AGENDA DATE: 2/14/2018
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Old Trail Creekside V, Phases I & II Subdivision Acceptance of Dedication of Open Space
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Resolution approving the acceptance of 2.085 acres of open space dedicated to the County under County Code ? 18-13.4.2
ITEM TYPE: Regular Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Kamptner, Blair, Graham, Benish, Langille
PRESENTER (S): Cameron Langille
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Old Trail Creekside V, Phases I and II are proposed by right subdivisions on the south side of Jarmans Gap Road in western Crozet, approximately one-third of a mile west of the intersection between Old Trail Drive and Jarmans Gap Road. Old Trail Creekside V, Phase I is located on Tax Map Parcel Number 05500-00-00-078A0 and measures 3.190 acres. Old Trail Creekside V, Phase II is located on Tax Map Parcel Number 05500-00-00-078C0 and measures 4.107 acres. Both properties are zoned R-1 Residential.
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 for the open space in Old Trail Creekside V, Phase II is included as Attachment B. The proposed deed of dedication for the open space in Old Trail Creekside V, Phase I is included as Attachment C. The land proposed for dedication contains so...
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