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'''850-854 Estes Street''' and '''212-218 9th Street SW''' are a set of 17 townhomes built in Fifeville in 2013. The 3.75-story homes were constructed by Estes Street Partners, a development group led by [[Rick Carter|Rick]] & [[Rich Carter]] of [[Southland Homes]]. A [[special use permit]] was approved on [[City Council]]'s [[consent agenda]] in October 2010<ref>{{Minutes-citycouncil|newid=|when=October 4, 2010|accessdate=2019-01-19|url=http://weblink.charlottesville.org/Public/0/edoc/732363/2010-10-04.pdf|id=732363}}</ref> after the [[Charlottesville Planning Commission|Planning Commission]] recommended approval at its September 14 meeting. The approval came several months after a [[zoning text amendment]] removing density restrictions on townhomes, allowing them to be regulated by the less strict density restrictions specified by their zone.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/neighborhood-development-services/development-ordinances/city-planning-commission/minutes/2010-minutes/june-8-2010|title=Charlottesville Planning Commission meeting minutes|last=|first=|publishdate=June 8, 2010|publisher=Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=2019-01-19}}</ref><ref>{{Minutes-citycouncil|newid=|when=August 2, 2010|accessdate=2019-01-19|url=http://weblink.charlottesville.org/Public/0/edoc/502416/2010-08-02.pdf|id=502416}}</ref> | '''850-854 Estes Street''' and '''212-218 9th Street SW''' are a set of 17 townhomes built in Fifeville in 2013. The 3.75-story homes were constructed by Estes Street Partners, a development group led by [[Rick Carter|Rick]] & [[Rich Carter]] of [[Southland Homes]]. A [[special use permit]] was approved on [[City Council]]'s [[consent agenda]] in October 2010<ref>{{Minutes-citycouncil|newid=|when=October 4, 2010|accessdate=2019-01-19|url=http://weblink.charlottesville.org/Public/0/edoc/732363/2010-10-04.pdf|id=732363}}</ref> after the [[Charlottesville Planning Commission|Planning Commission]] recommended approval at its September 14 meeting. The approval came several months after a [[zoning text amendment]] removing density restrictions on townhomes, allowing them to be regulated by the less strict density restrictions specified by their zone.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/neighborhood-development-services/development-ordinances/city-planning-commission/minutes/2010-minutes/june-8-2010|title=Charlottesville Planning Commission meeting minutes|last=|first=|publishdate=June 8, 2010|publisher=Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|accessdate=2019-01-19}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Minutes-citycouncil|newid=|when=August 2, 2010|accessdate=2019-01-19|url=http://weblink.charlottesville.org/Public/0/edoc/502416/2010-08-02.pdf|id=502416}}</ref> | ||
The project was originally conceived in 2005 as a four-story, 27-unit condominium project.<ref name=":0">{{Cite-cville|url=https://www.c-ville.com/On_Estes_Street_size_matters/|title=On Estes Street, size matters|author=Will Goldsmith|date=September 28, 2010|accessdate=2019-01-19}}</ref> The proposal drew opposition from neighbors [[Catarina Krizancic]] and [[Jason Pearson]],<ref name=":1">{{Minutes-cityplanning|newid=|when=August 8, 2006|accessdate=2019-01-19|url=http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/neighborhood-development-services/development-ordinances/city-planning-commission/minutes/2006-minutes/aug-8-2006}}</ref> a married couple residing on nearby [[Nalle Street]].<ref>{{Cite-cville|url=https://www.c-ville.com/Letters_to_the_Editor/|title=Letters to the Editor: Respect the code!|author=Jason Pearson|date=August 28, 2006|accessdate=2019-01-19}}</ref> The Planning Commission deferred the SUP on October 11, 2005<ref>{{Minutes-cityplanning|newid=|when=October 11, 2005|accessdate=2019-01-19|url=http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/neighborhood-development-services/development-ordinances/city-planning-commission/minutes/2005-minutes/oct-11-2005}}</ref> before unanimously recommending denial on December 15.<ref>{{Minutes-cityplanning|newid=|when=December 15, 2005|accessdate=2019-01-19|url=http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/neighborhood-development-services/development-ordinances/city-planning-commission/minutes/2005-minutes/dec-15-2005}}</ref> City Council later rejected the special use permit. | The project was originally conceived in 2005 as a four-story, 27-unit condominium project.<ref name=":0">{{Cite-cville|url=https://www.c-ville.com/On_Estes_Street_size_matters/|title=On Estes Street, size matters|author=Will Goldsmith|date=September 28, 2010|accessdate=2019-01-19}}</ref> The proposal drew opposition from neighbors [[Catarina Krizancic]] and [[Jason Pearson]],<ref name=":1">{{Minutes-cityplanning|newid=|when=August 8, 2006|accessdate=2019-01-19|url=http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/neighborhood-development-services/development-ordinances/city-planning-commission/minutes/2006-minutes/aug-8-2006}}</ref> a married couple residing on nearby [[Nalle Street]].<ref>{{Cite-cville|url=https://www.c-ville.com/Letters_to_the_Editor/|title=Letters to the Editor: Respect the code!|author=Jason Pearson|date=August 28, 2006|accessdate=2019-01-19}}</ref> The Planning Commission deferred the SUP on October 11, 2005<ref>{{Minutes-cityplanning|newid=|when=October 11, 2005|accessdate=2019-01-19|url=http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/neighborhood-development-services/development-ordinances/city-planning-commission/minutes/2005-minutes/oct-11-2005}}</ref> before unanimously recommending denial on December 15.<ref>{{Minutes-cityplanning|newid=|when=December 15, 2005|accessdate=2019-01-19|url=http://www.charlottesville.org/departments-and-services/departments-h-z/neighborhood-development-services/development-ordinances/city-planning-commission/minutes/2005-minutes/dec-15-2005}}</ref> City Council later rejected the special use permit. | ||
In 2006, developers submitted a new by-right application, also for 27 units, with 1.89% of the building designated office space, taking advantage of a loophole in the [[Cherry Avenue]] Corridor zoning code that permitted additional density for mixed-use projects without a minimum on non-residential floor area.<ref>{{Cite-cville|url=https://www.c-ville.com/Planners_deny_defer_two_Fifeville_projects/|title=Planners deny, defer two Fifeville projects|author=Will Goldsmith|date=July 17, 2006|accessdate=2019-01-19}}</ref> In an extraordinary action, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny the by-right site plan on August 8 (after an earlier deferral on July 11).<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite-cville|url=https://www.c-ville.com/City_planning_commission_rejects_Fifeville_project/|title=City planning commission rejects Fifeville project|author=Will Goldsmith|date=August 14, 2006|accessdate=2019-01-19}}</ref> This prompted a lawsuit against the city, which was settled with an approval of the project and a letter of apology.<ref name=":0" /> The loophole was later closed. | In 2006, developers submitted a new by-right application, also for 27 units, with 1.89% of the building designated office space, taking advantage of a loophole in the [[Cherry Avenue]] Corridor zoning code that permitted additional density for mixed-use projects without a minimum on non-residential floor area.<ref>{{Cite-cville|url=https://www.c-ville.com/Planners_deny_defer_two_Fifeville_projects/|title=Planners deny, defer two Fifeville projects|author=Will Goldsmith|date=July 17, 2006|accessdate=2019-01-19}}</ref> In an extraordinary action, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny the by-right site plan on August 8 (after an earlier deferral on July 11).<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite-cville|url=https://www.c-ville.com/City_planning_commission_rejects_Fifeville_project/|title=City planning commission rejects Fifeville project|author=Will Goldsmith|date=August 14, 2006|accessdate=2019-01-19}}</ref> This prompted a lawsuit against the city, which was settled with an approval of the project and a letter of apology.<ref name=":0" /> The loophole was later closed, via a zoning text amendment approved concurrently with the townhome density ZTA.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
Pearson, by then chair of the Planning Commission after joining in 2008. recused himself from the final SUP vote. | Pearson, by then chair of the Planning Commission after joining in 2008. recused himself from the final SUP vote. |
Revision as of 22:14, 19 January 2019
850-854 Estes Street and 212-218 9th Street SW are a set of 17 townhomes built in Fifeville in 2013. The 3.75-story homes were constructed by Estes Street Partners, a development group led by Rick & Rich Carter of Southland Homes. A special use permit was approved on City Council's consent agenda in October 2010[1] after the Planning Commission recommended approval at its September 14 meeting. The approval came several months after a zoning text amendment removing density restrictions on townhomes, allowing them to be regulated by the less strict density restrictions specified by their zone.[2][3]
The project was originally conceived in 2005 as a four-story, 27-unit condominium project.[4] The proposal drew opposition from neighbors Catarina Krizancic and Jason Pearson,[5] a married couple residing on nearby Nalle Street.[6] The Planning Commission deferred the SUP on October 11, 2005[7] before unanimously recommending denial on December 15.[8] City Council later rejected the special use permit.
In 2006, developers submitted a new by-right application, also for 27 units, with 1.89% of the building designated office space, taking advantage of a loophole in the Cherry Avenue Corridor zoning code that permitted additional density for mixed-use projects without a minimum on non-residential floor area.[9] In an extraordinary action, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to deny the by-right site plan on August 8 (after an earlier deferral on July 11).[5][10] This prompted a lawsuit against the city, which was settled with an approval of the project and a letter of apology.[4] The loophole was later closed, via a zoning text amendment approved concurrently with the townhome density ZTA.[3]
Pearson, by then chair of the Planning Commission after joining in 2008. recused himself from the final SUP vote.
References
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville City Council meeting minutes, .pdf, Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville, October 4, 2010.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville Planning Commission meeting minutes, Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville, June 8, 2010, retrieved 2019-01-19.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Web. Charlottesville City Council meeting minutes, .pdf, Council Chambers, City of Charlottesville, August 2, 2010.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Web. On Estes Street, size matters, Will Goldsmith, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, September 28, 2010, retrieved 2019-01-19.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Web. Charlottesville Planning Commission meeting minutes, .pdf, City of Charlottesville, August 8, 2006.
- ↑ Web. Letters to the Editor: Respect the code!, Jason Pearson, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, August 28, 2006, retrieved 2019-01-19.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville Planning Commission meeting minutes, .pdf, City of Charlottesville, October 11, 2005.
- ↑ Web. Charlottesville Planning Commission meeting minutes, .pdf, City of Charlottesville, December 15, 2005.
- ↑ Web. Planners deny, defer two Fifeville projects, Will Goldsmith, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, July 17, 2006, retrieved 2019-01-19.
- ↑ Web. City planning commission rejects Fifeville project, Will Goldsmith, C-VILLE Weekly, Portico Publications, August 14, 2006, retrieved 2019-01-19.