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County of Albemarle
Community Development Department - Planning
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December 9, 2021
Action Memo to File
RE: CPA202100001 Crozet Master Plan Action Memo
Rachel Falkenstein
rfalkenstein@albemarle.org
Telephone: (434) 296-5832 ext.3272
On October 20, 2021 the Board of Supervisors took action on the above noted and was approved by the
board's adoption of the attached Resolution.
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RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CROZET MASTER PLAN (CPA2021-00001)
WHEREAS, Chapter 8 of the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan adopted by the Board of
Supervisors on June 10, 2015 recommends the use of Master Plans to guide development and investment in each
Development Area and that each Master Plan be updated every five yews; and
WHEREAS, County staff has updated the recommended land uses covering the area within the Crozet
Development Area boundary to amend the Land Use Plan section of the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan
and 2010 Crozet Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, the updated Crozet Master Plan would establish revised land use policies, guidelines,
recommendations, goals, and strategies for future development within the Crozet Development Area (the
"Lands"); and
WHEREAS, the proposed Crozet Master Plan would establish the following for the Plan area: a vision
for the development and redevelopment of the area and supporting recommendations; land use, center and
district types with form and use recommendations; a plan for the transportation network and its integration with
the land use and centers; a plan for open space, trails and natural resource protection and enhancement; and a
plan for implementation and supporting community facilities and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, on September 14, 2021, the Albemarle County Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing on CPA 2021-00001, at the conclusion of which it: (i) concluded that approval of CPA 2021-
00001 is appropriate and consistent with the coordinated, adjusted, and harmonious development of Albemarle
County and, in accordance with present and probable future needs and resources, CPA 2021- 00001 will best
promote the health, safety, morals, order, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare of all inhabitants of the
County; and (ii) adopted a Resolution recommending approval; and
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2021, the Board of Supervisors held a duly noticed public hearing on CPA
2021-00001.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, upon consideration of the foregoing, and for the
purposes articulated in Virginia Code § 15.2-2223, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors hereby approves
CPA 2021-00001 and amends: (i) the Land Use Plan section of the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan as
shown on the draft Crozet Master Plan dated October 20, 2021, and (ii) the Crozet Master Plan as shown on the
proposed Crozet Master Plan dated October 20, 2021, subject to the following changes:
1. The land use designation of the block bounded by Tabor Street, Dunvegan Lane, High Street,
and Crozet Avenue (the "Tabor Block") from Neighborhood Density Residential to Middle Density Residential;
and
2. The text pertaining to the Tabor Block appearing on Page 25 of the Land Use Chapter of the
August 20, 2021 Crozet Master Plan Working Draft is incorporated into the approved Crozet Master Plan, and
this text is as follows:
Tabor Street/Crozet Avenue Middle Density Residential
There are additional review criteria for any future legislative review applications for new
development in the block designated Middle Density Residential that is bounded by Tabor
Street, High Street, Crozet Avenue, and Dunvegan Lane. This block is comprised of seven
parcels that total 15.86 acres. All of the parcels are currently zoned R-2 Residential.
There are seven existing dwelling units on the properties. Five out of seven of the parcels are
within the National Crozet Historic District, and six of the structures are contributing.
This block is surrounded by four streets; however, transportation upgrades are needed,
especially for bike and pedestrian connections. There are no sidewalks or paths along any
portions of the roads directly adjacent to this block. Specific recommendations for road
connections and bike and pedestrian infiastructure are included in the Transportation Chapter of
this Plan.
Due to the existing historic resources, existing tree canopy, and needed transportation
improvements in this area, there are additional considerations for future development of this
block. Future development of this site should preserve the historic houses and portions of the
tree canopy, and should be sensitive to these existing historic and natural resources. Areas of
tree canopy to be preserved should be identified by an independent certified arborist.
This block is located in close proximity to Downtown Crozet, and future development could
provide additional housing units within walking distance of Downtown businesses and public
spaces. Future development of this block would need to provide sidewalks along the portions of
Tabor Street, High Street, Crozet Avenue, and Dunvegan Lane that are adjacent to the site.
Future development would also need to provide or partner in providing right-of-way for bike
lanes along Crozet Avenue and right-of-way for a street connection at Dunvegan Lane. Once
completed, the recommended Park Road Corridor Design (Implementation Project IF) may
provide additional project opportunities for this area as well.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the land use designations of the Lands and the applicable map in
the Comprehensive Plan are amended accordingly.
1, Claudette K. Borgersen, 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 October 20, 2021.
Clerk, Board of County Supervis
Aye Nay
Mr. Gallaway
Y
Ms. LaPisto-Kirtley
Y
Ms. Mallek
Y
Ms. McKeel
Y _
Ms. Palmer
N_
Ms. Price
Y _