AGENDA DATE: 9/2/2015
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SDP201500024 Albrecht Place - Special Exception
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution approving a special exception to waive buffer zone requirements of County Code ? 18-21.7(c). Rio Magisterial District.
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Davis, Kamptner, Benish, Ray
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: A zoning map amendment was approved for Albrecht Place (ZMA201100010) on September 12, 2012 that established an approved Application Plan on 3.398 acres zoned Planned Development Shopping Center ("PDSC") (no change in zoning district) (Attachment A). A Final Site Plan (SDP 2015-00024 Albrecht Place) is currently under review and the applicant is requesting a special exception to waive the prohibition of construction activities within the buffer zone adjacent to residential districts (Attachment B).
STRATEGIC PLAN: Development Areas: Attract quality employment, commercial, and high density residential uses into development areas by providing services and infrastructure that encourage redevelopment and private investment while protecting the quality of neighborhoods.
DISCUSSION: County Code ? 18-21.7(c) states, "no construction activity including grading or clearing of vegetation shall occur closer than twenty (20) feet to any residential or rural areas district. Screening shall be provided as required in section 32.7.9. The board of supervisors may waive by special exception the prohibition of construction activity, grading or the clearing of vegetation in the buffer in a particular case upon consideration of whether: (i) the developer or subdivider demonstrates that grading or clearing is necessary or would result in an improved site design; (ii) minimum screening requirements will be satisfied; and (iii) existing landscaping in excess of minimum requirements is substantially restored".
The waiver request ...
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