Use Permit for an expansion ofth. e private s Residential Zoning district [Section 13.2.2.5 o£the Zoning Ordinance]. Property, :ibed as Tax Map 91, part, els 23~'and 2B, comPrises approximately 21.8 ac~es, it on,em Lane, acceSSed from Koute20 S6uth approximately 1 mile South' ofii-64 in the. Sco~tsville Magisterial Districti:i This'prOpert~'is within Urban Area NeighbOrhb~d 4 and is designated for public/semi-pub!~c.~s~e~ A lOCation map and a general campus ~ay0ut showing ~he proposed building location is~included as 3_ttachment A'. The applicanffs justification for this request is i Character of t~ Area: from around this contains a high school will provide a new entrance for subject property. ~; RECOMMENDATION: Staffhas reviewed this request for c0mpliance with'the Section 31.2.4.1 of the Zoning i !ncluding an elememary school, industrial Mill Creek and Willow Lake'ap~er/tS; The to be conStrue!ed ii'St,north bf the Road being built t6 ~erve the new provisions of The school has been in place since 1972 and the additional facility ' support the present enrollment, though it is also 'expected to serve an increased enrollment in the future. Regarding the criteria for issuance of a special use permit, staff opinion is that: The use will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property; The use will remain the same as has been in Place since 1972. Given the physical eharaetaristies of the property, with substantial wooded area around the campus buildings, the new facility should hardly be noticeable to adjacent properties. A number of nearby property owners and establishments have written letters of support for this proposal, whiclr activities involving lighting or noise at night. the character of the district will not be changed,; Again, the use Will remain the same as has been in place since 1972 and the new facility is not expected to detr'unentally affect the character of the residential district in this area. the use ~ ' with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and with. the uses in the area: . The private school use should complement the existing residential uses and those ~' eXPected in the area as a result of thc present zoning and the Comprehensive Plan Land Use designation for much of the surrounding area, which calls for higher density residential uses_ Other schools in the area include Cale Elementary ~ Virginia Community College, With the new high school expected to be in operation just north of the-Tandem School by the fall of i997. · the use will be consistent With public health and welfare. There is nothing unusually hazardous or objectionable about the proposed use. Thc Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has indicated that the existing entrance onto Route 20 does not meet current standards for sight distance and mm lanes, but notes that, since the new Avon Street/Route 20 Connector Road being built to serve the new : . high school Will Providea new entrance for'the Tandem School property, the eXisting · entrance does n0~ need t6 be upgraded; Adequate parking and circulation' exists to serve :. the existing enr011ment. :Expanded 'ehr6!lm~iit'may n~ed t6 proVide'for additional': parkingi The health department has indicated that the existing sePti~ field is sufficient for the present number ofst~dents and teachers, up to 177 persons. With suitable conditions, these concerns can be addressed. Since these concerns relate to future expansion of the school, a brief description of the school's indications of future plans will be provided. The Tandem School is in the process of developing a master plan for their facility needs and has discussed this plan With staff. The planning consultants liave indicated that, upon resolution of the details in coordinating a new entrance to the school off of the new connector road, that the plan Will be completed and submitted for review and a school representative has indicated that a new special use permit Will be applied for at that time. As the applicant's text indicates, the school hopes to expand tO approximately 280 students ultimately (present enrollment is indicated to be a maximum of 153 students, with 24 staff persons). The County is obligated to provide for a new entrance to the Tandem School from the new connector road and the existing entrance off of Route 20 will be closed when the new entrance is established. The connector road is expected to be operational by the fall of t 997. Additional parking would be provided for in the master plan. Issues of septic field and welt adequacy for the increased level of eurollment will need to be assessed when the plan is submitted. That assessment will include an assessment of the feasibility of hooking up to the public water and sewer facilities. - .A,s a submitted ir[supp6r[ oi~this petition, a request that th~ Piannmg . ' ' Commission find that public water is not reaSonably available for purposes of providing fire : 'hydrants and diStribution syStemsi as required by Section 32.7.6 of the Zoning Ordinance, has .! .: -:,: .. :.'.... · been made and is provided as Attachment D. As noted~ the site is within the Service Authority .:~.~::' ::: i". ;~,' ...... Jurisdictional Area (SAJA).. The Service Authority has verified the distances io water and seWer j .. ~;.? ?:i !i:~J." .' '..". lines indicated in the applicant' s report and the bulldiiig official, on b~haif of the fiie official, ~"~!.'..'; '.?.":' '. .... indicates ~at Where pt~l~lic water i,s not reaSohably a¥~lablel~ buikiings ar~ typically handied as if · }. i:....~ . they are not in the SAJA but are still reqnired t0 be built to the fire-safety st~dards 0fthe eurrent building codes. The Z?ing Ordinance reqnires that the Planning Commission must make the ::idetermination Of whether p~blic water is reasonably available for purposes of fire hydrant to make the determination of of public general service purposes.. Based On the ) the public facilities would significantly exceed th~{ of providing on-site fac~ilities since the existing well and septic facilities are deemed adeqUate for th6 present enr011ment, the Direc~r 0f plannin~ has c0ncluded that public Water and sewer ~re not reasonably available io this Site'at this time. Similarly, based on the comments bf the service Authority and the'fire official, planning staff ~upports the applicant's fire hydrant requlrements~ Futur~ expansion Of the school facilities may very well require :~- connection io public writer and seWer, especially since they are expected to be brough~ "ilsignificantly cibseft0 be Tandem SchOol with ~he nev¢ high school and other possible "':~ development associated With the new conneCtor road. ' and use is not expected to have any detrimental affect on surrounding area; however, since there are issues related to the future expansion of the school · that Would need further review and since the applicant has expressed an understanding of this, staff believes that limitations on the enrollment for the school are appropriate at this time. Staff'also supports the request that public water be deemed not reasonably necessary at this time. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of this special use perrmt request, with the following conditions: The new facility will be located approximately as shown on the attached site layout (Attachment A). 2. Total school enrollment and on-site staff'mg shall be limited to 177 persons. o Additional buildings or increase in total enrollment/staffing must be authorized by a new special use permit. As a separate action, staffrecommends that the Planning Commission find that public water is not reasonably available to this site for purposes of providing fire hydrants and distribution systems as required by Section 32.7.6 of the Zoning Ordinance. 3 IATTACHMENT ' A I / / / / / ! Location Map Scale: 1"=2000' TANDEM SCHOOL SPECIAL USE PERMIT kPPLICATION ATTACHMENT B ABOUT TANDEM SCHOOL Tandem School is a private primary/secondary school founded in Albemarle County in 1970. The School moved to its 21.77 acre site (Tax Map 91, Parcels 2A/2B)' on Route 20, j south of PVCC, in 1972. The School currently serves 153 student~ in grades 5-12. .~ The Tandem School was founded upon the principle that students thrive and learning flourishes when students and teachers work together, hence the name "Tandem". Tandem School prides itself on its strong college preparatory program_a . as its commitment to the deve%opment of its students ~ val~e? a~d social responsibility. TheTandem School is pursuing affiliation with the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)~and the Friends Council On Education. This new affiliation is intended to reinforce the values.of academic rigor, individual responsibility and community service that have always been fundamental to Tandem School. ABOUT THE BUILDING PROJECT Tandem School proposes to build a 10,000 square foot 'Community Hall building, containing three classrooms, a music room and a dining room on the ground level, lan auditorium with seating for 250 on the main level, and a faculty workroom/lounger on the upper level. The School is presently housed in three buildings, the original"manor" house, a converted barn/stable, and a new large enough to 9c~ommodate t~ewhole student and faculty body, lacks separate dining facilities for the upper and middle school students and does not have a gymnasium. The proposed Community Hall building will be'built next to manor house building. Its main purpose will be to house the 250 seat auditorium on the main level, which will be used for all-school assemblies, plays and rehearsals by the'drama program and physical education classes in inclement weather. Three classrooms, a music room and an upper school dining room and kitchen facilities will be located on the ground~level of the Community Hall building. The new classrooms; musicand dining rooms wil~ free up space in themanor house and barn/stable building to expand thelibrary and administrative offices and will allow room for a separate middle school dining room. The new Community Hall building is intended to space and facility needs of the School at its present and projected size. The school does have future middle and.upper school enrollmentto approximately~lS0students~ andto add an elementary school with grades~ K through 4 approximately 100 students. The middle and upper school expansion will occur gradually over time. The timetable proposed elementary school has not yet been firmly established but it is hoped that it can be built and opened' to 5 years. charitable foundation grants. JUSTIFICATION The Tandem 1.. Section 13'~ currently zoned Residential was December 10, 1980 ~doption , Use Permit has ever been current use is nevertheless permitted aS · In order to fulfl%l Tandem School s commItment quali~y edUCation for ~ts students, it must upgrade 1 physical plant. The additionof an auditorium, expansion ~ !ibrary~and provision of-adequate space for the music and drama programs will allow Tandem to provide the same kind of physical facilities for its students as are provided by the public Schools and other local private schools. There is ample room on the current Tandem tracts-for the addition of the Community Hall building. Given the investment in~ the land and other buildings on its site and the importance of retaining Tandem's sense of identity given its presence ~t its current site fori'the past 23 years, it would not be feasibie or desirable for the School to move to a different site. The Tandem School Site is actually in an ideal location for an educational~ institution, convenient to the 1-64 exit on Route 20 and adjacent' 2 ~ t.o the new Albem. arle County High School ~ ~ Virginia Community College. ! ~XPEDITED TIME SCHEDULE' property and Piedmon~ Due to the present overcrowding, the School desperately needs to finish the Community Hall building'in time for the opening of the 1996-1997 academic Year in September i996. Thel School hopes to break ground on the building on April 1, 1996~ leaving just for completion. tight building time Board of Supervisors to ofthe Special Use Permit and the associated Site Plan building (which i '- ' s being submitted simultaneously with Use Permit)'by the Planning Commission to March I2 1996.and~equest the Special Use.Permit to be heard by of Supervisors On March20; 1996. 3 JAMES MONROE PARKWAY CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22902 (804) 293-9539 FAX (8040 293-8000 January 29, 1996 Rosalyn W. Berne Head of School Tandem School 279 Tandem Lane Charlottesville, ~Virginia 22902 Dear Rosalyn We are very pleased to support the expansion program at Tandem School. Our staff. has had the oppommity to work with many of the students from the school and feel that the- school is a real asset to our community. Many of us have also had neighbors whose children have attended Tandem School, and we know the importance of the program. We hope that- you wilt be able to obtain a Special Use Permit to move forward with the much needed project. If we may be of further assistance to you in your endeavors, please feel free m contact me. Sincerely, Carolyn C. Holmes Executive Director CCH/vsc THE HOME OF JAMES MONROE 1799-1823 OWNED BY THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY HISTORIC MICHIE TAVERN "A /amous tavern of the 170Os" ~- .... Head of School Tandem School ~ Tandem Lane - ~:Charlottesville, VA 22902 i; r-'ea- Rosalyn: Tavern supports Tandem's effort~ ~ichie [ities with the proposed addition of an room, classrooms and offices. The new structure ; growth and will enable the school success in meeting the needs of the student the~ future. We have no doubt the new constructed with sensitivity to the-site and the~ school and surroundings. In addit to the new structure, Michie Tavern endors efforts to request that the proposed connector road s : ~' Tandem and the future County high school incorporate many o · characteristics used for the new Thomas Jefferson Parkway~ can help in pursuing either of these goals, please do hesitate to contact us. Respectful ly, G~~Exa~_~o Director Route 21, Box 112, Charlottesville, Va. 22902 (804) 977-1234"' PIEDMONT VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE Office of the President February 9, 1996 Ms. Rosalyn W. Berne Head of School Tandem School 279 Tandem Lane Charcl~ttes~l!e; VA 22902 Piedmont Virginia Community College is pleased to support the proposed expansion of Tandem School and Albemarle County's granting of a Special Use Permit to proceed with the construction. The college understands quite well the importance of having adequate .p ys!calfaeihties to meet the growing educational demands of the area without compromising mstmcfi6nal quality; Indeed; yOU have our best wishes with the expansion Project. call if the college or I may be of further assistance. Sincerely, Deborah M. DiCroce Presidem lbr c: Ms. King ROUTE 6 · BOX 1 · CHARLO~FfESVILL[ · VIRGINIA 22902-8714 PHONE 804-977-1620 · FAX 804-296-8395 THpI~ C ~mp VA 22~0~ ~ February 14, 1996 As a neighbor of Tandem School, we are writing to express my Tandbm'.' is at recOrd capacity and wishes to expand to reduce facilities. In order to ec~ ucate the growing ' are requesting a Special Use physical plant facility. Please approve the .~ Permit that has been requested for Tandem's new square foot building. Sincere y, / Pat K, Charles, Richard S. Charles Owners and Co-Directors MONTICELLO DANIEL P. JORDAN President February 26, 1996 Ms. Rosalyn W. Berne, Head-of School Tandem School 279 Tandem School Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 Dear Rosalyn, On behalf of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation, I write to endorse your application for a Special Use Permit in order to expand your physical plant facility. Wehope that you obtain this permit by March 20, 1996 so that you can break ground in April as you have planned. Good luck with your application, congratulations on the progress being made at Tandem under your leadership, and let us know if we can be of further assistance. Sincerely yours, Daniel P. Jordan President DPJ:mma rHONE 804 984.9801 VAX 804 977.7757 John C. Haskell, Jr. · President 71R onmuv February 27, 1996 Investment ~ and Management Ms. ~osalyn W. Berne Head of School Tandem School 279 Tandem Lane Charlottesville, VA 22902 Dear Ms. Berne: I am glad to hear that the Tandem School hopes to expand ~ts physical plant facility soon. As the Trustee of the Mountaintop Land Trust that owns property near Tandem School, I am happy to support your efforts to obtain a Special Use Permit for your ~ddition. The' Tandem School is an important member of our community, and I am pleased to see its continued growth and success. Sincerely, hsh C. Haskell, Jr. Trustee of the Mountaintop Land Trust McKEE/CARSON CONSULTING ENGINEERS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS PLANNERS 26 February 1996 Mr. Ronald A. Lilley, Senior Planner County of Albemarle Department of Planning and Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 Tandem School Community Hall; Request for Waiver of Fire Protection Requirements Dear Mr. Lilley: In conjunction with the preliminary plan submittal and special use permit application for this site, and if the Commission has granted our Request for Waiver of Requirement for Connections to Public Utilities, we also request a waiver of the fire protection requirement in Zoning Ord'mance §32.7.6. As argued in the connection waiver request, we contend that the public utilities are not "reasonably available:' under the terms of §32.7,5.1 or §32.7.6.1. Please refer to the connection waiver request for our arguments. Additionally, the required fire flow of 1650 gpm may not be obtainable from the Willow Lake source. We await flow test results from t~e Service Authority to confirm this. In accordance with the terms of §32.7.6.t, please inform us as to what "alternative provisions" may be required by the fire official for this site if this request is granted. Thank you for your time in considering this request. Please contact me if you require further information. We look forward to hearing from you soon regarding this matter. Sincerely, Eliot R. Fendig, E.I.T. McKee/Carson ERF:erf xc Ethan A. Miller, Esq. Don Powers QUEEN CHARLOFrE SQUARE 256 EAST HIGH STREET CHARLOFFESVILLE. VIRGINIA 22902 804-979-7522 FAX: 804-977-1~.94 McKEE/CARSON CONSULTING ENGINEERS [dLNDSCAPE ARCHITECTS pLANNERS 26 February 1996 Mr. Ronald A. L'flley, Senior Planner County of Albemarle Department of Planning and Community Development 401 Mc-Intire Road Charlottesville, VA 22902-4596 Tandem School Community Hall; Request for Waiver of Requirement for Connections to Public Utilities Dear Mr. Lilley: In conjunction with the preliminary plan submittal and special use permit application for this site, we request a waiver of the public utility connection requirement in Zoning Ordinance §32.7.5. We contend that the public utilities are not "reasonably available" under the terms of §32.7.5.1. We offer the following information in support: Although the site is within the Service Authority's jurisdictional area. the nearest public water line is about 1000' distant from the site and the nearest public 10" sewer line is 2000' distant from the site, according to the Service Authority. Inspection of the Willow Lake plans reveals that the nearest 8" public sewer line may be closer, about 1000' distant. Sewer line distance nmy be greater than indicated as the lines must respect existing topography, which is variable in this area. Connection to both water and sewer would be in the Willow Lake subdivision. Although an easement for extension of the water line exists to the boundary of Willow Lake, no such easement exists for sewer extension. Therefore utility connection would require the owner to obtain both easements across the intervening parcel as well as a sewer easement across Willow Lake subdivision and potentially some of the lots in Willow Lake. Both utility extensions would cross the line of work on the proposed Route 20 / Avon Street Connector Road. Since the utilities would most likely be installed prior to the construction of the connector, coordination would be required so the connector road construction would not adversely ~mpact utility service. This represents a delay in the utility design process and Tandem groundbreaking which we are planning to commence this spring for fall completion. QUEEN CHARLOTTE SQUARE 256 EAST HIGH STREET CHARLOFTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22902 804-979-7522 FAX: 804-977-1194 Mr. Ronald A. Liltey 26 February 1996 Page 2 Alternative utility connections to other existing utilities such as those on Avon Street Extended would pose an even greater burden because the service lines would be longer. The site is presently serviced by a well and septic fields. Since no increase in the number of users of these ~acilities is proposed, service is expected to remain adequate for the site in its proposed configuration. The existing systems have been in operation for five to 25 years with no indication of inadequate capacity. To sum up, we believe the burden of connecting to public facilities is unreasonable at this time as it would impose significant costs in both money and time on the school so long as adequate facilities exist on site. The issue of fire protection is addressed separately, in the "Request for Waiver of Fire Protection Requirements". Thank you for your time in considering this request. Please contact me if you require further information. We look forward to hearing from you soon regarding this matter. Sincerely, Eliot R. Fendig, E.I.T. McKee/Carson ERF:erf xc: Ethan A. Mi~e~Esq. DonPowe~ COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE Office of Board of Supervisors 401 Mclntire Road Charlotiesville, Virginia 22902-4596 (804) 296-5843 FAX (804) 296-5800 MEMORANDUM Charles S Martin Walter F. Perkins Sally H. Thomas TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Ella W. 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