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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
Dept. of Planning & Community Development
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902-4596
(804) 296-5823
MEMORANDUM
TO: Robert W. Tucker, Jr., County Executive
FROM: V. Wayne Cilimberg, Director of Planning & Community Development
DATE: November 8, 1994
RE: Albemarle County Service Authority - Oak Knoll Subdivision Waterline
Installation - Review for Compliance With The Comprehensive Plan(15.1-456
Review)
The Albemarle County Planning Commission, at its meeting on November 1, 1994, unanimously
found the above-noted item to be in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Attached please
find a staff report which outlines this water transmission line.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
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ATTACHMENT
Staff Person Ken Baker
Planning Commission November 8, 1994
Review For Compliance With The Comprehensive Plan (15.1-456 Review):
Albemarle County Service Authority (ACSA) Oak Knoll Subdivision Waterline
Installation.
As per Section 15.1-456 of the Code of Virginia the ACSA has requested the Planning
Commission to review the installation of a water transmission line to serve the four existing
structures in Oak Knoll Subdivision(Tax Map 59, Parcels 12F, 12F1, 12F2 and 12F4; 12 F3
does not have a structure). The subdivision is located in Ivy off of Route 250 (See Attachment
A).
BACKGROUND:
In September of 1994, Lewis A. Martin requested the Board of Supervisors grant Jurisdictional
Area designation for water only to existing structure(s). The request was for designation of one
structure owned by the applicant and located on Tax Map 59-Parcel 12 Fl. The applicant stated
that the existing well serving the house had dried up an attempt to dig a new well (400')had
failed. Mr. Martin provided documentation to the Board of Supervisors from the well drilling
company to validate his claim(See Attachment B-Staff Report).
At its September 21, 1994 meeting,the Board of Supervisors considered whether or not to
proceed to Public Hearing to consider the applicant's request for jurisdictional area designation.
At that meeting, Mr. Bill Brent, Director of the Albemarle County Service Authority, stated that
the groundwater in this vicinity is unreliable. Mr. Brent went on to state that within the past two
decades wells have failed and public water service had to be provided to the nearby subdivisions
of West Leigh, West Pines, and Kearsarge subdivisions as well as numerous other individual
properties. Therefore, he concluded that "it would be shortsighted for the ACSA not to assume
that public water will eventually have to be extended to the other three homes in the subdivision
and that it would be more equitable to consider water service to all four homes in the Oak Knoll
subdivision." The Board of Supervisors agreed with Mr. Brent and determined that it was
reasonable to proceed to public hearing to consider Jurisdiction Area designation for water only
to existing structures in the Oak Knoll Subdivision.
At its October 12, 1994, the Board of Supervisors voted to amend the jurisdictional area
boundaries of the Albemarle County Service Authority to extend water service only to existing
structures in Oak Knoll Subdivision(See Attachment C-Staff Report).
DISCUSSION
The Oak Knoll Subdivision is not located in a Growth Area. The Comprehensive Plan
states "only allow changes in jurisdictional areas outside designated Growth Area boundaries in
cases where the property is (1) adjacent to existing lines; (2)public health or safety is
endangered" (p. 146). The Board of Supervisors action was consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan because the subdivision is located adjacent to a waterline along Route 250 West and at least
one property in the subdivision has experienced water quantity problems. Furthermore, the
Comprehensive Plan states that: (1) water and sewer service jurisdictional designation permits
these services to be provided in a manner which can be supported by the utility's physical and
financial capabilities, and(2) that jurisdictional areas are those portions of the County that can be
served by water and sewer service (p. 146).
RECOMMENDATION
Staff believes that since the Oak Knoll Subdivision is within the ACSA jurisdictional area for
water service only to existing structures and that no additional development will result from the
extension of a waterline that this request is consistent with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan
and recommends favorable action by the Planning Commission.
I ATTACHMENT A
/\LVARLE Ca, \TY SERVCE AT - oRTY
P.O. 3 0 X 1009 168 SPOTNAP RD CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902 • (804) 977-4511 FAX (804) 979-0698
October 13 , 1994
Mr. Wayne Cilimberg
Director of Planning & Community Development • 1 71994
County Office Building
401 McIntire Road
Charlottesville, Virginia 22902
Re: Oak Knoll Subdivision
Dear Wayne:
The Service Authority plans to extend a public water main into
Oak Knoll Subdivision to serve those lots included in our
jurisdictional area last night by the Board of Supervisors. I
request a determination from your office that such an extension is
in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan.
Very my yours,
J. W. Brent
Executive Director
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ALBEMARLE COUNTY
REVISION DATES: 8/10/83,4/11/84, 10/30/84, 1b/13 85, 8/18/87,4/20/88 10 12 88 11 8 89 7/7/93
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COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE ATTACHMENT B
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE: Lewis A. Martin, Jr. -Request AGENDA DATE: ITEM NUMBER:
for Jurisdictional Area Designation for Water Only September 21, 1994
to Existing Structure(s)
ACTION: INFORMATION:
SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Request to
Proceed to Public Hearing to Consider Water Only
to Existing Structure(s) for Tax Map 59, Parcel CONSENT AGENDA:
12F1. ACTION: INFORMATION:
STAFF CONTACT(S): ATTACHMENTS: Yes
Messrs. Tucker, Cilimberg
REVIEWED BY:
BACKGROUND: The applicant, Lewis A. Martin Jr., requests Jurisdictional Area designation for water only to
existing structure(s) (See Attachments A and B). The request is for service to one unit located on Tax Map
59-12F1. The parcel is located in the Oak Knoll Subdivision approximately 500 feet south of Route 250 West in the
Ivy area(See Attachments C and D). The applicant stated that the existing well servicing the house has dried up and
an attempt to dig a new well (400') has failed (See Attachment B). The Albemarle County Service Authority
indicates that a water line with adequate capacity exists along Route 250 West that can be extended south along Oak
Knoll Drive to serve the subject property.
DISCUSSION: The subject property is not within a Growth Area. The Comprehensive Plan states "only allow
changes in jurisdictional areas outside of designated Growth Area boundaries in cases where the property is: (1)
adjacent to existing lines; (2) public health or safety is endangered" (p. 146). Furthermore, the Comprehensive Plan
warns that "such utilities are not to be extended to the Rural Areas as these services can increase development
pressures" (p. 146).
The property is not directly adjacent to the waterline; however, as mentioned earlier the house is only 500' from the
existing waterline. There is one parcel between the subject property and the waterline along Route 250 (See
Attachments C & D). The request appears to be most closely related to the second strategy listed above.
Ivy is a former Growth Area and as such many nearby parcels are within the ACSA Jurisdictional Area. The parcel
directly adjacent to the subject property to the west and the Greencroft Subdivision also located just west both have
been designated for water only. The Kearsarge Subdivision located just east of the subject property also has a similar
designation (See Attachment D).
RECOMMENDATION: As a general policy, staff has advised that public utility capacities should be reserved to
support development of designated growth areas. Past actions by the Board have typically been to limit utility service
outside the designated growth areas. However, where properties have experienced quantity problems and are
adjacent to existing lines, the Board has in certain circumstances granted jurisdictional area designation for water only
to existing structures. Staff believes that the effect of amendment to the jurisdictional area on the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan is minimal. No additional development will result from such change. Therefore, staff is
recommending proceeding to public hearing to consider water only to existing structures for Tax Map 59, Parcel
12F1 based on the documented problems.
COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE ATTACHMENT C
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AGENDA TITLE: AGENDA DATE:: ITEM NUMBER;
blic Hearing to Consider Water October 12 , 1994
only to Existing Structure (s) in Oak
Knoll Subdivision
AQN: X INFORMATION:
PUBJECTJPROPOSAL/REQUEST:
Lewis A. Martin, Jr. - Request for
Water Only to Existing Structure(s) CQNSENT AGENDA:
ACTION: INFORMATION:
ATTACHMENTS: Yes
STAFF CONTACT S) : REVIEWED BY:
Messrs. Tucker, Cilimberg � , �/6
BACKGROUND:
The attached summarizes the original request. At its September 21, 1994
meeting the Board set this public hearing to consider extending water service
to all existing structures in the Oak Knoll subdivision based on the general
groundwater problems in that area and the information provided by Mr. Brent
in his September 19 , 1994 letter (attached) .
DISCUSSION:
The attached information from the prior staff report and Mr. Brent's
i 'iptember 19 letter summarize the particulars of this consideration. At its
_aptember 21 meeting, the Board determined that it was reasonable to proceed
to public hearing for water service to all of Oak Knoll based on the
following: (1) the problems with groundwater in the area which have lead to
water service being granted to nearby subdivisions, and (2) the Albemarle
County Service Authority's question of equitably funding connection of one
property (the Martins) when the potential exists that other parcels in the
subdivision will also eventually need water.
RECOMMENDATION: _
In consideration of the particular groundwater conditions in this area and
the previous allowance of water service to nearby subdivisions, staff can
support amending the service area boundaries of the Albemarle County Service
Authority to extend water service only to existing structures in Oak Knoll
Subdivision (Tax Map 59, Parcels 12F, 12F1, 12F2 , and 12F4 ; 12F3 does not
have a structure) . The effect of the amendment to the intent of the
Comprehensive Plan is minimal and no additional development will result from
such change.
cc: Bill Brent
Lewis A Martin, Jr.
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REVISION D71'1'ES: 8/10/83,4/].1/84, 10/30/84, 141/13/85, 8/18/87,4/20/88 10 12 88 11 8 89 7/7/93
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ALEVARH COU\TY SERVCE A„TI ORTY
P.O. BOX 1009 168 SPOTNAP RD CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22902 • (804) 977-4511 FAX (804) 979-0698
September 19, 1994
Mr. Ken Baker
Department of Planning &
Community Development
County Office Building
Charlottesville, VA
VIA FACSIMILE
Re: Water Service to Oak Knoll Subdivision
Dear Ken:
We have discussed the availability of public water
service to the property of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Martin in Oak
Knoll subdivision. When this subdivision was developed in
the mid-1980's the developer had planned to install public
water to serve these lots but was unable to get the lots
included in the jurisdictional area. The lots were then
developed with wells. Groundwater in this vicinity is
notoriously unreliable. Within the past two decades wells
have failed and public water service had to be provided to
West Leigh, West Pines, and Kearsarge subdivisions as well as
numerous other individual properties. It appears Oak Knoll
will be no exception.
The Service Authority is now faced with the dilemma of
justifying the expenditure of public funds to install a water
main to serve recently developed property. I understand
other property owners in Oak Knoll may be interested in water
service because of concern about the reliability of their
wells. It would be shortsighted for the Service Authority
not to assume that public water will eventually have to be
extended to the other lots and to not plan accordingly. I am
sure you also recognize that limiting connections to this
water main to one property lessens our ability to find an
equitable basis for funding the project.
If you need any additional information please let me
know.
Very t my yours,
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J.W. Brent
Executive Director
JWB/lbt
c. c: Robert W. Tucker, Jr.
Board of Directors