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December 17, 1986 (Regular Night Meeting)
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A regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County, Virginia, was held on
December 17, 1986 at 7:30 P.M., Meeting Room ~7, County Office Building, 401 McIntire Road,
Charlottesville, Virginia.
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Messrs. F. R. Bowie, Gerald E. Fisher, J. T. Henley, Jr.,
C. Timothy Lindstrom and Peter T. Way.
BOARD MEMBER ABSENT: Mrs. Patricia H. Cooke.
OFFICERS PRESENT: Mr. Guy B. Agnor, Jr., County Executive; Mr. George R. St. John,
County Attorney; Mr. John T. P. Horne, Director of Planning and Development.
Agenda Item No. 1.
Chairman, Mr. Fisher.
Call to Order.
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by the
Agenda Item No. 2.
Agenda Item No. 3.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Moment of Silence.
Agenda Item No. 4. Consent Agenda. Mr. Way offered motion to approve items 4.1 and 4.2
and to accept the remaining items on the Consent Agenda as information. Mr. Lindstrom
seconded the motion which was carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Messrs. Bowie, Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Way.
None.
Mrs. Cooke.
Item No. 4.1. Statements of Expenses for the Director of Finance, Sheriff, Common-
wealth's Attorney and Regional Jail for the Month of November, 1986 were approved as
presented.
Item No. 4.2. Take Roads in Sections 2 and 3 in Earlysville Forest Subdivision into
State Secondary System. Letter of request to have these roads taken into the State System
had been on file since August 27, 1982. The County Engineer having certified that the roads
were now ready for acceptance, the Board adopted the following resolution to take Sections 2
and 3 of Earlysville Forest Subdivision into the State Secondary System:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle CoUnty,
Virginia, that the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation be
and is hereby requested to accept into the Secondary System of Highways,
subject to final inspection and approval by the Resident Highway Department,
the following roads in Sections 2 and 3 in Earlysville Forest Subdivision:
Windy Cove
Beginning at station 0+11, a point common with the edge of pavement of
Earlysville Forest Drive and the centerline of Windy Cove, thence in a
northerly direction 614.42 feet to station 6+25.42, the end of the
cul-de-sac.
Pine Grove
Beginning at station 0+11, a point common with the edge of pavement of
Earlysville Forest Drive and the centerline of Pine Grove, thence in a
northeasterly direction 775.82 feet to station 7+86.82, the end of the
cul-de-sac.
Earlysville Forest Drive
Beginning at station 10+10.5, a point common with the centerline of
Earlysville Forest Drive and the edge of pavement of State Route 743,
thence in a northeasterly direction 3162.07 feet to station 41+72.57,
the end of this dedication.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Virginia Department of Highways and
Transportation be and is hereby guaranteed a 40 foot unobstructed right-of-
way and drainage easements along Windy Cove and Pine Grove, and is hereby
guaranteed a variable right-of-way and drainage easement along Earlysville
Forest Drive (all roads being built in accordance with the approved plans)
as recorded by plats in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of
Albemarle County in Deed Book 717, page 036, Deed Book 738, pages 269 and
270, Deed Book 748, pages 236 and 237, and Deed Book 849, page 299.
Item No. 4.3. Letter from Senator Paul Trible dated December 11, 1986, re: Aircraft
Surveillance Radar at the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. The Board accepted as infor-
mation the following letter from Senator Trible:
"I share your strong support for the installation of an Aircraft Surveil-
lance Radar at the Charlottesville-Albemarle Airport. I have been working
closely with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Office of Manage-
ment and Budget over the last several weeks to press for funds in the
Administration's FY88 budget.
Currently, DOT and OMB are finalizing program funding levels. I have con-
tacted Jim Miller, Director of OMB, to stress the importance of the radar to
Central Virginia. I expect that the Administration's budget will be com-
pleted within the next two weeks.
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Once funding levels have been established, the FAA will make a final deter-
mination as to which airports receive radars. Over the past year, I have
been in frequent contact with FAA Administrator Don Engen and other FAA
officials to underscore my strong support for Charlottesville. I am pre-
pared to contact Don again as this decision is being made.
Of course, the Administration and Congress must work together to enact a
final version of the Budget. Rest assured I am deeply committed to the
project and will continue to work for you throughout the budget process."
Item No. 4.4. Letter from the Highway Department dated December 4, 1986, re: Route
240, "Three Notch'd Road." The letter from J. G. Ripley, Director of Planning & Programming,
was received as information and read as follows:
"This is in reference to your letter of October 28, 1986, concerning
Route 240, "Three Notch'd Road.
It is our intention to request the Highway and Transportation Board to name
Route 240 between Route 250 and Route 810 in Crozet "Three Notch'd Road."
After the road has been named by the Highway and Transportation Board, the
signs will be fabricated and erected by the Department. Signs for Secondary
Routes 680 and 802, designating the ."original route," should be handled in
the same manner as any other streets signed in Albemarle County, using pro-
cedures established between your Board and our Resident Engineer.
You will be advised when the Highway and Transportation Board has acted on
this request."
Agenda Item No. 4. SP-86-85. Alexander Simpson. Locate a single-wide mobile home on
16.9 acres zoned RA. Located on west side of Rt. 704, about .2 mile south of intersection of
Rt. 714 and Rt. 704. Tax Map 121, Parcel 77, Scottsville District. (Advertised in the Daily
Progress on December 2 and December 9, 1986.)
Mr. Horne informed the Board that this petition has been deferred by the Planning
Commission until its meeting of January 6, 1987. At the suggestion of the Clerk, Mr.
Lindstrom offered motion to defer the item until January 7, 1987. Mr. Way seconded the
motion which carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Messrs. Bowie, Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Way.
None.
Mrs. Cooke.
Agenda Item No. 5. Moorman's River Agricultural and Forestal District. Establishment
of the Moorman's River Agricultural and Forestal District, pursuant to Section 15.1-1511.B.5
of the Code of Virginia. The proposed district consists of 5,654 acres located on the north
side of Rt. 613 (Garth-White Hall Road) between Owensville and Rt. 671. Other parcels are
located on Rts. 662, 665, 671, 675 (Albemarle Lake Road), 676, 678 (Ridge Road), 680, 821
(Old Blufton Road) and 829. Most of the proposed district lies between the Moormans and the
Mechum Rivers. (Advertised in the Daily Progress on December 2 and December 9, 1986.)
Agenda Item No. 6. Public Hearing on an Ordinance to Amend and Reenact Section 2.1-4 of
the Albemarle County Code entitled "Agricultural and Forestal Districts" by the addition of
Subsection (g) entitled "Moorman's River Agricultural and Forestal District."
Mr. Horne told the Board that the exact delineation of the District has been somewhat
changed since the staff report was written. He stated that the original group of parcels are
set forth in the staff report of November 13, 1986, and a second group of qualifying parcels
is presented in the addendum to the staff report, dated December 17, 1986. There are addi-
tional applications that will be brought to the Board tonight.
Mr. Fisher suggested that Mr. Horne discuss the parcels which were reviewed by the staff
and the Planning Commission first, and then the Board will hear about the additions.
Mr. Horne stated that on November 11, 1986, the Planning Commission heard a proposal to
create the Moorman's River Agricultural and Forestal District in accordance with the Code of
Virginia. At that meeting, a district consisting of approximately 5670 acres was approved by
the Commission. There were additional applications presented during that meeting, and the
Commission reviewed and acted on the full proposal including the additions.
Mr. Horne then presented the Staff Report of November 13, 1986, as follows:
"Proposal: To create the Moorman's River Agricultural/Forestal District in
accordance with Section 15.1-1511 of the Code of Virginia, consisting of
5,654 acres.
Location: Moorman's River District is proposed on the north side of Routes
601/614 (Garth/White Hall Roads), between Owensville and Route 671. Other
parcels are located on Routes 662, 665, 671, 675 (Albemarle Lake Road), 676,
678 (Ridge Road), 680, 821 and 829.
Tax Map 28, Parcels 7Al, 17A, 17C, 18, 32B, 32D, 34, 34A, 34B, 37C, 37D, 38;
Tax Map 29, Parcels 7B, 49C, 50, 61, 63, 63A, 63D, 67C, 69D, 69F, 70A, 70B,
70C, 70F, 70G, 70H, 70H1, 70K, 70L, 70M, 71, 7lA, 74A,
76, 77, 78, 79, 79A1, 79A2, 79B, 79C, 79D, 79D1, 84;
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Tax Map 30, Parcels 10, 12;
Tax Map 41, Parcels 17C, 50, 67, 67B, 68, 72B, 72C, 89;
Tax Map 42, Parcels 5, 6, 6B, 8, 8C, 10, 10A, 37J, 40D, 40G, 40H2, 42B, 43,
43A, 44;
Tax Map 43, Parcels 1, lB, 2, 3, 3A, 3C, 4C, 5, 5A, 16B, 30B, 30D, 58;
Tax Map 44, Parcels 24, 26, 26C.
Summary and Recommendations:
The purpose of this report is to present to the Board of Supervisors the
recommendations of the Planning Commission, Advisory Committee and Staff
regarding the proposed District.
Staff agrees with the Advisory Committee that the district should be
approved as submitted and concurs with the Committee's other recommen-
dations:
1)
The district should be approved for the maximum permitted length
of time of eight years;
2)
Any property owners with qualifying acreages who wish to join the
district should be permitted to join up until the time of the
Board's public hearing;
3)
4)
The Board should consider allowing all parcels which are included
in a district to be assessed under the land use value method, even
if they do not qualify under the land use value criteria;
The applicants should be commended for making this commitment to
agriculture and forestry.
On November 11, 1986 the Planning Commission accepted the Report of the
Advisory Committee and unanimously recommended that the Moorman's
Agricultural/Forestal District be approved.
STAFF COMMENT
Land Use: Seventy-one of the total 87 parcels are enrolled in the land use
value assessment program as follows:
Agricultural land use -
Forestal land use -
Non-qualifying acreage -
Acreage not enrolled in land use -
Total -
2353 acres
3107
73
121
5654 acres
Existin9 Development and Zoning
Land in the proposed district is being used for pasture, hay crops, forest
and livestock, mainly horses. There are about 67 hOuses in the proposed
district, or one per 84 acres. Adjacent to the district there are three
major subdivisions: Brinnington, Waverly and Whippoorwill Hollow. Other-
wise, the area contains scattered houses on large lots and farms. The
entire area is zoned Rural Areas. The proposed district is in compliance
with the statement of intent for the RA zoning district. The proposed
district is located within the South Fork Rivanna Reservoir watershed.
Comprehensive Plan
The proposed district is part of Rural Areas I and III. The nearest growth
area is Ivy Village, a distance of about three miles. The district is
located about three and one-half miles from the Urban Area. The proposed
district is consistent with Goals 1 and 2 of the Plan, regarding preser-
vation of natural resources and important farmlands and forestal areas.
Effects of the District
The general effects of an Agricultural/Forestal District are summarized in a
report by the Piedmont Envionmental Council dated March 21, 1985, which is
attached to the staff's report. The specific effects of the district are:
Conservation of the County environmental resources, including forested
areas, areas of scenic beauty, open space and wildlife.
Support of the agricultural and forestal uses in the area. Adjacent
property owners may be encouraged to continue agricultural uses if they
do not anticipate development of adjacent land.
Future land use decisions must recognize the Moorman's River District.
The District would have no effect on development by right, but could
have an effect on proposed rezonings or uses by special use permit."
December 17, 1986 (Regular Night Meeting)
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Mr. Horne said when the Planning Commission reviewed the District it consisted of
approximately 5670 acres. He went to a map on the wall to point out the original parcels
(shown in yellow), and those parcels added at the Planning Commission hearing (shown in
orange). Since that time more applications have been submitted (shown in green), making up
an additional 1927 acres. The staff has examined these additional requests in a general
sense and find that the parcels are qualified. Mr. Horne then presented the following
addendum to the original staff report:
"Applications for 1927 additional qualifying acres have been received since
the Planning Commission's public hearing. The new qualifying parcels are:
Tax Map 27, Parcel 32;
Tax Map 28, Parcels 2, 2A, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6A, 23B, 32C;
Tax Map 29, Parcels 8, 8B, 8E, 8H, 8J, 8K, 15C, 40B, 40C, 40D, 54A;
Tax Map 41, Parcel 18;
Tax Map 43, Parcels 4D, 9, 10, 17, 18, 18A, 18C, 18E4, 18F, 18J, 20A, 20B,
20C, 21, 2lA, 23A, 23D, 30, 30A, 30G, 30H, 30M, 33, 45A;
Tax Map 44, Parcels 1, 2, 25, 28, 29, 29A, 29D, 30, 30B, 31G;
Tax Map 59, Parcels 30, 30C.
Parcels are enrolled in the land use value assessment program as follows:
Agricultural
Forestal
Non-Qualifying Acreage (House Sites, etc.)
Acreage Not Enrolled
Total
1214 acres
584
71
58
1927 acres
The additional parcels form a logical addition and make the district more
cohesive."
Mr. Horne said if the Board approves the District as submitted tonight, including the
new applications, the District will contain approximately 7581 acres. He pointed out that
the Commission had recommended approval of only the acreage submitted to them, including the
additions made at its hearing. The new acreage requested to be added tonight does qualify
under the law, but has not been reviewed by the Planning Commission. Mr. Fisher said it
appears the Planning Commission recommended that the Board approve any new additions. Mr.
Horne said the Commission felt that if landowners of qualifying acres submitted applications
up to the time of the Board's hearing, that acreage should be included in the District.
Mr. Way asked Mr. Horne to define "non-qualifying acreage." Mr. Horne responded that
this means land which does not qualify for the land use taxation program. Those parcels do
qualify to be part of an A/F District. Mr. Way asked if when these lands become part of the
District, if they qualify for the taxation program. Mr. Horne said no. Under State law they
must meet the criteria for the land use taxation program in order to get that qualification.
Mr. Horne noted that the Advisory Committee suggested that the County investigate the possi-
bility of assessing those parcels at the same level even though they are not eligible under
the state law for the exact program of land use taxation. That suggestion is not included
for action tonight. That is something the County Attorney should look into before any action
is taken. Mr. St. John said that positively cannot be done. The statute under which the
County is operating to create this District expressly says that the lands placed in an A/F
District shall be given land use treatment provided the lands are otherwise qualified under
the land use tax ordinance.
There being no further questions from the Board at this time, the public hearing was
opened.
Mr. Forbes Reback, representing Mr. and Mrs. John H. Birdsall, III, stated he was
pleased to have been able to participate in this endeavor to put together so much acreage.
He said there is another 400 to 500 acres which will be submitted for inclusion tonight. He
said the group putting the District together had tried to bring Mr. John Rogan's property
into the District, but without success because he was more than one mile from the core of the
District. Tonight, an application was received from Mrs. Rosa Carrington at Red Acres, which
land attaches to Mr. Rogan's property and his property to be within a mile of the
Owensville Corner, so his property now qualifies and can be brought into the District.
Ms. Tamara Vance of the Piedmont Environmental Council, came forward. She said the
Council had been assisting the landowners in creating the District. She said there are the
following parcels to be added tonight: Parcel 41-15A (Abell) which is adjacent to the
Birdsall property on the north; Parcel 43-18G, the Carrington parcel which permits pre-
viously submitted acreage of Mr. John Rogan (59-32A and 82A) and the Oakencroft Winery
(43-19I and 59-032) to be brought into the District. There are three parcels owned by Abbott
and Abell (28-37, 37A and 37B) to be added. Another piece is the Gould's (59-35) which is
south and adjacent to Rogan. Rogan, Carrington and Gould will all be adjacent and within a
mile of the core. Although some of Mr. Edgar Bronfman's property is in the earlier original
application, there is another two-acre parcel (29-54A) to be considered tonight. All of this
acreage is adjacent to currently approved acreage except for the Bronfman parcel which is
within a mile of the core. She stated she will turn in the list and the applications to the
Clerk, but needs to revise the cover letter because the additions increase the total acreage
from 7588 acres to over 8,000 acres. Mr. Fisher asked if all of the applications contain
signatures of the property owners for all of the parcels that are proposed to be added
tonight. Ms. Vance answered that the applications are signed by either the owner or an
attorney for that owner. She said she will submit the original applications plus the 20
required copies of each.
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Ms. Heater Whitcher, who lives on Route 680, addressed the Board. She emphasized her
approval of the District. She said it is wonderful to preserve the land as it is. She hopes
the Board will approve the District.
There being no one else from the public rising to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. St. John stated in answer to the earlier question about parcels which are not otherwise
qualified for land use taxation, the Board needs to be sure that in this process none of the
owners of that kind of parcel were not assured that they would receive land use taxation by
putting their property into this District. If there is any chance that has happened, the
fact they are not eligible under the law should be publicized. Mr. Reback said he had spoken
with 95 percent of the landowners and that question was raised in several cases. He said he
gave no false assurances to any owners of small lots. Ms. Vance said that recommendatic~ was
discussed by the Advisory Committee, but never came up among the landowners. The people with
small parcels realize they will not be given consideration under the land use taxation
program. The only discussion she had about the land use program was that if the County
dropped that ordinance, the land that currently falls under its provisions will continue to
receive the benefits of the land use program. Mr. St. John said that is correct. Ms. Vance
said she does not feel any misimpressions were given.
Mr. St. John added that some people believe that if they become part of an A/F District,
and their property otherwise qualifies for the land use program, they automatically come
under the land use program without applying for it. The words of the statute are a little
ambiguous about that; however, as a practical matter, he wonders how the Finance Department
would be able to determine whether a parcel qualifies for land use taxation unless the owner
applies. Only the owner can supply the historical data necessary for the Finance Office to
make that decision. The safest and surest way to come under the provisions of the ordinance
is for the owner(s) to apply for the land use program, and not assume it is automatic.
Mr. Lindstrom said he does not feel there is any legal problem with inCluding the
additional parcels submitted tonight, and he will support the District with all of the
parcels mentioned being a part of same. A large portion of the proposed District lies in the
Jack Jouett District. He knows how much work has been involved in putting this District
together. He stated that he actively supports the preservation of farm land. He then
offered motion to approve the Moorman's River Agricultural and Forestal District. Mr. Fisher
asked if the motion includes the parcels added tonight. Mr. Lindstrom said, yes, including
all of the parcels. Mr. Henley seconded the motion. With no further discussion, roll was
called and the motion carried with the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bowie, Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Way.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mrs. Cooke.
Mr. Fisher asked Mr. St. John if it is appropriate to adopt the Ordinance at this time.
Mr. St. John said yes, provided the Clerk's documentation accurately defines these parcels.
He said there should be a map in case any question comes up. Ms. Vance said she has a map,
but it needs to be updated to include the parcels submitted tonight.
Mr. St. John asked if any of these land parcels have been divided so that part of the
parcel is in the District and part is no~. Ms. Vance stated that it was made clear to the
landowners that if they intend to subdivide in the near future, they would need to survey the
property and get the parcels divided before coming into the District. Some people have
chosen to put off coming into the District because they have that intention. The landowners
were told that the Piedmont Environmental Council will help them put together an amendment to
the District after the first of the year. Mr. St. John said he feels the ordinance can be
amended using the parcel numbers, but to get the map as soon as possible.
Mr. Fisher asked exactly which parcels are to be included. Mr. Horne said all of those
parcels approved by the Planning Commission on November 11, 1986, plus the parcels shown on
the addendum of December 17, 1986. Mr. Fisher aSked Ms. Vance to list the parcel numbers of
those properties added tonight. Ms. Vance listed them: Abell, Parcel No. 41-15A;
Carrington, 43-18G; Abbott, 28-37A, 37B, 37; Gould 59-35; Bronfman, 29-54A. There is also be
previously submitted parcels which are now eligible: John Rogan's land, Parcels, 59-32A,
59-82A; and Oakencroft Winery, Parcel 43-19I, 59-32. There are also some previously submit-
ted parcels that still do not qualify. Piedmont Environmental Council will try to include
those parcels in a future amendment to the District.
At this time, Mr. Lindstrom offered motion to adopt the following ordinance which amends
Section 2.1-4 of the County Code by adding subsection (g) and including in that ordinance the
parcels listed in the December 17, 1986, addendum to the staff report regarding this Agricul-
tural and Forestal District and also including: Parcels 41-15A, 43-18G, 28-37A, 37B, 37,
59-35, 29-54A, 59-32A, 59-82A, 43-19I, and 59-32. Mr. Henley seconded the motion.
Mr. Fisher stated that while he favors the property owners who want to take this action,
he is uncomfortable with adopting an ordinance that is this messy. He said he thinks this is
a bad practice and feels it~s~uld be~a_~_~v~oid~~~a~~e~d ~s~e~o~ is~ncomfort- .~
a~le with thi~ procedure,~,,~ ~+f~ cf~=,., ~,~,~ ~~ ~,~ ,,~ ~ ~. ~ ~/~~ ~~.,
=~ .... - .... . ~r ~enacn s~ooo to say that there was one error zn a parcel n~ber, Parcel
41-15A should actually be 41-15. Mr. Lindstrom changed the motion to incorporate this
change. The seconder agreed. There was no further discussion. Roll was called and the
motion carried with the following recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Messrs. Bowie, Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Way.
None.
Mrs. Cooke.
December 17, 1986 (Regular Night Meeting)
Note:
The Ordinance as adopted follows:)
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND AND REENACT SECTION 2.1-4 OF THE
ALBEMARLE COUNTY CODE ENTITLED "AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL
DISTRICTS" BY THE ADDITION OF SUB-SECTION (g) ENTITLED
"MOORMAN'S RIVER AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTAL DISTRICT"
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County,
Virginia, that Section 2.1-4 is hereby amended and reenacted by the addi-
tion of sub-section (g) entitled "Moorman's River Agricultural and Forestal
District" to read as follows:
Section 2.1-4. Districts described.
There are hereby established seven agricultural and forestal districts
within the county as follows:
(g) The district known as the "Moorman's River Agricultural and Fores-
tal District" consists of the following described properties: Tax Map 27,
Parcels 32; Tax Map 28, Parcels 2, 2A, 3, 4, 5, 6, 6A, 7Al, 17A, 17C, 18,
23B, 32B, 32C, 32D, 34, 34A, 34B, 37, 37A, 37B, 37C, 37D, 38; Tax Map 29,
Parcels 2C, 7B, 8, 8B, 8E, 8H, 8J, 8K, 15C, 40B, 40C, 40D, 49C, 50, 54A, 61,
63, 63A, 63D, 67C, 69D, 69F, 70A, 70B, 70C, 70F, 70G, 70H, 70H1, 70K, 70L,
70M, 71, 7lA, 74A, 76, 77, 78, 79, 79A1, 79A2, 79B, 79C, 79D, 79D1, 84; Tax
Map 30, Parcels 10, 12; Tax Map 41, Parcels 15, 17C, 18, 50, 67, 67B, 68,
72B, 72C, 89; Tax Map 42, Parcels 5, 6, 6B, 8, 8C, 10, 10A, 37J, 40D, 40G,
40H2, 42B, 43, 43A, 44; Tax Map 43, Parcels 1, lB, 2, 3, 3A, 3C, 4C, 4D, 5,
5A, 9, 10, 16B, 17, 18, 18A, 18C, 18E4, 18F, 18G, 18J, 19I, 20A, 20B, 20C,
21, 2lA, 23A, 23D, 30, 30A, 30B, 30D, 30G, 30H, 30M, 33, 45A, 58; Tax Map
44, Parcels 1, 2, 24, 25, 26, 26C, 28, 29, 29A, 29D, 30, 30B, 31G; Tax Map
59, Parcels 30, 30C, 32, 32A, 35, 82A.
Agenda Item No. 7. ZMA-86-09. Hunters Hall Subdivision. Rezone 17 lots for a total of
46 acres from HC to LI. Property known as Hunters Hall on north side of Rt. 250 East approx-
imately one mile east of intersection with 1-64. Tax Map 78, Parcels 49C, 49D, 49E, 49F and
49G; Tax Map 79, Parcels 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H, 4J, 4K, 4L, 4M and 4N. Rivanna Dis-
trict. (Advertised in the Daily Progress December 2 and December 9, 1986.)
Mr. Horne discussed the staff's report which follows:
"Applicants:
William H. White - Tax Map 78, Parcels 49C, 49D, 49E, 49F and 49G;
Tax Map 79, Parcels 4B, 4C, 4F, 4H, 4J, 4M and 4N.
Alumni Association of the University of Virginia - Tax Map 79, Parcel 4K.
Virginia Student Aid Foundation - Tax Map 79, Parcel 4D.
Woodberry Forest School - Tax Map 79, Parcel 4E and 4L.
David W. Carr of Carr Realty has been designated as agent for these property
owners for the purposes of this rezoning petition. The various applicants
will be referred to as 'Hunter's Hall Owners.'
Petition: Hunter's Hall Owners petition the Board of Supervisors to rezone
46.12 acres from HC, Highway Commercial, to LI, Light Industrial, with
PROFFER. Hunter's Hall Subdivision consisting of 20 lots (17 proposed for
rezoning) surrounds Lowe's Building Supply on U. S. Route 250 East near
Shadwell in the Rivanna Magisterial District.
Character of the Area: The Hunter's Hall subdivision is bordered on the
northeast by 1-64 and on the southwest by U. S. Route 250 East. Virginia
Department of Highways and Transportation Resident Engineer's office is to
the east. Property to the west is undeveloped. Land across U. S. Route 250
East is owned by the Thomas Jefferson Memorial Foundation. All of these
properties are zoned RA, Rural Areas. Hunter's Hall subdivision surrounds
Lowe's Building Supply which is zoned HC, Highway Commercial.
Hunter's Hall subdivision consists of 20 lots. Lot 2 is developed with
Forest Hill Associates, a building contractor. Lot 1 has been approved for
Nationwide Homes, a model home/sales office. (These two developed lots
along with vacant lot 20 would remain HC, Highway Commercial). All lots in
the subdivision have access restricted to Hunter's Way Road and no direct
access to Route 250 East is permitted.
Applicant's Proffer (follows): During discussions of this proposed rezoning
between the applicant and staff, the lack of public utilities to the pro-
perty was identified as a concern in terms of industrial sewage disposal.
While a special use permit is required for any use involving industrial
sewage disposal, the applicant has offered additional safeguard by
proffering to delete certain uses (in addition to certain other uses
normally involving industrial sewage disposal), and also proffering that no
remaining use would involve industrial sewage disposal.
December 17, 1986 (Regular Night Meeting)
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Back~round: Hunter's Hall subdivision was approved in 1979 and was zoned
B-1 Business at that time. Prior to adoption of the current zoning ordi-
nance, roadway construction was nearly completed. (In addition to costs for
decel/turn lane, curb and gutter and drainage improvements at U. S. Route
250 East, bonds were posted for the internal public road in an amount of
$178,000). Also, a site plan had been approved for a contractor's office on
one lot; all other lots were vacant. Rather than undertake extensive
discussion of individual properties and to insure consistency in zoning, the
Board directed the staff to develop a zoning map based on a series of policy
statements derived from the Comprehensive Plan. While this policy approach
worked well generally, there were a very few peculiar situations which were
referred to the Board. In the case of Hunter'.s Hall subdivision, the
property was recognized with Highway Commercial zoning due primarily to road
construction.
Comprehensive Plan; Staff Comment: Hunter's Hall subdivision is in a rural
area and, therefore, the existing HC Highway Commercial zoning does not
conform to the Comprehensive Plan. Commercial zoning districts are to be
restricted to designated growth areas. The Comprehensive Plan states that
industrial sites 'need not be restricted to growth areas' but should be
served by public utilities. A policy determination to be made by the
Commission and Board in this case is whether or not it is appropriate to
substitute one 'nonconforming' zoning for another. Staff offers the fol-
lowing comments:
The Comprehensive Plan recommends rural uses in this area. Existing
commercial development in the area would in staff opinion not be
compatible to most RA 'by right' uses. Hunter's Way Road is con-
structed to a standard necessary only for commercial and/or industrial
uses;
The applicant has attempted to overcome the lack of public utilities
through proffers;
Interest in the property has been shown by such uses as contractor's
office/storage yard, wholesale distributorships, warehousing uses, and
truck terminal. Such uses would generate less traffic than the broad
range of HC uses. Some of these uses desire interstate highway access
which would be convenient at the Shadwell interchange. Interest by
'highway oriented' commercial use has been limited by the lack of
direct access to and visibility from Route 250.
If the Commission and Board address the Comprehensive Plan policy
issue, staff can determine no public benefit to maintaining HC zoning,
and would, therefore, recommend approval of this rezoning request
together with acceptance of the applicant's proffer."
The letter of proffer reads as follows:
"November 19, 1986
MEMORANDUM TO: Albemarle Board of Supervisors &
Albemarle Planning Commission
REFERENCE: Rezoning of Hunter's Hall from Highway Commercial
to Light Industrial
Application 9ZMA 86-09
Proffer to delete the following uses as shown in Zoning Ordinance 27.2.1.
1. Compounding of drugs, including biological products, medical and
chemical, as well as pharmaceutical.
3. Food products, such as bakery goods, dairy products, candy, beverages,
including bottling plants, but not to exclude distribution of these
products.
6. Research and development activities including experimental testing.
27.2.2 By Special Use Permit.
1. Laboratories, medical, pharmaceutical.
2. Airport, helistop or helisport.
3. Assembly of modular building units.
In addition to these proffers, primary uses to be restricted to domestic
sewer disposal only.
(Signed) David W. Carr, Agent
For Owners of Hunter's Hall"
Mr. Horne said that on December 2, 1986, the Commission heard the petition and by a vote
3/2/1 recommended denial. Mr. Horne went to the map and described the various properties
their locations.
December 17, 1986 (Regular Night Meeting)
He said the two primary issues that were discussed at the Commission were the Highway
Department's comments and the effect of a change in zoning on Route 250 East. The Highway
Department concurred that the LI zoning would tend to generate less total traffic than the
HC; however, there would be some additional truck traffic. The Department felt that the road
alignment and curvature were adequate for industrial traffic, but cautioned that the pave-
ment's strength would have to be reviewed. Hunter's Hall road is currently privately main-
tained because there are not three users, which is required before being taken over by the
State. The Commission was also concerned that slower moving truck traffic would further
congest Route 250 East.
Mr. Fisher asked Mr. St. John if he could define the words, "domestic sewer disposal" in
the last sentence of the proffer as it relates to a Light Industrial use. Mr. St. John said
he would be thinking about it during the public hearing.
At this time, the Public Hearing was opened.
Mr. Bill Roudabush addressed the Board on behalf of all the applicants involved. He
said this request will not take land from the agricultural area. It is already zoned Highway
Commercial. It is also not a proposal to create additional development parcels. The land is
already subdivided, the improvements made, in place and bonded. The property has convenient
access to Interstate Route 64, to U. S. Route 250 and to U. S. Route 29. The uses contem-
plated in the Light Industrial area are based on the experience of the owners and realtors
who have been marketing this property since 1979. The Highway Department and staff concur
that traffic generation and demand for water and sewage disposal will be far less for indus-
trial uses than for Highway Commercial. The uses which do create problems for sewage dis-
posal have been eliminated by the proffers which have been offered. Intensive industrial
uses have been eliminated by the proffers. Congregating the uses contemplated in this
request at one location makes for a better condition and creates a mini-industrial park
atmosphere which would appear to be better planning as opposed to having these uses scattered
throughout the County. The roads have been designed and constructed to accommodate more than
the anticipated traffic this rezoning request will generate. These contemplated uses will
have only one access to a major highway. Traffic will thus be concentrated at one point,
rather than many. The deceleration lane is in place. Soil tests show that the soil is
excellent for drainfields. The planned uses have low demands for water consumption.
Therefore there will be no demand for public utilities if this request is approved. The uses
in the Light Industrial category are more appropriate-to the configuration, shape and access
to this property than Highway Commercial uses. He listed the Highway Commercial uses to show
that this property is not oriented toward those uses. Mr. Bowie asked Mr. Roudabush to pick
six LI uses that don't require public water and sewer facilities. Mr. Roudabush replied that
many of the manufacturing uses, such as wood cabinets, furniture and upholstering, require
only restrooms for employees.
Mr. St. John said he would answer the question posed a short time earlier concerning the
words "domestic sewer disposal". These words are taken from the State Code and from the
regulations of the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority and the Albemarle County Service
Authority. Domestic sewer disposal is distinguished from industrial waste. There are two
different sets of regulations. He said in this case it means that no industrial waste of any
kind is to be produced by any of the uses under this proffer. The proffer means that there
will be no production or manufacturing of anything on these properties that would require
public utilities or produce industrial wastes. Mr. St. John said the proffer is significant.
Mr. Roudabush said one very appropriate use would be business and professional office
buildings which are permitted by right in Light Industrial districts. He said the continued
development of the property for Highway Commercial uses can lead to many marginal uses of the
property if there are frequent turnovers of business ventures. He said that the property is
naturally screened by its topography.
With respect to the concerns expressed by the Planning Commission, the owners are
willing to extend full frontage improvements across this property. Mr. Roudabush stated that
he would like the opportunity to respond to any public comment that may be offered and to
answer any questions that arise.
Mr. Fisher asked Mr. Roudabush if he fully understands that there are no plans to bring
public utilities to the property. Mr. Roudabush said that of all the parties who have
expressed interest in the property have been furnished the map which identifies the soil
tests that have been made and information concerning the water supply in the area.
With no one else coming forward to speak, the public hearing was closed.
Mr. Bowie said that due to the size and location of this property, it certainly is not
suitable for rural uses, so must be either residential or commercial. He shares some of the
Planning Commission's concerns. He is bothered by the effect uses from this property could
have on traffic conditions on Route 250 East. There is an uphill run just at the entrance to
this property, and a large truck coming out onto the highway heading uphill for 100 yards or
more is going to create a bad situation.
Mr. Bowie went on to say that he is worried in general about LI designations in the
County. He said the Board has been zoning what amounts to hundreds of acres of LI primarily
to make it more developable or more marketable. However, uses that might create jobs are
usually proffered out. A full range of industrial uses cannot be located in areas where
either essential elements are proffered out, or there are no public utilities. He is
bothered by zoning land for LI when the uses are severely limited and do not create meaning-
ful, career-oriented jobs. He would like to know what a light industrial district does for
the county when there are no public utilities available.
Mr. Way said what Mr. Bowie has said is true, although there is some difference between
this land and the land in the Scottsville District which is designated for LI. He said he
too has had concern as expressed by the Planning Commission over the traffic situation. He
said he understands that both the Highway Department and County staff recommended against an
"acceleration lane" at the entrance. From reading the Planning Commission minutes, it
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appears that the property owners said they would be willing to make such an improvement at
the time of site plan review. For whatever reason, the property was zoned B-1 at one time,
and although that obviously was a mistake, that is what it was, and the uses that are being
proposed would in the long run generate less traffic than HC zoning. It's not often that the
Board receives a request that will reduce traffic in an area rather than increase it. For
that reason, he supports the idea of changing the zoning on this property.
Mr. Lindstrom asked Mr. Horne if site plan review offers an opportunity to specifically
deal with the concerns Mr. Bowie has raised. Mr. Horne said it does not offer the oppor-
tunity to impose that condition because the improvements are not required for safe and
convenient access to the parcel. Mr. Lindstrom said that is not a part of the proffer. Mr.
Horne said no, it was mentioned by Mr. Roudabush during the presentation. Mr. Horne said
there is a small portion to the west of the existing entrance which is presently not
developed full frontage.
Mr. Lindstrom said he feels the zoning change is really not that significant, and the
Planning Commission found that what is now permitted, and what would be permitted, is not an
intensification of uses. He sees no significant complications as far as the Board setting a
precedent. On the other hand, he said he is not personally familiar with the truck problem
mentioned. Mr. Bowie said that the Planning Commission's main objection was that the trucks
are going up a hill as they enter the highway heading west. He asked Mr. Roudabush if he had
said during his presentation that the applicants would develop across the entire frontage and
eliminate that problem. Mr. Roudabush said the owners are willing to extend that full
frontage development all the way across the property, but it would be conditioned on the
Highway Department and Planning Staff's approval of the work being done.
Mr. Way asked Mr. Horne about the Planning Staff recommendation. Mr. Horne said they
did not specifically state they would or would not recommend this improvement, but made a
general statement that they do not feel acceleration lanes are valuable, and they saw no
distinction about this particular lane. Mr. Roudabush said there have been site plans
approved where they required full frontage improvements based on the fact that a third lane
was contemplated all the way through an area at some future time. Mr. Way said he can
understand the staff's recommendation. Mr. Horne said he does not believe the Highway
Department would refuse to take this acceleration lane into the system, but if you asked them
about it's value, they probably do not feel it is of particular value.
Mr. Lindstrom asked Mr. Bowie what uses are allowed in the LI District that cause him
concern. Mr. Bowie said a truck terminal is allowed. Mr. Lindstrom said that use requires a
special use permit. Mr. Roudabush said the owners are not looking at any uses which will
create intensive trucking in the area. They are trying for professional offices for
contractors and storage areas, etc.
At this time, Mr. Bowie offered motion to approve ZMA-86-09 with the proffer presented
dated November 19, 1986, signed by David W. Carr for the Owners of Hunter's Hall. Mr.
Lindstrom seconded the motion.
Mr. Fisher said this is definitely a "wash" as far as the County is concerned. He
thinks the change will be no worse than the present zoning, but he suspects that the change
may generate pressure from other developers for other kinds of developments in this area. He
stated that if the proffer is enforceable as far as dispOsal of sewage, he is willing to
support this zoning change.
Mr. Lindstrom said he does not disagree with Mr. Bowie's comments on LI zoning, but he
also does not believe approval of this request will restrict the Board from responding to
appropriate requests for LI that will meet a need in the future.
There was no further discussion.
following recorded vote:
Roll was called and the motion carried with the
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Messrs. Bowie, Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Way.
None.
Mrs. Cooke.
Mr. Bowie said that in the future, on this type of request, he thinks the staff report
should include a statement on the advisability of Light Industrial zoning in any circumstance
where there are no public utilities.
Agenda Item No. 8. Set date for a public hearing to abandon a portion of Elk Drive
right-of-way and create a cul-de-sac just south of the park entrance (Deferred from
December 10, 1986.) '
Mr. Bowie said he had spoken with most of the people living in that area, and Mr.
h at the Elk's Club. He said they agree that the establishment of a cul-de-sac is
only logical solution, but they have two or three concerns. The first concerns people
illegally on Elk's Drive and then walking-to the park to avoid paying a parking fee.
Bowie stated he feels this is a legitimate concern and one staff should address at the
hearing. Second, when the Rivanna River rises during times of flooding, the residents
not able to leave the area. They feel there should be some sort of gate that can be
Dpened in those circumstances to enable them to leave and emergency vehicles to enter the
~rea. However, the residents all agree they do not want 500 cars going back and forth in
~ront of their houses.
Mr. Bowie then offered motion to advertise for a public hearing to abandon a portion of
~lk's Drive, to create a cul-de-sac, and to leave the intersection with Route 250 East as it
LS with right and left turns. Mr. Lindstrom seconded the motion. Mr. Fisher asked on what
date the public hearing should be held. Mr. Agnor said February 18 is the earliest possible
date. Mr. Bowie said he felt the people who live on the road would be more apt to be present
~t a night meeting. Mr. Bowie added to his motion to include the date of February 18, 1987,
~nd Mr. Lindstrom agreed. There was no further discussion. Roll was called and the motion
~arried with the following recorded vote:
December 17, 1986 (Regular Night Meeting)
AYES: Messrs. Bowie, Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Way.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mrs. Cooke.
Agenda Item No. 9. Appointment: Social Services Board.
Mr. Fisher said that Mrs. Katherine Burton's term expires on December 31, 1986. She
represents the Samuel Miller District and is eligible for reappointment to another term.
would so recommend. Mr. Way offered motion to reappoint Mrs. Katherine Burton to a new
three-year term on the Board of Social Services, said term to expire on December 31, 1989.
Mr. Lindstrom seconded the motion.
recorded vote:
He
Roll was called and the motion carried with the following
AYES: Messrs. Bowie, Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Way.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mrs. Cooke.
Agenda Item No. 10. Approval of Minutes: May 1 and May 8, 1985; September 17 and
October 15 (Afternoon), 1986.
Mr. Way stated he had read May 8, 1985, Agenda Item 16 to the end and found only very
minor topographical corrections.
Mr. Bowie said he had read May 8, 1985, Agenda Item 13A to Item 16 and found them
acceptable.
Mr. Fisher said he had read May 1, 1985, pages 8 to the end, and October 15 (Afternoon),
1986, and found them to be in order.
Mr. Lindstrom then offered motion to approve the minutes that had been read. Mr. Way
seconded the motion. Roll was called and the motion carried with the following recorded
vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bowie, Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Way.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mrs. Cooke.
Agenda Item No. 11. Other Matters not Listed on the Agenda from the Board and Public.
Mr. Way said that after the flood last year, the County applied for and was granted
Federal flood relief funds for the Scottsville Community Center. Part of the money was used
to resand the gymnasium floor. It is beautiful now, but used by many people for uses other
than basketball. His concern is that the County spend the money, and the floor has no
protection from such potential damage. He spoke with the Director of Parks, Mr. Mullaney,
who indicated that there are no funds available in his budget which would allow placing a
cover on this floor. He would like to know the cost of something to protect the floor.
Mr. Bowie said he had received two applications for membership on the Planning District
Commission. If the Board does not object, he will simply respond that there are no openings
at this time. There was no objection to this suggestion.
Mr. Fisher said the County/City/University Transportation Committee met this afternoon.
The only commitment made thus far is to send a delegation to Richmond to meet with the
Highway Commissioner. The questions that need to be resolved include having the expressway
idea for Route 29 North evaluated, updating the traffic count, and studying other traffic
corridors and their interaction. In other words, looking at the options which exist for the
County. He said it is clear to the Committee that if the Route 29 North improvements go
forward as currently planned, the money invested in that design by the Highway Department
will preclude having an expressway. The delegation will ask the Commissioner if an examina-
tion of this alternative is possible even though the improvements to Route 29 North will be
delayed, and if the County can retain the funding priority for Route 29 North even if the
project is deferred for a year, so that the project will only be deferred and not killed.
Mr. Bowie said if the Highway Department goes ahead with the present plans for Route 29
North, those plans preclude any other solution except a bypass. He personally believes the
expressway idea, even if it never solves the through traffic problem, is a better solution
for local traffic than just more lanes and more stoplights.
Mr. Agnor said a letter has been received from the Citizenship Committee of the County
Extension Homemakers Club, asking if the individual Board members would be willing to speak
at their club meetings. It was the consensus that the individual Board members would make
this decision at the time such a request is received.
Mr. Agnor said the following memorandum was received from Mr. Melvin Breeden, Director
of Finance, dated December 12, 1986, entitled "Airport Industrial Park - Erosion Control."
"In April of 1985 the County called a $12,000 performance bond for
Woodbriar Associates posted for the Airport Industrial Park. The bond was
called due to the expiration date of the bond prior to completion of the
required work.
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This amount was deposited in the County's General Fund and has been
reserved for completion of this project. At this point, Home Craftsman,
Ltd. has posted a bond in a sufficient amount to complete this project.
This matter has been discussed with the County Attorney's Office and we
have been advised that the $12,000 must be returned to Woodbriar
Associates. In order to accomplish this, I have completed the attached
form and request that this amount be appropriated by the Board of
Supervisors."
Mr. Fisher said he thinks this would be appropriate to approve as long as the County
Executive assures himself prior to the expenditure that this request is in order. Mr.
St. John said the Engineering Office has told him the project has been completed and a
certificate issued to the developer stating the job is in compliance.
Mr. Bowie then offered motion that the request of the County Executive be approved and
the expenditure be made as soon as the County Executive is assured proper procedures have
taken place, and to adopt the following resolution of appropriation. Mr. Lindstrom seconded
the motion. Roll was called and the motion carried with the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bowie, Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Way.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mrs. Cooke.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Albemarle County,
Virginia, that $12,000.00 be, and the same hereby is, appropriated from
the General Fund to be used to refund a performance bond to Woodbriar
Associates; and
FURTHER RESOLVED that this appropriation is effective this date.
Mr. St. John informed the Board that the Coleman property now belongs to the County.
That purchase was closed today. (Property for the Southern Regional Park.)
Agenda Item No. 13. Executive Session: Property Acquisition. At 9:30 P.M., Mr.
Lindstrom offered motion to go into Executive Session for a discussion of Property Acquisi-
tion and Personnel Matters. Mr. Way seconded the motion. There was no discussion. Roll was
called and the motion carried with the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bowie, Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Way.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mrs. Cooke.
The Board reconvened into open session at 9:50 P.M.
Not Docketed: Motion was made by Mr. Bowie, seconded by Mr. Lindstrom to adopt the
following resolution: '
RESOLVED, that the County Executive be authorized to accept on behalf
of the County the donation by S. L. Williamson, Inc. of all leasehold rights
between S. L. Williamson, Inc., and Duane Snow on land owned by Mr. Snow
adjacent to the tract owned by the City of Charlottesville and the County of
Albemarle known as Rivanna Park, such donation to be made jointly to the County
and the City.
Roll was called on the foregoing motion which carried by the following recorded vote:
AYES: Messrs. Bowie, Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Way.
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Mrs. Cooke.
(Note: The Deed of Gift from S. L. Williamson Company, Inc., reads as follows:)
THIS DEED OF GIFT dated this 31st day of December, 1986, by and
between S. L. Williamson Company, Inc., a Virginia corporation, the
Grantor, and the City of Charlottesville, Virginia and Albemarle County,
Virginia, the Grantees whose mailing addresses are: P. O. Box 911,
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902 and 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville,
Virginia 22901 respectively.
WI TNES SETH :
Recitals. By agreement dated August 1, 1968 of record in the Clerk's
Office of the Circuit Court of Albemarle County, Virginia in Deed Book 446,
at page 573. Leroy W. Snow and Viola D. Snow conveyed to S. L. Williamson
Company, Inc. a leasehold interest in certain property abutting on the
eastern side of the Rivanna River in Albemarle County, Virginia (the
"Lease"). The City of Charlottesville, Virginia and Albemarle County,
Virginia have expressed their desire to acquire the leasehold interest from
the Grantor and the Grantor is willing to donate to the Grantees, as a
charitable contribution, all of its right, title and interest in and to the
Lease.
December 17, 1986 (Regular Night Meeting)
NOW THEREFORE, the Grantor does hereby GIVE, GRANT, AND QUITCLAIM unto
the City of Charlottesville, Virginia and Albemarle County, Virginia, as
tenants in common, all of its right, title and interest in and to all those
certain tracts or parcels of land situated in the Charlottesville Magis-
terial District of Albemarle County, Virginia, abutting on the eastern side
of Rivanna River, being a part of Riverside and designated as Lots Nos. 39,
40, 41 and 42 as shown on a plat recorded in the Clerk's Office of the
Circuit Court of Albemarle County with a deed in Deed Book 281, page 333,
and also Lot 43 on that plat, which is shown more completely as Tract B or
Sand Bed Lot on a plat recorded in said Clerk's Office in Deed Book 280,
page 474, BEING the same leasehold interest in all respects as was conveyed
to the Grantor herein by Leroy W. Snow and Viola D. Snow by Agreement dated
August 1, 1968 of record in the aforesaid Clerk's Office in Deed Book 446,
at page 573.
This deed is exempt from state and local recordation taxes pursuant to
Sections 58.1-811 A 3., 58.1-811 C 4. and 58.1-811 E. of the Code of
Virginia of 1950, as amended.
Not Docketed: The following motion was made by Mr. Bowie and seconded by Mr. Lindstrom
to adopt the resolution which follows:
RESOLVED, that the County Executive be authorized to purchase on behalf
of the County one-half interest in the Snow property adjacent to the Rivanna
Park for a cost of $10,000, the other one-half interest being purchased by
the City of Charlottesville for a like amount.
There was no discussion. Roll was called and the motion carried by the following
recorded vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
Messrs. Bowie, Fisher, Henley, Lindstrom and Way.
None.
Mrs. Cooke.
(Note: The deed, dated 31 December, 1986 between Duane E. Snow and Rowena M. Snow
and the City of Charlottesville, Virginia and the County of Albemarle, Virginia,
follows:)
THIS DEED, made this 31st day of December, 1986, by and between DUANE E.
SNOW and ROWENA M. SNOW, husband and wife, hereinafter referred to as the
Grantors, and the CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, P.O. Box 911, Charlottesville,
Virginia, and COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE, 401 McIntire Road, Charlottesville, Virginia,
independent political subdivisions of the Commonwealth of Virginia, hereinafter
collectively referred to as the Grantees;
WITNESSETH :
That for and in consideration of the sum of Twenty Thousand and 00/100
Dollars ($20,000.00) cash in hand paid, the receipt of all of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Grantors do hereby GRANT, BARGAIN, SELL and CONVEY with GENERAL
WARRANTY and ENGLISH COVENANTS OF TITLE unto the Grantees as tenants in common in
equal one-half undivided shares, the following described real estate:
Four lots of land situated in the Rivanna Magisterial District of
Albemarle County, Virginia, being a part of Riverside, designated as
Lots Nos. 39, 40, 41 and 42, on a plat made by A. R. Sweet and
Associates, dated November 8, 1948, of record in the Clerk's Office of
the Circuit Court for said County in Deed Book 281, at page 334; and,
A tract of land situated in the Rivanna Magisterial District of
Albemarle County, Virginia, being a part of Riverside, designated as
Tract B, or Sandbed Lot, or Lot 43,~.on a plat dated September 29, 1948,
of record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit Court for said County in
Deed Book 280, at page 474.
Said property was conveyed, together with the appurtenances therein set
forth, to Duane E. Snow by deed from Leroy W. Snow and Viola D. Snow, husband and
wife, dated July 30, 1976, and of record in said Clerk's Office in Deed Book 702,
at page 790. Rowena M. Snow joins in this deed to release her dower rights in
the property being conveyed.
This conveyance is made subject to all recorded easements, conditions,
restrictions and agreements as they may lawfully apply to the real estate hereby
conveyed or any part thereof, including but not limited to the terms of a lease
of the subject property between Leroy W. Snow and Viola D. Snow, Grantors'
immediate predecessors in titte~ as landlords and S. L. Williamson Company, Inc.,
as tenant, dated August 1, 1968, or record in the Clerk's Office of the Circuit
Court of Albemarle County in Deed Book 446, at page 573.
Agenda Item No. 13.
adjourned at 10:05 P.M.
With no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was