1. ZTA2015-13 Historic Inns and Restaurants (Clifton)
Planning Commission Work Session
July 26, 2016

2. Format Staff Presentation Questions for Clarity Public Comments
Planning Commission Discussion and Direction

3. Background
Sept – Application Nov – HPC Input Dec – PC Review and Res. Of Intent Feb – BOS Affirms R.O.I. and Expediting Request

4. Comprehensive Plan Historic, Scenic, and Cultural Resources
Objective 1: Continue to identify and recognize the value of buildings, structures, landscapes, sites, and districts that have historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural significance
Objective 2: Pursue additional protection measures and incentives to preserve Albemarle’s historic and archaeological resources in order to foster pride in the County and maintain the County’s character.
Strategy 2b: Continue to find ways for preservation of historic structures and sites to be financially viable for property owners.

5. Comprehensive Plan Historic, Scenic, and Cultural Resources (Cont’d)
Objective 4: Promote rural and historic landscapes that enhance visitors’ experience and give historic sites as authentic a setting as possible.
Economic Development
Strategy 1c: Promote tourism that helps preserve scenic, historic, and natural resources.

6. Comprehensive Plan Rural Area
Strategy 3a: Promote reuse of historic structures that support agricultural and forestal uses in the Rural Area.
Strategy 3b:Consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to allow for restaurants in historic buildings, as defined in the Historic Resources Chapter of the Plan, in crossroads communities.
Strategy 4c: Study the nature of and extent to which transient lodging is currently taking place and consider whether policy and regulatory changes should occur to better accommodate this use. If such changes are determined not to be needed or appropriate, develop and implement a plan to bring errant operators of transient lodging into conformity with the County's regulations in a timely fashion.

7. Expansion & New Construction on sites with Historic Buildings formerly used as Restaurant or Inn
14 Preservation Briefs NPS
New Exterior Additions to Historic Buildings: Preservation Concerns
Durathermwindow.com

8. Zoning Text Amendment Goals
Increase opportunities for preservation of historic buildings in the Rural Area
Allow for new construction and expansion of historic buildings without opening door for destination-based lodging and dining throughout the Rural Area
Ensure historic resource retains historic designation
Conformity with recommendations in Comprehensive Plan

9. Challenges
At least 28 known properties may be eligible – are we ok with that much lodging and dining in Rural Area if owners want > B&Bs?
Rural Area – a destination for dining and lodging?
Pressure to convert any historic building to lodging and/or dining use?
Standards – one size does not fit all
How much is too much?
Body that designates resource cannot be relied on to provide timely determination of impact

10. Staff Recommendations
Expansions must not negatively impact the historic and architectural significance of the property
Applicant should provide evaluation from professional

11. Staff Recommendations
Expansions must not negatively impact the historic and architectural significance of the property
Applicant should provide evaluation from professional
Separate evaluation needed by staff, HPC, independent consultant, or combination

12. Staff Recommendations
Expansions must not negatively impact the historic and architectural significance of the property
Applicant should provide evaluation from professional
Separate evaluation needed by staff, HPC, independent consultant, or combination
HPC should provide input on process

13. Staff Recommendations
The expansion should be proportionate to the setting and have minimal impacts on the Rural Area
Size, scale, and massing in relation to overall acreage, context of area, existing historic buildings

16. Staff Recommendations
The expansion should be proportionate to the setting and have minimal impacts on the Rural Area
Size, scale, and massing in relation to overall acreage, context of area, existing historic buildings
Site should be near population center (good access on suitable roads)

17. Staff Recommendations
The expansion should be proportionate to the setting and have minimal impacts on the Rural Area
Size, scale, and massing in relation to overall acreage, context of area, existing historic buildings
Site should be near population center (good access on suitable roads)
Use should be able to operate without central sewer

18. Staff Recommendations
The expansion should be proportionate to the setting and have minimal impacts on the Rural Area
Size, scale, and massing in relation to overall acreage, context of area, existing historic buildings
Site should be near population center (good access on suitable roads)
Use should be able to operate without central sewer
Water use should not be excessive

19. Staff Recommendations
The expansion should be proportionate to the setting and have minimal impacts on the Rural Area
Size, scale, and massing in relation to overall acreage, context of area, existing historic buildings
Site should be near population center (good access on suitable roads)
Use should be able to operate without central sewer
Water use should not be excessive
Use should create minimal demand for fire, rescue, and police service

20. Staff Recommendations
The expansion should be proportionate to the setting and have minimal impacts on the Rural Area
Size, scale, and massing in relation to overall acreage, context of area, existing historic buildings
Site should be near population center (good access on suitable roads)
Use should be able to operate without central sewer
Water use should not be excessive
Use should create minimal demand for fire, rescue, and police service
Natural resource preservation

21. Staff Recommendations
The expansion should be proportionate to the setting and have minimal impacts on the Rural Area
Size, scale, and massing in relation to overall acreage, context of area, existing historic buildings
Site should be near population center (good access on suitable roads)
Use should be able to operate without central sewer
Water use should not be excessive
Use should create minimal demand for fire, rescue, and police service
Natural resource preservation
Help to achieve rural area goals for large lot preservation with understanding that use will likely not be reversible

22. Staff Recommendation
Additional public input needed through formal process before draft ZTA brought to PC
Notification of all owners of properties formerly used as inns and restaurants

23. Staff Recommendation
Additional public input needed through formal process before draft ZTA brought to PC
Notification of all owners of properties formerly used as inns and restaurants
Preservation groups

24. Staff Recommendation
Additional public input needed through formal process before draft ZTA brought to PC
Notification of all owners of properties formerly used as inns and restaurants
Preservation groups
HPC

25. Staff Recommendation
Additional public input needed through formal process before draft ZTA brought to PC
Notification of all owners of properties formerly used as inns and restaurants
Preservation groups
HPC
Rural Area residents (4 quadrants?)

26. Questions for Clarity

27. Public Comment

28. Staff Recommendations
Expansions must not negatively impact the historic and architectural significance of the property
Applicant should provide evaluation from professional
Separate evaluation needed by staff, HPC, independent consultant, or combination
HPC should provide input on process

29. Staff Recommendations
The expansion should be proportionate to the setting and have minimal impacts on the Rural Area
Size, scale, and massing in relation to overall acreage, context of area, existing historic buildings
Site should be near population center (good access on suitable roads)
Use should be able to operate without central sewer
Water use should not be excessive
Use should create minimal demand for fire, rescue, and police service
Natural resource preservation
Help to achieve rural area goals for large lot preservation with understanding that use will likely not be reversible

30. Staff Recommendation
Additional public input needed through formal process before draft ZTA brought to PC
Notification of all owners of properties formerly used as inns and restaurants
Preservation groups
HPC
Rural Area residents (4 quadrants?)

31. Next Steps
Public Input Draft ZTA for PC Comment Public Hearing and Recommendation BOS Public Hearing