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Board of Supervisors Meeting of September 4, 2013
September 5, 2013
AGENDA ITEM/ACTION
ASSIGNMENT
PODCAST
1. Call to Order.
Meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m., by
the Chair, Ms. Mallek. All BOS members were
present. Also present were Tom Foley, Larry
Davis, Ella Jordan and Travis Morris.
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4. Adoption of Final Agenda.
Ms. Mallek announced that Agenda Item #21 is
moved to 1:30 p.m. (the first public hearing
item).
Ms. Mallek added for discussion consideration
of a zoning text amendment to allow more
flexibility of use for currently existing rural
commercial sites.
Mr. Snow added for discussion the
requirements for the proposed Trump National
Golf Club.
ACCEPTED the final agenda.
5. Brief Announcements by Board Members.
Duane Snow:
Provided update on discussions with staff
and others regarding internet and cell
coverage throughout the County.
Expressed appreciation to the approximately
3,200 women who ran in the Women’s Four
Miler.
6. Recognitions:
a. Resolution in Support of Pride Festival Day.
By a vote of 3:3(Thomas/Boyd/Craddock)
resolution FAILED.
7. From the Public: Matters Not Listed for Public
Hearing on the Agenda.
Dan Burke, a member of the Claudius Crozet
Blue Ridge Tunnel Foundation, provided an
update on their work, and invited Board
members to their gala dinner on September
20th.
John Chavan asked that the Board deal with
the section of the Economic Vitality Plan that
relates to the interstate/interchange policy.
Timothy Hulbert expressed support for the next
steps of the Economic Vitality Action Plan to
build an ongoing sustained Economic
Development Program.
Richard Randolph spoke about the pre-
application process for special use permits.
John Lowry spoke in support of the final
Economic Vitality Action Plan report, and a
permanent Economic Development Program.
Jim Neale spoke about the special use permit
for the proposed Trump National Golf Club,
and the need to follow the pre-application
process, and compliance with the easement.
Joe Draego spoke about his data/findings from
traffic cameras.
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Lettie Bien asked that the Board make its
decision on SP-2013-00005 - The Field School
of Charlottesville based on land use
requirements.
Helen Cauthen congratulated Board on its
work on the Economic Vitality Action Plan.
David Redding, of 350 Central Virginia, invited
Board members to a discussion on September
25th, at PVCC, about how local governments
can get solar systems installed under a new
pilot program.
Rex Linville spoke about the proposed Trump
National Golf Club and compliance with the
property’s conservation easement.
Neil Williamson asked the Board to not discuss
the Trump application without allowing the
applicant to be present.
NonAgenda.
Discussed the application submittal and
acceptance process for the proposed Trump
National Golf Club.
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8.2 ZMA-2005-09. Briarwood PRD - Special Exception
to allow variation to the Phasing Plan.
APPROVED special exception for a variation
to the Briarwood PRD (ZMA2005-09) Phasing
Plan noted as “Briarwood Phasing Letter of
Revision” prepared by Collins Engineering,
dated April 22, 2013.
David Benish/Christopher Perez:
Proceed as approved.
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8.3 FY 2013 Budget Amendment and Appropriations.
APPROVED appropriation #2013105 to
distribute funds received from grants to the
proper expenditure accounts for various
School Division projects and programs.
Clerk: Forward copy of signed
appropriations form to OMB,
Finance and appropriate
individuals.
8.4 FY 2014 Budget Amendment and Appropriations.
APPROVED appropriations #2014024,
#2014026, #2014027, #2014028, #2014029
and #2014030 to provide funds for various
local government projects and programs
Clerk: Forward copy of signed
appropriations form to OMB,
Finance and appropriate
individuals.
8.5 FY 14/15 Operating and Capital Budget Calendar.
ADOPTED the preliminary budget calendar
Clerk: Forward to appropriate
individuals (Attachment 1)
8.6 “Watch for Children” Signs.
PULLED for discussion later in the meeting.
8.7 Agreement with VDOT for County Removal of
Illegal Signs from the Highway Rights-of-Way.
ADOPTED Resolution approving the proposed
Agreement and AUTHORIZED County
Executive to execute the Agreement in a form
approved by the County Attorney
CONSENSUS that staff send letter to
candidates running for office about rules for
political signs.
Clerk: Forward copy of signed
resolution to Amelia McCulley
and County Attorney’s office.
(Attachment 2 and 3)
County Attorney’s office: Provide
Clerk with fully executed copy of
agreement.
9. Amendment of County Procurement Manual to
Include Alternative Procurement Methods.
ADOPTED, by a vote of 6:0, Resolution.
Clerk: Forward copy of signed
resolution to OFD, Purchasing
and County Attorney’s office.
(Attachment 4)
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10. Draft 2014 Thomas Jefferson Planning District
Legislative Program, David Blount.
RECEIVED.
11. 2014 Legislative Priorities.
By a vote of 6:0, APPROVED the proposed
County Attorney: Proceed as
approved. (Attachment 5)
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2014 Legislative Priorities for submission to
the TJPDC, VACo and VML.
12. 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan
Process/Status, Sarah Rhodes, MPO Program
Manager.
RECEIVED.
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13. Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA)
Update, Gary O’Connell.
RECEIVED.
Listen
14. Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA)
Update, Tom Frederick.
RECEIVED.
Listen
15. Economic Vitality Action Plan Final Report.
RECEIVED.
Listen
16. Closed Meeting.
At 12:58 p.m., the Board went into Closed
Meeting pursuant to Section 2.2-3711(A) of the
Code of Virginia under Subsection (1) to
consider appointments to boards, committees,
and commissions in which there are pending
vacancies or requests for reappointments.
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17. Certified Closed Meeting.
At 1:38 p.m., the Board reconvened into open
meeting and certified the closed meeting.
18. Boards and Commissions: Appointments.
REAPPOINTED Ms. Frances Hooper and Mr.
Raymond East to the Jaunt Board with said
terms to expire September 30, 2016.
Clerk: Prepare appointment/
reappointment letters, update
Boards and Commissions book,
webpage, and notify appropriate
persons.
19. Pb. Hrg: ZTA-2011-00006. Noise.
By a vote of 6:0, ADOPTED Ordinance.
Clerk: Forward signed copy of
ordinance to County Attorney’s
office and Community
Development. (Attachment 6)
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20. Pb. Hrg: Ordinance to amend Secs. 7-102,
Applicability, 7-103, Definitions, 7-105,
Prohibited acts enumerated, and 7-106,
Exemptions, of Chapter 7, Health and Safety,
of the Albemarle County Code.
By a vote of 6:0, ADOPTED Ordinance to
amend sections 7-102, 7-103, 7-105 and 7-106
of the County Code.
Clerk: Forward signed copy of
ordinance to County Attorney’s
office, Police Department and
Community Development.
(Attachment 7)
21. Pb. Hrg: To consider the approval of a proposed
Lease Agreement with Crozet Running, LLC for
1,697 square feet of space on the ground floor of
the new Crozet Library, located at 2020 Library
Avenue, Crozet, VA 22932 (TMP 056A2-01-00-
01800).
By a vote of 6:0, ADOPTED resolution
authorizing the County Executive to sign the
proposed lease, in a form approved by the
County Attorney, on behalf of the County.
Clerk: Forward copy of signed
resolution to County Attorney’s
office, OFD and General
Services. (Attachment 8)
County Attorney’s office: Provide
Clerk with fully executed copy of
lease.
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22. Pb. Hrg: Ordinance to establish a tourism zone
pursuant to Virginia Code § 58.1-3851.
By a vote 3:3 (Rooker/Boyd/Craddock) motion to
adopt Ordinance to establish a tourism zone
FAILED.
By a vote of 5:1 (Boyd) APPROVED motion to
reconsider previous vote.
DIRECTED staff to bring back additional
Lee Catlin: Notify Clerk when
ready to schedule on agenda.
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information.
23. Boys and Girls Club Annual Update, James Pierce,
Executive Director, Boys and Girls Club.
RECEIVED.
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24. Request to Use Portion of Water Base Rate for
Green Infrastructure to Reduce Sediment in the
South Fork Rivanna River Watershed, Michael
Collins, The Center for Natural Capital.
RECEIVED.
DIRECTED staff to bring back more
information.
Mark Graham: Proceed as
directed.
County Executive: Notify Clerk
when ready to schedule on
agenda.
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Recess.
At 4:47 p.m., the Board recessed and
reconvened at 5:01 p.m.
25. Work Session: W ater Resources Program
Development (Virginia Stormwater Management
Program) – Work Session #3.
HELD.
Listen
26. From the Board: Committee Reports and Matters
Not Listed on the Agenda.
Ann Mallek:
Asked Board members for suggestions on how
to allow more flexibility of use for currently
existing rural commercial sites.
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27. From the County Executive: Report on Matters
Not Listed on the Agenda.
Tom Foley:
Announced that Board members would be
receiving an e-mail from Davenport Financial
Advisors (the County’s financial advisors) on a
proposed $36,000,000 bond issue.
Announced that Assistant County Executive
Bill Letteri, Director of Finance Betty Burrell
and himself would be meeting with the rating
agencies to reinforce the County’s AAA bond
rating, and with Fitch Ratings to be rated, prior
to the bond issue.
Consent Agenda item # 8.6:
By a vote of 6:0, ADOPTED resolution
authorizing the County to administer the
program authorizing the County Executive to
execute VDOT’s Agreement for the Installation
and Maintenance of “Watch for Children”
Signs in a form approved by the County
Attorney and future Addendums to that
Agreement.
Ken Boyd:
Asked if SDP-2013-31 Stonefield-Special
Exception to Authorize Variations from
Application Plan and Code of Development
(ZMA-2011-7) is a public hearing item on the
September 11, 2013.
By a vote of 6:0, MOVED SDP-2013-31 from
the September 11, 2013 Consent Agenda to
the Regular Agenda.
Ann Mallek:
Announced that the Harvest Festival will be
held at Monticello on Saturday, September 7,
Clerk: Forward copy of signed
resolution to County Attorney’s
office and General Services.
(Attachment 9)
Clerk: Add to September 11th
regular agenda.
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2013.
28. Adjourn to September 11, 2013, 3:30 p.m., Lane
Auditorium.
At 5:58 p.m., the Board adjourned until 3:30
p.m., September 11, 2013.
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Attachment 1 – FY 14/15 Operating and Capital Budget Calendar
Attachment 2 – Resolution – Removal of Illegal Signs
Attachment 3 – Agreement – Removal of Illegal Signs
Attachment 4 – Resolution – Procurement Manual; Chapter 27 and Chapter 28
Attachment 5 – 2014 Legislative Priorities
Attachment 6 – Ordinance - ZTA-2011-00006. Noise
Attachment 7 – Ordinance to amend Secs. 7-102, Applicability, 7-103, Definitions, 7-105, Prohibited acts
enumerated, and 7-106, Exemptions, of Chapter 7, Health and Safety, of the Albemarle County
Code
Attachment 8 – Resolution – Crozet Library First Floor Lease
Attachment 9 – Resolution – Watch for Children
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ATTACHMENT 1
FY 14/15 BUDGET CALENDAR
Recommended Calendar
September 2013
Monday 2 CIP Financial Review Team meetings begin
Monday 9 Operating budget manual and instructions available for County departments
Tuesday 24 CIP Technical Review Committee (TRC) meetings begin
October 2013
Thursday 10 2:30 p.m. - Department Budget Presentations to Board of Supervisors (BOS)
Thursday 10 4:00 p.m. - BOS/School Board Compensation meeting with BOS and School Board
Friday 11 Department/office FY 14/15 budget requests due to OMB
Thursday 17 Final CIP TRC meeting
November 2013
Monday 4 Joint CIP Oversight Committee/TRC meeting
Friday 8 Community agency applications due to OMB
Wednesday 13 2:30 p.m. - BOS Work Session – Five-Year Financial Plan – General Government
Thursday 14 4:00 p.m. - BOS Work Session – Five-Year Financial Plan – School Division
Monday 18 CIP Oversight Committee meeting
Tuesday 19 Employee Town Hall meeting (COB McIntire)
Thursday 21 Employee Town Hall meeting (COB 5th)
Monday 25 CIP Oversight Committee meeting (if needed)
December 2013
Wednesday 4 BOS Work Session – Five-Year Financial Plan
Wednesday 11 4:00 p.m. - BOS Work Session – Approve the Five-Year Financial Plan
Wednesday 12 4:00 p.m. - Joint CIP meeting with BOS and School Board
January 2014
Friday 24 General fund and special revenue funds balanced
February 2014
Friday 21 11:00 a.m. - Budget briefing to Board
Friday 21 Budget briefing to employees
Monday 24 6:00 p.m. - Public Hearing on County Executive’s Recommended Budget
Wednesday 26 9:00 a.m. - BOS Work Session #1 – CIP
Friday 28 9:00 a.m. - BOS Work Session #2 – General Government
March 2014
Monday 3 9:00 a.m. - BOS Work Session #3 – School Division
Monday 3 BOS determines tax rate for advertisement
Monday 3 Tax Rate Ad submitted to Daily Progress for April 8 hearings
Sunday 9 Tax Rate Ad runs in Sunday’s Daily Progress for April 8 hearings
Wednesday 12 4:00 p.m. - BOS Work Session #4 (if needed)
Monday 24 Budget Ad Submitted to Daily Progress
Sunday 30 Budget Ad runs in Daily Progress
Monday 31 Spring Break begins
April 2014
Tues-Fri 1-4 Spring Break
Tuesday 8 6:00 p.m. - Public Hearing on Board’s Proposed Budget
Tuesday 8 Public Hearing on the 2014 calendar year tax rate
Tuesday 15 9:00 a.m. - BOS sets the 2014 calendar year tax rate
Tuesday 15 BOS adopts the FY 14/15 budget and FY 14-23 CIP Amendment
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ATTACHMENT 2
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE AND THE
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (VDOT) FOR ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS REGARDING
ILLEGAL SIGNS AND ADVERTISING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE HIGHWAY
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 33.1, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended (Code),
the Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), as its chief executive officer, enforces the
prohibitions on the placement of signs and advertising within the limits of highways in the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors, as the governing body of Albemarle County, has an interest in
protecting the public health, safety, and welfare, and in protecting the appearance of the County, in general; and
WHEREAS, the Board has found that the prolif eration of signs and advertising in the rights-of-way of
highways in Albemarle County threatens the public safety and the welfare of the County, and has a negative effect
on the appearance of highways; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires and agrees to enter in to an Agreement with the Commissioner to enforce
the provisions of § 33.1-373 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, and to collect the penalties and costs
provided therein; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner desires the Board’s assistance in removing sig ns and advertising from the
VDOT-maintained highways in Albemarle County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hereby approves
the proposed Agreement, and authorizes the County Executive to sign, in a form approve d by the County Attorney,
the proposed Agreement for enforcement of laws regarding illegal signs and advertising within the limits of the
highway.
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ATTACHMENT 3
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF ________ COUNTY, VIRGINIA
FOR ENFORCEMENT OF LAWS REGARDING ILLEGAL SIGNS AND
ADVERTISING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE HIGHWAY
THIS AGREEMENT is made this ___ day of _____, 20__, between the Commissioner of Highways of the
Commonwealth of Virginia (Commissioner), and the County of , Virginia, acting by and through
its Board of Supervisors (Board).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Title 33.1, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended (Code), the
Commissioner, as the chief executive officer of the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT),
enforces the prohibition on the placement of signs and advertising within the limits of highways in the
Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, the Board, as the governing body of _______ County, has an interest in protecting the public health,
safety, and welfare, and in protecting the appearance of the County, in general; and
WHEREAS, the Board has found that the proliferation of signs and advertising in the rights -of-way of highways in
_______ County threatens the public safety and the welfare of the County, and has a negative effect
on the appearance of highways; and
WHEREAS, by an appropriate resolution adopted by the Board at its meeting on [DATE] , and
attached hereto as Exhibit A, the Board expressed its desire and agreement to enter into an
agreement with the Commissioner to enforce the provisions of § 33.1-373 of the Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended, and to collect the penalties and costs provided therein and has authorized
execution of said agreement by a County representative; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioner desires the Board’s assistance in removing signs and advertising from the VDOT -
maintained highways in ______ County.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual benefits to be derived from this Agreement, the parties
hereto agree as follows:
1. The Commissioner hereby authorizes the Board to act as the Commissioner’s agent for the purposes of
removing any signs or advertising located within the VDOT -maintained rights-of-way, in violation of §33.1-
373 of the Code; and
2. The Commissioner further authorizes the Board to act as the Commissioner’s agent for the purposes of
collecting the penalties and costs from the person, firm, or corporation responsible for signs or adverti sing
located within the VDOT-maintained rights-of-way in violation of and as provided for in §33.1-373 of the
Code; and
3. The Board may authorize local law-enforcement agencies or other local governmental entities (“hereinafter
designee(s)”) to act as agents of the Commissioner for the purpose of fulfilling the terms of this Agreement;
and
4. The Board shall be entitled to retain, in full, all sums lawfully collected by the Board or its designees as
penalties and costs for removal of signs and advertising and enforcement of §33.1-373 pursuant to this
Agreement; and
5. The Board, or its designee, when collecting the penalties and costs referenced in Paragraph 2, above, shall:
a. Issue an invoice to the person, firm, or corporation being advertised for collection of any and all
penalties and costs, as provided in §33.1-373 of the Code, which shall provide that within 30 days,
33 days if the invoice is sent by mail, the person, firm, or corporation being advertised shall either
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(a) remit payment of the invoice to the Board, or its designee, or (b) notify the Board or its designee
in writing that the matter and/or the penalties and costs are disputed.
b. In the event that a person, firm or corporation disputes the matter and/or penalties and costs
provided in such invoice, the Board shall be responsible for resolving the dispute in accord with all
applicable laws.
6. The Board shall require local government employees and others who are authorized to act or perform
services pursuant to this agreement to comply with the provis ions of this Agreement and all applicable laws;
and
7. This Agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless sooner terminated upon 30 -days’ written notice
by either party to the other party; and
8. This Agreement may be amended at any time by the written agreement of the parties.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized
representatives:
VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ___________ COUNTY, VIRGINIA
BY:_________________________ BY:___________________________
Emmett R. Heltzel, P.E. Printed Name:___________________
State Maintenance Engineer County Administrator of ___________
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ATTACHMENT 4
RESOLUTION TO AMEND AND RE-ADOPT
THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY PURCHASING MANUAL
WHEREAS, the County of Albemarle Purchasing Manual (“Manual”) delineates not only the requirements
of the Virginia Public Procurement Act, but also the methods and procedures that best enable the County to
procure the highest quality goods and services at a reasonable cost and in an efficient, fair, and competitive
manner; and
WHEREAS, the Manual was last amended on September 7, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds it is in the best interests of the County to amend the Manual to incorporate
procedures in accordance with the Virginia Code for the procurement of design-build and construction
management contracts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hereby amends
and re-adopts the Albemarle County Purchasing Manual by adding Chapter 27, Design/Build (D/B) Procedures,
and Chapter 28, Construction Management (CM) Procedures.
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Chapter 27. Design Build (D/B) Procedures
Summary
This chapter outlines the procedures to be followed by all departments, agencies, and institutions of the
County (each of which is hereinafter referred to as an "Agency") for the procurement of Design -Build
(“D/B”) contracts.
Essential Information in this Chapter
A County agency may enter Design-Build (D/B) contracts only after it has determined in writing, that
competitive sealed bidding is either not practicable or not fiscally advantageous to the public.
Prior to using a D/B contract, a County agency must receive approval from the Board of Supervisors.
Procurement of a D/B contract is a two step competitive negotiation process. The agency first selects
qualified offerors and then, from among them, the design-build contractor.
Key References to the Code of Virginia Applicable to this Chapter
Section 2.2-4301: Definitions of design-build contract and other key terms
Section 2.2-4303(D)(4): Exceptions to competitive sealed bidding
Section 2.2-4308: Design-build contracts for public bodies other than the Commonwealth
27-1 General
A design-build contract is a contract between a public body and anoth er party in which the party
contracting with the public body agrees to both design and build the structure, roadway or other item
specified in the contract. The County may contract to secure D/B projects on a fixed price or not-to-exceed
price basis in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-4308(A), the requirements of that section, and the
procedures adopted by the Virginia Secretary of Administration for utilizing design -build or construction
management contracts. The County is authorized to use competitive negotiations to procure D/B contracts
when it determines in advance, and sets forth in writing, that competitive sealed bidding is either not
practicable or not fiscally advantageous to the public, which writing shall document the basis for this
determination.
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D/B contracts are intended to minimize the project risk for an owner and to reduce the delivery schedule by
overlapping the design phase and construction phase of a project.
27-2 Procedure for Approval
Prior to taking any action, the Agency shall request authority, in writing and receive approval from the
Board of Supervisors, to use a D/B contract. The request shall justify and substantiate that D/B is more
advantageous than a competitive sealed bid construction contract with a general contracto r and shall
indicate how the County will benefit from using D/B. The request shall also include a written justification
that sealed bidding is not practicable and/or fiscally advantageous. These justifications for the use of D/B
shall be stated in the Request for Qualifications. Approval of or exceptions to this procedure may be
granted by the purchasing agent, who is the approving authority for requests to use D/B procedures.
27-3 Selection Procedures
On projects approved for D/B, procurement of the contract shall be a two step competitive negotiation
process. The following procedures shall be used in selecting a Design-Builder and awarding a contract:
1. The Agency shall appoint an Evaluation Committee (“Committee”) which shall consist of at
least three members from the Agency, including a licensed design professional, if
possible. In addition to the Agency members, the Committee shall include a licensed
professional engineer or architect from the Office of Facilities Development (OFD). The
Agency shall contact the County Attorney’s Office (CAO) to determine whether a
representative from the CAO should be involved.
2. The basis of the award of the contract shall be in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-
4301(3)(b) and the criteria for the award shall be submitted to the purchasing agent, in
advance, for approval. It is noted that cost is a critical component of the selection process.
Guidance on methods for award can be found in the Construction and Professional
Services Manual (2012 Edition, as amended) Section 7.30.1.
3. Selection of Qualified Offerors (STEP I): On projects approved for D/B, the Agency shall
conduct a prequalification process as follows to determine which offerors are qualified to
receive Request for Proposals (RFPs).
a) The Agency shall prepare a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) containing the
Agency's Facility Requirements, building and site criteria, site and survey data (if
available), the criteria to be used to evaluate RFQ Responses and other relevant
information, including any unique capabilities or qualifications that will be required
of the contractor. All offerors shall have a licensed Class “A” contractor and an
Architect or Engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of the
Project Team.
b) The RFQ shall be posted in accordance with the current standards for the posting
of public bids in the Virginia Code and in accordance with the latest edition of the
Construction and Professional Services Manual.
c) The Committee shall evaluate each offeror’s RFQ responses and any other
relevant information and shall determine which offerors are fully qualified and
suitable for the project.
d) The RFQ evaluation shall result in a short list of two to five offerors to receive the
RFP. An offeror may be denied prequalification only as specified under Virginia
Code § 2.2-4317, but the short list shall also be based upon the RFQ criteria.
e) At least 30 days prior to the date established for the submission of proposals, the
Agency shall advise in writing each offeror which sought prequalification whether
that offeror has been prequalified. Prequalified offerors that are not selected for
the short list shall likewise be provided the reasons for such decision. In the event
that an offeror is denied prequalification, the written notification to such offeror
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shall state the reasons for such denial of prequalification and the factual basis of
such reasons.
4. Selection of Design-Build Contractor (STEP II):
a) The Agency shall send an RFP to the D/B offerors on the short list for the project
and request formal proposals from them. The criteria for award shall be included
in the RFP.
b) Sealed Technical Proposals as described in the RFP shall be submitted to the
Committee. Separately-sealed Cost Proposals shall be submitted to the County’s
Virginia Construction Contracting Officer (“VCCO”), and shall be secured by and
kept sealed until evaluation of the Technical Proposals and the design
adjustments are completed.
c) The Committee will evaluate the Technical Proposals based on the criteria
contained in the RFP. It will inform each D/B offeror of any adjustments
necessary to make its Technical Proposal fully comply with the requirements of
the RFP. In addition, the Agency may require that offerors make design
adjustments necessary to incorporate project improvements and/or additional
detailed information identified by the Committee during design development.
d) Based on the adjustments made to the Technical Proposals, the offeror may
amend its Cost Proposal. In addition, an offeror may submit cost modifications to
its original sealed Cost Proposal which are not based upon revisions to the
Technical Proposals.
e) The Committee shall evaluate (and rank if technical rankings are to be considered
as a criteria for award) the technical proposals. Should the Agency determine in
writing and in its sole discretion that only one offeror is fully qualified, or that one
offeror is clearly more highly qualified than the others under consideration, a
contract may be negotiated and awarded to that offeror after approval of the
purchasing agent. Otherwise, the Agency shall open the cost proposals and apply
the criteria for award as specified in the RFP and approved by the purchasing
agent.
f) The Committee shall make its recommendation for the selection of a design
builder to the Agency head based on its evaluations of the technical and cost
proposals and all amendments thereto. The contract shall be awarded to the
offeror who is fully qualified and has been determine d to have provided the best
value in response to the Request for Proposal.
g) The Agency shall notify OFD of its selection of the Design-Builder and shall
request authority to award a contract by processing the notice of award and
providing supporting documents, to the purchasing division via e-mail.
h) The Agency will notify all offerors who submitted proposals which offeror was
selected for the project. In the alternative, the Agency may notify all offerors who
submitted proposals of the Agency's intent to award the contract to a particular
offeror at any time after the Agency head has selected the Design -Builder. When
the terms and conditions of multiple awards are so provided in the RFP, awards
may be made to more than one offeror.
i) Upon request, documentation of the process used for the final selection shall be
made available to the unsuccessful proposers.
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Chapter 28. Construction Management (CM) Procedures
Summary
This chapter outlines the procedures to be followed by all departments, agencies, and institutions of the
County (each of which is hereinafter referred to as the "Agency") for the procurement of Construction
Management (“CM”) contracts.
Essential Information in this Chapter
A County agency may enter Construction Management (CM) contracts only after it has determined in
writing, that competitive sealed bidding is either not practicable or not fiscally advantageous to the
public.
Prior to using a CM contract, a County agency must receive approval from the Board of Supervisors.
Procurement of a CM contract is a two step competitive negotiation process. The agency first selects
qualified offerors and then, from among them, the construction manager.
Key References to the Code of Virginia Applicable to this Chapter
Section 2.2-4301: Definitions of construction management contract and other key terms
Section 2.2-4303(D)(4): Exceptions to competitive sealed bidding
Section 2.2-4308: Construction management contracts for public bodies other than the Commonwealth
28-1 General
A construction management contract is a contract in which a party is retained by the owner to coordinate
and administer contracts for construction services for the benefit of the owner, and may also include, if
provided in the contract, the furnishing of construction services to the owner. The County may enter into a
contract with a Construction Manager in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-4308(A), the requirements of
that section, and the procedures adopted by the Virginia Secretary of Admini stration for utilizing design-
build or construction management contracts. The County is authorized to use competitive negotiations to
procure CM contracts when it determines in advance, and sets forth in writing, that competitive sealed
bidding is either not practicable or not fiscally advantageous to the public, which writing shall document the
basis for this determination.
CM contracts may be approved for use on projects where 1) fast tracking of construction is needed to meet
Agency program requirements, or 2) value engineering and/or constructability analyses concurrent with
design are required. The use of CM shall be limited to projects with a construction value that is in excess
of $10,000,000. With proper justification for small complex projects, t he purchasing agent may grant a
waiver of this requirement.
28-2 Procedure for Approval
Prior to taking any further action, the Agency shall request authority, in writing and receive approval from
the Board of Supervisors, to use a CM contract. The request shall justify and substantiate that a CM
contract meets the criteria found in section 28-2. The request must also include the stipulation that the CM
contract will be initiated no later than the Schematic Phase of design. The request shall also inclu de a
written justification that sealed bidding is not practicable and/or fiscally advantageous. These justifications
for the use of a CM contract shall also be stated in the Request for Qualifications. Approval of or
exceptions to this procedure may be granted by the purchasing agent, who is the approving authority for
requests to use CM procedures.
28-3 Selection Procedures
On projects approved for CM, procurement of the contract shall be a two step process unless a one step
process is approved pursuant to section 28-5. The following procedures shall be used in selecting a C/M
and awarding a contract:
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1. The Agency shall appoint an Evaluation Committee (“Committee”) which shall consist of at
least three members from the Agency, including a licensed design professional, if
possible. In addition to the Agency members, the Committee shall include a licensed
professional engineer or architect provided by the Office of Facilities Development (OFD).
The Agency shall contact the County Attorney’s Office (C AO) to determine whether a
representative from the CAO should be involved.
2. The basis of the award of the contract shall be in accordance with Virginia Code § 2.2-
4301(3)(b) and the criteria for the award shall be submitted to the purchasing agent, in
advance, for approval. It is noted that cost is a critical component of the selection
process.
3. Selection of Qualified Offerors (STEP I): On projects approved for CM, the Agency shall
conduct a prequalification process as follows to determine which o fferors are qualified to
receive Request for Proposals (RFPs).
a) The Agency shall prepare a Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) containing the
Agency's Facility Requirements, building and site criteria, site and survey data (if
available), the criteria to be used to evaluate RFQ Responses and other relevant
information, including any unique capabilities or qualifications that will be required
of the contractor. All offerors shall have a licensed Class “A” contractor registered
in the Commonwealth of Virginia as part of the Project team.
b) The RFQ shall be posted in accordance with the current standards for the posting
of public bids in the Virginia Code and in accordance with the latest edition of the
Construction and Professional Services Manual.
c) The Committee shall evaluate each responding firm's RFQ responses and any
other relevant information and shall determine those deemed qualified with
respect to the criteria established for the project.
d) The RFQ evaluation process shall result in a short list of two to five offerors to
receive the RFP. An offeror may be denied prequalification only as specified
under the Virginia Code § 2.2-4317, but the short list shall also be based upon the
RFQ criteria.
e) At least 30 days prior to the date established for the submission of proposals, the
Agency shall advise in writing each offeror which sought prequalification whether
that offeror has been prequalified. Prequalified offerors that are not selected for
the short list shall likewise be provided the reasons for such decision. In the event
that an offeror is denied prequalification, the written notification to such offeror
shall state the reasons for such denial of prequalification and the factual basis of
such reasons.
4. Selection of a Construction Manager (STEP II):
a) The Agency shall send a Request for Proposal (“RFP”) to the offerors on the short
list and request submission of formal proposals from them. The criteria for award
shall be included in the RFP.
b) Proposals as described in the RFP shall be submitted to the Committee.
c) The Committee will evaluate and rank the proposals. After evaluation and ranking
of the proposals, the Committee shall:
1. Conduct negotiations with two or more offerors submitting the highest
ranked proposals. (or)
2. Should the Agency determine, in writing and at its sole discretion, that
only one offeror is fully qualified or that one offeror is clearly more highly
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qualified than the others under consideration, a contract may be
negotiated and awarded to that offeror.
d) The Committee shall make its recommendation on the selection of a construction
manager to the Agency head based on its evaluations and negotiations. The
contract shall be awarded to the offeror who is fully qualified and has been
determined to have provided the best value in response to the Request for
Proposal.
e) The Agency shall notify OFD of the its selection of the Construction Manager and
shall request authority to award a contract by processing the notice of award and
providing supporting documents to the purchasing division via e-mail to
[coforms@dgs.virginia.gov].
f) The Agency will notify all offerors who submitted proposals which offeror was
selected for the project. In the alternative, the Agency may notify all offerors who
submitted proposals of the Agency's intent to award the contract to a particular
offeror at any time after the Agency head has selected the Construction Manager.
When the terms and conditions of multiple awards are so provided in the RFP,
awards may be made to more than one offeror.
g) Upon request, documentation of the process used for the final selection shall be
made available to the unsuccessful proposers.
28-4 Required Contract Terms
Any Guaranteed Maximum Price construction management contract entered into by any
department, agency or institution of the County will contain provisions requiring that (1) not more
than 10% of the construction work (measured by cost of the work) will be performed by the CM
with its own forces and (2) that the remaining 90% of the construction work will be performed by
subcontractors of the CM which the CM must procure by publicly advertised, competitive sealed
bidding to the maximum extent practicable. Documentation shall be placed in the file detailing the
reasons any work is not procured by publicly advertised competitive sealed bidding. The
purchasing agent may modify these contractual requirements in whole or in part for projects where
it would be fiscally advantageous to the public to increase the amount of construction work
performed by the Construction Manager.
28-5 Guaranteed Maximum Price
The Guaranteed Maximum Price shall be established at the completion of working drawings
unless a waiver has been granted to this requirement by the purchasing agent.
28-6 One-Step Solicitation
An Agency may request from the purchasing agent approval to perform a one -step solicitation for
its project. If adequate justification is provided, the purchasing agent may approve the request.
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ATTACHMENT 5
Albemarle County 2014 Legislative Priorities
Growth Management, Land Use and Transportation
Biosolids—Support legislation enabling localities, as part of their zoning ordinances, to designate and/or
reasonably restrict the land application of biosolids to specific areas within the locality based on criteria related to
the public safety and welfare of its citizens and the environment. In addition, support legislation regarding land
application of biosolids that protect the environment, public health and safety.
Local Authority—Support legislation to 1) strengthen localities’ authority by enabling them to utilize adequate
public facilities ordinances; and 2) not pass legislation that preempts or circum vents existing local authority to
regulate land use.
Impact Fee Authority—Support impact fee legislation that allows for 1) a fair allocation of costs representing a
“pro-rata” off-set of new growth on public facilities; 2) impact fees for facility costs related to transportation,
schools, fire, police, emergency medical services, libraries, stormwater management, open space and
parks/recreation lands; 3) effective implementation through simple locally-based formulae and reasonable
administrative requirements; 4) does not cap or limit localities’ impact fee updates; and 5) does not diminish the
existing proffer system.
Conservation Easements—Support legislation that augments local efforts in natural resource protection through
1) continuing to fund the Virginia Land Conservation Foundation (VLCF) for locally established and funded
Purchase of Development Rights programs (e.g. ACE Program in Albemarle County); 2) continuing to provide
matching funds to localities for their Purchase of Development Rights pro grams through the Office of Farmland
Preservation; 3) retaining provisions in transient occupancy tax legislation so that funds can continue to be used to
protect open-space and resources of historical, cultural, ecological and scenic value that attract t ourism; and 4)
increase incentives for citizens to create conservation easements.
Scenic Protection and Tourist Enhancement—Support enabling legislation for Albemarle County to provide for
a scenic protection and tourist enhancement overlay district. As the County pursues options to protect the visual
quality of land as an aesthetic and economic resource, this legislation would provide a method to ensure full
consideration of visual resources and scenic areas when the County or state make land use decisi ons in
designated areas.
Transportation Funding—Support legislation to 1) establish stable and consistent state revenues for Virginia’s
long-term transportation infrastructure needs; 2) direct funding efforts at all transportation modes; 3) coordinate
planning for transportation and land use, being mindful of local Comprehensive and regional Transportation Plans
when planning transportation systems within a locality; and 4) strongly oppose any legislation or regulations that
would require the transfer of responsibility to counties for construction, maintenance or operation of new and
existing secondary roads.
Health and Human Services
Comprehensive Services Act (CSA)—Request that the legislature assist localities’ implementation of CSA in a
consistent, financially stable manner by: 1) fully funding the state pool for CSA with allocations based on realistic
anticipated levels of need and a cap on local expenditures for serving a child through CSA; 2) enhancing state
funding for grants to localities to create community-based alternatives for children served in CSA; 3) establishing
state contacts with CSA providers to provide for a uniform contract management process, improve vendor
accountability and control costs; and 4) encouraging the state to be proactiv e in making service providers available
and to support local and regional efforts to address areas of cost sharing among localities by procuring services
through group negotiation.
Child Care for Low Income Working Families—Request the legislature provide additional funds to local
governments to assist low-income working families with childcare costs. This funding helps working-class parents
pay for supervised day care facilities and supports efforts for families to become self -sufficient.
Local Department of Social Services (LDSS)—Request the legislature increase funds for LDSS to match all
available federal dollars to assist LDSS staffing needs in order to meet state mandated services and workloads.
Local Government Administration and Finance
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Voting Precincts—Eliminate split precincts to the extent possible. The 2011 Virginia Senate and House of
Delegates redistricting created split precincts in the Jack Jouett, Rio and Rivanna Magisterial Districts. The Jack
Jouett precinct is split between the 17th and 25th Senate Districts in two places. The Woodbrook precinct is split
between the 17th and the 25th Senate Districts. The Free Bridge precinct is split between the 57 th and 58th House
Districts and the Stony Point precinct is split between the 17th and 25th Senate Districts.
Full Funding of State Mandates—Request the state provide full funding for its mandates in all areas of local
government including the Standards of Quality (SOQs), positions approved by the Compensation Board, costs
related to jails and juvenile detention centers and human services positions.
Local Control of Local Revenues—Oppose legislation that restricts or limits the existing local control of local
revenues so that local government leaders can take appropriate measures to generate sufficient revenues to
sustain and improve services.
Drug Court Funding—Request the legislature fully fund the Drug Court Program, which provides effective
treatment and intensive supervision to drug offenders through the Circuit Courts of several Virginia localities.
Cost to Compete Pay Differential—Due to the documented high cost of living in Albemarle County, request the
legislature include Albemarle County Schools in the “Cost to Compete Pay Differential” so that the County may
reach and maintain competitive compensation to help recruit, develop and retain a highly qualified and diverse
teacher workforce.
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ATTACHMENT 6
ORDINANCE NO. 13-18(4)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ZONING, ARTICLE II, BASIC REGULATIONS, 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 18, Zoning,
Article II, Basic Regulations, is hereby amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 4.18.01 Applicability
Sec. 4.18.02 Definitions
Sec. 4.18.05 Exempt sounds
Chapter 18. Zoning
Article II. Basic Regulations
Sec. 4.18.01 Applicability
This section 4.18 shall apply to sound produced by any use authorized by this chapter, including any use that is
expressly authorized by a proffer, special use permit, special use permit condition, or a standard in a code of
development, except as otherwise provided in section 4.18.05, regardless of whether the property in the receiving
zone is within or without Albemarle County.
(Ord. 00-18(3), 6-14-00)
State law reference – Va. Code § 15.2-2280.
Sec. 4.18.02 Definitions
The following definitions shall apply to this section 4.18. The definitions of any sound-related term not defined
herein shall be obtained from the American Standard Terminology if defined therein.
. . .
Agricultural activity. The term “agricultural activity” means a lawfully permitted activity pertaining to horticulture,
viticulture, or gardening including, but not limited to: tilling soil for raising crops; keeping livestock, poultry, or both;
operating agricultural industries or businesses, including, but not limited to, orchards, fruit packing plants, dairies,
nurseries, farm sales, farm stands and farmers’ markets; or any combination of the foregoing activities.
. . .
Place of public entertainment. The term “place of public entertainment” means a building or other place used
primarily as a cinema, theater, amphitheater, concert hall, public hall, dance hall, restaurant or other place of
entertainment open to the public, but not including a music festival authorized by a special use permit, regardless
of whether the payment of money or other consideration is required for admission.
. . .
Sec. 4.18.05 Exempt sounds
The following sounds shall not be subject to this section 4.18:
A. Agricultural activities. Sound produced by an agricultural activity.
B. Animals. Sound produced by animals including, but not limited to, barking dogs; provided that this sound is
otherwise subject to the animal noise regulations in chapter 4 of the Code.
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C. Bells or chimes from place of religious worship. Sound produced by bells, chimes or other similar
instruments or devices from a place of religious worship.
D. Construction, demolition and/or maintenance activities . Sound produced by construction, demolition and/or
maintenance activities, provided that this sound is otherwise subject to the noise regulations in chapter 7 of
the Code.
E. Emergency operations. Sound produced in the performance of emergency operations including, but not
limited to, audible signal devices which are employed as warning or alarm signals in case of fire, collision
or imminent danger or sound produced by power generators during power outages and other emergency
situations.
F. Firearms. Sound produced by the lawful discharge of a firearm; provided that this exemption shall not
apply to a firearm discharged at a gun club, shooting range, shooting preserve, or target, trap or skeet
range.
G. Home appliances. Sound produced by the normal use of home appliances such as generators, air
conditioners, heat pumps, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, dryers and dishwashers, provided that the
appliances are in good repair.
H. Outdoor amplified music or outdoor public address systems. Sound produced by an outdoor amplified
music system or outdoor public address system; provided that sound from outdoor amplified music at a
farm winery is otherwise subject to the farm winery regulations in section 18-5.1.25(e), sound produced in
conjunction with an outdoor music festival authorized by special use permit under this chapter shall be
subject to the noise regulations in this chapter, and sound produced by an outdoor amplified music system
or outdoor public address system, including any system used in conjunction with an agricultural activity, is
subject to the noise regulations in chapter 7 of the Code.
I. Parades, fireworks and similar events. Sound produced by parades, fireworks, and other similar events
which are officially sanctioned, if required; provided that the exemption for fireworks shall apply only to
fireworks displays duly issued a permit pursuant to chapter 6 of the Code.
J. Person’s voice. Sound produced by a person’s voice.
K. Place of public entertainment. Sound produced by a radio, tape player, television receiver, musical
instrument, electronic sound amplification equipment, phonograph, compact disc player, MP3 player, or
other similar device intended primarily for the production or reproduction of sound (hereinafter, collectively
and singularly a “device”) at a place of public entertainment; provided that this sound is otherwise subject
to the noise regulations in chapter 7 of the Code.
L. Protected expression. Sound produced by any lawful activity which constitutes protected expression
pursuant to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, but not amplified expression.
M. Public facilities and public uses. Sound produced by the operation of a public facility or public use
including, but not limited to, any sound which would not be an exempt sound if it was produced by the
operation of a non-public facility or non-public use.
N. School athletic contests or practices, and other school activities; private schools . Sound produced by
private school athletic contests or practices, and other private school activities, but only if conditions are
not imposed which regulate the generation of sound including, but not limited to, conditions regulating the
hours of the activity and the amplification of sound.
O. Silvicultural activities. Sound produced during lawfully permitted bona fide silvicultural activities including,
but not limited to, logging activities; provided that this sound is otherwise subject to the noise regulations in
chapter 7 of the Code.
P. Solid waste collection. Sound produced by the collection of solid waste; provided that this sound is
otherwise subject to the noise regulations in chapter 7 of the Code.
Q. Telephones. Normal sound produced by landline and wireless telephones.
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R. Transportation. Transient sound produced by transportation including, but not limited to, public and private
airports (except as otherwise regulated), aircraft, railroads and other means of public transit, and sound
produced by motor vehicles and motorcycles.
S. Warning devices. Sound produced by a horn or warning device of a vehicle when used as a warning
device, including back -up alarms for trucks and other equipment.
T. Yard maintenance activities. Sound produced by routine yard maintenance activities including, but not
limited to, mowing, trimming, clipping, leaf blowing and snow blowing; provided that this sound is otherwise
subject to the noise regulations in chapter 7 of the Code.
(Ord. 00-18(3), 6-14-00)
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ATTACHMENT 7
ORDINANCE NO. 13-07(2)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 7, HEALTH AND SAFETY, ARTICLE I, NOISE, 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 7, Health and
Safety, Article I, Noise, is hereby amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 7-102 Applicability
Sec. 7-103 Definitions
Sec. 7-105 Prohibited acts enumerated
Sec. 7-106 Exempt sounds
Chapter 7. Health and Safety
Article I. Noise
Sec. 7-102 Applicability.
This article shall apply to sound produced within the county, regardless of whether the complainant or the
receiving property is within or without the county, that is not subject to the noise regulations in chapter 18 of the
Code including, but not limited to, section 18-4.18 et seq. of the Code.
(Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 09-7(3), 12-2-09)
State law reference--Va. Code § 15.2-1200.
Sec. 7-103 Definitions.
The following definitions shall apply to this article:
. . .
(1.1) Agricultural activity. The term “agricultural activity” means a lawfully permitted activity pertaining to
horticulture, viticulture, or gardening including, but not limited to: tilling soil for raising crops; keeping livestock,
poultry, or both; operating agricultural industries or businesses, including, but not limited to, orchards, fruit packing
plants, dairies, nurseries, farm sales, farm stands and farmers’ markets; or any combination of the foregoing
activities.
. . .
(9) Motor vehicle. The term “motor vehicle” means every vehicle that is self-propelled or designed for self-
propulsion and includes, but is not limited to, any device defined in Virginia Code § 46.2-100 as an “electric
personal assistive mobility device,” “electric power-assisted bicycle,” “golf cart,” “moped,” “motorized skateboard or
scooter” or “utility vehicle,” but does not include a device moved by human power or used exclusively on stationary
rails or tracks that is self-propelled or designed for self-propulsion. Any structure designed, used, or maintained
primarily to be loaded on or affixed to a motor vehicle to provide a mobile dwelling, sleeping place, office, or
commercial space shall be considered a part of a motor vehicle.
. . .
(12.1) Outdoor. The term “outdoor” means either outside a structure, or inside a structure that has open
windows, doors or other openings so as to allow the activity inside the structure to be visible or audible outside the
structure.
. . .
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(15) Place of public entertainment. The term “place of public entertainment” means a building or other
place used primarily as a cinema, theater, amphitheater, concert hall, public hall, dance hall, restaurant or other
place of entertainment open to the public, regardless of whether the payment of money or other consideration is
required for admission, but does not include a music festival authorized by a special use permit under chapter 18
of the Code,.
Sec. 7-105 Specific acts prohibited.
It shall be unlawful for any person to produce sound from the following acts that meets or
exceeds the applicable sound levels:
A. Motor vehicle or motorcycle operation. The sound is produced by: (i) the absence of a muffler
and exhaust system conforming to Virginia Code §§ 46.2-1047 and 46.2-1049 on a motor vehicle or a motorcycle;
(ii) jackrabbit starts, spinning tires, racing engines, or other similar acts in a motor vehicle or on a motorcycle; or
(iii) a refrigeration unit mounted on a motor vehicle, and either:
1. On a street or on public property. The motor vehicle or motorcycle is operated or parked
on a street or on public property, and the sound is audible from a distance of one hundred (100) feet or more from
the motor vehicle or motorcycle.; or
2. On private property. The motor vehicle or motorcycle is operated or parked on private
property, and the sound is audible: (i) from a distance of one hundred (100) feet or more from the property line of
the parcel on which the motor vehicle or motorcycle is located; or (ii) from inside a dwelling unit or hotel room.
B. Radios, tape players, televisions receivers, musical instruments, electronic sound amplification
equipment, and other sound producing or reproducing devices. The sound is produced by a radio, tape player,
television receiver, musical instrument, electronic sound amplification equipment, phonograp h, compact disc
player, MP3 player, or other similar device intended primarily for the production or reproduction of sound
(hereinafter, collectively and singularly a “device”) and either:
1. Device within or on a motor vehicle on a street or on public property. The device is within
or on a motor vehicle that is operated or parked on a street or on public property, and the sound is audible from a
distance of one hundred (100) feet or more from the motor vehicle.;
2. Device within or on a motor vehicle on private property. The device is within or on a motor
vehicle that is operated or parked on private property, and the sound is audible: (i) from a distance of one hundred
(100) feet or more from the property line of the parcel on which the motor vehicle is located; or (ii) from inside a
dwelling unit or hotel room.;
3. Device within a place of public entertainment. The device is located within a place of
public entertainment, and the sound is audible for a duration of five (5) continuous minutes or more, without an
interruption of the sound for thirty (30) or more consecutive seconds during the five (5) minute period, within any
one (1) hour period: (i) from a distance of one hundred (100) feet or more from the property line of the parcel on
which the place of public entertainment is located; or (ii) between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. from inside
a dwelling unit or hotel room .;
4. Device within a dwelling unit. The device is located within a dwelling unit and the sound is
audible: (i) from a distance of one hundred (100) feet or more from the property line of the parcel on which the
motor vehicle is located; or (ii) from inside a dwelling unit or hotel room;
5. Device producing outdoor amplified music or serving as an outdoor public address
system. The device is located to produce outdoor amplified music, to serve as an outdoor public address system,
or both, including any such device used in conjunction with an agricultural activity, and the sound is not otherwise
regulated under subsections (B)(1) through (4) or exempt under section 7-106, and the sound is audible from
inside a dwelling unit or hotel room.
6. Device in other locations. The device is located other than within or on a motor vehicle, a
place of public entertainment, a dwelling unit, or is not producing a sound subject to subsection (B)(5), and the
sound is audible: (i) from a distance of one hundred (100) feet or more from the property line of the parcel on which
the device is located; or (ii) from inside a dwelling unit or hotel room.
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C. Off-road vehicles. The sound is produced by an off-road vehicle operated in a location other than
on a street, where the off-road vehicle use is not an authorized primary use under chapter 18 of the Code, and the
sound is audible: (i) from a distance of one hundred (100) feet or more from the property line of the parcel on which
the off-road vehicle is located; or (ii) between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. from inside a dwelling unit or
hotel room.
D. Proximity to sound-sensitive institutions. The sound is produced on any street adjacent to any
school, hospital, nursing home or court (hereinafter, collectively referred to as “institutions”), provided that
conspicuous signs are posted and visible on the street(s) adjacent to the institution stating that the street is
adjacent to a school, hospital, nursing home or court and either:
1. Schools and courts. The sound is audible from inside the school building or the court
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. when the school or court is in session; or
2. Hospitals and nursing homes. The sound is audible from inside the hospital or nursing
home.
E. Construction, demolition and/or maintenance activities . Sound produced by construction,
demolition and/or maintenance activities between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and the sound is audible:
(i) from a distance of one hundred (100) feet or more from the property line of the parcel on which the activities are
located; or (ii) from inside a dwelling unit or hotel room.
F. Silvicultural activities. Sound produced during lawfully permitted bona fide silvicultural activities
including, but not limited to logging activities, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. or at any time if the
silvicultural activities, including logging activities, are determined to not be lawfully permitted bona fide silvicultural
activities, and the sound is audible: (i) from a distance of one hundred (100) feet or more from the property line of
the parcel on which the activities are located; or (ii) from inside a dwelling unit or hotel room.
G. Solid waste collection. Sound produced by the collection of solid waste between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. within a residential zoning district established under chapter 18 of the Code , and
between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. within any non-residential zoning district established under chapter
18 of the Code, including any mixed-use site, and the sound is audible: (i) from a distance of one hundred (100)
feet or more from the solid waste collection activity; or (ii) from inside a dwelling unit or hotel room.
H. Yard maintenance activities. Sound produced by routine yard maintenance activities including, but
not limited to, mowing, trimming, clipping, leaf blowing and snow blowing between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m. within a residential zoning district established under chapter 18 of the Code, and between the hours of
10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. within any non-residential zoning district established under chapter 18 of the Code,
including any mixed-use site, and the sound is audible: (i) from a distance of one hundred (100) feet or more from
the property line of the parcel on which the activities are located; or (ii) from inside a dwelling unit or hotel room.
(Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 09-7(3), 12-2-09)
State law reference--Va. Code § 15.2-1200.
Sec. 7-106 Exempt sounds.
The following sounds are not prohibited by this article:
A. Agricultural activities. Sound produced by an agricultural activity.
B. Animals. Sound produced by animals including, but not limited to, barking dogs, which is subject to
the animal noise regulations in chapter 4 of the Code.
C. Bells or chimes from place of religious worship. Sound produced by bells, chimes or other similar
instruments or devices from a place of religious worship.
D. Construction, demolition and/or maintenance activities . Sound produced by construction,
demolition and/or maintenance activities, except as provided in section 7-105(E).
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E. Emergency operations. Sound produced in the performance of emergency operations including,
but not limited to, audible signal devices which are employed as warning or alarm signals in case of fire, collision or
imminent danger, or sound produced by power generators during power outage s and other emergency situations.
F. Firearms. Sound produced by the lawful discharge of a firearm, including any sound produced at a
gun club, shooting range, shooting preserve, or target, trap or skeet range; provided that this sound is otherwise
subject to the noise regulations in chapter 18 of the Code.
G. Home appliances. Sound produced by the normal use of home appliances such as generators, air
conditioners, heat pumps, vacuum cleaners, washing machines, dryers and dishwashers, provided that the
appliances are in good repair.
H. Outdoor amplified music or outdoor public address systems. Sound produced by an outdoor
amplified music system or outdoor public address system if the sound is outdoor amplified music at a farm winery
subject to the farm winery regulations in section 18-5.1.25(e) or is sound produced in conjunction with an outdoor
music festival authorized by special use permit under chapter 18 of the Code.
I. Parades, fireworks and similar officially sanctioned events. Sound produced by parades, fireworks
or other similar events which are officially sanctioned, if required; provided that the exemption for fireworks shall
apply only to fireworks displays duly issued a permit pursuant to chapter 6 of the Code.
J. Person’s voice. Sound produced by a person’s voice, except as provided in section 7-105(B).
K. Protected expression. Sound produced by any lawful activity which constitutes protected
expression pursuant to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, but not amplified ex pression;
provided that the sound is not prohibited by section 7-105.
L. Public facilities and public uses. Sound produced by the operation of a public facility or public use
including, but not limited to, any sound which would not be an exempt sound if it was produced by the operation of
a non-public facility or non-public use.
M. School athletic contests or practices, and other school activities; private schools . Sound produced
by private school athletic contests or practices, and other private school activities.
N. Silvicultural activities. Sound produced during lawfully permitted bona fide silvicultural activities
including, but not limited to, logging activities, except as provided in section 7 -105(F).
O. Solid waste collection. Sound produced by the collection of solid waste, except as provided in
section 7-105(G).
P. Telephones. Normal sound produced by landline and wireless telephones.
Q. Transportation. Transient sound produced by transportation including, but not limited to, public and
private airports (except as otherwise regulated), aircraft, railroads and other means of public transit, and sound
produced by motor vehicles and motorcycles, except as provided in section 7-105(A).
R. Warning devices. Sound produced by a horn or warning device of a vehicle when used as a
warning device, including back-up alarms for trucks and other equipment.
S. Yard maintenance activities. Sound produced by routine yard maintenance activities including, but
not limited to, mowing, trimming, clipping, leaf blowing and snow blowing, except as provided in section 7-105(H).
(§ 12.1-7, 9-10-80, § 7; Code 1988, § 12.1-7; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98; Ord. 09-7(3), 12-2-09)
State law reference--Va. Code § 15.2-1200.
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ATTACHMENT 8
RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AN AGREEMENT OF LEASE
BETWEEN ALBEMARLE COUNTYAND CROZET RUNNING, LLC.
WHEREAS, the Board finds it is in the best interest of the County to lease a portion of the space on the
first floor of the new Crozet Library, located at 2020 Library Avenue, Crozet, VA 2293 2 (TMP 056A2-01-00-
01800), to Crozet Running, LLC.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hereby
authorizes the County Executive to execute an Agreement of Lease between the County of Albemarle and Crozet
Running, LLC., in a form approved by the County Attorney.
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ATTACHMENT 9
RESOLUTION TO ASSUME THE
“WATCH FOR CHILDREN” SIGNS PROGRAM
WHEREAS, Virginia Code § 33.1-210.2 was amended in 2012 to make localities responsible for the
installation and maintenance of “Watch for Children” signs, which was previously the responsibility of the Virginia
Department of Transportation (VDOT); and
WHEREAS, any locality that wishes to assume the responsibility for the installation and maintenance of
new “Watch for Children” signs must enter into an agreement with VDOT identifying the specific location of any
new signs, which must be approved by VDOT, and must submit addendums for any future additional signs to
VDOT for its approval; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds it is in the best interest of the County for the County to assume the
responsibility for the installation and maintenance of new “Watch for Children” signs in the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hereby
authorizes the County to administer the “Watch for Children” signs program and authorizes the County Executive
to execute VDOT’s Agreement for the Installation and Maintenance of “Watch for Children” Signs in a form
approved by the County Attorney and to execute future Addendums to that Agreement to be submitted to VDOT
after determining that the sign request meets the siting criteria.