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1972-03-08Narch 8, 1972 An adjourned mee.ting of the Board of Connty Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was held at ?:30 P.~-. on. this date at the Albemarle Connty Court House, said meeting being reschedule~ ~th regard to public hearings from February 23, 1972, because of inclement~ weather. Present: Nessrs.. Stuart F. Carwile, Gerald. E. Fisher, J. T. Henley, Jr., · illiam C. Thacker, Jr., Gordon L. Wheeler and Lloyd F. Wood, Jr. Absent: None~ 0fFice~s present~ County Executive and County Attorney. The Chairman called for public hearing on zoning requests as follows: (~) 'Z~P-196 - Application of Alvin L. Toms to rezone 32.64 acres located on the north side of Route 691 from A-1 Agrioultural to R-1 Residential. Nr. John Humphrey reported that the staff felt rezoning of the subject property to R-1 was premature and out of character with the area at this time. He reported that the Planning Commission, by an eight to one vote, recommended that this land be rezoned to ES-1 in lieu of the R-1 requested. Nr. Alvin Toms appeared in his own behalf and advised that he would be willing to go along with the RS-1 zone. Nr. Norman Gillum and Nr. James ~it appeared in support of the request, pointing out the need in the Crozet area for the type development proposed by Nr. Toms. Communications in support were also received from Dr. T. H. Bain and Nr. Gillum. Nr. Humphrey advised that the Planning Commission also received six communications from residents expressing no opposition to the z~quest. Nr. Forbes l~iback, At- torney, appeared in opposition representing himself and" neighbors in the Crozet and Greenwood areas. He also ~submitted petition of opposition signed by 116 persons. Request was received Ik~om Citizens of Albemarle urging the Board to carefully con- sider rezoning any land to a higher density per acre. Speaking in opposition were Carolyn ~ilcox, Elizabeth Greenleaf, Dick Brandt, Sam Clark, Nonty ~Vood, Roy Bradley, Bill Colony, Nfs. Seldon and George ~orthington. At conclusion of public hearing, Nr. Carwile made motion to deny this application on the basis of staff recommendation ~and comments made before this meeting. Notion was seconded by ~k~. Fisher and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: Nessrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, ~eeier and Wood. NAYS: None. (2) Z~P-199 - Application of C. G. and Audrey C. Allen to rezone 6.706 acres from A-1 Agricultural to RS-1 Residential and a strip of land paralleling ~est Drive from B-1 to RS-1 Residential. ~r~ Humphrey advised that the staff was concerned with the ability of the central water supply of the Glenaire Subdivision to serve additional lots. He reported that the P~tanning Commission recommended granting RS-1 as requested by unanimous vote. Nr. Lewis ~artin, attorney, appeared with Nr. Allen in support of the request. They submitted letter from engineers of the State ~ater Control Board supporting sufficient water supply. Petition containing signatures of resi~ents in Glenaire was received in opposition. Also~ speaking in opposition and expressing concern over the water supply were Bill Herford, Bill Colony, Edie Singh, Nrs. Greenleaf, and Nrs.'Elizabeth Rosenblum. Communication was received from Citizens for Albemarle stating they felt it would not seem to be good planning to increase the density per acre in.an area which is outside of a community cluster of the Compre- hensive Plan and one limited in water supply. ~otion was offered by Nr. Wood to defer the application sixty days to allow Nr. Allen time to supply the County Engineer with information supporting adequate water supply. After some discussion, Nr. ~ood withdrew this motion. Nr. Allen then requested permission to withdraw his application without prejudice. 0n motion by Nm. Carwile, seconded by Nm. Thacker, ~r. Allen's request was granted. ~otion carried by the following re- corded vote: ~S: Nessrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, '~eeler and ~ood. NAYS: None. (3) ~-1~5 - Application of Georgetown Veterinary Hospital, Inc. to loca~e an animal hospital in an A-1 zone on ~.~04 acres situated on the west side of Route 743 north of the City t~eservoir. Nr. Humphrey advised that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the request, subject to the following conditions: 1. De-acceleration lane be provided on l~oute 743 and approved by State Highway Department and a widening so that .~ehicles going north on Route 743 will have access or movement around cars turning. 2. Standard Health Department approval of a septic system. 3- Screen on north side of property on Route 743 and additional screening on south side where there is no tree cover. Six foot white pine or cedar trees be planted. 4. 200 foot setback from Route 743. 5- Access be of dust proof material and maintained as a dust proof surface. Nr. Bill Perkins, attomney for Dr. Flynn (applicant), stated that Dr. Flynn could not comply with the first condition since this could not be done on his property, but would rather that the Highway Department set conditions required. Nr. Haywood, architect, and Nfs. Kitty Fisher ~l~o appeared in support of the application. Dr. F. A. Iachetta questioned use of incin~erator and was advised by Dr. Flynn that· he uses the medical type incinerator used by hospitals. Communication in support of the application was received from Peter J. Gaar, President of the Charlottesville- Albemarle Kennel Club. Appearing in opposition were Nancy 0'Brien, Nr. Haviland and Elva Nelson. Nfs. Elizabeth Bosenblum read prepared statement lis~ing problems to be considered. Communications in opposition were received from Nartha B. Lowrance and Annie R. & Robert C. Wood. After some discussion, motion was offered by Nr. Carwile, to approve this request subj~ect to conditions recommended by the Planning staff and .~u~bject to (1) site plan coming before the Board of Super- visors and (2) 200 foot rear setback. This motion was seconded by Nr. Henley and adopted by the following recorded.vote: AYES: Nessrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and 'Mood. NAYS: None. (4) SP'-1~6 - Application of North Corporation to establish a Planned Community on land situated east of Route 29 North in the immediate area known as Hollymead, located generally between Route 649, 29 North and 643 and con- taining 270.0 acres. Er. Carwile requested that the minutes shoW that he did not participate in the discussion or action on this matter as his firm represents North Corporation. Er. Humphrey reported that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the application subject to the following conditions, the same being modified staff recommendations: That access to the proposed commercial area, if approved, should have no access from Route 29 North other than the two present entrances which are now in place, and access from these-two:;existing entrances to the designated com- mercial area be no closer than 300 feet to the Route 29 North right-of-way. That provision be made for parallel service roads Go Route 29 North, ex- tending south from the south existing entrance and extending north from the northern most entrance. In addition, prior to any activity of any kind taking place on the commercial area, an approval of a site plan by the Commission will be required. That adequate access from the proposed collector road to the proposed nine plus acre community park be provided and that adequate parking be made available to serve the community recreation area and the proposed club facility ~ch is to be housed in the existing structure. That the residential area density as proposed in the different sections be the maximum permitted density, and that prior to, and in addition to, any subdivision of land or development of any apartment area, a site development or preliminary subdivision plan be submitted for Commission approval. Said site plan for apartment, commercial,, and residential (prior to subdivision submittal) shall show the following information and data: Prior to A. General grading plan at two foot contour intervals with exist- Construction ing and proposed contours and spot elevations given. Prior to B. Work limit lines and acreage of areas to be disturbed by grad- Construction ing of site. Prior to Con struc ti on C. General building outlines: locations with floor grades, ele- vations of entry areas and finish grading at building perimeter except for single family. Prior to Construction D. Location and plan outlines of all special use areas and facili- ties, such as roads, driveways, walks, trails, recreation areas, play yards, and other facilities with existing and proposed grades. Subdivi si on Submittal E. Grade elevations of drainage inlets, man-holes, and out-falls of storm drainage and sanitary sewer lines. Prior to Construction F. All proposed open ditches, drainage s~ales, and-erosion con- trol meamures, including surfacing, grass cover, and planting areas, both temporary and permanent. Prior to G. Tree covered areas, field areas, and natural slopes to remains Construction with protection measures shown. Prior to Construction H. Planting plan, showing location, description, and size of all trees, including seeding, sOdding, and major shrub plants for all open spaces and park land. That all storm drainage systems be designed to receive not only the storm water run-off expected from a given block of development, but any area con- tributing to the run-off from the watershed above the subject site. 4. That all sanitary sewer lines be sized to meet not only a given block de- velopment, but sized to receive ~the drainage from the area abo~et~he site. 5. That all water lines be sized to meet ultimate needs relative to the ulti- mate needs of the development.. 6. That all telephone and electrical service be located uuderground. 7. That a Site Plan.Technical Coordination Committee, composed of the County Engineer, Soil Scientist, Area~ Conservationist, Resident Highway Engineer, County Planner, and utility representatives, be established to review with the developer the site development plans. 8. That the recreation facilities on _the 9 .~ acre community park, which is to house the swimming pool, tennis, and related~activity, be ready For use by the inhabitants of Phase I of Hollymead when Fifty residential units have been constructed and inhabited. All sectional park areas as shown in the designated blocks be ready For use by the residents in a given block, with recreational facilities to be approved by the county, when ~0% of the d~elling units contemplated are completed and occupied~ 9. That the applicant maintain the community park until such time as an active citizens' association is in being at which time the operation and maintenance will be turned over to a citizens' association. A proposal for the operation and maintenance of that Facility should be made a part of any approval of this Special Permit. 10: A. That the entr~uce streetS ex~ending from t~oute 29 through the commercial area to their intersection with one,another be of a 60 foot right-of-way, provided the northern most entrance is made one way out and the southern entrauce is made one way in. Both to be dedicated to public use, and sub- ject to Virginia Highway Department approval. B. That sidewalks be provided on at least one side of the major collector~ roads herein described as the North=South major collector and East-'~est collector. C. That all right-of-way widths and cross-sections of the roads as shown on the preliminary plan of Hollymead are to be designed and approved by the Virginia Department of Highways for inclusion into the state highway system. 11. That no further activity take place on this site or any adjacent site prior to proper approvals. 12. That any approval of the Special Permit be contingent upon a water and sewer service agreement between the Albemarle County Service Authority and the developer and/or developers. NOTE: The Staff has requested from the Soil Conservationist an-evaluation of watershed in which this development lies, relative to storm water run~ff and facilities required for accommodating urban type development with the watershed. This information is to be the basis in &etermining storm sewer facility needs and both permanent and temporary soil and sedimentation measures. This proposal lies in a watershed containing approximately ~10 acres and it is estimated that about t5% of the area will have highly im- pervious surfaces. Due to the lateness of the hour, the Chairman recommended that this application be deferred, re-advertised for a date after the Board has been over the Pirnie report, and that one night be devoted to this hearing. Er. Wood requested that the hearing continue as scheduled due to the number of citizens present for this hearing. Other Board members expressed agreement with ~r. Wood. Dr. Hurt, appli- cant, introduce& Nr. Nax Evans, architect, who reviewed the proposed development. Dr. F. A. Iachetta expressed the fact that developments should be initiated developers and referred to a statement made by Dr. Hurt which insinuated that Batchelor, County Executive, was behind the Hollymeade Development. Er. Lloyd Wood made lengthy reply to this advising that the school site selection committee, ~ whiahhe was a member, had approached Dr. Hurt with regard to negotiations for the location of the school at the Hollymead site. He reviewed the costs, etc. ia- volved at this location as compared to other locations which were under considera- tion. Nfs. Kate 'Sandusky read a prepared statement of the League of 'Women Voters urging Dr. Hurt t8 include in the Plagued Community homes for citizens from the lower income bracket. ~otion was offered by Nr~ Fisher, seconded by Nr. Henley, to defer this application for thirty days and ordering the re-advertisement of public hearing on same.~ ~otion~.~carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: ~essrs. Fisher, Henley, Thacker, ~neeler and Wood. NAYS: None. NOT VOTING: Nr. Carwile. (5) 'Z~P'-203 - Application of Downing and Eunice N. Cox to rezone 0.89 acres located on north side of Route 768 from A-1 Agricult{zral to R-1 Residential. Nm. Humphrey reported that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended appro- val of this request. Nr. Cox appeared in support of his request. No one appeared in opposition. On motion by Nr. rWood, seconded by Nr. Carwile, the recommendation of the Planning Commission was accepted. ~otion carried by the following recorded vote: .AYES: NAYS: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, ~heeler and Wood, None. Communication, addressed to the Board of Supervisors and City Council, was received from the Perry Foundation offering to give to the County and City the Old Town Hall Build/rig located on the corner of Park and High Streets, advising that the only condition to be placed upon this gift will be contained in the deed of conveyance and shall read as follows: "This gift is made upon the condition and understanding that the Old Town Hall Building shall not be demolished but shall be renovated and used for public purposes with exterior remodeling to be in con- fortuity with the architectural design for which the building was considered wort~and appropriate to be classified as a historical landmark." Nr. Carwile offered the following resolution which was seconded by Nr. Thacker, and adopted by the following recorded vote: AYES: ~essrs. Carwile, Fisher, Henley, Thacker, Wheeler and Wood. NAYS: None. WHEREAS, the Perry Foundation has offered to give to the County of Albemarle and the City of Charlottesville the old Town Hall Building located at the corner of Park and High Streets in said City; and ~F~EBEAS, said gift is being offered upon the condition that said building "shall not be demolished but shall be renovated and used for public services with exterior remodeling to be in confoiumity with the architectural design for which the building was considered Worthy and appropriate to be classified as a ~s$orical landmark; and ~AS, the Boar& of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, deems said gift to ~b.e of great value to it and the City of Charlottes- ville and that the condition of said gift is acceptable; HE IT THEREFOP~ RESOLVED by the Board of Sup~erviso~s. of Albemarle County, Virginia, pursuant to the requirements of Virginia Code Section 1 5.1-286, that the conveyance of an undivided one-half interest in and to the aforedescribed, real estate to the County of Albemarle is hereby accepted and the Board of Supervisors of said County does hereby express its gratitude 'to the Perry Foundation for its generosity. The meeting was adjourned shortly after 12:00 midnight.