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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FIN A L
MAY 3, 2006
9:00 A.M., MEETING ROOM 241
COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING
COUNTY GOVERNMENT DAY
1 . Call to Order.
2. Pledge of Allegiance.
3. Moment of Silence.
4. From the Public: Matters Not Listed on the Agenda.
5. Recognitions.
a. Introduction - Dr. Phillip Dukes, Executive Director, Monticello Area Community Action
Agency (MACAA).
b. Proclamation - National Nurses' Week - May 6-May 12, 2006.
c. Proclamation - Clean Commute Day - May 5, 2006.
d. Proclamation - Blue Star Salute Day - May 20,2006.
6. Consent Agenda (on next page).
7. 9:30 a.m. - Transportation Matters:
a. VDOT Monthly Report for April 2006.
b. Matters not Listed on the Agenda.
8. 10:153.m. Upd::lto on I\ctivities, Sheriff Ed Robb (Remove from agenda).
9. 10:30 a.m. - Update on Draft Drought Response and Contingency Plan from RWSA.
10:45 a.m. - Recess.
10. 11:00 a.m. - Discussion: Podcasting of Board of Supervisors Meetings
11. 11 :15 a.m. - Preddy Creek Property Status Report, Pat Mullaney.
12. 11 :45 p.m. - Third Quarter Financial Report.
11 :55 a.m. - Break for County Day
13. 12:15 p.m. - Closed Session.
14. Certify Closed Session.
15. 1 :50 p.m. - Boards and Commissions.
a. Appointments.
2:00 p.m. - Public hearings:
16. Proposed FY 2006 Budget Amendment.
17. Ordinance to amend Chapter 8. Licenses. Article VI. Schedule of Taxes. Division IV,
Personal, Professional, Business or Repair Service Business, Occupations and Professions,
of the Code of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, by amending Section 8-617, Retailers or
retail merchants. The proposed ordinance would reduce the license tax from twenty cents
($0.20) for each one hundred dollars ($100.00) of gross receipts to ten cents ($0.10) for each
one hundred dollars ($100.00) of gross receipts for sales made to a remote buyer ordering by
telephone, internet, or mail in which the item(s) sold is/are shipped by common carrier or by
the U.S. Postal Service. The proposed effective date of this ordinance is January 1,2007.
18. SP-2005-034. Camp Watermarks (Signs #90.96). PROPOSED: Nature/agriculture camp, four
weeks per year for local/urban children. ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: RA -- Rural
Areas: agricultural, forestal, & fishery uses; residential density (0.5 unit/acre). SECTION: 31.2.4.1;
10.2.2.20; 5.1.05. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USEIDENSITY: Rural Areas - preserve &
protect agricultural, forestal, open space, & natural, historic & scenic resources/density (0.5 unit/
acre). LOCATION: 1145 James River Drive, west of Route 726 & Hatton Ferry Road; TM 136,
Parcels 6B, 9D, 9D1, 9E. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Scottsville.
19. SP-2005-035. Outdoor Furniture Display (Classic Furniture) (Signs #82.84). PROPOSED:
Outdoor display of furniture in two approx 20' x 20' areas of the existing parking lot on the north
side of the building. ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: C1 Commercial/retail sales &
service uses & residential uses by special use permit; EC Entrance Corridor/overlay to protect
properties of historic, architectural or cultural significance from visual impacts of development
along routes of tourist access. SECTION: 30.6.3.2.b Special Use Permit, which allows for outdoor
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storage/display/sales associated with permitted uses, when visible from an EC street.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USEIDENSITY: Community Service - community-scale retail,
wholesale, business & medical offices, mixed use core communities and/or employment services,
& residential (6.01-34 units/acre). LOCATION: TM 61 M/ParceI2; 460 Premier Circle; on the west
side of Seminole Trail (Route 29 North) across from Branchlands Blvd. MAGISTERIAL
DISTRICT: Rio.
SP-2006-03. American Cancer Society. Pink Ribbon Polo (Signs #42.47). PROPOSED:
Annual polo match, benefits American Cancer Society. ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE:
RA -- Rural Areas: agricultural, forestal & fishery uses; residential density (0.5 unit/acre).
SECTION: Section 31.2.4,10.2.2.42,5.1.27. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY:
Rural Areas - preserve and protect agricultural, forestal, open space & natural, historic & scenic
resources/ density (0.5 unit/ acre). LOCATION: King Family Winery, 6640 Roseland Farm, Crozet;
TM 55 Parcels 80, 81. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: White Hall.
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3:00 p.m. - Places29 Master Plan Update, Lee Catlin.
3:30 p.m. - Work Session: Strategic Planning - Economic Vitality, Lori Allshouse.
4:15 p.m. - Annual Housing Report, Ron White.
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From the Board: Committee Reports and Matters Not Listed on the Agenda.
Adjourn to May 10, 2006, 3:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
FOR APPROVAL:
6.1 Approval of Minutes: November 2, 2005 and January 4, 2006.
6.2 Resolution to Authorize County Executive to Accept Deeds of Easement for Drainage and
Storm water Management Facilities.
6.3 Acquisition of Conservation Easements (ACE) Ranking Order for FY 2005-06
6.4 Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department Capital Request.
6.5 Resolution to authorize County Executive to execute water and sewer easements - Albemarle
County Service Authority.
6.6 Virginia Outdoor Fund (VOF) Grant for Mint Springs Fishing Accessibility Project.
FOR INFORMATION:
6.7 Comparative Report of Local Government Revenues and Expenditures for Year Ended June 30,
2005, as prepared by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Auditor of Public Accounts.
6.8 Board-to-Board, communication report of activities from the Albemarle County School Board.
6.9 Copy of draft minutes of the Planning Commission for April 11, 2006.
ACTIONS
Board of Supervisors Meeting of May 3, 2006
May 11 , 2006
AGENDA ITEM/ACTION ASSIGNMENT
1. Call to Order.
. Meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by the
Chairman, Mr. Rooker. All BOS members were
present (Mr. Dorrier arrived at 9:12 a.m.). Also
present were Bob Tucker, Larry Davis and
Diane Mullins.
4. From the Public: Matters Not Listed on the Agenda
. Neal Williamson of the Free Enterprise Forum,
presented Board members a copy of "Locked
Out: The Impact of Local Regulation on
Affordable Housing" which was prepared by the
Forum.
. Morgan Butler, an attorney with Southern
Environmental Law Center, spoke regarding a
recent report by SELC on the amount of retail
development in the County.
. Jeff Werner of the Piedmont Environmental
Council, spoke about affordable housing and
the density issue.
5. Recogn itions.
a. Introduction - Dr. Phillip Dukes, Executive
Director, Monticello Area Community Action
Agency (MACAA).
b. Proclamation - National Nurses' Week - May 6- (Attachment 1)
May 12, 2006.
c. Proclamation - Clean Commute Day - May 5, (Attachment 2)
2006.
d. Proclamation - Blue Star Salute Day - May 20, (Attachment 3)
2006.
6.2 Resolution to Authorize County Executive to Accept Clerk: Forward copy of adopted resolution to
Deeds of Easement for Drainage and Stormwater County Attorney's office. (Attachment 4)
Management Facilities.
. ADOPTED the attached Resolution to authorize
the County Executive to accept deeds of
easement for drainage and stormwater facilities
on behalf of the County, provided that such
deeds of easement are approved as to form
and content by the County Attorney.
6.3 Acquisition of Conservation Easements (ACE) Ches Goodall/David Benish: Proceed as
Ranking Order for FY 2005-06. approved.
. APPROVED proceeding with the appraisals of
the Huckleberry Hill Farm LLC, Chester, Fields,
Hook and Motley properties, as recommended
by the ACE Committee.
6.4 Stony Point Volunteer Fire Department Capital OMB: Prepare appropriation form for Board
Request. approval.
. APPROVED appropriating funds from the FY
2006/07 CIP fund balance for a combination
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grant and no-interest loan for the Stony Point
ro'ects, as recommended b staff.
Resolution to authorize County Executive to
execute water and sewer easements - Albemarle
County Service Authority.
· ADOPTED the attached Resolution to authorize
the County Executive to execute water and
sewer deeds of easement to the ACSA on
behalf of the County, provided that such deeds
of easement are approved as to form and
content b the Count Attorne .
Virginia Outdoor Fund (VOF) Grant for Mint
Springs Fishing Accessibility Project.
· ADOPTED the attached Resolution to authorize
the County Executive to provide the necessary
materials and to enter into such agreements as
necessar to ualif for a VOF rant.
VDOT Monthly Report for April 2006.
Transportation Matters not Listed on the Agenda.
Jim Utterback:
· Slurry seal work in both Albemarle and Greene
counties has been completed. Surface
treatments will begin next week, and some of
the asphalt plant-mix work is occurring at this
time. Route 250 and couple of other secondary
roads taking place now.
· Ms. Teresa Butler left VDOT in the middle of
April taking a position with Fauquier County.
· The 1-64 TAMS contract (Turn Key Asset
Management Services) has been let with a start
date in October, 2006.
· There were questions at the last meeting about
the Rio Road/Hillsdale Drive intersection. He
said the question has been sent to the
Culpeper District Engineer.
· There are two right-turn lanes at the Hydraulic
Road/Route 29 intersection, but one can only
turn right on red in the far right-hand lane.
VDOT has looked at eliminating that second
right turn lane and has also spoken to the City
about increasing enforcement at that point. He
has even looked at increasing the size of the
sign.
· Regarding Maxfield Road, there were speed
limit signs in that area but they had been
knocked down. Those signs have been
replaced, and there has been ditching and
machining work in the area. Also, someone
asked about making this a Rural Rustic Road
project, but it is already on the list for regular
gravel road projects. He has heard that the
traffic counts for rustic roads are being
increased from 500 to 1000 and that may
ex and the 0 ortunit for the Count to do
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Clerk: Forward copy of adopted resolution to
County Attorney's office. (Attachment 5)
Clerk: Forward copy of adopted resolution to
Parks and Recreation (Attachment 6)
Clerk: Forward comments to VDOT.
rustic road projects. Because the County has
to commit to limiting development on these
roads, there has to be some bureaucratic action
to assure that the nature of a rustic road will be
kept.
. There were some questions about drainage at
Buck Mountain Road and St. George Avenue in
Crozet. VDOT has worked on the ditches and
shoulders to help with that problem.
. He has provided Board members with some
information on the question of revenue sharing
for the Scottsville project.
. The comments received on the Georgetown
Road project are currently being evaluated.
There are some issues which can be
addressed in the near term outside of the
project. A summary of the comments should be
available by the middle of May.
. Mr. Rooker said the Board moved money from
Old Ivy Road to the Georgetown Road project
in order to get a project started. He would like
to take that money and any other money
accumulated and find some project that could
be designed in those cost parameters and get it
going.
. There are a number of actions to look at in the
Secondary Roads plan depending on what
comes out of the Statewide Transportation
budget in the next month or so. The Secretary
of Transportation has forwarded to all Highway
Administrators in the State a list of potential
cuts.
. Southern Railway is looking at the bridge
project on Proffit Road. They project closing
that road on June 12. Mr. Wyant said the fire
department may not be able to provide service
from the new fire station over that bridge. Mr.
Utterback said he has talked with people from
the railroad and they have committed to
replacing the bridge and bringing it back to a
15-ton capacity. Without additional funds, that
is all that can be done at this time. VDOT is
looking at installing a portable traffic light on
Polo Grounds Road to get traffic through the
bridge underpass on that road during
construction on Proffit Road.
. There is a bridge on Route 641 which has been
closed due to maintenance problems and its
weight capacity has been reduced to three
tons. He knows that impacts the response of
fire/rescue providers. He has asked VDOT's
Bridge Engineer to look at what can be done to
allow the bridge to function for another three to
five years.
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Bob Tucker:
. Asked Mr. Utterback if he had any response to
the questions he raised in an E-mail about the
Meadow Creek Parkway. Mr. Utterback said he
has had discussions with the District
Administrator about this project. He
recommends that everybody wait to see what
comes out of the State budget once it is
adopted.
David Wvant:
· Volunteer fire/rescue people have mentioned a
problem with a bridge in the vicinity of Gleco
Mills off of Route 29 South.
. Someone mentioned to him a drainage problem
at the intersection of Huntington and Wakefield
Roads.
· VDOT's monthly report refers to a speed study
for Route 810. It actually was a request to have
the speed limit lowered.
· He referred to some road patching that took
place after work on the waterline in Crozet. He
asked who checks that work to see if the
contractor has done the work correctly. Mr.
Utterback said VDOT has inspectors who check
on all projects. Often they come up with a list of
things that need to be corrected, and it takes a
number of months before they are completed.
· He mentioned that a road coming off of Foxes
Mountain onto Route 810, and also Blufton
Road in Doylesville, are both in need of
maintenance work.
Sally Thomas:
· Mentioned a conference which VPRT people
will be attending next weekend. She said Mr.
Utterback might also be interested in attending
the conference.
· Planning staff told her that the final site plan for
Faulconer has been filed. That site plan will
undoubtedly impact the intersection at Tilman
Road on Route 250 West. She said there is a
blinking light there now, and there have been
questions as to whether it will become a regular
stop light. Residents on Morgantown Road are
concerned that if it does become a stop light
there will be more cut-through traffic on their
road. She asked that VDOT keep that in mind
when they decide about that stop light.
Lindsay Dorrier:
· He inquired about dust control on Route 712.
Mr. Utterback said that has been done.
· He was asked by a resident of Glenmore if a
stop light could be placed at this entrance on
Route 250. He said he does not know if it is
needed but would like for VDOT to check.
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Ken Boyd:
. He mentioned a number of pot holes on Polo
Grounds Road.
. He asked that Mr. Utterback add a section to
his monthly report showing Rural Rustic Road
projects, and asked if there is an update on
existing projects. Mr. Juan Wade said staff sent
letters to all of the homeowners on Rocky
Hollow Road, Woods Edge Road and one other
road explaining the process approved by the
Board last year. They were only to contact the
office if they did not approve of, or want, the
project on their road. They have until May 23 to
contact staff. If there are no comments
received, staff will ask the Board in June or July
to approve the project. VDOT is ready to start.
David Slutzky:
. He asked if VDOT uses a set formula for
establishing estimates, and do they recheck
these based on what is actually happening in
the market. Mr. Utterback said there is a
process which is followed, but when there is a
lapse in the project, costs skyrocket. Mr.
Slutzky said he thinks the Board might ask
VDOT to revisit their model for projecting the
right-of-way acquisition costs in light of the fact
that they have been consistently running low.
Second, he thinks the Board could have its staff
take an independent look at the costs of right-
of-way acquisition on larger projects. He asked
Mr. Utterback if he will ask VDOT people what
they plan to do to have that model reflect reality
better. If they don't have a plan, or choose not
to change the model, he will ask that the Board
ask County staff to look for a simpler way to
more accurately estimate right-of-way
acquisition. Mr. Rooker said he agrees with
what Mr. Slutzky said, but thinks this has to be
done at the State level because every project
has its own peculiarities with respect to right-of-
way. If the State model is coming in low
consistently, they need to revise the model
again. Mr. Utterback said he will ask the State
Right-of-way Engineer this question. Mr.
Utterback said the right-of-way process is much
regulated; it is a very specific process that is
followed to meet Code requirements.
David Benish:
· He said that on April 5, 2006, the Board
discussed bicycle safety and bicyclists'
behavior on the highways. The Board asked
staff to pursue educational efforts through some
of the local pedestrian/bicycle committees. He
said that was discussed with the Community
Mobility Committee and the Rural Areas
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Transportation Study Committee. They are
talking about disseminating information on the
rules of the roads for cyclists. He said that
discussion has just begun. Mr. Rooker
suggested having a one-sheet insert that could
go into the bicycle route map. He referred to
the new pedestrian crosswalks on Jefferson
Park Avenue in the City and said he would like
for that model to be used on Georgetown Road.
Dennis Rooker:
. He asked if the speed study for Solomon/
Inglewood Roads had been completed. Mr.
Utterback said he will check on that.
. He would find it helpful to get the allocation of
dollars for the various localities in the Culpeper
District for the past four years through the
current SYP to see how Albemarle County is
being funded for primary and secondary roads.
He would also like to have the populations for
these localities shown. Mr. Utterback said the
Secondary Road Funds are allocated through a
formula.
8. Removed from aaenda.
9. Update on Draft Drought Response and
Contingency Plan from RWSA.
. RECEIVED.
The Board recessed at 10:37 a.m. and reconvened
at 10:55 a.m.
10. Discussion: Podcasting of Board of Supervisors Lee Catlin: Proceed.
Meetings
. SUPPORTED staff's recommendation to
proceed with a trial period of between three to
six months to see how much usage the
podcasts receive and whether there are any
impacts on bandwidth capacity that need to be
considered before a more permanent decision
is made.
11. Preddy Creek Property Status Report, Pat Pat Mullanev: Proceed as approved.
Mullaney.
. APPROVED staff's recommendation to initiate
the process to designate the Preddy Creek
property as a park and DIRECTED staff to
initiate a review of its use as a park for
compliance with the Comorehensive Plan.
12. Third Quarter Financial Report.
. ACCEPTED the FY06 Third Quarter Financial
Reoort.
13. Closed Session.
. At 12:00 noon, the Board recessed for County
Day and then moved to go into closed session
to consider appointments to consider
appointments to boards, committees, and
commissions; to conduct an administrative
evaluation; and to discuss the acauisition of
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oropertv for a oublic facility.
14. Certify Closed Session.
. At 2:00 p.m., the Board reconvened into open
session and certified the closed session.
15. Boards and Commissions: Appointments.
. There were none.
. APPOINTED Robert W. Tucker, Jr., to the
Development Review Task Force.
16. Proposed FY 2006 Budget Amendment. Clerk: Forward signed appropriation forms to
. APPROVED, by a vote of 6:0, FY 2006 Budget Finance, OMB, and copy appropriate
Amendment in the amount of $2,115,736.94. individuals.
. APPROVED FY 2006 Appropriations
#2006064,#2006065,#2006066,#2006067,
#2006068, #2006069, and #2006070 to provide
funds for various General Government, School,
and Capital Improvement Proarams.
17. Ordinance to amend Chapter 8. Licenses. Clerk: Schedule on May 10m agenda.
Article VI. Schedule of Taxes.
. DEFERRED to May 10, 2006.
18. SP-2005-034. Camp Watermarks (Signs #90.96). Clerk: Forward conditions of approval to
. APPROVED SP-2005-034 by vote of 6:0, Planning staff. (Attachment 7)
subject to the ten conditions recommended by
the Plannina Commission.
19. SP-2005-035. Outdoor Furniture Display Clerk: Forward conditions of approval to
(Classic Furniture) (Signs #82.84). Planning staff. (Attachment 7)
. APPROVED SP-2005-035 by vote of 6:0,
subject to the seven conditions recommended
by the PlanninQ Commission.
20. SP-2006-003. American Cancer Society. Pink Clerk: Forward conditions of approval to
Ribbon Polo (SiQns #42.47). Planning staff. (Attachment 7)
. APPROVED SP-2006-003 by vote of 6:0,
subject to the first three conditions
recommended by the Planning Commission,
and the fourth condition amended at the Board
meetina.
21. Places29 Master Plan Update, Lee Catlin.
. HELD.
Recessed at 4:20 p.m., and reconvened at 4:30
p.m.
22. Work Session: Strategic Planning - Economic
Vitality, Lori Allshouse.
. HELD.
23. Annual Housing Report, Ron White.
. RECEIVED.
24. From the Board: Committee Reports and Matters
Not Listed on the Agenda.
Ken Bovd: Clerk: Forward copy of signed resolution to
. Provided Board members with a copy of a Community Development and County
Resolution of Intent on a request, from a Attorney's office. (Attachment 8)
landowner of property in the Piney Mountain
development area, to modify the development
area boundaries in order to facilitate sale of
property to NGIC. The resolution furthers asks
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the Planning Commission to look at this
amendment as part of Places29 Comp Plan
Amendment. Bya vote of 5:1, the Board
ADOPTED the attached Resolution of Intent.
· At the first meeting of the Development Review
Task Force, there was some discussion of
possible overlap of their review of the legislative
process with the County's administerial review
process. The Task Force was concerned that if
this occurred, there was no problem with them
proceeding with their recommendations. The
Board expressed no concerns.
David Wvant:
· Commented that there is no minority
representation on the Crozet Advisory
Committee. Asked if the Board supported
expanding the Committee to include an
additional member. Board members indicated
they had no problem with this. Mr. Wyant said
he hopes to bring back a name at the May 10th
Board meeting.
· Asked status of City/County Fire Consolidation
Study. Mr. Tucker said they are in process of
reviewing RFPs for a consultant.
· The County Fair wants to move to a permanent
location on the current site. He understands
that this requires an amendment to their special
use permit. He asked if staff could expedite the
process. Mr. Tucker suggested staff look at the
permit and determine the best way to expedite
the process.
Sallv Thomas:
· She has been attending meetings of the
Hispanic Task Force. The Governor is
interested in what they are doing and will
probably come and meet with the group.
· The Historic Preservation Committee has
scheduled a presentation on May 20th, at Burley
Middle School, on the seven Rosenwald
Schools that were built in Albemarle County
between 1921 and 1926.
· The group interested in sustainable forestry will
be meeting on May 30th.
· Suggested that some maintenance work be
done to the Old Jail building/site.
· She is considering attending the National
Association of Counties (NACO) annual
meeting which will be held in Chicago in
August. Suggested that staff look at canceling
the Board's August 9th meeting.
· Mentioned an email Board members received
concerning a "duty" weapon that is given to
retired Albemarle County Police Department
officers as a policy. Mr. Davis commented that
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it is a State law that applies to various levels of
people who retire from the police department,
sheriff's department and state police. He
suggested getting background information from
the Police Chief.
Ken Bovd:
. Reported on Access Albemarle which is
scheduled to go live in late Fall 2006.
Dennis Rooker:
. Asked for an update on the concerns raised
about the neighborhood located behind Waffle
House on Route 29 and the special use permit
for Wolfie's Bar & Grill. Mr. Slutzky and Mr.
Tucker provided an update and said a meeting
is scheduled with police officers and County
staff at the site.
. A number of individuals in the community are
looking at environmentally friendly development
principles. Asked staff to look at what the
community is doing and see how the County
might participate.
25. Adjourn to May 10, 2006, 3:00 p.m., Room 235.
. At 6:22 p.m., the meeting was adjourned until
May 10, 2006, 3:00 p.m.
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Attachment 1 - Proclamation - National Nurses' Week
Attachment 2 - Proclamation - Clean Commute Day.
Attachment 3 - Proclamation - Blue Star Salute Day
Attachment 4 - Resolution - Deeds of Easement for Drainage and Stormwater Management Facilities
Attachment 5 - Resolution to authorize County Executive to execute water and sewer easements to the
ACSA
Attachment 6 - Resolution - VOF Grant for Mint Springs Fishing Accessibility Project
Attachment 7 - Conditions of Approval on Planning items
Attachment 8 - Resolution of Intent - NGIC
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ATTACHMENT 1
National Nurses' Week
the 2000 nurses at UVa Health System and 450 at Martha Jefferson, are part of our nation's
largest health care profession; and
the depth and breadth of the nursing profession meets the different and emerging health care
needs of the American population in a wide range of settings; and
a renewed emphasis on primary and preventive health care will require the better utilization of
all of our nation's nursing resources; and
professional nursing has been demonstrated to be an indispensable component in the safety
and quality of care of hospitalized patients; and
the demand for nursing seNices will be greater than ever because of the aging of the
American population, the continuing expansion of life-sustaining technology, and the explosive
growth of home health care seNices; and
more qualified nurses will be needed in the future to meet the increasingly complex needs of
health care consumers in this community; and
the cost-effective, safe and quality health care seNices provided by nurses will be an ever
more important component of the U. S. health care delivery system in the future; and
along with the American Nurses Association, the Virginia Nurses Association District 7 and the
UVa Professional Nursing Staff Organization have declared the week of May 6 through May
12, 2006 as NA T10NAL NURSES WEEK with the theme "Nurses: Strength, Commitment,
Compassion" in celebration of the ways in which nurses strive to provide safe and high
quality patient care and map out the way to improve our health care system;
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that I, Dennis S. Rooker, Chairman of the Albemarle County Board of
SupeNisors, ask that all residents of this community join me in honoring the nurses who care
for all of us; and
Be It Further Resolved, that the residents of Albemar/e County, Virginia, celebrate nursing's
accomplishments and efforts to improve our health care system and show our appreciation for
the nation's nurses not just during this week, but at every opportunity throughout the year.
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ATTACHMENT 2
CLEAN COMMUTE DAY
WHEREAS, improved air quality will positively impact the health and quality of life for all citizens of the
Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, educating commuters, employees and employers about transportation choices and air quality is a
critical step towards improving Virginia's air quality; and
WHEREAS, designating a specific day for clean commuting will give commuters the opportunity to try
alternative commuting methods that will help improve air quality; and
WHEREAS, Clean Commute Day will provide a forum for commuters to learn about new and different ways of
commuting; and
WHEREAS, Clean Commute Day will encourage all types of clean commuting such as walking, biking, taking
the bus, carpooling, vanpooling, telecommuting, or driving an alternative-fuel vehicle;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, I, Dennis S. Rooker, Chairman, on behalf of the Albemarle
County Board of Supervisors do hereby recognize
MAY 5, 2006
as
CLEAN COMMUTE DAY
in the County of Albemarle and call this observance to the attention of all of our citizens.
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ATTACHMENT 3
BLUE STAR SALUTE DAY
WHEREAS, throughout the history of the United States of America the sacrifices necessary to maintain our
liberty and freedom have consistently been borne by citizen soldiers; and
WHEREAS, countless men and women of our great county have proudly worn the uniform of the United
States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, many of our fellow citizens are serving today in the war on terror as members of the active
military, National Guard or Reserves; and
WHEREAS, on Armed Forces Day 2006, it is appropriate as individuals and families to reflect upon the
sacrifices of our fellow citizens and to celebrate their dedication; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of the County of Albemarle desire to honor and acknowledge those who serve in
uniform for their sacrifice and preservation of our American way of life;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, I, Dennis S. Rooker, Chairman, on behalf of the Albemarle
County Board of Supervisors do hereby recognize
Saturday, May 20, 2006
as
BLUE STAR SALUTE DAY
in the County of Albemarle and urge all citizens of this community to honor our citizens who
are serving in the United States Armed Forces by joining in the festivities of this day.
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ATTACHMENT 4
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
TO ACCEPT DEEDS OF EASEMENT FOR
DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the County of Albemarle requires Deeds of Easement from landowners for the installation
and maintenance of drainage and stormwater facilities for site plans and subdivisions and for drainage
improvement projects; and
WHEREAS, such Deeds set forth the rights and responsibilities of the landowner and the County,
including the County's rights and obligations to maintain the improvements within the drainage easement; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of government is improved by delegating the authority to the County
Executive to accept such Deeds of Easement on behalf of the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors authorizes
the County Executive to accept Deeds of Easement for drainage and stormwater management facilities on
behalf of the County provided that such Deeds of Easement are approved as to form and content by the
County Attorney.
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ATTACHMENT 5
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
TO EXECUTE WATER AND SEWER EASEMENTS
TO THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the County of Albemarle grants Deeds of Easement to the Albemarle County Service
Authority ("ACSA") for the installation and maintenance of water and sewer lines on County-owned property;
and
WHEREAS, such Deeds set forth the rights and responsibilities of the ACSA and the rights and
remedies of the County to assure proper installation and maintenance of the water and sewer lines; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of government would be improved by delegating the authority to the County
Executive to execute such Deeds of Easement on behalf of the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors authorizes
the County Executive to execute Deeds of Easement on behalf of the County provided that such Deeds of
Easement are approved as to form and content by the County Attorney.
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ATTACHMENT 6
RESOLUTION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR
MINT SPRINGS PARK FISHING ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
WHEREAS, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) provides funds to assist political
subdivisions of the Commonwealth of Virginia in acquiring and developing open space and park lands; and
WHEREAS, there are urgent needs within the County of Albemarle to develop park land and improve
access to outdoor recreation opportunities for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Mint Springs Park Fishing Accessibility Improvements Project is deemed a high
development priority; and
WHEREAS, the funding available from the Virginia Outdoors Fund (VOF) is limited to 50 percent on
projects totaling $100,000 to $200,000; and
WHEREAS, in order to attain funding assistance from DCR, it is necessary that the County of
Albemarle guarantee that a proportionate share of the cost thereof is available; and
WHEREAS, the proportionate project share of $100,000 is funded by the County of Albemarle; and
WHEREAS, funding in addition to the Virginia Outdoors Fund Program share and the proportionate
project share match by the County of Albemarle, if necessary to complete the project, will be the responsibility
of the County of Albemarle;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors that the
County Executive is hereby authorized to cause such information or materials as may be necessary to be
provided to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and to enter into such agreements as
may be necessary to permit formulation, approval and funding of the Mint Springs Park Fishing Accessibility
Improvements Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County of Albemarle assures that the funds needed as the
proportionate share of the cost of the approved project will be provided, up to $100,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Albemarle assures that the General Provisions of
the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (L&WCF) and the Virginia Outdoors Fund Fiscal Procedures will
be complied with in the administration of this project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Albemarle will operate and maintain the public
recreation facility in good condition and will provide permanent project acknowledgement signs of the
participating funding agencies and that this signage will clearly state that the said facility is a "public"
recreational facility; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Albemarle shall dedicate the metes and bounds of
the Mint Springs Park properties, in perpetuity, for public outdoors recreational purposes in accordance with
the Land and Water Conservation Fund (L&WCF) Act; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Albemarle assures that all other applicable federal
and state regulations governing such expenditure of funds will be complied with in the administration,
development, and subsequent operation of this Mint Springs Park Fishing Accessibility Improvements Project;
and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Conservation and Recreation is respectfully
requested to assist in approval and funding of the Mint Springs Park Fishing Accessibility Improvements
Project in order to enhance the standard of public recreational enjoyment for all our citizenry.
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ATTACHMENT 7
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
SP-2005-034. Camp Watermarks (Signs #90.96). PROPOSED: Nature/agriculture camp, four weeks
per year for local/urban children. ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: RA -- Rural Areas: agricultural,
forestal, & fishery uses; residential density (0.5 unit/acre). SECTION: 31.2.4.1; 10.2.2.20; 5.1.05.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Rural Areas - preserve & protect agricultural, forestal, open
space, & natural, historic & scenic resources/density (0.5 unit/ acre). LOCATION: 1145 James River Drive,
west of Route 726 & Hatton Ferry Road; TM 136, Parcels 6B, 9D, 9D1, 9E. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT:
Scottsville.
1. Special Use Permit 2005-34 shall remain in general accord with the concept application plan dated
February 22, 2006, prepared by Angela and Travis Critzer, and titled "Watermarks Christian Ministries
Camp" (Attachment A. drawing 1.) However, the Zoning Administrator may approve revisions to the
concept application plan to allow compliance with the Zoning Ordinance;
2. Compliance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code shall be verified by the Fire Marshall
prior to clearance and the commencement of the Special Use Permit;
3. Compliance with the Virginia State Department of Health regarding minimum septic requirements shall
be required prior to the commencement of the Special Use Permit;
4. Compliance with the Virginia State Department of Health regarding kitchen and food service approvals
shall be verified by the Health Department prior to clearance and the commencement of the Special
Use Permit;
5. Total number of staff (in addition to the applicant and their family) on site at one time shall be limited to
ten (10);
6. Camp sessions shall be limited to a maximum of four (4), each one (1) week long, overnight sessions
per year;
7. The maximum number of children per session shall be limited to 45 (forty-five);
8. The maximum number of bus or van trips (round trips) to and from the camp, each session shall be six
(6). Bus or van trips shall be the primary means of transportation for the children;
9. Outdoor amplified sounds or bull horns shall be prohibited; and
10. Compliance with VDOT requirements for the entrance shall be verified prior to the clearance for the
commencement of the special use permit.
SP-2005-035. Outdoor Furniture Displav (Classic Furniture) (Signs #82.84). PROPOSED:
Outdoor display of furniture in two approx 20' x 20' areas of the existing parking lot on the north side of the
building. ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: C1 Commerciallretail sales & service uses & residential
uses by special use permit; EC Entrance Corridor/overlay to protect properties of historic, architectural or
cultural significance from visual impacts of development along routes of tourist access. SECTION: 30.6.3.2.b
Special Use Permit, which allows for outdoor storage/display/sales associated with permitted uses, when
visible from an EC street. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Community Service - community-
scale retail, wholesale, business & medical offices, mixed use core communities and/or employment services,
& residential (6.01-34 units/acre). LOCATION: TM 61M/ParceI2; 460 Premier Circle; on the west side of
Seminole Trail (Route 29 North) across from Branchlands Blvd. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Rio.
1. Items shall be displayed only in the areas marked for display on the plan entitled "Classic Furniture
Outdoor Display" and dated 2-6-06;
2. Items displayed shall be limited to patio furniture. Beds and mattresses shall not be displayed;
3. Items for display shall not be stacked one atop another;
4. Items for display shall not be elevated anywhere on site;
5. Planters joined by black chain shall be used to delineate the boundaries of the display areas;
6. No new lighting is approved for the display areas; and
7. Final approval of the site plan amendment/letter of revision is subject to Design Planner approval of
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the revised landscape plan (submitted with the amendment). Planting illustrated on the plan shall
including the following additions to the site:
a) One (1) two and one-half (2 1/2) inch caliper tree located in the island situated at the interior of
the parking row in front of the building;
b) One (1) two and one-half (2 1/2) inch caliper tree located in the island at the east end of the
parking row in front of the building;
c) Evergreen screening shrubs twenty-four (24) inches in height along the EC frontage to screen
the parking lot from the EC. These shrubs shall replace the existing row of shrubs located
closest to the parking spaces and shall consist of a holly that grows to a minimum of two (2) to
three (3) feet in height; and
d) Replace the missing tree along the EC frontage with a Kwanzan Cherry at two and one-half (2
1/2) inch caliper, and add another flowering Cherry in the planting bed along the EC to visually
balance the replacement tree.
SP-2006-03. American Cancer Society. Pink Ribbon Polo (Signs #42,47). PROPOSED: Annual
polo match, benefits American Cancer Society. ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: RA -- Rural Areas:
agricultural, forestal & fishery uses; residential density (0.5 unit/acre). SECTION: Section 31.2.4,10.2.2.42,
5.1.27. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Rural Areas - preserve and protect agricultural,
forestal, open space & natural, historic & scenic resources/ density (0.5 unit/ acre). LOCATION: King Family
Winery, 6640 Roseland Farm, Crozet; TM 55 Parcels 80,81. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: White Hall. .
1. Special Use Permit 2006-03 shall be developed in general accord with the sketch plan submitted
March 16, 2005, prepared by the Pink Ribbon Polo Committee, and titled "American Cancer Society,
Pink Ribbon Polo, SP2006-03" (Attachment A). However, the Zoning Administrator may approve
revisions to the concept application plan to allow compliance with the Zoning Ordinance;
2. The event shall be held once a year between the dates of May 30th and July 1. The event shall be
limited to the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Amplified sounds shall be limited to the National
Anthem and announcements related to the polo game. The applicant shall arrange for traffic control
personnel to be placed at all locations and for what period of time the Albemarle County Police
Department deems necessary;
3. Annual approval of a zoning compliance clearance for not more than two thousand (2,000) attendees
is required prior to commencing this use each year. The applicant shall apply for the zoning clearance
no later than three (3) weeks prior to the date for the event. Zoning approval will be contingent upon
the Zoning Administrator determining that the provisions in Section 5.1.27 of the Albemarle County
Code and all conditions of this special use permit have been satisfied and on confirmation from the
Health Department, as well as the Departments of Fire/Rescue and Police, that they have been
contacted by the applicant and can recommend approval; and
4. This permit is valid until May 3,2011. The applicant may submit a special use permit amendment to
extend this date. This extension request shall be submitted no later than November 3, 2010. Review
of an extension request will include the impacts on traffic and noise.
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ATTACHMENT 8
RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Plan designates certain areas of
the County for urban development, referred to as designated Development Areas, and certain areas of the
County for rural development, referred to as designated Rural Areas; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Plan designates the Piney Mountain Area as a Development Area; and
WHEREAS, an owner of land within, and adjacent to, the Piney Mountain Development Area has
requested an amendment to the Land Use Plan to amend the Piney Mountain Community boundary to
expand the Development Areas designation to approximately thirty (30) acres of land now designated as
Rural Areas; and
WHEREAS, there is currently under review a request to reduce the extent of the Development Areas
designation in the Pantops Development Area by changing the designation of approximately eighty (80) acres
of land from Development Areas to Rural Areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity, convenience, general
welfare and good planning and land use practices, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hereby adopts
this Resolution of Intent to propose to amend the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Plan to
modify the boundary of the Piney Mountain Community to designate approximately thirty (30) acres of land not
previously included within the Community as Development Areas in such location to further the purposes of
the Development Areas, and to make any other changes to the Comprehensive Plan deemed to be necessary
in order to achieve the purposes described herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission is directed to prepare this amendment
to the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan and to hold a public hearing on this proposed amendment as
part of the Places29 Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
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The acreage of the land dedicated and accepted shall be multiplied by twice the gross density-
standard level, and the resulting number of dwellings may be added to the site, provided that the
density increase shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent. The dedication shall be accepted by the
board of supervisors prior to final approval.
For provision of road improvements to secondary or primary roads not otherwise required by this
ordinance or Chapter 14 of the Code of Albemarle, a density increase up to twenty (20) percent
shall be granted. to be agreed upon by the commission and the applicant, based upon the relative
need for transportation improvements in the area. The need for such improvements shall be
established by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation. (Amended 8-14- 85)
16.4.3 LOW AND MODERATE COST HOUSING
For provision of low or moderate cost housing units as follows, a density increase of thirty (30)
percent shall be granted:
a. At least thirty (30) percent of the number of units achievable under gross density-standard
level shall be developed as low or moderate cost units; and
b. The initial sale price for sale units or the rental rate for a period of five (5) years for rental
units shall qualify as low or moderate cost housing under either the Virginia Housing
Development Authority, Fanners Home Administration or Housing and Urban Development
Section 8; and
c. If rental units, the developer shall enter into an agreement with the County of Albemarle
restricting the rental rates of the low or moderate cost units for a period of five (5) years or
until the units are sold as low or moderate cost units whichever comes first; and
d. If sale units, the developer shall provide the director of planning and community development
with confirmation of the initial sale price for the low or moderate cost units prior to the
issuance of building permits for the bonus units; (Amended 8-14-85)
e. Mobile homes for rent in an approved mobile home park shall be considered rental units
under this section provided they qualify as low or moderate cost housing under the Housing
and Urban Development Section 8 program; (Added 3-5-86)
f. Mobile home lots for rent in an approved mobile home park shall qualify for this bonus
provided the developer shall enter into an agreement with the County of Albemarle that the
lots shall be available for rent to mobile home owners for a period of five (5) years; (Added 3-
5-86)
g. Mobile home lots for sale in an approved mobile home subdivision shall qualify for this
bonus provided the developer shall restrict the use of the lots to mobile homes or other low or
moderate cost housing for a period of five (5) years. (Added 3-5-86)
16.4.4 The cumulative effect of density factors above may not exceed fifty (50) percent (Amended 8-14-
85)
16.5 CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT OPTION REGULATIONS (Amended 8-14-85)
At the option of the owner, regulations under cluster development provisions in section 16.3 may
be used for cluster development of the land to be subdivided and developed. Use of cluster
provisions shall be subject to other requirements of this ordinance, applicable health requirements
and the provisions of Chapter 14 of the Code of Albemarle.
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Zoning Supplement #3. 2-26-99
Growth Area Residential Proposals (recent)
DRAFT 3/31/2006
Area Approved Proposals DU's Proposal Approved
250 West White Gables 76 SP-2OO2-023 3/19/2003
29 North Hollymead TC - Area D 370 ZMA-2oo2-02 8/6/2003
29 North Hollymead TC - Area C 120 ZMA-2oo1-20 9/8/2003
29 North Albemarle Place 650 ZMA-2oo 1-07 10/22/2003
Crozet Poplar Glen (Stillfried Lane TH) 26 ZMA-2oo3-12 6/9/2004
Growth Area south Avon Park 61 ZMA-2oo4-03 7/14/2004
Crozet The Meadows Expansion 56 ZMA-2003-05 11/6/2004
29 North Briarwood 4 ZMA-2004-14 2/2/2005
29 North Glen wood Station 78 ZMA-2004-16 3/16/2005
250 West Cottages at Jefferson Heights 4 ZMA-2004-09 4/20/2005
Crozet Old Trail 2,460 9/14/2005
250 West Kenridge 66 SP-2OO4-052 9/14/2005
250 West Fontaine A venue Townhouses 55 ZMA-2004-002 9/14/2005
Rio Road Belvedere 775 ZMA-2004-07 10/12/2005
Crozet Wickham Pond I 107 ZMA-2004-17 1/4/2006
Crozet Westhall Phase IV 36 SDP-2005-90
Crozet WesthaIl Phase ill 9 SUB-2oo5-146
Crozet Westhall I & IT (SF) 49 SUB-2005-113
Crozet West End at Western Ridge 17 SUB-2004-134
29 North Pine Ridge 17 ZMA-2004-06
Crozet Parkside Village 24 SDP-2003-080
29 North OakIeigh Townhomes 60 SDP-2005-062
Subtotal 5,120
Area Pending or Status Uncertain DU's Proposal
29 North Dickerson Rd Aff Housing 200 (per David Benish)
250 West University Village 48 SDP-2003-086
Pantops Parkview LowlMod Income 90 SDP-2004-001
Pantops A vemore Ph IT 92 SDP-2004-117
29 North Solomon Road 30 SDP-2oo5-025
29 North Briarwood Phase lA, IB, part of 5 173 SDP-2oo5-055
29 North Hollymead TC Abingdon Place 56 SDP-2005-098 * Check for overlap
Pantops Luxor at Pantops 206 SDP-2oo5-117
Growth Area south The Woodlands 303 SDP-2oo5-123
29 North Stonewater 48 SDP-2005-241
Pan tops Lake Ridge/Ashcroft West 128 SUB 2005-00091 & 93
Crozet Shifflet Farms 43 SUB-2004-042
29 North Bending Branch 10 SUB-2oo4-097
Growth Area south Oak Hill Section 3 14 SUB-2oo4-152
29 North W oodbria 4 SUB-2004-270
Crozet Meslar 2 SUB-2oo4-328
29 North Larry and Barry Wood 2 SUB-2005-018
Pantops Fontana Phase 4B 29 SUB-2005-123
29 North Olson 2 SUB-2005-126
Growth Area south Country Green Cottages 16 SUB-2005-258
29 North Montgomery Ridge - Phase ill 8 SUB-2005-289
Lanetown Road? Central Virginia Capital Lots A,B,C,D 4 SUB-2005-314
29 North North Pointe 893 ZMA-2000-009
Glenmore Rivanna Village (2002 CPA had 1,268 DUs) 495 ZMA-2oo1-008
Pan tops Cascadia 375 ZMA-2oo2-004
Crozet Foothill Crossing (Crozet) 600 ZMA-2oo2-05
29 North W oodbrook Station * ? ZMA-2oo3-008
Pantops Fontana Phase 4C 24 ZMA- 2004-018
29 North Treesdale Park 99 ZMA-2oo4-022
Crozet Cross Property (Liberty Hall) 53 ZMA-2oo5-005
Crozet Haden Place 40 ZMA-2oo5-007
Crozet Poplar Glen - Phase 2 28 ZMA-2005-014
Growth Area south Fox Ridge (Breeden/Forest Lodge) 4,970 ZMA-2005-017
Crozet Wickham Pond - Phase IT 124 ZMA-2oo5-018
29 North Hollymead TC - Area A 960 ZMA-2oo5-15 * Check for overlap
Crozet Westhall Phase V 38 ZMA-2oo6-001
Subtotal 10,207
* Check for overlap
* Check for overlap
Total I
15,3271
Growth Area Residential Proposals (recent)
DRAFT 3/31/2006
Area Approved Proposals DU's Proposal Approved
250 West White Gables 76 SP-2002-023 3/19/2003
29 North Hollymead TC - Area D 370 ZMA-2002-02 8/6/2003
29 North Hollymead TC - Area C 120 ZMA-2001-20 9/8/2003
29 North Albemarle Place 650 ZMA-2001-07 10/22/2003
Crozet Poplar Glen (Stillfried Lane TH) 26 ZMA-2003-12 6/9/2004
Growth Area south Avon Par 61 ZMA-2004-03 7/14/2004
Crozet The Meadows Expansion 56 ZMA-2003-05 11/612004
29 North Briarwood 4 ZMA-2004-14 2/2/2005
29 North Glenwood Station 78 ZMA-2004-16 3/16/2005
250 West Cottages at Jefferson Heights 4 ZMA-2004-09 4/20/2005
Crozet Old Trail 2,460 9/14/2005
250 West Kenridge 66 SP-2004-052 9/14/2005
250 West Fontaine A venue Townhouses 55 ZMA-2004-002 9/14/2005
Rio Road Belvedere 775 ZMA-2004-07 10/12/2005
Crozet Wickham Pond I 107 ZMA-2004-17 1/4/2006
Crozet Westhall Phase IV 36 SDP-2005-90
Crozet Westhall Phase ill 9 SUB-2005-146
Crozet Westhall I & II (SF) 49 SUB-2005-113
Crozet West End at Western Ridge 17 SUB-2004-134
29 North Pine Ridge 17 ZMA-2004-06
Crozet Parkside Village 24 SDP-2003-080
29 North Oakleigh Townhomes 60 SDP-2005-062
Subtotal 5,120
Area Pending or Status Uncertain DU's Proposal
29 North Dickerson Rd Aff Housing 200 (per David Benish)
250 West University Village 48 SDP-2003-086
Pantops Parkview LowlMod Income 90 SDP-2004-001
Pantops A vemore Ph II 92 SDP-2004-117
29 North Solomon Road 30 SDP-2005-025
29 North Briarwood Phase lA, 1B, part of 5 173 SDP-2005-055
29 North Hollymead TC Abingdon Place 56 SDP-2005-098 * Check for overlap
Pan tops Luxor at Pantops 206 SDP-2005-117
Growth Area south The Woodlands 303 SDP-2005-123
29 North Stone water 48 SDP-2005-241
Pan tops Lake Ridge/Ashcroft West 128 SUB 2005-00091 & 93
Crozet Shifflet Farms 43 SUB-2004-042
29 North Bending Branch 10 SUB-2004-097
Growth Area south Oak Hill Section 3 14 SUB-2004-152
29 North W oodbriar 4 SUB-2004-270
Crozet Meslar 2 SUB-2004-328
29 North Larry and Barry Wood 2 SUB-2005-018
Pan tops Fontana Phase 4B 29 SUB-2005-123
29 North Olson 2 SUB-2005-126
Growth Area south Country Green Cottages 16 SUB-2005-258
29 North Montgomery Ridge - Phase ill 8 SUB-2005-289
Lanetown Road? Central Virginia Capital Lots A,B,C,D 4 SUB-2005-314
29 North North Pointe 893 ZMA-2000-009
Glenmore Rivanna Village (2002 CPA had 1,268 DUs) 495 ZMA-2001-008
Pantops Cascadia 375 ZMA-2002-004
Crozet Foothill Crossing (Crozet) 600 ZMA-2002-05
29 North W oodbrook Station * ? ZMA-2003-008
Pantops Fontana Phase 4C 24 ZMA -2004-018
29 North Treesdale Park 99 ZMA-2004-022
Crozet Cross Property (Liberty Hall) 53 ZMA-2005-005
Crozet Haden Place 40 ZMA-2005-007
Crozet Poplar Glen - Phase 2 28 ZMA-2005-014
Growth Area south Fox Ridge (Breeden/Forest Lodge) 4,970 ZMA-2005-017
Crozet Wickham Pond - Phase II 124 ZMA-2005-018
29 North Hollymead TC - Area A 960 ZMA-2005-15 * Check for overlap
Crozet Westhall Phase V 38 ZMA-2006-001
Subtotal 10,207
* Check for overlap
* Check for overlap
Total I
15,3271
Albemarle County
Residential Building Permits
YEAR Rural Area Growth Area Total
1983 357 706 1,063
1984 378 347 725
1985 391 323 714
1986 393 344 737
1987 427 227 654
1988 395 278 673
1989 347 962 1,309
1990 335 469 804
1991 242 372 614
1992 264 602 866
1993 268 537 805
1994 239 700 939
1995 253 343 596
1996 231 604 835
1997 272 633 905
1998 286 588 874
1999 336 434 770
2000 281 369 650
2001 253 622 875
2002 316 1,404 1,720
2003 298 781 1,079
2004 281 318 599
2005 335 566 901
Total 7,178 12,529 19,707
Annual Average 312 545 857
Entire County
Single Structures Structures All
Family Duplex with 3-4 with 5+ Structure
Units Structures Units Units Types Number of
COUNTIES Demolitions
Number of Number of Number of N umber of Number of
Units Units Units Units Units
1990 Albemarle (2) 482 26 65 249 822 12
1991 Albemarle (2) 450 62 27 94 633 11
1992 Albemarle 454 80 20 269 823
1993 Albemarle 500 58 19 139 716 11
1994 Albemarle (1) 494 62 13 186 755
1995 Albemarle (2) 480 46 20 23 569
1996 Albemarle (2) 496 36 33 117 682
1997 Albemarle (2) 533 52 19 217 821
1998 Albemarle (2) 575 62 14 237 888
1999 Albemarle Count' 617 74 10 20 721
2000 Albemarle 515 28 - 6 549
2001 Albemarle 465 38 4 316 823
2002 Albemarle 631 10 27 1.083 1,751
2003 Albemarle (1) 639 - - 417 1,056
2004 Albemarle (2) 565 19 584
Total 7,896 634 271 3,392 12,193 34
Average 526 45 19 226 813 11
% of total Housing Type
65%
5%
2%
28%
100%
Growth Area
Single Duplex Structures Structures All Number of
COUNTIES Number of Number of Number of N umber of Number of Demolitions
Units Units Units Units Units
1990 Albemarle (2) 147 26 65 249 487 12
1991 Albemarle (2) 208 62 27 94 391 11
1992 Albemarle 190 80 20 269 559
1993 Albemarle 232 58 19 139 448 11
1994 Albemarle (1) 255 62 13 186 516
1995 Albemarle (2) 227 46 20 23 316
1996 Albemarle (2) 265 36 33 117 451
1997 Albemarle (2) 261 52 19 217 549
1998 Albemarle (2) 289 62 14 237 602
1999 Albemarle Count' 281 74 10 20 385
2000 Albemarle 234 28 - 6 268
2001 Albemarle 212 38 4 316 570
2002 Albemarle 315 10 27 1.083 1,435
2003 Albemarle (1) 341 - - 417 758
2004 Albemarle (2) 284 19 303
Total 3,741 634 271 3,392 8,038 34
Average 249 45 19 226 536 11
% of total Housing Type 47% 8% 3% 42% 100%
Source: Weldon Cooper Center
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Entire County
Single Structures Structures All
Family Duplex with 3.4 with 5+ Structure
Units Structures Units Units Types Number of
COUNTIES Demolitions
Number of Number of Number of Number of N umber of
Units Units Units Units Units
1990 Albemarle (2) 482 26 65 249 822 12
1991 Albemarle (2) 450 62 27 94 633 11
1992 Albemarle 454 80 20 269 823
1993 Albemarle 500 58 19 139 716 11
1994 Albemarle (1) 494 62 13 186 755
1995 Albemarle (2) 480 46 20 23 569
1996 Albemarle (2) 496 36 33 117 682
1997 Albemarle (2) 533 52 19 217 821
1998 Albemarle (2) 575 62 14 237 888
1999 Albemarle Count' 617 74 10 20 721
2000 Albemarle 515 28 - 6 549
2001 Albemarle 465 38 4 316 823
2002 Albemarle 631 10 27 1,083 1,751
2003 Albemarle (1) 639 - - 417 1,056
2004 Albemarle (2) 565 19 584
Total 7.896 634 271 3,392 12, I 93 34
Average 526 45 19 226 813 11
% of total Housing Type
65%
5%
2%
28%
100%
Growth Area
Single Duplex Structures Structures All Number of
COUNTIES Number of Number of Number of Number of Number of Demolitions
Units Units Units Units Units
1990 Albemarle (2) 147 26 65 249 487 12
1991 Albemarle (2) 208 62 27 94 391 11
1992 Albemarle 190 80 20 269 559
1993 Albemarle 232 58 19 139 448 11
1994 Albemarle (1) 255 62 13 186 516
1995 Albemarle (2) 227 46 20 23 316
1996 Albemarle (2) 265 36 33 117 451
1997 Albemarle (2) 261 52 19 217 549
1998 Albemarle (2) 289 62 14 237 602
1999 Albemarle Count' 281 74 10 20 385
2000 Albemarle 234 28 - 6 268
2001 Albemarle 212 38 4 316 570
2002 Albemarle 315 10 27 1,083 1,435
2003 Albemarle (1) 341 - - 417 758
2004 Albemarle (2) 284 19 303
Total 3,741 634 271 3,392 8,038 34
Average 249 45 19 226 536 11
% of total Housing Type 47% 8% 3% 42% 100%
Source: Weldon Cooper Center
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Locked Out:
The Impact of Local Regulation on Affordable Housing
Natasha Sienitsky
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The Impact of Local Regulation on Affordable Housing
Contents:
1. Introduction
II. Regulatory Barriers
III. Restricting Housing Choices
IV. Restricting the Location of Housing
V. Potential Solutions
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Introduction
Between 1995 and 2005, the average Charlottesville areal home price rose 133%2. During this
same timeframe, the Consumer Price Index increased only by 28.2%. This historic
discrepancy is not unique to the Charlottesville market. Nationwide, families in many
localities are spending a greater proportion of their income on housing. Nearly a third of all
households in the United States spend 30 percent or more of their income on housing and 13
percent spend 50 percent or greater for housing.3 According to Fannie Mae, the number of
households spending 50% or more of their income on housing has increased 67% since 1997.4
This climate of higher housing costs has prompted academics and policymakers alike to
explore various affordable housing solutions.
Since housing policy is largely a local matter, the Charlottesville area jurisdictions have the
opportunity to design and shape housing policy which impacts affordability. The cumulative
cost of regulation on homebuyers is one area that has not yet received thorough examination.
Although the housing market has been marked by high demand, regulatory barriers represent
a significant part of the price increase on area homes.
According to the National Association of Home Builders, regulatory barriers and delays have
increased home costs by as much as 25% nationwide, barring as many as 11.8 million
households from buying the median-priced home.5 However, Chester Hartman from the
Poverty and Race Research Action Council points out that, "Even those land use regulations
that indisputably add costs for the most part have a tangible social benefit. Virtually any land
use control worthy of the name imposes a cost on someone. The trade off between these costs
and benefits must be openly discussed and dealt with...,,6
This report attempts to encourage an open analysis of these trade offs in the Charlottesville
area, aiming to facilitate the discussion of affordability and its relationship to regulation.
Although regulations such as building codes, and environmental regulations tend to increase
home prices, some of these regulations produce a clear social benefit. For example, although
the installation' of a firewall raises housing costs, it aims to pfootect the safety of residents.
1 For the purposes of this report the "Charlottesville region/area" will refer to Charlottesville City and Fluvanna,
Nelson, Albemarle, and Greene Counties.
2 Data Collected from the Charlottesville Area Association of REAL TORS@.
3 Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University. The State of the Nation's Housing, 2004.
4 Fannie Mae, 2003.
5 NAHB, nahb.org
6 Hartman, Chester, "Comment on Anthony Downs's "The Advisory Commission on Regulatory Barriers to
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Therefore, an analysis of many regulations produces ambiguous results, largely dependent on
the prioritization of the benefits and costs of a given regulation.
In this paper, The Free Enterprise Forum focuses on affordability by discussing regulatory
barriers to homeownership. In the Charlottesville area, lack of affordability has lead to a
diaspora of the workforce, who have moved increasingly further from employment centers in
search of affordable housing. In Fluvanna, for example "The Lake (Monticello) development
has historically been marketed as a retirement and second home destination, but recent growth
has included a stronger influence from younger families looking for better values than
available in the Charlottesville market.,,7 For this reason, this study will extend beyond the
Charlottesville city limits to include the counties of Albemarle, Greene, Nelson and Fluvanna
as these counties house a majority of the workforce.
This report will explore the root causes for the lack of affordability and its relationship to
regulation, advocating for a reformation of the development approval process, and of
affordable housing programs and policy. Although many other regulatory barriers are
ambiguous in their social benefit, streamlining the government processes benefits the entire
population. A critical and comprehensive reorganization of government management of
current and proposed regulations could lead to a decrease in the cost of bringing new homes
onto the market. Since older homes have a tendency to track new home prices, such
reorganization could improve overall affordability of area homes.
The Free Enterprise Forum is a privately funded public policy think tank focused on local
government. Our work is supported by the generous donations from associations, individuals
and businesses. For more information about the Free Enterprise Forum visit
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I. Regulatory Barriers
Governments frequently enact measures that directly and indirectly increase the cost or reduce
the supply of new housing. While some of these regulations clearly serve a community's best
interest, others are as described by Former President George H.W. Bush as, "excessive rules,
regulations, and red tape that add unnecessarily to the cost of housing...,,8
A regulatory barrier to affordable housing is defined by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as:
... Either a deliberate or de facto action that prohibits or discourages the construction
of affordable housing without sound reasons directly related to public health and
7 County of F1uvanna Lake Monticello Community Plan, 2003.
8 Advisory Commission on Regulatory Barriers, 1991.
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safety; a federal, state or local statute, ordinance, policy, custom, practice or procedure
that excessively increases the cost of new or rehabilitated housing, either by
improperly restricting the location of housing or by imposing unjustifiable restrictions
on housing development with little or no public benef:it.9
Undoubtedly regulation can be beneficial in addressing issues of health and well-being of
communities. For example, the Federal Fair Housing Act ensured that all people have access
to housing regardless of race, religion, or disability. However, excessive regulation leads to
delays in which costs are accumulated. These costs are transferred to consumers without
increasing the value or improving the quality of their home. Regulation of development can
represent a significant component of housing costs. As regulation of the housing market is
mostly localized in its implementation and enforcement, these regulations can be locally
revised.
Regulations on development include infrastructure financing mechanisms, zoning and
subdivision controls, building codes, pennitting and procedural rules, impact studies, resource
protection ordinances, proffers and local procedures for processing development applications.
A typical builder will have to pay for proffers, building pennits, a certificate of occupancy
and may have ~o apply for a rezoning. In the event of a rezoning, builders are increasingly
expected to provide proffers that provide public infrastructure improvements to mitigate the
impact of the land being developed. Those wanting to develop their land must pay
professionals to respond to planning concerns and face compounding interest on land costs the
longer the approval process takes. For each delay, for each additional layer of approval and
for each additional proffer, cost is added to the dollar amount consumers must pay for a new
home.
These costs are also accrued by the general public. As the public pays for government staff
time, it is taxpayers who provide funds over and above fees for the review process.
Additionally, as builders face pressure from banks and investors to maintain a predetennined
profit margin, these costs are often added to each residential unit and thus transferred to the
consumer. According to a study by Green and Malpezzi, moving from a lightly-regulated to a
heavily-regulated environment could raise housing costs by fifty-one percent and decrease
homeownership by as much as ten percentage points. 10
More than any.other portion of the cost of new housing, local government has the opportunity
to create more housing options and reduce costs for the new homebuyer, the developer and
the taxpayer by streamlining the approval process. Unlike many other regulations, lengthy
government administrative processes clearly have no social benefit while increasing the cost
9 "Taming the Exclusionary Effects of Growth Controls." Zoning News, American Planning Association,
September 1989
10 Greene, Richard K. and Stephen Malpezzi. 2003. A Primer on U.S. Housing Markets and Housing Policy.
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of new homes for the consumer. I I The following section will detail some regulations which
restrict housing choices and thus increase costs in the Charlottesville region.
III. "Restricting Housing Choices"
This section explores the extent to which the Charlottesville region is "restricting housing
choices" as per the Housing and Urban Development's definition of regulatory barriers. The
Virginia Housing Authority produced a study reporting that the Charlottesville region's
"government policies, including zoning ordinances, are restricting housing choices due to
increased costs to meet zoning demands or the lack of sites suitably zoned for needed
residential development."I2 As the Charlottesville market has grown, the housing stock has
not kept pace with new housing stock has not kept pace with demand. This section details
some ways in which jurisdictions within the Charlottesville area directly and indirectly restrict
housing choices.
The Rezoning and Subdivision Review Process
Rezoning and subdivision applications typically require significant up-front costs to produce.
The review process is rife with regulatory barriers and hurdles. Albemarle County's Director
of Community Development expressed his view of the process:
A possible 15 reviewers considering 102 different issues before the plan is brought to the
Planning Commission. With this number of issues and reviewers, it is inevitable there will be
conflicting objectives. For example, one reviewer could seek a street connection across a
small stream valley while another reviewer sought less disturbance of the stream buffer.
Typically, those conflicts are addressed through an iterative review process that seeks to find
the optimal solution.13
Applicants echo the same concern about the review process. Rob Duncan, of Southern
Development s"tated that "one individual's interpretation of the ordinance can often be very
different than another's and as a result projects are drawn out over years.. . because you get
these conflicting views. . . you end up in this circle ofresubmittals." According to area
developers, differing interpretations are commonplace because of conflicting and ambiguous
language within the ordinances and lack of coordination by senior staff members. One
applicant compared the process to a "choose-your-own adventure book".
A good example of the subdivision regulatory hurdles faced by applicants is found in the
FJuvanna County subdivision ordinance. In accordance with the subdivision ordinance, a
developer is required to perform a yield plan for a rural cluster sub-division showing how
II Schill, Michael H., "Regulations and Housing Development: What We Know and What We Need to Know",
April 2004
12 VHDA Analysis of Housing Needs in the Commonwealth, 2001.
13 Albemarle County Community Development Update and Process Impr!Jvement Work Session Executive
Summary, June 1. 2005
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many two acres lots could be developed. However the yield plan is a fictitious plan. Two-acre
subdivisions are not permitted in Fluvanna County. When the yield plan was completed,
Fluvanna County attended the applicant to have to obtain a permit from the Army Corps of
Engineers and the Department of Environmental Quality on a plan which will never be
realized. When implementation of this process was attempted in late 2005, The Army Corps
of Engineers determined that it would not be involved in approving subdivision plans that
have no intention of being built. These kinds of regulatory barriers represent unnecessary cost
to the taxpayer, the applicant and the new homeowner.
The Free Enterprise Forum studied subdivision development activity in Albemarle, Greene
and Fluvanna Counties and the City of Charlottesville to determine the length of time from
initial application to approval of each subdivision. In every subdivision application studied,
existing zoning already specified the number of developable units. A subdivision merely
draws the boundary lines between distinct lots in the entire parcel. Graph 2-1 illustrates the
Forum's findings based in information provided by each locality.
Graph 2-1
Average and Median Approval Time in Days for Subdivisions of Twenty or More Lots
200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
Albemarle
Fluvanna
Greene
Charlottesville
. Average Approval Time
. Median Approval Time
*Nelson County does not have sufficient subdivision activity to include in this chart.
The time taken to obtain legislative approval has historically had a two-pronged influence on
affordable housing. First, delays in construction resulting from the administrative process add
to the cost of housing. Second, the impact of regulatory barriers may deter housing
development in the first place, which could lead to a housing shortage.
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Administrative and Political Barriers
Subdivision approval is a very small part of a lengthy process. Every new regulation requires
additional government staff for its implementation. When a proposal is submitted, planning
staff must analyze the plans given by applicants and present reports to local governing bodies.
Each additional ordinance or special designation necessitates more staff time. For example,
Wayne Cilimberg, Albemarle County's Director of Planning, expressed that the designation
of Rio Road East as an entrance corridor would require additional staffing. The road did
become an entrance corridor and now is subject to specific design requirements which
mandate everything from the building type to sign color.
Another difficulty cited is high turnover among planning staf! in all the localities and the
impact that has on a plan in the pipeline. If a planner working on a specific project leaves,
another planner must familiarize himlherself with the project. This process also leads to
delays. Planners are charged with evaluating proposals based upon the ordinances of the
community. As the Charlottesville region has grown, so has the complexity and depth of these
ordinances. Chart 2-2 shows the length of the subdivision ordinances and comprehensive
plans by locality. The increasing complexity of these ordinances has resulted in an overall
increase in both the time needed to obtain approvals and the number of staff in some planning
departments. Chart 2-3 shows the number of planning staff each locality needs to administer
these ordinances and review plans. Finally, to illustrate the output of each department, Chart
2-4 shows the number of residential building permits issued by locality in 2005.
Graph 2-2
Comprehensive Plan and Subdivision Ordinance Lengths by Locality
700
Albemarle
Charlottesville
Flulfdnna
Nelson
Greene
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Graph 2-3
Number of Planning Staff by Locality
30
Albemarle
Charlottesville
Ruvama
Nelson
Greene
25
20
15
10
. Number of Planning Staff I '
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Number of Residential Building Permits Issued in 2005
2500
Albemarle
Charlottesville
Fluvanna
Nelson
Greene
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As municipalities enact legislation to control development, administration of these ordinances
is often highly politicized. Both local politicians and existing residents have strong incentive
to favor regulatory barriers.
Because each city or town pursues its own parochial interest, it is not forced to
consider the cumulative impact of regulation on housing in the metropolitan area or
region. Indeed, each municipality has strong fiscal incentives to erect regulatory
barriers to avoid tax increases to pay for needed services. In addition, direct
participation by citizens tends to be most intense and effective with respect to local
governments. Many existing residents would prefer to avoid development because
they want to preserve the status quo, are concerned about congestion, or want to
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The fate of a subdivision application, a site plan or a rezoning rides on the decision of an
elected Board of Supervisors or City Council. This political process is often upset by those
who are often labeled as NIMBY s (Not In My Backyard). In addition to opposing
subdivisions in their area that would increase density, these individuals also seek to enact
regulatory barriers to the development of "their" backyard. Chester Hartman cited
"Balkanized local government structure, which permits those with large backyards to make
sure only those with equally large or larger backyards move into the community, clearly is a
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pro em....
A Planned Urban Development (PUD) proposed in the Belmont neighborhood of the City of
Charlottesville illustrates this point. DKW Development presented a plan which offered to
replace a dilapidated house, zoned to allow two dwelling units with five affordable housing
units in three buildings. Although many of the Planning Commission initially viewed the plan
favorably, the application was denied after the public hearing. Two commissioners sited
community opposition as the driving force. Similarly, DKW Development also attempted to
develop a PUD in the Locust Grove neighborhood which was defeated. By right, the company
could have developed three units, but in consideration of the City's desire to increase the
density of development closer to the city center, the company planned to develop four. Nine
community members spoke in opposition to the plan at the Planning Commission meeting,
citing traffic increases, limited parking and a decrease in the quality-of-life in a plan that
would have yielded one additional unit.16
IV. "Restricting the Location of Housing"
14 Schill, Michael H., "Regulations and Housing Development: What We Know and What We Need to Know",
April 2004
15 Hartman. Chester, "Comment on Anthony Downs's 'The Advisory Commission on Regulatory Barriers to
Affordable Housing: Its Behavior and Accomplishments"" Housing Policy Debate Volume 2, Issue 4
16 Charlottesville Planning Commission Minutes, September, Oct. ] 2, 2004
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This section explores how the Charlottesville area housing policy might be "restricting the
location of housing" as per the HUD definition of a barrier to affordable housing. The first
restrictions on building locations in the United States took form in traditional zoning laws.
Zoning helped control the locations of residential, industrial, agricultural and commercial
development such that a meat packing plant could not set up for business in the middle of a
zoned residential neighborhood. Since its embryonic phase, residential zoning has evolved to
include sub-categories which dictate the density and type of development allowed in each
residential district. Because zoning determines lot size and h,?using type, it has sometimes
unintentionally and sometimes intentionally resulted in a lack of economic diversity. This
type of zoning has been termed exclusionary zoning.
Recently, growth management policies have emerged as tools for shaping regional housing
policy. Cities which have experienced an accretion in population have turned to growth
management policies to respond to sprawl and congestion. The Charlottesville region has
implemented several growth management tools. Of these policies, this report will examine the
Neighborhood Model and urban-growth boundaries and their relationship to affordable
housing.
The Affordable Housing Crisis
Challenging many municipalities throughout the country, the affordable housing crisis is not
unique to the Charlottesville area. A Brookings Institute study recently explored the root of
the lack of affordability. <<First, and fundamentally, wages and incomes have not kept pace
with increasing daily living costs such as transportation, health insurance, childcare, and, most
importantly, housing. Second, the supply of affordable housing has fallen."I? Furthermore,
federal funding for low-income housing has also decreased drastically. Federal low-income
housing funds dropped from $71.2 billion in 1978 to $16.3 billion in 1997.18 This situation
has caused many municipalities to look toward more localized solutions.
As the housing prices have increased exponentially in the Charlottesville area, local policy
makers have focused their attention on the lack of affordability in the region. In the City of
Charlottesville, affordable housing is defined as, <<those houses affordable to the sixty _
seventy percent of the City population that have household incomes at or below 80% of the
2004 metropolitan area median household income of $63,700 for a family of four. For 2004,
the maximum affordable home for purchase (by those making 0-80% of the median area
household income of $63,700) would be approximately $218,300".19 Albemarle County's
Chief of Housing has said that a family earning the 2005 median income for Charlottesville,
Albemarle, Greene and Fluvanna (jurisdictions included in the Metropolitan Statistical Area)
of $66,500 cou.ld afford a $238,000 dollar house. Using this information, the Free Enterprise
17 Brown, Karen Destoral, "Expanding Affordability Through Inelusionary Zoning: Lessons from the
Washington Metropolitan Area" October 2001
18 Housing at a Snail's Pace: The Federal Housing Budget: 1978-1997, National Low Income Housing
Coalition, August 1996
19 City of Charlottesville, Housing Policy, charlottesville.org
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Forum analyze~ the Charlottesville Area's affordability based on the National Association of
Home Builders Housing Opportunity Index. The Opportunity Index indicates the percentage
of homes sold which would be available to a family making the median income. Graph 3-1
includes the Index for the Charlottesville Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) and the indices
for other municipalities around the nation calculated by the National Association of Home
Builders. Graph 3-2 breaks down the Housing Opportunity Index of the MSA by locality.
Graph 3-1
Percent of Homes Sold Available to Families Earning the Median Income
40%
Detroit
Atlanta
Dallas
Houston Charlottesville
area
Miami
New York Los Angeles
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Graph 3-2
Percent of Homes Available to Families Earning the Median Income by Locality
30%
25%
Albemarle
Greene
Charlottesville
Fluvanna
Since relatively few houses in the region are priced at affordable levels, many families have
sought housing in outlying communities where pricing is more moderate. The fact that the
City of Charlottesville has lost population while all outlying counties have gained residents
indicates that many families have chosen the trade off a longer commute in exchange for more
rural living conditions. Along with populations, incomes have increased most dramatically in
the outlying counties, while they have declined in the City of Charlottesville suggesting an
outward migration of professionals. Graph 3-3 shows the change in median income and 3-4
illustrates the change in median home prices from 1997-2003. Graph 3-5 compares the
percent increase in income levels to the percent increase in housing costs per locality to
illustrate why many families are choosing to live in the outlying counties. However, while
residents living in those counties face more affordable home prices, they also face
increasingly greater travel times and transportation costs if they, as many residents do,
commute to Charlottesville.
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Graph 3-3
Locality Median Income 1997-2003
60,000
50,000
40,000
30.000
1997
1996
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
-+- Charlottesville -- Albemarle
Fluvama --i'!'- Greene -ill- Nelson
Graph 3-4
Change in Median Home Price by Locality
300,000
250.000
200,000
150.000
100,000
50,000
o
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
-+- Charloltesvine __ Albemarle
Greene ~ Fluvanna -ill- Nelson
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Graph 3-5
Percent Change in Median Income and Median House Price 1997-2002
. Percent Change in Housing Price
. Percent Change in Median Income
70.00%
0.00%
60.00%
so.OO%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
-10.00%
Inelusionary Zoning Policy
In attempt to encourage the development of affordable units, many localities have established
inclusionary zoning policies. Inclusionary zoning involves either requirements or incentives
for developers to include affordable housing in all new developments. Generally, builders
receive some sort of incentive such as density bonuses, fee waivers, or fast-track permitting.
In Albemarle County, inclusionary zoning involves instituting price controls necessitating that
a certain percentage of new development be affordable, under the guidelines established by
the locality. For a rezoned development in Albemarle County, fifteen percent of the housing
must be affordable or a proffer can be made in lieu of providing affordable housing. It is too
early to gauge the effectiveness of this one-year-old approach. According to Ron White, Chief
of Housing for Albemarle County, "While the County has accepted proffers for the potential
of over 400 affordable housing units, none of the developments have produced any units
yet"zo.
The Limitations of Inelusionary Zoning
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All inclusionary zoning policies include trade offs which give incentive to developers to
provide these affordable units. In Albemarle County, if the fifteen percent affordable housing
criterion is met, the county gives developers the incentive of ~llowing further development at
thirty percent higher density, providing that all the additional units are affordable. The County
is rethinking this policy to allow for the additional units to be market units. However, the
incentive provided by density bonuses in exchange for affordable housing is dubious.
Albemarle County Planning Commissioner Jo Higgins notes that: "We always seem to gloss
over that the density bonuses have been available, we're seeing rezonings where they are not
even using the maximum density allowed in the zoning. .. and even without the restriction that
all the units would need to be affordable, developers have not chosen to pursue density
bonuses historically.,,21 Although density bonuses have been successful tools in other
localities, Albemarle does not yet have the market conditions to make these density bonuses
appealing.
Clearly, Albemarle County's density bonuses have not provided incentive for the private
sector to fulfill the County's need for additional density in the growth area. The failure of this
incentive or "carrot" led the Albemarle Board of Supervisors to enact the 15% mandate or
"stick" for all rezonings. It is possible that Albemarle County will begin to see more by right
development in response to this and other "stick" ordinances .that are enacted on a rezoning.
Inclusionary zoning policies may have additional unintended consequences. First, in order for
a builder to make an acceptable return, compensation must be made for the income lost on
providing affordable units by raising the price on market value units. In the Charlottesville
area, with high costs of land and materials, builders face a potential profit loss for each
affordable unit constructed, thus raising the cost of other units to compensate for that loss.
Although affordable homes in this scenario would compose a small percentage of the housing
market, construction of them would result in an increase in the costs of other homes to cross-
subsidize these units. This cross-subsidy raises the price of market units not earmarked as
affordable making them less affordable and in turn driving up overall market prices. The cost
of making 15% of housing affordable is to make the remaining 85% less affordable.
Second, inclusionary zoning ordinances can be divisive. Even though intended to integrate
and unite mixed-income people into one neighborhood, inclusionary zoning prioritizes the
needs of those families who meet the requirements of the ordinance while ignoring the needs
of families who do not meet these requirements. Thus inclusionary zoning ordinances can
have the affect of pricing many families out of the market. For this reason, a white paper
released by Albemarle County staff on affordable housing recommends that families making
between 80% and 120% of the area median income also be permitted to purchase affordable
units proffered by developers.22 In response to the reduced purchasing power of moderate
income families under this ordinance, the head of the County Housing Department voiced
support of a higher housing price point in the form or "workforce housing". This idea would
link to a Virginia Housing Development Authority program already in place for first-time
home buyers. The program would support families making 80-100% of the median income
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and enable participation of teachers, nurses, rescue personnel, policemen, firemen, and
administrative service providers, those who collectively represent the fabric of the
community.
Third, in addition to creating a ripple effect throughout the entire market raising home prices,
inclusionary zoning can also affect the supply and quality of housing available. According to
the American Institute for Economic Research: "The law of supply tells us that if government
restricts how much builders can charge, less investment in housing will occur than if
government allows prices to adjust to market conditions. Since affordable housing mandates
lower the developer's revenue, they make development less profitable. In turn, this results in a
decrease in residential construction.,,23 Rather than encouraging the production of affordable
housing, price controls set barriers to new construction. Additionally, price ceilings encourage
a decrease in quality. Builders, searching for a way to make these houses affordable, could
use lower-grade materials, not only making these affordable units less aesthetically appealing,
but less sustainable. Conversely, if localities choose to remove these barriers, expediting the
time need to approve new construction, the increase in supply will help stabilize the cost of
housing within the community.
Fourth, inclusionary zoning policies only apply to new development on land which has been
rezoned. Thus, inclusionary zoning makes up only a small percentage of the numerous
possibilities for affordable housing creation. Localities should thoroughly explore other
possibilities beyond inclusionary zoning that revitalize the existing housing stock.
Growth Management and New Urbanism
In the mid-1990's New Urbanism emerged as an influential growth management movement.
New Urbanism advocates a shift in established development patterns, increasing urban
density, creating walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods. However, New Urbanist based growth
management policies contribute to an increase in costs for the homebuyer. A Brookings
Institute study points out that: "... even well-intentioned growth management programs can
be ill-designed; they can accommodate too much growth and allow sprawl, or they can
accommodate too little growth and result in higher housing prices.,,2
The tenuous balance between managing development and unduly restricting development is
reflected in the regulatory impact on affordable housing. Builders, as private entities
influenced by demand in the market, will create more units if conditions are favorable. As the
Virginia Housing Authority study intimated, "During the 1990s, the Charlottesville area
experienced household growth well above the statewide average. The rate of household
23 Stringham. Ed,,:,ard and Benjamin Powell, "Affordable Housing Laws Make Homes Less Affordable."
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growth exceeded the increase in housing units.,,25 When people chose to move to an area
without a commensurate increase in the housing stock, housing prices tend to increase. From
1990 to 2004 the Charlottesville area population grew by 37,016 residents, while the number
of available housing units on the market has remained relatively flat since 1997 (See Charts 3-
6, 3-7 and 3-8): This discrepancy suggests greater competitiop for units for sale.
Graph 3-6
Percent Change in Population by Locality 1990-
2004
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Number of Units Available for Sale in Albemarle, Fluvanna,
CharloUesville. Nelson and Greene Counties 1990-2004
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Local governments must carefully analyze the balance between social benefits of growth
management policies and their costs. The creation of urban-growth boundaries is one growth
management tool. Designed to channel growth into certain areas, urban-growth boundaries
designate the land intended for development. Albemarle, Nelson, Fluvanna and Greene
Counties all have growth boundaries. As with any restriction which limits the supply of
developable land, urban-growth boundaries may have negative impacts on development.
Reducing the supply of land could reduce the amount of housing developed to meet market
demand, thus increasing prices. Portland, for example, implemented its growth boundary in
1979 and since then has experienced a dramatic increase in land costs making it one of the
least affordable places to live in America.
However, this increase in costs cannot be attributed solely to the urban-growth boundary. A
Brookings Institute study noted that:
"The strength of the housing market is the single most importance influence on
housing prices whether growth management programs are present or not. The effects
of growth management policies on housing prices are much more complicated to
isolate because of the variations in policy styles and implementation, the structure of
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local housing markets, the patterns of land ownership, and the stringency of other local
regulations. ,,26
However, the Charlottesville area, unlike Portland, provides little incentive to develop in the
development areas. An Albemarle County Supervisor stated that he is "appalled at how
difficult it is to-get approvals in the growth area.,,27 Because approvals are so difficult to
obtain, during the last five years approximately half of all single family detached residential
development in Albemarle County occurred in the rural areas. As developers must respond to
more stringent planning requirements in the development areas than in the rural areas, the
current configuration of the urban-growth boundary restricts development opportunity.
Although Albemarle County intends to concentrate growth into the development areas, the
restrictions in these areas impede the approval time, thus making by right development in the
rural areas more attractive. This impact on the development community in turn impacts the
housing market. "By restricting land development, an effective urban-growth boundary will
almost certainly impact the pattern, density and cost of housing and deveIopment.,,28 So,
although protecting the rural area has been named as a top priority by Albemarle County
residents, the policies in the development area are pushing development to the rural areas and
surrounding counties.
Although the effects of urban-growth boundaries are difficult to view in isolation from other
factors such as demand for housing and increased employment, increased land costs can also
lead to a reduction in development. Development area land i~ perceived by land owners to be
much more desirable, and thus it is sold for a premium. The increased land costs in the
development areas in addition to the lengthy approval time places a large financial burden on
the developer.
In response to the national trend toward New Urbanist development, the Albemarle County
Board of Supervisors authorized the creation of the Development Initiative steering
Committee (DISC). The DISC was designed to explore ways to encourage development in the
County's designated growth areas. This exhaustive process including developers, citizens and
county staff, yielded the 200 1 adoption of the Neighborhood Model. Although recommended
by DISC as "a" model as opposed to "the" model, this recommendation morphed into a
mandated Neighborhood Model. The model mandates an urban form of housing development
in the growth areas. However, developers will only build a housing type if they estimate it to
be profitable and marketable.
As a mandated form of development, the Neighborhood Model limits the ability of the market
to respond to buyer preferences. In this way, Neighborhood Model guidelines could also
26 Nelson, Arthur C, Rolf Pendall, Casey J. Dawkins, Gerrit J. Knaap, "The Link Between Growth Management
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27 CAAR Government Affairs meeting, March 22. 2006.
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constrain development by barring other forms of urban development. As researchers Staley
and Ikeda explain, some of the unintended consequences of New Urbanism seem to be
applicable to Albemarle County's Neighborhood Model, "oo. New Urbanism...advocates
extensive land-use regulation and zoning, subsidies to expand public transit, controls on the
design, scale and number of buildings and residences, and the preservation of farmland and
undeveloped tracts to create green belts. Moreover, its attempt to achieve specific urban
design objectives implies discouraging or in some cases prohibitinf alternative urban forms,
even when they may be preferred by homeowners and residents.,,2
Although the Neighborhood Model amendment to the Comprehensive Plan is rather lengthy
with 116 pages of text, the principles are somewhat ambiguous. The Neighborhood Model
guides the character of growth by twelve principles of development. Often these principles are
in opposition to each other. For instance, in a recent application that came before the Planning
Commission, interconnectivity, a principle of the Neighborhood Model, was shown to be in
opposition to walkability in one part of the development area, Interconnectivity has been a
defining issue during the ongoing "Places 29" master planning process and was a focus of
citizen concern during the recent Board of Supervisors election campaign.
The Neighborhood Model has also introduced new regulations that include setting the width
and construction standards for streets and pedestrian walkways, requiring curb and gutter,
planting strips with street trees, sidewalks, interconnections, and walkable neighborhoods.
Parking regulations, utility easements, alleys, streetlight standards, are all specified. Although
some of these regulations contribute to the character of the neighborhood, they also have
additional costs. Interestingly, the work of the codification of the neighborhood model is
incomplete and applicants are often left to explain to Albemarle County their need for
variances in order to accomplish the stated goals of the Neighborhood Model. The quest for
such variance approvals leads to additional delay and costs.
Even without variance approvals, the cost of Neighborhood Model Development is higher
than traditional development. As the 2004 Timberwood study done by the Blue Ridge Home
Builders shows, imposing Neighborhood Model restrictions on a new neighborhood can
increase costs to the developer by as much as 24%. Appendix A includes this report.
Furthermore, all of the land in any given development area is not always suited to
development. Infrastructure and topographical constraints give uncertainty to the development
plan. Various situations have occurred in which land which is not suited for development is
located in the development area. In addition, a number of well-organized, well-financed and
articulate interest groups with committed members have increasingly begun to monitor the
approval process. These groups have become more visible and active and their interest has
resulted in the need for more detail and cost at the land use stage of the approval process. A
development planned in the designated development area which responds to all the
requirements of the Neighborhood Model can be delayed or possibly even defeated because of
29 Introductory Essay for a Symposium on "Urban Interventionism", SANFORD IKEDA
Associate Professor of Economics. Purchase College. SUNY. SAM STALEY The Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions
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constraints over which the applicant has little or no control. These areas will be passed up for
development and the expansion of residential development into the rural areas will continue.
Unfortunately for all the citizens of the greater Charlottesville region, the approval process for
developments is often more costly and much lengthier in the designated development areas
than in the rural areas. These restrictions and costs might account for the decrease in the
number of new units created in the development area since 2002, despite the increase in area
population. Rural area development has not been reduced, while development area growth has
experienced a decrease in the rate of units developed since 2002. For this reason, Albemarle
County, specifically has failed in its significant efforts to concentrate growth in the
development areas and limit development of the rural area, a goal stated in the
Comprehensive Plan. Chart 3-6 shows the number of units developed in the rural area and in
the development area from 1999 to 2005. Also included is Chart 3-7, which shows the number
of single family units developed in each area, as the rural area almost exclusively consists of
single family detached unit development. In Albemarle County, approximately 50% of single
family homes are constructed in the rural areas. This raises a significant market based
question: What amenities and incentives are required to change single family homebuyer
preferences from a rural area home to a smaller, more pedestrian oriented home in the urban
core?
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Total Units Developed In Albemarle County's Development and Rural Areas
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V. Potential Solutions
Streamline the Approval Process and Create Market-Based Incentives
If localities want to channel development in the growth areas, steps need to be taken to
streamline the administrative review process. Streamlining would provide a market-based
incentive to develop in the growth areas. Citizens and developers deserve an efficient and
clear path to approval or denial of applications. Recently, Albemarle County Director of
Community Development met with several developers to discuss the development approval
process. In that meeting, lack of clear direction and expectations by Albemarle County were
cited as hurdles to approval. Timely submittals of plans and comments on both sides would
speed the process. The Free Enterprise Forum urges all localities to define explicit time lines
to be followed by both the applicant and county staff so that the road to approval is clear.
Localities need to evaluate the entire legislative review process to identify priorities and share
those priorities with those involved in the development process. Communication of priorities
between planning staff, governing bodies, and developers would improve the situation
markedly. Currently, a developer can receive contradictory comments from different
reviewers at various times in the approval process. If a concrete plan is to be submitted for
legislative approval, it stands to reason that new comments should only be allowed when new
information is provided. Improved communication and oversight by senior planners would
clarify many of these conflicting comments. Furthermore, senior planning staff should
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exercise a more active role during times of high turnover so there are no repeat reviews of a
plan.
Providing the developer with a prioritized list of expectations and deficiencies in a plan in
addition to helping suggest possible solutions would enable the developer to respond to those
concerns more effectively. Additionally, staff reports should be made available to the
applicant and the public two weeks prior to the scheduled work session or public hearing.
More interaction between staff and developers early in the development review process and a
continuous dialogue throughout the "dead" periods of the process would help governing
bodies shape a .plan from its initial stages and would give developers clear direction.
Although certain areas might be designated for growth and high density, sometimes other
limitations exist on a parcel which will cause governing bodies to view it unfavorably. These
limitations can be defined earlier in the process to guide the form of development.
The approval process could also be expedited by introducing new technology which improves
communication and access to information. "Local governments are increasingly using the
power of the Internet to reduce the time and expense of securing permission to build or repair
housing. As these constraints are overcome and technological innovations become more
widespread, one more obstacle to the development of affordable housing will continue to
diminish.,,3o Such technologies would allow citizens to check about the status of applications
and permits online and would allow electronic payment of fees thereby reducing processing
time.
Although local governing bodies are elected by constituents, they are ultimately beholden to
the laws established by the locality. Often a project may have regional benefits which need to
be considered along with localized concerns. For this reason,. local governments should guide
growth according to the legal ordinances and develop a forum for assessing these competing
needs. Although the community should have input into the development process, governing
bodies need to distinguish between projects which might cause growing pains and those
which might harm the fabric of the community. Growth management needs to be a dynamic
process, constantly evaluating current trends and anticipating future population needs.
Developing market-based incentives for developers would encourage affordable housing
development. As detailed earlier in this report, the current density bonuses do not provide
appropriate incentives for Charlottesville area builders. Fast tracking options would reduce
processing time, thus creating a market-based incentive. Area localities should explore
options which give this incentive when affordable housing will be developed. Localities might
also want to investigate options that would allow fast-tracking or priority processing for
projects meeting certain established criteria. Policies that adjust set-back requirements and
waive certain fees when affordable units are being developed could also increase incentive for
builders to create affordable units.
Prioritize the Principles of the Neighborhood Model
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The twelve principles of Albemarle County's Neighborhood Model also need prioritization.
Although the principles look good on paper, in their implementation, the principles have come
into conflict. For example, the Neighborhood Model calls for, a density of between three and
six units per acre. A recent plan which came before the Albemarle County Planning
Commission planned for density of approximately five units per acre, but many on the
Commission felt that this density was in excess because of traffic concerns. Thus the
Commission asked the applicant to rework the plan to yield less density-a slippery slope
when the supply of developable land is restricted, but higher density is difficult to achieve.
Although traffic, for example, might be an issue, less density results in less affordability.
Furthermore, review of plans by staff, the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors
should recognize the multiple applications of the Neighborhood Model. The Comprehensive
Plan allows latitude in how the twelve principles of the Neighborhood Model are applied to
each development proposal:
The twelve principles contain the characteristics which the Development Areas are to
reflect at buildout. However, it is recognized that as individual proposals are
considered, all the principles of the Neighborhood Model, listed as the General Land
Use Standards, below may not be equally applicable to any specific proposal. All
proposals will need to be considered in a more global context, particularly as they
relate to the mix of uses. It is recognized that there are multiple applications of the
principles of the Neighborhood Model and balance, rational and reasonable
applications of those principles is expected.31
Develop Private Sector Housing Trust Funds
The affordable housing problem has no easy solution. The area needs to take a more multi-
faceted approach. Under inclusionary zoning laws only a segment of the community, those
who are purchasing a unit in a development which has been impacted by inclusionary zoning,
share in the expense of providing that affordable housing. Inclusionary zoning relies on the
homebuilding industry to meet community affordable housing needs. If affordable housing is
a community concern, it stands to reason that the whole community, inclusive of those not
purchasing new units should pay for affordable housing initiatives. Certainly, to the extent
that the total community will potentially benefit from inclusionary zoning and land use
regulations by the rural areas remaining relatively undeveloped, it follows that the whole
community, not exclusively new development and new homebuyers should bear the cost of
these policies.
Subsidizing buyers rather than the housing unit has proven to be a much more effective means
of providing affordable housing. The drastic reduction in federal funding has undoubtedly
catal yzed the proliferation of the housing trust fund idea across the country. Affordable
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housing trust funds can provide monies to homebuyers enabling them to buy market-priced
units. Currently in the Charlottesville region, various non-profits work to subsidize buyers.
The Piedmont Housing Alliance, for example, provides qualifying aspiring homebuyers with
down payment assistance. The Alliance also purchases dilapidated properties and revitalizes
them, making them available to low-income buyers. Habitat for Humanity has a very effective
and growing homeownership program for families making below 50% of the area median
income. In addition, the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors set up a fund in 2004 to
help workers to support workforce housing. The organization has amassed $300,000 to date to
help a police officer, a teacher and a firefighter buy homes. Select established programs
deserve significant General Fund financial support, which more fairly would allocate the costs
of affordable housing programs to the general population.
Housing trust funds can also function as a renewable money source. In one scenario, investors
can provide money to lower-income homebuyers and expect the same percentage of funds
back, making investment a viable prospect. For example, assume that an investor gives ten
thousand dollars toward the down payment of a hundred thousand dollar house. If that house
is sold in ten years for two hundred thousand dollars, the investor can expect to receive twenty
thousand dollars in return. If the investor is a government agency, the twenty thousand dollars
can be used to replenish the fund to help other low-income buyers. This solution would also
quell concern over the effect of affordable housing values on the surrounding properties as
they would be priced to the market.
Housing trust funds also allow flexibility in creating housing. While inc1usionary zoning
ordinances only focus on the production of new units, housing trust funds allow the
community latitude in creating affordable units. For example, the fund could be used to
reinvigorate deteriorating housing stock, subsidize buyers, or fund organizations such as
Albemarle Housing Improvement Program, Piedmont Housing Alliance and Habitat for
Humanity. Since funds are generated locally and distributed locally they can be altered to
address a range of housing needs.
As housing trust funds often call for a community contribution in the form of a fee or tax
increase, they can be more politically sensitive than the establishment of inc1usionary zoning
ordinances. Much like the state earmarks certain tax funds specifically for transportation or
education projects, certain funds could be earmarked for an affordable housing trust fund.
A rather vaguely worded affordable housing fund bill sponsored by Charlottesville Delegate
David Toscano has recently passed in the State Senate and House and is now awaiting the
signature of Governor Tim Kaine. If enacted into law, the fund would allow for a
restructuring of the Charlottesville Charter to allow the city to give loans and grants to low to
moderate income residents. However, like the existing Albemarle Housing Initiative Fund,
administration of these funds should fall on the shoulders of already established non-profit
organizations and not the City itself. As Charlottesville City Counselor Blake Caravati
recently pointed out that the Charlottesville Housing authority "can barely do what they do.,,32
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Since these non-profits already have the structure in place to administer these funds, giving
another responsibility to the already overstretched Housing Authority seems rather wasteful.
The affordable housing bill makes no mention of how these funds will be generated. It is
anticipated this will be a general fund obligation. Structuring the fund as an investment
opportunity through a public/private partnership rather than a mandated contribution may
yield surprising results. When investors feel that they may be' able to get a return on
investment, more might be willing to donate funds. Furthermore, if government wishes to
subsidize these funds, profits can be used to build the balance of the trust fund.
Increase the Supply of Developable Land
With a projected continued increase in area population33, solutions which assist the buyer can
only be implemented if the quantity of developable land is sufficient. Increasing the supply of
developable land would result in a more elastic housing supply. "If a city's housing supply is
relatively elastic, we should expect an outward shift in demand to result in an increase in
population, while the corresponding increase in housing prices should be relatively modest."
In contrast, an inelastic supply will result in a decrease in housing productivity and an
increase in prices.34 If a regional goal is affordability and the creation, each municipality will
have to carefully assess their growth boundaries and contemplate expanding them to
accommodate the region's growth in population.
If governing bodies are unwilling to increase the supply of developable land, housing costs
will increase unless higher density is allowed and accepted by both the citizenry and the
market. Currently high-density development is only called for in the growth areas and
rationed within already urban city locations because of zoning restrictions. With organized
community opposition to increased density in many neighborhoods, traditional zoning is also
a barrier to affordable housing development. The elimination of traditional lot sizes in some
areas or tax breaks for the retention or development of accessory units in targeted areas would
encourage density in already urban areas.
Provide an AffordabiIity Impact Statement
The Free Enterprise Forum believes that the affordable housing issue requires a multitude of
solutions that focus energy on giving the first time home buyer a hand up rather than
artificially lowering the price of housing. Additionally, localities must evaluate their land use
regulations to determine if there is a proper balance between the cost and the benefit of a
given regulatio'n.
Since the effects of local regulatory barriers are virtually unstudied, the degree to which
regulatory barriers affect affordable housing is not established. In order to help the public
decide the appropriate balance between the cost and benefit of regulation, localities should
33 County of Albemarle, Albemarle Community Profile, 2005.
34 Glaeser, Edward L.. Joseph Gyourko and Raven Saks, "Urban Growth and Housing Supply" January 15,2005
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create a housing affordability impact statement. Such a statement would quantify the cost of
all proposed regulations on housing. Localities already evaluate how much a regulation will
cost the government to implement; the citizens deserve the same respect.
Natasha Sienitsky is a Research Associate at The Free Enterprise Forum, a privately funded
public policy think tank located in Albemarle County, Virginia. For more information on the
Free Enterprise Forum visit the website www .freeenterpriseforum.org
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Authorize the County Executive to Accept Deeds of
Easement for Drainage and Stormwater
Management Facilities
AGENDA DATE:
May 3, 2005
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Resolution authorizing the County Executive to
accept easements for drainage and stormwater
facilities
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X
INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
STAFF CONT ACTlS):
Tucker. Foley, Davis
REVIEWED BY:
~
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
BACKGROUND:
The County of Albemarle requires easements from landowners for the installation and maintenance of drainage and
stormwater facilities for site plans and subdivisions and for drainage improvement projects. The County has been
acquiring easements in new subdivisions for drainage and stormwater control for several years, as established by Board
policy at its April 5, 2000 meeting. The shift from privately to publicly maintained drainage systems was an
acknowledgement that public maintenance of drainage systems serving public improvements was necessary in most
situations. Experience has shown that private interests, including homeowners' associations, often do not possess the
technical and financial capabilities to repair and maintain drainage systems.
The deeds of easement set forth the rights and responsibilities of the landowner and the County, including the County's
rights and obligations to maintain the improvements within the drainage easement. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section
15.2-1803, the Board must authorize the County Executive to accept these deeds on behalf of the County. It has been
the County's practice to create the easements by plat or to authorize these deeds on an individual basis. The Board is
enabled to generally delegate the authority to the County Executive to accept deeds of easement.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
4.2 Fund County services in a fair. efficient manner and improve needed public facilities and infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
The efficiency of government would be improved by generally delegating the authority to the County Executive to accept
deeds of easement for drainage and stormwater facilities on behalf of the County. A proposed Resolution authorizing
the County Executive to accept such easements is attached as Attachment A.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This authorization will streamline the process and minimize staff resource requirements. The authorization will also save
applicants 3 to 6 weeks of possible delay that would otherwise be required for staff to schedule the authorization for a
Board meeting, prepare an executive summary. and then wait for the Board of Supervisors to act on the authorization.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) to authorize the County Executive to
accept deeds of easement for drainage and stormwater facilities on behalf of the County, provided that such deeds of
easement are approved as to form and content by the County Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Resolution
06.056
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Acquisition of Conservation Easements (ACE) Ranking
Order for FY 2005-06
AGENDA DATE:
May 3, 2006
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Request approval to appraise five properties from FY
2005-06 ACE applicant pool
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X
INFORMATION:
STAFF CONTACTlS):
Tucker, Foley, Kamptner, Cilimberg, Benish,
Goodall
ATTACHMENTS:
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND:
The Acquisition of Conservation Easements (ACE) Program received seven applications for the FY 2005-06 (Round 6)
deadline. Staff has evaluated each of the properties according to the ranking evaluation criteria identified in the ACE
ordinance: open space resources; threat of conversion to developed use; natural, scenic and cultural resources; and
County fund leveraging from outside sources. Based on the results of the evaluation, staff has determined eligibility and
recommended a ranking order of the Round 6 applicants. On March 15, 2006, the ACE Committee provided its
recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
As per sections A.1-11 O(G) and A.1-11 O(H) of the ACE ordinance, the Board of Supervisors shall review the list of ranked
parcels submitted by the ACE Committee and identify on which parcels it desires conservation easements. Each
conservation easement identified by the Board of Supervisors to be purchased shall be appraised by an independent
appraiser chosen by the County.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 2.1 - "Protect and/or preserve the County's rural character"
Goal 2.2 - "Protect and/or preserve the County's natural resources"
DISCUSSION:
After evaluating each of the seven applications from FY 2005-06 (Round 6) and scoring them individually according to the
"ranking evaluation criteria", staff was able to determine the ranking order for this class. This evaluation indicates that all
but one property scored high enough to be eligible for ACE funding (see Attachment A). The McLaughlin property did not
score the requisite 15 points needed for eligibility. In addition, the Givens property application is incomplete because a
survey of the property (to sell off a small lot) has yet to be submitted. Therefore, the ACE Committee recommends that the
Board of Supervisors approve the appraisals of 'the top five (5) properties, which include: Huckleberry Farm, Chester,
Fields, Hook and Motley. An appraisal of the Givens property may be recommended at a later date, if they complete their
application and the property scores high enough to be eligible. Attachment B provides a general description of each of
these properties in this class.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no additional request for funding related to this request for action. The future funding for the purchase of these
potential conservation easements would come from both the CIP-Planning-Conservation budget (line-item 9010-81010-
580409) and the CIP- Tourism-Conservation budget (line-item #9010-72030-580416), a budget previously approved by the
Board to fund ACE properties with "tourism value". To avoid bearing the appraisal cost for a property that drops out of the
ACE Program prematurely, the RFP requires the appraiser to submit bids on a per property basis.
AGENDA TITLE:
Acquisition of Conservation Easements (ACE) Ranking Order for FY 2005-06
May 3, 2006
Page 2
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The ACE Committee recommends the Board approve proceeding with appraisals of the Huckleberry Hill Farm LLC,
Chester, Fields, Hook and Motley properties.
ATTACHMENTS
A - Scorinq and Rankinq order of ACE Applications for Round 6 (FY 2005-06)
B - General Description of ACE Properties for Round 6 (FY 2005-06)
06.053
Attachment A
Preliminary Ranking Order of ACE Applications for Year 2005-06
(15 points are needed to qualify for ACE Funding)
Applicant
Tax Map (Acreage)
Points
Travel/Tourism Value*
Huckleberry Hill Farm, TM 19, Parcel 1
LLC (Earlysville) TM 19, Parcel 1C
TM 19, Parcel 4
Total
(239.085 acres)
( 6.530 acres)
( 18.910 acres)
(264.525 acres)
32.86
yes
Fields, Sally E. TM 81, Parcel 48 (1l0.810 acres) 24.50 no
(Cismont)
Hook, Jessie T, TM 84, Parcel llB (120.130 acres) 24.36 no
(Batesville)
Chester, Donal G, TM 65, Parcel II 22.0ll acres) 22.83 yes
(Cismont) TM 65, Parcel llB 2.450 acres)
TM 65, Parcel llC 52.000 acres)
Total 76.461 acres)
Motley, Hugh C. TM 66, Parcel 3 36.600 acres) 18.84 yes
(Cismont)
Given, Paul & Julia TM 97, Parcel 19 (125.000 acres) 21.37+ yes *incomplete*
(Batesville)
McLaughlin, Daniel TM
(Boonesville)
3, Parcel 11
( 81.498 acres)
13.93
no *ineligible*
Seven (7) Applicants
815.024 acres
Note: TraveVtourism value is determined by the presence of specific elements from the ranking evaluation criteria making
certain properties eligible for funding from the transient lodging tax. The specific criteria include the following: contains
historic resources or lies in a historic district; lies in the primary Monticello viewshed; adjoins a Virginia scenic highway,
byway or entrance corridor; lies on a state scenic river; provides mountaintop protection.
Rankin2 Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
TM 19, Parcell(A)
TM 19, Parcell(B)
TM 19, Parcell(C)
TM 19, ParcellC
TM 19, Parcel 4
Total
(196.050 acres)
( 17.750 acres)
( 25.330 acres)
( 6.530 acres)
( 18.910 acres)
(264.570 acres)
Usable Division Rights
5 DevR's + 8 21's = 13 DivR's
5 DevR's + 0 21 's = 5 DivR's
2 DevR's + 1 21 's = 3 DivR's
2 DevR's + 0 21 's = 2 DivR's
1 DevR's + 0 21 's = 1 DivR's
15 DevR's + 9 21's = 24 DivR's
Owner:
Property:
Huckleberry Hil Farm, LLC
Ranking Criteria Determination Source for Points Points
Criteria A.l no plats/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria A.2 264.570 acres RE Assessor's Office 5.29
Criteria B.1 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.2 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.3 16 DivR's eliminated Zoning & Planning Departments 8.00
Criteria C.l no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.2 yes (horses, farming) landowner 5.00
Criteria C.3 450 feet on SR 663 County tax map/plats 2.45
Criteria C.4 yes (buildings) PEC/Monticello viewshed maps 3.00
Criteria C.5 yes DCR Division of Natural Heritage 3.00
Criteria C.6 156 acres County Soil Survey 3.12
Criteria C. 7 SF Rivanna River Watershed County overlay maps 3.00
Criteria C.8 no plat/survey/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.9 no landowner 0.00
Criteria C.l 0 nla County Engineering Department 0.00
Criteria C.ll no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria D.l info not available VOF. PEC. TNC etc.. ???
Point Total 32.86 points
DevR's = Development Right Lots (2-acre lots); 21 's = 21-acre lots; DivR's = Division right lots (2-acre lots + 21 acre lots)
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Foundation; TNC = The Nature Conservancy; OCR =
Department of Conservation and Recreation
SH = Scenic Highway; EC = entrance corridor; SR = State Road; CE = Conservation Easement
SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River watershed
SWMHD = Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District
Rankin2 Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
Owner:
Property:
Fields, Sally E,
TM 81, Parcel 48A
TM 81, Parcel 48B
TM 81, Parcel 48C
TM 81. Parcel 48D
Total
(<10.000 acres)
(> 10.000 acres)
( 50.000 acres)
(>25.000 acres)
(110.810 acres)
Usable Division Rights
<2 DevR's + 021's = 2 DivR's
4 DevR's + 021's = 4 DivR's
5 DevR's+ 121's= 6DivR's
o DevR's + 0 21's = 0 DivR'~
<11 DevR's + 1 21's = 12 DivR's
Ranking Criteria
Criteria A.l
Determination
1,900 feet on McCarroll
922 feet on Skinner
1,282 feet on Airslie
Source for Points
plats/County overlay maps
Points
10.21
Criteria C.3
1,200 feet on SR 600
RE Assessor's Office 2.23
landowner 0.00
landowner 0.00
Zoning & Planning Departments 4.50
County overlay maps 0.00
landowner 3.00
County tax map/plats 3.20
PEC/Monticello viewshed maps 0.00
Criteria A.2
110.810 acres
Criteria B.l
no
Criteria B.2
no
Criteria B.3
9 DivR's eliminated
Criteria C.l
no
Criteria C.2
yes (farming)
Criteria CA
no
Criteria C.5
no
DCR Division of Natural Heritage 0.00
Criteria C.6
68 acres
County Soil Survey 1.36
Criteria C. 7
no
County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.8
no
plat/survey/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.9
no
landowner 0.00
Criteria C.lO
n/a
County Engineering Department 0.00
Criteria C.ll
no
County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria D.l
Point Total
info not available
VOF. PEC. TNC etc.. ???
24.50 points
DevR's = Development Right Lots (2-acre lots); 21's = 21-acre lots; DivR's = Division right lots (2-acre lots + 21 acre lots)
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Foundation; TNC = The Nature Conservancy; DCR =
Department of Conservation and Recreation
SH = Scenic Highway; EC = entrance corridor; SR = State Road; CE = Conservation Easement
SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River watershed
SWMHD = Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District
Rankin!! Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
Owner:
Property:
Hook, Jessie T.
TM 84, Parcel lIB "A"
TM 84. Parcel 11 B "B"
Total
(114.000 acres)
( 7.000 acres)
(121. 040 acres)
Usable Division Rights
4 DevR's + 421's = 8 DivR's
3 DevR's + 0 21's = 3 DivR's
7 DevR's + 4 21's = 11 DivR's
Ranking Criteria Determination Source for Points Points
Criteria A.1 180 feet on Brane plats/County overlay maps 2.36
Criteria A.2 121.000 acres RE Assessor's Office 2.40
Criteria B.1 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.2 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.3 9 DivR's eliminated Zoning & Planning Departments 4.50
Criteria C.1 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.2 yes (forest management) landowner 3.00
Criteria C.3 1,200 feet on SR 636 County tax map/plats 3.20
Criteria C.4 no PEC/Monticello viewshed maps 0.00
Criteria C.5 no DCR Division of Natural Heritage 0.00
Criteria C.6 70 acres County Soil Survey 1.40
Criteria C.7 yes (Mechums River) County overlay maps 3.90
Criteria C.8 no plat/survey/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.9 3,600 feet on a perennial stream landowner 3.60
Criteria C.1 0 n/a County Engineering Department 0.00
Criteria C.ll no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria D.1 info not available VOF. PEC. TNC etc.. ???
Point Total 24.36 points
DevR's = Development Right Lots (2-acre lots); 21 's = 21-acre lots; DivR's = Division right lots (2-acre lots + 21 acre lots)
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Foundation; TNC = The Nature Conservancy; OCR =
Department of Conservation and Recreation
SH = Scenic Highway; EC = entrance corridor; SR = State Road; CE = Conservation Easement
SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River watershed
SWMHD = Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District
Rankin2 Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
Owner:
Property:
Ranking Criteria
Criteria A.1
Criteria A.2
Criteria B.1
Criteria B.2
Criteria B.3
Criteria C.1
Criteria C.2
Criteria C.3
Criteria C.4
Criteria C.5
Criteria C.6
Criteria C.7
Criteria C.8
Criteria C.9
Criteria C.1 0
Criteria C.11
Criteria D.1
Point Total
Chester, Donal G,
TM 65, Parcel 11
TM 65, Parcel lIB
TM 65, Parcel11C
Total
( 22.011 acres)
( 2.450 acres)
( 52.000 acres)
( 76.461 acres)
Determination
1,800 feet on Hitchcock
76.461 acres
no
no
10 DivR's eliminated
no
yes (forest management)
1,800 feet on SR 600
yes (SWMHD)
no
45 acres
no
no
owner not interested
n/a
no
info not available
Usable Division Rights
5 DevR's + 0 21's = 5 DivR's
1 DevR's + 0 21's = 1 DivR's
5 DevR's + 2 21's = 7 DivR's
11 DevR's + 221's = 13 DivR's
Source for Points Points
plats/County overlay maps 5.60
RE Assessor's Office 1.53
landowner 0.00
landowner 0.00
Zoning & Planning Departments 5.00
County overlay maps 0.00
landowner 3.00
County tax map/plats 3.80
PEC/Monticello viewshed maps 3.00
DCR Division of Natural Heritage 0.00
County Soil Survey 0.90
County overlay maps 0.00
plat/survey/County overlay maps 0.00
landowner 0.00
County Engineering Department 0.00
County overlay maps 0.00
VOF. PEe. TNC etc.. ???
22.83 points
DevR's = Development Right Lots (2-acre lots); 21 's = 21-acre lots; DivR's = Division right lots (2-acre lots + 21 acre lots)
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Foundation; TNC = The Nature Conservancy; DCR =
Department of Conservation and Recreation
SH = Scenic Highway; EC = entrance corridor; SR = State Road; CE = Conservation Easement
SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River watershed
SWMHD = Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District
Rankin!! Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
Owner:
Property:
Hugh & Kathleen Motley
TM 66 Parcel 3 (36.600 acres)
Usable Division Rights
1 DevR's + I 21's = 2 DivR's
Ranking Criteria Determination Source for Points Points
Criteria A.l 1,500 feet on Lewis plats/County overlay maps 5.00
Criteria A.2 36.600 acres RE Assessor's Office 0.73
Criteria B.l no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.2 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.3 1 DivR eliminated Zoning & Planning Departments 0.50
Criteria C.l no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.2 yes (horses) landowner 3.00
Criteria C.3 1,134 feet on SR 231 County tax map/plats 3.89
Criteria CA yes (SWMHD) PEC/Monticello viewshed maps 3.00
Criteria C.5 no DCR Division of Natural Heritage 0.00
Criteria C.6 26 acres County Soil Survey 0.52
Criteria C. 7 no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.8 no plat/survey/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.9 2,200 feet on 2 perennial streams landowner 2.20
Criteria C.l 0 nla County Engineering Department 0.00
Criteria C.ll no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria D.l info not available VOF. PEC. TNC etc.. ???
Point Total 18.84 points
DevR's = Development Right Lots (2-acre lots); 21's = 21-acre lots; DivR's = Division right lots (2-acre lots + 21 acre lots)
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Foundation; TNC = The Nature Conservancy; DCR =
Department of Conservation and Recreation
SH = Scenic Highway; EC = entrance corridor; SR = State Road; CE = Conservation Easement
SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River watershed
SWMHD = Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District
Rankine Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
** Incomplete Application **
Owner:
Property:
Given, Paul & Julia
TM 97, Parcel 19 #1
TM 97, Parcel 19 #2
TM 97 , Parcel 19 #3
Total
(118.000 acres)
( 40.000 acres)
( 3.300 acres)
(161.300 acres)
Usable Division Rights
2 DevR's + 0 21's = 2 DivR's
1 DevR's + 0 21's = 1 DivR's
1 DevR's+021's= 1 DivR's
4 DevR's + 0 21's = 4 DivR's
Criteria A.2
125.000 acres
Source for Points Points
plats/County overlay maps 7.52
RE Assessor's Office 2.40
landowner 0.00
landowner 0.00
Zoning & Planning Departments 1.00
County overlay maps 1.35
landowner 0.00
County tax map/plats 0.00
PEClMonticello viewshed maps 0.00
DCR Division of Natural Heritage 0.00
Ranking Criteria
Criteria A.I
Determination
2,760 feet on Helms
Criteria B.I
no
Criteria B.2
no
Criteria B.3
2 DivR 's eliminated
Criteria C.l
27 acres on Castle Rock Mtn.
Criteria C.2
no
Criteria C.3
right-of-way
Criteria CA
no
Criteria C.5
no
Criteria C. 6
80 acres County Soil Survey 1.60
Criteria C.7
yes (SFRR) County overlay maps 3.00
Criteria C.s
no plat/survey/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C. 9
4,500 feet on 2 perennial streams landowner 4.50-9.00
Criteria C.l 0
n/a County Engineering Department 0.00
Criteria C.ll
no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria D.I
Point Total
info not available VOF. PEC. TNC etc.. ???
21.37 points
DevR's = Development Right Lots (2-acre lots); 21 's = 21-acre lots; DivR's = Division right lots (2-acre lots + 21 acre lots)
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Foundation; TNC = The Nature Conservancy; DCR =
Department of Conservation and Recreation
SH = Scenic Highway; EC = entrance corridor; SR = State Road; CE = Conservation Easement
SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River watershed
SWMHD = Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District
Rankin!?: Evaluation Criteria & Points Determination
** Ineligible Application **
Owner:
Property:
McLaughlin, Daniel
TM 3, Parcelll (81.498 acres)
Usable Division Rights
1 DevR's + 32l's =::;4 DivR's
Ranking Criteria Determination Source for Points Points
Criteria A.l no plats/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria A.2 81.498 acres RE Assessor's Office 1.63
Criteria B.l no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.2 no landowner 0.00
Criteria B.3 2 DivR 's eliminated Zoning & Planning Departments 1.00
Criteria e.l no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria e.2 yes (forest management) landowner 3.00
Criteria e.3 right-of-way County tax map/plats 0.00
Criteria e.4 no PEC/Monticello viewshed maps 0.00
Criteria e.5 no DCR Division of Natural Heritage 0.00
Criteria e.6 25 acres County Soil Survey 0.50
Criteria e. 7 yes (SFRR) County overlay maps 3.00
Criteria e.8 no plat/survey/County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria C.9 2,400 feet on a perennial stream landowner 4.80
Criteria C.1O n/a County Engineering Department 0.00
Criteria e.ll no County overlay maps 0.00
Criteria D.l info not available VOF. PEe. TNC etc.. ???
Point Total 13.93 points (ineligible)
DevR's = Development Right Lots (2-acre lots); 21's = 21-acre lots; DivR's = Division right lots (2-acre lots + 21 acre lots)
PEC = Piedmont Environmental Council; VOF = Virginia Outdoors Foundation; TNC = The Nature Conservancy; DCR =
Department of Conservation and Recreation
SH = Scenic Highway; EC = entrance corridor; SR = State Road; CE = Conservation Easement
SFRR = South Fork Rivanna River watershed
SWMHD = Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District
Attachment B
General Description of Round 6 (Year 2005-06) ACE Properties
1. Huckleberry Hill Farm, LLC (264.525 acres) - Huckleberry Hill Farm lies
approximately 1 mile north of Earlysville in the Simmon's Gap area of Albemarle
County. The land is composed of gently rolling woodland and pasture that is
dissected by Beaverdam Creek, which slowly meanders through the property. Due to
the exceptional quality of this stream, the Division of Natural Heritage believes it
may provide suitable habitat for two threatened or endangered freshwater mussels.
The primary source of points from the ranking criteria include: 1) the property is a
working family farm; 2) it is a large tract; 3) it has occurrences listed on the state
Natural Heritage inventory (the fresh water mussels); 4) the property contains historic
resources registered with the Virginia Landmark Registry and National Landmark of
Historic Places; 5) an easement would eliminate 16 usable development rights; 6) the
farm contains around 150 acres of "prime" farmland; and 7) it lies within the
watershed of the South Fork of the Rivanna River reservoir. Score: 32,86 points,
2, Fields Property (110.810 acres) - the Fields property lies nearly 3 miles east of
Keswick in eastern Albemarle County. It consists of rolling Piedmont pasture and
woodland with an extensive bottom along Mechunk Creek. With three of the
surrounding farms already under easement, the protection of this property would
create an even larger block of protected land. The primary source of points from the
ranking criteria include: 1) the property has over 4,100 feet of common boundary
with three other protected properties; 2) it has around 1,200 feet of road frontage on
State Road 600; 3) it has 68 acres of "prime" farm and forestland; 3) an easement
would eliminate 9 usable development rights; and 4) the owner derives income from
farm uses of the property. Score: 24.50 points
3, Hook Property (120.130 acres) - the Hook property is located approximately 4 miles
west of Bateville in the western part of Albemarle County. It consists of wooded
mountainland and open grazing land along the headwaters of the Mechums River.
The primary source of points from the ranking criteria include: 1) it has nearly 1,200
feet of frontage on State Road 636; 2) it contains 70 acres of "prime" farm and
forestland; 3) it has 180 feet of common boundary with another property under
easement; 4) an easement would eliminate 9 usable development rights; 5) the owner
derives income from farm uses of the property including grazing and timber
harvesting; and 6) the property lies within the watershed of the South Fork of the
Rivanna River reservoir; and 7) the Owner wishes to maintain permanent riparian
forest buffers along the Mechums River and other woodland streams. Score: 24,36
points
4, Chester Property (76.461 acres) - the Chester property is located less than 1 mile west
of Cismont in the Keswick Hunt Country. It is composed of rolling woodland and
pasture at the foot of the Southwest Mountains, an historic area known for its fine
estates and fertile soils. Since much of the surrounding land is already under
easement, the protection of this property would fill an important gap and link it to
other protected farms in the Southwest Mountains. The primary source of points
from the ranking criteria include: 1) the property has over 1,800 feet of common
boundary with another protected property; 2) it has nearly around 1,750 feet of road
frontage on State Road 600 (Stony Point Gap Road); 3) the property lies in the
Southwest Mountains Rural Historic District; 4) it has 45 acres of "prime" farm and
forestland (Davidson clay loams); and 5) an easement would eliminate 10 usable
development rights. Score: 22,83 points,
5, Motley Property (36.600 acres) - the Motley property lies less than 1 mile east of
Cismont in the Keswick Hunt Country. With long frontage on Route 231, a state
scenic highway and major entrance corridor, the property is highly visible and
provides significant tourism value. Currently, the property is composed of both open
pasture and woodland. The primary source of points from the ranking criteria
include: 1) the property has> 1,100 feet of road frontage on Route 231, a state scenic
highway and major entrance corridor; 2) it has over 1,500 feet of common boundary
with another protected property; 3) the property lies in the Southwest Mountains
Rural Historic District; 4) the owner derives income from grazing and raising
livestock;; 5) the owner wishes to maintain permanent riparian forest buffers along
two perennial woodland streams; and 6) it contains 26 acres of "prime" farm and
forestland. Score: 18,64 points
6. Givens Property (125.000 acres) - the Givens property is located 3 miles south of
Batesville in the Castle Rock Mountain area of southern Albemarle County. It is
characterized by steep, wooded mountainland with high ridgetops surrounding a deep,
streamfed hollow. The primary source of points from the ranking criteria include: 1)
the property lies within the watershed of the South Fork of the Rivanna River
reservoir; 2) it has 2,760 feet of common boundary with another protected property;
3) it has 80 acres of "prime" forestland; 4) the property has 27 acres of "ridge area
boundary" within the mountain overlay district of Castle Rock Mountain; 5) the
owner wishes to maintain permanent riparian forest buffers along 4,500 feet on two
perennial woodland streams; 6) the property is fairly large. Score: 21.37+ points
*incomplete application *
7, McLaughlin Property (81.498 acres) - the McLaughlin property lies 1 mile north of
Boonesville near the Greene County line. It occupies a wide hollow that is
surrounded by two mountain ridges from which a perennial mountain stream flows.
Access to the property comes a cross an existing right-of-way. The primary source of
points from the ranking criteria include: 1) an easement would eliminate 2
development rights; 2) the property lies within the watershed of the South Fork of the
Rivanna River reservoir; 3) the owner depends on income derived by products of the
land; 4) it has 25 acres of "prime" forestland); and 5) the Owner wishes to maintain
permanent riparian forest buffers along 2,400 feet of existing woodland streams.
Score: 13,93 points *ineligible application *
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Stony Point VFD Building Renovation and Repairs
AGENDA DATE:
April 5. 2006
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Seek Board approval of staffs recommendation to
grant and loan funds to Stony Point VFD to address
their building renovations and repairs.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X
INFORMATION:
REVIEWED BY:
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STAFF CONTACnS):
Messrs. Tucker, Foley, Davis, Eggleston
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
BACKGROUND:
During the FY05-06 budget process, Stony Point VFD submitted a budget request for approximately $350,000 in building
maintenance, renovation and other projects. (Attachment A). Because the current volunteer funding policy did not
specifically address volunteer building issues and Stony Point's request did not contain typical Capital Improvement items,
staff submitted this request to the Board for separate consideration during the FY05-06 budget work sessions. Upon
review, the Board requested that staff develop a policy for the Board's consideration that would address how requests of
this type could be handled when it appeared the station may not have the ability to raise necessary funds to address
building maintenance and minor renovations in a timely manner.
During the September 7,2006 day meeting, the Board approved a policy that addresses funding volunteer fire and rescue
stations that do not have the financial means to fund building repairs and minor building renovations. The approved policy
is contained in Attachment B.
Since the policy was adopted, staff has been working with the Stony Point VFD to develop more precise estimates and to
develop a financial plan based on Stony Point's ability to pay.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 3.1: Make the county a safe and healthy community in which citizens feel secure to live, work and play.
DISCUSSION:
Volunteer station financial assessment
The intent of the Volunteer Fire Rescue Building Maintenance Funding Policy is to provide financial assistance to volunteer
stations that do not have the financial means to fund building repairs and minor building renovation projects. The policy
requires that the volunteer station disclose the department's financial statements (balance sheet and income statement) to
help demonstrate the station's financial need.
Stony Point VFD submitted to staff their 2004 federal tax return and a balance sheet and income statement. Upon review,
staff concluded that Stony Point has a restricted cash reserve of $35,297 (earmarked for building repairs) and an annual
fundraising of revenue of $25,000.
Five vear buildinq assessment to determine future expenditures
The Volunteer Fire Rescue Building Maintenance Funding Policy states that stations requesting financial assistance must
conduct a five year assessment of their building to determine the long term maintenance needs. Stony Point VFD worked
with staff to assess and categorize their building renovations and repairs. General Services conducted an extensive project
review and estimated the projects at $455,486 vs. the original estimate of $350,000 supplied by Stony Point VFD. An
itemized list of projects and costs are outlined below:
AGENDA TITLE:
Stony Point VFD Building Renovation and Repairs
May 3,2006
Page 2
Staff believes that high priority items are necessary to keep the facility in operation. The roof, parking lot, and HVAC
system are in poor condition and should be repaired immediately.
Staff also believes that the medium priority items are not as critical as the roof, parking lot or HVAC system, but are
necessary to accommodate volunteer duty crews. Stony Point's volunteer membership has increased through aggressive
recruitment campaigns and the membership is striving to staff the station nights and weekends with multiple crews.
However, the current living quarters will not accommodate the volunteer staff.
If the Board chooses to fund the project, General Services will work with Stony Point to procure the contractual services
and manage the project as stated in the Volunteer Fire Rescue Building Maintenance Funding Policy.
Staff believes that the grant portion of the Volunteer Fire Rescue Building Maintenance Funding Policy is intended to fund
critical building needs when a volunteer station does not have the financial means. Therefore. staff recommends that the
County grant Stony Point $239,736 to repair/replace the roof, parking lot, and HVAC system.
Staff also believes that the no-interest loan portion of Volunteer Fire Rescue Building Maintenance Funding Policy is
intended to fund building needs that help to maintain or ensure services. The remainder of Stony Point's request helps to
accommodate volunteer duty crews which will ensure an adequate level of service. Therefore, staff recommends that the
County loan Stony Point $215,750 at zero interest and require that Stony Point pay back the loan over 12 years through an
annual payment of $15,000 per year.
BUDGET IMPACT:
$239,736- grant funding
$215,750- no-interest loan paid back over 12 years.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board appropriate funding from the FY06/07 CIP fund balance for a combination grant and no-
interest loan for the Stony Point projects.
· $239,736 Grant - funding to address the parking lot, roof repairs, and HVAC system replacement.
· $215.750 No-interest loan paid back over 12 years - funding to address the kitchen. bathroom, and HVAC system.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A - Stonv Point VFD Oriqinal Budqet Submittal
Attachment B - Volunteer Fire Rescue Buildino Maintenance Fundinq Policy
Attachment C - Stony Point VFD proiect costs, arant fundino, and no-interest loan schedule
06.063
Attachment A
Stony Point Capital Request
New roof
Paving parking lot
New storage building
Remodeling, bathrooms
New showers
Kitchen remodeling
HV AC replacement
Emergency generator
Renovate meeting room
Epoxy bay floors
$ 50,000
$ 75,000
$ 65,000
$ 25,000
$ 25,000
$ 40,000
$ 30,000
$ 12,000
$ 15,000
$ 12,000
$349,000
Attachment B
Volunteer Fire Rescue
Building Maintenance Funding Policy
1. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to assist volunteer fire and rescue stations that do not
have the financial means to fund building repairs and minor building renovations.
2. Volunteer Station financial assessment
The intent of the policy is to provide financial assistance to volunteer stations that do
not have the financial means to fund building repairs and minor building renovation
projects. Therefore, a volunteer station requesting assistance will need to show that
the station is unable to independently fund the project. Determining financial
hardship requires that the station disclose the department's financial statements
(balance sheet and income statement - see example at end of document) to help
demonstrate the station's financial need.
3. Qualified proiects
Building repairs and minor building renovation projects that help maintain the current
facility shall be qualified for consideration. Projects beyond this scope will be
addressed on a case by case basis through the normal CIP process.
4. Five year buildina assessment to determine future expenditures
4.1 . Stations requesting financial assistance must conduct a five year assessment of
their building to determine the long term maintenance needs. The five year
assessment should include a projected and prioritized list of building
repairs/renovations, a cost estimate per repair/renovation, and a narrative
outlining the justification for each repair/renovation.
FY10/11
4.2. County staff will work with volunteer staff to assess the projects to help
determine needs, eligibility and timing.
5. Fundina Assistance
5.1. Financial assistance shall be provided through a no-interest loan with a five to
ten year payback period. In cases of extreme financial hardship, a grant may be
considered.
5.2. A volunteer station receiving a no-interest loan will work with County staff to
develop a financial plan to ensure that the loan will be paid in full over time. The
plan will be reviewed and approved by the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) before financial assistance is provided.
6. Other reQuirements
6.1. Volunteer stations that qualify according to this policy shall submit a request to
the Department of Fire Rescue by August 1 in preparation for the next fiscal year
budget process.
6.2. Approved projects will be procured and completed according to current County
policies and procedures.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Authorize the County Executive to Execute Water
and Sewer Easements to the Albemarle County
Service Authority ("ACSA")
AGENDA DATE:
May 3, 2005
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
SUBJECT/PROPOSAUREQUEST:
Resolution authorizing the County Executive to
execute water and sewer easements to the ACSA
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X
INFORMATION:
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
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STAFF CONTACTlS):
Tucker, Foley, Davis
ATTACHMENTS:
BACKGROUND:
The County of Albemarle grants deeds of easement to the Albemarle County Service Authority ("ACSA") for the
installation and maintenance of water and sewer lines on County-owned property. The deeds set forth the rights and
responsibilities of the ACSA and the rights and remedies of the County to assure proper installation and maintenance of
the water and sewer lines. Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 15.2-1803, the Board must authorize the County Executive
to execute these deeds on behalf of the County. It has been the County's practice to authorize these deeds on an
individual basis.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
4.2 Fund County services in a fair, efficient manner and improve needed public facilities and infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
Because it is necessary for the County to grant deeds of easement to the ACSA for the installation and maintenance of
water and sewer lines on County-owned property, the efficiency of government would be improved by generally
delegating the authority to the County Executive to execute such deeds on behalf of the County. A proposed Resolution
authorizing the County Executive to execute water and sewer easements to the ACSA is attached as Attachment A.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This authorization will streamline the process and minimize staff resource requirements. It will also facilitate a more
timely completion of the paperwork, allowing the work to begin sooner.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution (Attachment A) to authorize the County Executive to
execute water and sewer deeds of easement to the ACSA on behalf of the County, provided that such deeds of
easement are approved as to form and content by the County Attorney.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Resolution
06.061
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE COUNTY EXECUTIVE
TO EXECUTE WATER AND SEWER EASEMENTS
TO THE ALBEMARLE COUNTY SERVICE AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the County of Albemarle grants Deeds of Easement to the Albemarle
County Service Authority ("ACSA") for the installation and maintenance of water and sewer lines
on County-owned property; and
WHEREAS, such Deeds set forth the rights and responsibilities of the ACSA and the
rights and remedies of the County to assure proper installation and maintenance of the water
and sewer lines; and
WHEREAS, the efficiency of government would be improved by delegating the authority
to the County Executive to execute such Deeds of Easement on behalf of the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Albemarle County Board of
Supervisors authorizes the County Executive to execute Deeds of Easement on behalf of the
County provided that such Deeds of Easement are approved as to form and content by the
County Attorney.
I, Ella W. Carey. do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true and correct copy of
a Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County by a vote of six to
zero, as recorded below, at a meeting held on Ma 3 06.
Mr. Boyd
Mr. Dorrier
Mr. Rooker
Mr. Slutzky
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
VOF Grant for Mint Springs Fishing Accessibility
Project
AGENDA DATE:
May 3, 2006
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Resolution authorizing a request to the Virginia
Department of Conservation and Recreation for
Virginia Outdoor Fund funding assistance.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: X
INFORMATION:
REVIEWED BY:
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Tucker, White, Davis, Mullaney
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
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BACKGROUND:
The Department of Conservation and Recreation administers a grant-in-aid program or the acquisition and development of
public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Localities may apply for 50% matching fund assistance from the Virginia
Outdoors Fund (VOF) up to a total of $100,000. These funds are provided from a federal apportionment from the Land
and Water Conservation Fund (L&WCF) under the purview of the National Park Service. The Mint Springs Fishing
Accessibility Improvements Project is scheduled for funding in FY 2006-2007. County funding scheduled to be available is
$196,000 which exceeds the required 50% match amount.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
3.6 Provide opportunities for the healthy and productive use of leisure time.
4.2 Fund County services in a fair, efficient manner and provide needed public facilities and infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
The project includes construction of an accessible fishing pier as well as parking lot and pathway improvements which
meet ADA requirements at the lower lake at Mint Springs. A successful grant application when added to total County
funding available may allow for the addition of an accessible restroom facility at the lower lake. It is important to note that
Mint Springs offers both warm and cold water fishing opportunities by virtue of its inclusion in the VDGIF "put and take"
trout program. Trout waters by their very nature are typically very difficult to make accessible to the disabled. Mint Springs
offers a very unique opportunity to provide a totally accessible quality trout fishing experience which will benefit all
residents. Currently there are no ADA accessible trout waters in Albemarle County and very limited accessible
opportunities statewide. When completed, Mint Springs will be the premier accessible trout fishing facility in the state
program.
The acceptance of L&WCF money requires the locality to dedicate the park property in perpetuity, for outdoors recreation
purposes in accordance with the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act. Mint Springs Park. with the exception of 64.5
acres added to the park in 1992, is already dedicated in perpetuity from a previous L&WCF grant. This grant would
encumber the additional 64.5 acres as an outdoor recreation site in perpetuity.
The application package requires a resolution of support from the governing body.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This project is already scheduled to be funded in FY 2006-2007 with County funds. A successful grant application may
allow for a more enhanced project which would include more extensive support facility additions and improvements or a
reduction in the necessary County funds for the base project.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors adopt the attached resolution authorizing the County Executive to provide
the necessary materials and to enter into such agreements as necessary to qualify for a VOF grant.
ATTACHMENTS
A - Resolution
06.057
RESOLUTION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE FOR
MINT SPRINGS PARK FISHING ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
WHEREAS, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (OCR) provides funds to
assist political subdivisions of the Commonwealth of Virginia in acquiring and developing open
space and park lands; and
WHEREAS, there are urgent needs within the County of Albemarle to develop park land
and improve access to outdoor recreation opportunities for all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the Mint Springs Park Fishing Accessibility Improvements Project is
deemed a high development priority; and
WHEREAS, the funding available from the Virginia Outdoors Fund (VOF) is limited to 50
percent on projects totaling $100,000 to $200,000; and
WHEREAS, in order to attain funding assistance from OCR, it is necessary that the
County of Albemarle guarantee that a proportionate share of the cost thereof is available; and
WHEREAS, the proportionate project share of $100,000 is funded by the County of
Albemarle; and
WHEREAS, funding in addition to the Virginia Outdoors Fund Program share and the
proportionate project share match by the County of Albemarle, if necessary to complete the
project, will be the responsibility of the County of Albemarle;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
that the County Executive is hereby authorized to cause such information or materials as may
be necessary to be provided to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and to
enter into such agreements as may be necessary to permit formulation, approval and funding of
the Mint Springs Park Fishing Accessibility Improvements Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the County of Albemarle assures that the funds needed
as the proportionate share of the cost of the approved project will be provided, up to $100,000;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Albemarle assures that the General
Provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act (L&WCF) and the Virginia Outdoors
Fund Fiscal Procedures will be complied with in the administration of this project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Albemarle will operate and maintain
the public recreation facility in good condition and will provide permanent project
acknowledgement signs of the participating funding agencies and that this signage will clearly
state that the said facility is a "public" recreational facility; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Albemarle shall dedicate the metes
and bounds of the Mint Springs Park properties, in perpetuity, for public outdoors recreational
purposes in accordance with the Land and Water Conservation Fund (L&WCF) Act; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Albemarle assures that all other
applicable federal and state regulations governing such expenditure of funds will be complied
with in the administration, development, and subsequent operation of this Mint Springs Park
Fishing Accessibility Improvements Project; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Department of Conservation and Recreation is
respectfully requested to assist in approval and funding of the Mint Springs Park Fishing
Accessibility Improvements Project in order to enhance the standard of public recreational
enjoyment for all our citizenry.
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of a
resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia at a regular
meeting held on May 3, 2006.
Mr. Boyd
Mr. Dorrier
Mr. Rooker
Mr. Slutzky
Ms. Thomas
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Public Schools May 3, 2006
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A communications report of activities from the Albemarle County School Board to the Albemarle
County Board of Supervisors
Bid Information
The Building Services Department has a tremendous amount of work to accomplish this summer and many
projects to design in order to be ready for bid next spring. Two schools, Jouett and Greer, will be closed this
summer, except for the main offices. There are several other schools that will have only limited access. We have
received no bids for the Brownsville HV AC Replacement project. This project has been delayed and will be re-
bid in January 2007. Only two bids were received when the Cale Elementary project was bid earlier this year,
and the project was $2,000,000 over budget. There was little competition from sub-contractors; therefore, this
project is being re-bid with the same scope of work but with a revised construction sequence and the completion
dates were extended to July 2007, with the hope of obtaining a more attractive construction price. Both the Cale
and the Monticello Auditorium bids will be opened in mid-May, 2006.
CATEC
David C. Jeck, the Director ofCATEC, is leaving his post to become an assistant superintendent in the Greene
County school system beginning July 1 5t. The school division will be advertising for a new director in the near
future. In addition to hiring a new director, CA TEC is in the beginning stages of developing a strategic plan.
Open Administrative Positions
School division staff will be interviewing candidates for the position of Assistant Superintendent for Student
Learning in the coming weeks. It is the hope of the Superintendent to hire someone in May. The division is also
currently advertising for a Director of Transportation and a Director of Building Services.
Livin!?: Wa!?:e
The School Board at its April 20th regular meeting received the same information on living wage as the Board of
Supervisors did on April 5th. The School Board directed staff to investigate the 3 options presented, as well as,
salary compression for other employees, and report back to the School Board for the annual joint compensation
and benefits meeting with the Board of Supervisors in the fall.
2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teachin!?:
Jeremy Kennson Dove has been selected by President George W. Bush as a Presidential nominee for this award.
Mr. Dove's exceptional teaching, leadership abilities, and dedication to students placed him among 100
Presidential nominees for the nation's highest honor for mathematics and science teaching. On Thursday, May 4,
2006, an award ceremony will be held to honor the 100 Presidential nominees who will receive a citation signed
by President Bush identifying them as recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and
Science Teaching.
Southern District Elementary School Phvsical Educator of the Year
Agnor-Hurt Elementary School Teacher Gwen Hairston was honored as the Southern District Elementary School
Physical Educator of the Year by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) at its
national convention in Salt Lake City, UT, April 25-29. The Southern District represents a 13-state area from
Virginia to Texas. The "National Teacher of the Year" recipient was announced during the conference.
6th Annual Golden Apple Award
Richard L. Nunley, Better Living Building Supply & Better Living Furniture, is sponsoring the 6th Annual Golden
Apple A wards for outstanding teachers from our school systems. These awards are presented to faculty members
from the public and private schools in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City, including CATEC. Eligible
private schools are those that are members of the Virginia Association ofIndependent Schools 01 AIS).
The Golden Apple Award is a means of selecting and honoring some of our outstanding teachers. Teachers are
most important in nurturing our children's inquisitive minds and preparing them for the challenges of the future.
One candidate is selected to represent their school and receives a Golden Apple, as well as gift certificates from
local businesses. As a "Golden Apple" teacher, each candidate is then eligible to receive a Golden Apple Grant
($1000). Grants are awarded to eight (8) candidates: 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high school candidates of the
public schools in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City and CA TEC, and to 1 candidate from the schools
that are members of the Virginia Association ofIndependent Schools (V AIS). The grant award may be used to
support the candidate's continued professional development.
The 2006 Golden Apple Award Recipients will be recognized the evening of May 9th at the UV A Rotunda.
2006 Graduation Reservations Requested
CATEC Certificate Ceremony - The Martin Luther King Center, (formerly Charlottesville Performing
Arts Center), 1400 Melbourne Road, Charlottesville, Thursday, June 1,2006, at 7:00 p.m.
Murray High School- Burley Middle School Auditorium, 901 Rose Hill Drive, Charlottesville,
Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at 6:00 p.m.
Western Albemarle High School (WAHS) - Warrior Stadium, 5941 Rockfish Gap Tpk., Crozet, Friday,
June 9, 2006, at 8:00 p.m.
Monticello High School (MHS) - Monticello High School, Football Field, 1400 Independence Way,
Charlottesville, Saturday, June 10,2006, at 9:30 a.m.
Albemarle High School (AHS) - University Hall (V-Hall), Alderman and Massie Roads, University
of Virginia Campus, Charlottesville, Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 6:00 p.m.
Ivy Creek School- Ivy Creek School Gym, 227 Lambs Lane, Charlottesville, June 2, 2006 at 1 p.m.
School Board/Superintendent/Constituent Coffees
Over the past month, the Superintendent and various School Board members have held constituent coffees to hear
concerns and issues as well as solicit feedback from members of their various communities. We hope to continue
these meetings on a regular basis.
Albemarle County Planning Commission
April 11, 2006
The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a meeting and a public hearing on Tuesday, April 11,
2006, at 6:00 p.m., at the County Office Building Room 241, Second Floor, 401 Mcintire Road,
Charlottesville, Virginia. Members attending were Eric Strucko, Bill Edgerton, Pete Craddock; Jo Higgins;
Jon Cannon and Marcia Joseph, Chairman. Ms. Higgins arrived at 6:05 p.m. Calvin Morris, Vice-
Chairman was absent. Julia Monteith, Senior Land Use Planner for the University of Virginia,
representative for David J. Neuman, FAIA, Architect for University of Virginia, was absent.
Other officials present were David Benish, Chief of Planning & Community Development; Francis
MacCall, Senior Planner; Margaret Maliszewski, Design Planner; Sean Dougherty, Senior Planner; Amy
Arnold, Planner; Bill Fritz, Development Review Manager and Greg Kamptner, Deputy County Attorney.
Call to Order and Establish Quorum:
Ms. Joseph called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and established a quorum.
Other Matters Not Listed on the Agenda from the Public:
Ms. Joseph invited comment from the public on other matters not listed on the agenda. There being none,
the meeting moved on to the next item.
Review of Board of Supervisors Meeting - April 5, 2006.
Mr. Benish summarized the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on April 5, 2006.
Consent Agenda:
WPO-2006-008 Foxcroft Subdivision (Playfield) - Critical slopes waiver reauest and Open Space
Improvement reauest - Request for approval to construct a play area in common open space, in
accordance with Sec. 4.7.2, and of waiver of Sec. 4.2 in order to disturb critical slopes. (Tax Map 76M1,
Section 04, Parcel A) (David Pennock)
SUB-2006-020 Haun Division Private Road Reauest - Authorization for private road for non-residential
purpose in the Rural Areas, in accordance with Sec. 14-234. (Tax Map 59, Parcel 37C1) (David
Pennock)
Approval of Planning Commission Minutes - January 31, 2006.
Motion: Mr. Craddock moved, Mr. Edgerton seconded, that the consent agenda be approved.
The motion passed by a vote of 5:0. (Commissioners Morris and Higgins were absent.)
Ms. Joseph stated that the consent agenda has been approved.
Deferred Item:
SP-2005-029 PRO Distribution (Sian #9)
PROPOSED: Retail tire sales/service
ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: LI - Light Industrial - industrial, office, and limited commercial
uses (no residential use)
SECTION: 18.27.2.2.13 Subordinate retail sales exceeding 15% of floor area of the main use.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Crozet Master Plan designates CT1 Development Area
preservation of open space, CT3 Urban Edge: single family residential(net 3.5-6.5 units/acre) supporting
uses such as religious institutions and schools and other small-scale non-residential uses, and CT4
Urban General: residential (net 4.5 units/acre single family, net 12 units/acre townhouses/apartments, net
ALBEMARLE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION - APRIL 11, 2006 1
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES - SUBMITTED APRIL 25, 2006
18 units/acre mixed use) with supporting uses such as religious institutions and schools and mixed uses
including retail/office
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: Yes
LOCATION: Tax Map 56, Parcel 87, located at 5155 Three Notched Road/Route 240
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: White Hall
STAFF: Rebecca Ragsdale
DEFERRED FROM THE FEBRUARY 14, 2006 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING.
APPLICANT REQUESTS DEFERRAL TO MA Y 23, 2006.
Ms. Joseph pointed out that the applicant requests deferral to May 23, 2006. She opened the public
hearing and invited public comment. There being no one, she closed the public hearing to bring the
matter before the Planning Commission.
Ms. Higgins arrived at 6:05 p.m.
Motion: Mr. Edgerton moved, Mr. Cannon seconded, to approve the applicant's request for deferral of
SP-2005-029, PRO Distribution to May 23, 2006.
The motion passed by a vote of 6:0. (Commissioner Morris was absent.)
Ms. Joseph stated that SP-2005-029, PRO Distribution was deferred to May 23, 2006.
Regular Item:
SDP-2005-144 Earlysville Business Park Maior Amendment Buffer Disturbance Waiver: Request
for approval to disturb the required buffer between the L1, Light Industrial zoned property of the Business
Park and the adjacent parcels zoned RA, Rural Area in accordance with Section 26.10.3 of the Zoning
Ordinance. (Tax Map 31, Parcel 21A) (Francis MacCall)
Mr. MacCall summarized the staff report.
· This is a request for a site plan amendment and buffer disturbance waiver. The applicant is
proposing to construct a 12,000 square-foot warehouse and 1,200 square-foot office building with
associated parking on 26.812 acres zoned LI - Light Industry. At the same time the applicant
plans to remove the existing access road and installing a new access road into the development.
· The original application was to basically redevelop the road in the current location. It is within the
30 foot buffer required between the rural area and the industrially zoned properties. Therefore,
staff asked that the applicant redesign the road because the current road is within the buffer.
· The applicant then came back with this application showing the current location of the road and
moving the actual access to line up with an approved subdivision road that is across the street
from Reas Ford Road. The applicant came back with the revised application that showed the road
being out of the buffer. Staff was recommending that they replant the buffer to some extent.
Thus the conditions that staff has on the application showed that as far as the replanting of the
entire buffer. The plans that the Commission has actually do not show that because the
submission that they have just has it basically buffering the new development of the warehouse
and the office building. Staff's recommended condition requires that the 30 foot buffer be
reestablished. To reestablish the buffer they need to disturb it. Therefore, they need the waiver.
Actually they are going to disturb a portion of the buffer with the new road as well, which is why
the applicant is before the Commission.
· There are also some adjacent property owners concerned with the development. Staff believes
that with the access and the establishing the new buffer that it will take care of a lot of those
concerns regarding the view of the whole industrial complex and some of the noise generation
that happens.
· Staff is recommending approval of the site plan and the buffer disturbance with the conditions.
With the Planning Commission's approval of the waiver to disturb the required buffer the site
review committee can administratively approve this application
· The major amendment may be signed once the following conditions are met:
ALBEMARLE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION - APRIL 11, 2006 2
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES - SUBMITTED APRIL 25, 2006
1 . A double staggered row 15' on center evergreen buffer is established within the required 30'
buffer along the shared property line with Tax Map 31 Parcel 21 B for the entire length of the new
access road and 40' feet beyond the end of that road as shown on the site plan dated March 15,
2006.
2. A double staggered row 15' on center evergreen buffer is established within the required 30'
buffer along the shared property line with Tax Map 31 Parcels 19 and 10A.
3. Zoning & Current Development Planner approval.
4. Zoning & Current Development Engineer approval.
5. Virginia Department of Transportation approval.
6. Health Department approval.
Mr. Edgerton asked if the entire buffer was basically running along the property line.
Mr. MacCall stated yes, that it was running along the property line.
Mr. Edgerton asked if the applicant was going to tear out all of that and replant the buffer and if the only
disturbed area of the buffer is where it was crossing the creek.
Mr. MacCall stated that was correct.
Mr. Edgerton asked how they got the previous road in.
Mr. MacCall stated that it was part of a site plan that was approved back in the late sixties. It was
originally the only access to the parking lot that served that large industrial building.
Mr. Edgerton stated that subsequent to that a buffer was established, but nobody ever paid any attention
to it.
Mr. MacCall stated that he was not sure about the regulations back then or what kinds of buffers were
necessary. But, the current regulations require the 30 foot buffer between the rural and industrial zoned
properties.
Ms. Joseph noted that the amendment was because they were putting in buildings and a parking lot.
Ms. Higgins asked if the landscape plan, on page 13, was the exact plantings that were per staff's
conditions.
Mr. MacCall stated no, that they were not. This is what was submitted for the review of this application.
Staff decided that they wanted those expanded.
Ms. Higgins stated that when staff wrote the conditions of approval it says the conditions have to be met
before you sign it. But, he did not mean that they need to meet the conditions, but that these items must
be shown on the site plan. So it means not waived.
Mr. MacCall agreed.
There being no further questions for staff, Ms. Joseph invited the applicant to address the Commission.
Brian Smith, engineer for the applicant, stated that Mr. MacCall did a good job of explaining that they are
doing. It is very simple. They are crossing the buffer in one location and coming off of the state road and
across some property that is zoned rural. They have a short stretch of new road that is going across that.
The other location is a place where there is a gap in the tree across from the new building that is going
up. They wanted to plant some trees in there to create a buffer because of that wide gap. Beyond that
area are fields. Therefore, they show planting with a staggered row of evergreens to do that.
Subsequent to our application, staff has recommended that the entire buffer be planted. He talked with
the applicant about that and he is willing to do that. So they are all in agreement.
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There being no questions for the applicant, Ms. Joseph noted that there were several persons signed up
to speak. She asked the first person, Luis Gutierrez, to come forward.
Luis Gutierrez stated that he was one of the homeowners that were abutted to this buffer zone. He has
some concerns in that, of course, that the development is going to increase the amount of traffic and the
amount of noise. There is already a little bit of noise generated at night. Some of the truckers leave their
trucks on. The lights are also on at nights all the time. So that makes it more difficult to have a peaceful
environment. They are for development, but they want to be sure that it is done with care. Another
question that he has is who is going to maintain the trees if they plant trees. Also, what happens if those
trees die or if the trees don't provide a good screen because, of course, in the winter when the trees lose
their leaves obviously they would see much more. If the trees were evergreens they would be better. He
noted that he had trouble visualizing what it is going to look like when it is done. Of course, then it will be
too late. From what he hears it will be more traffic. Obviously, there are going to be more trucks. The
industrial park will open more places where they can park their trucks. The traffic is going to increase
significantly with this expansion. With that there will be increased noise pollution and pollution. They want
to make sure that their properties maintain their value and it is not going to bring them down. He also
questions what will happen in the future. He asked if this was just the beginning of more expansion,
which was another of his concerns. He felt that it was a problem because the existing trees had been
taken down that screened the building.
Thomas Mancuso stated that he was a property owner adjacent to the buffer that is mostly deciduous
trees. The plan shows that the trees stop at the deciduous line of trees. But, that staff recommended that
these trees be extended beyond there. He wanted to confirm that.
Mr. MacCall stated that was correct in that was what staff was recommending.
Mr. Mancuso stated that as Dr. Gutierrez said they are concerned that these trees provide the buffer. The
applicant has been a good neighbor. He has tried to make sure that these trucks that run at night are
turned off, etc. He knew that he would continue to be a good neighbor, but they want to make sure that
these trees go all the way up and cover that including the deciduous trees, which are all open in the
winter time. That is our concern. It is maintaining and making sure that trees survive and create the
cover and the screen that is necessary to make this area behind this industrial park be of a very nice
nature and be preserved.
Donnie Foster, property owner, stated that he was going to maintain the property. He bought the property
in 1999 and has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars spending the premises up. Prior to buying the
property there were approximately 800 people working there on a daily basis. There were anywhere from
30 to 40 tractor trailers going in there on a daily basis. Since he has purchased the property there are
actually about 60 cars going in and out of there every day because he rents it as a warehouse facility. So
he does not have a lot of people going in and out of the property. Crutchfield is his biggest client and they
usually get 3 to 4 trailers in there a day. The reason that he is trying to move his office up there is
because he does own the property and wanted to keep a closer eye on what is going on. But, he was
trying to work with everyone that essentially joins the property. The piece of property that he is
developing is inside of the property. He owns all of the RA property around the property. The road is
coming in off of the new road between his and the current property owners. He owns 4.3 acres that is in
a long stretch between his property and the other properties. So even with the plantings that he is doing
and the hardwoods that are there he did not even think in the fall of the year that they could even see the
building that he was constructing.
There being no further public comment, Ms. Joseph closed the public hearing to bring the matter before
the Commission.
Ms. Higgins stated that looking at the road that is already there that it seems to actually touch the
property line. She felt that the adjoining property owners have brought up some good issues. The trees
to be planted would be evergreen at 4 to 5 feet in height, which was per the County's buffering
regulations. The lighting would be covered under Light Industrial and the Dark Sky full cut off security
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lighting, which is specified. Therefore, that should be enforced so that the lights are shielded downward.
Before the Certificate of Occupancy is granted for the building the trees must be planted and bonded for a
year. The bond is a mechanism to ensure that the trees are planted and maintained. The additional
bushes that are lining the actual parking area are also evergreen. That would be a second row of
screening. She felt that this site might end up being a little bit better in respect to the entrance road.
Mr. Kamptner asked to add to what Ms. Higgins said about the required landscaping that the obligation to
maintain and replace dead landscaping continues indefinitely as long as the site plan is in effect even
after the bond was no longer in place.
Mr. Edgerton asked how that would be enforced after the bond has been released.
Mr. Kamptner stated that because it is shown on the site plan it is required to exist and so it would be a
zoning violation. Someone could make a call to the zoning staff and make a complaint. A notice of
violation would be sent out and zoning compliance compelled to require it.
Motion: Mr. Edgerton moved, Mr. Cannon seconded, to approve SUB-2005-144, Earlysville Business
Park Amendment Buffer Disturbance Waiver subject to the conditions staff recommended in the report.
The major amendment may be signed once the following conditions are met:
1. The plan shall show a double staggered row 15' on center evergreen buffer to be established
within the required 30' buffer along the shared property line with Tax Map 31 Parcel 21 B for the
entire length of the new access road and 40' feet beyond the end of that road as shown on the
site plan dated March 15, 2006.
2. The plan shall show a double staggered row 15' on center evergreen buffer to be established
within the required 30' buffer along the shared property line with Tax Map 31 Parcels 19 and
10A.
3. Zoning & Current Development Planner approval.
4. Zoning & Current Development Engineer approval.
5. Virginia Department of Transportation approval.
6. Health Department approval.
The motion passed by a vote of 6:0. (Commissioner Morris was absent.)
Ms. Joseph stated that SUB-2005-144, Earlysville Business Park Major Amendment Buffer Disturbance
Waiver was approved.
Public Hearing Items:
SP-2005-035 Outdoor Furniture Displav (Classic Furniture) (Signs #82. 84)
PROPOSED: Outdoor display of furniture in two approx. 20' x 20' areas of the existing parking lot on the
north side of the building.
ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: C1 Commercial/retail sales and service uses and residential
uses by special use permit; EC Entrance Corridor/overlay to protect properties of historic, architectural or
cultural significance from visual impacts of development along routes of tourist access.
SECTION: 30.6.3.2.b Special Use Permit, which allows for outdoor storage/display/sales associated with
permitted uses, when visible from an EC street
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Community Service - community-scale retail,
wholesale, business and medical offices, mixed use core communities and/or employment services, and
residential (6.01-34 units/acre). LOCATION: Tax Map 61M/ParceI2; 460 Premier Circle; on the west side
of Seminole Trail (Route 29 North) across from Branchlands Blvd.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Rio.
STAFF: Margaret Maliszewski
Ms. Maliszewski summarized the staff report.
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. This is a request for a special use permit to display furniture outdoors at Classic Furniture Store
that is located on Premier Circle, which is on the west side of Route 29 North across from
Branchlands Blvd.
. Route 29 north is an Entrance Corridor. Also, the outdoor storage and display requires a special
use permit when it is proposed in an Entrance Corridor. The focus of this type of review is
specifically limited to the potential visual impacts of the proposed display on the Entrance
Corridor. This particular display is proposed for two areas that measure approximately 20' X 20'
each. They are existing parking spaces in the lot on the north side of the building. Those are the
areas shown as the red squares on the right.
· The items proposed for display would be patio furniture, such as outdoor dining chairs, lounge
chairs, tables, umbrellas and that sort of thing. The ARB has reviewed the proposal and they had
no objection to the request and recommended conditions related primarily to the method of
display and to the landscaping on the site.
· There are two points about the landscaping. One, the recommended condition that calls for
shrubs along Route 29 did not indicate the recommended size of plantings. The typical required
planting is 24" according to the ARB Design Guidelines. Also, the applicant has already started
to plant some of the trees that were recommended by the ARB.
· The Site Review Committee has reviewed the proposal and made recommendations for adding
some type of delineation to the display area so that the display would not spill out into the parking
areas and the travel ways. There is a recommended condition on that point.
· The Police Department was also contacted regarding this proposal. Staff is aware that there had
been some problems at the Waffle House, which is adjacent to the site on the north side.
Although the police issues are not directly related to the visual impact issues that are the basis for
the special use permit, staff felt that it was best to have their comment for informational purposes
to pass on to the applicant. The representative from the Police Department did recommend that
the lot be secured after hours and that the lot is marked for no trespassing. Staff asked the
applicant to work directly with the police on these issues. Staff thinks that has been done.
· There are some neighbors who live in the area directly to the west of the site that are concerned
about those problems at the Waffle House. They are also concerned about issues of buffering
between the residential area and the commercial area. Staff does not want to diminish the
importance of those buffer issues, but just wanted to remind the Commission that the focus of this
type of special use permit review is specifically limited to the potential visual impact on Route 29.
· Based on the input from the ARB and the Site Review Committee, staff is recommending
approval of this special use permit with the conditions that are listed in the staff report.
Ms. Joseph asked if there were any questions for Ms. Maliszewski.
Mr. Edgerton pointed out that they were using up four parking spaces. He asked if that affects the
required number of parking spaces.
Ms. Maliszewski noted that zoning has checked into that and found that the applicant has extra parking
spaces. Therefore, they still meet their requirement.
Mr. Craddock asked if the furniture was going to be outside all night. He felt that might be a police
concern that might need to be addressed.
Ms. Maliszewski stated that staff did not address that concern, but that the applicant would be able to
provide more information on that.
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Ms. Joseph asked staff if it was possible to do some research and go back through the archives to find
out whatever happened to that buffer.
Ms. Maliszewski stated yes it was possible, but that issue just came up yesterday. She checked the site
plan file for when that site was originally approved. The landscape plan there does show a buffer. There
is an approximate location of an existing white pines screen in order to replace all dead trees with trees of
equal size and type. That is shown on the residential side of Premier Circle. Further in the file it looks
like there is a buffer there and she can have someone look into it in more detail and make sure that
everything that is supposed to be there is in fact there.
Ms. Joseph noted that would be considered the same thing that they were just talking about as being a
violation of the site plan. It will have to be abated. There being no further questions for staff, she opened
the public hearing and invited the applicant to come forward and address the Commission.
Arthur Cox stated that he was one of the family members that own the Classic Furniture Store. They now
have full occupancy of the building now. Therefore, they have plenty of parking spaces. As to the
furniture being left outdoors, they are working on ideas as to what to do with it after hours. They are
aware that it is an area that is at times very busy even at night because the Waffle House is the only
place open in the area late at night. So there is a lot of traffic in that area between 1 :00 and 3:00 a.m. on
Wednesday nights. They have chained off the parking lot at night. He felt that they might be better off to
secure the furniture in some way outdoors or to try to bring it inside. But, it could be quite a project to
bring the furniture inside every night. At this point they are favoring leaving it out all night, but securing
the furniture in some way. Staff alluded to some of the trees. There was a recommendation for a
planting on the east side of the building and also on the island adjacent to the eastern most parking
spaces there, plus there was a tree that had expired that was recommended to be replaced. Those three
trees have been replaced according to the recommendations.
There being no questions for the applicant, Ms. Joseph invited public comment.
William West stated that he resides on Commonwealth Circle. The back of his land is on the western side
of Premier Circle directly abutting it along with another speaker tonight. He has been a resident there
since 1980 and he was going to address that situation. He was in opposition to any variances or special
use permits until a comprehensive residential/commercial buffer requirement is set. There is no evidence
now that it is. He went down to the County and was shocked yesterday when he found out that the only
consideration for this meeting was the visual impact on Route 29. There was no thought given
whatsoever to the adjoining residences, the effects or anything else. This relates, in fact, to activities in
the past 25 years of Fourth of July firework sales, lights and trash thrown onto our property. They were
out there cleaning it up all of the time. Also, he wanted to mention the ammunition that had been fired.
He presented a bag of shells of ammunition fire. Last Saturday night this is 13 of 20 rounds that were
fired out there on the street and picked up by us on Sunday morning. It is the second or third occurrence
of live gun fire. It is one of two dozen documented to the Board of Supervisors of incidents where all
policemen in Albemarle County had to be rolled in order to clear out 30 to 60 people and cars along that
area that occur after 2:00 a.m. in the morning. Usually it is on Saturday night, but sometimes on
Wednesday night. That is how it relates. He requested that the planning staff review the many previous
agreements and collect them into one comprehensive requirement that could be incorporated into special
use permits for anything in that area. This is 25 years that they have been fighting this. It has been
occurring ever since it was a trailer camp. He noted that he had been down to the County many times
himself about these issues. Therefore, he wanted to make that specific request. Now the history from
1981 the Planning board agreed that a buffer should be established out there and that it should be a
precedent prototype for residential/commercial interfaces up and down 29 primarily because they were
the closest to Route 29 throughout this whole thing. He felt that it was implicit on the planning charter not
to hold me responsible for going back through and establishing these requirements, but for them to.
Obviously, they were very upset for this whole situation. The gun fire has raised our concerns. He
pleaded that the Commission take no action whatsoever until a comprehensive barrier was out there.
The Planning Board four years ago reviewed portions of it and reviewed the site and agreed that the
border that is there that has been specified on site plans is not there and is not effective. The trees are
down and the plantings have not been redone. There is not effective barrier, and it should be made part
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of this action. That was the original intent 25 years ago.
Lance Chamber stated that he also lived adjacent to this commercial development on Commonwealth
Circle. As the property owners indicated, it took him two years to get them to chain off that parking lot.
Every Wednesday and Saturday night they have between 40 and 80 cars come into that area from
Wolfe's to eat at the Waffle House. It takes between 3 and 6 officers to clear this area out. It usually
takes 30 to 40 minutes for them to do so. They did not secure that parking lot for several years. At that
time everybody parked in that parking lot and walked across to the Waffle House. He did not know how
they were going to be able to secure it with outdoor furniture out there with these people walking up there
on the streets at night and shooting at each other, drinking and playing their stereos. If there is furniture
out there it is going to provide another area for them to sit down and enjoy themselves. It is going to
make the job much more difficult for the police who are already strapped for their resources as it is to
control the area. Therefore, he was against putting the furniture outside to facilitate this activity that they
have been seeing in the area. Unless they come up with some sort of 10' fence to put around it or some
other way to secure it to keep people out of it at 2:00 a.m. in the morning, then he did not see how the
Commission could go ahead and approve such a plan.
There being no further public comment, the public hearing was closed and the matter before the
Commission.
Mr. Craddock stated that the issue before the Commission was the visual impact from 29. He noted that
years ago somebody should have been responsible for the buffer between the building and the
neighborhood.
Ms. Joseph stated that staff indicated that she had gone back and looked at site plans to see where that
buffer was located and what are the notes on the site plan that indicate what is suppose to happen. Staff
is going to look into that to see what is out there and whether or not it complied with the site plan
requirements.
Ms. Higgins stated that it would not just apply to this property. There are three properties that are inside
Premier Circle, which she assumed was a private road. She noted that police enforcement on private
roads is also potentially an issue. There may be some way at the Board level that they could seek police
intervention on private property, but that has to actually be requested. This is another issue that the
adjacent neighbors have brought up.
Mr. Strucko stated that they were talking about a vegetative buffer of trees and shrubs between this
commercial development and the residences.
Ms. Maliszewski noted that she was not sure if that satisfied the neighbors.
Ms. Joseph stated that the issue before the Commission was the visual impact from the Entrance
Corridor. The other issue that is connected with this is whether or not there is some sort of violation going
on with an approved site plan.
Ms. Higgins noted that it was site plans because there was another office building, hotel or three or four
other properties.
Ms. Joseph suggested that the Commission focus on the special use permit aspect.
Ms. Higgins stated that on the face of the recommendations of the ARB, which she felt paid particularly
attention from the perspective from 29, they are very carefully crafted to add the plantings necessary for
the aesthetic concerns of the furniture on display. If the owner of Classic Furniture decides to leave the
furniture outside or chain it in place, she felt that the furniture might become used by people going to the
site. But, if it was chained off it is really a police enforcement issue. The conditions that they have are
really the limit of the Commission's authority.
Mr. Strucko stated that to address the criminal aspect of it, of course, it is quite concerning especially if
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there are multiple gun shots occurring at night. But, certain they could not let the criminal activity inhibit
somebody from conducting business. Again, it is a police enforcement issue. He did not think that lawn
furniture on display was going to do anything about that.
Mr. Cannon asked if this furniture store has been in existence for some time, and Ms. Higgins stated that
the use had been in existence since 1987.
Mr. Cannon asked if there was another form of action that concerned citizens might have at their disposal
to address what he took as being fundamentally a public safety problem. He was referring to the people
gathering together and creating public safety issues such as shooting guns and otherwise disturbing the
peace apparently that goes on frequently. He asked if there was a form of petition because he was
having a hard time connecting that concern, which he takes very seriously with the matter before them.
He asked if there is an avenue of petition that citizens could pursue that would lead to the kinds of relief
that they are looking for in some other forum.
Mr. Benish stated that in terms of land use he felt that it was limited at this point in time other than
checking the prior actions on the potential rezonings, special use permits or site plans to see whether
there has been a violation of the buffers that were intended to be constructed. But, after that he felt that it
becomes more of an issue of enforcement of the activities on the site. He was not aware of any
conditions on any of these properties that limited the time and activity such that it is a land use issue.
Mr. Kamptner stated that this has been discussed with the Board. It has been brought to the Board's
attention and the Police Department on how serious the problem is, but he did not know what the
resolution is going to be.
Mr. Edgerton stated that if a buffer has been removed that was mandated by a previous action, that would
be a zoning violation.
Mr. Kamptner stated that was correct and would be addressable.
Mr. Edgerton stated that the safety issue was separate.
Mr. Cannon stated that the problem was real, but it was something that the Commission was not
equipped with the authority to address. But, it was a real problem.
Ms. Joseph asked Mr. Kamptner if aside from having this aired in public in a setting like this, there is
nothing else that the Planning Commission can do to help that situation.
Mr. Kamptner stated no, but just by discussion it that it will show up in the minutes that the Board reads.
Particularly since this special use permit will be going on to the Board, they will know about the
Commission's concerns about the law enforcement aspect of the Waffle House and the use of the
adjoining parking lots and private streets. This may cause there to be a discussion about the law
enforcement aspect about this with the Board.
Ms. Joseph agreed with Mr. Strucko that this was not something that she would want to prohibit people
who are trying to carry on a business because of what is happening that is beyond their control at that
point where they have chained off the parking lots. She pointed out that there was on change to be made
to the conditions to indicate the size of the evergreen shrubs of 24".
Motion: Ms. Higgins moved, Mr. Craddock seconded, to approve SP-2005-035, Outdoor Furniture
Display (Classic Furniture) subject to the conditions staff recommended in the report, as amended, and
with all the concerns brought to the Commission's attention.
Staff recommends approval of this special use permit, subject to the following conditions that reference
the "Classic Furniture Outdoor Display" sketch plan dated 2-6-06.
1 . Items shall be displayed only in the areas marked for display on the plan entitled "Classic
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Furniture Outdoor Display" and dated 2-6-06.
2. Items displayed shall be limited to patio furniture. Beds and mattresses shall not be displayed.
3. Items for display shall not be stacked one atop another.
4. Items for display shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
5. Planters joined by black chain shall be used to delineate the boundaries of the display areas.
6. No new lighting is approved for the display areas.
7. Final approval of the site plan amendment/letter of revision is subject to Design Planner approval
of the revised landscape plan (submitted with the amendment). Planting illustrated on the plan
shall including the following additions to the site:
a) One 2W' caliper tree located in the island situated at the interior of the parking row in
front of the building.
b) One 2W' caliper tree located in the island at the east end of the parking row in front of the
building.
c) Evergreen screening shrubs 24" in height along the EC frontage to screen the parking lot
from the EC. These shrubs shall replace the existing row of shrubs located closest to the
parking spaces and shall consist of a holly that grows to a minimum of 2-3' in height.
d) Replace the missing tree along the EC frontage with a Kwanzan Cherry at 2W' caliper,
and add another flowering Cherry in the planting bed along the EC to visually balance the
replacement tree.
(Note: Several neighbors living in the area directly to the west of this site were concerned about the
problems at the Waffle House and also about issues of buffering between the residential area and the
commercial area.)
The motion passed by a vote of 6:0. (Commissioner Morris was absent.)
Ms. Joseph stated that SP-2005-035, Outdoor Furniture Display (Classic Furniture) was approved.
ZMA-2005-010 Wachovia Bank and Shops at Rio Road (Signs #39. 41)
PROPOSAL: Rezone 1.836 acres from CO (Commercial Office) zoning district which allows 15 units per
acre to C-1 (Commercial) zoning district which allows 15 units per acre to allow a partial redevelopment of
the site and accommodate redevelopment of an adjacent parcel (Tax Map 61, Parcel 122A). No
residential uses are proposed with this rezoning.
PROFFERS: Yes.
EXISTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Regional Service (regional-scale retail,
wholesale, business and/or employment centers, and residential (6.01-34 units/acre) in Neighborhood
One.
ENTRANCE CORRIDOR: Yes.
LOCATION: 1625 Seminole Trail (Wachovia Bank), near the southeastern corner of U.S. Rt. 29 and Rio
Road.
TAX MAP/PARCEL: Tax Map 61, Parcel 122.
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Rio.
STAFF: Sean Dougherty
Mr. Dougherty summarized the staff report.
· This is ZMA-2005-10, Wachovia Bank and Shops at Rio Road. The applicant is requesting a
rezoning of 1.836 acres (the Wachovia Bank property) from CO to C-1 to allow for redevelopment
of an adjacent property (zoned C-1) at the corner of Rio Road and Route 29. Specifically, the
applicant would like to replace the Rio Road Superette and Heritage Memorials of Charlottesville
with a new restaurant of 4,300 square foot restaurant and 11,000 square feet of retail. A rezoning
of the bank property would be followed by a boundary line adjustment and the purchase of about
one acre of land from the bank to support the developer's plans for the adjacent property (Rio
Road Superette and Heritage Memorials). No proffers accompany this request.
· The property at the corner of Rio Road and Route 29 has been developed with the Rio Road
Superette and Heritage Memorials for several decades. The applicant would like to redevelop the
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site with retail and restaurant uses by using a portion of the bank's property. This would include
shared and coordinated parking for the bank property and the redevelopment of the corner
property.
. Given the visibility of this site along two designated Entrance Corridors, the applicant took initial
redevelopment concepts for the bank property and corner property before the Architectural
Review Board on August 25, 2005. The ARB expressed concern regarding the initial concepts
and offered the applicant direction so that an appropriate design solution for this prominent site
could be composed. The ARB reviewed the applicant's current proposal on February 6,2006 and
unanimously approved the applicant's revised plan.
· The request is found to be consistent with the Land Use Plan and with the Neighborhood Model
in general. The plan reflects the ARB's feedback and comments.
. Factors favorable to this request
· The placement of the building beside the Entrance Corridor conforms to the
Neighborhood Model.
. The plan effectively relegates parking.
· The pedestrian connection to Fashion Square supports the Neighborhood Model.
· The proposed storm water management concepts for the site will provide better than
currently exists on the property and in excess of what the storm water ordinance requires.
. Factors unfavorable to this request
The applicant has not made a commitment to the key features illustrated on the rezoning
plan.
· Staff recommends approval if a commitment to the proposed rezoning plan is made
Mr. Edgerton stated that staff lists the favorable conditions and they have these nice renderings showing
relegated parking and all of this good design. Staff celebrates the good design, but then says that the applicant is
not willing to commit to that good design. Therefore, he was trying to figure out what it is that they are being
asked to review if they were not being asked to review the design. With no commitment the designs are nothing.
Mr. Dougherty stated that they could basically dilute it down to the point where you are saying whether this site
could be developed or not. That is pretty much what the Commission would be saying without a commitment to
the drawings. The applicant would like to discuss his concern with the proffer in the plan or proffering the features
of the plan. He felt that the applicant was more receptive to proffering key features, but he is concerned that
proffering the plan itself will make it less easy to redevelopment in the future or further develop the site. That is
his concern with proffering the plan.
Ms. Higgins stated that there was a mention of an acre being purchased. She asked if that was part of this
property.
Mr. Dougherty stated that it is. He explained that the 1.8 acres was the bank's property now. The property line of
the two parcels is here. With the rezoning of this parcel to C-1 the applicant would eventually purchase this
property from the bank with the new C-1 zoning and use this combined parcel to redevelop this site.
Ms. Higgins noted that the property was not owned by the applicant.
Mr. Dougherty stated that was correct. The property is owned by Wachovia and the request is being made by the
developer of this portion.
Ms. Joseph asked staff to go through the list of uses on page 5. She had a discussion with staff on whether they
could require these things if this came in as a by right site plan. Apparently the only thing on this list that Mr.
Dougherty finds favorable to this request was the location and number of vehicular entrances that are the only
things that could be determined at site plan stage.
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Mr. Edgerton stated that without a commitment or proffering to this plan.
Ms. Joseph replied that was correct. She asked if there were any other questions for Mr. Dougherty. There being
no further questions for staff, Ms. Joseph opened the public hearing and invited the applicant to address the
Commission.
Steve Messing, representative of Unicorp National Development, stated that he was a partner in this project.
They are in contract to buy the left hand portion of the Wachovia parcel. Also, they are in contract to buy the
Joseph parcel, which is the gas station on the corner. So at the end of the time if they can get the approvals and
the permits, then they will close and then own the two parcels that are on the left hand side. As far as the
commitment, he was still a little confused. They will go through the ARB and site plan approval processes. What
he needed to get feedback on is if he withdraws that processing that he could still by right build off street and
unrelegated parking with no pedestrian access. He asked if that was what he had just heard. He stated that he
did not understand the situation. It seems that there is an ARB process of the overlay district, the site plan
approval process that would basically require them to build up to the street as they want to and as they are
showing here as part of the ARB approvals and everything else. He asked if they would help him understand this
a little bit more.
Mr. Dougherty asked that they talk about what the concern would be. The concern would be that you get the
rezoning and some of your investments possibly get washed away and you are not able to develop this right
away. Then you come back with the C-1 zoning, but want to change the plan to possibly put something more
conventional here. What they have is a commitment to a lot of the things that has taken a while to work out
through the site, and if they don't get a commitment to that and for some reason you don't develop this next week
that there is not an assurance here that we won't get a ten year form of development.
Ms. Higgins stated that if they rezone this C-1 without a concept plan proffered, then all of these uses that are
listed under C-1 become a possibility. If the applicant wants the Commission to consider a C-1 designation, they
need the zoning ordinance and all of the C-1 uses because none of the uses have been proffered out. By the
layout of the buildings they know what the applicant can put there. But, if the applicant wants blanket C-1 zoning
she would say that it would be difficult for them to approve it. If they were proffering a concept plan, it would
affect their discussion.
Mr. Messing stated that he understood that a little more and was okay with proffering that plan itself. But, on the
uses he would like to clarify one thing. They are asking for up to 4,300 square feet for restaurant space. They do
not have the tenants yet nor do they have the leases. So they are still working through that process. It could be 0
or 4,300, but he wanted to clarify that use of it.
Ms. Higgins stated that if he had C-1 under this plan, then what he fits into the building was a C-1 issue. It could
be flexible uses, which was her understanding. But, if he does not proffer the plan, then he could come back and
want something different in any other use that they could think of, which was potential issues. She asked if he
wanted to proffer the plan or not. If so, he would have to submit a proffer form.
Mr. Benish stated that there is standard language for the proffer that provides for some latitude. He felt that the
applicant would want to look at that language. It locks in certain levels of commitment, but it also allows for
certain discretion at a ministerial level on some aspects of the plan. So he felt that they would need to see that
language to be comfortable with how the proffers are formatted. He felt that was an appropriate next step if he
was agreeable to proffer the plan.
Ms. Higgins asked if the Commission could consider that the applicant told us that the concept plan would be
proffered and act in their discussion that way. Or, do they need to wait until the applicant actually does it.
Ms. Kamptner stated that historically the Commission has occasionally acted without having something right in
front of you if the applicant made a commitment. Just looking at the schedule, thought, he could tell them that the
May 3 Board date would have to kick over to probably the June day meeting. Staff would have had to have the
proffers already in hand in order to meet the May 3 date.
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Mr. Benish stated that staff has to have the proffers a minimum of one month in advance.
Ms. Higgins stated that he was referring to the Board, but that the Commission could still take action.
Mr. Benish stated that if the Commission was comfortable acting with the assumption that the proffers were going
to be developed to their satisfaction they would do that. But, they are going to lose some time.
Ms. Joseph asked if the applicant had anything more that he would like to say to the Commission.
Mr. Messing stated that they would appreciate the opportunity to go ahead and proceed with the understanding
that they would proffer the property and go to the Board at the next level. They have spent a lot of time with the
ARB meetings with the travel time. He felt that it would be nice if that could be done.
Ms. Joseph asked if there was anyone else who would like to speak to this item. There being no further public
comment, the public hearing was closed and the matter before the Commission.
Ms. Higgins stated that it appears that if the plan was treated as a concept plan and was proffered, it would have
favorable comments across the board. After driving by the site, she felt that this would be a more attractive site
and would actually tie in more with what the future of that corner area as has been envisioned in Places 29. It
seems to be more compatible looking at the rezoning than what they have now if the Places 29 Neighborhood is
adopted. So for that reason she was supportive for the general C-1 classification as long as this was proffered. If
not, she would suggest that they look at the list of uses and blanket rezoning is not something that they have
done in a long time. Therefore, that was her thoughts on it.
Mr. Cannon stated that he did not have any questions about the merit of the proposal. But, his question was on
this process whereby they approve something that does not yet exist in specific terms. There is a plan, but the
proffer would still stand to be negotiated. So they do not have a proffer in terms to build on. He asked if they are
comfortable that there are sufficient restraint on discretion and the negotiating process that what they approve is
actually a thing that is capable of being approved.
Mr. Kamptner stated that it has been about three years since this Commission recommended for approval a
rezoning where the Commission did not have the proffers right in front of them or at least a draft. His
understanding is what the applicant is willing to proffer is the site layout. So that proffer would really not be much
more than the applicant proffering that the development of this site would be in general accord with this site
layout. It would allow some flexibility to move things around, but the plan would have to be in general accord.
This is not a site plan so the project does not have to be developed exactly like this. If the Commission chose to
do so, they would be recommending approval of this rezoning subject to the applicants submitting a proffer in an
acceptable form assuring that the development of the site will be in general accord with this site layout for
Wachovia Bank Shops at Rio Road.
Mr. Strucko asked if it would include relegated parking and pedestrian access.
Mr. Benish stated yes, that the main features would get locked in. If those changes are not deemed according to
the plan, then it would have to come back to the Commission. He cautioned the Commission that they don't know
whether the applicant wants to attach other proffers beyond what that proffer is. It sounds like the Commission
would be comfortable with staffs recommendations if the plan was proffered as was mentioned. There is a
potential that the applicant will ask for additional proffers that might set further limitations or control the proposed
plan. He was no suggesting that they are, but that is the one shortcoming that they have if the Commission is not
reviewing those proffers. But, that is something that can be dealt with at the Board level.
Mr. Kamptner noted that if the Board thinks that whatever is proffered is significant for the Commission to
examine, they can refer it back. Proffers are imposing additional restrictions for requirements on the development
of the site. So whatever you see or recommend for approval today with whatever conditions you are imposing,
the Board will be seeing something that is more restrictive and subject to more requirements.
Mr. Cannon stated that it has the feeling of signing a blank check and he wanted to make sure that there were
some restraints in what goes in the check ultimately.
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Ms. Joseph pointed out that had happened to the Commission with the affordable housing proffers in the past.
Mr. Benish stated that if the Commission is comfortable with the plan before them, then their expectations are that
plan will be proffered. Anything beyond that is going to be different than what they have seen.
Mr. Cannon stated that if that could be the understanding with this going forward, then he was comfortable with it.
Mr. Benish noted that ideally the Commission would have the proffers in hand to review before the request is
forwarded to the Board of Supervisors. He felt that the Commission's expectation was clear that they wanted the
plan as proposed proffered.
Ms. Joseph asked how much time would be lost if they delayed their decision.
Mr. Benish pointed out that they would lose at least a month in the review schedule with a deferral. But, he would
have to check the Commission's calendar to give a specific answer.
Mr. Craddock felt that there were enough safe guards to what is being proffered that if it was different that it would
have to come back to the Commission. Therefore, he felt better about going ahead with this.
Motion: Mr. Cannon moved, Mr. Strucko seconded, to approve ZMA-2005-010, Wachovia Bank and
Shops at Rio Road on the condition that the applicant submits the site layout plan contained in the
materials as a proffer and that no additional conditions not reflected in the June 27 site layout plan be
approved in that proffer.
Mr. Kamptner asked if the Commissioner's recommendation is that there is the one proffer, but no other
proffers.
Mr. Cannon stated that the issue was raised whether there might be additional conditions not reviewed
here and not in the plan that would come forward as part of the proffer. Not having reviewed those
conditions he did not feel comfortable approving an arrangement whereby those additional elements
could come forward and be sent forward as part of a recommendation to the Board.
Mr. Edgerton stated that he was saying that he was not comfortable agreeing with anything else that
comes into play.
Mr. Kamptner asked if that would prevent if the applicant wanted to add an additional proffer to proffer out
service stations or funeral homes.
Mr. Canon clarified that it needs to change the terms on which the plan is offered.
Mr. Kamptner stated that he wanted to make certain that everyone understands what the Commission
meant by the motion understanding that proffers are imposing additional restrictions or requirements if
they were recommending approval with this one proffer at the site plan. Any other proffers would be
imposing additional requirements. So just in case the applicant or staff comes up with an idea that they
wanted to proffer out a certain use or something, that they can do that without losing the Commission's
recommendation.
Mr. Cannon stated that his concern was that the proffer would be forwarded in a form different from the
plan included here.
Mr. Benish pointed out that he just wanted to make sure that the proffer reflects the plans before the
Commission. He felt that if it was listed as the affirmative without the negative statement in it, then it
would be clear. His only concern would be that they would proffer the plan, except that they would have
the latitude to say not provide sidewalks as shown on the plan and that would not be consistent with the
picture there.
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Ms. Higgins suggested that they call it the June 27 site layout and reference it so that it is real clear.
Mr. Benish stated that any proffer that staff feels is necessary to implement that plan would be
appropriate to the Commission.
Ms. Higgins stated that she was okay with it under those stipulations.
Mr. Cannon asked if the motion needs to be rephrased or is the motion impact as elaborated and
interpreted.
Mr. Kamptner noted that staff understands the Commission's intent.
Mr. Joseph felt that it was appropriate for this particular use on this site based on the way Mr. Dougherty
wrote the staff report telling us what this particular zoning district was intended for,
The motion passed by a vote of 6:0. (Commissioner Morris was absent.)
Ms. Joseph stated that ZMA-2005-010, Wachovia Bank and Shops at Rio Road was approved. She
asked if the request would still be heard on May 10 by the Board of Supervisors.
Mr. Benish stated that because of the Board policy that staff have the proffers at least in advance and
agreed to that they were probably going to lose that May date. But, it was up to the Clerk of the Board.
He felt that they should be able to meet that June date provided that staff has that information a month in
advance.
SP-2005-034 Camp Watermarks (Signs #90. 96)
PROPOSED: Nature / agriculture camp, four weeks per year for local/urban children.
ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: RA -- Rural Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses;
residential density (0.5 uniUacre). SECTION: 31.2.4.1; 10.2.2.20; 5.1.05.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Rural Areas - preserve and protect agricultural,
forestal, open space, and natural, historic and scenic resources/ density (0.5 uniU acre).
LOCATION: 1145 James River Drive, west of Route 726 and Hatton Ferry Road; TM 136, Parcels 6B,
9D, 9D1, 9E. MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Scottsville.
STAFF: Amy Arnold
Ms. Arnold summarized the staff report.
· The applicant has requested a special use permit to allow for the establishment of a
camp for girls and boys from ages 8 to 18 in an agricultural setting. The applicant
proposes to hold a maximum of 4 overnight sessions per year at the camp with the
maximum enrollment of 36 to 45 children for each session. Four week sessions would
consist of one week during spring planting, two weeks during the summer growing
season and a fourth week during the fall harvest. Camp activities and accommodations
are proposed in several areas of the site including 9 cabinets, a recreation hall/dining
facility, basketball and skateboarding areas, a fishing lake, a fire pit and near by animal
paddock.
· The applicants have indicated that one of their primary goals is to provide nature and
agricultural experiences for children who normally have limited exposure to outdoor and
agricultural environments.
· The applicants operated the camp for a week during the summer of 2005 utilizing the
buildings that were approved only for agricultural use. Electricity had been installed in
the cabins without permits. The shower room had been in use during the camp session
without building, electrical or plumbing permits. In addition, the shower room had been
operating without Health Department approval of the septic system. The violations were
abated on September 16, 2005 when the camp showers were disconnected and the
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applicant agreed to preclude camp activities until approval of the appropriate permits.
· Staff has identified the following factors favorable to this application:
1 . Farming will continue as the primary activity on these parcels; the camp is a
secondary use.
2. The applicant's proposal for traffic management on James River Road is sensitive to
potential impacts on the neighborhood.
3. The camp environment is well integrated into the surrounding landscape.
4. The camp has the potential to heighten awareness and understanding of agricultural
processes and natural resources.
· Staff has identified the following factors unfavorable to this application:
1. Increased traffic on James River Road.
2. Increase in overall activity levels on and around the site.
· Based on the findings contained in this staff report, particularly as to the projects support
of Rural Area objectives, staff recommends approval of SP 2005-34, subject to the
conditions listed in the staff report.
Staff pointed out that seven letters of support for the Critzer's proposal had been received and included in
the staff report. Also, there were seven additional letters and emails of support for the proposal from
neighbors and adjacent property owners that were distributed this evening.
Ms. Joseph asked if there were any questions for staff.
Mr. Edgerton asked staff to point out which parcels belong to the applicant on the drawing on page 8.
Ms. Arnold stated that the parcel that belongs to the camp is 136-6B. The entrance to the camp is
located on the adjacent parcel. That was a topic of discussion during the review process. There is a plat
attached to the staff report that shows the different parcels. Since then the applicant has had a licensed
surveyor go out and confirm that is the case. So the parcels are 136-6B, 136-90, 136-901 and 136-9E.
The reason that 136-9E is involved as seen in the combination drawing because of the approximate
location of the gravel overflow parking actually spills over a little into 136-9. There are four parcels total
that are impacted by the camp itself. The applicants actually own more property around that.
Mr. Edgerton asked if the applicant is trying to get approval for what they had already been doing, and
Ms. Arnold stated that was correct.
Ms. Higgins asked if engineering had reviewed the double parking area of 50' X 100'. The assumption
here sounds like it is a bus strip. She asked what if 45 parents and 10 staff members are delivering
children on a Sunday. She asked if someone has looked at it for adequacy.
Ms. Arnold stated that yes, in fact, that parking lot was identified in that area and established in
conversation with zoning based on their requirements and approved by them. She understood that
parents do not drop off or pick up their children.
Ms. Higgins asked that condition to be made clear in case of a change in the owners and the activities
ongoing. On the whole list there is nothing about the entrance or anything being verified. Normally for
something like this there has to be an entrance that VDOT has looked at and to make sure if there are
buses and entrances that has been confirmed by engineering.
Ms. Arnold stated that the staff report indicates that County engineering and VDOT have both been out
and looked and approved not only the entrance, but the drive into the camp for surface, width, radius and
site.
Mr. Craddock asked if it was approved for both cars and buses.
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Ms. Higgins stated that they did not make it as a condition of approval.
Ms. Arnold stated that it did not need to be because it already exists. VDOT and engineering already
approved it.
Ms. Higgins stated that usually they have the letter from VDOT in the staff report or they have it as a
condition. She felt that just putting in the verbiage was important in case something changes so that they
always have to maintain an entrance that meets approval and is not modified in any way. She did not
want to go into what could happen, but usually it is one or the other.
Mr. Craddock asked what condition 11 means that a zoning compliance clearance is required once a
year. He asked if they have to come back to the Commission to run their camp every year. He asked if it
means that the Health Department, etc. comes and makes sure that everything is set up for the year.
Ms. Arnold stated that was correct.
Mr. Kamptner stated that the applicant does not have to come back to the Commission. It is just done
administratively. Usually it is just to make sure that the sanitary issues are worked out each year.
Ms. Higgins asked if during the year these buildings are used to store corn in, then someone would go in
and make sure that the roof is still okay and whatever things that they require.
There being no further questions for staff, Ms. Joseph opened the public hearing and invited the applicant
to address the Commission.
Travis and Amie Critzer were present to represent the request. Mr. Critzer stated that they were
proposing just to use this property four times a year, which is a running farm. It will continue to be an
operating farm. They want to share some of the things that they grew up with and live with on a daily
basis with some of these children. They want the children to get some things out of this such as
exposure to fresh air, fishing, and that kind of stuff. This will be a Christian based agricultural style camp.
Ms. Higgins asked where the road goes that is shown on 136-9E.
Mr. Critzer stated that the road goes all the way through their property.
Mr. Edgerton asked what they would have the children do.
Mr. Critzer stated that the children would be a part of everyday farm life. They will get to learn that milk
does not come from a bottle. That beef does not come from a store. They will get to understand about
hay growth and that cows eat it. They will be able to learn and express themselves in a Christian manner
and learn things that they can't do in school, but can do here.
Ms. Higgins asked if the applicant had any problem with wording a condition to ensure that 45 parents
would not be coming on Sunday to pick up or drop off children. She asked that it be clarified that the
buses would be the primary means of transportation for the children.
Mr. Critzer stated that they do have two pick up and drop off places for the children when they do this.
One is Effort Baptist Church in Palmyra and the other is Scottsville Shopping Center in Scottsville. They
will meet the children at these locations and bus them to the camp.
Ms. Higgins stated that if they mention in here that the primary means of transportation would be buses.
This would ensure that if someone else took over the business and it changed, then the roads and other
things would have to be looked at. She asked if he would be okay with that.
Mr. Critzer stated that he would agree with that. One of their biggest concerns in their area is that more
and more people are cutting up their land. The idea of this is that they want to hold onto their land. They
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own a little over 200 acres and want to keep it as a farm. They don't want to develop or split up their land.
This is a way that they can share what they are doing with our community and surrounding community.
There being no further questions for the applicant, Ms. Joseph invited further public comment.
Peter Way, long time resident of the Scottsville area, stated that he was present in support of this project.
The vision and the dedication of the Critzers have given inspiration to all of us in southern Albemarle
County. This project has the tremendous support of everyone there. There is not a negative comment
from anyone in the area because this is a good thing. They hope that the Commission will approve it.
Scott Morill stated that he had been a neighbor and had known Mr. Critzer since 1979. He has been a
good neighbor and has never created any problems. He felt that anybody who is willing to spent their
money and give their time to help children today become better citizens for tomorrow deserves a lot of
credit. Therefore, he was definitely for this project.
Kris Clifford stated that he was a Youth Minister at the church that Mr. and Mrs. Critzer attend. In any
weekly basis he gets to work with 50 to 75 to 100 young people. So he was constantly working with
young people and he gets to see the lives of that they live and what they go through. He knows from
experience that children need a place to get away from the nightmares of their lives. Everyone can watch
the news today and realize that young people have hard lives. He believed that opening a place like this
is just another way that people are rising up in our society to make a different for the leaders of tomorrow.
If they are willing to do things like this, then he would support them for creating a place like this for
children to be changed.
Reverend June Clifford, Associate Pastor of Effort Church in Fluvanna County, stated that she was an
adolescent nurse manager for a pre-adolescent program at Charter Hospital for over 11 years. So my
involvement with young people and children has been long standing. It is just a privilege to be a part of a
pastor in a relationship with Mr. and Mrs. Critzer. She has been involved as she is a teaching pastor and
discipleship minister as well in equipping, training and raising them up as youth leaders in our church.
She is a risk manager and a person who is involved in the mentor of children and adults. This couple has
impacted the youth in our community for years. Extending that to children in other communities is beyond
belief the opportunity to do that. So again, she would like to express their wholehearted devotion and
their willingness to do the training and conferences and their leadership is worthy. Therefore, this is a
great opportunity.
Kevin Fletcher stated that he lived in the Scottsville area. He supports Camp Watermarks. He felt that it
fits into the Comprehensive Plan for the rural areas. As their growth areas become more populated he
felt that it was important that it provides a way for the youth to get out and become more familiar with our
rural areas. He hoped that help provide support for the County's efforts to preserve our rural areas.
Ken Leap stated that his family has lived here for approximately 35 years. It is really not much that he
can add to what everybody else has said about Mr. and Mrs. Critzer. He has seen the camp and felt that
they were very fortunate to have someone step forward to do such a thing. He hoped that the
Commission would support the request.
There being no further public comment, Ms. Joseph closed the public hearing and the matter was before
the Commission.
Mr. Craddock stated that several weeks ago he had visited this camp with Reverend Way and a young
man that his home made a big difference for in his life. He thought that what the Critzers are doing in
Scottsville will make a lot of difference in a lot of young people's lives and try to put them on the right
pathway to a good living. All of the letters the Commission received today were in support of the request.
One letter was from Barry Clark, who is the Town Administrator of Scottsville, and he basically put down
in writing everything that he was thinking of about a safe place for children to go. It is a good place to
have down in southern Albemarle. Therefore, he was very much in favor of this project.
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Ms. Higgins asked for two amendments to the conditions to say that buses are the primary means of
transportation for children and then the maximum number of trips. Then another condition should be
added that says compliance with VDOT requirements for the entrance is verified prior to clearance for the
commencement of the special use permit. This would be for the record for the safety issue.
Ms. Joseph asked that the condition state buses or vans.
Ms. Higgins asked that the condition state buses or van trips.
Motion: Mr. Craddock moved, Ms. Higgins seconded, to approve SP-2005-034, Camp Watermarks
subject to the conditions staff recommended in the report as amended.
1. Special Use Permit 2005-34 shall remain in general accord with the concept application plan dated
February 22, 2006, prepared by Angela and Travis Critzer, and titled "Watermarks Christian
Ministries Camp" (Attachment A. drawing 1.) However, the Zoning Administrator may approve
revisions to the concept application plan to allow compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Compliance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code shall be verified by the Fire Marshall
prior to clearance and the commencement of the Special Use Permit.
3. Compliance with the Virginia State Department of Health regarding minimum septic requirements
shall be required prior to the commencement of the Special Use Permit.
4. Compliance with the Virginia State Department of Health regarding kitchen and food service
approvals shall be verified by the Health Department prior to clearance and the commencement of
the Special Use Permit.
5. Total number of staff (in addition to the applicant and their family) on site at one time shall be limited
to 10.
6. Camp sessions shall be limited to a maximum of four, each one week long, overnight sessions per
year.
7. The maximum number of children per session shall be limited to 45 (forty five).
8. The maximum number of bus or van trips (round trips) to and from the camp, each session shall be
six (6). Bus or van trips shall be the primary means of transportation for the children.
9. Outdoor amplified sounds or bull horns shall be prohibited.
10. Compliance with VDOT requirements for the entrance shall be verified prior to the clearance for the
commencement of the special use permit.
The motion passed by a vote of 6:0. (Commissioner Morris was absent.)
Ms. Joseph stated that SP-2005-034, Camp Watermarks would go to the Board of Supervisors on May 3
with a recommendation for approval.
SP-2006-003 American Cancer Society. Pink Ribbon Polo (Si~ns #42. 47)
PROPOSED: Annual polo match, benefits American Cancer Society
ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: RA -- Rural Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses;
residential density (0.5 uniUacre)
SECTION: Section 31.2.4, 10.2.2.42, 5.1.27
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Rural Areas - preserve and protect agricultural, forestal,
open space, and natural, historic and scenic resources/ density (0.5 uniU acre)
LOCATION: King Family Winery, 6640 Roseland Farm, Crozet; TM 55 Parcels 80,81
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Whitehall
STAFF: Amy Arnold
Ms. Joseph stated that due to advertising errors the Commission will not vote tonight on this request. The
Commission will vote on this request on April 25. Tonight they will open the public hearing and discuss
the request only. The reason for the readvertising the request was that they went from a one time event
to an annual event.
Ms. Arnold summarized the staff report.
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. The applicant proposes to hold a annual not for profit polo event to benefit the American Cancer
Society breast cancer research. An event was held for the first time last summer on June 12,
2005 with administrative approval from the zoning department. The applicant estimates that the
attendance at that event totaled about 764 people in 345 cars. The applicant is projecting that
this year's attendance at 1,120 people with 450 cars to accommodate on this site.
. Staff has identified the following factors favorable to this application:
1. The primary use of the property remains a farm winery that has been placed under permanent
conservation easement.
2. The proposed event is a model of integrating the purpose of the rural areas ordinance within an
event that directly benefits the community as a whole.
3. A temporary equestrian event held on a farm winery directly supports local agricultural activities.
. Staff has identified the following factors unfavorable to this application:
1. With a projected attendance of over 1,000 people for the event, traffic volumes for a short period
of time may be heavy in the surrounding areas.
· The applicant has expressed the interest in making the polo match an annual fundraising option for
the American Cancer Society, rather than a one time event. The County Engineer has no objection
to the event being held annually. The Zoning Division has indicated no objection to the proposal as
an annual event and added that approving the event as an annual fundraiser would benefit the
Division by eliminating yearly review of a Special Use Permit.
· Staff supports the not- Staff has reviewed this request for compliance with the provisions of Sections
31.2.4 and 10.2.2.42 of the Zoning Ordinance and recommends approval, based on consistency with
the Comprehensive Plan, subject to conditions of approval.
Ms. Joseph asked if there were any questions for Ms. Arnold.
Ms. Higgins asked if any adjacent property owners had responded to the notice.
Ms. Arnold replied no, and that the applicant did not receive any complaints about the event last year.
Staff is in discussion with the County Police Department and they are researching who the officer was last
year so that they can determine what intersections that they recommend that we cover. The applicant
has suggested that they do that. Staff is checking with them to see if there were any complaints. But,
staff has not heard back from them yet.
Ms. Joseph asked if there was something in the current ordinance that would cover the decimal levels.
Mr. Kamptner stated that it would be subject to the zoning noise ordinance and also to the other noise
ordinance. One is based on the decimal levels and the other is based on nuisance impacts.
Mr. Benish stated that in the residential and rural areas it is around 60 decimals during the day and 55 at
night.
Ms. Higgins pointed out that she was at the event last year and the only problem was that you could not
hear anything and nobody knew what was going on. Therefore, the sound was not an issue.
Mr. Kamptner stated that it appears that this annual event would not fall under any of the exemptions.
There being no further questions for staff, Ms. Joseph opened the public hearing and invited the applicant
to address the Commission.
David King, applicant, stated that he owned a farm and this large group of 35 to 40 ladies came to him
last year requesting to hold this event because they could not get the golf course across the road. They
knew that we use the same contractor to do the field on his farm as the golf course. They asked if the
field would be ready in time to hold a fund raiser. They were just barely finished in time and there was
enough grass to play. The group did quite well apparently on the money and was happy enough that now
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they want to try again. Last year when he first came to the County to see if they needed a special use
permit it was suggested that they file an administrative approval, which they were quite happy to have at
the time with the idea that if they came back and wanted to do the event on an annual basis that they
would do that. When he reapplied this year it did not occur to him that he was seeking a one time event.
The organizing committee has requested that they would like to have Father's Day for the next five years
to do this. Therefore, so they don't have to go through this ever year he suggested a couple days ago
that they make an annual request rather than a one time event for that reason. He noted that there have
not been any complaints from his neighbors. They have had a lot of nice comments about this. He has
had other groups that have suggested that they would like to do this same thing in the fall and he may be
coming back again for a fall event. They are really motivated to do this. One of their local players,
Wendy Cursnick, about six months ago was diagnosed with breast cancer. She was actually supposed to
play last year. All of us in the local polo group are highly motivated to do this not only on her behalf, but
because it is a good thing to do. He hoped that the Commission would grant this request for an annual
event.
Ms. Joseph asked if there were any questions for the applicant.
Mr. Cannon asked if used the field for polo groups apart from this.
Mr. King stated that he did. They have a local club with about 18 members. They play normally every
Sunday. It is basically his friends that play on the field on Sundays. They do that because they only have
two fields in Charlottesville. One is at the University of Virginia. That field with the amount of use that is
put on it gets a little chopped up. So when he put this field in they decided as a local group that if they
could they would split the amount of play. So it makes some sense for that reason to do it. Normally, in
the absence of something like this they would have 20 to 30 cars that would drive in. They don't charge
admission because this is not a commercial activity. It is mainly for horse people. It is not intended to be
run as a polo club. Although he is required by the USPA, United States Polo Association, to have a club
on file with the USDA in order to take the benefit of insurance and that type of thing. He did not intend to
make this a commercial venture because it would never be a money making thing. He understood that
this particular event made $70,000 last year for breast cancer. This year he understood that they have 22
company sponsors that have already donated about $65,000 for the overhead to put the event on. Sprint
and Ferguson were the two lead sponsors, but the list is pretty long. This event has been well received
by the business community and they are obvious supporting it. He was happy to have it as long as the
ladies are willing to put it all together. One other thing on the traffic issue, the field itself is probably 1,500
feet into the farm. Last year on stacking, for example, they did not have anyone on One-half Mile Branch
Road. There has been some suggestion by VDOT that an officer is located at both ends of One-half Mile
Branch, but he honestly did not see the necessity for that. Even at the end of the game the people trickle
out. The entrance to the road is located on a crest and site distance is good in both directions. He had
already contacted the Police Department and planned to have an officer located at the entrance.
Ms. Joseph stated that the Commission was not going to take any action on this tonight. Therefore,
maybe some of those issues can be worked out and be a little clearer on April 25.
Ms. Joseph invited public comment. There being none, the public hearing was closed. She noted that
the matter will come back before the Commission on April 25. No formal action was taken and the
Commission will vote on this matter on April 25.
Old Business:
Ms. Joseph asked if there was any old business. There being none, the meeting moved on to the next
item.
New Business:
Ms. Joseph asked if there was any new business.
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Ms. Higgins asked to make one statement about something that they had tonight, which was the summer
camp for the children. She felt that their consideration of the farm worker had something to do with that.
She felt that it made it very clear that having it done by special use permit gets the property owners
notified and that sort of thing. She really has a lot of concerns based on her research with the farm worker
issue. Therefore, she will not be able to support it without a limitation for the special use permit. Any kind
housing in the pictures presented is the kind of housing that could end up for farm workers. Without
public notification she would not want it happening next to her property. It is just a general statement that
this application emulates what that could be.
Ms. Joseph pointed out that the Commission will have that discussion next week. She pointed out that at
a City Planning Commission meeting she attended they gave a tiny two sentence report on whatever
committee they were on once a month. She suggested that this Commission do something similar.
Mr. Edgerton felt it was a great idea.
Mr. Craddock pointed out that he was absent at the last two Mountaintop Meetings, but that Mr. Cannon
had attended in his absent. He had received very favorable reports from all there as well as the Daily
Progress.
Mr. Cannon pointed out that they actually reached consensus, but there is a piece net that still has to be
crafted. But, the basic outlines were agreed to by a consensus of everybody in the meeting. He pointed
out that it might come apart, but he felt that it was basically done.
Mr. Benish pointed out that the staff reports for next week will be delivered due to the copy machines
being down.
Ms. Higgins suggested that the ARB report and the use list for the C-1 zone should be attached to the
Wachovia Bank staff report when the matter goes to the Board.
There being no further new business, the meeting proceeded.
Adjournment:
With no further items, the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. to the April 18, 2006 meeting.
V. Wayne Cilimberg, Secretary
(Recorded and transcribed by Sharon Claytor Taylor, Recording Secretary.)
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James S. Utterback, PMP
Charlottesville Residency Administrator
Virginia Department of Transportation
70] VDOT Way
Char]ottesville, VA 22911
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CHARLOTTESVILLE RESIDENCY MONTHLY REpORT
APRIL 2006
CONSTRUCTION
Active COl/sfrUClio!1 Projects
0053-002-101, C501, B601 Route 53 (Buck Island Creek bridge replacement project)
Original completion date: 11/1/2005 Award amount: $1,644,187
Estimated completion date: 05/01/06 Est. completion amount: $1,534,662.63
· Project is complete pending final acceptance by the Department.
BP-7A-05 (District wide bridge painting project)
Original completion date: 10/31/2005 Award amount: $1,556,670
Estimated completion date: 9/1/2006 Est. completion amount: $1,556,670
· Contractor has resumed work after winter shutdown and erected containment at three bridge sites in
Culpeper County.
PM-7I-05 (Secondary roads paving schedule in Charlottesville and Louisa Residencies)
Original completion date: 6/1/06 Award amount: $2,944,001.95
Estimated completion date: 6/1/06 Est. completion amount: $3,224,049.45
· Completed scheduled sections of Routes 616, 729 and South Pantops Drive in addition to various routes
in Louisa and Fluvanna Counties.
PM-7B-06 (primary roads paving schedule)
Original completion date: 12-1-06 Award amount: $1,868,560.78
Estimated completion date: 12-1-06 Est. completion amount: $1,868,560.78
· Completed paving Rte. 250 from 0.5 mile east Rte. 151 to the Augusta Co. line.
SS- 7B-06 (Slurry Seal)
Original completion date: 9/1/06 Award amount: $322,191.98
Completion date: 4/25/06 Est. completion amount: $307,191.98
· Completed all routes scheduled in Albemarle and Greene Counties.
(NFO) BR06-002-105,M500 (1-64 Eastbound Bridge over The Rivanna River & CSX deck repair)
Original Completion date: 6/23/06 Award amount: $747,924.96
Estimated completion date: 6/23106 Est. completion amount: $747,924.96
· Completed 55 percent of deck patching and 50 percent of joint repair.
PRELI'\1INARY ENGINEERING
Albemarle County
· Route 22 / 250 Intersection Improvements, 0022-002-104, CSOl
On schedule for spring 2008 Construction with design in progress. Plan to meet with county staff in
April to discuss construction advertisement and funding.
· Route 631 McIntire Road, 0631-002-128, C502, B612, B657
On schedule for a June 2008 Ad Date. Right-of-way is currently updating estimates, performing title
searches, and updating plans to reflect information provided by those title searches.
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Virginia Department of Transportation
701 VDOT Way
Charlottesville, VA 22911
· Route 691 Jarmans Gap Road, 0691-002-158, C501
The Public Hearing was held on March 30, 2006, and comments are being collected.
· Route 656 Georgetown Road, 0656-002-254, C501
Central Office Location & Design concepts were presented to the attendees at the citizen information
meeting held March 28, 2006.
· Route 606 Dickerson Road, 0606-002-P75, N501
This project has been split into three portions (2 bridges w/approaches and a gravel road section). This
project will improve the gravel road section. Right of way and preliminary engineering is underway for
a Dee 2007 ad date.
· Route 643 Rio Mills Road, 0643-002-P76, N501
The standards are being considered due to proposed quarry opening along the road improvement area.
Currently contacting land owners for donation of right of way along the improvement area. Plan to
meet with county staff in May and review proposed improvements.
Greene County
· Route 627 Bacon Hollow Road, 0627-039-195, C501
Project is on schedule for December 2006 Ad Date.
PLANNING, PERMITS AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
Land Development Items
Special Use Permits and Rezoning Application Review
Site Plan Reviews for new Subdivisions
New Entrance Plan Reviews
Total Permits Processed
Utility Permits Processed
Inspection of new Subdivision Street conducted
Inspection of new entrance conducted
Miles of Street Accepted in the State System
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING
ALBEMARLE
Albemarle - Complete
RTE LOCATION
29 Rio intersection
654 At Colonnades
1411 Inglewood
1430 Solomon
654 Barracks Road Ramps
Albemarle - Under review
RTE LOCATION
29 At 1670
29 Boulder Road
631 Old Lynchburg Rd
ITEMS REQUESTED
Request Yield to Oncoming Traffic
Sign
Request pedestrian crossing
Speed Study and traffic count
Speed study and traffic count
Request crosswalk at ramps
ITEMS REQUESTED
Request for intersection signage
Request to add strobe light to signals
V/C Ratio request
Total This
Month
Total This
Fiscal
Year
44
101
95
638
192
92
918
5.69
8
5
13
77
21
8
98
1.17
ACTION TAKEN
Recommend no U
turn sign on Rt 29
To sign crew 1/18/06
Speed compliant
Speed compliant
Not recommended
ACTION TAKEN
Under review
Under review
Under review
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631
640
641
665
688
743
781
810
Putt Putt
Rt 784 to 641
Rt 29 to Advance Mills
Buck Mountain Rd
Various locations
At 676
Sunset Avenue
Between 614 and 674
Greene - Complete
RTE LOCATION
Greene - Under review
230 Stanardsville to
Madison CL
MAINTENANCE WORK CO:\1PLETED
Request for traffic signal
Reduce speed & post this section
Request full signalization
Request lower speed limit near
church
Traffic counts
Flashing light/extent turn lane
Request traffic count
Request for speed study
ITEMS REQUESTED
Request for truck restriction
Virginia Department of Transportation
701 VDOT Way
Charlottesville. VA 22911
Under review
Under review
Under review
Under review
Under review
Under review
Under review
Under review
ACTION TAKEN
Under review
Albemarle County
· Patching operations completed on Routes 729, 616, 250, 606, 665, 601, 664, 810,1315,1407,1403.
· Graded and replaced stone on Routes 728, 713, 712, 722, 723, 643, 678, 668, 684, 745, 633, 683, 751, 698,
748,611,640, and 600.
· Cleared pipes and ditch work on Routes 647,631,616,20, 1484,640,250, 789, 1202,636,635, 736, 692,
859, 1473,673,631, 795, 620, and 724.
· Replaced damaged floor bolts and tightened bridge deck on Routes 691 and 636.
· Removed trees and old fence from bridge on Route 715 to get ready to work on bridge.
· Cleaned debris blocking box culverts at three different structures on Route 29 south.
· Mowing bank slopes on Route 250 Afton Mountain.
· Repaired concrete bridge deck on Route 631.
· Entrance pipe replacement on Route 1473.
Greene County
· Cleaned out pipes on Routes 637, 609, 624, 670, 610, 614, 632, and 626,
· Patching operations completed on Routes 606, 667, 621, 645, 633, 628, and 33.
· Graded and replaced stone on Routes 628, 614, 646, 630, 603, 626, 624, and 637.
· Brush cutting performed on Routes 29,637,633, and 610.
· Applied liquid calcium for dust control on Routes 1005,637,630, and 603.
· Repaired low shoulders and mailboxes on Route 810.
· Picked up trash and mowed medians on Routes 29 and 33.
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PLANNED :\1AINTENANCE WORK - MAY 06
Virginia Department of Transportation
701 VDOT Way
Charlottesville, VA 22911
· Albemarle and Greene County will begin mowing primary roads.
· Albemarle and Greene County headquarters will be machining dirt roads and repairing potholes on
various routes.
· Albemarle and Greene County headquarters will be pulling ditches and cleaning pipes to improve
drainage.
· Dust control for gravel roads in Albemarle and Greene County
· Litter pickup will be performed on various routes in Albemarle County and Greene County.
· Guardrail mowing will continue on various routes in Albemarle County.
· Asphalt paving on Route 250, Afton Mountain, Albemarle County.
· Bridge work will be performed on Route 641 in Albemarle County, detour is in place.
MAINTENANCE BUDGET
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Agenda Item No. 7A. Transportation Matters: VDOT Monthly Report for April, 2006.
Mr. Jim Utterback, Resident Engineer, was present. He said it is now springtime so a lot
of scheduled work has begun. The slurry seal work in both Albemarle and Greene counties has
been completed. Surface treatments will begin next week, and some of the asphalt plant-mix
work is occurring at this time. Route 250 and couple of other secondary roads is taking place
now.
Mr. Utterback said Ms. Teresa Butler left VDOT in the middle of April taking a position
with Fauquier County.
Mr. Utterback said the 1-64 TAMS contract (Turn Key Asset Management Services) has
been let with a start date in October, 2006.
Ms. Thomas asked for an explanation. Mr. Utterback said it is basically for all of the
ordinance maintenance on Interstate 64. This contract is from 1-81 to 1-288 near Henrico County.
It is does include maintenance replacement, heavy bridge maintenance, or any kind of paving.
Ms. Thomas if this work was previously done in-house, but is now contracted out. Mr.
Utterback said "yes." He said that now incidence response will be part of that contract and snow
removal will also be part. He said H.B. 67 was signed by the Governor and VDOT is now going
to privatize the entire interstate system in Virginia. This piece of 1-64 is next in line, but in the next
three years ordinary maintenance on the interstate highways will be privatized.
Ms. Thomas asked if the flower strips in the median of the interstate will be a part of that
contract also. Mr. Utterback said that is part of the contract.
Mr. Utterback said there were questions at the last meeting about the Rio Road/Hillsdale
Drive intersection. He said the question has been sent to the Culpeper District Engineer.
days.
Mr. Slutzky asked how long it takes for a response. Mr. Utterback said it is from 60 to 90
Mr. Utterback said there are two right-turn lanes at the Hydraulic Road/Route 29
intersection, but one can only turn right on red in the far right-hand lane. VDOT has looked at
eliminating that second right turn lane and has also spoken to the City about increasing
enforcement at that point. He has even looked at increasing the size of the sign.
Mr. Slutzky asked if you can turn in the left lane. Mr. Utterback said "no." Mr. Slutzky
said the ambiguity is the biggest problem. It seems that people interpret that intersection in
different ways. He thinks the sign could use some "tweaking."
Mr. Utterback mentioned Maxfield Road and said there were speed limit signs in that
area but they had been knocked down. Those signs have been replaced, and there has been
ditching and machining work in the area. Also, someone asked about making this a Rural Rustic
Road project, but it is already on the list for regular gravel road projects. He has heard that the
traffic counts for rustic roads are being increased from 500 to 1000 and that may expand the
opportunity for the County to do rustic road projects. Because the County has to commit to
limiting development on these roads, there has to be some bureaucratic action to assure that the
nature of a rustic road will be kept.
Mr. Utterback said there were some questions about drainage at Buck Road and St.
George Avenue in Crozet. VDOT has worked on the ditches and shoulders to help with that
problem.
Mr. Utterback said he had sent some information on the question of revenue sharing for
the Scottsville project. Mr. Rooker said he had sent copies to the Board members.
Mr. Utterback said the comments received on the Georgetown Road project are being
evaluated now. He said there are some issues which can be addressed in the near term outside
of the project.
Mr. Rooker asked when he could get a summary of the comments. Mr. Utterback said
they should be available by the middle of May.
Mr. Rooker said the Board moved money from Old Ivy Road to the Georgetown Road
project in order to get a project started. He would like to take that money and any other money
accumulated and find some project that could be designed in those cost parameters and get it
going.
Mr. Utterback said there are a number of actions to look at in the Secondary Roads plan
depending on what comes out of the Statewide Transportation budget in the next month or so.
He said the Secretary of Transportation has forwarded to all Highway Administrators in the State
a list of potential cuts. He does not want to over react to that list at this time, but the Board
should be aware that they have continued the process with the Six-Year Improvement Plan (the
IPU - interstate, primary and urban roads) which is a "no action" proposal. That is creating
concern from a lot of people across the state. That has not been done with the Secondary plans
yet. The one memo from the Secretary of Transportation looked at a four-year snapshot of road
projects. He has heard that some hearings and other things on the interstate/primary plan are
trying to move forward. Looking at the impacts, they do roll back and potentially will impact
Meadow Creek Parkway because of the urban portion of the plan.
Mr. Utterback said there are two other things to mention. The railroad is looking at the
bridge project on Proffit Road. They project closing that road on June 12.
Mr. Wyant asked what the capacity of the bridge will be upon completion. Mr. Utterback
said it should be at 15 tons.
Mr. Wyant said the question came up at a meeting of the Fire/Rescue Committee. He
said the fire equipment may not be able to provide service from the new fire station over that
bridge. Mr. Utterback said he has talked with people from railroad about that fact. He said the
railroad has committed to replacing the bridge and bringing it back to a 15-ton capacity. Without
additional funds, that is all that can be done at this time.
Mr. Utterback said VDOT is looking at installing a portable traffic light on Polo Grounds
Road to get traffic through the bridge underpass on that road during construction on Proffit Road.
He anticipates that a significant amount of local traffic will try to get to Route 29 that way.
MR. BOYD SPOKE AT THIS TIME. EVIDENTLY HE WAS NOT USING A MICROPHONE SO I
COULD NOT HEAR A PEEP.
Mr. Rooker said he thinks it would be helpful to have a mirror located near that bridge.
He said that at the last MPO meeting several people spoke about why that bridge on Proffit Road
is not being turned into a two-lane bridge. He understands that was looked at and it would entail
a lot more than just two-Ianing the bridge. Mr. Utterback said there would be a fair amount of
approach work needed and it would take property from several parcels near the bridge. He said it
was identified as a Federal bridge project in the out years of the highway plan because of the
deteriorating condition of the bridge. With this fix, that may change the priority on that project.
He said the County has some say in that but if the decision is not to bring the bridge up to
standard maybe another bridge project in the County can be selected, if the money can be kept
for Albemarle. He said there are three bridges which he has previously mentioned, the Proffit
road bridge, the bridge on Route 743 at Advance Mills, and Dry Bridge. He said they are all
Federal fund projects.
Mr. Rooker said he thought the railroad company was funding part of the costs of the
project. Mr. Utterback said they are funding the Proffit Road bridge replacement in kind. Once
VDOT replaces the bridge, it will be taken into the system. Right now, it is a railroad bridge.
Mr. Utterback said there is a bridge on Route 641 which has been closed due to
maintenance problems and its weight capacity has been reduced to three tons. He knows that
impacts the response of fire/rescue providers. He has asked VDOT's Bridge Engineer to come
up with some fix to allow the bridge to function for another three to five years. VDOT had looked
at placing box culverts at that location, but ran into some right-of-way issues. When they get to
the Advance Mills project, they will probably do this bridge project at the same time. He said they
are inspecting the Advance Mills Bridge twice a year because it is a major concern. It is only
rated for three tons at this time.
Agenda Item No. 7b. Transportation Matters: Other Transportation Matters.
Mr. Tucker asked Mr. Utterback if he had any response to the questions he raised in an
E-mail about the Meadow Creek Parkway.
Mr. Utterback said there have been a number of E-mails received about this subject
along with quite a bit of correspondence. He has had discussions with (Morsa, District
Administrator) about this project. He recommends that everybody wait to see what comes out of
the State budget once it is adopted. He said there are increases in the cost of right-of-way for
that project and also for the Jarman's Gap Road project. Until VDOT is told to do with the
Secondary Road Plan what is going on with the Interstate, Urban Plan, he has to just wait and
see. At this time, it does not look positive because over the next four years there was a five and
one-half million dollar cut to the program. That would wipe out the County's Secondary Plan.
Mr. Rooker said there are a couple of issues involved. Looking at the new State SYP,
the City is not funded over the next six-year period for all the Meadow Creek Parkway. They
have $3.25 million in costs for Meadow Creek that are outside of 2012. From the County's
perspective, there are the increased right-of-way costs Mr. Utterback alluded to, and that has not
reflected in a new Six-Year Secondary proposed plan based on current funding. He understands
the increase in right-of-way costs is about $4.0 million. The County's entire funding for
Secondary roads next year is $2.7 million. The increase alone would be more than the entire
allotment of Secondary Road funds. It emphasizes the need to get some of these projects
started.
Mr. Boyd asked if VDOT was slowing down its efforts to move forward with this project.
Mr. Utterback said "no." He said Meadow Creek is a significant Secondary project. He said it is
one of the big projects across the State which would be affected. He has provided VDOT's Chief
Financial Officer a list of roads in Albemarle County that would be severely impacted under the
"No Action Scenario."
Mr. Rooker said Meadow Creek is a project with a significant Federal allocation to do an
interchange. To not fund the road seems to be very problematic. Another problem with Meadow
Creek funding is because the secondary component of the funding is all from State funds with no
Federal contribution. They have taken the position that they would prefer to fund secondary
projects that get a Federal match. That is an un leveraged project. Mr. Utterback said there are a
couple of such projects in the Six-Year Plan. They would like to do almost every project in the
Six-Year Plan that way.
Mr. Wyant said the volunteer fire/rescue people have mentioned a problem with a bridge
in the vicinity of Gleco Mills off of Route 29 South.
Mr. Wyant said someone mentioned to him a drainage problem at the intersection of
Huntington and Wakefield Roads.
Mr. Wyant said the written report refers to a speed study for Route 810. It actually was a
request to have the speed limit lowered.
Mr. Wyant referred to some road patching that took place after work on the waterline in
Crozet. He asked who checks that work to see if the contractor has done the work correctly. Mr.
Utterback said VDOT has inspectors who check on all projects. Often they come up with a list of
things that need to be corrected, and it takes a number of months before they are completed.
Mr. Wyant mentioned a road coming off of Foxes Mountain onto Route 810, and also
Blufton Road in Doylesville, are both in need of maintenance work.
Ms. Thomas mentioned a conference VPRT people will be attending next weekend. She
said Mr. Utterback might also be interested in attending the conference.
Ms. Thomas said Planning staff told her that the final site plan for Faulconer has been
filed. That site plan will undoubtedly impact the intersection at Tilman Road on Route 250 West.
She said there is a blinking light there now, and there have been questions as to whether it will
become a regular stop light. She wishes the minutes to reflect that residents on Morgantown
Road are concerned that if it does become a stop light there will be more cut-through traffic. She
said it seems incredible, but even today the police are finding that people are using Morgantown
Road as a cut-through to avoid what they think might be congestion. If there is a regulated stop
light at that point, people are more likely to want to cut-through on a very narrow road. She asked
that VDOT keep that in mind when they decide about that stop light.
Mr. Dorrier inquired about dust control on Route 712. Mr. Utterback said that has been
done.
Mr. Dorrier said he was asked by a resident of Glenmore if a stop light could be placed at
that entrance onto Route 250. He said he does not know if it is needed or not but would like for
VDOT to check.
Mr. Rooker said if a light is needed at that location, it might just be a blinking light during
rush hours. Most of the time in that area there is no problem at all pulling out onto Route 250.
Ms. Thomas said the truck traffic from Luck Stone is huge at this time. She has heard
some concerns about that from people who live in the area. Mr. Utterback said that entrance is
another project that VDOT will be looking at.
Mr. Rooker said this is one of those historic situations where an industry was originally
located "way out" of town, but it is no longer way out. Right now, it is in the middle.
Mr. Boyd mentioned the pot holes on Polo Grounds Road.
Mr. Boyd asked that Mr. Utterback add a section to his monthly report showing Rural
Rustic Road projects. He asked if Mr. Utterback had an update on existing rustic road projects.
Mr. Utterback said VDOT is stockpiling materials for these projects. There is a County
administrative procedure to get verification from all the citizens along the road, and that is the
piece of paper VDOT is waiting for in order to start these projects.
Mr. Tucker said Mr. Juan Wade, Transportation Planner, can answer that question. Mr.
Rooker congratulated Mr. Wade on being elected to the Charlottesville School Board yesterday.
Mr. Wade said staff had sent letters to all of the homeowners on Rocky Hollow Road,
Woods Edge Road and one other road explaining the process approved by the Board last year.
They were only to contact the office if they did not approve of, or want, the project on their road.
They have until May 23 to contact staff. If there are no comments received, staff will ask the
Board in June or July to approve the project. VDOT is ready to start. The only calls received so
far are questions to be sure no one is opposing the project.
Mr. Slutzky said he has noticed that some items on a project are consistently
underestimated, such as acquisition of rights-of-way. He asked if VDOT uses a set formula for
establishing estimates, and do they recheck these based on what is actually happening in the
market. Mr. Utterback said there is a process which is followed, but when there is a lapse in the
project, costs skyrocket.
Mr. Slutzky asked if they use an appraised value of the property at the moment of the
appraisal, or for a projected estimate of value based on when the project is expected to take
place. Mr. Utterback said inflation is factored in.
Mr. Rooker said it is VDOT's estimate, not the County's estimate, but if there is a
situation where it is known that the values are increasing substantially faster than an inflation
factor, that can be made known to the VDOT Office.
Mr. Slutzky asked if there is a consistent pattern in Albemarle County recently that the
estimates have been low because of property values. Mr. Rooker said that is a consistent pattern
all over the State. In the last five years, virtually every project close to construction time, found
that right-of-way acquisition costs have been too low.
Mr. Slutzky said he thinks the Board might ask VDOT to revisit their model for projecting
the right-of-way acquisition costs in light of the fact that they have been consistently running low.
Second, he thinks the Board could have its staff take an independent look at the costs of right-of-
way acquisition on larger projects. He said shrinking resources are becoming a bigger and bigger
problem. If right-of-way costs are much larger than estimated and that creates a problem with the
number of projects which can be funded, that might be one place where the County might get a
more accurate picture than that furnished by VDOT. He asked Mr. Utterback if he will ask VDOT
people what they are planning on doing to have that model reflect reality better. If they don't have
a plan, or choose not to change the model, he will ask that the Board ask County staff to look for
a simpler way to more accurately estimate right-of-way acquisition.
Mr. Rooker said he agrees with what Mr. Slutzky said, but thinks this has to be done at
the State level because every project has its own peculiarities with respect to right-of-way. If the
State model is coming in low consistently, they need to revise the model again. Mr. Utterback
said he will ask the State Right-of-way Engineer this question.
Mr. Rooker said a high estimate of the right-of-way acquisition costs could actually be
used against VDOT when it is negotiating to acquire the land.
Mr. Slutzky said maybe the County should accept the existing model knowing that it does
not have that much money, and just act accordingly. Mr. Utterback said the right-of-way process
is much regulated; it is a very specific process that is followed to meet Code requirements.
Mr. Tucker said Mr. David Benish has a question to put before the Board.
Mr. Benish said that on April 5, 2006, the Board discussed bicycle safety and bicyclists'
behavior on the highways. The Board asked staff to pursue educational efforts through some of
the local pedestrian/bicycle committees. He said that was discussed with the Community Mobility
Committee and the Rural Areas Transportation Study Committee. They are talking about
disseminating information on the rules of the roads for cyclists. He said that discussion has just
begun.
Mr. Rooker suggested having a one-sheet insert that could go into the bicycle route map.
He referred to the new pedestrian crosswalks on Jefferson Park Avenue in the City and said he
would like for that model to be used on Georgetown Road.
Mr. Rooker asked if the speed study for Solomon Road/lnglewood had been completed.
Mr. Utterback said he will check on that.
Mr. Rooker said he would find it helpful to get the allocation of dollars for the various
localities in the Culpeper District for the past four years through the current SYP to see how
Albemarle County is being funded for primary and secondary roads. He would also like to have
the populations for these localities shown. Mr. Utterback said the Secondary Road Funds are
allocated through a formula.
~1I...IIEi~D.
ALBENlARLE COUNTY
April 24, 2006
Mr. James S. Utterback
Charlottesville Resident Engineer
701 VDOT Way
Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
RE: Route 641 Bridge Repairs & De-Rating
Dear Mr. Utterback,
After learning of the recent need to temporarily close the VDOT Bridge across Marsh Run on State
Route 641 in northern Albemarle County for repairs, we contacted the area office to obtain further
information. It is my understanding that weight rating of the bridge had already been reduced to 12
tons, and that it will remain restricted to 12 tons even after the repairs. Given the weight of fire
department apparatus, this change will have a significant impact on emergency responses to the
Advance:Mills Community along Route 743 above the (North Fork of) Rivanna River.
Albemarle County fire stations respond to emergency calls in Advance Mills by traversing the Marsh
Run bridges for access. The adjacent Rivanna River Bridge on Route 743 is already too low in
weight capacity to accommodate any fire apparatus. The new detour around these affected bridges
will require fire department responders to proceed up Route 29 North into Greene County, turn
West on Route 607 at Ruckersville, then travel South on Route 743 to reach Advance :Mills. This
detour could add an additional 10 - 15 minutes to emergency response times.
Because of this extended response time to that community, there will be an inevitable increase in the
potential for fire loss and the attendant risk to life safety. Homeowners can also expect to see
substantial increases in their insurance premiums as well. Ultimately, the availability of a bridge
across the Rivanna River or Marsh Run that supports a minimum of 20 tons would be necessary to
allow timely fire apparatus access into this area.
After speaking with VDOT representatives Barry Weathersbee and David Pierce, I understand that
rebuilding of the Rivanna River Bridge is in the VDOT 6-year budget plan. On behalf of the fire &
rescue community, I would ask that you give this project priority consideration in the interest of
public safety access to Advance :Mills area of Albemarle County.
" We will provide the highest quality services to protect and preserve the
lives, property, and environment of our community. "
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If there is anything that I can do to assist you in this matter, or if you have any questions, please feel
free to call upon me at any time. I can be reached at 434.296.5833 or bbrown4@albemarle.org. Let
me also take a moment to thank you for the continued support and assistance provided by your
office and the personnel from the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Sincerely,
?'-/,f~
Robert A. Brown
Assistant Chief /Operations
cc: Robert Tucker, County Executive
Thomas Foley, Assistant County Executive
J. Dan Eggleston, Fire Chief, Albemarle County Fire Rescue
Fred Huckstep, Fire Chief, Earlysville Volunteer Fire Department
George Stephens, Chairman, Albemarle County Fire Rescue Advisory Board
MEMORANDUM
TO:
RIV ANNA WATER & SEWER AUTHORITY
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
FROM:
THOMAS L. FREDERICK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
ANDREA TERRY, WATERSHED MANAGER
SUBJECT:
DRAFT DROUGHT RESPONSE AND CONTINGENCY PLAN
DATE:
APRIL 24, 2006
The members of this board and other local boards have recognized the need for a coordinated
written plan among local agencies on how this community will respond to future drought
conditions. The attached draft plan is being introduced to the public today to answer that call, and is
the result of several months of work by the RWSA staff, with the significant assistance and support
from the staffs of the City of Charlottesville Public Works, Albemarle County Service Authority,
and the Albemarle County Community Development Department. This plan reflects a coordinated
effort among local governments to effectively plan the use of our water resources when
meteorological conditions beyond our control limit the availability of water. This plan offers an
approach that is proactive, provides for managing our limited water resources with appropriate
scrutiny, provides for coordinated community education, and provides for progressive stages with
increasingly stringent restrictions on water use as the severity of a drought increases. The plan also
is intended to satisfy the requirements of the Commonwealth of Virginia regarding local and
regional water supply planning.
The structure of the plan places the responsibility to monitor the water supply for signs of stress on
RWSA, with appropriate communication and coordination with the City, ACSA, and the County.
This will be accomplished with the assistance of a hydrologic model which provides probability-
based analysis of drought potential. The model estimates the rates at which water supply levels
would diminish, based on the historical period of record, current operating rules, and current water
demand projections. Three stages of drought are identified:
· Drought Watch - Alerts the public that drought conditions are emerging, calls for voluntary
efforts to conserve water, and informs the public that mandatory restrictions may be
necessary in the corning weeks ifrainfall remains low.
· Drought Warning - Requests the ACSA and City to activate an initial phase of mandatory
restrictions and other measures as defined by their respective ordinances, with the goal to
reduce drinking water demand on the public water systems by a minimum of 5%.
· Drought Emergency - Requests the ACSA and City activate further emergency demand
restrictions with the goal to reduce water demand by a minimum of 20%.
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The plan that has been drafted incorporates by reference the ordinances of the County, City, and
ACSA, as amended, and tasks these agencies with the responsibilities of enforcing their respective
ordinances regarding water restrictions as well as providing public education. It also calls for a
coordinating staff committee of all four agencies (including RWSA) to meet regularly while
drought conditions exist so that actions are coordinated and seamless in terms of the messages to the
public.
The plan is being introduced today to initiate discussion among the public and the boards of the
various agencies. It is proposed that a public forum and panel discussion be scheduled and
conducted as soon as possible to allow for public questions and comment regarding this plan as well
as the ordinances that are referenced by this plan. To allow for public comment before action is
taken by the RWSA Board, the staff is not recommending formal action on this plan be taken at this
meeting.
It would be desirable that this plan be considered at its own necessary pace; unfortunately, we must
also put this in the context of current conditions. Stream flow conditions remain unseasonably dry
as reflected in the attached Figure I, and we are at risk that drought conditions are developing that,
absent more frequent rainfall in the coming weeks, could require water demand restrictions this
summer. As this report is drafted, the forecast calls for a reasonable chance ofrain on Friday, April
21 and Saturday, Apri122 which we hope could bring some relief to current conditions. We intend
to review stream conditions again immediately prior to the time of the Board Meeting on Aplil 24
and advise the Board at the meeting with an up-to-the-minute prognosis on how close our current
conditions are to the conditions defmed for declaring a Drought Watch..
Board Action Requested
Staff respectfully recommends the Board of Directors accept the attached draft plan for public
discussion and call for a public forum to be scheduled as soon as possible for public discussion.
Staff also requests the Board's guidance as to how the plan should be adopted and what other local
government boards should be involved in the approval process.
Staff may also make further recommendations to the Board from the floor regarding current
abnormally dry conditions after reviewing the results of rain forecasts for the weekend of April 21.
Attachments
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DROUGHT RESPONSE AND CONTINGENCY PLAN
DRAFT 4-24-06
1. Background and Purpose
In 2004, a Rivanna Regional Drought Response Committee was formed to work
cooperatively to provide a coordinated response to drought in this community. Members
of the Committee include staff representing: Rivanna Water & Sewer Authority
(RWSA), Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA), City of arlottesville (City),
and Albemarle County (County).
propriate drought
onse n (March 28, 2003).
rce as having the
for the mmonwealth and issuing
rts provide insight to local governments
an that, "While actions on the State
alerting lities and citizens of the advance of
, individual water suppliers, and individual
and effec ve in actually addressing the impacts of
onitor drought conditions and provide for a call
ditions and are specific to the limitations of our
servation to be achieved during drought periods, through
f the community and mandatory restrictions on water use.
While it is desirable water conservation habits be practiced under all conditions, it is
widely recognized a~human nature that many citizens will be motivated to achieve
higher levels of conservation during times of "crisis", and it is extremely important to
take advantage of those motivations when weather conditions threaten the short-term
sustainability of the water supply. As a result, this Plan makes a distinction
between long-term water conservation programs that permanently reduce overall demand
at all times, and short-term drought management programs which temporarily reduce
water use during drought emergencies. Long-term conservation programs include
measures implemented continually, regardless of the status of the water supply.
Examples of long-term conservation measures include: public education, conservation-
oriented rate structures, low-flow plumbing rebate programs, and leak detection/repair.
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The long-term conservation programs implemented by the Committee members are
expected to result in sustained reduction in future water demands per capita over long
periods of time.
Short-term drought management programs include voluntary and mandatory water use
restrictions and/or rationing which are implemented in response to the threatened status
of the water supply and can result in significant, but temporary, water use reductions.
Drought management measures include curtailing demand by limiting non-essential uses
of watering, an example of which is irrigation, and can be as restrictive as water
rationing. Drought management programs involving water use re ictions are reserved
for periods when indications are present that the area is enterin drought and as a
result, the water supply may become threatened in the near
A. General
The Rivanna Regional Drought Response Committee
community for drought very seriously. The purpos
response plan is to define a method for predictin
specify drought stages, identify appropriate u
clearly define the process of public notification a
reparing the
. ngency and
nditions,
e,and
This Drought Management Plan will
supply system is modified, water sup
information and feedback is received
system in the event of a drought.
2.
RWSA prov.'
as three
City
the
and aroun
ACSA wate
ply and treatment for the ACSA and City
s: the rban Water System, which serves all of the
a of Albemarle County that generally surrounds
stem ich serves the ACSA water distribution system in
nity, and the Scottsville Water System, which serves the
em for the Town of Scottsville.
erved by public drinking water systems, Albemarle County
encompasses a signi t area that is rural in character with residences that receive water
through individual on-site wells. Albemarle County estimates that there are about 14,800
dwelling units dependent on individual groundwater wells within the County.
During drought conditions, the extent of a threat to the sufficiency of a water supply will
depend on the extent to which the demands on a given system are approaching the safe
yield of the supply. Of the three systems supplied by RWSA, the Urban Water System is
closest to approaching its existing safe yield. Therefore, the condition of the Urban Water
System serves as an appropriate assessment for the impact of drought conditions for all
systems. It can be extremely difficult to assess the threat to individual on-site wells
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because their supply during a drought can vary widely depending on well depth and
location.
The Rivanna Regional Drought Response Committee agreed that when drought
conditions are present it is very important that all governing units (Albemarle County,
ACSA, City of Charlottesville, and RWSA) are sending a consistent message to all of the
public regarding the criticality of need for conservation of water. Given the diverse
conditions of multiple water sources and the presence of both public water systems and
on-site well systems, providing a consistent message requires that monitoring for drought
conditions be diverse and prioritized. It also requires that conserv ion and use
restrictions be tailored to the most stressed of the diverse syste re present.
Since the Urban Water System is the most likely to be th
emerging drought, for reasons previously stated, muc
RWSA under this Drought Management Plan will
System. However, hydrologic modeling of the
assessment of open channel stream flows as
not only a good indicator of emerging stress on r
indicator of stress on groundwater recharge that cou
conditions. Further, at the time Albe arle County dev
program for groundwater, this data w . corporated i
Management Plan.
s are
Raw water for th
supply reservoirs and
the South F
Ragged
Riva
SaD
1 (Ganne
rmally supplied from three water
The re oirs which supply the system include:
gar Hollow Reservoir (SHR), and the
The river intake is located on the North Fork
the existing system is presented in the report
nuary 2004) and Safe Yield Study Supplement No.
summary of this information is presented below.
Finished water om three water treatment plants (WTPs): 1) South Rivanna
WTP, 2) Observat , and 3) North Fork Rivanna WTP. The South Rivanna WTP
is served by the Sout ork Rivanna Reservoir. Water from Sugar Hollow Reservoir
overflows the dam arid flows into the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir via the Moormans
River. The Observatory WTP is supplied by water from the Ragged Mountain Reservoir
system through an 18-inch diameter pipeline and from the Sugar Hollow Reservoir
through another 18-inch diameter pipeline interconnected with the Ragged Mountain
pipeline. Water from Sugar Hollow Reservoir can also be transferred to Ragged
Mountain Reservoir. The North Fork Rivanna WTP treats water pumped from an intake
on the North Fork Rivanna River.
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South Fork Rivanna Reservoir is the largest reservoir in the system and has a drainage
area of259.1 square miles. There is no regulatory release requirement on the South Fork
dam, but RWSA has made a voluntary commitment to release a minimum flow of 8 mgd
except during severe drought conditions when such a release would threaten the ability to
meet public water supply needs. When reservoir inflow is less than 8 mgd, releases equal
the natural inflow to the reservoir.
There are two dams in a series on an unnamed tributary to Moores Creek, which form the
Ragged Mountain Reservoir system. The drainage area of the Ragged Mountain
Reservoir system is 1.8 square miles. There is no regulatory mini urn release
requirement from the Ragged Mountain Reservoir system.
'ns an area 17.5 square
. ement from the
o gallons per
low 80
Sugar Hollow Reservoir is located on the Moormans Riv
miles in size. Although there is no regulatory minimu
reservoir, the RWSA has made a voluntary commit
day to the Moormans River at all times unless to
percent.
c.
Operating rules for the a are in place to most efficiently utilize
the existin r res operating conditions, the system is
operate the water produced at each water treatment plant and
to effi r distribution systems of the Albemarle County
Se 'ty of 10ttesville. As drought conditions begin, the
Ragged ill ormally stop spilling, followed by the Sugar Hollow
Reservoir. s occur, RWSA will maximize production at the South
Fork Rivanna nt Plant over the Observatory Water Treatment Plant, while
maintaining opera sures at all delivery points to the City of Charlottesville that do
not exceed the reas e operating limits of the City's system. As a drought becomes
more persistent, pro uction at the South Fork Water Treatment Plant will continue to be
emphasized, and the drawdown of the Sugar Hollow Reservoir will take priority over the
Ragged Mountain Reservoir since the larger watershed area upstream of Sugar Hollow
will permit the water supply to recover more quickly when rainfall does occur. Storage
in the Ragged Mountain Reservoir will be held as long as possible, except to the extent
that the Ragged Mountain Reservoir will be drawn down enough to prevent transfers
from Sugar Hollow to cause spillage from the Lower Dam, or to the extent that a
drawdown of water in the Ragged Mountain Reservoir is necessary for dam safety
reasons.
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During recent studies of the safe yield of the Urban Water System, it was concluded that
further optimization of the Water Supply System Operating Rules would be possible if
the North Rivanna and South Rivanna distribution systems were interconnected by an
adequately-sized transmission water main (referred to as the "US 29 Pipeline"), and if the
South Fork and Observatory water distribution systems were further reinforced by the
completion of a transmission main between Pantops and Avon Street (referred to as the
"Southern Loop"). Both of these system improvements are in the adopted RWSA Capital
Improvement Program for 2006-11. Once these improvements are completed, RWSA
will adopt operating rules that permit Observatory WTP operators 0 be cross-trained at
the North Fork WTP to permit both North Fork and South For ~ources to be
emphasized over Observatory/Ragged Mountain/Sugar Holl ervoir during the early
stages of a drought.
3. Emergency Water Sources
stem. It is owned by
sup for the Crozet Water
the Crozet Water System.
n then used to augment the Urban
releases from the dam to Beaver Creek,
h Fork Rivanna Reservoir.
Supplemental stream flows to the South Fork Riva
drought conditions as defined under Section 3 of
A. Beaver Creek Reservoir
Releases wi
SFRR is
reach
this
will be sn
Beaver Cree
the Crozet syst
ling and available water supply storage in
In most cases, if not all cases, the drought will have
ught stages are further defined in Section 4 of
leases from the Beaver Creek Reservoir to SFRR
ate supply equal to 20% of the water supply storage in
the calculated storage needed to meet the water demands of
gically modeled based on the drought of record.
It is anticipated that ortion of the water released from the dam would be lost as it
travels through the s reambed to the SFRR. As a means of estimating "bed loss" of the
water released from the Beaver Creek Reservoir to SFRR during a drought, RWSA will
measure the flow released at the Beaver Creek dam at the time of release and compare
that flow rate to the stream flow measured at the United States Geological Survey stream
gage on the Mechums River (at the Garth Road bridge).
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B. Chris Greene Lake
Chris Greene Lake is a recreational lake located on Jacob's Run, which flows to the
North Fork Rivanna River upstream of the North Fork Rivanna WTP. Any releases from
this lake would flow to the North Fork intake. Use of Chris Greene Lake as a water
supply alternative was evaluated as part of the Water Supply Alternatives Supplemental
Evaluation (Gannett Fleming, July 2004). In this study, it was estimated that drawing
down the lake by 5 feet would result in an increase in safe yield of the system of 0.5 mgd.
Because of the small yield of the alternative, it was not carried further for analysis as a
water supply alternative. However, it has been considered for use' an emergency
situation. During the 2002 drought, use of Chris Greene Lake lemental source
was considered, but never implemented.
Additional study is required and will be carried forwa d
using Chris Greene Lake as a source of water durin
B. Lake Albemarle
There are ardi g use of Lake Albemarle as an emergency source.
There is no the dam to allow release of water to the Creek. A method
of delivering th stream would be required. In addition, it is necessary to
balance recreation ith water supply needs. There are also water quality concerns
and the amount of w r delivered to SFRR would be impacted by bed loss. Additional
study of these issues and coordination with the VDGIF will be pursued in order to
determine the practicality of using this source of emergency water supply.
4. Identifying Drought Conditions
A. OASIS@ Hydrologic Computer Model
RWSA has contracted with Hydrologics, Inc., a water resources management consulting
firm, to provide real-time probability-based analysis of drought potential specific to the
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RWSA Urban Water System. Hydrologics uses OASIS@ software to analyze statistical
probabilities as to the rate at which the water supply levels would diminish, using the
historical period of record, current operating rules, and current water demand projections.
Further, by evaluating the historical period of record for stream flow against the current
demand for drinking water, the model can simulate the positive effects of water
conservation on preserving water supply during droughts, and through an iterative
process, determine at what time intervals it is most appropriate to call on the public for
increasingly restrictive water conservation measures. These drought intervals are
defined in three components: reservoir elevation, risk factor, and forecast horizon. When
one or more of these intervals is reached during an actual drought formal declaration to
the public is needed in order to activate both the public educaf ures and the water
use restrictions that are necessary to achieve water conserva . his Drought
Management Plan defines these time intervals as "Stages" ught.
.
will be guided by the:
The OASIS model is used to evaluate how well the
droughts, and this increases the confidence that
stages also provide a margin of safety for the
potential for more severe droughts in the future
record. The model uses a long inflow record to cap
possible.
Formal public declaration of a change 1
following:
Virgin' s Drought Monitoring Task
ncy condition exists for the Middle James
. cludes Albemarle County and the
lth's drought management plan.
.
ns (using OASIS@) predict a probability of a
follows:
20 % or greater probability that total useable reservoir
75% within 12 weeks. 75% total useable reservoir
to 80% of total reservoir storage.
Drou ht Wa Sta e: 10% or greater probability that total useable reservoir
storage will e less than 60% of full within 10 weeks. 60% total useable reservoir
storage is equivalent to 70% of total reservoir storage.
Drought Emergency Stage: 5% or greater probability that total useable reservoir
water storage will be less than 50% of full within 8 weeks. 50% total useable
reservoir storage is equivalent to 60% of total reservoir storage.
. Water supply storage stages can also be declared due to unusual events that
threaten the available supply of water, such as chronic contamination of the water
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in a reservoir, loss due to a failure causing significant loss of stored water from a
dam, or related types of circumstances.
These three stages of drought correspond to the Commonwealth of Virginia Local and
Regional Water Supply Planning Regulations. A Drought Watch is issued as a means to
increase public awareness that climatic conditions are such that there is concern of an
impending drought. A Drought Warning is issued when all indications show that the
onset of a drought is imminent. A Drought Emergency is issued during a drought as a
means of curtailing demand and extending supplies through the duration of the drought.
5. Notification of Drought Conditions
ntinu r reduced in severity after the water supply has
at w~ er use restrictions are no longer necessary. It is
clarations remain in force until such time that recovery has
95% of combined reservoir water storage and modeled water
bility of recurrence less stringent than the modeled hydrologic:
ach stage in Section 4 of this Plan.
The OASIS@ model is predicated on being able to achieve a
reduction during the Drought Warning Stage and a minimu
Drought Emergency stage. The specific use restrictions t
the demand reductions are the responsibility of the ret .
City, and are defined in Section 6.
Dro g
sufficient
recommend
reached a mini
conditions result i
conditions defined fi
6. Implementation of Water Restrictions
During periods of time in which drought stages are declared, water use restrictions will
be in effect and enforced within the following jurisdictional areas as defined below:
A. Albemarle County Service Authority. As defined by Section 16 of the Rules
and Regulations of the Albemarle County Service Authoritv, as amended.
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B. City of Charlottesville. As defined by Section 31-125 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Charlottesville, as amended.
c. Albemarle County. As defined by Section 16-500 of the Albemarle County
Code.
7. Public Awareness and Education
An active public involvement campaign shall be maintained at all times during which a
drought stage has been declared by the RWSA. This campaign s 1 provide education to
the public regarding the conditions of the drought, tips on how . rve water, water
use restrictions that are in effect, and the extent to which me levels of water
conservation have been achieved. The Rivanna Regiona 0 esponse Committee
that includes representation from ACSA, City of Char ville, ty of Albemarle,
and RWSA will meet at least bi-weekly, and more ecessa ssure that
campaign information is thoroughly coordinated is responsive to t d to achieve
specific water conservation goals. Public edu shall all availabl of mass
communication to include regular press releases, VISIOn prog ing, cable
local government channels, public meetings, and th et. ecommended guidance
documents for the planning of a dro t public involv campaign include the
following:
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16-01. GENERAL.
The ACSA shall in drought or emergency conditions initiate certain actions to restrict the use of water in any
or all of its service areas.
16-02. DROUGHT CONDITIONS.
Whenever the Board of Directors determines that the water supply in any of the service areas is threatened
by drought conditions, and where restrictions on water use are necessary to ensure an available supply of
water, the Board of Directors shall declare an emergency and seek a declaration of emergency by the Board
of Supervisors. In any or all affected service areas, the following restrictions will apply:
A. Drought Watch Stage Restrictions
At such time as the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority certifies in writing that the area water supply
is threatened with a lack of recharge and a Drought Watch Stage exists, the ACSA shall request that
each customer initiate voluntary water restrictions. In addition, watering of outside shrubbery, trees,
lawns, grass, plants, home vegetable gardens, or any other vegetation shall be conducted only be-
tween the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and only as necessary to preserve plant life.
B. Drought Warning Stage Restrictions
The following mandatory restrictions shall become effective at such time as the Rivanna Water and
Sewer Authority certifies in writing that the area water supply has declined and that a Drought Warn-
ing Stage exists:
1. The washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers or any other type of mobile equipment except in li-
censed commercial vehicle wash facilities.
2. The washing of streets, driveways, parking lots, service station aprons, office buildings, exteriors
of homes or apartments or other outdoor surfaces except where mandated by state or local ordi-
nance or when performed by a licensed commercial power-washing company.
3. Watering of outside shrubbery, trees, lawns, grass, plants, home vegetable gardens, or any other
vegetation, except from a watering can or other container not exceeding three gallons in capac-
ity. This limitation shall not apply to commercial greenhouse or nursery stocks, athletic fields and
courts, which may be watered only between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., and only as
necessary to preserve plant life.
4. The operation of any ornamental fountain or other structure making a similar use of water.
5. The filling of swimming or wading pools requiring more than five gallons of water, or the refilling
of swimming or wading pools which were drained after the effective date of this ordinance, ex-
cept that pools may be filled to a level of two feet below normal, or water may be added to bring
the level to two feet below normal, or as necessary to protect the structure from hydrostatic dam-
age, as to pools constructed or contracted for on or before the effective date of this ordinance.
6. The service of drinking water in restaurants except upon request.
7. The use of water from fire hydrants for any purposes other than fire suppression unless other-
wise specifically approved by the Executive Director.
8. The operation of any water-cooled comfort air-conditioning, which does not have water-
conserving equipment in operation.
C. Drought Emergency Stage Restrictions.
The following additional mandatory restrictions shall also become effective at such time as the
Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority certifies in writing that the area water supply has declined and
that a Drought Emergency Stage exists:
1. All water leaks on customers' piping shall be repaired within three (3) business days after notifi-
cation by the ACSA.
2. Watering of athletic fields, courts, etc. is prohibited.
3. All businesses, institutions and governmental entities shall develop and implement a written plan
that will reduce the business's or entity's current use of water by twenty percent (20%). Usage
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shall be based on the customer's average monthly use for the twelve (12) month period prior to
declaration of the Drought Emergency Stage. The Executive Director shall establish a monthly
usage benchmark for all businesses without a twelve (12) month billing history. This plan shall
be submitted to ACSA within fourteen (14) calendar days of notification of the Drought Emer-
gency Stage.
4. All businesses, institutions and governmental entities shall prominently display, at their entrance
and in each restroom and shower, signs indicating the current water emergency.
5. All commercial lodging establishments shall adopt a policy which limits the daily changing of
washable linens and towels, and communicate that policy to their employees and guests.
6. The use of showers in health, fitness, athletic and social clubs is prohibited, except showers and
faucets fitted with low flow or flow-reducing devices.
7. Emergency water rates designed to drive down water use shall be enacted. [See Appendix B for
rates in effect.]
8. All exemptions previously granted under Drought Warning Stage restrictions are cancelled.
Customers previously granted exemptions may reapply for exemption.
9. In order to preserve water supply availability for all customers, Drought Warning Stage and
Drought Emergency Stage restrictions shall also apply to customers served by the Scottsville
and Crozet water systems.
16-03. OTHER ACTIONS.
Should measures taken pursuant to Section 16.02 prove insufficient to preserve sufficient supplies of water
for the citizens of the County, the ACSA may also restrict or discontinue the supply of water to any industrial
or commercial activity which uses water beyond sanitary and drinking needs of its employees and invitees,
and declare a moratorium on new water connections to buildings issued a building permit after the date of
declaration of emergency, and restrict water use to basic human needs only.
16-04. SUDDEN CATASTROPHIC EVENTS.
The Executive Director or Board of Directors shall declare an emergency and seek similar declaration from
Board of Supervisors restricting water use as deemed appropriate for the severity of the event.
16-05. COMPLIANCE.
The Executive Director shall be authorized to issue orders to effect compliance with the emergency
ordinance. The ACSA may, upon written application, permit an exemption for less than full compliance
with any order of the Executive Director issued pursuant to this ordinance when, in its judgment, full
compliance or compliance to any extent would create an unjust hardship.
16-06. PENALTIES.
The ACSA may impose a penalty charge on any person violating any provision of this section. For the first
offense, violators shall be assessed a penalty charge of $500. For the second and subsequent offenses,
violators shall be assessed a penalty charge of $1,000. In addition to the penalty charge, the ACSA may
terminate water service to any violator for the duration of the emergency.
16-07. APPEALS.
A. Any person subject to an order from the Executive Director issued pursuant to this ordinance, may
apply to the ACSA for an exemption from the restricted water use. Such application for exemption
shall be in writing and filed with the Executive Director of the ACSA.
1 . Any person aggrieved by an order of the Executive Director shall have the right of appeal to the
Appeals Board appointed by the Board of Directors. The Appeals Board shall consist of any two
members of the Board of Directors and one citizen appointed by the Board of Directors.
2. Notice of the appeal shall be in writing and filed in the office of the Executive Director within five
(5) days after the date of the order of the Executive Director.
3. The appeal shall be heard by the Appeals Board within 30 days of receipt of the written appeal
and a decision rendered within 10 days of the hearing.
4. Every decision of the Appeals Board under this ordinance shall be final, subject to such remedy
as any aggrieved party might have at law or in equity.
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5. The Executive Director shall be authorized to issue temporary waivers or exemptions within the
provisions of the emergency ordinance for such periods of time as may be necessary for the
Appeals Board to formally consider such or for the Appeals Board to take appropriate action.
B. Persons who have been assessed a penalty charge shall have the right to challenge the as-
sessed charge by providing a written notice to the Executive Director within ten (10) days of the date
of the assessment of the penalty charge. The Executive Director or his designee shall determine
whether the penalty charge was properly assessed and notify the complaining person in writing of his
determination. Any person aggrieved by the decision of the Executive Director may appeal that de-
cision to the Appeals Board by filing an appeal in writing within five (5) days of notice of the Executive
Director's decision. The Executive Director or his designee, or upon appeal, the Appeals Board, may
waive the penalty charge if it is determined that the violation occurred due to no fault of the person.
16-08. NOTICE AND DURATION OF RESTRICTIONS.
The above restrictions shall become effective upon their being printed in any newspaper of general
circulation in the County of Albemarle, or broadcast upon any radio or television station serving the
County of Albemarle. Drought Watch Stage, Drought Warning Stage and Drought Emergency Stage
restrictions shall remain in full force and effect until the Board of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority
determines that a water emergency in Albemarle County no longer exists.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Podcasting Board of Supervisors Meetings
AGENDA DATE:
May 3, 2006
ACTION: X
INFORMATION:
SUBJ ECT/PROPOSALlREQU EST:
Discussion on possibility of podcasting future Board
of Supervisors meetings
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
STAFF CONTACTCS):
Tucker, White, Davis, Catlin, Brown, Pack
ATTACHMENTS: No
REVIEWED BY:
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BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors has expressed interest in making its meetings more accessible to the public, specifically the
possibility of using podcasting technology as a means of sharing meeting information with citizens. Staff has researched
the details of pod casting to identify what would be involved in creating pod casts for Board of Supervisors meetings, and to
understand issues that the Board should be aware of in considering this possibility.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal: 4.1 - Provide effective, responsive and courteous service to our customers
DISCUSSION:
What is Podcasting?
Podcasting is a word formed from combining broadcasting and iPod to describe the act of producing and distributing digital
contents (mostly audio file in MP3 format) via cyberspace. It consists of an array of technologies for creating, producing,
managing, distributing and receiving pod casts anytime via the model of "publish and subscribe" over the Internet.
The "publish and subscribe" model in podcastin9 enables the podcaster (or publisher, the County in our particular case) to
publish a list of self-produced pod casts (or programs, individual meetings in our case) with the use of "feed". Feed is a
standard format widely used on the Internet for website content to be read in different format. RSS (Real Simple
Syndication) is one of the feeds and it is the format used in podcasting. A listener who wishes to listen to the pod cast
could subscribe to the feed by using pod casting software. The software will intelligently scan the subscribed feeds from
time-to-time and download new podcasts automatically once it become available. Users could also visit the county
website and listen to or download the audio file whenever they wanted to.
What Would it Involve to Pod cast Board of Supervisors Meetings?
The County is already capturing audio from Board of Supervisors meetings via the FTR Gold recording equipment used by
the Clerk's Office to record minutes. To create a pod cast, we would need to convert the FTR Gold files to the MP3 format
which is used in podcasting, and then post those MP3 files to the website. This would require the purchase of two software
packages that can be obtained for under $100 total, and would take approximately one hour of staff time to do the
conversion and posting per meeting.
The pod cast would consist of one continuous audio file that would cover the recorded portion of the individual meeting, and
we would create a series of pod casts as we added meetings to the website. In order to listen to or download the podcast,
users would have to have access to some type of media player which is a fairly standard feature. Users could visit the
website to access the podcast or they could choose to subscribe to our RSS feed as described above which would
automatically alert them to the presence of a new podcast when we posted it to the website.
AGENDA TITLE:
Podcasting Board of Supervisors Meetings
May 3, 2006
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Issues to Consider Related to Podcasting
Technology Impacts
Podcasts create fairly large files which can be compressed so that they take up less storage space. IT staff feels that
currently we have adequate storage space to handle pod casts within our resources. Again because the files are large,
there could be an impact to our bandwidth capacity if large numbers of users decide to listen to or download the files
simultaneously which could slow down the system. At this point IT staff feels that bandwidth capacity should be adequate,
but depending on the number of users combined with other applications being added to the system in the future, this is
something that would have to be closely monitored.
Personnel Resources
While the time required to prepare the pod casts would be fairly minimal - approximately one hour per meeting - there
would have to be a dedicated commitment to ensure that this was followed through on in a regular and timely manner.
Legal Considerations
Podcasts would not be an official record of the meeting and would not replace minutes as the official record. Once we post
audio files to the website in the form of a podcast, we lose control over those files -like any file on the website, they could
be downloaded and edited or rebroadcast in whatever way a user may choose to present them.
While the audio files can be very clear and understandable, the quality of the audio does depend on how close a speaker is
to the microphone and other variables that can not necessarily be controlled by the County. The pod cast comes directly
from the FTR Gold recording, so any comment that is made into a live microphone during the meeting will be part of the
podcast. Conversely, any comment that is not made into a microphone and recorded will not be part of the podcast.
The ability to distinguish speakers from each other - including staff and Board of Supervisors members - again depends on
the quality of the recording - sometimes it is possible and sometimes it is not. The only way to insure accurate
identification is to have speakers identify themselves or be named by the Chairman before they speak.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There would be an initial cost of no more than $100 to purchase the necessary software. Depending on usage and other
future applications, some adjustment to the County's bandwidth capacity may be necessary over time.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
If the Board of Supervisors is interested in pursuing podcasting, staff recommends a trial period of between three to six
months to see how much usage the podcasts receive and whether there are any impacts on bandwidth capacity that need
to be considered before a more permanent decision is made.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Preddy Creek Property Status Report
SUBJECT/PROPOSAUREQUEST:
Provide status report on the Preddy Creek property
and request direction from the Board.
AGENDA DATE:
May 3,2006
ACTION: X
INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
REVIEWED BY:
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STAFF CONTACTCS):
Tucker, White, Davis, Mullaney
ATTACHMENTS:
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
BACKGROUND:
The Preddy Creek property is a 571 acre tract of County owned land located on the Albemarle/Orange County line. Of the
total, 452 acres are in Albemarle County and 104 acres are in Orange County. The remaining 15 acres are in Greene
County. The property has long road frontage in Albemarle on Burnley Station Road (Rt. 641) and is located about 1.5 miles
east of Route 29. The property was purchased in 1969 as a potential site for a water supply impoundment. The 1977
Camp, Dresser, McKee Report on Alternative Water Supply Sources recommended that, with a yield of only 3 million
gallons per day, a Preddy Creek impoundment would be too small to be considered as a new water source. Management
of the property has been limited to an annual posting for "No Hunting" along Rt. 641 and the gating of 3 access roads onto
the property from Rt. 641. All actions to date have been at the request of neighboring property owners. The property has
historically been used as part of a network of horseback riding trails involving many adjoining properties. Neighboring
property owners have assisted with posting the property and have kept the County advised of any illegal activities or
concerns. There is also strong evidence of ATV use from neighboring properties, however there have been very few
reports or complaints regarding this use.
While there has been no decision on the ultimate disposition of this property, past discussions regarding the property have
tended to favor retaining the property for natural area and trail related park use. The recent recreation needs assessment
strongly supports formalizing the use of this property for these purposes. The needs assessment revealed that natural
areas and trails ranked #1 as the most needed and important recreational facility to respondent households from a list of
27 possible recreational facilities. At the same time natural areas and trails ranked as the second highest unmet need.
Based on the information in the needs assessment the Parks and Recreation Department requested funding during the FY
2006-2015 CIP process for minimal development to allow public access to the Preddy Creek property for hiking, running,
mountain biking and equestrian trail use. Funding of $113,000 was requested in FY 07/08 for this purpose. During the
technical review and approval period that funding was pushed back to FY 10/11 where it is currently scheduled. Just
recently the Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club (CAMBC) has sent a formal request to the Parks and Recreation
Director asking that the Board designate the Preddy Creek property a park so that the Department can work in conjunction
with CAMBC to facilitate the construction of a multi-user trail network (Attachment A). CAMBC volunteers are responsible
for the construction and maintenance of the popular 15 mile trail network at Walnut Creek Park. The recent closing of the
heavily used Panorama trail network has created an urgent need for additional trails.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
3.6 Provide opportunities for the healthy and productive use of leisure time.
4.2 Fun County services in a fair, efficient manner and provide needed public facilities and infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
The Preddy Creek property has never been officially designated as a park site. The Albemarle County Open Space Plan
recommends that it be evaluated as a potential natural area for public enjoyment of natural history and passive recreation.
The Parks and Recreation section of the Community Facilities plan recommends that it be evaluated to determine the most
AGENDA TITLE:
Preddy Creek Property Status Report
May 3. 2006
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appropriate uses of the property. The Parks and Recreation Department recommends that the property be designated for
park use and that for the foreseeable future the development be limited to the extent which will allow public access for the
enjoyment of the natural setting and non motorized trail use. The Department would like to work in partnership with
CAMBC, neighboring property owners and other interested parties in the sensitive development of this area for recreation
use. The fact that the property has never been designated as a park makes supervision of the property problematic. While
the Parks and Recreation Department generally oversees the property, the Director has no formal authority to enforce the
provisions of the County Code in dealing with matters pertaining to the property. Since the Preddy Creek property is not
recognized as a park in the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan, the first step in achieving this designation is a review
for compliance. If after review it is determined that a park is an appropriate use for this property, staff will reassess initial
funding requirements and return to the Board for direction regarding funding and scheduling. If the property in Orange and
Greene counties is desired to be included in a park, zoning approvals from those counties would be necessary to be
obtained.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The action being recommended in this request has no budget impact. Budget impact will be addressed in future
discussions if this project moves forward after compliance review.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board initiate the process to designate the Preddy Creek property as a park and direct staff to
initiate a review of its use as a park for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Request and background information from Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club
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Mr. Pat Mullaney
Director - Albemarle County Parks and Recreation
408 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Dear Mr. Mullaney,
The Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club (CAMBC) is writing to support and
request the creation of additional venues for off-road bicycling in northern Albemarle
County. In particular, we are interested in the potential of a property known as Preddy
Creek, which is currently owned by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. We ask
that the Board of Supervisors transfer administrative authority over the Preddy Creek
property to the Department of Parks and Recreation, so that the Department, acting in
conjunction with CAMBC, can facilitate the construction of a sustainable, natural
surface, multi-user trail network. We feel that this course of action would allow the
County to optimize the use of the property in regards to recreation, maintenance, liability,
and marketing.
Background and Introduction: the Charlottesville Area Mountain Bike Club
In 2003, a group of Charlottesville and Albemarle area residents formed CAMBC
to organize local group rides, provide education about trail construction, increase the
amount of trail maintenance performed, protect existing mountain biking venues, and
advocate for new bicycling venues. In the last three years, we have accomplished all this
and more, as you can readily see from consulting our accomplishments in the attached
exhibits following this letter.
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In particular, we cite our membership and our record of service at Walnut Creek Park.
Regarding membership, CAMBC presently has over 50 active, dues-paying members
from Charlottesville and the surrounding area. Furthermore, the club serves as an
information source and community asset for over 200 area mountain biking enthusiasts
who subscribe to our public emaillist and for a large number of visitors and other
enthusiasts across the region and nation. In regards to Walnut Creek Park, the very
popular trails there were originally constructed by local mountain bikers approximately
10 years ago, and since that time, the volunteer efforts of the mountain bike community
have been largely responsible for their maintenance and on-going improvement. Since its
advent in 2003, CAMBC has assumed responsibility for organizing and supervising this
maintenance, to good effect. Prior to CAMBC's involvement, the community averaged
142.5 volunteer hours of trail maintenance at Walnut Creek per year; now, under
CAMBC's aegis, the average has increased to 387.4 volunteer hours per year, and the
trails are in better condition, even while handling more use, than ever before.
The Significance and Rationale for our Request
The availability of desirable recreational opportunities is important to current
residents, potential future residents, visitors, and tourists.
Outdoor enthusiasts often value recreational opportunity as much as quality
employment. Many talented individuals in the labor pool often choose to live and work in
an area offering both quality employment and quality recreational opportunity. For many
years the Charlottesville area has had an unemployment rate below the State of Virginia
average. This shows a strong employment sector, and the lower than average
unemployment rate shows skilled workers to be in high demand. By providing additional
recreational opportunities, Albemarle County will continue to attract the quality
employees which are actively sought by local employers. It will also appear more
attractive to businesses looking into relocation within our area.
Excellent recreational opportunities are vital to Albemarle County's tourism
industry. Albemarle County's own web site, www.albemarle.org, features mountain
bikers above the "visitors" link. A 2004 economic impact study by the Virginia
Department of Conservation, on the Virginia Creeper Trail in Abingdon, Virginia, found
that non-local visitor spending in the area generated $1.6 million dollars in economic
impacts and supported close to 30 jobs. Albemarle County and the surrounding area
support four local bicycle retailers, five local cycling clubs, and two local triathlon clubs.
At least four of those clubs are active in mountain biking. This is a significant number of
cycling retailers and supporting clubs, considering the population of Charlottesville and
Albemarle. Also noteworthy is that two of the four retailers have expanded the size of
their stores within 2006.
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Walnut Creek Park and future multi-use single track venues are an important
resource for a growing number of users. Nationwide, the number of single-track bicycling
enthusiasts has increased 183.3% since 1998 (up 92.5% for 16-24 year olds, up 112.5%
for females over 16) (Source: Outdoor Recreation Participation Study by the Outdoor Industry, 7th
Edition for 2004). In Virginia, an estimated 801,768 people engage in cycling on single-
track. (Source: IMBA) The Albemarle county population grew from 66,845 to 84,186
between 1990 and 2000. In 2010, the forecasted population is 97,202. Only one venue in
Albemarle County, Walnut Creek Park, serves local mountain bikers. Walnut Creek Park
was established as a park open to mountain biking in the mid-1990's. No new County-
owned venues supporting mountain biking have been added since then. [Statistics from
www.albemarle.oral.
For many years, northern Albemarle County has needed a large recreational area
similar to Walnut Creek Park, which is approximately 480 acres and is a fifteen minute
drive south of Charlottesville. Walnut Creek Park is recognized as an important
recreational resource by Virginians across the state. In 2005, Walnut Creek Park was
named as one of the southeast's Top Five Urban Parks by Blue Ridge Outdoors
magazine's Reader's Choice Awards. CAMBC feels that this award is in no small way
due to the wide range of activities Walnut Creek Park offers, including the multiuse trails
for hiking, jogging, and cycling. Walnut Creek Park was also recognized as the best
outdoor recreation area in 2005 by The Best ofC-ville 2005, published by the C-ville
Weekly. Trails for biking are one of the specific points mentioned in the C'ville award.
As we stated above, it is CAMBC, with support from the Department of Parks and
Recreation, that exclusively maintains this popular trail network.
The urgent need for a permanent multi-use trail network in northern Albemarle
was recently brought to the forefront by the closure of Panorama Trails, which was
located in the Earlysville area. The closure of Panorama Trails was a great loss for
mountain bikers in central Virginia: for many years, Panorama Trails provided
approximately 25 miles of natural single-track for mountain biking, and saw heavy
recreational and competitive use from citizens. The current lack of a quality multi-use
trail venue in the northern half of Albemarle County now requires residents in northern
Albemarle to drive 30 to 40 minutes south to Walnut Creek Park, which of course only
increases the traffic on the Route 29 corridor and the existing trails at Walnut Creek.
Every year, International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) ranks the
quality of mountain biking in each state of the United States. The results not only reflect
the quality of existing mountain bicycling venues, but also the level of activity and
forward movement each state is making towards fmding new venues and protecting
existing venues. For 2005, CAMBC is happy to report that IMBA, ranked Virginia as the
#1 state in the nation for mountain biking. 2005 is the fust time Virginia has received
this honor, and it is no coincidence that CAMBC is an IMBA affiliate club!
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Our Petition for the Preddy Creek Property
The property consists of Albemarle County Tax Map Parcel 22-1 (452 acres) plus
an additional 119.54 acres located over the Albemarle County line, in Orange County and
in Greene County. The total property is 571.54 acres as shown on the survey prepared by
Roger W. Ray, dated October 2, 1996. A copy of this survey is provided in the exhibits
following this letter. The survey is also recorded in Albemarle County Deed Book 1600,
Page 415.
The Preddy Creek property is mostly wooded and has approximately 6 miles of
poorly designed and badly eroded A TV paths which are frequently used by A TV's and
horses, and to a lesser extent, by hikers and mountain bicyclists. The current users appear
to be mostly nearby neighbors, as most county residents are apparently unaware that such
a sizable tract of land is publicly owned. Existing signs on the property indicate biking,
hiking, and horseback riding are permitted during daylight hours, while motorized use
and hunting are not permitted.
Weare asking I) for the Department of Parks and Recreation to be granted the authority
to manage Preddy Creek and 2) for CAMBC to have the opportunity to work with and
under the guidance of Parks and Recreation on trail development and maintenance after
such authority is granted. CAMBC believes Preddy Creek has the potential to provide
many miles of natural, multi-use single track paths that could be enjoyed by many future
generations of Albemarle County and Charlottesville area residents.
In conclusion, we hope that you will consider our request seriously and in the
constructive spirit in which we offer it. We also look forward to discussing this petition
further with you, the Board of Supervisors, and the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Attached to this letter is a set of exhibits you may find informative about mountain biking
and CAMBC.
Cordially,
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Exhibits
Survey of Preddy Creek Property
Pictorial of March 2006 Eagle Scout Project at Walnut Creek Park
Photographs from the CAMBC organized 1MB A Trail Care Crew event in 2004
CAMBC accomplishments
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The following pictures are from an Eagle Scout Project that was recently completed at
Walnut Creek Park. The Scout and his parents approached CAMBC about performing!a
community service project or specifically an Eagle Scout Project at Walnut Creek.
CAMBC helped by providing tools, technical help, and by arranging contacts f6r
appropriate paper work with Albemarle County.
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If you know someone who needs community service hours, please feel free to contatt
CAMBC (email info((V,cambc.org) about volunteering at one of our regular workday~.
CAMBC can also help you organize a specific trail work project.
The Eagle Scout Project Volunteers
Pictorial by Will Sanford
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from the trail tread surface before it picks up speed and volume.
This is a view of the old trail being returned to a natural state or "reclaimed."
Thank you to everyone involved in the project!!!
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This rolling crown switchback was hand built during the Trail Care Crew (TCC) event
Another view of the rolling crown switchback and hand built trail area.
~AMBC - CAMBC Accomplishments
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Affiliated Club
2005
. Won a $500 Grant sponsored by IMBA
and Clif Bar to build a new informational
kiosk at the Walnut Creek Park trailhead.
. Hosted the 3rd Annual Wild Ride at
Sherando Recreation Area in the George
Washington National Forest.
. Hosted the 2nd Annual Take a Kid
Mountain Biking Day at Walnut Creek
Park in Albemarle County.
· Conducted regular trail maintenance at
Walnut Creek Park, Sherando Lake
Recreational Area, and Observatory Hill
riding venues ("'200 hours as of early
November 2005).
· Volunteered to do trail maintenance as
part of the Rivanna Trail Foundation's
National Trails Day event.
· Maintained existing relationships with
landowners and cycling-related
organizations in the local community ,
such as Albemarle County Parks and Rec
department.
· Continued development of new riding
opportunities with private and public
landowners at venues such as Byrom
Park (pending), Totier Creek Park, and
Blue Ridge School.
· Provided regular list-serve for
communication among local mountain
bikers.
· Led regularly scheduled rides throughout
the season for women, beginners, night
riders, and advanced riders.
· Maintained relationship with IMBA as an
affiliated club.
· Maintained relationships with other clubs
in our region such as Shenandoah
Mountain Bike Club (SMBC), Mid-Atlantic
Off Road Enthusiasts (MORE) Richmond
and DC chapters, etc.
· Attended national advocacy events such
as the 24 Hours of Washington, DC
lobbying day and meetings about
Virginia's Outdoor Recreation Plan.
· Attended state advocacy events such as
the Virginia Greenways Conference in
Richmond, VA.
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. Participated in ongoing discussions for
protecting some exceptional National
Forest riding in Virginia as parts of
Scenic Areas (which allow mountain
bikes) rather than Wilderness Areas
(which prohibit mountain bikes).
· Received USFS chainsaw certification for
two members.
2004 Highlights
· Planned and hosted the IMBA Trail Care
Crew trailbuilding school in the
Charlottesville area.
. Hosted the 2nd Annual Wild Ride at
Sherando Lake Recreation Area in the
George Washington National Forest.
. Hosted the 1st Annual Take a Kid
Mountain Biking Day at Walnut Creek
Park in Albemarle County.
. · Conducted 510 hours of volunteer trail
maintenance and construction at local
venues like Walnut Creek Park,
Sherando, and Observatory Hill.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
FY06 Third Quarter Financial Report
AGENDA DATE:
May 3, 2006
SU BJECT/PROPOSALlREQUEST:
Presentation of the Year-to-Date (YTD) Quarterly
Financial Report for the Nine Months Ended March
31,2006
ACTION: X
INFORMATION:
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
REVIEWED BY:
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Davis, Wiggans, Walters; Ms.
White
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
BACKGROUND:
The attached Quarterly Financial Report provides information on the County's General Fund and Fund Balance as of
March 31, 2006. The Financial Report includes a bar-chart report that compares current fiscal year revenue and
expenditure data with data from the previous fiscal year. Revenue estimates have been updated based on YTD actual
receipts.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
4.2 Fund County services in a fair, efficient manner and provide needed County public facilities and infrastructure
DISCUSSION:
($ in Millions)
A. Attachment A: General Fund Quarterlv Financial Report:
1) Revenues:
The Department of Finance estimates that the current fiscal year General Fund revenues will exceed
current appropriations by $7.136 million, 4.1 %. This is a $1.801 million increase from the FY06 Second
Quarter Financial Report; details follow with individual category summaries. Transfers and the use of
fund balance will exceed current appropriations by $2.347 million due to the CIP fund balance
appropriation approved in April.
· Real Estate Tax revenues will exceed current appropriations by $0.964 million, 1. -I %, a $0.192
million increase from the prior financial report. Approximately $0.125 million is due to the 2005
supplemental billing for parcels formerly under land use which were subsequently determined
to be ineligible. The balance of the increase is primarily due to new construction added to the
tax roll and a slight improvement to the collection rate.
· Personal Property Tax revenues will exceed current appropriations by $0.787 million, 5.6%, a
$0.220 million increase from the prior financial report. The increase is attributed to the 2005
dealer incentives, as well as the continued strong regional economy. These factors have
resulted in a larger vehicle assessment tax base than originally anticipated.
· Sales Tax revenues will exceed current appropriations by $0.750 million, 6.0%, a $0.100 million
increase from the prior financial report. The improvement is due to the continued strong
regional economy with additional businesses operating in new commercial facilities.
· Business License Tax revenues will exceed current appropriations by $0.777 million, 9.5%, a
$0.197 million increase from the prior financial report. Business license revenues are directly
correlated with sales tax revenues. As with sales tax, the improvement is due to the strong
regional economy.
· Meals Tax revenues will exceed current appropriations by $0.350 million, 7.6%, a $0.050
million increase from the prior financial report. The increase is attributed to the continued
growth in convenience food preparation as evidenced by the increased number of business
establishments.
· Other Local Tax revenues will exceed current appropriations by $1.873 million, 22.5%, a $0.596
million increase from the prior financial report. Increases for Public Service Tax, Bank
AGENDA TITLE:
FY06 Third Quarter Financial Report
May 3, 2006
Page 2
Franchise Tax, and Clerk-Related Taxes are partially offset by decreased Vehicle License Tax.
· Other Local Revenues will exceed current appropriations by $0.535 million, 11.9%, a $0.250
million increase from the prior financial report. Development Fees, Interest Earnings, and Fees
of the Clerk continue to be primarily responsible for the increase.
· State Revenues will exceed current appropriations by $1.387 million, 6.2%, a $0.533 million
increase from the prior financial report. The increase is due to increased PPTR revenues. The
method, amount and timing of the state payments are now fixed. The budget was originally
prepared based on estimates and assumptions which have now changed.
. Federal Revenues are estimated to be $0.226 million, 5.2% less than current appropriations.
This is a $0.225 million decrease from the prior financial report resulting from less than
appropriated public assistance payments.
. Use of Fund Balance is detailed in the Fund Balance Report.
· Use of Other Funds revenues are estimated to be $0.225 million, 10.8% less than the
appropriation due to more realistic projection based on FY05 operations for programs, such as
E-911, section 8 revenues and fire dispatch. Reliable FY06 data will not be available until the
last quarter.
. Categories with variances less than $0.100 million have not been detailed.
2) Expenditures:
Total expenditures, including transfers, are within appropriate levels, 73.5%, for the first nine months of
the fiscal year.
· Departmental expenditures are at 67.3% of current appropriations.
· Projected departmental expenditures have not been revised at this time.
· The projected expenditure for the Transfer to the Capital Fund has been revised to reflect the
April 5th appropriation of $2.572 million in FY05 fund balance revenues to the CIP reserve for a
total appropriation to the FY06 Capital Improvement Program of approximately $24.6 million.
3) Revised Revenues less Revised Expenditure Appropriations:
· Revised revenues less expenditures show a projected $6.910 million increase by the end of the
current fiscal year.
· Fund balance available May 3,2006 is $0.563 million, which is available for other projects at
the Board's discretion and approval.
· Projected End-of-Year Available Funds are projected to be $7.473 million.
B. Attachment B: General Fund BudQet ComDarison ReDort:
The bar-chart report tracks changes in revenue and expenditure changes over time.
· Revenues in all categories except Transfers Other Funds and Fund Balance show positive
growth over last year.
· Expenditures in all categories except Non-School Transfers should increase over last year.
C. Attachment C. General Fund Balance ReDort:
The report indicates that the County:
· Has an audited FY05 Fund Balance of $19.615 million at 06/30/05,
· Appropriated $3.430 million for FY06 projects,
· Has a remaining FY05 Fund Balance of $16.185 million at 03/31/06,
. Reserved $13.000 million for cash flow purposes,
· Subsequently approved $2.572 million for FY06 projects and transfers,
· Has proposed commitments of $0.051 million, and
· Has Unobligated Funds Available of $0.563 million.
BUDGET IMPACT:
This report is based on audited financial results for FY05 and nine months of financial data for FY06. More information
will be available after the first half 2006 tax bills are processed subsequent to the preparation of this report. Any
changes in the revenue estimates will be reflected in the June 30th end-of-the-year financial report.
AGENDA TITLE:
FY06 Third Quarter Financial Report
May 3, 2006
Page 2
Based on the Board's approved policy, 100% of the end of the year revenues and 60% of the expenditure savings will
be transferred to the CIP reserve after FY06 revenues and expenditures are finalized. Out of the Projected End-of-the-
Year Available Funds of $7.473 million, the Board approved the use of $0.538 million for FY07 one-time expenditures
during budget work sessions.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends acceptance of the FY06 Third Quarter Financial Report
ATTACHMENTS
A - General Fund Quarterly Financial Report
B - General Fund Budqet Comparison Report
C - Fund Balance Report
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County of Albemarle
General Fund Quarterly Revenue Report
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2006
In Millions
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YTD Revised YTD
Revenue 3/31/2006 6/30/2006 Percent of
Source Actual Estimate Estimate
Local Revenues $83.002 $152.364 54.5%
State Revenues $13.258 $23.731 55.9%
Federal Revenues $2.886 $4.143 69.7%
Use of Fund Balance $0.000 $6.001 0.0%
From Other Funds $0.127 $1.848 6.9%
Total $99.274 $188.087 52.8%
FY06 Total Revised Revenues
.1.0%
03.2%
02.2%
.12.6%
II Local Revenues
.. State Revenues
o Federal Revenues
o Use of Fund Balance
. From Other Funds
Percent is percentage of FY06 Revised Revenues
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County of Albemarle
General Fund Quarterly Expenditure Report
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2006
In Millions
YTD Revised YTD
Expenditure 3/31/2006 6/30/2006 Percent of
Classification Actual Appropriations Appropriations
Departmental $44.225 $65.694 67.3%
School Division $60.736 $80.981 75.0%
Non-Departmental $9.788 $9.907 98.8%
Transfers $16.517 $22.022 75.0%
Total $131.266 $178.605 73.5%
FY06 Total Revised Appropriations
. Departmental
. School Division
o Non-Departmental
o Transfers
Percent is percentage of FY06 Revised Appropriations
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.
.
County of Albemarle
General Fund Quarterly Fund Balance Report
Nine Months Ended March 31, 2006
($ in millions)
June 30, 2005 Fund Balance
$19.615
$3.430
$16.185
$13.000
$3.185
$2.572
$0.051 $2.622
HaW
Less: FY06 Appropriations Approved to Date
Balance June 30, 2005 Fund Balance
Less: Minimum Required Cash Flow Balance
June 30, 2005 Fund Balance Available after Cash Flow Reserve
Less: FY06 Appropriations Approved after Report Date
FY06 Proposed Appropriations
June 30, 2005 Unobligated Funds Available May 3, 2006
MAY 3,2005
CLOSED SESSION MOTION
I MOVE THAT THE BOARD GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 2.2-3711(A) OF THE CODE OF
VIRGINIA
· UNDER SUBSECTION (1) TO CONSIDER
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS, COMMITTEES, AND
COMMISSIONS;
· UNDER SUBSECTION (1) TO CONDUCT AN
ADMINISTRATIVE EVALUATION; AND
· UNDERSUBSECTION (3) TO DISCUSS THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR A PUBLIC FACiliTY.
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Proposed FY 2006 Budget Amendment
AGENDA DATE:
May 3, 2006
ACTION: X
INFORMATION:
SUBJ ECT/PROPOSALlREQUEST:
Public Hearing on the Proposed FY 2006 Budget
Amendment in the amount of $2,115,736.94 and
request approval of amendment and of
Appropriations #2006064, #2006065, #2006066,
#2006067,#2006068,#2006069, and #2006070 to
provide funding for various General Government,
School, and Capital programs.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Messrs. Tucker, Davis, Breeden, Wiggans; Ms.
White
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
BACKGROUND:
The Code of Virginia 915.2-2507 stipulates that any locality may amend its budget to adjust the aggregate amount to be
appropriated during the current fiscal year as shown in the currently adopted budget. However, any such amendment which
exceeds one percent of the total expenditures shown in the currently adopted budget or the sum of $500,000, whichever is
lesser, must be accomplished by first publishing a notice of a meeting and holding a public hearing before amending the
budget. The Code section applies to all County funds, i.e., General Fund, Capital Fund, E-911, School Self-Sustaining, etc.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
4.2 Fund County services in a fair, efficient manner and provide needed public facilities infrastructure.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed increase of this FY 2006 Budget Amendment totals $2,115,736.94. The estimated expenses and revenues
included in the proposed amendment are shown below:
ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES
General Fund $ 57,550.00
Special Revenue Funds $ 41,454.94
Education Fund $ 1,500.00
Capital Improvements Fund $ 2.015.232.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES - All Funds $ 2,115,736.94
ESTIMATED REVENUES
Local Revenues $ 22,459.94
State Revenues $ 27,495.00
General Fund Balance $ 2,045,782.00
Other Fund Balance $ 20.000.00
TOTAL ESTIMATED REVENUES - All Funds $ 2,115,736.94
AGENDA TITLE:
Proposed FY 2006 Budget Amendment
May 3, 2006
Page 2
The budget amendment is comprised of seven (7) separate appropriations as follows:
· One (1) appropriation (#2006064) for $7,000.00 to assist with Police overtime at Foxfield;
· One (1) appropriation (#2006065) in the amount of $41 ,454.94 for a Fire Rescue grant to purchase Life Paks;
· Two (2) appropriations (#2006066 and #2006068) totaling $2,015,232.00 for additional funding for two CIP
projects;
· One (1) appropriation (#2006067) totaling $1,500.00 for an education donation;
· One (1) appropriation (#2006069) in the amount of $30,550.00 to fund the Democratic Primary for the United
States Senate; and
· One (1) appropriation (#2006070) providing $20,000 in emergency vehicle repair funds to Earlysville Volunteer
Fire Company.
A detailed description of these requests is provided on Attachment A.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the FY 2006 Budget Amendment in the amount of $2,115,736.94 after the public hearing,
and then approval of Appropriations #2006064, #2006065, #2006066, #2006067, #2006068, #2006069, and #2006070 to
provide funds for various General Government, School, and Capital Improvement programs as described in Attachment A.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - List of requested appropriations
06.055
Attachment A
Aoorooriation #2006064 $ 7.000.00
In an agreement with the Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABC), the Albemarle County Police Department
will be receiving $7,000 to assist with overtime associated with the 2006 Foxfield spring race.
Aoorooriation #2006065 $ 41,454.94
The Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services has awarded the Department of Fire/Rescue a grant with a
maximum award of $138,340.00. Fire/Rescue has until December 31,2006 to complete the expenditures relating
to this award. At this time, Fire/Rescue has requested an appropriation of $41 ,454.94 to purchase and install two
LifePaks. LifePaks are cardiac monitors that monitor heart rhythm and heart rate. The new devices also have
diagnostic capabilities to detect if a person is actually having a heart attack, what their oxygen level is, and how their
breathing is being affected. There is a 50% local match of the original cost of the LifePaks which will be funded with
a transfer from the Fire/Rescue Department's operations budget.
Aoorooriation #2006066 $ 20,000.00
In June 2005, a $20,000.00 donation was received in the Capital Improvements Fund for the Western Albemarle
Baseball Locker Room. There funds were never appropriated. The School Division has requested that these funds
now be appropriated from the CIP Fund Balance.
Aoorooriation #2006067
At its meeting on March 23rd, the School Board approved the following appropriation:
$ 1,500.00
Cale Elementary School received two donations totaling $1,500.00. TIFF Advisory Services donated $1,000.00 and
Jeffrey and Christine Riley donated $500.00. It has been requested that these donations be used to support the
technology program at Cale Elementary School.
Aoorooriation #2006068 $ 1,995,232.00
Construction bids for the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court were higher than anticipated and will require
$1,995,232.00 in additional funding. These funds will be appropriated from the Capital Improvements Fund Balance.
Aoorooriation #2006069 $ 30.550.00
There will be a Democratic Primary for the United States Senate on June 13, 2006. The Department of Voter
Registration and Elections anticipates $30,550.00 in expenses relating to this primary. We anticipate no offsetting
revenue from the State for these expenses and request funding be provided from the General Fund Balance.
Aoorooriation #2006070 $ 20,000.00
The Earlysville Volunteer Fire Company incurred $20,000.00 in emergency vehicle repair expenses last fiscal year
that were intended to come from remaining balances at the end of FY 2004-05, but were instead taken from the
current fiscal year's operational contribution. These replacement funds will be appropriated from the General Fund
Balance.
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
BPOL Tax Rate Ordinance
AGENDA DATE:
May 3, 2006
ACTION: X
INFORMATION:
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Public hearing to consider proposed ordinance to
amend County Code Chapter 8, Licenses, Article VI,
Schedule of Taxes, Division 4, Personal,
Professional, Business or Repair Service Business,
Occupations and Professions, Section 8-617,
Retailers or retail merchants, to reduce the license
tax for direct retail sales.
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
STAFF CONTACTCS):
Tucker, White, Davis, Herrick, Wiggans, Walters
REVIEWED BY:
/
J
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
BACKGROUND:
At its March 1, 2006 meeting, the Board discussed a request that it approve a reduced Business, Professional, and
Occupational License (BPOL) tax rate for direct retailers, and asked staff to prepare an analysis of the issue and a draft
ordinance. The Board reviewed this information at its April 5, 2006 meeting, and requested that a public hearing be set for
May 3, 2006.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
4.0 Provide effective and efficient County services to the public in a courteous and equitable manner.
DISCUSSION:
The draft ordinance is attached as Attachment A, and the executive summary from the April 5,2006 Board meeting, which
includes the analysis of implementing this draft ordinance, is attached as Attachment B.
BUDGET IMPACT:
Annual sales for direct retailers in the County, including actual amounts for the known retailers and an estimate for
unknown retailers, could range from $140 to $200 million. The increasing trend toward this type of direct sales could
increase this estimate to as much as $300 million. The proposed Ordinance would reduce the current rate of $0.20 per
$100 of sales to $0.10 per $100 of sales. Using the $200 million direct retail sales estimate, the annual impact on County
revenue for each one cent reduction in the BPOL tax rate on these sales would be approximately $20,000. The proposed
$0.10 reduction would decrease the tax revenue to the County from these direct retail sales from $400,000 to $200,000.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
After a public hearing, if the Board wishes to reduce the BPOL tax on direct retail sales, staff recommends that the Board
adopt the attached ordinance (Attachment A).
ATTACHMENTS
A - Draft BPOL Ordinance for Direct Retail Sales
B - April 5, 2006 Executive Summary
06.054
Attachment A
Draft: April 10, 2006
ORDINANCE NO. 06-8( )
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 8, LICENSES, ARTICLE VI, SCHEDULE OF TAXES, DIVISION IV,
PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL, BUSINESS OR REPAIR SERVICE BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS AND
PROFESSIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, VIRGINIA
BE IT ORDAINED By the Board of Supervisors of the County of Albemarle, Virginia, that Chapter 8, Licenses,
Article VI, Schedule of Taxes, Division IV, Personal, Professional, Business or Repair Service Business, Occupations
and Professions, of the Code of the County of Albemarle, is hereby amended and reordained as follows:
By Amending:
Sec. 8-617 Retailers or retail merchants
CHAPTER 8. LICENSES
ARTICLE VI. SCHEDULE OF TAXES
DIVISION 4. PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL, BUSINESS OR
REPAIR SERVICE BUSINESS, OCCUPATIONS AND PROFESSIONS
Sec. 8-617 Retailers or retail merchants.
Each person engaged as retailer or retail merchant shall be subj ect to the license tax, and other provisions, set
forth herein:
A. Each person engaged as a retailer or retail merchant shall be subject to a license tax oftwenty cents
($0.20) for each one hundred dollars ($100.00) of gross receipts. other than as orovided in subsection (8) herein.
B. Each nerson entratred as a retailer or retail merchant shall be subiect to a license tax of ten cents
($0.10) for each one hundred dollars ($100 00) of IITOSS receints for direct retail sales. For numoses ofthis section. a
"direct retail sale" is defined as a retail sale made to a remote buver orderintr bv te1enhone. internet. or mail. in which
the item(s) sold is/are shinned bv common carrier or bv the U.S. Postal Service.
B~. Retailers or retail merchants include, but are not limited to, the following:
Aircraft or aircraft parts.
Alcoholic beverages.
Antiques.
Auto accessory, tire, battery.
Automobile graveyards.
Auto sales, motor vehicle dealers.
Bakeries, caterers.
Bicycles.
Boats, motors.
Books, stationery.
Building materials.
Candy, nut stores.
Cigar, tobacco stands, newsstands.
Confectionery.
Custom tailor.
Dairy products.
Delicatessen.
Department stores.
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Attachment A
Draft: April 10, 2006
Drapery, curtain, upholstery.
Drugs.
Dry goods stores.
Eggs, poultry.
Family clothing.
Farm equipment.
Filling stations.
Firearms.
Fish, seafood market.
Floor covering.
Florists.
Fruit stores, vegetable markets.
Fuel, ice.
Furniture.
Furriers.
Garden supplies.
General stores.
Gift, novelty, souvenir.
Grocery.
Hardware.
Heating, plumbing, electrical equipment.
Hog, grain, feed, seed.
Hosiery.
Jewelry.
Junk or secondhand merchandise.
Lightning rods.
Luggage.
Lumber goods.
Meat markets.
Men's and boy's clothing.
Millinery.
Motorcycle.
Musical instrument.
Office, store, appliance supply.
Optical.
Other clothing.
Paint, glass, wallpaper.
Photographic, supply, equipment.
Radio, television or household appliances.
Restaurants, eating places, nightclubs.
Secondhand stores, other than junk.
Scientific, medical supplies.
Shoes.
Soda fountain.
Sporting goods.
Travel bureau or tour agent.
U sed cars.
Variety stores.
Workmen's clothing.
All other retail stores and retail merchants' occupations, businesses or trades not included herein and not
otherwise taxed by this chapter.x
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Attachment A
Draft: April 10, 2006
(3-15-73, S 55; 4-21-76; 3-10-82; Ord. 96-11(1), 11-13-96, S 11-68; Code 1988; S 11-68; Ord. 98-A(1), 8-5-98)
State law reference--Va. Code * 58.1-3703.
This ordinance shall be effective on and after January 1, 2007.
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true, correct copy of an Ordinance duly adopted
by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, by a vote of _ to _, as recorded below, at a
regular meeting held on
Clerk, Board of County Supervisors
Aye Nay
Mr. Boyd
Mr. Domer
Mr. Rooker
Mr. Slutzky
Ms. Thomas
Mr. Wyant
3
Attachment B
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Reduced BPOL Tax Rate for Direct Retail Sales
AGENDA DATE:
April 05, 2006
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Worksession to Discuss Staffs Analysis of a
Reduced BPOL Tax Rate for Direct Retail Sales and
the Draft Ordinance to Implement This Proposal
ACTION:
INFORMATION: X
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
STAFF CONTACTlS):
Tucker, White, Davis, Herrick, Wiggans, Walters
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
BACKGROUND:
At its March 1, 2006 meeting, the Board discussed a request that it approve a reduced Business, Professional, and
Occupational License (BPOL) tax rate for direct retailers. The Board asked staff to prepare an analysis of the issue and a
draft ordinance to review at its April 5, 2006 meeting.
This analysis is provided below. It includes a brief review of the history and current status of the BPOL tax in Virginia, an
analysis of the financial implications of reducing the rate for direct retail sales, and the advantages and disadvantages to the
County of this request. The draft ordinance is included as Attachment A.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
4.0 Provide effective and efficient County services to the public in a courteous and equitable manner.
DISCUSSION:
HISTORY/CURRENT STATUS:
The BPOL tax has existed for quite some time in Virginia. Practically unheard of in the colonial period, it was recognized as
a source of revenue at the state level following the War of 1812 when the state government assumed Virginia's quota of the
costs of that war. By 1850, the policy of levying a license tax on practically all well-established businesses and
professionals was adopted. Today, the BPOL tax remains an important source of revenue to localities. The County of
Albemarle generated $8.0 million of revenue in FY05 and it is estimated that it will generate $8.9 million of revenue in FY06.
All 50 states have some form of license tax. BPOL in Virginia is a tax levied on gross receipts without any deduction for
expenses. Virginia does not allow local governments to levy an income tax which would take expenses into account. In
response to concerns raised by businesses over different interpretations of the Code, Virginia significantly amended BPOL
laws in 1996 to help ensure a more uniform administration of BPOL taxes throughout the Commonwealth. State law
requires BPOL to be structured to categorize business activities that display similar operating ratios and sets maximum tax
rates per gross receipts for these categories of businesses. Localities have the option to set lower rates. The Virginia
Department of Taxation assists by publishing Guidelines which are amended periodically.
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS:
Staff identified three businesses that currently report sales that meet the definition in the proposed Ordinance for Direct
Retail Sales. The draft Ordinance defines a "direct retail sale" as a retail sale made to a remote buyer ordering by
telephone, internet, or mail, in which the item(s) sold is/are shipped by common carrier or by the U.S. Postal Service. Direct
Retail Sales currently is not a separate classification for BPOL reporting and taxation. All retail sales are reported and
levied as Retailers or Retail Merchants. Retail merchants generated BPOL tax revenue of $2.9 million for FY05 and are
estimated to generate $3.3 million for FY06. Staff believes that there are more retail merchants that have sales that meet
the definition but is unable to identify them or segregate the amount of sales. The amount of sales may be substantial.
Attachment B
AGENDA TITLE:
Reduced BPOL Tax Rate for Direct Retail Sales
April 5, 2006
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Annual sales for direct retailers in Albemarle County, including actual amounts for the known retailers and an estimate for
unknown retailers could range anywhere from $140 to $200 million (due to confidentiality reasons, staff can not disclose the
sales figures for the known retailers or the estimate for the unknown retailers). Although extremely difficult to predict from
current information, the increasing trend toward this type of direct sales versus counter sales, could increase this estimate
to as much as $300 million. These sales are subject to the current BPOL rate of $0.20 per $100 of sales. The proposed
Ordinance would reduce the rate to $0.10 per $100 of sales. Using the $200 million direct retail sales estimate, this
reduction would decrease the tax revenue to the County from these direct retail sales from $400,000 to $200,000, an annual
decrease of $200,000. If the rate was reduced to $0.025 per $100 of sales, the reduction would decrease tax revenue to
the County from these direct sales to $50,000, an annual decrease of $350,000.
The above analysis has dealt specifically with BPOL. It should be noted that direct retail sales businesses are subject to
real estate tax, personal property tax, and consumer utility tax, as well as being an agent to generate consumer sales and
use taxes. Because these taxes mayor may not be lost or replaced by other businesses, any analysis of lost taxes due to a
business relocating because of the amount of the BPOL tax is speculative and uncertain.
ADV ANT AGES/DISADV ANT AGES:
The advantages to Albemarle County of reducing the BPOL tax on Direct Retail Sales include:
. A reduced tax may retain businesses thinking of relocating elsewhere.
. A reduced tax may give non-resident direct retail sales businesses an incentive to relocate to Albemarle.
. Direct retail sales operations may not require the same level of County services as other businesses.
The disadvantages to Albemarle County of reducing the BPOL tax on Direct Retail Sales include:
. Other businesses may request additional tax rate reductions.
. Other businesses that have interneVcatalog operations not currently identified may meet the definition, increasing
the financial impact on the County of reducing the rate by an amount higher than noted above.
. Replacement of the loss of BPOL tax revenue would be shifted to County residents since most of the tax burden for
direct retail sales operations is ultimately borne by customers living elsewhere.
. Businesses may still relocate elsewhere even if the rate is reduced.
· Greene County is the only locality in Virginia that differentiates and sets a different BPOL tax rate for a class of
business similar to Direct Retail Sales as defined in the draft Ordinance.
BUDGET IMPACT:
As noted above, a ten cent reduction in the BPOL rate on Direct Retail Sales would decrease County revenues annually by
$200,000. A 17.5 cent reduction in the rate, from 20 cents per one hundred dollars to 2.5 cents per one hundred dollars,
would decrease County revenues annually by $350,000. The annual impact on County revenue of each one cent reduction
in the BPOL tax rate on Direct Retail Sales is approximately $20,000.
An alternative to reducing the BPOL tax rate of Direct Retail Sales only is to reduce BPOL tax rates on all sales and
services. The impact of each one cent reduction in the rates is approximately $380,000 in FY 2006-07.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The analysis presented above is for Board discussion and review. If the Board desires to consider an amendment of the
BPOL tax rate for direct retail sales, staff recommends that the Board (1) determine the reduced rate it wishes to consider
and (2) authorize a public hearing to be advertised for an ordinance to amend ~ 8-617 of the County Code to reduce the
BPOL tax rate for direct sales as defined in the attached draft Ordinance.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832
Fax (434) 972-4012
April 20, 2006
Travis M. and Angela R. Critzer
1145 James River Road
Scottsville, VA 24590
RE: SP 2005-034 Camp Watermarks (Signs #90,96)
Tax Map 136, Parcel 6B, 90, 9Dl and 9E
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Critzer:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on April 11,2006, unanimously
recommended approval of the above-noted petition to the Board of Supervisors. Please note that
this approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. Special Use Permit 2005-34 shall remain in general accord with the concept application
plan dated February 22, 2006, prepared by Angela and Travis Critzer, and titled
"Watermarks Christian Ministries Camp" (Attachment A. drawing 1.) However, the
Zoning Administrator may approve revisions to the concept application plan to
allow compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Compliance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code shall be verified by the
Fire Marshall prior to clearance and the commencement ofthe Special Use Permit.
3. Compliance with the Virginia State Department of Health regarding minimum septic
requirements shall be required prior to the commencement of the Special Use Permit.
4. Compliance with the Virginia State Department of Health regarding kitchen and food
service approvals shall be verified by the Health Department prior to clearance and the
commencement ofthe Special Use Permit.
5. Total number of staff (in addition to the applicant and their family) on site at one time
shall be limited to 10.
6. Camp sessions shall be limited to a maximum of four, each one week long, overnight
sessions per year.
7. The maximum number of children per session shall be limited to 45 (forty five).
8. The maximum number of bus or van trips (round trips) to and from the camp, each
session shall be six (6). Bus or van trips shall be the primary means of transportation for
the children.
9. Outdoor amplified sounds or bull horns shall be prohibited.
10. Compliance with VDOT requirements for the entrance shall be verified prior to the
clearance for the commencement of the special use permit.
SP-2005-034 Camp Watermarks
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April 20, 2006
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and
receive public comment at their meeting on May 3,2006. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. in
Room 241 of the County Office Building at 401 McIntire Road.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not
hesitate to contact me at (434) 296-5832.
Sincerely,
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Amy R. Arnold
Planner
Planning Division
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Cc: Ella Carey
Amelia McCulley
Jack Kelsey
Steve Allshouse
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE: Camp Watermarks, SP 2005-34
STAFF: Amy Ransom Arnold
SUBJECT/PROPOSAUREQUEST: The applicant
proposes to operate a nature / agriculture camp, four
weeks per year for local children on James River
Road (TM 136, parcels 6B, 9D, 9DI, and 9E) with
the entrance drive located less than 12 mile west of
the intersection of Route 726 and Hatton Ferry
Road.
PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: April 11,
2006
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DATE: May 3,
2006
APPLICANT I OWNER: Angela and Travis Critzer and Stuart Tapscott
PROPOSAL: The applicant has requested a Special Use Permit to allow for the establishment of a
camp for girls and boys from ages 8 - 18 in an agricultural setting. The applicant proposes to hold a
maximum of four overnight sessions per year at the camp with a maximum enrollment of 36 .. 45
children for each session. The four week sessions would consist of one week during spring planting,
two weeks during the summer growing season, and a fourth week for fall harvest. Camp activities
and accommodations are proposed in several areas of the site including nine cabins, a recreation
hall/dining facility, basketball and skate boarding areas, a fishing lake, fire pit, and nearby animal
paddock. The applicants have indicated that one of their primary goals is to provide nature and
agricultural experiences for children who normally have limited exposure to outdoor and " or
agricultural environments.
BACKGROUND: The applicants had operated the camp for a week during the summer of 2005
utilizing buildings approved only for agricultural use. Electricity had been installed in the cabins
without permits. The shower room had been in use during the camp session without building,
electrical, or plumbing permits. In addition, the shower room had been operated without Heath
Department approval of the septic system. The violations were abated on September 16,2005, when
the camp showers were disconnected and the applicant agreed to preclude camp activities until the
approval ofthe appropriate permits.
DISCUSSION/FINDINGS:
Staff has identified the following factors favorable to this application:
1. Farming will continue as the primary activity on these parcels; the camp is a secondary use.
2. The applIcant's proposal for traffic management on James RIver Road IS sensitive to potential
impacts on the neighborhood.
3. The camp environment is well integrated into the surrounding landscape.
4. The camp has the potential to heighten awareness and understanding of agricultural processes
and natural resources.
Staff has identified the following factors unfavorable to this application:
1. Increased traffic on James River Road.
2. Increase in overall activity levels on and around the site.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff has reviewed this request for compliance with the provisions of Section
31.2.4.1 of the Zoning Ordinance and recommends approval, based on consistency with the
Comprehensive Plan, subject to conditions of approval.
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STAFF PERSON: Amy Ransom Arnold
PLANNING COMMISSION: Aprilll, 2006
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: May 3,2006
SP 2005-34 Camp Watermarks
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant has requested a Special Use Permit to allow for the
establishment of a camp for girls and boys from ages 8 - 18 in an agricultural setting. The
applicant proposes to hold a maximum of four overnight sessions per year at the camp with a
maximum enrollment of 36 - 45 children for each session. The four week sessions would consist
of one week during spring planting, two weeks during the summer growing season, and a fourth
week for fall harvest. Camp activities and accommodations are proposed in several areas of the
site including nine cabins, a recreation hall / dining facility, basketball and skate boarding areas, a
fishing lake, fire pit, and nearby animal paddock. The applicants have indicated that one of their
primary goals is to provide nature and agricultural experiences for children who normally have
limited exposure to outdoor and / or agricultural environments. (Site Maps: Attachment A. 1., 2.,
and 3.)
Each of the nine cabins measures approximately 14 x 16 feet with an 8' porch. Each cabin
includes wall to wall carpeting and an air-conditioning unit. Five cabins are provided for girls,
four for boys. Each cabin is intended to house a maximum of four to five children at a time. In
the past session, campers have slept in sleeping bags on the cabin floors. The applicant has
expressed the desire to provide bunk beds in future sessions. The applicant has noted that the
orientation of the cabins towards the nearby lake is intended to encourage contemplation and
reflection. The cabins would be used for storage related to the operation of the farm when camp is
not in session.
Food service would be provided in the Recreation / Dining Hall which includes a lounge area,
stage for music and dramatic performances, a large open area, and kitchen facilities. The kitchen
is approximately 12 x 22 feet and is comprised of an electric range, refrigerator, single sink,
microwave, stainless steel tables, and counter space.
Provisions (interior or exterior) for physically challenged campers have not been included at this
time.
(Site Photographs: Attachment B.)
Petition: Sections 31.2.4.1, 10.2.2 (20.), and 5.1.05 allow for special considerations for the
establishment of (day or overnight) camps under Special Use Permits in the Rural Areas. The
property, described as Tax Map 136 Parcels 6B, 9D, 9Dl, and 9E is designated Rural Area 4
under the Comprehensive Plan. The parcel is located at 1145 James River Road, with the
entrance drive located less than Yz mile west of the intersection of Route 726 and Hatton Ferry
Road in the Scottsville Magisterial District.
Character of the Area: The history of the area is anchored in agricultural traditions. The
landscape was once comprised of a few, larger farms with names like 'Warren Tract' and 'Rock
Island', the latter referencing the islands located in the nearby bend in the James River. The
surrounding context is comprised of evergreen and deciduous forest, open pasture, agricultural
fields, hedgerows, as well as occasional residential and agricultural buildings. Adjacent James
River Road is a narrow, rolling road with transitions onto private property that are characterized
by compacted gravel or similar, informal driveway materials. Scattered throughout the area are
several farm/storm water ponds and local streams. Immediately to the south of the area lie the
railroad tracks and the banks of the James River.
Planninl?: and Zoninl?: Historv:
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The applicants had operated the camp for a week during the summer of 2005 utilizing buildings
approved only for agricultural use. Electricity had been installed in the cabins without permits.
The shower room had been in use during the camp session without building, electrical, or
plumbing permits. In addition, the shower room had been operated without Heath Department
approval of the septic system. The violations were abated on September 16, 2005, when the
camp showers were disconnected and the applicant agreed to preclude camp activities until the
approval of the appropriate permits.
VIO 2005-286
In December of 2005 an anonymous complaint was filed stating that the applicant was charging
for the use of the cabins and operating a dance hall in the camp recreation building. The violation
was abated when the applicant began the Special Use Permit process in January of2006.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed this request for compliance with the provisions of Section 31.2.4.1 of the
zoning ordinance and recommends approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan,
subject to conditions of approval contained in this report.
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,
While the traffic on adjacent James River Road will increase somewhat when camp is in session,
the applicant has expressed the desire to minimize the impact of camp traffic on the
neighborhood. In order to reduce traffic on James River Road, campers and camp staff will
congregate at Effort Baptist Church in Palmyra and be transported in a school bus to the site at
the beginning of each session and return to Palmyra in the bus at the end of the session. The bus
will make a maximum of two additional trips per week to allow the campers to visit the
Scottsville Pool. A total of approximately sixteen bus trips each year (allowing four trips per
session: the initial pick up and drop off and two field trips per session) will occur to and from the
site. Any needed additional parking would be accommodated in a large 50' x 100' gravel parking
area to the south of the camp area located deep into the Critzer/Tapscott property.
The entry drive into the camp is immediately adjacent to a single, close-by neighbor; visibility or
close contact with camp activities is limited from other nearby vantage points. County mapping
data bases indicate that the entrance drive into the camp is located on neighboring parcel 6E,
owned by Paul F. Bryant. A survey dated December 16, 1992, indicates that the entrance drive is
located primarily on parcel 6B, with only a portion of the road encroaching on parcel 6E.
(Attachment C.) The applicant has since provided a letter of confirmation from the surveyor of
the original plat confirming that the road is now located fully on Critzer/Tapscott property.
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The applicant has indicated that the recreation hall is used occasionally by a teenage band for
practice sessions, but has confirmed that no outdoor amplified sounds or bull horns will be used.
The applicant has also indicated that the recreation hall has been newly insulated to reduce
audible levels outside the building.
As required by Section 4.17.4(a.) all outdoor lighting fixtures that emit more than 3,000 lumens
must be full cut off:
'4.17.4 STANDARDS
The following standards shall apply to each outdoor luminaire:
a. Except as provided in section 4.17.6, each outdoor luminaire subject to these outdoor lighting
regulations shall be a full cutoff luminaire. (Amended 10-17-01)'
However, Section 4.17.6 states that lighting in agricultural contexts are exempt. The primary use
of several areas on the camp site is agricultural, though a few areas are related exclusively to
camp use. The yard lights located at the skate board ramps are an example of site lighting for
camp purposes only. Lighting on the site that is located solely for camp use must meet the
lighting ordinance by providing full cut off fixtures for each luminare emitting 3,000 lumens or
more.
Since the initiation of the Special Use Permit process, staff has received correspondence from
seven adjacent property owners supporting the establishment of the camp at this location.
that the character of the district wi// not be changed thereby and
The primary use of the property will remain agricultural and forestal, with the camp operating
only four weeks per year. When in operation, it has been the applicant's intent to minimize the
presence of the camp activities. The cabins and recreation hall are located deep within the site,
and are surrounded on all four sides by stands of both deciduous and evergreen forest. The cabins
have been constructed with minimal tree removal, are tucked into the edge of a deciduous stand
of trees, and closely reflect vernacular farm building architecture. Their coloring and scale are
sensitive to the immediate environment. The expansion of the previously existing area of asphalt
paving near the cabins and recreation hall is located internally and provides a more durable
surface for farm equipment movement and repair when camp is not in session.
On the entrance drive into the camp site, the applicant has used a "prime & seal" (compressed
asphalt emulsion & gravel), similar to surfaces found on rural streets. The resulting surface is as
durable as asphalt, but retains the look of a more informal surface. By taking this approach to
constructing the entry and drive, the applicant has allowed the drive to blend with the surrounding
context of informal driveways. This approach to meeting the minimum VDOT requirements
while demonstrating sensitivity to the surrounding context is supported by staff and could
contribute substantially to the preservation of the character of the Rural Areas as a whole.
While the camp has the option of using signage to indicate the location of the camp, the applicant
has elected not to place any signage for the camp on James River Road.
that such use wi// be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this ordinance,
Farming will remain the primary activity on this site. The parcel included in this proposal is a
portion of a working farm operated by the applicant that totals just over 100 acres. The parcels
are part of the subdivision in the mid 1970's of a single, 269 acre farm. The applicant's family
has been farming on this land for over 100 years. Farming activities on the site currently include
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raising goats, cattle, and donkeys, harvesting hay, the cultivation of several crops, and tree
farming.
Purposes of the Rural Areas District Zoning Ordinance include:
. Preservation of agricultural and forestal lands and activities;
. Conservation of natural, scenic, and historic resources
The operation of a camp that focuses on and promotes awareness of agricultural processes and
natural resources supports the purpose and intent of this ordinance by exposing campers to a
rural/agricultural environment. The applicant has expressed one of the goals of the camp is to
teach campers 'where food comes from' in an effort to foster understanding of the value of
rural/agricultural land.
with uses permitted by right in the district,
The property and the adjacent properties are zoned RA, Rural Areas. Staff opinion is that the
addition of a (day or overnight) camp would not affect the uses permitted by right in the district.
with the additional regulations provided in section 5.0 of this ordinance,
Regulations in Section 5.0 of the Ordinance that apply to the establishment of a (day or
overnight) camp in the Rural Areas are as follows (5.1.05 Day Camp, Boarding Camp):
'a. Provisions for outdoor cooking, campfires, cooking pits, etc., shall be subject to Albemarle
County fire official approval whether or not a site development plan is required;
b. All such uses shall conform to the requirements of the Virginia Department of Health Bureau
of Tourist Establishment Sanitation and other applicable requirements.'
Albemarle County fire and rescue have expressed no objection to the proposal provided that the
applicant complies with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. The County Fire Marshall
has recommended that the applicant contact him to review the provisions for overnight camps and
open fires included in the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
The applicant has been working with the Virginia Department of Health to comply with minimum
standards for septic system and kitchen/food service.
and with the public health, safety and general welfare.
John Winn of the VDOT Charlottesville Residency has meet with the applicant and determined
that the entrance from James River Road meets VDOT requirements for site distances and
minimum configuration. The County Engineer has confirmed that the material and configuration
of the existing internal road leading to the camp is adequate for both cars and buses and the
number of trips anticipated.
The need for permanent parking areas is minimal, though there is a large paved area near the
main building. Any needed additional parking would be accommodated in a large 50' x 100'
gravel parking area to the south of the camp area located deep into the Critzer/Tapscott property.
The applicant has indicated that a nurse, emergency medical technician, trained counselors, and a
youth minister will be an integral part of each session, traveling to the site on the bus, along with
the campers, and remaining throughout the course of each session.
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Earlier violations have created concerns regarding the lack of approval by the Health Department
for the septic system for the shower and bathroom facilities. The applicant has been working
with the Health Department on approvals for the septic system and kitchen facilities and has
agreed to comply with Health Department requirements.
The Fire Department expressed no objection to the proposal provided the applicant complies with
the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code. The applicant is encouraged to contact the Fire
Marshall to review the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
SUMMARY:
Staff has identified the following factors favorable to this application:
1. Farming will continue as the primary activity on these parcels; the camp is a secondary
use.
2. The applicant's proposal for traffic management on James River Road is sensitive to
potential impacts on the neighborhood.
3. The camp environment is well integrated into the surrounding landscape.
4. The camp has the potential to heighten awareness and understanding of agricultural
processes and natural resources.
Staff has identified the following factors unfavorable to this application:
1. Increased traffic on James River Road.
2. Increase in overall activity levels on and around the site.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Based on the findings contained in this staff report, particularly as to the projects support of Rural
Area objectives, staff recommends approval of SP 2005-34, subject to the following conditions:
1. Special Use Permit 2005-34 shall remain in general accord with the concept application plan
dated February 22, 2006, prepared by Angela and Travis Critzer, and titled "Watermarks
Christian Ministries Camp" (Attachment A. drawing 1.) However, the Zoning Administrator
may approve revisions to the concept application plan to allow compliance with the Zoning
Ordinance.
2. Compliance with the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code shall be verified by the Fire
Marshall prior to clearance and the commencement of the Special Use Permit.
3. Compliance with the Virginia State Department of Health regarding minimum septic
requirements shall be required prior to the commencement of the Special Use Permit.
4. Compliance with the Virginia State Department of Health regarding kitchen and food service
approvals shall be verified by the Health Department prior to clearance and the
commencement of the Special Use Permit.
5. Total number of staff (in addition to the applicant and their family) on site at one time shall
be limited to 10.
6. Camp sessions shall be limited to a maximum of four, each one week long, overnight sessions
per year.
7. The maximum number of children per session shall be limited to 45 (forty five).
8. The maximum number of bus trips (round trips) to and from the camp, each session shall be
six (6).
9. Outdoor amplified sounds or bull horns shall be prohibited.
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10. All site lighting exclusively for camp use must either emit 3,000 lumens or less or be full cut
off fixtures. Lighting issues must be resolved prior to the issuance of a clearance for the
commencement of the use.
11. Approval of a zoning compliance clearance is required once per year prior to commencing
this use. The applicant shall apply for the zoning clearance no later than three (3) weeks prior
to the date for the first session. Zoning approval will be contingent upon the
Zoning Administrator determining that all conditions of this special use permit have been
satisfied and on confirmation from the Health Department and the Department of Fire /
Rescue have been contacted by the applicant and can recommend approval.
Attachments:
A. Site Drawings
I. Drawing of Camp Watermarks layout by Angela and Travis Critzer
2. County map of existing conditions.
3. Combination of Critzer drawing and County existing conditions by County staff
B. Site Photographs
1. Exterior views of the cabins
2. Exterior view of the recreation/dining hall (bath house elevation)
3. Interior views of the recreation/dining hall (2)
4. A view of skate board ramps on site with light fixtures.
5. View of the entry drive at James River Road
6. Animals and paddock at the camp (2)
C. 1992 survey by Robert Lum of the Critzer/Tapscott property.
D. Emails/phone calls from neighbors.
1. Janet and Thomas Stargell, 9578 Warren Ferry Rd, Scottsville
2. Lisa Himes
3. April Fletcher, Virginia Estate Plans-Charlottesville, PLC
4. Jeff and Christie Schmick, James River Runners, Inc.
5. K.K. Peterson, Effort Baptist Church
6. Carmen Holmes
7. Susan Tapscott (by telephone); in support of the project
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Tom Stargell
Sunday, March 26, 2006 6:04 PM
Amy Arnold
Camp Watermark
Janet and Thomas Stargell
9578 Warren Ferry Rd
Scottsville, VA 24590-
are in favor of the establishment of Camp Watermark.
The camp will be within a short distance of our home. We have faith that Travis and Angie
Critzer will make this an asset to our community.
T. A. and Janet Stargell
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Amy Arnold
From: AF [april@vepcharlottesville.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 28,20068:30 AM
To: Amy Arnold
Subject: Camp Watermarks, LLC
Dear Ms. Arnold:
I am writing to voice my support for the efforts of Travis and Angie Critzer and Camp Watermarks,
LLC. As a neighbor, I have seen what they are trying to do in terms of creating an environment for
young people to learn and share wholesome experiences in a protected rural setting. I am
pleased to see this innovative way of using the land in our community to expose youths to a
variety of uses of our natural resources that keep development to a minimum in the rural areas. I
believe that efforts like this will be an example to other local landowners for maintaining the
character of agricultural and forest land while keeping the rural areas productive.
As our population in Albemarle County continues to grow at a record rate, the young people of our
area will need more than ever a place where they can share outdoor, agricultural experiences and enjoy our
natural resources in a planned and protected setting. Camp Watermarks provides just such a place. I strongly
urge
Albemarle County's continued support of Camp Watermarks,LLC.
Most sincerely,
April R. Fletcher
Virginia Estate Plans-Charlottesville, PLC
215 Wayles Lane, Suite 125
Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
(434) 817-4003
(434) 817-4004 (fax)
april@vepcharlottesville.com
www.vepcharlottesville.com
The information contained in this email is confidential and may be attorney client privileged. It is
for the use of the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure,
copy, distribution or other use of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have recieved this
communication in error please notify us immediately by telephone and delete or discard this
message.
Thank you.
Virginia Estate Plans-Charlottesville, PLC
3/28/2006
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Amy Arnold
From: Lisa Himes [Iisahimes@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, March 27, 20066:31 PM
To: Amy Arnold
Subject: Travis & Angie Critzer and Watermarks Camp
I go to Church with the Critzers and understand that they are trying to start a camp at their property in Scottsville.
I am a youth group leader along with the Critzers and I cannot tell you what an inspiration they are to our youth in
our Church. They both and very wonderful people and I feel that a camp like they are proposing will certainly
enhance the community of Scottsville and any that may frequent the camp. They are very loving Christian
parents and I highly admire them both.
Thanks,
Lisa M. Himes
lisahimes@earthlink.net
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Amy Arnold
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To:
Subject:
info@jamesriver.com
Tuesday, March 28,200610:16 AM
Amy Arnold
Camp Watermark Special Permit
To Whom it May Concern:
We are writing to express our support for SP-2005-34 Camp Watermark. The
nature/agricultural aspects of this new camp will provide much needed knowledge and
experience for church groups and others interested in learning about the country life.
Since the camp will be held only a few weeks out of the year and is small, there will be
no problems with high impact in our area from vehicular traffic. Children will be able to
learn about and enjoy nature and the agricultural experience. They will also be able to
experience The James River from the camp's location which allows for riverside activities
and enjoyment. Since the camp is entirely enclosed within the applicants' property there
will be no problems with attendees having to deal with local traffic issues. This seems
to be the perfect example of how this type of operation should be set up.
Approval of this permit will also allow to preserve and protect our agricultural and
forestry areas.
We urge approval of this special use permit. The applicant's are especially involved in
church and children's activities and will be excellent stewards in providing and
protecting land very suitable for the camp experience. We see no possible objections to
the applicants filing for this special use permit.
Sincerely Yours,
Jeff and Christie Schmick
James River Runners, Inc.
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Amy Arnold
From: kkpeterson [kkpeterson@effortchurch.org]
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 1 :25 PM
To: Amy Arnold
Subject: Critzer Family and Watermarks Camp
Hello. I just wanted to write a note on behalf of Travis and Angie Critzer. On both a
personal and professional level, I admire their faithfulness and service to this
church and I certainly enjoy their fellowship. Their joy and enthusiasm
are contagious and their testimony an inspiration to all.
I understand that the Critzers are trying to start a camp at their property in
Scottsville. I wholeheartedly support their endeavor and think the camp would be a
blessing to many. In addition, I think it would be a worthy addition to the community
of Scottsville.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
K. K. Peterson
Business Administrator
Effort Baptist Church
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3/2812006
Amy Arnold
.rom:
ent:
To:
Subject:
Carmen M. Holmes [cmp4k@virginia.edu]
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 3:05 PM
Amy Arnold
Travis & Angie Critzer and Watermarks Camp
I understand that Travis and Angie Critizer are trying to start a camp in Scottsville on
their property. I have known the Critizers for a while now, and go to church with them as
well. They are so encouraging and loving to our youth and everyone who comes in contact
with them. I have been a youth group leader as well as a Sunday School teacher with both
Angie and Travis, and I can think of no one better to start a camp for so many youth in
our area. I am in awe of how much they give to others, and I am totally behind this idea
of a camp in Scottsville.
Thank you,
Carmen Holmes
!Carmen M. Holmes/
!Jefferson!! Scholars Foundation!
434-243-9029!Fax 434-243-9081
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832
Fax (434) 972-4012
April 20, 2006
Arthur Cox
Classic Furniture
460 Premier Circle
Charlottesville, VA 22901
RE: SP 2005-035 Outdoor Furniture Display (Classic Furniture) - Signs #82, 84
Tax Map 61M, Parcel 2
Dear Mr. Cox:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on April 11, 2006, unanimously
recommended approval ofthe above-noted petition to the Board of Supervisors.
Please note that this approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. Items shall be displayed only in the areas marked for display on the plan entitled "Classic
Furniture Outdoor Display" and dated 2-6-06.
2. Items displayed shall be limited to patio furniture. Beds and mattresses shall not be
displayed.
3. Items for display shall not be stacked one atop another.
4. Items for display shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
5. Planters joined by black chain shall be used to delineate the boundaries of the display
areas.
6. No new lighting is approved for the display areas.
7. Final approval of the site plan amendment/letter of revision is subject to Design Planner
approval of the revised landscape plan (submitted with the amendment). Planting
illustrated on the plan shall including the following additions to the site:
a) One 2Y2" caliper tree located in the island situated at the interior of the parking
row in front of the building.
b) One 2W' caliper tree located in the island at the east end of the parking row in
front ofthe building.
c) Evergreen screening shrubs 24" in height along the Ee frontage to screen the
parking lot from the Ee. These shrubs shall replace the existing row of shrubs
located closest to the parking spaces and shall consist of a holly that grows to a
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minimum of 2-3' in height.
d) Replace the missing tree along the EC frontage with a Kwanzan Cherry at 21;2"
caliper, and add another flowering Cherry in the planting bed along the EC to
visually balance the replacement tree.
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and
receive public comment at their meeting on May 3, 2006. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. in
Room 241 of the County Office Building at 401 McIntire Road.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not
hesitate to contact me at (434) 296-5832.
Sincerely,
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Margaret Maliszewski
Design Planner
Planning Division
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
PROJECT: SP-2005-35: Outdoor
Furniture Display (Classic Furniture)
STAFF:
Margaret Maliszewski
SUBJECTIPROPOSALIREQUEST:
A special Use Permit is requested for the
outdoor sale/storage/display of furniture in
the Route 29 North Entrance Corridor.
PLANNING COMMISSION DATE:
April 11, 2006
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DATE:
May, 2006
Applicant/Owner:
Classic Furniture (Arthur Cox)/Kannon LLC
Proposal:
The applicant proposes to display furniture outdoors in two areas measuring approximately 20' x
20' in an existing parking lot on the north side of the Classic Furniture building.
Backeround:
The intent of the special use permit requirement is based on potential impacts to the Entrance
Corridor. The ARB has reviewed this proposal for its impact on the Route 29 North Entrance
Corridor. The ARB had no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit and has
recommended conditions of approval.
Discussion/Findines:
By limiting the type and method of display, and by adding planting to the site, the impacts of the
proposed furniture display are expected to be limited and the overall development is expected to
be compatible with the district.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this Special Use Permit with conditions related to the type and
method of display, illumination, and planting.
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STAFF PERSON:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
Margaret Maliszewski
April 11, 2006
May 3, 2006
OUTDOOR FURNITURE DISPLAY (CLASSIC FURNITURE)
SP-2005-35: Special Use Permit for outdoor sales, storage and display of furniture
Applicant's proposal:
The applicant proposes to display furniture in two areas measuring approximately 20' x 20' in an
existing parking lot on the north side of the Classic Furniture building. The furniture display
would be accommodated in a total of 4 existing parking spaces currently located on the north
side (front) of the building. (A sketch plan is included as Attachment A. An enlargement of the
display area plan is included as Attachment B.) The display is intended to have the appearance of
a furnished patio, enhanced by planters and pavers. The sketch shows a variety of seating (dining
chairs, lounge chairs, sofas, etc.) and tables (dining tables, coffee tables, etc.), and the applicant's
description notes that "accessories" would also be displayed. Accessories could include items
such as serving carts, umbrellas, tables, table tops, and table bases. (The applicant's illustration
of the proposed display is included as Attachment C.) No new lighting is proposed.
Petition:
Request for special use permit to allow outdoor display of furniture in accordance with Section
30.6.3.2(b) of the Zoning Ordinance which allows for outdoor sales, storage and/or display
associated with permitted uses, when visible from an EC Entrance Corridor Overlay Zoning
District street. The property contains approximately .918 acres zoned EC Entrance Corridor and
C 1 Commercial. It is described as Tax Map 61 M, Parcel 2 and is located in the Rio Magisterial
District at 460 Premier Circle on the west side of Seminole Trail (Rt. 29 North) across from
Branchlands Boulevard. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use/Density for this property is
designated as Community Service - community-scale retail, wholesale, business and medical
offices, mixed use core communities and/or employment services, and residential (6.01-34
units/acre ).
Character of the Area:
The site of the proposed development is located on Premiere Circle, on the west side of Route 29
North, across from Branchlands Boulevard. It is located just south of the Waffle House site and
just north of a small office building occupied by DePaul Family Services. Nearby sites that have
approved outdoor display areas include the Toys-R-Us store and the Food Lion, both at
Branchlands across Route 29 to the east. Other development in the area includes motels, banks,
shopping centers, restaurants, and automobile related uses.
By-ri2ht use of the Property:
The property is located within a C 1 Commercial Zoning District, which permits a number of
retail sales and service uses, personal service uses, office and dwelling units. A special use
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permit is required for the proposed areas of outdoor storage and display on this site due to its
location within the EC overlay district. The focus of the Special Permit review is on the impacts
to the Entrance Corridor, not on the use itself.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed this proposal for conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and compliance
with Section 30.6.3.2 (b) of the Zoning Ordinance and recommends approval of the special use
permit with conditions.
Plannin!! and Zonin!! Historv:
SDP-1987 -68: Premier Plaza Preliminary Site Plan: Preliminary plan approved with conditions
December 8, 1987.
SDP-1988-16: Premier Plaza Administrative Final Site Plan: Plan signed administratively
February 18, 1988.
ARB-2000-12: Mattress Gallery Sign: Certificate of Appropriateness granted for an internally
illuminated wall cabinet sign.
ARB-2000-31: Cavalier Sports Sign: Certificate of Appropriateness granted for an internally
illuminated wall cabinet sign.
CLE-2005-150: Zoning Clearance approved 6/6/05.
CLE-2005-177: Zoning Clearance approved 6/29/05.
ARB-2005-171: Outdoor Furniture Display (Classic Furniture): ARB recommended no objection
to the special use permit; recommended conditions of approval; and approved a Letter of
Revision, pending staff approval of conditions.
ARB-2006-23: Mattress Gallery/Classic Furniture Signs: Applications under review for wall sign
refacings and new channel letter wall sign for the east wall (facing Route 29) of the building.
ST AFF COMMENT:
Comprehensive Plan:
Chapter 2 of the Comprehensive Plan, entitled Natural Resources and Cultural Assets,
establishes the goals for preserving scenic resources that are recognized as being essential to the
County's character, economic vitality and quality of life. The Entrance Corridor Overlay District
is intended to further the County's efforts toward attaining the Comprehensive Plan objective for
maintaining the visual integrity of all roadways. The Architectural Review Board addresses
potential adverse aesthetic impacts by applying the County's Entrance Corridor Design
Guidelines on their review of development proposals. The Architectural Review Board has
reviewed the subject request for conformance with the Design Guidelines. (See Attachment E for
the ARB's full action on the proposal.) At its meeting on February 6, 2006, the ARB voted 5:0 to
forward the following recommendation to the Planning Commission:
The ARB has no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit for the outdoor display
of furniture based on a Classic Furniture plan dated February 6, 2006, with the following
conditions:
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1. Items shall be displayed only in the areas marked for display on the plan entitled
"Classic Furniture Outdoor Display" and dated 2-6-06.
2. Items shall be displayed to achieve the appearance of a furnished patio. Beds and
mattresses shall not be displayed.
3. Items for display shall not be stacked one atop another.
4. Items for display shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
5. Planters joined by black chain shall be used to delineate the boundaries of the display
areas.
6. No new lighting is approved for the new display areas.
7. Add one 212" caliper tree to the island located at the interior of the parking row in
front of the building and add one 212" caliper tree to the island at the east end of the
parking row in front of the building.
8. Along the EC frontage, replace the row of shrubs closest to the parking spaces with
evergreen screening shrubs to screen the parking lot. A holly that grows to a
minimum of 2-3' in height would be appropriate.
9. Replace the missing tree along the EC frontage with a K wanzan Cherry at 212"
caliper.
1 O. Add one flowering Cherry tree along the EC for balance.
Zoning Ordinance Review
Following is an analysis of how the request for outdoor sales and display complies with the
. requirements of Section 31.2.4.1 of the Zoning Ordinance:
The board of supervisors herby 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
Two primary features of the proposed development have relevance to the character of the
district: 1) the location and visibility of the furniture display, and 2) the treatment and character
of the furniture display.
Location and visibility of furniture display: The segment of the Entrance Corridor in which the
subject parcel resides has a strong commercial character. Nearby sites that have approved
outdoor display areas include the Toys-R-Us store and the Food Lion, both at Branchlands across
Route 29 to the east of the Classic Furniture site. These display areas are located at much greater
distances from the EC than the proposed Classic Furniture display would be. Although the
introduction of furniture display on the subject parcel expands this use to a location much closer
to the corridor, the display area is relatively small area of site. The existing parking lot is raised a
few feet above the elevation of Route 29. Cars parked in the parking lot could block the view of
the display area from the EC. The trees on site would also help minimize visibility of the display
area during the spring, summer and early fall months. The proposal is expected to sufficiently
minimize the impacts of the display on the EC.
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Treatment/character of furniture display: The type and character of the items proposed for
display do not have an inappropriate appearance for the EC. However, some items, like
mattresses, do have an inappropriate appearance for outdoor display, and items could be
displayed in an inappropriate manner. For example, chairs and tables could be stacked on each
other, or table tops could be stored in groups on end. This type of display would have a sloppy,
disorganized appearance that would not be appropriate for the EC. The ARB has recommended
conditions of approval to ensure appropriate methods of display.
and that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this ordinance,
Staff has reviewed this proposal for compliance with the purpose and intent as set forth in
Section 1.4 of the Zoning Ordinance and finds no conflict that would arise from the approval of
the special use permit. According to section 30.6 of the Zoning Ordinance, the intent of the EC
Overlay District is, in part, to ensure a quality of development that is compatible with the
county's important scenic, architectural and cultural resources through the architectural control
of development. The ARB has applied the County's adopted guidelines for development within
the EC to the review of this request; the ARB had no objection and has recommended conditions
of approval.
with the uses permitted by right in the district,
The property is located within a C 1 Commercial zoning district along Route 29 North. This
zoning district permits a number of retail sales and service uses, personal service uses, office and
dwelling units. The proposed display is in harmony with the commercial uses that have
developed in the district. The proposed use is not expected to have a negative impact on nearby
properties and is expected to maintain a compatible appearance.
with additional regulations provided in Section 5.0 of this ordinance,
There are no additional regulations provided in section 5.0 of this ordinance related to furniture
storage or display.
and with public health, safety and general welfare.
The intent of the special use permit requirement for outdoor storage and display is based on the
need to mitigate the potential negative impact of this use on the aesthetics of the Entrance
Corridors and to mitigate the potential for development that is incompatible with the historic
resources of the County. This intent is directly related to the promotion of public health, safety
and welfare. The ARB has reviewed the proposal with this intent in mind. The ARB had no
objection to the proposed use and has recommended conditions of approval.
The Site Review Committee has provided comments on the proposal. The SRC review addresses
compliance with the relevant development review regulations that are also set forth to protect the
public health, safety and general welfare. The SRC recommended a physical barrier along the
perimeter of the display area to delineate the display area and to prevent encroachment of the
display into other parking spaces, travelways, and planting areas. The ARB has recommended a
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condition of approval regarding the barriers. The SRC review has also confirmed that on-site
parking requirements can still be met with the loss of four parking spaces to display area. The
SRC has also noted that a site plan amendment/letter of revision will be required for the
proposed development, should the SP be approved, to update the plan regarding the location of
display areas and revised planting.
Finally, staff requested comment from the County's Police Department on this proposal due to
the sometimes rowdy nature of the late-night crowd at the Waffle House restaurant, which is
located just to the north. The police have recommended that the applicant secure the Classic
Furniture parking lot after business hours, mark the lot for "no trespassing," and give the police
full authority to enforce the no trespassing regulation.
Summary:
The intent of the special use permit requirement is based on potential impacts of the use on the
Entrance Corridors. The ARB has reviewed this proposal for its impact on the Route 29 North
Entrance Corridor. The ARB had no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit and has
recommended conditions of approval related to the type and method of display, illumination, and
planting.
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Staff has identified the following factor that is favorable to this request:
1. The Architectural Review Board has reviewed the request for outdoor storage and display
and the ARB had no objection.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of this special use permit, subject to the following conditions that
reference the "Classic Furniture Outdoor Display" sketch plan dated 2-6-06.
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1. Items shall be displayed only in the areas marked for display on the plan entitled "Classic
Furniture Outdoor Display" and dated 2-6-06.
2. Items displayed shall be limited to patio furniture. Beds and mattresses shall not be
displayed.
3. Items for display shall not be stacked one atop another.
4. Items for display shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
5. Planters joined by black chain shall be used to delineate the boundaries of the display
areas.
6. No new lighting is approved for the display areas.
7. Final approval of the site plan amendment/letter of revision is subject to Design Planner
approval of the revised landscape plan (submitted with the amendment). Planting
illustrated on the plan shall including the following additions to the site:
a) One 2Yz" caliper tree located in the island situated at the interior of the parking
row in front of the building.
b) One 2 Yz" caliper tree located in the island at the east end of the parking row in
front of the building.
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d) Replace the missing tree along the EC frontage with a Kwanzan Cherry at 2'li"
caliper, and add another flowering Cherry in the planting bed along the EC to
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A. Sketch plan
B. Enlarged diagram of display area
C. Illustration of proposed furniture display
D. Vicinity/Tax Map
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832
Fax (434) 972-4012
February 17,2006
Arthur Cox
Classic Furniture
460 Premier Circle
Charlottesville, V A 22901
RE: ARB-2005-171: Classic Furniture Outdoor Displav - Advisory Review for a Special Use
Permit - (Tax Map 61M, Parcel2)
Dear Mr. Cox:
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on February 6, 2006, completed a
preliminary review of the above-noted request. The Board took the following actions.
Regarding the Advisorv Review for the Special Use Permit, the Board by a vote of 5:0, forwarded the following
recommendation to the Planning Commission:
The ARB expresses no objection to the special use permit, subject to the following conditions:
11. Items shall be displayed only in the areas marked for display on the plan entitled "Classic
Furniture Outdoor Display" and dated 2-6-6.
12. Items shall be displayed to achieve the appearance of a furnished patio. Beds and mattresses shall not
be displayed.
13. Items for display shall not be stacked one atop another.
14. Items for display shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
15. Planters joined by black chain shall be used to delineate the boundaries of the display areas.
16. No new lighting is approved for the new display areas.
17. Add one 2Y:z" caliper tree to the island located at the interior of the parking row in front of the building
and add one 2Y:," caliper tree to the island at the east end of the parking row in front ofthe building.
18. Along the EC frontage, replace the row of shrubs closest to the parking spaces with evergreen
screening shrubs to screen the parking lot. A holly that grows to a minimum of 2- 3' in height would
be appropriate.
19. Replace the missing tree along the EC frontage with a Kwanzan Cherry at 2 1/2" caliper.
20. Add one flowering Cherry tree along the EC for balance.
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Regarding the Letter of Revision for the Minor Amendment, the Board approved allowing a letter of
revision to be administratively approved by staff to update the site plan regarding the location of display
areas and revised planting.
You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application
forms, checklists and schedules are available on-line at www.albemarle.org/planning.
Revised drawings addressing the comments listed above are required. Please include a memo outlining
how each comment has been addressed. If changes other than those requested have been made, identify
those changes in the memo also.
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Margaret Maliszewski
Design Planner
Planning Division
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832
Fax (434)972-4012
April 27, 2006
David L and Ellen C King
6640 Roseland Farm
Crozet, VA 22932
RE: SP 2006-003 American Cancer Society, Pink Ribbon Polo (Signs #42,47)
Tax Map 55, Parcels 80 & 81
Dear Mr. and Mrs. King:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on April 25, 2006, unanimously
recommended approval of the above-noted petition to the Board of Supervisors.
Please note that this approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. Special Use Permit 2006-03 shall be developed in general accord with the sketch plan submitted March
16,2005, prepared by the Pink Ribbon Polo Committee, and titled "American Cancer Society, Pink
Ribbon Polo, SP2006-03" (Attachment A.). However, the Zoning Administrator may approve
revisions to the concept application plan to allow compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The event shall be held once a year between the dates of May 30th and July 1. The event shall be
limited to the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Amplified sounds shall be limited to the National
Anthem and announcements related to the polo game. The applicant shall arrange for traffic control
personnel to be placed at all locations and for what period of time the Albemarle County Police
Department deems necessary
3. Annual approval of a zoning compliance clearance for not more than 2,000 attendees is required prior
to commencing this use each year. The applicant shall apply for the zoning clearance no later than three
(3) weeks prior to the date for the event. Zoning approval will be contingent upon the
Zoning Administrator determining that the provisions in Section 5.1.27 of the Albemarle Coun~y Code
and all conditions of this special use permit have been satisfied and on confirmation from the Health
Department, as well as the Departments of Fire / Rescue and Police, that they have been contacted by
the applicant and can recommend approval.
4. The special use permit is required to be renewed in 5 years.
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive
public comment at their meeting on May 3, 2006.
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SP-2006-03 American Cancer Society
Pink Ribbon Polo
April 27, 2006
If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not hesitate to
contact me at (434) 296-5832.
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Planner
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Amelia McCulley
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE: American Cancer Society's Pink
Ribbon Polo, SP 2006-03
STAFF: Amy Ransom Arnold
SUBJECT/PROPOSALlREQUEST: The applicant
proposes to hold an annual not-for-profit polo event
to benefit the American Cancer Society and Breast
Cancer Research.
PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: April 25,
2006
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DATE: May 3,
2006
APPLICANT I OWNER: Ellen and David King; King Family Vineyards
PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to hold an annual not-for-profit polo event to benefit American
Cancer Society Breast Cancer Research.
BACKGROUND: The event was held for the first time on June 12, 2005 with administrative
approval from the County Zoning Department. The applicant estimates the attendance at that event
totaled 764 people in 345 cars. The applicant is projecting this year's attendance at 1,120 people
with 450 cars to accommodate on site.
Sections 31.2.4 and 10.2.2.42 of the Zoning Ordinance allow for temporary events sponsored by
local nonprofit organizations which are related to and supportive of the Rural Areas district with
additional stipulations outlined in Supplemental Regulations, Section 5.1.27. The property directly
impacted, which is described as TM 55, Parcels 80 and 81, is zoned Rural Areas giving priority to
agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses with a residential density restricted to .5 per unit I acre. The
Comprehensive Plan identifies the land use as Rural Areas, which focuses on the preservation and
protection of agricultural, forestal, open space, as well as natural, historic and scenic resources. The
property is located at the King Family Vineyards 6640 Roseland Farm, one mile north of Yancey
Mills off of Half Mile Branch (Route 684) in the Whitehall Magisterial District.
DISCUSSION/FINDINGS:
Staff has identified the following factors favorable to this application:
1. The primary use of the property remains a farm winery that has been placed under permanent
conservation easement.
2. The proposed event is a model of integrating the purpose of the rural areas ordinance within
an event that directly benefits the community as a whole.
3. An equestrian event held on a farm winery directly supports local agricultural activities.
Staff has identified the following factors unfavorable to this application:
1. With a projected attendance of over 1,000 people for the event, traffic volumes for a short
period of time may be heavy in the surrounding areas.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff has reviewed this request for compliance with the provisions of
Sections 31.2.4 and 10.2.2.42 of the Zoning Ordinance and recommends approval, based on
consistency WIth the ComprehenSive Plan, subject to conditions of approval.
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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: May 3, 2006
SP 2006-03 American Cancer Society's Pink Ribbon Polo
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant currently operates a farm winery at King Family Vineyards,
6640 Roseland Farm (TM 55 Parcels 80 and 81). The applicant proposes to hold an annual
spectator polo fundraising event to benefit American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Research.
(Attachments A. 1., 2., and B.) The event was held for the first time on June 12, 2005, with
administrative approval from the County Zoning Department. The applicant estimates the
attendance at that event totaled 764 people in 345 cars. The applicant is projecting this year's
attendance at 1,120 people with 450 cars to accommodate on site.
Petition: The applicant proposes to hold an annual not-for-profit polo event to benefit American
Cancer Society Breast Cancer Research. Sections 31.2.4 and 10.2.2.42 of the Zoning Ordinance
allow for temporary events sponsored by local nonprofit organizations which are related to and
supportive of the Rural Areas district with additional stipulations outlined in Supplemental
Regulations, Section 5.1.27. The property directly impacted, which is described as TM 55,
Parcels 80 and 81, is zoned Rural Areas giving priority to agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses
with a residential density restricted to .5 per unit / acre. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the
land use as Rural Areas, which focuses on the preservation and protection of agricultural, forestal,
open space, as well as natural, historic and scenic resources. The property is located at the King
Family Vineyards 6640 Roseland Farm, one mile north of Yancey Mills off of Half Mile Branch
(Route 684) in the Whitehall Magisterial District.
Character of the Area: The immediate area is comprised of open agricultural fields, residential
dwellings, hedgerows, patches of forest. The village of Yancey Mills, dating to 1748, located one
mile to the south of the site, was an important commercial center in the County until WWII and is
now primarily residential. The main street through Yancey Mills (Hillsboro Lane) is the former
Route 39, the primary route west towards Rockfish Gap before State Route 250 was established
in the early 1940's. Half Mile Branch (Route 684) intersects Hillsboro Lane near the western
edge of the village, continues to the north, passing adjacent to the eastern edge of the King
property and intersecting Jarman's Gap Road to the north. The easternmost boundary of King
Family Vineyards lies less than .2 miles from the boundary of the Crozet Development Area.
Planninf! and Zoninf! Historv:
Upon purchasing the property where the King Family Vineyards are now located, the applicant
removed 23 structures and placed site utilities underground. In 2000, the entire King Family
property holdings were placed under permanent easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation.
'Site Development Plan 2002-56 King Family Vineyards Farm' was approved on August 19,
2002. The primary residence on the site was constructed in 2002.
Zoning staff allowed the polo event held at King Family Vineyards on June 12, 2005, by
administrative approval (CLE 2005-60). Zoning advised the applicant that to continue the use for
subsequent years, a special use permit might be required. Zoning is not aware of any citizen
complaints about the polo event held on June 12,2005.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed this request for compliance with the provisions of Section 31.2.4.1 of the
zoning ordinance and recommends approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan,
subject to conditions of approval contained in this report.
STAFF COMMENT:
Staff will address each provision of Section 31.2.4.1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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.
The American Cancer Society's Pink Ribbon Polo event was held for the first time on June 12,
2005, with administrative approval from the County Zoning Division. Attendance at that event
totaled approximately 764 people in 345 cars. The Zoning Division received no complaints
regarding the event.
As a farm winery, King Family Vineyards is permitted festivals up to four times per year. In
addition, events such as weddings and business gatherings can be held on site with 150 as a
maximum number of attendees. The applicant is an avid polo player and often holds informal
polo matches on site. The distinguishing factors between the events normally held at King
Family Vineyards and the proposed annual polo event are the expected numbers of attendees and
the sponsorship by a non-profit organization. The proposed event is projected to generate
approximately 1,120 attendees in 450 cars. The event for 2006 is scheduled for the afternoon of
June 18, with the gates opening at 10:00 am. In 2005, a similar time schedule was used allowing
for early arrivals and picnicking before the event. With this approach to scheduling, traffic
produced by arriving spectators was distributed throughout the morning and early afternoon,
placing the most significant concentration of traffic at the end of the event. The traffic
management plan for the event utilizes the long entry drives into King Family Vineyards by
having the traffic pull well into the property (approximately 700 feet) before turning for general
admission parking and allowing for an additional road to accommodate long queues upon exiting
as the event concludes.
The closest proximity of any nearby property to the event is the area designated for general
admission parking. The easternmost corner of the parking area is located 30 feet from the
boundary with neighbors at parcels 80A and 80A 1. The primary event, however, is held 800 feet
from Route 684, within the center of a series of large land parcels that comprise the land holdings
belonging to the applicant. All proposed parking areas are comprised of established stands of turf
grass. All internal travelways utilized by the event are paved. It is the position of the planning
staff that interior traffic will generate very little dust, regardless of the weather preceding the
event.
The applicant has indicated that outdoor amplified sound related to this event will be limited to
the intensity and content of the 2005 event. The amplified sound in 2005 consisted of a portable
system used to play the National Anthem prior to the commencement of the polo match and make
announcements for the length of the match, which is approximately two hours. Staff feels that
impacts to adjoining properties from sound will be minimized due to the brevity of the use of
amplified sound and the location ofthe event deep within the property.
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that the character of the district will not be changed thereby,
The surrounding area is comprised of open agricultural fields, residential dwellings, hedgerows,
and patches of forest. Adjacent to King Family Vineyards to the east is Half Mile Branch, which
approximates a westernmost boundary of the Crozet Development Area. The village of Yancey
Mills, dating to 1748, is located one mile to the south of the site. Formerly predominated by rural
farm land and rural villages like Yancey Mills, the immediate area is in flux with Half Mile
Branch serving as a divide between suburban development and rural land to the west. A
temporary event implies that the overall context will remain constant with only short term
interruption. The impact of this event will be minimal and would contribute to a sense of local
community and support a focus on rural activities.
and that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this ordinance,
County ordinance pertaining to the Rural Areas were established for the following purposes:
· Preservation of agricultural and forestal lands and activities;
· Water supply protection;
· Limited service delivery to the rural areas; and
· Conservation of natural, scenic, and historic resources.
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The primary use for this land will remain a farm winery. The land on which King Family
Vineyards is located has been placed under easement, permanently preserving agricultural and
forestal lands, contributing to water supply protection and the conservation of natural and scenic
resources. The proposed event, while not directly supporting the vineyard industry, does support
agriculture by showcasing an equestrian event at an operating winery. Equestrian events are
often used to demonstrate the results of animal raising and training and have a long history in
both rural and agricultural traditions.
with the uses permitted by right in the district,
The property and the adjacent properties are zoned RA, Rural Areas. The uses permitted by right
under RA Zoning directly support agriculture, forestry, and the conservation of rural land. With
its inherent focus and surroundings, an equestrian event held on a farm winery directly supports
local agricultural activities. The applicant's commitment to the conservation of rural land was
demonstrated in 2002 when the property was placed under permanent conservation easement.
The proposed event is a model of integrating the purpose of the rural areas ordinance with an
event that directly benefits the community as a whole.
with additional regulations provided in Section 5.0 of this ordinance,
Section 5.1.27 of the Ordinance applies to temporary events sponsored by local nonprofit
organizations which are related to and supportive of the Rural Areas district. This proposed event
supports the Rural Area ordinance by holding an equestrian event at an operating winery.
Included in this section are provisions for the following conditions with regards to this type of
temporary event:
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'Except as the board of supervisors may expressly add or delete conditions in a particular case,
each such permit shall be subject to the following conditions:
a. A preliminary plan showing access, parking, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and
method of separation of the same shall be approved by the director of planning;
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b. Such organization shall have made adequate arrangements with the county sheriff, fire and
rescue squads, and the local office of the Virginia Department of Health for the conduct of
such event;
c. Adequate arrangements have been made for the removal of trash and debris, reseeding and
general restoration of the site following the event. The board of supervisors may establish
and require the posting of a bond in an amount deemed by the zoning administrator to be
sufficient for such purpose.'
A condition of approval notifies the applicant of the necessity for compliance with these
standards and requires compliance verification at the time of Zoning clearance.
and with the public health, safety and general welfare.
The applicant has proposed the use of caterers and food vendors for the event. The applicant will
not provide power, water or sewage connections for caterers or vendors. Health Department
approval of caterers and vendors serving food is required. Although acquiring the approval of the
Health Department and acquiring any additional licenses is the responsibility of the
caterers/vendors, the applicant must verify that approval and provide that verification to the
Zoning Department. The applicant has projected the need for ten (10) port-a-johns for the event;
Health Department approval of the port-a-johns must be verified as well.
Both the Albemarle County Engineer and VDOT have recommended that the applicant arrange
for traffic control personnel to be located at the intersection of Routes 691 (Jarman's Gap Road)
and 684 (Half Mile Branch) and the Route 250 intersection with Route 684 (Half Mile Branch)
for the period of time when the highest concentration of traffic is expected. The applicant has
indicated that they will provide traffic control personnel at the intersection of Half Mile Branch
and the entrance to King Family Vineyards.
SUMMARY:
Staff has identified the following factors favorable to this application:
1. The primary use of the property remains a farm winery that has been placed under
permanent conservation easement.
2. The proposed event is a model of integrating the purpose of the rural areas ordinance
within an event that directly benefits the community as a whole.
3. An equestrian event held on a farm winery directly supports local agricultural activities.
Staff has identified the following factors unfavorable to this application:
1. With a projected attendance of over 1,000 people for the event, traffic volumes for a short
period of time may be heavy in the surrounding areas.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Based on the findings contained in this staff report, staff recommends approval of SP 2006-03,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Special Use Permit 2006-03 shall be developed in general accord with the sketch plan
submitted March 16, 2005, prepared by the Pink Ribbon Polo Committee, and titled
"American Cancer Society, Pink Ribbon Polo, SP2006-03" (Attachment A.). However, the
Zoning Administrator may approve revisions to the concept application plan to
allow compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The event shall be held once a year between the dates of May 30th and July 1. The event shall
be limited to the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Amplified sounds shall be limited to the
National Anthem and announcements related to the polo game. The applicant shall arrange
for traffic control personnel to be placed at all locations and for what period of time the
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Albemarle County Police Department deems necessary.
3. Approval of a zoning compliance clearance is required prior to commencing this use. The
applicant shall apply for the zoning clearance no later than three (3) weeks prior to the date
for the event. Zoning approval will be contingent upon the Zoning Administrator
determining that the provisions in Section 5.1.27 of the Albemarle County Code and all
conditions of this special use permit have been satisfied and on confirmation from the Health
Department, as well as the Departments of Fire / Rescue, Police and Sheriff, that they have
been contacted by the applicant and can recommend approval.
Attachments:
A. Site Drawings
1. Sketch plan submitted March 16, 2005, prepared by the Pink Ribbon Polo Committee,
and titled "American Cancer Society, Pink Ribbon Polo, SP2006-03"
2. Combination of the sketch plan (A. 1.) and the approved plan from SDP 02-56 as a base
drawing. Prepared by staff with the assistance of the applicant.
B. Site Context Drawing
C. Site Panorama: taken from the west side of the winery building, looking west across the polo
field (light brown) with the primary residence located in the distance (center), the entrance
road on the left, and the horse barn to the right.
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Albemarle County Planning Commission
April 25, 2006
The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a meeting and a public hearing on Tuesday, April 25,
2006, at 6:00 p.m., at the County Office Building Room 241, Second Floor, 401 Mcintire Road,
Charlottesville, Virginia. Members attending were Eric Strucko, Bill Edgerton, Pete Craddock; Jo Higgins;
Jon Cannon; Marcia Joseph, Chairman and Calvin Morris, Vice-Chairman. Julia Monteith, Senior Land
Use Planner for the University of Virginia, representative for David J. Neuman, FAIA, Architect for
University of Virginia, was absent.
Other officials present were Wayne Cilimberg, Director of Planning; Claudette Grant, Senior Planner; Amy
Arnold, Planner; Steve Tugwell, Principal Planner; Rebecca Ragsdale, Senior Planner; Glenn Brooks,
Senior Engineer; David Pennock, Principal Planner and Greg Kamptner, Deputy County Attorney.
Call to Order and Establish Quorum:
Ms. Joseph called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and established a quorum.
Public Hearing:
SP-2006-003 American Cancer Society Pink Ribbon Polo (Signs #42.47)
PROPOSED: Annual polo match, benefits American Cancer Society
ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: RA -- Rural Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses;
residential density (0.5 uniUacre)
SECTION: Section 31.2.4, 10.2.2.42, 5.1.27
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Rural Areas - preserve and protect agricultural, forestal,
open space, and natural, historic and scenic resources/ density (0.5 uniU acre)
LOCATION: King Family Winery, 6640 Roseland Farm, Crozet; TM 55 Parcels 80,81
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Whitehall
STAFF: Amy Arnold
Ms. Arnold summarized the staff report.
· The Commission first looked at this project on April 11. It is back for the Commission's
recommendation this evening. There are several items that staff wants to bring to their attention
regarding the project as follows:
o Officer Byrom of the Albemarle County Police was stationed at the event in 2005. No
complaints were received by the Police Department at last year's event.
o Also, the Commission had asked for a little more information about any recommendation that
the Police Department might have regarding stationing officers at the intersections of Half
Mile Branch and Jarmans Gap and Half Mile Branch and Route 250. The American Cancer
Society's Pink Ribbon Polo Committee has been working in close conversation with Corporal
Robert Heidi, who is the Albemarle County Traffic Unit Supervisor. They have arrived at the
following traffic control plan for the event.
.:. There will be two County officers at the event this year. From 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 or
until the traffic lightens one would be stationed at the intersection of Half Mile Branch
and Jarmans Gap Road. The other one would be stationed at the Half Mile Branch
and Route 250 intersection. When the traffic does lighten the officers will move to
patrolling inside the event. At 4:00 p.m. the officers will move back to those
intersections and provide traffic control until they are no longer needed.
o A few other issues have come up because the event shifted at the last meeting from a one
time occurrence to an annual event. Zoning and the County Attorney both had concerns
about making sure that the County is protected from the long term potential impacts of the
event and recommended the following changes in the conditions of approval:
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.:. Condition 3 should be amended to include a 2,000 person cap on the limit of
attendees.
.:. The special use permit, should it be approved, could be subject to renewal after 5
years. With the 5 year renewal period it would come up for renewal in the summer of
2010. That would let the County take a look at the event having been held over a
span of 5 years and evaluate based on that.
.:. It is also recommended that condition 3 be changed to require annual approval of a
zoning clearance. Zoning has recommended the following rewording of the first
sentence of condition 3 incorporating both the addition of the annual clearance and a
cap on the attendance, "Annual approval of a zoning compliance clearance for not
more than 2,000 attendees is required prior to commencing this use each year."
.:. The word "sheriff' should be removed from condition 3. The mention of police is
sufficient.
Ms. Joseph asked if staff had made the applicant aware of the proposed changes to the conditions.
Ms. Arnold stated yes, that she had discussed the changes with the applicant who thought that the
conditions were reasonable. There is a representative present to speak to that.
There being no further questions for staff, Ms. Joseph opened the public hearing and invited the applicant
to address the Commission.
Cory King, David King's daughter in law, stated that Mr. King could not be here and that she was present
to answer any questions that the Commission might have.
Ms. Joseph asked if she knew what the new conditions are and if she had any problems with them.
Ms. King stated that they were in total agreement with the conditions. The reason that they wanted an
annual event is so they would not have to request a Special Use Permit each year, but they were totally
fine with coming back in five years and dealing with the zoning clearance every year.
Ms. Joseph noted that it also puts a limit for no more than 2,000 attendees.
Ms. King stated that was fine.
Ms. Joseph invited public comment. There being none, she closed the public hearing and the matter was
before the Commission.
Ms. Higgins moved to recommend approval of SP-2006-003, American Cancer Society Pink Ribbon Polo,
with the changes to item 3 that Ms. Arnold stated for annual zoning clearance and a 2,000 person limit.
Mr. Strucko seconded the motion.
Ms. Joseph asked if there was any further discussion.
Mr. Cilimberg noted that one of the things discussed was having a five year renewal. He asked if the
Commission wanted to include that or not.
Ms. Higgins amended the motion to include all four changes as described by staff for the annual zoning
inspections, 2,000 person cap, 2010 as being the expiration date for the five year renewal and deleting
"sheriff' from the one condition.
1. Special Use Permit 2006-03 shall be developed in general accord with the sketch plan submitted
March 16, 2005, prepared by the Pink Ribbon Polo Committee, and titled "American Cancer Society,
Pink Ribbon Polo, SP2006-03" (Attachment A.). However, the Zoning Administrator may approve
revisions to the concept application plan to allow compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
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2. The event shall be held once a year between the dates of May 30th and July 1. The event shall be
limited to the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Amplified sounds shall be limited to the National
Anthem and announcements related to the polo game. The applicant shall arrange for traffic control
personnel to be placed at all locations and for what period of time the Albemarle County Police
Department deems necessary
3. Annual approval of a zoning compliance clearance for not more than 2,000 attendees is required prior
to commencing this use each year. The applicant shall apply for the zoning clearance no later than
three (3) weeks prior to the date for the event. Zoning approval will be contingent upon the
Zoning Administrator determining that the provisions in Section 5.1.27 of the Albemarle County Code
and all conditions of this special use permit have been satisfied and on confirmation from the Health
Department, as well as the Departments of Fire / Rescue and Police, that they have been contacted
by the applicant and can recommend approval.
4. The special use permit is required to be renewed in 5 years.
Mr. Strucko seconded the amended motion.
The motion passed by a vote of 7:0.
Ms. Joseph stated that SP-2006-003, American Society Pink Ribbon Polo, would go to the Board of
Supervisors on May 3, 2006 with a recommendation for approval.
FOR ACTION MEMO AS SUMMARY OF MOTION:
Motion: Ms. Higgins moved, Mr. Strucko seconded, to recommend approval of SP-2006-003, American
Cancer Society Pink Ribbon Polo subject to the conditions staff recommended in the report, as amended.
1.
Special Use Permit 2006-03 shall be developed in general accord with the sketch plan submitted
March 16, 2005, prepared by the Pink Ribbon Polo Committee, and titled "American Cancer
Society, Pink Ribbon Polo, SP2006-03" (Attachment A.). However, the Zoning Administrator may
approve revisions to the concept application plan to allow compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
The event shall be held once a year between the dates of May 30th and July 1. The event shall
be limited to the hours of 1 0:00 am and 6:00 pm. Amplified sounds shall be limited to the
National Anthem and announcements related to the polo game. The applicant shall arrange for
traffic control personnel to be placed at all locations and for what period of time the Albemarle
County Police Department deems necessary
Annual approval of a zoning compliance clearance for not more than 2,000 attendees is required
prior to commencing this use each year. The applicant shall apply for the zoning clearance no
later than three (3) weeks prior to the date for the event. Zoning approval will be contingent upon
the Zoning Administrator determining that the provisions in Section 5.1.27 of the Albemarle
County Code and all conditions of this special use permit have been satisfied and on confirmation
from the Health Department, as well as the Departments of Fire / Rescue and Police, that they
have been contacted by the applicant and can recommend approval.
The special use permit is required to be renewed in 5 years.
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The motion passed by a vote of 7:0.
Ms. Joseph stated that SP-2006-003, American Society Pink Ribbon Polo, would go to the Board of
Supervisors on May 3, 2006 with a recommendation for approval.
(Recorded and transcribed by Sharon Claytor Taylor, Recording Secretary.)
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4. This permit is valid until May 3, 2011. The applicant may submit a special use permit
amendment to extend this date. This extension request shall be submitted no later than 6
months from the expiration of this special use permit or by November 3, 2010. Review of an
extension request will include the impacts of traffic and noise.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Places29 Master Plan Update
AGENDA DATE:
May 3, 2006
ACTION:
INFORMATION: X
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Discussion on status of Places 29 Master Plan in
advance of May public charrette
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
STAFF CONTACTCS):
Tucker, Foley, Davis, Cilimberg, Catlin, Wiegand
REVIEWED BY:
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ATTACHMENTS: Yes
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
BACKGROUND:
The Places 29 Master Plan process is preparing for the next series of public meetings to be held on May 18 and 20, 2006.
The purpose of these meetings is to solicit comment on and reaction to the three proposed framework plans that were
developed by the consultant based on public feedback gathered to this point in the process, with the objective of identifying
a preferred plan that will provide the direction for the master plan process from this point forward.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Objective 2.1.1 - Neighborhood Master Plans
DISCUSSION:
Since the last public charrette that was held in November, 2005, the consultants working with staff and the Places29
project team have refined public comments and feedback into three framework alternatives that show contrasting
approaches to land use and transportation elements in the plan area. Those three framework alternatives were shown to
the Planning Commission and Board members in February during a brief overview by the consultant, and were reviewed in
more detail by some Commissioners and Board members in meetings following that work session. Since that time, work
has been done to increase the clarity and comprehensibility of the maps in preparation for the upcoming charrette. Staff
would like to orient Board members to the refined maps and explain the upcoming charrette schedule and format so that
Board members can be aware of and familiar with the material well in advance of the public meetings. Similar sessions will
be held with the Planning Commission and with the community stakeholders group on May 2.
BUDGET IMPACT:
No budget impact.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
No action is recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Overview of Alternative Framework Plans
B - Alternative Framework Plan Maps
05.059
Attachment A
Copies of the three Initial Future Framework Alternatives prepared by the consultant team are attached for your review.
These alternatives show three different combinations of future land uses and transportation networks for the Places29
area. The intent of consultants and staff (County, T JPDC, and VDOT) is to give three very different proposals for public
consideration.
For the past several months, the consultants have been analyzing background data about the County and the Places29
area. They have combined this information (e.g., population growth, future needs for commercial space, transportation
issues) with feedback from the public about their wishes and needs (e.g., better road network, more transit, more parks
and open space) to create these three initial framework alternatives.
The Alternatives
There are three general comments about these alternatives. First, the presentation of the land uses has been simplified.
Second, only the two largest Centers and the Uptown/Midtown Special Areas are shown. Third, the transportation network
includes the proposed major transit routes.
Land Uses. To help the public focus on the issues and questions that need to be addressed during the May workshops, we
have simplified the land uses in these alternatives. This decision comes out of our experience at the November 2005
workshops. Some of the participants in those workshops were distracted from considering the overall land use and
transportation patterns; they were evaluating where residential uses should go, where the offices were, and so on. So, in
these alternatives for the May workshops, we are presenting land uses as areas where new development is proposed
(shown in yellow) and proposed redevelopment areas (shown in orange).
The Preferred Alternative prepared for the September workshops will show a more detailed land use pattern.
Centers. The Community and Destination centers are shown on these alternatives, along with a "Midtown" in Alternative 2
and an "Uptown" in Alternative 3. The smaller neighborhood-scale centers ("Civic Green" and "Neighborhood Service") will
be included in the Preferred Alternative (September workshops).
Transportation Network. Each of these alternatives features a transportation network with improvements designed to
support future development. We have also included proposed major transit routes to show how new development oriented
to different transportation routes might be served by transit. It should be understood, when reviewing these alternatives,
that each proposed new road will include sidewalks and bike paths/lanes.
Initial Framework Alternative 1.
Alternative 1 is the base case; it will serve as the first alternative and will also be a comparison for the other two
alternatives. Transportation improvements are focused on US 29 and most new development (yellow) is shown north of the
South Fork of the Rivanna River. There is a small amount of redevelopment (orange) shown south of the South Fork. The
Centers will be focused towards and accessed primarily from US 29. This alternative incorporates the lowest (most
conservative) amount of new development and redevelopment and has the fewest Centers of the three alternatives.
Initial Framework Alternative 2.
Alternative 2 features a major network of parallel roads; both Berkmar Drive Extended and Northern Free State Road are
included, for a parallel route on each side of US 29. There are more of the larger Centers, and they are focused on and
accessed primarily from the parallel roads (rather than US 29). This alternative also shows a "Midtown"-a special area in
the southwest quadrant of US 29 and Rio Road. There is significantly more new development north of the South Fork (than
in Alternative 1), as well as more projected redevelopment south of the South Fork.
Initial Framework Alternative 3.
At the request of the Board, the Ruckersville Parkway has been removed from this alternative. The revised alternative
includes Berkmar Drive Extended as the means of serving the "Uptown" special area just north of Airport Road. Most ofthe
Centers are also focused on and have primary access from Berkmar Drive Extended. As in Alternative 2, this alternative
shows more development north of the South Fork, more redevelopment south of the South Fork, and more Centers than
Alternative 1. The overall amount of new development is greater than in Alternative 1.
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. The Places29 area is
Albemarle County's
"Economic Engine."
. Demographic and
market analysis is an
important part of
master planning.
. Transportation
choices - walking,
transit, and driving -
are pal.t of a livable
community.
· Albemarle County
faces the challenge of
balancing growth
while maintaining
quality of life.
Where do you shop for your
household and personal needs?
What do you have to leave Albemarle
County to find?
How much retail - and what kind -
does the County need?
Where will all the new employees
hired by County businesses live?
How much will the infrastructure for
all the new development cost?
Answering these questions, and many others
like them, is part of the Places29 master
planning process. Understanding the
demographics and economic framework of
the County and the Places29 area is essential
to manage growth effectively. Guiding future
growth means identifying appropriate
locations for homes, businesses. retail, and
many other land uses - and tying them
together with an effective transportation
network and transit system.
The type of new development pre/erred by
Albemarle County follows the Neighbor-
hood Model. Developments that meet the
requirements of the Neighborhood Model
will be compact, mixed-use, oriented to a
center, pedestrian-friendly, and environ-
mentally appealing. ZHA, Inc.. the Places29
economic consultant, has identified three
studies that document the economic benefits
of communities that have characteristics like
those in the Neighborhood Model. These
studies show that:
I. Real estate values over the next 25
years will rise fastest in "smart
communities" that incorporate traditional
characteristics of successful cities,
Save the date:
Mav 18th (Evening)
Introduction and Rackground Presentation
May 20th (9:00a.m.)
Small Group Session on Preferred Alternative
Public meetings will be held at Sutherland
Middle School. Please visit I
www.albemarle.org for more inforn1ation.
2. Homebuyers were willing to pay a
premium of as much as 20 percent for
homes in new urbanist communities. and
3. The costs of compact growth are
substantially lowcr than the costs of
conventional suburban development.
A livable community is attractive to new
businesses and residents. a<; well a<; a source
of pride to CUlTent ones. Albemarle Countv
offers a highly skilled workforce, an excei-
lent multi-modal transportation system, a
world-class university, an acclaimed health
care system, numerous recreational assets.
and proximity to the Eastern seaboard. All of
these factors contribute to a very strong
and stable economy that continues to attract
residents and employers.
Understanding the Economic Climate
Preparing the master plan requires an under-
standing of the economic climate in the
PJaces29 area, the County. and the larger
region that includes the City of
Charlottesville, and Albemarle, Fluvanna,
Greene, and Nelson counties. Manv residents
of those counties work and' shop in
Albemarle County and Charlottesville, so the
Places29 Master Plan will recognize the
economic benefits from the entire
Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
Places29 Overview:
Places29 is an e.'(eiting community planning
project that will help shape the future of northern
Albemarle County communities. Places29 brings
rcsidenl~, business owners and others together to
map out the best possible shared vision lor this crit-
ical area. The project combines land use planning
for four designated urban communities with the US
29 North Transportation Corridor Study.
Places29 Overview
Transportation
Transit & Transportation Operation Solutions
Street Types
Land Use & Urban Design
Place Types
Open Space & Natural Resources
Economics
Implementation
Planners will identifY and analyze the County's economic
strengths, as well as the demographic and market trends.
Planners will also forecast how demographics and markets
may change during the master plan's 20-year timeframe.
The results of the market analysis will help planners develop
implementation strategies to deal with growth, develop-
ment, jobs, housing, transportation, infra~trueture, and
amenities such as parks and open space. Implementation of
the master plan will be market-driven: for example, as new
businesses look for space, the County needs to be ready
with suitable locations designated and infrastructure available.
Growing Albemarle County's Economic Engine
The Places29 area is the "Economic Engine" for Albemarle
County: more than 25 percent of the households in the
County live here. Approximately 40 percent of the jobs and
the vast majority of the County's retail space arc located
in this area. The County is growing, too. More and more
new residents are moving here, existing businesses are
expanding, and new ones arc opening their doors. This
means, of course. that the County needs more homes, more
retail space, more oflices, and new types or industrial or
employment space to serve the business community.
Projected Population Growth
City of Cba..lotte~"Ville
Albemarle County
Cbarlottesville MSA"
2005
39,900
90,400
187,100
2020
39,600
107,400
221,200
-The Cllllrlottesville MSA includes City of Charlottesville, and
Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, and Nelson counties.
To scrve existing and future residents, the County has
designated growth areas and adopted the Neighborhood
Model as the "building block" l'or new development. Each
neighborhood will have a "center" at a walkable distance
from homes or businesses in the neighborhood. Retail will
be a major land use within many of these centers. The
character of retail is changing, both here in Albemarle
County and throughout the nation. Retail trends include
"big box" stores, stores arranged along a "main street," and
stores mixed in with offices and other uses. There are even
"destination centers" where individuals and ramilies can
ECONOMICS
spend an entire day shopping, playing in arcades, seeing a
movie, eating at different types of restaurants, and many
other activities.
Livable communities offer choices. For example, retail
within walking distance means that customers, clients.
and employees have choices about their transp0l1ation
method. Centers and neighborhoods that are transit-friendly
provide another l'orm or transportation. An improved
network of roads parallel to US 29 will also provide new or
additional access to businesses-and help them serve their
customers beller.
Economics and Employment
Historic Employment Growth
1995 2003
36,616 34,770
31.136 42.4 75
IlO,902 93,769
City of Chat'lottesville
Albemarle County
Charlottesville M8:\
This table shows that Albemarle County has experienced
explosive job growth in the last few years. In fact, much of
the job growth in the Charlottesville MSA has occurred in
Albemarle County. This growth is expected to continue as
several businesses have announced expansion plans.
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Economic Outlook for Albemarle County
The County's economy is stable and continues to grow. It is
driven by the area's high quality of life and employment
opportunities, which attract new residents rrom other parts
of the country.
The County and the region face several challenges related
to balancing gro\.\1h, the economy, and that quality of life:
. Alt1'Ucting new and expanded businesses to compensate
f'or the loss of manufacturing jobs-where the new jobs
otTer equivalent compensation.
. Keeping the area atTordable, cspecially in the areas of
food, healthcare, and housing.
. Providing a wide range of housing types to serve the
needs of different types of households, including
affordable and workforce housing.
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For More Information:
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Albemarle County
www.albemarle.org
Judith Wiegand, Senior Planner
j wiegand@albemarle.org
401 Mcintire Road
Charlottesville. VA 22902
(-04) 296-5832 x3438
Thomas Jefferson Planninf: District Commission
www.tjpdc.org
Hanison Rue, Executive Director
hrue@tjpdc_org
401 East Water Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
(434) 979-7310
Placcs29 is a joint projcct of A1hcmarlc
County, thc Thomas Jcffcrson
Planning District Commission
(fJPDC) and the Virginia Department
of Transportation (VDOT), with the
assistance of an experienced consult-
ing team.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
FY 07 - FY 10 Strategic Plan Work Session #5
AGENDA DATE:
May 3, 2006
ACTION: X
INFORMATION:
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
To obtain further guidance regarding the FY 07 - FY
10 Strategic Plan economic vitality priority
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
REVIEWED BY:
STAFF CONTACTlS):
Tucker, Foley, White, Davis, Graham, Stimart,
Allshouse
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
LEGAL REVIEW: YES
BACKGROUND:
On September 9,2005, the Board initiated the County's FY 07 - FY10 strategic plan. The Board 1) reviewed the County's
Vision and Mission statements, 2) identified five goals for inclusion in the FY 07 - FY 10 Strategic Plan, and 3) identified
and voted on top priorities for this time period.
On November 2,2005, the Board reviewed the results of the retreat and made several suggestions to clarify further their
priorities for staff. On December 6, the Board received an updated Executive Summary that included the
recommendations made by the Board during their November 2nd meeting.
To finalize the objective statements to be included in the upcoming Strategic Plan, staff has held four scheduled work
sessions with the Board to provide additional analysis on the priority issues and to receive more specific direction as
necessary. The purpose of these efforts is to make the FY 07 - FY 10 Strategic Plan statements clear, actionable, and
results-oriented in order to best focus and drive staffs strategic efforts in the years ahead.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Development of the FY 07 - FY 10 Strategic Plan
DISCUSSION:
The May 3rd work session will focus on the following priority statement identified at the Board's September 2005 Strategic
Plan Retreat:
Goal: Enhance the Quality of Life
Priority: Be proactive in promoting economic vitality.
Attached below is the County's current Economic Development Policy Section of the Comprehensive Plan adopted in 1995.
Additionally, the attached white paper outlines the County's historic and current efforts regarding economic vitality, as well
as the strategic challenges the County faces in this area. It also provides staffs recommendation regarding an approach to
economic vitality to be undertaken in the upcoming strategic plan.
The draft FY 07 - FY 10 strategic plan is slated to be completed by June. There will be a 30 day public review period prior
to the Board considering the plan for approval in July 2006.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The Board's identified strategic priorities provide direction to the County during the budget cycle.
AGENDA TITLE:
FY 07 - FY 10 Strategic Plan Work Session #5
May 5, 2006
Page 2
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends:
The Board 1) review the attached white paper and recommendations regarding economic vitality, 2) discuss and
provide guidance and 3) approve the inclusion of the following statement in the draft FY 07 - FY 10 Strategic Plan:
Goal: Increase the quality of life for all County citizens
Objective: By June 30, 2010, the County will:
1) continue to maintain a strong and sustainable economy;
2) increase the economic vitality of the County's development areas; and
3) increase the ability of those individuals and families, who are living in lower income households, to become
self-sufficient.
ATTACHMENTS:
The County's Current Economic Development Policy
Economic Development White Paper
06.062
Attachment A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
POLICY
ADOPTED MARCH 1, 1995
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
1996-2016
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Table of Contents
ANALYSIS AND FINDINGS............................................... .................................... ................................................... .......... I
Economic Growth......... ..................................... ...................................................................................... ........................... I
Regional Context .......... ........................................................................................................... ..................... ...................... I
Economic Health............... ......................... ........ ........................................................................ ............ ............................. 3
Labor Force/Population .................................. ............................................. ....... ........ ....................... ................................. 5
Economic Health............... ....... ......................... ............................................... ........ ..................... ......... ............................. 5
THE POLICY: .................................... ............................................. ....................................................................................... 7
ANAL YSIS AND FINDINGS
WHAT WE KNOW:
Economic Growth
1 . Albemarle County has experienced steady growth and will continue to grow as
people continue to move to the County. Albemarle County's population grew at 2.0%
annual rate from 1980 to 1990. It is forecast to grow at 1.5% annual rate during the 1990's
and a slightly lesser 1.3% annual rate after the turn of the century. Migration into
Albemarle County has been and should continue to be the primary component of growth.
During the 1980's, 63% of that growth was net in-migration of people.
2. The County's resident labor force has grown at a rate exceeding County population
growth, yet the number of those unemployed has not increased and, in fact, the
County's unemployment rate has consistently been the lowest in the area and has
stayed well below state and national rates. Over the 10 year period from 1982 to 1992,
the County's resident labor force grew by 35% (as compared to a population growth ofa
little over 20%) and the unemployment rate averaged 3.6% annually (as compared to 5.3%
at the state level and 7.1 % nationally).
3. County residents place importance on job opportunities and economic growth, but
not at the expense of the protection and preservation of water quality, natural
resources, farmland, historic areas and open space. In the Spring, 1994 Albemarle
County Planning Needs Survey rating oflong-term community planning goals, bringing
more jobs to the area had an average rating of 2.40 (1 being not so important, 2 being
somewhat important and 3 being very important). Protecting water quality scored an
average of2.86, preserving natural resources and open space an average of2.73,
preserving farmland an average of 2.68 and preserving historic buildings an average of
2.53.
Regional Context
4. While the County has the largest resident labor force in the area, the City of
Charlottesville retains a strong position as an employment center with its employers
attracting a significant number of County residents to work each day. Together the
City and County are the center of a regional economy in which the majority of the
region's workers are employed in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. There are a
greater number of employed County residents than total jobs in the County. As a result,
according to the 1990 U. S Census 49% of County workers work in Albemarle, while 43%
commute to Charlottesville where there are more jobs than workers. Charlottesville
remains the area's largest employment location with about 36,000 jobs (April, 1993) as
compared to about 29,000 in the County. Together, the City and County are the region's
employment center, employing 88% of the Planning District 10 work force.
5. By any of several measures of economic activity, Albemarle County is pacing the
Charlottesville region in economic growth. Economic trends are showing a steady
growth in economic activity in Albemarle County. Reflecting its history, location and
presence of the University, travel expenditures increased 13% annually from the late
1980's into the early 1990's. Taxable sales in the County grew at an average annual rate of
17.8% in the 1980's, continuing to grow through the recession of the early 1990's to, for
the first time, exceed taxable sales in the City of Charlottesville in 1992 by $14 million.
Retail sales also grew in this period at more than twice the rat of the state, with per capita
retail sales increasing from $4,867 per person in 1985 to $6,992 per person in 1992 (as
compared to state figures of$5,471 per person in 1985 and $6,710 per person in 1992).
An analysis of retail trade indicates that the County has become a regional market center
that is a net importer of retail trade dollars. Deposits in commercial banks have also
increased steadily (13% annually from 1983 to 1992), out pacing the state average for that
period. Building activity, subject to inflation and the ups and downs of the economy,
showed steady growth throughout the 1980's, peaking in 1989, and, despite the recession
of the early 1990's, has continued at a fairly steady dollar level of activity in all sectors -
residential, non-residential and commerciaVinstitutional as well as farm buildings - in
1992 and 1993.
Labor Force/Population
6. The County population is getting older, a result of both the national trend of aging
baby-boomers and the attractiveness of the area to those reaching retirement age.
The middle and older age populations aged 40 and over, which constitute empty-nesters
and those retiring, grew from 29% of the County's population in 1980 to 35% of the
population in 1990, totaling a little less than 34,000 people. By 2010, this group is
forecast to total 45% of the population, or a little over 40,000 people. By contrast, the 20-
39 age group, constituting late college/post graduate students, young professionals and
families in their prime child-bearing years, and a group that more than doubled in number
from 1970 to 1990, is forecast to remain almost stable over the 1990 to 2010 period.
This shift to middle and older populations represents: population growth without job
growth, and without the expense of educating children; a unique housing market; and a
market with a certain amount of discretionary income to spend.
7. The County population is well educated with many residents possessing bachelor's or
graduate degrees, also a reflection of the presence ofthe University and higher
technology/professional service employers. 39% of County residents had obtained at
least a bachelor's degree in 1990. Another 42% had graduated from high school, 23%
having attended some college or possessing an associate's degree. (See Attachment I)
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Economic Health
8. The University of Virginia remains the dominant employer in terms of numbers of
employees, but is providing and will likely continue to directly provide a decreasing
share of the County's and area's overall employment. The University employs some
12,000 persons in its academic and medical centers combined, representing 18% of the
City/County total employment (this is as compared to 20% in 1985). While the University
expects to add some 2,000 students in the next 10 years, it expects to do so essentially
without increase in its total employment.
9. The types of jobs provided by the County's employers, following national trends, are
becoming more trade and services oriented. While government and manufacturing
continue to provide the most jobs (28% and 20% respectively), the greatest growth in
County employment sectors has been in services and wholesale/retail trade. This reflects
national trends of contracting manufacturing employment while trades and services are
experiencing growth. Yet, for both sectors the proportion of all County jobs (18.5% and
17% respectively) is still below statewide proportional averages. Since 1982,
manufacturing employment has experienced virtually no change. In the Charlottesville
Metro Statistical Area, manufacturing employment is forecast to decrease by 10% over the
next 10 years, while services are forecast to grow by 36% and wholesale and retail trade
by 24%. Within the services sector, social services, legal services and engineering and
management services are forecast to have the greatest growth. (See Attachments F & G)
10. The occupation of County workers, reflecting the presence of the University as well
as other higher technology/professional service employers, is fairly concentrated in
managerial and specialty occupations and technician, sales and support occupations.
Close to 70% of labor force occupations are executive, administrative, managerial and
professional specialty (36%) or technicians, sales and administrative support (33%).
Statewide, there is a lower concentration in these groups (61 %). Only 8% of occupations
are operators, fabricators and laborers. Statewide, there is a higher concentration in this
group (14%). (See Attachment H)
11. While the number of employers in the County is increasing, the number employed by
those employers has remained relatively stable. The number of employers in the
County has grown from 1192 in 1987 to 1584 in 1993. Employment in Albemarle County
establishments was 29,045 in April, 1987 and 29,167 in April, 1993. Taking into account
the physical relocation of UV A Hospital employees from the County to the City during
this time period, this indicates that employment in other sectors actually increased. Major
employers of over 150 employees (not including the University) accounted for 19% of the
total County labor force in 1993. This compares with 22% of the totallabor force in 1987.
(See Attachment J)
12. While the County has relatively high incomes when compared to the region and the
state, wages in many employment sectors are below the state average for those
sectors. Both median family and median household income figures for Albemarle County
residents have, over time consistently exceeded Charlottesville region and state medians.
In 1993, median family income was 115% of state median. Yet, except for the agriculture
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and government employment sectors, wages provided by the County's employers are
below state averages. In 1992, the manufacturing, trade and services sectors were
respectively, 98%, 81 % and 70% of state average. A closer look at the service sector
reveals that several service producer type jobs - legal, membership and
engineering/management - exceed state average, but that the remaining job types, many of
which are service providers (ex: hotels/lodging, personal, business, health services, social
services, household) are below state average, some substantially so.
13. While families and persons living in poverty in the County have consistently fallen,
poverty still exists for a segment of the population. From 1970 to 1990, the number of
families experiencing poverty fell from about 1150 to a little more than 800.
Nevertheless, this represented nearly 5% of families and over 4000 persons.
14. The Charlottesville area has consistently ranked at or near the bottom of urban
regions in the state in housing afford ability. The Virginia Real Estate Research Center
at Virginia Commonwealth University measured housing affordability in Charlottesville
as last in the state's urban regions in both 1992 and 1993 based on average home price,
prevailing mortgage interest rates and median family income. Using Census derived
information, about 14% of County, households spend more than 30% of household
income monthly on home owner costs. About 33% of households spend more than 30%
on rent.
15. Agriculture and forestry, while not growing as a share of the overall Albemarle
County economy, nevertheless remain an important component. When adjusted for
inflation, total value of agricultural products sold in 1992 was about $15.5 million, down
from about $16.8 million in 1987 and about $21.0 million in 1974. Albemarle ranked
25th in the state, (1992) in total value of agricultural products sold and 15th in the state in,
livestock sales. In some specialty areas, such as horses, grapes, peaches and apples, sheep
and lamb operations, purebred cattle operations, pine stumpage value, and hay production,
there is increasing activity and the County ranks higher among state, localities.
16. An inventory of designated land exists in the County for economic expansion, some
of which is concentrated in larger consolidated areas. Nearly 1400 acres of
developable industrial land is designated in the County's Comprehensive Plan.
Approximately 750 additional acres exist for office and commercial development.
Approximately 450 acres of industrialland and 240 acres of office/commercial land
would need to be zoned for development to proceed. A September, 1993 report entitled
Consolidated Industrial Areas in Albemarle County identified eight areas under one
ownership or a limited number of ownerships ranging in size from 12 acres to 240 acres.
Two areas exceeded 200 acres in size. (See Attachment X)
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WHAT WE UNDERSTAND:
Labor Force/Population
1 . The most fundamentally sound work force is one that has basic education and good
work habits. Survey after survey has found that employers want workers who at the very
least have a good attitude and can communicate. Good basic educational skills reading,
writing and to a lesser extent math - are fundamental. Even if a person is relatively
unskilled, these characteristics make them trainable. Availability of continuing education
and training opportunities, such as can be provided by the public schools, Piedmont
Virginia Community College and the University of Virginia, is important for the
advancement of a work force.
2. A place can operate from its strengths to deal with its weaknesses. Economic growth
opportunities are going to be most available to places that possess, nurture, protect,
carefully utilize and strategically communicate the resources already in place. Economic
growth will come from within and as well as from the outside. Of one scale, the talents of
the University and the presence of significant technical resources and skills give this area
a prime opportunity to connect with the manufacturing of today, particularly research and
development efforts. Of another scale, small business is said to create 7 out of 10 private
sector jobs and there are great micro-enterprise opportunities for the diverse skills and
abilities' in the Albemarle labor force. It is important to bring these talents to the table.
Manufacturing is looking for existing resident pools - they do not look to import a great
amount oflabor. For the small business, there are growing opportunities to access capital
and reach markets. Good preparation and communication of what is available and what is
desired puts the locality in a position of better control. Any weaknesses need to be
addressed directly, rather than by boosting the overall economy where such efforts may
not help those citizens most needing better jobs, working conditions and wages.
Economic Health
3. There is a perception of underemployment in the local economy. Underemployment is
not an easily quantifiable measure without extensive surveying. There are numerous
reported examples in the area of job openings that have received dozens of applicants,
many of whom have skills and/or education that greatly exceed the job's requirements.
This is not unheard of in today's economy, not just locally but nationally. There is great
demand or part-time employment. Some fill these jobs because it is all that is available
for them and some because it can fit a lifestyle choice (ex: the second worker in a
household looking for flexible work or the student needing additional income).
Furthermore, in a University community it is not unusual to see higher numbers of part-
time workers. A number of University communities in Virginia, like this area, have
percentages of part-time workers in the work force exceeding the state average. In many
cases, these communities, like this area, also have percentages of the total population that
work that are higher than the state average. Thus, underemployment is relative to the
individual and what they are in need of.
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4. The most traditional of basic industries - manufacturing - has changed in the
opportunities it provides and how it benefits a community. Manufacturing has
changed greatly from its more traditional forms. It has re-tooled for efficiency, becoming
highly automated and technical, with high value, capital intensive production demanding
lower employment. Nevertheless, while employment has decreased in manufacturing, it
has maintained its relative percentage of the gross national product according to the
Virginia Department of Economic Development. Part of the reduction in workers has
been a result of downsizing where manufacturing does not employ the variety of
occupations and skills it used to. Yet, it still needs those services and it gets them by
contracting out. Thus, as examples, the accountant services or the janitorial services that
used to be on staff are now contracted for. The presence of modem manufacturing and the
increased income it can bring into a community will mean outsourcing of work and
growth in other employment sectors, particularly those providing services. An indication
of this can be found in the Virginia Employment Commission employment forecasts. As
noted earlier, manufacturing employment is forecast to decrease in the Charlottesville
region in the next 10 years, while service employment is forecast to have the greatest
percentage increase of all sectors.
5. While Albemarle County is not seen as an agricultural industry center, it has
tradition in agriculture and opportunities for continuing benefit from agriculture.
Food processing is a growth industry. There is some history of that activity in the County
(Con-Agra). The opportunity may exist for more of this activity. Otherwise, for
Albemarle County it is a matter of finding opportunities. Vineyards and orchards have
found a place in the local economy. Horse breeding has a long history in the County and
with a new horse track coming within 100 miles to the east off of 1-64, opportunities exist.
It also should not be forgotten that agriculture is part of the heritage of this place that
makes it attractive as a tourist attraction and contributes to its special atmosphere that has
made it attractive to people and business. The Agricultural and Forestal Industries
Support Committee has stated that the industry provides stable employment to all
demographic segments of the County's population, paid on-the-job training in a variety of
meaningful trades, an attractive landscape for tourists and the citizens of the County, and,
as a consumer and a business, local purchase of most needed supplies and services. The
Committee has made a number of recommendations to market County agricultural and
forestal products.
6. A variety of available properties with adequate infrastructure are desirable for
business and industrial growth. Albemarle County policy has traditionally been geared
towards providing adequate land areas for economic growth consistent with
Comprehensive Plan goals while leaving decisions on economic expansion to the private
sector. In the 1989 Plan, this was translated into a target of providing two times the
forecast needed land area for such growth. Some localities use a measure of three to four
times forecast needed land area. The areas designated for business and industrial growth
meet industrialland use standards, but may not have in place complete on-site utilities or
necessary road improvements (both internally and externally). In fact, several
undeveloped sites with zoning have not received such infrastructure improvements.
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THE POLICY:
Albemarle County has a strong economy. We have a growing population and labor force and
have experienced low unemployment rates. The labor force is skilled and well educated. Good
schools, good planning, and our quality of life are important factors in the County's current
economic position. Median incomes are higher than at the State and regional levels. A
consistently strong employer is present in the University of Virginia, which, as a major university
and medical center, offers great potential for associated research and development industry.
Other major employers and sectors continue to provide employment stability and diversity. The
renowned natural environment, Blue Ridge Mountain location, and historic resources of the area
provide a growing tourist trade as well as an attractive place to do business. The rural and
agrarian heritage contributes to this character, and also offers opportunity for agricultural and
forestry industries. These are the strengths of Albemarle County which this economic
development policy recognizes, and will seek to maintain.
We are like other university communities in that we have an above average labor force
participation rate and above average number of part-time workers (both students and adults who
prefer part-time work). As a university community, we have a somewhat captive labor force as
well as people who live here for quality of life reasons, knowing that wages would be higher in
the more urban parts of the state. We are a growing community with rising property values, and a
large share of our housing stock is new and priced accordingly. The high demand for both new
and used housing and the desirability of the community produce well above average housing costs
relative to wages paid by many employers. As we fine tune our community"we seek to maintain
a diversity of employment opportunities and to find ways to add housing for the lower half of the
incomes in our community. We also have residents who are poor, who are unable to work
regularly, or who work for minimum wage. Possible increases in the minimum wage nationally
would benefit those who continue to work in the minimum wage positions. Local efforts to
enhance skills and to develop the work force may also provide ways to move individuals out of
minimum wage jobs.
The purpose of this economic development policy is, first and foremost, to provide the local
citizenry an improved standard of living, improved job opportunities and competitive wages, and
work force development opportunities, rather than to seek to stimulate further population growth.
We do not seek growth, or to add new population, but accept that more people will move to our
community and that jobs, goods, and services will be needed to meet their needs. Accordingly,
will designate sites to address future growth needs in ways that will not detract from, but will add
to, the strengths of our community. We will provide information about those sites to those who
request it and attempt to answer all questions promptly and directly. We recognize our position,
along with the City of Charlottesville, as the center of the regional economy. We recognize the
economic objectives of the other localities in the region, while renewing our commitment to our
own economic development within the overall framework of our growth management objectives.
Albemarle County supports the Community Vision Statement regarding economic development.
Note: "Business" and "industry" are intended to be inclusive and interchangeable terms, meaning
the commercial production and sale of goods or services.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES:
GOAL:
Maintain a strong and sustainable economy: 1) benefiting County citizens and
existing businesses and providing diversified economic opportunities; 2)
supportive of the County's Growth Management Policy and consistent with the
other Comprehensive Plan goals; and, 3) taking into consideration regional
(including the City of Charlottesville, and Greene, Louisa, Fluvanna, and Nelson
Counties) economic development efforts.
OBJECTIVE I:
Base economic development policy on planning efforts which support and
enhance the strengths of the County.
STRATEGIES:
1. Protect through diligent growth management efforts the County's distinctive natural and
man-made qualities to maintain its attractiveness as a place to live and work.
2. Continue to recognize the relationship of high quality schools and public services and an
outstanding level of natural and cultural amenities to positive economic development, and
maintain these attributes.
3. Encourage tourism focused on the rural, agrarian, and historical resources of the County,
and which does not threaten or compromise those resources.
4. Encourage agriculture and forestry by implementing when appropriate the
recommendations of the Agricultural and Forestal Industries Support Committee.
5. Recognize that the University of Virginia can provide important resources for business
and industry and work with the University and its associated entities to take advantage of
opportunities to benefit from this resource in innovative ways.
6. Compile data on County plans, zoning, sites, and policies, and make these available on
request.
7. Designate a contact point for information about the County.
8. Plan for the special needs, and utilize the talents, of the growing retired population
attracted to this area.
9. Encourage employment of the locallabor force, rather than heavy reliance on relocated
workers.
10. Discourage business and industry which is not environmentally sustainable or friendly
(such as high water users, polluters).
11. Encourage diversity in business and industry which will accommodate a variety of
skill/educationallevels and provide for a diversified tax base.
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12. Monitor and report to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors about the
volume of economic development activity and how that activity is fitting with the Goals,
Objectives and Strategies of the Comprehensive Plan.
OBJECTIVE II:
Plan for land and infrastructure to accommodate future business and
industrial growth.
STRATEGIES:
I . Assess the quality of areas designated for business and industry through analysis of the
site size variety, topography, location, and availability of infrastructure in such areas, and
compile an inventory of actual, useable land.
2. Designate areas for office, commercial and industrial development that meet the
development standards of the Comprehensive Plan and will provide sufficient land to meet
community needs through the next Comprehensive Plan revision. Provide enough land to
allow flexibility and choice without inviting sprawl or detracting from infill opportunities
in areas previously designated in the Plan.
3. Utilize the rezoning process and associated proffer allowances to address needs brought
about by new development and to provide the community with assurances about future
development activities.
4. Encourage infill development of business and industrial uses in areas appropriately
designated in the Land Use Plan.
5. Review current infrastructure (water, sewer, roads, community facilities) programs to
determine their impact on business and industrial development of designated areas.
Identify infrastructure improvements that will make Growth Areas work.
6. Continue to work with property owners in designated Growth Areas to identify
infrastructure needs, and promote good planning for development of such areas consistent
with County growth management strategies.
OBJECTIVE III:
Recognize the County's place in the regional economy.
STRATEGIES:
1. Cooperate through the TJPDC with other jurisdictions in the region, the University of
Virginia, and Piedmont Virginia Community College for:
- Development of a coordinated economic data base;
- Continuing discussion among the TJPDC jurisdictions about working and shopping
patterns, wage levels, job stability, work force development needs, housing affordability,
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public services, tax burdens, and other topics which relate to the purposes of local and
regional economic development policy;
- Distribution of information about development opportunities in the TJPDC to those who
request it;
- Regional work force development;
- Addressing linkages between housing and wages;
- Evaluating local, regional, statewide, national, and worldwide economic trends to
determine the current and future economic stability of, and growth opportunities for,
different types of business and industry.
2. Support mutual consultation on regional development projects along shared borders,
and/or on projects of significance to more than one locality, possibly through a
"Memorandum of Understanding."
3. Recognize and seek to cooperate with the City of Charlottesville's economic development
objectives, and the objectives of the other counties in the Thomas Jefferson Planning
District, consistent with County goals, objectives, and strategies.
4. Measure our accomplishments in economic development against the strategic questions
posed in the Community Vision Statement regarding economic opportunity.
OBJECTIVE IV:
Consider fiscal impact as one indicator of positive economic development,
along with environmental impact and standard of living impact.
STRATEGIES:
1. Evaluate the fiscal impact of new business/industrial development.
2. Recognize that County residents place importance on job opportunities and economic
growth, but not at the expense of the protection and preservation of water quality and
quantity, natural resources, farmland, historic areas, and open space.
3. Recognize that the purpose of this economic development policy is to provide the local
citizenry an improved standard of living, improved job and wage opportunities, and work
force development opportunities, rather than to seek to stimulate further population
growth.
OBJECTIVE V:
Provide local business development opportunities.
STRATEGIES:
1 . Support existing businesses and industries through an open door policy of communication,
and exchange of information and concerns.
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2. Coordinate with existing entities that assist new small, locally-owned, and minority
businesses and micro-enterprises in their start-up and early operation efforts.
OBJECTIVE VI:
Provide work force development opportunities.
STRATEGIES:
1. Recognize that the most fundamentally sound work force is one that has basic education
and good work habits.
2. Encourage and support continuing educational and training programs to prepare the local
work force for the skill demands of current and future employers, including appropriate
work habits and life skills.
3. Encourage and support apprenticeship programs. Encourage the school system to teach
basic life skills as a means of preparing our future work force.
4. Develop related goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan (education, housing, day
care, transportation, etc.) to address barriers experienced by the local work force,
particularly those with greatest needs.
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Attachment B
Economic Vitality
White Paper
Board Identified Strategic Priority
At the Strategic Planning Retreat - Sept 9, 2005
Goal: Enhance the Quality of Life
Priority: Be proactive in promoting economic vitality
Overall, Albemarle County enjoys a stable economy, a highly-skilled and educated labor force and a low
unemployment rate. The predominant sectors of the local economy are government, the University of
Virginia, services, trade and manufacturing. Business activity has been steadily increasing over the past
decade. According to the data from Weldon Cooper Center, total retails sales in Albemarle have doubled
since 1992. The County's per capita retail sales have increased by about 44% between 1994 and 2004,
an increase that is greater than that of the County's comparable jurisdictions. According to the Virginia
Employment Commission, Albemarle County's percentage share of the total number of jobs in the
Charlottesville MSA in 2004 was 49%. The County's share of local jobs has increased by 9 percentage
points since 1993. According to the 2000 Census, 53% of the County population has at least an
Associate degree. In 2004, the unemployment rate stood at 2.6%. The unemployment rate in the County
has remained below the state and national averages for the past several years.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, between 1992 and 1997, the County's agricultural land
decreased 9%. Conversion of agriculture land into residential development is viewed as a threat to the
County's agriculture and forest industries. Albemarle County has a ~rowing viticulture industry. According
to data included in the County's rural area plan, Virginia ranks 9t in commercial grape production. In
2001, Albemarle County ranked first among 10 leading counties in the number of acres of planted
grapevines. The County had 367 acres of land in this category.
Although the County's economy is strong overall, there has been a decrease in the number of
manufacturing jobs in recent years, the County's cost of living is considered high, and there are families
and individuals who reside in the County who are struggling financially. 2000 Census data indicates that
7% of Albemarle County's citizens are living in poverty. 20% of Albemarle County's residents are living at
the lower end of the economic scale or at or below the 200% of poverty range. (Note: a family of four
would be considered to be "at 200% of poverty" if their annual wage were $38,700 or less.) See the
attached information sheet regarding how these census statistics might be affected by the large number
of UVA students who live in our community.
Backaround:
1995 - County's Economic Development Policy
In 1995, the County adopted an Economic Development Policy as part of the Comprehensive Plan. The
purpose of the policy is "first and foremost, to provide the local citizenry an improved standard of living,
improved job opportunities and competitive wages, and work force development opportunities, rather than
to seek to stimulate further population growth." The policy emphasizes that the County "does not seek
growth, or to add new population, but to accept that more people will move to our community and that
jobs, goods, and services will be needed to meet their needs." The policy states, furthermore, that the
County has economic strengths that Albemarle should seek to maintain. These strengths include the
renowned local natural environment, the historic resources of the area that encourage a growing tourist
trade and the rural and agrarian heritage that provides opportunities for agricultural and forestry
industries.
Currently, the Economic Development section of the Comp Plan identifies the following goal and six
objectives. These items are:
Economic Development Section of Comp Plan Goal: Maintain a strong and sustainable economy; 1)
benefiting County citizens and existing businesses and providing diversified economic opportunities; 2)
supportive of the County's growth management policy and consistent with the other Comprehensive Plan
goals; and, 3) taking into consideration regional (including the City of Charlottesville, and Greene, Louisa,
Fluvanna, and Nelson Counties) economic development efforts.
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Objectives:
1. Base economic development policy on planning efforts which support and enhance the strengths of
the County;
2. Plan for land and infrastructure to accommodate further business and industrial growth;
3. Recognize the County's place in the regional economy;
4. Consider fiscal impact as one indicator of positive economic development along with environmental
impact and standard of living impact;
5. Provide local business development opportunities; and
6. Provide work force development opportunities.
The County's policy outlines 28 strategies and is attached here for more information.
2000 - Implementation of the Workforce Investment Act
The WIA is state-and locally-driven, provides a one stop service delivery system, and depends on strong
involvement by local elected officials and the private sector. Our Local Workforce Investment Area
includes all of Planning Districts 9 (Counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and
Rappahannock) and 10 (City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa
and Nelson). The Local Workforce Investment Board (LWIB) provides leadership and direction on local
strategic workforce issues, by identifying local needs and by developing strategies to address those
needs. The Piedmont Workforce Network includes representatives of education, business, economic
development, labor, community-based organizations, and required partners. Source: T JPDC website
2003 - County approval of T JPDC's Regional Economic Development Plan
In 2003, the Board adopted the Regional Economic Development Policy of the Thomas Jefferson
Planning District Commission (T JPDC). The Regional Economic Development Policy was developed for
the Thomas Jefferson Planning District, which includes the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of
Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. According to the T JPDC, "the Economic Development
Plan Committee's view of economic development is not primarily based on physical developments, but
rather on preserving and supporting the quality of life of our citizens. The committee embraces the
objectives of providing a strong and diversified tax base and making provisions for upwardly mobile
employment, but considers it essential that these objectives be kept in balance with preserving the unique
qualities of our community. In this view, economic development fits within the principles of sustainability,
preserves the integrity of designated rural areas and open space, and recognizes the impact of
development on natural resources.
The goals of the T JPDC regional plan are: (1) to create wealth within the region, (2) to increase the ability
of local government to provide services for citizens, and (3) to make living in this region more affordable
for its residents.
Source: T JPDC website
On-going: Numerous Community Agencies and Albemarle County Department of Social Services
support economic vitality for families and individuals
The County relies on a myriad of community agencies and programs to increase the economic vitality for
families and individuals, provide educational opportunities, reduce poverty, and promote the safety and
well-being of vulnerable citizens. The County provides approximately $3 million dollars in support each
year to over twenty such agencies, including the Commission on Children & Families, the Jefferson Area
Board for Aging, Region Ten, and the Piedmont Virginia Community College. The Albemarle County
Department of Social Services (ACDSS) plays an important part in this effort. This department's four key
program areas:
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. Benefits including Food Stamps, Medicaid, Energy Assistance, General Relief, Long Term Care
Services, State & Local Hospitalization, FAMIS Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families;
. Services including Adult Services, Adult and Child Protection, Adoption and Foster Care, Family
Preservation;
. Education & Early Intervention Programs including the Bright Stars and Family Support programs;
and,
· Employment Services including education and training through VIEW Programs, Child Care Services
and the ACDSS Career Center.
These programs, services and benefits bring significant financial resources into the community in order to
stabilize families and create opportunities for and access to education, work, nutrition and health care. In
FY 2005, ACDSS brought $66,816,637 to the economy in federal, state and grant based dollars. This
figure includes $19,851,637 generated through the ACDSS Medicaid Unit at the University of Virginia
Health System.
To ensure self-sufficiency, ACDSS has developed a strategic plan designed to:
. Develop and implement strategies focused on prevention and early intervention;
. Ensure all services meet the needs of the changing demographics within the community;
. Build private and public support for policies and resources that support people in need of services;
. Strengthen strategic alliances within the community that result in a strong community infrastructure;
and
. Develop new revenue and resource streams to address evolving service needs.
· Employment Services - ACDSS provides employment services to promote recipients economic self-
sufficiency. For example, ACDSS administers:
o The Virginia Initiative for Employment not Welfare (VIEW). VIEW offers recipients the
opportunity to work and continue to receive time limited support benefits and support
services while adjusting to a working environment. Other VIEW activities include on-the-
job training or community work experiences. This program also offers optional
transitional services such as child care and Medicaid. In Fiscal Year 2005, this program
brought resources in the amount of $181,741 into the local economy.
o Albemarle County Career Center. ACDSS provides career services to clients and the
general public by providing information about employment opportunities as well as career
resources. The staff of this Center assists individuals search for employment. In FY 2005
the Career Center served 682 county residents and is certified as satellite for the
Piedmont Workforce Network One Stop Center. However, the Center is staffed only part
time, resulting in minimal advertisement of it as a resource.
o Child Care. ACDSS provides child care assistance resources to low-income parents who
are working and/or attending school. These services are also provided to families
receiving TANF and who are working toward employment and self-sufficiency. In FY05,
ACDSS provided an average of 263 children per month with day care services, by
providing funding in the amount of $907,660 to local child care providers.
Current Situation
The County recognizes the important role that it plays in ensuring that residents continue to enjoy a
high quality of life and the relationship between the area's high quality of life and the area's
economic vitality. The County further recognizes the importance of working closely with adjoining
jurisdictions, organizations and agencies to ensure that the community maintains its strong and
sustainable economy. Albemarle's school system actively works to ensure that the County's youth
are prepared to become productive citizens. The County recently has increased its role in
supporting the development of vibrant downtown areas as essential core components of our
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developing urban areas. The County also focuses efforts and resources to support those people in
our community who are less fortunate works to ensure that they too can obtain self- sufficiency for
their families and participate more fully in the economy.
County emphases development of vibrant downtown areas
The Neighborhood Model supports the development of vibrant downtown areas as being essential
core components of successful urban areas.
In 2004, the Board adopted a resolution of intent to amend the Comprehensive Plan regarding the
County's Economic Development Policy and gave further direction regarding the County's role in
supporting business development in the newly created "downtown" areas that result from
Albemarle's master planning efforts. The Board directed staff to become active in creating
economically viable downtown areas. The creation of such locations is expected to ultimately
protect rural areas from development.
County hires Business Development Facilitator
IN 2005, the County hired Susan Stimart, the County's first Business Development Facilitator to
serve as the County's principal liaison with the business community. She encourages business
development and activity that is consistent with the County's Comprehensive Plan. In addition, she
advises existing and potential future businesses about local government processes, represents the
County's interest in the formation of development partnerships, and advises County officials on
policies and ordinances that facilitate the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Her primary
focus, however, involves increasing the economic vitality of the County's master planned urban
areas by working with business and real estate interests to bring about core business and
economic activities. Her recent efforts have involved working with downtown businesses in Crozet
to assist further in vitalizing the downtown Crozet area, and working with T JPED to obtain a
workforce training grant for the employees of a manufacturing business that is relocating its
operation to Mexico.
County joins T JPED
In February 2006, the Board voted to join the Thomas Jefferson Partnership for Economic
Development (T JPED). T JPED combines the resources and input from the region's public
institutions and private businesses, and promotes job creation and business investment in the
Greater Charlottesville Region. The Partnership also works with its public and private investors to
assess the competitive characteristics of the regional economy and the local support structure that
is in place to serve the needs of vital businesses. Among other services, T JPED provides economic
development strategies, technical assistance and acts as a liaison to state and federal resources.
County works in partnership to open One Stop Workforce Delivery System
The Piedmont Workforce Network is currently soliciting proposals for the operation of the Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) One Stop Delivery System in Planning District 10. Proposals are requested to
be received by May 5,2006. The County's FY 05/07 Budget includes nearly $18,000 to support the
area's One-Stop Workforce Development Center.
The Economic Development section of Comprehensive Plan scheduled to be Updated in 2007
The County plans to consider amending the Economic Development section of Comprehensive plan
in July 2007. The Community Development Department's (CDD) first step involves updating the data.
CDD will present this updated data to the Board within the current fiscal year.
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Strategic Issues:
. Some sectors of the economy are growing rapidly without the benefit of sufficient infrastructure
(power, roads, etc.);
. The County's demographics are changing;
. There are people in our County who need assistance to become self-sufficient;
· Home-based businesses are growing in Albemarle County and, as an industry segment; help
protect the rural areas by generating fewer car trips and by relying on internet-based
communications. Presently there is a lack of broadband connection to home-based businesses in
the rural areas and in some urban areas.
· There has been a loss of manufacturing jobs in our area in recent years, reflecting a nationwide
trend.
. There has been a loss in land used for agricultural and forest industries
· Some of the County's current zoning codes present challenges for neighborhood model business
development;
. The business community suggests there is a need increase focus on:
. developing career ladder jobs
. increasing private sector employment opportunities
. addressing the community's "underemployment" issue
. work force training and retraining
. work force housing
Recommendations
As the County prepares to consider amending the Economic Development Policy section of the
Comprehensive plan, staff recommends that the following objective be included in the FY 07 - FY 10
strategic plan:
Goal: Increase the quality of life for all County citizens
Objective: By June 30, 2010, the County will
1) continue to maintain a strong and sustainable economy;
2) increase the economic vitality of the County's development areas; and
3) increase the ability of those individuals and families, who are living in lower income households,
to become self-sufficient.
Strategies could include increased coordination and emphasis on:
· improving the development process to support and enhance the strengths of the County;
· supporting existing businesses and encouraging further business growth in development areas;
· supporting agricultural land use and creating additional markets for agricultural projects through
creative economic and land use strategies;
. coordinating with other entities to support the regional economy;
· increasing workforce and career ladder development opportunities; and,
· assisting residents become self-sufficient
Potential Performance Measures
1) Strong and Sustainable Economy
Unemployment rate
Weighted average weekly wage
County's revenue growth
Retail sales/Retail sales per capita
2) Economic Vitality of County's Development Areas:
BPOL tax revenue by geographic area
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New Business Permits by certificate of occupancy permits
Total employment by place of work and place of residence
Commercial vacancy rate
Total number of existing businesses in the County
3) Individuals and Families:
Number of children eligible for free and reduced lunch
Employment rate for VIEW participants
Self-Sufficiency Standard for Virginia (555). (See htto://www.vakids.orQ/) This standard
calculates the amount of income a family needs to live without public or private supports. Basic
needs included in this standard are such items as housing, child care, food, transportation,
health care, miscellaneous expenses (including clothing, telephone, household items and net
taxes).
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Background
. Neighborhood Model provides focus to
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. Hired Business Development Facilitator
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Attachment D
Amy Arnold
From:
Sent:
To:
Subject:
Tom Stargell
Sunday, March 26, 2006 6:04 PM
Amy Arnold
Camp Watermark
Janet and Thomas Stargell
9578 Warren Ferry Rd
Scottsville, VA 24590-
are in favor of the establishment of Camp Watermark.
The camp will be within a short distance of our home. We have faith that Travis and Angie
Critzer will make this an asset to our community.
T. A. and Janet Stargell
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Amy Arnold
From: AF [april@vepcharlottesville.com]
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 20068:30 AM
To: Amy Arnold
Subject: Camp Watermarks, LLC
Dear Ms. Arnold:
I am writing to voice my support for the efforts of Travis and Angie Critzer and Camp Watermarks,
LLC. As a neighbor, I have seen what they are trying to do in terms of creating an environment for
young people to learn and share wholesome experiences in a protected rural setting. I am
pleased to see this innovative way of using the land in our community to expose youths to a
variety of uses of our natural resources that keep development to a minimum in the rural areas. I
believe that efforts like this will be an example to other local landowners for maintaining the
character of agricultural and forest land while keeping the rural areas productive.
As our population in Albemarle County continues to grow at a record rate, the young people of our
area will need more than ever a place where they can share outdoor, agricultural experiences and enjoy our
natural resources in a planned and protected setting. Camp Watermarks provides just such a place. I strongly
urge
Albemarle County's continued support of Camp Watermarks,LLC.
Most sincerely,
April R. Fletcher
Virginia Estate Plans-Charlottesville, PLC
215 Wayles Lane, Suite 125
Charlottesville, Virginia 22911
(434) 817-4003
(434) 817-4004 (fax)
apri I@vepcharlottesville.com
www.vepcharlottesville.com
The information contained in this email is confidential and may be attorney client privileged. It is
for the use of the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure,
copy, distribution or other use of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have recieved this
communication in error please notify us immediately by telephone and delete or discard this
message.
Thank you.
Virginia Estate Plans-Charlottesville, PLC
3/28/2006
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Amy Arnold
From: Lisa Himes [Iisahimes@earthlink.net]
Sent: Monday, March 27,20066:31 PM
To: Amy Arnold
Subject: Travis & Angie Critzer and Watermarks Camp
I go to Church with the Critzers and understand that they are trying to start a camp at their property in Scottsville.
I am a youth group leader along with the Critzers and I cannot tell you what an inspiration they are to our youth in
our Church. They both and very wonderful people and I feel that a camp like they are proposing will certainly
enhance the community of Scottsville and any that may frequent the camp. They are very loving Christian
parents and I highly admire them both.
Thanks,
Lisa M. Himes
lisahimes@earthlink.net
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3/28/2006
Amy Arnold
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To:
Subject:
info@jamesriver.com
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 10:16 AM
Amy Arnold
Camp Watermark Special Permit
To Whom it May Concern:
We are writing to express our support for SP-2005-34 Camp Watermark. The
nature/agricultural aspects of this new camp will provide much needed knowledge and
experience for church groups and others interested in learning about the country life.
Since the camp will be held only a few weeks out of the year and is small, there will be
no problems with high impact in our area from vehicular traffic. Children will be able to
learn about and enjoy nature and the agricultural experience. They will also be able to
experience The James River from the camp's location which allows for riverside activities
and enjoyment. Since the camp is entirely enclosed within the applicants' property there
will be no problems with attendees having to deal with local traffic issues. This seems
to be the perfect example of how this type of operation should be set up.
Approval of this permit will also allow to preserve and protect our agricultural and
forestry areas.
We urge approval of this special use permit. The applicant's are especially involved in
church and children's activities and will be excellent stewards in providing and
protecting land very suitable for the camp experience. We see no possible objections to
the applicants filing for this special use permit.
Sincerely Yours,
Jeff and Christie Schmick
James River Runners, Inc.
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Amy Arnold
From: kkpeterson [kkpeterson@effortchurch.org]
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 1 :25 PM
To: Amy Arnold
Subject: Critzer Family and Watermarks Camp
Hello. I just wanted to write a note on behalf of Travis and Angie Critzer. On both a
personal and professional level, I admire their faithfulness and service to this
church and I certainly enjoy their fellowship. Their joy and enthusiasm
are contagious and their testimony an inspiration to all.
I understand that the Critzers are trying to start a camp at their property in
Scottsville. I wholeheartedly support their endeavor and think the camp would be a
blessing to many. In addition, I think it would be a worthy addition to the community
of Scottsville.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
K. K. Peterson
Business Administrator
Effort Baptist Church
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3/28/2006
Amy Arnold
.rom:
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To:
Subject:
Carmen M. Holmes [cmp4k@virginia.edu]
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 3:05 PM
Amy Arnold
Travis & Angie Critzer and Watermarks Camp
I understand that Travis and Angie Critizer are trying to start a camp in Scottsville on
their property. I have known the Critizers for a while now, and go to church with them as
well. They are so encouraging and loving to our youth and everyone who comes in contact
with them. I have been a youth group leader as well as a Sunday School teacher with both
Angie and Travis, and I can think of no one better to start a camp for so many youth in
our area. I am in awe of how much they give to others, and I am totally behind this idea
of a camp in Scottsville.
Thank you,
Carmen Holmes
/Carmen M. Holmes/
/Jefferson// Scholars Foundation/
434-243-9029/Fax 434-243-9081
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832
Fax (434) 972-4012
April 20, 2006
Arthur Cox
Classic Furniture
460 Premier Circle
Charlottesville, V A 22901
RE: SP 2005-035 Outdoor Furniture Display (Classic Furniture) - Signs #82, 84
Tax Map 61 M, Parcel 2
Dear Mr. Cox:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on April 11,2006, unanimously
recommended approval ofthe above-noted petition to the Board of Supervisors.
Please note that this approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. Items shall be displayed only in the areas marked for display on the plan entitled "Classic
Furniture Outdoor Display" and dated 2-6-06.
2. Items displayed shall be limited to patio furniture. Beds and mattresses shall not be
displayed.
3. Items for display shall not be stacked one atop another.
4. Items for display shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
5. Planters joined by black chain shall be used to delineate the boundaries of the display
areas.
6. No new lighting is approved for the display areas.
7. Final approval of the site plan amendmentlletter of revision is subject to Design Planner
approval of the revised landscape plan (submitted with the amendment). Planting
illustrated on the plan shall including the following additions to the site:
a) One 2W' caliper tree located in the island situated at the interior of the parking
row in front of the building.
b) One 2 W' caliper tree located in the island at the east end of the parking row in
front ofthe building.
c) Evergreen screening shrubs 24" in height along the EC frontage to screen the
parking lot from the EC. These shrubs shall replace the existing row of shrubs
located closest to the parking spaces and shall consist of a holly that grows to a
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April 20, 2006
minimum of 2-3' in height.
d) Replace the missing tree along the EC frontage with a Kwanzan Cherry at 21;2"
caliper, and add another flowering Cherry in the planting bed along the EC to
visually balance the replacement tree.
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and
receive public comment at their meeting on May 3, 2006. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. in
Room 241 of the County Office Building at 401 McIntire Road.
If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not
hesitate to contact me at (434) 296-5832.
Sincerely,
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Margaret Maliszewski
Design Planner
Planning Division
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Cc: Premier Plaza L L C
3002 Berkmar Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Ella Carey
Amelia McCulley
Jack Kelsey
Steve Allshouse
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STAFF PERSON:
PLANNING COMMISSION:
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS:
Margaret Maliszewski
April 11, 2006
May 3, 2006
OUTDOOR FURNITURE DISPLAY (CLASSIC FURNITURE)
SP-2005-35: Special Use Permit for outdoor sales, storage and display of furniture
Applicant's proposal:
The applicant proposes to display furniture in two areas measuring approximately 20' x 20' in an
existing parking lot on the north side of the Classic Furniture building. The furniture display
would be accommodated in a total of 4 existing parking spaces currently located on the north
side (front) of the building. (A sketch plan is included as Attachment A. An enlargement of the
display area plan is included as Attachment 8.) The display is intended to have the appearance of
a furnished patio, enhanced by planters and pavers. The sketch shows a variety of seating (dining
chairs, lounge chairs, sofas, etc.) and tables (dining tables, coffee tables, etc.), and the applicant's
description notes that "accessories" would also be displayed. Accessories could include items
such as serving carts, umbrellas, tables, table tops, and table bases. (The applicant's illustration
of the proposed display is included as Attachment C.) No new lighting is proposed.
Petition:
Request for special use permit to allow outdoor display of furniture in accordance with Section
30.6.3.2(b) of the Zoning Ordinance which allows for outdoor sales, storage and/or display
associated with permitted uses, when visible from an EC Entrance Corridor Overlay Zoning
District street. The property contains approximately .918 acres zoned EC Entrance Corridor and
C 1 Commercial. It is described as Tax Map 61 M, Parcel 2 and is located in the Rio Magisterial
District at 460 Premier Circle on the west side of Seminole Trail (Rt. 29 North) across from
Branchlands Boulevard. The Comprehensive Plan Land Use/Density for this property is
designated as Community Service - community-scale retail, wholesale, business and medical
offices, mixed use core communities and/or employment services, and residential (6.01-34
units/acre ).
Character of the Area:
The site of the proposed development is located on Premiere Circle, on the west side of Route 29
North, across from Branchlands Boulevard. It is located just south of the Waffle House site and
just north of a small office building occupied by DePaul Family Services. Nearby sites that have
approved outdoor display areas include the Toys-R-Us store and the Food Lion, both at
Branchlands across Route 29 to the east. Other development in the area includes motels, banks,
shopping centers, restaurants, and automobile related uses.
By-ri2ht use of the Property:
The property is located within a C 1 Commercial Zoning District, which permits a number of
retail sales and service uses, personal service uses, office and dwelling units. A special use
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permit is required for the proposed areas of outdoor storage and display on this site due to its
location within the EC overlay district. The focus of the Special Permit review is on the impacts
to the Entrance Corridor, not on the use itself.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed this proposal for conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and compliance
with Section 30.6.3.2 (b) of the Zoning Ordinance and recommends approval of the special use
permit with conditions.
Plannin2 and Zonin2 History:
SDP-1987 -68: Premier Plaza Preliminary Site Plan: Preliminary plan approved with conditions
December 8, 1987.
SDP-1988-16: Premier Plaza Administrative Final Site Plan: Plan signed administratively
February 18, 1988.
ARB-2000-12: Mattress Gallery Sign: Certificate of Appropriateness granted for an internally
illuminated wall cabinet sign.
ARB-2000-31: Cavalier Sports Sign: Certificate of Appropriateness granted for an internally
illuminated wall cabinet sign.
CLE-2005-150: Zoning Clearance approved 6/6/05.
CLE-2005-177: Zoning Clearance approved 6/29/05.
ARB-2005-171: Outdoor Furniture Display (Classic Furniture): ARB recommended no objection
to the special use permit; recommended conditions of approval; and approved a Letter of
Revision, pending staff approval of conditions.
ARB-2006-23: Mattress Gallery/Classic Furniture Signs: Applications under review for wall sign
refacings and new channel letter wall sign for the east wall (facing Route 29) of the building.
STAFF COMMENT:
Comprehensive Plan:
Chapter 2 of the Comprehensive Plan, entitled Natural Resources and Cultural Assets,
establishes the goals for preserving scenic resources that are recognized as being essential to the
County's character, economic vitality and quality of life. The Entrance Corridor Overlay District
is intended to further the County's efforts toward attaining the Comprehensive Plan objective for
maintaining the visual integrity of all roadways. The Architectural Review Board addresses
potential adverse aesthetic impacts by applying the County's Entrance Corridor Design
Guidelines on their review of development proposals. The Architectural Review Board has
reviewed the subject request for conformance with the Design Guidelines. (See Attachment E for
the ARB's full action on the proposal.) At its meeting on February 6, 2006, the ARB voted 5:0 to
forward the following recommendation to the Planning Commission:
The ARB has no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit for the outdoor display
of furniture based on a Classic Furniture plan dated February 6, 2006, with the following
conditions:
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1. Items shall be displayed only in the areas marked for display on the plan entitled
"Classic Furniture Outdoor Display" and dated 2-6-06.
2. Items shall be displayed to achieve the appearance of a furnished patio. Beds and
mattresses shall not be displayed.
3. Items for display shall not be stacked one atop another.
4. Items for display shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
5. Planters joined by black chain shall be used to delineate the boundaries of the display
areas.
6. No new lighting is approved for the new display areas.
7. Add one 2Y2" caliper tree to the island located at the interior of the parking row in
front of the building and add one 2 Yz" caliper tree to the island at the east end of the
parking row in front of the building.
8. Along the EC frontage, replace the row of shrubs closest to the parking spaces with
evergreen screening shrubs to screen the parking lot. A holly that grows to a
minimum of 2-3' in height would be appropriate.
9. Replace the missing tree along the EC frontage with a Kwanzan Cherry at 2Yz"
caliper.
10. Add one flowering Cherry tree along the EC for balance.
Zoning Ordinance Review
Following is an analysis of how the request for outdoor sales and display complies with the
. requirements of Section 31.2.4.1 of the Zoning Ordinance:
The board of supervisors herby 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
Two primary features of the proposed development have relevance to the character of the
district: 1) the location and visibility of the furniture display, and 2) the treatment and character
of the furniture display.
Location and visibility of furniture display: The segment of the Entrance Corridor in which the
subject parcel resides has a strong commercial character. Nearby sites that have approved
outdoor display areas include the Toys-R-Us store and the Food Lion, both at Branchlands across
Route 29 to the east of the Classic Furniture site. These display areas are located at much greater
distances from the EC than the proposed Classic Furniture display would be. Although the
introduction of furniture display on the subject parcel expands this use to a location much closer
to the corridor, the display area is relatively small area of site. The existing parking lot is raised a
few feet above the elevation of Route 29. Cars parked in the parking lot could block the view of
the display area from the EC. The trees on site would also help minimize visibility of the display
area during the spring, summer and early fall months. The proposal is expected to sufficiently
minimize the impacts of the display on the EC.
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Treatment/character of furniture display: The type and character of the items proposed for
display do not have an inappropriate appearance for the EC. However, some items, like
mattresses, do have an inappropriate appearance for outdoor display, and items could be
displayed in an inappropriate manner. For example, chairs and tables could be stacked on each
other, or table tops could be stored in groups on end. This type of display would have a sloppy,
disorganized appearance that would not be appropriate for the EC. The ARB has recommended
conditions of approval to ensure appropriate methods of display.
and that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this ordinance,
Staff has reviewed this proposal for compliance with the purpose and intent as set forth in
Section 1.4 of the Zoning Ordinance and finds no conflict that would arise from the approval of
the special use permit. According to section 30.6 of the Zoning Ordinance, the intent of the EC
Overlay District is, in part, to ensure a quality of development that is compatible with the
county's important scenic, architectural and cultural resources through the architectural control
of development. The ARB has applied the County's adopted guidelines for development within
the EC to the review of this request; the ARB had no objection and has recommended conditions
of approval.
with the uses permitted by right in the district,
The property is located within a Cl Commercial zoning district along Route 29 North. This
zoning district permits a number of retail sales and service uses, personal service uses, office and
dwelling units. The proposed display is in harmony with the commercial uses that have
developed in the district. The proposed use is not expected to have a negative impact on nearby
properties and is expected to maintain a compatible appearance.
with additional regulations provided in Section 5.0 of this ordinance,
There are no additional regulations provided in section 5.0 of this ordinance related to furniture
storage or display.
and with public health, safety and general welfare.
The intent of the special use permit requirement for outdoor storage and display is based on the
need to mitigate the potential negative impact of this use on the aesthetics of the Entrance
Corridors and to mitigate the potential for development that is incompatible with the historic
resources of the County. This intent is directly related to the promotion of public health, safety
and welfare. The ARB has reviewed the proposal with this intent in mind. The ARB had no
objection to the proposed use and has recommended conditions of approval.
The Site Review Committee has provided comments on the proposal. The SRC review addresses
compliance with the relevant development review regulations that are also set forth to protect the
public health, safety and general welfare. The SRC recommended a physical barrier along the
perimeter of the display area to delineate the display area and to prevent encroachment of the
display into other parking spaces, travelways, and planting areas. The ARB has recommended a
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condition of approval regarding the barriers. The SRC review has also confirmed that on-site
parking requirements can still be met with the loss of four parking spaces to display area. The
SRC has also noted that a site plan amendment/letter of revision will be required for the
proposed development, should the SP be approved, to update the plan regarding the location of
display areas and revised planting.
Finally, staff requested comment from the County's Police Department on this proposal due to
the sometimes rowdy nature of the late-night crowd at the Waffle House restaurant, which is
located just to the north. The police have recommended that the applicant secure the Classic
Furniture parking lot after business hours, mark the lot for "no trespassing," and give the police
full authority to enforce the no trespassing regulation.
Summary:
The intent of the special use permit requirement is based on potential impacts of the use on the
Entrance Corridors. The ARB has reviewed this proposal for its impact on the Route 29 North
Entrance Corridor. The ARB had no objection to the request for the Special Use Permit and has
recommended conditions of approval related to the type and method of display, illumination, and
planting.
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Staff has identified the following factor that is favorable to this request:
1. The Architectural Review Board has reviewed the request for outdoor storage and display
and the ARB had no objection.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends approval of this special use permit, subject to the following conditions that
reference the "Classic Furniture Outdoor Display" sketch plan dated 2-6-06.
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1. Items shall be displayed only in the areas marked for display on the plan entitled "Classic
Furniture Outdoor Display" and dated 2-6-06.
2. Items displayed shall be limited to patio furniture. Beds and mattresses shall not be
displayed.
3. Items for display shall not be stacked one atop another.
4. Items for display shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
5. Planters joined by black chain shall be used to delineate the boundaries of the display
areas.
6. No new lighting is approved for the display areas.
7. Final approval of the site plan amendment/letter of revision is subject to Design Planner
approval of the revised landscape plan (submitted with the amendment). Planting
illustrated on the plan shall including the following additions to the site:
a) One 212" caliper tree located in the island situated at the interior of the parking
row in front of the building.
b) One 212" caliper tree located in the island at the east end of the parking row in
front of the building.
c) Evergreen screening shrubs along the EC frontage to screen the parking lot from
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the EC. These shrubs shall replace the existing row of shrubs located closest to
the parking spaces and shall consist of a holly that grows to a minimum of 2-3' in
height.
d) Replace the missing tree along the EC frontage with a Kwanzan Cherry at 2Yz"
caliper, and add another flowering Cherry in the planting bed along the EC to
visually balance the replacement tree.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Sketch plan
B. Enlarged diagram of display area
C. Illustration of proposed furniture display
D. Vicinity/Tax Map
E. ARB Action
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Department of Community Development
401 McIntire Road, Room 227
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
Phone (434) 296-5832
Fax (434) 972-4012
February 17,2006
Arthur Cox
Classic Furniture
460 Premier Circle
Charlottesville, V A 22901
RE: ARB-2005-171: Classic Furniture Outdoor Displav - Advisory Review for a Special Use
Permit - (Tax Map 61 M, Parcel 2)
Dear Mr. Cox:
The Albemarle County Architectural Review Board, at its meeting on February 6, 2006, completed a
preliminary review of the above-noted request. The Board took the following actions.
Regarding the Advisory Review for the Special Use Permit, the Board by a vote of 5:0, forwarded the following
recommendation to the Planning Commission:
The ARB expresses no objection to the special use permit, subject to the following conditions:
II. Items shall be displayed only in the areas marked for display on the plan entitled "Classic
Furniture Outdoor Display" and dated 2-6-6.
12. Items shall be displayed to achieve the appearance of a furnished patio. Beds and mattresses shall not
be displayed.
13. Items for d isp lay shall not be stacked one atop another.
14. Items for display shall not be elevated anywhere on site.
15, Planters joined by black chain shall be used to delineate the boundaries of the display areas.
16. No new lighting is approved for the new display areas.
17. Add one 2 W' caliper tree to the island located at the interior of the parking row in front of the building
and add one 2W' caliper tree to the island at the east end of the parking row in front ofthe building.
18, Along the EC frontage, replace the row of shrubs closest to the parking spaces with evergreen
screening shrubs to screen the parking lot. A holly that grows to a minimum of 2- 3' in height would
be appropriate.
19. Replace the missing tree along the EC frontage with a Kwanzan Cherry at 2 1/2" caliper.
20. Add one flowering Cherry tree along the EC for balance.
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Regarding the Letter of Revision for the Minor Amendment, the Board approved allowing a letter of
revision to be administratively approved by staff to update the site plan regarding the location of display
areas and revised planting.
You may submit your application for continued ARB review at your earliest convenience. Application
forms, checklists and schedules are available on-line at www.albemarle.org/planning.
Revised drawings addressing the comments listed above are required. Please include a memo outlining
how each comment has been addressed. If changes other than those requested have been made, identifY
those changes in the memo also,
If you have any questions concerning any of the above, please feel free to call me,
Sincerely,
Margaret Maliszewski
Design Planner
Planning Division
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Department of Community Development
401 Mcintire Road, Room 227
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April 27, 2006
David L and Ellen C King
6640 Roseland Farm
Crozet, V A 22932
RE: SP 2006-003 American Cancer Society, Pink Ribbon Polo (Signs #42,47)
Tax Map 55, Parcels 80 & 81
Dear Mr. and Mrs. King:
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on April 25, 2006, unanimously
recommended approval of the above-noted petition to the Board of Supervisors.
Please note that this approval is subject to the following conditions:
1. Special Use Permit 2006-03 shall be developed in general accord with the sketch plan submitted March
16,2005, prepared by the Pink Ribbon Polo Committee, and titled "American Cancer Society, Pink
Ribbon Polo, SP2006-03" (Attachment A.). However, the Zoning Administrator may approve
revisions to the concept application plan to allow compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The event shall be held once a year between the dates of May 30th and July 1. The event shall be
limited to the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Amplified sounds shall be limited to the National
Anthem and announcements related to the polo game. The applicant shall arrange for traffic control
personnel to be placed at all locations and for what period of time the Albemarle County Police
Department deems necessary
3. Annual approval of a zoning compliance clearance for not more than 2,000 attendees is required prior
to commencing this use each year. The applicant shall apply for the zoning clearance no later than three
(3) weeks prior to the date for the event. Zoning approval will be contingent upon the
Zoning Administrator determining that the provisions in Section 5.1.27 of the Albemarle County Code
and all conditions of this special use permit have been satisfied and on confirmation from the Health
Department, as well as the Departments of Fire / Rescue and Police, that they have been contacted by
the applicant and can recommend approval.
4. The special use permit is required to be renewed in 5 years.
Please be advised that the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors will review this petition and receive
public comment at their meeting on May 3, 2006.
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If you should have any questions or comments regarding the above noted action, please do not hesitate to
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Planner
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE: American Cancer Society's Pink
Ribbon Polo, SP 2006-03
STAFF: Amy Ransom Arnold
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant
proposes to hold an annual not-for-profit polo event
to benefit the American Cancer Society and Breast
Cancer Research.
PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: April 25,
2006
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DATE: May 3,
2006
APPLICANT / OWNER: Ellen and David King; King Family Vineyards
PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to hold an annual not-for-profit polo event to benefit American
Cancer Society Breast Cancer Research.
BACKGROUND: The event was held for the first time on June 12, 2005 with administrative
approval from the County Zoning Department. The applicant estimates the attendance at that event
totaled 764 people in 345 cars. The applicant is projecting this year's attendance at 1,120 people
with 450 cars to accommodate on site.
Sections 31.2.4 and 10.2.2.42 of the Zoning Ordinance allow for temporary events sponsored by
local nonprofit organizations which are related to and supportive of the Rural Areas district with
additional stipulations outlined in Supplemental Regulations, Section 5.1.27. The property directly
impacted, which is described as TM 55, Parcels 80 and 81, is zoned Rural Areas giving priority to
agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses with a residential density restricted to .5 per unit / acre, The
Comprehensive Plan identifies the land use as Rural Areas, which focuses on the preservation and
protection of agricultural, forestal, open space, as well as natural, historic and scenic resources. The
property is located at the King Family Vineyards 6640 Roseland Farm, one mile north of Yancey
Mills off of Half Mile Branch (Route 684) in the Whitehall Magisterial District.
DISCUSSION/FINDINGS:
Staff has identified the following factors favorable to this application:
1. The primary use of the property remains a farm winery that has been placed under permanent
conservation easement.
2. The proposed event is a model of integrating the purpose of the rural areas ordinance within
an event that directly benefits the community as a whole.
3. An equestrian event held on a farm winery directly supports local agricultural activities.
Staff has identified the following factors unfavorable to this application:
1, With a projected attendance of over 1,000 people for the event, traffic volumes for a short
period of time may be heavy in the surrounding areas,
RECOMMENDATION: Staff has reviewed this request for compliance with the prOVISIOns of
Sections 31.2.4 and 10.2.2.42 of the Zoning Ordinance and recommends approval, based on
consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, subject to conditions of approval.
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PLANNING COMMISSION: April 25, 2006
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS: May 3,2006
SP 2006-03 American Cancer Society's Pink Ribbon Polo
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant currently operates a farm winery at King Family Vineyards,
6640 Roseland Farm (TM 55 Parcels 80 and 81). The applicant proposes to hold an annual
spectator polo fundraising event to benefit American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Research.
(Attachments A. 1., 2., and B.) The event was held for the first time on June 12, 2005, with
administrative approval from the County Zoning Department. The applicant estimates the
attendance at that event totaled 764 people in 345 cars. The applicant is projecting this year's
attendance at 1,120 people with 450 cars to accommodate on site.
Petition: The applicant proposes to hold an annual not-for-profit polo event to benefit American
Cancer Society Breast Cancer Research. Sections 31.2.4 and 10.2,2.42 of the Zoning Ordinance
allow for temporary events sponsored by local nonprofit organizations which are related to and
supportive of the Rural Areas district with additional stipulations outlined in Supplemental
Regulations, Section 5,1.27. The property directly impacted, which is described as TM 55,
Parcels 80 and 81, is zoned Rural Areas giving priority to agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses
with a residential density restricted to .5 per unit / acre. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the
land use as Rural Areas, which focuses on the preservation and protection of agricultural, forestal,
open space, as well as natural, historic and scenic resources, The property is located at the King
Family Vineyards 6640 Roseland Farm, one mile north of Yancey Mills off of Half Mile Branch
(Route 684) in the Whitehall Magisterial District.
Character of the Area: The immediate area is comprised of open agricultural fields, residential
dwellings, hedgerows, patches of forest. The village of Yancey Mills, dating to 1748, located one
mile to the south of the site, was an important commercial center in the County until WWII and is
now primarily residential. The main street through Yancey Mills (Hillsboro Lane) is the former
Route 39, the primary route west towards Rockfish Gap before State Route 250 was established
in the early 1940's. Half Mile Branch (Route 684) intersects Hillsboro Lane near the western
edge of the village, continues to the north, passing adjacent to the eastern edge of the King
property and intersecting Jarman's Gap Road to the north. The easternmost boundary of King
Family Vineyards lies less than .2 miles from the boundary of the Crozet Development Area.
Plannin!! and Zonin!! Historv:
Upon purchasing the property where the King Family Vineyards are now located, the applic.ant
removed 23 structures and placed site utilities underground. In 2000, the entire King Family
property holdings were placed under permanent easement with the Virginia Outdoors Foundation.
'Site Development Plan 2002-56 King Family Vineyards Farm' was approved on August 19,
2002. The primary residence on the site was constructed in 2002.
Zoning staff allowed the polo event held at King Family Vineyards on June 12, 2005, by
administrative approval (CLE 2005-60). Zoning advised the applicant that to continue the use for
subsequent years, a special use permit might be required. Zoning is not aware of any citizen
complaints about the polo event held on June 12,2005.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed this request for compliance with the provisions of Section 31.2.4.1 of the
zoning ordinance and recommends approval, based on consistency with the Comprehensive Plan,
subject to conditions of approval contained in this report.
STAFF COMMENT:
Staff will address each provision of Section 31.2.4.1 of the Zoning Ordinance.
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
adjacentproper~.
The American Cancer Society's Pink Ribbon Polo event was held for the first time on June 12,
2005, with administrative approval from the County Zoning Division, Attendance at that event
totaled approximately 764 people in 345 cars. The Zoning Division received no complaints
regarding the event.
As a farm winery, King Family Vineyards is permitted festivals up to four times per year. In
addition, events such as weddings and business gatherings can be held on site with 150 as a
maximum number of attendees, The applicant is an avid polo player and often holds informal
polo matches on site. The distinguishing factors between the events normally held at King
Family Vineyards and the proposed annual polo event are the expected numbers of attendees and
the sponsorship by a non-profit organization. The proposed event is projected to generate
approximately 1,120 attendees in 450 cars. The event for 2006 is scheduled for the afternoon of
June 18, with the gates opening at 10:00 am. In 2005, a similar time schedule was used allowing
for early arrivals and picnicking before the event. With this approach to scheduling, traffic
produced by arriving spectators was distributed throughout the morning and early afternoon,
placing the most significant concentration of traffic at the end of the event. The traffic
management plan for the event utilizes the long entry drives into King Family Vineyards by
having the traffic pull well into the property (approximately 700 feet) before turning for general
admission parking and allowing for an additional road to accommodate long queues upon exiting
as the event concludes.
The closest proximity of any nearby property to the event is the area designated for general
admission parking. The easternmost comer of the parking area is located 30 feet from the
boundary with neighbors at parcels 80A and 80A 1. The primary event, however, is held 800 feet
from Route 684, within the center of a series of large land parcels that comprise the land holdings
belonging to the applicant. All proposed parking areas are comprised of established stands of turf
grass. All internal travelways utilized by the event are paved. It is the position of the planning
staff that interior traffic will generate very little dust, regardless of the weather preceding the
event.
The applicant has indicated that outdoor amplified sound related to this event will be limited to
the intensity and content of the 2005 event. The amplified sound in 2005 consisted of a portable
system used to play the National Anthem prior to the commencement of the polo match and make
announcements for the length of the match, which is approximately two hours. Staff feels that
impacts to adjoining properties from sound will be minimized due to the brevity of the use of
amplified sound and the location of the event deep within the property.
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that the character of the district will not he changed thereby,
The surrounding area is comprised of open agricultural fields, residential dwellings, hedgerows,
and patches of forest. Adjacent to King Family Vineyards to the east is Half Mile Branch, which
approximates a westernmost boundary of the Crozet Development Area. The village of Yancey
Mills, dating to 1748, is located one mile to the south of the site. Formerly predominated by rural
farm land and rural villages like Yancey Mills, the immediate area is in flux with Half Mile
Branch serving as a divide between suburban development and rural land to the west. A
temporary event implies that the overall context will remain constant with only short term
interruption. The impact of this event will be minimal and would contribute to a sense of local
community and support a focus on rural activities.
and that such use will be in harmony with the purpose and intent of this ordinance,
County ordinance pertaining to the Rural Areas were established for the following purposes:
· Preservation of agricultural and forestal lands and activities;
. Water supply protection;
· Limited service delivery to the rural areas; and
· Conservation of natural, scenic, and historic resources.
The primary use for this land will remain a farm winery. The land on which King Family
Vineyards is located has been placed under easement, permanently preserving agricultural and
forestal lands, contributing to water supply protection and the conservation of natural and scenic
resources. The proposed event, while not directly supporting the vineyard industry, does support
agriculture by showcasing an equestrian event at an operating winery. Equestrian events are
often used to demonstrate the results of animal raising and training and have a long history in
both rural and agricultural traditions,
with the uses permitted by right in the district,
The property and the adjacent properties are zoned RA, Rural Areas. The uses permitted by right
under RA Zoning directly support agriculture, forestry, and the conservation of rural land. With
its inherent focus and surroundings, an equestrian event held on a farm winery directly supports
local agricultural activities. The applicant's commitment to the conservation of rural land was
demonstrated in 2002 when the property was placed under permanent conservation easement.
The proposed event is a model of integrating the purpose of the rural areas ordinance with an
event that directly benefits the community as a whole.
with additional regulations provided in Section 5.0 of this ordinance,
Section 5.1.27 of the Ordinance applies to temporary events sponsored by local nonprofit
organizations which are related to and supportive of the Rural Areas district. This proposed event
supports the Rural Area ordinance by holding an equestrian event at an operating winery.
Included in this section are provisions for the following conditions with regards to this type of
temporary event:
'Except as the board of supervisors may expressly add or delete conditions in a particular case,
each such permit shall be subject to the following conditions:
a. A preliminary plan showing access, parking, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, and
method of separation of the same shall be approved by the director of planning;
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b. Such organization shall have made adequate arrangements with the county sheriff, fire and
rescue squads, and the local office of the Virginia Department of Health for the conduct of
such event;
c. Adequate arrangements have been made for the removal of trash and debris, reseeding and
general restoration of the site following the event. The board of supervisors may establish
and require the posting of a bond in an amount deemed by the zoning administrator to be
sufficient for such purpose.'
A condition of approval notifies the applicant of the necessity for compliance with these
standards and requires compliance verification at the time of Zoning clearance.
and with the public health, safety and general welfare.
The applicant has proposed the use of caterers and food vendors for the event. The applicant will
not provide power, water or sewage connections for caterers or vendors. Health Department
approval of caterers and vendors serving food is required. Although acquiring the approval of the
Health Department and acquiring any additional licenses is the responsibility of the
caterers/vendors, the applicant must verifY that approval and provide that verification to the
Zoning Department. The applicant has projected the need for ten (10) port-a-johns for the event;
Health Department approval of the port-a-johns must be verified as well.
Both the Albemarle County Engineer and VDOT have recommended that the applicant arrange
for traffic control personnel to be located at the intersection of Routes 691 (Jarman's Gap Road)
and 684 (Half Mile Branch) and the Route 250 intersection with Route 684 (Half Mile Branch)
for the period of time when the highest concentration of traffic is expected. The applicant has
indicated that they will provide traffic control personnel at the intersection of Half Mile Branch
and the entrance to King Family Vineyards.
SUMMARY:
Staff has identified the following factors favorable to this application:
I, The primary use of the property remains a farm winery that has been placed under
permanent conservation easement.
2. The proposed event is a model of integrating the purpose of the rural areas ordinance
within an event that directly benefits the community as a whole.
3. An equestrian event held on a farm winery directly supports local agricultural activities.
Staff has identified the following factors unfavorable to this application:
1. With a projected attendance of over 1,000 people for the event, traffic volumes for a short
period of time may be heavy in the surrounding areas.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Based on the findings contained in this staff report, staff recommends approval of SP 2006-03,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Special Use Permit 2006-03 shall be developed in general accord with the sketch plan
submitted March 16, 2005, prepared by the Pink Ribbon Polo Committee, and titled
"American Cancer Society, Pink Ribbon Polo, SP2006-03" (Attachment A.), However, the
Zoning Administrator may approve revisions to the concept application plan to
allow compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The event shall be held once a year between the dates of May 30th and July 1. The event shall
be limited to the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm, Amplified sounds shall be limited to the
National Anthem and announcements related to the polo game. The applicant shall arrange
for traffic control personnel to be placed at all locations and for what period of time the
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3. Approval of a zoning compliance clearance is required prior to commencing this use. The
applicant shall apply for the zoning clearance no later than three (3) weeks prior to the date
for the event. Zoning approval will be contingent upon the Zoning Administrator
determining that the provisions in Section 5.1.27 of the Albemarle County Code and all
conditions of this special use permit have been satisfied and on confirmation from the Health
Department, as well as the Departments of Fire / Rescue, Police and Sheriff, that they have
been contacted by the applicant and can recommend approval.
Attachments:
A. Site Drawings
1. Sketch plan submitted March 16, 2005, prepared by the Pink Ribbon Polo Committee,
and titled "American Cancer Society, Pink Ribbon Polo, SP2006-03"
2. Combination of the sketch plan (A. 1.) and the approved plan from SOP 02-56 as a base
drawing. Prepared by staff with the assistance of the applicant.
B. Site Context Drawing
C. Site Panorama: taken from the west side of the winery building, looking west across the polo
field (light brown) with the primary residence located in the distance (center), the entrance
road on the left, and the horse barn to the right.
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April 25, 2006
The Albemarle County Planning Commission held a meeting and a public hearing on Tuesday, April 25,
2006, at 6:00 p.m., at the County Office Building Room 241, Second Floor, 401 Mcintire Road,
Charlottesville, Virginia. Members attending were Eric Strucko, Bill Edgerton, Pete Craddock; Jo Higgins;
Jon Cannon; Marcia Joseph, Chairman and Calvin Morris, Vice-Chairman. Julia Monteith, Senior Land
Use Planner for the University of Virginia, representative for David J. Neuman, FAIA, Architect for
University of Virginia, was absent.
Other officials present were Wayne Cilimberg, Director of Planning; Claudette Grant, Senior Planner; Amy
Arnold, Planner; Steve Tugwell, Principal Planner; Rebecca Ragsdale, Senior Planner; Glenn Brooks,
Senior Engineer; David Pennock, Principal Planner and Greg Kamptner, Deputy County Attorney.
Call to Order and Establish Quorum:
Ms. Joseph called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and established a quorum.
Public Hearing:
SP-2006-003 American Cancer Society Pink Ribbon Polo (Sions #42.47)
PROPOSED: Annual polo match, benefits American Cancer Society
ZONING CATEGORY/GENERAL USAGE: RA -- Rural Areas: agricultural, forestal, and fishery uses;
residential density (0.5 unit/acre)
SECTION: Section 31.2.4, 10.2,2.42,5,1.27
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE/DENSITY: Rural Areas - preserve and protect agricultural, forestal,
open space, and natural, historic and scenic resources/ density (0.5 unit/ acre)
LOCATION: King Family Winery, 6640 Roseland Farm, Crozet; TM 55 Parcels 80, 81
MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT: Whitehall
STAFF: Amy Arnold
Ms. Arnold summarized the staff report.
· The Commission first looked at this project on April 11. It is back for the Commission's
recommendation this evening. There are several items that staff wants to bring to their attention
regarding the project as follows:
o Officer Byrom of the Albemarle County Police was stationed at the event in 2005. No
complaints were received by the Police Department at last year's event.
o Also, the Commission had asked for a little more information about any recommendation that
the Police Department might have regarding stationing officers at the intersections of Half
Mile Branch and Jarmans Gap and Half Mile Branch and Route 250. The American Cancer
Society's Pink Ribbon Polo Committee has been working in close conversation with Corporal
Robert Heidi, who is the Albemarle County Traffic Unit Supervisor. They have arrived at the
following traffic control plan for the event.
.:. There will be two County officers at the event this year. From 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 or
until the traffic lightens one would be stationed at the intersection of Half Mile Branch
and Jarmans Gap Road. The other one would be stationed at the Half Mile Branch
and Route 250 intersection, When the traffic does lighten the officers will move to
patrolling inside the event. At 4:00 p.m. the officers will move back to those
intersections and provide traffic control until they are no longer needed.
o A few other issues have come up because the event shifted at the last meeting from a one
time occurrence to an annual event. Zoning and the County Attorney both had concerns
about making sure that the County is protected from the long term potential impacts of the
event and recommended the following changes in the conditions of approval:
ALBEMARLE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION - APRIL 25, 2006
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.:. Condition 3 should be amended to include a 2,000 person cap on the limit of
attendees.
.:. The special use permit, should it be approved, could be subject to renewal after 5
years. With the 5 year renewal period it would come up for renewal in the summer of
2010. That would let the County take a look at the event having been held over a
span of 5 years and evaluate based on that.
.:. It is also recommended that condition 3 be changed to require annual approval of a
zoning clearance. Zoning has recommended the following rewording of the first
sentence of condition 3 incorporating both the addition of the annual clearance and a
cap on the attendance, "Annual approval of a zoning compliance clearance for not
more than 2,000 attendees is required prior to commencing this use each year."
.:. The word "sheriff' should be removed from condition 3. The mention of police is
sufficient.
Ms, Joseph asked if staff had made the applicant aware of the proposed changes to the conditions.
Ms. Arnold stated yes, that she had discussed the changes with the applicant who thought that the
conditions were reasonable. There is a representative present to speak to that.
There being no further questions for staff, Ms. Joseph opened the public hearing and invited the applicant
to address the Commission.
Cory King, David King's daughter in law, stated that Mr. King could not be here and that she was present
to answer any questions that the Commission might have.
Ms. Joseph asked if she knew what the new conditions are and if she had any problems with them.
Ms. King stated that they were in total agreement with the conditions. The reason that they wanted an
annual event is so they would not have to request a Special Use Permit each year, but they were totally
fine with coming back in five years and dealing with the zoning clearance every year.
Ms. Joseph noted that it also puts a limit for no more than 2,000 attendees.
Ms, King stated that was fine,
Ms. Joseph invited public comment. There being none, she closed the public hearing and the matter was
before the Commission.
Ms. Higgins moved to recommend approval of SP-2006-003, American Cancer Society Pink Ribbon Polo,
with the changes to item 3 that Ms. Arnold stated for annual zoning clearance and a 2,000 person limit.
Mr. Strucko seconded the motion,
Ms. Joseph asked if there was any further discussion.
Mr. Cilimberg noted that one of the things discussed was having a five year renewal. He asked if the
Commission wanted to include that or not.
Ms. Higgins amended the motion to include all four changes as described by staff for the annual zoning
inspections, 2,000 person cap, 2010 as being the expiration date for the five year renewal and deleting
"sheriff' from the one condition,
1. Special Use Permit 2006-03 shall be developed in general accord with the sketch plan submitted
March 16, 2005, prepared by the Pink Ribbon Polo Committee, and titled "American Cancer Society,
Pink Ribbon Polo, SP2006-03" (Attachment A.). However, the Zoning Administrator may approve
revisions to the concept application plan to allow compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
ALBEMARLE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION - APRIL 25, 2006
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2. The event shall be held once a year between the dates of May 30th and July 1. The event shall be
limited to the hours of 10:00 am and 6:00 pm. Amplified sounds shall be limited to the National
Anthem and announcements related to the polo game. The applicant shall arrange for traffic control
personnel to be placed at all locations and for what period of time the Albemarle County Police
Department deems necessary
3. Annual approval of a zoning compliance clearance for not more than 2,000 attendees is required prior
to commencing this use each year. The applicant shall apply for the zoning clearance no later than
three (3) weeks prior to the date for the event. Zoning approval will be contingent upon the
Zoning Administrator determining that the provisions in Section 5.1.27 of the Albemarle County Code
and all conditions of this special use permit have been satisfied and on confirmation from the Health
Department, as well as the Departments of Fire / Rescue and Police, that they have been contacted
by the applicant and can recommend approval.
4. The special use permit is required to be renewed in 5 years.
Mr. Strucko seconded the amended motion,
The motion passed by a vote of 7:0.
Ms. Joseph stated that SP-2006-003, American Society Pink Ribbon Polo, would go to the Board of
Supervisors on May 3, 2006 with a recommendation for approval.
FOR ACTION MEMO AS SUMMARY OF MOTION:
Motion: Ms. Higgins moved, Mr. Strucko seconded, to recommend approval of SP-2006-003, American
Cancer Society Pink Ribbon Polo subject to the conditions staff recommended in the report, as amended.
1.
Special Use Permit 2006-03 shall be developed in general accord with the sketch plan submitted
March 16, 2005, prepared by the Pink Ribbon Polo Committee, and titled "American Cancer
Society, Pink Ribbon Polo, SP2006-03" (Attachment A.). However, the Zoning Administrator may
approve revisions to the concept application plan to allow compliance with the Zoning Ordinance.
The event shall be held once a year between the dates of May 30th and July 1. The event shall
be limited to the hours of 1 0:00 am and 6:00 pm. Amplified sounds shall be limited to the
National Anthem and announcements related to the polo game. The applicant shall arrange for
traffic control personnel to be placed at all locations and for what period of time the Albemarle
County Police Department deems necessary
Annual approval of a zoning compliance clearance for not more than 2,000 attendees is required
prior to commencing this use each year. The applicant shall apply for the zoning clearance no
later than three (3) weeks prior to the date for the event. Zoning approval will be contingent upon
the Zoning Administrator determining that the provisions in Section 5.1.27 of the Albemarle
County Code and all conditions of this special use permit have been satisfied and on confirmation
from the Health Department, as well as the Departments of Fire / Rescue and Police, that they
have been contacted by the applicant and can recommend approval.
The special use permit is required to be renewed in 5 years.
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4.
The motion passed by a vote of 7:0.
Ms. Joseph stated that SP-2006-003, American Society Pink Ribbon Polo, would go to the Board of
Supervisors on May 3, 2006 with a recommendation for approval.
(Recorded and transcribed by Sharon Claytor Taylor, Recording Secretary.)
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4. This permit is valid until May 3, 2011. The applicant may submit a special use permit
amendment to extend this date. This extension request shall be submitted no later than 6
months from the expiration of this special use permit or by November 3, 2010. Review of an
extension request will include the impacts of traffic and noise.
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Places29 Master Plan Update
AGENDA DATE:
May 3, 2006
ACTION:
INFORMATION: X
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Discussion on status of Places 29 Master Plan in
advance of May public charrette
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
REVIEWED BY:
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STAFF CONTACTCS):
Tucker, Foley, Davis, Cilimberg, Catlin, Wiegand
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
BACKGROUND:
The Places 29 Master Plan process is preparing for the next series of public meetings to be held on May 18 and 20, 2006.
The purpose of these meetings is to solicit comment on and reaction to the three proposed framework plans that were
developed by the consultant based on public feedback gathered to this point in the process, with the objective of identifying
a preferred plan that will provide the direction for the master plan process from this point forward.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Objective 2.1.1 - Neighborhood Master Plans
DISCUSSION:
Since the last public charrette that was held in November, 2005, the consultants working with staff and the Places29
project team have refined public comments and feedback into three framework alternatives that show contrasting
approaches to land use and transportation elements in the plan area. Those three framework alternatives were shown to
the Planning Commission and Board members in February during a brief overview by the consultant, and were reviewed in
more detail by some Commissioners and Board members in meetings following that work session. Since that time, work
has been done to increase the clarity and comprehensibility of the maps in preparation for the upcoming charrette. Staff
would like to orient Board members to the refined maps and explain the upcoming charrette schedule and format so that
Board members can be aware of and familiar with the material well in advance ofthe public meetings. Similar sessions will
be held with the Planning Commission and with the community stakeholders group on May 2.
BUDGET IMPACT:
No budget impact.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
No action is recommended.
ATTACHMENTS:
A - Overview of Alternative Framework Plans
B - Alternative Framework Plan Maps
05.059
Attachment A
Copies of the three Initial Future Framework Alternatives prepared by the consultant team are attached for your review.
These alternatives show three different combinations of future land uses and transportation networks for the Places29
area. The intent of consultants and staff (County, T JPDC, and VDOT) is to give three very different proposals for public
consideration.
For the past several months, the consultants have been analyzing background data about the County and the Places29
area. They have combined this information (e.g., population growth, future needs for commercial space, transportation
issues) with feedback from the public about their wishes and needs (e.g., better road network, more transit, more parks
and open space) to create these three initial framework alternatives.
The Alternatives
There are three general comments about these alternatives. First, the presentation of the land uses has been simplified.
Second, only the two largest Centers and the Uptown/Midtown Special Areas are shown. Third, the transportation network
includes the proposed major transit routes.
Land Uses. To help the public focus on the issues and questions that need to be addressed during the May workshops, we
have simplified the land uses in these alternatives. This decision comes out of our experience at the November 2005
workshops. Some of the participants in those workshops were distracted from considering the overall land use and
transportation patterns; they were evaluating where residential uses should go, where the offices were, and so on. So, in
these alternatives for the May workshops, we are presenting land uses as areas where new development is proposed
(shown in yellow) and proposed redevelopment areas (shown in orange).
The Preferred Alternative prepared for the September workshops will show a more detailed land use pattern.
Centers. The Community and Destination centers are shown on these alternatives, along with a "Midtown" in Alternative 2
and an "Uptown" in Alternative 3. The smaller neighborhood-scale centers ("Civic Green" and "Neighborhood Service") will
be included in the Preferred Alternative (September workshops).
Transportation Network. Each of these alternatives features a transportation network with improvements designed to
support future development. We have also included proposed major transit routes to show how new development oriented
to different transportation routes might be served by transit. It should be understood, when reviewing these alternatives,
that each proposed new road will include sidewalks and bike paths/lanes.
Initial Framework Alternative 1.
Alternative 1 is the base case; it will serve as the first alternative and will also be a comparison for the other two
alternatives. Transportation improvements are focused on US 29 and most new development (yellow) is shown north of the
South Fork of the Rivanna River. There is a small amount of redevelopment (orange) shown south of the South Fork. The
Centers will be focused towards and accessed primarily from US 29. This alternative incorporates the lowest (most
conservative) amount of new development and redevelopment and has the fewest Centers of the three alternatives.
Initial Framework Alternative 2.
Alternative 2 features a major network of parallel roads; both Berkmar Drive Extended and Northern Free State Road are
included, for a parallel route on each side of US 29. There are more of the larger Centers, and they are focused on and
accessed primarily from the parallel roads (rather than US 29). This alternative also shows a "Midtown"-a special area in
the southwest quadrant of US 29 and Rio Road. There is significantly more new development north of the South Fork (than
in Alternative 1), as well as more projected redevelopment south of the South Fork.
Initial Framework Alternative 3.
At the request of the Board, the Ruckersville Parkway has been removed from this alternative. The revised alternative
includes Berkmar Drive Extended as the means of serving the "Uptown" special area just north of Airport Road. Most ofthe
Centers are also focused on and have primary access from Berkmar Drive Extended. As in Alternative 2, this alternative
shows more development north of the South Fork, more redevelopment south of the South Fork, and more Centers than
Alternative 1. The overall amount of new development is greater than in Alternative 1,
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. The Places29 area is
Albemal'le County's
"Economic Engine."
. Demographic and
market analysis is an
important part of
master planning.
. Transportation
choices - walking,
transit, and driving -
are pal't of a livable
community.
. Albemarle County
faces the challenge of
balancing growth
while maintaining
quality of life.
Where do you shop for your
household and personal needs?
What do you have to leave Albemarle
County to find?
How much retail - and what kind -
does the County need?
Where will all the new employees
hired by County businesses live?
How much will the infrastructure for
all the new development cost?
Answering these questions, and many others
like them, is part of the Places29 master
planning process. Understanding the
demographics and economic framework of
the County and the Places29 area is essential
to manage growth effectively. Guiding future
growth means identifying appropriate
locations 1'01' homes, businesses, retail, and
many other land uses - and tying them
together with an effective transportation
network and transit systcm.
The type of new development pre felTed by
Albemarle County follows the Neighbor-
hood Model. Developments that meet the
requirements of the Neighborhood Model
will be compact. mixed-use, oriented to a
center, pedestrian-friendly, and environ-
mentally appealing. ZHA, Inc.. the Places29
economic consultant, has identified three
studies that document the economic benefits
of communities that have characteristics like
those in the Neighborhood Model. These
studies show that:
1. Real estate values over the next 25
years will rise fastest in "smart
communities" that incorporate traditional
characteristics of successful cities,
Save the date:
May 18th (Evening)
Introduction and Rackground Presentation
M:IY 20th (9:00a,m.)
Small Group Session on Preferred Alternative
Public meetings will be held at Sutherland
Middle School. Please visit
www,albemarle,org for more information.
2. Homebuyers were willing to pay a
premium of as much as 20 perccnt for
homes in new urbanist communities. and
3. The costs of compact growth are
substantially lower than thc costs of
conventional suburban development.
A livable community is attmctivc to ncw
businesses and residents. as well a<; a source
of pride to current ones. Albemarle Countv
otfers a highly skilled workfarcc, an excci-
lent multi-modal transportation system, a
world-class university, an acclaimed health
care system, numerous recreational assets,
and proximity to the Eastern seaboard. All of
these factors contribute to a very strong
and stable economy that continues to attract
residents and employers.
Understanding the Economic Climate
Preparing tbe master plan requires an under-
standing of the economic climate in the
Places29 area, the County, and the larger
region that includes the City of
Charlottesville, and Albemarle, Fluvanna,
Greene, and Nelson counties. Manv residents
of those counties work and' shop in
Albemarle County and Charlottesville. so the
Places29 Master Plan will recognize the
economic benefits from the entire
Metropolitan Statistical Area lMSA).
Places29 Overview:
Places29 is an exciting community planning
project that will help shape the future of northern
Albemarle County communities. Places29 brings
rcsidenl~, business owners and others together to
map outlhe best possible shared vision lor this crit-
ical area. The projecl combines land use planning
for four designated urban communities with the US
29 North Transportation Corridor Study.
Places29 Overview
Transportation
Transit & Transportation Operation Solutions
Street Types
Land Use & Urban Design
Place Types
Open Space & Natural Resources
Economics
Implementation
Plallliers will identify and analyze the County's economic
strengths, as well as the demographic and market trends.
Planners will also forecast how demographics and markets
may change during the master plan's 20-year timeframe.
The results of the market analysis will help planners develop
implementation strategies to deal with growth, develop-
ment, jobs, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and
amenities such as parks and open space. Implementation of
the master plan will be market-driven: for example, as new
businesses look for space, the County needs to be ready
with suitable locations designated and inrrastructure available,
Growing Albemarle County's Economic Engine
The Plaees29 area is the "Economic Engine" for Albemarle
County: more than 25 percent of the households in the
County live here. Approximately 40 percent of the jobs and
the vast majority of the County's retail space arc located
in this area. The County is growing, too. More and more
new residents are moving here, existing businesses are
expanding, and new ones arc opening their doors. This
means, of course, that the County needs more homes, more
retail space. more ollices, and new types of industrial or
employment space to serve the business community.
Projected Population Growth
City of Cbarlotte~'Ville
Albemarle County
Charlottes\'iIIe MSA *
2005
39,900
90,400
187,100
2020
39,600
107,400
221,200
-The Charlottesville MSA includes City of Charlottesville, and
Albemarle, Fluvanna. Greene, and Nelson counties,
To serve existing and future residents, the County has
designated growth areas and adopted the Neighborhood
Model as the "building block" 1'01' new development. Each
neighborhood will have a "ccnter" at a walkablc distance
from homes or businesses in the neighborhood. Retail will
be a major land use within many of these centers. The
character of retail is changing, both here in Albemarle
County and throughout the nation. Retail trends include
"big box" stores, stores arranged along a "main street," and
stores mixed in with offices and other uses. There are even
"destination centers" where individuals and families can
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ECONOMICS
spend an entire day shopping, playing in arcades, seeing a
movie, eating at dilTerent types of restaurants, and many
other activities.
Livable communities offer choices. For example, retail
within walking distance means that customers. clients.
and employees have choices about their transportation
method. Centers and neighborhoods that are transit-friendly
provide another form or transportation. An improved
network of roads parallel to US 29 will also provide new or
additional access to businesses-and help them serve their
customers beller.
Economics and Employment
Historic Employment Growth
1995 2003
36,616 34,770
31.136 42.4 75
80,902 93,769
City of Chadottes\'iIIe
Albemarle County
Charlottesyille MSA
This table shows that Albemarle County has experienced
explosive job growth in the last few years. In fact, much of
the job growth in the Charlottesville MSA has occun'ed in
Albemarle Count)'. This growth is expected to continue as
several businesses have announced expansion plans.
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Economic Outlook for Albemarle County
The County's economy is stable and continues to grow. It is
driven by the area's high quality of life and employment
opportunities. which attract new residents from other parts
of the country.
The County and the region face several challenges related
to balancing gro\-\1h, the economy, and that quality of life:
. Attracting new and expanded businesses to compensate
for the loss of manufacturing jobs-where the new jobs
offer equivalent compensation.
. Keeping the area affordable, especially in the areas of
food, healthcare, and housing.
. Providing a wide range of housing types to serve the
needs of different types of households, including
affordable and workforce housing.
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For More Information:
.';1:'
Albemarle Countv
www.albemarlc.org
Judith Wiegand, Senior Planner
j wiegand@albemarle.org
40 I Mclntire Road
Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 296-5832 x3438
Thomas Jefferson Planning District Commission
www.tjpdc.org
Harrison Rue, Executive Director
hrue@tjpdc.org
40 I East Water Street
Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
(434) 979-7310
Placcs29 is a joint projcct of A1bcmarlc
County, thc Thomas Jcffcrson
Planning District Commission
(fJPDC) and thc Virginia D(:paruncnt
of Transportation (VDOT), with thc
assistancc of an expcrienccd consult-
ing tcam,
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
FY 07 - FY 10 Strategic Plan Work Session #5
AGENDA DATE:
May 3, 2006
ACTION: X
INFORMATION:
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
To obtain further guidance regarding the FY 07 - FY
10 Strategic Plan economic vitality priority
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
REVIEWED BY:
STAFF CONTACT(S):
Tucker, Foley, White, Davis, Graham, Stimart,
Allshouse
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
LEGAL REVIEW: YES
BACKGROUND:
On September 9, 2005, the Board initiated the County's FY 07 - FY1 0 strategic plan. The Board 1) reviewed the County's
Vision and Mission statements, 2) identified five goals for inclusion in the FY 07 - FY 10 Strategic Plan, and 3) identified
and voted on top priorities for this time period.
On November 2, 2005, the Board reviewed the results of the retreat and made several suggestions to clarify further their
priorities for staff. On December 6, the Board received an updated Executive Summary that included the
recommendations made by the Board during their November 2nd meeting.
To finalize the objective statements to be included in the upcoming Strategic Plan, staff has held four scheduled work
sessions with the Board to provide additional analysis on the priority issues and to receive more specific direction as
necessary. The purpose of these efforts is to make the FY 07 - FY 10 Strategic Plan statements clear, actionable, and
results-oriented in order to best focus and drive staffs strategic efforts in the years ahead.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Development of the FY 07 - FY 10 Strategic Plan
DISCUSSION:
The May 3rd work session will focus on the following priority statement identified at the Board's September 2005 Strategic
Plan Retreat:
Goa/: Enhance the Quality of Life
Priority: Be proactive in promoting economic vitality.
Attached below is the County's current Economic Development Policy Section of the Comprehensive Plan adopted in 1995.
Additionally, the attached white paper outlines the County's historic and current efforts regarding economic vitality, as well
as the strategic challenges the County faces in this area. It also provides staffs recommendation regarding an approach to
economic vitality to be undertaken in the upcoming strategic plan.
The draft FY 07 - FY 10 strategic plan is slated to be completed by June. There will be a 30 day public review period prior
to the Board considering the plan for approval in July 2006.
BUDGET IMPACT:
The Board's identified strategic priorities provide direction to the County during the budget cycle.
AGENDA TITLE:
FY 07 - FY 10 Strategic Plan Work Session #5
May 5, 2006
Page 2
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends:
The Board 1) review the attached white paper and recommendations regarding economic vitality, 2) discuss and
provide guidance and 3) approve the inclusion of the following statement in the draft FY 07 - FY 10 Strategic Plan:
Goal: Increase the quality of life for all County citizens
Objective: By June 30,2010, the County will:
1) continue to maintain a strong and sustainable economy;
2) increase the economic vitality of the County's development areas; and
3) increase the ability of those individuals and families, who are living in lower income households, to become
self-sufficient.
ATTACHMENTS:
The County's Current Economic Development Policy
Economic Development White Paper
06,062
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Attachment A
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
POLICY
ADOPTED MARCH 1, 1995
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
1996-2016
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Table of Contents
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ANAL YSIS AND FINDINGS
WHAT WE KNOW:
Economic Growth
1 . Albemarle County has experienced steady growth and will continue to grow as
people continue to move to the County. Albemarle County's population grew at 2.0%
annual rate from 1980 to 1990. It is forecast to grow at 1.5% annual rate during the 1990's
and a slightly lesser 1.3% annual rate after the turn of the century. Migration into
Albemarle County has been and should continue to be the primary component of growth.
During the 1980's, 63% of that growth was net in-migration of people,
2. The County's resident labor force has grown at a rate exceeding County population
growth, yet the number of those unemployed has not increased and, in fact, the
County's unemployment rate has consistently been the lowest in the area and has
stayed well below state and national rates. Over the 10 year period from 1982 to 1992,
the County's resident labor force grew by 35% (as compared to a population growth of a
little over 20%) and the unemployment rate averaged 3.6% annually (as compared to 5.3%
at the state level and 7,1 % nationally).
3. County residents place importance on job opportunities and economic growth, but
not at the expense of the protection and preservation of water quality, natural
resources, farmland, historic areas and open space. In the Spring, 1994 Albemarle
County Planning Needs Survev rating of long-term community planning goals, bringing
more jobs to the area had an average rating of 2.40 (1 being not so important, 2 being
somewhat important and 3 being very important). Protecting water quality scored an
average of2,86, preserving natural resources and open space an average of2.73,
preserving farmland an average of 2.68 and preserving historic buildings an average of
2.53.
Regional Context
4. While the County has the largest resident labor force in the area, the City of
Charlottesville retains a strong position as an employment center with its employers
attracting a significant number of County residents to work each day. Together the
City and County are the center of a regional economy in which the majority of the
region's workers are employed in Charlottesville and Albemarle County. There are a
greater number of employed County residents than total jobs in the County. As a result,
according to the 1990 U. S Census 49% of County workers work in Albemarle, while 43%
commute to Charlottesville where there are more jobs than workers. Charlottesville
remains the area's largest employment location with about 36,000 jobs (April, 1993) as
compared to about 29,000 in the County. Together, the City and County are the region's
employment center, employing 88% of the Planning District 10 work force.
5. By any of several measures of economic activity, Albemarle County is pacing the
Charlottesville region in economic growth. Economic trends are showing a steady
growth in economic activity in Albemarle County. Reflecting its history, location and
presence of the University, travel expenditures increased 13% annually from the late
1980's into the early 1990's. Taxable sales in the County grew at an average annual rate of
17.8% in the 1980's, continuing to grow through the recession of the early 1990's to, for
the first time, exceed taxable sales in the City of Charlottesville in 1992 by $14 million.
Retail sales also grew in this period at more than twice the rat of the state, with per capita
retail sales increasing from $4,867 per person in 1985 to $6,992 per person in 1992 (as
compared to state figures of$5,47l per person in 1985 and $6,710 per person in 1992).
An analysis of retail trade indicates that the County has become a regional market center
that is a net importer of retail trade dollars. Deposits in commercial banks have also
increased steadily (13% annually from 1983 to 1992), out pacing the state average for that
period. Building activity, subject to inflation and the ups and downs of the economy,
showed steady growth throughout the 1980's, peaking in 1989, and, despite the recession
of the early 1990's, has continued at a fairly steady dollar level of activity in all sectors -
residential, non-residential and commerciaVinstitutional as well as farm buildings - in
1992 and 1993.
Labor Force/Population
6. The County population is getting older, a result of both the national trend of aging
baby-boomers and the attractiveness of the area to those reaching retirement age.
The middle and older age populations aged 40 and over, which constitute empty-nesters
and those retiring, grew from 29% of the County's population in 1980 to 35% of the
population in 1990, totaling a little less than 34,000 people. By 2010, this group is
forecast to total 45% of the population, or a little over 40,000 people. By contrast, the 20-
39 age group, constituting late college/post graduate students, young professionals and
families in their prime child-bearing years, and a group that more than doubled in number
from 1970 to 1990, is forecast to remain almost stable over the 1990 to 2010 period.
This shift to middle and older populations represents: population growth without job
growth, and without the expense of educating children; a unique housing market; and a
market with a certain amount of discretionary income to spend.
7. The County population is well educated with many residents possessing bachelor's or
graduate degrees, also a reflection ofthe presence of the University and higher
technology/professional service employers. 39% of County residents had obtained at
least a bachelor's degree in 1990. Another 42% had graduated from high school, 23%
having attended some college or possessing an associate's degree. (See Attachment I)
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Economic Health
8. The University of Virginia remains the dominant employer in terms of numbers of
employees, but is providing and will likely continue to directly provide a decreasing
share ofthe County's and area's overall employment. The University employs some
12,000 persons in its academic and medical centers combined, representing 18% of the
City/County total employment (this is as compared to 20% in 1985). While the University
expects to add some 2,000 students in the next 10 years, it expects to do so essentially
without increase in its total employment.
9. The types of jobs provided by the County's employers, following national trends, are
becoming more trade and services oriented. While government and manufacturing
continue to provide the most jobs (28% and 20% respectively), the greatest growth in
County employment sectors has been in services and wholesale/retail trade. This reflects
national trends of contracting manufacturing employment while trades and services are
experiencing growth. Yet, for both sectors the proportion of all County jobs (18.5% and
17% respectively) is still below statewide proportional averages. Since 1982,
manufacturing employment has experienced virtually no change. In the Charlottesville
Metro Statistical Area, manufacturing employment is forecast to decrease by 10% over the
next 10 years, while services are forecast to grow by 36% and wholesale and retail trade
by 24%. Within the services sector, social services, legal services and engineering and
management services are forecast to have the greatest growth. (See Attachments F & G)
10. The occupation of County workers, reflecting the presence of the University as well
as other higher technology/professional service employers, is fairly concentrated in
managerial and specialty occupations and technician, sales and support occupations.
Close to 70% of labor force occupations are executive, administrative, managerial and
professional specialty (36%) or technicians, sales and administrative support (33%).
Statewide, there is a lower concentration in these groups (61 %). Only 8% of occupations
are operators, fabricators and laborers. Statewide, there is a higher concentration in this
group (14%). (See Attachment H)
11. While the number of employers in the County is increasing, the number employed by
those employers has remained relatively stable. The number of employers in the
County has grown from 1192 in 1987 to 1584 in 1993. Employment in Albemarle County
establishments was 29,045 in April, 1987 and 29,167 in April, 1993. Taking into account
the physical relocation of UV A Hospital employees from the County to the City during
this time period, this indicates that employment in other sectors actually increased. Major
employers of over 150 employees (not including the University) accounted for 19% of the
total County labor force in 1993. This compares with 22% of the total labor force in 1987.
(See Attachment J)
12. While the County has relatively high incomes when compared to the region and the
state, wages in many employment sectors are below the state average for those
sectors. Both median family and median household income figures for Albemarle County
residents have, over time consistently exceeded Charlottesville region and state medians.
In 1993, median family income was 115% of state median. Yet, except for the agriculture
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and government employment sectors, wages provided by the County's employers are
below state averages. In 1992, the manufacturing, trade and services sectors were
respectively, 98%, 81 % and 70% of state average. A closer look at the service sector
reveals that several service producer type jobs - legal, membership and
engineering/management - exceed state average, but that the remaining job types, many of
which are service providers (ex: hotels/lodging, personal, business, health services, social
services, household) are below state average, some substantially so.
13. While families and persons living in poverty in the County have consistently faUen,
poverty still exists for a segment of the population. From 1970 to 1990, the number of
families experiencing poverty fell from about 1150 to a little more than 800.
Nevertheless, this represented nearly 5% of families and over 4000 persons.
14. The Charlottesville area has consistently ranked at or near the bottom of urban
regions in the state in housing affordability. The Virginia Real Estate Research Center
at Virginia Commonwealth University measured housing affordability in Charlottesville
as last in the state's urban regions in both 1992 and 1993 based on average home price,
prevailing mortgage interest rates and median family income. Using Census derived
information, about 14% of County, households spend more than 30% of household
income monthly on home owner costs. About 33% of households spend more than 30%
on rent.
15. Agriculture and forestry, while not growing as a share ofthe over aU Albemarle
County economy, nevertheless remain an important component. When adjusted for
inflation, total value of agricultural products sold in 1992 was about $15.5 million, down
from about $16.8 million in 1987 and about $21.0 million in 1974. Albemarle ranked
25th in the state, (1992) in total value of agricultural products sold and 15th in the state in,
livestock sales. In some specialty areas, such as horses, grapes, peaches and apples, sheep
and lamb operations, purebred cattle operations, pine stumpage value, and hay production,
there is increasing activity and the County ranks higher among state, localities.
16, An inventory of designated land exists in the County for economic expansion, some
of which is concentrated in larger consolidated areas. Nearly 1400 acres of
developable industrial land is designated in the County's Comprehensive Plan.
Approximately 750 additional acres exist for office and commercial development.
Approximately 450 acres of industrial land and 240 acres of office/commercial land
would need to be zoned for development to proceed. A September, 1993 report entitled
Consolidated Industrial Areas in Albemarle County identified eight areas under one
ownership or a limited number of ownerships ranging in size from 12 acres to 240 acres.
Two areas exceeded 200 acres in size, (See Attachment X)
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WHAT WE UNDERSTAND:
Labor Force/Population
I , The most fundamentally sound work force is one that has basic education and good
work habits. Survey after survey has found that employers want workers who at the very
least have a good attitude and can communicate. Good basic educational skills reading,
writing and to a lesser extent math - are fundamental. Even if a person is relatively
unskilled, these characteristics make them trainable. Availability of continuing education
and training opportunities, such as can be provided by the public schools, Piedmont
Virginia Community College and the University of Virginia, is important for the
advancement of a work force.
2. A place can operate from its strengths to deal with its weaknesses. Economic growth
opportunities are going to be most available to places that possess, nurture, protect,
carefully utilize and strategically communicate the resources already in place. Economic
growth will come from within and as well as from the outside, Of one scale, the talents of
the University and the presence of significant technical resources and skills give this area
a prime opportunity to connect with the manufacturing of today, particularly research and
development efforts. Of another scale, small business is said to create 7 out of 10 private
sector jobs and there are great micro-enterprise opportunities for the diverse skills and
abilities' in the Albemarle labor force. It is important to bring these talents to the table,
Manufacturing is looking for existing resident pools - they do not look to import a great
amount oflabor. For the small business, there are growing opportunities to access capital
and reach markets, Good preparation and communication of what is available and what is
desired puts the locality in a position of better control. Any weaknesses need to be
addressed directly, rather than by boosting the overall economy where such efforts may
not help those citizens most needing better jobs, working conditions and wages,
Economic Health
3, There is a perception of underemployment in the local economy. Underemployment is
not an easily quantifiable measure without extensive surveying, There are numerous
reported examples in the area of job openings that have received dozens of applicants,
many of whom have skills and/or education that greatly exceed the job's requirements,
This is not unheard of in today's economy, not just locally but nationally. There is great
demand or part-time employment. Some fill these jobs because it is all that is available
for them and some because it can fit a lifestyle choice (ex: the second worker in a
household looking for flexible work or the student needing additional income).
Furthermore, in a University community it is not unusual to see higher numbers of part-
time workers. A number of University communities in Virginia, like this area, have
percentages of part-time workers in the work force exceeding the state average. In many
cases, these communities, like this area, also have percentages of the total population that
work that are higher than the state average. Thus, underemployment is relative to the
individual and what they are in need of.
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4. The most traditional of basic industries - manufacturing - has changed in the
opportunities it provides and how it benefits a community. Manufacturing has
changed greatly from its more traditional forms. It has re-tooled for efficiency, becoming
highly automated and technical, with high value, capital intensive production demanding
lower employment. Nevertheless, while employment has decreased in manufacturing, it
has maintained its relative percentage of the gross national product according to the
Virginia Department of Economic Development. Part of the reduction in workers has
been a result of downsizing where manufacturing does not employ the variety of
occupations and skills it used to, Yet, it still needs those services and it gets them by
contracting out. Thus, as examples, the accountant services or the janitorial services that
used to be on staff are now contracted for. The presence of modem manufacturing and the
increased income it can bring into a community will mean outsourcing of work and
growth in other employment sectors, particularly those providing services. An indication
of this can be found in the Virginia Employment Commission employment forecasts. As
noted earlier, manufacturing employment is forecast to decrease in the Charlottesville
region in the next 10 years, while service employment is forecast to have the greatest
percentage increase of all sectors.
5, While Albemarle County is not seen as an agricultural industry center, it has
tradition in agriculture and opportunities for continuing benefit from agriculture.
Food processing is a growth industry. There is some history of that activity in the County
(Con-Agra). The opportunity may exist for more of this activity. Otherwise, for
Albemarle County it is a matter of finding opportunities. Vineyards and orchards have
found a place in the local economy. Horse breeding has a long history in the County and
with a new horse track coming within 100 miles to the east off of 1-64, opportunities exist.
It also should not be forgotten that agriculture is part of the heritage of this place that
makes it attractive as a tourist attraction and contributes to its special atmosphere that has
made it attractive to people and business. The Agricultural and Forestal Industries
Support Committee has stated that the industry provides stable employment to all
demographic segments of the County's population, paid on-the-job training in a variety of
meaningful trades, an attractive landscape for tourists and the citizens of the County, and,
as a consumer and a business, local purchase of most needed supplies and services. The
Committee has made a number of recommendations to market County agricultural and
forestal products.
6. A variety of available properties with adequate infrastructure are desirable for
business and industrial growth. Albemarle County policy has traditionally been geared
towards providing adequate land areas for economic growth consistent with
Comprehensive Plan goals while leaving decisions on economic expansion to the private
sector. In the 1989 Plan, this was translated into a target of providing two times the
forecast needed land area for such growth. Some localities use a measure of three to four
times forecast needed land area. The areas designated for business and industrial growth
meet industrial land use standards, but may not have in place complete on-site utilities or
necessary road improvements (both internally and externally). In fact, several
undeveloped sites with zoning have not received such infrastructure improvements.
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THE POLICY:
Albemarle County has a strong economy. We have a growing population and labor force and
have experienced low unemployment rates. The labor force is skilled and well educated. Good
schools, good planning, and our quality of life are important factors in the County's current
economic position. Median incomes are higher than at the State and regional levels. A
consistently strong employer is present in the University of Virginia, which, as a major university
and medical center, offers great potential for associated research and development industry.
Other major employers and sectors continue to provide employment stability and diversity. The
renowned natural environment, Blue Ridge Mountain location, and historic resources of the area
provide a growing tourist trade as well as an attractive place to do business. The rural and
agrarian heritage contributes to this character, and also offers opportunity for agricultural and
forestry industries. These are the strengths of Albemarle County which this economic
development policy recognizes, and will seek to maintain.
Weare like other university communities in that we have an above average labor force
participation rate and above average number of part-time workers (both students and adults who
prefer part-time work). As a university community, we have a somewhat captive labor force as
well as people who live here for quality of life reasons, knowing that wages would be higher in
the more urban parts of the state. We are a growing community with rising property values, and a
large share of our housing stock is new and priced accordingly. The high demand for both new
and used housing and the desirability of the community produce well above average housing costs
relative to wages paid by many employers. As we fine tune our community"we seek to maintain
a diversity of employment opportunities and to find ways to add housing for the lower half of the
incomes in our community, We also have residents who are poor, who are unable to work
regularly, or who work for minimum wage. Possible increases in the minimum wage nationally
would benefit those who continue to work in the minimum wage positions. Local efforts to
enhance skills and to develop the work force may also provide ways to move individuals out of
minimum wage jobs.
The purpose of this economic development policy is, first and foremost, to provide the local
citizenry an improved standard of living, improved job opportunities and competitive wages, and
work force development opportunities, rather than to seek to stimulate further population growth.
We do not seek growth, or to add new population, but accept that more people will move to our
community and that jobs, goods, and services will be needed to meet their needs. Accordingly,
will designate sites to address future growth needs in ways that will not detract from, but will add
to, the strengths of our community. We will provide information about those sites to those who
request it and attempt to answer all questions promptly and directly. We recognize our position,
along with the City of Charlottesville, as the center of the regional economy, We recognize the
economic objectives of the other localities in the region, while renewing our commitment to our
own economic development within the overall framework of our growth management objectives.
Albemarle County supports the Community Vision Statement regarding economic development.
Note: "Business" and "industry" are intended to be inclusive and interchangeable terms, meaning
the commercial production and sale of goods or services.
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GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND STRATEGIES:
GOAL:
Maintain a strong and sustainable economy: 1) benefiting County citizens and
existing businesses and providing diversified economic opportunities; 2)
supportive of the County's Growth Management Policy and consistent with the
other Comprehensive Plan goals; and, 3) taking into consideration regional
(including the City of Charlottesville, and Greene, Louisa, Fluvanna, and Nelson
Counties) economic development efforts.
OBJECTIVE I:
Base economic development policy on planning efforts which support and
enhance the strengths of the County.
STRATEGIES:
1. Protect through diligent growth management efforts the County's distinctive natural and
man-made qualities to maintain its attractiveness as a place to live and work.
2. Continue to recognize the relationship of high quality schools and public services and an
outstanding level of natural and cultural amenities to positive economic development, and
maintain these attributes.
3, Encourage tourism focused on the rural, agrarian, and historical resources of the County,
and which does not threaten or compromise those resources.
4. Encourage agriculture and forestry by implementing when appropriate the
recommendations of the Agricultural and Forestal Industries Support Committee.
5. Recognize that the University of Virginia can provide important resources for business
and industry and work with the University and its associated entities to take advantage of
opportunities to benefit from this resource in innovative ways.
6. Compile data on County plans, zoning, sites, and policies, and make these available on
request.
7. Designate a contact point for information about the County.
8. Plan for the special needs, and utilize the talents, of the growing retired population
attracted to this area.
9. Encourage employment of the local labor force, rather than heavy reliance on relocated
workers,
10. Discourage business and industry which is not environmentally sustainable or friendly
(such as high water users, polluters).
11. Encourage diversity in business and industry which will accommodate a variety of
skill/educational levels and provide for a diversified tax base.
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12, Monitor and report to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors about the
volume of economic development activity and how that activity is fitting with the Goals,
Objectives and Strategies of the Comprehensive Plan.
OBJECTIVE II:
Plan for land and infrastructure to accommodate future business and
industrial growth,
STRATEGIES:
1 . Assess the quality of areas designated for business and industry through analysis of the
site size variety, topography, location, and availability of infrastructure in such areas, and
compile an inventory of actual, useable land.
2. Designate areas for office, commercial and industrial development that meet the
development standards of the Comprehensive Plan and will provide sufficient land to meet
community needs through the next Comprehensive Plan revision, Provide enough land to
allow flexibility and choice without inviting sprawl or detracting from infill opportunities
in areas previously designated in the Plan.
3, Utilize the rezoning process and associated proffer allowances to address needs brought
about by new development and to provide the community with assurances about future
development activities.
4. Encourage infill development of business and industrial uses in areas appropriately
designated in the Land Use Plan.
5. Review current infrastructure (water, sewer, roads, community facilities) programs to
determine their impact on business and industrial development of designated areas.
Identify infrastructure improvements that will make Growth Areas work.
6, Continue to work with property owners in designated Growth Areas to identify
infrastructure needs, and promote good planning for development of such areas consistent
with County growth management strategies.
OBJECTIVE III:
Recognize the County's place in the regional economy,
STRATEGIES:
1. Cooperate through the TJPDC with other jurisdictions in the region, the University of
Virginia, and Piedmont Virginia Community College for:
- Development of a coordinated economic data base;
- Continuing discussion among the TJPDC jurisdictions about working and shopping
patterns, wage levels, job stability, work force development needs, housing affordability,
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public services, tax burdens, and other topics which relate to the purposes of local and
regional economic development policy;
- Distribution of information about development opportunities in the TJPDC to those who
request it;
- Regional work force development;
- Addressing linkages between housing and wages;
- Evaluating local, regional, statewide, national, and worldwide economic trends to
determine the current and future economic stability of, and growth opportunities for,
different types of business and industry.
2. Support mutual consultation on regional development projects along shared borders,
and/or on projects of significance to more than one locality, possibly through a
"Memorandum of Understanding."
3, Recognize and seek to cooperate with the City of Charlottesville's economic development
objectives, and the objectives of the other counties in the Thomas Jefferson Planning
District, consistent with County goals, objectives, and strategies.
4. Measure our accomplishments in economic development against the strategic questions
posed in the Community Vision Statement regarding economic opportunity,
OBJECTIVE IV:
Consider fiscal impact as one indicator of positive economic development,
along with environmental impact and standard of living impact.
STRATEGIES:
1. Evaluate the fiscal impact of new business/industrial development.
2. Recognize that County residents place importance on job opportunities and economic
growth, but not at the expense of the protection and preservation of water quality and
quantity, natural resources, farmland, historic areas, and open space.
3. Recognize that the purpose of this economic development policy is to provide the local
citizenry an improved standard of living, improved job and wage opportunities, and work
force development opportunities, rather than to seek to stimulate further population
growth.
OBJECTIVE V:
Provide local business development opportunities.
STRATEGIES:
1 . Support existing businesses and industries through an open door policy of communication,
and exchange of information and concerns.
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2. Coordinate with existing entities that assist new small, locally-owned, and minority
businesses and micro-enterprises in their start-up and early operation efforts.
OBJECTIVE VI:
Provide work force development opportunities.
STRATEGIES:
1. Recognize that the most fundamentally sound work force is one that has basic education
and good work habits.
2. Encourage and support continuing educational and training programs to prepare the local
work force for the skill demands of current and future employers, including appropriate
work habits and life skills.
3. Encourage and support apprenticeship programs. Encourage the school system to teach
basic life skills as a means of preparing our future work force.
4. Develop related goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan (education, housing, day
care, transportation, etc.) to address barriers experienced by the local work force,
particularly those with greatest needs.
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Attachment B
Economic Vitality
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Board Identified Strategic Priority
At the Strategic Planning Retreat - Sept 9, 2005
Goal: Enhance the Quality of Life
Priority: Be proactive in promoting economic vitality
Overall, Albemarle County enjoys a stable economy, a highly-skilled and educated labor force and a low
unemployment rate. The predominant sectors of the local economy are government, the University of
Virginia, services, trade and manufacturing. Business activity has been steadily increasing over the past
decade, According to the data from Weldon Cooper Center, total retails sales in Albemarle have doubled
since 1992. The County's per capita retail sales have increased by about 44% between 1994 and 2004,
an increase that is greater than that of the County's comparable jurisdictions. According to the Virginia
Employment Commission, Albemarle County's percentage share of the total number of jobs in the
Charlottesville MSA in 2004 was 49%, The County's share of local jobs has increased by 9 percentage
points since 1993. According to the 2000 Census, 53% of the County population has at least an
Associate degree. In 2004, the unemployment rate stood at 2.6%, The unemployment rate in the County
has remained below the state and national averages for the past several years.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, between 1992 and 1997, the County's agricultural land
decreased 9%. Conversion of agriculture land into residential development is viewed as a threat to the
County's agriculture and forest industries. Albemarle County has a ~rowing viticulture industry. According
to data included in the County's rural area plan, Virginia ranks 9t in commercial grape production. In
2001, Albemarle County ranked first among 10 leading counties in the number of acres of planted
grapevines. The County had 367 acres of land in this category.
Although the County's economy is strong overall, there has been a decrease in the number of
manufacturing jobs in recent years, the County's cost of living is considered high, and there are families
and individuals who reside in the County who are struggling financially. 2000 Census data indicates that
7% of Albemarle County's citizens are living in poverty, 20% of Albemarle County's residents are living at
the lower end of the economic scale or at or below the 200% of poverty range. (Note: a family of four
would be considered to be "at 200% of poverty" if their annual wage were $38,700 or less.) See the
attached information sheet regarding how these census statistics might be affected by the large number
of UVA students who live in our community.
Backaround:
1995 - County's Economic Development Policy
In 1995, the County adopted an Economic Development Policy as part of the Comprehensive Plan. The
purpose of the policy is "first and foremost, to provide the local citizenry an improved standard of living,
improved job opportunities and competitive wages, and work force development opportunities, rather than
to seek to stimulate further population growth." The policy emphasizes that the County "does not seek
growth, or to add new population, but to accept that more people will move to our community and that
jobs, goods, and services will be needed to meet their needs." The policy states, furthermore, that the
County has economic strengths that Albemarle should seek to maintain. These strengths include the
renowned local natural environment, the historic resources of the area that encourage a growing tourist
trade and the rural and agrarian heritage that provides opportunities for agricultural and forestry
industries.
Currently, the Economic Development section of the Comp Plan identifies the following goal and six
objectives. These items are:
Economic Development Section of Comp Plan Goal: Maintain a strong and sustainable economy; 1)
benefiting County citizens and existing businesses and providing diversified economic opportunities; 2)
supportive of the County's growth management policy and consistent with the other Comprehensive Plan
goals; and, 3) taking into consideration regional (including the City of Charlottesville, and Greene, Louisa,
Fluvanna, and Nelson Counties) economic development efforts.
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Objectives:
1. Base economic development policy on planning efforts which support and enhance the strengths of
the County;
2. Plan for land and infrastructure to accommodate further business and industrial growth;
3. Recognize the County's place in the regional economy;
4. Consider fiscal impact as one indicator of positive economic development along with environmental
impact and standard of living impact;
5. Provide local business development opportunities; and
6. Provide work force development opportunities.
The County's policy outlines 28 strategies and is attached here for more information.
2000 - Implementation of the Workforce Investment Act
The WIA is state-and locally-driven, provides a one stop service delivery system, and depends on strong
involvement by local elected officials and the private sector. Our Local Workforce Investment Area
includes all of Planning Districts 9 (Counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and
Rappahannock) and 10 (City of Charlottesville and the Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa
and Nelson). The Local Workforce Investment Board (LWIB) provides leadership and direction on local
strategic workforce issues, by identifying local needs and by developing strategies to address those
needs. The Piedmont Workforce Network includes representatives of education, business, economic
development, labor, community-based organizations, and required partners. Source: T JPDC website
2003 - County approval of T JPDC's Regional Economic Development Plan
In 2003, the Board adopted the Regional Economic Development Policy of the Thomas Jefferson
Planning District Commission (T JPDC). The Regional Economic Development Policy was developed for
the Thomas Jefferson Planning District, which includes the City of Charlottesville and the Counties of
Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. According to the T JPDC, "the Economic Development
Plan Committee's view of economic development is not primarily based on physical developments, but
rather on preserving and supporting the quality of life of our citizens, The committee embraces the
objectives of providing a strong and diversified tax base and making provisions for upwardly mobile
employment, but considers it essential that these objectives be kept in balance with preserving the unique
qualities of our community. In this view, economic development fits within the principles of sustainability,
preserves the integrity of designated rural areas and open space, and recognizes the impact of
development on natural resources.
The goals of the T JPDC regional plan are: (1) to create wealth within the region, (2) to increase the ability
of local government to provide services for citizens, and (3) to make living in this region more affordable
for its residents.
Source: T JPDC website
On-going: Numerous Community Agencies and Albemarle County Department of Social Services
support economic vitality for families and individuals
The County relies on a myriad of community agencies and programs to increase the economic vitality for
families and individuals, provide educational opportunities, reduce poverty, and promote the safety and
well-being of vulnerable citizens, The County provides approximately $3 million dollars in support each
year to over twenty such agencies, including the Commission on Children & Families, the Jefferson Area
Board for Aging, Region Ten, and the Piedmont Virginia Community College. The Albemarle County
Department of Social Services (ACDSS) plays an important part in this effort. This department's four key
program areas:
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· Benefits including Food Stamps, Medicaid, Energy Assistance, General Relief, Long Term Care
Services, State & Local Hospitalization, FAMIS Medicaid and Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families;
· Services including Adult Services, Adult and Child Protection, Adoption and Foster Care, Family
Preservation;
· Education & Early Intervention Programs including the Bright Stars and Family Support programs;
and,
· Employment Services including education and training through VIEW Programs, Child Care Services
and the ACDSS Career Center.
These programs, services and benefits bring significant financial resources into the community in order to
stabilize families and create opportunities for and access to education, work, nutrition and health care. In
FY 2005, ACDSS brought $66,816,637 to the economy in federal, state and grant based dollars. This
figure includes $19,851,637 generated through the ACDSS Medicaid Unit at the University of Virginia
Health System.
To ensure self-sufficiency, ACDSS has developed a strategic plan designed to:
· Develop and implement strategies focused on prevention and early intervention;
· Ensure all services meet the needs of the changing demographics within the community;
· Build private and public support for policies and resources that support people in need of services;
· Strengthen strategic alliances within the community that result in a strong community infrastructure;
and
. Develop new revenue and resource streams to address evolving service needs.
· Employment Services - ACDSS provides employment services to promote recipients economic self-
sufficiency. For example, ACDSS administers:
o The Virginia Initiative for Employment not Welfare (VIEW). VIEW offers recipients the
opportunity to work and continue to receive time limited support benefits and support
services while adjusting to a working environment. Other VIEW activities include on-the-
job training or community work experiences. This program also offers optional
transitional services such as child care and Medicaid. In Fiscal Year 2005, this program
brought resources in the amount of $181,741 into the local economy.
o Albemarle County Career Center. ACDSS provides career services to clients and the
general public by providing information about employment opportunities as well as career
resources. The staff of this Center assists individuals search for employment. In FY 2005
the Career Center served 682 county residents and is certified as satellite for the
Piedmont Workforce Network One Stop Center. However, the Center is staffed only part
time, resulting in minimal advertisement of it as a resource.
o Child Care. ACDSS provides child care assistance resources to low-income parents who
are working and/or attending school. These services are also provided to families
receiving TANF and who are working toward employment and self-sufficiency. In FY05,
ACDSS provided an average of 263 children per month with day care services, by
providing funding in the amount of $907,660 to local child care providers.
Current Situation
The County recognizes the important role that it plays in ensuring that residents continue to enjoy a
high quality of life and the relationship between the area's high quality of life and the area's
economic vitality. The County further recognizes the importance of working closely with adjoining
jurisdictions, organizations and agencies to ensure that the community maintains its strong and
sustainable economy. Albemarle's school system actively works to ensure that the County's youth
are prepared to become productive citizens. The County recently has increased its role in
supporting the development of vibrant downtown areas as essential core components of our
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developing urban areas. The County also focuses efforts and resources to support those people in
our community who are less fortunate works to ensure that they too can obtain self- sufficiency for
their families and participate more fully in the economy.
County emphases development of vibrant downtown areas
The Neighborhood Model supports the development of vibrant downtown areas as being essential
core components of successful urban areas.
In 2004, the Board adopted a resolution of intent to amend the Comprehensive Plan regarding the
County's Economic Development Policy and gave further direction regarding the County's role in
supporting business development in the newly created "downtown" areas that result from
Albemarle's master planning efforts. The Board directed staff to become active in creating
economically viable downtown areas. The creation of such locations is expected to ultimately
protect rural areas from development.
County hires Business Development Facilitator
IN 2005, the County hired Susan Stimart, the County's first Business Development Facilitator to
serve as the County's principal liaison with the business community. She encourages business
development and activity that is consistent with the County's Comprehensive Plan. In addition, she
advises existing and potential future businesses about local government processes, represents the
County's interest in the formation of development partnerships, and advises County officials on
policies and ordinances that facilitate the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Her primary
focus, however, involves increasing the economic vitality of the County's master planned urban
areas by working with business and real estate interests to bring about core business and
economic activities. Her recent efforts have involved working with downtown businesses in Crozet
to assist further in vitalizing the downtown Crozet area, and working with T JPED to obtain a
workforce training grant for the employees of a manufacturing business that is relocating its
operation to Mexico.
County joins T JPED
In February 2006, the Board voted to join the Thomas Jefferson Partnership for Economic
Development (TJPED). TJPED combines the resources and input from the region's public
institutions and private businesses, and promotes job creation and business investment in the
Greater Charlottesville Region. The Partnership also works with its public and private investors to
assess the competitive characteristics of the regional economy and the local support structure that
is in place to serve the needs of vital businesses. Among other services, T JPED provides economic
development strategies, technical assistance and acts as a liaison to state and federal resources.
County works in partnership to open One Stop Workforce Delivery System
The Piedmont Workforce Network is currently soliciting proposals for the operation of the Workforce
Investment Act (WIA) One Stop Delivery System in Planning District 10. Proposals are requested to
be received by May 5,2006. The County's FY 05/07 Budget includes nearly $18,000 to support the
area's One-Stop Workforce Development Center.
The Economic Development section of Comprehensive Plan scheduled to be Updated in 2007
The County plans to consider amending the Economic Development section of Comprehensive plan
in July 2007. The Community Development Department's (CDD) first step involves updating the data.
CDD will present this updated data to the Board within the current fiscal year.
Strategic Plan
Economic Vitality
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Economic Vitality
White Paper
Strategic Issues:
· Some sectors of the economy are growing rapidly without the benefit of sufficient infrastructure
(power, roads, etc.);
. The County's demographics are changing;
· There are people in our County who need assistance to become self-sufficient;
· Home-based businesses are growing in Albemarle County and, as an industry segment; help
protect the rural areas by generating fewer car trips and by relying on internet-based
communications. Presently there is a lack of broadband connection to home-based businesses in
the rural areas and in some urban areas.
· There has been a loss of manufacturing jobs in our area in recent years, reflecting a nationwide
trend.
· There has been a loss in land used for agricultural and forest industries
· Some of the County's current zoning codes present challenges for neighborhood model business
development;
· The business community suggests there is a need increase focus on:
. developing career ladder jobs
. increasing private sector employment opportunities
. addressing the community's "underemployment" issue
. work force training and retraining
. work force housing
Recommendations
As the County prepares to consider amending the Economic Development Policy section of the
Comprehensive plan, staff recommends that the following objective be included in the FY 07 - FY 10
strategic plan:
Goal: Increase the quality of life for all County citizens
Objective: By June 30, 2010, the County will
1) continue to maintain a strong and sustainable economy;
2) increase the economic vitality of the County's development areas; and
3) increase the ability of those individuals and families, who are living in lower income households,
to become self-sufficient.
Strategies could include increased coordination and emphasis on:
· improving the development process to support and enhance the strengths of the County;
· supporting existing businesses and encouraging further business growth in development areas;
· supporting agricultural land use and creating additional markets for agricultural projects through
creative economic and land use strategies;
· coordinating with other entities to support the regional economy;
· increasing workforce and career ladder development opportunities; and,
· assisting residents become self-sufficient
Potential Performance Measures
1) Strong and Sustainable Economy
Unemployment rate
Weighted average weekly wage
County's revenue growth
Retail sales/Retail sales per capita
2) Economic Vitality of County's Development Areas:
BPOL tax revenue by geographic area
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Economic Vitality
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Economic Vitality
White Paper
New Business Permits by certificate of occupancy permits
Total employment by place of work and place of residence
Commercial vacancy rate
Total number of existing businesses in the County
3) Individuals and Families:
Number of children eligible for free and reduced lunch
Employment rate for VIEW participants
Self-Sufficiency Standard for Virginia (SSS). (See httD:/Iwww.vakids.orq/) This standard
calculates the amount of income a family needs to live without public or private supports. Basic
needs included in this standard are such items as housing, child care, food, transportation,
health care, miscellaneous expenses (including clothing, telephone, household items and net
taxes) .
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Economic Vitality
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Albemarle County has a strong
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o Low unemployment rate - 2.6%
o Taxable sales doubled since 1992
o Nearly 50% of MSA jobs are located in County
" Albemarle County residents report satisfaction with
the quality of life
However...
. The County desires to increase business activity in
urban cores of development areas
. Although the County added 4.000 jobs in other sectors
between 2000 and 2004, 1.362 manufacturing jobs were
lost
. The MSA has the 2nd highest cost of living of the eight
largest urban areas in Virginia
. 20% of the population lives at the lower end of the
economic scale
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Background
. 1995- County adopted Economic Development
Policy",
'" Goal- to maintain a strong and sustainable economy
"to provide local citizens with:
. improved standard of living,
. improved job opportunities and competitive
wages. and
. work force development opportunities
, , .rather than to stimulate future population growth"
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Background
. Neighborhood Model provides focus to
develop vibrant downtown areas
. Hired Business Development Facilitator
. Joined TJPED
. Work in partnership to enhance One Stop
Workforce Delivery System
Community Agencies/DSS promote
economic vita~lty
@ County provides nearly $3 million per year to
agencies that work to provide education,
agricultural marketing support. job training,
child care, and to promote safety and well-
being of vulnerable citizens
@ DSS provides employment services, training,
child care services and a career center
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Strategic Issues
. Balancing rate of growth with other quality
of life concerns
. Need for expansion of broadband
connections
. Transitioning from manufacturing to
information service environment
. Loss in land for agricultural and forest
industries
. Some families and individuals need
additional assistance to become self-
sufficient
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Strategies.. .
. Encourage business growth in urban cores
of development areas
. Increase support for agriculture
businesses
. Support regional economy
. Increase emphasis on workforce
development and career ladder jobs
. Assist residents in need to become self-
sufficient
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE:
Annual Housing Report
AGENDA DATE:
May 3,2006
ACTION:
INFORMATION: X
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Report on Activities, Initiatives, and Issues
CONSENT AGENDA:
ACTION:
INFORMATION:
STAFF CONTACTCS):
Tucker, White, Davis, White
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY:
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ATTACHMENTS: Yes
BACKGROUND:
The Housing Committee and Office of Housing have been charged with the development and implementation of housing
policies for the County, specifically related to affordable housing. The calendar year of 2005 was the first full year of
actions aimed at the implementation of the Affordable Housing Policy adopted in 2004. The attached report highlights
strategies, successes, and challenges during the year.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 3.2: Promote a variety of safe, sanitary and affordable housing types.
DISCUSSION:
Developing partnerships is an integral part of implementing the County's Affordable Housing Policy. Through partnerships
with the private sector, the County has leveraged its approximate $950,000 annual investment to promote housing
initiatives with over $700,000 in other public and private funds and provided assistance to over 500 lower-income families.
Partnerships with developers and builders have created proffers for almost 500 affordable housing units and approximately
$750,000 in cash contributions. These proffers will be realized over a period of time estimated to be from 3 to 20 years.
While the Housing Committee and Office of Housing wish to highlight the successes, it also must be understood that there
remain many challenges to successful implementation of the adopted policy. Some challenges are beyond the control of
government, for example the strong housing market forces. Others will require additional authority from the General
Assembly specifically in requiring that affordable houses be built. Finally, some challenges can be addressed by the
Housing Committee and staff in carrying out their roles of recommending strategies for the Board's affordable housing
priority,
Albemarle County is not alone in recognizing the diminishing stock of affordable housing and the lack of new affordable
housing being built. We are, however, different from most other jurisdictions that try to promote affordable housing in that
our approach is to include the desire for affordable housing as one of twelve principles in our smart-growth policies. To
insure the success of these policies, priorities associated with growth and the promotion of affordable housing must be
complementary and supported by our private-sector partners.
BUDGET IMPACT:
None
RECOMMENDATIONS:
No action is requested or required at this time.
ATTACHMENTS
Annual Housinq Report
06.052
Annual Housing Report
Albemarle County Housing Committee
Albemarle County Office of Housing
May 2006
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1Letter from tbe ~lhemarle ClCount!' ~ou~ing ClCommittee
The Albemarle County Housing Committee is pleased to submit this report outlining
initiatives supported by the Board of Supervisors to address the housing needs of those
citizens who are least likely to obtain and maintain safe, decent, and affordable housing.
The Committee meets monthly with staff from the Office of Housing to discuss issues,
share information, and provide recommendations in carrying out its mission. Members
represent various segments of the County including the development, construction, and
mortgage financing industries. The open, honest dialogue between advocates and
practitioners is integral in understanding issues related to housing needs and realities of
the marketplace.
The diversity of housing needs presents a major challenge in recommending and
implementing policy. The challenge is made even more difficult given the limited
resources available from federal, state, and local governments. To maximize the
effectiveness of the resources available, the Committee has worked on understanding
the "real" housing needs using data collected and analyzed by the Office of Housing.
Understanding that resources may cause us to limit our focus, we strive to identify the
greatest needs and gaps in promoting and preserving affordable housing for citizens of
the County. This report includes information on current housing initiatives and who is
being served. Although we believe that the County's initiatives are successful, we also
understand that we will not" solve" the affordable housing issue. The County should,
however, take pride in knowing that its commitment is making a difference for those
families that are able to obtain safe, decent, and affordable housing as a result of the
County's actions. Working with the private sector through proffers will only expand the
opportunities available to allow more families to achieve a part of the American Dream.
During the next year, the Housing Committee will continue to learn about housing
issues, investigate success stories in other localities, understand the realities of the
marketplace, and recommend policies that are deemed necessary to continue addressing
affordable housing needs, One major area on which the Committee will focus attention
is the education of the public on affordable housing needs and, in particular, providing
information to the industry on options available to address these needs. We may not
solve all of the issues surrounding affordable housing but our results will be greatly
improved if we continue to develop and expand partnerships among all of the players
that have a role in producing, preserving, and financing affordable housing.
Again, we are pleased to present this report and, more importantly we are honored to
have been asked to work on this important issue, Our desire is that Albemarle County
remains a destination for those seeking a wonderful place to live while providing
affordable housing opportunities for all.
7he cAlbemArle COUDt!J .soUSiD9 Committee
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BACKGROUND
In February 2004, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors adopted an Affordable
Housing Policy recommended by the Albemarle County Housing Committee as a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment. The policy provides a framework for promoting
affordable housing in the County relying on participation by developers and builders to
contribute to affordable housing initiatives through proffering of units and/or other
contributions. Nonprofit housing agencies are also seen as a critical component to
making these new and expanded partnerships work effectively. The County currently
supports, through general fund appropriations, to such nonprofits. There are the
Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP) and Piedmont Housing Alliance
(PHA). These two agencies along with the Albemarle County Office of Housing are the
three primary entities that participate in implementing various housing initiatives.
Albemarle County Office of Housing
The Office of Housing operates at the direction of the County Executive in developing
and implementing the County's housing policies and programs to address the affordable
housing needs of County residents who are least likely to have access to safe, decent, and
affordable housing. The Office consists of a staff of eight of which four have the
principal responsibility of administering HUD' s Housing Choice Voucher Program,
formerly called Section 8, One individual manages the County's Homebuyer Clubs to
provide comprehensive homebuyer education and counseling to households preparing for
purchasing their first home. Since 2000, approximately 200 families have participated in
Homebuyer Clubs with at least 130 participants becoming first-time homebuyers. The
Homebuyer's Club has served as a model for other agencies throughout Virginia and the
County's Comprehensive Housing Counselor is often asked to assist other localities in
creating similar clubs.
The Office of Housing also provides oversight of housing activities undertaken by two
agencies funded by the County, Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP) and
Piedmont Housing Alliance (PHA). More recently, the Jefferson Area Board for Aging
(JABA) has sought County support of elderly housing projects,
Albemarle Housing Improvement Program
AHIP has provided assistance to lower-income families for over thirty years. Starting as
an agency addressing emergency repairs in the early 1970s, AHIP has continued to
provide housing rehabilitation services completing approximately 25 major rehabs and 35
emergency repairs annually. In 2002, AHIP purchased Whitewood Village Apartments
and subsequently completed a major renovation of the apartments, They now operate this
96-unit complex with all units preserved for lower-income households. AHIP plans to
continue its mission of improving housing conditions throughout the County but also to
expand its scope into development and management.
Piedmont Housing Alliance
PHA operates a number of programs targeted to lower-income families in the region.
The City of Charlottesville has used PHA for development and redevelopment projects.
The primary function of PHA in the County has been to promote and provide financial
assistance for first-time homebuyers. PHA has accessed below-market-rate mortgage
funds and downpayment assistance through the state. In addition, since May 2005 PHA
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has administered the County's Homebuyer Assistance Program providing downpayment
assistance to 18 first-time homebuyers.
GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS TO HOUSING
In 2005, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors appropriated approximately
$960,000 to support housing initiatives for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006. The
following table illustrates the amount and use of funds.
General Funds A2encv Use
Approx. $200,000 Office of Housing Operational Support (1)
$420,000 AHIP Operational Support
$48,500 PHA Operational Support
$250,000 Housing Fund Proiect funding
$40,000 JABA Rent subsidies
(1) Staffing and operations total approximately $492,000. Fees received from the
federal government total approximately $300,000.
While the contribution of general funds to support housing initiatives are critical, the
success of the contribution is determined, in part, by two important performance
measures. These are
· The extent that other funds are leveraged with the general fund contribution; and
· The outcomes (production) as a result of utilizing general funds and leveraged
funds.
The primary activity for the Office of Housine is the administration of the U, S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development's (RUD) Housing Choice Voucher
Program, Under this program the County is able to receive (leverage) approximately
$2.9 million to provide rental assistance to 420 families who use the assistance in
privately-owned properties. In addition to rental assistance, up to 42 families can
participate in a Family Self-sufficiency Program (FSSP) which provides counseling and
potential financial incentives to become self-sufficient and discontinue using any type of
public support. In FY04-05 the average number of vouchers under lease was 390 with 22
families actively participating in FSSP.
Another function in the Office of Housing is homebuyer counseling using
HOMEBUYER Clubs and individual counseling, Annually there are 60 to 75
participants in the clubs with each club having 18 to 25 participants. HOMEBUYER
Club participants meet monthly in group sessions for up to eighteen months learning
about finances, budgeting, credit, and home purchase. The Clubs are on target to produce
20 homebuyers this fiscal year. Although the value of the purchases is estimated at $3
million, the Office does not track this as leverage for its activities.
Finally, the Office of Housing is responsible for recommending housing policy through
its work with the Albemarle County Housing Committee, developing and implementing
programs, and working with developers to craft affordable housing proffers for all
residential rezoning applications,
The primary activities for Amp are housing rehabilitation and emergency repairs. AHIP
completed 22 rehabs and 31 emergency repairs in FY05 and expects to complete 25
rehabs and 35 emergency repairs in FY06. Funds leveraged for project costs totaled
$580,903 in FY05 and are budgeted at $483,068 in FY06. These amounts include
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approximately $200,000 of state and federal funds passed through to AHIP by the
County.
AHIP has also expanded their role by becoming an owner and property manager for
Park's Edge Apartments which provides affordable rental housing to 96 households.
They expect to expand this role by constructing rental units on the Treesdale property
located on Rio Road,
PHA performs a variety of functions with its primary role in the County being a source of
below-market-rate financing and downpayment assistance for first-time homebuyers,
PHA also provides housing counseling to prepare families for homeownership. While
the County has provided annual support to PHA to support lending activities, it was not
until May 2005 that PHA began administering the County's Homebuyer Assistance
Program, From May through December 2005, PHA provided loans to assist 18 families
purchase homes in Albemarle County. In addition to County funds, PHA received an
allocation of SP ARC funds from VHDA in the amount of $3.2 million designated for
Albemarle County. During the eight-month period, 70% ofthese funds were reserved to
provide affordable mortgages. PHA received several allocations of state HOME funds
totaling over $500,000 to provide downpayment assistance.
PHA's counseling programs have resulted in approximately 80 families that live and/or
work in the County seeking homeownership. Some of these families learn of PH A
through a number of financial literacy classes offered by PHA staff. Those seeking
homeownership are in a similar financial situation as the County's HOMEBUYER Club
participants - they are qualified but cannot afford the range of prices for houses in the
County.
Although the County has not provided direct operating support to JABA for its housing
activities, the County has supported specific projects where JABA is a partner. The
$40,000 investment annually to Woods Edge Senior Apartments provides rental subsidy
for 30 units. The County has also committed 12 Housing Choice Vouchers to Park View
on South Pantops, another senior apartment project where JABA is a partner. Both
projects were funded in part by low-income housing tax credits insuring that the units are
affordable and occupied by income-eligible households for a minimum of fifteen years.
To summarize, the County's direct investment of approximately $960,000 leveraged
over $3.5 million in direct assistance. In addition, the value of individual mortgages
including those through PHA is estimated at over $4 million during the past year.
Indirectly, the County's support of Park View (currently under construction) was
critical in leveraging over $500,000 in annual tax credits for this $10 million dollar
project.
Activities supported by this funding provided direct financial assistance to over 500
households.
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ALBEMARLE COUNTY AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY
Affordable Housing Defined
The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors adopted an Affordable Housing Policy as an
amendment to the County's Comprehensive Plan in February 2004. The Policy provides a
framework for developing and implementing affordable housing initiatives and includes a number
of recommendations for five identified strategies. In addition, the policy defined affordable
housing as follows:
"in general terms means safe, decent housing where housing costs do not exceed 30% of
the gross household income. Housing costs for homeowners shall include principal,
interest, real estate taxes, and homeowner's insurance (PIT!). Housing costs for tenants
shall be tenant-paid rent and tenant-paid utilities with maximum allowances for utilities
to be those adopted by the Housing Office for the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
Affordable Housing is defined,for the purpose of this policy, as those houses affordable
to the forty percent of the County population that have household incomes at or below
80% of the area median income,
The following tables are provided to assist in understanding the concept of housing affordability
in terms of income ranges and HUD median income percentages. In the first table, the population
is divided into income categories based on 2000 census data. At that time, the median household
income was approximately $63,000, Today, the median household income is $66,500.
Income
rane%
0-30%
31-50%
HUD Income Range $
Family of four
$0 - $19,110
$19,111- $31,850
#HH
3597
3560
%of
population
11.3
11.2
Over 110%
> $73,330
11861
The table below provides information of maximum affordable mortgage amounts for various
income points and the estimated downpayment needed for these households to purchase a
$190,000 house (the approximate sales price of current houses proffered), Incomes used are
current incomes, not 2000 census figures.
Income Amt.!%
$39,900/60%
$46,550170%
$53,300/80%
$66,500/100%
$73,300/110%
Maximum Mortgage
$138,645
$161,750
$189,000
$231,075
$254,700
Downpayment~eeded
$63,000
$43,250
$16,000
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Obiectives and Strategies
The Policy identified the following as its objective and recommended five strategies to achieve its
stated objective:
It shall be the policy of Albemarle County to support affordable housingfor
those who live and/or work in the County. In particular, the County will provide
guidance, resources, and incentives to the nonprofit and for-profit development
and financing communities to increase the supply of affordable housing (both
rental and homeownership) for households with incomes between 0 and 80% of area
median income by
· Promoting safe, decent, and affordable housing options for low- to
moderate-income residents of Albemarle County and those working in
and desiring to reside in Albemarle County;
· Ensuring varietylchoice in housing and equal housing opportunities;
· Creating and preserving safe, high quality and sustainable
neighborhoods;
· Understanding diverse housing needs and special needs of various
populations; and,
· Directing assistance to those populations least able to attain safe,
affordable housing through the private sector alone.
The County should encourage the preservation of all existing affordable housing units
County wide and the development of new housing in a manner consistent with the
County's Growth Management Policy. The provision of affordable housing should be
focused on the designated Development Areas to be consistent with the Growth
Management Policy and to provide homes where a higher level of services and facilities
(both public and private) are available to support residents. Affordable housing may be
provided in the designated Rural Area consistent with rural area policy and regulations.
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ANNUAL REPORT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING POLICY
IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES
Strate2V 1:
Develop and implement necessary regulatory and administrative functions for establishing
affordable housing strategies in all applicable development review applications,
· The Office of Housing has developed and regularly updates information related to
housing and housing affordability. A list of data collected and some specific housing
data tables are included as Attachment 1 along with some of the demographic
information that is collected to help identify potential housing needs.
· The Housing Committee supported a recommendation from the ad-hoc Affordable
Housing Policy Advisory Committee to seek a revision to the current density bonus
provisions to make the density bonus more likely to be used to produce affordable
housing. Action by the Planning Commission is pending.
· Community Development and Housing are coordinating reviews of all applications for
residential rezoning to address any housing proffers early in the process. Community
Development continues to review the overall process for application review.
· The Housing Directors Council (TJPDC) has agreed to use some HOME funds to support
a regional housing needs/demand study to be conducted by the Center for Housing
Research at Virginia Tech. Information from this study will be used to project affordable
housing needs as well as workforce housing needs in the future.
Strate2V 2:
Set specific targets for the development of affordable units for low-and moderate-income families
with sufficient flexibility to allow for negotiation based on the development's size, location,
timeline, and nature of surrounding area. At a minimum, 15% of all units developed under
rezoning and special use permits should be affordable as defined by the County's Office of
Housing and Housing Committee or a comparable contribution should be made to achieve the
affordable housing goals of the County.
· To date, approximately500 housing units and $750,000 in cash have been accepted as
proffers,
· Current applications in the development review process could provide approximately
800 additional housing units and/or cash contributions,
· The County supported the application for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for Park
View on South Pantops, This 90-unit apartment complex for the elderly will be
restricted to households with incomes below 60% of the area median income. Twelve
units with housing choice vouchers will be restricted to 40% AMI.
Strate2V 3:
Develop strategies and mechanisms including security instruments for the initial sale of
affordable units to promote long-term affordability and protect direct monetary investments from
public resources,
· The County entered into an agreement with Piedmont Housing Alliance for the
administration of the Albemarle Homebuyer Assistance Program, Loans made to
individuals to purchase houses are deferred but require repayment of principal and
interest at 6% per annum upon resale, From May through December 2005, 18 families
with incomes ranging from 37% to 77% of the area median income purchased houses
with assistance from the County. Sales prices ranged from $100,000 to $195,000.
· The Office of Housing continues to research methods for ensuring initial and long-term
affordability of units.
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Strate2V 4:
Expand existing partnerships/programs and create new alliances with the private sector including
nonprofit and for-profit housing providers and lenders.
· The major accomplishment in this area is the open dialogue that has developed between
Community Development, Housing, and the development industry,
· PHA is preparing for an increase in purchasers of affordable houses by projecting an
expansion of its housing counseling and lending programs that are aligned with County
initiatives.
Strate2V 5:
Seek additional resources including those through the state and federal governments for the
development and/or financing of affordable housing.
· The County provided support to PHA' s application for SP ARC funds from VHDA. The
County received a reservation of this below-market-rate mortgage financing totaling $3,2
million using approximately 2/3rds of the reservation during an eight-month period,
· The County continues to seek viable projects eligible for Community Development Block
Grant funds. Such projects include community improvement, housing rehabilitation, and
housing production.
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CHALLENGES IN POLICY IMPLEMENTATION
The County has made considerable progress in addressing the issue of affordable housing
although the policy was only adopted two years ago. Much of the progress is evidenced by the
commitment of the development community in proffering units and cash to support the County's
affordable housing goals. These efforts are also critical to the County's ability to leverage other
public and private funds. While progress has been made and we are able to report positive results
in these areas, there are a number of issues that still must be considered.
· The major issue that is faced by any governmental body attempting to address affordable
housing is the existence offree marketforees which indicate a strong market in Central
Virginia. Since the free market works best with the simple supply/demand equation,
policies to promote affordable housing, if not crafted and implemented with support from
the building industry, may create barriers to affordability and results may be less
successful than intended.
· The second issue pertains to the limited authority given to local governments through
enabling legislation to address housing affordability, Albemarle County is attempting to
implement its policies through voluntary proffers since the County does not have
authority to mandate affordable units. In addition, the Housing Committee and the
Affordable Housing Policy Advisory Committee recommended revisions to the density
bonus provisions in the zoning ordinance. These revisions are being prepared for a
public hearing. The Committees also recommended language for two Comprehensive
Plan amendments providing methodologies for calculating unit and cash proffers. The
County may not have authority to adopt such methodologies under current enabling
legislation.
· Another issue relates to housing choice and the regional nature of housing. An affordable
housing policy alone will not overcome individual choice. Based on the definition of
affordable housing and 2000 V,S. Census data, over 7000 households in the County live
in unaffordable housing. This is over 20% of the total households, It is assumed that
many choose this based on their desire/needs and that some have incomes sufficient to
pay more than 30% towards housing. The desire for a specific type of housing product
leads some purchasers to look outside of the County often finding single-family, detached
houses for less than the cost of a townhouse in Albemarle,
· Maintaining affordability of units that are developed as initially affordable remains a
challenge. If the County invests resources in the development of housing units or
provides assistance to the purchaser, the County or its designee can hold a deed of trust
securing the investment with repayment terms and first right-of-refusal. Without
authority to adopt an ordinance to require covenants and restrictions to be placed on the
unit, there is little more that can be done other than understanding that affordable units
today will continue to be more affordable in the future than today's market-rate units,
· Finally, and also a growing issue, is the need to maximize available resources among a
variety of housing needs. The Office of Housing attempts to be multi-focused in
providing recommendations for policy and programs to address identified needs and
potential gaps in housing affordability. The future success of the County's policy on
affordable housing will likely require different actions to address different objectives,
The actions must be aligned with available resources for maximum effectiveness.
The Housing Committee and staff will continue to review and discuss options for additional
actions to implement the Affordable Housing Policy to overcome or mitigate the identified
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challenges. In addition, the Office of Housing and Housing Committee will recommend
strategies related to the Board's affordable housing goals identified in the County's Strategic
Plan.
Albemarle County is not alone in its concern for a lack of affordable housing opportunities. The
increased cost of new housing and increased valuations of existing houses have been experienced
within the region, in other parts of the state, and many national markets. The desire of those to
move to this area, the low unemployment rate, and the efforts to preserve the rural nature of the
County are all factors that add to the cost of housing. Another way of looking at this is housing
prices are associated with market demand and, to some extent, to policies that promote other
priorities in the County. Affordable housing and smart growth policies must complement each
other to ensure that both are implemented effectively.
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ATTACHMENT 1
Housing Data
Owner-Occupied Housing
Current Sales Data
House sales in Albemarle County were a record high of 1,816 in 2005 with the
median sales price increasing 7% from $266,125 in 2004 to $285,000 in 2005,
Median Sales Price
$300,000
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2001 2002 2003 2004 2005
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The number of sales of existing houses has continued to increase since 2001 while the
sale of new houses remained relatively flat during the same period. Another notable
change in 2005 is the increased number of condominiums sold. Sixty percent of the 412
affordable sales were condominiums while only 17% were detached houses.
1 Source: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors.
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Home Sales Trends 2001.2005
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2001
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The following table shows the trends in house sales from 2001 through 2005.2 While the median
sales price continues to increase, the increase is at a more modest rate than from 2002 to 2003.
The number of sales increased by 7% from 2004 to 2005. Other notable observations include
o The number of affordable new units sold (under $192,000) dropped 25% from
2004 to 2005 from 12 to 9 units. No new units sold for under $150,000,
o The percentage of affordable existing house sales as a percentage of all resales
has remained fairly constant between 26% and 28%, the percent of all affordable
units as a percentage of total sales dropped from 38% in 2001 to 23% in 2005.
o Seventy-five of the 89 units sold for less than $125,000 were condominiums as
were almost one-half of the 227 units sold for less than $150,000.
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2 Source: Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors raw data Excel tables received on a quarterly basis.
3 Maximum affordability for a family of four, earning 80% AMI was $175,000 in 2003-2005. Source:
Albemarle County Office of Housing.
4 Maximum affordability for a family of four, earning 80% AMI was $192,000 in 2003-2005. Source:
Albemarle County Office of Housing.
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Number Homes sold <$150.000 302 231 165 125 227 12.50%
NEW <$150,000 24 7 0 1 0 0.00%
Resale <$150,000 278 224 165 124 227 12,50%
Number Homes sold <$125.000 220 88 79 46 89 4.9lJDA,
NEW <$125,000 1 1 0 0 0 0.00%
Resale <$125,000 219 87 79 46 89 4.90%
According to CAAR, 2005 was the 7th year in a row of record sales for the region with increased
median sales prices in each locality.
Albemarle
Charlottesville
Nelson
Greene
Fluvanna
Louisa
$285,000
$247,428
$300,000
$234,900
$230,000
$205,000
The Virginia Association of Realtors data tracking home sales for the state of Virginia indicate
that Albemarle County is not unique in posting record median sales prices over the years5:
· The Dulles area median sales price was $480,000 in 2005, up from $377,671
in 2004;
· The central Virginia (Greater Piedmont) 2005 median sales price was
$340,000 vs. $275,241 in 2004;
· The Prince William 2005 median sales price was $382,450, up from
$284,412 in 2004;
· The Williamsburg area 2005 median sales prices was $$321,430, up from
$253,201 in 2004.
Rental Housing
Statistics
The County's tenant population as a percentage of total population has changed very little
between the 1990 Census (34.1 % tenant population) vs, 2000 Census (31.9% tenant
population) although rental households have increased from 8,772 rental units in 1990 to
10,885 in 2000.6
It is projected that the area population will grow about 1 Yz percent annually from 84,186
in 2000 to 107,400 in 2020.7, Assuming that the tenant population remains at 31.9% of
households, a net increase of over 1600 rental units would be needed by 2010 and almost
3500 by 2020.
Monitoring of certificates of occupancy issued to rental housing developments indicate
that while there are over 800 rental units that are new to the area market, there were no
new affordable family rental units constructed in 2005.
5 Source: Virginia Association of Realtors historical sales price data, 2005-2001.
6 Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2000 Summary File 3.
7 Source: Commonwealth of Virginia, Virginia Employment Commission: Population projections:
County/City/State Population Projections, (http://www.vec.state.va.us/vecportal/lbrmktJpopproj.cfm). May
25, 2004.
14
A rental housing survey of over 6000 rental units in Albemarle County, completed
November 2004, indicated that approximately 2/3 of the available units were affordable
to those earning 50% or more of the area median income. There were no units that were
affordable to those earning less than 30% of the area median income without rental
subsidies. The following table provides rents that are determined to be affordable based
on 40th percentile rents in the County.
LOT RENT
o BDR 1BDR 2BDR 3BDR 4BDR 40% of 2BDR
unadjusted rent
2001 $434 $564 $722 $872 $977 $262
2002 $448 $583 $745 $900 $1,009 $271
2003 $459 $597 $762 $922 $1.033 $277
2004 $462 $602 $768 $1,021 $1,040 $279
2005 $520 $692 $818 $1,058 $1,063 $298
2006 $535 $707 $837 $1,085 $1,091 $304
FAIR MARKET RENT TREND DATA-ALBEMARLE COUNTY
Development, Construction and Assessment Data
Certificates of Occupancy
More than twice the number of certificates of occupancy was issued in 2005 than in 2004
with single-family units accounting for most of the increase. It is important to note that
median valuation does not necessarily represent market value.
2003 2004 2005
Total COs 649 451 955
Detached 512 374 698
Attached 66 62 208
Total Mobile/Modular 44 0 16
Total Multifamil Communities 27 13 27
0 2 6
Median ValuationS $284,600 $180,000 $189,500
Housing Development Activities
In 2003 the Office of Housing began tracking applications for rezoning with a residential
component. The goal was not only to track the number, type and size of projects under
development in Albemarle County, but also to track the development of affordable
dwelling units also being built.
Thirteen developments approved through February 1,2006 will provide approximately
4,596 residential units, 368 of which will be affordable dwelling units. The 368 are 8%
of all the 4,596 units, If all residential developments currently under review by the
8 Median valuation is based upon an estimate submitted by contractors and is not based upon an assessment
or appraisal. Source: Albemarle County Office of Planning and Community Development.
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Office of Planning and Community Development Office were approved, there would be
approximately 14,000 new residential units,9
Approved Rezoning Development Proffers, thru December, 2005:
PROJECT TOTAL AFFORDABLE UNITS CASH PROFFER OTHER
NAME UNITS
Rental 0
Avon Park 61
Sale 9
Rental 0
Briarwood 661
Sale 25 town homes
Old Trail Village 2200 Rental 198
Sale 132
Rental 103 Carriage House $1000 Single Family Detached
Belvedere 775 Units $750 Single Family
AttachedfTownhomes
Sale 0 $500 Carriage House Units
County Residential Assessments
According to Albemarle's 2005 real estate assessment, 64% of homes in the county are
valued above $200,000. Using $192,000 as the maximum affordability for a family of
four earning 80% of the area median income (AMI), less than one-third of existing
housing units would be affordable.
9 Source: County of Albemarle's Office of Planning and Community Development and the Office of
Housing.
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County of Albemarle Demographics
Population
As of the 2000 U.S. Census for Albemarle County, the latest year with population
figures, there were 84,186 people residing in the County. The following chart shows how
Albemarle's population compares to other localities in the region.
2000 Total Population
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2020. Recent growth trends indicate that 71 % of the population growth is due to in-
migration and 29% of the population growth is due to natural increase.ll
Albemarle County Population Growth Projections 1980-2030
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The population is aging with the elderly (65+) increasing by 4,517 (84%) and the
experienced workforce (45-64) increasing by 7,191 (59%) from 1990-2000. The
percentage change in the population between 1990 and 2000 older than 65 years of age
increased from 8 to 12 percent of the total population, while those aged 45 to 64 years old
grew from 18 to 23 percent.
10 Source: U.S, Census Bureau 2000 Summary File 3.
11 Source: County of Albemarle 2006 Report to the Community, Page 3.
12 Source: Data courtesy of the Virginia Employment Commission, State Demographers, 2005.
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Income
Albemarle County's household median income is the highest for the region. The median
household income for the United States was $41,999; $46,677 in Virginia for the same
period.
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P.O. BOX 5548 ClL\RLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22905
TELEPHONE (434) 975-3334 FAX (434) 975-0267
April 26, 2006
Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
401 McIntire Rd.
Charlottesville. V A 22902
RE: National Ground Intelligence Center
Dear Members of the Board:
I would like to request the following boundary line adjustments on the attached plat:
The parcels outlined in green being the addition of Tax Map 33 Parcell and Tax
Map 33 Parcel 2 which should be approximately 20 acres and identified as Parcel A on
the attached plat and Parcel B which will be the balance of Tax Map 33 Parcel1F. a
small comer of Tax Map 33 Parcel 14 and a portion of Tax Map 33 Parcel 15 consisting
of approximately 13 acres, I would suggest deleting Parcel C with a boundary line
adjustment to conform to property lines which would consist of approximately 2.5 acres.
This request would be for a net increase and boundary line adjustment of approximately
30 acres,
To further the concept of good planning it would make sense to add Tax Map 21 Parcel
l4C and the balance of Tax Map 33 Parcell5.
Thank you for your consideration,
Sincerely. _ ~______
~~~
Next Generation. LLC
Wendell W. Wood
Managing Partner
RESOLUTION OF INTENT
WHEREAS, the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Plan designates
certain areas of the County for urban development, referred to as designated Development
Areas, and certain areas of the County for rural development, referred to as designated Rural
Areas; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Plan designates the Piney Mountain Area as a Development
Area; and
WHEREAS, an owner of land within, and adjacent to, the Piney Mountain Development
Area has requested an amendment to the Land Use Plan to amend the Piney Mountain
Community boundary to expand the Development Areas designation to approximately thirty (30)
acres of land now designated as Rural Areas; and
WHEREAS, there is currently under review a request to reduce the extent of the
Development Areas designation in the Pantops Development Area by changing the designation
of approximately eighty (80) acres of land from Development Areas to Rural Areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT for purposes of public necessity,
convenience, general welfare and good planning and land use practices, the Albemarle County
Board of Supervisors hereby adopts this Resolution of Intent to propose to amend the
Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan's Land Use Plan to modify the boundary of the Piney
Mountain Community to designate approximately thirty (30) acres of land not previously
included within the Community as Development Areas in such location to further the purposes
of the Development Areas, and to make any other changes to the Comprehensive Plan deemed
to be necessary in order to achieve the purposes described herein.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Planning Commission is directed to prepare
this amendment to the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan and to hold a public hearing on
this proposed amendment as part of the Places29 Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
I, Ella W. Carey, do hereby certify that the foregoing writing is a true and correct copy of
a Resolution duly adopted by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County by a vote of five to
one, as recorded below, at a meeting held on May 3.2006.
Aye Nay
Mr. Boyd Y
Mr. Dorrier y
Mr. Rooker y
Mr. Slutzky y
Ms. Thomas - ~
Mr. Wyant Y
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Ella Carey
Sally Thomas
Monday, May 01,20068:32 PM
Board of Supervisors members
Jon Stokes; Brian Wheeler @ Albemarle Matters; Eric Strucko; Marcia Joseph; 'Nancy
O'Brien'
Subject: FW: Rosenwald School posters
Attachments: Rosenwald Low Res.pdf
From:
Sent:
To:
Cc:
The Historic Preservation Committee has organized an interested presentation on a little-known part of our 20th
century school system in Albemarle, I urge you to attend if you can, and let others know about it. Six of the
seven Rosenwald schools are still standing! Part of the fun will be finding out if you have seen any of them,
probably without knowing what you were seeing.
Please see the attachment for a description of the program.
Sally Thomas
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