1978-10-11447
October 11, 1978 (Regular--All Day Meeting)
A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was held
on October ll, 1978, at 9:00 A.M. in the Board Room of the County Office Building, Charlottesv~
Virginia.
Present: Messrs. Lindsay G. Dorrier, Jr., Gerald E. Fisher, J. T. Henley, Jr., F. Anthon
Iachetta, C. Timothy Lindstrom (Arrived at 9:10 A.M.) and W. S. Roudabush.
Absent: None.
Officers Present:
'At$'or~ey.
Guy B. Agnor, Jr., County Executive and George R. St. John, County
Agenda Item No. 1.
Fisher.
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 A.M. by the Chairman, Mr.
Agenda Item No. 2. Approval of Minutes:
May 17 (night).~and May 22, 1978.
April 19, April 20, May 3 (night), May 10,
The minutes of April 19, April 20, and May 22, 1978 had been read and no corrections
were noted. Mr. Roudabush noted the following correction on page 229, agenda item #6,
eighth paragraph, next to last line of May 3 (night): change the word "interrupted" to
"accessible". Motion was then offered by Mr. Roudabush to approve the minutes of April 19,
April 20, May 3 (night) with the above correction and May 22, 1978. Dr. Iachetta seconded
the motion and same carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, Iachetta and Roudabush.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mr. Lindstrom.
The minutes of May 10 and May 17 (night) 1978, were deferred to October 18, 1978.
Agenda Item No. 3a.
project.
Highway Matters:
Review plans for Hydraulic Road reconstruction
Mr~ Dan S. Roosevelt, Resident Highway Engineer of the Virginia Department of Highways
and Transportation, was present. He said an informal review of the proposed Hydraulic Road
(Route 743) reconstruction project will be held at Jack Jouett Middle School on October 25.
Members of his staff will be present at this meeting with sets of plans and cross sections
of the project and will attempt to answer questions. The location and design project
hearing will be held on October 26 and will be left open for ten days to receive written
comments. He then reviewed County approvals previously made in respect to the project.
Mr. Roosevelt noted that the question of constructing bike trails was left open pending a
future study by. the Planning Staff for relocation of same off of Georgetown Road. Mr.
Roosevelt said although nothing has been received in writing, only verbally, it has been
agreed to leave the bike trails where they were originally shown; immediately adjacent to
the sidewalk from Georgetown Road to Lamb's Road.
Mr. Robert Tucker, Director of Planning, was present and noted the following for the
Board's consideration:
1 - Providing a sidewalk along the east side of Hydraulic Road where it
fronts on Mr. Logan's and others properties;
2 - Provide a sidewalk along the east side of Hydraulic Road from
Georgetown Road to a point just north of the Union Ridge Baptist
Church cemetery;
3 - Since Whitewood Road and Lamb's Road will be realigned to provide a
proper intersection, a resolution should be adopted to officially
name the street either Whitewood Road or Lamb's Road;
4 - The small triangle of land which will be created with the realignment
of Lamb's Road should be acquired and added to Albemarle High School
proPerty or simply publicly owned;
~ 5 - The sewer line from old Lamb's Road to Whitewood Road should be
denoted on the plan;
6 - The sidewalk and right-of-way on the west side of Hydraulic Road
should extend from the Church of the Latter Day Saint's southern
entrance, to the Church's northernmost property line (a retaining
wall adjacent to the sidewalk may be necessitated).
Mr. Roudabush asked if the intersection at Route 631 and 743 was designed so Route 743
would eventually go straight through to Greenbrier Drive. Mr. Roosevelt said yes, it will
but still give precedence to Hydraulic Road. Mr. Roudabush said hopefully the road can be
created as development occurs. Mr. Roosevelt said if a straight through is desired, it
would 0nly have to be modified the length of a pencil in order to straighten it out again
and does not appear that any additional right of way will be required from the store. Mr.
Roudabush suggested reviewing overlays of alignment all the way through to Greenbrier
Drive. Mr. TUcker said the planning staff has reviewed plotting a centerline for Greenbrier
Drive.
Mr. Lindstrom asked the location of the bike trails. Mr. Tucker said the study by
the planning staff proposes bike trails from the new Lamb's Road, on the west side, and
then south on Georgetown Road. Discussion then followed on the bike trails. Mr. Roosevelt
said he has requested a study on Georgetown Road of the existing conditions, etc., for the
location of bike trails.
Mr. Roosevelt said overall construction cost estimates and possibly right of way
estimates will be available at the public hearing.
Agenda Item No. 3b. Discussion: Route 785.
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of Route 785. Mr. Foster is concerned about the condition being very poor for nearly 1.5
miles particularly with a blind section, lack of drain pipes and insufficient width of the
road. 'Mr. Roosevelt responded to Mr. Foster on October 4, 1978, explaining right of way
problems encountered by his department years ago and the lack of highway funds for improvement
of the road at the present time. Based on Mr. Roosevelt's communication with Mr. Foster,
Mr. Fisher felt there was nothing the County could do at the present time.
Agenda Item No. 3c. Other Highway Matters.
Mr. Roosevelt said he was requested to investigate moving the stop sign at the intersectil
of 750 and 803. A traffic count has been conducted and it has been determined that traffic
on Route 750 is twice as large as on Route 803. -Therefore, the stop sign has been moved
from Route 803 to Route 750.
Mr. Agnor then presented the following letter dated September 22, 1978 from the Departmen-
of Highways and Transportation:
"As requested in your resolution dated August 9, 1978, the following abandonment
from the Secondary System of Albemarle County is hereby approved, effective
September 22, 1978.
-ABANDONMENT
LENGTH
Route 1408 (summit Road) between Route 1406 and Route 656.
0.02 Mi."
Mr. Dorrier asked if anything had been done to improve Route 622 near the Fluvanna
line. Mr. Roosevelt said some base stone will be added and the surface will be smoothed
but no improvement is in the six-year plan.
Mr. Dorrier asked when further improvements are scheduled for Route 20 South. Mr.
RoOsevelt said they are scheduled for a public hearing in July 1979 but work is dependent
on the right of way being obtained.
Dr. Iachetta asked about the Bedford Hills entrance on Route 743.
the clearing of trees had corrected the sight distance problem.
Mr. Roosevelt felt
Mr. Roudabush said he and Mr. Roosevelt have responded to the complaint received last
month~about Route 647. Mr. Roosevelt outlined courses of action for them to take and the
long range plans for acquiring the necessary right of way. Mr. Roudabush said by resolving
the right of way problem, hopefully the situation can be solved quickly.
Mr. Roudabush said Route 600 from Stony Point to Mountain Chapel is a paved road but
unpaved for about 400 or 500 feet where you cross the low land. He felt it was left out of
the improvement process because of the width of the underpass. Mr. Roudabush asked if
there was anyway some consideration could be given to pave that particular stretch since it
does have large pot holes and is subject to flooding. Mr. Roosevelt said besides the
paving, it has not been graded and the right of way ends at the hard surface. However, he
will check into the status of the right of way.
Mr. Roudabush asked if there is a bond being held by the County for completion of the
Key West Roads. Mr. Ashley Williams, Assistant County Engineer, thought so. Mr. Roudabush
said Mr. Allan Dillard, the contractor had contacted him and said he would do the work as
soon as possible. Mr. Roudabush said he would like for these roads to be completed by
winter. Mr. Williams said he received a call from a concerned resident in Key West. He
explained to him the process of getting the roads into the system or for someone to request
the Board to have the road taken in and then the performance bond would have to be placed
for one year plus a maintenance fee. Mr. Roudabush asked if the bond could be converted to
a maintenance bond for the highway department to do the work. Mr. St. John said the County's
policy is to hold the construction bond until the roads are in the system. MrJ St. John
said the Board could direct the finance department to give notice to Mr. Schwab that the
bond is being cashed and then give the cash needed to the highway department for the performan¢
bond and for a maintenance fee and that would solve the problem. Mr. Fisher suggested this
be placed on the October 18 agenda with inspection by the Highway Department and the Engineerir
staff before that time, with the findings reported to Mr. St. John in order for him to
review the bond to determine the County's position.
Mr. Roosevelt asked about a meeting to be held with Mrs. Deuser of'Mountain View Road
in Sherwood Farm Subdivision. Mr. Williams said he spoke with her following the August 9
meeting and she did not feel there was enough information or the consent of the owners to
proceed at this time. Therefore, she would work on the problem herself.
Agenda Item No. 5. Clarify Xmas Holiday.
Mr. Agnor reviewed the County's Holiday Schedule and was of the opinion that when the
new policy was adopted~ it was done with the intent that no holiday should be lost. Therefore
since Christmas Eve is on Sunday this year and Christmas Day on Monday, he requested that
TueBday, December 26 be approved as the holiday for Christmas Eve. Motion to this effect
was offered by Mr. Lindstrom, seconded by Mr. Dorrier, and carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Dr. Iachetta.
The Board recessed at 10:24 N.M. and reconvened at 10:33 A.M.
the meeting to teach class.
Dr. Iachetta had left
October !1, 1978 (Regular--All Day Meeting)
Agenda Item No. 6. Appeal: Foxfield Site Plan.
Mr Roudabush abstained from discussion of this matter since his firm is preparing the
site ~p!an.
Mr. Lindstrom said he called this site plan up for review by the Board due to a concern
fromDr, Runk,..~hairman of the Thomas Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District.
(LETTER FROM DR. RUNK DATED SEPTEMBER 25, 1978 ON FILE IN CLERK'S OFFICE.) Mr. Lindstrom
said his basic concern was that the run-off and erosion problem would increase with the
proposed expansion.
Mr. Tucker then read the following staff report:
"Location: On the west side of Route 601 at Route 829.
-Zoning: A-1
Acreage:
Part of 219 acres.
Proposal:
Public riding stable, corral· facility and boarding facility for
horses.
History:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission recommended to the
Board of Supervisors that SP-71-76 be approved subject to four
conditions (November 9, 1976). The Board approved the request
for SP-71-76 on November 17, 1976, subject to the following
conditions:
Planning Commission approval of site plan;
Health Department approval in accordance with requirements
for commercial uses;
Repair and maintenance of fencing to prevent horses from
roaming on public right-of-way;
No permanent facilities for sale of goods to public.
S~taff Comments:
Staff recommends approval of this plan subject to the
following conditions:
6.
7.
8.
9.
Health Department approval has been given; however, a copy of the
appropriate form will be required;
Proper seeding of the dressage ring, corral area and all other
graded (bare) areas be accomplished to meet the approval of the
Zoning Administrator;
Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation approval of
the location and design of the commercial entrance;
(a) Phasing of entrance requirements as follows: The present
commercial entrance to be abandoned when Virginia Department
of Highways and Transportation relocates Route 601; the new
proposed entrance to be 138 feet from the centerline of the
existing entrance to the centerline of proposed entrance,
running parallel to Route 601 and connecting with existing
commercial drive;
Staff approval of landscape plan; staff recommends six to eight foot
white pine clusters around south border of dressage ring and parking
area;
Note on plan that no permanent facilities for sale of goods to
the public will be provided;
Make a note of SP-76-71 on the plan;
Fire Official approval of the 300 gallon gas tank;
Maintenance of fencing to prevent horses from roaming into the
public right-of-way;
Note that the Commission is not approving the sign or its
location at this time."
Mr. Tucker said the Highway Department has recommended that condition 3a be deleted and
leave it to the approval of the Highway Department for the commercial entrance. Mr. Tucker
suggested that the following condition be added: "Applicant shall comply with all conditions
within one year of date of approval of this site plan or this site plan shall become void."
Mr. Tucker said the reason for suggesting this condition was the provision in the site plan
ordinance that speaks to 18 months in which construction must be commenced, but in this
case, basically everything exists. Therefore, there is no way to assure that these things
will be done without a time limit since 18 months only refers to construction. Mr. Tucker
said he has spoken with Mr. Gordon Yager of the Soil Conservation Service office about the
concern expressed by Mr. Lindstrom. Mr. Yager is concerned about the massive bare areas,
but such are often evident in horse or cattle operations. Mr. Yager is of the opinion that
there are too many horses for the land to support in terms of creating or disturbing so much
grass area and he suggests a limit on the number of horses per acre.
Mr. Howard Hamilton, property owner, spoke next. He disagreed with Dr. Runk's statement
that the facility will be expanded, since the number of horses has been decreased from 70 to
45. He did not feel with 219 acres that 45 horses were too many. The eroded areas, besides
the two rings, are the slopes leading down from the dressage ring and the path which horses
have worn from going out to the pastures. Mr. Hamilton said Mr. Yager came out last week
and recommended two tons of lime be placed per acre for the 6 1/2 acre area where this
erosion has occurred and that 500 pounds of fertilizer per acre be placed as well with more
around the dressage ring and the corral where these areas are bare.
Mrs. Dempsey, operator of the facility, said the fertilizer came this morning and the
lime is expected tomorrow.
Mr. Lindstrom felt Mr. Hamilton has done a considerable amount to alleviate the problems.
He suggested one of the conditions be modified to require that where there is heavy traffic
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October 11, 1978 (Regular--All Day Meeting)
Mr. Fisher suggested that condition #2 read: "Proper seeding of graded and bare areas
be accomplished to meet the approval of the Zoning Administrator; and that the dressage ring
and corral area be provided with pine bark, mulch or similar material.'" Mr. Fisher asked if
anyone objected to the deletion of condition 3a. Mr. Paul Russell, owner across the road,
said the road problems are very important to the aspect of the whole plan and felt the
HighwAy Department should be encouraged to make the changes that have tentatively'been
suggested. Mr. Fisher said the only question is whether the new entrance should be 138 feet
from the centerline of the existing entrance which may not be the exact place the Highway
Department is going to recommend it be ultimately placed.
Mr. Hamilton said Mr. Coburn, Assistant Resident Highway Engineer, has sited the entranc
and decided that in order to have the proper sight distance, it would have to be moved 138
feet. However, he felt it would be best to keep it at the present point because it is a
steep upgrade and will not be changed a great deal by the new road. He did agree to abandon
the service road to the house and use only one entrance. He was concerned about deleting
condition 3a because it says there is phasing of the project and that the current commercial
entrance will be changed and will take place when the road is reconstructed.
Mr. Roosevelt said there was a misunderstanding of what the Highway Department had
recommended. The Highway Department recommended the entrance be changed now to obtain 400
feet of sight distance and if that is done, it will be the Highway Department's responsibility
to rebuild the entrance at the time the project goes through. Mr. Roosevelt said there is
currently only 285 feet for sight distance which was adequate when the entrance was private
but with the change in use of the property the entrance should meet commercial sight distance
standards. Mr. Lindstrom asked how many vehicles use the entrance. Mrs. Dempsey said
between 20 and 25.
Mr. Hamilton said his thought was to trade the construction of a new service, entrance
for relocation of this entrance. The new service entrance would have a steep grade and
cause a lot of work for the Highway Department. His reason for making this offer was that
when the Highway Department reconstructs the road, it would be simpler for them to take the
fill and fill it in rather than grading a new service road going up to his house. In return
they would abandon the road in return for relocating the entrance where they thought it
should be. Mr. Roosevelt said the Highway Department is not interested in a trade-off so
the entrance can be retained at its present location. Mr. Fisher asked when the work will
begin on Route 601. Mr. Roosevelt said the plans have not been approved for the right of
way but if everything goes smoothly it should begin between July and December 1979. Discussic
then followed on the time-frame in which to work on the entrance for adequate sight distance.
Mr. Roosevelt said the right of way would have to be obtained and there is no guarantee that
the Highway Department will begin this work in July. Mr. Henley suggested holding off on
the entrance until both are ready.
Mr. Hamilton objected to Mr. Tucker's suggested condition because it is hard to determine
when the Highway Department will approve the entrance. He did not feel this condition
should be put on until the Highway Department has graded the road. Discussion then followed
on the time-limit and Mr. Henley suggested eighteen months. Motion was then offered by Mr.
Lindstrom to approve the site plan with the conditions recommended by the Planning Commission
but making the following changes: Condition #2 to read: Proper seeding of all graded
(bare) areas be accomplished to meet the approval of the Zoning Administrator; coverage of
the dressage ring and corral area shall be with mulch, saw dust or some combination of
materials to prevent erosion. Delete condition 3a and add condition 10 reading: "The
applicant shall comply with all conditions, except condition no. 3, within one year, and
shall comply with condition no. 3 within 18 months from October 11, 1978, or the site plan
shall become void." Mr. Henley seconded the motion and same carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dorrier, Fishe~ Henley and Lindstrom.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Dr. _Iachetta.
ABSTAINING: Mr. Roudabush.
Agenda Item No. 19. Land Use Values for 1979.
Mr. Ray Jones, Director of Finance, presented the following memorandum for the Board's
information:
"For the tax year 1978, there are 2949 parcels qualified under the Land
Use Tax Program in Albemarle County consisting of 103,956 acres qualifying as
.Agriculture, 185,850 acres as Forestry, and 1461 acres as Horticulture,
totalling 291,367 acres. To date, no one has applied for open space due to the
high values ($800 to $5000 per acre~ and the criteria necessary to qualify.
According to the Comprehensive Plan, there are 473,000 acres under the
various categories of zoning in Albemarle County. Therefore 61.5% (291,267 acres
under Land Use divided by 473,600 acres) of land in Albemarle County is now
under the Land Use Tax Program. The deferred assessed value on land for 1978.,
is $138,631,050 or $926,143.50 in taxes.
I have received the 1978 values from the State Land Evaluation Advisory
Committee (SLEAC). These values are for advisory purposes. The values to be
used are up to the Local Commissioner of Revenue or Director of Finance and
are established by the State Department of Agriculture, Department of Forestry,
Department of Taxation and Outdoor Recreation Department. The values established
by SLEAC are based upon the productivity of the various soil classifications
and use economic factors over the past several years to determine the use
values. The County of Albemarle uses a formula to convert these values to three
general categories in each classification of use - good, medium and fair. Below
is a comparison of current per acre values and the proposed values.
Octob~er~ il, 1978 (Regular--All Day Meeting)
Agriculture - Good (37%)
Medium (38%)
Fair (25%)
Current Value per acre
$380
190
5O
Proposed Value per acre
$360
180
50
H~rticulture - Good
Medium
Fair
380
190
50
Apple
655
435
170
Peach
610
395
150
Forestry - Excellent
Good
Fair
Non-productive
Current value per acre
$16o
125
90
--0--
Proposed Value per acre(l)
$225
155
100
50
Open Space - Golf Courses
Swim and Racquet Clubs
Public Camps
1500-2000
3OOO-5OOO
800-1300
1500-2000
3000-S000
800-1300
(1) The SLEAC Values converted in the same manner as in prior years for
Albemarle County.
As you can see from the above, there is a small decrease in Agricultural
values and an increase in Forestry values due to the increase in stumpage or
-~standing timber values of hardwoods. However, there are two procedural changes
in SLEAC's determination of values. One, separation of orchards from
agricultural and the horticultural values are broken down into apple and peach
orchards. Two, included the non-productive woodland which had been classified as
fair before. Both of these changes bother me because we do not have a complete
soil survey at this time to make a detailed determination of fair, medium, good,
etc., classifications. Currently we are grouping SLEAC values on general
classifications into soil classes of 1, 2 and 3 as good; soil classes 4, 5 and 6
as.medium; and 7, 8 as fair to arrive at the converted values above. These
classifications are not derived from the soil survey detailed information. The
County has practically no soils in classes 1, 5 and 8. According to the
forestry people, the County has very little excellent forestry land.
Another problem that I foresee in splitting orchards from agriculture is
the fact that over the past three years there has not been any fruit production
in Albemarle County. SLEAC recommended values are based on five year income
production over the entire State. Three years of low production in one area
of the State causes misleading values. The fact that only 0.5% of the total
.!and use acreage is horticulture and there have been only three sales in the past four
years to use in determining the use values. These three sales (Carter Mountain,
RedI Hill, and Wayland Properties) involved a large amount of woodland in addition
to orchard land. I am somewhat skeptical about attempting to assign values to
these properties with the data available to do so since the size of the sales
sampling is so small.
I talked with the Soil Conservation people this week and they anticipate
completing the soil survey by 1981 which will be our next effective tax year
-on the biennial assessment program after 1979. You can only change land use
values when there is a change in market values or the effective year of a General
Reassessment. Currently, the soil survey data is complete on approximately one-hal
of the County. Rather than making minor changss in agriculture and forestry
classes at this time on somewhat weak technical data, I am recommending that the
Land Use Office begin conversion of the land use program to the soil classification
data in order to complete it by 1981. It appears that this conversion to eight
soil classes and price units within each category will bring about some rather
drastic changes, plus a lot of work to convert the records.
In light of the above conditions, the current values will be retained on all
categories for 1979. The objective will be to get the soil classes and acreage of
each property into the computer. Then we could have sample runs of converted
data which would provide summarized impacts to review on issues of this nature."
Agenda Item No. 8. Request from Bicentennial Commission to purchase Queen's Medals.
Mr. Agnor said a letter has been received from Mr. Charles Long, Chairman of the Bicentenn
Commission Queen's Medal Committee, requesting the County and City to jointly purchase 1236
remaining bronze medals for a total cost of $181.40 ($90.70 each - County and City) in order
to close the books of the Bicentennial Commission. The amount was chosen to be added to an
existing Commission bank balance of $318.60 in order to provide a total of $500 for one
final scholarship by the Commission. The letter further suggests that the medals be stored
in a safe place, and used as gifts to distinguished viadtors in future years. Mr. Agnor
recommended that the offer be accepted and that one hundred of the plain bronze medals be
reserved for future gifts and the remainder be assigned to the Bicentennial Center for sale,
with the proceeds being reserved for capital improvements at the center. Coordination with
the City. is also recommended. Mr. Dorrier then offered motion to accept the County Executive's
recommendation. Mr. Roudabush seconded the foregoing motion and same carried by the following
recorded Vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dorrier,. Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Dr. Iachetta.
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Mr. Donald Holden, Chairman of the Industrial Development Authority was present. He
noted the authority has been approached by representatives of the principal for Eldercare
Gardens Nursing Home. A special use permit was granted for this in October 1976, same to be
located on Hydraulic Road. Necessary studies have been made and plans for a 180,bed nursing
home with 30 skilled care and 150 intermediate-care patients. The facili~lw~l~.~a~so?D~o~de
for 30-day care patients. Under State Code Section 15.1-1375, the authority can fund nursing
homes or nursing care facilities but the County's ordinance does not carry this provision.
Therefore, Mr. Holden requested an amendment to the Industrial Development Authority Ordinance
to include medical care facilities and facilities for the care of the aged. Mr. Holden said
once the Board approves, in principle, such a facility _~k._'~- l:~ ~:~i:~i~, that it could be ~-~
financed by the Industrial Development Authority, then they would proceed with hiring of ~
bond counsel and a separate advisory counsel and an experienced trustee who might also be a
financial adviser. They would proceed with preparation for a proposal. Based on final
studies which need to be made and on financial final analysis by the principle and their
advisers. The Authority would return all of this information to the Board for final approval.
Mr. Fisher asked if the Authority Board of Directors had met to discuss this request.
Mr. Holden said no, they are awaiting additional information. Mr. Fisher said if action is
taken today to set a public hearing to amend the County Code, he expected the Authority to
meet in the interim and make some recommendation as to the change in the ordinance.
Mr. St. John said the ordinance creating the Industrial Development Authority for the
County was enacted before medical care facilities or facilities for the care of the aged was
added to the State Code. Mr. St. John felt the Industrial Development Authority ordinance
of the County should be amended to conform to the State Code. After discussion by the
Board, motion was offered by Mr. Dorrier to advertise for a public hearing on November 1 at
7:30 P.M. in the Albemarle County Courthouse, an amendment of the Industrial Development
Authority Ordinance to include medical care facilities and facilities for the care of the
aged. Mr. Roudabush seconded the foregoing motion and same carried by the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Dr. Iachetta.
The Board recessed for lunch at 12:23 P.M. and reconvened at 1:40 P.M.
returned to the meeting at this time.
Dr. Iachetta
Agenda Item No. 11. The Pines Subdivision, Central Well.
Request has been received from the Homeowner's Association of the Pines Subdivision,
located in Earlysville, for a permit to operate an existing well system which serves fourteen
houses.
Ms~.; B~rbara Grinde, representing the Homeowners Association, was present. She summarized
the well driller's information about the flow of the wells and the state health department
officials report stating that the system is above average for the system which serves fourteen
houses or about thirty people. Ms. Grinde said the homeowners association requests that the
water flow tests be waived since it would require them to alter their system substantially.
She noted that there would be no more connections and the system has been in operation since
1971. In 1976, the system was improved by the addition of a 3,000 gallon storage tank and
increased the pressure tanks making a total of five.
Mr. Ashley Williams, Assistant County Engineer, was present and agreed with the request
to waive the pump down tests.
Mr. Fisher said it appears that the system will be adequate as long as no additional
expansion occurs without having pump down tests performed. He suggested that the Board
approve the request limiting the number of dwellings to the existing fourteen and waiving
required pump down tests. Motion was then offered by Mr. Roudabush to this effect and that
the well data from the'State Water Control Board be placed on file. Dr. Iachetta seconded
the motion and same carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, Iachetta, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
None.
Agenda Item NO. 12. AHIP Quarterly Report.
Mr'~ Mike Bremmer presented slides of the projects for the Albemarle Housing Improvement
Program for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 1978-79.
Agenda Item No. 13. Clean Community Commission.
Concern was expressed at the September 13, 1978 meeting about the purpose of the trash
containers for the Clean Community Commission particularly where the containers will be
placed and the maintenance of same. In response to the concern, General Harry Disston,
DirectO~ of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Clean Community Commission, was present to explain
the purpose of the program. He said the most effective way to solve litter problems is by
emphasizing things to do to avoid littering. The second concept is one of the basic causes
of litter and that is an insufficient number of containers. The third concept is to obtain
broad'basic participation. Based on these concepts, the Commission has developed programs.
The first is to get organized and then implement the programs which are underway. One is to
establish a central recycling center, obtain pledges from trash collectors, distribute car
trash bags for stores and banks, which has been ineffective. General Disston then discussed
bumper stickers, brochures and essay contests that are proposed by the Commission.
Oc. tober 1! .1978 (Regular--All Da~ Meetin~)~
Mr. David Rothwell, member of the Charlottesville-Albemarle Clean Community Commission,
spoke next. The Commission would like to place the trash receptacles in areas like City
Hall, ~the police station, County Courthouse, post office, etc. After the trash containers
are in place, it is hoped the janitorial services in the areas can maintain same. After
they are in place and on a regular schedule, the Commission will look at the situation and
see how it is being handled.
Mr. Roudabush noted one point source are the fast-food chains. Mr. Rothwell said the
Commission is working with the Charlottesville-Albemarle Restaurant Association on this
matter.
Agenda Item No. 15. H. H. Tiffany, Central Well.
..Hr. Fisher noted request received from Mr. H. H. Tiffany, dated September 25, 1978, for
a central well permit for the subdivision of Newtown. Mr. Williams said approval is needed
for the concept of operating a central well for six dwelling units.
Mr. Tiffany was present and noted that the lots are Farmers Home lots of one acre and a
central well permit was part of the subdivision approval.
Dr. Iachetta then offered motion to approve in concept a central well for six connection~
in the Newtown Subdivision. Mr. Lindstrom seconded the motion and same carried by the
following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Messrs. Fisher, Henley, Iachetta, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
None.
Mr. Dorrier.
Agenda Item No. 14. Stuart Carwile: Central Well Permit.
Mr. Agnor noted request received September 20 from Mr. Stuart Carwile for a'central
well permit to serve six additional residences from an existing operating well. This well
is located at the southwest quadrant of the intersection of State Routes 810 and 811. Mr.
Fisher asked if it is within the jurisdictional area of the Albemarle County Service Authorit
Mr. Williams said no.
Mr. Stuart Carwi!e was present and said the system presently serves five residences.
The present pump in the well was installed by the County of Albemarle when they were operatin
the well for the town of Crozet. Based on the past history of the well and the flow characte
istics 'of same, he requested that the pump-down tests be waived.
Mr. Henley said the County used the well on two different occasions and it was hooked
to a six,inch irrigation pipe. The person that drilled the well could not determine the
capacity of the well.
.Mr. Agnor said Mr. Lacy, Chairman of the Albemarle County Service Authority, said the
well, had a flow of 90 gallons per minute a couple of years ago.
Mr. Fisher was concerned about the ownership being changed and the fact that other such
wells are not approved without pump-down tests. Mr. Carwile said without rezoning, six
units is the most that could be built and would be willing to have this permit restricted to
his plat only.
Dr. Iachetta felt the situation was similar to the Pines Subdivision and asked how many
units would be on the well. Mr. Carwile said a total of eleven.
Mr. Fisher said in lieu of the pump down tests, it would be best to have personal
knowledge statements from people aware of the well. Therefore, he suggested this item be
deDerred to November 8, 1978 in order for these statements to be presented. The Board
concurred.
Agenda Item No. 16. Langford, Central Well.
Mr. Agnor said request dated July 26, 1977 has been received from Mr. Ronald D. Carter
for construction of a central well system to serve forty-four lots for Langford Subdivision~
Mr. Agnor said pump tests had been monitored on the well for 48 hours from August 31 -
September 2, 1977 and averaged 37 gallons per minute, which is sufficient for the forty-four
connections. This was held for final plans and specifications for the distribution system
to be reviewed jointly by the health department. Mr. Agnor recommended approval and certifi~
cation of the central well for forty-four connections at 37 gallons per minute. Motion was
offered by Dr. Iachetta to this effect, seconded by Mr. Roudabush and-carried by the followin~
recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, Iachetta, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
None.
Agenda Item No. 17. Pantops, Central Well.
Mr. Agnor noted request dated June.19?~ from Mr. Stuart Carwi!e, trustee of the South
Pantops Land Trust, for a central well permit. This request is for a well to be located on
Pantops, approximately 1/2 mile south of the entrance road from U.S. 250 East. There are
two wells involved and well number one tested at 7.5 gallons per minute and well number two
tested at 24.4 gallons per minute. This well is to serve State Farm Insurance Company.
Mr. Roudabush asked if this is within the jurisdictional area of the Albemarle County
Service Authority. Mr. Williams said yes. Mr. Agnor said the use of the project is in
advance of the plans for the Albemarle County Service Authority. Mr. James Hill, agent for
Virginia Land Company, has attempted to make the connections to the distribution system of
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Mr. James Hill was present and said one of the conditions of the State Farm site plan
was to provide water either by well water or by the Service Authority. Since the Service
Authority has no immediate plans to put any lines in the area, he has been trying to negotiate
some way to get water on the property.
Mr. Fisher expressed concern if the central well was approved, the Service Authority
may never get them as customers.
Mr. Agno~ then explained the process of getting water to Pantops Mountain and noted
that the Service Authority is interested but unable to do so because the water lines have
not.been constructed to handle a project of this size.
Mr. Hill said they anticipate providing the water for the project and when public water
is available turning same over to the Albemarle County Service Authority. After some discus
Mr. Fisher felt the Board should approve the request without limiting it to State Farm, just
a note that it is to be used for commercial purposes and only until such time as public
water is available to serve those customers.
Motion was then offered by Mr. Roudabush to approve the central well permit for South
Pantops Land Trust (County Tax Map 078, Parcel 20) and contingent upon connection to the
public water system when it becomes available to Pantops. Mr. Henley seconded the mOtion
and same carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, Iachetta, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
None.
Agenda Item No. 17a. Ivy Farms, Phase 2, Central Well.
Mr. Agnor said this request was received from Mr. Thomas Sinclair, for a central well
permit for Ivy Farms, Phase 2. The request dated August 9, 1977, is to serve twenty-three
residential lots. The well has been tested by the Engineering Department and approved at a
flow of 17 gallons per minute which is adequat% f~r 23 lots. Mr. Williams noted there is a
total of twenty-four lots, but one of the lots/has a private well, . __~- ~
Motion was then offered by Dr. Iachetta to approve the central well system for twenty-
three connections in Ivy Farms, Phase 2. Mr. Roudabush seconded the motion and same carried
by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, Iachetta, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
"None.
Agenda Item No. 18.
September 27, 1978.)
Planned Industrial District (PID) Ordinance.
(Deferred from
Mr. Fisher noted the ordinance before the Board embodies the changes made by the Board
during work sessions. Mr. RoudabUsh suggested this ordinance be given to the consultants
working on the Zoning Ordinance in order for them to be aware of the Board's actions. Mr.
Lihd~trom then offered motion to amend and re-enact the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance by
the addition of Article 20, entitled "Planned Industrial District (PID)" and set out in full
beiowV Dr. Iachetta seconded the motion and same carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, Iachetta, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
None.
ARTICLE 20: PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (PID)
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20-1-1
20-2
20-2-1
20-2-2
20-2-3
PURPOSE AND INTENT
The Planned Industrial District (PID) is intended to encourage and provide for
and flexibility in land development for industrial purposes, and uses ancillary
thereto, that are necessary to meet those changes in technology and demand
be consistent with the best interest of the County and the area in which it is
ed. It is also the intent of this district to promote economical and efficient land
use, an improved level of amenities, and appropriate, and harmonious physical develo
ment in accordance with the objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.
APPLICATION OF ARTICLE
The Board of SuperviSors may~authorize the establishment of Planned Industrial
Districts after notice and hearing as required by Section 15.1-431 of the Code of
Virginia. Such authorization shall be given only to land having a minimum acreage
of fifty (50) acres under common ownership or control as provided in Section 20-2-3
(d). '
Additional land area may Subsequently be added to an approved Planned Industrial
District if it adjoins and forms a logical addition to the existing district. The
procedure for an addition~hall be the same as if an original application were filed
and all ~equirements of this section whall apPly except the minimum acreage require-
ment as specified above.
The applicant shall file an application for rezoning with the Zoning Administrator
accompanied by the following information where applicable. Such information shall
be deemed as part of the rezoning application:
(a) Twelve copies of a preliminary plan showing:
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(2)
(3)
and the individual who prepared the plan; the date of the drawing; north
point; scale (not smaller than one (!) inch equals one-hundredS(100) feet;
for larger tracts, a scale which may be accommodated on two 36" x 42"
matchline sheets); tax map and parcel number of the property; vicinity
map at a scale not smaller than one (1) inch equals two (2) miles;
existing conditions including: b~undary lines of the property and depart-
ing lot lines of adjoining parcels, owners, zoning, and present use of
adjoining tracts including all main buildings located within two-hundred
(200) feet of the subject property lines; street names and state route
numbers; topography at the minimum available USGS contour interval includ-
ing slope analysis showing grades of 0-14%; 15-24% and 25% and over (c~!~r
coded on at least one (1) copy of the plan); natural drainage channels
and easements; water courses and bodies including name and location~ !00-
year flood plain limits; existing wooded areas and areas of vegetative
cover; existing public utilities including electrical, telephone, gas, and
0il lines and power substations; public utilities including water and
sewer lines, line sizes, locations of fire hydrants, manholes, and other
such appurtenances;
general layout of what is proposed including; summary of land uses by
area and category in accordance with Section 20-3; (land uses to be color
coded on at least one (1) copy of plan); general road alignments w~hh
proposed right-of-way widths including adjacent and internal roads; genera:
alignment of sidewalks and pedestrian ways if proposed; general water lay-
out plan indicating the size and location of mainlines and the locations
of fire hydrants and other appurtenances; general aanitary sewer layout
indicating the size and location of trunk lines, location of pump stations
and manholes and other appurtenances; general storm sewer layout indicatin~
the location and sizes of lines and culverts; landscape plan for the 0.S.
category including a master landscaping scheme and type of plantings, buff~
areas, berming, and protective and/or ornamental fencing. The phasing
of improvements enumerated in this section shall be indicated on the plan.
(b)
(c)
Five (5) copies of a transportation analysis plan showing: ~rojected automobil~
and truck traffic generation; percent of tru~k traffic by type; internal and
access point turning movements; general alignment of internal roads; rights-of-
way widths and roadway typical sections including base Strength designs; pro-
posed improvements to existing transportation network; percentage estimate of
traffic distribution to and from the site on external roads; bus and carpool
programs, if any. The phasing of improvements enumerated in th~s section shall
be indicated on the plan.
Two (2) copies of a bomndary survey of the subject property prepared by a
certified land surveyor including aacurate locations of proposed access to
existing public roads and landmarks sufficient to properly i~entify the propertl
(d)
A report identifying all property owners within the area of the proposed distri
and giving evidence of unified control of its entire area. The report shall
state agreement of all present property owners:
'(i)
To proceed with the proposed development according to regulations existing
when the map amendment creating the PID district is passed, with,~uch
modifications as are set by the Board of Supervisors and agree~/~ the
applicant at the time of amendment;
(2)
To provide bonds, dedications, guarantees, agreements, contracts, and deed
restrictions acceptable to the Board of Supervisors for completion of such
development according to approved plans, and for continuing operation and
maintenance of such areas, facilities and functions as are not to be
provided, operated or maintained at general public expense; and such
dedications, contributions, or guarantees as are required for provision
of needed public facilities or services; and
(3)
To bind their successors in title to any commit~t~made under (1) or
(2) above by recordation of appropriate instruments after approval of the
application. Ail such instruments shall be reviewed and approved by the
County Attorney prior to recordation.
The staff of the County shall review ~ha application for rezoning and the prelimi-
nary plans as submitted by the applicant, evaluate the proposed project and present
its recommendations for necessary utilities and other facilities to protect other
uses within the area. No approval shall be given of any such rezoning and prelimi-
nary plan until the recommendations of the staff have been considered by the Plannin
Commission after studying the characteristics of the area in which the proposed
development is to be located.
Following the staff review h~re~above required~ the Planning Commission and Board
of Supervisors shall review and act on the applmcation ~n accordance with the
provisions of Article ~4 of this ordinance. In the event that the Board of
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Supervisors shall approve the application, either as submitted or with modifications
such approved application shall control the subsequent development of the site.
Thereafter, prior to any development, the applicant shall submit final site develop-
ment plans in keeping with the approved preliminary plan and in conformance with
Article 17 of this ordinance and with Chapter 18 of the Albemarie County Code.
USES PERMITTED
In the preliminary plan, land may be shown for any of the following categories,
provided the performance standards of Section 20-4 can be met.
(a) CATEGORY I shall consist of uses as permitted below.
Uses permitted by right:
Accessory uses and structures as defined;
Assembly and fabrication of light aircraft from component~parts manufactured
off-site;
Assembly of electrical appliances, eleqtronic instruments and devices, radios,
and phonographs. Also the manufacture of small parts, ~uch as coils, conden-
Sers, transformers, and crystal holders;
Boat building;
Cabinets and furniture manufacturing;
Cafeterias and dining rooms serving employees of the on-site facility, visiting
customers and other owner authorized visitors, but not the g~neral public;
Condominiums with site plan approval;
Construction facilities, temporary, in accordance with Article 16-21;
Engineering, engineering design, assembly and fabrication of machinery and
components, including such on-site accessory uses as machining, babbitting,
welding and sheet metal work employing machinery mot exceeding 15 horsepower
per unit and excluding such uses as drop hammering and foundry;
Manufacture, compounding, processing, packaging or treatment of such products
as bakery goods, candy, cosmetics, dairy products., drugs, perfumes, pharma-
ceuticals, perfumed toilet soap, toletries, and food products;
Manufacture of musical instruments, toy~, noYelties, and rubber and metal stamp~
Manufacture of pottery and figurines or other similar ceramic products, using
only previously pulverized clay, and kilns fired only by electricity or gas;
Monumental stone works;
Off-street parking as required by the ordinance;
Printing shops;
Product~sales areas for employees only, limited to four thousand (~,000) square
feet;
Public Utilities: Poles, lines, transformers, pipes, meters, and related or
similar facilities; water and s~werage distribution lines;
Public Utilities: Unmanned telephone exchange centers;
Recreation service uses of a non-commercial nature, limited to those for use of
employees whose work is done within the PID zone;
Research and development estab~$~hments;
Research and technical manufacturing and the processing, fabrication, assembly,
and distribution of products such as computers, scientific instruments, com-
munication and electronic equipment confined to "light" industrial products ar
components;
Signs, provided that such signs, if illuminated, shall have no moving, inter-
mittent or flashing display and shall~oontain no colored illumination; and shall
be indirectly lighted;
Technical education.
Uses permitted b~ special use permit.
Airports and helistops;
Manufacture and finishing of modular units made from pre-stressed concrete or
wood and designed for use as components in the construction of residences, offi~
buildings, shops, stores, and other structures designed for human occupancy;
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Petroleum storage;
Public Utilities: Office, equipment storage, dispatch centers and warehouse
facilities;
Public Utilities: 0il and gas transmission pipelines and pumping stations,
microwave and radio wave transmission and relay towers and substations;
Public Utilities: Public water and sewer transmissions; main or trunk lines
and treatment facilities, and pumping stations, electrical power transmissions
and distribution substations and t~ansmission lines and towers;
Truck terminals;
Warehous&ng facilities;
Welding operations.
CATEGORY II shall consist of uses as permitted below.
Uses permitted by right:
Ail uses permitted by right in CATEGORY I;
Blacksmith shops, welding or machine shops, including punch presses exceeding
forty (40) ton rated capacity and drop hammers;
Boiler shops.
Uses oermitted by special.use permit:
Acid manufacture;
Ail uses permitted by special use permit in CATEGORY I;
Automobile manufacture and assembly;
Battery manufacture.
(c)
CATEGORY OS shall consist of open
ordinance. Open space shall cons
area included in the preliminary
consideration should be given to
a natural state.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
No use shall hereafter be established
in violation of the following standard
Ail sources of noise (except those not
as vehicles), must not create sound or
specified below when measured at the p
and after 7:00 p.m., the permissible s
district boundary where adjoining Plan
by 5 decibels in each octave band
Method of Measurement and Meaning
sound level meter and octave band
bar) and shall be measured at the
ates.
~pace as defined by Section 16-65.1 of .this
Lst of not less than ten (10) percent of the
)lan. In the planning Category OS, special
;he preservation of existing wooded areas in
or conducted--in any PID zone in any manner
of performance.
under direct control of occupant of use, such
impact noise levels in excess of the values
0ints indicated. In addition~ before 7:00 a.m.
0und levels at an agricultural or residential
ned Industrial Districts, shall be reduced
and ~n the overall band for impact noises.
/
of Terms: NOise shall be measured by means of a
analyzer, calibrated in decibels (re 0.0002 micro-
nearest lot line from which the noise level radi-
Impact noises shallkbe measured by meal
are those whose/~ues fluctuate more
on the sound level meter set at fast
"Decibel" means a prescribed inter~al
according to its pitch.
~Octave band" means a prescribed inter
according to its pitch.
"Preferred frequency octave bands" meal
scribed by the American Standards Asso,
Acoustical Measurements.
"Sound level meter" means an electroni,
amplifier and an output meter which me~
specified manner. It may be used with
suring the sound pressure level in dis,
Maximum Permitted
Preferred Frequ,
Location
Octave band, cycles/senond
3.1.5
~s of an impact noise analyzer. Impact noises
~han 6 decibels from the steady values indicat(
~sponse.
~f sound frequencies which classifies sound
zal of sound frequencies which classifies
~s a standardized series of octave bands pre-
~iation in S1.6-1960 Preferred Frequencies for
instrument which includes a microphone, an
~sure a noise and sound pressure levels in a
the octave band analyzer that permits mea-
~rete octave bands.
At resi, ential
district ~oundaries
~und Levels (decibels)
~ncy Octave Bands
Measurement
At other lot lines
within district
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Octave ban~, cycles/second ~istrict Boundaries within distance
125 60 70
250 54 65
500 48 59
1000 42 55
2000 38 51
400O 34 47
8000 30 44
Overall for impact noise 80 90
Vib rat i on
The product of displacement in inches times the frequency in cycles per second of
earthborne vibrations from any activity shall not exceed the values specified below
when measured at the points indicated.
Method of measurement and meaning of terms:
by means of a three component recording system, capable of measuring vibration in
three mutually perpendicular directions. The displacement shall be the maximum
instantaneous vector sum of the amplitude in the three directions.
Earthborne vibrations shall be measured
Area of Measurement
At ~esidential
district boundaries
Ty.pe of Vibration
Continuous
Implusive (100
per minute or less)
Less than 8 pulses
per 24 hours
.003 .o15
.006 .030
.o15 .075
At other lot lines
Wi'thin district
Glare
No direct or sky reflected glare, whether from flood lights or from high temperature
processes such as combustion, welding or otherwise so as to be visible beyond the
lot line, shall be permitted except for signs, parking lot lighting and Other
lighting permitted by this ordinance or required by any other applicable regulation,
ordinance or law. However, in the case of any operation which would affect adversel
lhe navigation or control of aircraft, the current regulations of the Federal Aviati
Administration shall apply.
Air Pollution
Rules of the State Air Pollution Control Board shall apply within Albemarle County.
Such rules and regulations include coverage of: emission of smoke ann other visible
emissions from stationary sources; particulate matter; odor; particulate emission
from indirect heating furnaces; open burning; incinerators; and gaseous pollutants.
Water Pollution
Rules of the State Water Control Board ~hail apply within Albemarle CountY.
Radioactivity
There shall be no radioactivity emi~ision which would be dangerous to the health and
safety of persons on or beyond the premises where such radioactive material is used.
Determination of existence of such danger and the handling of radioactive materials,
the discharge of such materials into the atmosphere and streams and other water, and
the disposal of radioactive wastes shall be by reference to and in accordance with
applicable current regulations of the Department of Energy, and in the case of items
which would affect aircraft navigation or the control thereof, by applicable current
regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration, and any applicable laws enacted
by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia or the requirements of the
Virginia Air Pollution Act whichever.is igreater.
Electrical Interference
There shall be no electrical disturbance emanating from any lot which would adversel
affect the operation of any equipment on any other lot or premises, and in the case
of any operation which would affect adversely the navigation or control of aircraft,
the current regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration shall apply.
Each future occupant of an industrial character shall submit to the County!Engineer
as a part of final site development plan approval, a certified engineer's report
describing the proposed operation, all machines, proc.esses, products and by-pro~ucts
stating the nature and expected levels of emission or discharge to land air and/or
water o~ liquid, solid, or gaseous effluent and electrical impulses and noise under
normal operations, and the specifications of treatment methods and mechanisms to be
used to control such emission or discharge. The County Engineer shall review the
applicant's submittal and make comment and recommendation prior to final Planning
Commission action on the site plan.
"Vibrations" means the periodic displacement or oscillation of the earth.
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AREA REGULATIONS
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The number of permitted uses shall not exceed the total number of acres within the
PID, divided by ten (10). In the case of any parcel served by either a central
sewer system or a central water supply, there shall be provided a minimum area~of
forty thousand (40,000) square feet per commercial or industrial establishment or
per dwelling unit, as the case may bei. In the case of any parcel served by neither
a..central sewer system nor a central water supply, the minimum area shall be sixty
thousand (60,000) square feet; and prov&ded further that, in the case of unusual
soil conditions or other physical factors which may impair the health and safety
of the neighborhood, upon the recommendation of the Virginia Department of Health,
theePlanning Commission may increase the area requirements for uses utilizing other
than a public sewer system.
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SETBACK AND YARD REGULATIONS
20-6-1
Adjacent to public streets: Ail structures excePt signs advertising sale or rent
. .i,~he:property shall be located fifty (50) feet or more from any Street righteof-way.
No off-street parking or loading space shall be permitted within ~enty-five (25)'
feet of any street right-of-way.
20-6-2
A~jacent to agricultural and residential districts. No structure shall be located
closer than fifty (50) feet to any residential or agricultural district; provided
that the Planning Commission may increase such distance in order to pro~ect the
charact~r~of the adjoining district. No off-street parking or loading space sh~ll
be closer than fifty (50) feet to any residential or agricultural district.
20-6-3
20-7
Special setback~and yard requirements: Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Planning
Commission may in the review of any final site plan, vary the requirements of
Sections 20-6-1 ~nd 20,6-2 in any case in which it shall find that such variation
will better promota the purposes of this ordinance.
HEIGHT REGULATIONS
20-7-1 Buildlngs~m~y be erected to a height of sixty (60) feet. For buildings over sixty
(60) feet in height, approval ahall be obtained from the Planning Commission at
time of final site plan approval. Chimneys, flues, cooling towers, flag poles,
radio or communication towers or thair ~e~essory facilities are excluded from this
limitation. Parapet walls are permitted up to four (4) feet above the limited
.......... height of the building on which the walls rest. More stringent height limitations
for uses in the vicinity of an airport may be established by the Planning Commissio~
.upon recommendation from the Federal Aviation Administration.
20-8
FLOOR AREA, BUILDING, AND DEVELOPMENT COVERAGE REGULATIONS
20-8-1
Floor area: The maximum gross floor area for an individual lot shall not exceed
forty (40) percent of the gross lot area. For the purpose of this section, parking
and loading areas within buildings and floor area of accessory buildings shall not
be considered in floor area calculations.
20-8-2
Building coverage: The maximum building coverage, including parking and loading
areas within buildings and that area covered by accessory bu£~di~g~, for an indivi-
dual ~ot shall not exceed fifty (50].~percent of the gross lot area.
20-8-3
Development coverage: The maximum area covered by main and accessory buildings,
outside storage, loading areas, parking lots, driveways and access aisles for an
individual lot shall not exceed eighty (80) percent of the lot area.
20-8-4
Any parcel not subdivided shall be considered a single lot for the purposes of
Section 20-8.
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MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS
20-9-1
Minimum off-street parking-requirements shall be as set forth in Article 11-? of thi
~rdinance.
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SIGN REGULATIONS
as
Sign regulations shall be~et forth in Section 15A-7 of this Ordinance unless other-
wise provided in Arti~.te 20.
Agenda Item No~ 4. VEPCO--Contract Amendment. Mr. Agnor said the Virginia Association o
Counties and the Virginia Municipal League have been negotiating with VEPCO and the Appa
Power Company on rates to be charged to local governments in the State of Virginia. The VE}
proceedings have been completed. There is now a rider to the current agreement which expires
on June 1979 and allows for an increase in rates to be charged to local governments as a
of the North Anna Nuclear Plant being placed into operation. Mr. Agnor requested aut]
to ~xeeute the rider and noted some fuel adjustments will return to the County in savings as
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Purchase of Electricity and Electric Services from Virginia Electric and Power Company Terminal
June 30, 1979", which provides for an adjustment in rates due to North Anna Unit ! being place~
into commercial operation. Mr. Dorrier seconded the motion and same carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, Iachetta, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
None.
Agenda Item No. 9. Resolution of Intent: To adopt proposed revised Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Agnor felt it was appropriate to adopt a resolution of intent to amend the Zoning Ordinanc
in its entirety and to set in motion the legal process for advertisement. Motion was then
offered by Mr. Roudabush to adopt the following resolution of intent:
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County,
Virginia, does hereby state its intent to adopt a revised Albemarle
County Zoning Ordinance; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission is directed to
prepare for a joint public hearing on this proposed revision for
November 9 or November 16, 1978.
Mr. Lindstrom seconded the motion and same carried by the following recorded vote'
AYES:
NAYS:
Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, Iachetta, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
None.
Agenda Item No. 21. Statements of Expenses: Director of Finance, Sheriff and Common-
wealth's Attorney for September, 1978. Mr. Agnor noted that the County has been advised by
the State that no reimbursement on salaries can be made for several months until they get
their revised reimbursement procedures in order. They are changing the procedure for
reimbursement on fringe benefits to a single reimbursement time frame and the County has to
front-end the salaries for several months. Mr. Roudabush then offered motion to approve the
expenses as presented for the month of September, 1978. Mr. Dorrier seconded the motion and
same carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, Iachetta, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
None.
Agenda Item No. 22. Statement of Expenses for the Regional Jail for the month of
September, 1978, was received. On motion by Dr. Iachetta, seconded by Mr. Henley, this
statement was approved as presented. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, Iachetta, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
None.
Agenda Item No. 23. Statements of expenses incurred in the maintenance and operation of
the Regional Jail for the month of September, 1978, along with summary statement of prisoner
days, statement of jail physician and statement of salaries of the paramedics and the
classification officer were received. On motion by Dr. Iachetta, seconded by Mr. Henley,
these statements were approved as read. The motion carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, Iachetta, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
None.
Agenda Item No. 24. Report of the Department of Social Services for the month of
August, 1978, was received as information in accordance with Virginia Code Section 63.1-52.
Agenda Item No. 25. Report of the County Executive for the month of September, 1978,
was received as information..
Agenda Item No. 26. Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda. Mr. Fisher asked if Mr.
Agnor had received a recommendation since the meeting held last week about the Library and
the Post Office. Mr. Agnor said yes, but the recommendation from the Library Committee
arrived too late yesterday for a meeting to be held to discuss it further. He recommended
that the matter be discussed October 18, 1978.
Agenda Item No. 27. Executive Session: Personnel. At 3:45 P.M.s, Mr. Fisher requested
an executive session to discuss personnel matters. Mr. Lindstrom requested that land
acquisition also be discussed. Mr. Lindstrom then offered motion to adjourn into executive
session to discuss personnel matters and land acquisition. Mr. Dorrier seconded the motion an
same carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, Iachetta, Lindstrom and Roudabush.
NOne.
The Board reconvened into open session at 5:20 P.M. and immediately adjourned.
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