Planning Commission
Regular MeetingFredericksburg, VA · July 8, 2020
Minutes
Cn’y OF FREDERICKSBURG
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
July 8, 2020
7:30 p.m.
ELECTRONIC MEETING / COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
You may view and listen to the meeting in its entirety by going to the Planning
Commission page on the City’s website:
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The Agenda, Staff Report, Applications and Supporting Documents are also
available on the Planning Commission page.
MEMBERS CITY STAFF
Rene Rodriguez, Chairman (live) Chuck Johnston, Director, Planning and
Steve Slominski, Vice-Chairman (electronic) Building Dept. (live)
David Durham (electronic) Mike Craig, Senior Planner (live)
Kenneth Gantt (live) Susanna Finn, Community Dev. Planner (live)
Chris Hornung (electronic) Cathy Eckles, Administrative Assistant (live)
Tom O’Toole (absent)
Jim Pates (electronic)
1. CALL TO ORDER
This meeting was held live and electronically by “Go to Meeting” application, pursuant to City Council Ord.
20-05, An Ordinance to Address Continuity of City Government during the Pendency of a Pandemic
Disaster.
Members of the public were invited to attend in person with social distancing practices and masks required
or access this meetiug by public access television Cox Channel 84, Verizon Channel 42, online at
ww.regionalwebtv.com/fredcc, or Facebook live at www.facebook.com/FXBGgov.
Chairman Rodriguez called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and explained electronic meeting procedures.
2. PLE)GE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. DETERMINATION OF A QUORUM
All members were present except Tom O’Toole.
4. APLOVAL OF AGENDA
Mr. Gantt moved for approval of the agenda as submitted. Mr. Durham seconded.
Motor ased 6-o-i
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5. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
None.
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (continuation of Public Hearing from June 24, 2020)
A. Area Small Area Downtown Plan The City of Fredericksburg proposes to amend Chapter
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10 Land Use Plan and Chapter ii Planning Areas of the City’s Comprehensive Plan to adopt the
Area 7 Downtown Small Area Plan.
Ms. Finn reviewed a power point presentation (Att. i) showing what was changed in the proposed
Downtown Plan since the June 24, 2020 presentation to the Commission.
Mr. Durham noted the addition of proposed Trestle Park at the corner of Caroline and Frederick Streets to
Table 4-7 City-Owned property for Future Parks and asked how to add future parks, specifically in Area 2.
He was specifically focused on the land donated to the City for open space approximately 4 years ago and
possibilities in Area 1, wherein there may be some open space that needs to be designated. He said that he
wants to be sure the City will be using Table 4-7, Future Parks, to designate any potential future park or
open space areas. Ms. Finn said that the City modified this table for Trestle Park based on his
recommendation from the last Commission meeting and will check into any other possibilities.
Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and Ms. Finn read in the public comment letter received
from:
Rebecca Hanmer 138 Caroline Street (Att. 2)
There being no public speakers, Chairman Rodriguez closed the public hearing.
Mr. Gantt motioned to recommend approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendments for the Downtown
Small Area Plan. Chairman Rodriguez seconded. Mr. Durham commended staff for the tireless work done
in the last two years. Mr. Pates said, although he is supporting the motion, he does not agree with Trestle
Park as open space and believes this area is intrinsically tied to the development of the new train station.
Motion passed 6-0-i.
B. UDOTA2020-o2 Creative Maker District The City of Fredericksbirrg proposes to amend
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the Unified Development Ordinance to establish a new zoning district entitled “the Creative Maker
District”.
C. RZ2020-02 The City of Fredericksburg proposes to amend the Zoning Map to change the
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existing zoning of about 78 acres of land to the Creative Maker Zoning District.
Mr. Craig reviewed the staff report for Items 6B and 6C jointly. Mr. Craig stated the commercial Floor Area
Ratio (FAR) maximum was modified from 0.70 to 0.75 for a more logical incremental scale relative to other
commercial zoning districts.
Mr. Hornung said in light of the critical public comments about reduced residential density, would staff
refresh the Commissioners about the proposed changes. Mr. Craig summarized that density would change
as follows:
CT currently 12 units per acre by right, changed to 8 and 12 units per acre by right, depending on location;
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CH currently 12 units per acre by right with no change; and
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R3o currently 30 units per acre by right, changing to 12 units per acre by right;
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Mr. Craig said that these changes reduce on paper the net number of units permitted by right by 114. This
is balanced by providing for no automatic limit to residential units allowed through the Special Use Permit
process. Structuring residential density in this way sets a by-right limit at or below neighborhood
residential levels yet permits creative housing proposals that would be dense enough to meet
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environmental and economic development goals as they could create a walkable vibrant core. Mr. Craig
noted there are other performance standards in place to keep the density in check. Mr. Durham clarified
that the types of developments that will come through are likely to be a variety of types, densities, and sizes,
no inundation of only really large developments.
Chairman Rodriguez opened the public hearing and Mr. Craig read in the public comment letters received
from the following:
Will Macintosh 905 Mortimer Avenue (Att. 4);
Alexanna Hengy 2412 Lafayette Boulevard (Att. 5);
Sean Imanian no address given (At1. 6); and
Rupert Farley 1305 Caroline Street (Att. 7).
Adam Lynch, iio8 Sophia Street, spoke against the residential density limits in the Creative Maker District
stating that even if this district is built out to its full capacity, the proposed residential downsizing will
ensure less units per acre than in Bunker Hill and that environmentally friendly missing middle housing
cannot be constructed under these density limits. He feels that this proposal will take a growing area in a
growing city and saddle it with limits, which will underutilize a promising urban area. Mr. Lynch further
noted that this proposed text amendment will not only apply to Area 6 but is a blueprint for future maker
districts as it creates two new zoning classes, with primary input from homeowners in a single area of the
City. Mr. Lynch believes the special use permit process built into the proposal places disproportionate
power in the hands of an organization that has a vested interest in suppressing housing supplies and that
creating a precedent setting zoning code under the influence of a small cross section of one neighborhood
discourages new growth. Mr. Lynch believes there is also another dynamic at play in that this proposal was
developed with only input from a neighborhood comprised mostly of older, financially stable homeowners
and that to develop a maker district vision that truly reflects the will of the people, the City needs to seek
out Fredericksbwg residents of all backgrounds and all neighborhoods to be sure the City includes
affordable housing opportunities.
There being no further public speakers, Chairman Rodriguez closed the public hearing.
Chairman Rodriguez noted that he actively worked with the Canal Quarter group and disputed Mr. Lynch’s
notion that the group was not diverse.
Mr. Durham believes that the goals he has heard staff talk about seeking to create and the goals in the
citizen comments mirror each other and asked Mr. Craig to comment on that dynamic. Mr. Craig said the
core issue with am: zcning district is how to handle residential growth and the City developed a strategy
for urbee infill. The urban infihl strategy, permitting residential density to be set on a project basis by
special use permit, can be followed with potential changes to the Commercial Downtown zoning district
where there is such a disparity between units per acre on the ground. The elimination of the suburban
artificial maximum “caps” will legalize creative housing proposals on a variety of lot sizes in place of the
current suburban dynamic superimposed on urban settings where artificial “caps” create market and legal
pressurc that resuis in a limited residential marketplace comprised of either large lot single family homes
or acres of land being consolidated by heavily capitalized firms for garden apartment complexes.
The balanced approach in the Creative Maker District permits residents to have a voice in the development
process. The process permits the City to be ambitious, to meet climate goals, and to be environmentally
sustainazle, permitting infill residential development at a scale that can absorb the growth in places where
it does the most good. Mr. Craig said that the City has kept Area 6 as a mixed use district, kept the by-right
residential levels relatively stable, structured the area as a creative and inclusive marketplace, and provided
the form-based code to limit building heights, widths, and footprints, which is the critical way to control
the intensity.
Mr. Durham said that the primary goal of this zoning district process is not to establish residential
develop cr cuts, but to encourage mixed use, adaptive reuse, and to allow different sorts of uses then what
is currently used in order to have more creative approaches to attract entrepreneurial types into this area.
Mr. Craig agreed.
Mr. Gantt motioned to recommend approval to City Council of UDOTA2020-02 creating the Creative
Maker District and consolidating form-based regulations. Mr. Durham seconded. Mr. Pates said that he
disagrees with the public comment about the characterization of his neighborhood. He also saId that he
plans to vote against the recommendation. He disagrees with the opposition to the residential limits from
people who are claiming the City is promoting suburban sprawl. Mr. Pates stated his opposition to this is
because there are no caps on residential density through the special use permit process.
Chairman Rodriguez said he would be supporting this proposal as he has been working with the very
diverse Canal Quarter group throughout the process.
Motion passed 5-1-1.
Mr. Durham motioned to recommend approval to City Council of RZ2o2o-o2 to amend the Zoning Map
to change the existing zoning of about 78 acres of land to the Creative Maker Zoning District. Mr. SIominski
seconded.
Motion passed 5-1-1.
7. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
8. OTHER BUSINESS
A. Area 1 and 2 Small Area Plan Concept Preview
Mr. Craig and Ms. Finn did a general review of Area 1 Celebrate Virginia / Central Park and Area 2 Fall Hill
Small Area Plans with a power point presentation (Att. 8) noting that these items will be discussed at the
Commissioner’s August 12, 2020 meeting with reports from Streetsense (on Area i) and City staff (on Area
2).
B. Next Phase UDO Text Amendments
1. Transfer of Development Rights
2. Industrial Use / Performance Standard Review
3. Planned Development Mixed Use Ordinance Revisions
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4. Conservation District Overlay / Neighborhood Infihl
5. Area 7 Text and Zoning Map Amendment
Mr. Craig did a general review of the upcoming Planning Commission work seasons.
C. Planning Commissioner Comments
Mr. Pates noted his displeasure of the Commissioner’s motion to recommend approval of SE2c2o—o2 to
City Council as he still feels there is nothing special about it. Mr. Pates believes an Accessory Dwelling Unit
should have a more distinctive definition and should only apply to separate buildings, not changing the
interior of a single family home.
Mr. Durham said the George Washington Regional Commission has created a survey regarding housing
affordability and would like to have it more broadly advertised. Ms. Finn said she had forwarded tho survey
to the City Manager’s Office and the Public Information Officer for posting.
D. Planning Director Comments
Mr. Johnston noted that Council will discuss the ADU Special Exception and Cowan Station
Comprehensive Plan amendments, rezoning, and street vacations at its upcoming July 14, 2020 meeting.
The August 12 Commissioner’s meeting will primarily be a working session with a transmittal of the Area
1 (Central Park/Celebrate) and 2 (Fall Hill) Plans as a joint work session with City Council. The timing and
format of the meeting is yet to be determined.
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Mr. Johnston discussed that Streetsense’s Area 1 ideas may differ from staff. Staff will transmit
Streetsense’s report, following up at a subsequent meeting with alternatives and options. He noted
Streetsense’s base premises were that commercial and retail development is shrinking, while the potential
for residential is growing.
The Dov7ntown Plan arid the Creative Maker District and rezoning will be discussed with Council at a work
session on August ii and then a public hearing on August 25, along with the Parking Ordinance
amendnr rnts.
Mr. Gantt asked about the comparison between Streetsense’s views and the City’s alternate plans and why
the need for two mrtings. Mr. Johnston said that it is appropriate to present all of Streetsense’s
informaif on, but after the Commission has had a chance to absorb this, to then present the alternate
concepr
Mr. Pates asked if the Commissioners will have any chance to talk and question Streetsense about their its
report, Mr. Johnston said their staff should be available electronically.
9 AB3URNMENT
There being no further items to be discussed, the Planning Commission meeting adjourned at 8:49 p.m.
Next meeting is August 12, 2020.
Rene driguez, Chairman
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Open Space
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11(7)14 Formalize the City owned parcel adjacent to the -
11(7)9 Recognize the historic John DeBaptiste Ferry
J anney-Marshall Building (called Trestle Park by nearby Landing on Canal Street with water access and interpretation,
residents) as a City park. Regarding the section of green formalizing this as a City park.
space north of the concrete wall, adjacent to the access lanes
and parking, flexibility may be needed for a future new and
expanded Train Station and access lanes. However, the green
space and its healthy tree canopy are an asset that should be
maintained for no and as much as possible in the future
Train Station expansion.
TABLE 4-7 CnY-OwND PROPERTY FOR Fun RE PARKs
RESOURCE ACREAGE PLANNED USE
Open space, picnicking, pathways along river
Natural area on Fall Hill 56.9
bluffs
Zig-Zag Trenches (Civil Warj 4.758 Historic site
Smith Run Battle Site 11.0 Historic site
Tiestle Paik .25 Open space
DeBaptiste Ferry Landing .50 Historic site, open space and water access
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Access and Mobility Vehicle HotortzedTrarnportatlon Legend:
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EoisIrg Downtown Paktng Lc1r,Ct
oposed Downtown Patktng L)tstnct
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11(7)24 Particular attention should be paid to the effects RtDUC P.nktnq
traffic pattern changes may have on parking, visibility, and Nottli I’incens Anne and (ac4ineMrec
Ainelta and WIIIanl StteeIc
speed. This study should evaluate the potential to remove South Pflncesc Anne and (ard:ne Stre
access to Princess Anne Street from Dixon Street.
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ATT 2
From: Michael J. Crab
To: C. Homuna (chomuno)vmaib,com; Davd Durham: James Pates: Kenneth Gantt (kdpantt.fredncca)amail.com;
Rene Rodnuuez: Steve Slominski; Tom O”Toole (totooleverizon.net
Cc: Charles R. Johnston; Cattirvn A. Eddes: Susanna R. Finn
Subject FW; [EXTERNAL] Area 7 Plan Trestle Park
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Date: Wednesday, JuLy 08, 2020 4:29:56 PM
Planning Commissioners,
See below comment regarding the Area 7 Downtown Plan.
Mike Craig
From: Rebecca Hanmer
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 3:56 PM
To: Michael J. Craig; Susanna R. Finn
Cc: Maureen Widic; Ed Sandtner; Linda Coker; Anne Little; Andre Pineda
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Area 7 Plan Trestle Park
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Dear Susanna, we have read the memorandum that you wrote to the Planning Commission for tonight’s
meeting (July 8). This concerns the Comprehensive Plan amendments for the Area Plan for Small Area
7.
As you can imagine, the Trestle Park Committee is thrilled to see the proposed additions to the Area
Plan’s discussion of Trestle Park on page 11(7)14, responding to our comments for the June 24 public
hearing. lam referring to: (1)the specific reference to “park” for protecting the green space adjacent to
the Janney-Marshall Building, which we call “Trestle Park;’ and (2) the addition of our requested
language regarding the value and maintenance of the green space north of the concrete wall.
We thank you, Susanna and Mike, and all in the Planning Department who have had a role in this action
and have been so responsive to our neighborhood concerns. You may be sure that we will follow the
Commissions action on this closely, and support final approval by the City Council.
We also thank you wholeheartedly for reaching out to the Parks and Recreation department to further the
process. I will be writing Ms. Sheihorse as well to offer our help and support.
Best wishes in these challenging times, Rebecca Hanmer for the Trestle Park Committee.
Sent from my iPad
ATT2
From: Michael J.Craia
To: C. Homuno (chornuno(vmaiLcom: David Durham: James Pates: Kenneth Gantt (kdoantt.frdocomaiLcom:
Rene Rodnciuez: Steve Slomlnski: Tom O”Toole (tlotooleverizon,net)
Cc Charles R. Johnston: Cathrvn A. Eckles: Susanna R. Finn
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL) Area 7 Plan Trestle Park
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Date: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 4:29:56 PM
Planning Commissioners,
See below comment regarding the Area 7 Downtown Plan.
Mike Craig
From: Rebecca Harimer
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 3:56 PM
To: Michael J. Craig; Susanna R. Finn
Cc: Maureen Widic; Ed Sandtner; Linda Coker; Anne Little; Andre Pineda
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Area 7 Plan Trestle Park
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Dear Susanna, we have read the memorandum that you wrote to the Planning Commission for tonight’s
meeting (July 8). This concerns the Comprehensive Plan amendments for the Area Plan for Small Area
7.
As you can imagine, the Trestle Park Committee is thrilled to see the proposed additions to the Area
Plans discussion of Trestle Park on page 11(7)14, responding to our comments for the June 24 public
hearing. I am referring to: (1) the specific reference to “parka for protecting the green space adjacent to
the Janney-Marshall Building, which we call “Trestle Park;” and (2) the addition of our requested
language regarding the value and maintenance of the green space north of the concrete wall.
We thank you, Susanna and Mike, and all in the Planning Department who have had a role in this action
and have been so responsive to our neighborhood concerns. You may be sure that we will follow the
Commission’s action on this closely, and support final approval by the City Council.
We also thank you wholeheartedly for reaching out to the Parks and Recreation department to further the
process. I will be writing Ms. Shelhorse as well to offer our help and support.
Best wishes in these challenging times, Rebecca Hanmer for the Trestle Park Committee.
Sent from my iPad
ATT4
From: Will Mackintosh
To: Planning
Subject: [EXTERNAL) Comment for July 8 Planning Commission MeetIng
Date: Tuesday, July 07, 2020 10:46:02 AM
This public comment is intended for the July 8th Planning Commission Meeting. -
From Will Mackintosh, citizen of the City of Fredericksburg.
Dear Members of the Planning Commission,
I am writing to voice my concern about the rezoning of the Canal Quarter Creative Maker district. I am supportive
of the move to a form-based code, but I am concerned that the T-4M and T-5M designations will not allow enough
by-right density to allow this crucial corridor to thrive and develop the way we all hope it will.
I am a member of the Fredericksburg Economic Development Authority, and although I do not speak for them in an
official capacity (I am writing a private citizen), I believe that the T-4M and T-5M designations will inhibit our
abillty to pursue the Economic Development Strategic Plan that we have jointly adopted with City Council.
Goal #10 of our Strategic Plan is “enhance gateways into the city.” Thus it is critically important that we support the
redevelopment of critical entrance corridors to our City, including Route 1 and Princess Anne Street. Thriving
commercial corridors like those we hope to see in the Canal Quarter need a critical mass of nearby residents to
sUpport their businesses. That’s why our downtown is so thriving; it is surrounded by a dense concentration of
residents who patronize the businesses. The Canal Quarter has struggled in relative terms because the surrounding
blocks are less densely populated or are in many cases depopulated, because they are filled with parking lots and
other nonproductive uses. Allowing greater residential density in those unoccupied blocks will provide the customer
base needed to make the businesses along the revitalizing Route 1 and Princess Anne corridors thrive.
Another goal of our strategic plan (#2)is “develop the workforce of tomorrow.” In order to do so, we must support
workforce housing in the City, meaning housing that is affordable for all segments of our workforce. I am concerned
that the low densities allowed by the T-4M and T-5M designations will only allow relatively large and therefore
relatively expensive housing to be built. The Canal Quarter is ideally located to host some of the right-sized, right-
priced housing that is so desperately needed by our young families and our growing population of retirees. Adopting
such restrictive zoning would necessarily price them out of our market.
I hope that the Planning Commission will consider allowing a considerably higher by-right residential density in the
Canal Quarter in order to support the City Council and the EDA’s jointly shared economic development goals.
Sincerely,
Will Mackintosh
ATT. 5
From: Alexanna Henav
To: Planning
Subject: [EXTERNALJ Re: RCM comment on proposal
Date: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 4:33:30 PM
Hello Members if City Planning,
My apologies that my comment was sent without a greeting at the top or a signature at the
bottom. I realized how little time was remaining and hit send before before able to add those
components out of concern for the deadline.
Thank you for taking the time to read the Rappahannock Climate Mobilization’s thoughts on
this matter.
Sincerely,
Alexanna Hengy
RCM Board Member
(540)760-1215
On Jul 8, 2020, at 4:29 PM, Alexanna Hengy c wrote:
My name is Alexanna Hengy and I live at 2412 Lafayette Blvd Fredericksburg
VA 22401. I am a Board Member of the Rappahannock Climate Mobilization
(RCM), a coalition-based organization dedicated to intersectional climate
justice. I speak on behalf of RCM when I say I oppose the proposal to create a
new special zoning district called the “Canal Quarter Maker District” in the area
around Carl’s. The reason for this opposition is that it would “down-zone” 78
acres of land, lowering the allowable density of residential units in this area
which could otherwise be a highly walkable community with denser
development like apartments. Sprawl is one of the biggest threats to the
environment, requiring increased use of cars, and larger residences without
shared walls require more energy use, This is also a matter of housing justice,
economic justice, and racial justice. Often older, upper-middle-class white
property owners will resist apartments and other denser, more affordable
housing falsely claiming that these forms of housing bring in “bad elements”.
What this denser, more affordable housing actually brings is quite positive. It
brings increased walkability to our city, allowing Fredericksburg to be a car-
optional city, which is highly appealing to many people. It brings us closer to
achieving the environmental goals the city has committed to, and closer to the
scientific imperative of achieving essentially zero emissions city-wide by 2030.
It brings greater health and protection to our Rappahannock River, with sprawl
being one of the highest water-quality challenges it faces. It brings greater
equality and opportunity for low-income families and renters, which often due to
generations of systemic racism, is disproportionately composed of the black
community and other minority communities. It also brings more customers to
our small businesses; having more people living in walking distance of these
businesses will offer much needed help.
If aesthetics are of concern to our residents, we can put requirements in place
that the apartment adhere to the similar style and look of the downtown
buildings. We can also include a requirement for flowers and trees to be
sustainably maintained in a green space around the apartment which would
both be environmentally beneficial and likely make our residents feel favorably
about the apartments. We should but a requirement that any apartments or
other dense housing built in this area stay below a certain rent level, ensuring
that this is affordable housing.
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ATT. 6
From: Charles R. Johnston
To:
Cc: Michael J. Craig; Cathrvn A. Eckles: C. Hornuna (chomungvmaiI,com: David Durham
(daviddurham.bgDcamaiI,com; James Pates; Kenneth Gantt (kdaanttfredocomaiI,com); Rene Rodriguez:
Steve Slomlnski: Tom 0Toole (tiotooleverizonnet
Subject RE: [EXTERNAL) Online Fomi Submittal: Contact Us Ctra,les R. Johnston, Community Planning and Building
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Dir&or
Date: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 4:50:52 PM
Mr. Imanian
Thank you for your comments.
They will be read into the record at tonight’s Planning Commission meeting.
Chuck Johnston
Charles Johnston AICP CNU-A
Director
Community Planning & Building Department
City of Fredericksburg
715 Princess Anne Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-372-1180
From: noreply@fredericksburgva.gov [mailto:noreply@fredericksburgva.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 4:30 PM
To: Charles R. Johnston
Subject: IEXTERNALI Online Form Submittal: Contact Us Charles R. Johnston, Community Planning
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and Building Director
Contact Us Charles R. Johnston, Community Planning and
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Building Director
Name Sean lmanian
Email
Phone
Preferred Method of Email
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Are You a Fredericksburg Yes
Resident?
Question or Comment Hello,
This is from Rappahannock Climate Mobilization a local
environmental group.
When we were informed that the Fredericksburg Planning
Commission is deliberating on a proposal to create a new special
zoning district called the “Canal Quarter Market District” in the
area around CarPs.
This was brought to our attention and we have a few concerns
about it. The proposal would downsize 78 acres of land in a very
walkable area, meaning that it would lower the allowable density
of residential units in an area that we believe is well-suited for
denser development like apartments. We take issue with this
because urban sprawl is the most pressing water quality
challenge facing the Rappahannock River and we are trying to
turn toward a more sustainable form of development. We want
more small apartments and other denser developments in
walkabte areas.
Here are a few brief reasons why I think you should consider
Walkability Downtown Fredericksburg is a walkable space that
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has the potential to be a car-optional city, reducing carbon
usage. But the proposal puts arbitrary units/acre limits that make
it unfriendly to environmentally friendly compact development.
- Sustainability Infill is more environmentally friendly than
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building on our urban fringe, but the proposal does not allow
adequate density of infill. The end result is, development instead
occurs on the suburban fringe and the result is more car-
dependent sprawl and more carbon emissions
- Affordability and Equity. Puffing strict density limits hurts
housing affordability, which hurts low-income people and renters
most.
- Helping local business. The neighborhood is near several local
businesses and the new FXBG Food Coop. Having customers
within walking distance can help businesses stay afloat.
Kind Regards,
Rappahannock Climate Mobilization
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ATT. 7
From:
To: Plannina
Subject [EXTERNAL) Maker Diii proposal
Date: Wednesday, July 08, 2020 4: 16:33 PM
Dear Commissioners,
My last presentation at City Hall was to voice concerns about legislation that
would restrict higher density development; the type of density necessary to
efficiently provide city services and extract ourselves from automobile
dependency.
I have similar concerns with the proposed Maker District, and hope you will
direct your attention to the density issue. Many denser communities such
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as the Fan in Richmond and Georgetown in DC are very attractive and
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pedestrian-friendly. It’s my hope that we don’t discourage that from
happening here.
Rupert Farley
1305 Caroline Street
785-7900
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Convert reports into Comprehensive Plan Amendments (Fall / Winter).
Upcoming UDO Text Amendments:
1. Transfer of Development Rights
2.Industrial Use / Performance Standard Review
3.Planned Development — Mixed Use Ordinance Revisions
4.Conservation District Overlay / Neighborhood Infihl
5.Area 7 Text and Zoning Map Amendments
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