HomeMy WebLinkAboutSUB201900106 Approval - Agencies 2020-01-08COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
January 8, 2020
Deborah van Eersel
University of Virginia Foundation
PO Box 400218
Charlottesville, VA 22904
Re: Road Name for SUB201900106 — John C. Herr Drive
Dear Ms. van Eersel,
Thank you for your inquiry about an exception to use the proposed road name `John C. Herr Drive' for the
new loop road at the UVA Research Park. Our code does not allow new road names beginning with the
same word appearing in 5 or more official County road names, and we already have 5 road names beginning
with `John'. However, we recognize a mistake was made early in the County's road name review process
which allowed the proposed name to proceed. We also recognize changing that name now would be a
significant burden for the UVA Foundation. Therefore, the name `John C. Herr Drive' approval stands.
The County appreciates the exhaustive effort the UVA Foundation put into vetting the proposed road name
and the preparations already taking place to hold a dedication ceremony honoring the late Dr. Herr.
We apologize for any inconvenience this road name confusion may have caused.
Sincerely,
Jodie Filardo
Community Development Director
cc: Amelia McCulley, Community Development Deputy Director
Ruth Emerick, GIS Manager