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Request to set a Public Hearing for November 9, 2026, for request for Modification of Requirements related to parking at Maple Avenue Shopping Center, located at 419 - 427 Maple Ave., E
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Tri-Tek Engineering has submitted an application on behalf of their client, Maple Avenue Investors, LLC, for Modifications of Requirements pursuant to Section 18-830 of the Town Code in connection with off-site parking regulations related to the Maple Avenue Shopping Center, which includes tenants 7-Eleven, Bakeshop, iCode, and VA ABC, located 419-427 Maple Ave., E. The application includes a request for a modification of requirements related to off-site parking regulations, as regulated by Section 18-530 of the Town Code.
In accordance with Section 18-830 of the Town Code, the application has been reviewed by Town staff and is being transmitted to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation.
The final step in the review process is consideration by the Town Council at a public hearing.
DATE(S) OF PRIOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THIS ISSUE: n/a
EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
Pursuant to Section 18-830.D of the Town Code, requests for modifications of requirements require review and recommendation by the Planning Commission, followed by Town Council consideration and determination at a public hearing.
The property owner seeks to fill a vacant tenant space, Unit #419C, with an indoor recreation use, "Quantum Movement." Based on the Minimum Required Off-Street Parking standards of Town Code Section 18-531, the existing shopping center tenants generate a parking demand of 53 spaces, and the proposed use would add a demand of 8 spaces (based on 8 employees on maximum shift), for a total parking demand of 61 spaces. The site currently provides 52 parking spaces, resulting in a shortfall of 9 spaces.
Town Code Section 18-530 permits the use of off-site parking to satisfy this requirement, subject to Town Council approval and a recorded agreement with the property owner where the off-site parking is provided. The applicant has secured an agreement for 15 parking spaces on the adjacent property (Tax Map 38-2-10-D1), which is more than sufficient to cover the 9-space shortfall. The applicant has represented that the off-site spaces are located within 400 feet of the shopping center, as required by Section 18-530, and that the adjacent property has no approved use of its own that would conflict with this parking allocation.
By the time of the public hearing, the Town Council will have received the recommendation of the Planning Commission.
Departmental Recommendation: Staff recommend that the Town Council set a public hearing for Nov. 9, 2026, and direct the Town Clerk to advertise the Notice of Public Hearing in accordance with Town Code and applicable state law requirements.
Finance Recommendation: N/A
Purchasing Recommendation: N/A
Town Attorney Recommendation: Pursuant to Town Code Section 18-830(3)(D), the Town Council shall review the application for modifications of site plan requirements and the recommendation of the Planning Commission at a public hearing. In its review of the application, in addition to other considerations, the Town Council must include whether the proposed modification(s) would be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and the integrity of the Town Code.
The Town Council may set a public hearing in its discretion.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend the Town Council set a public hearing for November 9, 2026, regarding the request for modifications of requirements for Maple Avenue Investors, as presented.
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to set a public hearing for Nov. 9, 2026, regarding the request for modifications of requirements for Maple Avenue Investors, LLC at 419-427 Maple Ave E. I further move that the Town Clerk advertise a Notice of Public Hearing."
Or
Other action deemed necessary by Council.