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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
T E N T A T I V E
FEBRUARY 1, 2012
9:00 A.M., AUDITORIUM
COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING
1. Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Moment of Silence.
4. Adoption of Final Agenda.
5. Brief Announcements by Board Members.
6. Recognitions:
a. Kathryn Presson as Most Outstanding Fire Corps Volunteer.
b. Raymond Gaines for service on the Fire Prevention Board of Appeals and the Local Board of
Building Code Appeals.
7. From the Public: Matters Not Listed for Public Hearing on the Agenda.
8. Consent Agenda (on next page).
9:45 a.m. - Action Items:
9. Request to set a public hearing to amend the jurisdictional areas of the Albemarle County Service Authority for
water service to Keswick Lake.
10. 10:05 a.m. - Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan Vision, Goals and Strategic Objectives.
11. 10:25 a.m. - FY 2010-2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).
12. 10:40 a.m. - Wireless Policy/Regulations Update.
11:00 a.m. - Recess.
13. 11:10 a.m. - Biscuit Run – Southwood Land Swap.
14. 11:30 a.m. - VDoT Report, David Crim.
15. 11:45 a.m. - PhotoSafe Annual Report, Steve Sellers.
16. Closed Meeting.
17. Certify Closed Meeting.
18. Boards and Commissions:
a. Vacancies/Appointments.
1:30 p.m. – Presentations:
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19. 1:30 p.m. - Board-to-Board, Monthly Communications Report from School Board, School Board Chairman.
a. Proclamation recognizing February 2012 as School Board Appreciation Month.
20. 1:45 p.m. - Department of Social Services Annual Report.
a. Recognitions of Wanda Kucera and Claude Foster.
21. 2:00 p.m. - Bright Stars Annual Reports.
2:15 p.m. - Work Session:
22. ZTA-2010-00005. Sign Ordinance Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments (deferred from November 2, 2011).
23. From the Board: Committee Reports and Matters Not Listed on the Agenda.
24. Adjourn to February 8, 2012, 3:00 p.m., Room 241.
C O N S E N T A G E N D A
FOR APPROVAL:
8.1 FY 2012 Budget Amendment and Appropriations.
8.2 Resolution accepting Nash/Violette offer to sell conservation easement.
8.3 Authorize County Executive to execute Inter-governmental Agreement with Virginia Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services - ACE; Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services grant for easement acquisition.
8.4 Resolution to accept roads in Foothill Crossing Subdivision into the State Secondary System of Highways.
8.5 Resolution to Oppose Devolution of Costs for Core Government Services.
FOR INFORMATION:
8.6 FY 2012 Second Quarter Cash and Non-Cash Proffer Report.
8.7 FY12 Second Quarter Financial Report.
8.8 Summary of grant applications submitted and grants received in January 2012.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
FY 2012 Budget Amendment and Appropriations
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Approval of Budget Amendment and Appropriations
#2012052 and #2010053 for local government programs
and projects.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Foley, and Davis, and Ms. L. Allshouse
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 1, 2012
ACTION: INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
Virginia Code § 15.2-2507 provides that any locality may amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be
appropriated during the fiscal year as shown in the currently adopted budget; provided, however, any such amendment
which exceeds one percent of the total expenditures shown in the currently adopted budget must be accomplished by
first publishing a notice of a meeting and holding a public hearing before amending the budget. The Code section
applies to all County funds, i.e., General Fund, Capital Funds, E911, School Self-Sustaining, etc.
The total of the requested FY 2012 appropriations itemized below is $11,610.00. A budget amendment public hearing
is not required because the amount of the cumulative appropriations does not exceed one percent of the currently
adopted budget.
DISCUSSION:
This request involves the approval of two (2) FY 2012 appropriations as follows:
One (1) appropriation (#2012052) totaling $5,110.00 for a Byrne Grant to support one-time equipment
purchases at Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR); and
One (1) appropriation (#2012053) totaling $6,500.00 for contributions to the Sheriff Department’s volunteer
reserves programs.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of appropriations #2012052 and #2010053.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Appropriation Description
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Appropriation #2012052 $5,110.00
Revenue Source: Federal Revenue $ 4,599.00
Contribution from OAR $ 511.00
This request is to appropriate a $5,110.00 Byrne One-Time Equipment Grant (#12-A2390BY190) that has been
awarded by the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to Offender Aid and Restoration (OAR) with the
County acting as fiscal agent. This grant amount includes $4,599.00 in federal revenue and a local match of $511.00
that will be provided by OAR. This grant will fund the one-time purchase of equipment to help address the wait times
for and flow of clients coming to OAR. Once the grant monies are appropriated, the County Executive will sign the
necessary grant award documents and they will be submitted to the funding agency.
Appropriation #2012053 $6,500.00
Revenue Source: Local Revenue (Donations) $ 6,500.00
This request is to appropriate $6,500.00 in contributions that were received to support the Sheriff’s volunteer
reserve programs. These contributions will support the various reserve programs such as Project Lifesaver,
TRIAD, Search and Rescue, child fingerprinting, and any other programs/activities that the Reserves are involved
with within the community.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Acceptance of Nash/Violette offer to sell conservation
easement
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Adopt resolution accepting Nash/Violette offer to sell
conservation easement
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs., Foley, Elliott, Herrick, Cilimberg, Benish, and
Goodall
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 1, 2012
ACTION: INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
On November 2, 2011, the Board of Supervisors approved the ACE Committee’s recommendations to: 1) accept the
completed appraisal of the Nash/Violette property from the FY 2009-10 applicant pool; and 2) approve inviting the owners
to make a written offer to sell a conservation easement to the County based on this appraisal. On November 18, 2011, the
owners agreed, in writing, to sell a conservation easement to the County for an income adjusted value.
Under County Code section A.1-111(A), "[T]he board of supervisors shall designate the initial pool of parcels identified
for conservation easements to be purchased... The size of the pool shall be based upon the funds available for
easement purchases in the current fiscal year and the purchase price of each conservation easement in the pool
established under section A.1-111(B).”
DISCUSSION:
A total of $735,914 is available for acquiring easements (see Attachment B), reflecting a combination of re-
appropriated County funds ($619,460) and a balance held by the VDACS Office of Farmland Preservation ($116,454)
for grants it previously awarded to the County. These funds will cover the acquisition of the Nash/Violette easement at
a cost of $58,800. Though the Nash/Violette easement was appraised for $84,000, an adjustment was made based
on the income grid, thus reducing the purchase price for the County by $25,200.
The ACE Committee recommends that the Board accept the Nash/Violette offer to sell a conservation easement to the
County for $58,800.00. Acquisition of this easement would provide the following benefits and resource protection:
Protection of 40 acres of farm and forestland
Elimination of 6 development rights
1,385 feet of state road frontage including 730 feet along I-64
1,800 feet of riparian buffer along Stockton Mill Creek
28 acres of “prime” farm and forestland
Property lies in the watershed of the South Fork Rivanna River Reservoir
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding for the purchase of this conservation easement comes from the CIP-Planning-Conservation budget (line-item
9010-81010-580409).
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment C) accepting the Nash/Violette offer to sell a
conservation easement to the County, for the price specified and subject to the terms and conditions contained in the
proposed deed of easement, and authorize the County Executive to sign the final deed of easement for this property.
ATTACHMENTS
A – Ranking Order of ACE Applicants for Round 10 – FY2009-10
B – ACE Budget for Round 10 & Nash/Violette Easement Acquisition Cost
C – Resolution Accepting Nash/Violette Offer to Sell Easement to the County
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Attachment “A”
Ranking Order of ACE Applicants from Round 10 (FY 2009-10)
(20 points are needed to qualify for ACE Funding)
Applicant Tax Map Acres Points Tourism Status
Lively, Julius TM 93, Parcel 53 90.950 acres 48.45 points yes withdrawn
(Simeon) TM 93, Parcel 53C 10.650 acres
TM 93, Parcel 53D 10.500 acres
TM 93, Parcel 54 184.570 acres
Total 296.670 acres
Ethel Pugh/Stanerson TM 56, Parcel 25C 96.220 acres 33.36 points yes acquired 2.14.2011
(Ivy)
Barksdale, John TM 100, Parcel 34 153.010 acres 29.66 points yes withdrawn
(Walnut Creek)
Thurman, Thelma TM 94, Parcel 20A 108.400 acres 25.36 points no acquired 5.26.2011
(Milton)
Rives, Barclay TM 65, Parcel 93A1 3.811 acres 24.58 points yes withdrawn
(Cismont) TM 65, Parcel 94 3.000 acres
TM 65, Parcel 94 “A” 1.250 acres
TM 65, Parcel 94 “B” 15.950 acres
TM 65, Parcel 95 4.872 acres
TM 65, Parcel 95A 3.978 acres
TM 65, Parcel 121 38.840 acres
Total 71.701 acres
Rushia, Ed & Chris TM 39, Parcel 27 86.700 acres 22.43 points yes hope to acquire
(Crozet)
Nash/Violette TM 71, Parcel 43 40.160 acres 22.06 points yes hope to acquire
(Greenwood)
William Traylor TM 48, Parcel 45 14.569 acres 10.27 points no ineligible
(Stony Point) TM 48, Parcel 46 25.456 acres
Total 40.025 acres
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Totals 8 applicants 862.926 acres
Note: Tourism value is determined by the presence of specific elements from the ranking evaluation criteria
making certain properties eligible for funding from the transient lodging tax. The specific criteria include the
following: contains historic resources or lies in a historic district; lies in the primary Monticello viewshed;
adjoins a Virginia scenic highway, byway or entrance corridor; lies on a state scenic river; provides
mountaintop protection.
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Ranking Order of ACE Applicants from Round 10 (FY 2009-10)
(20 points are needed to qualify for ACE Funding)
Applicant Tax Map Acres Points Status
Lively, Julius TM 93, Parcel 53 90.950 acres 48.45 points rejected ACE offer
(Simeon) TM 93, Parcel 53C 10.650 acres
TM 93, Parcel 53D 10.500 acres
TM 93, Parcel 54 184.570 acres
Total 296.670 acres
Ethel Pugh/Stanerson TM 56, Parcel 25C 96.220 acres 33.36 points acquired on 2.14.2011
(Ivy)
Barksdale, John TM 100, Parcel 34 153.010 acres 28.71 points rejected ACE offer
(Walnut Creek)
Thurman, Thelma TM 94, Parcel 20A 108.400 acres 25.36 points acquired 5.26.2011
(Milton)
Rives, Barclay TM 65, Parcel 93A1 3.811 acres 24.58 points withdrawn
(Cismont) TM 65, Parcel 94 3.000 acres
TM 65, Parcel 94 “A” 1.250 acres
TM 65, Parcel 94 “B” 15.950 acres
TM 65, Parcel 95 4.872 acres
TM 65, Parcel 95A 3.978 acres
TM 65, Parcel 121 38.840 acres
Total 71.701 acres
Rushia, Ed & Chris TM 39, Parcel 27 86.700 acres 22.43 points hope to acquire
(Crozet)
Nash/Violette TM 71, Parcel 43 40.160 acres 21.06 points hope to acquire
(Greenwood)
William Traylor TM 48, Parcel 45 14.569 acres 10.27 points ineligible
(Stony Point) TM 48, Parcel 46 25.456 acres
Total 40.025 acres
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ACE Ranking Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
Owner: Lively, Julius
Property: TM 93, Parcel 53 ( 90.950 acres) 3 DivR’s + 5 DevR’s = 8 DR’s
TM 93, Parcel 53C ( 10.650 acres) 0 DivR’s + 5 DevR’s = 5 DR’s
TM 93, Parcel 53D ( 10.500 acres) 0 DivR’s + 5 DevR’s = 5 DR’s
TM 93, Parcel 54 (184.570 acres) 8 DivR’s + 4 DevR’s = 12 DR’s
Total (296.670 acres) 11 DivR’s + 19 DevR’s = 30 DR’s
Ranking Criteria Determination Source for Points Points
Criteria A.1 ¼ mile from Limestone Farm plats/County overlay maps 2.00
Criteria A.2 296.670 acres RE Assessor’s Office 5.93
Criteria B.1 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.2 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.3 24 DR’s eliminated Zoning & Planning Departments 12.00
Criteria C.1 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.2 yes landowner 5.00
Criteria C.3 1,340 feet on Route 53 County tax map/plats 4.23
(Entrance Corridor)
Criteria C.4 yes - in Monticello viewshed PEC/Monticello viewshed maps 2.00
Criteria C.5 yes - Henderson habitat zone DCR Division of Natural Heritage 5.00
Criteria C.6 102 acres “prime” farm/forest County Soil Survey 2.04
Criteria C.7 4,100 feet on the Rivanna River County overlay maps 4.10
Criteria C.8 yes - Rivanna River plat/survey/County overlay maps 2.05
Criteria C.9 35 foot buffer on Rivanna River landowner 4.10
Criteria C.10 n/a County Engineering Department 0.00
Criteria C.11 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.12 no landowner/DOF 0.00
Criteria D.1 n/a Based on income grid 0.00
Point Total 48.45 points
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Foundation; TNC = The Nature Conservancy
DCR = Department of Conservation and Recreation; SH = Scenic Highway; EC = entrance corridor; SR = State Road;
CE = Conservation Easement; SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River watershed; SWMHD = Southwest Mountains
Historic District.
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ACE Ranking Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
Owner: Ethel R. Pugh/Bettie Stanerson
Property: TM 56, Parcel 25C (96.220 acres) 4 DivR’s + 2 DevR’s = 6 DR’s
Ranking Criteria Determination Source for Points Points
Criteria A.1 1,900 feet on TM 72-20A plats/County overlay maps 8.72
1,450 feet on TM 56-113
Criteria A.2 96.220 acres RE Assessor’s Office 1.92
Criteria B.1 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.2 yes (retired, medical issues) landowner 3.00
Criteria B.3 5 usable DR’s eliminated Zoning & Planning Departments 2.50
Criteria C.1 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.2 yes landowner 3.00
Criteria C.3 370’ on I-64 (EC) County tax map/plats 3.21
600’ on SR 683
Criteria C.4 none PEC/Monticello viewshed maps 0.00
Criteria C.5 yes (w/in ¼ mile) DCR Division of Natural Heritage 3.00
Criteria C.6 49 acres County Soil Survey 0.98
Criteria C.7 SF Rivanna River Watershed County overlay maps 3.00
Criteria C.8 no plat/survey/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.9 4,029’ on Stockton Mill Creek landowner 4.03
Criteria C.10 n/a County Engineering Department 0.00
Criteria C.11 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.12 no landowner/DOF 0.00
Criteria D.1 n/a Based on income grid 0.00
Point Total 33.36 points
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Foundation; TNC = The Nature Conservancy
DCR = Department of Conservation and Recreation
SH = Scenic Highway; EC = entrance corridor; SR = State Road
CE = Conservation Easement
SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River watershed
SWMHD = Southwest Mountains Historic District
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ACE Ranking Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
Owner: Barksdale, John
Property: TM 100, Parcel 34 (153.010 acres) 7 DivR’s + 3 DevR’s = 10 DR’s
Ranking Criteria Determination Source for Points Points
Criteria A.1 1,076 feet on Walnut Creek Park plats/County overlay maps 9.77
2,810 feet on C. Hudson
Criteria A.2 153.010 acres RE Assessor’s Office 3.06
Criteria B.1 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.2 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.3 7 usable DR’s eliminated Zoning & Planning Departments 3.50
Criteria C.1 yes - 40 acres in Gay Mtn. MOD County overlay map 0.95
3 acres in RAB
Criteria C.2 yes landowner 3.00
Criteria C.3 1,076 feet on SR 631 County tax map/plats 3.08
Criteria C.4 none PEC/Monticello viewshed maps 0.00
Criteria C.5 mafic outcrops w/ rare plants? DCR Division of Natural Heritage 3.00
Criteria C.6 105 acres County Soil Survey 2.10
Criteria C.7 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.8 no plat/survey/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.9 none landowner 0.00
Criteria C.10 n/a County Engineering Department 0.00
Criteria C.11 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.12 no landowner/DOF 0.00
Criteria D.1 88% funding Based on income grid 1.20
Point Total 29.66 points
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Foundation; TNC = The Nature Conservancy
DCR = Department of Conservation and Recreation
SH = Scenic Highway; EC = entrance corridor; SR = State Road
CE = Conservation Easement
SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River watershed
SWMHD = Southwest Mountains Historic District
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ACE Ranking Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
Owner: Thurman, Thelma
Property: TM 94, Parcel 20A (108.400 acres) 4 DivR’s + 5 DevR’s = 9 DR’s
Ranking Criteria Determination Source for Points Points
Criteria A.1 w/in ¼ mile of Limestone Farm County overlay map 2.00
Criteria A.2 108.400 acres RE Assessor’s Office 2.17
Criteria B.1 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.2 yes landowner 3.00
Criteria B.3 6 DR’s eliminated Zoning & Planning Department 3.00
Criteria C.1 no County overlay map 0.00
Criteria C.2 yes landowner 5.00
Criteria C.3 2,647’ on SR 623 County overlay map 4.65
Criteria C.4 no DHR & Monticello viewshed maps 0.00
Criteria C.5 no DCR - Division of Natural Heritage 0.00
Criteria C.6 55 acres “prime soil” County Soil Survey 1.10
Criteria C.7 no County overlay map 0.00
Criteria C.8 no County overlay map 0.00
Criteria C.9 2,958’ w/ 50-100’ wide buffers landowner 4.44
Criteria C.10 n/a County Engineering Department 0.00
Criteria C.11 no County overlay map 0.00
Criteria C.12 no Department of Forestry 0.00
Criteria D.1 n/a VOF, PEC, TNC etc. 0.00
Point Total 25.36 points
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Founda tion; TNC = The Nature Conservancy
DHR = Department of Historic Resources; DCR = Department of Conservation and Recreation
SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River Reservoir
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ACE Ranking Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
Owner: Rives, Barclay
Property: TM 65, Parcel 93A1 ( 3.811 acres) 0 DivR’s + 1 DevR’s = 1 DR’s
TM 65, Parcel 94 ( 3.000 acres) 0 DivR’s + 1 DevR’s = 1 DR’s
TM 65, Parcel 94 “A” ( 1.250 acres) 0 DivR’s + 1 DevR’s = 1 DR’s
TM 65, Parcel 94 “B” (15.950 acres) 0 DivR’s + 5 DevR’s = 5 DR’s
TM 65, Parcel 95 ( 4.872 acres) 0 DivR’s + 2 DevR’s = 2 DR’s
TM 65, Parcel 95A ( 3.978 acres) 0 DivR’s + 1 DevR’s = 1 DR’s
TM 65, Parcel 121 (38.840 acres) 1 DivR’s + 6 DevR’s = 7 DR’s
Total (71.701 acres) 1 DivR’s + 17 DevR’s = 18 DR’s
Ranking Criteria Determination Source for Points Points
Criteria A.1 783 feet on Mirza (TM 65 -93) plats/County overlay maps 3.57
Criteria A.2 71.701 acres RE Assessor’s Office 1.43
Criteria B.1 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.2 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.3 16 DR’s eliminated Zoning & Planning Departments 8.00
Criteria C.1 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.2 yes landowner 3.00
Criteria C.3 470 feet on Route 231 County tax map/plats 2.92
144 feet on SR 740
Criteria C.4 yes - SWMHD PEC/Monticello viewshed maps 3.00
Criteria C.5 no DCR Division of Natural Heritage 0.00
Criteria C.6 33 acres County Soil Survey 0.66
Criteria C.7 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.8 no plat/survey/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.9 none landowner 0.00
Criteria C.10 n/a County Engineering Department 0.00
Criteria C.11 yes (Kinloch Ag-For) County overlay maps 2.00
Criteria C.12 no landowner/DOF 0.00
Criteria D.1 n/a Based on income grid 0.00
Point Total 24.58 points
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Foundation; TNC = The Nature Conservancy
DCR = Department of Conservation and Recreation; SH = Scenic Highway; EC = entrance corrido r; SR = State Road;
CE = Conservation Easement; SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River watershed; SWMHD = Southwest Mountains
Historic District.
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ACE Ranking Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
Owner: Rushia, Ed & Christina
Property: TM 39, Parcel 27 (86.700 acres) 3 DivR’s + 5 DevR’s = 8 DR’s
Ranking Criteria Determination Source for Points Points
Criteria A.1 990 feet on Henley plats/County overlay maps 11.54
1,922 feet on Shaw
1,856 feet on Pietsch
Criteria A.2 86.700 acres RE Assessor’s Office 1.73
Criteria B.1 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.2 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.3 6 usable DR’s eliminated Zoning & Planning Departments 3.00
Criteria C.1 61 acres in MOD County overlay maps 2.97
35 acres in RAB
Criteria C.2 no landowner 0.00
Criteria C.3 none County tax map/plats 0.00
Criteria C.4 none PEC/Monticello viewshed maps 0.00
Criteria C.5 no DCR Division of Natural Heritage 0.00
Criteria C.6 8 acres County Soil Survey 0.19
Criteria C.7 SF Rivanna River Watershed County overlay maps 3.00
Criteria C.8 no plat/survey/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.9 none landowner 0.00
Criteria C.10 n/a County Engineering Department 0.00
Criteria C.11 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.12 no landowner/DOF 0.00
Criteria D.1 n/a Based on income grid 0.00
Point Total 22.43 points
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Foundation; TNC = The Nature Conservancy
DCR = Department of Conservation and Recreation
SH = Scenic Highway; EC = entrance corridor; SR = State Road
CE = Conservation Easement
SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River watershed
SWMHD = Southwest Mountains Historic District
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ACE Ranking Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
Owner: Margaret Nash/Martin Violette
Property: TM 71, Parcel 43 40.160 acres 1 DivR’s + 6 DevR’s = 7 DR’s
Ranking Criteria Determination Source for Points Points
Criteria A.1 none plats/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria A.2 40.160 acres RE Assessor’s Office 0.80
Criteria B.1 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.2 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.3 6 usable DR’s eliminated Zoning & Planning Departments 3.00
Criteria C.1 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.2 yes landowner 3.00
Criteria C.3 730’ on I-64 (EC) County tax map/plats 3.87
654’ on SR 824
Criteria C.4 none PEC/Monticello viewshed maps 0.00
Criteria C.5 yes - snail on Stockton Creek DCR Division of Natural Heritage 5.00
Criteria C.6 28 acres County Soil Survey 0.56
Criteria C.7 SF Rivanna River Watershed County overlay maps 3.00
Criteria C.8 no plat/survey/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.9 1,834’ - 1 side Stockton Mill Creek landowner 1.83
Criteria C.10 n/a County Engineering Department 0.00
Criteria C.11 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.12 yes landowner/DOF 1.00
Criteria D.1 n/a Based on income grid 0.00
Point Total 22.06 points
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Foundation; TNC = The Nature Conservancy
DCR = Department of Conservation and Recreation
SH = Scenic Highway; EC = entrance corridor; SR = State Road
CE = Conservation Easement
SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River watershed
SWMHD = Southwest Mountains Historic District
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ACE Ranking Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
Owner: Traylor, William
Property: TM 48, Parcel 45 14.569 acres 0 DivR’s + 5 DevR’s = 5 DR’s
TM 48, Parcel 46 25.456 acres 0 DivR’s + 5 DevR’s = 5 DR’s
Total 40.025 acres 0 DivR’s + 10 DevR’s = 10 DR’s
Ranking Criteria Determination Source for Points Points
Criteria A.1 <¼ mile of Gunn (TM 48-47C) plats/County overlay maps 2.00
Criteria A.2 40.160 acres RE Assessor’s Office 0.80
Criteria B.1 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.2 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.3 9 usable DR’s eliminated Zoning & Planning Departments 4.50
Criteria C.1 yes - 34 acres in MOD County overlay maps 0.68
Criteria C.2 no landowner 0.00
Criteria C.3 right-of-way County tax map/plats 0.00
Criteria C.4 none PEC/Monticello viewshed maps 0.00
Criteria C.5 no DCR Division of Natural Heritage 0.00
Criteria C.6 39 acres of “prime” farm/forest County Soil Survey 0.78
Criteria C.7 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.8 no plat/survey/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.9 756’ on perennial, internal stream landowner 1.51
Criteria C.10 n/a County Engineering Department 0.00
Criteria C.11 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.12 no landowner/DOF 0.00
Criteria D.1 yes - wants to donate some portion Based on income grid ????
Point Total 10.27 points
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Foundation; TNC = The Nature Conservancy
DCR = Department of Conservation and Recreation
SH = Scenic Highway; EC = entrance corridor; SR = State Road
CE = Conservation Easement
SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River watershed
SWMHD = Southwest Mountains Historic District
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Sec. A.1-108. Ranking criteria.
In order to effectuate the purposes of the ACE program, parcels for which conservation easement
applications have been received shall be ranked according to the criteria and the point values assigned as
provided below. Points shall be rounded to the first decimal.
A. Open-space resources.
1. The parcel adjoins an existing permanent conservation easement, a
national, state or local park, or other permanently protected open-space: two (2) points, with one additional
(1) point for every five hundred (500) feet of shared boundary; or the parcel is within one-quarter (1/4) mile,
but not adjoining, an existing permanent conservation easement, a national, state or local park, or other
permanently protected open-space: two (2) points.
2. Size of the parcel: one (1) point for each fifty (50) acres.
B. Threat of conversion to developed use.
1. The parcel is threatened with forced sale: five (5) points.
2. The parcel is threatened with other hardship: three (3) points.
3. The number of usable division rights to be eliminated on the parcel: one-half (1/2)
point for each usable division right to be eliminated, which shall be determined by subtracting the number of
retained division rights from the number of division rights. A division right includes all by-right divisions of
both 2-acre lots and the 21-acre residual lots. Each right represents the right to build a single dwelling.
C. Natural, cultural and scenic resources.
1. Mountain protection: one (1) point for each fifty (50) acres in the mountain overlay
district, as defined in the Comprehensive Plan. An additional one (1) point may be awarded for each twenty
(20) acres within a ridge area boundary. For purposes of this section, the term “ridge area boundary” means
the area that lies within one hundred (100) feet below designated ridgelines shown on county mountain
overlay district elevation maps. If the landowner elects to use these points in the ranking criteria, the Deed of
Easement shall prohibit all construction within the MOD. No farm building or agricultural structure may be
allowed unless prior written approval is obtained from each Grantee”.
2. Working family farm, including forestry: five (5) points if at least one family
member’s principal occupation and income (more than half) is farming or foresting the parcel; three (3)
points if one family member has as a secondary occupation working the farm sufficient to qualify for the
land use tax program.
3. The parcel adjoins a road designated either as a Virginia scenic highway or byway,
or as an entrance corridor under section 30.6.2 of Chapter 18 of the Albemarle County Code: two (2) points,
with one (1) additional point for each six hundred (600) feet of road frontage; or the parcel adjoins a public
road: two (2) points, with one (1) additional point for each one thousand (1000) feet of road frontage; o r, the
parcel is substantially visible from, but is not contiguous to, a public road designated either as a Virginia
scenic highway or byway, or as an entrance corridor under section 30.6.2 of Chapter 18 of the Albemarle
County Code: two (2) points. If the landowner elects to use points in the ranking criteria for frontage on a
Virginia scenic highway or byway, any new dwelling shall have a 250’ setback from said roadway or shall
not be visible in any season of the year from the scenic road on a site appro ved by the Grantee. Otherwise,
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one (1) point will be awarded for each one thousand (1000) feet of road frontage.
4. The parcel contains historic resources: three (3) points if it is within a national or
state rural historic district or is subject to a permanent easement protecting a historic resource; two (2) points
if the parcel is within the primary Monticello viewshed, as shown on viewshed maps prepared for Monticello
and in the possession of the county; two (2) points if the parcel contains artifac ts or a site of archaeological
or architectural significance as determined by a qualified archaeologist or architectural historian under the
United States Department of Interior’s professional qualification standards. If the landowner elects to use
these points in the ranking criteria for artifacts or sites of archaeological or architectural significance, the
Deed of Easement shall require the permanent protection of these resources as designed by Department of
Historic Resources.
5. The parcel contains an occurrence listed on the state natural heritage inventory or a
qualified biologist has submitted documentation of an occurrence of a natural heritage resource to the ACE
Program and the Division of Natural Heritage on behalf of the applicant: five (5) points; or the parcel is
within one-quarter (1/4) mile of an occurrence listed on the State Natural Heritage Inventory: two (2) points.
6. The parcel contains capability class I, II or III soils (“prime soils”) for agricultural
lands or ordination symbol 1 or 2 for forest land, based on federal natural resources conservation service
classifications found in the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Survey of Albemarle County,
Virginia: one (1) point for each fifty (50) acres containing such soils to a maximum of five (5) points.
7. The parcel is within the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir Watershed, the Chris Greene
Lake Watershed, or the Totier Creek Reservoir Watershed: three (3) points; or the parcel adjoins the Ivy
Creek, Mechums River, Moormans River, Rocky Creek (of the Moormans River), Wards Creek (of the
Moormans River), Doyles Creek, Buck Mountain Creek, South Fork Rivanna Reservoir River, North Fork
Rivanna River, Totier Creek Reservoir, Swift Run (of the North Fork Rivanna River), Lynch River (of the
North Fork Rivanna River, Rivanna River, Jacob’s Run, or the Hardware River, Rockfish River, James
River, any waters designated as “Exceptional Waters” by the Virginia Water Control Board, any public water
supply reservoir or emergency water supply reservoir: one (1) point for each one thousand (1000) feet of
frontage.
8. The parcel adjoins a waterway designated as a state scenic river: one-half
(1/2) point for each one thousand (1000) feet of frontage. If the landowner elects to use these points in the
ranking criteria, any new dwelling shall not be visible from the river or require a 250’ setback from the river
so as to maintain the natural, scenic quality of the property from the river.
9. The parcel is subject to a permanent easement whose primary purpose is to establish
or maintain vegetative forest buffers adjoining perennial or intermittent streams, as those terms are defined in
Chapter 17 of the Albemarle County Code: one (1) point for each one thousand (1000) linear feet of buffer
that is between thirty-five (35) and fifty (50) feet wide; one and one-half (1½) points for each one thousand
(1000) linear feet of buffer that is greater than fifty (50) feet but not more than one hundred (100) feet wide;
two (2) points for each one thousand (1000) linear feet of buffer that is greater than one hundred (100) feet
wide. If the owner voluntarily offers in his application to place the parcel in such a permanent easement,
then the above-referenced points may also be awarded.
10. The parcel is within a sensitive groundwater recharging area identified in a county-
sponsored groundwater study: one (1) point.
11. The parcel is within an agricultural and forestal district: two (2) points.
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12. One (1) point for a professionally prepared Forestry Stewardship Management Plan
approved by the Virginia Department of Forestry.
D. County Fund Leveraging.
1. State, federal, or private funding identified to leverage the purchase of the
conservation easement: one (1) point for each ten (10) percent of the purchase price for which those funds
can be applied.
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Attachment B
1. ACE Budget for Round 10 (FY 2009-10) Applicant Pool
Current County Funds Available from FY11-12 Re-appropriation $ 619,459.94
Current Funds from Farmland Preservation Grants 116,453.75
Net Funds Available for Nash/Violette (FY09-10) $ 735,913.69
2. Acquisition Cost for Rushia & Nash/Violette - Round 10 (FY 2009-10)
Applicant Total Appraised FMV Easement Value (% FMV) ACE Payment (% EV)
Nash/Violette $ 521,000 $ 84,000 (16%) $ 58,800.00 (70%)
(Greenwood)
FMV = Fair Market Value
EV = Easement Value
Notes: For FY12, we are in line for another $110,952.46 from the Office of Farmland
Preservation
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Attachment C
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING OFFER TO SELL
A CONSERVATION EASEMENT UNDER THE ACE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the County has received an offer to sell a conservation easement under the
ACE Program from the owner of the following property:
Martin Violette/Margaret Nash TM 71, Parcel 43 40.160 acres $58,800.00
(Greenwood)
and;
WHEREAS, the owner offered to sell a conservation easement on the specified property
to the County for a fixed purchase price, subject to terms and conditions set forth in the proposed
deed of easement enclosed with the County’s invitation to offer to sell, subject to any further
revisions deemed necessary by the County Attorney and agreed to by the owner.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Board of
Supervisors hereby accepts the offer to sell a conservation easement for the property described
above and authorizes the County Executive to execute all documents necessary for completing
the acquisition.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
hereby directs the County Attorney to send a copy of this resolution to the owner of the property
identified herein, or her contact person.
I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a
Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County by vote of ___ to
___, as recorded below, at a meeting held on _________________________.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
ACE; Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services grant for easement acquisition
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Authorize the County Executive to execute an Inter-
governmental Agreement with Virginia Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Foley, Elliott, Davis, Herrick, Cilimberg, and
Goodall
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 1, 2012
ACTION: INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: No
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (“VDACS”), Office of Farmland Preservation, has
awarded a grant in the amount of $110,952.46 to the County under a program established by the 2007 General Assembly
to provide funds for the preservation of working farms and forest lands.
The County was awarded similar grants of $55,290.31 in 2011, $93,932.19 in 2010, $49,900.00 in 2009 and $403,219.75
in 2008. The 2011 General Assembly appropriated $1.2 million for this grant program statewide, and Albemarle County is
one of 13 localities to receive a grant this year, and one of only eight to receive the full amount requested.
DISCUSSION:
VDACS has requested that the County enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (the “Agreement”) (Attachment A) as a
condition for receiving this grant. While the County has yet to identify the specific easement(s) to which it would apply
these funds, it intends to apply them toward the acquisition of the next qualifying easement. This should come from the
most recent pool of four (4) applicants who submitted applications on October 31, 2011. This grant will remain available
to (partially) reimburse any qualifying purchase for up to two years from the date of the Agreement. The key provisions of
the Agreement are summarized below.
1. The Agreement would obligate VDACS to set aside the grant amount in a restricted account and reimburse the
County for its eligible costs for the purchase of conservation easement(s). The County’s funds would be
restricted exclusively for the County’s qualifying costs for a period of up to two years.
2. The Agreement also would restrict conversion or diversion of a subject property from open-space use, unless the
conversion or diversion satisfied the requirements of the Open Space Land Act. Conversion or diversion of land
is permitted under the Open-Space Land Act in limited circumstances upon the concurrence of the County and
the Public Recreational Facilities Authority and upon the placement of substitute land of equal or greater value
and quality under an open-space easement. The Agreement would entitle VDACS to reimbursement of its pro
rata share of the market value of the easement if conversion or diversion ever occurred.
3. In exchange for the state’s grant commitment, the Agreement would obligate the County to:
appropriate matching funds equal to the grant amount for the purchase of a subject easement,
apply the grant funds to the purchase of the easement,
provide VDACS with annual progress reports (while the grant Agreement is in force) describing the
County’s efforts to obtain easements on other working farms, and its programs for public outreach,
stewardship and monitoring, and measuring the effectiveness of the County’s efforts to bring working
farms under easement.
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maintain sufficient title insurance for the subject easement(s), which is already a standard County
practice,
allow VDACS the opportunity to review easement instruments and the title insurance policy prior to
closing,
receive copies of the recorded easement instrument after closing,
provide notice to VDACS if the County receives an application to convert or divert a subject easement
from its permitted easement uses, and
enforce the terms and conditions of the deed of easement.
Staff has reviewed the terms of this year’s proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between VDACS and the County
and finds its terms acceptable.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The County’s execution of the Intergovernmental Agreement would allow the County to receive $110,952.46 in state
funding to apply to the ACE program. In order for the County to receive these funds, it must appropriate matching
funds of $110,952.46. That local match is available through funds previously appropriated for ACE by the Board.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board authorize the County Executive to execute the Agreement (Attachment A) on behalf
of the County, provided that it is first approved as to form and content by the County Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS:
A – VDACS Agreement
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The Board of County Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, in regular meeting on the 1st day of February
2012, adopted the following resolution:
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, the street(s) in Foothill Crossing Subdivision, as described on the attached Additions Form
AM-4.3 dated February 1, 2012, fully incorporated herein by reference, is shown on plats recorded in the Clerk's Office
of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation has advised the Board that
the street(s) meet the requirements established by the Subdivision Street Requirements of the Virginia Department of
Transportation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Albemarle Board of County Supervisors requests the
Virginia Department of Transportation to add the street(s) in Foothill Crossing, as described on the attached
Additions Form AM-4.3 dated February 1, 2012, to the secondary system of state highways, pursuant to §33.1-229,
Code of Virginia, and the Department's Subdivision Street Requirements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board guarantees a clear and unrestricted right-of-way, as described,
exclusive of any necessary easements for cuts, fills and drainage as described on the recorded plats; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Resident Engineer for the
Virginia Department of Transportation.
* * * * *
The road(s) described on Additions Form AM-4.3 is:
1) Park Ridge Drive (State Route 1250) from 0.02 miles south of Route 1326 to 0.064 miles south to
the end of state maintenance, as shown on plat recorded in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of
Albemarle County in Deed Book 3854, pages 716-724, with a 60-foot right-of-way width, for a length
of 0.06 miles.
2) Raven Stone Road (State Route 1329) from the intersection of Park Ridge Drive east (Route 1250)
to the end of the cul-de-sac, as shown on plat recorded in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of
Albemarle County in Deed Book 3854, pages 716-724, with a 51-foot right-of-way width, for a length
of 0.10 miles.
3) Raven Stone Road (State Route 1328) from the intersection of Park Ridge Drive west (Route 1250)
to the end of the cul-de-sac, as shown on plat recorded in the office the Clerk of Circuit Court of
Albemarle County in Deed Book 3854, pages 716-724, with a 60-foot right-of-way width, for a length
of 0.10 miles.
Total Mileage – 0.26
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Resolution to Oppose Devolution of Costs for Core Government Services
Whereas, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors joins the efforts of the Commonwealth’s
counties in encouraging the 2012 General Assembly to continue the state and local partnership funding of
core government services; and
Whereas, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors understands that program devolution is the
shifting of state responsibilities to local governments. Counties have experienced first-hand the shift in
funding for local programs and are already saddled with additional responsibilities in providing services
for foster care children, police, line of duty costs and maintenance of local libraries ; and
Whereas, core local services that include public education, police, fire and social services are
services that must be funded through the state and local partnership. “Passing the buck” to localities only
perpetuates increases in real estate and business taxes; and
Whereas, for several years, localities have been mandated to give back to the Commonwealth
funding that was designed to support these local programs. Last year, local governments had to write
checks or receive reduced reimbursements from the state for $60 million under a program known as “Aid
to Localities.” Governor McDonnell has chosen to “chip” away at this annual local contribution by reducing
the yearly required payment by $10 million in his introduced budget; and
Whereas, the state originally introduced this reduction to balance the state budget, but a s the
economy improves and state revenue increases, our state leaders must promptly eliminate this funding
reduction and sustain local services;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that localities and the Commonwealth continue their
partnership and provide core government functions without shifting or shirking responsibilities ; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, in order to address the mandates and financial responsibilities
which have been shifted to localities, that our state elected officials act to ensure local ities have the tools
to fund our core services, provide county governments with the equal taxing authority of cities and towns
and immediately begin a process to initiate tax reform for state and local government.
I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a
Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of
____to____, as recorded below, at a regular meeting held on __________.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
FY 2012 2nd Quarter Cash and Non-Cash Proffer Report
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Report on cash proffer revenue, expenditures and non-
cash proffers for October-December 2011
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Foley, Elliot, Davis, Graham, and Higgins; and
Ms. McCulley and Ms. Ragsdale
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 1, 2012
ACTION: INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION: X
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
In 2007, the Board directed staff to provide a quarterly report on the status of cash proffers. Since that time, the report
has been expanded to also include updates on non-cash proffers that benefit the County and mitigate impacts of
development. This report includes proffer activity (both cash and non-cash improvements) for the months of October
through December 2011 (FY 2012 2nd quarter). The next quarterly proffer report will be on the Board’s May 2, 2012
agenda.
DISCUSSION:
Cash Proffers October 2011-December 2011 (2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2012)
A. Proffered: There were no rezoning requests approved this quarter that provided new cash proffers.
B. Total Obligated Cash Proffers: The total obligated cash proffers is $40,502,008. This total reflects annual
adjustments to anticipated proffer revenue not received yet obligated from proffers in which annual
adjustments were proffered.
C. Revenue: The County received a total of $122,739 from existing cash proffers during this quarter from the
following developments:
Development Amount Intended Purpose
Old Trail $7,000 Parks and Schools in Crozet
Wickham Pond $9,677 CIP Projects serving Crozet
Belvedere $7,500 Affordable Housing
Poplar Glen II $77,800 CIP and Affordable Housing
Hollymead Town Center $4,762 CIP for Hollymead
Westhall $16,000 Eastern Avenue and CIP projects in Crozet
D. Expenditures: There were no appropriations of cash proffers during this quarter.
E. Current Available Funds: As of December 31, 2011, the available cash proffer fund balance is $1,475,548
(including interest earnings on proffer revenue received). Some of these funds were proffered for specific
projects while others may be used for general projects within the CIP. (See Attachment A)
Non Cash Proffers-Proffered
There were three rezonings approved by the Board this quarter. ZMA 2010-09 Republic Capital was approved to
amend proffers to reduce buffer requirements and height limitations, and to provide for a future road interconnection.
ZMA 2010-10 Peter Jefferson Overlook was approved to amend an application plan and proffers to allow offices in a
Planned Residential District. Amended proffers provide for the construction of a sidewalk, the extension of a right turn
lane along Route 250, the preservation of landscape features, and the adherence to the Monticello Viewshed Design
Guidelines. ZMA 2011-01 Fontana Trails was approved to amend proffers to eliminate obligations to build sections of
trails and other revisions associated with the trails plan in Fontana.
Non-Cash Proffers-Received
During this quarter, the County received a significant greenway proffer. A two-mile section consisting of approximately
44 acres adjacent to the Rivanna River was dedicated to the County on November 14, 2011. This greenway was
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initially proffered with less acreage as part of the first Glenmore re-zoning in 1990, and was revised in a subsequent
2007 rezoning to include 44 acres. This greenway dedication provides a key section and linkage identified on the
Greenways Plan for the Rivanna River corridor. W ith this dedication, acquisition of the planned trail from Darden Towe
Park to Fluvanna County is approximately 76% complete.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Cash proffers are a valuable source of revenue that supplements the funding of important County projects that would
otherwise be funded through general tax revenue. In addition, non-cash proffers provide improvements that might
otherwise need to be funded by general tax revenue. With the elimination of positions in Community Development, a
full time position is no longer devoted to proffers; instead, approximately one-half of a zoning planner’s time is devoted
to managing this program. While there have not been as many proffered rezonings approved recently, staff is still
responsible for tracking existing proffers for previously approved rezonings, including Old Trail Village, Belvedere, and
more recently, The Shoppes at Stonefield (Albemarle Place).
RECOMMENDATIONS:
This summary is provided for information on proffer activity and no action is required.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A-Cash Proffer Summary
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PROFFER SUMMARYAs of December 31, 2011FUND # PROFFER NAME ZMA #'STOTAL ANTICIPATED REVENUE*TOTAL FUNDS RECEIVEDTOTAL INTEREST EARNINGS*TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO CIP/OTHERCURRENT AVAILABLE FUNDS HOW FUNDS MAY BE USED8534 AVON PARK 2004-0359,00059,000 5,711 064,711Pedestrian Improvements in Neighborhood 48536 BELVEDERE STATION 2004-07400,25087,500 823 088,323Affordable housing8520GLENMORE1999-16893,000752,000129,927-875,3646,563School CIP to expand Stone Robinson or to schools; Other CIP projects.8521 GLENMORE** 1999-16569,000328,700 56,327 -375,00010,026Road Improvements on Richmond Rd. b/w Louisa Rd. and Glenmore 8523GRAYROCK1997-1262,50062,50013,278075,778Improvements to Rt. 691 (Jarmans Gap Rd.)8527HOLLYMEAD AREA C2001-20210,000169,5245,180-112,44262,26129N Traffic Study and CIP for HOLLYMEAD8528 HOLLYMEAD AREA D 2002-02481,000481,000 23,857 -473,71231,14429N Traffic Study and CIP projects8545HOLLYMEAD TOWN CENTER A1*2005-15609,000109,000559-28,50781,051Route 29 traffic study, Transit, and Greenway connection8529MJH @ PETER JEFFERSON PLACE*2001-15367,718419,14510,3140429,458Improvements at I-64 Interchange/Rt. 250 and Transit service8538 NORTH POINTE 2000-09460,000400,000 28,811 -400,00028,81129N transportation study and Affordable housing8537 OLD TRAIL VILLAGE 2004-242,328,00092,000 1,870 -50,00042,032Parks and Schools in Crozet8546POPLAR GLEN II2005-14155,6001210155,721Affordable Housing and CIP projects PROFFER FUNDS-CURRENT AVAILABLE1/25/20128546POPLAR GLEN II2005-14155,6001210155,721Affordable Housing and CIP projects 8533 STILLFRIED LANE 2003-1278,00078,000 6,336 084,336Affordable housing8525 UVA RESEARCH PARK 1995-0478,71878,718 900 -79,500118Expended on Airport Rd. Project8535 WESTERN RIDGE 2001-025,0005,159 857 -5,0001,017Stop light at Western Ridge/Rt. 2408540 WICKHAM POND 2004-17345,162182,945 4,034 -59,161127,817CIP projects in Crozet8541 WESTHALL (1.1) 2006-01123,00063,000 2,824 065,824Future Eastern Avenue in Crozet8542 WESTHALL (1.2) 2006-01 21,000 916 -7,00014,916CIP projects in Crozet8543 WESTHALL (3.3) 2006-01 3,000 166 03,166Pedestrian bridge for greenway8544 LIBERTY HALL 05-5 & 07-14137,600102,400 193 0102,593CIP projects in Crozet 8530 ALBEMARLE PLACE 2001-072,610,000100,000 3,666 -103,6660Rt. 29 Regional Transportation Study8526 AVEMORE 2000-1050,00050,000 1,286 -51,2860Traffic Signal at intersection Rt. 20/Fontana Drive8539 GREENBRIER 2000-069,3349,334 82 -9,4160Drainage facilities downstream from property.8532 HOLLYMEAD AREA B 2001-1950,00050,000 1,522 -51,5220Rt. 29 Regional Transportation Study8524SPRINGRIDGE1998-13100,000100,0002,215-102,2150Traffic calming; road improvements and other CIP projects in HollymeadPROFFER FUNDS EXPENDED8524 SPRINGRIDGE 1998-13100,000100,000 2,215 -102,2150Traffic calming; road improvements and other CIP projects in Hollymead8522 STILL MEADOWS 1997-01135,000135,000 17,221 -152,2210Schools in Hollymead AVON PARK II* 2007-05437,6460 0 00CIP projectsBLUE RIDGE CO-HOUSING* 2007-12306,9210 0 00CIP projects in CrozetCASCADIA 2002-04405,0000 0 00Schools and CIP projects serving PantopsFONTANA PHASE 4C* 2004-18740,4920 0 00Affordable Housing and CIP projects HADEN PLACE 2005-0782,5000 0 00Transporation in CIP for CrozetHOLLYMEAD TOWN CENTER A2*2007-0116,055,7580 0 00Berkmar Drive Ext. and Recreational FacilitiesLEAKE* 2006-162,281,7430 0 00CIP projects 0Affordable Housing LIVENGOOD* 2006-15929,8730 0 00Affordable Housing and CIP projects NGIC EXPANSION* 2007-031,264,8000 0 00CIP projectsPATTERSON SUBDIVISION* 2007-11138,1250 0 00CIP projectsOAKLEIGH FARM*2007-041,602,7550000CIP projectsPROFFER FUNDS NOT YET RECEIVEDOAKLEIGH FARM*2007-041,602,7550000CIP projectsRIVANNA VILLAGE @ GLENMORE*2001-081,122,8030 0 00Schools and Transportation projects serving Village of RivannaWICKHAM POND II 2005-18405,0000 0 00CIP projects in Crozet WILLOW GLEN* 2006-192,907,8000 0 00CIP projectsAVINITY-revenue anticipated2006-05 1,340,010 0 0 00CIP projects in Neighborhoods 4 & 5313,5000Affordable Housing8531 ECKERD PHARMACY 2003-03 6,000 0 0 00Upgrade traffic signal at Rolkin/Rt. 250. TOTAL40,502,008 3,970,785 318,995 -2,937,851 1,475,548*Anticipated revenue includes annual adjustments (as of 9/30) for those cash proffers with proffered adjustments. *Interest earnings through 9/30/11.1/25/2012
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
FY12 Second Quarter Financial Report
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Second Quarter Financial Report for the six months ending
December 31, 2011
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Foley, Letteri, Davis, and Walters, and Ms. Burrell
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 01, 2012
ACTION: INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION: X
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
The attached Financial Report provides information on the County’s General Fund operations and Fund Balance as of
December 31, 2011. The financial report includes a bar chart that compares current fiscal year revenue and expenditure
data with data from the previous fiscal year.
CORE VALUES:
Stewardship – We honor our role as stewards of the public trust by managing our natural, human and financial resources
respectfully and responsibility.
DISCUSSION:
($ in Millions)
A. Attachment A: General Fund Financial Report:
a. Revenues:
Revenues, excluding Transfers and Fund Balance Appropriations , are estimated to total $213.571 million,
$0.618 million (0.3%) more than Budget at fiscal year-end. Combined with the use of $2.690 million in
transfers from other funds and $0.714 million in fund balance, Revenues, Transfers, and Use of Fund
Balance are estimated total $216.975 million, $0.604 million (0.3%) more than Budget.
Recent economic data reflects a continued volatile economy which often leads to conflicting implications.
December job growth increased 200,000 yet 44% of the new jobs are of the low-paying variety. December
jobless claims spiked at 399,000 yet many of the claims resulted from seasonal employment. Retai l sales
finished strong for 2011 yet December sales fell 0.1%. November credit increased significantly resulting in
strong November sales yet the real reasons behind the increase have been attributed to a lack of real
income growth and higher prices for necessities which have caused consumers to reduce saving and take
on more debt. Wholesale prices have been growing more than twice as fast as consumer prices over the
last two years leading to future cost of living increases as prices start to catch up to cost. The US trade
gap widened in November as exports declined and imports rose. The impact of slowdowns in China and
Europe is evident. Economists expect net exports to exert a modest drag on US growth. Government
spending remains a significant drag on economic expansion. The economy is in for a continued bumpy
ride over the short-term but is projected to grow by 2.1% in 2012.
Following is a brief revenue analysis for the FY12 fiscal year:
Real Estate Tax revenues are projected to be $1.221 million (-1.1%) less than Budget. The
FY12 Budget was based on a negative 0.50% reassessment rate for both the 2011 and 2012 tax
years. The final 2011 reassessment rate was a negative 1.24%. As of December 31, 2011, the
2012 reassessment rate was estimated to be approximately negative 2.40%; more recent
estimates based on additional analysis suggests that the final rate will be closer to negative
2.90%. A reassessment year is equivalent to a calendar year. Its effects are realized over two
consecutive fiscal years with the 1st half in one fiscal year and the 2nd half in the next fiscal year.
A 1.0% change in the reassessment rate is equivalent to $1.269 million in real estate tax
revenues for the 2012 tax year. If an equalized tax rate is adopted, any potentia l short fall in 2012
will be mitigated or eliminated.
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February 1, 2012
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Personal Property Tax revenues are estimated to be $0.228 (-1.2%) less than Budget. New car
sales have just started to improve due to postponed demand and improved economic conditions
but not quite at the rate anticipated during the Budget preparation process.
Delinquent Property Taxes & Fees are estimated to exceed Budget by $1.444 million (53.2%).
Significant revenues from 2009 real estate tax sales were released this fiscal year after a
mandatory two year holdback period expired. The Department of Finance has developed and is
in the process of implementing a plan to assertively collect delinquent taxes.
Sales Tax revenues are estimated to be $0.300 million (-2.5%) less than Budget. The economic
recovery is slowly materializing but at less than the anticipated rate of growth. Taxpayers
continue to be cautious but have begun to slightly increase discretionary spending as the
economy improves. We believe that significant revenues are lost to internet purchases and
consumer purchases in adjacent localities. The auditor has substantially completed his analysis
of current and prior sales tax accounts for proper jurisdictio nal allocation. He will continue to
monitor new business registrations and tax allocations as he shifts his emphasis to ensuring
compliance with commercial licensing and property tax assessments.
Utility Tax revenues are estimated to be $0.623 million, (6.6%) less than Budget. The decrease
is attributed to unusual moderate weather conditions and less usage by businesses impacted by
the economic slowdown.
Food and Beverage Tax revenues are estimated to exceed Budget by $0.550 million (10.2%).
Consumers are beginning to visit and eat out more often at restaurants as they continue to
minimize other types of discretionary spending.
Other Local Tax revenues are estimated to exceed Budget by $0.461 million (4.6%) primarily due
to increased Clerk fees resulting from increased refinancing activity and fees as well as
additional equipment investments by Public Service Corporations.
Other Local Revenues are estimated to exceed Budget by $0.474 million (9.2%) due to greater
than anticipated development fees, traffic enforcement fines, and recovered maintenance fees.
Revenue categories with variances of less than $0.100 million from Budget have not been
analyzed for this report.
b. Expenditures:
General Fund expenditures, including transfers, are expected to total $215.861 million at fiscal year-end, a
0.2% savings of $0.51 million from Budget.
i. Departmental expenditures are expected to total $79.791 million, a 1.4% savings of $1.143
million from Budget: The savings are allocated by functional categories as follows:
Administration expenditures are expected to total $10.427 million, a 1.5% savings of
$0.163 million from Budget.
Judicial expenditures are expected to total $3.851 million, a 0.6% savings of $0.024 million
from Budget
Public Safety expenditures are expected to total $30.228 million, a 1.5% savings of $0.470
million from Budget.
Public Works expenditures are expected to total $4.264 million, a 2.9% savings of $0.127
million from Budget.
Human Services expenditures are expected to total $18.807 million, a 1.3% savings of
$0.244 million from Budget.
Parks and Culture expenditures are expected to total $6.192 million, a 0.7% savings of
$0.045 million from Budget.
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February 1, 2012
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Community Development expenditures are expected to total $6.022 million, a 1.2%
savings of $0.071 million from Budget.
ii. Non-Department expenditures consisting of the revenue sharing payment, reserves, and
refunds are expected to total $19.755 million, a 2.3% savings of $0.459 million.
iii. Transfers are expected to total $116.315 million, a tentative 0.9% overage of $1.092 million:
Transfer to the School Division is expected to be $97.246 million.
Transfers to the Capital and Debt funds are expected to total $19.069 million, a projected
increase of $1.092 million. This increase reflects the amount of debt service funding that
was not expended in FY 11 as the County was able to delay the issuance of debt. These
funds are anticipated to be re-appropriated for the Capital Program in FY 12.
c. Revenues less Expenditures:
This report projects that the fiscal year will end with $1.114 million of revenues in excess of expenditures.
Revenues and related transfers are projected to exceed Budget by $0.604 million. Expenditures and
related transfers are expected to produce $0.51 million in savings.
B. Attachment B: General Fund Budget Comparison Report:
The chart report tracks changes in revenues and expenditures over time.
Revenues:
Personal Property Tax, Business License Tax, Food and Beverage Tax, Other Local Taxes,
Other Local Revenues, Federal Revenue, and Transfers show positive growth over FY11.
Real Estate, Sales Tax, Utility Tax, State Revenue, and Use of Fund Balance show decreases
from FY11.
Expenditures:
All categories show anticipated increases over FY11.
No categories show anticipated decreases from FY11.
C. Attachment C: Fund Balance Report:
The report indicates that the County:
Has an Audited FY11 Undesignated Fund Balance of $31.856 million,
Appropriated $0.714 million for Budgeted FY12 Initiatives and Reappropriations,
Has a remaining June 30, 2011 Fund Balance of $31.142 million,
Anticipates a $1.092 million CIP transfer for the delayed FY11 debt issuance,
Has a Proposed June 30, 2011 Fund Balance of $30.050 million,
Has a Policy required reserve of $23.652 million,
Has a Proposed additional Policy reserve of $2.628 million, and
Has Proposed Policy June 30, 2011 available funds of $3.770 million.
The $23.652 million Policy reserve consists of the 8.0% net General Government and School Operating Budget
requirement and the 1.0% Revenue Stabilization reserve established by the Board of Supervisors as part of the
FY12 Budget process. Based on the recommendations of our Financial Advisors, staff is proposing an additional
2.628 million (1%) reserve increasing the total Policy reserve to $26.280. With this adjustment, the June 30, 2011
available Fund Balance would be $3.770 million.
D. Budget Impact:
This Financial Report is based on audited FY11 financial data and six months of financial data for FY12. The
revenue estimates are significant since December tax collections have been realized. Staff has utilized these
figures as the basis for the FY13 Budget.
AGENDA TITLE: FY12 Second Quarter Financial Report
February 1, 2012
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RECOMMENDATION:
This report has been prepared for your information. No action is required.
ATTACHMENTS;
A – Preliminary General Fund End-of-Year Financial Report
B – Preliminary General Fund Budget Comparison Report
C – Preliminary General Fund Balance Report
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Attachment A
FY 10/11
Full Year
Actual (1)
12/31/10
YTD Actual
YTD Actual
as % of
Full Year
07/01/11
Adopted (2)
12/31/11
Appropriations
%
Of Total
12/31/11
YTD Actual
YTD Actual
as % of
Appropriations
Revenue
Estimate (3)
$
Variances
Est-Approp
Variances
as % of
Appropriations
Revenues:
Real Estate Taxes, Current $111.235 $53.399 48.0%$111.396 $111.396 51.5%$55.185 49.5%$110.175 ($1.221)-1.1%
Personal Property Taxes, Current 19.073 9.365 49.1%19.628 19.628 9.1%9.754 49.7%19.400 (0.228)-1.2%
Delinquent Property Taxes & Fees 3.686 1.577 42.8%2.712 2.712 1.3%2.250 83.0%4.156 1.444 53.3%
Sales Taxes 12.716 4.324 34.0%12.000 12.000 5.5%4.030 33.6%11.700 (0.300)-2.5%
Business Licenses 9.502 0.324 3.4%9.613 9.613 4.4%0.495 5.2%9.687 0.073 0.8%
Utility Taxes 8.978 3.117 34.7%9.381 9.381 4.3%3.003 32.0%8.759 (0.623)-6.6%
Food and Beverage Taxes 5.737 2.075 36.2%5.400 5.400 2.5%2.409 44.6%5.950 0.550 10.2%
Other Local Taxes 9.933 3.998 40.2%10.001 10.001 4.6%3.266 32.7%10.462 0.461 4.6%
Other Local Revenue 6.232 2.349 37.7%5.124 5.124 2.4%2.523 49.2%5.598 0.474 9.2%
State Revenue 23.087 12.053 52.2%22.952 22.952 10.6%11.669 50.8%22.943 (0.009)0.0%
Federal Revenue 4.596 2.156 46.9%4.674 4.745 2.2%2.236 47.1%4.742 (0.003)-0.1%
Total Revenues 214.774 94.738 44.1%212.881 212.953 98.4%96.819 45.5%213.571 0.618 0.3%
Transfers:
Use of Other Funds 2.021 0.068 3.4%2.701 2.705 1.2%0.069 2.5%2.690 (0.015)-0.5%
Use of Fund Balance 2.899 0.403 13.9%0.000 0.714 0.3%0.357 50.0%0.714 0.000 0.0%
Subtotal Transfers 4.920 0.472 9.6%2.701 3.419 1.6%0.426 12.5%3.404 (0.015)-0.4%
Total $219.695 $95.210 43.3%$215.582 $216.371 100.0%$97.245 44.9%$216.975 0.604 0.3%
FY 10/11
Full Year
Actual (1)
12/31/10
YTD Actual
YTD Actual
as % of
Full Year
07/01/11
Adopted (2)
12/31/11
Appropriations
%
Of Total
12/31/11
YTD Actual
YTD Actual
as % of
Appropriations
Expenditure
Estimate (3)
$
Variances
Est-Approp
Variances
as % of
Appropriations
Expenditures:
Administration $9.913 $5.098 51.4%$10.555 $10.590 4.9%$5.055 47.7%$10.427 -$0.163 -1.5%
Judicial 3.779 1.864 49.3%3.851 3.875 1.8%1.930 49.8%3.851 -$0.024 -0.6%
Public Safety 28.824 14.339 49.7%30.548 30.698 14.2%15.350 50.0%30.228 -$0.470 -1.5%
Public Works 3.993 2.375 59.5%4.391 4.391 2.0%2.716 61.8%4.264 -$0.127 -2.9%
Human Services 17.787 7.381 41.5%18.992 19.050 8.8%7.409 38.9%18.807 -$0.244 -1.3%
Parks, Rec. & Culture 6.174 3.144 50.9%6.237 6.237 2.9%3.059 49.1%6.192 -$0.045 -0.7%
Community Development 6.093 2.984 49.0%6.018 6.093 2.8%2.946 48.3%6.022 -$0.071 -1.2%
Subtotal Operations 76.563 37.186 48.6%80.593 80.934 37.4%38.464 47.5%79.791 -$1.143 -1.4%
Non-Dept (revenue share; reserves; refunds)19.155 0.088 0.5%19.925 20.215 9.3%0.402 2.0%19.755 -$0.459 -2.3%
Transfers:
Transfer to School Division 96.058 48.029 50.0%97.246 97.246 44.9%48.623 50.0%97.246 $0.000 0.0%
Transfers to Capital, Debt, and Other Funds 17.816 12.318 69.1%17.818 17.977 8.3%12.143 67.5%19.069 $1.092 6.1%
Subtotal Transfers 113.874 60.347 53.0%115.064 115.223 53.3%60.766 52.7%116.315 $1.092 0.9%
Total $209.593 $97.621 46.6%$215.582 $216.371 100.0%$99.632 46.0%$215.861 -$0.510 -0.2%
7/1/11 > 12/31/11 = 50% of year Projected FY12 Revenues in Excess of Expenditures $1.114
(1) Full Year FY11 Transacctions
(2) July 01, 2011 Adopted General Fund FY12 Budget Policy June 30, 2011 Available Fund Balance $3.770
(3) Estimate as of January 31, 2011
Projected June 30, 2012 Available Funds $4.883
Current FY 11/12
Current FY 11/12
County of Albemarle
General Fund Financial Report
Year-To-Date for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2011
($ in millions)
Revenues with black variances are positive, red variances in ( ) are shortfalls.Expenditures with red variances in ( ) are positive, black variances are over expenditures
Attachment B
County of Albemarle
General Fund Budget Comparison Report
Year-to-Date for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2011
($ in millions)
-
5.0
10.0
15.0
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
Administration Judicial Public Safety Public Works Human Services Parks, Rec &
Culture
Community
Development
Non-
departmental
Non-School
Transfers $ in millions Expenditures
10/11 Actual July 1 Adopted 11/12 Appropriations 11/12 Estimate
-
20.0
40.0
60.0
80.0
100.0
120.0
Real Estate Tax Personal
Property Tax
Sales Tax Business
Licenses
Utility Tax Food_Beverage
Tax
Other Local &
Delinq Taxes
Other Local
Revenues
State Revenues Federal
Revenues
Transfers Other
Funds
Fund Balance $ in millions Revenues
10/11 Actual July 1 Adopted 11/12 Appropriations 11/12 Estimate
95.4
95.6
95.8
96.0
96.2
96.4
96.6
96.8
97.0
97.2
97.4
1 $ in millions Transfer to School Division
Attachment C
June 30, 2011 Unaudited Fund Balance - December 07, 2011 31.872
Auditor Adjustments -0.016
June 30, 2011 Audited Fund Balance - December 07, 2011 31.856
Less FY12 Appropriations Approved to Date:
Budgeted FY12 Local Government Initiatives (approved in budget process)0.000
General Fund Reappropriations 0.385
Sheriff Contribution reappropriated 0.006
Economic Opportunity Fund 0.150
Grant Leveraging Fund 0.100
Victim Witness Grant Adjustment -0.002
Housing Community Development Loan Fund Reappropriations 0.075
Total Approved FY12 Appropriations 0.714
June 30, 2011 Fund Balance Available 31.142
Less Proposed FY12 Commitments:
CIP transfer anticipated for delayed debt issuance 1.092
Total Proposed FY12 Commitments 1.092
Proposed June 30, 2011 Available Fund Balance 30.050
Less Policy Reserves:
Fund Balance Reserve - 8% net Government and School FY12 Operating Budgets 21.024
Stabilization Reserve - 1% net Government and School FY12 Operating Budgets 2.628
Total Policy Reserves 23.652
Less Proposed Reserve:
Proposed staff recommendation of 1% additional reserve 2.628
Total Proposed Policy Reserves 26.280
Proposed Policy June 30, 2011 Available Fund Balance $3.770
Audited General Fund Balance Report
Year-to-Date for the Six Months Ended December 31, 2011
County of Albemarle
($ in millions)
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Grant Application Report
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Summary of grant applications submitted and grants
received in January 2012
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Foley, Elliott, Davis, and White
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 8, 2012
ACTION: INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION: X
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to the County’s Grants Policy and associated procedures, staff is to provide periodic reports to the Board on
the County’s application for and use of grants.
DISCUSSION:
The attached information provides a brief description of two grants received and one application submitted by the
County in January 2012. Grant funds that have been awarded will proceed through the appropriation process, as will
any future funding received on pending applications.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The budget impact is noted in the summary of each grant.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
This report is for information only.
ATTACHMENTS
Grant Report
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DCJS – One-time Equipment Grant
Applicant Department/Agency – OAR
Local Program – Technology Improvements
Amount Awarded - $4,599
Local Match - $511 from OAR
Receipt of this grant does not require future commitment from the County or any funding from
the County. Since these are federal funds, standard certifications and assurances will be required
from the County which is acting as the fiscal agent for the grant.
Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Applicant Department/Agency – Community Development
Local Program – Acquisition of Conservation Easements
Amount Awarded - $110,952.46
This program has a 1:1 match requirement. Funding is only awarded if the locality has verified
that sufficient funding is appropriated for the local match at the time of application. Payment is
received after closing and submission of proof of purchase.
Planned Use of Grant
Funds Purchase of one or more conservation easements under the ACE Program.
Receipt of funds does not require any future commitment from the County once easements are
acquired.
Use of Grant Funds: Purchase and installation of two automated touch screen check-in kiosks to improve
office efficiency and provide improved service to clients.
Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development
Applicant Department/Agency – Housing
Local Program – Orchard Acres Housing Rehabilitation Planning Grant
Amount Requested - $30,000
Local Matching - None
Planned Use: To complete a housing and community needs assessment in the Orchard Acres
Subdivision in Crozet in partnership with the Albemarle Housing Improvement
Program. DHCD offered the County an opportunity to apply for the grant after
the submission of a letter of interest and preliminary assessment data. The
completing assessment could lead to a grant application being submitted in March
2012 for project funding.
Receipt of the grant will not require future commitments from the County.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Keswick Lake (formerly Clifton Lake) – Request to amend
the Albemarle County Service Authority Jurisdictional Area
for a “water service only” designation (ACSA201100107)
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Request for public hearing to amend the Albemarle County
Service Authority Jurisdictional Area Boundary to provide
water service to Tax Map 79, Parcel 23 and Tax Map 79C,
Parcel 1 located approximately 2,100 feet southwest of the
intersection of Rt. 250 and Shadwell Road.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Foley, Elliott, Davis, and Benish
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 1, 2011
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
The applicant is requesting Albemarle County Service Authority (“ACSA”) Jurisdictional Area designation for public
water to serve a proposed 39-lot Planned Residential Development (PRD) approved by the Board of Supervisors on
January 18, 1978 (ZMA 77-24) (see Attachment A). The PRD is located south of the Shadwell Estates Subdivision
and east of Clifton Inn (see Attachment B). The site is designated Rural Area in the County’s Comprehensive Plan and
is located in the Scottsville Magisterial District. The original development proposal called for the use of a central water
system to provide water service to all of the proposed lots except two, which were to be served by private wells. The
Board’s 1978 rezoning approval included Condition #9, which states: “Final subdivision approval will be subject to the
County Engineer’s Office approval of central water systems.” The applicant is now requesting public water service in
lieu of a central water system or use of individual wells. Use of a central water system would require both the County
Engineer’s and the Board’s approval. To date, the applicant has not submitted a central water system proposal to the
County for review and approval.
In the immediate area, Clifton Inn is in the ACSA Jurisdictional Area for Water Only to Existing Structures while Stone
Robinson Elementary School is in the Jurisdictional Area for Water Only. Service was provided to the Clifton Inn
because of a documented health and safety issue involving groundwater quantity, consistent with the County’s policies
for extending water/sewer service to the designated Rural Areas. The designation does not permit service to any new
structure on this parcel.
On October 13, 2010, the Board approved an amendment to the ACSA Jurisdictional Area to allow public sewer
service to the Whittington PRD located on Old Lynchburg Road. Like Clifton Lake, Whittington is a property zoned
PRD in Rural Areas. While this similarity exists, staff opinion is that there are important distinctions between the
Clifton Lake request and the Whittington request:
-W hittington is located immediately adjacent to Urban Area 5 and to existing similarly scaled developments
(Mosby Mountain). The Board’s decision was based on the rationale that this area, including existing and
approved developments along Old Lynchburg Road, would likely be included in the designated Development
Area with the update of the Comprehensive Plan, making it eligible in the near future for water and sewer service
under the County’s utility policies. While the Clifton Lake subdivision abuts the Rivanna Village, expansion of the
Rivanna Village was considered during the recently adopted Rivanna Village Master Plan (adopted 5/12/10) and
was rejected during that Master Plan development process.
-When the Rivanna Village Master Plan was originally adopted as a new Development Area in the
Comprehensive Plan, the Board directed that the water line to the Rivanna Village only serve (and be sized to
serve) the designated Rivanna Village and the Stone Robinson Elementary School.
-The Whittington development was already designated in the ACSA Jurisdictional Area for water service when
the sewer service designation was added. The Clifton Lake subdivision is not designated for public water or
sewer service.
-Providing sewer service to 90 lots, averaging approximately 40,000 square feet in size, in the Whittington PRD
avoided the necessity for 90 individual septic systems, which would have created the potential for more
undesirable and significant environmental impacts in the long term. The use of a central water system or
individual wells on 39 lots in the Clifton PRD would not have significant environmental impacts.
AGENDA TITLE: Keswick Lake (formerly Clifton Lake) – Request to amend the Albemarle County Service Authority
Jurisdictional Area for a “water service only” designation (ACSA201100107)
February 1, 2012
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It is also important to note that the applicant made substantially the same request for ACSA Jurisdictional Area
amendment request for water service in 2010. The Board unanimously denied that request at its meeting on
December 1, 2010.
DISCUSSION:
The Comprehensive Plan provides the following recommendations concerning the provision of public water and sewer
service:
“General Principle: Urban Areas, Communities, and Villages are to be served by public water and sewer (p.
114).”
“Provide water and sewer service only to areas within the ACSA Jurisdictional Areas (p. 130).”
“Follow the boundaries of the designated Development Areas in delineating Jurisdictional Areas (p.130).”
“Only allow changes in the Jurisdictional Areas outside of the designated Development Areas in cases where
the property is: 1) adjacent to existing lines; and 2) public health and/or safety is in danger (p. 130).”
By policy, water and sewer services are intended to serve the designated Development Areas where growth is
encouraged and are to be discouraged in the Rural Areas because utility services are a potential catalyst for growth.
W ater supply and system capacities need to be efficiently and effectively used and reserved to serve the Development
Areas. Continued connection of properties in the Rural Areas to the public system results in further extension of lines
from the fringe of the existing Jurisdictional Area into the Rural Areas, potentially straining water resources and
capacity to serve higher priority needs.
There are no lots developed or platted on the subject parcels (only preliminary plat approval has been obtained to
date) and there are otherwise no documented public health or safety issues regarding these parcels. Therefore,
designating these parcels as part of the ACSA Jurisdictional Area for public water service would not be consistent with
County policy. If there were to be any future documented health or safety issue with water quality or quantity in Clifton
Lake, under the County’s utility policies, a water service designation could be further considered at that time.
The prior zoning action in 1978 required the use of a central water system to serve most of the development. No
proposal for a central water system has been submitted to the County by the applicant for review and approval;
therefore there is no evidence that a central system cannot safely and appropriately serve the development. While
current Comprehensive Plan policies also discourage the use of central systems in the Rural Areas except in cases
where there is a health and safety issue, use of a central water system would be consistent with the existing PRD
zoning of the property approved by the Board in 1978. If this Jurisdictional Area amendment is approved, before the
development could proceed with a public system, a determination will need to be made as to whether a zoning map
amendment would be necessary to remove the central water system requirement imposed by the 1978 conditions of
approval.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The property owner would bear all of the costs for connection to public water service.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
This request is not consistent with the principles, objectives, and strategies of the Comprehensive Plan for the
provision of public water service. The applicant has provided no information that public health and safety is
endangered if public water is not provided. Condition #9 of ZMA 77-24 requires the use a central water system. No
proposal for a central water system has been submitted by the applicant for review and approval; therefore, there is no
evidence that a central system cannot safely and appropriately serve the development. Based on this information,
staff does not recommend approval of this request and recommends that the Board not proceed to public hearing.
ATTACHMENTS
A – Applicant’s Request
B – Location Map and Jurisdictional Area Designations
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GIS-Web
Geographic Data Services
www.albemarle.org
(434) 296-5832
Tax Map Grid
Overview Roads
Primary Roads
Secondary Roads
Overview Roads - City
Road Bridges
Railroad Bridges
Road Centerlines
Road Centerlines - City
Roads
Roads - City
Railroads
Buildings
Buildings - City
Driveways
Parcels
Lakes and Reservoirs
Ponds
Major Streams
Other Streams
ACSA Jurisdictional Areas
No Service
Water Only
Water and Sewer
Water Only To Existing Structures
Limited Service
City Water and Sewer
Albemarle Boundary
Charlottesville Boundary
Scottsville Boundary
ATTACHMENT B -- LOCATION MAP AND ACSA JURISDICTIONAL AREA DESIGNATIONS Legend
(Note: Some items on map may not appear in legend)
Map is for Display Purposes Only • Aerial Imagery from the Commonwealth of Virginia and Other Sources November 18, 2010
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Board of Supervisors FY 12/13 – FY16/17 Strategic Plan
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Review of the development of the Board of Supervisors FY
12/13 – FY 16/17 Strategic Plan, and approval of the
Plan’s seventh goal and draft objectives.
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs Foley, Elliott, Letteri, and Davis, and Ms. Catlin
and Ms. Allshouse
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 1, 2012
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: No
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors has formally engaged in the County’s strategic planning efforts since 2001. The County’s
FY07– FY10 Strategic Plan, in which the Board directed staff to focus on enhancing the County’s quality of life,
protecting its natural resour ces, managing growth, developing infrastructure, and creating a long-range,
comprehensive funding strategy formally ended on June 30, 2010. The on-going work to achieve those goals and
objectives continues to be incorporated into the County’s regular opera tions.
Last year, the County made adjustments to its strategic planning processes and time schedule to be more agile and to
best position the County to address challenges created by difficult economic times. Based on the Board’s guidance,
the County developed a more succinct two-year strategic action plan to focus Board and staff efforts on the County’s
most immediate and critical needs. Work on the five goals identified by that strategic action plan continues through FY
11/12.
Earlier this year, the Board concurred with staff’s recommendation to return to the County’s previous long-range
strategic planning format beginning in FY 12/13. The Board provided direction and guidance for the development of
the FY 12/13 – FY 16/17 Strategic Plan during a strategic planning session held on June 30, 2011. Based on the
results of that session, the Board approved a Vision Statement and six goals for inclusion in the FY 12/13 – FY 16/17
Strategic Plan at the October 5, 2011 meeting.
DISCUSSION:
At its June 30th strategic planning session, the Board reaffirmed the County’s mission and values and prioritized the
County’s top strategic focus areas for the next five years and asked staff to bring back a draft vision statement and
draft goal statements based on the guidance provided. At the October 5, 2011 meeting, the Board approved the
vision statement and six goals. Staff also discussed the fact that County’s FY 12/13 -- FY 16/17 Strategic Plan will be
more comprehensive than past plans. While the Plan will continue to focus on setting broad community priorities as
informed and directed by the Board (“external component”), it will also focus on the organization’s internal high
performance efforts based on feedback and direction provided by both the Board and staff (“internal component”). To
that end, County staff has also been developing an “internally-focused” goal for the organization.
That goal has now been drafted and will be presented to the Board along with four objectives as part of this
discussion. The draft goal, which is Goal #7 in the Goal Statements list below, includes the two areas of emphasis
identified by the Board at the Retreat: Assuring excellent customer service and increased efforts to support and
recognize staff.
Objectives for two of the goals, #5 and #6, are still being developed due to the breadth and complexity of the topics
and the need to engage a significant number of stakeholders in the process. Objectives for these two goals will be
presented for discussion and approval at the March 7, 2012 Board of Supervisors meeting.
Vision Statement: A thriving County, anchored by a strong economy and excellent education system that honors its
rural heritage, scenic beauty and natural and historic resources while fostering attractive and vibrant communities.
Mission Statement: To enhance the well-being and quality of life for all citizens through the provision of the highest
level of public service consistent with the prudent use of public funds.
Values: Integrity, Innovation, Stewardship and Learning
AGENDA TITLE: Board of Supervisors FY 12/13 – FY16/17 Strategic Plan
February 1, 2012
Page 2
Goal Statements and Draft Objectives:
1. Provide community facilities that meet existing and future needs
a. Improve the evaluation practices and procedures used to assess the community’s facility needs.
b. Increase the capacity of the Capital Program.
c. Identify and implement appropriate alternative construction project procurement methods
(design/build, CM Agency, Job Order Contracting, PPEA, etc.) to reduce costs and improve project
execution
2. Encourage a diverse and vibrant local economy
a. Complete all objectives of last two years of the Economic Vitality Action Plan.
b. Establish fully functioning economic development program for the County.
c. Assess and implement appropriate incentive options to support economic development in the County.
3. Protect the County’s natural, scenic and historic resources
a. Work in conjunction with the TJPDC and RRBC to reduce nutrients and sediment discharges into
local waterways in conformance with Chesapeake Bay TMDL regulations.
b. Preserve and maintain the quality of the County’s investment in its conservation easements and
recreational trail and greenway/blueway system.
c. Maintain and preserve County-owned historic resources and facilities and work in conjunction with
key stakeholders to enhance awareness of the rich historic assets of this region.
4. Promote citizen ownership of community challenges
a. Increase County’s volunteer management capability.
b. Increase awareness of and access to resources that assist citizens in community problem -solving.
c. Increase opportunities for meaningful citizen involvement in resolving community issues.
5. Ensure the health and safety of the community
a. [These objectives are still being developed due to the complexity of issues and broad range of
stakeholders that need to be involved in the process.]
6. Provide excellent educational opportunities to all Albemarle County residents
a. [These objectives are still being developed du e to the complexity of issues and broad range of
stakeholders that need to be involved in the process.]
7. Promote a valued and responsive County workforce that ensures excellent customer service
a. Demonstrate improvements to internal and external customer serv ice.
b. Reinforce a culture of using cross departmental efforts to improve communications and teamwork for
cost effective solutions.
c. Expand opportunities for training and professional development.
d. Assure staff is supported and recognized for excellence in service.
After the Board’s approval of all the Goal Statements and objectives which should occur in March, staff will develop
action plans for each goal, while continuing efforts to complete the work outlined in the County’s current two year
strategic action plan. Implementation of the Plan will begin on July 1, 2012, and the Board of Supervisors will receive
regular reporting on the progress of the Plan through a variety of methods:
Twice a year updates, in July and January, to be presented at Board of Supervisors meetings.
Regular updating of key performance indicators, or KPIs, that can be viewed by Board members and the
public at any time on our website at the following link: www.albemarle.org/performance.
References in executive summaries that will connect Board agenda items to the Strategic Plan goal/objective
they support.
Annual Report to Citizens published in February of each year that gives a summary of annual progress.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The FY 12/13 – FY 16/17 Strategic Action Plan will provide direction for the County’s Five-Year Financial Plan and
annual budget processes.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
After any changes the Board feels are important, staff recommends that the Board approve Goal #7 and objectives for
the six Goal Statements provided above for inclusion in the FY 12/13 – FY 16/17 Strategic Plan.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
FY 2010-2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR)
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Acceptance of the FY 2010-2011 CAFR
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Foley, Letteri, and Davis, and Ms. Burrell
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 1, 2012
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
Every year the Board of Supervisors is presented a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for its review and
acceptance.
DISCUSSION:
Attached for the Board’s review is the recently completed FY 2010-2011 CAFR. As in previous years, the Report
contains a detailed accounting of the County’s financial operations for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. Highlights of the
Report include:
The Transmittal Letter to the Board of Supervisors and the Citizens of Albemarle County (pages vii – xiii) that
provides a summary of the County’s geographic, demographic, economic, and financial features. It also
includes a discussion of current and future County initiatives.
The Independent Auditor’s Report (pages 1 – 2) that notes that the financial statements are “in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America”.
The Management’s Discussion and Analysis (pages 3 – 14) that provides a summary of the County’s financial
activity for the fiscal year, including tables and graphs that accompany the summaries.
The remainder of the Report includes detailed information about the County’s financial activity for the fiscal year,
statistical tables providing historical economic and demographic information, and the outside auditor’s Compliance
Report.
The Report will be presented to the County’s Audit Committee at its meeting on January 27, 2012 by Mr. David
Hughes of the County’s outside auditing firm of Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates. Staff will advise the Board at its
February 1, 2012 meeting whether the Committee recommends acceptance of the Report. In addition, Mr. Hughes will
be at the Board meeting to address any questions from the Board.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board accept the FY 2010-2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
ATTACHMENTS
FY 2010-2011 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (on file in Clerk’s Office)
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Wireless Policy/Regulations Update
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Discussion on the status of potential updates to the
County’s Wireless Policy and Regulations
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Foley, Elliott, Davis, Graham and Fritz
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 1, 2012
ACTION: INFORMATION: X
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: No
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
On December 7, 2011 the Board appropriated $12,000 to retain a consultant to assist the County in updating its
Wireless Policy/Regulations and to investigate mechanisms to encourage the deployment of broadband access
throughout the County. The Board also directed staff to work with industry representatives to discuss possible related
ordinance amendments.
DISCUSSION:
Since the Board meeting, staff has confirmed that the consultant’s work will be considered Professional Services and
that no RFP is required. The Board requested that the consultant perform the following scope of work as outlined in
Option 2 of the presentation made to the Board on December 7, 2011:
1. Describe how technology is changing deployment.
2. Describe any Court decisions that are influencing the regulation of deployment and why.
3. Describe the FCC notices, programs and policy initiatives that may impact regulation of deployment and why.
4. Describe how changes in wireless will impact regulation of deployment.
5. Specifically describe how Albemarle County’s policy should change and list those sections of the County Code
that need to be revised on the basis of technology, court cases and the recent FCC rulings.
In addition to the above, the Board wants to determine how the County can encourage broadband deployment into
areas of the County not currently served. Staff interpreted this deployment to be wireless broadband which may be
met by either licensed or unlicensed providers. Staff has contacted the firm of Kreines and Kreines who assisted the
County in the development of the existing Wireless Policy. The County is negotiating with Kreines and Kreines to
define the deliverables and to include the added analysis desired by the Board.
The Board also directed staff to review the existing related County Code provisions with industry representatives to
determine if any helpful minor changes could be made quickly. Staff has scheduled a meeting with industry
representatives for January 20 and has begun to review the existing County Code provisions to determine if any
changes in submittal criteria or process could be made without significantly affecting the quality of review. Once
changes are identified, staff will present a resolution of intent to initiate those changes to the Board.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The Board has appropriated $12,000 for this project.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
This item is being provided as an update for the Board’s information. Once a contract has been finalized with this firm,
staff will inform the Board of a schedule and major milestones for this project.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Biscuit Run – Southwood Land Swap
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Information on potential issues related to the proposed
exchange of property located in the Biscuit Run Park and
the Southwood Mobile Home Park between the
Commonwealth and the Habitat for Humanity
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Foley, Elliott, Davis, Kamptner, Graham, and
Cilimberg
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 1, 2012
ACTION: INFORMATION: X
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
At its January 4, 2012 meeting, the Board approved a resolution of support for the General Assembly to approve
legislation that would authorize the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) to negotiate a swap of
property located in the future Biscuit Run Park and the Southwood Mobile Home Park between the Commonwealth
and the Habitat for Humanity (“Habitat”). As discussed at that meeting, the property swap would give the future Biscuit
Run Park two additional stream valleys to improve the environmental integrity of the Biscuit Run stream within the park
and would give Habitat an otherwise isolated section of the current parkland that is located north of the stream. This
is shown by Habitat on the attached graphic provided by Charlottesville Tomorrow (Attachment A). The land
transferred to Habitat would then be available for future development and would potentially provide land to be used for
County athletic fields. All proposed development by Habitat would be subject to compliance with existing zoning or
appropriate rezoning of the properties.
DISCUSSION:
This discussion is centered on three issues. The first issue to consider is what is needed for DCR and Habitat to
successfully complete the proposed property swap. The second issue to consider, assuming the property swap is
successful, is what could be done with the property under its current zoning and the potential for changing the use of
the property. The third issue to consider is the potential for some part of the exchanged property to become County
athletic fields.
Factors Relevant to the Land Swap
The portion of the land currently owned by the Commonwealth is under an open-space easement (the “DCR land”).
The portion of the DCR land that would be used by Habitat for future development would have to be converted or
diverted (“diverted”) from open space land use, which may be accomplished under Virginia Code § 10.1-1704 only if
DCR determines:
The DCR land proposed to be diverted from open space land use is “essential to the orderly development and
growth of” the County “in accordance with the official comprehensive plan” of the County in effect at the time
of conversion or diversion; and
The Habitat land proposed to be substituted for the diverted DCR land is: (1) of at least equal fair market value
to the DCR land; (2) of greater value as permanent open-space land than the DCR land; and (3) of as nearly
as feasible equivalent usefulness and location for use as permanent open-space land as the DCR land.
DCR also will have to assure that the Habitat land substituted for the DCR land will be subject to the provisions of the
Open-Space Land Act.
Any portion of the DCR land swapped with Habitat that is used for park or recreational purposes could remain under
the open-space easement, because those uses are permitted open-space uses under Virginia Code § 10.1-1700. The
deed between the former owners of the Biscuit Run development and DCR expressly provides that the DCR lands be
used for open-space and outdoor recreational purposes.
AGENDA TITLE: Biscuit Run – Southwood Land Swap
February 1, 2012
Page 2
Development Potential
Assuming the property exchange is successfully completed, Habitat’s acquired property would have allowed uses as
provided for Block 15 of the Biscuit Run Planned Development, pursuant to the approved Application Plan, Code of
Development, and Proffers (Attachments C, D, & E). Block 15 is allowed to have up to 258 single family dwellings
(including attached single family, duplexes, triplexes, and quadruplexes), but is not allowed to have townhouses or
multi-family housing. (Attachment E, page 14) The approved zoning does not place any requirement on the property
to provide the athletic fields as proposed in Attachment B. Staff notes the following proffers may make it difficult to
develop the exchanged property under its current zoning:
Proffer 1 – requires a greenway master plan and construction of a park and trails within Block 15
Proffer 6 – requires a contribution of $150,000 for traffic management
Proffer 7 – requires a contribution of $1 Million for transit improvements
Proffer 15 – requires a contribution of $4,946.70 per dwelling for capital improvements
Proffer 16 – requires a contribution of $588.24 per dwelling for Old Lynchburg Road improvements
Recognizing the constraints under the current zoning and Habitat’s expressed interest in redevelopment of the
adjoining Southwood property, it is reasonable to expect this property to be subject to a request to be rezoned before
being developed. A rezoning of this property would provide the potential to create a development plan and proffers
that would be more in keeping with Habitat’s interest. Short of Habitat gifting the athletic field area to the County,
Habitat may see a proffer related to the athletic fields as a way of addressing potential development impacts in a way
that benefits both the County and Habitat. In considering a rezoning of this property, the following issues will need to
be addressed:
Is the proposed use consistent with the County’s Comprehensive Plan? The current Comprehensive Plan
calls for this area to be Neighborhood Development Residential with a density of 3-6 dwelling units per acre.
Even if a significant portion of this property were used for athletic fields, the density desired by Habitat for its
development may be much higher. Staff notes the Comprehensive Plan is currently under review and the
density for this area may warrant change, particularly recognizing that the previously approved Biscuit Run
Development is now planned for a state park and that Habitat is interested in changes to the Southwood
Mobile Home Park.
Who will need to sign this application? A rezoning of this property would remove it from the Biscuit Run
Planned Development. The other property owners of the Biscuit Run development (DCR, Breeden) may be
found to have an interest in this zoning change, meaning they would also need to be an applicant to this
zoning change. Currently the Breeden property remains subject to the Biscuit Run planned development
zoning and proffers. There is not enough information to make specific zoning determinations at this time. The
best time to consider the questions will be when the property owner has a proposal that allows the potential
impacts to the other property owners to be evaluated.
County Athletic Fields
Parks and Recreation indicates there is an ongoing deficit of athletic fields in this part of the County and the proposed
development could reduce that deficit. However, staff believes that the proposal, as shown on Attachment B,
overstates the potential number of fields that may be constructed in this area. A more accurate estimate of the
development potential would recognize the County’s interest in protecting environmentally sensitive areas. With
Attachments F and G, staff evaluated the proposed area for the County athletic fields compared to those
environmental sensitive areas. Then, considering the necessary grading and stormwater management for the fields,
staff evaluated how much of the remaining land could be graded flat enough for field use. As shown on Attachment G,
the actual field area would be appreciably smaller than shown in the Attachment B graphic. Parks and Recreation staff
has estimated that the following athletic fields, subject to minor adjustment of the park boundary, may be achievable:
1 full size field
1 U8 field
1 U10 field
90 parking spaces
Auxiliary Building and playground
While this is one less U10 and one less U12 field than shown on the Habitat exhibit, staff believes this would still
provide a significant contribution to the County’s athletic field needs. Finally, this analysis formation is too coarse to
develop a reliable cost estimate for grading; but, it appears the athletic fields could be constructed with onsite
materials (a balanced cut and fill), which significantly reduces the development cost.
AGENDA TITLE: Biscuit Run – Southwood Land Swap
February 1, 2012
Page 3
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is insufficient information at this time to evaluate what the development and operational costs for the proposed
athletic fields would be. However, if the land swap is successful and the County develops the athletic fields, staff
believes the cost of the athletic fields would be comparable to other fields. There is currently no programmed funding
for these fields in the CIP. Prioritizing new fields would be based on needs and available funding, as determined by the
Board.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
This executive summary is provided for information. Because the Board has already adopted a resolution of support,
it appears the County’s role is minimal until such time as the General Assembly adopts a bill authorizing the DCR to
negotiate the land swap, the property transfer is completed and Habitat (or some other owner of this property) is ready
to proceed with development. Based on staffs’ conversations with Habitat representatives, it appears it will be several
years before Habitat is in a position to proceed with development plans.
ATTACHMENTS
A – Proposed Biscuit Run / Habitat land exchanged
B – Possible redevelopment
C – Biscuit Run Application Plan
D – Biscuit Run Approval Letter, Proffers, and Attachments
E – Biscuit Run Code of Development
F - Exchanged Land with Protected Stream Buffer and Critical Slopes Shown
G- Estimated Ball Field Area without Disturbing Stream Buffer and Critical Slopes
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Attachment A – Biscuit Run / Habitat
Proposed Land Exchange – 6 acres + 7 acres from Habitat to DCR (brown) ; 7 acres from DCR to Habitat (grey)
Map provided courtesy of Charlottesville Tomorrow
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Attachment B – Biscuit Run / Habitat
Possible Development for Land Swap Area
Map provided courtesy of Charlottesville Tomorrow
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road North
Wing Charlottesville
Virginia
22902
4596 Fax
434 972 4012 Phone 434 296
5832 September 21 2007 i
Steve Blaine
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o LeClair Ryan 123 E
Main Street 8th Floor Charlottesville VA 22902 j RE ZMA
2005 00017 Biscuit Run
Signs 52 56
63 TAX MAP PARCEL 0 5 90 60 portion 90 170
9QA 3 90A1 1 90 H1E 90A 1A and 90A 1 B
v Dear Mr Blaine The Board of Supervisors approved your rezoning
application on September 12 2007 Your rezoning of approximately 828 acres from R 1
Residential 1 unit acre and R 2 Residential 2 units acre Districts
to NMD Neighborhood Model District which allows residential 3 34 units
acre mixed with commercial service and industrial uses was approved in accordance with the Code
of Development dated
August 31 2007 and the attached proffers dated
September 10 2007 An application plan plan
of development dated August
31 2007 was approved as part of the rezoning Please refer to these
documents for any future applications and requests on this property In addition the Board approved
your requested waivers Waiver for parking and loading study and Waiver for lot
layout Please
be advised that although
the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors took action
on the project noted above no uses on
the property as approved above may lawfully begin until all applicable
approvals have been received and conditions
have been met This includes compliance with applicable PROFFERS compliance with requirements of the CODE OF
DEVELOPMENT compliance with conditions
of
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PROFFER STATEMENT
BISCUIT RUN
Date January 3 2006 last
revised September 4 2007 ZMA ZMA 2005 017 Biscuit
Run formerly known as Fox Ridge Tax Map Parcel Numbers 90 5 90
6D portion 90
17D 90A 3 90A1 1 90A1 1E 90A 1A and 90A 1 B
The Property described with more particularity on plat of Thomas B Lincoln
Land Surveyor Inc dated April 17 2007 Revised May 29 2007 entitled Map Showing Area to
be Rezoned Tax Map 90 Parcels 5 and 17D Tax Map 90A Parcels lA 1B and
3 Tax Map 90A1 Parcels 1 and IE and a Portion
of Tax Map 90 Parcel 6D Property Belonging to Forest Lodge LLC Lying
Between State Routes 20 and 631 Scottsville District Albemarle County Virginia comprising
approximately 827 5 acres and also described in the records of the County of Albemarle
as Tax Map Parcel Numbers 90 5 90 6D portion 90 17D 90A 3 90A1 1
90A1 IE 90A 1A and 90A 1B the Property is subject to
rezoning application ZMA 2005 017 and to this
Proffer Statement The Owners of the Property are Forest Lodge LLC a
Virginia limited liability company Elizabeth Breeden and Biscuit Run LLC a Virginia limited liability company their
successors and assigns collectively the Owner The Owner hereby voluntarily proffers that if the
Albemarle County Board of Supervisors acts to rezone the Property from the
R1 and R2 Districts to the Neighborhood Model District as requested the
Owner shall develop the Property in accord with the following proffered development conditions
each a Proffer and collectively the Proffers which the Owner acknowledges are reasonable
pursuant to Section 15 2 2303
of the Code of Virginia 1950 as amended and pursuant to Section 33
3 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance If rezoning application ZMA 2005
017 is denied these proffers shall immediately be
null and void and of no force and effect This Proffer Statement shall
relate to the General Development Plan entitled
Biscuit Run Neighborhood Model District General Development Plan for a Zoning Map
Amendment ZMA
2005 017 prepared by Collins Engineering containing 10 sheets dated September
26 2005 last revised August 31 2007
the GDP and to the Biscuit Run Neighborhood Model District Code
of Development dated August 31 2007 the COD As used throughout these Proffers the following
capitalized terms shall have the
following meanings
Design StandardsManualshallrefertotheAlbemarleCountyDesignStandardsManualasamendedfromtimetotimeOwnersAssociationshallrefercollectivelytooneormoreresponsiblepropertyownersassociationstobecreatedbytheOwnerforthepurposeofinteraliamaintainingcommonareaswithinBiscuitRunPage1of20AttachmentD
Proffer Statement cant d
ZMA 2005 017
Biscuit Run January 3
2006 last revised September 4 2007 Neighborhoods 4 and 5 shall
refer to Neighborhoods 4 and 5 as depicted on the Albemarle County
Virginia Land
Use Plan Map 0 2015 Land Use Plan Adopted June 1996 Amended October 2001 Phase
of Development or Phase shall have the meaning set forth on p
47 of the COD Under no circumstances shall the recordation of subdivision
plats creating an approximately five acre parcel containing the existing Breeden residence and
an approximately 31 acre parcel containing the curtilage of the Breeden residence and the immediately adjacent acreage
in Block II the Breeden Land be deemed to commence a Phase or to
trigger the obligations of any Proffer
hereunder Any further subdivision of the Breeden Land shall be subject to compliance
with these Proffers First Residential Building Permit shall mean the building permit issued
for the first residential dwelling unit
within the Property excluding however any building permit for a dwelling located
within the Breeden Land I Greenwav Dedication
and Parks The Owner shall provide the following greenway trails parks green space
and district park A Greenway Trail Upon the request of Albemarle County the County but not earlier
than the County s approval of a master plan for the Greenway the Owner shall dedicate to the County for
public use either in fee simple or at the County s option as one or
more easements no less than One Hundred Twenty 120 acres in greenway area as shown
on Sheet 5 of the GDP the Greenway subject to necessary easements for completion
of the Owner s construction and maintenance obligations under this Proffer IA Before the date of
issuance of the First Residential Building Permit the Owner shall prepare at the Owner s sole
expense and submit for approval a master plan for the Greenway to the
County s Parks and Recreation Department identifying the improvements to be constructed by the Owner
within the Greenway which shall include at minimum a path constructed in accordance with the
Detail for Trailway Design and the notes on Sheet 5 of the
GDP and reasonable and necessary foot bridges boardwalks signage benches and pet waste disposal stations
the Greenway Master Plan Before the building permit for the first dwelling in any Phase
containing any portion of the Greenway is issued the Owner shall design construct
and install a trail and associated improvements on the portion of the Greenway located within such
Phase in substantial accordance with the Greenway Master Plan all at the Owner s sole
expense The Owner may with the express written consent of the County s Parks and
Recreation Department maintain in accordance with the standards set forth in the Greenway Master Plan any
portion of the Greenway that has been previously dedicated to public use If the Greenway
is dedicated by one or more subdivision plats each such subdivision plat shall depict the Greenway
and bear a notation that the Greenway is dedicated for pubfic use If at the
time the County requests dedication of the Greenway any part of the Greenway has not been
dedicated by subdivision plat the Owner shall pay the costs of
surveying theGreenwaypreparingoneormoreplatsthereofandpreparingandrecordingoneormoredeedsofdedicationPage2of20
Proffer Statement cont d
ZMA 2005 017
Biscuit Run January 3
2006 last revised September 4 2007 B Off Site Extension of Greenwav Trail
Upon the County s approval of construction drawings for the improvements described in this Proffer
1 B but not earlier than the date of issuance of the First Residential Building
Permit the Owner shall construct an extension of the trail described in Proffer lA from the northern
boundary of the Property along Biscuit Run Creek to Interstate 64 in the general location shown on
Sheet 4A of the GDP as Off Site Trailways the Extension Trail The
Extension Trail shall be constructed to the same standards described in the Greenway Master
Plan The Owner s obligations under this Proffer 1 B shall be contingent on the provision without cost
to the Owner of adequate right of way and easements as necessary for
the Extension Trail to be constructed and maintained provided however that the Owner shall cooperate with
the County to obtain without cost to the Owner such right of way and easements
Notwithstanding the foregoing the Owner may at its sole option exercised at any time satisfy this Proffer
IB by paying to the County the cost of construction of the Extension Trail
up to a maximum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars 100 000 00 in lieu
of constructing the Extension Trail In the event the Owner has not previously elected to provide cash
in lieu of construction and right of way and easements for the Extension Trail have not
been provided within ten 10 years after the date of issuance of the First Residential
Building Permit then at such time the Owner shall provide a cash contribution to
the County in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars 100
000 00 for use toward funding parks and recreation
improvements located within the boundaries of Neighborhoods 4 and 5 which contribution
shall fully satisfy this Proffer IB C Perimeter Trail The Owner shall construct a perimeter trail throughout
the Property in general accord with the location depicted on Sheet 5 of the GDP
as Trail way the Perimeter Trail in accordance with the terms of this Proffer 1 C Before
the building permit for the first dwelling in any Phase coritaining any portion of the
Perimeter Trail is issued the Owner shall design construct install and dedicate to the
Owners Association the portion of the Perimeter Trail located within such Phase including
any portion of the Perimeter Trail located immediately outside such Phase and connecting to another Phase in
substantial accordance with the minimum standards provided for a Class B type 1
primitive nature trail in Section 7H of the Design Standards Manual The Perimeter Trail shall
be maintained by the Owners Association D Parks The Owner shall provide not less than forty
three 43 acres in parks open to the public throughout the Property in general accord with the
locations shown on Sheet 5 of the GDP as Parks each a Park and collectively the Parks
Each Park shall be designed and constructed in conjunction with the approval of any final subdivision plat or
site plan for lots that are adjacent to such Park For the purposes of this Proffer ID
the term adjacent shall refer to land located within the Property abutting or immediately across the street or
road from a Park as shown on the final subdivision plat or site
plan of such land The construction of each Park shall be substantially completed as conclusively evidenced by
the installation of all landscaping and amenities or the posting of a bond or other surety for
the installation of such landscaping and amenities in an amount determined to be appropriate by
the County s Subdivision Agent and in a form determined to be acceptable by
the County Attorney Parks shall be dedicated
to andmaintainedbytheOwnersAssociationTheOwnershallpaythecostsofsubdividingandconveyingtheParkstotheOwnersAssociationPage3of20
Proffer Statement coned
ZMA 2005 017
Biscuit Run January 3
2006 last revised September 4 2007 E Other Green Space The Owner shall provide
other green space on the Property in the locations shown on Sheet 5 of the
GDP as Buffers and Passive Recreation Areas Each portion of the Buffers and Passive Recreation
Areas shall be conveyed to the Owners Association in conjunction with the approval of any final subdivision
plat or site plan for lots that are adjacent to such Buffers or Passive Recreation Areas
For the purposes of this Proffer IE the term adjacent shall refer to land located
within the Property abutting or immediately across the street or road from any Buffers or Passive
Recreation Areas as shown on the final subdivision plat of such land The conveyance of
each portion of the Buffers or Passive Recreation Areas shall be completed prior to the
issuance of building permits for eighty percent 80 of the adjacent residential lots
Buffers and Passive Recreation Areas shall be dedicated to and maintained by the Owners Association
The Owner shall pay the costs of subdividing and conveying the Buffers
and Passive Recreation Areas to the Owners Association F District Park The Owner
shall provide a district park the
District Park adjacent to the Property as follows I Dedication of Land Upon the
request of the County but in no event earlier than five 5 years after issuance
of the First Residential Building Permit the Owner shall dedicate to the County or
its designee by General Warranty Deed without consideration fee simple marketable title to land for a public
park of not less than Four Hundred Two 402 acres identified on Sheet 3
of the GDP as Proposed District Park 402 6 AC The Owner shall concurrently dedicate such
right of way for road and utility service to the District Park as reasonably
determined to be appropriate by the County Engineer The Owner shall also be
responsible for constructing roads to the District Park boundary in accordance with Proffer IF 3 The
Owner
shall pay the costs of subdividing and dedicating the District Park to the
County 2 Cash Contribution Upon the request of the County but in no event earlier
than five 5 years after issuance of the First Residential Building Permit the Owner
shall make a cash contribution to the County in the amount of Two Hundred Thousand
Dollars 200 000 00 for the purpose of funding a master plan for the District
Park the Park Master Plan If the Park Master Plan is completed for less than
Two Hundred Thousand Dollars 200 000 00 any remaining funds may be
retained by the County and used to fund parks and recreation projects facilities and improvements within the
District Park If such cash contribution is not expended for the Park Master
Plan within ten 10 years after the date
of the contribution then all unexpended funds may be used toward funding
parks and recreation improvements located within the boundaries of Neighborhoods 4 and 5 3 Roadrrrail Link The
Owner shall design and construct a link between the Mill Creek South neighborhood and the District Park consisting of
i a trail over the right of way described in Proffer 6D built to the
standard set forth on Sheet 5 ofthe GDP ii a trail that continues southward from the trail described in
subsection i to the northern boundary of the District Park built to the standard of a
Class B type I primitive nature trail as set forth in Section 7H of the Design
Standards Manual the trails described in i and ii hereof collectively referred to as the Linking Trail
and iiiaroadsegmentorsegmentswithinthePropertylinkingthesouthernendoftheMillCreekSouthConnectionRoadassuchtermisdefinedinPage4of20
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2006 last revised September 4 2007 Proffer 6D to the District Park including construction of
a stream crossing permitting access to the District Park in the locations and to
the standards including pedestrian and bicycle accommodations shown on Sheet 4 of the GDP
the Linking Road The Linking Trail shall be constructed by the Owner prior to issuance of the
building permit for the first dwelling within Phase A but not later than five 5 years
after issuance of the First Residential Building Permit The Owner shall not be entitled to receive a building
permit for any dwelling within Phase A nor the five hundredth 500t residential building permit
within the Property until the portion of the Linking Road lying within Phase A is constructed
bonded and ready to be recommended by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors for
acceptance into the public system and the County Engineer has determined that the roadway
is safe and convenient for traffic Likewise the Owner shall not be entitled to receive a building permit
for any dwelling within Phase D nor the five hundredth 500th residential building permit
within the Property until the portion of the Linking Road lying within Phase D is constructed
bonded and ready to be recommended by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors for
acceptance into the public system and the County Engineer has determined that
the roadway is safe and convenient for traffic G Championship Field Upon the request
of the County but not earlier than five 5 years after the date of issuance of
the First Residential Building Permit the Owner shall dedicate to the County or its
designee by General Warranty Deed without consideration fee simple marketable title to land for public
playing fields consisting of no less than three 3 acres substantially in the location shown
on Sheet 5 of the GDP as Championship Field The Owner shall pay the
costs of subdividing and dedicating the Championship Field to the County H
Cash Proffer for Stream Monitoring Station Upon the request of Albemarle County but not earlier than
the date of issuance of the First Residential Building Permit the Owner shall contribute to the
County or its designee cash in the amount of Thirty Thousand Dollars 30 000
00 for the purpose of defraying the cost of installing and maintaining a long term
flow and sediment monitoring station within the Greenway as such term is defined in Proffer lA If
such cash contribution is not expended for the purpose provided in this Proffer IH within ten
10 years after the date of the contribution then all unexpended
funds may
be usedtowardfunding parks and recreation improvements located within the boundaries
of Neighborhoods 4 and 5 2 Affordable HousinS The Owner shall provide affordable housing
as defined in this Proffer 2 equal to fifteen percent 15 of the
total residential units constructed on the Property in the form of for sale condominiums and
townhouses andlor for rent condominiums townhouses apartments and accessory units If the Owner elects
at its sole option to provide affordable for sale single family detached units
such units shall be applied toward the 15 requirement The Owner shall convey the responsibility
of initially constructing and selling the affordable units to any subsequent owner or developer of the Property or
any portion thereof and such subsequent owner s and or developer s shall succeed to the duties
of the
Owner under this Proffer 2 and the term Owner shall refer to such
subsequent owner s and or developer s as applicable A For Sale Units At least forty
percent 40ofthetotalaffordablehousingdwellingunitsprovidedtosatisfythisProffer2shallbeforsaleunitsprovidedthatsuchfortyPage5of20
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3 2006 last revised September 4 2007 percent 40 requirement shall apply to the Project as
a whole and
not to individual site plans and subdivision plats 1 Affordability Credit
Thresholds For the purposes of this Proffer 2A affordable housing shall mean units
affordable to households with incomes less than eighty percent 80 of the area median income as determined
from time to time by the Albemarle County Office of Housing such that
housing costs consisting of principal interest real estate taxes and homeowners insurance PITI
do not exceed thirty percent 30 of the gross household income provided however that in no event
shall the selling price for such affordable units be more than
sixty five percent65 of the applicable Virginia Housing Development Authority VHDA maximum sales price
loan limit for first time homebuyer programs at the beginning
of the 180 day period referenced in Proffer 2A 2 hereof the VHDA Limit
2 Sale of Affordable Units All purchasers of the for sale affordable units shall
be approved by the Albemarle County Housing Office or its designee the Housing Office At
the proposed time of construction of any affordable unit the Owner shall provide the Housing
Office a period of one hundred eighty 180 days to identify and approve
an eligible purchaser for such affordable unit The 180 day qualification period shall commence upon written notice from
the Owner to the Housing Office of the approximate date the unit is expected to
receive a certificate of occupancy from the County the Notice Such Notice shall be given
no more than ninety 90 days prior to the expected issuance of the certificate of occupancy
and the 180 day approval period shall extend no less than ninety 90 days
after the issuance of the certificate of occupancy Nothing in this Proffer 2 A
2 shall prohibit the Housing Office from providing the Owner with information on income eligibility sufficient for
the Owner to identify eligible purchasers of affordable units for approval by the Housing Office If
prior to the end of the 180 day qualification period i the Housing Office fails
to approve a qualified purchaser or ii a qualified purchaser fails to execute a purchase contract for an
affordable unit then in either case the Owner shall have the right to sell the unit without
any restriction on sales price or income of the purchaser s and such unit shall be counted toward the
satisfaction of this Proffer 2A This Proffer 2A shall apply only to the first
sale of each of the for sale affordable units B For Rent Units No more than
thirty percent 30 of the total affordable housing dwelling units provided to satisfy
this Proffer 2 may be for rent apartments and no more than thirty percent 30 of
the affordable housing dwelling units provided to satisfy this Proffer 2 may be accessory units provided in any
case that such thirty percent 30 limits shall apply to the Project
as a whole and not to individual site plans and subdivision
plats For purposes of this Proffer 2B accessory units shall include without limitation Accessory Apartments as defined in
Albemarle County Code 18
3 1 as regulated by the Albemarle County Code 18
5 1 34 and any unit within a two family dwelling as a two family dwelling
is defined in the Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code 1 Affordability Rental Rates For the purposes
of this Proffer 2B affordable housing shall mean rental units for which the initial net
rent doesnotexceedthethencurrentandapplicablemaximumnetrentrateforanaffordablehousingunitaspublishedbytheHousingOfficeprovidedthatineachsubsequentcalendaryearthemonthlynetrentforPage6of20
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3 2006 last revised September 4 2007 each for rent affordable unit may be increased up
to three percent 3 For purposes of this Proffer 2B the term net rent means that the
rent does not include tenant paid utility costs 2 Term The requirement
that the rents for such for rent affordable units may not exceed the maximum rents established in this
Proffer 2B shall apply for a period of ten 10 years following the date the
certificate of occupancy is issued by Albemarle County for each for rent affordable unit or until the units
are sold as low or moderate cost units qualifying as such
under either the Virginia Housing Development Authority Farmers Home Administration or Housing
and Urban Development Section 8 whichever comes first the Affordable Term
3 Conveyance of Interest All instruments conveying any interest in the for rent affordable units
during the Affordable Term shall contain language reciting that such unit is subject to the terms
of this Proffer 28 In addition all contracts pertaining to a conveyance of any for rent
affordable unit or any part thereof during the Affordable Term shall contain a complete disclosure
of the restrictions and controls established by this Proffer 2B At least thirty 30 days prior to
the conveyance of any interest other than for the securing of a mortgage or deed of trust
in any for rent affordable unit during the Affordable Term the then current owner shall
notify the Albemarle County Chief of Housing in writing of the conveyance and provide the
name address and telephone number of the
potential grantee and state that the requirements of this
Proffer 2B 3 have been satisfied 4 Reporting Rental Rates During the Affordable Term within thirty 30
days after the commencement of the lease term for each for rent affordable unit the Owner shall provide
to the Housing Office a copy of the lease agreement for each such unit rented that shows the
rental rate for such unit and the term of the lease In addition during
the Affordable Term the Owner shall provide to Albemarle County if requested any reports
copies of lease agreements or other data pertaining to rental rates as Albemarle
County may reasonably require C Verification on Site Plans and Subdivision Plats Each subdivision plat and site plan
for land within the Property except for subdivisions that either i do not create lots
or units for individual residential occupancy but rather divide the Property into large tracts to
be further subdivided and developed by another party or ii contain only for sale
single family detached units unless theOwner elects to provide affordable single family detached units
in such subdivision shall identify the lots and or units that will constitute affordable housing The
total number of such lots or units designated for affordable units within each subdivision plat and
site plan shall constitute a minimum of fifteen percent 15 of the lots and
units in such suhdivision plat or site plan Notwithstanding the foregoing however up to an additional
fifteen percent 15 affordable units on any site plan or subdivision plat which are
in excess of the
fifteen percent 15 minimum required may be banked or carried forward for credit
on future site plans and subdivision plats D Phasing of Affordable Housing Units Before the
Owner applies for a building permit for the 501 st 1 001 st 1 501 st 2 001
st 2 501 st and 3 001 st dwelling units on the Property each
a MilestonetheOwnershallineachcasehaveofferedforsaleorrentasprovidedinProffers2Aand2Brespectivelyaminimumoffifty50affordablehousingunitssincethePage7of20
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3 2006 last revised September 4 2007 immediately previous Milestone if any
was reached Building permits issued for dwellings within the Breeden Land shall not be
included in the calculation of any Milestone 3 Learninl Center Site Within twenty
four 24 months after request by the County but in no event earlier than five 5 years
after the date of issuance of the First Residential Building Permit the Owner shall dedicate
to the County or its designee by General Warranty Deed without consideration fee simple marketable title
to a parcel of land for a public learning center or elementary school site of
not less than twelve 12 acres abutting a publicly dedicated right of way as shown
on Sheet 2 of the GDP and labeled Learning Center together with appropriate right of
way for utility service to the Learning Center the Learning Center Site The Owner shall cause the
Learning Center Site to be graded and compacted to a minimum of 95
compaction as measured by a standard Proctor test with suitable material for building construction
as certified by a professional engineer or as otherwise approved by the County Engineer to
establish a fully graded pad site to accommodate an elementary school The grading
shall also comply with all other applicable County grading requirements and specifications so that it may be used as a public school
site i e so that it is a pad ready school site as determined by
the County Engineer The Owner may grade the Learning Center Site either in conjunction with
construction of the Connector Road described in Proffer 6C below or at such later time as may be
specified by the County The Owner shall prepare a subdivision plat or site plan for the
Learning Center Site that shall reflect sidewalks at the perimeter of the Learning Center Site which
shall be installed by the Owner within six 6 months after the County s request therefor but in
no event earlier than five 5 years after the date of issuance
of the First Residential Building Permit The Owner shall provide all utilities
including without limitation water sewer natural gas electricity cable telephone and other communications to
the boundary of the Learning Center Site and establish storm water management facilities on the
Property for use by the Learning Center Site so that no permanent storm water
management facilities will be required on the Learning Center Site The storm water management
facilities shall be appropriately sized as reasonably determined by the County s program authority to
accommodate storm water from the Learning Center Site at its full buildout Dedication of the Learning Center
Site shall include easements across the Owner s land for access to
and use of such storm water management facilities temporary easements as necessary
for constructing the Learning Center and temporary easements necessary to allow storm water management
facilities to be redesigned and enlarged if necessary to accommodate storm water from the Learning Center Site
The Learning Center Site may be used as an elementary school site but if the County determines
that the Learning Center Site will not be used as an elementary school site it shall
be used by the County for educational or recreational purposes serving both the Biscuit Run community and the
region which may include but is not limited to use as a
community park in which case the Owner shall not be obligated to
grade the site 4 Overlot Gradinl Plan The Owner shall submit with the application for each
subdivision plat of lots for use as single family detached or single family attached
dwellings on the Property an overlot grading plan meeting the requirements of this Proffer
4 hereinafter the Grading Plan The Grading Plan shall show existing topographic features to
be considered in the development of the proposed subdivision and proposed final grades The Grading
Plan shall be approved by the County Engineer prior to final approval of the associated subdivision
plat ThesubdivisionlotsshallbegradedasshownontheapprovedGradingPlanNocertificateofPage8of20
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3 2006 last revised September 4 2007 occupancy shall be issued for any dwelling on a
lot where the County Engineer has determined the lot is not graded consistent with the approved
Grading Plan
Each Grading Plan shall satisfy the following A The Grading Plan shall show
all proposed streets building sites surface drainage driveways trails and other features the County Engineer
determines are needed to verify that the Grading
Plan satisfies the requirements of this Proffer 4 B The Grading Plan shall be drawn to
a scale
not greater than one 1 inch equals fifty 50 feet C All proposed grading
shall be shown with contour intervals not greater than two 2 feet All concentrated
surface drainage over lots shall be clearly shown with the proposed grading All proposed
grading shall be designed to assure that surface drainage can provide adequate protection from
the flooding of dwellings in the event a storm sewer fails D Graded slopes on
lots proposed to be planted with turf grasses lawns shall not exceed a gradient of three 3
feet of horizontal distance for each one 1 foot of vertical rise or fall
3 1 Steeper slopes shall be vegetated with low maintenance vegetation as determined to
be appropriate by the Program Authority as such term is defined in 17 104 37
of the Albemarle County Code the Program Authority in its approval of an erosion and sediment
control plan for the land disturbing activity These steeper slopes shall not exceed a gradient
of two 2 feet of horizontal distance for each one 1 foot
of vertical
rise or fall 2 1 unless the County Engineer finds that the grading recommendations for
steeper slopes have adequately addressed the impacts E Surface drainage may flow
across up to three 3 lots before being collected in a storm sewer or
directed to a drainage way outside
of the lots F No surface drainage across a residential lot shall have more than one half
1 2 acre of land draining to
it G All drainage from streets shall be carried across lots in a storm sewer
to a point beyond the rear of the building site H The Grading Plan
shall demonstrate that driveways to lots will not be steeper than twenty 20 percent
unless certified by an engineer that the driveway at the proposed steepness would be safe
and convenient for vehicles including emergency vehicles to use the driveway and shall include grading
transitions at the street that the agent determines will allow passenger vehicles to avoid scraping the vehicle
body on the driveway or the street Additionally the driveway grading shall provide an area in front of
the proposed garage or where no
garage is proposed an area for vehicle parking that is not less than eighteen 18
feet in length that will be graded no steeper than eight 8 percent I The Grading Plan shall demonstrate that for
any dwellingnotservedbyafrontstairanareaatleastten10feetinwidthortothelotlineifitislessthan10feetabuttingPage9of20
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3 2006last revised September 4 2007 the fa ade of the proposed structure that faces
the street and provides pedestrian access to adjacent public sidewalks has grades no steeper
than ten percent 10 This graded area also shall extend from the entrance of the
dwelling to the driveways
or walkways connecting the dwelling to the street J Any requirement of this Proffer
4 may be waived by the County Engineer by submitting a waiver request with the preliminary
subdivision plat If such a request is made it shall include i a justification for the request
contained in a certified engineer s report ii a vicinity map showing a larger street network at
a scale no smaller than one 1 inch equals six hundred 600 feet iii a conceptual
plan at a scale no smaller than one 1 inch equals two hundred
200 feet showing surveyed boundaries of the property iv topography of the property at five 5 foot
intervals for the property being subdivided and on abutting lands to a distance of five hundred
500 feet from the boundary line or a lesser distance determined to be
sufficient by the County Engineer v the locations of streams stream buffers steep slopes floodplains known wetlands
and vi the proposed layout of streets and lots unit types uses and
location of parking as applicable In reviewing a waiver request the County Engineer shall consider
whether the alternative proposed by the Owner satisfies the purpose of the requirement to be waived
to at least an equivalent degree In approving a waiver the County Engineer shall find that
compliance with the requirement of this Proffer 4 for which a waiver is requested
would not forward the purposes of the County s Subdivision and Water Protection Ordinances or otherwise
serve the public interest and granting the waiver would not be detrimental to the public
health safety or welfare to the orderly development ofthe Property and to the land adjacent
thereto K The Owner may request that a Grading Plan be amended at
any time All amendments shall be subject to reviewand
approval by of the County Engineer 5 Critical Slopes Erosion and Sediment Control and
Stormwater Manae ement A Critical Slopes The Owner shall apply for critical slope
waivers for any roads located in critical slopes governed by 18 4
2 et seq of the Albemarle County Code B Erosion and Sediment Control
The Owner shall to the maximum extent practicable as determined by the County s
Program Authority provide additional erosion and sediment controls to achieve a sediment
removal rate of eighty percent 80 for the Property As a reference current
regulatory structural measures achieve a 60 optimal removal rate C Revegetation Within nine 9
months after the start of grading under any erosion and sediment control permit
permanent vegetation shall be installed on all denuded areas except for areas the
Program Authority determines are otherwise permanently stabilized or are under construction with an
approved building permit A three 3 month
extension for installation of permanent vegetation may be granted by the
Program Authority due to special circumstances including but not limited to weather conditions
D Stormwater Management The Owner shall to the maximum extent practicable as determined by
the CountysProgramAuthorityprovideadditionalstormwatermanagementtoachievearemovalrate20betterthanwouldotherwiseberequiredbytheWaterProtectionPage10of20
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3 2006 last revised September 4 2007 Ordinance Albemarle County Code 9 17100etsequpto
a maximum
of eighty percent 80 removal rate for each Phase 6 Transportation ImprovementsAOffSiteTrafficSignalsUpondeterminationbytheVirginiaDepartmentofTransportationVDOTbasedononeormoretrafficsignalwarrantanalysesthatthefollowingtrafficsignalsarewarrantedtheOwnershallproceedtodesignandinstallthewarrantedtrafficsignalsincludingnecessaryandrelatedimprovementstotheintersectionateachofthefollowingtwo2intersectionsinAlbemarleCountyinaccordancewiththetermsofthisProffer6Ai5thStreetExtendedandSunsetAvenueshownas4onExhibitAattachedheretoandiiScottsvilleRoadRt20andAvonStreetExtendedshownas5onExhibitBattachedheretoWithinninety90daysafterreceiptofthewarrantanalysessupportingthesignalimprovementstheOwnershallsubmitproposedtrafficsignaldesignsforthwarrantedtrafficsignalstoVDOTTheOwnershalltheninstallthetrafficsignalswithinsix6monthsafterapprovalbyVDOTofthedesignsforthetrafficsignalsIntheeventallcontingenciestothisProffer6Ahavenotbeensatisfiedwithintwenty20yearsafterthedateoftheissuanceofthefirstresidentialbuildingpermitwithinthe
Property then this Proffer 6A shall expire and Owner shall have no further obligation tomakethisProffer6ABOffSiteTurnLanesAtthenorthernintersectionof5thStreetandtheInterstate64rampsinAlbemarleCountyshownas1onExhibitAattachedheretotheOwnershallconstructonesouthboundrightturnlaneturningfromsouthbound5thStreetontothewestbound164entrancerampandonewestboundrightturnlaneturningfromthewestbound164exitrampontonorthbound5thStreetinaccordancewiththetermsofthisProffer6BInadditionatthesouthernintersectionof5thStreetandtheInterstate64rampsshownas2onExhibitAtheOwnershallconstructonenorthboundrightturnlaneturningfromnorthbound5thStreetontotheeastbound164entrancerampandoneeastboundrightturnlaneturningfromtheeastbound164exitramponto5thStreetsouthboundinaccordancewiththetermsofthisProffer6BThelocationsoftheprofferedlanesareshownonExhibitAforreferenceTheOwnersobligationstoconstructtheturnlanesprovidedinthisProffer6BshallbecontingentonprovisionbyVDOTofappropriaterightofwayforsuchlanesThedesignofallturnlanesshallbesubjecttopriorapprovalbyVDOTIntheeventallcontingenciestothisProffer6Bhavenotbeensatisfiedwithintwenty20yearsafter
the date of the issuance of the first residential buildingpermitwithinthePropertythenthisProffer6BshallexpireandOwnershallhavenofurtherobligationtomakethisProffer6BCConnectorRoadSouthwoodContributionWithinten10yearsafterapprovalofZMA2005017orbeforeissuanceofthesoothresidentialbuildingpermitwithinthePropertywhicheverfirstoccurstheOwnershalldesignconstructanddedicatetopublicuseaconnectingroadbetweenScottsvilleRoadRt20andOldLynchburgRoadincludingone1streamcrossinginthelocationandtothestandardsincludingpedestrianandbicycleaccommodationsshownonSheet4oftheGDPanddescribedintheCODtheConnectorRoadincludingthededication
of related drainageslopeandutilityeasementsTheConnectorRoadshallbeconstructedbondedandreadytoberecommendedbytheAlbemarleCountyBoardofSupervisorsforacceptanceintothepublicsystemandtheCountyEngineershallhavePageIIof20
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3 2006 last revised September 4 2007 determined that the roadway is safe and convenient fortrafficStreetandparkinglanewidthsfortheConnectorRoadmaybereducedifallowedbyVDOTandapprovedbytheCountyDirectorofCommunityDevelopmentAspartofitsobligationsunder
this Proffer 6C the Owner shall be responsible for acquisition of necessary right ofwaybetweenthePropertyandOldLynchburgRoadthroughtheSouthwoodMobileHomePark
the Southwood Section The design of the Southwood Section shall be coordinated with the
County and the owner of the Southwood Mobile Home Park
and subject to prior approval by VDOT D Mill Creek South Connection Upon demand
of the County but no earlier than the issuance of the First Residential Building PermittheOwnershalldedicaterightofwaysufficientforone1futurevehicular
connection from the pedestrian and street network within the Property to the common boundary with
the Mill Creek South neighborhood generally in the location and dimensions depicted on Sheet 4 of the GDP
and p 26 of the COD as Road K and Section Type IX respectively the
Mill Creek South Connection At the time such right of way is dedicated to the
County and notwithstanding the schedule provided in Proffer IF 3 for construction of the remainder of the
Linking Trail the Owner shall also grade the area of the Mill Creek South
Connection consistent with a future 30 curb to curb roadway with sidewalks and planting strips and construct
that portion of the Linking Trail located within the area of the Mill Creek South
Connection Such right of way shall be used for bicycle pedestrian and emergency access tothePropertyuntilsuchtimeastheAlbemarleCountyBoardofSupervisorsdetermines
vehicular connection is required Contingent on the provision without cost to the Owner of adequate
off site right of way and easements as necessary for construction and maintenance of
a vehicular connection extending from the Property s common boundary with the Mill
Creek South neighborhood generally northward to Stoney Creek Drive and upon the request of the Albemarle
County Board of Supervisors but in no event earlier than the issuance of the
First Residential Building Permit the Owner shall construct a vehicular connection from the Property s
internal street network over the Mill Creek South Connection and extending to Stoney Creek DrivetothestandardsandonascheduleapprovedbytheAlbemarleCountyBoardofSupervisorsprovidedhoweverthatsuchvehicularconnectionshallbepostedasopenonlytopassengervehicles
and not to construction traffic In the event all contingencies to this Proffer 6D have not
been satisfied withintwenty five 25 years after the issuance of the First Residential Building PetIl1it
then this Proffer 6D shall expire
and Owner shall have no further obligation to make this Proffer 6D E
ITS Improvements The Owner shall contribute cash in the amount of One Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars 150 000 00 to an escrow agent approved by the County tobeheldbytheescrowagentforthepurposeoffundingcommunicationandsignaltimingimprovements
at locations to be agreed upon by the County and the City of
Charlottesville The cash contribution shall be made within twelve 12 months after recordationofthefirstsubdivisionplatcreatinglotsorunitsforindividualresidentialoccupancywithinthePropertyFundsheldinescrowinaccordancewiththisProffer6EshallbereleasedfromtimetotimeuponinstructionbytheAlbemarleCountyBoardofSupervisorseitheritotheCityoritsdesigneeforthe
purposes provided herein or ii to the County or its designee for such purposes as
the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors may set forth in its instruction If the cash contribution provided
in this Proffer 6E has not been exhausted by the County for the stated purpose within
ten 10yearsafterthedateftheissuanceofthefirstresidentialbuildingpermitwithinthePage12of20
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3 2006 last revised September 4 2007 Property then all unexpended funds may beusedtowardsfundinganyimprovementslistedontheCountysadoptedcapitalimprovementprogramorotheradoptedCountyplanorprioritylistand
located within the boundaries of Neighborhoods 4 and 5 FFrontageImprovementsContemporaneouslywithandaspartoffrontageimprovementsalongScottsville
Road Rt 20 and Old Lynchburg Road required in connection with any subdivision plat or site plan
for the Property the Owner shall construct such turn lanes and improvements to
the horizontal alignment vertical alignment and cross section of Scottsville Road Rt 20 and
Old Lynchburg Road as reasonably necessary to provide safe and convenient access to Biscuit Run
provided however that the Owner s responsibility under this Proffer 6E shall be limited to
the extent of the Property s frontage only Improvements constructed in accordance with this
Proffer 6F shall be designed and constructed to applicable VDOT standards including without
limitation VDOT s Geometric Design Standard for a Rural Collector road GS 3 and VDOT s
Geometric Design Standard for a Rural Minor Arterial road GS 2 as such standards may
be amended from time to time Street AA which runs generally parallel to Scottsville Road Rt 20
as described on Sheet 4 of the GDP and p 27 of the
COD shall be constructed bonded and ready to be recommended by the Albemarle
County Board of Supervisors for acceptance into the public system and the County Engineer shall have
determined that the roadway is safe and convenient for traffic
no later than the date of completion of the Connector Road as
described in Proffer 6C G Stream Crossings The Owner shall construct three 3 stream crossings
in the locations shown on Sheet 4 of the GDP the Stream Crossings The
Stream Crossings shall be designed and constructed to span the stream and adjacent floodway The stream crossing
located on the east west connector road shall be constructed at the time provided in Proffer
6C The stream crossing providing access to the District Park shall be constructed at
the time provided in Proffer IF 3 The remaining stream crossing shall be constructed at the time the
adjacent roadway is constructed
but
in no case later than the date of completion of the Connector Road
as described in Proffer 6C 7 Transit A Cash Contribution The Owner shallcontributecashintheamountofOneMillionDollars100000000totheCounty
or its designee which may include a regional transit authority to be used for capital
and or operating expenses related to the extension of public transit service to the
Property and its surrounding area Such cash contribution may also be used towards the formation capitalization
and operation of a regional transit authority whose service area includes the Property The
cash contribution shall be made to the County or its designee within twelve12monthsafterrecordationofthefirstsubdivisionplatcreatinglotsorunitsforindividualresidentialoccupancywithinthePropertyIfthecashcontributionprovidedinthisProffer7Ahasnot
been exhausted by the County for the statecl purposes within eighteen 18 months after the
date of the issuance of the first residential building permit within thePropertythenallunexpendedfundsmayberetainedbytheCountyfor
any publicpurposeBTransitStopsTheOwnershallconstructsix6publictransitstopsincludingdesignconstructionanddedicationofrelatedimprovementssuchasturnoffsbenchessheltersPage13of20
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3 2006 last revised September 4 2007 and lighting all substantially in accordance with Sheet 4A of
the GDP and the COD modified as determined to be necessary by the
County Department of Community Development to facilitate efficient transit service to the Property One of the transit
stops may at the County s option include a kiss and ride facility consisting of no
less than eight 8 temporary parking spaces for the discharge and retrieval of transit
passengers by private vehicles together with a sheltered passenger waiting area and bus pull off
Construction and dedication to public use of each transit stop shall occur in conjunction with the
construction and dedication of the
road section on which such stop is located C Park and Ride Lot The Owner shall
provide a paved parking area on the Property consisting of no less than twenty 20 spaces
within Block 2 as shown on Sheet 2 of the GDP for temporary use by
commuters accessing transit trails or carpools the Park and Ride Lot Construction of the Park
and Ride Lot shall occur in conjunction with the construction and dedication of the adjacent road section
or if the Park and Ride Lot is constructed within a parking area for another use e g
a grocery store then the Park and Ride Lot shall be constructed in conjunction with such
use provided however that the Park and Ride Lot shall be constructed no later than the
date
of completion of the Connector Road as described in Proffer 6C D Car
Sharing Service The Owner shall provide three 3 parking spaces on the Property for location of
car sharing vehicles e g Zipcar vehicles the locations of which shall
be determined in cooperation with the County Department of Community Development and provided
in conjunction with the construction and dedication of the adjacent road section provided however that
such parking spaces shall be constructed no later than
the date of completion ofthe Connector Road as described in Proffer 6C
E Permanent Transit Service The Owner shall provide transit service between the Property and
the University of Virginia and the City of Charlottesville Downtown Transit Station at 615 East
Water Street and such other locations as may be determined by the Owners Association in
accordance with this Proffer 7E The transit service shall commence as a private transit service no laterthanthedateofissuanceofthebuildingpermitforthefivehundredth500thdwelliI1g
on t e Property sh ll run during weekday morning and eveningcommuting hours at a minimum and
shall continue for ten 10 years or until the earlier provision of public transit service by
a regional transit authority or otherwise to the Property Routes and timing of the transit service
provided hereunder as well as any proposed use of the City
of Charlottesville Downtown Transit Station shall be coordinated with Charlottesville Transit Service Funding for
the transit service described in this Proffer 7E shall be provided through assessments
administered by the Owners Association of Five Dollars 5 00 per residential unit
per month and Twenty Cents 0 20 per square foot of commercial space per year
each increased whenever and at the same rate as the Owners Association s regular assessment
is increased the Transit Assessment At any time at the County s option all Transit
Assessments along with any unused Transit Assessment funds accumulated by the Association
shall be directed to a regional transit authority or other governmental authority operating public
transit service with service to the Property at which time the Owners Association s responsibility hereunder to
operate any private transit service shall cease In such event and for so long as public
transit serviceisprovidedtothePropertytheOwnersAssociationshallsemiannuallypayoverthePage14of20
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Proffer Statement cont d
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Biscuit Run January 3
2006 last revised September 4 2007 aggregate amount of the Transit Assessment assessed to
the operator of such public transit service for use toward capital and or operating expenses of
such transit system but not for maintenance expenses except as permitted by Va
Code 15 2 2303A as amended The terms of this Proffer 7E shall be incorporated
into the governing documents of the Owners Association which documents shall further authorize
the County Director of Community Development to file perfect and enforce the lien provided in Va Code
55 516 against the owner of any lot or parcel within the Property who fails
to pay the Transit Assessment The remedy provided in this Proffer 7E shall be in addition to and not in lieu of
the County s rights and remedies at law or
in equity for noncompliance with the terms of these Proffers 8 Phasine of Retail Development
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for the five hundredth 500th
dwelling within the Property the aggregate gross retail space within the Property shall not exceed
seventy five thousand 75 000 square feet Prior to the issuance of a building
permit for the one thousandth 1 OOOth dwelling within the Property the aggregate
retail space within the Property shall not exceed one hundred twenty five thousand 125 000 square feet Retail
space as used in this
Proffer 8 shall not be deemed to include any office space or health
wellness and fitness facilities 9 Library Contribution No later than the issuance of the five
hundredth 500th building permit within the Property the Owner shall contribute cash in the
amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars 500 000 00 to the County to be
used toward construction of a new regional library branch serving the Property or toward improvements
to one or more existing regional library facilities serving the Property If the cash contribution provided in
this Proffer 9 has not been exhausted by the County for the stated purposes within
ten 10 years after the date of the issuance of the first residential
building permit within the Property the County may use
the funds towards funding any improvements listed on the County s
adopted capital improvement program and located within the boundaries of Neighborhoods 4 and
5 10 Historic Preservation Prior to commencing land disturbance within any area depicted in red
on Exhibit C hereto collectively the Potential Resource Sites the following investigations shall
be made as indicated a for Potential Resource Sites labeled as Phase I Survey on
Exhibit C systematic shovel testing of low relief landforms with archeological potential
that will be impacted by the proposed development and b for Potential
Resource Sites labeled as Archeological Reconnaissance on Exhibit C pedestrian survey and
visual inspection of various crossings and shovel testing when determined necessary by the archeologists conducting the investigation
Each such investigation shall comply with the standards and procedures set forth in Exhibit
D hereto In addition in the event that any human remains are encountered in the course of
conducting any investigation in accordance with this Proffer 10 no land disturbance shall
proceed in the affected area until delivery of evidence to the County that all applicable regulations
regarding the disturbance or removal of such remains have been complied with or
that avoidance can be achieved The Owner shall provide evidence to the County s Director of Planning
that the individual supervising the investigations required by this Proffer 10
is a qualified archeologist who meets the qualifications set forth in the Secretary of
the Interior s Professional Qualification Standards The Owner shall provide all reports generated
by investigationsconductedinaccordancewiththisProffer10totheCountysDirectorofPlanningwhoshallberesponsibleforconfirmingtheinvestigationsweremadeinconformancewithPage15of20
Proffer Statement cont d
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17 Biscuit Run January
3 2006 last revised September 4 2007 Exhibits C and D hereto and shallincorporateanyapprovedtreatmentplansintothedevelopmentplansforthePropertyandadheretosuchtreatmentplansduringallclearing
grading and
construction activities on the Property 11 Green Buildine A Residential Not 1 ess thantenpercentl0ofthedwellingsconstructedonthePropertyshallberatedaminimumofCertifiedundertheUSGreenBuildingCouncilsLEEDforHomesPilotRatingSystemVersionLIlaJanuary2007ortheLEEDNCGreenBuildingRating
System for New Construction and Major Renovations Version 2 2 October200SasapplicablecollectivelytheLEEDCompliantDwellingsPriortoissuanceofbuildingpermitsforthe1001st1501st2001st2501stand3001sdwellingsonthePropertytheOwnershallineachcaseprovidecopiesofLEEDcertificatestotheCountyDirectorofCommunity
Development evidencing that a minimum of ten percent 10
of dwellings constructed on the Property to date are certified as LEED
Compliant Dwellings B Commercial Not less than fifty thousand 50 000 square feet of the commercial
square footage located within Block 2 as shown on Sheet 2 oftheGDPBlock2shallberatedaminimumofCertifiedordemonstratedtotheCountyDirectorofCommunityDevelopmentssatisfactiontobeeligible
to receive such certification under the LEED NC Green Building Rating System forNewConstructionandMajorRenovationsVersion22October200SortheLEEDGreenBuildingRatingSystemforCoreShellDevelopmentVersion20July2006asapplicablecollectivelytheLEEDCompliantCommercialSpacePriortoissuanceofthebuildingpermitforanyproposedLEEDCompliantCommercialSpacetheOwnershallprovideto
the County Director of Community Development the opinion of a licensed architect
that such space if constructed in accordance with the building plans is designed to achieve the minimumCertifiedratingprovidedinthisProfferlIB12FireandRescueNolaterthanthedateofissuanceofthebuildingpermitforthefivehundredthSoothdwellingwithinthePropertytheOwnershallcontributetotheCountycashintheamountofEightHundredSeventyFiveThousandDollars87500000tobeusedtowardthepurchaseofoneormorefireenginesambulancesorotherneededfireorrescueequipmentservingthePropertyanditssurroundingareaIfthecashcontributionprovidedinthisProffer12hasnotbeenexhaustedbytheCountyforthestatedpurposeswithintenl0yearsafterthe
date of the issuance of the three thousandth 3 000th certificate ofoccupancywithinthe
Property then all unexpended funds may be used towards funding anyimprovementslistedontheCountysadoptedcapitalimprovementprogramandlocatedwithintheboundariesofNeighborhoods4andS13AnnualAdiustmentofCashProffersBeginningJanuary12009theamountofeachcashcontributionrequiredhereinincludinganyaggregatemaximumcontributionshallbeadjustedannuallyuntilpaidtoreflecttheincreaseifanyintheComparativeCostMultiplierRegionalCityAverageSoutheastAverageCategoryCMasonryBearingWallsissuedbyMarshallValuationServicealkaMarshallSwifttheIndexor
the mostapplicableMarshallSwiftindexdeterminedbytheCountyifpublicationofthespecificindexreferencedhereinindiscontinuedTheadjustedcashcontributioninanyyearshallequalthesumofxthePage16of20
Proffer Statement cont d
ZMA 2005 0
17 Biscuit Run January
3 2006 last revised September 4 2007 cash contribution for the preceding year and y theproductofthecashcontributionfortheprecedingyearandthedifferencebetweentheIndexforthefirstquarterofthecurrentyearandtheIndexforthefirstquarteroftheimmediatelyprecedingyearForeachcashcontributionthatispaidinincrementstheunpaid
incremental payments shall be correspondingly adjusted each year In no event shall adjustment of anycashamountinaccordancewiththisProffer13decreasesuch
amount below the dollar amount originally proffered herein 14 Landscape Plan for Entrance CorridorBuffersPriortoapprovalofthefirstfinalsiteplanwithinBlock2orBlock3asdepictedonSheet2oftheGDPtheEasternBlocksalandscapeplanmeetingtherequirementsofCountyCode1832794and183064andreflectingthegeneralintentoftheBufferssetoutonpage40oftheCODtheLandscapePlanshallbesubmittedforreviewandapprovaltotheCountyArchitecturalReviewBoardtheARBfortheportionsoftheBuffersshownonSheet5oftheGDPthatabutScottsvilleRoadRt20PriortoapprovalofthefirstfinalsiteplanwithinBlock10Block15orBlock16asdepictedonSheet2oftheGDPtheWesternBlocksaLandscapePlanshallbesubmittedforreviewandapprovaltotheARB
for the portions of the Buffers shown on Sheet 5 of the GDP that abut Old Lynchburg RoadReceiptofacertificateofappropriatenessfromtheARBshallbeaconditionoffinalsiteplanapprovalforthefirstsiteplanwithintheEasternBlocksandtheWesternBlocksrespectivelyTheOwnershallinstalllandscapinginaccordancewiththeapprovedLandscapingPlanswithinone1yearafterissuanceofthecertificateofappropriatenessfortheapplicableLandscapePlanTheOwnershallberesponsibleformaintainingthelandscapingprovided
in the approved Landscaping Plans until such time as the
Buffers are conveyed to the Owners Association whereupon the Owners Association shall be responsible for allmaintenanceofthelandscaping15CashFundContributionforCapitalImprovementsForeachdwelling
constructed on the Property the Owner shall contribute to the CountyasaconditionofbuildingpermitissuancecashintheamountofFourThousandNineHundredFortySixand70100Dollars494670uptoanaggregatemaximumcontributionofThirteenMillionThirtyFourThousandFiveHundredFortyTwoDollars1303454200theCashFundContributionwhichmaybeusedtowardfundingofanycapitalimprovementsasdeterminedbytheCountyincludingwithoutlimitationiwideningofScottsvilIeRoadRt20iisignalimprovementsatAvonStreetandSouthernParkwayiiisignalimprovementsonOldLynchburgRoadatStateRoute631and5thStreetivinstallationofsignalsatScottsvilleRoadRt20and164vlaneadditiononOldLynchburgRoadattheintersectionofOldLynchburgRoadandCountryGreenRoadvilaneadditiononOldLynchburgRoadattheintersectionofOldLynchburgRoadandMountainwoodRoadviilaneadditiononScottsvilleRoadRt20attheintersectionofScottsvilleRoadRt20andPVCCviiilaneadditionandbridgeexpansionon5thStreetattheintersectionof164and5thStreetixbicyclelanesonOldLynchburgRoad2lanesectionandoronScottsvilleRoadRt20andAvonStreetxspotimprovementsforScottsvilleRoadRt20andOldLynchburgRoadxiconstructionofaFontaineSunsetConnectorascontemplatedintheSouthernUrbanAreaBStudyFinalReportdatedSeptember102004xiidesignandconstructionofoneormore
soccer lacrosseorotherplayingfieldsattheChampionshipFieldasdefinedinProffer1GorxiiconstructionofDistrictParkfacilitiesAnyportionofthecashcontributionprovidedinthisProffer15receivedafteranimprovementtowhichsuchfundsmaybedirectedhereunderisrcompletemaybeusedtowardrepaymentofanyPage17of20
Proffer Statement cont d
ZMA 2005 0
17 Biscuit Run January
3 2006 last revised September 4 2007 borrowed funds used to pay for such improvement
or if none then toward funding any improvements listed on the County s
adopted capital improvement program and located within the boundaries of Neighborhoods 4
and 5 The cash contributions provided in this Proffer 15 shall not be made on units
of affordable housing as such term is defined in Proffer 2 16
Cash Proffer for Improvements to Old Lvnchbun Road City Section For each dwelling constructed on
the Property the Owner shall contribute to an escrow agent approved by the County as a
condition of building permit issuance cash in the amount of Five Hundred
Eighty Eight and 24 100 Dollars 588 24 up to an aggregate maximum contribution
of One Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars 1 550 000 00 to be
held by the escrow agent in escrow for the purpose of funding construction of improvements
to Old Lynchburg Road within the City of Charlottesville Funds held in escrow in accordance
with this Proffer 16 shall be released from time to time upon instruction by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
either i to the City or its designee for the purposes provided herein or ii to
the County or its designee for such purposes as the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors may
set forth in its instruction If the cash contribution provided in this Proffer 16
is not expended within ten 10 years after the date of the issuance of the
three thousandth 3 000th certificate of occupancy within the Property then all
unexpended funds may be used toward funding any improvements listed on the
County s adopted capital improvement program and located within the boundaries of Neighborhoods 4 and
5 Any portion of the cash contribution provided in this Proffer 16 received after an improvement to
which such funds may be directed hereunder is complete may be used toward
repayment of any borrowed funds used to pay for such improvement or
if none then toward funding any improvements listed on the County s adopted capital improvements program and
located within the
boundaries of Neighborhoods 4 and 5 The cash contributions provided in this
Proffer 16 shall not be made on units of affordable housing as such term
is defined in Proffer 2 17 Cash Proffer for Additional Simde Familv Detached Dwellines As a
condition ofthe issuance of each building permit for a single family detached dwelling unit SFD Unit
requested after the issuance of the building permit for the six hundred fiftieth 650th
SFD Unit on the Property the Owner shall contribute cash in the
amount of Five Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars 5 350 00 to the County
for use towards funding any improvements listed onthe County s adoptedc pital
improvements program and located within the boundaries of Neighborhoods 4 and5 Likewise upon the issuance
of each building permit for a single family attached townhouse or multifamily dwelling unit SF
NTH MF Unit requested after the issuance of the two thousand four hundred
fiftieth 2 450th SF NTH MF Unit on the Property the County shall credit the Owner
the amount of Five Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars 5 350 00 against the cash proffers
for such unit otherwise owed in accordance with these Proffers Notwithstanding the foregoing in
no event shall cash be paid by the County to Owner in the event that a credit under
this
Proffer 17 is due Credits hereinunder may be carried forward for future units
governed by these Proffers The cash contributions and credits provided in this Proffer 17 shall not be
made onunitsofaffordablehousingassuchtermisdefinedinProffer218CashProfferforBovsGirlsClubFacilityatSouthwoodUpondemandoftheCountybutnoearlierthanthedateofrecordationofthesecondsubdivisionplatcreatinglotsorPage18of20
Proffer Statement cont d
ZMA 2005 0
17 Biscuit Run January
3 2006 last revised September 4 2007 units for individual residential occupancy within thePropertytheOwnershallcontributetotheCountyoritsdesigneecashintheamountofFiftyThousandDollars5000000tobeusedtowardtheexpansionoftheBoysGirlsClubsSouthwoodUnitfacilityandorthehoursprogrammingandservicesofsuchfacilitywithintheSouthwoodMobileHomeParkcommunityIfthecashcontributionprovidedinthisProffer18hasnotbeenexhaustedbytheCountyforthestatedpurposeswithinten10yearsafterthedateoftheissuanceofthethreethousandth3000thcertificateofoccupancywithinthePropertythenallunexpendedfundsmaybeusedtowardsfundinganyimprovementslistedontheCounty
s
adopted capital improvement program and located within the boundaries of Neighborhoods 4 and5AttachmentsExhibitADiagramshowingprofferedsignalsandturn
lanes on OLR 64 and Sunset ExhibitBDiagramshowingprofferedsignal
at A von
Rt 20ExhibitCDuttonAssociateshistoricresourcemapExhibitDDuttonAssociatesproposalSIGNATUREPAGEFOLLOWSPage19of20
Proffer Statement cont d
ZMA 2005 017
Biscuit Run January 3
2006 last revised September 4 2007
WITNESS the following
duly authorized signatures
Elizabeth Lancaster
Breeden 981 Old
Lynchburg Road Charlottesville Virginia 22903
BISCUIT RUN LLC
a Virginia
limited
liability company 981 Old
Lynchburg Road Charlottesville Virginia 22903 By
Elizabeth L Breeden Manager
John M
Atkinson Trustee
of the Forest Lodge Land
Trust 9218 Centreville Road
Manassas Virginia 20110
Sue B
Minor Trustee ofthe
Forest Lodge Land Trust 1017
Forest Lodge Lane Charlottesville Virginia
22901 FOREST LODGE LLC a
Virginia limited liability
company
By FOREST LODGE MANAGEMENT LLC a
Virginia limited
liability company its sole Manager
By Steven
W Blaine
Manager
s
Agent
LeClair
Ryan123EastMainStreet8thFloorCharlottesvilleVirginia22902Page20of20DateDateDateDateDate
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1 RESEARCH DESICN FOR ARCIL EOLOCIc L FIEI
DWORK A r TilE BISCUIT RUN
DEVELOPMENT The archaeological fieldwork at the proposed Biscuit Run development will consist ofaPhaseIculturalresourcesurveyofthelowrelieflandfonnswithinthefOotprintofdcveklpmentthatpossessthepotentialtocontainarchaeologicalresourccSInadditionWIarchaeologicalreconnaissancewillbeperfonncdonthevariouscrossingsofpreservationandconservationareaswithintheBiscuitRunprojLCtareaDetails0ttheseproctdures
areoutlincdhelow PI ASH I SlJRVEY OF ARE S WITH ARCH EOLOGIC ILPOTEiVnLThefieldworkwithintheaforementionedareas with archaeological potential willentailacombinationofpedestrianreconnaissanceandsystematicshoveltestinginanetTorttoconclusivelydetenninethepresenceorabsenceofsubsurfacearchaeologicalresourcesTheticldworkwillinvolvetheplacementofshoveltestsat50tOotlSmt1crintervalswithinthosedesignatedareasThesoilexcavatedfromaUshoveltestswiJIbepassedthroughI4inchmeshscreenandallshoveltestswillbeapproximatelyItoot030metersindiameterIfarchaeologicalmaterialsareidentifiedwithinalihovelbosttheexcavationofradialshoveltests12thedistancebetweenpositiveandnegativeshovel
tests will be excavated to dctcnnine site boundaries For any archaeological resourcesidentifiedduringthesurveyphotographswifJbetakenofthegeneralvicinityandofanyvisibleteaturesAtieldmapwilJbepreparedshowingsitolimitsfeaturelocationspermanentlandmarkstopographicandvegetationalvariationsoureesofdisturbancandallsurfaceandsubsurtaceinvStigationsSuflicientintbrmationwillbeincludedoneachmaptopermitcusyrelocationofthesiteNotwillbetakenonsurfaceilndvegetationalconditionssoilcharacteristicsdimensionsandconstrultionoffeaturesevidentandthe81110untanddistributionofculturalmattrialsprescntAllsubsurfacearchaeologicalccavationswill
he backfilled and returned topre survey conditionsAll architectural or structural rcl11ains c olJl l ring thecrtcrvyJlJdocuJncntdwlfflargiiDTjihctograpnyandmlppLtIPhotographswillbetakenofprimaryandsecondarylacadtSincludinguniqueurcmraclcrdcfiningfeaturesandgeneralsettingNoteswillbetaklI1documentinganyvisibleconstructiontechniquesandmuteriillsThelocationoflhehuildingor
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will recorded on the project fieldmap ARell OLOG1C L RI cON V m
s vcEOF V RIOtIS CROSSINGS An lTchac ological reconnaissance will be perfonnt donallcrossingsofconservationandpreservationareasArchuOlogislswillvisuallyinspect
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of the survey and associated records will be curuted accordingto the requirements specifiedinCltralion
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ems 36 CFR Part 79 and VDHR 5 Slate Cllralion SlandarcL until such
time as tinol disposition is coordinated with the client The pcrsoMel
directing this survey meet the professional qualification standards of the Department ofthe Interior 48FR447389Archaologicalfieldworkconductedinthecourseofthissurveyisdesigntd
to providedefinitive information on the presence nnd typeof cultural
n sourct s locah d within the aforementioned arc 3S Following federaland state guidelines
arChllc Ologists will conduct the survey with the goal of
not only identifYing cultural rt Sllurccs hut
also makingpreliminary recommendations regardingtheir
eligibility fornomination to the National Reghdcr of Historic Places N RHP DEF VITIOvSOF CULTURAl RF
SOVRCI Cultuml rcSOurccs idcntitied within the Biscuit Run projecl arca will he
cltcguri l ed as either an Arc lileelllral Resollrce or an ArchllelJltlgicul Site Thedctinitions of these tenn i arc locat d
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tllrul Re llIrCe All architectural r SOurccs identified at Biscuit Run
will he characterized as a huilding or stru 1urc and arc detined by the NRflP
as follows A building such as a house ham church hOlel or similar COl1struCtillll is created
principnlly to shelter any tilrm of human activity Building may also he IIsed to reter to a
histurically and nmctionally related unit such as a courthouse andjajl or a house and harnil h li
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IV HOW TO DEFINE
CATEGORIES OF HISTORICPROPERTIES
The National Register 01HistoricPlacesincludessiilicantpropertiesclassifiedasbuildingssites
districts structures or objects It is notuSl
f to list intangible values except insofarastheyareassociatedwith
or reflected by historic propertiesTheNationalRegisterdocsnotlistculturaleventsorskilledortalentedindividualsasisdonein
some countries Rather the
National Register is oriented to rognizingphysicaJlyconcreteproperties
that arerel ltivcJy lixed in
location For purposes 01NationalRegisternominationssmallgroupsofproperticsJrelistedunderasingJecatcgoryusingtheprimaryresource
For ex ample a dty haU
and fountain would be Cdtcgorized by the
dty hall building a farmhouse with
two out buildings wouldbe cJtcgorizedbytheflrmhousebuildingandacityparkwithagazebo
wouldbe catcgoriu Cf by the
park sitc Properties with large acreage
or a number of resources Me
usuallyCOn sidcn d districts Common
sense and reason should dictatethe k
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categories BUILDING A building such olS oJ
hous bolm church hotelor simil
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to shelter Jny form of human
tivity Ouild ing mOlY o1lso be used to refer to
iIhistoricallY ll1d functiono111y related unit
such as a courthouse and jail IIroJhousendbamBuildings
l ligible lrthe I ltion ll cgistcr
must inc udl lll of their l
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dings such as interiors fac ldes r
wings arc not eligible ind cndntofthereslofIheistjnglIi1dingThewhokbllildinmustbeconsidered
and ils signifiCdnl ea tures mustbeidentifiedIIa
building has lost its basic struc lUrid elementsitisusuallyconsideredaruinandiscategorizedasasiteExaple
01building include administration
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cily
or lawn h lll courthouse
detached
kitchen barn or privy dannitoryfort
garage
hotel
hOllse
library
mill
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STRUCTURE The
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strueture is usedtodis tinguish frombuildingsthosefunctionalconstructionsmoldeusuoJllyforpurposesotherth1nerelUnghumolnshelterStrucluresnomin
ltt d10 the Nation 11RCglslermustincludeallofthexllntb15icSlrllcluralllcmentsPMtsufstmeluresc1nnobeconsidrcdeligibleifthwholeslructurremainsForlx1mpledtrussbridgeiscomposcdofIhemelalorwoodentrussIheIbutmcntsJndsupportingpiers11ofwhichifxtantmllst
be included when considering
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Neighborhood Model District Code of Development ZMA-2005-017 August 31, 2007 Applicant: Forest Lodge, LLC Represented by: Prepared by: 800 EAST JEFFERSON STREET · CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902
8/31/2007 2 TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................................................3 VISION..........................................................................................................................................................................3 Figure 1: Regional Context Map....................................................................................................................4 EXISTING CONDITIONS...............................................................................................................................................5 Table 1: Existing parcel information............................................................................................................5 Figure 2: Zoning Parcel Map...........................................................................................................................6 PURPOSE AND INTENT................................................................................................................................................7 Figure 3: Traffic Study....................................................................................................................................8 General Development Plan..................................................................................................................................9 Blocks.......................................................................................................................................................................9 Districts...................................................................................................................................................................9 Table 2: Land Use Areas.................................................................................................................................9 Figure 4: Block Plan.......................................................................................................................................10 Figure 5: Neighborhood Center District(T5)...............................................................................................11 Figure 6: Transitional District (T4).............................................................................................................12 Figure 7: Edge District (T3)..........................................................................................................................13 LAND USE AND BUILDING FORM..................................................................................................................................14 ALLOWABLE USES.....................................................................................................................................................14 Residential............................................................................................................................................................14 Table 3: Allowable Residential Uses...........................................................................................................14 Commercial.........................................................................................................................................................16 Table 4: Allowable Commercial Uses.........................................................................................................16 Civic.......................................................................................................................................................................17 Accessory..............................................................................................................................................................17 Table 5: Allowable Civic & Accessory Uses...............................................................................................17 DENSITY.....................................................................................................................................................................18 Table 6: Density.............................................................................................................................................18 SETBACKS...................................................................................................................................................................19 Figure 8: Setbacks..........................................................................................................................................19 Table 7: Minimum Setbacks and Build-to Lines........................................................................................19 LOT SIZE, STORIES AND COVERAGE........................................................................................................................20 Table 8: Lot Size, Stories and Lot Coverage.............................................................................................20 TRANSPORTATION........................................................................................................................................................21 Figure 9: Transit Routes...............................................................................................................................22 Table 9: Street specifications......................................................................................................................26 PARKING.....................................................................................................................................................................29 Figure 10: Potential Parking Configurations.............................................................................................29 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES.....................................................................................................................................30 WETLANDS AND FLOODPLAIN.................................................................................................................................30 Figure 11: Wetlands and Floodplain...........................................................................................................30 CRITICAL SLOPES......................................................................................................................................................31 Figure 12: Critical Slopes..............................................................................................................................31 HISTORIC RESOURCES.....................................................................................................................................32 Figure 13: Potential Archaeological Resources........................................................................................32 OPEN SPACE..................................................................................................................................................................33 Figure 14: Open Space..................................................................................................................................33 Table 10: Green Spaces and Amenities.....................................................................................................33 Figure 15: Conservation and Preservation Areas.....................................................................................34 GREENWAY................................................................................................................................................................35 Figure 16: Greenway.....................................................................................................................................35 PARKS.........................................................................................................................................................................36 Figure 17: Parks.............................................................................................................................................36 LEARNING CENTER...................................................................................................................................................38 Figure 18: Learning Center Site..................................................................................................................38 PASSIVE RECREATION AREAS...................................................................................................................................39 Figure 19: Passive Recreation Areas...........................................................................................................39 BUFFERS.....................................................................................................................................................................40 Figure 20: Entrance Corridor Buffers.........................................................................................................41 PHASING.........................................................................................................................................................................47 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT......................................................................................................................................49 UTILITIES........................................................................................................................................................................51 Figure 21: Utilities.........................................................................................................................................51 ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS.....................................................................................................................................52 FORM, MASSING, PROPORTION...............................................................................................................................52 ARCHITECTURAL STYLES.........................................................................................................................................53 MATERIALS, COLORS AND TEXTURES.....................................................................................................................53 ROOF FORM AND PITCH...........................................................................................................................................53 ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENTATION.......................................................................................................................54 FAÇADE TREATMENTS AND FRONTAGES................................................................................................................54 STREETSCAPE TREATMENTS....................................................................................................................................55 Trees......................................................................................................................................................................55 Street Furniture/ Lighting.................................................................................................................................55 COMPLIANCE WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD MODEL DISTRICT PRINCIPLES.............................................................56 1. Pedestrian Orientation..................................................................................................................................56 2. Neighborhood Friendly Streets and Paths..................................................................................................56 3. Interconnected Streets and Transportation Networks.............................................................................56 4. Parks and Open Space....................................................................................................................................57 5. Neighborhood Centers...................................................................................................................................57 6. Buildings and Spaces of Human Scale.........................................................................................................57 7. Relegated Parking...........................................................................................................................................57 8. Mixture of Uses...............................................................................................................................................57 9. Mixture of Housing Types and Affordability...............................................................................................58 10. Redevelopment.............................................................................................................................................58 11. Site Planning That Respects Terrain.........................................................................................................58 12. Clear Boundaries with the Rural Areas.....................................................................................................58 APPENDICES...................................................................................................................................................................59
8/31/2007 3 INTRODUCTION VISIONThe Biscuit Run Neighborhood Model District consists of 828 acres, south of the City of Charlottesville in Neighborhoods 4 and 5 of Albemarle County’s designated Development Area. Bordered to the east by Route 20 and to the west by Old Lynchburg Road, the site is conveniently located just minutes from the City of Charlottesville, the University of Virginia and Interstate 64. The limits of this rezoning include only that land designated by Albemarle County as within the Development Area and currently zoned R-1 and R-2, as shown on the rezoning map by Thomas B. Lincoln Land Surveyor, Inc. dated May 29, 2007. All residential and commercial development proposed at Biscuit Run will be within the designated Development Area. The property owner also owns approximately 402 acres of land, contiguous to the 828 acres located within the County’s designated Rural Area. Those 402 acres shall be dedicated to Albemarle County for parks and recreation purposes as provided for in the Proffers. The project is named for Biscuit Run Creek, a tributary of the Rivanna River which meanders through a portion of the site. Protecting and preserving this important natural resource is paramount to the vision for the Biscuit Run community. Parks and other open spaces are strategically placed throughout Biscuit Run to preserve the natural beauty of the site, and to provide recreational amenities. Ruins from a mid-19th century farmstead, including a family graveyard, will be preserved and protected, incorporating an historic context for the new community. Neighborhood streets and block designs will conform to the natural terrain wherever possible, reflecting the area’s characteristic rolling hills and mountain views. Combining elements such as street trees, bicycle lanes and pedestrian trails with detailed street frontage and building massing specifications will ensure that public streets are comfortable, attractive and safe. A Neighborhood Center will provide a focal point for commercial, office and community uses supporting the Biscuit Run community. Through-streets, trail systems and transit facilities will promote multi-modal interconnectivity in and out of the community. All streets within Biscuit Run will include sidewalks. A transit plan has been developed to promote transit use within Biscuit Run.
8/31/2007 4 Figure 1: Regional Context Map
8/31/2007 5 EXISTING CONDITIONS The land involved in this rezoning is made up of the following parcels: Table 1: Existing parcel information Tax Parcel I.D. Number Owner Acres Current Zoning Comprehensive Plan Designation 09000-00-00-00500 Biscuit Run, LLC & Elizabeth Breeden 195.879 R1 Neighborhood Density 09000-00-00-006D0 (portion) 488.404 R1 Neighborhood Density 09000-00-00-017D0 2.592 R1 Neighborhood Density 090A0-00-00-00300 130.074 R2 Neighborhood Density 090A1-00-00-00100 7.881 R2 Neighborhood Density 090A1-00-00-001E0 1.399 R2 Neighborhood Density 090A0-00-00-001A0 0.709 R2 Neighborhood Density 090A0-00-00-001B0 Forest Lodge LLC 0.229 R2 Neighborhood Density TOTAL 828 +/- The site is bordered to the west by Old Lynchburg Road and to the east by Route 20. Mill Creek subdivision exists to the north, consisting primarily of single family detached dwelling. Southwood mobile home park exists to the northwest. Several single family detached residential subdivisions exist west of Old Lynchburg Road including Redfields, Mosby Mountain and Mountain Valley. The project area is identified in Figure 2 on the following page, and the boundaries are specifically delineated in the General Development Plan. The 828 acres subject to this rezoning application is currently zoned R-1 and R-2, allowing low density residential development. The Comprehensive Plan designates these parcels as Neighborhood Density, which allows residential density of up to 6 dwelling units per acre. The southern portion of Parcel 90-6D, comprising 402.6 acres, is currently zoned RA, allowing uses such as rural residential, agricultural and public uses and facilities. This rural area portion of parcel 90-6D is not included in the rezoning The applicant has conducted a traffic study of the surrounding area to assess existing traffic conditions and analyze projected impacts from the proposed project. In consultation with Albemarle County and VDOT, the applicant developed a scope for the study, which is included as Appendix D. Traffic volumes were manually collected from 28 critical intersections in the vicinity, as shown on Figure 3. Volumes at an additional 6 locations were collected with mechanical counters. The transportation Proffers for the project are based on the results of the traffic study. Old Lynchburg Road southbound approaching Biscuit Run
8/31/2007 6 Figure 2: Zoning Parcel Map
8/31/2007 7 PURPOSE AND INTENT This application rezones approximately 828 acres of the parcels described previously from the R1 and R2 zoning districts to the Neighborhood Model District (NMD) zoning district, in accordance with the regulations contained in 18-20A of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance. This Code of Development is established in conformance with Section 18-20A.5 of the Zoning Ordinance for the purposes listed therein, and sets forth unifying design guidelines, specific zoning district regulations, permitted uses and their characteristics and the general location and appearance of central features for the district. A Neighborhood Town Center is proposed within the General Development Plan to include a variety of residential dwelling types, neighborhood-scale commercial, office and community uses to support the surrounding residential community. This Neighborhood Town Center will be located within a 10 minute walk of many of the residents of Biscuit Run. An elementary school or learning center site will also be located within Biscuit Run. Overall between 2,500 and 3,100 residential units are proposed at Biscuit Run. The 15% affordable housing standard will be addressed as specified in the Proffers. The applicant may satisfy a portion of the affordable housing commitment through cash contributions for off-site affordable housing projects, including the proposed Habitat for Humanity Southwood revitalization project, as detailed in the Proffers. A network of trails, bike lanes and sidewalks throughout Biscuit Run will enable pedestrians and cyclists to travel anywhere within the community without relying solely on an automobile. The greenway trail network along Biscuit Run Creek will be dedicated to Albemarle County for public use as a continuation of the existing trail system throughout the development area. The trail network will provide a continuous loop through the Biscuit Run site. Parks and passive recreation areas will be located within a 5 minute walking distance from residences to provide pedestrian destinations throughout the development. Existing trails will be incorporated into the trails and open space network. Anchoring a mixed type neighborhood within the site, Block 17 has been designated as a future school or learning center site. This site is conveniently located on the connector road linking Route 20 and Old Lynchburg Road. Block 17 also is located close to the Southwood neighborhood. This convenient access will make it easier for students to walk to school. If not developed by Albemarle County as a school site or learning center, Block 17 will nevertheless include community space and recreational fields as a neighborhood park, as provided in the Proffers.
8/31/2007 8 Figure 3: Traffic Study
8/31/2007 9 General Development Plan The General Development Plan lays out a framework for the development of Biscuit Run while incorporating the flexibility necessary to adapt to changing needs. The General Development Plan provides an alignment for streets, utilities and sidewalks to illustrate the feasibility of these improvements and to illustrate their relationships to one another. Conceptual grading and stormwater management plans also are incorporated within the General Development Plan. Minor variations or changes from the General Development Plan and this Code of Development will be permitted in accordance with the regulations contained in Section 8.5.5.3 of the Zoning Ordinance. Blocks Figure 4 shows the conceptual layout of blocks. Blocks are designated as groups of adjacent sub-blocks located within the same transect district. Specific development of blocks and lots, including the locations and dimensions of buildings and parking, will be determined on an individual basis at the time of each site plan review. Certain specifications for the development of each block are contained within this Code of Development. Districts The General Development Plan incorporates the transect district concept, articulated in the Neighborhood Model. The Neighborhood Center District (T5) will contain the highest density of development, with a focus on a mix of retail, commercial and residential uses. The Transitional District (T4) within Biscuit Run will provide a mix of residential types, live/work opportunities and other neighborhood support facilities and amenities such as recreational areas and community centers. The Edge District (T3) within Biscuit Run will be primarily single-family residential in nature. All of the districts are intended to provide walkable, engaging streetscapes. Typically, as the distance from the Neighborhood Center districts increases, density is incrementally reduced, with greater distance between structures. Transect districts are graphically depicted on Figure 4. Table 2: Land Use Areas Greenspace/ Amenities (ac) Transect District Block Area (ac) Street right-of-way (ac) Parks1 Greenway Passive Recreation Area Buffers T4 1 26.4 3.5 3.4 7.5 1.6 3.9 T5 2 54.8 11.0 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 T4 3 24.5 3.7 0.0 0.0 8.1 4.1 T4 4 58.2 9.9 5.2 0.0 13.9 0.0 T4 5 60.0 12.2 5.0 0.0 16.5 0.0 T4 6 68.7 11.4 0.4 0.0 27.3 0.0 T4 7 36.2 6.2 2.8 0.0 8.0 0.0 T3 8 70.3 4.5 2.5 23.7 22.1 0.0 T3 9 93.3 7.6 1.1 32.2 16.2 0.0 T4 10 61.6 13.8 11.0 0.0 6.4 1.2 T3 11 36.1 3.4 0.5 8.4 6.6 0.0 T3 12 42.7 4.0 3.4 10.0 11.3 0.0 T3 13 72.2 5.3 0.1 20.6 26.2 0.0 T3 14 15.1 0.0 0.0 2.4 8.4 0.0 T3 15 63.6 6.5 6.8 15.2 10.8 6.2 T3 16 29.8 6.8 1.0 0.0 1.4 5.8 T4 17 (LEARNING CENTER) 14.0 2.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 TOTAL 827.5 111.7 43.8 120.0 184.7 21.2 1 Parks include Greens, Squares, Commons, Eyebrows, and other forms of Parks. See figure 17.
8/31/2007 10 Figure 4: Block Plan
8/31/2007 11 Figure 5: Neighborhood Center District(T5) Block 2 The Neighborhood Center District located in Block 2 will be a mixed-use neighborhood designed to foster a vibrant urban environment. The formation of the blocks, walkability of the streets, placement of buildings, relegation of off-street parking within blocks, and crafting of the varied squares and open spaces all come together to create a place where casual social interaction is not only possible, but encouraged. The highest level of density allowed at Biscuit Run will be found in this district, and its uses include retail, commercial, residential and other community facilities. The maximum area of commercial uses in the project will be 150,000 square feet. The layout and orientation of the buildings and parking areas within the Neighborhood Center District are important factors in creating a functional, community-focused neighborhood center. Layout and orientation are also important factors in creating a community that is inviting to passers-by. The neighborhood center design should strive to create the pedestrian-friendly atmosphere exemplified in the illustration below rather than mimic a conventional, ‘strip’ shopping center. To help accomplish this, minimal setbacks and tight spatial enclosure ratios will ensure that the streets within this district are characterized as vibrant, active, and pedestrian-friendly. Off-street parking areas will be oriented internally to Biscuit Run and away from Route 20, To the extent possible, commercial uses will be incorporated into mixed-use street blocks rather than set apart in stand-alone structures or commercial strip areas. Stand-alone structures will be permitted, but where permitted, will be integrated with the surrounding block and road network so as to minimize large, open parking areas. The Neighborhood Center District is centrally located on the largest developable tract within the site and is therefore well connected to the rest of the entire village of Biscuit Run through the continuity of the street network, pedestrian trails and sidewalks. Its location on the east/west connector also makes it convenient to future transit service. Primary Allowable Uses*: • Single-family residential • Multi-family residential • Retail • Office *subject to provisions of Tables 3, 4 & 5 • Condominiums and Apartments • Townhouses with detached garages • Retail/ office space with surface parking • Alley access • Townhouses, single-family residences with detached garages • Mixed use buildings • Surface parking • Alley access • Retail/office with surface parking lot • Townhouses with detached garages • Alley access Example block layouts The following block layouts are provided to demonstrate potential development scenarios only. A multitude of additional options exist which may meet the requirements of this Code of Development. LEGEND MF = Apartments & Condominiums SFA = Single Family Attached SFD = Single Family Detached RO = Retail / Offices MF MF RO/MF SFA RO/MF SFA SFA SFA RO/MF RO/MF SFD RO/MF • Retail with structured parking garage • Townhouses with detached garages • Alley access RO/MF RO/MF RO/MF SFA
8/31/2007 12 Figure 6: Transitional District (T4) Blocks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 17 The Transitional District will link the higher density uses within T5 to the T3 areas. This “transition” will allow a mix of residential types and some smaller shops or live/work opportunities within neighborhoods. These Transitional Districts also may contain neighborhood-oriented facilities such as a community center, school and recreational fields or a small scale shopping or service area for residents within the neighborhood. In essence, the Transitional District forms, as its name suggests, the transition areas of the plan, balancing both the urban characteristics and natural features of Biscuit Run. • Condominiums or Apartments with surface parking lot • Single family residences • Townhouses • Alley access • Apartments with garage parking • Apartments with surface parking • Townhouses • Single family residences with detached garages • Alley access Primary Allowable Uses*: Residential: • single family residential • multi family residential • live/work opportunities • small shops *subject to provisions of Tables 3,4,&5 Example block layouts The following block layouts are provided to demonstrate potential development scenarios only. A multitude of additional options exist which may meet the requirements of this Code of Development. MF MF SFD SFD SFD SFA SFA MF MF • Single family residences of varying sizes • Single family residences of varying sizes • Townhouses • Alley access • Townhouses • Condominiums or Apartments with surface parking SFD SFD SFA MF SFA SFA LEGEND MF = Apartments & Condominiums SFA = Single Family Attached SFD = Single Family Detached
8/31/2007 13 Figure 7: Edge District (T3) Blocks 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16SFD POCKET PARK The Edge District (T3) is generally located around the perimeter of Biscuit Run and will consist of mostly single family detached dwellings. This district will contain the largest lots of the community, with greater setbacks and sizeable dwelling units, as compared to the other districts. • Single family residences with attached and detached garages with alley access • Parks • Single family residences of varying sizes, with detached garages • Alley access • Single family residences with attached garages and no alley access • Includes estate lots Primary Allowable Use*: Residential: • single family residential *subject to provisions of Table 3 Example block layouts The following block layouts are provided to demonstrate potential development scenarios only. A multitude of additional options exist which may meet the requirements of this Code of Development. SFD SFD SFD • Single family residences of varying sizes, with attached garages and alley access SFD SFD SF SF • Single family residences of varying sizes • Townhouses • Alley access SFD SFA LEGEND SFA = Single Family Attached SFD = Single Family Detached SFD
8/31/2007 14 LAND USE AND BUILDING FORM ALLOWABLE USES Residential Biscuit Run should be considered principally as a residential community with amenities and services supportive of its residents. A variety of housing types, sizes and price ranges are intended to appeal to residents of all ages and economic status. Multiple-family dwellings and attached housing will create a village atmosphere in the Neighborhood Center District and in the Transitional Districts. Single family dwellings are envisioned primarily within the Edge District thus providing consistency and continuity with uses within adjacent neighborhoods. Table 3: Allowable Residential Uses DISTRICTS/ BLOCKS CENTER DISTRICT (T5) TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (T4) EDGE DISTRICT (T3) USES 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 17 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 Detached Single-Family Dwelling X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Attached Single-Family Dwelling X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Multiple-family dwellings X X X X X X X X X Duplexes X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Triplexes X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Quadruplexes X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Townhouses X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Atrium Houses X X X X X X X X X Accessory Apartments (in single family detached dwellings only) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Home Occupation Class A X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Residential* Home Occupation Class B X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X *See definitions on following page X - Allowable Use Note: Residential uses not listed here shall not be allowed within Biscuit Run.
8/31/2007 15 Definitions of Residential Uses Detached single family dwelling: A building containing one (1) dwelling unit. When pertaining to structures, denotes the absence of a physical connection to another structure by a structural element or structural feature. Attached single family dwelling: A building containing one (1) dwelling unit. When pertaining to structures, denotes the presence of a physical connection to another structure by a structural element or structural feature. Multiple-family dwellings: A structure arranged or designed to be occupied by more than two (2) families, the structure having more than two (2) dwelling units. Duplexes: A two-family dwelling or a series of attached single-family dwellings containing two (2) dwelling units. Triplexes: A multiple-family dwelling or series of attached single-family dwellings containing three (3) dwelling units. Quadruplexes: A multiple-family dwelling or series of attached single-family dwellings containing four (4) dwelling units. Townhouses: A series of attached single-family dwelling units, under single or multiple ownership, separated from one another by continuous vertical walls without openings from basement floor to roof. Atrium houses: A single-family dwelling having an open, landscaped courtyard partially or completely surrounded by living areas, which courtyard provides the main source of light and air for such dwelling Accessory apartments (in single family detached dwellings only): A separate, independent dwelling unit contained within the structure of and clearly subordinate to a single-family detached dwelling, as distinguished from a duplex or other two-family dwelling. Home occupation class A: An occupation conducted in a dwelling unit for profit in connection with which no person other than members of the family residing on the premises is engaged in such occupation. Home occupation class B: An occupation conducted in a dwelling unit, with or without the use of one or more accessory structures, for profit, in connection with which there are employed not more than two (2) persons other than members of the family residing on the premises, which persons may be in addition to such family members.
8/31/2007 16 Commercial The Neighborhood Center District will be located within Biscuit Run to increase the success of community orientated commercial enterprises. Retail shops, restaurants, cafes and offices will provide essential services to the residents of Biscuit Run and create opportunities for convenient employment. Commercial uses will be small-scale, sufficient to support the surrounding community as well as the community within Biscuit Run. To help accomplish this: • Destination-style department stores and “big-box” development will not be allowed within Biscuit Run. Other than a grocery store of up to 60,000 sq. ft., no single retail store larger than 20,000 sq. ft. will be allowed. • Commercial uses that front Route 20 shall not exceed 10,000 square feet for any single user so as to avoid the effect of large monolithic buildings ‘overlooking’ Route 20. • The east-west connector will be the main commercial street within the Neighborhood Center. At least two-thirds of the doors of the commercial uses, other than recreation uses, will be located so as to front along the east-west connector. • All off-street parking within 600 feet of Route 20 will be relegated away from Route 20 so that large parking areas may not be visible from Route 20. The 150,000 square foot limitation shall not include a community recreation center or fitness club in the Neighborhood Center District. Any community recreation center or fitness club shall not front on Route 20. Table 4: Allowable Commercial Uses DISTRICTS/ BLOCKS CENTER DISTRICT (T5) TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (T4) EDGE DISTRICT (T3) USES 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 17 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 Antique, gift, jewelry, notion and craft shops X Barber, Beauty Shops X Central Reproduction and Mailing Services X Clothing, Apparel & Shoe Shops X Country Store < 4000 sq. ft. X Data Processing Services X Drug store, pharmacy X Eating Establishments X Establishments for the sale of office supplies and service of office equipment X Ethical Pharmacies, laboratories and establishments for the production, fitting and/or sale of optical or prosthetic appliances on sites containing medical, dental or optical offices X Farmers' Market X Fast Food Restaurant X Financial Institutions X Florist X Food and grocery stores including such specialty shops as bakery, candy, milk dispensary and wine and cheese shops (up to 60,000 sq. ft. GFA) X Furniture & Home Appliances (sales and service) X Hardware Store X Hotels, Motels and Inns X Laundries, Dry Cleaners X Musical Instruments X Newsstands, Magazines, Pipe & Tobacco Shops X Optical Goods X Photographic Goods X Retail Nurseries & Greenhouses X Sale/service of goods associated with the principal use such as, but not limited to: musical instruments, musical scores, text books, artist's supplies and dancing shoes and apparel X X Sporting Goods X Tailor, Seamstress X Tourist Lodging X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Veterinary offices and hospital X Retail Visual & Audio Appliances X Offices X X X - Allowable Use Note: Commercial uses not listed here shall not be allowed within Biscuit Run.
8/31/2007 17 Civic Civic uses will be an important component of the community at Biscuit Run. The scale of civic uses will primarily support the residents of Biscuit Run. Churches, libraries and community centers are among the allowable civic uses permitted within the Districts as indicated in Table 5. Utilities and uses associated with construction are allowed in all Districts. Medical centers are not deemed an appropriate use at Biscuit Run due to their large scale and potential for generating excessive traffic. Accessory Accessory uses are allowed as indicated on Table 5. General accessory uses and storage buildings, as defined by the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance, are allowed throughout all Districts at Biscuit Run. Drive-through windows and outdoor storage and displays are permitted only within the Neighborhood Center District, if approved through a Special Use Permit. Table 5: Allowable Civic & Accessory Uses DISTRICTS/ BLOCKS CENTER DISTRICT (T5) TRANSITIONAL DISTRICT (T4) EDGE DISTRICT (T3) USES 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 17 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 Amenity X X X Churches, Cemeteries X X X X Clubs, Lodges, Civic, Fraternal, Patriotic X Commercial Recreation Establishments X Community Center X X X X X Electric, gas, oil and communication facilities excluding tower structures and including poles, lines, transformers, pipes, meters and related facilities for distribution of local service and owned and operated by a public utility. Water distribution and sewerage collection lines, pumping stations and appurtenances owned and operated by the Albemarle County Service Authority X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Fire and Rescue Squad Stations X X X X X X X X Health Spas X Homes for developmentally disabled persons X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Indoor Athletic Facilities X Indoor Theaters X Libraries, Museums X X X Nurseries, Day Care Centers X Private Schools X X X Public uses and buildings including temporary or mobile facilities such as schools, offices, parks, playgrounds and roads funded, owned or operated by local, state or federal agencies (reference 31.2.5); public water and sewer transmission, main or trunk lines treatment facilities, pumping stations and the like, owned and/or operated by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Stand alone parking and parking structures X X Stormwater management facilities shown on an approved final site plan or subdivision plat. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Temporary Construction Uses X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Tier I Personal Wireless Facilities X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Civic and Civic Support Tier II Personal Wireless Facilities X Accessory uses and buildings including storage buildings X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Drive-Through windows serving or associated with permitted uses SP Accessory Outdoor storage, display and/or sales serving or associated with a by-right permitted use, if any portion of the use would be visible from a travelway SP X - Allowable Use SP – Allowable pursuant to approval of a Special Use Permit Note: Civic and accessory uses not listed here shall not be allowed within Biscuit Run.
8/31/2007 18 DENSITY “Achieving Albemarle County’s dual goals of preserving its rural area and creating livable communities in its designated Development Areas will require a new form of development that is ultimately more urban. If the countryside is to remain beautiful and productive, the bulk of new development must locate inside the Development Areas. But these areas will not attract the needed share of development unless they are appealing and functional and offer a high quality of life for a broad spectrum of the population. The form of new development strongly influences the desirability of more dense places.” - The Neighborhood Model, Albemarle County Allowable densities at Biscuit Run have been arranged to establish a compact form of development within the County’s designated Development Area to protect the rural surroundings. Table 6 lists the allowable density for each block based on unit type and mixture of uses. Table 6: Density Maximum Units and Gross Density per Rezoning Plan 1 Maximum Units by Unit Type Single Family Multi.Family Mixed Use Townhouses Apartments DISTRICT Block Number Block Area (acres) Maximum Gross Single Family residential density (units/acre) Potential maximum total single family units Maximum Gross Multi-Family residential density (units/acre) Potential maximum total multi-family units Maximum Gross Mixed Use residential density (units/acre) Potential maximum total residential units in mixed-use development scheme Equivalent maximum residential square footage per section 20A.4.A of Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance Single Family Non-mixed-use block Mixed-use block Non-mixed-use block Mixed-use block T4 1 26.4 6 158 12 317 12 317 475,200 158 317 317 317 317 T5 2 54.8 16 877 26 1425 26 1425 2,137,200 877 1425 1425 1425 1425 T4 3 24.5 6 147 12 294 12 294 441,000 147 294 294 294 294 T4 4 58.2 6 349 12 698 12 698 1,047,600 349 698 698 698 698 T4 5 60.0 6 360 12 720 12 720 1,080,000 360 720 720 720 720 T4 6 68.7 6 412 12 824 12 824 1,236,600 412 824 824 824 824 T4 7 36.2 6 217 12 434 12 434 651,600 217 434 434 434 434 T3 8 70.3 4 281 0 0 0 0 421,800 281 0 0 0 0 T3 9 93.3 4 373 0 0 0 0 559,800 373 0 0 0 0 T4 10 61.6 6 370 12 739 12 739 1,108,800 370 739 739 739 739 T3 11 36.1 4 100 0 0 0 0 150,000 100 0 0 0 0 T3 12 42.7 4 171 0 0 0 0 256,200 171 0 0 0 0 T3 13 72.2 4 289 0 0 0 0 433,200 289 0 0 0 0 T3 14 15.1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T3 15 63.6 4 254 0 0 0 0 381,600 254 0 0 0 0 T3 16 29.8 4 119 0 0 0 0 178,800 119 0 0 0 0 T4 17 (LEARNING CENTER) 14.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Overall, between 2,500 and 3,100 residential units may be constructed throughout Biscuit Run. A maximum of 150,000 sq. ft. of commercial area may be developed at Biscuit Run.
8/31/2007 19 SETBACKS Setbacks establish minimum separation requirements between buildings and adjacent uses. The setback dimensions guide the placement of buildings and help to set the character for the block and neighborhood. Table 7 provides allowable ranges for front, side and rear yard setbacks and build-to lines based on the building type contemplated. Build-to lines are provided for the fronts of buildings and minimum setbacks are provided for the rear and sides of buildings. Figure 8: Setbacks Table 7: Minimum Setbacks and Build-to Lines DISTRICT MINIMUM SETBACK/ BUILD-TO LINE T3 T4 T5 To exterior walls of all structures 12’-15’ 10’-16’ 0' - 12' FRONT BUILD-TO LINE To porch foundation 6' - 8' 4' - 8' 6' MINIMUM SIDE SETBACK 1 To exterior walls of building 6’ 4’ 0’ Attached Garage 18’ 18’ 18’ Detached Garage 4’ 4’ 4’ with alley Integral Garage 18’ 18’ 18’ MINIMUM REAR SETBACK with no alley To exterior walls of all enclosed structures 3’ 3’ 3’ Notes: 1 Side yard setbacks of at least 10 ft. shall be provided to ensure adequate fire flow clearance, but may be reduced to the quantities listed if approved by the County Fire Marshal, in compliance with section 4.11.3 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance and provided there is adequate access for maintenance of structures. • Incidental architectural features (including, but not limited to porches, eaves, bay windows and chimneys) may encroach up to 4 feet over the build-to line and within any minimum required setback. • All structures shall be set back a minimum of 6’ from shared driveway paving. • Accessory structures shall not encroach into setbacks.
8/31/2007 20 LOT SIZE, STORIES AND COVERAGE Lot dimensions will vary at Biscuit Run based on the district and building type. Single family detached residential lots will be subject to the minimum lot sizes as specified in Table 8, while lot sizes for other building types are not restricted. Minimum lot frontage widths will ensure an attractive, cohesive streetscape is achieved along all blocks and adequate access is provided to all lots. Structures within the Neighborhood Center and Transitional Districts will be limited to no more than 5 stories and Edge Districts will be limited to no more than 4 stories. Maximum coverage allowed for building footprints will also vary by district. The densest blocks of Biscuit Run will be located within the Neighborhood Center District, allowing up to 100% coverage. The Transitional District will allow up to 95% of lot area to be covered by buildings, while the Edge District will allow up to 90%. Table 8: Lot Size, Stories and Lot Coverage Minimum lot size (sq. ft.) Minimum Street Frontage (ft.) Maximum Stories 1 Maximum Building Height 2 Maximum Lot Coverage (%)2 DISTRICT/ BLOCKS Single Family Detached Single family attached/ Townhouses Multi-family Non-Residential/ Mixed Use Single Family Detached Single family attached/ Townhouses Multi-family Non-Residential/ Mixed Use Single Family Detached Single family attached/ Townhouses Multi-family Non-Residential/ Mixed Use Single Family Detached Single family attached/ Townhouses Multi-family Non-Residential/ Mixed Use Single Family Detached Single family attached/ Townhouses Multi-family Non-Residential/ Mixed Use T5: Block 2 1000 no minimum no minimum no minimum 30 14 no minimum 20 3 4 5 5 5 40' 40' 60' 70' 85 95 95 100 T4: blocks 1,3,4,5,6,7,10,17 1800 no minimum no minimum no minimum 30 14 no minimum no minimum 4 4 5 4 40' 40' 60' 70' 80 90 95 no maximum T3: blocks 8,9,11,12,13,14,15,16 4000 no minimum not allowed no minimum 40 16 not allowed no minimum 3 3 not allowed 3 40' 40’ not allowed 40’ 80 no maximum not allowed no maximum Note: See Architectural standards for form, massing and proportion regulations, which provide additional requirements related to allowable stories. 1 Stories shall be measured as specified in Section 18-3.1 of the Albemarle County Zoning ordinance. Basements (with a walk-out condition on the rear side of the building only) and attics shall be allowed, but not considered stories. 2 Building height and maximum lot coverage regulations shall not apply to cantilevers, decks, patios, porches, accessory structures, trellises and other similar miscellaneous structures. Building height shall be measured as specified in Section 18-3.1 of the Albemarle County Zoning ordinance. 3 For residential uses only. Other non-residential uses have no minimum street frontage requirement.
8/31/2007 21 TRANSPORTATIONINTRODUCTION In accordance with Albemarle County’s Neighborhood Model for Development, Biscuit Run is designed to accommodate and facilitate multi-modal transportation. Provision is made specifically for pedestrian usage, bicycling, and transit. By planning for all of these modes of transportation, Biscuit Run strives to reduce vehicle trips and provide a means of travel for all segments of its population. These modes of transportation are to be considered in the design of streets alongside planning for vehicular traffic. Street and traffic improvements to accommodate vehicular traffic are also provided for with the development. PEDESTRIAN NETWORK Biscuit Run will provide a thorough network of pedestrian travelways including sidewalks and trails, as depicted on the Pedestrian Plan. This network will provide routes for residents to walk between neighborhoods and to public places such as the Neighborhood Center or the Learning Center, as well as provide recreational opportunities. Sidewalks are provided throughout the built areas of Biscuit Run. They should be separated from the curb of the streets with a tree planting strip. Trees should generally be placed approximately 40 feet on center to provide a continuous tree canopy shading the sidewalks. On-street parking on many streets will create a buffer between traffic and pedestrians that promotes a greater feeling of security for pedestrians. Trails will be provided within open space areas and parks. The trails will facilitate movement of pedestrians between neighborhoods in Biscuit Run. They will also provide for recreation, permitting residents to experience and enjoy the Preservation and Conservation Areas within Biscuit Run. They will also ultimately provide access to off-site public trails, including the Rivanna Trail. The trail system in Biscuit Run will include a Greenway Trail and a Perimeter Trail. The Greenway Trail will be an 8’ wide multi-use trail. It will provide for both pedestrian and bicycle circulation within Biscuit Run and a connection to the proposed County trails north of the Biscuit Run. The Perimeter Trail will be constructed to the County’s primitive trail standard, and will be focused on recreational use. A section of the Perimeter Trail from the Mill Creek South subdivision to the proposed District Park is also known as the “Linking Trail.” This Linking Trail will be constructed at the onset of development of Biscuit Run to ensure a trail connection to the Park exists throughout the course of site construction. TRANSIT Biscuit Run is a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) that is designed to accommodate transit as an integral part of the development. Biscuit Run employs principles of TOD designed to maximize the use of transit and reduce vehicle trips and dependency on automobiles for transportation within the development and among the larger community. These principles include: provision of relatively high residential density; construction of a dense, mixed-use Neighborhood Center; and creation of walkable neighborhoods in proximity to transit facilities. Biscuit Run will provide transit stops with bus shelters at regular intervals along the main east-west road and at other locations within the development that lie on transit routes, as generally shown on the Transit Plan. An example of a typical bus shelter is illustrated on the Transit Plan. Over 90 percent of the dwelling units within Biscuit Run will be within a five minute walk of a transit stop. Ample right of way will be provided for specially marked bus pull-off areas at these transit stops. In addition, a “Kiss & Ride” facility will be included within the Neighborhood Center that creates a convenient place for drop-off and pick-up of transit riders, with temporary parking provided. A “Park & Ride” facility for use by commuters accessing transit, trails or carpools will also be provided within the Neighborhood Center. All transit facilities will be constructed to meet applicable public standards. Until such time as public transit is extended to the Biscuit Run development, the Biscuit Run community will be provided with an interim transit service in accordance with the Proffers. This interim service, when begun, will connect to and supplement then-existing public transit service.
8/31/2007 22 STREETS Careful consideration will be given to the design of streets to ensure their character furthers the goals of the Neighborhood Model for development. Street alignments shall be in general accord with the General Development Plan, subject to the minor variations to approved street alignments allowed by Zoning Ordinance Section 18-8.5.5.3. Typical street and alley cross sections which depict street types are provided within the General Development Plan. The connector road proposed to traverse Biscuit Run from Scottsville Road (Route 20) to Old Lynchburg Road (Route 631) will serve as the “Main Street” for Biscuit Run. The street type of this connector road may vary along its length as may be appropriate for the character of each block. (See sheet 4 of the General Development Plan.) This connector road may be a two lane divided road with parking in areas such as near the Learning Center. A divided road will not be required in the Neighborhood Center where a more urban feel with tighter spatial enclosure is desired. All public streets shall provide zone-appropriate sidewalks, planting strips and/ or concrete curb and gutter in compliance with VDOT standards and County street requirements. Streets may include pull-offs as necessary to accommodate transit stops and parking. Street furniture and lighting shall be provided at transit stops. Streets in Biscuit Run shall be dedicated to public use, with the exception of alleys and parking areas, which may be privately maintained. Private alleys and parking areas shall be determined at the time of development of individual blocks. Three roads are proposed to cross Biscuit Run stream and its tributaries, as shown on the General Development Plan. Separate Special Use Permits for each of these stream crossings will be secured. The owner/ developer shall be responsible for the construction of all crossing improvements. Figure 9: Transit Routes For illustration purposes only – see General Development Plan sheet 4 for details.
8/31/2007 23 The walkability of Biscuit Run is predicated on the establishment of safe pedestrian routes. Accordingly, traffic calming techniques may be implemented where deemed appropriate by the owner, County Director of Community Development, and VDOT in order to maximize the safety of pedestrians and bicyclists. The following traffic calming measures, among others, may be incorporated into individual site plans. • Chokers • Center islands • Crosswalk refuges • Raised crosswalks • Alternative pavement treatments • Other techniques as determined by the Owner, VDOT and County Director of Community Development. Table 9 lists specifications for each street. Street trees shall be planted along all public streets. Such trees shall be selected from the recommended planting list attached as Appendix C, subject to VDOT approval and planted along all public streets. OFF-SITE TRAFFIC IMPROVEMENTS Off-site traffic improvements will be provided for by the applicant, as specified in the Proffers. These off-site improvements will include a connection between Biscuit Run and Old Lynchburg Road through the adjacent Southwood neighborhood, the precise alignment of which will be determined in cooperation with the developer of the Southwood neighborhood and Albemarle County, in general accord with the General Development Plan. Alternate paving materials may be employed as a traffic calming measure.
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26 Table 9: Street specifications See sheet 4 of the General Development plan for specific road alignments and cross section details. Street Section Type (see General Development Plan) Public or Private Traffic Flow Travel Lanes Bike Lanes Parking Lanes Median Route 20 to Road Z I Public 2 way 2 2 2 0 Road Z to Road EE II Public 2 way 2 2 2 yes Road EE to Road N III Public 2 way 2 2 1 yes Road N to NW project boundary II Public 2 way 2 2 2 yes Road A NW project boundary to Old Lynchburg Rd. III Public 2 way 2 2 1 yes Road C to just west of Road N IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Just west of Road N to Road BB V Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road B Road BB to Route 20 VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 South end of Road C to Road FF VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road FF to just south of Road GG IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Just south of Road GG to Road N VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road N to Road B IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road C Road B to Road B VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road C to Road B V Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road B to Road OO VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road OO to Road OO VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road D Road OO to Old Lynchburg Road IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road CCC to Road MM VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road MM to Road QQ VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road E Road QQ to Road G IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Southeastern end of Road F at Road A to Road W IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road F Road W to Road P VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road D to Road PP IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road PP to just south of end of Road G V Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road G Just south of Road G to end of Road G VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road H ALL IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Southern end of Road I to southern end of Road H IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Southern end of Road H to northern end of Road H VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road I Northern end of Road H to northern end of Road I IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road J ALL VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road K ALL IX Public 2 way 0 yes yes 0 Road L ALL VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road M ALL IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road F to A VIII Public 2 way 2 0 2 yes Road A to FF IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road N Road FF to B VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0
27 Table 9: Street specifications (continued) Street Section Type (see General Development Plan) Public or Private Traffic Flow Travel Lanes Bike Lanes Parking Lanes Median Road A to Road F V Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road O Road F to Q IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road O to Road W VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road P Road W to southern project boundary IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road W to south end of Road O IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road Q South end of Road O to Road O VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road R NOT USED Road S ALL IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road T ALL IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road U ALL IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road V ALL IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road W ALL IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road X ALL IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road BB to Road A IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road Y Road A to Road U VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road Z ALL IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road AA ALL VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road P to Road U IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road BB Road U to Road A VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road CC NOT USED Road DD NOT USED Road EE ALL VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road C to Road N VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road FF Road N to Road B IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road GG ALL V Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road HH ALL IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road II Road N to Road JJ V Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road JJ ALL VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road KK ALL V Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road LL ALL V Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road D to east end of Road NN VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 East end of Road NN to west end of Road NN VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 West end of Road NN to Road E VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road MM Road E to Road RR VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road NN ALL VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road OO ALL VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road QQ to west of Road TT VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road PP West of Road TT to Road G IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0
28 Table 9: Street specifications (continued) Street Section Type (see General Development Plan) Public or Private Traffic Flow Travel Lanes Bike Lanes Parking Lanes Median Old Lynchburg Road to Road RR IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road QQ Road RR to Road E VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road CCC to Road MM IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road RR Road MM to Road QQ VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road F to Road A V Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road A to eastern end of Road J IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Eastern end of Road J to southern end of Road J VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road SS Southern end of Road J to Road SS V Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road E to Road D V Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road TT Road D to Road PP VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road UU ALL IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road VV ALL IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Road WW ALL VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road XX ALL V Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road YY ALL VIII Public 2 way 2 0 2 yes Road ZZ ALL VIII Public 2 way 2 0 2 yes Old Lynchburg Road to just north of end of Road AAA V Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road AAA Just north of end of Road AAA to end of Road AAA VII Public 1 way 1 0 1 0 Road BBB Road AAA to Road A V Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road CCC ALL VI Public 2 way 2 0 1 0 Road DDD ALL IV Public 2 way 2 0 2 0 Note: All roads shall be designed in accordance with VDOT’s Road Design Manual
8/31/2007 29 MF SFA MF SFD R0/MF R0/MF MF MF MF RO/MF SFD MF MF PARKING In an effort to achieve a compact, walkable community where open spaces are maximized, it is important to strike a balance between ensuring adequate parking and avoiding excessive, under-utilized parking that wastes space and results in community blight. Parking principles espoused by the Neighborhood Model will be encouraged, including on-street parking, shared parking and the use of alleys. Parking throughout Biscuit Run shall comply with Section 18-4.12 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance, subject to specific waivers as may be approved by the County Planning Commission. A variety of off-street parking measures shall be implemented. Single family residential units shall include on-site garage parking, while multi-family, mixed use and non-residential structures may utilize individual or shared garages and shared lots. All parking, other than on-street parking, shall be hidden from street view where practicable, so as to leave the public realm of the street pedestrian-friendly. Specifically, parking lots for businesses and multi-family structures shall be located behind front facades to be screened by walls and landscaping. Alleys shall provide access to rear-loaded parking. Shared parking between uses shall be encouraged. On-street parking shall be allowed throughout the community to reduce the demand for off-street parking. Parking on streets may be included in the overall required parking calculations for individual uses. On-street parking, of course is subject to approval by VDOT and the County Director of Community Development. Curb cuts for driveway access shall be minimized. Figure 10: Potential Parking Configurations • Surface parking • Shared parking between opposite uses ALLEYLEGEND MF = Apartments, Condominiums, Townhouses SFA = Single Family Attached SFD = Single Family Detached RO = Retail/ Offices Note: These potential parking configurations are provided to illustrate the range of alternatives available for on-site parking at Biscuit Run. A multitude of additional options exist which may meet the requirements of this Code of Development, but which are not illustrated here. • Surface parking • Alley access • Shared parking between opposite uses • Rear-loaded garages for single family residences and townhouses • Front-loaded single family residences and / or townhouses Public streets shall generally include sidewalks, planting strips and on-street parking to create a pedestrian-friendly streetscape. • Podium or partial parking below multi-family buildings is possible, especially to absorb changes in topography.
8/31/2007 30 ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES WETLANDS AND FLOODPLAIN Wetlands and floodplains contain highly productive ecosystems supporting a wide variety of plants and animals. Floodplains, streams, and wetlands combine to form a complex, dynamic physical and biological system supporting a multitude of water resources. Figure 11 shows boundaries of designated wetlands, streams, and floodplain located within the limits of Biscuit Run. These areas constitute transition zones between land and water, acting as important watershed features. They provide a community with natural flood and erosion control, natural water filtering processes, a wide variety of habitats for plant and animal communities, places for recreation and scientific study, and potential historic sites. Biscuit Run Creek, a tributary of the Rivanna River provides a valuable scenic and environmental resource. It is also classified as a perennial stream along with its tributary that runs eastward along the boundary of the Development Area adjacent to the proposed District Park, and with the tributary that runs west through the development to intersect with Old Lynchburg Road. Because these streams are classified as perennial steams, a minimum 100 foot stream buffer must be maintained in accordance with the Albemarle County Water Protection Ordinance. Development is prohibited in these areas, other than road crossings with a special use permit. The Biscuit Run design contemplates the preservation and protection of these existing areas, recognizing their unique contributions to the ecology of the site. Floodplain areas are designated along the Biscuit Run Creek corridor, as well as along several contributing streams. Approximately 120 acres of land are located within the greenway at Biscuit Run. In addition, over 42,000 linear feet of streams and approximately 7 acres of wetlands lie within the project limits. An effort has been made to avoid impacts to these floodplains, streams and wetlands, by providing additional green buffers along feature perimeters, limiting stream crossings, designing stream crossings to span the stream and floodway, and reducing the density of the development. Figure 11: Wetlands and Floodplain For illustration purposes only – see General Development Plan sheet 5 for details.
8/31/2007 31 CRITICAL SLOPES The Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance defines critical slopes as areas of terrain with slopes in excess of 25%. Albemarle County discourages impacts to critical slopes because they may result in increased movement of rock and soil, increased potential for erosion, and siltation of natural water bodies. There are two distinct classifications for critical slopes: environmentally valuable and incidental. At the time of submittal of individual site plans, critical slope waivers will be submitted for approval of all critical slope impacts. Environmentally Valuable Environmentally Valuable critical slopes often naturally occur adjacent to resources such as streams and waterways. Impacts to such naturally created critical slopes are to be avoided in order to minimize earth movement and construction activities that could result in erosion and sedimentation of their associated environmental resources. Incidental A slope analysis of a site’s topography may indicate other slopes in excess of 25% which are not associated with an environmental resource, and therefore deemed “incidental.” These may also occur as a result of man-induced earth movement. Impacts to these areas are less critical than impacts to areas with slopes greater than 25% along environmental resources. Figure 12: Critical SlopesFor illustration purposes only – see General Development Plan sheet 8 for details.
8/31/2007 32 HISTORIC RESOURCES The Biscuit Run site is characterized by rolling hills and ridges surrounding the Biscuit Run stream valley. A small portion of its area consists of cleared land used for pasture or other agriculture activities while a majority of its area is wooded. The property was likely extensively timbered and plowed over the past 300 years, being the site of several farmsteads. Figure 13: Potential Archaeological Resources A Phase IA Cultural Resources Assessment, completed in 2006, confirmed the location of several former farmsteads and dwelling sites, and other sites with potential to contain historical, cultural or archaeological resources. Several of these locations were previously documented by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR), as generally illustrated on Figure 13 and more specifically identified on Sheet 8 of the General Development Plan. A complete Phase I Cultural Resources Assessment is being undertaken to further investigate whether additional potential sites with historic, cultural or archeological resources may be present on the Biscuit Run property. Sites with the potential of containing historic, cultural or archaeological resources will be reviewed to determine their eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places. Biscuit Run will respect the area’s historically and archaeologically valuable resources. Any sites eligible for the National Register of Historic Places will be preserved. Remnants of a 19th century farmstead and old family cemetery located in Block 12 as shown on the Application Plan (Sheet 2 of the General Development Plan) will be preserved within a park area, thus offering a window into the lives of past inhabitants and their uses of the Biscuit Run site. Sites within preservation or conservation areas will to the extent practicable, be left undisturbed. Those sites within developable areas of Biscuit Run with potential historic or archaeological resources that are not eligible for National Register of Historic Places may be documented before any disturbance. See Proffers for details. For illustration purposes only – see General Development Plan sheet 8 for details.
8/31/2007 33 OPEN SPACE Biscuit Run promotes the broad use and accessibility of open space. The Neighborhood Model emphasizes making open space integral to overall community design to promote convenient access to parks, public gathering places and natural views. Figure 14: Open Space Biscuit Run embodies all these goals through open space areas such as greenways, trails, commons, a recreation yard, greens, squares, closes, eyebrows and pocket parks dispersed throughout the plan. Figure 14 illustrates the areas devoted to Parks, Greenway, Passive Recreation Areas, and Buffers. Over 20% of the project area will be devoted to green space. Amenities, in the form of parks, will also comprise at least 20% of the development area. Amenities shall be installed in conjunction with the implementation of the approved site plans for the respective blocks in which they are located. Table 10 provides a quantitative list of the minimum areas to be devoted to each type of open space. Table 10: Green Spaces and Amenities Note: Additional green spaces and amenities may be provided within the boundaries of blocks and shall be designated at the time of site plan/ subdivision plat submittal. These additional areas shall be owned and maintained by the Biscuit Run Homeowners Association. The Greenway shall be dedicated to Albemarle County. The Parks, Buffers and Passive Recreation Areas shall be owned and maintained by the Biscuit Run Homeowners Association. AREA (acres) PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL PROJECT AREA AREA (acres) PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL PROJECT AREA Greenway 120.0 14% 120.0 14%Parks 43.75%43.75%Passive Recreation Areas 184.7 22% 0.0 0%Buffers 21.2 3% 0.0 0%TOTAL 369.645%163.720%LAND USE GREEN SPACE AMENITYFor illustration purposes only – see General Development Plan sheet 5 for details.
8/31/2007 34 CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION AREAS Conservation and Preservation Areas have been delineated in the General Development Plan. These areas are comprised of the greenway, passive recreation areas and buffers. Conservation Areas consist of areas which may contain natural features such as non-tidal wetlands, floodplain, slopes identified in the open space element of the Comprehensive Plan, or streams and stream buffers, within which only limited disturbance or development is allowed. Disturbances that may occur within conservation areas include construction and maintenance activities associated with utilities, trails, streets, stormwater management facilities and erosion and sediment control measures, and similar uses of similar impact. Preservation Areas consist of areas which contain natural features such as non-tidal wetlands, floodplain, streams and stream buffers that are to be preserved in a natural state and not be developed with any manmade feature, other than trails. Tree preservation measures described in Appendices A and B shall apply to Conservation and Preservation areas. Figure 15: Conservation and Preservation Areas For illustration purposes only – see General Development Plan sheet 3 for details.
8/31/2007 35 GREENWAY The Greenway serves a dual purpose to ensure the preservation of environmentally sensitive areas along Biscuit Run Creek, while providing pedestrian access to the riparian environment. The Greenway encompasses the land within the 100 ft. stream buffer along the perennial streams and wetlands and the land located within the adjacent floodplain. Where fragile natural systems exist, access will be designed, maintained and managed to minimize impact. The Biscuit Run Greenway will link neighborhoods as well as connect the site to adjacent properties. In addition, the Greenway will become an important element of the comprehensive trail network at Biscuit Run, encompassing existing trail routes and planned new routes. The Greenway trail system shall be developed as an 8 foot wide multi-use to shared-use path in accordance with table 6-5 of the Albemarle County Design Standards Manual. The owner shall consult with the County on the pedestrian trail design and routing to ensure that all elements are acceptable to the County. County Parks and Recreation staff shall be consulted to determine trail connections to surrounding neighborhoods, locations of pedestrian bridges, standards for trail design and amenities, and to develop an appropriate management plan for environmentally sensitive wetland areas. The Greenway trail along the Biscuit Run floodplain shall be dedicated to Albemarle County for public use in accordance with the Proffers. Figure 16: Greenway For illustration purposes only – see General Development Plan sheet 5 for details.
8/31/2007 36 PARKS Parks are dispersed throughout Biscuit Run, as shown on the General Development Plan, to provide easily accessible active green areas. These informal spaces have different characteristics due to their placement and configuration. While primarily open lawn, these spaces can accommodate additional garden elements such as planting beds, lawn panels, benches, and ornamental flowering trees. They also may accommodate various public functions and gatherings, as well as informal recreational activities such as reading, throwing a frisbee, or walking a dog. Parks include the following: - The Commons: a public park of 2-5 acres that is clearly defined, possibly irregular in shape, and available for civic gatherings and unstructured recreation. A mix of residential, commercial, and civic buildings front on all sides. - The Recreation Yard: a public space associated with a public facility that is designed and equipped for larger scale recreation. - The Square: a public space usually no larger than a block at the intersection of significant thoroughfares used primarily for civic purposes. Buildings front it on all sides. - The Green: an open space within a neighborhood or block for unstructured recreation. Building facades surround it. - The Pocket Park: a small green shaped to absorb an idiosyncrasy in the road pattern. - The Eyebrow: a green space created by the splitting of a street. The space becomes an occupiable area with one-way traffic on each side. - The Close: instead of a cul-de-sac, a close is a green surrounded by a driveway or a narrow street. It provides vehicular access to several buildings and it also provides a socially useful green space that is visually accessible to the neighborhood. All these areas encourage interactive living environments by providing opportunities for the residents to engage with one another. Historic features located within the pocket park for Block 13 will be preserved, including installing barriers to protect such features from human activity. Figure 17: Parks For illustration purposes only – see General Development Plan sheet 5 for details.
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8/31/2007 38 LEARNING CENTER It is possible that the increase in population generated by the Biscuit Run development may contribute to the need for construction of a new elementary school. In response to this possible need, the owner has designated Block 17 as a location for a future Learning Center. This site is conveniently located on the east / west road connecting Route 20 and Old Lynchburg Road, and is also located close to the Southwood neighborhood and other existing residential neighborhoods. Convenient access is provided for buses and pedestrian routes are provided for students to travel between the learning center and nearby homes in neighboring developments as well as those students in the Biscuit Run neighborhood. This Learning Center site will also share recreational fields and community space with the neighborhood that will be available for public use after the school program on weekdays. Approximately 12 usable acres will be donated to Albemarle County for development of a school or learning center within Block 17. Utilities and off-site stormwater management will be provided to the site in accordance with the General Development Plan, and the Proffers. Figure 18: Learning Center Site Safe pedestrian routes will be provided to the proposed learning center site. For illustration purposes only – see General Development Plan sheet 2 for details.
8/31/2007 39 PASSIVE RECREATION AREAS Many areas on the Biscuit Run site shall be maintained in a natural state and be designated as passive recreation areas. These areas will provide scenery and views reminiscent of Biscuit Run’s rural heritage. These areas may include manmade features such as stormwater management facilities and trails. Passive Recreation areas may include areas, such as critical slopes, where natural terrain and vegetation will remain undisturbed. Tree preservation measures outlined in Appendices A and B will be followed where needed to protect areas intended to remain undisturbed. Limited maintenance of these areas shall be permitted, such as to remove dead or dying trees. Any areas cleared for main-tenance purposes shall be replanted with native trees and plants from the list contained in Appendix C. Passive recreation areas may be dis-turbed for con-struction of any permitted uses such as stormwater man-agement facilities or trails, or for maintenance pur-poses. Any dis-turbance of such areas shall commence only after County approval of a grading plan, stormwater management plan, erosion control plan, road construction plan, landscaping plan or final site plan that includes a replanting plan and a conservation plan with a Conservation Plan Checklist (See Appendix A). Passive recreation areas that have been disturbed will be promptly replanted at the conclusion of disturbance, in accordance with the approved plan using plantings of native trees and plants from the list contained in Appendix C. Figure 19: Passive Recreation Areas For illustration purposes only – see General Development Plan sheet 5 for details.
8/31/2007 40 BUFFERS Significant areas within Biscuit Run shall remain undeveloped in order to create natural buffers with adjoining uses. Two of these buffers will help to preserve the rural character and natural views from Scottsville Road (State Route 20) and Old Lynchburg Road (State Route 631), both of which are County-designated Entrance Corridors. A third buffer will serve to screen Mill Creek South subdivision from the developable areas of Biscuit Run Scottsville Road (Route 20) Buffer As shown on the General Development Plan, a buffer will be provided and maintained along State Route 20. This buffer will be designed to reflect the rural character of the farms along the corridor, which are characterized by open pasture separated by rustic fencing, hedgerows and limited forest stands. The existing rustic trail through the buffer will be maintained and expanded as necessary to provide a continuous perimeter trail around Biscuit Run. To the extent practicable, the buffer will be left in its present state to preserve the natural features of the land unless necessary grading, utility installation and erosion and sediment control requirements for adjacent portions of the property dictate otherwise. Areas of the buffer that must be disturbed during development of Biscuit Run will be promptly replanted at the conclusion of disturbance with native species from the list contained in Appendix C. All replanting within the buffer areas will follow the Guidelines promulgated by the County’s Architectural Review Board (the “ARB”). Any disturbance solely associated with maintenance and improvement of the perimeter trail will not trigger the obligation to replanting in accordance with such guidelines. Old Lunchburg Road (Route 631) Buffer A 150-foot buffer will also be provided and maintained along Old Lynchburg Road, as depicted on the General Development Plan. This buffer will be designed to preserve a stretch of the dense forest that presently characterizes Old Lynchburg Road. The Biscuit Run perimeter trail will extend through the forested sections of the buffer along Old Lynchburg Road. The southernmost section of the buffer will acknowledge the entrance to the Polo Grounds located adjacent to Biscuit Run with a more open, pastoral design in lieu of dense plantings. To the extent practicable, the buffer will be left in its present state to preserve the natural features of the land unless necessary grading, utility installation and erosion and sediment control requirements dictate otherwise. Areas of the buffer that must be disturbed during development of Biscuit Run will be promptly replanted at the conclusion of disturbance with native species from the list contained in Appendix C. Mill Creek South Buffer A buffer area will be provided and maintained between Biscuit Run and the Mill Creek South subdivision as generally shown on the General Development Plan. This buffer shall be a minimum of 200 feet in width. To the extent practicable, the buffer will be left in its present state to preserve the natural features of the land unless necessary grading, utility installation and erosion and sediment control requirements dictate otherwise. Areas of the buffer that must be disturbed during development of Biscuit Run will be replanted at the conclusion of disturbance with native species from the list contained in Appendix C. Tree preservation measures described in Appendices A and B shall apply to the Buffers. Maintenance of the buffers will be provided by one or more future property owners’ associations. Area along the Entrance Corridors that are within the stream buffer along Biscuit Run Creek tributary will be subject to the additional requirements detailed in the Greenway section of this Code of Development, and will be dedicated to the County for public use and maintenance. Figure 20 and the following cross sections illustrate the entrance corridor buffers.
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8/31/2007 46 Proposed Sidewalk and Bicycle Path Connection to Mill Creek Neighborhood with emergency vehicular access and possible future street connection. Proposed Connection to Mill Creek
8/31/2007 47 PHASING A Phasing Diagram has been established for the Biscuit Run development that outlines discrete geographic areas of the development that may reasonably be expected to be developed at one time. The Phasing Diagram serves at least two purposes: the timing of certain infrastructure improvements committed to in the Proffers is linked with the relevant phase or phases within the development, and phases may also be referenced in individual erosion and sediment control plans for disturbed areas within Biscuit Run, as provided in the Proffers. Eight phases, labeled A through H, are established as illustrated on the Phasing Diagram. This Phasing Diagram is not intended to dictate a continuing sequencing of areas to be developed; however, development of Phases A and D shall be commenced prior to other phases along with construction of the Connector Road and access to the proposed District Park. Furthermore, no more than two (2) phases may be developed simultaneously, except as described herein. The Owner may commence two phases initially, but may not commence a third phase until eighty percent (80%) of the developable area within any one of the two initial phases is platted (as evidenced by the recording of a final subdivision plat approved by Albemarle County). The Owner may proceed thus with development of the other phases, keeping a maximum of two phases open for development (with less than 80% of the developable area within a phase platted) at any one time. For the purposes of this Phasing Diagram, ‘developable area’ within any phase shall exclude Conservation Areas, Preservation Areas, Parks, Passive Recreation Areas, school sites, championship or other ball fields, roads, utilities, Greenway, Buffers, and areas dedicated to non-residential uses within the Neighborhood Center District. Notwithstanding anything contained herein, construction of roads, utilities, school improvements, school sites, championship or other ball fields, storm water management facilities, trails and other Greenway improvements is not limited to a particular phase and may occur at any time, regardless of location, consistent with the Proffers. The limit on the size and configuration of any phase may be adjusted, and the overlapping of grading into adjacent phase areas may be permitted at the request of the Applicant as approved by the Director of Community Development. Commencement of a particular phase shall occur upon the approval of any final site plan or the recordation of any final subdivision plat creating more than one new lot for residential occupancy within such phase. Recordation of a subdivision plat dividing up to two parcels containing the existing Breeden residence, its curtilage or immediately adjacent acreage in Block 11 from the residue of Biscuit Run shall not be deemed to commence a Phase. GRADING Due to the density of the proposed development and the existing terrain, initial grading of streets alone is not practicable. Therefore grading of developable areas will include both streets and building areas along with other areas such as those used for stormwater management purposes. It is important to note that over 165 acres (20 percent) of Biscuit Run will be designated as Preservation Areas and will not be disturbed, while 165 acres (20 percent) will be in Conservation Areas where disturbance will be minimized. Approximately 498 acres (60 percent) of Biscuit Run will be developable for residential or other uses, and this developable area is confined into smaller contiguous areas by the Preservation and Conservation Areas. Several other steps will be taken to mitigate potential impacts of grading. First, Priority Development Areas are established as shown on the Phasing Diagram. Planned development within these Priority Development Areas will be constructed at the beginning of development of any Phase in which they are located. By developing these Priority Development Areas first, they will serve to, in part, screen views from Scottsville Road (Route 20) and Old Lynchburg Road (Route 631) of areas internal to the site that will be graded. Second, park areas planned within areas to be graded in Phase A will be replanted as soon as practicable. These areas to be replanted are identified on the Phasing Diagram. Early replanting of these areas with trees and groundcover will serve to mitigate the visual impact of grading. Finally, a schedule for grading will be submitted in accordance with the Proffers. This schedule will enable County agencies to better assess planned grading and propose erosion and sediment control measures beyond those required under the County’s erosion and control ordinance, as provided for in the grading performance standards included in the Proffers. Each site plan/subdivision application shall include an overlot grading plan that shows grading of streets, lots and open space, subject to the approval of the County Director of Community Development. No grading shall be conducted within stream buffers, except for stream crossings subject to Albemarle County approval. Specific criteria for overlot grading plans are listed in the proffers for Biscuit Run. Compacted fill for building construction, topsoil and grass shall meet County Erosion and Sediment Control standards.
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8/31/2007 49 STORMWATER MANAGEMENTThe General Development Plan contains conceptual information on the preliminary layout and design of stormwater management facilities. Final locations and specifications for these facilities shall be selected based on state regulations with respect to jurisdictional wetlands, in addition to detention and removal requirements. All stormwater management facilities shall be subject to approvals from jurisdictional state agencies in addition to the Albemarle County Director of Community Development, and may be revised from their depiction on the General Development Plan as needed to comply with all applicable regulations. Preliminary stormwater management facilities and proposed grading shown in the General Development Plan illustrate the applicant’s intent to utilize existing ponds and drainage facilities where feasible. Additional stormwater management facilities and erosion control devices will be incorporated into individual site plans as needed to comply with Albemarle County engineering requirements, and where appropriate exceed state-mandated standards, as detailed in the Proffers. LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT Low Impact Development (L.I.D.) techniques are an alternative to conventional stormwater management techniques, with the objective of handling stormwater runoff closer to its source, reducing the need for extensive infrastructure and creating a more aesthetically pleasing environment. LID seeks to maintain the pre-existing hydrologic conditions of a site. Biscuit Run will incorporate concepts of Low Impact Development to help meet stormwater management requirements. Because County Engineering and Design Standards have not fully evolved at the time of the rezoning, LID concepts implemented at Biscuit Run will nevertheless have to meet with the approval of the Albemarle County Director of Community Development, and in accordance with the Proffers. The first goal of LID is to avoid the environmentally sensitive areas such as floodplains, wetlands, streams, critical slopes, and highly permeable soils. The layout of Biscuit Run was developed with the protection of these environmental resources in mind. During the design process, disturbance was moved out of the stream corridors and away from the critical slopes, stream crossings were minimized. The overall density of the development was reduced to protect more of the environmental features of the development. The second goal of Low Impact Development is to maintain the existing hydrologic characteristics of the site. This may be implemented by a series of localized stormwater detention systems as opposed to larger regional downstream facilities from the developed area. Biscuit Run will incorporate LID methods such as bio-filters, vegetative swales, rain gardens, rain barrels, infiltration areas, and buffers to achieve water quality and localized detention of runoff. Also, the natural resources throughout the development can serve as filtration which helps maintain the existing hydrology of the site in conjunction with treating runoff from impervious area within the development. Biscuit Run will incorporate a mixture of Low Impact Devel-opment tech-niques and conventional stormwater management techniques to meet the stormwater management requirements for the property. This combination for controlling the stormwater discharge from the development area will protect the natural and environmental areas around the development and downstream of the property.
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8/31/2007 51 UTILITIES The provision of adequate utility infrastructure is a critical aspect of any development. Improvements to public water and sanitary sewer facilities should be designed so that existing public utility customers are not affected. Biscuit Run is located within Albemarle County’s designated Development Area, and the jurisdictional area for water and sewer service. Furthermore, Biscuit Run is unique in that existing utility facilities have already been established by the surrounding developments to adequately accommodate the potential future development of this site. A 12”-24” trunk sanitary sewer has been installed across the Biscuit Run property to serve the existing development to the west. This trunk sanitary sewer should be adequate to handle to the future development of the Biscuit Run property. As a safe-guard, however, the applicant has reached an agreement with the Albemarle County Service Authority to upgrade elements of the Biscuit Run interceptor, should that facility prove inadequate for full build-out of the community. A water tower was installed within the Mosby Mountain/Mountain Valley development to the west and a water tower is being constructed within the Avon Park development to the east. These two water towers in conjunction with the 20” waterline located in the right of way just north of the property are adequate to serve all of Biscuit Run’s water demands. These facilities were designed to serve development within the jurisdictional area. All utilities at Biscuit Run shall be located underground. The General Development Plan and Figure 21 provide the conceptual design of water and sanitary sewer facilities. Figure 21: Utilities For illustration purposes only – see General Development Plan sheet 9 for details.
8/31/2007 52 ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS Biscuit Run will implement a variety of architectural styles and treatments, consistent with trends of the region. The standards provided here are intended to define the elements of architecture that will ensure a high quality development of differing styles which complement one another and co-exist compatibly. An architectural review board will be established for the community of Biscuit Run at the time of the first subdivision plat approval and recordation of covenants and restrictions. All structures will be subject to review by the Biscuit Run Architectural Review Board to ensure that conformity with the architectural and landscaping guidelines is achieved. As specified in section 18-20A.5.g of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance, the following standards are established for various elements of architecture and streetscapes. FORM, MASSING, PROPORTION Table 8 summarizes the number of stories permitted and the proportion of building coverage allowed for each block. Massing of all structures shall be rectangular or polygonal, as appropriate for the architectural style chosen. In order to create streetscapes which achieve the goals for each district, building height and massing shall be further determined by the distance each building is separated from other buildings across a thoroughfare. The ratio of the distance between building eave or parapet height and primary building faces across a thoroughfare is referred to as the spatial enclosure ratio. Spatial enclosure affects street character perceived by pedestrians and motorists. In general, tighter spatial enclosures can relate to more comfortable pedestrian environments. The following spatial enclosure ranges shall be applicable to each district: ALLOWABLE RANGE OF SPATIAL ENCLOSURE RATIOS [X:Y] – refer to Fig. 19 DISTRICT MINIMUM MAXIMUM T3 1:2 1:1.85 T4 1:2 1:1 T5 1:1.85 1:0.7 XY Figure 19: Spatial Enclosure Diagram
8/31/2007 53 ARCHITECTURAL STYLES A variety of architectural styles are allowed, consistent with regional trends, as specified below. ALLOWABLE ARCHITECTURAL STYLE DISTRICT 19th/ 20th century commercial Classical Victorian Colonial revival Vernacular Craftsman T3 X X X X X T4 X X X X X T5 X X X MATERIALS, COLORS AND TEXTURES All districts shall allow the following exterior wall materials: • Wood • Stucco • Masonry board • Synthetic stucco • Brick • Stone • Vinyl All districts shall allow the following roofing materials: • Asphalt shingles • Slate • Metal roofing (sheet metal roofing with exposed fasteners shall not be allowed Note: Within the T4 and T5 districts, membrane roofing may be used for construction of flat roofs. ROOF FORM AND PITCH The following is a description of roof characteristics permitted for each allowable architectural style: Architectural Style 19th/ 20th century commercial Classical & Colonial Revival Victorian, Vernacular Craftsman Roof Characteristics Flat roof with parapet wall or shallow hip (4:12 – 6:12) with cornice True classical: gables (5:12 to 7:12). Revival: (7:12 up to 12:12) Dormer hips allowed. Steeper pitched gables (minimum 6:12 up to 12:12 and 14:12 on Gothic). Dormer hips allowed. Low to moderate pitched gables and hip roofs (4:12 to 7:12) on main block and dormers.
8/31/2007 54 ARCHITECTURAL ORNAMENTATION Design of various architectural features is dependent on the style of architecture chosen. The following table summarizes the general guidelines for design of various architectural features. Architectural Style Ornamentation Characteristics 19th/ 20th century commercial Classical & Colonial Revival Victorian, Vernacular Craftsman Roof Line Classical profiles at eaves, comices, rake trim, cornerboards. Minimal overhangs are allowed Classical profiles at eaves, comices, rake trim, cornerboards. Overhangs 4” – 12”. See classical and colonial revival. Overhangs can be > 12”. Eaves may be open or boxed with brackets Building Base Brick water tables or wood skirt-boards with drip cap. Materials Wood, brick, stone. Synthetic trim materials (i.e. Fypon or Azek) subject to review by Homeowners’ Association. Columns/ posts Flat or classical, square or round. Ionic or Doric (typ.) square or round. Turned square or round. Brackets allowed. Railings Metal or wood, flat, turned, vertical or pattern Cut wood ornamental grips and balusters. Wood with simple geometries for grips and pickets. FAÇADE TREATMENTS AND FRONTAGES The following façade treatment and frontage elements shall characterize the styles of architecture permitted at Biscuit Run. Architectural Style Façade Treatment 19th/ 20th century commercial Classical & Colonial Revival Victorian, Vernacular, Arts and Crafts Windows Single and multi-pane (Typical 5:8 and 3:5 ratios between the pane’s horizontal and vertical dimensions) Proportions may be more vertical, horizontal, square Multi-pane (Typical 5:8 and 3:5 ratios between the pane’s horizontal and vertical dimensions) Horizontal and square lights by review. Single and multi-pane (proportions can be more vertical) Unique patterns allowed. Trim Profile or flat. Various widths. Profile or flat. 2” – 3 ½” wide (typ.) Profile or flat, decorative drip caps and headers. Up to 6” wide. Entrances/ Walks Awnings, colonnades, arcades. Porches, porticos and stoops. LIGHTING All outdoor lighting throughout Biscuit Run, inclusive of all land use categories, shall be subject to the lighting regulations found in Section 18-4.17 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance.
8/31/2007 55 STREETSCAPE TREATMENTS Sidewalks and Bicycle Facilities Ample sidewalks ensure a pedestrian-friendly environment and will be provided on every street throughout Biscuit Run. As noted in the general Development Plan, five foot sidewalks and bike lanes will be provided on all main roads. Trees Street trees shall be provided throughout Biscuit Run, in planting strips, as specified in the General Development Plan. A recommended list of species is provided Appendix C. Spacing of street trees shall occur uniformly along T5 blocks, but may become more irregular as residential density decreases toward the edge (T3) districts. Street trees shall be planted at 2 ½” caliper minimum, 40’ on center for at least 500 ft. from Route 20 and Old Lynchburg Road along all roads which intersect the entrance corridors. Final selection of species for street trees shall be subject to VDOT approval. Street Furniture/ Lighting Within the T5 district, street furniture and lighting shall be provided regularly, including trash receptacles, benches and bicycle racks. These amenities will provide services for patrons of the businesses located in these areas and foster a pedestrian-oriented streetscape. Streets within the T4 district shall provide fewer items of street furniture and lighting, mirroring the reduction in density occurring within the adjacent blocks. The T3 district shall provide few, if any street furniture and/or lighting.
8/31/2007 56 COMPLIANCE WITH THE NEIGHBORHOOD MODEL DISTRICT PRINCIPLES The applicant’s plan for Biscuit Run embraces the principles of the Neighborhood Model created by Albemarle County. The following summarizes Biscuit Run’s conformity with the Neighborhood Model District principles. 1. Pedestrian Orientation As the population in Albemarle County steadily increases each year, additional strains on automobile transportation infrastructure is anticipated. With increased traffic congestion residents will continue to seek alternative forms of transportation and means of reducing vehicle trips. Biscuit Run seeks to proactively meet these future needs through a variety of solutions. A range of transportation options for residents of all ages is provided in the plan including pedestrian, bicycle and automobile routes. Meandering street geometries, well placed parks, and pedestrian scaled streets will create and enhance visual interest, slow traffic and result in safer pedestrian mobility. Pedestrian access is a top priority in the development, with sidewalks planned for every street and trails connecting green spaces and parks throughout. Emphasis has been placed on ensuring streetscapes are comfortable and inviting for pedestrians by establishing spatial enclosure ratios and street tree requirements. Streets have been designed to accommodate modes of public transportation by maximizing through routes and minimizing dead end streets. The design of sidewalks and streets accommodates the needs of both pedestrians and bicyclists 2. Neighborhood Friendly Streets and Paths Travelways for both pedestrians and vehicles throughout Biscuit Run will provide a neighborhood-friendly atmosphere. Street sections will include a minimal pavement width, but sufficient to accommodate projected traffic demands and acceptable to VDOT. Narrow streets will foster lower vehicle speeds and contribute to the sense of enclosure in the public space. Street trees will further contribute to the neighborhood feel of streets. Parallel parking and plantings will provide a safe and comfortable “pedestrian zone” along sidewalks. Pedestrian sidewalks and trails will be linked throughout the development area, connecting to sidewalks and trails on adjacent parcels. The safe, attractive network of pedestrian facilities will result in a walkable community where pedestrians are prioritized and protected. 3. Interconnected Streets and Transportation Networks Interconnectivity has been a guiding principle for the design of Biscuit Run. The plan embodies traditional neighborhood development strategies by providing through connections at nearly every street. In keeping with Albemarle County’s vision for transportation improvements in the area, the application proposes a through connection linking Old Lynchburg Road to Route 20, crossing Biscuit Run Creek. Vehicles accessing the development will have the option of utilizing entrances to the north, east or west. Opportunities for connections to adjacent parcels are provided and will be implemented as the County sees fit. Parks and green spaces will be located within a 5 minute walk from nearly every residence, and commercial districts will provide services within walking distance as well. In addition the development will be designed as a transit ready development.
8/31/2007 57 4. Parks and Open Space Open spaces and parks are dispersed throughout the plan to provide outdoor amenities and recreational areas within an easy walking distance to all residents. Green spaces and passive recreational areas are planned along stream buffers and within floodplains, as depicted on the General Development Plan. In addition, many neighborhood parks are planned throughout the development such that all residents are within a five minute walk to a park or open space. (This will provide visual relief from the density of development, and create areas for residents to experience nature, relax and meet.) 5. Neighborhood Centers Biscuit Run has one distinct mixed-use district where residential and commercial co-exist to create a well-defined neighborhood retail center. This district is designed to allow taller buildings and varying uses at a higher density to create a lively, urban center in Biscuit Run. Community centers, a school/learning center site, parks, opportunities for churches, additional amenities and live/work opportunities are located across the development area to provide central gathering spaces and a sense of place throughout all of the neighborhoods in the development. 6. Buildings and Spaces of Human Scale Various strategies have been employed to ensure streetscapes accomplish the goals established for each district. Spatial enclosure ratios have been established to control the sense of comfort pedestrians have on public streets. Denser districts will allow taller buildings in relation to the width of streets and setbacks, while blocks designated for lower levels of density shall be more spacious and open. Tighter spatial enclosure ratios create more vibrant, lively pedestrian environments. Street trees and on-street parking will further contribute to this sense of scale and enclosure. Detailed architectural and design standards dictate the appearance and massing of structures from public view. Adherence to the standards set forth will ensure buildings complement the natural scenery, employ authentic architecture and contribute to attractive streetscapes. 7. Relegated Parking The Code of Development contains specific standards for relegated parking. At the time of site plan submittal for each section of the development, specific parking arrangements will be reviewed for conformity with these standards. In general, residences will include garages, which will be accessed via alleys wherever practical. Curb cuts for driveway access will be minimized. Parking lots for businesses and multi-family structures will be located behind front facades and will be further screened by walls and/or landscaping. On-street parking will be allowed, as designated in the General Development Plan. 8. Mixture of Uses One of the most effective means of accomplishing this demand involves the proximity of trip destinations to residences. The location of services and places of employment near residential neighborhoods encourages walking and bicycle travel as viable modes of transportation. Biscuit Run has been designed to provide a unique Neighborhood Center District within the planned development area. Within this district, non-residential uses will be allowed such as retail shops, eating establishments, and professional offices. This district will provide both employment opportunities and services for the residents of Biscuit Run, reducing the need to travel outside Biscuit Run.
8/31/2007 58 9. Mixture of Housing Types and Affordability The Code of Development specifies a range of allowable housing types including apartments and condominiums, townhouses, single family residences, duplexes and accessory apartments. These unit types will transition between types in a way that compliments the architecture of each neighborhood. As recommended by the Neighborhood Model, fifteen percent (15%) affordability will be achieved, as stated in the Proffers for the project. 10. Redevelopment Does not apply to this Rezoning. 11. Site Planning That Respects Terrain The design of Biscuit Run has been based on the natural topography of the site, with the goal of minimizing land disturbance and avoiding the majority of critical slope impacts, where possible. Streets and districts have been set up to follow the varying topography, with green spaces encompassing and enhancing significant natural features. Low Impact Development techniques will be utilized to minimize the area needed to manage stormwater runoff and treatment. 12. Clear Boundaries with the Rural Areas The entire perimeter of Biscuit Run is designed with sensitivity to uses beyond its boundaries. Each edge is designed with a specific intent to interact, compliment, and enhance the rural area and adjacent development surrounding Biscuit Run. A large buffer is designed along Route 20 to preserve views for the rural highway and the rural areas immediately to the east.
8/31/2007 59 APPENDICES APPENDIX A: Conservation Plan Checklist APPENDIX B: Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook: Tree Preservation Guidelines APPENDIX C: Recommended Planting List APPENDIX D: Traffic Study Scope
Attachment F – Biscuit Run
Mapping of Protected Stream Buffers and Critical Slopes
Park / Ball Field Area
per Attachment B
Attachment G– Biscuit Run
Estimated Field Space with Grading and Protection of Environmental Sensitive Areas
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Effective Field
Area
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Culpeper District
Albemarle County Monthly Report
February 2012
Special Issues
Superstructure Replacement Project Rte 743—bridge over Jacobs Run. The road will be
closed to through traffic at the bridge for a two week period beginning Monday, March 26,
2012. The project has an estimated completion date of April 6th, 2012.
District Office personnel will be contacting County Officials in the next few weeks in
regards to scheduling the upcoming meetings for discussion of the preliminary Six-Year
Plan.
US 250 Shadwell Bridge Replacement over the Buckingham Branch Rail Road—
Contractor started construction on the underside of the bridge in December and utilities
are being relocated. VDOT Public Affairs Office is in contact with County Public Affairs
Personnel to coordinate the expected May bridge closure.
Preliminary Engineering
PROJECT LAST MILESTONE NEXT MILESTONE AD DATE
Route 691, Jarman’s Gap
Bike lanes and sidewalk
improvement
Construction Underway Construction Complete
– September 2012 January 2011
Route 53 Safety Project –
Shoulder Widening 0.4 Mi E.
of Monticello Loop Road
Preliminary Design Design Public Hearing
– February 2, 2012 February 2013
Route 53 Safety Project –
Shoulder Widening 0.06 Mi
E. of Monticello Loop Road
Preliminary Design Design Public Hearing
– February 2, 2012 February 2013
Route 53 Safety Project –
Intersection Improvements at
Route 20
Preliminary Design Design Public Hearing
– February 2, 2012 February 2013
Route 708, Dry Bridge Road
Bridge Replacement over RR Design Public Hearing Right of Way – January
2012 May 2013
Route 53 Safety Project –
Intersection Improvements at
Route 729
Preliminary Design Design Public Hearing
– April 2012 October 2013
*Dates to be determined following evaluation of Scoping Team comments.
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Albemarle County
Monthly Report Continued
February 2012
Preliminary Engineering Continued:
PROJECT LAST MILESTONE NEXT MILESTONE AD DATE
Route 616, Black Cat Road
Bridge Replacement over RR Survey Preliminary Design –
Winter 2012 March 2014
Route 677, Broomley Road
Bridge Replacement over RR Survey Preliminary Design –
Winter 2012 December 2014
Route 637, Dick Woods
Road
Bridge Replacement over Ivy
Creek
Survey Preliminary Design –
Winter 2012 December 2014
Route 250, Bridge
replacement over Little Ivy
Creek
Project Kick-off Survey – Spring 2012 January 2018
Route 762, Rose Hill Church
Lane, Unpaved Road Project Scoping Construction Spring 2012
Route 704, Fortune Lane,
Unpaved Road Project Scoping Advertisement March 2012
Route 672, Blufton Road,
Unpaved Road Project Scoping Advertisement April 2012
Route 608, Happy Creek
Road, Unpaved Road Project Scoping Advertisement March 2012
Brocks Mill Road, Rural
Addition -- Project Scoping –
Spring 2012 *
Route 774, Bear Creek Road,
Unpaved Road -- Project Scoping –2016 *
Route 703, Pocket Lane,
Unpaved Road -- Project Scoping –2016 *
*Dates to be determined following evaluation of Scoping Team comments.
CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE:
PROJECT LAST
MILESTONE NEXT MILESTONE AD DATE
Jefferson Park Avenue Bridge
Replacement
Construction
Underway
Construction Complete
– Summer 2012 August 2010
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Albemarle County
Monthly Report Continued
February 2012
Construction Activities
Bridge Repairs (NFO) BRDG-967-040, N501
Scope: Bridge Repairs - District Wide (Term 2).
Next Major Milestone: Completion of Term 2 Work.
Contract Completion Date: February 7, 2012.
Pipe Rehabilitation (NFO) BRDG-967-045, N501; BRDG-967-062, N501
Scope: Pipe Rehab in Culpeper, Louisa, Madison, Albemarle, Fauquier, Orange, and Rappahannock
Counties.
Next Major Milestone: Contract completion.
Contract Completion Date: April 29, 2012.
Guardrail Repair GR07-967-096, N501
Scope: Guardrail repairs – on call – District wide.
Next Major Milestone: Contract completion.
Contract Completion date: July 1, 2012.
McIntire Road U000-104-102, C501
Scope: Construct New Two Lane Road, Bridge and Pedestrian Path.
Next major Milestone: Design revision provided to contractor, ongoing pricing negotiations
Contract Completion: June 10, 2013.
JPA Bridge Replacement U000-104-V09, C501
Scope: Replace Bridge and Approaches over Railroad.
Next Major Milestone: Complete Bridge.
Contract Completion Date: August 24, 2012.
Jarmans Gap Road (NFO) 0691-002-258, C501
Scope: Grade, Drain, Asphalt Pavement, Planting and Utilities.
Next Major Milestone: Complete Phase Two.
Contract Completion: September 21, 2012.
Route 250 Bridge over Buckingham Branch Railroad (NFO) BRDG-002-797,B644
Scope: Substructure repair and superstructure replacement.
Next major milestone: Substructure work ongoing, Route 250 shutdown Spring 2012
Contract Completion Date: August 17, 2012.
Bridge Deck Repair and Polymer Overlay (NFO) 0029-002-044, N501, N502
Scope: Patch decks and epoxy overlay on the Route 29 Bypass over Route 29.
Next Major Milestone: Resume Work in the Spring after the Winter Shutdown.
Contract Completion Date: August 20, 2011.
Estimated Completion Date: Summer 2012
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Albemarle County
Monthly Report Continued
February 2012
Traffic Engineering Studies
Completed
Route 1670 (Ashwood Blvd. at Thornridge) School crossing study completed and
recommended for installation with ADA ramps and walkways and 25 MPH school zone
flashers.
Route 677 (Broomley Rd/Old Ballard Rd) Multi-way “Stop” evaluation. Completed; no
change recommended. Upon review of the intersection a multi-way stop is not warranted at this
location due to the lack in traffic volume and crash history has shown there were no reported
crashes at this intersection in the past 3 years.
Route 601 (Garth Rd) at Route 658 (Barracks Farm Rd) – Intersection safety review study
complete. Sign installation pending.
Route 706, Dudley Mtn Road from Route 631 (Old Lynchburg Rd) to Route 708 (Red Hill
Rd) – Speed study complete- a 35mph speed zone. Sign installation pending.
Route 631(E Rio Road) at Route 768 (Penn Park Rd.) – Study to review the addition of
pedestrian phasing to the traffic control signal at the intersection. Pedestrian phasing not
recommended due to lack of pedestrian facilities. Study recommends a pavement marking
adjustment for the through movement at the signal. Pavement marking installation pending.
Route 643 (Proffit Rd.) and Route 649 (Polo Grounds Road) Intersection safety review
complete. Awaiting sign installation.
Route 606 and Towncenter Drive Sight distance review. – Review completed; recommended
trimming of vegetation to improve sight distance, and re-install pavement markings through
intersection. Awaiting pavement markings.
Under Review
Route 643 (Rio Mills Road) from Route 743 (Earlysville Road) to Route 29 (Seminole
Trail) Speed study. - Draft complete; final pending.
Route 250 near Boars Head Inn Guardrail review. - In Progress.
Route 601 (Garth Rd) from Route 654 to Route 676 Engineering speed study in progress.
Route 784 Advisory speed sign review in progress.
Route 6 (Irish Road) at Route 627 (Porters Road) Intersection Study. Request was
received by BOS member, Duane Snow, after receiving concerns from constituents. This
location was reviewed with him last week.
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Albemarle County
Monthly Report Continued
February 2012
Traffic Engineering Studies
Under Review continued
Route 631 (Old Lynchburg Road) Speed Study beyond the 4 lane sections south of I-64 to
Route 708 (Red Hill Road). This was reviewed with BOS member, Duane Snow. There is
currently no posting of this section.
Maintenance Activities
Ongoing routine maintenance activities.
David Crim Virginia Department of Transportation
Charlottesville Residency Administrator 701 VDOT Way
Charlottesville, VA 22911
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Photosafe Program-One Year Summary
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
One-Year Overview of Photosafe Program
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Foley, Elliott, Davis, Tevendale, and Sellers
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 1, 2012
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS:
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
On December 12, 2010, the Police Department activated the County’s Photosafe Program. This highway safety
camera system currently captures incidents involving the running of red light traffic signals for all southbound lanes of
Seminole Trail and all eastbound lanes of Rio Road only.
DISCUSSION:
Crash Data:
As projected, crashes due to red light violations for these 2 approaches to the Seminole Trail and Rio Road
intersection have declined since the establishment of the Photosafe Program. Early in the evaluation period, there
was some concern about the potential for an increase in rear end collisions, but the statistics show this did not occur.
0
1
2
3
4
2010 2011
Crashes Due to Red Light
Running (S. Seminole
Trail)
Crashes Due to
Red Light
Running (South
Seminal Trail)
0
2
4
6
8
2010 2011
Rear End Collisions (West
Rio Road)
Rear End
Collisions (West
Rio Road)
0
1
2
3
4
2010 2011
Crashes Due to Red Light
Running (West Rio Road)
Crashes Due to
Red Light
Running (West
Rio Road)
0
5
10
15
2010 2011
Rear End Collisions (S.
Seminole Trail)
Rear End
Collisions
(South Seminal
Trail)
Rear End
Collisions
(South Seminole
Trail)
Crashes Due to
Red Light
Running (South
Seminole Trail)
AGENDA TITLE: Photosafe Program-One Year Summary
February 1, 2012
Page 2
Incident Data:
Incidents
Captured
Rejected
by Vendor
Sent to PD
for Review
Rejected
by PD
Summons
Issued
Fines Collected
Less Vendor’s Fee
Southbound Seminole
Trail
(all lanes; 2 cameras)
3,652 988 786 1,878
West Rio Road
(all lanes; 1 camera) 7,581 2,386 564 4,631
TOTAL 11,233 3,374 6,509 1,350 5,159 $90,458.45
NOTE: For the Rio Road camera, the highest number of summons issued were for right turn on red violations.
Staffing-Hours: Based on average time spent on reviewing incidents and court preparation for a one -year period for
two officers.
Review of Incidents Court Preparation Time Time Spent in Court
120 Hours 300 Hours 24 Hours
Court Cases: Average monthly caseload, the actual number of people who show up for court and for cases that are
dismissed.
Court Cases Set for Docket (monthly) Cases Contested (monthly) Dismissed Cases (monthly)
220 8 2
NOTE: Dismissed cases were for people who appeared in court and claimed that they were not the driver of
the vehicle at the time of the violation. There were no cases dismissed because the judge did not
agree with an officer’s assessment of the violation.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The West Rio Road camera was not operational for a two-week period in mid-September due to a repaving operation
by VDOT. Once that work was completed, VDOT, County Engineers and the vendor re-surveyed the road to ensure
that the lines and camera sensors were as they were during the initial installation. During the down period, no
summonses were issued.
The program is requiring an intensive investment of staff time to administer; however, representatives from the Police
Department, the County Attorney’s Office and the General District Court are in the process of reviewing the
administrative procedures for court processing to try to streamline it and reduce the number of staffing hours.
Under the County’s current agreement with Redflex, the vendor charges a monthly flat fee of $4,900 for each
approach (there are two approaches for the intersection). That fee is paid from the fines collected and the remainder
of fines are returned to the County to be used to support traffic safety initiatives.
Of the nine counties in Virginia that have full-service police departments, Albemarle County ranks as one of the most
dangerous places to drive in terms of injury crashes and fatality rates. Revenue generated from the Photosafe
Program is being used exclusively for enhancing traffic safety in an effort to reduce crashes. Some examples of
current and planned expenditures include:
DUI goggles for driver impairment education
Mobile variable message boards
Stealth Stat (used for evaluating traffic issues and measuring results of enforcement/education programs)
Lidar units for speed detection
Educational materials for public awareness related to driver safety
Portable traffic barricades
Crash Data Retrieval (CDR) reader/software upgrades and training for the purpose of enhancing traffic
officers’ capabilities for downloading data from automobile black boxes (used for serious and fatal crash
investigations)
Opticoms for the police motorcycles (used to enhanced safety during escorts & motorcades)
Training manuals/materials related to teen drivers to be used by traffic officers when teaching drivers
education classes in the high schools
Handout material for bicycle safety
AGENDA TITLE: Photosafe Program-One Year Summary
February 1, 2012
Page 3
Public safety announcements for TV and Radio
Safety banners for schools or special events with focused messages related to driver safety awareness
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board continue the Photosafe Program.
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MEMBER
TERM
EXPIRES
NEW TERM
EXPIRES
WISH TO BE
RE-APPOINTED?
DISTRICT IF
MAGISTERIAL
APPOINTMENT
ACE Appraisal Review Committee Joseph Samuels 12/31/2011 12/31/2012 Ineligible (Member from ACE Committee)
Agricultural & Forestal District Advisory Council Steve Murray 4/17/2012 4/17/2016 No To be advertised
Peter Hallock 4/17/2012 4/17/2016 Yes Can be reappointed
ARB William Daggett 11/14/2012 Resigned Advertised, 2 applications recv'd
Following applications received:for one vacancy
Linda Porterfield
John Quale
Local Board of Building Code Appeals Raymond Gaines 11/21/2011 11/21/2016 No Advertised, No applications recv'd
Crozet Community Advisory Council Charles Mitchell 3/31/2013 Resigned Advertised for all vacancies
Crozet Community Advisory Council Michael Marshall 3/31/2012 3/31/2014 Ineligible No applications recv'd
Crozet Community Advisory Council Brenda Plantz 3/31/2012 3/31/2014 Yes Can be reappointed
Crozet Community Advisory Council Tim Tolson 3/31/2012 3/31/2014 Ineligible
Crozet Community Advisory Council Meg West 3/31/2012 3/31/2014 Yes Can be reappointed
Crozet Community Advisory Council Nancy Virginia Bain 3/31/2012 3/31/2014 Ineligible
Crozet Community Advisory Council Jessica Mauzy 3/31/2012 3/31/2014 Ineligible
Crozet Community Advisory Council Jon Mikalson 3/31/2012 3/31/2014 Ineligible
Crozet Community Advisory Council William (Bill) Schrader 3/31/2012 3/31/2014 Ineligible
Community Policy and Management Team Vacant, Parent Rep.Three year term Vacant Advertised, No applications recv'd
Equalization Board Rosa Hudson 12/31/2011 12/31/2012 Ineligible, (Scottsville) Advertised, No applications recv'd
Fire Prevention Board of Appeals Raymond Gaines 11/21/2011 11/21/2016 No Advertised, No applications recv'd
Fire Prevention Board of Appeals Christopher Dumler 11/21/2012 Resigned
JAUNT Board Robert Burke, Jr.9/30/2013 Deceased Advertised, 1 application received
Following application received:
Frances Hooper
Jefferson Area Disability Services Board Amber Capron 6/30/2013 Resigned Advertised, 1 application recv'd
Following application received:
Susan Jacobson
Places29 Community Advisory Council Joseph Barnes 1/31/2013 Resigned Advertised, No applications recv'd
Planning Commission Duane Zobrist 12/31/2011 12/31/2013 Resigned Advertised, 6 applications recv'd
Following applications received:for one vacancy
A. Bruce Dotson
Kenton Dunn
Arthur Edwards
John C. Lowry
Linda Porterfield
Paul Wright
Planning Commission Tom Loach 12/31/2011 12/31/2015 No, (White Hall)Advertised, 1 application recv'd
Following application received:
James Fulcher
Police Department Citizens Advisory Committee Clarence W. Roberts 3/5/2012 3/5/2014 Ineligible Advertised, 4 applications recv'd
Police Department Citizens Advisory Committee for 1 vacancy
Police Department Citizens Advisory Committee John Springett 3/5/2012 3/5/2014 Yes Can be reappointed
Police Department Citizens Advisory Committee Lloyd Wood 3/5/2012 3/5/2104 Yes Can be reappointed
Police Department Citizens Advisory Committee Kimberly Higgins 3/5/2012 3/5/2014 Yes Can be reappointed
Following applications received:
Stanley Cook
Gary Grant
Herbert Harback
Bucky Walsh
PRFA Joseph Henley 12/13/2011 12/31/2014 No Advertised, No applications recv'd
Region Ten Community Services Board Christopher Dumler 6/30/2012 Resigned Advertised, 3 applications recv'd
Following applications received:for 1 vacancy
Deborah Baker
Thomas Cooke
Paul Newland
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Cit. Adv. Comm.Jeffery Greer 12/31/2010 12/31/2012 Ineligible, Joint City/County Advertised, No applications recv'd
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Cit. Adv. Comm.Steven Janes 12/31/2011 12/31/2013 Yes Can be reappointed
Rivanna Solid Waste Authority Cit. Adv. Comm.Vincent Day 12/31/2011 12/31/2013 Yes Can be reappointed
Social Services Board Wanda Kucera 12/31/2011 12/31/2015 No, (Scottsville)Advertised, 1 application recv'd
Following application received:
Nancy Carpenter
Social Services Board Claude Foster 12/31/2011 12/31/2015 No, (White Hall)Advertised, No applications recv'd
Revised 01/24/2012
School Board Recognition Month
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Albemarle County School Division to provide all
students with the best possible education; and
WHEREAS, the School Board sets the direction for our community’s public schools by
envisioning the community’s education future and putting into place a
system for students to learn and achieve at the highest level possible; and
WHEREAS, the key work of school boards includes taking action to create a vision for
what students should know and be able to do; to establish clear standards
for student performance; to ensure that student assessments are tied to
established standards; to be accountable to the community for operating
schools that support student achievement; to align school district res ources
to ensure that students meet standards; to create a climate assuring safe
and orderly classrooms; to build collaborative relationships to solve
common problems; and to ensure continuous improvement; and
WHEREAS, excellence in the classroom begins with excellence in the board room; and
WHEREAS, serving on the School Board requires an unselfish devotion of time and
service to carry on the mission and business of the school division;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ann H. Mallek, Chair, on behalf of the Albemarle County
Board of Supervisors, do hereby declare our appreciation to
the members of the Albemarle County School Board and
proclaim the month of
February 2012,
as
SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH
in the County of Albemarle and urge all citizens to join us in
recognizing the dedication and hard work of our School Board
members and in working with them to mold an education system
that meets the needs of both today's and tomorrow's children.
Signed this 1st day of February 2012.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Department of Social Services Advisory Board Annual
Report
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Receive FY2011 Annual Report
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Foley, Elliott, and Davis, and Ms. Ralston
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 1, 2012
ACTION: INFORMATION: x
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
Pursuant to Va. Code Ann. § 63.2-300, all counties in Virginia are required to establish a local board to oversee the
provision of social services to its residents. The Board established the Albemarle County Department of Social
Services Advisory Board in 1997. One of its required duties is to make an annual report to the Board, concurrent with
the Department’s budget presentation, concerning the administration of the public welfare program.
DISCUSSION:
The FY2011 Annual Report provides a summary of the Department’s programs and services, including the number of
cases in each program area for the year coupled with stories of those served. Also included are the Department’s Key
Performance Indicators and its unaudited finances. Of particular note in this report are the large increases in the
number of individuals served through the Department’s Benefit Programs including the Supplemental Nutrition
Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Energy Assistance, and Medicaid.
New to the report this year is a section discussing the Family Preservation Program and the Department’s front office
(FOCUS) operation.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Funding for the Department of Social Services is included in the County’s annual operating budget.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board accept the FY2011 Department of Social Services Advisory Board’s Annual Report.
ATTACHMENTS
A – DSS FY 11 Annual Report
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albemarle county
2011 Annual Report|Presented by Social Services Advisory Board
Department of Social Services
This FY 2011 Annual Report was designed, developed, and produced solely by the Staff and
Advisory Board of the Albemarle County Department of Social Services. In consideration of
the current budget conditions, minimal copies of this report have been printed.
NOTE:
CONTENTS
ADVISORY BOARD LETTER AND HIGHLIGHTS 3
AGENCY KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 4
SERVICES
AUXILIARY GRANTS/GENERAL RELIEF 5
SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) 6
ENERGY ASSISTANCE 7
TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) 8
MEDICAID/LONG-TERM CARE 9
MEDICAID AT UVA HOSPITAL 10
COMPANION SERVICES 11
ADULT SERVICES 12
FAMILY PRESERVATION 13
FOSTER CARE 14
ADOPTION SERVICES 15
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES 16
CHILD CARE SERVICES 17
CAREER CENTER 18
VIRGINIA INITIATIVE FOR EMPLOYMENT NOT WELFARE (VIEW) 19
BRIGHT STARS 20
FAMILY SUPPORT 21
FOCUS 22
BUSINESS SERVICES 23
LETTER FROM THE ADVISORY BOARD We are pleased to present the Department of Social Services Annual Report for FY 2011. We appreci-ate the opportunity to share some of the results of the public services provided to the residents of Albemarle County. It is an honor for us to serve in this capacity. This year the annual report introduces the department’s new logo and tag line. The department’s embrace of Listening to the need and finding solutions together has resulted in many accomplish-ments over the past year. Following are some examples:
• Implemented Family Partnering Meetings for select child protection & foster care cases resulting
in increased family participation and ownership of family functioning.
• Maintained timely performance objectives in our Benefit Programs despite a continuing increase
in customers resulting in 99% of SNAP applications, 96% of Medicaid applications and 96.6% of
TANF applications processed within standards.
• Developed safety assessment tool for Adult Protective Services, the first of its kind in the state.
• Received another national recognition of the Family Support Program as an innovative and suc-
cessful approach to early intervention.
• Improved the process for Medicaid waiver screenings for disabled children resulting in improved
access to community services and alignment with child serving staff.
• Supported the community Prisoner Reentry Initiative resulting in greater collaboration and im-
proved services to that population.
• Increased the number of Memorandums of Understanding with DSSs around the state for Medi-
caid enrollments from the UVA Hospital based unit resulting in timelier billing for the hospital
services.
• Developed a handbook to guide local DSSs in emergency sheltering operations.
• Trained all local DSS staff (city and county) to be NIMS compliant for shelter operations.
• Increased the number of children who attended summer enrichment activities through the
“Summer FUNd” by 40%.
• Received certification for the Career Center as a Satellite of the One Stop System.
• Exceeded the federal and state outcome for visits with foster children.
• Continued collaboration with over thirty-six faith based organizations to provide services to
children in the community resulting in a summer day camp, multiple clothing and food sup-
ports, scholarships for camps, emergency assistance, school supplies, tutors and many more
activities in support of families in need.
• Provided support to customers through the Advisory Board’s Needs and Wishes fund resulting in
over $300 used to support identified customer needs such as diapers, soap, books, school sup-
plies and games.
• Provided access to 956 Limited English Proficient customers through use of IRC interpreters and
a tele-interpreter contract.
• Participated in over 50 community collaborations including Safe Schools Healthy Students, Part-
nership for Children, Thomas Jefferson EITC Coalition, Albemarle County Police and Common-
wealth Attorney, Albemarle County Public Schools, CYFS Respite, United Way, Prisoner Reentry,
Region Ten CSB, UVA Hospital, Virginia Workforce Center, Community Attention Foster Families
and many others.
Throughout the past year, we have met with the Director regularly and also used that time to
broaden our knowledge about the work of the department through learning more about CAFF
(Community Attention Foster Families), the Knowledge Management System, the International Rescue
Committee, the APS Risk Assessment Tool, Emergency Shelter Operations, and legislation that im-
pacted the department.
It is a privilege for us to work with staff of the Department. We continued to be concerned about the
significant impact the downturn in the economy has had on residents and know that the increased
workload for staff is immense. However, we have great confidence in the ability of this staff to meet
the challenges of the uncertain environment through their focus on performance and results. In the
following pages, we are pleased to share an overview of the Department’s programs and services as
well as individual stories that are part of the community life of this organization.
The ACDSS Advisory Board
Martin Burks III
Janet Morrow
Lincoln Lewis
Wanda Kucera
Mary Lou Fowler
Bryan Elliott
Claude Foster
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Outcome Output Objective FY 09 FY 10 FY 11
FY 11
Target FY 10 +/-
Adults and families are
medically insured.
Medicaid applications are
processed.
97% of Medicaid applications are
processed within 45 days.91.7% 96.2% 96.0% 97.0% -1.0%
Adults and families are
medically insured.
Medicaid renewals are
processed.
97% of Medicaid renewals are
processed by the last day of the
month in which they are due.
86.5% 87.4% 79.3% 97.0% -17.7%
Adults and families have
sufficient food stuffs.
Food Stamp applications
are processed.
97% of Food Stamp applications
are processed within 30 days.99.3% 99.2% 99.0% 97.0% 2.0%
Adults are gainfully
employed.
Participants maintain
employment.
75% of VIEW participants will
remain employed 3 months after
initial employment.
67.0% 73.0% 73.3% 75.0% -1.7%
Adults are safe.
Adults have risk of abuse,
neglect and exploitation
reduced.
85% of vulnerable adults accepting
APS will have their risk of
abuse/neglect/exploitation
reduced within one year.
59.0% 77.3% 93.3% 85.0% 8.3%
Children have safe and
stable home placements
Children in foster care are
visited by their social
workers.
90% of foster care children receive
monthly face to face visits from
their social workers.
89.5% 94.0% 88.7% 90.0% -1.3%
Children are safe.CPS referrals receive
responses.
90% of new referrals are
responsded to per SDM
guidelines.
88.1% 89.5% 92.4% 90.0% 2.4%
Children are successful
in school.
Children pass the
benchmark for PreK PALS.
80% of BS children score at least
the PreK PALS benchmark score.68.0% 80.0% 81.0% 80.0% TBD
Children are successful
in school.
FS children do not have
CPS reports of abuse
and/or neglect.
90% of FS children have no CPS
reports of abuse and/or neglect
within a 12 month period
99.4% 96.1% 97.5% 90.0% 7.5%
ACDSS is a good
financial steward of
resources.
Monthly financials are
completed.
Monthly financials are completed
within 10 days of month close 92%
of the time.
100.0% 66.5% 86.0% 92.0% -6.0%
FY 2011 ACDSS Agency Key Performance Indicators Scorecard
OFFICE OF PROGRAM ACCOUNTABILITY ACDSS KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS The ACDSS Office of Program Accountability (OPA) monitors, evaluates and reports progress on all unit and overall agency performance goals. The Leadership Team then assesses the identified critical measures to examine agency-wide performance on a quarterly basis. The OPA additionally provides sup-port to programs throughout the year by performing specific analysis and reporting. In FY 11, the OPA facilitated the piloting of the Adult Protective Services Risk Assessment Tool (APSART), the comprehensive
cost-benefit, outcome evaluation and policy analysis of Therapeutic Foster Care utilization, a policy analy-
sis report of the impact of the Limited English Proficiency population upon Benefits Programs, and made
great strides in improving the integrity of data as represented through SafeMeasures, a data reporting tool
used across the Commonwealth. The OPA was supported in FY 11 by a UVA Batten School of Leadership
Masters of Public Policy (MPP) student, a UVA Batten School Accelerated Bachelor/MPP student group, and
a UVA Commerce School student intern, who was subsequently hired as a part-time Data Analyst to con-
tinue the momentum of converting data into meaningful information for programmatic and operational
planning.
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listening to
the need
Working together for solutions was the hallmark of a collaboration
among ACDSS Adult Division staff, Hospice of the Piedmont and
Mountainside Living when a woman was faced with eviction from
her home during the December holidays while she was fighting
terminal cancer. Her family was out of town and could not re-
spond quick enough and so ACDSS staff quickly teamed to find a
placement in an assisted living facility, completed the screening
process and AG application and worked with the family that ar-
rived from out of town in time to move her into the facility.
AUXILIARY GRANTS/GENERAL RELIEF Auxiliary Grants (AG) are a supplement to income for recipi-ents of Supplemental Security Income and other low-income aged, blind, or disabled individuals residing in licensed as-sisted living facilities. General Relief is a program designed to
provide assistance, either maintenance or emergency, which
cannot be provided through other means.
The grant amount received by eligible individuals includes a small
personal allowance plus the difference between the recipient’s
own income and the State reimbursement rate for assisted living.
AG recipients also receive medical assistance through the Medi-
caid program. The AG Program is a state (80%) and locally (20%)
funded financial assistance program administered at the local
level. Albemarle County provides limited General Relief assistance
(62.5% state funding and 37.5% local funding) under the General
Relief-Unattached Child component. This provides ongoing assis-
tance for a child who is not living with a relative and thus not eli-
gible to receive TANF. The General Relief-Burial component pro-
vides a maximum one time payment of $500 when there are no
other available resources to provide for burial.
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36 34 34
42
16 14 14 13
9 10
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011Customers ServedAuxiliary Grants
Aged Disabled
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SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP—FOOD STAMPS) SNAP is a program that provides benefits to eligible persons for the purchase of vital food items.
Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is the process that the Virginia
Department of Social Services uses to deliver SNAP benefits. SNAP
households use the card to make food purchases at retailers au-
thorized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
working
together for
solutions
A young, single mom with a three year old son received the devas-
tating news that she had stage four cancer. She had worked hard
as a waitress for years and took pride in taking care of herself and
her child. Now she was bed ridden with brittle bones that broke
easily and was in despair with little coping abilities to deal with her
SNAP renewal and other benefit program applications. By Listen-
ing to the need, a Benefit Program Supervisor decided to make a
home visit to help this young woman, something rarely able to be
done by Benefit Program staff due to their workloads. Once in her
home, the worker was able to help her complete all of her applica-
tions including helping her to get an air conditioner that was bro-
ken and community based care to help pay for the help she was
receiving from neighbors. She also assisted her in getting disabil-
ity upgrades to her home. By the end of the visit she was very
grateful for all the assistance and even asked for a hug from the
worker.
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1539
1861
3021
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
3500
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011CasesAverage Number of SNAP Cases Per Month
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ENERGY ASSISTANCE Albemarle County operates three federally mandated Energy Assistance Programs with heating and cooling components for all citizens with economic need. During the summer, the Cooling Assistance Program provides for the purchase of window air conditioners and fans, or for repair
of cooling equipment and/or payment for electricity for house-
holds containing a vulnerable individual who is aged, disabled, or
under age six.
The Fuel Assistance Program helps with home heating fuel and
related charges. Benefits are determined and authorizations for
deliveries or service are sent to vendors in December.
Crisis Assistance is intended to meet a household’s emergency
heating need. Crisis assistance offers heating equipment repair
or purchase and/or a one-time only heat security deposit. Pur-
chase of home heating fuel or payment of heat utility bill is avail-
able beginning January 1st. Each of the three components has
income and non-financial requirements.
listening to
the need
A man who had recently lost his job and his wife came to the de-
partment as a first time customer because his electricity had been
disconnected. Embarrassed and confused he did not know what to
do. The worker was able to talk with the Power Company to au-
thorize a Cooling Assistance benefit that provided enough money
to get his power back on quickly. She also was able to refer him
for other services including assistance from the Career Center for
job search. Listening to the need involves going beyond the imme-
diate crisis and helping people with a longer term plan.
176 202 257 300 324 389 603 600 653
698 794 749 843 829 856
1076 1179 1206985190117128108
184
273
653
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
3000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011Processed ApplicationsRequests for Energy Assistance
Cooling Heating Crisis
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TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY FAMILIES TANF - Temporary Assistance to Needy Families provides tem-porary financial assistance to eligible families.
A monthly cash payment is distributed to eligible families to meet
their basic needs. The program is based upon the principles of
personal responsibility, time-limited assistance, and work in ex-
change for benefits. TANF is the cash assistance component of the
Virginia Independence Program (VIP) that helps families work to-
ward their goal of total independence.
working
together for
solutions
A mentally challenged mother with two young children wanted to
work instead of accepting Social Security Disability but was not
able to obtain employment during her eligibility period until at the
very end of the two year time limit. With the help of staff from the
TANF, VIEW, Child Care and the Career Center as well as the Vir-
ginia Department of Rehabilitative Services and her family she fi-
nally was hired at a local fast food restaurant. Her dream of find-
ing a job and working toward self-sufficiency was finally a reality
and her excitement showed. She arrived at the office with her fam-
ily members to thank staff for their hard work and support and
continues to be employed. Although she probably could have re-
ceived disability, staff listened to the need and worked together for
solutions to ensure a good outcome for this mom.
129 135 140 143
109
117
168
189
218
100
120
140
160
180
200
220
240
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011CasesAverage Number per Month of TANF & VIEW Cases
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MEDICAID/LONG-TERM CARE Medicaid is a joint Federal and State program designed to provide essential medical and medically related services to the most vulner-able populations in our community. This vital program is the third larg-est source of health insurance after employer-based coverage and Medi-care. It provides medical coverage to eligible low-income families, women, children, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. In addition, the
Family Access to Medical Insurance Security Plan (FAMIS) provides Medi-
caid-like benefits to uninsured children. The FAMIS/PLUS & FAMIS Moms
programs provide health care coverage for pregnant women and prenatal
care and comprehensive health care benefits for two months after deliv-
ery.
Long-Term Care support in the form of Medicaid for nursing care or
community based care and Auxiliary Grants for adult living facility
care is provided through a specialized team of staff at ACDSS who
understand the complexities of these services. Social workers at ACDSS
complete assessments to decide the level of care needed. When a person
is assessed as needing an assisted living level of care and meets financial
criteria, an Auxiliary Grant supplements other income in an effort to meet
the cost of care in an Assisted Living Facility. After evaluation, financially
eligible individuals approved for nursing home level of care can receive
that care either in the community or in a nursing home.
listening to
the need
An alert Adult Benefits Worker received a call from an elderly woman who
was caring for her 30 year old disabled son. She was experiencing chest
pains and was struggling to provide care for her son who was paralyzed,
ventilator-dependent and required 24-hour care. Her son had been receiv-
ing in-home nursing care under the Technology Assisted Medicaid Waiver
program. For unknown reasons, the home care agency terminated their
services, leaving this elderly woman in a stressful, care giving situation.
The worker engaged an Adult Social Worker who took immediate steps to
help her seek medical care and began making calls about the loss of the
waiver for her son’s care. The result was emergency care for the elderly
woman and a new provider of services for the son. By listening to the need
and working together for solutions, the adult benefit and social work inte-
grated team was able to quickly turn an emergency situation into a suc-
cessful outcome for the elderly woman and her son.
4307 4491 4527 4585 4744 4797 5237
5939
6910
0
1000
2000
3000
4000
5000
6000
7000
8000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011CustomersAverage Number of Medicaid Customers Per Month
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MEDICAID AT UVA HOSPITAL UVAH Medicaid provides Medicaid benefits to medically indi-gent inpatients and indigent clients treated in specified outpa-tient clinics at UVA.
The UVA Medicaid Unit is the result of a contractual agreement
among the State Medical Assistance Program, the Virginia Depart-
ment of Social Services, the University of Virginia Health System,
and the Albemarle County Department of Social Services. The
Medicaid Unit served 3828 indigent individuals in FY 11. Of those,
applications for Medicaid were taken on more than 2230 patients.
The Medicaid Unit surpassed their previous records from the past 5
fiscal years for the approval rate on submitted applications.
working
together for
solutions
Listening to the need and working together for solutions is an ongo-
ing theme for the hospital based unit. Understanding the need of
the hospital to receive payment for services and the need for pa-
tients to receive help in dealing with significant medical costs, the
unit embarked on an effort to expand their ability to support both
needs with an administrative change allowing them to not only
process Medicaid applications but also to complete a final step of
enrolling them into the Medicaid system allowing for payments to
be made quickly. This required months of negotiations with the
state office, local government and UVA attorneys, and individual
MOU’s with local DSSs but it resulted in a successful outcome for
twenty localities to date.
3345
3518 3505 3621 3564
3380 3302
3570
3828
2000
2200
2400
2600
2800
3000
3200
3400
3600
3800
4000
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011ReferralsUVA Medicaid Cumulative Referrals
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COMPANION SERVICES The Companion Services Program assists elderly and/or dis-abled adults in their home who are unable to care for them-selves without assistance.
The Companion Services program supports the philosophy that an
individual should be empowered to maintain independence in the
community as long as possible. Home-based care minimizes insti-
tutionalization of elderly and disabled residents. The improve-
ment in the quality of life and the low cost of the service are a
win/win for individuals and the community.
listening to
the need
A 77 year old woman with various medical problems is also a vic-
tim of domestic violence by her husband who has moderate de-
mentia and a heart condition. Over the years she utilized various
community resources such as the Shelter for Help in Emergency
but returned home under pressure from family and friends to care
for her husband. Her children remain divided in their mother’s
victimization of domestic violence and her efforts to obtain an
improved quality of life, thereby placing her at risk for isolation
and neglect. With help from Adult Services staff, she and her hus-
band accepted a Companion Provider to assist them both with
activities of daily living. The provider also provides a sense of
security for the elderly woman. Listening to the need and working
together for solutions provided stability, and improved quality of
life and security for both she and her husband.
7 8 7 11 9
2 3
25
5
42 38
31
60
37 33
39
59
24
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011CustomersCompanion Services
Under 60 Years-Old Over 60 Years-Old
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ADULT SERVICES Adult Services is a program that enables adults to remain in the least restrictive setting and function independently. This pro-gram provides long-term care, preventive services, nursing and adult home screening and placement services, guardianship oversight and adult protective services.
One key program in Adult Services is Adult Protective Services (APS),
which investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of
adults over 60 years of age and incapacitated adults over 18 years
of age. The goal of APS is to protect a vulnerable adult’s life, health,
and property without a loss of independence. When this is not pos-
sible, APS attempts to provide assistance with the least disruption
of life style and with full due process, protection, and restoration of
the person’s liberty in the shortest possible period of time. Part-
nerships are key to prevention and to maximize risk reduction and
self-determination.
Investigating a report of adult abuse and neglect, the Adult Services
Team engaged the County Police, County Attorney, the health de-
partment, medical transport services and a local nursing home to
remove an elderly woman from an environment where she was
starved, had deep bed sores and was kept in a hot and unsanitary
room with no windows. The sixty-five pound woman recovered
nicely in the nursing home where she was bathed, given fresh
clothes, food and medicine. After she was safe the team furthered
their investigation into the financial exploitation, physical and emo-
tional abuse of the woman by her family and criminal charges are
pending. Additionally, Adult Services staff had to continue to inter-
vene to keep her safe even in the nursing home because of the fam-
ily’s persistent efforts to remove her from the care at the nursing
facility. The entire team of county and community workers showed
that working together for solutions results in good outcomes for
those in need.
282 293
345 374
436 415 403
447
390
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011ReferralsReferrals to Adult Protective Services
working
together for
solutions
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FAMILY PRESERVATION Family Preservation services are designed to help families alle-viate crisis situatations that might lead to out-of-home place-ments of children because of abuse, neglect, or parental in-ability to care for their children. The help to maintain the
safety of children in their own homes, support families prepar-
ing to reunify or adopt, and assist families in obtaining other
services to meet multiple needs.
These services are designed to maintain family unity, ensure that
children grow up in safe and stable homes, and strengthen the
family’s ability to function more effectively and independently in
order to prevent family breakup. Services may include counseling,
health-related services, parenting education, and substance abuse
treatment. Under some circumstances, services such as emer-
gency shelter, food, clothing, utilities or rent, may be provided
when no other resources are available and their lack becomes life
threatening or may result in a child’s removal from the family.
Foster Care was averted for three children who were able to be
placed with their grandparents in North Carolina and Virginia
thanks to the work of ACDSS staff and the County Attor-
ney. Working together for solutions with the two sets of grand-
parents, the Guardian Ad Litem and the Court Ordered Special
Advocate (CASA) to make these arrangements was not always
easy. But staff maintained focus on the least restrictive placement
possible for the children. Neither set of grandparents could take
all three children without financial support (foster care) but each
was able to manage it separately to ensure all three children
could reside with relatives with whom they had strong and posi-
tive relationships.
listening to
the need
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2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
High risk/risk of
removal
Change of Placement Emergency RemovalNumber of MeetingsType of Decision Point
FY 11 Q3 & Q4 Family Partnership Meetings
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FOSTER CARE The Foster Care Program provides services, substitute care, and supervision for a child on a 24-hour basis until the child can return to his or her family or be placed in an adoptive home or another permanent foster care placement.
In the Foster Care Program, assistance is given to children and families
in an effort to prevent removal of a child from his or her home. When
parents are unsuccessful in changing conditions in the home, it may be
necessary to place the child in foster care. In that case, the Foster Care
Program provides services to enable the child to return home. If that is
not possible, the program tries to find another permanent home. Fos-
ter Care is intended to be temporary response to a difficult family situa-
tion, not a long-term solution for the family.
working
together for
solutions
Two teenage girls, who had been raised by their abusive father, went to
live with their mother after the father was sentenced to jail for domestic
violence. The mother had a long history with the department of child
abuse herself and shortly thereafter the teenage girls came into foster
care. Their journey through the foster care system started in a thera-
peutic foster home but it became clear that residential treatment ser-
vices were needed after two acute hospitalizations, the identification of
severe sexual abuse by the father all those years, and more hospitaliza-
tions. The girls ability to function in the world was highly compro-
mised and the mother finally came to the conclusion that she could not
care for the girls. An aunt in Portsmouth was eventually identified as
someone who could care for these girls and she was willing to engage
in their treatment plans and to become a foster parent. After months of
preparing the girls and the family, and many hours on the road helping
them make a transition, the girls were placed together again in their
aunt’s home. While their mother may not be able to care for them full-
time, they were able to be together with another family member who
plans to keep their mother involved as much as possible. These are
two very happy girls! Working together for solutions was a hallmark of
this case and is indicative of the importance of finding and supporting
family connections for the children in our care.
113 104 110 119 111
131 128
110
77
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011ChildrenFoster Care Children In Care
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ADOPTION SERVICES The purpose of Adoption Services is to help children who have been permanently and legally separated from their birth parents become permanent members of a new family.
If a foster care child cannot be returned to his or her parents or placed
with relatives, the goal becomes adoption. Adoption is a social and legal
process that establishes the relationship of parent and child between
people who do not have this relationship by birth. It provides the same
rights and obligations that exist between children and their biological
parents.
listening to
the need
When foster parents approached the agency about adopting three
siblings that had been placed into their home, the adoption worker
worried that it would be too much for the family due to the signifi-
cant mental health issues of the children and their previous multiple
disrupted placements with foster parents. However, listening to the
need, caused the worker to adjust her thinking and it resulted in an
adoptive home agreement that engaged the children at every
level. On the day that the adoption worker went to the home to sign
the adoptive home agreement, the children yelled with glee “we get
to sign today!” While the children do not usually sign the adoptive
home agreement, the adoption worker in this case, agreed to let
them do so. After all the adults had signed, the children signed their
respective forms. The youngest took a considerable amount of time
as she painstakingly signed her name. When she gave it to the adop-
tion worker, the worker saw that not only had she signed her name
but she had also written “I love you Mom and Dad.” All three of
these children experienced significant exposure to domestic violence
and substance abuse and were victims of sexual abuse as well as
physical neglect and abuse. They are thriving in their adoptive
home!
9
5
12
4
11
4
5
4
6
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011ChildrenFinalized Adoptions
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CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES Child Protective Services (CPS) identifies, assesses, and provides ser-vices to children who have been abused or neglected and to their fami-lies. It is designed to preserve families whenever possible, yet protect children and prevent further maltreatment. The CPS program is non-punitive in its approach and attempts to enable
families to provide adequate care for their children. CPS utilizes a Differen-
tial Response System that employs a Family Assessment process. This
process is service oriented and strength based. CPS in Albemarle County
also utilizes a research-based protocol, Structured Decision Making (SDM),
to guide critical decisions during the life of a case, thereby ensuring a
greater level of consistency and reduced recurrence of child maltreatment.
ACDSS is piloting this program which may be used state-wide in the future.
The CPS unit also provides foster care prevention services to families re-
ferred by the community and by Court Order. In addition, the CPS unit
attempts outreach to prevent child abuse or neglect by addressing risk
issues before they result in maltreatment of children.
working
together for
solutions
A report about a two year old diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder and out of control behavior with her caretaker who was a 72-year
old grandmother proved to not just be a safety issue but a supervision is-
sue as well. In place of an emergency removal into foster care, based on
the evidence, the social worker arranged for a Family Partnership Meeting (a
new process implemented by the department in 2011) with nine relatives,
three family friends and the Guardian Ad Litim in order to develop a plan to
ensure that the child was safe and the grandmother able to care for her.
The extended family came to understand the stress that the grandmother
was under. They developed and quickly implemented a plan to clean and
child proof her home, establish a visiting schedule that provided frequent
extended respite care, enroll the child in a child care program to give her
social time with other children, set up a medical evaluation for the child and
re-established home visiting services to help the grandmother develop
strategies to parent the child. CPS worked with this family to address the
immediate safety needs of this child and grandmother, and successfully
implemented solutions that increased support for this overwhelmed grand-
mother. This is one example of how CPS overcomes resistance due to posi-
tion of authority of families and changes the conversation so that we are
listening to the need, working together for solutions.
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90 110 172 134 56
198 255
125
370
407 411
378 384
432
434 305
255
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011ReferralsCPS Referrals Received
Non-valid Referrals Valid Referrals
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CHILD CARE SERVICES Child Care Services is a program that provides low-income families with funding to enhance the quality, affordability, and availability of child care.
Child Care Services assist low-income parents who are working
and/or are attending school and whose children have child care
needs. Child Care Services are also provided to families who are
receiving TANF and are working towards economic self-
sufficiency. With welfare reform's increased emphasis on employ-
ment, many single parent households become low-income work-
ing families. These services are designed to help parents locate
affordable quality care to support their efforts toward greater self-
sufficiency.
listening to
the need
A single mother of two children was able to obtain a new job even
though she had to rely on friends and some public transportation
to get to the job. But the new job paid her $10/hour which meant
she would be responsible for a co-payment of $172/month for
her child care. She knew she could not afford this and was afraid
if she had to take too much time from work to arrange for new
child care she might lose her job. Working together for solutions,
the social worker arranged to meet her at her job site and helped
her find a lower cost child care setting in addition to helping her
work out the transportation to the new provider. Without this
special attention, this young mom may have lost her job or put
her children in jeopardy.
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50
100
150
200
250
2007 2008 2009 2010 2011Unduplicated Number of Children Children Served by Child Care Program
17
CAREER CENTER The Career Center’s mission is to provide the general public with career resources and services in order to prepare a work force that is informed, capable, and ready for work.
The services available at the Career Center, a certified satellite of
the region’s One-Stop System, includes assistance with resumes,
cover letters and interview techniques. The Center makes inter-
net-accessible computers, faxes, phones, printers, and copiers
available to clients and will assist them with job searches. Job
seekers can also open e-mail accounts to correspond with poten-
tial employers.
working
together for
solutions
A young woman arrived at the Career Center having graduated
from a top ten University with honors but had experienced severe
emotional trauma that kept her from working. By listening to the
need, the Career Center Counselor was able to provide encourage-
ment and support over time while helping her find a job. The re-
sult was a warm note of thanks for helping her through a very dif-
ficult time and giving her the strength to find a job her field of
study (science).
682
917
1457
1791
2309
1761
2172
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2200
2400
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011CustomersNumber of Customers Using Career Center
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VIEW INITIATIVE FOR EMPLOYMENT NOT WELFARE (VIEW) VIEW provides employment education, training and support services to qualified TANF recipients.
VIEW, Virginia's welfare reform program, is designed to encourage
self-sufficiency through a "work first" philosophy. VIEW offers
recipients the opportunity to work and continue to receive some
TANF benefits and supportive services. VIEW also encourages per-
sonal responsibility. In addition to employment, other VIEW work
activities can include on-the-job training or community work ex-
perience for at least the minimum federally required hours per
week. VIEW participants can also participate in optional transi-
tional services such as child care.
listening to
the need
A young woman came to the office with a very bad attitude about
working. She lacked two front teeth, used foul language and rel-
ished her tough talking persona. However, her VIEW worker saw
through that tough exterior to an intelligent woman who needed
help. The young woman talked about not cooperating and avoid-
ing work but the worker knew a lot of her talk was really fear and
insecurity about entering the work world. With kind persistence
from staff she began a job at a local hotel but it ended after con-
flict with a co-worker. To the staff’s surprise, she found another
job right away because she had discovered that she liked working
and earning her own money. A second job emerged and staff
could see her confidence building. Now she is off TANF and VIEW
and being considered for a management position with one of her
employers and a promotion with the other one. Listening to the
need involves listening to what is not being said as much as what
is being said.
84%
79%80%
76%
62%
79%
73%
50%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011Percentage of VIEW ParticipantsVIEW Participants Employed 3 Months Past Hire Date
19
BRIGHT STARS The Bright Stars Program is an early intervention preschool pro-gram for four-year-old children and their families. Bright Stars seeks to increase learning opportunities by addressing
risk factors that affect school performance: low income, illiteracy
or limited education of the parents, limited English proficiency,
developmental delays, mental or physical health problems and sub-
stance abuse. The major goals of the program are to provide age-
appropriate education and enrichment opportunities for children,
to help families access community resources necessary to sustain
safe and stable family life, to facilitate family involvement in their
child’s education and to serve as a model of collaboration among
the Department of Social Services, County schools and community
agencies.
Because of the difficulty of getting parenting classes in the south-
ern end of the county, the Bright Stars Family Coordinator and Fam-
ily Support Worker teamed up to offer classes themselves. They
studied the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) cur-
riculum and became STEP instructors in order to offer classes at
Scottsville and Yancey Elementary Schools. After the first session
one parent remarked that she has taken a number of parenting
classes and really did not expect to learn anything new but to her
surprise she did! Another parent learned a new concept that a
child is not bad but may be behaving badly in order to get a need
met. Working together for solutions created the synergy to meet a
need in this part of the county.
80
96 96
112
135 135
138 134
164
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011Children Served by VPI GrantBright Stars Program Participants
working
together for
solutions
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FAMILY SUPPORT Family Support is a pre-placement prevention program based in ten Albemarle County elementary schools and three middle schools.
Family Support staff provide case management services including
assisting families with access to health, education, legal, housing
and social services, improving the safety and security of their fam-
ily members; helping families move toward self-sufficiency and
ensuring parents and school staff work together for successful
school performance outcomes. At the middle school level there is
also an emphasis on improving school attendance and locating
after-school enrichment opportunities that engage children in 10-
13 year age range.
Developing a trusting relationship is a critical component of lis-
tening to the need. Thus a Family Support Worker located in the
county schools worked for two and one half years to develop the
relationship that proved pivotal in keeping the family to-
gether. The mother had a substance abuse addiction and her son
was not attending school regularly and was failing academi-
cally. But with the ongoing help of the worker, this mother en-
gaged in counseling, a family skills building program and employ-
ment services to get on the road to recovery in order to effectively
parent her child and support them financially and emotion-
ally. The child began attending school regularly and was deter-
mined to be gifted in math as a result of this worker “sticking with
the mom” to help her overcome her addiction. The long term
trusting relationship made all the difference in the life of this
mother and child.
listening to
the need
176 175
148
173
188
129
194
131
154
50
70
90
110
130
150
170
190
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011CasesAverage Number of Family Support Cases Per Month
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FOCUS The Front Office staff welcome all customers and visitors to the agency. The Front Office is responsible for answering all incom-ing telephone calls, greeting all customers who enter through the lobby, notifying workers of the presence of their customers for appointments, managing incoming and outgoing faxes, fa-
cilitating mail delivery of all pieces of ingoing and outgoing
mail, issuing EBT cards to customers receiving SNAP benefits,
facilitating the first steps of processing benefits applications
and many more tasks required to deliver superior customer ser-
vice to Albemarle County residents at the entry and exit points
of their experience with the agency, as well as to the internal
customers (staff) of ACDSS.
It was the day before Thanksgiving. When he arrived for his intake
appointment at 8:30 a.m., he had been out of prison for less than a
day. He is a short, thin man, with a kind face, sparkling eyes and a
sweet smile. One would only believe his age, 41, by the gray hairs
in his large, otherwise black wiry bush. When his name was called in
the waiting room, his face lit up and was marked by a huge
smile. He reached out welcomingly, inviting his caseworker to
shake hands, and with a tear falling from one eye uttered, “I’m so
sorry about my hair. It’s hard to find a hairdresser so close to the
holiday. I know I shouldn’t go out with my hair looking like
this. What would employers think? “During his intake interview,
Benny’s caseworker, noticing he was wearing prison issued plastic
flip flops, asked if he had a need for clothes. “Oh, no,” he said en-
thusiastically, “the re-entry program gave me three shirts and two
pairs each of pants and socks before I left jail. I’m so lucky.” He
was visibly delighted and appreciative of the attention, information
and referrals he received. But what moved him most was the effort
taken by one of our front desk staff. Upon learning about his situa-
tion she arranged for an appointment at 1:00 pm that same day,
and at no charge, for him to have his hair braided. He was elated. If
this wasn’t enough, as she watched him leave the agency, she men-
tioned how blessed and motivated she felt to have met someone
with his gentle and appreciative personality. Having asked him
about his shoe size, she made numerous calls between attending
incoming clients and after the office closed at noon, searched for a
donation of shoes. He returned on Monday, with his hair in braids,
after receiving a telephone call from her asking him to stop by the
office. He opened the bag she handed him and shook his head in
disbelief before opening the box inside. The surprise was over-
whelming…a brand new pair of Nike’s donated by Dick’s Sporting
Goods that she had solicited and picked up. Listening to the need is
not just a tag line; it’s a way of doing business at ACDSS.
working
together for
solutions
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Federal/State/Other Funds Local Funds
Food Stamps 9,694,937$ Local Match 3,371,395$
Medicaid 43,879,623$ Family Support School Fund Transfer 188,795$
TANF 533,818$ Bright Stars Transfer - Schools 95,535$
Energy Assistance 375,655$ Bright Stars Transfer - General 727,746$
FAMIS (Total Title XXI)2,457,120$ CSA Local Government Transfer 2,150,000$
Other Federal 4,012,379$ CSA Schools Transfer 991,304$
Other State 2,526,839$ Child Care Quality Initiative Program 3,895$
Bright Stars 400,500$ Transfer to Other Funds 2,804$
M.J. Child Health Grant 5,000$ TOTAL 7,531,474$
Child Care Quality Inititative Program 21,232$
UVA Medicaid 440,630$
UVA Medicaid Generated Revenues 22,210,444$ *
Comprehensive Services Act (CSA)3,708,803$
Central Service Cost Allocation 276,659$
TOTAL 90,543,639$
Sources: Virginia Department of Social Services Financial LASER System and Website, Albemarle County Department of Social Ser-
vices Trends and Analysis, Albemarle County Financial Management System, Albemarle County Department of Social Services Leader-
ship Team and Agency Staff
*Figure represents 10 months of revenue generation.
**Please note that figures represented are un-audited.
Business Services The Business Services Division serves as a key support re-source for all ACDSS operations. This work includes budget-ing and financial planning, developing agency strategic and operational initiatives, and complying with all federal, state and local financial requirements. The Division also, pro-vides ongoing financial management, manages reception and switchboard operations and customer feedback proc-
esses.
Federal and State resources that are brought into the commu-
nity through ACDSS provide an economic benefit that supports
our commu-
nity infra-
structure in a variety of ways. Funds support jobs in the medical
and child care arenas as well as mental health treatment, hous-
ing, grocery and energy.
The Business Services Division maintained its focus of continu-
ous performance improvement by upholding the standard that
all invoices delivered to the agency will be paid within 10 days of
receipt. The standard set for this measure was 95%. The unit
achieved 95.6% success rate toward their invoice processing
goal. This indicator is vital in aligning with the Senate Productiv-
ity and Quality Award (SPQA) criteria towards customer focus.
43.1%
56.9%
Percentage of Budgeted Funds for Social Services
Local $ Budgeted Federal & State $ Budgeted
33.1%
66.9%
Percentage of Actual Expenses for
Social Services
Local $ Spent Federal & State $ Spent
92.3%
7.7%
Albemarle DSS Federal, State, and Local
Funds including Direct Financial
Assistance for Albemarle Citizens
Federal/State Local
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VISION Together with our partners we mobilize communities of care to ensure that all persons thrive.
MISSION Individual and family well-being.
VALUES
HOPE. We work in ways that instill hope by opening doors to opportunity.
RESPECT. We share and show esteem, appreciation and acceptance of di-
versity and treat all individuals with honor and dignity.
OPPORTUNITY. We bring to bear all of our talents and resources to provide
opportunities for our customers to succeed and thrive.
SELF DETERMINATION. We recognize that individuals are responsible for
their own development and have the freedom to
choose.
albemarle
SOCIAL SERVICES
1600 5th Street, Suite A, Charlottesville, VA 22902 z
Reception Line (434) 972-4010 z Food Stamp Line (434) 972-3143 z
Fax (434) 972-4080 z www.albemarle.org
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Virginia Pre-School Initiative “Bright Stars” Annual Report
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
FY2011 Annual Report
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Foley, Elliott, and Davis, and Ms. Ralston and
Ms. Shifflett
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 1, 2012
ACTION: INFORMATION: x
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
As a result of the Virginia Pre-School Initiative (VPI) funding set aside by then Governor Wilder in 1994, the Board
established the Bright Stars program as a collaboration among Social Services, the School Division and community
partners. Social Services serves as the coordinator and fiscal agent for the program. The first classroom was
established at Stone Robinson Elementary School and the program has grown to eleven classrooms in eight
elementary schools including Cale, Agnor-Hurt, Greer (two classrooms each), Red Hill, Scottsville, Stone Robinson,
Stony Point and Woodbrook. In 2009, the Pre-School Network for Albemarle County was established to oversee the
blending of funding streams for VPI, Title I and Early Childhood Special Education to serve more children in inclusion
classrooms.
DISCUSSION:
The FY2011 Annual Report is a review of the Pre-School Network services including the number of children served
and results of educational and family outcomes. Also included are the Program’s Key Performance Indicators and VPI
unaudited finances. Of particular note in this report are the different views of program outcomes across domains
including student improvement over the school year, program -level achievement of benchmark standards at the end of
the year, performance of Bright Stars “alumni” in later elementary grades and comparison with Division statistics.
While only a very limited and coarse comparison could be made with data currently available to the program, the
performance of Bright Stars participants relative to students across the Division is very encouraging regarding the long
term impact of early interventions such as Bright Stars.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Continued funding for the program is being requested in the FY2013 budget.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board accept the FY2011 Bright Stars Annual Report.
ATTACHMENTS
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We are pleased once again to write this introductory letter to the FY2011 Annual Report for
the Albemarle County Preschool Network/Bright Stars Program. In our sixteenth year of
collaboration between the County Schools and Social Services we have continued to
demonstrate and enjoy the benefits of a pre-school program for at-risk County children, to
prepare them for success in the kindergarten year and beyond.
This report includes information on children in the Bright Stars classrooms within the
Albemarle County Preschool Network and reflects on the successes resulting from the shared
resources of ACDSS and the Virginia Preschool Initiative grant and the ACPS Title I and Early
Childhood Special Education programs. In addition, we recognize the contributions of the
local Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant as well as numerous other community “partners”
and supporters who help us make a difference for our children and families.
Our enhanced collaboration provides for eleven preschool classes at eight County schools,
including five Special Education inclusion classes. All classes offer a robust, academic
learning experience with daily opportunities for children to develop critical social and
personal skills. Family Coordinators invite and encourage active parent engagement through
the year, and families are assisted in identifying and accessing community services to create
stability, opportunity, and a network of support.
Parent engagement is an important strategy in helping children to make best use of the
classroom experience. Parents consistently note a high degree of satisfaction in their
evaluations of our program and speak in glowing terms about their children’s participation.
Parents’ positive experiences with the school and involvement in their child’s education will
serve the child well in future years.
As you read through this report and take note of its many indicators of programmatic
impacts and success, we are confident you will join us in applauding and supporting the
community of learning – host schools, teachers and assistants, Family Coordinators, children
and families - that comprises this unique collaboration on behalf of young children in
Albemarle County.
Kathy Ralston
Director
Dr. Pamela R. Moran
Superintendent
ALBEMARLE COUNTY Department of Social Services 1600 5th Street, Suite A
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
ALBEMARLE COUNTY SCHOOLS 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
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BRIGHT STARS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS 2010-11 Funding from the Virginia Preschool Initiative, the local Safe Schools/Healthy Students grant, ACPS Early Childhood Special Education and Title I programs, and local government
matching funds supported the operation of 11 preschool classes at 8 Albemarle County
schools and scholarship slots at 3 private preschools. Five classrooms served 3– and 4-year
-old students with special needs within a blended inclusion model.
In addition to 164
children served as
preschoolers, 448
Bright Stars “alumni”
from kindergarten
through 5th grades
continued to receive
the support of their
Bright Stars Family
Coordinator. Over the
course of the year,
1876 contacts were
provided to Bright
Stars alumni and their
families.
Efforts to support and enhance child and family well-being
and to improve access to services is demonstrated by the
Bright Stars’ commitment to ensuring children receive
adequate health and dental care and that families with
Limited English Proficiency (LEP) are provided necessary
supports for meaningful communication and program
participation.
z 23 children benefitted from intensive pediatric dental
services provided by local specialists and funded by a
Community Health Partnership award from Martha
Jefferson Hospital.
z 29% of our preschoolers were from families with Limited
English Proficiency and required the coordination of
interpreter services.
Señor Albarran, custodian at Red Hill,
visits the Bright Stars class weekly to read to our students in Spanish.
80
96 96
112
135
148 154 164
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011Number of ChildrenPreschoolers Served by Bright Stars
Includes VPI-funded Bright Stars and Early Childhood Special Education/Title I
students served in blended preschool classes in years 2008-11.
3
PRESCHOOLERS,
ALUMNI,
AND
THEIR FAMILIES
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE BRIGHT STARS
4
ABOUT OUR PARTICIPANTS All children enrolled in the Bright Stars program are identified with individual or family risk factors that could result in poor school performance over the years. High risk points for Bright Stars children may include limited parental education or illiteracy, parents who were
single and/or still a teenager at the child’s birth, poverty, unemployment, domestic
violence, incarceration of a parent, previous child protective services reports or foster care
involvement, siblings having difficulty in school, and substance and/or mental health
issues among family members.
Despite these challenges, year after year the children enrolled in the Bright Stars program
show considerable progress across a number of specific and measurable goals. Teachers,
Teaching Assistants, and Family Coordinators work together assisting children and parents
in meeting these goals.
Of the 164 preschoolers served by Bright Stars:
z 56% were female students and 44% were male
students, compared to 49% female and 51%
male in the ACPS Division overall
z 97% resided with one or both biological parents,
the remaining 3% lived with grandparents or
other relatives
z 78% were from families where one or more
members of the household was employed
z 84% qualified for Free or Reduced Meals,
compared to 26% for the Division overall
23%
2%
15%
33%27%
13%
5%2%
73%
7%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
African
American
Asian Bi-racial/
Other
Caucasian Hispanic
Ethnicity
Bright Stars Participants ACPS Division
5
61%
47%
35%
0%
6% 6%
33%29%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Agnor-Hurt Cale Greer Red Hill Scottsville Stone
Robinson
Stony
Point
Woodbrook
Preschoolers from Families Identified
with Limited English Proficiency
DEMOGRAPHICS 2010-11
35%
9%
45%
11%
1%
49%
12%
32%
6%1%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%80%90%100%
Did Not
Finish HS
GED HS Diploma Associates/
Bachelor
Degree
Postgraduate
Parent Education
Mother Father
Statistics for the ACPS Division indicate 8% of students were classified as
English As Second Language (ESL) students in 2010-11
Single Parent 49%
Teen Parent 43%
Both Single and Teen Parent 26%
Parent Status at Child's Birth
6
106
96
83
66
54
43
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Kindergarten 1st Grade 2nd Grade 3rd Grade 4th Grade 5th GradeNumber of ChildrenBright Stars "Alumni" Continuing to Receive Services
BRIGHT STARS “ALUMNI” WHO CONTINUED TO RECEIVE SERVICES 2010-11 Bright Stars Family Coordinators work with families to encourage regular and timely school attendance, participation in parent-teacher conferences, engagement in school events, prevention of dental and medical problems, and improved housing and employment.
Family Coordinators are able to provide on-going services to eligible children and families
past the preschool year and many continue to receive services, as needed, throughout
elementary school.
This continuity of care and support is a unique characteristic of the program. Facilitating
links between home, school, and community services and ensuring that families have the
means to be safe, secure, and self-sufficient throughout
the elementary school years are the ways the Bright Stars
Program enhances education, workforce development,
and the health and well-being of our community.
These services are
entirely voluntary and
Bright Stars parents
agree to participate
or not depending
on their circumstances.
448 Bright Stars alumni
and their families were
served in 2010-11.
Each of the Family
Coordinators made
an average of 156
contacts per month
to her alumni families.
“They really have a love of learning. They’re
not afraid to take risks. They’re excited about
books and will get very excited if I read a book
that was given to them in Bright Stars.”
~Kindergarten Teacher
A Bright Stars parent volunteers in the classroom
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BRIGHT STARS PROGRAM OUTCOMES “Every single one of my students that went to Bright Stars all come to kindergarten
with a strong sense of Concept of Word, an essential part of learning to read.
Bright Stars is an amazing program! Keep up the good work!”
~Kindergarten Teacher
“[Our son] made friends,
learned new things, and
learned to communicate
with others.”
~Agnor-Hurt Parent
“This year has been amazing for our daughter, she had the most nurturing, warm,
child centered experience we could have ever hoped for. She has grown academically,
socially and emotionally under [Bright Stars] care – we’ll forever be grateful.”
~Scottsville Parent
“I feel that all children
should have an opportunity
to attend Bright Stars - it
really prepares them for
kindergarten.”
~Greer Parent
“My child learned so
much this year, I am
very proud of him. We
look forward to next
year.”
~Red Hill Parent
Thank you so much, our
life has been enhanced
by this program.”
~Greer Parent
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The following table shows our performance on key program goals over the past four years.
OUTCOME MEASURE MEASUREMENT GOAL ACTUAL
Preschool Literacy Skills Preschoolers
who are in Bright Stars for at least six
months achieve literacy benchmark
scores for the preschool developmental
range at the end of the school year
PreK Phonological
Awareness
Literacy Screening
(PALS) Summary
Report
FY11Target: 80%
Previous Target:
80%
FY 11 Actual 81%
FY 10 Actual 80%
FY 09 Actual 68%
FY 08 Actual 75%
Kindergarten Literacy Skills Bright Stars
alumni achieve literacy benchmark scores
for the kindergarten developmental range
at the end of the school year
Phonological
Awareness
Literacy Screening
for Kindergarten
FY11Target: 85%
Previous Target:
80%
FY 11 Actual 94%
FY 10 Actual 78%
FY 09 Actual 85%
FY 08 Actual 86%
Family Events Parents of Bright Stars
preschoolers attend at least three Bright
Stars/school functions during the school
year
Bright Stars
database
FY11Target: 90%
Previous Target:
85%
FY 11 Actual 88%
FY 10 Actual 88%
FY 09 Actual 93%
FY 08 Actual 86%
Parent-Teacher Conferences Parents of
Bright Stars preschoolers attend two
parent-teacher conferences during the
school year
Bright Stars
database
FY11Target: 90%
Previous Target:
85%
FY 11 Actual 85%
FY 10 Actual 91%
FY 09 Actual 88%
FY 08 Actual 91%
Parent Goals Parents of Bright Stars
preschoolers make progress on goals
that support their child’s success during
the school year
Family Needs
Assessment
FY11Target: 80%
Previous Target:
80%
FY 11 Actual 92%
FY 10 Actual 85%
FY 09 Actual 91%
FY 08 Actual 71%
PERFORMANCE ON PROGRAM GOALS
“It is no longer the case that school begins in Kindergarten. The majority of
children, especially those from middle class and upper middle class families,
attend preschool. I think that the Bright Stars program, particularly using
the High/Scope approach, puts kids on a more level playing field with these
more affluent peers. Without Bright Stars the gap would be even wider.”
~Principal
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Our children show substantial improvement between
the beginning and end of the preschool year, with
55% more students passing the benchmarks by spring. Moreover, 55% percent of our
preschoolers attained a “high-pass” score for their spring performance.
EMERGENT LITERACY SKILLS Pre-kindergarten language and literacy screenings are administered by classroom teachers in fall and spring. The screenings include questions about
letters of the alphabet, letter sounds, rhymes, and
awareness of how pictures and words work together
in a story. Children who obtain the developmental
benchmarks by the end of preschool are more likely
to achieve benchmark levels in kindergarten and
first grade because they have mastered the basic
skills that contribute to “reading readiness.”
Children participating in Bright Stars carry their progress forward into the start of the
following year. In the fall of kindergarten, 89% of Bright Stars alumni passed the fall
literacy benchmarks, on par with their non-Bright Stars peers across the Division, who had
a 90% pass rate in the fall.
Alumni score favorably on more general kindergarten-level assessments of reading skills
as well. As kindergarteners, 94% of our students passed the spring grade-level standard,
again performing comparably with peers Division-wide, 93% of whom passed the spring
standard. Considering performance on average across 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades, it is
notable that 81% of Bright Stars alumni passed the Reading SOL, compared with 89% of
students across the Division.
19%20%18%22%26%
76%75%
68%
82%81%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
2006 -
2007
2007 -
2008
2008 -
2009
2009 -
2010
2010 -
2011Preschoolers Meeting/Exceeding Developmental BenchmarkPreK Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening
Fall Spring
10
EARLY NUMERACY SKILLS Preschoolers’ abilities in areas of numeral identification, sequences, patterns, shapes, and colors are
assessed in the fall and spring using
the Math Quick Screen, which is based
on the Student Numeracy Assessment
Progressions™. In the fall, only 30% of
students demonstrate the desired skills
(averaged across the 9 subtests),
however, 71% of students demonstrate
the appropriate skills by spring.
Also of note, students pass on average
only 2.7 of the 9 subtests in the fall
assessment. By spring, students pass
6.4 subtests on average, an increase of
137%. Moreover, Bright Stars alumni across
kindergarten through 5th grades show
performance comparable to their peers
in the Division on both general grade-
level math skills assessments and the
Math SOLs. The percent difference
between Bright Stars alumni and Division
peers in mean Math SOL scores is only
about 9%. Likewise, there is only a 9%
difference between the Division-wide
students’ and the Bright Stars alumni
passing rates on the Math SOLs.
“Everything was wonderful — great
structure, creative ways of teaching.”
~Red Hill Parent
“The preschool program helps to
prepare them for kindergarten—
the kids learn a lot from others
and have fun too.”
~Scottsville Parent
30%
71%
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Fall Spring
Students Demonstrating Desired Numeracy Skills
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Teachers and early childhood researchers know that readiness for kindergarten is about knowing how to get along with others, to share, take turns, follow directions, and to be curious and excited about learning. With this foundation, children will be more open to learning new skills and more likely to be successful. Virginia’s Foundation Blocks for
Early Learning: Comprehensive Standards for Four-Year-Olds (2007) specifically includes
expectations for personal and social development in addition to those for Literacy, Science,
History, Math, and Physical/Motor Development.
Children in the Bright Stars classrooms are assessed in fall and spring in areas of Self
Concept, Self Control, Approaches to Learning, Interactions With Others, and Social
Problem-Solving. While in the fall only 55% of the 30 assessed items are demonstrated
“Usually or Consistently”, by spring 92% of items are noted as such. Early in the year,
children have the poorest performance in areas of Social Problem-Solving, which includes
appropriate expression of feelings, conflict management, sharing, and social play. This
area shows the greatest gains by spring, with preschoolers essentially doubling the
number of items demonstrated “Usually or Consistently” at year’s end.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
“The personal, social and behavioral
competence of young children is a strong
predictor of academic performance in the
early grades.
Appropriate and supportive learning
experiences provide an important
foundation for personal and social growth.”
~Virginia’s Foundation Blocks for Early Learning
Percentage of Children Who Usually and Consistently Demonstrate
Desired Behaviors in the Spring
Self
Concept
The child will
demonstrate self-
confidence and
self-reflection
Self
Control
The child will
demonstrate self-
direction and
responsibility
Approaches to
Learning
The child will show
eagerness and
persistence as a
learner
Interaction w/
Others
The child will
interact easily with
other children and
familiar adults
Social
Problem-Solving
The child will
learn and use non-
physical ways to
resolve conflicts
97% 95% 90% 96% 96%
“They’re very comfortable in the classroom, self-directed and good leaders.”
~Kindergarten Teacher
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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT The engagement of a child’s family in the school community is emphasized as key to long-term success in school. Measures of Parent Engagement include attendance at Parent-Teacher Conferences and school events such as Open House and Back-To-School
Night and participation in Bright Stars Family Events and class field trips held frequently
throughout the year.
In addition, the Bright Stars Family Coordinators monitor and assist parents’ work toward
goals they identify for themselves and their families. By the end of the school year, 92% of
our parents had demonstrated meaningful progress or fully achieved their personal goals.
Some of the areas of focus for our parents included completing GED testing successfully,
moving into a nicer apartment with a small yard for the children, improving speaking and
reading skills in English, reducing television time and increasing outdoor play and other
physical activities, reading together regularly, and securing employment as a first step to
dealing with a partner’s violent behavior and substance abuse.
Overall, parents engaged in nearly
half of all possible opportunities
for family involvement - a very
significant statement in support of
their child’s entry to the school
community. Other indicators of
Bright Stars’ parent involvement
include:
z 85% of parents attended
both fall and spring Parent-
Teacher Conferences
z three schools had 100%
attendance for both fall
and spring conferences
z 99% of families attended at
least one school function,
excluding conferences
z 88% of families attended 3
or more functions besides
conferences
“I like the way that they
come in settled and ready
to learn. And parents
seem to be more willing to
come to school.”
~Kindergarten Teacher
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Growth Domain Definition Improvement
Language understanding and using oral
speech 86%
Social getting along with other
children and adults 93%
Self Care meeting own needs such as
feeding, toileting, dressing, etc.89%
Motor moving large muscles and using
small, fine muscles 82%
Pre-Academic recognizing colors, letters,
numbers, songs, etc.95%
Positive Problem-
Solving Skills
using cooperation, asking for
help, etc.86%
Parents Indicating Improvement in Growth Domains
99%
100%
97%
93%
88%
90%
92%
94%
96%
98%
100%
Parent
Involvement
Was
Encouraged
Teacher
Communicated
Well With
Parents
Pleased with
Teacher-Child
Interactions
Family Events
Were Helpful
Parents Who Strongly Agree or Agree With
Program Elements
PARENT SATISFACTION In keeping with previous years’ outcomes, parent satisfaction with the preschool class and Bright Stars experience was consistently high, with 98% of parents indicating they felt their child benefitted from the preschool program and 99% affirming that they would recommend the program to others.
An overwhelming number of parents (93%) noted they felt their child was more likely to be
comfortable and successful in kindergarten than if they had not participated in the
preschool program. Besides this general assessment of impact, parents noted many
specific areas of improvement as well.
“The teacher was incredible, my child talked openly
with her and felt very comfortable with her. Great
communications and learning.”
~Scottsville Parent
“[Our teacher] was amazing — she truly understood the kids and took the time to help them.”
~Red Hill Parent
“I love [our Family Coordinator] -
she was and still is most helpful.
I don’t know where I would be
without her help.”
~Greer Parent
“I would love to thank the
teachers and [our Family
Coordinator] for so much
help and guidance with so
many things. Bright Stars
is an amazing program and
I recommend it to anyone
who has a child starting
out.”
~Stone-Robinson Parent
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Total
Personnel
Expenses
95.0%
Total
Maintenance
and
Operating
Expenses
5.0%
Bright Stars Revenues FY 2010-2011
Contributions 1,000
Transfer from School Fund 95,535
Transfer from Local Government 727,746
Total Bright Stars Revenues 1,224,781
Virginia Preschool Initiative Grant 400,500
FY 2011 Expenditures
Bright Stars Expenditures FY 2010-2011
Total Personnel Expenses 982,798
Total Maintenance and Operating Expenses 52,007
Total Bright Stars Expenditures 1,034,805
BRIGHT STARS FISCAL REPORT Contributions
0.1%Virginia
Preschool
Initiative
Grant
32.7%
Transfer
from School
Fund
7.8%
Transfer
from Local
Government
59.4%
FY 2011Revenues
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
ZTA 2010-00005 Sign Ordinance Zoning Text
Amendments
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Work Session - Proposed Sign Ordinance Zoning Text
Amendments
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs: Foley, Elliott, Davis, Kamptner, Graham, Higgins
and Wright; and Ms. McCulley and Ms. Maliszewski
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
AGENDA DATE:
February 1, 2012
ACTION: X INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
On September 13, 2011, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed Zoning Text Amendments
(ZTA) related to the regulation of signage in the County (Attachment A). At the conclusion of this public hearing, the
Planning Commission recommended the Board’s approval of this matter. On November 2, 2011, the Board held its
required public hearing and requested staff schedule a follow-up work session in order to provide a more detailed
explanation of the proposals with options, to provide more examples and illustrations to show what the current and
proposed regulations allow with respect to certain signs, and to further explore the implications of adopting the
proposed changes.
DISCUSSION:
The September 13, 2011 Planning Commission staff report (Attachment B) provides some detailed information
regarding the background and specifics of the proposed changes that were before the Board on November 2, 2011.
During the Board’s November 2nd discussion, various questions arose regarding the impacts of the proposed changes
as detailed in staff’s “Comparison Chart” which identifies elements of the current regulations against the proposed
ordinance (Attachment C). The following questions/decision points are offered for the Board’s consideration:
a. What is the implication if “site” is redefined for Planned Developments and Shopping Centers? The
proposed ordinance would define the “site” as the entire area of the original development, thus not requiring a
special use permit for an “off-site” sign in such developments. This change does not permit additional signs or
sign area than the regulations currently allow.
b. What is the key difference in how the number or area of freestanding signs and wall signs are
calculated? Freestanding signage is determined PER PARCEL, and the amount is based upon street
frontage and entrances as explained in (c) below; wall signage is determined PER COMMERCIAL
ESTABLISHMENT.
c. How many freestanding signs could be allowed now and under the proposed ordinance? Currently,
one (1) freestanding sign is allowed per street frontage, or two (2) per entrance, for lots with 100 feet or more
of continuous frontage, plus one additional freestanding sign if the site is four acres or more. If two (2) signs
are provided at an entrance, then each sign is limited to half of the maximum allowable area. Under the
proposed ordinance, no additional signs would be allowed.
d. Should there be a trade-off of freestanding signs when a larger development sign is permitted? The
proposed ordinance eliminates freestanding anchor signs for tenants which are currently allowed by the sign
ordinance. This represents a trade-off of allowed signage and could eliminate up to four small freestanding
anchor signs.
e. How many “64 sq. ft. signs” would be possible under the proposed ordinance? Only one PER
DEVELOPMENT is possible under the proposed ordinance.
AGENDA TITLE: ZTA 2010-00005 Sign Ordinance Zoning Text Amendments
February 1, 2012
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f. Is there an example of a wall sign that would be an improvement if it was higher than 30 feet? The
ARB indicated the BB&T Bank located on Route 29 next to Fashion Square is such an example, as explained
in its December 5, 2011 action:
“The architectural design of some buildings may appropriately accommodate wall signs
installed at heights greater than 30’. The forms, details, scale and location of the
architecture, together with the scale, color and Illumination of the proposed sign are all
considerations in determining appropriateness. In no case would a roof-mounted sign or
a sign extending above a parapet or similar architectural feature be appropriate.
Likewise, the extension of a structure for the purpose of providing wall space for a higher
sign would not be appropriate.”
g. Should the maximum coverage for a window sign be 50% or 25%? The current limit is 25% with an
aggregate maximum of 9 sq. ft. per business if visible from an Entrance Corridor. This requirement is
problematic because 9 sq. ft. is restrictive and most businesses are unaware of or noncompliant with this
requirement. The proposed ordinance would allow 50% maximum window coverage for window signage.
Requiring less than this amount may be difficult for some businesses that rely on window specials advertising,
such as fast food restaurants and grocery stores. An option the Board may consider is establishing a
maximum window sign area larger than the current 9 sq. ft. and/or keeping with the maximum coverage per
window of 25%. Staff is recommending the 50% coverage for the reasons stated and for ease in
enforcement.
h. Should sandwich board signs be allowed on Entrance Corridor (EC) roads? Staff recommends that they
be allowed with proper anchoring. These types of signs are common in an urban form of development, such
as within a town center, as these signs are intended to advertise to visitors within the development. However,
staff does not recommend sandwich boards be allowed if they are visible from the EC.
One additional note about the latest version of the proposed ordinance (Attachment A): the statements at the end of
the charts in §4.15.12, §4.15.13 & §4.15.14 have been revised back to their current language to require a reduction of
wall signs in the amount of the projecting sign’s area (up to 32 sq. ft.) if both are to be used. The earlier change was
made in error.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The proposed changes are expected to reduce the amount of review time currently required by staff, the Planning
Commission, the Architectural Review Board and the Board of Supervisors to administer the County’s sign regulations,
thereby reducing the cost to the County and the applicants.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Board set a public hearing on this matter to consider a Proposed Ordinance to amend the
County’s Sign Regulations as presented in Attachment A as may be further revised to incorporate feedback and
direction by the Board during this work session, and that the public hearing be scheduled for its March 14, 2012
meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
A – Proposed Ordinance to amend the sign regulations, dated January 18, 2012
B – September 13, 2011 Planning Commission Public Hearing Staff Report
C – New Comparison Chart of Sign Ordinance changes
D – Board of Supervisors May 12, 2010 Resolution of Intent
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ORDINANCE NO. 12-18( )
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 18, ZONING, ARTICLE II, BASIC REGULATIONS, AND
ARTICLE III, DISTRICT 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, and Article III, District Regulations, are hereby amended and reordained as
follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 4.15.1 Purpose and intent
Sec. 4.15.2 Definitions
Sec. 4.15.4 Signs authorized by sign permit
Sec. 4.15.6 Signs exempt from the sign permit requirement
Sec. 4.15.7 Prohibited signs and sign characteristics
Sec. 4.15.8 Regulations applicable in the MHD, RA, VR, R-1 and R-2 zoning districts
Sec. 4.15.9 Regulations applicable in the R-4 and R-6 zoning districts
Sec. 4.15.11 Regulations applicable in the PUD, DCD and NMD zoning districts
Sec. 4.15.12 Regulations applicable in the C-1 and CO zoning districts
Sec. 4.15.13 Regulations applicable in the HC, PD-SC and PD-MC zoning districts
Sec. 4.15.14 Regulations applicable in the HI, LI and PD-IP zoning districts
Sec. 4.15.15 Regulations applicable in the entrance corridor overlay district
Sec. 30.6.4 Certificates of appropriateness
Sec. 30.6.5 Development exempt from requirement to obtain certificate of appropriateness
By Adding:
Sec. 4.15.4A Signs authorized by temporary sign permit
Chapter 18. Zoning
Article II. Basic Regulations
Sec. 4.15.1 Purpose and intent
The purpose and intent of this section 4.15 include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. The board of supervisors finds that signs are a separate and distinct use of the property upon which they
are located and affect the uses and users of adjacent streets, sidewalks and other areas open to the
public; that signs are an important means of communication for businesses, organizations, individuals
and government; and that the unregulated erection and display of signs constitute a public nuisance
detrimental to the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the public. Therefore, the purpose
of this section 4.15 is to establish reasonable regulations pertaining to the time, place and manner in
which outdoor signs and window signs may be erected and maintained in order to:
1. Promote the general health, safety and welfare, including the creation of an attractive and
harmonious environment;
2. Protect the public investment in the creation, maintenance, safety and appearance of its streets,
highways and other areas open to the public;
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3. Improve pedestrian and vehicular safety by avoiding saturation and confusion in the field of
vision that could otherwise result if such signs were not regulated as provided herein; and
4. Protect and enhance the county's attractiveness to tourists and other visitors as sources of
economic development.
b. The board of supervisors finds that the regulations in this section 4.15 advance the significant
governmental interests identified herein and are the minimum amount of regulation necessary to achieve
them.
c. Signs are classified and regulated in this section 4.15 by their purpose (e.g., bonus tenant panel),
physical type (e.g., freestanding sign), location (e.g., off-site sign) and characteristics (e.g., illuminated
sign). By classifying and regulating signs by their purpose, the board of supervisors does not intend to
regulate their content and, more specifically, any particular viewpoint, but rather intends to create a
reasonable classification by which to regulate the time, place and manner of signs.
cd. The regulations in this section 4.15 shall apply to all outdoor signs and window signs. Each sign subject
to this section 4.15 shall comply with all regulations applicable to that sign.
d. Signs are classified and regulated in this section 4.15 by their purpose (e.g., anchor sign), physical type
(e.g., freestanding sign), location (e.g., off-site sign) and characteristics (e.g., illuminated sign). Each
sign subject to this section 4.15 shall comply with all regulations applicable to that sign.
(12-10-80; 7-8-92, § 4.15.01; Ord. 01-18(3), 5-9-01)
State law reference – Va. Code § 15.2-2280.
Sec. 4.15.2 Definitions
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and implementation of this section 4.15:
. . .
(2) Anchor sign. The term “anchor sign” means a sign that identifies any specific business within a
shopping center.
(8.1) Bonus tenant panel: The term “bonus tenant panel” means an additional sign permitted for individual
tenants in shopping centers or planned developments when added to the freestanding sign for the
shopping center or planned development.
. . .
(14.1) Cornice line. The term “cornice line” means the location of a cornice along the top of a wall; or, for a
wall that has no cornice, the corresponding horizontal line along the top of a wall where a cornice would
traditionally be located. In all cases, the “cornice line” applies to the main walls of a building and does
not apply to features that extend above the top of the main walls of a building.
. . .
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(16) Electric message sign. The term “electric message sign” means a sign on which the copy can be
changed or altered by electric, electro-mechanical or electronic means.
. . .
(35) Off-site sign. The term “off-site sign” means: (i) within a zoning district other than a planned
development, a sign that is not located on the same lot with the use to which it pertains, but does not
include a sign located in a public right-of-way; or (ii) within a planned development zoning district, a
sign that is not located within the area depicted on the application plan approved for the planned
development, but does not include a sign located in a public right-of-way.
. . .
(12-10-80; 7-8-92, § 4.15.03; Ord. 01-18(3), 5-9-01; Ord. 05-18(4), 3-16-05; Ord. 10-18(1), 1-13-10; Ord. 10-
18(3), 5-5-10; Ord. 10-18(5), 5-12-10)
State law reference – Va. Code § 15.2-2280.
Sec. 4.15.4 Signs authorized by sign permit
Except as provided in sections 4.15.6 (exempt signs) and 4.15.24 (nonconforming signs) Except for temporary
signs subject to the permitting requirements of section 4.15.4A, signs exempt from this section under section
4.15.6 or nonconforming signs subject to section 4.15.24, a sign permit shall be required for each sign erected
on the same lot with the principal use to which it pertains, prior to its erection, alteration, replacement or
relocation, as provided herein:
a. Application. An application for a sign permit shall be submitted to the department of building code and
zoning services community development, together with payment of the fee required for the application
pursuant to section 35.0 35.1 of this chapter. A complete application shall consist of the following:
1. A fully completed application form, provided to the applicant by the zoning administrator;
2. A schematic legibly drawn to scale and sufficiently detailed showing the location and dimen-
sions of the sign; and
3. Any plans, specifications and details pertaining to, among other things, the sign materials, the
methods of illumination, methods of support, components, and the condition and age of the
sign, as determined by the zoning administrator to be necessary for the review of the
application.
b. Application review and permit issuance. A sign permit application shall be reviewed and acted upon by
the zoning administrator only as provided herein:
1. Timing of application. An application for a sign permit may be filed at any time, and if a
special use permit for the sign is required under section 4.15.5 or a certificate of appropriateness
for the sign is required under section 4.15.15 and section 30.6 of this chapter, the application
may be filed with or any time after the application for the special use permit or certificate of
appropriateness is filed.
12. Action on application. Within thirty (30) days of the after receipt of a complete sign permit
application, or within seven (7) days of the receipt of a complete sign application for a
temporary sign, the zoning administrator shall review the application and either: (i) approve the
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application; (ii) deny the application; or (iii) refer the application to the applicant for more
information as may be required by subsection 4.15.4(Aa)(3); (iv) refer the application to the
board of zoning appeals because the applicant must obtain a special use permit pursuant to
section 4.15.5; and/or (v) refer the application to the architectural review board because the
proposed sign will be located within the entrance corridor overlay district and a certificate of
appropriateness is required. An application shall be denied only if the proposed sign is a
prohibited sign, or does not comply with the regulations set forth in this section 4.15 or, a
required special use permit or certificate of appropriateness for the sign was not granted. If the
application is denied, the reasons shall be specified in writing.
23. Failure to timely act. If the zoning administrator fails to take one of the actions described herein
within thirty (30) days of receipt of a complete sign permit application, or within seven (7) days
of the receipt of a complete sign application for a temporary sign, the permit shall be deemed
approved as received.
c. Administration, generally. Except for permits issued for temporary signs, which are subject to the
regulations in subsection (D), the following regulations shall apply to the administration of sign permits:
1. A sign permit shall become null and void if the use to which the sign permit pertains is not
commenced within six (6) months after the date the sign permit, special use permit or certificate
of appropriateness is issued, whichever is later or, if the sign contains exclusively
noncommercial copy, the sign is not erected within six (6) months after the date the sign permit
is issued. Upon written request by the permittee and upon good cause shown, the zoning
administrator may grant an extension of the six (6)-month period.
2. The zoning administrator shall revoke a sign permit if the sign does not comply with any
applicable regulation of this section 4.15.
d. Administration, permits for temporary signs. The following regulations shall apply to the
administration of sign permits issued for temporary signs:
1. A temporary sign that is a portable sign shall be stabilized so as not to pose a danger to public
safety. Prior to the sign being erected, the zoning administrator shall approve the method of
stabilization.
2. No more than four (4) permits for temporary signs shall be issued by the zoning administrator to
the same establishment in any calendar year.
3. Each permit for a temporary sign shall be valid for a period not to exceed fifteen (15)
consecutive days after the erection of the sign.
(12-10-80; 7-8-92, §§ 4.15.09, 4.15.09.1, 4.15.09.2, 4.15.09.3; Ord. 01-18(3), 5-9-01)
State law reference – Va. Code §§ 15.2-2280, 15.2-2286.
Sec. 4.15.4A Signs authorized by temporary sign permit
A permit shall be required for each temporary sign (hereinafter, a “temporary sign permit”), prior to its erection,
alteration, replacement or relocation, as provided herein:
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a. Application. An application for a temporary sign permit shall be submitted to the department of
community development, together with payment of the fee required for the application pursuant to
section 35.1 of this chapter, and comply with the application requirements of subsection 4.15.4(a).
b. Application review and permit issuance. A temporary sign permit application shall be reviewed and
acted upon by the zoning administrator only as provided herein:
1. Action on application. Within seven (7) days after receipt of a complete application, the zoning
administrator shall either: (i) approve the application; (ii) deny the application; or (iii) refer the
application to the applicant for more information as may be required by section 4.15.4(a)(3).
An application shall be denied only if the proposed temporary sign is a prohibited sign or does
not comply with the regulations set forth in this section 4.15. If the application is denied, the
reasons shall be specified in writing.
2. Failure to timely act. If the zoning administrator fails to take one of the actions described
herein within seven (7) days after receipt of a complete sign application for a temporary sign,
the permit shall be deemed approved as received.
c. Administration. The following regulations shall apply to the administration of temporary sign permits:
1. Number of permits. No more than six (6) temporary sign permits shall be issued by the zoning
administrator to the same establishment in any calendar year.
2. Period of validity. Each temporary sign permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed fifteen
(15) consecutive days after the erection of the sign, provided that a temporary sign permit issued
while a permanent sign is being made may be valid for longer than fifteen (15) days until the
permanent sign is erected.
3. Aggregate duration for temporary signs in calendar year. Temporary signs shall not be erected
at an establishment for more than sixty (60) days, in the aggregate, in a calendar year.
4. Portable signs; stabilization. A temporary sign that is a portable sign shall be stabilized so as
not to pose a danger to public safety. Prior to the sign being erected, the zoning administrator
shall approve the method of stabilization.
d. Exemptions. A temporary sign permit is not required for a sign exempt from the sign permit requirement
under section 4.15.6 or nonconforming signs subject to section 4.15.24.
Sec. 4.15.6 Signs exempt from the sign permit requirement
The following signs are exempt from the sign permit requirement set forth in to obtain a sign permit under
section 4.15.4 and a temporary sign permit under section 4.15.4A, provided that they comply with the
regulations set forth below and all other applicable regulations of this section 4.15:. A sign exempt from the
requirements to obtain permits under sections 4.15.4 and 4.15.4A is not exempt from the requirement to obtain a
special use permit under section 4.15.5 if required.
. . .
(7) Home occupation class B or major home occupation sign. A home occupation class B or major home
occupation sign that does not exceed four (4) square feet in sign area.
. . .
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(18) Window sign. A permanent window sign, provided that it does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of
the total area of the window or door on which it is located, and the aggregate area of all window signs
on each window or door does not exceed twenty-five percent (25%) fifty percent (50%) of the total area
of the window and or door; and further provided that if a permanent window sign will be on a structure
within the entrance corridor overlay district and the window sign is visible from an entrance corridor
overlay street, that the aggregate area of all window signs shall not exceed nine (9) square feet per
business and that a certificate of appropriateness for the window sign is obtained as provided in section
4.15.15. (Amended 3-16-05)
. . .
(12-10-80; 7-8-92, § 4.15.04; Ord. 01-18(3), 5-9-01; Ord. 05-18(4), 3-16-05; Ord. 10-18(4), 5-5-10)
State law reference – Va. Code § 15.2-2280.
Sec. 4.15.7 Prohibited signs and sign characteristics
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section 4.15, the following signs and sign characteristics are
prohibited in all zoning districts:
. . .
b. Signs with characteristics that create a safety hazard or are contrary to the general welfare. Signs
whose construction, design, location or other physical characteristic create a safety hazard or are
contrary to the general welfare, as follows:
. . .
7. Sign that obstructs vision. A sign that obstructs free or clear vision, or otherwise causes a safety
hazard for vehicular, bicycle, or pedestrian traffic due to its location, shape, illumination or
color; and window signs whose aggregate area on a window or door exceed twenty-five percent
(25%) fifty percent (50%) of the total area of the window or door. (Amended 3-16-05)
. . .
(12-10-80; 7-8-92, § 4.15.06; Ord. 01-18(3), 5-9-01; Ord. 05-18(4), 3-16-05)
State law reference – Va. Code § 15.2-2280.
Sec. 4.15.8 Regulations applicable in the MHD, RA, VR, R-1 and R-2 zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
Monticello Historic District (MHD), Rural Areas (RA), Village Residential (VR) and Residential (R-1 and R-2)
zoning districts:
Sign Type Number of Signs Allowed Sign Area
(Maximum)
Sign Height
(Maximum)
Sign Setback
(Minimum)
Directory 1 or more per establishment,
as authorized by zoning administrator 24 square feet, aggregated 6 feet 10 5 feet
Freestanding
1 per street frontage, or 2 per entrance, per lot
with 100 or more feet of continuous street
frontage, plus 1 per lot if the lot is greater than
24 square feet, aggregated;
if more than 1 sign, no
single sign shall exceed 12
10 feet 10 5 feet
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4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
on its frontage
square feet
Subdivision 2 per entrance per subdivision 24 square feet, aggregated,
per entrance 6 feet 5 feet
Temporary 1 per street
frontage per establishment 24 square feet
10 feet, if freestanding
sign; 20 feet, if wall
sign, but not to exceed
the top of the fascia or
mansard
10 5 feet
Wall
As calculated pursuant to section 4.15.20
40 square feet, aggregated
in the RA zoning district;
20 square feet, aggregated,
in other zoning districts
20 feet
Same as that
applicable to
structure
(12-10-80; 7-8-92, § 4.15.12.1; Ord. 01-18(3), 5-9-01; Ord. 05-18(5), 6-8-05)
State law reference – Va. Code § 15.2-2280.
Sec. 4.15.9 Regulations applicable in the R-4 and R-6 zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
Residential (R-4 and R-6) zoning districts:
Sign Type Number of Signs Allowed Sign Area
(Maximum)
Sign Height
(Maximum)
Sign Setback
(Minimum)
Directory 1 or more per establishment,
as authorized by zoning administrator 24 square feet, aggregated 6 feet 10 5 feet
Freestanding
1 per street frontage, or 2 per entrance, per lot
with 100 or more feet of continuous street
frontage plus 1 per lot if the lot is greater than
4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
on its frontage
24 square feet, aggregated;
if more than 1 sign, no
single sign shall exceed 12
square feet
10 feet 10 5 feet
Projecting 1 per street frontage 24 square feet
20 feet, but not to
exceed the top of the
fascia or mansard
Not applicable
Subdivision 2 per entrance per subdivision 24 square feet, aggregated,
per entrance 6 feet 5 feet
Temporary 1 per street
frontage per establishment 24 square feet
10 feet, if freestanding
sign; 20 feet, if wall
sign, but not to exceed
the top of the fascia or
mansard
10 5 feet
Wall As calculated pursuant to section 4.15.20 20 square feet, aggregated 20 feet
Same as that
applicable to
structure
(12-10-80; 7-8-92, § 4.15.12.2; Ord. 01-18(3), 5-9-01)
State law reference – Va. Code § 15.2-2280.
Sec. 4.15.11 Regulations applicable in the PUD, DCD and NMD zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
Planned Unit Development (PUD), Downtown Crozet (DCD) and Neighborhood Model (NMD) zoning
districts:
Sign Type Number of Signs Allowed Sign Area
(Maximum)
Sign Height
(Maximum)
Sign Setback
(Minimum)
Directory 1 or more per establishment,
as authorized by zoning administrator 24 square feet, aggregated 6 feet 5 feet
1 per street frontage, or 2 per entrance, per lot 24 32 square feet, 12 feet 5 feet
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Freestanding
with 100 or more feet of continuous street
frontage plus 1 per lot if the lot is greater than
4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
on its frontage
aggregated, plus bonus
tenant panels as provided
in section 4.15.16(b); if
more than 1 sign, no single
sign shall exceed 12 square
feet
Projecting 1 per street frontage 24 square feet
30 feet, but not to
exceed the top of the
fascia or mansard
Not applicable
Subdivision 2 per entrance per subdivision 24 square feet, aggregated,
per entrance 6 feet 5 feet
Temporary 1 per street
frontage per establishment 24 square feet
12 feet, if freestanding
sign; 20 feet, if
residential wall sign;
or 30 feet if
nonresidential wall
sign, but not to exceed
the top of the fascia or
mansard cornice line
5 feet
Wall
As calculated pursuant to section 4.15.20
1 square foot 1.5 square
feet per 1 linear foot of
establishment structure
frontage, not to exceed 32
square feet if residential
wall sign, or 100 square
feet if nonresidential wall
sign
20 feet, if residential
wall sign; or 30 feet if
nonresidential wall
sign
Not to exceed the
cornice line
Same as that
applicable to
structure
Within the DCD, oOne (1) sandwich board sign is permitted for each establishment, subject to the following: (1)
the sign shall not exceed four (4) feet in height, two (2) feet in width or eight (8) square feet of area per sign
face; (2) if the sign is placed on a sidewalk or any other public pedestrian right-of-way, it shall be placed in a
location that provides a contiguous and unobstructed pedestrian passageway at least three (3) feet wide; (3) the
sign shall not be located in any required off-street parking space, driveway, access easement, alley or fire lane;
(4) the sign shall not be illuminated; (5) the sign shall be removed during non-business hours; and (6) if the sign
is located on county-owned right-of-way, prior to placement of the sign the owner shall agree to indemnify and
hold harmless the county against any claim or liability arising from the placement of the sign, and the agreement
shall be in a form and have a substance approved by the county attorney. Sandwich board signs shall be exempt
from review and approval under section 30.6 subject to the requirements of section 4.15.16(i).
(12-10-80; 7-8-92, § 4.15.12.4; Ord. 01-18(3), 5-9-01; Ord. 03-18(2), 3-19-03; Ord 10-18(1), 1-13-10)
State law reference – Va. Code § 15.2-2280.
Sec. 4.15.12 Regulations applicable in the C-1, and CO and HC zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
Commercial (C-1), and Commercial Office (CO) and Highway Commercial (HC) zoning districts:
Sign Type Number of Signs Allowed Sign Area
(Maximum)
Sign Height
(Maximum)
Sign Setback
(Minimum)
Directory 1 or more per establishment,
as authorized by zoning administrator 24 square feet, aggregated 6 feet 5 feet
Freestanding
1 per street frontage, or 2 per entrance, per lot
with 100 or more feet of continuous street
frontage plus 1 per lot if the lot is greater than
4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
on its frontage
32 square feet, aggregated,
plus bonus tenant panels as
provided in section
4.15.16(b); if more than 1
sign at an entrance, no
single sign shall exceed 16
square feet
12 feet 5 feet
Projecting* 1 per street frontage 32 square feet 30 feet, but not to
exceed the top of the Not applicable
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fascia or mansard
Temporary 1 per street
frontage per establishment 32 square feet
12 feet, if freestanding
sign; 30 feet if wall
sign, but not to exceed
the top of the fascia or
mansard cornice line
5 feet
Wall* As calculated pursuant to section 4.15.20
1 square foot 1.5 square
feet per 1 linear foot of
establishment structure
frontage, not to exceed 100
square feet
30 feet Not to exceed
the cornice line
Same as that
applicable to
structure
*Each establishment may have both a projecting sign and a wall sign. If the establishment has both such signs,
the allowed sign area of the wall sign shall be reduced by the sign area of the projecting sign (which may not
exceed thirty-two (32) square feet).
(12-10-80; 7-8-92, § 4.15.12.5; Ord. 01-18(3), 5-9-01)
State law reference – Va. Code § 15.2-2280.
Sec. 4.15.13 Regulations applicable in the HC, PD-SC and PD-MC zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
Highway Commercial (HC), Planned Development-Shopping Center (PD-SC) and Planned Development-Mixed
Commercial (PD-MC) zoning districts:
Sign Type Number of Signs Allowed Sign Area
(Maximum)
Sign Height
(Maximum)
Sign Setback
(Minimum)
Directory 1 or more per establishment,
as authorized by zoning administrator 24 square feet, aggregated 6 feet 5 feet
Freestanding
1 per street frontage, or 2 per entrance, per lot
with 100 or more feet of continuous street
frontage plus 1 per lot if the lot is greater than
4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
on its frontage
32 square feet, aggregated,
plus bonus tenant panels as
provided in section
4.15.16(b); if more than 1
sign at an entrance, no
single sign shall exceed 16
square feet
12 16 feet 5 feet
Projecting* 1 per street frontage 32 square feet
30 feet, but not to
exceed the top of the
fascia or mansard
Not applicable
Temporary 1 per street
frontage per establishment 32 square feet
12 feet, if freestanding
sign; 30 feet if wall
sign, but not to exceed
the top of the fascia or
mansard cornice line
5 feet
Wall* As calculated pursuant to section 4.15.20
1.5 square feet per 1 linear
foot of establishment
structure frontage, not to
exceed 200 square feet
30 feet Not to exceed
the cornice line
Same as that
applicable to
structure
*Each establishment may have both a projecting sign and a wall sign. If the establishment has both such signs,
the allowed sign area of the wall sign shall be reduced by the sign area of the projecting sign (which may not
exceed thirty-two (32) square feet.
One (1) sandwich board sign is permitted for each establishment, subject to the requirements of section
4.15.16(i).
(12-10-80; 7-8-92, § 4.15.12.6; Ord. 01-18(3), 5-9-01)
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State law reference – Va. Code § 15.2-2280.
Sec. 4.15.14 Regulations applicable in the HI, LI and PD-IP zoning districts
The following regulations pertaining to the number of signs permitted per lot or establishment, the sign area,
sign height, and setback requirements shall apply to each sign for which a sign permit is required within the
Heavy Industry (HI), Light Industry (LI) and Planned Development-Industrial Park (PD-IP) zoning districts.
Sign Type Number of Signs Allowed Sign Area
(Maximum)
Sign Height
(Maximum)
Sign Setback
(Minimum)
Directory
1 or more per establishment,
as authorized by zoning administrator 24 square feet, aggregated 6 feet 5 feet
Freestanding
1 per street frontage, or 2 per entrance, per lot
with 100 or more feet of continuous street
frontage plus 1 per lot if the lot is greater than
4 acres and has more than 1 approved entrance
on its frontage
32 square feet, aggregate,
plus bonus tenant panels as
provided in section
4.15.16(b); if more than 1
sign at an entrance, no
single sign shall exceed 16
square feet
1216 feet 5 feet
Projecting* 1 per street frontage 32 square feet
30 feet, but not to
exceed the top of the
fascia or mansard
5 feet
Temporary 1 per street
frontage per establishment 32 square feet
12 feet, if freestanding
sign; 30 feet if wall
sign, but not to exceed
the top of the fascia or
mansard cornice line
5 feet
Wall* As calculated pursuant to section 4.15.20
1.5 square feet per 1 linear
foot of establishment
structure frontage, not to
exceed 200 square feet
30 feet Not to exceed
the cornice line
Same as that
applicable to
structure
*Each establishment may have both a projecting sign and a wall sign. If the establishment has both such signs,
the allowed sign area of the wall sign shall be reduced by the sign area of the projecting sign (which may not
exceed thirty-two (32) square feet).
Within the PD-IP zoning district, one (1) sandwich board sign is permitted for each establishment, subject to the
requirements of section 4.15.16(i).
(12-10-80; 7-8-92, § 4.15.12.7; Ord. 01-18(3), 5-9-01)
State law reference – Va. Code § 15.2-2280.
Sec. 4.15.15 Regulations applicable in the entrance corridor overlay district
In addition to all other regulations set forth in this section 4.15, the following regulations shall apply within the
entrance corridor overlay zoning district:
a. Certificate of appropriateness required. Prior to the erection of a sign that would be visible from an
entrance corridor street, including a sign erected on or visible through a window on a structure, the
owner or lessee of the lot on which the sign will be located shall obtain a certificate of appropriateness
for that sign unless the sign is exempt under section 30.6.5(d).
b. Authority and procedure for acting upon application for certificate of appropriateness. The authority
and procedure for acting upon an application for a certificate of appropriateness for a sign shall be as set
forth in section 30.6.
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c. Opaque backgrounds. All internally illuminated box-style and cabinet-style signs shall have an opaque
background.
(12-10-80; 7-8-92, § 4.15.12.8; Ord. 01-18(3), 5-9-01; Ord. 10-18(5), 5-12-10)
State law reference – Va. Code §§ 15.2-2280, 15.2-2286.
Sec. 4.15.16 Regulations applicable to certain sign types
In addition to all other regulations set forth in this section 4.15, the following regulations apply to the sign types
identified herein:
. . .
b. Anchor signs Bonus tenant panels. In each shopping center exceeding one hundred thousand (100,000)
fifty thousand (50,000) square feet in gross floor area: (i) one (1) freestanding anchor sign bonus tenant
panel shall be permitted for each one hundred thousand (100,000) fifty thousand (50,000) square feet in
gross floor area, not to exceed four (4) anchor signs bonus tenant panels at the shopping center; and (ii)
each anchor sign no bonus tenant panel shall not exceed six (6) eight (8) square feet in sign area.
. . .
i. Wall signs. In order to be eligible to have a wall sign, the establishment shall have an exterior wall.
Sandwich board signs. Sandwich board signs shall be subject to the following: (1) the sign shall not
exceed four (4) feet in height, two (2) feet in width or eight (8) square feet of area per sign face; (2) if
the sign is placed on a sidewalk or any other public pedestrian right-of-way, it shall be placed in a
location that provides a contiguous and unobstructed pedestrian passageway at least three (3) feet wide;
(3) the sign shall not be located in any required off-street parking space, driveway, access easement,
alley or fire lane; (4) the sign shall not be illuminated; (5) the sign shall be removed during non-business
hours; and (6) if the sign is located on county-owned right-of-way, prior to placement of the sign, the
owner shall agree to indemnify and hold harmless the county against any claim or liability arising from
the placement of the sign, and the agreement shall be in a form and have a substance approved by the
county attorney.
j. Signs using rare gas illumination. Signs using exposed rare gas illumination, and signs within the
entrance corridor overlay district visible from an entrance corridor overlay street that use rare gas
illumination covered by a transparent material, shall not have a brightness that exceeds thirty (30)
milliamps. Brightness shall be determined by the zoning administrator, who shall consider information
provided by the sign manufacturer, the rated size of the sign’s transformer, and any other relevant
information deemed appropriate. (Added 3-16-05)
k. Wall signs. In order to be eligible to have a wall sign, the establishment shall have an exterior wall.
(12-10-80; 7-8-92, § 4.15.12; Ord. 01-18(3), 5-9-01; Ord. 05-18(4), 3-16-05)
State law reference – Va. Code § 15.2-2280.
Article III. District Regulations
Sec. 30.6.4 Certificates of appropriateness
The architectural review board is authorized to issue certificates of appropriateness for any structure, and
associated improvements, or any portion thereof, that are visible from the EC street to which the parcel is
contiguous, as follows:
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. . .
b. Types of certificates of appropriateness. The architectural review board is authorized to issue the
following types of certificates of appropriateness:
1. Specific developments. For specific developments associated with one or more building permits
or a single site plan.
2. Signs in a new multi-business complex or shopping center. For all of the signs in a new multi-
business complex or shopping center, where the architectural review board first conducts a
comprehensive sign review. Once a certificate of appropriateness for signs in a new multi-
business complex or shopping center is issued, the director of planning is authorized to
determine whether a particular sign satisfies the conditions of the certificate of appropriateness.
3. County-wide certificates of appropriateness. County-wide certificates of appropriateness may
be issued for classes of structures, sites, improvements, or architectural elements, subject to the
applicable design criteria and procedures, as follows:
a. Categories of structures, sites, improvements, or architectural elements eligible for
county-wide certificates of appropriateness. The following categories of structures,
sites, improvements, or architectural elements shall be eligible for county-wide
certificates of appropriateness:
1. Structures located seven hundred fifty (750) feet or more from an EC street that
are not more than five (5) stories tall.
2. Structures that are proposed to be located behind another structure that fronts an
EC street as viewed from the EC street, where the rear structure is no more than
twice the height of the front structure.
3. Personal wireless service facilities.
4. Wall signs proposed for structures having a single occupant Signs.
5. Safety fencing and screening fencing.
6. New or replacement rooftop-mounted or ground-mounted equipment.
7. Additions to structures or improvements for which a certificate of
appropriateness was issued, where the design of the addition to the structure or
improvement is consistent with the architectural design approved with the
certificate of appropriateness.
8. New structure or site lighting or changes to existing structure or site lighting.
9. Minor amendments to site plans and architectural plans.
10. Building permits for which the proposed change occupies fifty (50) percent or
less of the altered elevation of an existing structure.
11. Permits classified in sections 5-202, 5-203, 5-204 and 5-208(A) not otherwise
exempt under section 30.6.5(k).
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. . .
(§ 30.6.4, 10-3-90; § 30.6.4.1, 10-3-90; 5-18-94; § 30.6.4.2, 10-3-90; §30.6.5(formerly § 30.6.3.2, 7-8-92; Ord.
01-18(3), 5-9-01); § 30.6.4, Ord. 10-18(5), 5-12-10)
Sec. 30.6.5 Development exempt from requirement to obtain certificate of appropriateness
The following development is exempt from the requirements of section 30.6:
. . .
d. Agricultural product signs, political signs, public signs, sandwich board signs, temporary signs, and
sandwich board signs window signs and signs exempt from the sign permit requirement under section
4.15.6.
. . .
(§ 30.6.6, 10-3-90; § 30.6.6.1, 10-3-90; § 30.6.6.2, 10-3-90, 6-14-00; § 30.6.6.3, 5-18-94; § 30.6.5; Ord. 10-
18(5), 5-12-10)
(Formerly SIGNS, Now see 30.6.4, 5-12-10)
I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly
adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of _____ to _____, as recorded
below, at a regular meeting held on _________________________.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE: ZTA 2010-00005 Proposed Sign
Ordinance Zoning Text Amendments
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Public Hearing – Proposed Sign Ordinance Zoning
Text Amendments
STAFF: Greg Kamptner, Ron Higgins, Stewart
Wright, Margaret Maliszewski
PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC
HEARING DATE: September 13, 2011
BACKGROUND and ORIGIN:
On January 6, 2010, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors adopted a “2010 Albemarle County Action Plan” (see
Attachment B) which included as item #6 the following:
“Sign Ordinances – The sign ordinances need to be re-examined to ensure they do not overly restrict
economic vitality of area businesses. Staff should work with local retailers to develop new ordinances
that will help promote good business practices as well as maintaining quality aesthetic values.”
The Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution of Intent on the Sign zoning text amendments (ZTA) on May 12, 2010
(see Attachment C). Throughout this process we hosted three roundtable discussions to seek input from those in the sign
industry, business community, local elected and appointed officials and various other groups, to hear what they had to say
about the present sign ordinance and sign permit approval process and, finally, to comment on the proposed ordinance
draft.
On August 16, 2010 we held a work session on the Potential Sign ZTAs with the ARB. They were asked to comment on
a number of items, including: the predictability of the sign review process in the entrance corridors; improvements in sign
application materials and application process; changes in sign regulations for planned developments; making some
standards more consistent (e.g. wall sign allowances, freestanding sign setbacks); window sign regulations and
applicability; review of sign packages and coordination with site plans; entrance corridor guidelines, and; increased
heights for wall signs. The ARB supported changes and suggested that regulations be simplified in most cases.
We brought the results of the roundtables, ARB discussions and other comments to you for discussion at your work
session on October 19, 2010. At that session we presented a number of proposed changes and received comments and
guidance on those. The proposed sign ordinance changes reflect that guidance.
DISCUSSION:
As you will recall, we heard more about the sign review and approval process than about sign standards throughout the
discovery process. It was evident in the discussions with various stakeholders that the perception was that the process
took too much time and effort on the applicant’s part. To this end the staff and ARB has implemented a number of efforts
to streamline the approval process, including: better coaching of applicants on what to provide to get a speedy review;
county-wide administrative ARB approval standards, and; improvement to the sign application and materials to better
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guide applicants. This has resulted in significant reductions in the time it takes to review and approve sign permits , as we
reported at your October 19, 2010 Work Session.
Regarding the sign ordinance changes, we heard that these should be limited and result in simplifications and
improvements in process that save time for applicants, boards and staff. All of the text amendments proposed are
intended to do that. It was important to not develop amendments that would increase staff time in an era of reduced
staffing levels. For example, eliminating reviews for special permits for off-site signs in planned developments saves staff
time in developing a report to the Board of Zoning Appeals, saves the Board time in reviewing such applications and
saves applicants time and money by permitting an administrative review without the costly application fee and advertising
fees. Not requiring a permit or review for window signs reduces staff time and the standard simplifies enforcement of the
regulations by Code Enforcement Officers.
PROPOSED SIGN ORDINANCE CHANGES:
The changes that are represented in the Proposed Ordinance to amend sign regulations include the following, along with
some reference corrections and clarifications (see Attachment A):
Planned Developments and shopping centers:
--The “site” has been redefined to include the entire planned development in order to address the
issue of “off-site” signs in unified developments, thus no longer requiring an SP for these.
--The size for a freestanding sign for planned developments and shopping centers has been increased to allow
for up to 54 sq. ft. maximum if “bonus tenant panel” signs are to be included within the primary sign. The
current ordinance limits this to 32 sq. ft. in some districts and 24 sq. ft. in other districts. Currently, in shopping
centers with at least 100,000 sq. ft. in gross floor area you can have one anchor sign at 6 sq. ft. for each
100,000 sq. ft. This provision has been eliminated and replaced with the “bonus tenant panel” sign type.
--The anchor sign provision has been eliminated and replaced with a “bonus tenant panel” definition and
provision which eliminates multiple freestanding tenant signs.
Freestanding and monuments signs:
--Setbacks have been made consistent (e.g. all 5’ instead of some at 5’ and some at 10’ as the current regulations
require).
Wall Signs:
--The area maximum has been made the same in all commercial and planned districts (e.g. 1½ sq. ft. of
area for each 1 linear foot of wall)? Currently it is 1:1 in some and 1½ :1 in other areas.
--The height would now be allowed to be above the current 30’ maximum in non-residential development for
buildings that are taller. This is now defined as “not to exceed the cornice line and the “cornice line” has been
defined.
Temporary Signs:
--The number per year has been increase from the current limit of four to six.
--The length of time they are up remains the current limit of 15 days. However this can be done in any
combination of time periods as long as the aggregate does not exceed the current calendar year limit of sixty
(60) days.
--The fifteen day limit does not apply to a temporary sign erected while a permanent sign is being made.
However, the sixty day calendar year limit would still apply to such signs.
--Sandwich board signs would now be allowed in all planned development districts as they currently are in the
Downtown Crozet district.
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Window Signs:
--Window signs would not be subject to permits or ARB approvals.
--Window signs would now have a 50% maximum coverage area per window.
--Window signs that exceed 50% coverage would now be prohibited signs.
PUBLIC PURPOSE TO BE SERVED:
As stated earlier, all of the changes would result in more clarity for applicants, reduced staff and board time and reduced
cost to the applicants. The changes would not have an adverse impact on aesthetic values present in the county.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend to the Board of Supervisors, approval of the proposed
Ordinance to amend various sign regulations in the Zoning Ordinance as found in Attachment A.
ATTACHMENTS:
A: Proposed Ordinance to amend the sign regulations, dated 8/29/2011
B: Board of Supervisors “2010 Albemarle County Action Plan”
C: Board of Supervisors May 12, 2010 Resolution of Intent
D: Current Schedule for the Sign ZTA process
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Subject Area Current requirements Proposed requirements
Planned Dev &
Shopping Center “site”
for off-site sign/Process
Each Parcel/Special
Permit from BZA
Original Pl. Dev. or
Shopping Center area/
No Special Permit
Shopping Center Fr. St.
sign size
32 sq. ft. max or 24 sq. ft.
max in some districts
64 sq. ft. possible w/4
tenant panels
Anchor Signs Up to 4 allowed @ 6 sq.
ft. ea., freestanding.
None allowed. Only
bonus tenant signs once
Fr. St. Sign setbacks 10 feet or 5 feet All 5 feet
Wall Signs: Max area
Max Height
1.5 or 1 sq. ft./1 linear ft.
30 feet
1.5 sq. ft./1 lin. ft., all
Not to exceed cornice
line on any building.
Temp Signs: Max.#/year
Length of time, each
Length of time/year
4
15 days
60 days
6
15 days
60 days
Window Signs: Review/
Permit/Max Coverage
ARB in EC/no
permit/25%
No ARB review/no
permit/50%?, 25%?
Sandwich Board Signs In DCD only In all Planned Dev. Dist.
RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance includes regulations pertaining to the
location, size, height, number and, along entrance corridors, the design, of signs; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors’ “2010 Albemarle County Action Plan,” dated January
6, 2010, included as one of its objectives the re-examination of the County’s sign regulations “to
ensure they do not overly restrict economic vitality of area businesses” with the goal of developing
new regulations that “will help promote good business practices as well as maintaining quality
aesthetic values;” and
WHEREAS, the issues identified for study and action include the sign review and approval
process, regulations pertaining to temporary signs, sign height, and signs within business centers,
industrial parks and business parks, and definitions; and
WHEREAS, it may be desired to amend the County’s sign regulations to address the issues
identified above and other related issues pertaining to the regulation of signs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity,
convenience, general welfare and good zoning practices, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
hereby adopts a resolution of intent to consider amending Albemarle County Code § 18-4.15, Signs,
and any other sections of the Zoning Ordinance deemed to be appropriate to achieve the purposes
described herein; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing
on the zoning text amendment proposed pursuant to this resolution of intent, and make its
recommendations to the Board of Supervisors at the earliest possible date.
* * * * *
I, Ella W. Jordan, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a Resolution
duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of _____ to _____,
as recorded below, at a regular meeting held on _________________________.
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