AGENDA DATE: 4/6/2016
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Chesterfield Landing Subdivision Acceptance of Dedication of Open Space
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution approving the acceptance of 3.497 acres of open space dedicated to the County under County Code ? 18-13.4.2
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Davis, Kamptner, Graham, Benish, Yaniglos
PRESENTER (S): Megan Yaniglos
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: Chesterfield Landing is a proposed by right subdivision on 20.926 acres located on Tax Map and Parcel Number 05600-00-00-03600, east of Crozet Avenue between Meadows Drive and Longmont Drive. The property is zoned R-1.
County Code ? 18-13.4.2 allows an applicant to receive a density bonus by dedicating land to public use that is not otherwise required by law, subject to acceptance of the dedication by the Board of Supervisors prior to final approval of the plat. The bonus density allowed is provided in County Code ? 18-13.4.2:
"The acreage of the land dedicated and accepted shall be multiplied by twice the gross density-standard level, and the resulting number of dwellings may be added to the site, provided that the density increase shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent."
The applicant has requested that the Board accept a dedication of open space in order to obtain the density bonus allowed by County Code ? 18-13.4.2. The proposed deed of dedication is included as Attachment B. The land proposed for dedication contains wooded area, stream buffer, flood plain, preserved slopes, and a portion of Lickinghole Creek.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 3. 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.
Goal 6. Natural Resources. Thoughtfully protect and manage Albemarle Cou...
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