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1982-03-17March 17, 1982 (Regular Night Meeting) A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was held on March 17, 1982, at 7:30 P.M., in Meeting Room #7 of the Albemarle County Office Building, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia. BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Mr. James R. Butler, Mrs. Patricia H. Cooke, Messrs. Gerald E. Fisher, J. T. Henley, Jr., C. Timothy Lindstrom and Miss Ellen V. Nash. OFFICERS PRESENT: Messrs. Guy B. Agnor, Jr., County Executive; George R. St. John, County Attorney; and Robert W. Tucker, Jr., Director of Planning. Agenda Item No. 1. Call To Order. the Chairman, Mr. Fisher. At 7:34 P.M., the meeting was called to order by Agenda Item No. 2. SP-81-63. Henry T. and Mamie M. Herring, request to locate a mobile home on 7.00 acres zoned RA, Rural Areas. Property located on Route 601 approximately one mile north of the intersection of Route 601 and Route 671. Tax Map 8, Parcel 13, White Hall Magisterial District. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on March 3 and March i0, 1982.) Mr. Tucker read the Planning Staff report and the recommendation of the Planning Commission as follows: Request: Mobile Home Acreage: 7.0 acres Zoning: RA Rural Areas Location: Property described as Tax Map 8, Parcel 13, is located on the west side of Route 601, approximately one mile north of Route 671. Character of the Area: A non-conforming mobile home exists on this pro- perty. Portions of the property are visible from two dwellings across Route 601. Staff Comment: The existing mobile home, which has been on the property about twenty years, has been used recently by the applicant as a vacation home. Now in retirement, the applicant proposes to locate a newer mobile home on the property and maintain the existing mobile home for guest and family visit usage. The existing mobile home is clearly visible from Route 601 and par- tially visible, due to intervening woods, from two dwellings -- 500 feet southeast and 1,300 feet east. The new mobile home could be effectively screened from these dwellings and Route 601 either by locating it directly behind the existing mobile home or towards the rear of the property in a wooded area. (Originally the applicant proposed locating the new mobile home between the existing mobile home and Route 601, to screen the existing mobile home from view. However, the setback could not be met.) Should the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors choose to approve this petition, staff recommends the following condition: 1) Compliance with Section 5.6.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Tucker noted that the Planning Commission at its meeting of February 2, 1982, voted to recommend approval with the following two conditions: 1) Removal of the existing mobile home from the property; 2) Compliance with Section 5.6.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Tucker noted that two letters were received in opposition to this mobile home special permit, one from Annette F. Patenaude, the second from Mr. John A Dezio, attorney representing Clara A. Wood Maupin. There being no questions from the Board, Mr. Fisher declared the public hearing opened. First to speak was Mr. Henry T. Herring, applicant. Mr. Herring said he is retired and wished to add a new mobile home to his seven acre parcel because the present mobile home is too small. Mr. Herring said he wished to keep the old mobile home on the property for his daughter and grandchildren or to rent as additional income. Mr. Herring said he objects to the additional condition placed on his request by the Planning Commission because this old mobile home is already paid for and he has no reason to get rid of it. No one else wished to speak either for or against this request and Mr. Fisher declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Fisher commented that permits are usually approved when the applicant intends to occupy the mobile home himself. Mr. Fisher added that the Board has, in the past, denied those permits where the applicant intends to rent the home for income purposes. Miss Nash asked if the old mobile home could be left on the property for possibly two years, while the applicant paid off some of the mortgage on the new home. Mr. Fisher said he felt such a condition would be difficult to enforce. Mr. Henley said he could under- stand Mr. Herring's situation, and offered a motion that the special permit be approved with the condition offered by the planning staff and an additional condition that the old mobile home be removed after five years. The motion was seconded by Mr. Butler. March 17, 1982 (Regular Night Meeting) Mrs. Cooke asked if an additional condition could be placed on this permit, that the older mobile home be repaired and cleaned up. Mr. Henley said that could set a dangerous precedent, because it could be attempted to apply such a condition to permanent homes. Miss Nash felt that five years was too long a period of time and that the condition would be difficult for County staff to enforce. Mr. Lindstrom said he thought the Board had been careful to approve mobile homes as the primary dwelling of the applicant, but that a mobile home as supplementary income is something which has been avoided. Mr. Fisher said he has voted against many similar requests, that it is the principle of the request which he cannot support. Roll was then called and the motion failed by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Messrs. Butler and Henley. Mrs. Cooke, Messrs. Fisher and Lindstrom, and Miss Nash. Motion was then offered by Mr. Lindstrom, seconded by Mrs. Cooke, to approve SP-81-63 as recommended by the Planning Commission. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Butler, Mrs. Cooke, Messrs. Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Miss Nash. None. Agenda Item No. 3. ZMA-82-1. Bruce D. Campbell. Request to rezone 3275 acres zoned RA, Rural Areas to CO, Commercial Office with proffer limiting use to professional offices. Property located at intersection of Route 665 and Route 601 with frontage on Route 601 in Free Union. County Tax Map 29, Parcel 29. White Hall District. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on March 3 and March 10, 1982.) Mr. Tucker read the Planning Staff report and the Planning Commission recommendation as follows: Requested Zoning: C0 Commercial Office (Proffer) Acreage: 3.75 acres Existing Zoning: RA Rural Areas Location: Property, described as Tax Map 29, Parcel 29, located on the north side of Route 665 at its intersection with Route 601 at Free Union. Character of the Area: This property is vacant pasture, adjoined by pastureland. Free Union is characterized by small-lot residential and commercial development. In addition to a post office and non-conforming country store, special use permits have been approved for a country store, craft shop, and professional offices.. Comprehensive Plan: Free Union is recommended as a Type II Village in the Comprehensive Plan. Among development proposals for Type II Villages is the statement: "location of rural professional services should be encouraged in village locations." ~plicant's Proffer: The applicant proposes to live and to establish a medical practice on this property (Commercial Office zoning is re~ quired to permit "professional office" usage). Under the applicant's proffer~ development of the property would be limited to one dwelling and nov more than 3,000 square feet of professional office space. This floor area would be adequate for two additional physicians. Staff Comment: Staff opinion is that the applicant's proffer would make the requested zoning consistent with the land use recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan. Staff has expressed concerns to the applicant regarding proposed floor area, however. Staff opinion is that maximum floor area should be based on site capabilities and should also be consistent with the village scale of development. At this time the Health Department is reviewing the adequacy of the site to support such use by septic system. In regard to the village scale of development (i.e., small business), staff would note that the Zoning Ordinance provides a maximum floor area of 4,000 square feet for a "country store". Therefore, staff would recommend that a 3,000 square foot medical clinic would be consistent to the village character. "February 4, 1982 Mr. Ron Keeler, Planning Department Albemarle County County Office Building Charlottesville, Virginia 22901 RE: Dr. Bruce Campbell ZMA-82-1 Dear Ron: This office represents Dr. Bruce Campbell who has applied to have 3 3/4 acres in Free Union, Virginia re-zoned from RA to CO. Dr. Campbell is completing his residency in family practice at the Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington, New Jersey and wishes to establish a rural family practice in Free Union. March 17, 1982 (Regular Night Meeting~) 1.].9 He has contracted to purchase the 3 3/4 acres in question from Ruth B. Huff. It is his intention to build a personal residence on the property where he and his family will live and an adjoining medical office for the purpose of his family practice. Dr. Campbell has authorized me to make a proffer wherein he agrees to limit the use to professional offices if his re-zoning application is granted. He is also willing to limit the ~e~,~ *professional office portion to a maximum of 3,000 square feet. Very truly yours, (signed) Wendall L. Winn, Jr. Richmond and Fishburne" (* Note: the word medical was stricken from the original letter, and the word professional added, in a correction dated 2-18-82 and initialed RSK.) Mr. Tucker noted that at its meeting of March 2, 1982, the Planning Commission recom- mended approval of this proffered rezoning dated February 4, 1982. Mr. Tucker then noted receipt of a letter dated February 19, 1982, from Mr. G. Stephen Rice of the Thomas Jefferson Health District regarding soils and septic system (Note: Copy of this letter is on permanent file in the offic~'~of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors). Mr. Fisher said originally he thought the letter from the Health Department indicated that a soil study had been completed, but it seems that this is not the correct interpretation. Mr. Tucker said the letter is only a square footage recommendation of the drainfield needed for the house and medical facilities. Mr. Tucker also noted that the figures for the drainfield are "based on the supposition that suitable soil will be found and that all waste will be domestic- type sewage (i.e., no chemical or industrial waste)." ~ Mr. Fisher declared the public hearing opened and first to speak was Mr. Wendall L. Winn, Jr.,~attorney, representing the applicant. Mr. Winn said it is the intention of the applicant to live on this site and to establish a "family" medical practice. Mr. Winn indicated that there will be no chemical disposal at the site, and felt the use of this parcel as Commercial Office is not contrary to recommendations in the Comprehensive Plan for the Free Union area. Mr. Fisher asked if Dr. Campbell would be operating a testing laboratory as part of his medical practice, or have X-Ray machines, etc. on the premises. Mr. Winn said the only testing he is aware of is the standard urinalysis test, which does not involve chemicals. Mr. Lindstrom suggested amending the proffer to state that if the soil tests conducted by the Health Department prove the soils to be unsatisfactory for a septic system, the zoning will revert to the present zone. Mr. Winn said he felt that the proffer would not have to be amended, because if no health department approval is received, the site plan will not be approved; therefore, no construction could take place. Mr. Lindstrom then suggested limiting waste disposal in the septic system to normal wastes and restricting the disposal of chemicals. Again, Mr. Winn said that would be taken care of~during approvals by the Health Department. Next to speak was Mr. William S. Roubdabush, who studied the~ site on behalf of Dr. Campbell. Mr. Roudabush said a soil scientist has not yet studied the site, but he has used U.S.G.S. soii charts of the area, and according to those charts, the soils are suitable for septic~drainfields. Mr. Roudabush said there are no slopes on the site over 25% and that there is a stream at the rear of the property. Mr. Roudabush said the property has adequate space to accommodate a 1,200 square foot residence and 3,000 square foot office with adequate parking and required septic system. Lastly, Mr. Roudabush said the site has been examined by the Highway Department and that recommendations for the location of the entrance will be adhered to. He said no variances will be required if this rezoning is approved and that pro¥isions of the Runoff Control Ordinance will be adhered to. Mr. Fisher asked if there will be two separate septic systems, one for the residence and the second for the office building. Mr. Roudabush said more than likely there would be two separate systems. Mr. Fisher said each drainfield site would be required to have an alternate location, and asked if there is area enough to accommodate a total of four septic systems. Mr. Roudabush said there is ample space to accommodate four separate systems. No one else wished to speak either for or against this request,.and Mr. Fisher declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Lindstrom said he would support this rezoning with the proffer as requested. Mr. Lindstrom said he felt Mr. Winn was correct that there could be no site plan approval without first having approval from the Health Department of the septic system site or sites. Mr. Lindstrom said he felt the location and intended use of this land would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. Motion was then offered by Mr. Lindstrom to approve ZMA-82-1 with the proffer dated February 4, 1982, as amended on February 18, 1982, and initialed by Mr. Ronald S. Keeler, changing the word "medical" to the word "professional", Mr. Fisher asked if the Planning Commission was. aware of that amendment. Mr. Tucker said the amendment of February 4,,1982, was done. pr±or to the Planning Commission hearing on this rezoning. Mr. Winn said the amendment was done following a telephone conversation between Mr. Keeler and himself, and Mr. Winn said he authorized the change at that time. · The motion was seconded by Miss Nash and carried by the following re'corded vote: AYES: Mr. Butler, Mrs. Cooke, Messrs. Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Miss Nash. NAYS: None. 12.0 March 17_~ ~1982 (Reg~utar Night MeetinF~) Agenda Stem No. 4. ZMA-82-2. Polly B. Hogshead. Request to rezone 5.75 acres zoned Village Residential to C-1 with proffer. Property located on Route 737 approximately 300 feet west of Route 20 South in Scottsville. County Tax Map 130A-l, Parcel 70. Scottsville District. (Advertised on March 3 and March 10, 1982.) Mr. Tucker read the Planning Staff report and the recommendation of the Planning Commission as follows: Requested Zoning: C-1 Commercial with Proffer Acreage: 5.75 acres Existing Zoning: VR Village Residential Location: Property described as Tax Map 130A, Parcel 70, is located on the northeast side of Route 737 at Scottsville. Character of the Area: While this property is bordered by Routes 6, 20 and 737, access to the dwelling is from Route 737, which is a gravel road. Existing commercial development is located on both sides of Route 20 adjacent to this property. Other properties in the area are zoned VR and are in residential usage. Comprehensive Plan: This area is recommended for low-density residential use in the Comprehensive Plan. As stated in the past, the land use recommendations for Scottsville provide for comparatively limited growth. No new commercial areas are recommended. In some instances, existing commercial development/zoning was not recognized. Applicant's Proffer: Under the applicant's proffer, a portion of the existing dwelling would be used for the following activities: Sale of fabrics, notions and trims; Sale of items handcrafted on and off the premises; Sewing classes. A maximum 1,200 square feet of floor area would be devoted to these activities. No new construction or other commercial activity would be undertaken. Parking would be screened from adjoining properties and signage would be limited. Staff Comment: The Comprehensive Plan recommends this area for low-density residential development. Staff is unaware of any physical characteristics of the property which would preclude its development accordingly. Therefore, staff opinion is that the current VR zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan recommendations and staff recommends denial of this petition. However, should the Commission and Board choose to approve this petition, staff would note that the applicant's proffers have been directed toward limiting the intensity of usage and otherwise attempting to make the use compatible to the area. Should this petition be approved, staff would recommend that the proffer letter be resubmitted incorporating the verbal changes made to the original submittal. Additional Staff Comment: Some activities proposed by the applicant may be available under existing zoning. Sewing classes and sale of items handcrafted on the premises may be permitted under "Home Occupation: Class B" and/or "Private School". The Zoning Department would need to evaluate any such proposal, based on intensity of usage. "March 2, 1982 Mr. Ronald S. Keeler Albemarle County Planning Department County Office Building Charlottesville, Virginia Re: Polly Hogshead - Application for rezoning ZMA-82-2 Dear Mr. Keeler: This letter is intended to supplant my letter of February 5, 1982,.in order to incorporate into the Hogshead's proffer the oral changes which have subsequently been made. Pursuant to Section 33.3 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance, the following conditions are proffered to be applied to Polly Hogshead's proposed rezoning: 1. The dwelling's present exterior residential appearance will be main- tained, and no alterations will be made. 2. The dwelling contains 1,196 square feet of living area and a walkout basement containing the same number of square feet. Of this space, appro- ximately 800 square feet of the present living area on the first floor will be devoted to the proposed commercial use as a crafts and fabric shop. Three hundred fifty-four feet will provide living space for Mr. & Mrs. Hogshead. The bath, 42 square feet, will serve both the family and their customers. Four hundred square feet of the basement area would be reserved for storage and possible future expansion of the business. The balance of the basement would be utilized for personal storage or living area. March 17, 1982 [~e~gula~~e~ 3. No part of the balance of the acreage in this parcel would be develop~ed for commercial use. 4. The only commercial use to which the property will be devoted is Mrs. Hogshead's proposed small shop. She will offer a small selection of fabrics, notions, and trims from which her customers may purchase or make selections for items to be handcrafted by Mrs. Hogshead. She will sell her own hand- crafted items and possibly some consignments of handcrafted items by others. She will also conduct small sewing classes. Mr. & Mrs. Hogshead will initially operate the shop alone. They do not anticipate a need to add even a part-time employee until one or two years in the future. At no time will they employ more than two full-time employees. 5. Signs to be used in connection with the business will be restricted to the nameplate on the Hogshead's mailbox, one free-standing business sign not to exceed 3 square feet, and one wall business sign not to exceed 4 square feet. 6. Ail parking would be on a portion of the propertY which is visually screened and hidden from all adjacent roads and neighboring properties. If I can provide any clarification or additional inf0rmation concerning this proffer, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, (signed) Catherine J. Womack" The Planning Commission, at its meeting of March 2, 1982, unanimously voted to approve this petition subject to the amended proffer of March 2, 1982. Mr. Fisher said he felt 354 square feet of living space was extremely small, and questioned the validity of the application because of "unrealistic figures". There being no further comments or questions from members of the Board, Mr. Fisher declared the public hearing opened. First to speak was Mrs. Catherine Womack, attorney, representing the applicants. Mrs. Womack reviewed the Comprehensive Plan as it pertains to this site. Mrs. Womack noted factors which she felt favored approval of this application; i.e. the Planning Commission voted to approve this request, there would be no alteration in the appearance of the home or the neighborhood, the proposed use is no more intensive than other uses permitted by right, the adjacent property owners favor approval of the application, and this would offer residents of Scottsville a place to purchase fabrics whereas now the consumer must travel into Charlottesville to do so. Mrs. Womack presented several photo- graphs of the home, the surrounding area, approach road and interior business layout. Miss Nash asked~about approval by the Highway Department. Mrs. Womack said a letter was received from the Highway Department which recommended "An adequate commercial entrance will be required to serve this property. Route 737 is a gravel road and due to the existing alignment has limited sight distance along the existing roadway. This may create a problem and should be examined closely before details of a site plan are developed." Mrs. Womack said Mr. Hogshead plans to work on the entrance in order to meet the require- ments of the Highway Department. Next to speak was Mr. Bruce Hogshead who presented additional photographs of the proposed business. Mr. Hogshead said although he and his wife own a small cabin else- where, this house would be their primary residence. He noted that it is anticipated that approximately two or three United Parcel deliveries would be made to the home each week, but that the truck already passes this home so there would be no additional traffic created. Mr. Hogshead said he anticipates five to ten customer visits per day. Mr. Hogshead said he and Mrs. Hogshead met with all six of the adjacent property owners, including a trip to Alexandria to meet with Miss Virginia Moore to assure her that the residential character of the home would be preserved. He noted further that Miss Moore's greatest concern was the signage. Mr. Hogshead said the dimensions originally requested in the proffer have been reduced by one half, and presented photographs of how the signs would be placed at the residence. Mr. Hogshead said if necessary, he would be willing to change the proffer to reflect the reduction in the size of the signs. Mr. Lindstrom said the proffer presented is extremely restrictive, and asked Mr. Hogshead if he realized this would make the property difficult to sell in the future. Mr. Hogshead said he was aware of the extreme restrictiveness of the proffer, and said he and his wife hope to make this their last move. Mr. Lindstrom next asked about the amount of grading necessary to obtain the required parking. Mr. Hogshead said the parking area will require almost no grading, and that he intends to landscape that area to make it attractive. Mr. Hogshead added that the Highway Department is requiring the entrance to be widened by about ten feet from the present twenty foot width. Next to speak was Mrs. Cleveland who said she and her husband own the adjacent property. Mrs. Cleveland said she felt this would be an asset to the community and felt it should be approved. No one else wished to speak either for or against this application and Mr. Fisher declared the public hearing closed. Miss Nash said originally she was worried about the precedent this application would set if approved, but since the proffer presented is so restrictive; she offered motion that ZMA-82-2 be approved with the proffer of March 2, 1982, with the amendment of the size of the signs in paragraph five to read "Signs to be used in connection with the business will be restricted to the nameplate on the Hogsheads' mailbox, one free-standing business sign not to exceed $ 1~ square feet, and one wall business sign not to exceed ~ 2 square feet." Mr. Lindstrom asked Mr. Hogshead if he accepted the amendment to the proffer as stated by Miss Nash in her motion. Mr. Hogshead said he agreed to amend his proffer as stated. Mr. Lindstrom then seconded the motion to approve ZMA-82-2 with the amended proffer. Mr. Fisher said he had serious reservations about approving this request, March 17, 1982 (Regular Night Meeting) because he felt to rezone this parcel C-1 was a violent shift from the present residential zone. Mr. Fisher said the proffer was so restrictive that the property would be essentially unsalable. ~ ...... Mr. Henley said he feels the zoning laws are too restrictive if an application of this type cannot be approved. Mr. Lindstrom said he felt the restrictive nature of the proffer eliminated the precedent setting effect of the C-1 zoning. Mr. Lindstrom said there will be no major change to the appearance of the property. Mr. Lindstro~ said this request was very close to a simple home occupation and that he had no problem approving it as long as the courts would take the proffer into consideration when determining if the Comprehensive Plan is being adhered to. Mr. St. John said it is difficult to predict what a court would do, but that the proffer does indicate the specific conditions of the rezoning which'would have to be considered case by case. Mrs. Cooke asked what other types of commercial businesses could locate at this site if the Hogsheads should leave. Mr. Fisher sgid any type C-1 business could purchase the property and request a change in the proffer; also, businesses could request rezonings for adjacent properties stating that a precedent has been set by this rezoning. Mr. Henley and Mr. Lindstrom disagreed with Mr. Fisher, stating that the proffer is so restrictive that very few businesses could take over the site. Mr. Lindstrom added that any requests for changes in the proffer or additional rezoning requests would have to come before the Board of Supervisors, and could always be denied. Miss Nash then repeated her motion to approve ZMA-82-2 with the proffer of March 2, 1982, as amended to reflect the change in the size of the signs. Mr. Lindstrom repeated that he would second the motion. Roll was then called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Butler, Mrs. Cooke, Messrs. Henley and Lindstrom, and Miss Nash. Mr. Fisher. At 9:00 P.M., Mr. Fisher declared a brief recess. P.M. The meeting reconvened at 9:05 Agenda Item No. 5. SP-82-3. Haley, Chisholm & Morris, inc. Request to subdivide 141.10 acres zoned RA, Rural Areas into 21 lots with an average lot size of 6.72 acres, on property described as County Tax Map 62B2, Parcel 1 (38.68 acres), Parcel 2 (5.0 acres), County Tax Map 62, Parcel 49C (one tract of 92.01 acres and one tract of 5.41 acres). Property located off of Route 20 North behind Key West Subdivisio~;onthe western boundary of the Rivanna River. Rivanna District. (Advertised in ~he Daily Progress on March 3 and March 10, 1982.) Mr. Lindstrom stated he wished to abstain from discussion and vote on this request because his law firm represents this applicant. Mr. Tucker read the Planning Staff report and the recommendation of the Planning Commission as follows: Request: 21 residential lots in accordance with 10.5.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. Acreage: 141.10 acres Zoning: RA Rural Areas Location: Property described as Tax Map 62B, Parcels 1 and 2, Tax Map 62, Parcel 49C, located off of Route 20 North behind the existing Key West Subdivision. History: A portion of this property was rezoned from A-1 to R-1 in 1969. Character of the Area: This property varies dramatically from steep, wooded ridgeland which changes abruptly to open flood plain adjacent to the Rivanna River. Redbud Creek is to the north. The Rivanna River is the western boundary with properties across the river zoned R-4 and R-4/NR (S.L. Williamson for sand and gravel removal). Properties to ~he east and south are developed as Key West (168 lots; 1.43 acres average lot size) and Cedar Hills (25 lots; 0.975 acres average lot size). Comprehensive Plan: This property is across the Rivanna from the Urban Area and about a mile north of the Pantops portion of the Urban Area. The Comprehensive Plan recommends this area. for agricultural con- servation with a density of one dwelling unit per five acres. In regard to scale of development the Comprehensive Plan recommends as follows: Conventional Developments - Conventional developments, generally involving construction of new roads,~are recommended at a scale between 20-75 units, with larger projects recommended to be Planned Unit Developments. Developments of this type are to be discouraged in areas of the County where desired average densities are lower than one dwelling per acre. In addition to traditional design improvement standards, developments of this size should incorporate the following two features: March 17, 1982 (Regular Night Meeting) 6. The relationship of the proposed development to existing and proposed population centers, services, and employment centers. Travel distance from the property to the Urban Area is over a mile. The Urban Area is directly across the River from the property. Access to population centers, services and employment centers is by major roadways. Staff considers this property to be in proximity and convenient to the Urban Area. 7. The probable effect of the proposed development on capital improvements programming in regard to increased provision of services. Impact on schools would be slight with a total projected enrollment of about ten students. Busing of students would be required at all levels. Students would be bused crosstown to Greer Elementary, Jouett Middle and Albemarle High Schools. Fire protection would be provided by the Stony Point and East'Rivanna volunteer companies and by one City engine. Response time for the first engine would be about ten minutes. 8. The traffic generated from the proposed development would not, in the opinion of the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation: ao occasion the need for road improvement; cause a tolerable road to become a nontolerable road; increase traffic on an existing nontolerable road. The Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation has not indic- ated that this development would occasion the need for road improve- ments. Staff Comment: As proposed on the preliminary subdivision plat, the prime agricultural soils of the flood plain area would be incorporated in two large parcels of 21 and 35 acres respectively. Smaller lots would be developed in the wooded areas as recommended by the Comprehensive Plan. The average lot size is 6.7 acres, which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan density of 1 du/5 acres. Staff opinion is that the proposal is basically consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the intent of the RA district. Additionally, the applicant is proposing improvements which would benefit the existing Key West development, which may not be realizable under by right development. Staff recommends approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Development limited to 21 lots consistent with the preliminary plat "Section 6 Key West" by R. 0. Snow and R. W. Ray, Inc., dated February 1, 1982; 2. Compliance with private roads provisions for Key West Drive; 3. Central well approval for the upgrading and extension of the present Key West system. Mr. Tucker noted that the Planning Commission, at its meeting of March 2, 1982, recommended approval of SP-82-3 with the following conditions: Development limited to 21 lots consistent with the preliminary plat "Section 6 Key West" by R. 0. Snow and R. W. Ray, Inc., dated Febrmary t, 1982; 2. Compliance with private roads provisions for Key West Drive; Central well approval for the upgrading and extension of the present Key West system; Cross connect the existing hydrant systems to improve the fireflow and reliability in Key West; 5. Install a dry hydrant in accordance with NFP~ standards at the lake; 6. Maintain a separation of 100 feet or more between structures; Provide emergency access from Key West Drive to connect with private roads, such emergency access to meet Fire Official and County Engineer approvals. Mr. Tucker noted receipt of a memorandum from Mr. J. Ashley Williams, Acting County Engineer, dated March 17, 1982 (NOTE: This memorandum is on permanent file in the office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors). In this memorandum, Mr. Williams addressed the water supply and the shortfall of water storage, which he suggests can be made.up with an additional tank. Mr. Williams notes that the waterlines appear adequate to extend into Section 6 to serve the proposed 21 lots. Also in this memorandum, Mr. Williams recommends that the two roads in Section 6 be designed as private roads and that Clark Lane be 18 feet wide. Mr. Tucker also noted receipt of a letter dated March 16, 1982, from Dolores R. Conklin, President of the Board of Directors of the Key West Club, Inc., urging the development of Section 6 as proposed (NOTE: This letter is on permanent file in the office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors). Lastly, a letter dated March 12, 1982, from Mr. Gary R. Holdren, President of Key West-Cedar Hills Community Association, with an attached copy of a letter from the Executive Council dated December 8, 1980, and signed~by March 17, 1982 (Regular Night Meeting) Mrs. K. D. Reel were received as part of the record. (NOTE: These two letters are on permanent file in the office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.) Mrs. Reel's letter speaks against the construction of private roads, requests a connection of Key West Drive to a State-maintained road, and requests that some area in Section 6 be left as common ground or park land. Mr. Fisher declared the public hearing opened, and first to speak was Mr. Ed Bain, attorney, representing the applicant. Mr. Bain said Mr. Tucker did a very complete job of explaining the request. Mr. Bain said the applicant is willing to do the work as requested by Mr. Ira Cortez as stated in his memorandum dated March 2, 1982, to Mr. Ron Keeler (NOTE: This memorandum is on permanent file in the office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors). Mr. Bain said that although approximately 92 acres of land have been added to Section 6, only two additional lots have been added. Mr. Bain noted the main reason is because a great deal of the 92 acres is in the flood plain area. Mr. Bain agreed to the conditions recommended for this special permit by the Planning Commission, and noted in response to a question by Mr. Fisher, that the property is presently owned by John A., Jr. & Jan H. Schwab & William H. Baldwin, Estate. No one else, either for or against this petition wished to speak, and Mr. Fisher declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Fisher reviewed the long history of Key West Subdivision, especially the diffi- culties caused by the dam and its affect on the road system. Mr. Fisher said originally, having all the roads in Key West made part of the State System was a major concern of the property owners, and he asked if that situation had changed. Mr. Schwab said the situation at Key West has changed drastically since first presented to the Board. Mr. Schwab said originally there were 99 sites and now there are 18 on the same size parcel. Mr. Schwab said state maintained roads serving~18 lots is economically impossible. He noted that-a maintenance agreement is presently being circulated among the property owners and sixteen of twenty families involved have already agreed to sign. Regarding water, he noted that the pressure problems which presently exist will be solved by a loop system as well as storage with an additional tank. Lastly, Mr. Schwab felt the connector road answers the problem of the dam and emergency vehicles access that was a stumbling block for all these years. Mr. Fisher asked what would happen if some of the property owners refused to sign such a maintenance agreement. Mr. Bain said as yet no one has refused to sign, but not all property owners have been contaat_edvet~Mr. Fisher asked Mr. St. John whether or not the maintenance agreement is adver~F~y~ ~o~igned by all property owners. Mr. St. John said if the Board made this permit conditional on the fact that all property owners must sign the maintenance agreement, failure of any property owner to sign the agreement would mean the special permit remained unapproved. Mr. Fisher asked if there were any con- ditions which covered the internal roads of Section 6. Mr. Tucker said the subdivision plat is to be reviewed by the Planning Commission on March 23 and he felt it unnecessary to add such a condition. Mr. Tucker noted that the Planning Commission will have no control during subdivision plat review over the present Key West Drive, because that road already exists. Mr. Michael Boggs of Haley,~ Chisholm and Morris said the issue of the maintenance agreement for the existing Key West Drive was not discussed at the Planning Commission meeting. He did not feel there was any intent on the part of the Planning Commission to deny the entire special permit if any present property owner on Key West Drive refused to sign such an agreement. Mr. Boggs added that the road will be upgraded prior to initiating the agreement, and it is hoped that the residents will maintain the road in that condition in the future. Mr. St. John said it would not be necessary that all homeowners sign the agreement, but it would be essential that those homeowners that did sign the agreement complied. Mr. Fisher asked if the proposed water storage would be adequate. Mr. Tucker said the well would be drilled and tested in the required manner and that the storage would be approved by the County Engineer, who, in his memorandum referenced earlier, stated that 8,800 gallons would be required. Motion was then offered by Mr. Henley to approve SP-82-3 with the seven conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission. The motion was seconded by Mr. Butler and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Butler, Mrs. Cooke, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Henley and Miss Nash. NAYS: None. ABSTAIN: Mr. Lindstrom. Mr. St. John said he wished a clarification of condition seven so he could accurately review the homeowners' agreement. Mr. St. John asked if the improvements to Key West Drive as it exists, will only be to the standard for the number of people presently living there, not the people anticipated to live in the new part of the subdivision. Mr. Fisher said he believes the intent is that Key West Drive would serve the people presently living there plus the one additional lot from the new subdivision. Mr. Bain said actually there would be no increase in the number of lots served, because although one lot is being added from the new section 6, one lot from the established subdivision is being removed. Mr. St. John said the emergency road is not to be built to a standard to carry ordinary traffic--Mr. Tucker and Mr. Fisher agreed that that is the intent. Agenda Item No. 6. Amend Section 22.3, Additional Requirements of the C-1 Commercial DistriCt to correct reference numbers related to Section 21.0, Commercial Districts, Generally, in the Zoning Ordinance. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on March 3 and March 10, 1982. )~.~ ~.~,~~ p~u~ ~-~ ~-~ ~,'~.~ ~-~-~ Mr. Tucker read the Planning Staff report and the recommendation of the Planning Commission as follows: "On February 2, 1982, at staff request, the Albemarle County Planning Commission adopted a Resolution of Intent to amend 22.3 Additional Require- ments of the C-1 Commercial district to correct reference numbers related to 21.0 Commercial Districts, Generally. During work on the proposed 126 March 17, 1982 (Regular Night Meeting) Zoning Ordinance, the Commission felt some flexibility regarding land- scaping and yard requirements was appropriate in the C-1 district in village areas and provided that flexibility in 22.3 of the C-1. Subse- quently, the Board deleted a section of the general requirements for commercial districts (21.0) and the staff neglected to make corresponding reference number changes in 22.3. Staff recommends the following amendment: 22.3 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS In addition to the requirements contained herein, the require- ments of section 21.0 commercial districts, generally, shall apply within all C-1 districts; provided that the commission may modify, vary or waive the requirements of sections ~ 21.6 and ~ 21.7 in a particilar case upon a finding such action would be in keeping with the character of the area and that alterna- tives proposed by the applicant would satisfy public interest at least to an equivalent degree." Mr. Tucker noted that the 2~anning Commission on March 2, 1982, recommended adoption of this amendment as written by the staff. Mr. Fisher declared the public hearing opened and there being no one present wishing to speak either for or against this amendment, Mr. Fisher declared the public hearing closed. Motion was immediately offered by Mr. Lindstrom, seconded by Mr. Henley, to adopt the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance in Section 22.3 as presented in the staff report and recommended by the Planning Commission. Roll was called &nd the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Butler, Mrs. Cooke, Messrs. Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Miss Nash. None. Agenda Item No. 7. To amend Section 23.0, Commercial Office District, to delete floor area restriction for dwellings and to amend Section 5.1.21, Dwellings in Commercial Districts under Section 5.0 Supplementary Regulations in the Zoning Ordinance. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on March 3 and March 10, 1982.) Mr. Tucker read the Planning Staff report and the Planning Commission recommendation as follows: "At staff request, the Planning Commission, at its meeting of February 2, 1982, adopted a Resolution of Intent to amend Section 23.0 Commercial Office District to delete floor area restrictions for dwellings, and to amend Section 5.1.21 Dwellings in Commercial Districts. Dwellings are permitted in the CO and C-1 districts under certain circumstances subject to the restrictions of 5.1.21 of the supplementary regulations. In the CO district, dwellings are provided in a listing of accessory uses under 23.2.1#6. This provision limits the combined floor area of accessary uses to not more than twenty percent of the total building area. This restriction would seem unreasonable when applied to a home practice such as a physician or attorney where the practice itself may occupy much less floor area than the residential use. Staff recommends the following actions: 1) 2) 3) Delete "Dwellings (reference 5.1.21)" from 23.2.1#6. Add to 23.2.1 as a separate use: "10. Dwellings (reference 5.1.21)". Amend 5.1.21 as follows: 5.1.21 DWELLINGS IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS ae Dwellings in commercial districts are intended primarily for owners or employees of establishments including night watchmen; Such dwelling may be located individually or in the same structure as the commercial use, subject to Albemarle County building official and fire official approvals. Such dwelling may be a mobile home authorized in accordance with the requirements of 5.7 TEMPORARY MOBILE HOME PERMIT; Not more then one (1) dwelling shall be permitted per business establishment." Mr. Tucker said the Planning Commission at its meeting of March 2, 1982, recommended adoption of these amendmentS as written by staff in the staff report as presented. Mr. Tucker noted that the wording regarding authorization of a mobile home was added following several requests made to the Zoning Administrator, in cases where businesses suddenly required night watchmen protection and required a facility to house that person. March 17, 1982 (Regular Night Meeting) Jr27 Mr. Fisher asked how long the mobile home would be allowed. Mr. Tucker said it would be the same as any temporary mobile home permit, that being three years with the option to extend for two more years. Mr. Fisher said he has misgivings about mobile homes being allowed in the commercial districts. Mr. Fisher declared the public hearing opened. There being no one present wishing to speak either for or against this proposed amendment, Mr. Fisher declared the public hearing closed. Mr. Lindstrom asked if this would be considered an accessory use. Mr. Tucker said it would not be considered an accessory use, and this change would correspond with the provisions in C-1 and HC commercial districts where a dwelling is permitted for this type use. Mr. Lindstrom asked if a provision for a mobile home is also in the other commercial districts. Mr. Tucker said these supplementary regulations would apply to all commercial districts. Mr. Fisher said he felt three to five years was not very temporary, and felt he would like more evidence of a real need before opening up all the commercial districts to mobile homes. Motion was then offered by Mr. Lindstrom to adopt the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as presented by the staff and recommended by the Planning Commission with the deletion of the last sentence in paragraph "b" of Section 5.1.21 reading "Such dwelling may be a mobile home authorized in accordance with the requirements of 5.7 TEMPORARY MOBILE HOME PERMIT". Mr. Henley commented that a temporary mobile home is less expensive than a permanent home to put in place; that this method could be tried' and always repealed at a later date. The motion was seconded by Miss Nash. There being no further discussion, roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Butler, Mrs. Cooke, Messrs. Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Miss Nash. NAYS: None. Agenda Item No. 8. Georgetown Road Walkway. Mr. Fisher said this discussion was deferred from March 10 in an attempt to talk with several of the property owners and obtain right-of-way or easements. Mr. Lindstrom said he has spoken with the attorney representing Mrs. Gay Johnson Blair Hathaway and was informed that no donation of property or easement would be given to the county. Mr. J. Ashley Williams, Acting County Engineer, said the attorney for Mr. Henry H. Bell, said no donation of property would be made, but that this request will be reconsidered if the County makes an offer to purchase. Mr. Williams said he also con-. tacted a representative of the Lewis Frimel Company, Inc., said they had visited the site of the Georgetown West Apartments this morning. Mr. Williams said he received an indi- cation that the Lewis Frimel Company would agree to an easement with the guarantee that if Georgetown Road is widened at that location for any reason, the easement will be void; the easement is not to reduce the amount of land in case of future development on the site; and lastZy, that both conditions must be met or an easement would not be given. Mr. Williams said in checking with the County Real Estate office, estimates were received on the per/acre value of the properties and proportionate costs for easements. The following figures were'given: Henry H. Bell Lewis Frimel Co, John W. Gilmore Gay J. B. Hathaway ~:05 acres $603.00 .07 acres 2,243.00 .06 acres 900.00 .06 acres 315.00 $4,061.00 Mr. Williams said, in addition, Mrs. Hathaway has property on Hydraulic Road, and the Highway Department has negotiated to purchase seventy square feet of land and a temporary construction easement for a payment of $547. Mr. Fisher said any further discussion of possible purchase of Property or other course of action would best be discussed during executive session. Mr. Williams noted that he does have in hand signed easements from several property owners, and when the plat is put to record for the R. E. Lee property, an easement will be recorded at that time. Agenda Item No. 9. Request from Library Board. Mr. Fisher'recognized Mrs. Margaret Melcher, President of the Board of TrusteeS of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, who presented a memorandum dated March I0, 1982, regarding a deficit in the 19'81-82 Library budget. (NOTE: Copy of this memorandum and accompanying documents is on permanent file in the office of the Clerk to the Board of Supervisors.) Mrs. Melcher said the Library Board has been aware of this deficit for a long time, but due to the fact that the figures were not firm, waited to bring it to the Board of Supervisors' attention. Mrs. Melcher said the current year's deficit is in the amount of $39,136, and that a deficit in the amount of $17,369 exists from last year. She stated that Louisa, Nelson and Greene Counties have funded their share of this deficit which leaves $34,404 for Albemarle County to appropriate to cover the two years. Mr. Fisher asked about the Vinegar Hill property and if the money invested in same will be recovered. Mrs. Melcher said the funds will be recovered; that the paperwork is in the process to have the City of Charlottesville purchase same. Mrs. Melcher added that Federal regulations prohibit charging interest on those monies or allowing for inflation. March 17, 1982 (Regular Night Meeting) Mr. Fisher said funds recovered from the Vinegar Hill project could probably be used to fund this reported deficit as well as the Scottsville Library project. Mr. Fisher then spoke of the massive publicity campaign surrounding the deficit in the library budget, and the public statements that library branches will be closed, etc. Mr. Fisher said he realized this publicity was released without the knowledge of the Library Board, but wished to emphasize his extreme annoyance that this was done prior to consulting any of the governing bodies for possible funding of the deficit. Mr. Fisher said the library staff responsible for this action should be required to offer a public apology. Mrs. Melcher said she would take that message back to the Library Board. She said the Library Board has always tried to work in harmony with the various governing bodies, and hoped this would not destroy that harmony. Mr. Fisher said the deficit problem will be studied by the staff and brought back before the Board at a later date. Agenda Item No. 10a. Appropriation - Grant Fund. Mr. Agnor said this involves two appropriations, first for the Charlottesville/Albemarle Clean Community Commission in the amount of $12,428 (revenues have been received), and the Adolescent Group Project in the amount of $4,061 (a grant administered through Social Services which is 100% reimbursable by the State Department of Welfare). Motion was offered by Mr. Lindstrom to adopt the following two resolutions: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that $12,428.00 be, and the same hereby is, appropriated from the Grant Fund and Coded to 9302-5840 for the Charlottesville/Albemarle Clean Community Commission. BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that $4,061.00 be, and the same hereby is, appropriated from the Grant Fund and Coded to 9302-5850 for Adolescent Group Project. The motion was seconded by Mr. Butler and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Butler, Mrs. Cooke, Messrs. Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Miss Nash. None. Agenda Item No. 10b. Appropriation. Mr. Agnor said an appropriation is needed to pay co~ for an insurance management study of the county government. Mr. Agnor said proposals have been solicited and four different firms responded. Besides an appropriation of funds to finance the study, authorization is also needed for the County Executive to sign an agreement with the successful bidder. This is all being done~in preparation for the rearrangement of liability coverages which will take place on July 1, 1982. The second appropriation is in relation to the appointment of a new judge on this circuit and the resulting need to furnish his office. The total amount is $3,150. Motion was offered by Mr. Lindstrom to adopt the following two resolutions: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that $5,000 be, and the same hereby is, appropriated from the General Fund and coded to 1101-3002.09 for Professional Services Consulting/ Insurance Management Study. AYES: NAYS: BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, that $3,150.00~be, and the same hereby is, appropriated from the General Fund and coded to 2101-7002 for Furniture and Fixtures, Circuit Court. The motion was seconded by Miss Nash and carried by the following recorded vote: Mr. Butler, Mrs. Cooke, Messrs. Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Miss Nash. None. Agenda Item No. 11. Approval of Minutes: Mr. Henley reported no errors or changes in the Minutes of February 18, 1981, (Afternoon) and February 19, 1981 (Afternoon). Mr. Fisher said with regard to the minutes of May 20, 1981 (Regular Night Meeting), on page 239, first sentence of the third paragraph, should be changed to read "There was confusion among the Board and so .... " With regard to the minutes of June 3, 1981 (Afternoon), Mr. Fisher reported no errors or additions. Mr. Lindstrom said he had read the minutes of June 17, 1981 (Afternoon) and could find no errors or changes. With regard to the minutes of June 17, 1981 (Evening), page 281, third paragraph from the bottom, the following sentence should read as follows: "Mr. Fisher said he would not consider deleting that condition until ~e Mr. Parks gave evidence .... " Mr. Lindstrom reported no errors or changes in the minutes of June 25, 1981. Miss Nash reported that she had not yet read the minutes of July 15, 1981, either afternoon or night. March 17, 1982 (Regular Night Meeting) Motion was then offered by Mr. Butler, seconded by Mr. Lindstrom to approve the minutes of February 18, (Afternoon), February 19, (Afternoon), May 20, (Regular Night), June 3, (Afternoon), June 17, (Afternoon), June 17, (Regular Night), and June 25, 1981 (Afternoon). The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Butler, Mrs. Cooke, Messrs. Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Miss Nash. None. Agenda Item No. 12. Other Matters Not On The Agenda. Mr. Agnor said he would like the Board to consider approval of two lottery permits; one for St. Anne's Belfield School for a lottery to be held on March 28, 1982, between 2:00 and 6:00 P.M. at the Lower School; and the second for the Crozet Girl Scout Troup #861 for a lottery permit to be held on April 3, 1982, at 4:00 P.M. at Claudius Crozet Park. Motion to approve lottery permits for St. Anne's Belfield School and the Crozet Girl Scout Troup #861 in accordance with the Board's adopted rules and regulations for issuance of same was offered by Mr. Lindstrom, seconded by Mr. Butler, and carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Butler, Mrs. Cooke, Messrs. Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Miss Nash. None. Mr. Agnor summarized Mr. Patrick K. Mullaney's memorandum o~ March 2, 1982, regarding Scottsville Ballfield Improvements as follows: "On September 10, 1980, the Board of Supervisors approved an appropriation of $8,000 for improvements to the softball and baseball facilities in Scottsville. Of this original appropriation a total of $7,546.16 remains. We have hesitated in spending these funds due to the uncertainty involved with the Scottsville Dike Project. It appears now that the Dike project will begin this spring and will wipe out the three ballfields that we have been using in Scottsville. Currently, our Department co-sponsors an Adult Softball League, Little League and Pony League in the Scottsville area, all of which are in need of playing space. The Little League and Pony League programs have been successful in the past due to the various civic organizations and indi- vidual volunteers who have put in countless hours to develop and direct these programs. We do not want to see these programs interrupted or eliminated due to lack of playing space. We have spoken with Mayor Thacker about this problem and he has assured us the one ballfield will be restored at the conclusion of the Dike project. It is our request that we be able to use the funds originally appropriated to the Scottsville sites, to develop a new field at Walton Middle School and to make field improvements at the Scottsville Pod and Yancey Elementary sites. Not only would these funds serve basically the same population as the original appropriation, but they would also serve to improve fields for school use as well as community use. As you know, the softball and baseball seasons are'rapidly approaching and we would like to do as much of this work as possible in house. Please advise us as soon as possible if we will be able to make use of the funds that are presently available in this way." Mr. Agnor noted that these funds are presently in account Code 9700-7060.54 and that he is simply requesting the Board's concurrance in the intended change use of the funds; the account code will remain the same. Motion was offered by Miss Nash, seconded by Mr. Lindstrom, to authorize the spending of funds in Code 9700-7060.54 for Scottsville Ballfield Improvements. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Butler, Mrs. Cooke, Messrs. Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom, and Miss Nash. None. Mr. Lindstrom requested that a discussion of setback requirements for well and septic systems be placed on the April 14, 1982, agenda. Agenda Item No. 13. At 10:40 P.M., motion was offered by Mr. Lindstrom, seconded by Miss Nash, to adjourn into executive session for the purpose of discussing legal, per- sonnel and acquisition of property. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mr. Butler, Mrs. Cooke, Messrs. Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Miss Nash. NAYS: None. 130 March 17, 1982 (Regular Night Meeting) Agenda Item No. 14. At 11:55 P.M., the Board reconvened back into open session. Motion was immediately offered by Miss Nash, seconded by Mr. Lindstrom, to adjourn to 1:30 P.M. on Monday, March 22, 1982, in the Fourth Floor Conference Room for an executive session to discuss legal matters. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Butler, Mrs. Cooke, Messrs. Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Miss Nash. None. Chairman