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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
701 VDOT WAY
CHARLES NOTTINGHAM CHARLOTTESVILLE. 22911
COMMISSIONER A- G. TUCKER
RESIDENT ENGINEER
June 26, 2000
ZTA-99-07, SDP-00-063
Route 22, Keswick Corporation Hotel
Ms. David Benish
Dept. of Planning and Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Dear Mr. Benish:
We have reviewed the traffic impact study related to the above zoning text amendment and site
plan for hotel expansion at the Keswick Club, and would like to offer the following comments:
Traffic Study:
♦ We believe the traffic study's assumption that full buildout of 75 hotel units will occur by
2002 may not be realistic. The applicant must complete the ZTA process and thereafter the
Special Pen -nit process, and the recently submitted site plan only includes 28 units.
♦ The traffic study assumed 40 mph operating speed along Route 22, while the posted speed
limit is 50 mph. Utilizing 50 mph operating speed, traffic estimates meet warrants for left
turn lane and taper along Route 22 at Route 744 under full buildout of hotel.
♦ As shown in study, traffic estimates meet guidelines for right turn taper along Route 22 at
Route 744 under full buildout of hotel.
♦ Our recent 2 day tube count along Route 744 (Hunt Club Rd) showed 626 vpd, correlating
well with 1997 VDOT ADT estimate of 640 vpd. With full buildout of hotel, ADT volumes
are estimated to exceed 1,000 along Route 744.
♦ We do not agree with the apparent recommendation shown in Figure 5 that stop signs at the
intersection of Routes 731 / 744 should be changed to stop traffic along Route 731 and allow
free movements into / out of site entrance.
Roadway Improvements by the applicant:
♦ A left turn lane and taper must be provided along Route 22 at Route 744.
♦ As suggested in the traffic study, a right turn lane and taper (100' x 100') must be installed
along Route 22 at Route 744. While the guidelines suggest only a taper (200' for 50 mph
posted speed), we feel that the 100' x 100' would provide safer turns within the same length
of improvement.
TRANSPORTATION FOR ThE 21 ST CENTURY
Mr. David Benish
ZTA-99-07, SDP-00-063
Route 22, Keswick Corporation Hotel
Page 2
June 26, 2000
♦ As suggested in the traffic study, Route 744, from Route 22 to Route 731, should be
improved to meet roadway standards for 1,000 + vpd ADT, including 22' pavement width.
This section of Route 744 currently has a width of 16' to 18'.
General ZTA comments:
♦ As discussed in the initial comments (January 4, 2000 letter, attached), we have concems
regarding the scale of this proposed zoning text amendment within the rural areas. Many, if
not most, secondary roadways in the rural areas are inadequate to accommodate this level of
activity.
We recommend that VDOT be allowed to review all Special Permit applications submitted
under this ordinance if approved.
If you should have concerns with these comments, please discuss with our office prior to sharing
with the applicant.
Sincerely,
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R.P. Ball
Transportation Planner
cc: Karen Kilby
Marshall Barron
J.H. Kesterson
Jeff Thomas
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May 30, 2000
Mr. David Benish
Chief of Community Development
Department of Planning
& Community Development
County of Albemarle
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Re: Keswick Hall - Application for Special Use Permit
Dear Mr. Benish:
As attorney -in -fact for the applicant in the attached Application for Special
Use Permit, we hereby request a modification of Section 5.1.16a of the Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance as permitted under Section 5.1 therein. The Ordinance
requires a 75' setback for a swimming pool and its accessories. We hereby request a
zero setback for the swimming pool, including the apron, filtering and pumping
equipment and other accessories. We understand that under the terms of Section
5.1 " ... in no case, shall such action constitute a waiver, variation or modification
of any applicable general or district regulation" and will comply with all other
setbacks required in the RA zoning district. We believe the existing and proposed
uses (on both sides of the property line) are related, integrated and essentially the
same. The issue of decibel readings at the nearest residential property line (Section
5.1.16c) and the "Attractive Nuisance" are not applicable to this particular situation
because of the similar use on each side of the property line and the pool's status as a
private facility and relative remoteness from any residential district. Keswick
Corporation has an option to purchase the property from Keswick Club, L.P. and
upon settlement, the two parcels will be combined eliminating the property line in
question.
The following are our responses to the questions posed on page 2 of the
attached Application for Special Use Permit.
1. The Comprehensive Plan designation is Rural Area. The renovation of
Keswick Hall and the Club are designed to enhance the quality of the facilities and
the service in order to bring them within the quality standards required by Orient-
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Express for its hotels and resorts throughout the world. As an Inn, it will be in
operation at all times with sufficient staff to maintain the highest quality
customarily associated with Orient -Express Hotels and Inns. The proposed
expansion will encourage heritage tourism, which is contemplated in the County's
Economic Development Policy. Further, the original portion of the Inn is considered
a contributing structure in the Southwest Mountain National Register Rural
Historic District. It was listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register on August 21,
1991 and on the National Register on February 27, 1992. The proposed Historic
Preservation Plan suggests the Zoning Ordinance should be amended " ... to allow:
more varied uses to encourage the reuse of historic structures; greater flexibility in
the application of existing zoning requirements;" and "... to allow the zoning
administrator more flexibility to approve non -conforming modifications to historic
resources that do not jeopardize public health and safety."
2. The enhancements to the Inn and Club will increase the value of the
property and its economic viability. Accordingly, adjacent property values will be
enhanced as Keswick becomes significantly improved. The large capital investment
being made by Orient Express will increase the County's tax base while having
little, if any, impact on County facilities. A traffic impact study prepared by Wilbur
Smith Associates was filed with the related pending Zoning Text Amendment and
in part states:
The additional 75 guest rooms added to Keswick Hall will not have a
significant traffic impact. Assuming 100% occupancy of the new rooms, a
higher than average occupancy of the existing 49 rooms, and a 10% traffic
increase in Routes 22 and 616 through volumes still produces very acceptable
traffic conditions at the three locations analyzed.
All peak hour levels of service are either A, B or C.
3. The proposed improvements will not change the character of the
district surrounding the property. The Inn and Club have been in operation for
years and blend well into the surrounding rural area and complement the
residences and equestrian and pastoral flavor of the district. Further, as the
proposed improvements will enhance the economic viability of Keswick, it will
better sustain itself and the surrounding residential community and preserve the
quality and character of the area.
4. No significant amount of land will be disturbed, thus preserving the
pastoral setting and environmental quality of the property. Water will continue to
be provided via the private well system already utilized by Keswick and the
improvements will have no impact on natural, scenic and historic resources. One of
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Page 3
the stated intents in the proposed Historic Overlay District Ordinance is "To
promote tourism and other economic benefits of protecting historical, architectural,
archaeological and cultural resources, including historic landscapes, which are
attractive to visitors." Thus, the proposed improvements while moderately
increasing the number of guests at the Inn, will provide an opportunity for national
and international guests to enjoy the natural, scenic and historic resources in
Albemarle County. Further, as the Inn is an historic structure, the increased
revenue which will be generated will help to ensure the viability of the Inn, thus
ensuring the protection of the historic portion of the building as is the case with
other historic resources in the County.
5. Tourist lodgings are permitted by right and although it is not defined
the same as "restaurants and inns", they promote a similar service although on a
smaller scale. Further, the proposed expansion supports two stated strategies in
the County's Economic Development Policy:
Continue to recognize the relationship of [the] ... outstanding level of
natural and cultural amenities to positive economic development, and
maintain these attributes" and "Encourage tourism focused on the rural,
agrarian, and historical resources of the County ...
6. None known.
7. Orient -Express Hotels is the owner of many of the world's finest hotels.
It has spent over a year engaging in architectural and managerial studies on ways
to enhance Keswick Hall and the Club in order to better serve the residents of
Albemarle County and the business community. It has embarked on a concerted
effort to significantly improve what is already a beautiful property and convert it to
a small world -class Inn and Club. Its current inability to expand, modernize and
enhance its luxury facilities and amenities constrict its economic viability, thus
threatening its ability to grace the County with the relaxed graciousness and
traditional dignity for which it has become known. We believe that by following the
principles of the Historic Preservation Plan and permitting the proposed
improvements, both the County and Keswick would benefit from the increased
tourism which would be generated. As the proposed Plan reports, "... historic
preservation visitors stay longer, visit twice as many places and spend, on average,
over two -and -a -half times more money in Virginia than do other visitors."
8. Please see the attached plans for details of the proposed
improvements. Keswick Hall currently has only forty-eight (48) rooms to support
its large infrastructure, including an eighteen (18) hole golf course, tennis club,
swimming pools, spa, world -class dining facilities and the like. The limited number
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Page 4
of rooms prohibits use of the Inn for corporate board meetings and retreats. Among
the planned improvements are the complete restoration, redecoration and
refurbishment of the interior and exterior as well as the grounds surrounding both
the Inn and the Club. Planned Club facilities (but not part of this Special Use
Permit) will include an improved dining room, new bar and meeting facilities, a spa,
exercise room, expanded women's and men's locker room facilities, a lounge,
cabanas and the enclosure of the swimming pool. Certain golf course holes may be
lengthened to make the course more challenging. Keswick Hall will have a
refurbished dining room, banquet and reception facilities, state-of-the-art
conference rooms, outdoor swimming pool and the addition of approximately
seventy-five (75) rooms. Furniture, carpets, wall treatments and drapes will be
enhanced so as to create an ambiance of relaxed graciousness with traditional
dignity
Should you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please do
not hesitate to contact. Your consideration of this matter is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
Jay M. Weinberg
JMW/pgk
Enclosures
cc: Mr. Daniel R. Mann
John T. Landry, Jr., Esquire
Ms. Marilynn R. Gale
Ms. Liz Ratcliffe
Mr. Chris Britton
Mr. Jeff Smith
Rick Carter, Esquire
#248429 v.1 21740.02001
Tax Map 80 Parcel 9 — Keswick Hall
17.5 Ac. Portion of Tax Map 80 Parcel 8Z on the west side of Club Drive
Tax Map 80 Parcels 8, Parcel 61, Parcel 62, Parcel 62A, Parcel 62B, Parcel 62C,
Parcel 62D, Parcel 70A, Parcel 90, Parcel 95, Parcel 96, Parcel 97, Parcel 98,
Parcel 100, Parcel 106, and Parcel 109A
The applicant is requesting a special use permit to:
1- submit a site plan to add a 28 room addition onto the existing Keswick
Hall, a new pool and pool house adjacent to the Hall, and add to and
reconfigure parking and travel ways associated with Keswick Hall;
2- submit a site plan within the next 18 months to add 10 cottages and
remodel 2 existing cottages (for a total of 47 additional hotel units) on the
west side of Club Drive, in the area of the existing swim and tennis club;
add a day spa area to the existing swim and tennis club; build a
banqueting pavilion, administrative buildings and a maintenance building
behind the cottages; add to and reconfigure parking areas and travel
ways;
3- revise proposed lots in the residential portion of Keswick, as approved by
SP 95-12; revisions to include vacating Lots 12, 13, and 14, Section VIII,
and enlarge Lot 15 — vacated lots to be added to the open space (T.M. 80
Parcel 62). Also combine Lots 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71 and 72, as
shown on SP 95-12, and redivide into 3 lots, with a resulting decrease of
6 lots, and add Tax Map 80 Parcel 106 to proposed Lot 68. The total
decrease in lots from SP 95-12 is 10 lots. The proposed road layout will
remain substantially the same as approved by SP 95-12, except for a
reduction in length of the road serving the combined lots.
Joan McDowell
From: PENNY KOCH [pkoch@hfwca.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 10:11 AM
To: Joan McDowell (E-mail)
Subject: Keswick amended application
Joan —I'm hoping to get this FedX'd to you tonight. I need to know how to
answer the question "Is this an amendment to an existing Special Use Permit"
regarding the existing SP 95-12 on the residential lots. Should I answer both yes
and no?
Penny G. Koch
Legal Assistant
Hirschler, Fleischer, Weinberg, Cox & Allen 701 East Byrd Street (23219)
Post Office Box 500
Richmond, Virginia 23218-0500
Phone: 804.771.5613
Fax: 804.644.0957
web: www.hfwca.com
OMMISSIONER
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
701 VOOT WAY
CHA R LOTTESVI LLE. 22911
January 4, 2000
Mr. David Benish
Dept. of Planning & Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Dear Mr. Benish:
a a TUCKER
RESIDENT ENGINEER
January Public Hearing Submittals
Please find our comments for the January public hearings listed below:
SP-99-68 Beverly Tractor & Equipment Co Route 250E
The outdoor display and storage of farm equipment must not occur within Route 250E ROW, and
must not restrict sight distance along Route 250E or at the Route 250E / Hunter's Way
intersection.
SP-99-69 Mountainview Landscape and Treecare Co., Route 602
We recommend that the entrance to this Class B Home Occupation site be improved to achieve
adequate sight distance along Route 602.
SP-99-70_CFW CV 307, Route 1140
We have no comment at this time.
ZTA-99-07 Keswick Corporation, Route 22
We recommend that VDOT be allowed the opportunity to review all Special Use Permit
applications submitted under this proposed text amendment for transportation issues.
We have concerns with the scale of the proposed zoning text amendment, as many, if not most,
public secondary roadways in rural areas will not be able to provide safe and adequate access to
hotel facilities of this magnitude. The daily ITE Trip Generation rate for Hotels (ITE # 310) is
8.92 trips per occupied room. Using this rate, this amendment would potentially allow 669
additional daily trips to an existing site when fully occupied. The Keswick Club, with about 120
rooms, would potentially generate 1,068 trips per day when fully occupied. Various events at this
type of large facility could generate additional traffic.
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21ST rPhr Ov
Mr. David Benish Page 2
January Public Heari- Submittals January 5, 2000
There are two main entrances into the Keswick Club. The entrance along Route 616 (Black Cat
Rd) has left and right turn lanes and adequate roadway width to the I-64 interchange. Alternately,
access to the Route 731 (Keswick Rd) main entrance, which may be the most heavily used
entrance, is poor. The primary route to this entrance is along Route 744, with about 17-18' +/-
pavement width, poor alignment, an at -grade railroad crossing (signal, no gate) very close to the
Route 22 intersection, and no turn lanes at the Route 22 / Route 744 intersection. Access along
Route 731 is difficult, with poor access south to Route 250 through residential areas, and poor
gravel road with railroad crossing north to Route 22. Additionally, the Route 250 / Route 22
intersection will be significantly impacted by traffic using this main entrance. Improvements to
the public roadway system will be required to mitigate these shortcomings at this entrance; these
specific improvements will be discussed during the special permit review.
If you have any questions, please advise before releasing to the applicants.
Yours Truly,
R.P. Ball
Transportation Planner
cc: Karen Kilby
Marshall Barron
J.H. Kesterson
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
701 VDOT WAY
CHARLES NOTTINGHAM CHARLOTTESVILLE, 22911
COMMISSIONER
December 20, 2000
Ms. David Benish
Dept. of Planning and Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Dear Mr. Benish:
A. G. TUCKER
RESIDENT ENGINEER
SP-00-33, SDP-00-063
Route 22, Keswick Corporation Hotel
Based on discussions with the applicant's representatives (Dec. 13, 2000) and a revised traffic
impact study (November 27, 2000), we would like to offer the following comments for the above
project:
♦ Left and right turn lanes are needed at the Route 22 / 744 intersection, as traffic study
forecasts exceed the guidelines. The right turn lane / taper should be 200' x 200'. A 600'
transition length is needed for the left turn lane with 50 mph speed limit along Route 22.
♦ Future ADT volumes along Route 744 would indicate the need for 22' pavement width,
compared to current 16-18'. At a minimum, Route 744 should be improved to consistent 18'
width from the RR tracks to Route 731. Route 744 needs to be widened to 22' between RR
tracks and Route 22, with 35' returns at Route 22 intersection. Route 744 also needs 2'
asphalt overlay between Routes 22 and 731.
If you should have concerns with these comments, please discuss with our office prior to sharing
with the applicant.
cc: J.H. Kesterson
Jeff Thomas
Sincerely,
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R.P. Ball
Transportation Planner
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
701 VDOT WAY
CHARLES NOTnNGHAM CHARLOT 1 ESVILLE. VA 22911 JAMES L. BRYAN
COMMISSIONER RESIDENT ENGINEER
February 21, 2001
SP-00-33, SDP-00-063
Route 22, Keswick Corporation Hotel
Ms. Joan McDowell
Dept. of Planning and Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Dear Ms. McDowell:
Based on the attached letter, revised traffic study and discussions with the applicant's
representatives, we would like to offer the following comments for the above project:
• The attached letter does not seem to provide assurance that the applicant will construct the
needed improvements to mitigate site related impacts. We feel that the following
improvements are needed, and that except for ROW issues with -the Route 22 left turn lane,
the applicant should unconditionally agree to install these improvements.
Route 22
• The revised traffic study clearly indicates the need for left and right turn lanes along Route 22
at Route 744 (Hunt Club Rd) with development of Keswick site. If the applicant is unable to
install the left turn lane, we recommend site development be limited to a level which will not
need the left turn lane.
• It should be the developer's responsibility to install roadway improvements necessary to
mitigate site related impacts, not just obtain ROW for these improvements as proposed in the
attached letter.
• It appears that the 200' x 200' right turn lane / taper can be installed within the existing 50'
ROW, and the applicant should construct this improvement regardless of the outcome of
ROW negotiations with adjacent property owners.
• Installation of the left turn lane requires additional ROW along Route 22, and we agree that
this improvement may occur with later development phase to allow for ROW negotiations. A
600' transition length is needed for the left turn lane with 50 mph speed limit along Route 22.
• Road plans are needed for improvements along Route 22, including the Route 22 / 744
intersection. 35' returns are needed at Route 22 / 744 intersection, or maximum radii possible
within available ROW.
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE 21 ST CENTURY 'jD
ATTACHMENT B
Ms. Joan McDowell SP-00-33, SDP-00-063
February 21, 2001 Route 22, Keswick Corporation Hotel
Page 2
Route 744
♦ Future ADT volumes along Route 744 indicates the need for 22' pavement width, compared
to current 16-18'. At a minimum, Route 744 needs spot widening to achieve a consistent 18'
width from the RR tracks to Route 731, and widening to 22' between RR tracks and Route
22. This widening can be achieved within the existing 30' prescriptive easement.
♦ Route 744 needs 2' asphalt overlay between Routes 22 and the site entrance at Route 731;
this improvement was not included in attached letter.
♦ Typical sections should be submitted for this widening and overlay.
♦ The applicant should construct Route 744 improvements with the first phase of development.
Please advise if you should have questions or concerns with these comments. Thank you for
allowing us to provide comments.
Sincerely,
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R.P. Ball
Transportation Planner
cc: J.H. Kesterson
COUNTY OF ALBF.MARt.E ATTACHMENT B
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DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING & PUBLIC WORKS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Joan McDowell, Senior Planner (to be in SPIN)
FROM: Jeff Thomas, Senior Engineer
DATE: February 23, 2001
SUBJECT: Keswick Hall Special Use Permit Traffic Study, SP 00-33
The Engineering Department has received a VDOT letter from Mr. Bob Ball, Transportation Planner, dated
February 21, 2001. In this letter, VDOT states that it is requiring the applicant to construct several off -site
improvements. It is our understanding that this letter was the result of a series of off -site improvement negotiations
between the applicant and VDOT. The applicant presented condition language for off -site improvements in a letter
dated January 29, 2001.
Two traffic studies were submitted for this special use permit. The first, dated May 25, 2000, dealt only with the 75
guest room addition to Keswick Hall. The second, dated November 27, 2000, included the 75 additional guest
rooms and 111 lots developed as single family units. �•
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We offer the following comments on the specific points raised in the letter. VDOT's statements are italicized.
1. The revised traffic study clearly indicates the need for left and right turn lanes along Route 22 at Route
744 (Hunt Club Road) with the development of the Keswick site.
We have reviewed the revised traffic study dated November 27, 2000. Based on the projected traffic
volumes presented in this report and the left turn lane warrants (page C-5.4 of VDOT's Road Design
Manual), we concur that a left turn lane is required for southbound SR 22. We also note that the
November 27 report utilized a warrant chart for a 40 mph design speed. SR 22 in this area is posted at
50 mph. The previous May 25 traffic study also incorrectly used a 40 mph warrant chart. Using a 50
mph chart, a left turn lane is warranted for the Keswick Hall improvements alone. Both reports
indicate a need for a full -width right turn lane and taper.
2. It appears that the 200' x 200' right turn lane/taper can be installed within the existing 50' ROW and
the applicant should construct this improvement regardless of the outcome of the ROW negotiations
with adjacent property owners.
In the January 29, 2001 letter from the applicant's engineer, the right turn lane proposal is tied to the
ROW acquisition for both a left turn and right turn lane. We agree that this is not reasonable given
that the right turn lane can be constructed within the existing ROW.
3. Installation of the left turn lane requires additional ROW along Route 22, and we agree that this
improvement may occur with later development phase to allow for ROW negotiations.
We feel that it is reasonable to allow such improvements to be phased while the applicant negotiates
for additional ROW to construct these improvements. We are currently working with the applicant to
determine the exact nature of the phasing to ensure that the road improvements are constructed as they
are needed.
4. Future AD volumes along SR 744 indicates the need for 22' pavement width, compared to current
16-18'. At a minimum, Route 744 needs spot widening to achieve a consistent 18 foot width from the
RR tracks to Route 731, and widening to 22' between the RR tracks and Route 22. This widening can
be dchieved within the existing 30 foot prescriptive easement. Route 744 needs 2-asphalt overlay
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ATTACHMENT B
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MEMORANDUM (to be in SPIN)
Keswick Hall Special Use Permit Traffic Study, SP 00-33
February 23, 2001
Page 2
between Routes 22 and the site entrance at Route 731. The applicant should construct Route 744
improvements with the first phase of development.
We concur with the minimum SR 744 improvements indicated by VDOT. These improvements will
bring the pavement width to 18 feet, which we believe can be accomplished in the existing ROW.
We require definite commitments by the applicant to build the necessary improvements. "Good faith" efforts are
unfortunately not sufficient. The traffic studies clearly indicate that the need for left and right turn lanes along SR
22 is generated by the development proposed with this special use permit
PIease contact me if you have any questions or comments.
Attachments: none
Copy: File: (SDP 00-063)
File: traffic study review (1).doc
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Ms. Joan McDowell
Department of Planning
& Community Development
County of Albemarle
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, 'Virginia 22902
RE: X-eswick Hall -SUP and Site Plan
Dear Joan;
Pursuant to our conference call yesterday with Jay Weinberg, please find
enclosed the statement from Dean P. Andrews as to Keswick's agreeing to the road
improvements specified in Mr. Bali's most recent letter_ Also enclosed for your file
is a copy of each of the 76 letters from area residents in support of Keswicks
requested expansion. These letters were previously forwarded to the Board of
Supervisors at the time of the Zoning Text Amendment hearing.
Should you have any questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate
to contact me.
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Enclosure
cc: John T. Landry, Jr., Esquire
Mr. Dean P. Andrews
Ms. Marilynn R. Gale
Ms. Elizabeth A. Ratcliffe
Richard E. Carter, Esquire
Jay M. Weinberg, Esquire
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ATTACHMENT B
The road improvements set Forth in the attached letter 5.rom R, P. Ball to ,vls,
Joan McDowell dated February 21, 2001 are agreed to, subject to obtaining all
required bovernmental approvals and rights -of -way.
KESWICK CORPORATION
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COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
APR 6 1922 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
DIVISION OF WATER SUPPLY ENGINEERING
WATERWORKS CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
Keswick A quino Lion Is Hereby Granted Permission To construct A
community Waterworks That Will Consist of 3 drilled yells storage facilities and dual boost
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„ _ Keswick/Ashley Inn Located In Albemarle County In Accordance With the
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Provisions of Tale 32.1, Chapter 6, Anide 2, Section(s) 32.1 - 172 Code of Virginia as Amended and Sectionlsl 1.20 and 1.24
Of the Waterworks Regulations of the Virginia Department of Health As Amended. This Permit Is Issued In Accordance With the Following Plans.
Specifications and Other Documents : thirteen plan sheets with attached specifications titled "Proposed Development Plan.
Keswick Inn and Country Club Albemarle County,Virginia- I>omesti Water
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1991, and six plan sheets titled "Proposed Development Plan Keswick Inn and entry Club, A]. rte
Domestic Water Distribution System, Phase Il" dated Decersher 11 19 , piping
will be in accordance with the Previouslyapproved "General Water & SewerConstruction
of the water distribution piping
County Service Authority".
An Er4neerkv Description Sheet Is Attached Dated March 12, 1992
PERMIT NO. 200192
EFFECTIVE DATE March 12, 1992
EXPIRATION DATE
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