HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 11 79 PC MinutesJune 11, 1979
The Albemarle County Planning Commission conducted a work session
on Monday, June 11, 1979, 4:00 p.m., Conference Room, County Office Building,
Charlottesville, Virginia. Those members present were Col. William R. Washington,
Chairman; Mr. Layton McCann; Mr. James Skove; Mrs. Joan Graves; Mrs. Norma Diehl,
Vice -Chairman; Mr. Charles Vest; and Mr. Kurt Gloeckner. Absent were Dr. James
Moore; Mr. James Huffman; and Mr. Tim Lindstrom, ex-Officio. Other officials
present were Mr. Robert Tucker, Director of Planning; Mr. Ronald Keeler, Assistant
Director of Planning; Mr. Douglas Eckel, Senior Planner; and Mr. Frederick Payne,
Deputy County Attorney. Additionally, the following Department Heads were available
for questions on the Capital Improvements Program: Mr. Guy Agnor, County Executive;
Mr. E. E. Thompson, Executive Director of Albemarle County Service Authority;
Mr. Russell Otis, Housing Coordinator; Mr. John Massie, Education Department;
Mr. Ray Jones, Director of Finance; Mr. J. Harvey Bailey, County Engineer; and
Mr. Earl Sudduth, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Mr. Tucker introduced those individuals present for question, and
noted that the staff has no presentation on the various changes in the Capital
Improvements Program other than those already received by the Commission.
Mrs. Diehl questioned the status of the various projects listed in the
narrative.
Mr. Tucker replied that they will be started in five year phasing programs.
However, this does not necessary mean they will be funded this year or that money has
been appropriated. At this point he read the Capital Improvement Program 1979
Revision Project Narrative ( see attached sheets ).
Mr. Skove established that the Airport Master Plan was never adopted
as an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. He questioned if the lowered school
enrollments mean a shifting of school population or if it means some schools are
under capacity. He further questioned if the county is facing closing some schools
and building new facilities to replace the old schools.
Mr. Tucker said that the School Board is discussing several alternatives
and at this time the staff has no comments or recommendations because the School
Board has arrived at no final decision on what should be done.
Mr. Skove said that he opposes closing old buildings and at the same
time constructing new schools to replace them.
Mr. E. E. Thompson said that the new water lines are only for support
of hydrants - these lines do not mean additional customers. He also said there
is no point in funding hydrants without funding the lines. These have been presented
to the Commission in the form of priorities. He reviewed the breakdown with the
hydrants which could be served by existing water lines.
Mr. Agnor said that this is really a decision to be made by the Board
of Supervisors. He said that general funds are being maintained separately from
monies of the Service Authority for water line installation. At this point the
Board of supervisors has not decided the issue of extension of utilities as
recommended by the Comprehensive Plan.
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Col. Washington at this point established that the Six Year Plan
for Secondary Highway Improvements will be up for review in 1980. He asked
that the Planning Commission review those plans and make recommendations at
that time.
Mrs. Diehl said that she would like to know the pros and cons of each
alternative in the fire installation project.
Col. Washington expressed concern for expense of lighting the school
tennis courts.
Mrs. Graves said that this could be handled with metered lights like those
lights at McIntire Park.
Mr. McCann was concerned about the lack of public facilities for the eastern
portion of the county.
Mrs. Graves asked if there has been any provision for transportation to
the schools where recreational facilities are proposed for children in the outlying
county areas. She urged closer work with the School Board on this item.
Mr. Skove pointed out that if the Crozet Interceptor is constructed,
it will have to be funded by the County.
Mrs. Graves asked if there are any plans for a Buck Mountain Reservoir.
Mr. Bailey replied that the Board for the Rivanna Water and Sewer v„
Authority has written a letter to the Board of Supervisors asking about plans
and advising purchase of property, if possible, for this reservoir. At this
time there are only two possible sites and the decision has not been made.
Mrs. Graves suggested that the Rivanna Board make a presentation to the
Board of Supervisors on this subject.
Mr. Gloeckner felt that because of the proposed zoning ordinance, there
will be a great demand for water and sewer facilities and for fire protection. At
the very least there should be a study of money available for these necessities.
( Mrs. Diehl left the meeting. )
Mr. Thompson discussed the projects For hydrants and waterline extension
in terms of priorities and how he had arrived at them, based on cost.
Prior to the listing of those priorities, Mr. Skove established that the
users could be assessed only to the degree to which they benefit.
Mr. Thompson gave the following projects and cost approximations:
#1 -
$
64.00 -
229
lots -
total
of
$14,500 -
serves
Northfields
#2 -
$
269.00 -
13
lots -
total
of
$ 3,500 -
services
Westmoreland Court
#3 -
$
400.00 -
18
lots -
total
of
$ 7,200 -
serves
Solomon Road
#4 -
$
419.00 -
37
lots -
total
of
$15,000 -
serves
Carrsbrook
#5 -
$
675.00 -
8
lots -
total
of
$ 5,400 -
serves
Canterbury Hills
#6 -
$
793.00 -
29
lots
- total
of
$23,000 -
serves
Laurel Hills
#7 -
$
982.00 -
14
lots
- total
of
$13,750 -
for 600
feet of 12" line along
Georgetown
Road
#8 -
$2186.00 -
7
lots
- total
of
$15,300 -
serves
Colthurst
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1979 REVISION
PROJECT NARRATIVE
I. ADMINISTRATION AND COURT RENOVATION
Lane Building, Phase I
Renovation of main building of former Lane High School; conversion
to Central Administrative Office building; development of site
with.off-street parking. Project to begin December 1979;
completion October 1980. Staff supports the project.
Lane Building, Phase II
Renovation of gymnasium building of former Lane High School;
conversion to office building; completion of site development and
parking areas. Project to begin 1981. Staff supports the
development of preliminary design plans.
Court Square Office Building
Renovation of building for General District Court and related
services. Project to begin 1981. Staff supports the development
of preliminary design plans.
Court House
Renovation of building for Circuit Court, providing two court
rooms. Project to begin 1982. Staff supports the development of
preliminary design plans.
Juvenile Court
Renovation of ground floor
area for prisoners awaiting
supports the project.
II. AIRPORT CAPITAL PROJECTS
Obstruction Removal
to provide holding cells and detention
trial. Project to begin 1979. Staff
Clearance of air space in the approach area involving some earth
moving and tree removal. Project has begun and is 85/ complete.
Staff supports the project.
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Security Fencing "
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Installation of fence near the terminal building to prevent access
to commercial aircraft other than by passengers cleared through
a security screening area. Project has begun and is 70% complete.
Staff supports the project.
Runway Overlay
Repairing of runway. Project 95% complete. Staff supports the
project.
South Taxiway and AAron
Construction of a runway parallel to the main runway for use as a
taxiway separate from the main runway. Project has begun and is
10% complete. Staff supports the project.
Master Plan Revision
Five year update of Master Plan. Project has begun and is 5%
complete. Staff supports the project.
III. EDUCATION
Final action on education projects has not been taken by the
School Board. Staff reserves comments on the academic building
projects and supports the garage and bus facility project, energy
conservation funds program,, miscellaneous repairs, and the
Albemarle/Burley renovation project.
IV. FIRE, RESCUE AND SAFETY
Fire Engine
This project is for replacement of a fire engine at the Charlottes-
ville Department. Staff recommends that funding for this project
be withheld until the long-range fire services agreement between
the County and City has been completed.
Fire Installation Project
This project involves the installation of
14*W line improvements. The Staff supports the
for hydrants. Staff recommends, however,
hydrants with some water
continuation of funding
that the water line
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Fire Installation Project - continued
improvements be funded by the Albemarle County Service Authority
revenues, with one exception. That exception involves the
replacement of the water line that serves the western Albemarle,
Henley, Brownsville School complex. This water line will insure
adequate fire protection for schools. Emergency Phone/911
System - Staff does not recommend funding of this project until
a more definite proposal of operation and cost figures have been
prepared.
V. HIGHWAYS AND TRANSPORTATION
Secondary Road Improvements
This project involves the Virginia Department of Highways and
Transportation's six -year plan for secondary road improvements
with biennial revision in 1980. Staff supports this project.
Hydraulic Road
This project involves the four laning of Hydraulic Road with
provisions for curb and gutter, sidewalks and bike trails in
certain areas. Staff supports this project.
VI. HOUSING
Housing Rehabilitation
This project is a one vear grant program funded by U.S. Housing
and Urban Development to supplement the Albemarle Housing
Improvement Program (AHIP). It provides grants to home owners for
purchase of materials in the AHIP program. Staff supports this
project.
Self Help Housing
This project is a one year grant program funded by U.S. Housing
and Urban Development for purchase of land and installation of
streets and utilities to develop one or two four lot subdivisions.
The lots will be transferred as a grant to a homeowner needing to
build a residence with family or volunteer (AHIP) labor. Staff
supports this project.
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Albemarle Housing Improvement Program
This project is a
to owner occupied
funds for material
Staff supports the
VII. LIBRARIES
Main Library
continueing renovation and capital improvements
residencesfunded for Federal Revenue Sharing
and labor, supplemented by volunteer labor.
project.
Conversion of Market Street Post Office building to main library
of Jefferson Madison Regional Library. Project to begin July
1979; completion October 1980. Staff supports the project.
Bookmobile
Replacement of one of two
Library system. Vehicle
supports the request.
1%W, VIII. OTHER
bookmobiles by Jefferson Madison Regional
used primarly in Albemarle County. Staff
Microfilm - Circuit Court Clerk's Office
To purchase microfilm equipment in lieu of expanding records vault.
Staff supports this program.
Data Processing
To purchase the equipment needed to develop a data processing
capability in the County administrative organization. Staff
supports the need for this program.
Community College Expansion
This project will provide funds for site improvements associated
with a State funded classroom building at Piedmont Virginia
Community College. Staff supports this project.
IX. PARKS AND RECREATION
Chris Greene Comfort Station
Construction of a year round restroom facility in the vicinity of
the picnic shelters. Staff supports this project.
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Chris Greene Parking and Tot Lot
Parking lot expansion and TOT LOT relocation and renovation near
the comfort station, picnic shelters. Staff supports this project.
Ivy Creek Natural Area
Development of the site of the Rann Preserve (Ivy Creek Natural
Area) for a passive recreational use, funded by County, State, and
City funds. Staff supports this project.
Tennis Courts - Walton Middle School
Expanding the existing surface area to accomodate a double tennis
court for use by the School and Recreation department. A program
to develop tennis courts at Middle Schools. Staff supports this
project.
Hollymead School Recreation Improvements
Addition of play area, walks, soccer goals, picnic tables to
increase recreation opportunities. This program will rotate to
other County School locations as needs are determined. Staff
supports expansion of recreational use of County Schools.
Albemarle High School Tennis Court Lights
To provide lights for extended use of heavily utilized tennis
courts. Staff supports this project.
X. SOLID WASTE
Ivy Landfill Access Road
This project includes the improvement of Route 637 from I-64 to the
Ivy Landfill and its entrance. Staff supports this project.
XI. UTILITIES
County of Albemarle
The Albemarle County Service Authority is requesting that the
County of Albemarle extend a water line from Scottsville to the
Stony Point Subdivision since the present well serving the
subdivision is reaching its capacity. It is also requested that
a water line be extended to serve the Scottsville Shopping Center.
Staff recommends that these projects not be funded through General
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County of Albemarle - continued
County Funds, but rather through the County Service Authority,
which will realize revenues therefrom.
Albemarle County Service Authority
Hessian Hills (Sewer Collector) Phase II; Westmoreland (Sewer
Collector) Phases I and II; Old Forge Road (Sewer Collector).
Albemarle County Service Authority proposes to provide sewer
service to these areas where a need for this service exists. Staff
supports these proposals.
Camelot Sewer Plant - The Camelot Plant is proposed for expansion
through private funds as approved by the County of Albemarle in
early 1979.
West Leigh Phases II, III, and IV - The Albemarle County Service
Authority proposes in Phases II and III to replace a 4" water line
with a 12" line to increase the pressure and fire protection
capability in West Leigh, Meriwether Hills, Meriwether North and
Lewis Hills Subdivisions. Phase IV is proposed to complete a 12"
water line loop from Lewis Hill to West Leigh. Staff supports
these proposals.
Georgetown Green Sewer Pumping Station - This project is proposed
to replace an existing but inadequate pump station. Staff supports
this project.
Urban High Pressure Water System - This system is needed to increase
the availability of the storage capacity of the Stillhouse Mountain
storage tank facility to parts of the Urban Area. Staff supports
this proposal.
Rivanna Water And Sewer Authority
Water
System Storage and Interconnection - expand the storage of treated
water in the urban water system by the addition of a tank on
Pantops Mountain, interconnecting the Observatory and South Rivanna
water plant distribution system with a transmission line loop from
Pantops tank, east and south of the City. Staff supports the
project.
Waste Disposal Facilities - construction of facilities at Observatory
and South Rivanna water plants to treat water used to backwash
(clean) filters at the plant; required by State Water Control Board.
Staff supports the project.
Plant Improvements (Crozet) - improve treatment operations of plant.
Staff supports the project.
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Rivanna Water And Sewer Authority - continued
Wastewater
AWT Plant - construct new plant at Moore's Creek. Project began
January 1979; estimated three years construction time. Staff
supports the project.
Rivanna Interceptor - sewage line parallel to South Rivanna river
from Route 29 to Moore's Creek plant. Project constructed in
four phases; all phases under construction; completion in 1980.
Staff supports the project.
Crozet Interceptor - sewage line from Crozet to Moore's Creek
plant. Project schedule to commence 1983-84. Staff supports the
project.
XII. HEALTH
Esmont Facility
This project coverts an existing building to a health clinic
facility,for outreach health programs sponsored by the Charlottes-
ville Albemarle Health Department, funded by a HUD grant. Staff
supports the project.
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Mr. Keeler established that project numbers 1 and 7 would be of the
most benefit to the biggest areas.
Mr. Gloeckner questioned if there were some way that developers in the
urban area could work with the Service Authority so that both share in the cost
of public water and public sewer as opposed to developers putting in private
systems that might be inadequate at a later date.
Mr. Thompson replied that for the past year and a half the Service Authority
has worked with developers in this fashion. The developer puts up the money, but
a 25% reduction is given for the first connections. He also pointed out that
the Service Authority has no money other than the money received through user fees.
Mr. Skove noted that since the Crozet Interceptor may not be approved by
the EPA and during the meantime the cost projection is rising. He felt that a bond
referendum may be necessary for this project.
The Commission decided to continue this discussion at a later date.
Zoning Map - Villages and Communities:
Mr. Tucker noted that these have not changed much from the original
presentation, and based on the village plans most of the areas have been recommended
for VR zoning and convenience stores recognized for commercial zoning.
Mrs. Graves established that Dettor, Edwards and and Morris in Ivy has
been recognized.
Mr. Skoved established that even non -conforming commercial areas in the village
areas have been recognized.
Mr. Gloeckner questioned if any new commercial areas are being created in
these areas.
Mr. Tucker replied that some of the existing commercial areas have not
been used to date.
Mr. Gloeckner suggested showing in North Garden one vacant parcel,
possibly at the core, for commercial zoning, so that there is the possibility of
competition.
Mrs. Graves said that she would go along with this for the Comprehensive
Plan in that it could be shown in the most general sense.
Mr. Tucker felt that this could be discussed at the time the village
plan amendments are made part of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Gloeckner also suggested pushing the village area of Scottsville
to the high ground and deleting some of the lower area from the VR designation.
Col. Washington suggested showing all the school properties on the map.
Col. Washington also stated that if the existing business strip
on Route 250 West is not recognized, the north side of Route 250 should be
shown as R-1 instead of RR, since utilities are already there. He also noted
that Mr. Bonds -Kemp is opposed to any of his property being shown as commercial.
The Commission then decided to continue this discussion at a later
date in view of the hour.
The Commission adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
Ro ert W. Tucker, Jr. - Secr tar
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