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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 27 82 PC Minutes4-27-82 APRIL 27, 1982 The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday, April 27, 1982, Meeting Room 7, County Office Building, Charlottesville, Virginia. Those members present were: Mr. David Bowerman; Ms. Norma Diehl, Chairman; Mr. Allen Kendrick; Mr. Corwith Davis; Mr. Jim Skove; Mr. Clarence Williams; and Mr. Richard Cogan. Others present were: Mr. Keith Mabe, Community Development; and Ms. Ellen Nash, Ex-Officio. Absent: Commissioner Michel. The Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. and established that a quorum was present. The approval of August 4, 1981 and September 15, 1981 minutes was deferred. The October 20, 1981 minutes were approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARING Capital Improvements Program - Discussion of projects and budget and to receive public comment. (No action was to be taken at this meeting.) Public comment: --Warren Vandell: He suggested that a non -limited access road be constructed from Melborne Road to the west side of the Vocational Technical Center to reduce the burden of traffic on Rio Road. He felt that the guardrails which were proposed would not be effective and would be a waste of money ($40,000). He also expressed concern about the maps in the Comprehensive Plan which he felt were confusing. There being no further comment, the matter was placed before the Commission. The following items were discussed briefly: --The status of the Hydraulic Road project. --The Albemarle High School project. --Fire engine replacement. --The previous year's funding. --Mr. Bowerman expressed concern because "the money seems to go to erecting edifices. --Mr. Davis expressed concern about the waterline extension to Scottsville. --The volunteer fire department advance allocation. Staff explained again how this would be handled. --The Georgetown Road pedestrian walkway. --Ms. Nash questioned the PVCC softball field lighting project. It was explained that this field is used extensively by the County. /7% 4-27-82 VA --Dock replacement project. It was suggested that a less expensive replacement be considered. --The Rescue Squad allocation. Review of the rankings suggested by staff resulted in the following recommendations: --More information needed on the Hydraulic Road project and the fire department advance allocation. --It was felt the estimate for the drainfield project (No. 13) was much too high. --Mr. Kendrick questioned the Walton roof project. He asked to "see the book that it was bid under." Mr. Cogan felt the main question was the status of the Albemarle High School project. He stated that if it was not to commence this year, then a lot of funds could be freed for other projects. No action was taken. WORK SESSION Community Development Chapter - Comprehensive Plan Mr. Mabe led the discussion. He asked for Commission comment. Topics discussed, and significant comments included the following: --Median rents and trends in housing. --Condition of housing in the Scottesville district. --Housing quality. --Ms. Nash suggested that data be gathered from MACA. --Ms. Diehl felt there should be a reference to a referral service to make the public aware of resources. Mr. Davis suggested that there be a reference to the Alliance of Interfaith Ministries. Goals and Objectives - Comprehensive Plan - Mr. Mabe explained that comments of the public had been incorporated into the list. Topics discussed, and significant comments included the following: --Ranking of the goals. (Staff had made no attempt to rank the items.) "low --Mr. Cogan questioned the wording of Objective 2 under Goal 2, particularly the term "regulation ". It was decided it would be changed as follows: "Continue to examine County / %9 4-27-82 3 M policies which support agriculture and forestry, and, where necessary, modify policies to.encourage such support." It was the consensus of the Commission that action on the Goals and Objectives would be taken along with action on the entire Comprehensive Plan. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:30 pm. V. Ways- CilimbeTN Secretary Recorded by: Stuart Richard Transcribed by: Deloris Bradshaw, 2-92 / 7�