AGENDA DATE: 10/5/2016
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ZMA2002-04 Special Exception to Vary Cascadia Code of Development (Variation #13)
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution approving a special exception to vary the approved Code of Development standards for street sections to eliminate a sidewalk on one side of Delphi Drive
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Kamptner, Benish, Yaniglos, Ragsdale
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Thomas C. Foley
BACKGROUND: Cascadia is located in the Pantops neighborhood, on Route 20 across from Darden Towe Park and near Fontana and Avemore. It was rezoned (ZMA 2002-04) to Neighborhood Model District, with an associated Application Plan and Code of Development (COD), in August 2006. The owner has requested a special exception to allow a variation from the approved COD street section standards that apply to Delphi Drive, a street connecting Cascadia to Fontana Drive.
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: The applicant is requesting a variation from the approved COD street section standards approved with Cascadia that would apply to Delphi Drive. The request is to eliminate a section of sidewalk on the east side of Delphi Drive due to a conflict with Dominion Power utilities. County Code ? 18-8.5.5.3 allows special exceptions to vary approved Application Plans and Codes of Development upon considering whether the proposed variation: (1) is consistent with the goals and objectives of the comprehensive plan; (2) does not increase the approved development density or intensity of development; (3) does not adversely affect the timing and phasing of development of any other development in the zoning district; (4) does not require a special u...
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