HomeMy WebLinkAboutSP202100007 Staff Report 2022-11-03COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE
TRANSMITTAL TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
SUMMARY OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
AGENDA TITLE: SP202100007 and
SP202100008 Jefferson Mill Hydroelectric
SU BJ ECT/PROPOSAL/REQU EST:
Reuse of the existing dam and mill building on the
Hardware River for hydroelectric power.
SCHOOL DISTRICT: Scottsville Elementary
School, Walton Middle School, Monticello High
School.
AGENDA DATE: July 21, 2021
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker,
Kamptner, Rapp, Herrick, Fritz
PRESENTER (S):
Bill Fritz
BACKGROUND:
At its meeting on June 1, 2021, the Planning Commission voted (5:0, Commissioners Moore and Bailey
absent) to recommend approval of SP202100007 and SP202100008 Jefferson Mill Hydroelectric.
DISCUSSION:
The Planning Commission discussed this proposal and determined that it met the requirements of the
ordinance for approval and was a net benefit. No changes were recommended by the Planning
Commission. However, during the discussion some members of the Planning Commission stated an
opinion that removal of the dam and restoration of the river to its natural course would be beneficial.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution (attachment D) to approve SP202100007
and SP202100008 Jefferson Mill Hydroelectric.
ATTACHMENTS:
A— Planning Commission staff report
B — Planning Commission action letter
C — Planning Commission minutes
D — Resolution of approval