CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
                 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA




  Agenda Date:          March 7, 2022

  Action Required:      Consideration of an application for a Special Use Permit

  Presenter:            Dannan O’Connell, City Planner, Neighborhood Development Services

  Staff Contacts:       Dannan O’Connell, City Planner, Neighborhood Development Services

  Title:                SP21-00006 – 2116 Angus Road, request for a Special Use Permit to
                        increase allowed residential density

Background:
Patrick McDermott of Dermo LLC, owner of Tax Map 40C Parcel 8 (“Subject Property”) has
requested a special use permit on the Subject Property to increase the allowed residential density
to 33 dwelling units per acre (DUA). The Subject Property is currently zoned B-1 and is the
location of a 21-unit apartment building (2118 Angus Road) and a 3,200 sq. ft. office building
(2116 Angus Road). The Applicant wishes to renovate the commercial building to accommodate
up to six additional residential dwelling units.

Discussion:
The Planning Commission considered this application at their meeting on February 8, 2022. The
discussion centered on the presence of affordable housing units as well as property maintenance
issues related to the existing apartment complex.

The staff report and supporting documentation presented to the Planning Commission can be
found starting at page 33 at the following link:
https://civicclerk.blob.core.windows.net/stream/CHARLOTTESVILLEVA/e680037a-e75b-
4d58-bcb5-438fa2c1052a.pdf?sv=2015-12-
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cache&rsct=application%2Fpdf

Alignment with City Council’s Vision and Strategic Plan:
The City Council Vision of Quality Housing Opportunities for All states that “Our
neighborhoods retain a core historic fabric while offering housing that is affordable and
attainable for people of all income levels, racial backgrounds, life stages, and abilities. Our
neighborhoods feature a variety of housing types, including higher density, pedestrian and
transit-oriented housing at employment and cultural centers. We have revitalized public housing
neighborhoods that include a mixture of income and housing types with enhanced community
amenities. Our housing stock is connected with recreation facilities, parks, trails, and services.”

The applicant proposes to retrofit existing office space into up to six additional dwelling units,
representing a modest increase in housing density for the subject property. The existing
apartment use at 2118 Angus Road, which currently contains several affordable housing units,
will not be modified by this request. Adequate parking exists to accommodate this change of use,
and no exterior changes are proposed that may affect the existing neighborhoods in this area.

Community Engagement:
Per Sec. 34-41(c)(2), the applicant held a community meeting on November 12, 2021. (A City
Planner was unable to attend as a NDS representative). Neighborhood concerns gathered from
the community meeting are listed below.
    • Property maintenance issues have been reported for the existing apartment complex.

The Planning Commission held a joint public hearing with City Council on this matter on
February 8, 2022. No members of the public spoke on the application.

Budgetary Impact:
No direct budgetary impact is anticipated as a direct result of this Special Use Permit.

Recommendation:
Staff recommends the application be approved.
The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend the application be approved.

Alternatives:

City Council has several alternatives following a public hearing:

     (1) by motion, approve the requested Special Use Permit as recommended by the Planning
          Commission with the following suggested motion;

“I move the adoption of the Resolution included in our agenda materials, granting this Special
Use Permit within SP21-00006, based on a finding that the proposed permit is required by public
necessity, convenience, general welfare, or good zoning practice”

     (2) by motion, request changes to the attached resolution, and then approve the Special Use
          Permit;
     (3) by motion, take action to deny the Special Use Permit;
Or
     (4) by motion, defer action on the Special Use Permit.


Attachments:

     A. Proposed Resolution