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Board of Supervisors Meeting of August 3, 2005
August 11, 2005
AGENDA ITEM/ACTION
ASSIGNMENT
1. Call to Order.
• Meeting was called to order at 9:02 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 from Piedmont Environmental
Council spoke about the approved historical
highway markers for Southwest Mountains
Rural Historic District and Monticello Wine
Company.
• Tom Loach, a resident of Crozet, spoke about
the lack of representation of residents from the
growth areas on the Mountain Overlay District
Committee.
• Charlie Trachta spoke about the recent U.S.
Supreme Court ruling which allows for the
seizure of private lands by local government
and his concern that the County may step in
and claim eminent domain without being
assured in writing that the developer tried to
negotiate with the land owner in good faith.
5a. Boards and Commission Certificate of Appreciation.
• Chairman PRESENTED certificate to Sterling
Robinson formally of Charlottesville/Albemarle
Commission on Children and Families as the
Albemarle County Citizen Representative.
5b. Recognition: Bruce Woodzell
• Chairman recognized Bruce Woodzell who won
an elected position on the International
Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO)
Executive Board.
5c. Recognition: Dan Eggleston
• Chairman recognized Dan Eggleston for being
awarded the professional designation of Chief
Fire Officer, or CFO.
6.2 Adopt resolution to issue Virginia Public School
Authority (VPSA) Refinancing Bond.
• ADOPTED attached resolution authorizing the
execution and delivery of a Continuing
Disclosure Agreement and a Use of Proceeds
Certificate.
Clerk: Forward copy of adopted resolution to
Finance, OMB and Education.
Finance: Provide Clerk with signed copy of
Continuing Disclosure Agreement and Use of
Proceeds Certificate.
(Attachment 1)
6.3 Ellerslie Drive and Grand Cru Drive Road Name
Change Request.
• APPROVED road name changes and granted
staff authority to coordinate/implement change.
Tex Weaver: Proceed with request.
6.4 Procedures and expected costs of property tax
incentives for solar energy and recycling
equipment.
• AUTHORIZED staff to prepare ordinance and
set public hearing at the earliest possible time.
County Attorney: Proceed as directed.
Clerk: Schedule public hearing for October 5,
2005.
6.10 Historic Preservation Committee Update.
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• To come back to the Board for a presentation
on September 7th.
7a. Signage in VDOT right-of-way.
• DISCUSSED. APPROVED staff’s Option #4
which is to continue to rely on VDOT for
enforcement and use a public education
campaign to make violators aware of current
laws.
• Ms. Thomas asked staff to work with the Route
250 West Committee on the education
program.
7b. Other Transportation Matters.
Jim Utterback:
• Notified the Board that Jimmy Kesterson, permit
specialist and VDOT veteran for 40+ years,
passed away.
• Pointed out on the monthly report that the
Airport Road project has an estimated
completion date of November 1st. Was
originally scheduled for completion September
2nd.
• Pointed out on the 2nd page, the Georgetown
Road project, in which VDOT is trying to
schedule the scoping in September. Going to
be a consultant design project. CIM planned for
Spring 2006.
• Trying to schedule scoping on Dickerson Road
this month. Number of issues that have to be
scoped on that roadway.
• Pointed out on the 3rd page, under Traffic
Engineering, Route 250 and Tillman Road,
there was a request to upgrade to a full signal.
Traffic Engineers recommended against it. Will
look at again next Spring.
• Allen Road which was recently paved has been
posted with a speed limit.
• Noted on the last page of the monthly report,
under Maintenance Budget, VDOT did not list
an actual for July yet. He pointed out the
maintenance budget is about $12.8 million this
year which is a decrease of over $1.0 million
from last year. VDOT overspent by 5% last
year. Mr. Rooker asked what geographic area
the $12.8 million is expended over. Mr.
Utterback stated Albemarle and Greene
Counties.
• Regarding the painting of the lines on Route 53,
the contractor inadvertently painted double solid
yellow lines on two old passing zones to make
them no passing zones. This has been
reviewed by VDOT Traffic Engineers and one of
the zones will be redone to allow passing.
• Mentioned the timing of the signals at
Hollymead Town Center. VDOT is working on
addressing the issues.
• Updated the Board on proposed maintenance
on I-64.
• Contractor is back working on Blenheim Road
Clerk: Forward comments to VDOT.
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and have committed to staying until the work is
completed.
• Discussed with Nelson County paving of
Heards Mountain Road. VDOT asked that
when they pave their portion of the road, they
do the entire section.
• Just received on Monday, FAA approval for
temporary signal at Route 743/606.
• Curve has been marked but not painted yet on
Buck Mountain Road/Route 810.
• Superintendent could not find the drainage
issue on Buck Mountain/St. George Avenue.
• VDOT is laying the base coat on Gilbert Station
Road. Section VDOT is working on should be
complete in the next week or so.
• VDOT recommended on Rocky Hollow Road to
install 25 mph curve signage.
David Wyant:
• Asked about paving on I-64 in front of the
guardrail. Wanted to know if that is for drainage
and the height of the guardrail. Mr. Utterback
replied that VDOT is basically raising all the
guardrails.
• Asked what the designation N501 stands for on
Dickerson Road. Asked is it because
Dickerson Road is a gravel road and uses state
forces. Mr. Utterback replied, “Yes”.
• Asked VDOT to accelerate the Jarmans Gap
Road project.
• Coming up from the Reservoir to the Rock
Store you have difficulty seeing the speed limit
sign. Asked VDOT to look at placement of 45
mph sign which is almost right behind yield
sign.
Sally Thomas:
• Asked VDOT to look at the asphalt pavement
on Overlook Drive.
• Offered motion which was seconded by David
Bowerman to adopt a resolution requesting that
VDOT return the speed limit to 55 mph on the
29 South corridor in Albemarle County. Motion
PASSED by a vote of 6:0.
David Bowerman:
• On Rio Road at the Seminole Square/Fashion
Square East intersection, there is a raised
concrete island that appears to be abandoned.
There are lots of weeds. Requested VDOT
provide some maintenance.
Dennis Rooker:
• Requested VDOT also provide maintenance
along Hydraulic Road, Whitewood Road and
Berkmar Drive.
• Requested VDOT remain on schedule for the
Georgetown Road project and to inform him
when scoping is underway.
Ken Boyd:
• Offered motion which was seconded by David
Wyant to extend the current project on Route
Clerk: Forward copy of adopted resolution to
VDOT, TJPDC, and Juan Wade.
(Attachment 2)
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640, Gilbert Station Road, another 4/10ths of a
mile to the Ashleigh Subdivision. Motion
PASSED by a vote of 6:0.
Lindsay Dorrier:
• Suggested a “School Bus Stop” sign on the
north and south sides of Route 708 be installed
to slow people down as they are coming over
Carter’s Bridge onto Route 20 South. Mr.
Utterback said that intersection was identified
as a performance metric for safety
improvements. First step VDOT is doing is the
“in pavement” markings which are the “slow”
and “arrows”.
8. Presentation on Nutrient Loading at Moores Creek,
Tom Frederick, RWSA.
• PRESENTED.
9. Presentation: ArtInPlace – Victoria Byrd.
• PRESENTED. Mr. Tucker recommended
bringing back to the Board a proposal based on
a meeting with Parks and Rec. Will try and
bring back in September.
• Ms. Thomas asked that staff look at the legal
issue of allowing structures in places where
they were not previously allowed.
• Mr. Dorrier asked if the County should ask the
Garden Clubs of Virginia to participate
somehow.
Clerk: Schedule on agenda when ready to
come forward.
• The Board recessed at 11:05 a.m. and reconvened
at 11:17 a.m.
10. Discussion: Martha Jefferson Hospital Request for
Tax Exemption.
• DISCUSSED. DENIED, by a vote of 6:0,
Martha Jefferson Hospital’s request for tax
exempt status by special designation and
REAFFIRMED the Board’s policy regarding tax-
exempt property.
County Attorney: Bring back on consent agenda
an updated resolution restating the Board’s
policy that addresses the local authority.
11. Work Session: Belvedere (Signs #62,76&84).
• HELD. Discussion continued in afternoon
session.
12. Closed Session: Personnel and Legal Matters.
• At 12:47 p.m., the Board went into closed
session to consider appointments to boards,
committees, and commissions; to consider the
acquisition of property for recreational facilities;
to consider the acquisition of property for
permanent open space; to discuss with legal
counsel and staff specific legal issues regarding
an interjurisdictional agreement; to discuss with
legal counsel and staff specific legal issues
regarding a settlement agreement; and to
discuss with legal counsel and staff specific
legal issues regarding two matters of pending
litigation relating to the denial of site plans.
13. Certified Close Session.
• At 2:17 p.m., the Board reconvened into open
session and certified the closed session. Mr.
Wyant did not return to the meeting.
Non-Agenda. Clerk: Forward copy of adopted resolution to
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• ADOPTED, by a vote of 5:0, Resolution
Authorizing the Execution of Local Government
Guarantee on Behalf of the Rivanna Solid
Waste Authority.
County Attorney’s office.
(Attachment 3)
14. Vacancies/Appointments.
• REAPPOINTED Rosa Hudson to Jordan
Development Corporation with said term to
expire August 13, 2006.
• REAPPOINTED Dan Maupin and Montie Pace
to Land Use Tax Advisory Board with said
terms to expire September 1, 2007.
• APPOINTED Chad Freckmann to RSWA
Citizens Advisory Committee as joint appointee
with said term to expire December 31, 2007.
Clerk: Prepare reappointment/appointment
letters, update Boards and Commissions book
and notify appropriate persons.
Clerk: Send copy of appointment letter to City
Council.
15. SP-2005-012. Singleton Studios (Sign #50).
• APPROVED SP-2005-012, by a vote of 5:0,
subject to the two conditions recommended by
the Planning Commission; and
• APPROVED modification to allow an increase
in square footage for the home occupation
beyond the 25 percent of the primary dwelling
allowed in the ordinance.
Clerk: Set out conditions of approval.
(Attachment 4)
16. SP-2005-014. Crown Orchard – Grey Television
Amendment (Signs #51&54).
• APPROVED SP-2005-014, by a vote of 5:0,
subject to the ten conditions recommended by
the Planning Commission.
Clerk: Set out conditions of approval.
(Attachment 4)
Mr. Bowerman left the meeting at 2:28 p.m.
17. Strategic Plan – Life Long Learning Action Team’s
Report.
• PRESENTED four recommendations. Ms.
Thomas suggested rethinking the wording of
the two levels. Certificate of appreciation first,
then an award/certification. Mr. Rooker
suggested a Life Long Learning link on the
County website, as well as JABA’s and other
agencies that leads to educational
opportunities. He thanked the committee for all
their hard work.
Lori Allshouse/Lisa Gilliam: Proceed with
recommendations.
18. From the Board: Matters Not Listed on the Agenda.
Sally Thomas:
• Updated the Board on the work of the Mountain
Overlay District Committee.
• Responded to Tom Frederick’s earlier
comments. Stated the most highly reliable, cost
effective, measurable, enforceable and critical
to the achievement of water quality objectives is
to tackle the point source.
Lindsay Dorrier:
• Received letter from taxpayer regarding an
assessment for land that was incorrectly
assessed as being in land use. Eighty-nine
taxpayers were affected. County is now trying
to collect taxes for the last three years,
penalties were waived if paid by due date. Mr.
Davis stated the Attorney General’s Office has
issued an official opinion that the County is
obligated to collect those back taxes. Rules for
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land use are state mandated.
Dennis Rooker:
• Brought up a resolution he had emailed to
Board members regarding North
Berkshire/Cedar Hill and the closing of the road
by the City. Ms. Thomas offered motion which
was seconded by Mr. Boyd to adopt the
proposed resolution requesting Charlottesville
City Council to remove the barriers on North
Berkshire Road and consider more customary
traffic calming methods. Motion PASSED by a
vote of 4:0.
Clerk: Forward signed resolution to City
Council.
(Attachment 5)
• The Board recessed at 3:12 p.m. and reconvened
at 3:15 p.m.
11. Work Session: Belvedere (Signs #62,76&84).
• CONTINUED. It was the CONSENSUS of the
Board to move forward with public hearing on
August 10th per applicant’s request, with the
understanding that the applicant would provide
staff with all necessary information within 24
hours.
19. Adjourn to August 9, 2005, 4:00 p.m., for Joint
Meeting with School Board.
• The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
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Attachment 1 – Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a Continuing Disclosure Agreement
Attachment 2 – Resolution requesting that the Virginia Department of Transportation return the speed
limit to 55 mph on the 29 South corridor in Albemarle County
Attachment 3 – Resolution Authorizing the Execution of Local Government Guarantee on Behalf of the
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority.
Attachment 4 – Conditions of Approval for Planning Items
Attachment 5 – Resolution requesting Charlottesville City Council to remove the barriers on North
Berkshire Road and consider more customary traffic claming methods
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ATTACHMENT 1
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE
AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE BY THE VIRGINIA PUBLIC SCHOOL
AUTHORITY OF ITS SCHOOL FINANCING BONDS (1997 RESOLUTION) REFUNDING SERIES 2003
D, A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS OF WHICH REFUNDED THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
GENERAL OBLIGATION SCHOOL BONDS, 1992B SERIES, 1993 SERIES AND REFUNDING SERIES
1994A; AND AUTHORIZING ANY OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES
CONTEMPLATED HEREBY
WHEREAS, the Virginia Public School Authority (the “Authority”) pursuant to (i) a bond resolution adopted
on August 13, 1987, as amended and supplemented (the “1987 Resolution”) and (ii) a bond resolution
adopted on October 23, 1997, as amended, restated and supplemented (the “1997 Resolution”) issued
bonds (respectively, the “1987 Resolution Bonds” and the “1997 Resolution Bonds”) for the purpose of
purchasing general obligation school bonds of certain cities and counties within the Commonwealth of
Virginia;
WHEREAS, the Authority used a portion of the proceeds of certain 1987 Resolution Bonds to purchase
certain duly authorized and issued general obligation school bonds of the County of Albemarle, Virginia
(the “County”) designated the Albemarle County School Bonds, Series of 1989B and 1991 Series B
(“Prior Local School Bonds”);
WHEREAS, the Authority has issued under the 1987 Resolution several series of 1987 Resolution Bonds
designated as “School Financing Bonds (1987 Resolution) 1992 Series B” (the “Series 1992 B Bonds”),
“School Financing Bonds (1987 Resolution) 1993 Refunding Series B” (the “Series 1993 B Bonds”) and
“School Financing Bonds (1987 Resolution) 1993 Series C” (the “Series 1993 C Bonds”);
WHEREAS, the Authority refunded certain 1987 Resolution Bonds with a portion of the proceeds of its
Series 1993 B Bonds and, in connection therewith, the County exchanged its Prior Local School Bonds
with a duly authorized and issued general obligation school bond designated the County of Albemarle
General Obligation School Bond, Refunding Series 1994 A (the “1994 A Local School Bond”);
WHEREAS, the Authority used a portion of the proceeds of the Series 1992 B Bonds and Series 1993 C
Bonds to purchase certain duly authorized and issued general obligation school bonds of the County
designated the County of Albemarle General Obligation School Bonds, 1992B Series and 1993 Series
(together with the 1994 A Local School Bond, the “Local School Bonds”);
WHEREAS, the Authority refunded its Series 1992 B Bonds, Series 1993 B Bonds and Series 1993 C
Bonds (“Refunded Bonds”) with a portion of the proceeds of its Virginia Public School Authority School
Financing Bonds (1997 Resolution) Refunding Series 2003 D (the “Refunding Bonds”) issued pursuant to
the 1997 Resolution;
WHEREAS, the Authority in refunding the Refunded Bonds has pledged the Local School Bonds for the
benefit of the holders of bonds issued under its 1997 Resolution;
WHEREAS, the Authority is required to assist the underwriters (the “Underwriters”) of the Refunding
Bonds with their duty to comply with Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Rule 15c2-12 (the
“Rule”);
WHEREAS, the Authority has requested the County to execute a Continuing Disclosure Agreement in
order for the Authority to assist the Underwriters in complying with the Rule, and;
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia considers it to be advisable for
the County to fulfill the request of the Authority to execute a Continuing Disclosure Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF
ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA:
1. Continuing Disclosure Agreement.
The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the Director of Finance and such
officer or officers as they may designate are hereby authorized to enter into a Continuing Disclosure
Agreement in the form attached as Appendix A hereto, containing such covenants as may be necessary
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in order for compliance with the provisions of the Rule, and any other documents the Authority deems
necessary to comply with the SEC rules and any Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations
regarding maintaining the tax-exempt status of the bonds.
2. Use of Proceeds Certificate.
The Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the Director of Finance and such
officer or officers as they may designate are hereby authorized to enter into a Use of Proceeds Certificate
in the form attached as Appendix B hereto, containing such covenants as may be necessary in order for
compliance with any Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations regarding maintaining the tax-
exempt status of the bonds.
3. Further Actions.
The members of the Board and all officers, employees and agents of the County
are hereby authorized to take such action as they or any one of them may consider necessary or
desirable in connection with the execution and delivery of the Continuing Disclosure Agreement and
maintaining the tax-exempt status of the bonds, and any such action previously taken is hereby ratified
and confirmed.
4. Effective Date.
This resolution shall take effect immediately.
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ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION
Whereas, the Route 29 Corridor Development Study (Combined Phases II/III) North Carolina to I-
64 was completed in 2003; and
Whereas, that study does not propose increasing the speed limit of Route 29 in Albemarle
County, but does describe conditions in Albemarle County which suggest that the roadway is not suitable
for increased speed; and
Whereas, at public hearings held during the Corridor Development Study comments were made
by persons living near and/or using Route 29 about the dangerous conditions created by speeding traffic
on the road; and
Whereas, the Technical Report of the Corridor Study points out at least two “high crash
segments” or dangerous intersections (VA 692 and VA 708, with crash rates of 1.65 and 1.75 per million
vehicle miles) [p118], points out that lane widths are frequently less than 12 feet pp 183, 184]; and
Whereas the Existing Conditions Report points out the village-like situation around Crossroads
Store, points out several segments needing improved sight distance and/or lane widening [p23]; points
out that even when studied in 1998, traffic exceeded the 55 mph limit much of the time [pp A-118 to A-
136], lists 44 median breaks in Albemarle [pp17-18], and found only 4.9% to 10% of the traffic consisted
of trucks and buses, and found 214 side access points [p14] ; and
Whereas the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors adopted the Corridor Study and made
suggestions regarding its recommendations in April, 2001, without any suggestion of increasing the speed
limit;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors requests the
Virginia Department of Transportation to return the speed limit to 55 mph on the 29 South corridor in
Albemarle County for the safety of persons who must use that road, including school buses, occasional
walk and bike-users, persons who must enter and exit in order to get to their homes and to the small
businesses on this road, as well as the North Garden Fire Department and the Albemarle County Fair,
Apple Harvest Festival and similar community events which draw traffic that must cross or slowly enter
and exit the road.
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ATTACHMENT 3
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
LOCAL GOVERNMENT GUARANTEE
ON BEHALF OF THE
RIVANNA SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY
BE IT RESOLVED by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors that the
County Executive is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the County, the Local
Government Guarantee, in a form required by the Department of Environmental Quality
and to bind the County to the extent permitted by law, to be executed by the City of
Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle on behalf of the Rivanna Solid Waste
Authority to guarantee post-closure care or corrective action of facilities of the Rivanna
Solid Waste Authority under Solid Waste Permit Number 125.
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ATTACHMENT 4
SP-2005-012. Singleton Studios (Sign #50). Request to allow Home Occupation Class B for
recording studio business in accord w/Sec 10.2.2.31 of the Zoning Ord, which allows Home Occupations
Class B. TM 103, P 16D, contains approx 49.4 acs. Znd RA. Loc at 135 Quandary Farm, which is along
Blenheim Rd (Rt 727) approx 1 mile N of intersec of Blenheim Road & Secretarys Road (Rt 708).
Scottsville Dist.
1. This Home Occupation shall be conducted in accordance with the application plan
Area of Detail (Attachment D [copy on file]); including outdoor lighting plan
(Attachment E [copy on file]); and
2. Structures used for this home occupation shall be limited to the building labeled
Barn on the plat showing a physical survey plat of the property dated July 17,
1996. (Attachment B [copy on file]).
Approved modification to allow an increase in square footage for the home
occupation beyond the 25 percent of the primary dwelling allowed in the
ordinance.
SP-2005-014. Crown Orchard – Grey Television Amendment (Signs #51&54). Request to
amend condition #1 of SP-2004-003 to allow additional 30.28-foot flush-mounted television antenna to
existing tower. This request is being made in accord w/Sec 10.2.2.6 of the Zoning Ord, which allows for
microwave, radio-wave transmission & relay towers & appurtenances. TM 91, P 28I, is part of larger
parcel identified as TM 91, P 28 which contains 234.165 acres. Znd RA. Loc on Carter's Mountain Trail,
approx 1 mile S of intersec w/Thomas Jefferson Parkway (Rt 53). Scottsville Dist.
1. The facility including the tower, its attachments and the new ground equipment
building shall be sized, located and built in general accord with the construction
plans, tower elevations and schematic drawings initialed SBW and dated May 5,
2004 and initialed YQA and dated June 16, 2005 subject to maximum height and
width restrictions in conditions three (3) and five (5). This information is provided in
Attachment G (copy on file) of this staff report;
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit the final
revised set of site drawings construction of the facility. Planning staff shall review
the revised plans to ensure that all appropriate conditions of the special use permit
have been addressed;
3. The height of the tower structure shall not exceed one hundred fifty (150) feet and
the top of the antenna, including the lightning rod, shall not exceed one hundred
ninety (190) feet above ground level. No equipment, with the exception of any FAA
required flight safety lighting, shall extend higher than the tallest portion of the top-
mounted antenna;
4. Antennas supporting services other than television broadcasting shall not be
attached to extend above a total height of the tower itself;
5. The width of each side of the tower shall not exceed fifty (50) inches in width;
6. The existing guyed tower that currently supports this facility shall be removed
within sixty (60) days of the completion of the new tower. This condition has been
met as of 6/28/05;
7. The short existing tower, owned by Adelphia Cable Company shall be removed
within ninety (90) days of the discontinuance of its use and in any case no later
than October 31, 2004. This condition has been met as of 6/28/05;
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8. The new ground equipment building shall be painted a natural, dark brown color,
and screened on its eastern and western sides with evergreens or a mixture of
trees deemed acceptable by the County’s Landscape Planner;
9. No building permit for additional antenna installation or modification shall be issued
until the unauthorized microwave dish is removed; and
10. The existing Gray TV antenna on the PBS tower located on Tax Map 91, Parcel
28E shall be removed within 90 days after the new antenna authorized by this
special use permit is operational.
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ATTACHMENT 5
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the closing of the North Berkshire Road/Cedar Hill Drive intersection has
created concern among both City and County residents; and
WHEREAS, North Berkshire Road is located in both the City and County, and has been
cut in half by a barrier at the City line; and
WHEREAS, this barrier forces all drivers in the northwest section of the County to go out
to Route 29 to reach businesses along Angus Road or to visit neighbors in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors believe that this connection is
significant to the transportation network and local traffic flow for the residences and businesses
in this area, and for the continued strategy of allowing local traffic to avoid using Route 29 for
local trips; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors understands the need to protect neighborhoods
from the impacts of through traffic but believe that traffic calming measures in this area can be
achieved through such things as signage, crosswalks, speed humps and road design, not
closing the streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle County Board of
Supervisors, does hereby request Charlottesville City Council to remove the barriers on North
Berkshire Road and consider more customary traffic calming methods.
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