CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
                  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA



  Agenda Date:     July 18, 2022

  Action           Approval of Resolution for a Special Use Permit
  Required:

  Presenter:       Brian Haluska, Principal Planner

  Staff            Brian Haluska, Principal Planner
  Contacts:

  Title:           1000 Monticello Road, Special Use Permit for additional
                   residential density (1 reading)


Background
Kelsey Schlein of Shimp Engineering, acting as agent for Piedmont Realty Holdings III,
LLC, owners of Tax Map 57 Parcel 36 (“Subject Property”) has requested a special use
permit on the Subject Property to increase the maximum residential density to 42
dwelling units per acre. The Subject Property is currently zoned Neighborhood
Commercial Corridor and is the location of Belmont Apartments.

Discussion
The Planning Commission considered this application at their meeting on June 14,
2022. The discussion centered on the details of the building height, massing, and the
potential impacts of the request on the surrounding neighborhood.

The staff report and supporting documentation presented to the Planning Commission
can be found starting at page 24 at the following link;
Planning Commission Packet from June 14, 2022

Alignment with City Council's Vision and Strategic Plan
The City Council Vision of Quality Housing Opportunities for All states that “Our
neighborhoods feature a variety of housing types, including higher density, pedestrian
and transit-oriented housing at employment and cultural centers.”

Community Engagement
Per Sec. 34-41(c)(2), the applicant held a community meeting on April 21, 2022. (A City
Planner was able to attend as a NDS representative). Neighborhood concerns gathered
from the community meeting are listed below.
• The cumulative impact of development throughout the Belmont neighborhood on the
adjacent streets.

The Planning Commission held a joint public hearing with City Council on this matter on
June 14, 2022. One member of the public spoke on the application. The members of
the public raised concerns regarding:
• The past impact of the development on affordability in the neighborhood.

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

Recommendation
Staff recommends the application be approved. The Planning Commission voted 5-1 to
recommend the application be approved with an additional condition that the building
be substantially similar to the exhibit included in the application dated April 12, 2022.

Suggested Motion: "I move the RESOLUTION Granting a Special Use Permit for
Property Located at 1000 Monticello Road (City Tax Map 57, Parcel 36)"

Alternatives
By motion, Council may deny the requested Special Use Permit. Also (by motion)
Council may defer taking action on this application.

Attachments
1.   Resolution_SUP 1000 Monticello Road