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Board of Supervisors Meeting of March 2, 2005
March 3, 2005
AGENDA ITEM/ACTION
ASSIGNMENT
1. Call to Order.
· Meeting was called to order at 9:04 a.m. by the
Chairman, Mr. Rooker. All BOS members were
present. Also present were Bob Tucker, Larry
Davis and Debi Moyers .
4. From the Public: Matters Not Listed on the Agenda.
Jeff Werner:
· Spoke on behalf of the Piedmont Environmental
Council, several other organizations and local
residents regarding the March 3rd water supply
meeting with City Council and RWSA.
Submitted a list of recommendations and asked
the Board to consider them.
John Martin:
· Urged the Board and City Council to take
charge of the March 3rd water supply meeting,
not RWSA.
5.2 New Guidelines for considering enhanced fines for
speeding.
· APPROVED.
Juan Wade: Forward to VDOT and Police
Department.
(Attachment 1)
5.3 FY 2005 Requested Budget Appropriations .
· APPROVED FY 2005 Appropriations
#2005043, #2005044, and #2005045.
Clerk: Forward signed appropriation forms to
Richard Wiggans, OMB and copy appropriate
individuals.
5.4 Misfit Place Road Name Change.
· APPROVED road name change and granted
staff authority to coordinate/implement change.
Tex Wea ver: Proceed with request.
5.5 Resolution supporting nomination of the Covesville
Historic District to the National Register.
· ADOPTED attached Resolution of Support.
Clerk: Forward signed resolution to Julie
Mahon.
(Attachment 2)
5.6 Proclamation recognizing March 2005 as National
Athletic Training Month.
· Chairman PRESENTED Proclamation to Ian
Rogol, Head Athletic Trainer, Charlottesville
High School.
(Attachment 3)
5.7 Proclamation recognizing May 21, 2005 as
Albemarle County Blue Star Salute Day.
· Chairman PRESENTED Proclamation to
American Legion, Post 74,
Charlottesville/Albemarle.
(Attachment 4)
5.8 Resolution recognizing Virginia Municipal League’s
100th Anniversary.
· REMOVED from agenda.
5.9 Proclamation recognizing March 16 through March
20, 2005 as the Eleventh Annual Virginia Festival of
the Book.
· Chairman PRESENTED Proclamation to Nancy
Damon, Program Director, Virginia Festival of
the Book.
(Attachment 5)
6a. Transportation Matters not Listed on the Agenda.
Jim Utterback:
· VDOT has worked hard this week and last
week with the two storms the County has had.
Clerk: Forward comments to VDOT.
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· VDOT Mont hly Report did get into the Board’s
packet this past week, and staff is still working
on reformatting it. That should be completed
next month.
· Forwarded the suggestion about letting the
public know which boundaries the VDOT
maintenance shops cover during wintry weather
to the Culpeper District public affairs to get
guidelines.
· Submitted request regarding guardrail on Route
810, north of Crozet, to traffic engineering.
· Water situation on Lake Albemarle Road will be
monitored by area headquarters and VDOT will
take corrective action when weather permits.
· The bridge work fo r the Old Trail project is in
the District bridge office and Mr. Sprinkle is
involved in the preliminary review of that.
· Have a construction estimate for the guardrail
request on Dry Bridge Road from the
contractor. Have met with property owner and
still trying to get a temporary easement.
· VDOT had a meeting with Albemarle County
School Transportation Director, Mr. Willie
Smith. Educated him on their process and
procedures and how they go about treatment of
roads.
· Said Mr. Boyd was debriefed on snow removal
at Forest Lakes. Regarding the guardrail on
Route 20 North, VDOT is trying to do that as
soon as they can. Just a matter of weather.
Mr. Boyd stated he got Mr. Utterback’s email.
· Regarding reflectors down the center line on
Route 20 South, he talked with District Traffic
Engineering and they are actually planning to
install these on all primary routes in the
residency. That should happen by December
2005. On secondary routes there is a
maintenance cost issue.
· VDOT has not started preliminary design on the
Georgetown Road Project. First step is the
survey. Will look at previous recommendations
and some of the concerns from 1994, try to
address those and come up with a couple of
solutions and then take that forward internally.
Idea is to try to get concepts in front of citizens
to look at before VDOT spends a lot of money
on preliminary engineering.
· Regarding Southern Parkway, had discussion
with Central Office, Local Assistanc e Division,
and he has received a written document from
them that says they are in support of the
request to use secondary construction funds on
the project based on VDOT’s ability to meet the
previous ly communicated information. He will
confirm and make sure VDOT has met the
intent that they understand that VDOT meet
and he will communicate that in a letter from
VDOT to the County. Mr. Rooker suggested an
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application for revenue sharing be put in for the
Southern Parkway project since there is an
increased allocation. Mr. Tucker stated staff
would look at that in the County’s Six Year Plan
as they start going forward and as the revenue
sharing requests start coming in.
· Said VDOT has not received the most recent
set of proffers for North Pointe. Mr. Rooker
asked Mr. Graham to make sure Mr. Utterback
gets the most recent set of proffers.
· Weather has slowed up work on the Route 250
Bridge. Should be done in another three to four
weeks with good weather. If workers pull out
for another project because of bad weather, will
inform public.
· Provided comments back in September on the
site plan development for Briarwood but have
not gotten any other requests since then. Had
some for the comments referenced to the site
plan development itself but that has been their
involvement to this point.
· There is a traffic study request for a signal at
Rio Road and Dunlora subdivision. Currently in
the District and VDOT should have something
in the next two weeks and will send to the
Board.
David Wyant:
· Regarding Albema rle Lake Road water
situation, it is undermining the house’s
foundation. It is pretty severe.
· Mentioned another drainage issue at the Crozet
Shopping Center where water is coming in on
the IGA end.
· Mentioned a dangerous location on Route 614
coming onto Garth Road. On the east side of
Albemarle Lake, water ponds out in the road. It
caused a fatality accident about two years ago.
He suggested cutting the ditch down a little bit.
· Asked about the Rural Rustic Roads schedule.
Wanted to know if VDOT ad vertised for the
Gilbert Station Road project. Mr. Utterback said
they did advertise and is still on schedule for
both projects.
· Had a clarification on the Route 810 guardrail.
Asked if a sign could be installed warning
people before they go into the cur ve.
· Asked that Mint Springs Valley Park sign be
replaced with Mint Springs Park.
Sally Thomas:
· Thank ed Mr. Utterback for meeting with the
Morgantown Road residents regarding the
Faulconer construction site and the entrance to
West Leigh.
· VDOT owns land at the I-64/Ivy interchange
where sometimes citizens abandon cars, throw
out garbage, etc. Asked that VDOT keep the
area clean.
· Suggested VDOT work with the Ivy Landfill and
Mark Graham: Proceed as directed.
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E911 automatic messaging alert system for
notifications.
· Said it is difficult to find the entrance to
Brownsville School at night . Asked that
something be done.
Ken Boyd:
· Thanked Mr. Utterback for his work with the
Forest Lake Homeowners Association and the
guardrail on Route 20 North.
· Asked about the schedule on Rural Rustic
Roa ds , particularly, Route 640. Also, asked
why the project was advertised for both
Albemarle and Greene Counties . Mr. Utterback
said he would check into that and find out when
bids are due.
Lindsay Dorrier:
· Asked for an update on the Blenheim Road
(Route 795) project.
Dennis Rooker:
· Requested VDOT look at the speed limit from
Hydraulic Road to Earlysville Road towards the
Reservoir. VDOT determined 45 MPH speed
limit is appropriate and recommend putting up
“Windy Road” signs . He would like to get that
on the schedule.
· Said the Route 22/231 truck restriction request
is being recommended by the CTB for denial.
Mr. Boyd said he would contact Mr. Davies to
see if this is a final decision.
· Updated the Board on the proposed Eastern
Connector project and recent discussions with
Kevin Lynch of City Council. Mr. Tucker
suggested staff meet with the City and VDOT to
discuss a cost sharing agreement for the study.
Mr. Rooker stated he thinks it would be
appropriate for staff to do that.
· Updated Board members on recent meeting he
and Mr. Boyd had with representatives from the
City, VDOT, City/County staff on engineering
and design of the two sections of the Meado w
Creek Parkway .
7. Presentation: Proposed Urban Areas
Communication Plan.
· PRESENTED. Ms. Thomas suggested the
News Media and Realtors Association be
added to the list of audiences under the
Proposed Communications Plan. Mr. Boyd
suggested developers get involved with the
Plan.
Lee Catlin: Consider suggestions.
8. Report: Biodiversity Work Group
Recommendations .
· AUTHORIZED by a vote of 6:0, the creation of
the standing Natural Heritage Committee and
directed staff to prepare the application process
and the by -laws for approval by the Board.
Scott Clark: Proceed as directed.
· The Board recessed at 10:10 a.m. and reconvened
at 10:20 a.m.
9. Work Session: Implementation of Rural Areas
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Plan.
· ADOPTED CPA-2003 -06, Rural Areas, by a
vote of 6:0, as amended at the Board Meeting.
Joan McDowell: Amend language as adopted
and forward Plan to Clerk’s office for inclusion
in the minutes.
10. County Executive’s Budget Overview.
· PRESENTED. The public hearing on the
recommended budget is March 9th.
11. Closed Session: Personnel and Legal Matters.
· At 12:34 p.m., the Board went into closed
session to consider appointments to boards ,
committees and commissions ; under
subsection (7) to discuss with legal counsel an d
staff specific legal issues regarding restricting
the use of real property; and under subsection
(7) to discuss with legal counsel and staff
pending litigation relating to the denial of a site
plan.
12. Certified Close Session.
· At 2:05 p.m., the Board reconvened into open
session and certified the closed session.
13a. Vacancies/Appointments.
· APPOINTED Duane Snow to Architectural
Review Board with said term to expire
November 14, 2008.
· REAPPOINTED Alan N. Culbertson to the
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation
Governing Board with said term to expire
December 31, 2007.
· REAPPOINTED Edward J. Jones, Hovey
Dabney and Richard Lindsay to Jefferson Area
Board on Aging with said terms to expire March
31, 2007.
Clerk: Prepare appointment letters, update
Boards and Commission book and notify
appropriate persons.
13b. Proposed terms of office and term limits.
· DEFERRED until April 6, 2005.
Clerk: Schedule on April 6th agenda.
14. Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 3,
Agricultural and Forestal Districts, Article 1, in
General, Subsection 3-103, Advisory Committee
Established, Powers and Duties.
· ADOPTED ordinance, by a vote of 6:0.
Clerk: Forward adopted ordinance to County
Attorney’s Office.
(Attachment 6)
15. SP-2004-0054. Subway at Forest Lakes (Signs
#24&89).
· APPROVED SP-2004 -0054, by a vote of 6:0,
subject to the five conditions recommended by
the Planning Commission with condition #3
modified at Board meeting.
Clerk: Set out conditions of approval.
(Attachment 7)
16. SP-2004-0058. Dairy Queen at Forest Lakes
(Signs #24&89).
· APPROVED SP-2004 -0058, by a vote of 6:0,
subject to the five conditions recommended by
the Planning Commission with condition #3
modified at Board meeting.
Clerk: Set out conditions of approval.
(Attachment 7)
· The Board recessed at 3:28 p.m. and reconvened
at 3:38 p.m.
18. Work Session: Subdivision Ordinance.
· SET public hearing for April 20, 2005. Mr.
Rooker asked that staff meet with interested
developers between now and the public
hearing, and email alternative languag e for
Clerk: Advertise and schedule on April 20,
2005 agenda.
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overlot grading to the Board members .
19. From the Board: Matters Not Listed on the Agenda.
Robert Tucker:
· Presented a resolution to the Board in support
of the Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) program and asked that copies be sent
to Senator Warner, Senator Allen, and
Congressman Goode. ADOPTED by a vote of
6:0.
Sally Thomas:
· Initiated a discussion of the March 3rd water
supply meeting and the expectations from the
meeting.
Dennis Rooker:
· Asked if Board members were interested in
pursuing enabling legislation that permits
counties to adopt separate tax classifications
for qualifying solar energy or recycling
equipment, facilities, or devices. It is an
environmentally oriented tax break. Suggested
Finance look into this if it does not take too
much time.
· Provided Board members with a copy of
response from Virgil Goode regarding proposed
Federal Tax Legislation that would eliminate the
tax benefit for conservation uses . He opposes
the legislation.
· Asked if Board members wanted to take a
position on a proposal by Dominion Power to
add an additional nuclear reactor at Lake Anna.
Ms. Thomas suggested any comments be
forwarded to her or Mr. Wyant since the
Planning District Commission would be
discussing this at their next meeting.
(Attachment 8)
Mr. Wiggans: Proceed as directed.
20. Adjourn to March 3, 2005, 9:00 a.m., COB -5th
Street.
· The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 P.M.
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Attachment 1 – New Guidelines for considering enhanced fines for speeding.
Attachment 2 – Resolution supporting nomination of the Covesville Historic District to the National
Register.
Attachment 3 – Proclamation recognizing March 2005 as National Athletic Training Month.
Attachment 4 – Proclamation recognizing May 21, 2005 as Albemarle County Blue Star Salute Day.
Attachment 5 – Proclamation recognizing March 16 through March 20, 2005 as the Eleventh Annual
Virginia Festival of the Book.
Attachment 6 – Ordinance to amend County Code Chapter 3, Agricultural and Forestal Districts, Article 1,
in General, Subsection 3-103, Advisory Committee Established, Powers and Duties.
Attachment 7 – Planning Actions .
Attachment 8 – Resolution in support of Community Development Block Grant program.
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ATTACHMENT 1
VDOT Criteria to Consider Roads for Installation of Signs Advising of Maximum Penalty for Exceeding
Posted Maximum Speed Limit in Certain Residence Districts (46.2-878.2 the Code of Virginia)
Criteria
To qualify for sign installation, a highway shall meet the following criteria:
1. Meet the definition of local residential, collector, or minor arterial street
2. Have a posted speed limit of 35 mph or lower
County/Town Responsibilities
To initiate these procedures, the county or town shall request, by resolution of the local governing body,
that VDOT install the appropriate signs as stipulated in 46.2-878.2 of the Code of Virginia. This request
shall be submitted to the local VDOT resident engineer in the form of a resolution, along with the following
support data.
Support Data Requirements:
1. Identification of the neighborhood and specific highway(s) where the signs are requested to be
installed.
2. Confirmation that the highway(s) meet the definition of local residential, collector, or minor arterial
streets as described above.
3. Notification that a speeding problem exists and that the increased penalty has community
support.
VDOT Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of VDOT to provide, install, and maintain the signs.
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ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT
FOR COVESVILLE HISTORIC DISTRICT
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Board of Supervisors to protect Albemarle County's historic and
cultural resources; and
WHEREAS, historic preservation also contributes to the community's economic vitality through
heritage tourism and the cascading effect of rehabilitation projects on local employment and commerce;
and
WHEREAS, a historic district designation for Covesville will further the Historic Preservation Plan
objective to continue to identify and recognize the value of buildings, structures, landscapes, sites, and
districts which have historical, architectural, archaeological or cultural significance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors does
hereby support the nomination of the Covesville Historic District to the National Register of Historic Places
and the Virginia Landmarks Register.
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ATTACHMENT 3
NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINING MONTH
WHEREAS, quality health care is vital for individuals involved in physical activity; and
WHEREAS, certified athletic trainers (ATCs) have a long history of providing quality health care for
athletes and those engaged in physical activity based on specific tasks, knowledge and
skills acquired through their nationally regulated educational processes; and
WHEREAS, certified athletic trainers provide: prevention of injuries, recognition, evaluation and
aggressive treatment, rehabilitation, health care administration, education and guidance;
and
WHEREAS, athletic training was recognized by the American Medical Association in 1990 as an allied
health care profession; and
WHEREAS, the National Athletic Trainers' Association represents and suppo rts the more than 30,000
members of the athletic training profession employed in the following settings:
professional sports, colleges and universities, high schools, clinics and hospitals,
corporate and industrial settings, and military branches; and
WHE REAS, leading organizations concerned with athletic training and health care have joined
together in a common desire to raise public awareness of the importance of the athletic
training profession and to emphasize the importance of quality health care for athletes
and those engaged in physical activity within the aforementioned settings; and
WHEREAS, such an effort will improve health care for athletes and those engaged in physical activity
and promote ATCs as allied health professionals;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dennis S. Rooker, Chairman on behalf of the Albemarle Board of County
Supervisors, do hereby proclaim the month of March, 2005 as:
National Athletic Training Month
in Albemarle County, Virginia, and urge all its citizens to learn more about the
importance of athletic training.
.
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ATTACHMENT 4
Blue Star Salute Day
WHEREAS, throughout the history of the United States of America the sacrifices necessary to
maintain our liberty and freedom have consistently been borne by citizen soldiers; and
WHEREAS, countless men and women of our great County have proudly worn the uniform of the
United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, many of our fellow citizens are serving today in the war on terror as members of the
active military, National Guard or Reserves; and
WHEREAS, on Armed Forces Day 2005, it is appropriate as individuals and families to reflect upon
the sacrifices of our fellow citizens and to celebrate their dedication; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Albemarle County, Virginia, desire to honor and acknowledge those who
serve in uniform for their sacrifice and preservation of our American way of life;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dennis S. Rooker, Chairman on behalf of the Albemarle Board of County
Supervisors, do hereby proclaim Saturday, May 21, 2005 as
Albemarle County Blue Star Salute Day
and urge all citizens of this community to honor our citizens who are serving today
by joining in the festivities of the day in Albemarle County.
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ATTACHMENT 5
VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK
WHEREAS, Albemarle County is committed to promoting reading, writing, and storytelling within
and outside its borders; and
WHEREAS, our devotion to literacy and our support of literature has attracted over 1,000 writers
and tens of thousands of readers to our VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK; and
WHEREAS, the VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK celebrates the power of books and
publishing; and
WHEREAS, businesses, cultural and civic organizations, and individuals have contributed to the
ongoing success of the VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the County of Albemarle and Virginia, and the world, have made the
VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK the best book festival in the country;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Dennis S. Rooker, Chairman, on behalf of the Albemarle Board of County
Supervisors, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, March 16, 2005 through Sunday, March
20, 2005 as the Eleventh Annual
VIRGINIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK
and encourage community members to participate fully in the wide range of available events and
activities.
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ATTACHMENT 6
ORDINANCE NO. 05 -3(1)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REORDAIN CHAPTER 3, AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL
DISTRICTS, ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 3,
Agricultural and Forestal Districts, Article I, In General, of the Code of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, is
hereby amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 3-103 Advisory Committee Established; Powers and Duties, as follows:
CHAPTER 3. AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICTS
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 3-103 Advisory committee established; membership; appointment and term of office of
members; compensation; powers and duties.
An advisory committee is hereby established, as provided herein:
A. The committee shall consist of ten (10) members appointed by the board of supervisors.
The committee shall be comprised of four (4) landowners who are engaged in agricultural or forestal
production, four (4) other landowners of the county, the county assessor, and one (1) member of the
board of supervisors.
B. The terms of the eight (8) landowner members of the committee shall be as follows:
1. Upon adoption of this subsection, the eight (8) landowner members shall be
appointed to one -year, two-year, three-year or four-year initial terms so that one (1) engaged landowner
and one (1) other landowner is appointed to serve each initial term length. Thereafter, all terms shall be
for four (4) years.
2. No landowner member may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms,
provided, however, a member appointed to complete the un expired term of another may be appointed to
serve up to two (2) additional consecutive four -year terms.
3. A member whose term expires shall continue to serve until his or her successor
is appointed.
C. The members of the committee shall serve at the pleasure of the board of supervisors.
D. The members of the committee shall serve without compensation, but the board of
supervisors may, in its discretion, reimburse each member for actual and necessary expenses incurred in
the performance of his duties.
E. The committee shall elect a chairman, vice-chairman and secretary at the first meeting of
the committee each calendar year. The secretary need not be a member of the committee.
F. The committee shall advise the planning commission and the board of supervisors on
matters that it considers pursuant to this chapter, and shall render expert advice as to the nature of
farming and forestry and agricultural and forestal resources within a district and the relation of those
resources to the county.
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G. The committee shall advise the planning commission and the board of supervisors on
matters pertaining to the rural areas of the county which may affect agriculture or forestry.
(Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5 -98; Ord. 05 -3(1), 3-2 -05)
State law reference --Va. Code §§ 15.2-4304, 15.2-4404.
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ATTACHMENT 7
SP-2004-0054. Subway at Forest Lakes (Signs #24& 89). Request to allow drive-in window to
serve fast food restaurant in accord w/Sec 24.2.2.13 of Zoning Ord, which allows drive-in windows
serving or associated w/permitted uses. (Site plan SDP -2004-89 is currently under review for this
proposed dvlpment.) TM 32 P 42H, contains 2 acs, znd HC. Loc on Seminole Trail (Rt 29 N), just S of
McDonald's at Worth Crossing (Rt 1722). Rivanna Dist.
1. The site shall be constructed in general accordance with the preliminary site plan entitled
“Subway/Dairy Queen at Forest Lakes”, last revised October 22, 2004 and November 11, 2004;
2. For all future uses on the property, the traffic calculat ions for each use shall be based upon actual
traffic counts for the specific use proposed and not on traffic estimates applicable to general use
classifications. The traffic calculations also shall use a methodology consistently applied by
County staff to allow for traffic capture;
3. The applicant shall submit a plat for reservation for dedication upon request of the County of the
fifty (50) foot section of right -of-way providing interconnections from roads within Forest Lakes
development to public use and acceptance into the state roads system, as shown on the plan.
This plat shall be approved and recorded prior to the issuance for any building permit on the
property;
4. The applicant shall provide hedge planting in the vicinity of the drive-through win dow, with the
species to be determined subject to the Architectural Review Board approval of the final site plan.
All such plantings shall be allowed to grow up to minimum mature heights of at least five (5) feet;
and
5. The access will be limited to Worth Crossing.
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SP-2004-0058. Dairy Queen at Forest Lakes (Signs #24&89). Request to allow drive-in
window to serve fast food restaurant in accord w/Sec 24.2.2.13 of the Zoning Ord, which allows for drive -
in windows serving or associated w/permitted uses. (Site plan SDP -2004-89 is currently under review for
this proposed dvlpment.) TM 32 P 42H, contains 2 acs, znd HC. Loc on Seminole Trail (Rt 29 N), just S of
McDonald's at Worth Crossing (Rt 1722). Rivanna Dist.
1. The site shall be constructed in general accordance with the preliminary site plan entitled
“Subway/Dairy Queen at Forest Lakes”, last revised October 22, 2004 and November 11, 2004;
2. For all future uses on the property, the traffic calculations for each use shall be based upon actual
traffic counts for the specific use proposed and not on traffic estimates applicable to general use
classifications. The traffic calculations also shall use a methodology consistently applied by
County staff to allow for traffic capture.
3. The applicant shall submit a plat for reservation for dedication upon request of the County of the
fifty (50) foot section of right -of-way providing interconnections from roads within Forest Lakes
development to public use and acceptance into the state roads system, as shown on the plan.
This plat shall be approved and recorded prior to the issuance for any building permit on the
property;
4. The applicant shall provide hedge planting in the vicinity of the drive-through window, with the
species to be determined subject to the Architectural Review Board approval of the final site plan.
All such plantings shall be allowed to grow up to minimum mature heights of at least five (5) feet;
and
5. The access will be limited to Worth Crossing.
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ATTACHMENT 8
RESOLUTION
Whereas, the Administration’s fiscal year 2006 budget has proposed the elimination of the
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, a federal program which provides urgently
needed funds in Albemarle County for important infrastructure, community improvement and housing
projects; and
Whereas, CDBG funds were successfully used in the early 1990’s to develop the infrastructure
for Crozet Crossings, a housing development that provided 30 affordable units purchased by low - to
moderate-income families; and
Whereas, because of CDBG funds, Albemarle County was able to help construct the Park's Edge
Community Center which offers a daily after-school program, computer lab, and meeting space for
resident activities; and
Whereas, because of the CDBG program, the Port ers Road/Yancey School Neighborhood
Revitalization Project was completed, a project that received a 2003 Virginia Housing Award for Best
Housing Development; and
Whereas, the CDBG program creates successful partnerships of federal, state, and local
gover nments, businesses, non-profits and community efforts, including a more than twenty year working
relationship among Albemarle County, the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
and Albemarle Housing Improvement Program; and
Whereas, hun dreds of families and several communities in Albemarle County have benefited
from activities funded in part with Community Development Block Grant funds over the past twenty years;
and
Whereas, Community Development Block Grant funds were critical in leveraging other public and
private resources to improve the lives and living conditions of County residents; and
Whereas, funds for these kind of urgently needed projects are not and will not be available from
any other federal, state, local, or private source;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the County of Albemarle opposes the proposed elimination
of the Community Development Block Grant Program; and
Further Resolved, that the County of Albemarle hereby respectfully requests that
Senator/Repres entative (John W. Warner/George Allen/Virgil Goode) support maintaining the CDBG
program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and a $4.7 billion appropriation for
the CDBG program for fiscal year 2006.
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