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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP200700061 Staff Report Special Use Permit 2008-04-08COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE PLANNING STAFF REPORT SUMMARY Project Name: SP 2007 -61 Western Albemarle High Staff: Tamara Jo Ambler School Rowing Club boat dock Planning Commission Public Hearing: Board of Supervisors Public Hearing: April 8, 2008 May 14, 2008 Owners: County of Albemarle Applicant: Albemarle County School Board Acreage: 182.55 total acres Special Use Permit for: To install a public dock on the Beaver Creek Reservoir in accordance with Section 30.3.05.2.1(2) of the Zoning ordinance TMP: 57 -4 Conditions: Yes Location: Dock to be placed at east side of the Reservoir adjacent to the Beaver Creek Park entrance road, off of Browns Gap Turnpike (Route 680). Existing Zoning and By -right use: RA -- Rural Magisterial District: Whitehall Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses; residential density (0.5 unit/acre); FH- -Flood Hazard: agricultural, recreational, and utility location uses which will not pose a danger to life or property in the event of a flood. Requested # of Dwelling Units: N/A DA (Development Area): RA (Rural Area): X Proposal: To install a public boat dock on the Beaver Comprehensive Plan Designation: Rural Area 3 Creek Reservoir. - preserve and protect agricultural, forestal, open space, and natural, historic and scenic resources /density (.5 unit /acre) Character of Property: The site is within the County- Use of Surrounding Properties: Nearby and owned Beaver Creek Park, which is accessible to the surrounding uses are the Beaver public. Creek Park and Reservoir, low density single family residential development, and open space Factors Favorable: 1. No direct impact to the water Factors Unfavorable: None identified supply or neighboring properties is expected as a result of this special use permit; 2. No increase in flood levels will result from installation of a dock; 3. The proposed dock is supported by the County Parks and Recreation Department RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval with conditions. PETITION: PROJECT: SP 2007 -61 Western Albemarle High School Rowing Club boat dock PROPOSED: To install a public boat dock on the Beaver Creek Reservoir. ZONING CATEGORY /GENERAL USAGE: RA -- Rural Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses; residential density (0.5 unit /acre); FH- -Flood Hazard: agricultural, recreational, and utility location uses which will not pose a danger to life or property in the event of a flood. SECTION: Section 30.3.05.2.1(2) of the Zoning ordinance COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE /DENSITY: Rural Area 3 - preserve and protect agricultural, forestal, open space, and natural, historic and scenic resources /density (.5 unit /acre). ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: Yes_No_X_ Location: Dock to be placed at east side of the Reservoir adjacent to the Beaver Creek Park entrance road, off of Browns Gap Turnpike (Route 680). TAX MAP /PARCEL: 57 -4 MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Whitehall CHARACTER OF THE AREA: The site is within the County -owned Beaver Creek Park, and surrounding uses consist of the Beaver Creek Reservoir, low density single family residential development, and open space. SPECIFICS OF THE PROPOSAL: A special use permit is being requested in accordance with Section 30.3.05.2.1(2) of the Zoning Ordinance to allow a boat dock in the Flood Hazard Overlay zoning district. The boat dock will be placed within the public access area of Beaver Creek Park, and will be utilized by the Western Albemarle High School Rowing Club and the public. The applicant has coordinated with the County's Parks and Recreation Department to select a suitable location for the dock within the park. The dock will be located approximately 350 feet upstream of the dam, close to the entrance of the park and easily accessible by foot. The WAHS rowing club currently has permission to launch into the Reservoir through the private property of the Gerard Brikkenaarvandijk at 1714 Browns Gap Turnpike. Proposed location of new floating boat dock. Dam is downstream to the left outside of the photo. 2 View of the proposed dock location (within treed area) from the emergency spillway. Entrance to park and former bait house are visible in background. Mowed emergency spillway for the Reservoir. Dam is to the right outside of the photo. Proposed floating dock to be placed to the left outside of the photo, outside of the emergency spillway. 3 PLANNING AND ZONING HISTORY: Beaver Creek Park and Reservoir currently has one fixed pier and a boat ramp located approximately 1,200 feet upstream from the dam, adjacent to the parking area at the end of the park entrance road. County Parks and Recreation staff has advised that in years past there was a boat dock in this area also, but the dock was damaged and removed as a result of a hurricane. Staff was unable to locate County files detailing the installation of the pier or the dock. No private boat docks exist on the Beaver Creek Reservoir, and the County staff does not intend to support the installation of private docks on this reservoir in the future. Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan recognizes the Beaver Creek Reservoir as a surface drinking water supply. The Natural Resources and Cultural Assets chapter of the Comprehensive Plan contains the following objective for the recreational use of water supply areas: "Allow and manage recreational uses of drinking water reservoirs and adjacent public land only as incidental uses to the primary function of water supply and in such a manner as to prevent cumulative impacts that may impair the primary function." The Comprehensive Plan recognizes that recreational use of water supply reservoirs has the potential to threaten water quality and water supply functions, and calls for specific consideration of this issue in the following strategy: "The County should take a lead role in developing a recreation and water supply protection plan for each reservoir to address incidental recreational uses of drinking water reservoirs and adjacent public land. This effort should be coordinated with the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority, the City of Charlottesville, Shenandoah National Park and other relevant agencies. " Existing fixed pier and boat ramp, located upstream from proposed floating dock 11 STAFF COMMENT: Staff will address each provision of Section 31.2.4.1 of the Zoning Ordinance 31.2.4.1: Special Use Permits provided for in this ordinance may be issued upon a finding by the Board of Supervisors that such use will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property, The installation of one floating boat dock will not be detrimental to either the Reservoir or nearby surrounding properties. There is currently a pier and a boat ramp in place, and the new dock would essentially be replacing a dock that existed at the park in the past. The installation of the boat dock will move the WAHS student activity from private property to public property. Rather than accessing the Reservoir through private property the students will utilize the public access area of Beaver Creek Park and Reservoir. that the character of the district will not be changed thereby and The existing pier and boat ramp and the replacement of a dock within the public access area of Beaver Creek Park would not appear to detract from the primary usage of the reservoir as a water supply reservoir. Access by boat is limited to the area of the park, and no private boat docks exist on the Reservoir. Installation of this dock would not lead to a proliferation of public or private docks, as the Reservoir is owned by the County. that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this ordinance, The purpose and intent of the Rural Areas zoning is to preserve agricultural and forestal lands and activities, to protect water supply, to limit services to the rural areas, and to conserve the natural, scenic, and historic resources of the County. The Flood Hazard zoning has the purpose and intent of restricting development in the floodplain which may result in danger to life and property, public costs for flood control measures, public costs for rescue and relief efforts, soil erosion and sedimentation, pollution of water resources, and general degradation of the natural and man -made environment. Regarding protection of the water supply and the preservation of natural resources, installation of the proposed dock will not require the removal of buffer vegetation. The proposed location is within the understory of existing pine trees and immediately upstream of the emergency spillway. The emergency spillway and dam must be kept mowed in accordance with Virginia Dam Safety requirements. The County Community Development staff will coordinate with County Parks and Recreation staff to enhance understory vegetation in the immediate area where the dock will be placed to provide a water quality benefit. Regarding the issue of creating a flood hazard, the floating dock will be located outside of the emergency spillway, is designed respond to changes in flood levels, and will not impede the natural flow of water unless it were to break loose and travel downstream to the dam. The dock will be anchored to avoid being broken loose by floods. The County Engineer has confirmed that there will be no increase in flood elevations by installing a floating dock. with uses permitted by right in the district, By -right uses in the Rural Areas include single family and duplex uses, public uses and buildings, agricultural, forestry, boating, and fishery uses. This use would appear to be in harmony with the other uses permitted by- right. with the additional regulations provided in section 5.0 of this ordinance, There are no supplementary regulations relating to boat docks in Section 5.0 of the Zoning Ordinance. and with the public health, safety and general welfare. The use of drinking water reservoirs for recreational use creates several risks to water quality and the ability to adequately treat raw water from the reservoir for public consumption. Swimming and other recreational activities that involve body- contact with the water can significantly increase the occurrence of pathogens, such as Cryptosporidium in the reservoir. The use of boats poses a threat of contamination from gasoline, and more specifically the additive methyl -t- butyl -ether (MTBE). Also, the 5 launching of boats raises the risk of introducing invasive species, such as the zebra mussel, which can proliferate and impact the aquatic ecosystem and also damage water treatment facilities. Sections 11 -300 through 11 -306 of the Albemarle County Code address water supply reservoirs utilized by the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority and regulate the use and activity on each reservoir. Section 11 -301 specifically addresses activities on the Beaver Creek Reservoir. Authorized activities are fishing, canoeing, boating (no internal combustion engines), hiking, bird watching, and picnicking. Swimming is specifically prohibited under this section. An exemption for the use of internal combustion engines is provided for the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries personnel for official purposes. The County has already addressed the threat of pathogens by prohibiting swimming in the Reservoir within Chapter 11 of the County Code. Installation of the boat dock will reduce body- contact with the Reservoir by preventing the need to wade the boats into the water, allowing the rowers to enter the boats from the dock. The threat of contamination from the gasoline additive MTBE has also been addressed through the County's requirements in Chapter 11 of the Code to restrict the use of internal combustion engines on the Reservoir. Lastly, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has advised that the introduction of invasive species such as the zebra mussel has yet to present a serious risk to Virginia. To date there has been only one documented location of zebra mussels in a Prince William County quarry. This population of zebra mussels was successfully eradicated in 2006. SUMMARY: Staff has identified the following factors which are favorable to this request: 1. No direct impact to the water supply or neighboring properties is expected as a result of this special use permit 2. No increase in flood levels will result from installation of a dock. 3. The proposed dock is supported by the County Parks and Recreation Department Staff has not identified any factors which are unfavorable to this request. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends approval of the request with the following conditions: 1. There shall be no removal of vegetation or earth disturbance with the 200 -foot stream buffer associated with the installation of the boat dock. The stream buffer is measured from the edge of the floodplain, which is approximated to be Elevation 545 (North American Vertical Datum of 1988). 2. There shall be no other structures, such as decking or stairs, constructed in the 200 -foot stream buffer. ATTACHMENTS: Attachment A - Location Map Attachment B — Proposal from applicant Attachment C — Illustration of final boat dock location with elevations 040 041 042 4 48 - D 3 141 61 1A 57 -6864 i 57 -1 686 68_865 -73 67A1 67 67A2 9 73C1 57 -73ti i 73C3 qP 2 67A 73C 3 67A4 5E 5y 72 d 5A 69 5D 73A,C2 5G 5C 72A:` 9 56 -_. 5C1 65 � 71 SAP 57- ` 94 s] 1 6 5C3 •1 57 -8 r SP 2007 -61 75 \ - >g r WAHS Rowing Club Dock �i 98 21 756 -5 . o N e 60 10 �q . 4 ' `• 15 a No eoz 60A ,®� 296 ZyF v r 2 R... 55A \ ore _ E4 30G 30A 81 E 1 e5o 179131 i- 29E3 ^Q 29E 'o t -- •. 30A`l 30E m o - 81A \ 31 79B 79A\'� w 3 32F 55 81 J c 79A1 -Z . — w: :\ - • 80C 58 -6 A2 81H 97 53 95 � a •,\ -g 356 98 80-- m ea r 40, -_ zsF " / -.•\ 536 53G ....... :105 7B " 11 �116 ^p p 41F 11 53A 10U - 11 57 -35 ° �53C 53F o e5j 118 41 E "•� `l / 53E NN ' �.. 41L '.� 52B c 132 1142C Q,g 133 57 -14 57 39 43 __ 52C 82A 131 ,3 I 41 44C 43A1 52A �$p -102B% 446 436 \ 52 S 43A 51 44 6 a �h 00 57-41 ID .-.,, -_ ._57 -46B 47 -, ( �, X90 45A `L b5 46A2 57 .f j y 50A °a 49 58 i % SOB' �.- _ �i 9,y3 -1 -46C 57-46 � Y 7-06A � 57-48 �4gq h k9G 9 . � 1 40V\ 73-6A 7332A 072 073 Srale Albemarle County Tax Map: 0 800 3f0U sao 057 74 b Fee[ Nole.'This mapisi,dnplayp M-only and :l�o� parcels as o/ 1v31nooe See Map BOOk IMmducrion ioratldTional details. Request for water related uses in the floodway in accordance with Section 30.3.05.2.1(2) of the Zoning Ordinance The applicant proposes to install a floating dock on the Beaver Creek Reservoir to serve the WAHS Rowing Club and the public 0 'F ti grip Current access through private property " it 1 'F + istin fixed ier and boat ram � 14 W, �{,, I Proposed access within Count dark �• 4 t �3 - Ilk .I is #:• y} � r .Y t r Pi- Flk �; ,� r� �� �r.� �� �/ �_ d'z��. >t.�`'w� T ��pQ�s��y��' hrF X$` r'�•�.: •e4�`S �w �i �R? i �'"„�� -^ r +�''"' �"`�`•� Ytii'�!"1a 7.r. �'K' ���-C� r� � t � - i °I .r k s: � =r- �,;�+..r. _ � �.�. ice.. .� a. ,� — .;_,,,�,,, .....N' r� h .'',�r'a.` {.� --�.. ,;i, 2 - "'fie '' ...�`� _ _: .-� -. y - -:L .. Factors favorable: • No direct impact to the water supply or neighboring properties is expected as a result of this special use permit • No increase in flood levels will result from the installation of a dock • The proposed dock is supported by the County Parks and Recreation Department. Factors unfavorable: • None Identified 1. There shall be no removal of vegetation or earth disturbance within the 200 -foot stream buffer associated with the installation of the boat dock. The stream buffer is measured from the edge of the floodplain, which is approximated to be Elevation 545 (North American Vertical Datum of 1988) . 2. There shall be no other structures, such as decking or stairs, constructed in the 200 -foot stream buffer. 3. There shall be a memorandum of understanding or agreement between the Albemarle County Parks and Recreation Department and the Albemarle County School Board that addresses public use of the boat dock. 4. A stable and pervious pedestrian access reviewed and approved by the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation shall be constructed and maintained from the closest paved parking area to the new boat dock. Albemarle County . Planning Application Community Development [department 4vi1 MclntireRoadCharlottesviIIe ,VA22902 -4596 Voice : (434) 2'96 -5932 Fax : (434),972-4126 TMP 05700 -00 -00 -00400 C- ,,'finer +,$): COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE C/O FINANCE ADMINISTRATION RM I Application n-v I SP200700061 PROPERTY INFORMATION Legal Description I ACREAGE Magisterial Dist. IWhite Hall El BEAVER CREEK RESERVOIR Land Use Primary Public Current AFD I Not in AJF District u Current Zoning Primanj Rural Areas u APPLICATIDN INFORMATION Street Address 11525 BROWNS SAP TPKE CHARLOTTESVILLE, 22901 I Entered By Application Type $pedal Use permit Ana Kilmer �-� 12 21 2007 Project Western Albemarle High School Rowing Club Dock Received Date 12f 17 f 07 Received Date Final Submittal date 12f 26 07 Total Fees Closing File Date Submittal Date Final Total Paid Revision Number Comments School Board is the applicant. fee is auaived.akilnxw Legal LA PROJECT: SP20D7DDD61 'Western Albemarle High School Rowing Club Dock # PROPOSED: Public boat dock on the Beaver Creek Reservoir ZONING CATEGORY /GENERAL USAGE: RA -- Rural Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses; residential density (0.5 unit /acFe); FH-- Flood Hazard: overlay to provide safety and protection from flooding SECTION: 30,3.D5.2.1(2) Water Related Uses within the Floodway COMPRHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE /DENSITY: Rural Area 3 - preserve and protect agricultural, forestal, open space, and natural, historic and scenic resources /density (.5 unit /acre) ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: No LOCTION: Dock to be placed at east side of the Reservoir adjacent to the Beaver Creek Park entrance road, off of Browns Gap SUB AtPPLICATIDN (s) Type .Sub Appl icatio APPLICANT / CONTACT INFORMATION CoatactType Marne ,'dress orar+'bPPli,-erNt COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE C/O FINANCE 401 MCI.NTI.RE ROAD ........................................... ....... ............................... ........ ................................. a........................................ ............................... Prig wy C�ntae Dyerr Chrisr Princ+palr Western Albemarle 5941 Rockfish Gap Turnpike .............................. a..... ....:.........:........:....... ............................................................ a........................................ ............................... .4pPlirant :Sue Friedmann Chair - Albemarle County- :401 MrIntire Roadr Room 345 Signature of Contractor or Authorized Agent Date C m•mert Phone I PhorweCdl CHARLOTTESWLL :22901 ............................... ..............a................ ............................. Crozet/VA :22932000 434B23S700 .............. ............................... a ............................. ............................... Charlottesville+A :22.902000 :4349724055 Application for Use Permit Please See the List at the bottom of page 4 for the Appropriate Fee (staff will assist you with this item) PROJECT NAME: (how should we refer to this application?): VVQsk n Albemarle, I-h 4 h,School Rovvinn Club 32a PROPOSAL: Add;+ion Of Gt re-fa b roAi rn dock. (4i`3" x/U' P 9 EXISTING COMP PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: NO he LOCATION: 13eaver £reek k servoir TAX MAP PARCEL(s): MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: V v h 1'e I4 U I #OF ACRES TO BE COVERED BY SPECIAL USE PERMIT(if a portion it must be delineated on a plat): I Ow f?d or 0. 0 36 acres Is this an amendment to an existing Special Use Permit?If Yes provide that SP Number. ❑YES CR: NO Are you submitting a preliminary site plan with this application? Dyer, v� /J❑YES ❑+NNO�,, Contact Person(Who should we call/write concerning this project?): j�S y er, 2r1 n oir y�vt. r /l IL ma 1t fThlryv1►�&hod Address 5441 Roc hSI', (3ap1urn(2lke.- City I0/1)26f State V/ Zip 22_g32_ Daytime Phone(43`}) 623-8`766 Fax#(43q) B23-8711 E-mail &iyer( ki/a)b'mn-rIe.Uri Owner of Record (�0uY) of Albemarle., Vlr�InlGU VA /� Address " lv I Me, /re f J City C Q i�� o ile State VA Zip �� Vo`, Daytime Phone(43 ') aqb-.54 ! Fax#(4 Coq / E-mail rnU-1 la,n0 bernarle,ore{ Applicant(Who is the Contact person rep p'r�esJenting?):Sue Friedman, ir) Albemarle aunty . ho©I IJo� Address4Ot Meiflhy .KAi'Rrn.345 City ppChetrats r lI� State VA Zip p� e) , Daytime Phone W2.'' )GS Fax#436 29 b-5D(O/ E-mail Jj()h n s re k,z4 I bernevie,o rte{ Does the owner of this property own(or have any ownership interest in)any abutting property? If yes,please list those tax map and parcel numbers J 5136M 30 .3-, .Z . I -2 History: ❑ Special Use Permits: ZMAs&Proffers: 1q7 `1,i ❑ Variances: ❑ Letter of Authorization Concurrent review of Site Development Plan? ❑YES ❑NO FOR OFFICE USE NLY SP# c I � Q/ Fee Amount$ Date Paid By who? Receipt# Ck# By: County of Albemarle Department of Community Development 401 McIntire Road Charlottesville,VA 22902 Voice: (434) 296-5832 Fax: (434) 972-4126 8/7/06 Page 1 of 4 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY SP 0 "cc Amount$ IJate Paul :tv who; tempt u C� 13y: Section 31.2.4.1 of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance states that,"The board of supervisors hereby reserves unto itself the right to issue all special use permits permitted hereunder.Special use permits for uses as provided in this ordinance may be issued upon a finding by the board of supervisors that such use will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property,that the character of the district will not be changed thereby and that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this ordinance,with the uses permitted by right in the district,with additional regulations provided in section 5.0 of this ordinance,and with the public health,safety and general welfare." The items that follow will be reviewed by the staff in their analysis of your request.Please complete this form and provide additional information which will assist the County in its review of you request If you need assistance filling out these items,staff is available. How will the proposed special use affect adjacent property? The proposed special use will not affect adjacent property. How will the proposed special use affect the character of the district(s)surrounding the property? The proposed special use will not affect the character of the district(s)surrounding the property.. How is the use in harmony with the purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance? Rowing for WARS students does indeed make the best of the great outdoors right here at home.Our mission statement echoes the county's,in that we too value open space and natural resources.and wish to be rood stewards while enjoying the recreational use of Beaver Creek Reservoir. How is the use in harmony with the uses permitted by right in the district? It creates an enrichment program in a natural learning environment that is open to all WAHS youth. What additional regulations provided in Section 5.0 of the Zoning Ordinance apply to this use? How will this use promote the public health,safety,and general welfare of the community? it will provide a safer and more comfortable way for the active enjoyment opportunities that the sport of rowing offers to all types of athletes.This is a lifelong health promoting sport that our youngsters have the opportunity to explore in their home community without having to no to far away camps. It also_provides them an opportunity to train for rowing scholarships currently offered by a multitude of universities. 8 7 / 0 6 P a 8 e 2 0 f 4 Describe your request in detail and include all pertinent information such as the number of persons involved in the use,operating hours,and any unique features of the usc: -.._.__ .... ..„..._a.._.. �...._._... 3 -, ....__.ter-' ... --... r � ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED—provide two(2)copies of each ur 1. Recorded plat or recorded boundary survey of the property requested for the permit. If there is no recorded plat or boundary survey,please provide legal description of the property and the Deed Book and page number or Plat Book and page number. ❑ 2.Ownership information—If ownership of the property is in the name of any type of legal entity or organization including, but not limited to,the name of a corporation,partnership or association,or in the name of a trust,or in a fictitious name,a document acceptable to the County must be submitted certifying that the person signing below has the authority to do so. If the applicant is a contract purchaser,a document acceptable to the County must be submitted containing the owner's written consent to the application. If the applicant is the agent of the owner,a document acceptable to the County must be submitted that is evidence of the existence and scope of the agency. OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS: O 3.Provide 16 copies of any drawings or conceptual plans. D 4. Additional Information,if any.(16 copies) Owner/Applicant Must Read and Sign I hereby certify that I own the subject property,or have the legal power to act on behalf of the owner in filing this application. I also certify that the information provided on this application and accompanying information is accurate,true,and correct to the best of my knowledge. j , to /4316 7 Si o her,Contract Purchaser Date Signature Svc / ' C( Fr tt. me - q 7,77_ ti-O --- Print Name Daytime phone number of Signatory W/06 Page 3 of 4 FEES O Rural area division for the purpose of"family division" where all original 1980 development rights have been exhausted under "family division"as defined under section 14-106(15)of the subdivision ordinance=$220 ❑ Rural area divisions=$1,240 ❑ Commercial use=$980 ❑ Industrial use=$1,020 O Private club/recreational facility=$1,020 ❑ Mobile home park or subdivision=$980 ❑ Public utilities=$1,020 O Grade/fill in the flood plain=$870 O Minor amendment to valid special use permit or a special use permit to allow minor expansion of a non-conforming use=$110 O Extending special use permits=$70 O Home Occupation-Class B=$440 O For day care centers-six(6)to nine(9)children=$490 ❑ For day care centers-ten(10)or more children=$980 O All other uses except signs=$980 ❑ Signs — Per Chapter 18 Section 4.15.5 Electric message signs, off-site signs, and signs in public rights-of-way - $120.00 (Heard before the Board of Zoning Appeals-BZA). 8/7/06 Page 4 of 4 Describe your request in detail and include all pertinent information such as the number of persons involved in the use, operating hours, and any unique features of the use: • The Rowing Club was formed one year ago at Western Albemarle H. S. Our club is unique on the East coast in that we operate without varsity or VHSL(Virginia High School League)status,financial or athletic support.WARS Rowing is a club sport that is entirely run by volunteers —including coaching,maintenance of equipment, fund raising and land stewardship. We are the only high school rowing club in the county. Over 40 students are involved in the club.We have been training regularly all year,building strength,endurance and team spirit.Thanks to the University of Virginia,our novice rowers had the opportunity to use indoor erging and tank rowing facilities as well as take advantage of two week long day rowing camps organized through UVA Cavalier rowing on the Rivanna. The new boat dock will be placed within the public access area of Beaver Creek Park. This dock would be located within the flood plain but outside of the regulated dam spillway boundaries. Please see map for two possible locations.Getting in the boats"dry" reduces the amount of sand and water in the tracks of the boat(which in return reduces wear and tear) and eliminates the need to wade the boats in the water,which tends to get colder as the year progresses.Below is useful info on the dock we would like to have approved.In addition to the dock,we would add a boathouse outside of the flood plain and the regulated spillway boundaries. • Easy to install &transport • Low 8" (20.32 cm) Freeboard • Stable edges - No wet feet • No splinters or nails • Slip resistant surface Entering and exiting your shell is simple with the 1000 Series. Its low 8" (20.32 cm) freeboard and lack of sharp edges makes this possible. Because the Connect-A-Dock system is modular, docks can be installed and re- configured to any length. Closely spaced support ribs provide rigidity underfoot, while the unique design of the float chambers trap air on the surface of the water for additional buoyancy. 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A: Cleaning docks can be donw with a garden hose and whisk broom. If necessary a mild detergent or biodegradable, non- abrasive cleaner can also be used. Get these products at your local automotive, Home & Garden, or discount store. • \ ? \ A: Yes, the Connect-A-Dock is resistant to oil, gas and salt water. In saltwater applications we recommend using stainless steel components or non-corrosive materials when anchoring the dock. • A: The top surface is slightly domed to prevent water from standing on it. It has a molded in slip resistant wood grain texture to prevent slipping. A: Yes, please see the accessories page. • A: It may take on some water; however, it will not sink due to the unique design. If a section would get punctured you should repair or replace the float section. • A: We have never known of animals chewing through these docks. • A: The Connect-A-Dock is shipped in the most economical manner by truck load. Simple installation and extreme durability Providing the ultimate flexibility in configuration, simple installation and extreme durability, the 1000 Series-LowProfile Connect-A-Dock, floating dock, Series is the logical choice for extending your waterfront enjoyment. Its unique connection system allows you to be configured (and re- configured) in an unlimited variety of shapes to suit your particular needs. Environmentally safe The lightweight float sections can be assembled with a wrench (in addition to anchoring). The environmentally safe polyethylene surface assures season after season of low-maintenance service. The UV-protected, puncture-resistant deck is color-molded with a slip-resistant surface that sheds water and the sun's extreme temperature. 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