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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 10 2017 PC Minutes10— ID_ I"_3_ Overview of Stream Buffer Requirements in Albemarle County's Water Protection Ordinance May 2017 Stream buffer requirements in Albemarle County are detailed in the county's Water Protection Ordinance (WPO), and found in Article VI beginning at Section 17-600 of the ordinance. The WPO states that stream buffers are "for purposes of retarding runoff, preventing erosion, filtering nonpoint source pollution from runoff, moderating stream temperature, and providing for the ecological integrity of stream corridors and networks." General guidelines for stream buffers: • The preferred vegetative cover is "a native riparian forest with ground cover, shrub, and tree canopy layers." • In the Rural Area, a 100 foot stream buffer is required on rivers, perennial streams, and intermittent streams. • In Development Areas, a 100 foot stream buffer is required on rivers and perennial streams (but not intermittent streams). • Along public drinking water reservoirs, 200 foot buffers are required. Stream buffer regulations come into effect only when development or other land disturbing activities occur that are regulated by the Virginia's Stormwater Management Program, Erosion and Sediment Control Program, Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, or when the floodplain is impacted. Typical examples of activities covered include: • Development over 10,000 square feet in area, or part of a larger project • New dwelling or building using a well • Runoff other than exempted forms of water (e.g., firefighting, groundwater) A number of activities are exempt from stream buffer regulations. Typical examples include: • Activities not associated with development ( e.g., agriculture, silviculture, horticulture) • Minor disturbances, home gardens and landscaping, maintenance, some utilities • Public water and sewer improvements • Public runways for stream buffers • State and federal projects, which are not under local control Some structures are allowed in stream buffers. Typical examples include: • Buildings or structures that existed prior to February 11, 1998 Temporary erosion and sediment control measures Water -dependent facilities (e.g., water wells, historic preservation, passive recreation access such as trails) The Program Authority for the WPO (County Engineer) may allow some types of structures and activities in stream buffers provided a mitigation plan is submitted and approved. Examples include: • Stream crossings • The landward 50 feet of a stream buffer, under certain conditions • Lakes, ponds, or restoration projects The WPO was enacted by Albemarle County in February, 1998. It has been revised a few times since then, most recently in 2014 to incorporate state standards for stormwater management and erosion and sediment control. The ordinance now encompasses five programs: • Virginia Erosion and Sediment Control Program (VESCP) • Virginia Stormwater Management Program (VSMP) • Stream Buffers • Illicit Discharges • Groundwater Assessments 10, 20 ► ` PC o EPA SQ LL HOW TO BECOME A CM: SPONSOR An investment in our community's musical future CM:I Charlottesville Music Institute PO Box 1667 Charlottesville VA22902 ken@charlottesvillemusic.org (434) 906-6895 Ken Saunders Chief Executive Officer Patricia Eldredge Ph.D. Director of Operations James Taylor M.M (Yale) Artistic Director Laura Eways Director of Programs John Paul Gladwell Director of Recordings Centrally located in the beautiful foothills of Virginia, and within easy access of major metropolitan areas, CMI is a 501(c)(3) business whose primary purpose is to celebrate and support the musical performing arts. Through the CMI Music Certificate Program programs, performers of any age will gain valuable performing experience and guidance from our dedicated and Expert and Accredited Instructors expert instructional faculty, our programs, and our facility. It has been found that students who are disciplined in music Clinics and Master Classes perform better academically. Thus, CMI's programs can enrich a student's academic focus and provide an outstanding Domestic and International Music Camps musical experience as students benefit from our extensive professional and university relationships. Rehearsal and Audition Center � n 2 i Performance Venues for Charlottesville � ��� p �� �j 60 your Ensembles��''"r' °r Professional Recording �° Ilk% s. OVERLOOK Studios Gtr} CONDOS g�Xc 1744 Broadway Street Score and Audio Music �r`� r. `.. F„. � � woal"cry lrl`Ls Library y s` Central Virginia's ABRSM '� r Examination Center wrt� i Facilities dedicated to enhancing the Performing Arts Monticello 0 The Music Certificate Program '.ertification is an important component of a student's portfolio as they progress in their performance careers. CMI has been accepted into the prestigious Associated Board of the Royal School of Music program (ABRSM), established in 1889. Three times a year, examiners from the Royal School of Music, London, will access the performance of students seeking to gain certification in music instrument and music theory across the full spectrum of classical and electric instruments and voice. Of eight levels, those achieving a Grade 3 level will be encouraged to join the community orchestra, band, or choir. This certification is highly valued among colleges and universities. Clinics and Master Classes CMI will offer clinics and master classes through its extensive network of professional contacts, which currently includes members of the Philadelphia and Richmond Orchestras, among many others. All imbers of the CMI family and the community will sae invited to participate in these performance enhancing programs. Music Camps CMI will offer music camps for both domestic and international students, and to this end are expanding the network of international partnerships. Such exchanges are particularly valuable for those wanting to gain multicultural experiences in a global community. Proposed plan — SuS mU 20 wa a �O 3 -� V w V K K r' OX n y.✓eo> U w cc LL w w E g Professional Recording Studios Our state-of-the-art facility is designed to include two dedicated professional recording studios. These studios will be reserved by individuals or groups desiring to create audition material or wanting to produce a quality recording for themselves, their group, or their institution. Score and Audio Music Library CMI intends to progressively build an extensive library of scores and audio material, and has been in fruitful discussions with publishers to achieve this goal. The CMI library has been designed to also have listening centers. It will be a valuable resource for all performers in the community, and will be open to all ensembles within a commuting distance. A Facility Dedicated to the Support of the Performing Arts Our architecturally designed facility is dedicated to providing an outstanding music experience. The facility includes venues for ensembles; rehearsal, audition, and recording centers; 16 private rooms for individual instruction; and a dedicated music library. It will be a focal point for the musical performing arts, located in a community known for its keen support of the arts. Moreover, CMI will be the central Virginia center for ABRSM examinations. Benefits to the Community Charlottesville Music Institute will serve our community by providing the region's premiere resource for the highest quality music education and performances. Through private music lessons, classes in music theory, vocal and orchestral ensembles, and a unique concert series, our mission is to contribute to the cultural life of the community we serve. The lessons provided are about more than just music. Our students will learn many skills, including social skills, academics, and mentoring from their teachers. Research shows that students attain higher achievement in the classroom, and will make friends due to the sense of pride and confidence that comes through achievement and working together as an ensemble. Our students will become beacons in the community, and because of the discipline and lessons learned at CMI, become more attractive to colleges and university acceptance committees. CMI promises to share our passion for music with our community, and do all that we can to ensure that the children of our city and region have the opportunity to become the best musicians they can be. Whether that path takes them into careers in music, or other careers, they will be well rounded, open minded, and ready for the challenges that life and career present. Through Contributions and Gifts: Circle members Diamond level Platinum level Investorlevel Benefactor level Patron level Associate Acknowledgements: $25000+ $15,000-$24,999 $10000 - $14,999 $5000 - $9999 $1000 - $4999 $250-$999 up to $249 Listed on the website: Corporate members Studio named after them: $150,000+ Wall plaque: Diamond, Circle members Brochures and concert programs: All Scholarships All Purchase of instruments will carry the patron's name and be referenced when used in performances EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OVERVIEW Target Market Classical music Symphony and Voice All ages, although primarily 6-25 years of age Competitors Ash Lawn Opera Music Education Center Music and Arts Stevens School of Music and Arts Charlottesville Music Lessons Our Unique Advantages Certificate Program Music Theory Community and International performance opportunities Clinics Camp programs Opportunities for adults and the community PROJECTED 1ST YEAR SETUP COSTS ($1.8 million) Building: $350,000 Equipment and Supplies: $707,000 Staff $641,000 Miscellaneous $ 88,000 Insurance, sound equipment CRM, etc. PROJECTED 1ST YEAR INCOME (ca. $1.9 million) Lessons $788,000 (at 44% capacity) Summer Camp $900,000 Tickets and Events $ 12,000 Master Classes $150,000 PROJECTED 1ST YEAR EXPENSES ($876,000) Building $106,000 Equipment and Supplies: $ 3,000 Staff $641,000 Miscellaneous $126,000 Master classes, concert series, CRM updates, building updates, etc. Projected surplus from 15t year: $1 million MARKET STRATEGY Registration with local schools Internet presence Website Social media Radio, TV, cinema advertising What's On guides Richmond Symphony Concert Series C'vi lle Weekly Summer Camps ADVISORY BOARD Dr. Daniel Elash Mr. Frank Eways Mr. Thomas ChezinWare Ms. Hlin Peturdottir ` Executive Director tom_, Kenneth Saunders is first and foremost an educator and facilitator. He is passionate about expanding horizons and creating performance opportunities for a spectrum of age groups, and comes to CMI with significant administrative and management experience. Mr. Saunders was introduced to the importance of music and performance in world cultures during his Masters' studies in Social and Biological Anthropology, thus starting a lifelong love of the performing arts and a desire to develop a center for community performance programs. As an educator in English private schools, his many professional achievements included serving as Secretary for ATB9, for which he oversaw curricula in 182 independent schools. Mr. Saunders quickly gained a reputation for successfully spearheading events of all types. Working collaboratively with professionals in industry and the arts, he opened young people's minds and raised their achievement and expectations. He oversaw teacher -training initiatives, bringing new theories and techniques to enrich his school environment, and managed programs of study and staff throughout his tenure as an educator. While in England, he and his wife, theater director Rhonda Saunders, founded their theater company, Homage, and acquired five years of experience in theater technology, design and performance. Upon his return to the US in 2013, Mr. Saunders successfully implemented and managed international performance tours for academic and professional choirs, bands, and orchestras. In this role, his overarching appreciation and love of music evolved into an ability to understand the interests and requirements of a variety of musical groups. He has a proven talent for finding the right performance venues throughout the world, whether premier (St. Paul's Cathedral, St. Mark's Basilica, Notre Dame Cathedral), or in lesser -known historical and cultural locations. The creation of CMI has been Mr. Saunders' lifelong aspiration. He can think of no better setting for a dedicated music center than in a community with such strong appreciation and support for the performing arts. Ken resides in the Charlottesville area with his wife and two children, one of whom is a promising violinist. Director of Operations -` Patricia Eldredge, Ph.D., has traveled the world, and is an avid i supporter of the performing arts. While not a performer herself, .- she hails from a musical family. Her grandmother was a concert pianist, and her mother studied voice for several years at the Eastman School of Music. Dr. Eldredge's daughter began playing piccolo and flute at the age of five, receiving individual instruction for many years from Joel Tse, Principle of the Toledo Symphony, and the world renowned William Bennett. Her daughter was the youngest member to ever have been admitted into the nationally celebrated Ottawa Hills Flute Choir. Dr. Eldredge has proven success in program initiation, evaluation, and management. Not only did she manage an extensive development project within her own company, but she negotiated legal and financial matters involving contracts, tax compliance, and investments under both EU and US law. She successfully negotiated agreements with several corporations and the Dutch government, and is very familiar with diverse, interdisciplinary environments. Moreover, as a long-time higher education faculty member, Dr. Eldredge has extensive experience with educational institutions. Keenly aware of how musical education can transform lives, Dr. Eldredge has been a strong advocate for the performing arts in her community. She has focused on secondary school programs for which she initiated and developed significant fundraising opportunities. Through her advocacy, she has witnessed the power of engaging children in a musical community. Dr. Eldredge resides in Charlottesville, VA, but you may find her near water as she is a passionate offshore sailor. She feels the time has come for the type of quality instruction, programs, and opportunities that CM r will offer to the Charlottesville community and the mid -Atlantic region. Artistic Director James Taylor, M.M. (Yale), is an internationally celebrated tenor. At home in opera, concert, recital, and musical theatre, he has appeared with numerous opera companies, symphonies, and theatres, including the New York City Opera, San Francisco Opera, and the Nederlandse Reisopera. He has given recitals in the US, Europe, and Asia, and has appeared in leading roles in musicals. In his earlier roles as baritone, Mr. Taylor performed the title roles in Il Barbiere di Siviglia and Le nozze di Figaro, among others. As tenor, his performances have included Siegmund in Die Walkure, Manrico in (l Trovatore, Cavaradossi in Tosca, and Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly. His many concert performances include Handel's Messiah, Bach's Magnificat, and Mozart's Requiem. Among his numerous awards, Mr. Taylor was winner of the Metropolitan Opera District Auditions for Connecticut, and was a finalist in the International Belvedere/Hans Gabor Competition, the Dutch International Vocal Competition, and the Lieder Competition of the International Johannes Brahms competition. In addition, Mr. Taylor was invited to participate in the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. A talented and sought-after educator, he has served as Director of Opera at Drake University and the University of Alabama, and has been on the music faculties of VCU and the University of Virginia. In his roles as director, he was extensively involved in every aspect of the performing arts, including orchestra, choral, and dance. His students have gone on to such prestigious schools as the New England Conservatory, Julliard, Manhattan School of Music, Yale University, and the Royal College of Music. Several of his students perform regularly in opera and musical theatre, and have their own theatre companies across the United States and in Europe. Mr. Taylor resides in Bon Air, Virginia, with his wife Sheridan, and their two daughters Virginia &t Meg. Director of Programs Laura Eways is a professional singer who began performing as a toddler. She studied ballet, tap, toe, and jazz from a young age until her teens, and then performed in theatre and the arts. At Hollins College, Ms. Eways joined the Hollins Singers and began writing and singing her own compositions. This experience grew into the formation of her band Point Judith, named in honor of the US Coast Guard cutter that carried the body of Beach Boys drummer and founding member, Dennis Wilson, out to sea. As an artist with Point Judith, Ms. Eways is actively involved in the writing and recording process through her interpretations of songs as she performs them. The band has recorded three very successful albums, and has two more in production. With fans on six continents, Point Judith has gained a worldwide fan base and is featured regularly in England and Ireland. It has had the honor of recording with the Rip Chords and Wendy Wilson of Wilson Philips fame, among other notable musicians. Point Judith has performed on stage with David Marks, Scott Totten, Johnny Meeks (guitarist for Gene Vincent's Blue Caps, The Champs, and Merle Haggard), Bill Miller (Native American Grammy winner for his work on Disney's Poccahontas), Randy Boone (of the television series The Virginian, and recording artist) and Scott Wilson (son of Dennis Wilson). It has opened shows for Virginia's own Steve Bassett, Ronnie Stoneman of Hee-Haw and bluegrass fame, and The Beach Boys. In addition to her considerable professional vocal accomplishments, Ms. Eways' talents include playing the trumpet in concert and marching bands. She recently joined a second band, Soul Transit, which is comprised of eight pieces that include trumpet, saxophone, piano, bass, lead guitars, and drums. Their powerhouse performances are gaining fame for their sounds with soul, classic rock, dynamic harmony vocals, and contemporary hits. Ms. Eways currently resides in Charlottesville with her husband and three children, where she is a constant presence on the music scene. Director of Recordings John Paul Gladwell is a rare anomaly - an innovative multi - instrumentalist, composer, and musicologist, and a virtuoso EL4 o classical performer. As a classical guitarist, he premiered numerous original and celebrated compositions while a member of Belmont University's prestigious New Music Ensemble. Soon he discovered the cello, and immediately began performing with the Nashville Orchestra as a prodigy. In 2000, the Augusta Guitar Quartet premiered Mr. Gladwell's adaptation of the Irish fiddle tune Geese in the Bog at the P. Buckley Moss Museum in Virginia. The following year he toured the East Coast of the United States, playing electric guitar with the gospel group, The Crawford Brothers. In early 2002, Mr. Gladwell released SOLO, a collection of classical guitar pieces, including a definitive rendering of Asturius Leyenda by Isaac Albeniz and a transcendent version of J.S. Bach's Prelude, Fugue and Allegro. After moving to Los Angeles in 2003, Mr. Gladwell quickly caught the attention of Hollywood's top professionals, performing songs in The Matrix and Roadtrip Nation on PBS. A chance visit with Ornette Coleman turned into an all-night jam session with the jazz great. Mr. Gladwell performed traditional American jazz, along with world music and experimental sound collages, with his group The Tertianaires in clubs around Los Angeles. In 2013, he worked with mixing guru Niko Bolas (Nei[ Young, Don Henley, The Mavericks) during his production of Lisa Stafford's rock album Not Long For This World in the iconic Capitol Records Tower in Hollywood. He and Alejandro Lazo formed a guitar duo and were invited to represent the state of California in the prestigious Festival de Mayo, held in Guadalajara, Mexico. Playing to a full house at the historic Teatro Degollodo, the concert premiered two of Mr. Gladwell's original works. John Paul Gladwell continues to perform, teach cello and guitar, and in 2017, will release a recording of his own compositions and works by Bela Bartok and Barrios. R_ CMI RATE SHEET 2017-2018 WEBSITE ADVERTISING ' Have your logo appear on the front page of the CharlottesvilleMusic.org website ' $275 for 1/2-year membership $425 for 1-year membership CD COVER ADVERTISING Show your love of music and the arts and have your business name displayed in the prestigious CD booklet with a donation of- 0 $1200 or more BECOME A MUSIC LEVEL INVESTOR Circle members Diamond level Platinum level Benefactor level Supporter level Patron level Associate $25,000+ $15,000-$24,999 $10,000 - $14,999 $5000 - $9999 $1000 - $4999 $250-$999 up to $249 Charlottesville Music Institute is a Steinway School and needs many instruments, Piano's, Cello's, Violin's, and Harp's just to name a few. A donation of this caliber will have the instrument named after you and will be adorned with an appropriate plaque. CMI is a non -for -profit 501(c) (3) that seeks to provide the best in musical education through an accredited program that incorporates music practice with music theory. Our music system will be one of a limited number of schools in the U.S. We truly appreciate all help as we are a non- profit seeking to provide outstanding musical education in the Charlottesville Area to children and students of all ages.