HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP202000007 Action Letter 2021-02-23COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, North Wing
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832 Fax (434) 972-4126
February 22, 2021
Valerie W. Long
Williams Mullen
321 E Main Str, Ste 400
Charlottesville VA 22902
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RE: SP202000007 Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Action Letter
Dear Ms. Long,
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on February 2, 2021, recommended approval by a vote of
6:0 of the above noted petition, with the conditions outlined in the staff report.
Listed are the following conditions:
1. Development must be in general accord, as determined by the Director of Planning and the Zoning
Administrator, with the conceptual plan titled "Proposed 75' RNV Easement" shown on the plan titled
"Rappahannock Electric Cooperative Transmission Line Improvement - Special Use Permit Plans SP2020-
00007," prepared by Alan Franklin, PE, LLC, and dated February 18, 2020. At a minimum, to be in general
accord with the conceptual plan:
• Supporting structures for the electrical transmission lines must remain within the "Existing 40' RNV
Easement", as shown on the plan.
• All pole extensions added to the existing poles must be similar in color to the existing poles.
Minor modifications to the plan that do not conflict with the above elements may be made to ensure
compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Vegetation within the "Proposed 75' RNV Easement" must be managed according to an Integrated
Vegetation Management Plan in general accord with the draft plan titled "Integrated Vegetation Management
Plan to Accompany SUP 2020-00007", date December 11, 2020. Vegetation must include the following
target vegetation types:
• Native Virginia meadows, low growing shrub landscapes, and pollinator -friendly native species by
suppressing forest succession, and
• Lower -growing trees, grasses, wildflowers, and other vegetation compatible with safety needs and
regulations.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not hesitate to contact
me at (434) 296-5832 or email sclark@albemade.org
Sincerely,
Scott Clark
Snr Planner
Planning Division
cc: Rappahannock Electric Corp
5045 Dickerson Road
Charlottesville VA 22901