HomeMy WebLinkAboutLOD201100002 Correspondence 2018-01-16Elaine Echols
From:
Elaine Echols
Sent:
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 12:29 PM
To:
'Cliff Fox'
Subject:
RE: Density calculations for Crozet
Hi Cliff,
The density calculation depends on whether or not a proposal requires a rezoning or just uses the existing zoning
category. For a by -right use in the DCD, the maximum density is 36 dwellings/acre based on full acreage, not 36
dwellings/acre on developable land. However, by -right residential not allowed on the first floor:
Sec. 20B
D. By right uses; residential. The following residential uses are permitted by right, provided that the first floor of the
building in which the residential use exists is designed for and occupied only by a use permitted by subsections 20B.2(A),
(B), (C) or (E):
1. Apartments, either as a single-family dwelling or as a multiple -family dwelling.
2. Attached single-family dwellings such as townhouses.
3. Boarding houses.
4. Condominiums.
5. Group homes (reference 5.1.07).
6. Tourist lodging within detached single-family dwellings existing on June 4, 2008.
7. Dwellings occupied by the owner or employees of a permitted commercial use, and their families (reference 5.1.21).
8. Family day homes (reference 5.1.56). (Added 9-11-13)
A special use permit can be requested for residential buildings without the restriction on first floor uses.
Sec. 20B
F. By special use permit; residential uses. The following residential uses are permitted by special use permit without the
restriction on first floor uses required by subsection 20B.2(D), provided that there is no other use permitted by
subsections 20B.2(A), (B) or (E) on the same lot:
1. Apartments, either as a single-family dwelling or as a multiple -family dwelling.
2. Attached single-family dwellings such as townhouses.
3. Boarding houses.
4. Condominiums.
5. Detached single-family dwellings.
6. Group homes (reference 5.1.07)
7. Tourist lodging within detached single-family dwellings existing on June 4, 2008.
8. Dwellings occupied by the owner or employees of a permitted commercial use, and their families. (reference 5.1.21)
9. Family day homes (reference 5.1.56).
If a rezoning request is made or a special use permit request, staff looks for conformity with the Comprehensive Plan.
The Crozet Master Plan land use plan suggests that 1.35 acres of your parcel could be developed. With Adelaide,
however, the Planning Commission did not support including land in preserved slopes as part of the density calculation.
My guess is that they would not support use of land in the floodplain for a density calculation on your parcel. This would
leave only about 0.33 acres for density.
I know this answer is probably confusing and maybe a little convoluted, but I think it would be hard to get a lot of
density in a mixed use building on this parcel and provide parking, even though the parking requirements are less than in
other districts. Here are the parking requirements:
Sec. 20134.
B. Minimum number of parking spaces. Notwithstanding sections 4.12.6 and 4.12.7, except when shared parking is
approved as provided in subsection 20B.4(C) below, the following schedule shall apply to determine the minimum
number of off-street parking spaces required to be provided:
1. Residential uses: One (1) space for each dwelling unit having one (1) bedroom; two (2) spaces for each dwelling unit
having two (2) or more bedrooms.
2. Non-residential uses: For all non-residential uses other than assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities, one
(1) space per one thousand (1,000) square feet of net floor area. For assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities,
one (1) space per each five (5) bedrooms plus one (1) space per employee per shift, or as otherwise provided in a
parking study submitted by the applicant and reviewed and approved by the zoning administrator. For the purposes of
this subsection, "net floor area" shall be deemed to be: (a) eighty (80) percent of the gross floor area; or (b) at the
request of the applicant, the actual floor area as shown on floor plans submitted by the applicant, delineating the actual
net floor area, which plans shall be binding as to the maximum net floor area used.
I know you are working with Frank Pohl regarding floodplain and that the floodplain shown on our GIS web maps may be
larger than what actually exists.
I hope this information helps.
Elaine
From: Cliff Fox [mailto:clifffox2@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Cliff Fox
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2018 10:45 AM
To: Elaine Echols <EECHOLS@albemarle.org>
Subject: Density calculations for Crozet
Elaine,
I understand there was discussion about density calculations, gross versus buildable area, within the Crozet Growth area. My
understanding is that the calculation is still on the gross area? The maximum density is 36 DUA within the DCD? I have some
design challenges on parcel 56A1, 46A based on the electric, communications and water easements running along Jarman's
Gap Road. If you would, please confirm the current correct way to calculate density from the county's view?
Thank you.
Best regards,
Cliff
Clifford H. Fox, Jr.
Foxfyre Enterprises, Inc.
2280 Barrackside Farm
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Cell: (434) 242-7500
Email: clifffox2@gmail.com