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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP197600028 Action Letter 1976-05-05 Dr. Iachett~conded the foregoing motion and th~te was as follows: AYES: Mrs. David and Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, and Iachetta. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mr. Roudabush. .. ,- No.7. Request from Department of Pediatrics (Comprehensive Care for Children and Youth) relating to a program for improving medical resources in health underserved rural areas. Dr. Joseph R. Zanga, Director of Comprehensive Care for Children and Youth, was present. He said the Children and Youth Project has been in operation in this area for -eight years. The project has provided medical care to indigent children in Charlottesville and the surrounding Albemarle County area. The program has provided.~rBn~R~~tion i~ ~~/~ form of eight vans to bring children from the rural areas into thnl'iy'~hn1c. ~WI"ttn'ltitfort to bring medical care directly to the people, a mobile van has been traveling one day per week to Crozet, Esmont and Keswick where it hooks up to permanent facilities. Recently, there has been an increased demand for these services, but there have been no additional resources available. The program has received many requests from parents of the children being served for medical care for themselves, their relatives and friends. The Children and Youth Project cannot serve the needs of an adult population. The transportation system is being taxed to its lim\t~.;n order to constantly bring patients from the farthest reaches of the County into the ~'~linic. Last year, the Department of Health, Education and Welfare advised them of a program designed for medically underserved rural areas that was being developed. A preliminary proposal was submitted and was accepted. The Children and Youth Program was given until May 10 to submit a final application. In the final application, some statement of support from people in the community is needed. Mrs. David having reviewed the proposal felt it was desirable for the Board to support. She asked at what point support would be requested from the Board. Dr. Zanga said he hoped they would never have to ask for funding. The program-is funde~ now by Title V money through the State of Virginia; The Health Underserved Rural Areas proposal will meet the costs of the children and youth program for three years of operation. At this time, Mrs. David offered motion that a letter be forwarded saying the Board has read the proposal and approves of the statements contained therein. Dr. Iachetta seconded the motion and same carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mrs. David and Messrs. Dorrier, FiSher, Henley, and Iachetta. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mr. Roudabush. No. B. Request for Special Appropriation: Parks Committee. Mrs. Kathleen Burney was present from the Parks Committee. She said the committee would like to place lifeguards at Chris Greene and Mint Springs Parks on days of unusually hot weather prior to the opening of the parks on May 29. Mr. Robert Sampson, Parks Director, said a maximum appropriation of $2,000.00, would be needed to cover this expense. He feels lifeguards are needed when there are large crowds at the parks. Lifeguards would not be provided on days of low volume usage. Discussion followed as to the need for lifeguards and when to open the parks. Mrs. Burney said since the county put the parks there for the people to enjoy, they should provide services to insure the safety of persons using the facilities. At this time, Mrs. David offered motion to adopt the following resolution: BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, does hereby appropriate $2,000.00 to Code 10L-123.1; said funds to be transferred from the General Fund to the General Operating Fund; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that expenditure of these funds is to made only in accordance with provisions set out in memorandum dated May 5, 1976, from Robert P. Sampson, Director of Parks and Recreation with subject. line of "Off-Season Opening of Swimming Facilities". Mr. Dorrier seconded the motion and vote was as follows: AYES: Mrs. David and Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, and Iachetta. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mr. Roudabush. Mr. St. John disagreed with the policy of having lifeguards at the parks only when there are large crowds present. He felt if the county provides lifeguards on any day before the parks are officially open, they should provide lifeguards at all times since he felt such an erratic policy might waive the County's immunity from liability. No.9. SP-2B-76. Michie Tavern Corporation. To locate a gift, craft and antique shop on 3.34 acres zoned A-I Agricultural. Property located on Route 53 adjoining Michie Tavern. County Tax Map 77, Parcels 2B and 29. Charlottesville Magisterial District. (Advertised on April 21 and April 2B, 1976.) Mav Ii. 976 (Nl.oht Meetl.naT - Mr. Tucker read the f9lllring staff report: ~ "On February 2B, 1973, the Board of Supervisors approved a special permit with conditions for Michie Tavern Corp. to locate craft shops, a country store and appurtenant parking area adjacent to the existing Tavern. The craft shops are proposed to house a silversmith, tinsmith, soap and candle work, pottery, leatherwork, weaving and other craft work of the colonial period. The items being crafted will be sold at the country store. ., A site plan for the shops, country store and parking was also approved in 1973. " r~ i The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of this petition with the following conditions:- 1. Health Department approval of proper sanitary facilities; 2. All structures are to be of IBth century appearance; 3. No sale of any product within the individual craft shops. Sales restricted to the building housing the country store; 4. No overhead utilities to be installed; 5. Approval by the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation; 6. All proposed exterior lighting to be directed away from adjacent properties; 7. Signs to be limited to one free-standing sign not to exceed twelve square feet in area nor exceed ten feet in height. Only wall signs shall be permitted on the proposed craft shops and existing country store and shall be limited in area to one square foot for each one foot of linear frontage of the structure on which the sign is to be located; B. Fifty percent of the inventory value in the store to be handcrafted items. ~~when the craft shops are complete, fifty percent of the inventory value in the store is to be handcrafted in the craft shops on site; 9. Relocation of sign located near eastern entrance to location determined by staff to provide improved site distance at entrance. r- t Mr. Fisher questioned condition B reading "if and when the craft shops are complete". He felt the wording of this condition makes a considerable shift in the basic intent of the original application. Dr. Iachetta asked how the Board had a right to tell a businessman what he can do with his business. Mr. Fisher responded by stating the applicant made the original application with a primary purpose of having craft shops that would sell articles produced in the shops. Mr. Max Evans was present to represent the applicant. He said this presented technical problems which could not be met by Mr. Conte at this time. Fifty percent of the items sold in the store cannot be produced on the site. It is their intent to build such craft houses, probably by 197B or 1979. Also, review and approval of the permit every three years was eliminated by the Planning Commission. He has prepared a revised parking plan that is different from the original approval, and the Planning Commission has recommended one year for final completion of the parking lot. Mr. Conte said a considerable amount of money has been spent on the Tavern. In 1973 he wrote a letter to the Planning Director stating that they would train people in their homes and have crafts made so as to not deviate from the original intent. They have done this and have no junk or souvenirs in the store. Intentions are still for completion of the project by 197B or 1979. Mr. Dorrier asked if Mr. Conte was in agreement with conditions proposed by the Plannin Commission. Mr. Conte said yes. Mrs. David asked Mr. Fisher if he wanted to leave out "if and" in condition B? Mr. Fisher said yes. At this time, Mr. Dorrier offered motion to approve SP-2B-76 allowing the gift, craft, antique shop subject to conditions recommended by the Planning Commission on May 4, 1976, but striking "if and" in condition B. Dr. Iachetta seconded the motion and it carried by the following recorded vote: AYES: Mrs. David and Messrs. Dorrier, Fisher, Henley, and Iachetta. NAYS: None. ABSENT: Mr. Roudabush. No.1. Order the advertisement of the 1976~77 Albemarle County Budget and set tax levy to be advertised. ---i I Mr. Agnor said he had researched the question of equal rates on all property assess- ments versus split rates on property according to its classification. Inquiries were made of several local government associations, research agencies and local governments using split rates in an effort to determine the rationale for such rates and found no one with any research on the subject. Local governments using split rates have no rationale for the spread in the rates. t. ; The question of split tax rates was raised for the fOllowing reasons: 1) In 1977, by law, real estate assessments change to 100% of market value; 2) With Albemarle County's real estate assessment currently at 15% of market value, the change will require a significant adjustment in the tax rate on real estate; 3) This will cause a significant ad;ustment in the tax rate and will force a split tax rate between real and oersonal