PLANNING COMMISSION November 14, 2018  THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE GREENE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION  WAS HELD ON WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2018, AT 6:30 PMI IN THE COUNTY MEETING ROOM.  Members present:  Jay Willer, Chairman William Saunders, III, Vice-Chairman Steve Kruskamp, Jr., Member John McCloskey, Member Ron Williams, Member Dale Herring, Ex-Officio Member Jim Frydi, Planning Director Stephanie Golon, County Planner Shawn Leake, Zoning Officer Cristy Snead, Secretary  Staff present:  CALL TO ORDER  The Chairman called the meeting to order. DETERMINATION OF QUORUM  Each member stated their name on the record to determine a quorum. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & MOMENT OF SILENCE  Mr. Willer led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance and a Moment of Silence PUBLIC HEARING - Denstock, LLC./Frank & Pearl Eways RZ#18-003 Denstock, LLC./Frank & Pearl Eways request a rezoning of approximately 13.25 acres from PUD, Planned Unit Development with proffers, to R-2, Residential, with proffers located on Moore Road and identified on County Tax Mr. Frydl addressed the Commission. Mr. Frydi explained that some of the material that was in the staff report had changed. The applicant has continued working with staff to make clarifications and respond to comments from the reviewing agencies. The applicants are requesting rezoning from Planned Unit Development (PUD) with The parcel being discussed is 13.25 acres and 9 adjacent parcels (13.16 acres), totaling 26.41 was rezoned from R-1 to PUD in 2006. The current proffers  Maps as 60-(A)-34. (RZ#18-003)  proffers to R-2, Residential, with an onsite proffer.  associated with this PUD include:  699of-tne-acreagerdesgnated-for-14resdenta'untsrand-319-df-tne    nning Commission Mecting November 14,2 2018  acreage for commercial development $73,000 in cash proffers  Excluded some residential uses and commercial uses Proposed density not to exceed 146 townhomes  Transportation improvements associated with the loop road concept, which is included in VDOT and Greene County's Comprehensive Plan Mr. Fryd! then defined Planned Unit Development (PUD). PUD zoning allows developers to plan and develop a large area as a single entity, with flexibility to mix The proposed rezoning request by the applicants is R-2, Residential with the  land use, housing types and densities.  following Proffer:  Thirty (30') strip of land dedicated for future road connecting Moore Road to Mr. Frydl reminded the commission of Virginia State Code 15.2-2303.4, the Proffer This bill went into effect on July 1, 2016, it prohibits localities from requesting or accepting any unreasonable proffer in connection with a residential rezoning. Onsite itn must be specifically attributable to the proposed development. Offsite which includes cash proffers, it must be specifically attributable to the proposed development and must also only address impacts to transportation, public safety, schools or parks. It will be deemed unreasonable unless the project creates a need or an identifiable portion of a need for the public facility improvement in excess of the existing capacity, and will be deemed unreasonable unless the development Mr. Frydl stated that we can accepted proffers, however, we can'tnegotiate proffers, Mr. Willer asked if they could only accepted proffers on the parcels specifically located on the property being considered under the rezone application. Mr. Frydl answered no, the applicant can choose to offer offsite proffers. However, in the latest application they were they were just offering onsite proffers. Mr. Frydi wanted to make it clear again that tonight's hearing is to rezone to R-2, although some of the slides will be about the long-term goal to build multifamily apartments. Tonight, we are talking about R-2 and the by right R-2 density. The concept plan shows the maximum density if the applicant would come back and Mr. Frydi highlighted the consideration in the State Code for rezoning that apply to  neighboring parcels to the east  Reform Bill:  receives a direct and material benefit from the proffers. the applicant is here to discuss the proposed proffers.  request a Special Use Permit (SUP). this rezone application:  The existing use and character of the property  2    Planning Commission Meeting November 14,2018  The comprehensive plan goals The trends of growth or change The future land masses  Transportation requirements of the community These are the main points that were focused on. Mr. Willer ask about the by right density for R-2z zoning.  Mr. Frydl explained By-Right single family detached is 4DU/acre and single family attached (duplex) is 6DUlacre. The maximum density by Special Use Permit (SUP) is multi-family units 16DU/acres for multifamily and single family attached Mr. Williams and Mr. Frydi discussed the difference between a duplex and a townhome. Mr. Willer clarified that in R-2 you can only have single family detached Mr. Frydl said with the current Planned Unit Development (PUD), the applicant can Mr. Frydl then went over agency comments in regards to water/sewer, traffic impacts Mr. Frydl explained the Multi Modal Study, and how there are plans in the future to Mr. Saunders asked if the proposed re-zoning were approved would the existing proffers go away for this parcel, while knowing the proffers intact for the remaining parcels. Mr. Frydi said we would be re-zoning the parcel, sO the proffers that apply tot the old zoning would no longer apply, but the proffers would still apply to the There was discussion about the thirty (30') strip of land proffered with this re-zone by the applicant. Mr. McCloskey asked what the current proffers are with the Planned Unit Development (PUD). Mr. McCloskey said that the thirty foot (30') strip is not up to VDOT's standards. Mr. Willer stated that thirty (30') strip is half of VDOT's  (townhomes) 6DU/acres.  ord duplex, not twelve units tied to each other. Mr. Frydl said yes.  only have 8 units per acre. and school impacts.  have connectivity to Rt. 29 and Rt. 33 from this parcel.  remaining parcels that the applicant is not requesting to re-zone.  standards.  STAFF RECOMMENDATION  Mr. Saunders asked Mr. Frydi if there is a Staff recommendation. Mr. Frydi stated we have been working with the applicant to address some issues that came up in the staff report. We believe it is clear what parts of this fit the goals of the  comprehensive plan in flux. QUESTIONS AND DISCUSSION  3    -anning Commission Meeting November 14,2018  The Commission and Mr. Frydl discussed connectivity again to give the them a  better understanding of the locations of the proposed roadways.  Applicant/Denise LaCour  Ms. LaCour introduced herself and explained to the Commission about her business, Denstock LLC. We have six (6) apartment complexes similar to the one we are proposing to build. We like to do very high-quality materials. Ms. LaCour explained thel lay out of the proposed complex and all of the amenities that the complex Ms. LaCour showed that the two (2) bedroom luxury apartments rent for $1,300.00a a month and the three (3) bedroom luxury apartments rent for $1,450.00 a month. Ms. LaCour stated that they want the connector road from Moore Road to Rt. 29. This is why they have talked to the Eways and the adjoining property owners. They are willing to have the connector road because then they will have commercial corner lots. Ms. LaCour stated she has negotiated with the property owners and she  offers.  will build and pay for the entire width of the road. Ms. LaCour concluded her presentation OPENING THE PUBLIC HEARING:  No one signed up to speak during the public hearing. MORE DISCUSSION PER CHAIRMAN  The Commission and Staff discussed in more depth the proffers as well as the current Planned Unit Development (PUD) zoning. Itwas also discussed what would happen if the parcel is re-zoned R-2 (Residential) and the apartment complex The Commission asked the applicant Ms. LaCour why they needed the parcel re- zoned. She stated that the current Planned Unit Development (PUD) only allows townhomes and she builds apartments, and that most of the potential uses were Mr. Williams make the motion - to approve Denstock, LLC./Frank & Pearl Eways request a rezoning of approximately 13.25 acres from PUD, Planned Unit Development with proffers, to R-2, Residential, located on Moore Road and identified on County Tax Maps as 60-(A)-34. (RZ#18-003) with the proffers offered  doesn'thappen.  proffered away.  on 11/13/2018.  Mr. Kruskamp seconded the motion All members vote / Aye 5-0 OLD/NEW BUSINESS  4    Planning Commission Meeting November 14,2018  There was no old business and most of the new business was covered in other  planning matters.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Minutes approved by the Commission from October Ayes 5-0  OTHER PLANNING MATTERS Ruckersville Advisory Committee update- will plan their meeting agendas. Town of Stanardsville Information  Mr. Frydl explained to the Commission: at the previous Ruckersville Advisory Committee meeting they worked together to set a schedule for them and how they  Mr. McCloskey or Mr. Frydl had nothing to pass along from the Town of  Stanardsville.  Capital Improvement Plan  Capital Improvements Plan for the County was brought up, Mr. Frydl and the  Commission discussed the process of updating the plan for 2019.  NEXT MONTHS AGENDA  Denstock, LLC/Frank & Pearl Eways request a Special Use Permit for up to 212 apartment units in multifamily apartments as listed in Article 6 of the Greene County Zoning Ordinance. This project is proposed on of approximately 13.25 acres proposed as R-2, Residential, located on Moore Road and identified on County Tax  Maps as 60-(A)-34. (SUP#18-003)  ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned. Respectfully submitted, Criaty Snead Secretary  12.19.18  lws Date  5