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Proposed Process and Timeline
DRAFT — October 3, 2018
Dates / Timing: Actions:
Monthly (2"d Mondays);
Ongoing
Community Engagement for Area B Study (UVAF monthly meetings at Boar's
Head with neighboringproperty owners; initiated Fall 2017)
April 10 (complete)
Planning Commission (PC) adopts Resolution of Intent (ROI) to amend the
Comprehensive Plan (Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan /
"Master Plan")
July 19 (complete)
Area B Study endorsed by PACC-Tech
September 20 (complete)
Area B Study endorsement from PACC
October
County staff prepare specific CPA language and exhibits for consideration (derived
from PACC-endorsed Area B Study)
November 13
Work Session with PC
December —January 2019
Work Session with Board of Supervisors (BOS)
January — February 2019
Public Hearing with PC
February — March 2019
Public Hearing with BOS
• Summary of Overall Process:
[ UVA/UVAF > PACC & PACC-Tech ]:
o County staff and UVA / UVAF coordination (Summer 2017 — ongoing)
o UVAF community engagement through monthly meetings at Boar's Head (Fall 2017 — ongoing)
o Area B Study document drafted, revised per review by County staff (Summer 2018)
o Area B Study presented to Historic Preservation Committee and Route 250 West Task Force (Summer 2018)
o Area B Study presented to and recommended for endorsement by PACC-Tech (July 2018)
o Area B Study presented to and endorsed by PACC (September 20, 2018)
• [ County Staff > PC & BOS ]:
o County staff prepare CPA content for consideration (derived from PACC-endorsed Area B Study)
o Work Session with PC
o Work Session with BOS
o Public Hearing and recommendation by PC
o Public Hearing and action by BOS
Birdwood Area B Study > Comp Plan Amendment
Proposed Process and Timeline
DRAFT -August 16, 2018
Dates / Timing: I Actions: 1
Monthly (2" a Mondays);
Ongoing
Community Engagement for Area B Study (UVAF monthly meetings at Boar's
Head with neighboring property owners; initiated Fall 2017)
April 10, 2018 (complete)
Planning Commission (PC) adopts Resolution of Intent (ROI) to amend the
Comprehensive Plan (Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan /
"Master Plan")
July 19, 2018 (complete)
Area B Study endorsed by PACC-Tech
September 20, 2018 (?)
Area B Study endorsement from PACC
October - November 2018
County staff prepare specific CPA language and exhibits for consideration (derived
from PACC-endorsed Area B Study)
November - December 2018
Work Session(s) with PC - 4-�V� Imo( 56JAi
December -January 201aap
Public Hearing with PC r6S
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January - February 2019
Work Session with Board of Supervisors (BOS)
February - March 2019
Public Hearing with BOS
• Summary of Overall Process:
FReview by County staff + PACC / PACC-Tech]:
o County staff and UVA / UVAF coordination (Summer 2017 - ongoing)
o UVAF community engagement through monthly meetings at Boar's Head (Fall 2017 - ongoing)
o Area B Study document drafted, revised per review by County staff (Summer 2018)
o Area B Study presented to Historic Preservation Committee and Route 250 West Task Force (Summer 2018)
o Area B Study presented to and recommended for endorsement by PACC-Tech (July 2018)
o Area B Study presented to PACC for endorsement (scheduled for September 20, 2018)
[Review by County]:
o County staff prepare CPA content for consideration (derived from PACC-endorsed Area B Study)
o Work Session(s) with PC
o Public Hearing and recommendation by PC
o Work Session(s) with BOS
o Public Hearing and action by BOS
• Questions about Overall Process:
1. Are additional County -led community engagement activities desired and/or required for the CPA portion of
this overall process? Or are previous UVAF community engagement efforts sufficient in this instance?
2. Do we anticipate a BOS work session being desired or required?
Birdwood Area B Study > Comp Plan Amendment
to d Process and Timeline
DRAFT — Ajukust 16, 2018
Dates / Timing: I Actions:
Monthly (2n1 Mondays);
Ongoing
Community Engagement for Area B Study (UVAF monthly meetings at Boar's
Head with neighboringproperty owners; initiated Fall 2017)
April 10, 2018 (complete)
Planning Commission (PC) adopts Resolution of Intent (ROI) to amend the
Comprehensive Plan (Southern and Western Urban Neighborhoods Master Plan /
"Master Plan")
July 19, 2018 (complete)
Area B Study endorsed by PACC-Tech
September 20, 2018 (?)
Area B Study endorsement from PACC
October— November 2018
County staff prepare specific CPA language and exhibits for consideration (derived
from PACC endorsed Area B Study)
November — December 2018
Work Session(s) with PC
December — January 2019
Public Hearing with PC
January — February 2019
Work Session with Board of Supervisors (BOS)
February — March 2019
Public Hearing with BOS
• Summary of Overall Process:
[Review by County staff + PACC / PACC-Tech]:
o County staff and UVA / UVAF coordination (Summer 2017 — ongoing)
o UVAF community engagement through monthly meetings at Boar's Head (Fall 2017 — ongoing)
o Area B Study document drafted, revised per review by County staff (Summer 2018)
o Area B Study presented to Historic Preservation Committee and Route 250 West Task Force (Summer 2018)
o Area B Study presented to and recommended for endorsement by PACC-Tech (July 2018)
o Area B Study presented to PACC for endorsement (scheduled for September 20, 2018)
• [Review by County]:
o County staff prepare CPA content for consideration (derived from PACC-endorsed Area B Study)
o Work Session(s) with PC
o Public Hearing and recommendation by PC
o Work Session(s) with BOS
o Public Hearing and action by BOS
• Questions about Overall Process:
1. Are additional County -led community engagement activities desired and/or required for the CPA portion of
this overall process? Or are previous UVAF community engagement efforts sufficient in this instance?
2. Do we anticipate a BOS work session being desired or required?
Planning and Coordination Council Meeting
September 20, 2018
2:00 P.M.
Albemarle County Office Building (McIntire Road)
Room 241
AGENDA
2:00-2:05 p.m. Welcome. Approval of 5/17/18 Minutes — Diantha McKeel,
Albemarle County Board of Supervisors
2:05-2:20 p.m. Endorsement of PACC Website Project — Patrick Stanley, Director
of Digital Engagement, University of Virginia
2:50-3:20 p.m. Birdwood — Fred Missel, UVA Foundation
3:20-3:35 p.m. Sunset Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge — Andrew Gast -Bray
and Kevin McDermott, Albemarle County
3:35-3:40 p.m. Wrap Up; Future Agenda Items
3:40 p.m. Adjourn
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Birdwood Property Master Plan (Area B Study)
July 17, 2018
Introduction
This study establishes a Master Plan as a general guide for the future development of the
Birdwood Property. This document has been developed in coordination with Albemarle County
Planning Staff, and members of the surrounding community. The future development of the
Birdwood Property will be guided by the conceptual Birdwood Master Plan, included herein. The
goal of this plan is to establish a comprehensive vision for multiple future uses and improvements
on the Birdwood Property, including the conceptual types and locations of future development; and
to thoughtfully address anticipated future needs and achieve desired outcomes while also enabling
flexibility for the future evolution of the Property.
Site Location and Context
The Property is comprised of 544 acres, identified further as Tax Map Parcel 07500-00-00-06300,
and is owned by the University of Virginia Foundation (the "UVA Foundation") and (the "Property").
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Birdwood is affiliated with the
adjacent Boar's Head Inn and
Resort, which is also owned by
the UVA Foundation.
The Property, with frontage on
Route 250, is surrounded by a
variety of existing land uses,
including several low density
residential neighborhoods (Bel
Air, Ednam, Ednam Village,
Ednam Forest), office uses,
commercial property on Route
250, the Boar's Head Resort and
Sports Club and medium density
housing developments (White
Gables and Kenridge). The
Birdwood Property is adjacent to
the Foxhaven Farm, also owned
by the UVA Foundation.
The UVA Foundation's ownership of Birdwood and Boar's Head allows for better integration and
utilization of these adjacent properties for both event planning and joint infrastructure. The
interconnection of the road network and pedestrian network between the two properties will allow
for better cross utilization of facilities for guests and visitors to the site. Connection and adjacency
allow the UVA Foundation more options for parking and traffic management during sporting events
and hospitality functions.
Existing Conditions
The Property includes the following facilities and elements:
• The Birdwood Golf Course
18-hole golf course with typical amenities such as:
• Clubhouse
• Driving Range
• Par-3 Short course
• Putting Area
• Short Game Practice Area
• Maintenance and storage facilities
o The Golf Course is preparing for a comprehensive renovation and update
o The Course is available to students, faculty, and the general public
• Indoor Golf Practice Facility for the University of Virginia ("UVA") Golf Teams
o Located just southwest of the Birdwood Mansion near the brick barn and
incorporating the Stone Carriage House and Silo structures, this indoor practice
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facility allows for the long-term investment in and reuse of historic structures in the
general vicinity of the Birdwood Mansion.
• Connector Road linking the Boar's Head Resort at Berwick Road to the Birdwood Golf
Course at Golf Course Drive
o Connector road includes supporting pedestrian and bicycle paths
• Outdoor Tennis Facility for the UVA Tennis Teams
o Multiple courts — 1-2 exhibition courts, up to 12 courts may be constructed for this
facility
Located adjacent to the Boar's Head Sports Club Complex, which houses the indoor
courts for the UVA team matches.
o The Tennis facility will also be available to students, faculty and the members and
guests of the Boar's Head Sports Club
• Birdwood Mansion
The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Includes a number of dependent structures, including buildings rented for residential
purposes
Planning is currently underway for the use of the Mansion for flexible hospitality
space
• Pedestrian Trails
o The UVA Foundation has constructed a network of pedestrian trails through portions
of the Property and the Boar's Head Resort
Natural Resources / Green Infrastructure
o A portion of the Birdwood Property is within the Ragged Mountains, which are a
separate landscape feature from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west, and which
stand high among the Piedmont landscape around them. In these outlying
mountains, there is a confluence of high elevation and low elevation natural systems
which produces an elevated biological richness.
o The Birdwood Property is adjacent to the Ragged Mountain Reservoir with a
pedestrian trail system connecting the two properties. Birdwood is locally important
for supporting biodiversity. The Ragged Mountain Natural Area (RMNA) in 2004 was
identified by the Albemarle County's Biodiversity Work Group as an "Important Site'
— a location of special natural plant communities, unusual habitats, or species rare
to scarce in Albemarle County.
o The Ragged Mountain Natural Area 2016 Ecosystem Survey identifies the following
characteristics and attributes of the RMNA:
• The RMNA is noted as being one of Albemarle County's most important
biological sites. Globally -rare flatrock barrens, clean -water seepages and
rocky branches, base -rich outcrop woodlands, extensive heaths, and rich
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basic-mesic ravines combine to create a singular Biome that may be
unmatched in all of the Piedmont of Central Virginia.
The RMNA is at the northern tip of a large forest block that is a cornerstone
for biodiversity in the Charlottesville area. Many of the species that we are
fortunate enough to experience in the urban spaces of Western and
Southern Charlottesville are indeed sustained by a food -web that is
connected to this forest block.
Aside from being a critical foundation for urban biodiversity, RMNA provides
a critical escape for humans. It's a place that maximizes the peace and
tranquility we may find in the wilds of an urban area. Because of the
extensive network of walking trails, RMNA is a very popular and important
destination for people in the region. RMNA is also a place where people may
learn more about this little-known haven for biodiversity. It is an ideal outdoor
classroom for studying, researching, and interpreting upland ecosystems in
the Piedmont.
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning
The image to the left is the Future
Land Use Plan adopted by
Albemarle County for the area of the
Western Urban Neighborhood. Most
of the Birdwood Property is
designated for Institutional future
land uses, as represented as the
large swath of blue in the center of
the map. Institutional uses include
areas and uses which serve a public
function and include parks, schools,
universities and ancillary facilities.
This designation is appropriate given
the parcel is owned and operated by
the UVA Foundation to support the
mission of UVA. The southwestern
portion of the Birdwood Property has
a future land use designation of
Parks and Green Systems, which
calls for parks, playgrounds, play
fields, greenways, trails, paths,
recreational facilities and equipment,
natural areas, and preservation of
stream buffers, floodplains, and
steep slopes adjacent to rivers and
streams
The Boar's Head Property, immediately west of Birdwood, has a Neighborhood Mixed Use future
land use designation, in coordination with the Highway Commercial Zoning of the property
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Although the Birdwood property is designated for long term planning purposes as Institutional, the
Property is zoned R-1, a low -density residential zoning district. This zoning is consistent with many
of the neighborhoods surrounding the Property.
Source: Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan, Amended September 23, 2015
Future Land Uses and Development at Birdwood
BirdwoodfArea B Conceptual Plan
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The Birdwood Golf Course and Clubhouse are permitted by Special Use Permit within the R1
Residential Zoning District as a "Swim, golf, tennis, or similar athletic facilities" pursuant to Zoning
Ordinance 13.2.2(4). For reference: The Property is permitted for this special use through SP-
1996-53, as amended through SP-2017-23 (or as amended through SP-2017-32, pending BOS
action on 8/1/2018). An updated design for the 18-hole golf has been approved and the course
will undergo reconstruction in the near future. Changes to the golf course are allowed pursuant to
the existing Special Use Permit for the Property. A 6-hole Par-3 Course is proposed near the
Route 250 frontage of the property.
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Birdwood Mansion and Historic Preservation
The Birdwood Mansion was constructed between 1819 and 1830 under the ownership of William
Garth; the entrance drive was also built at that time. It has been suggested that Thomas
Jefferson's workmen may have assisted with the construction of the buildings due to the shared
classical characteristics of the Birdwood structures and the contemporaneous University of Virginia
pavilions. The historic core surrounding the mansion contained more designed landscape
features, while the remainder of the property was an agricultural landscape.
In 1967, the University of Virginia purchased the
first of several portions of the Birdwood property.
The University built a golf course at Birdwood,
thus maintaining the open quality of the former
agricultural fields. The University has maintained
the property ever since with few major
alterations. The Birdwood Mansion, as the
centerpiece of the Property, is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places and Virginia
Landmarks Register.
The Birdwood Mansion will undergo extensive
renovations in preparation for usage as a venue
for special events. The Mansion will serve a
hospitality function with the option for short-term
lodging available to those who have rented the
property. Parking and several support structures
may be added nearby or expanded to support
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the hospitality function of the Birdwood Mansion. The historic integrity of the Mansion will be
maintained in any future development; and all preservation rehabilitation, reuse, and new
improvements will be undertaken in consultation with the strategies, guidelines, and
recommendations contained in the Birdwood Landscape Site Protection and Stewardship
Strategies Plan (University of Virginia Foundation, 2015).
Shared Parking Plan
Parking for the Property will be accommodated through the potential expansion and improvements
to the existing parking for the golf course, as well as the potential for new parking areas
constructed as part of the Outdoor Tennis Facility. Some expansion of parking near the Indoor
Golf Facility may also be necessary. As described later in the Event Management section, if
additional parking is needed during larger events at the Mansion or elsewhere on the Birdwood
property, off -site parking and transport via shuttles may be utilized. It is anticipated that there will
be substantial coordination with the Boar's Head Inn with guests of Special Events utilizing the Inn
as a primary source of lodging.
Event Management
The UVA Foundation has established an Event Management protocol that applies to events at both
the Boar's Head Inn and Resort, and Birdwood to manage the events that occur throughout the
year. Given the common ownership of Birdwood and Boar's Head, the UVA Foundation can
consider all the available parking options at both properties, and design management and
wayfinding customized by event location and size. The chart below provides a general overview of
the event management strategy for various size events.
SPECIAL EVENTS - TIERED SYSTEM
Event Level
Scope of Event
Proposed Traffic/Parking Strategy
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1) Setup temporary woyfind'ng parking signs that guide guests into lots
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Up to 400 Attendees
2) pryer Valet services
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Attendants at parking entry and/or critical intersections
Sign and delineate pedestrian movement corridors to eliminate pedestrian
and vehicular conflicts
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400 to 600 Attendees
If hosting more than two events, stagger starting/ending times
Provide general protocols for access circulation on website
Add police detail to criticcd intersections to control movements and priority
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Use traffic control devices for proper movement
Provide general protocols for access:kculclion on website
The tiered system ensures efficient ingress and egress of visitors and program participants, thereby
reducing the impact of traffic from special events on other drivers and residents, which will be
concentrated during the starting/ending time of such events. By directing traffic for special events
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efficiently to and from applicable parking areas, other drivers and residents can continue to their
normal route with minimal delay. In addition, the Foundation will notify nearby Neighborhood
Associations as necessary in advance of larger events to further minimize delays and facilitate
advance planning by all parties. The Foundation will also work to segregate special event traffic
from neighborhood traffic by moving queuing lines to the edges of access ways and utilizing police
detail when deemed appropriate (Tier II Strategy).
For the largest events at Birdwood
Management Plan calls for the use
Property.
Transportation Network
and Boar's Head, included in the Tier III category, the Event
of off -site parking and shuttling of guests and employees to the
The UVA Foundation is supportive of general connectivity from Birdwood to surrounding properties
through the use of trail networks and road connections where appropriate and feasible. Inter -
parcel connections and networks of roads, paths, and trails serve to reduce automobile traffic
within the Property and in the surrounding areas by providing alternate modes of mobility.
The Connector Road, as one example of this goal, serves to unify Birdwood and the Boar's Head
Resort into a single, immersive experience for visitors, members and guests of the various facilities
on site. The enhancement of traffic flow will also be beneficial in emergency situations. Emergency
vehicles and trucks will be able to use the Connector Road as an alternative access way to both
the Boar's Head property and the surrounding residential neighborhoods such as Ednam Village
and Ednam Forest. Currently, such neighborhoods have only one entrance and exit from Route
250, through Ednam Drive. Creating a second access point and a better network of interconnected
streets and pedestrian paths will allow traffic to dissipate during peak hours and events. This new
inter -connection also keeps certain resort and neighborhood traffic internal to the site that currently
must use Route 250 because of the lack of access to the golf course. As such, the Connector
Road helps to reduce congestion on Route 250, and allows residents, employees, and guests to
travel between Birdwood, Boar's Head, and surrounding residential neighborhoods with fewer
vehicle miles travelled and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
Traffic Analysis
The firm of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. ("VHB") was contracted by the UVA Foundation to
conduct a Traffic Impact Analysis (the "Traffic Study") to study the existing conditions of the Boar's
Head and Birdwood properties, as well as any impact of the proposed uses of the Birdwood
Property. In general, the Traffic Study concluded that all proposed uses have peak activity times
that occur outside the peak traffic periods. Because of the distribution of trips across a 24-hour
timespan and the off-peak nature of uses, there is no anticipated noticeable impact on the existing
intersections at Golf Course Drive and Ednam Road.
The Foundation shares the desire of the Virginia Department of Transportation ("VDOT") and the
County for a future condition with improved progression of traffic, and improved access to the
corridor for the neighbors on the north side of US 250. The Traffic Study concludes that the
proposed improvements within the Birdwood property are not anticipated to adversely impact the
existing conditions at any of the intersections along US Route 250. The Study further demonstrates
that the existing intersection control at the two related intersections will continue to operate at very
similar, or even improved, levels of service, with the Connector road in place. Coordinated signal
control was studied as a measure that would enhance the function and flow of Route 250 in the
area near the Property. The Foundation recognizes that ongoing coordination with VDOT and
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Albemarle County will be necessary to ensure optimal functioning and traffic flow along Route
250.
Green Infrastructure and Sustainability Practices
The City, County and UVA are working together to meet our community's goal established by the
EPA mandated Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) stormwater pollution diet, established to protect
and repair the Chesapeake Bay. As part of this 15 year — 3 phase process, UVA and the UVA
Foundation have considered the use of the Foundation properties for stormwater banking —
establishing best management practice areas that will help meet the stormwater quality and
quantity reductions. With multiple riparian areas, both the Birdwood and Boar's Head properties
provide opportunities to implement these measures, and the GIS analysis has been completed.
In addition, the UVA Foundation is pursuing LEED certification for several current and planned
building projects at the Boar's Head and Birdwood properties. By investing in the extensive and
much -needed renovation work at Birdwood Mansion, the UVA Foundation is preserving history and
utilizing existing structures in the modern and evolving function of the Property, perhaps one of the
most sustainable choices. The Indoor Golf Practice Facility also incorporates some of the existing
outbuildings of the Mansion. By preserving some of the existing buildings at the Property and
reprogramming the spaces, as described, buildings are more likely to be retained for future
generations.
Birdwood Golf Course is an Audubon certified course. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Program for Golf is an education and certification program that helps golf courses protect the
environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game. The program provides assistance with
enhancing the valuable natural areas and wildlife habitats that golf courses provide, improving
efficiency, and minimizing potentially harmful impacts of golf course operations. Audubon
International has developed Standard Environmental Management Practices that address the
following:
Environmental Planning
• Wildlife and Habitat Management
• Chemical Use Reduction and Safety
• Water Conservation
• Water Quality Management
• Outreach and Education
Trail Systems
Several miles of pedestrian trails are located on the Property, allowing for the enjoyment of the golf
course and natural features of the property. This extensive network of trails connects the Boar's
Head Inn and Resort, Birdwood, and Foxhaven Farm to the Ragged Mountain Reservoir Trail
System. The trail network is part of the green infrastructure of the property and represents a
commitment to the preservation of nature and natural systems at the Property. This system could
be expanded in the future to allow for connections to the Observatory Hill area and the Fontaine
Research Park, providing an alternative network of transportation for bicyclists and pedestrians.
In addition, the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan envisions a bike/pedestrian trail that
connects Crozet to the City of Charlottesville along the Route 250 Corridor, known as the Three
Notched Trail. Once planned, such a trail could include the Boar's Head Resort and Birdwood
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Properties. The Birdwood Masterplan recognizes the importance of this future trail network and
the UVA Foundation will coordinate with the County to provide easements, as necessary, for the
installation of this trail network.
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Water and Sewer
The anticipated route of the proposed 3,650-linear foot gravity sewer will extend from the Ivy
Mountain property owned by the University, through Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
property (Route 29 Bypass), the Bellair Neighborhood, and sections of University Foundation
property to connect to the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) Moore's Creek interceptor
on the Birdwood Golf Course. The anticipated route may require several easements across
different properties including: residential properties within the Bellair Neighborhood, the Bellair
Neighborhood Homeowners Association, Route 29, Old Farm Road, Canterbury Road, the
University of Virginia Foundation's property along Route 29, and the University of Virginia
Foundation's Birdwood Golf Course. It is anticipated that the majority of the gravity sewer will be
installed by open trench except where jack and bore methodology will be utilized under the Route
29 Bypass. The following table outlines the owners associated with each property that may require
an easement, pending final route selection. See the figure that follows for potential routing.
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Birdwood Mansion and Historic Preservation
The Birdwood Mansion was constructed between 1819 and 1830 under the ownership of William
Garth; the entrance drive was also built at that time. It has been suggested that Thomas
Jefferson's workmen may have assisted with the construction of the buildings due to the shared
classical characteristics of the Birdwood structures and the contemporaneous University of Virginia
pavilions. The historic core surrounding the mansion contained more designed landscape
features, while the remainder of the property was an agricultural landscape.
In 1967, the University of Virginia purchased the
first of several portions of the Birdwood property.
The University built a golf course at Birdwood,
thus maintaining the open quality of the former
agricultural fields. The University has maintained
the property ever since with few major
alterations. The Birdwood Mansion, as the
centerpiece of the Property, is listed on the
National Register of Historic Places and Virginia
Landmarks Register.
The Birdwood Mansion will undergo extensive
renovations in preparation for usage as a venue
for special events. The Mansion will serve a
hospitality function with the option for short-term
lodging available to those who have rented the
property. Parking and several support structures
may be added nearby or expanded to support
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facility allows for the long-term investment in and reuse of historic structures in the
general vicinity of the Birdwood Mansion.
• Connector Road linking the Boar's Head Resort at Berwick Road to the Birdwood Golf
Course at Golf Course Drive
o Connector road includes supporting pedestrian and bicycle paths
Outdoor Tennis Facility for the UVA Tennis Teams
Multiple courts —1-2 exhibition courts, up to 12 courts may be constructed for this
facility
o Located adjacent to the Boar's Head Sports Club Complex, which houses the indoor
courts for the UVA team matches.
o The Tennis facility will also be available to students, faculty and the members and
guests of the Boar's Head Sports Club
• Birdwood Mansion
o The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
o Includes a number of dependent structures, including buildings rented for residential
purposes
/ tanning is currently underway for the use of the Mansion for flexible hospitality
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• Pedestrian Trails
o The UVA Foundation has constructed a network of pedestrian trails through portions
of the Property and the Boar's Head Resort
• Natural Resources / Green Infrastructure
o A portion of the Birdwood Property is within the Ragged Mountains, which are a
separate landscape feature from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west, and which
stand high among the Piedmont landscape around them. In these outlying
mountains, there is a confluence of high elevation and low elevation natural systems
which produces an elevated biological richness.
o The Birdwood Property is adjacent to the Ragged Mountain Reservoir with a
pedestrian trail system connecting the two properties. Birdwood is locally important
for supporting biodiversity. The Ragged Mountain Natural Area (RMNA) in 2004 was
identified by the Albemarle County's Biodiversity Work Group as an "Important Site'
— a location of special natural plant communities, unusual habitats, or species rare
to scarce in Albemarle County.
o The Ragged Mountain Natural Area 2016 Ecosystem Survey identifies the following
characteristics and attributes of the RMNA:
• The RMNA is noted as being one of Albemarle County's most important
biological sites. Globally -rare flatrock barrens, clean -water seepages and
rocky branches, base -rich outcrop woodlands, extensive heaths, and rich
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Birdwood is affiliated with the
adjacent Boar's Head Inn and
Resort, which is also owned by
the UVA Foundation.
The Property, with frontage on
Route 250, is surrounded by a ..I�
variety of existing land uses,
including several low densit
dential neighborhoods Bel
Air, nam, Ednam Village,
am Forest), office uses,
commercial property on Route
250, the Boar's Head Resort and
Sports Club and medium ity
housing develo nts(Whit?.)n
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Birdwood Pro y is adjacent toul'04
the Foxhaven Farm, also owned
by the UVA Foundation.
The UVA Foundation's ownership of Birdwood and Boar's Head allows for better integration and
utilization of these adjacent properties for both event planning and joint infrastructure. Th
interconnection of the road network and pedestrian network between the two properties ill allo
for better cross utilization of facilities for guests and visitors to the site. Connection and adjacency
allow the UVA Foundation more options for parking and traffic management during sporting events
and hospit ctions.
Existin Conditions
The Property includes the following facilities and elements:
• The Birdwood Golf Course
o 18-hole golf course with typical amenities such as:
• Clubhouse
• Driving Range
• Par-3 Short course �✓�t ^'`m a- di
• Putting Area ,per L J^ I o""`'v�,J�%
• Short Game Practice Area
_ Maintenance and storage fa 'lltleg-,
The Golf Course�eparing �for a comprehensive renovation and update
o The Course is available to students, faculty, and the general public
Indoor Golf Practice Facility for the University of Virginia ("UVA") Golf Teams
o Located just southwest of the Birdwood Mansion near the brick barn and
incorporating the Stone Carriage House and Silo structures, this indoor practice
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the hospitality function of the Birdwood Mansion. The historic integrity of the Mansion will be
maintained in any future development; and all preservation rehabilitation, reuse, and new
improvements will be undertaken in consultation with the strategies, guidelines, and
recommendations contained in the Birdwood Landscape Site Protection and Stewardship
Strategies Plan (University of Virginia Foundation, 2015).
Shared Parking Plan
Parking for the Property will be accommodated through the potential expansion and improvements
to the existing parking for the golf course, as well as the potential for new parking areas
constructed as part of the Outdoor Tennis Facility. Some expansion of parking near the Indoor
Golf Facility may also be necessary. As described later in the Event Management section, if
additional parking is needed during larger events at the Mansion or elsewhere on the Birdwood
property, off -site parking and transport via shuttles may be utilized. It is anticipated that there will
be substantial coordination with the Boar's Head Inn with guests of Special Events utilizing the Inn
as a primary source of lodging.
Event Management
The UVA Foundation has established an Event Management protocol that applies to events at both
the Boar's Head Inn and Resort, and Birdwood to manage the events that occur throughout the
year. Given the common ownership of Birdwood and Boar's Head, the UVA Foundation can
consider all the available parking options at both properties, and design management and
wayfinding customized by event location and size. The chart below provides a general overview of
the event management strategy for various size events.
SPECIAL EVENTS - TIERED SYSTEM
Event Level
Scope of Event
Proposed Traffic/Parking Strategy
Repurposespaces In unerulized UVAPan Pro fessional renter LOIS
l l Setup temporary wayfinding parking signs thotguide guests into lots
Tier
Up to 400 AffePvdg'�
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21 Offer Valet senices
31 Relocate staff parking to golf course lot or UVAF lot
All of Ter I Strategies
Attendants at parking entry and/or critical intersections
sign and delineate pedestrian movement corridors to eliminate pedestnan
and vehicular conflicts
Tier II
400 to 600 Attendees
If hosting more than hvo events, stagger stating/ending limes
Provide general protocols for access circtilation on'website
Add police detail to critical intersections to control movement and priority
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TlerI&IIS aegles
Add off -site parking andshutfle guests/employees to site
Create one-way flor through the site
Tier III
600+Attend/ees
Enter Golf Course drive and exit from Ednam Drive
Use traffic control devices for proper movement
p
Provide general protocols for access circulafion on websife
The tiered system ensures efficient ingress and egress of visitors and program participants, thereby
reducing the impact of traffic from special events on other drivers and residents, which will be
concentrated during the starting/ending time of such events. By directing traffic for special events
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Albemarle County will be necessary to ensure optimal functioning and traffic flow along Route
250.
Green Infrastructure and Sustainability Practices
The City, County and UVA are working together to meet our community's goal established by the
EPA mandated Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) stormwater pollution diet, established to protect
and repair the Chesapeake Bay. As part of this 15 year — 3 phase process, UVA and the UVA
Foundation have considered the use of the Foundation properties for stormwater banking —
establishing best management practice areas that will help meet the stormwater quality and
quantity reductions. With multiple riparian areas, both the Birdwood and Boar's Head properties
provide opportunities to implement these measures, and the GIS analysis has been completed.
In addition, the UVA Foundation is pursuing LEED certification for several current and planned
building projects at the Boar's Head and Birdwood properties. By investing in the extensive and
much -needed renovation work at Birdwood Mansion, the UVA Foundation is preserving history and
utilizing existing structures in the modern and evolving function of the Property, perhaps one of the
most sustainable choices. The Indoor Golf Practice Facility also incorporates some of the existing
outbuildings of the Mansion. By preserving some of the existing buildings at the Property and
reprogramming the spaces, as described, buildings are more likely to be retained for future
generations.
Birdwood Golf Course is an Audubon certified course. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Program for Goff is an education and certification program that helps golf courses protect the
environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game. The program provides assistance with
enhancing the valuable natural areas and wildlife habitats that golf courses provide, improving
efficiency, and minimizing potentially harmful impacts of golf course operations. Audubon
International has developed Standard Environmental Management Practices that address the
following:
• Environmental Planning
Wildlife and Habitat Management
• Chemical Use Reduction and Safety
• Water Conservation
• Water Quality Management
• Outreach and Education
Trail Systems
Several miles of pedestrian trails are located on the Property, allowing for the enjoyment of the golf
course and natural features of the property. This extensive network of trails connects the Boar's
Head Inn and Resort, Birdwood, and Foxhaven Farm to the Ragged Mountain Reservoir Trail
System. The trail network is part of the green infrastructure of the property and represents a
commitment to the preservation of nature and natural systems at the Property. This system could
be expanded in the future to allow for connections to the Observatory Hill area and the Fontaine
Researc Park rovj nn`n�ernati e�k of transportation for bicyclists and pedestrians.
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In a dition, the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan envisions a bike/pedestrian trail that
connects Crozet to the City of Charlottesville along the Route 250 Corridor, known as the Three
Notched Trail. Once planned, such a trail could include the Boar's Head Resort and Birdwood
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This study establishes a rramework Plan @s a general_guide for the future development of the .---
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Birdwood Property. This document has been developed in coordination with Albemarle County
Planning Staff, and members of the surrounding community. The future development of the
Birdwood Property will beis guided by the conceptual Birdwood Master Plan, Ialtached hereto The -
goal of this plan is to table flexibility at the Birdwood Property for future changes that are aligned
with the concepts set forth in this document and in the Master Plan_
The Property is comprised of 544 acres, is identified as Tax Map Parcel 07500-00-00-06300, and
is owned by the University of Virginia Foundation (the "UVA Foundation) and (the "Property").
Birdwood is affiliated with the adjacent Boar's Head Inn and Resort, which is also owned by the
UVA Foundation.
The Property includes the following facilities and elements:
• The Birdwood Golf Course
o 18-hole golf course with typical amenities such as:
• Clubhouse
• Driving Range
• Par-3 Short course
• Putting Area
• Short Game Practice Area
• Maintenance and storage facilities
o The Golf Course is preparing for a comprehensive renovation and update
o The Course is available to students, faculty, and the general public
• Indoor Golf Practice Facility for the University of Virginia ("UVA) Golf Teams
o Located just southwest of the Birdwood Mansion near the brick berm and
incorporating the Stone Carriage House and Silo structures, this indoor practice
facility allows for the long-temt investment in and reuse of historic structures in the
general vicinity of the Birdwood Mansion.
• Connector Road linking the Boar's Head Resort at Berwick Road to the Birdwood Golf
Course at Golf Course Drive
Commented [Al]: Consider adding images
(photographs and/or other exhibits) throughout the
dowmenn
Commented [AZ]: Technically this domment isjust
the Birdwood Master Plan / Area B Study, the CPA will
happen next and be totally separate (but will be derived
from this doe)
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Commented [A3]: Should this read Master Plan to be
consistent with the title? This appears to be the only
reference as a Tramework Plan"
Commented [A4]: See comment on page 4 . the
Concept Plan should be included within the Area B
Study Or, if you ward t to be an attachment, consider
naming it (Attachment A, Attachment 1, or whatever)
Commented [AS]: It seems like the goal is broader
than just"enablling] flembildy; even though flenbildy
can certainly be a part of the intent after staff
discussion, we wonder if the goal might possibly be
closer to the following example
to establish a comprehensive vision for mulhple
future uses and improvements on the Birdwood
Property, including the conceptual types and locations
of future development, and to thoughtfully address
ardicapated future needs and achieve desired outcomes
while also enabling some degree of flexibility for the
fulure evolution of the Property'
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o Connector road includes supporting pedestrian and bicycle paths
Outdoor Tennis Facility for the UVA Tennis Teams
•o Multiple courts— 1"2 exhibition courts, up to 12 courts may be constructed for this
facili
•o Located adjacent to the Boar's Head Sports Club Complex, which houses the indoor- +
courts for the UVA team matches.
w The Tennis facility will also be available to students, faculty and the members and
guests of the Boar's Head Sports Club
• Birdwood Mansion
o The mansion is listed on the
information} National Resister of Historic Places
o Includes a number of dependent structures, including feuFbuilifings rented for
residential purposes
o Plans are underway for the use of the Mansion for Flexible hospitality spac_ee;�vhicp -?
• Pedestrian Trails
o The UVA Foundation has constructed a network of pedestrian trails through portions
of the Property and the Boar's Head Resort
for biodiversity In the Charlottesville area. Many of the species that we are
fortunate enough to experience in the urban spaces of Western and
Southern Charlottesville are indeed sustained by a food -web that is
connected to this forest block.
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Commented [A6]: Consider adding this type of
additional topic to highlight the property's natural
'f resources, particularly relating to the area of
undeveloped foothills and headwater streams In the
southern f rear portion of the Property These features
have ecological, hydrological, recreational, and scenic
values The info suggested here was largely excerpted
fmm the "Ragged Mountain Natural Area 2016
ecosystem Survey," as recommended by Mr David
Hannah, the County's Natural Resources Manager,
and Mr Andrew Walker, GIS Specialist
A desaiphon of the natural resources on the amlre
Fiscal could include
.Streams, Including linear feet and possibly
treamill vs perennial Are any of these
headwater streams Many potential hydrology data
sources, including USGS, Albemarle Co.
-Water bodies, including number and apprommate
saes, total acreage Most of the same potential data
sources as streams.
.Which watershed(s) the property is pad of, including
the small watersheds. Again, USGS is probably the
go -to data source This property drains into Moore's
Creek (probably our most impaired stream) before
Flowing into the Rivanna River We also maintain a
bel l (on GIS-Web) that distinguishes drinking
water watersheds
•Possibleweaands. National Wellands Inventory
(NWI) tram U.S. Fish 8 wildlife Service is the most
widely used dataset SSURGO is probably the best
source for wits data, and is wdely used nationally.
.Land oover date The most recentavailable tc us is
from the state using 2016 imagery
-Steepslopes Can use Albemade Co data, though
there would be other ways to identify these. Could
use new-ish UDAR data.
.High elevation areas We have a Mountain Overlay
District, and our Camp Plan references a Mountain
Proleaian Plan Same areas of the courey as low as
700' an elevation are in the overlay district I think at
the Birdwood location, land has to be at 80010 be
included in the overlay district
Commented [A71: See attached Green Infrastructure
map mated by Andrew Walker, provided in email
dated 711112018.
Commented [AB]: RMNA 2016 Ecosystem Survey
available at
http./Mw .charlottesvdle orWhwe/showdowm nt?id=
41784
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Aside from being a critical foundation for urban biodiversity. RMNA provides
a critical escape for humans. It's a place that maximizes the Deace and
tranquility we may find in the wilds of an urban area. Because of the
extensive network of walk[ng trails. RMNA is a very popular and important
destination for people in the region. RMNA is also a place where people may
learn more about this little known haven for biodiversity. It is an ideal outdoor
classroom for studying, researching, and interpreting upland ecosystems in
the Piedmont.
j he Property, with frontage on
Route 250, is surrounded by a
variety of existing land uses,
including several low density
residential neighborhoods (Bel
Air, Ednam, Ednam Village,
Ednam Forest), office fuses[_
commercial property on Route
250, the Boar's Head Resort and
Sports Club and medium density
housing developments (White
Gables and Kenridge)- The
Birdwood Property is adjacent to
the Foxhaven Farm; also owned
by the UVA Foundation. I _
Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Designation and Zoning
Commented [A9]: Consider moving the part about
Boars Head to a new paragraph, to better provide
more into/context about the Foundation's co -ownership
of Birdmod and BH, and the importance of this
adjacency, such as the planshme Lions to better
Integrate the two properties (University athletics being
one obvious example; hospsalay functions and everts
at Blydwood Mansion and Boars Head Inn being
Commented 1A10): Consider moving this Information
towards the beginning of the document, perhaps In
front of the inventory of existing conditions, under a
new subheading such as 'she location" or'sde
oontexr?
Commented [All]: Consider mentioning the
Property's adjacency to Ragged Mountain Reservoir?
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The image to the left is the Future Land Use Plan adopted by Albemarle County for the area of the
Property, represented as the large
vlvath of hl --A In the center of the
map; is designated for Institutional
figure land uses. Usesas
represented as the large swath of
blue in the center of the map..
Institutional uses include areas and
uses which serve a public function
and include parks, schools,
universities and ancillary facilities.
This designation is appropriate given
the parcel is owned and operated by
the UVA Foundation to support the
mission of UVA. The southwestern
Portion of the Birdwood Property has
a future land use designation of
Parks and Green Systems, which
calls for parks, playgrounds, play
fields, greenways. trails, oaths.
recreational facilities and equipment.
natural areas, and preservation of
stream buffers, floodplains, and
steep slopes adjacent to rivers and
streams
The Boar's Head Property,
immediately west of Birdwood, has a
Neighborhood Mixed Use future land
use designation, in coordination with the Highway Commercial Zoning of the property.
Although the Birdwood property is designated for long term planning purposes as Institutional, the
Property is zoned R-1, a low —density residential zoning district. This zoning is consistent with
many of the neighborhoods surrounding the Property.
Source: Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan, Amended September23, 2015
jnsert Conceptual Plan exhibit
Birdwood Goff Course
The Birdwood Golf Course and Clubhouse are classified as a Swim, Golf and Tennis Club or the __
purposes of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance. An updated design for the 18-hole golf has
been approved and the course will undergo reconstruction in the near future. Changes to the golf
course are allowed pursuant to the existing Special Use Permit �or}Swim, Goff anti Tennis Clubf_ 1
A 6-hole Par-3 Course is proposed near the Route 250 frontage of the property. -
Birdwood Mansion
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. Commented [A327: The Conceptual Plan should be
included in the Area B Study. this location would be a
good point In the overall study for locating this exhibit
(as a bndge/segue between the edshng conditions,
above, and future uses, below)
Commended [AL3]: Correct description of use is
"Swim, golf, tennis, or similar athletic facilities" pursuant
to Zoning Ordinance 13.2.2(4)
Commented [A147: For reference- The Property is
permitted for this special use in the Ri Residential
District through SP-1996-53, as amended through SP-
2017-23 (or as amended through SP-2017-32, pending
BOB action on 8112018).
Commended [A19]: Correct description of use is
"Swim, golf, tennis, or similar athletic facilAles" pursuant
to Zoning Ordinance 13.2.2(4).
special events. The Mansion will serve a
available to those who have rented the pl
Shared Parking Plan
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ations in preparation for usage as a venue for
function with the option for short—term lodging
Parking for the Property will be accommodated through the potential expansion and improvements
to the existing parking for the golf course, as well as the potential for new parking areas
constructed as part of the Outdoor Tennis Facility. Some expansion of parking near the Indoor
Golf Facility may also be necessary. As described in the Event Management section, if additional
parking is needed during larger events, off -site parking and transport via shuttles may be utilized.
It is anticipated that there will be substantial coordination with the Boar's Head Inn and Resort, and
with quests staying at the Resort.
Event Managementd
The UVA Foundation has established an Event Management protocol that applies to events at both
the Boar's Head Inn and Resort, and Birdwood to manage the events that occur throughout the
year. Given the common ownership of Birdwood and Boar's Head, the UVA Foundation is able to
consider all of the available parking options at both properties, and design management and
wayfinding'hat is customized by event location and size. The chart below provides a general
overview of the event management strategy for various size events.
Commented [A16]r Andrew Gast -Bray has indicated a
need for additional discussion on the question of
whether events should be permissible in an unlimited
amount, or ifthem should be'tnggerc° established (i e.
a oenam number of events per tier, per year, are
permissible, and any number of events exceeding that
UrniOngger would requite some other approval)?
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The tiered system ensures efficient ingress and egress of visitors and program participants, thereby
reducing the impact of traffic from special events on other drivers and residents, which will be
concentrated during the starting/ending time of such events. By directing traffic for special events
efficiently to and from applicable parking areas, other drivers and residents can continue to their
normal route with minimal delay. In addition, the Foundation will notify nearby Neighborhood
Associations as necessary in advance of larger events to further minimize delays and facilitate
advance planning by all parties. The Foundation will also work to segregate special event traffic
from neighborhood traffic by moving queuing lines to the edges of access ways and utilizing police
detail when deemed appropriate (Tier II Strategy).
For the largest events at Birdwood and Boar's Head, included in the Tier III category, the Event
Management Plan calls for the use of off -site parking and shuttling of guests and employees to the
Property.
Transportation Network -- Commented [A171: This would be a great place to
reference the Route 250 Corridor Study! STARS Study
The UVA Foundation is supportive of general connectivity from Birdwood to surrounding properties if itwere completel
through the use of trail networks and road connections where appropriate and feasible. Inter -
parcel connections and networks of roads, paths, and trails serve to reduce automobile traffic
within the Property and in the surrounding areas by providing alternate modes of mobility.
The Connector Road, as one example of this goal, serves to unify Birdwood and the Boars Head
Resort into a single, immersive experience for visitors, members and guests of the various facilities
on site. The enhancement of traffic Flow will also be beneficial in emergency situations. Emergency
vehides and trucks will be able to use the Connector Road as an alternative access way to both
the &Fdweed-Boar's Head property and the surrounding residential neighborhoods such as
E9aaa—,Ednam Village, and Ednam Forest. Currently, such neighborhoods have only one entrance
and exit from Route 250, through Ednam Drive. Creating a second access point and a better
network of interconnected streets and pedestrian paths will allow far traffic to dissipate during peak
hours and events. This new inter -connection also keeps certain resort and neighborhood traffic
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internal to the site that currently must use Route 250 because of the lack of access to the golf
course. As such. the Connector Road helps to reduce congestion on Route 250 and allows
Traffic Analvsis
The firm of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. ("VHB") was contracted by the UVA Foundation to
conduct a Traffic Impact Analysis (the "Traffic Study) to study the existing conditions of the Boar's
Head and Birdwood properties, as well as any impact of the proposed uses of the Birdwood
Property. In general, the Traffic Study concluded that all proposed uses have peak activity times
that occur outside the regional ceak traffic periods. Because of the distribution of trips across a 24-
hour timespan and the off-peak nature of uses, there is no anticipated noticeable impact on the
existing intersections at Golf Course Drive and Ednam Road.
The Foundation shares the desire of the Virginia Department of Transportation ("VDOT) and the
County4for a future condition with improved progression of traffic, and improved access to the
corridor for theauF neighbors on the north side of US 250. The Traffic Study concludes that the
proposed improvements within the Birdwood property are not anticipated to adversely impact the
existing conditions at any of the intersections along US Route 250. The Study further demonstrates
that the existing intersection control at the two related intersections will continue to operate at very
similar, or even improved, levels of service, with the Connector road in place. Coordinated signal
control was studied as a measure that would enhance the function and flow of Route 250 in the
area near the Property. The Foundation recognizes that ongoing coordination with VDOT and
Albemarle County will be necessary to ensure optimal functioning and traffic flow along Route
250.
Green Infrastructure and Sustainability Practices
Consider adding statementfinfonnation about the sustainability of rehabilitating and reusing
existing structures?
The City, County and UVA are working together to meet our community's goal established by the
EPA mandated Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) stonmwater pollution diet, established to protect
and repair the Chesapeake Bay. As part of this 15 year— 3 phase process, UVA and the UVA
Foundation have considered the use of the Foundation properties for stormwater banking —
establishing best management practice areas that will help meet the slormwater quality and
quantity reductions. With multiple riparian areas, both the Birdwood and Boar's Head properties
provide opportunities to implement these measures, and the GIS analysis has been completed.
Birdwood Golf Course is an Audubon certified course. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Program for Goff is an education and certification program that helps golf courses protect the
environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game. The program provides assistance with
enhancing the valuable natural areas and wildlife habitats that golf courses provide, improving
efficiency, and minimizing potentially harmful impacts of golf course operations. Audubon
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International has developed Standard Environmental Management Practices that address the
following:
• Environmental Planning
• Wildlife and Habitat Management
• Chemical Use Reduction and Safety
• Water Conservation
• Water Quality Management
• Outreach and Education
Historic Preservation JA
Trail Systems
Several miles of pedestrian trails are located on the Property, allowing for the enjoyment of the golf
course and natural features of the property. This extensive network of trails connects the Boar's
Head Inn and Resort, Birdwood, and Foxhaven Farm to the Ragged Mountain Reservoir Trail
System. The trail network is part of the green infrastructure of the property and represents a
commitment to the preservation of nature and natural systems at the Property. This system could
be expanded in the future to allow for connections to the Observatory Hill area and the Fontaine
Research Park, providing an alternative network of transportation for bicyclists and pedestrians.
In addition, the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan envisions a bike/pedestrian trail that
connects Crozet to the City of Charlottesville along the Route 250 Corridor. Once planned, such a
trail could include the Boar's Head Resort and Birdwood Properties. �he Birdwood Masterplan
recognizes the importance of this future trail network and the UVA Foundation will coordinate with
the County to provide easements, as necessary, for the installation of this trail networld
Commented LAta]: I suggested adding information
about the 2015 Brdwood historic landscape report to
the Birdwood Mansion subsection (above), it also
seems appropriate and helpful to include historic
preservation (And related issues like context -sensitive
design, planning, development) as an additional stand-
alone subsection, as well, to highlight the Property's
historic qualities, and to highlight the commitments by
the University and UVAF towards inventorying,
analyzing, preserving, and rehabilitating historic
features'
— Commented IA191: This is great. Also: if you want to
reference it byname, the planned connection is being
called the'Three Notched Trail.'
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Mountain Reservoir and South Fork Rivanna River Reservoir? And information about any ACSA
and/or RWSA utility easement(s) located through or planned for. the Birdwood property?
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This study establishes a Framework Plan as a general guide for the future development of the
Birdwood Property. This document has been developed in coordination with Albemarle County
Planning Staff, and members of the surrounding community. The development of the Birdwood
Property is guided by the conceptual Birdwood Master Plan, attached hereto. The goal of this plan
is to enable flexibility at the Birdwood Property for future changes that are aligned with the
concepts set forth in this document and in the Master Plan.
The Property is comprised of 544 acres, as identified as Tax Map Parcel 07500-00-00-06300, and
is owned by the University of Virginia Foundation (the "UVA Foundation") and (the "Property").
Birdwood is affiliated with the adjacent Boar's Head Inn and Resort, which is also owned by the
UVA Foundation.
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The Property includes the following facilities and elements: JAft
• The Birdwood Golf Course
o 18-hole golf course with typical amenities such as:
• Clubhouse
• Driving Range
• Par-3 Short course
Putting Area
Short Game Practice Area
Maintenance and storage facilities
o The Golf Course is preparing for a comprehensive renovation and update
o The Course is available to students, faculty, and the general public
• Indoor Golf Practice Facility for the University of Virginia ("UVA") Golf Teams
o Located just southwest of the Birdwood Mansion near the brick barn and
incorporating the Stone Carriage House and Silo structures, this indoor practice
facility allows for the long-term investment in and reuse of historic structures in the
general vicinity of the Birdwood Mansion
• Connector Road linking th C oar's Head Resort at Berwick Roa)to th{Birdwood Golf
Course at Golf Course Dn9
o Connector road includes supporting pedestrian and bicycle paths
0 Outdoor Tennis Facility for the UVA Tennis Teams
o Multiple courts — 1-2 exhibition courts, up to 12 courts may be constructed for this
facility
o Located adjacent to the Boar's Head Sports Club Complex, which houses the indoor
courts for the UVA team matches. AA"_
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o The Tennis facility will also be available to students, faculty and the members and
guests of the Boar's Head Sports Club
Birdwood Mansion
o The mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
o Includes a number of dependent structures, including buildings rented for residential
purposes
o Plans are underway for the use of the Mansion for flexible hospitality space
• Pedestrian Trails
o The UVA Foundation has constructed a network of pedestrian trails through portions
of the Property and the Boar's Head Resort
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The Property, with frontage on
Route 250, is surrounded by a
variety of existing land uses,
including several low density
residential neighborhoods (Bel
Air, Ednam, Ednam Village,
Ednam Forest), office uses,
commercial property on Route
250, the Boar's Head Resort and
Sports Club and medium density
housing developments (White
Gables and Kenridge). The
Birdwood Property is adjacent to
the Foxhaven Farm, also owned
by the UVA Foundation.
Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Designation and Zoning
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The image to the left is the Future Land Use Plan adopted by Albemarle County for the area of the
Western Urban Neighborhood. The Birdwood Property, represented as the large swath of blue in
the center of the is desig
for Institutional Uges. Institutional
uses include ardas and uses which
serve a public fur) 'on and include
parks, schools, univer '
ancillary facilities. This designation is
appropriate given the parcel is
owned and operated by the UVA
Foundation to support the mission of
UVA.
The Boar's Head Property,
immediately west of Birdwood, has a
Neighborhood Mixed Use land use
designation, in coordination with the
Highway Commercial Zoning of the
property.
Although the Birdwood property is
designated for long term planning
purposes as Institutional, the
Property is zoned R-1, a low -density
residential zoning district. This
zoning is consistent with many of the
neighborhoods surrounding the
Property. 3I d"S.
Source: Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan, Amended September 23, 2015
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The Birdwood Golf Course and Clubhouse are classified as a Swim, If and Tennis Club for ACV" Aa,.
purposes of the Albemarle County Zoning Ordinance. An updated esign for the 18-hole golf has
been approved and the course will undergo reconstruction in the ear future. Changes to the golf
course are allowed pursuant to the existing Special Use Permit f r Swim, Golf and Tennis Club. A
6-hole Par-3 Course is proposed near the Route 250 f ge o e perty�
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Birdwood Mansion
The Birdwood Mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Birdwood
Mansion will undergo extensive renovations in preparation for usage as a venue for special events.
The Mansion will serve a hospitality function with the option for short-term lodging available to
those who have rented the property. Parking and several support structures may be -added or
expanded to support the hospitality functio of the Birdwood Mansion. TheMan ion should be
maintained.in any future development. �`
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Parking for the Property will be accommodated through the potential expansion and improvements
to the existing parking for the golf course, as well as the potential for new parking areas
constructed as part of the Outdoor Tennis Facility. Some expansion of parking near the Indoor
Golf Facility may also be necessary. As described in the Event Management section, if additional
parking is needed during larger events, off -site parking and transport via shuttles may be utilized.
It is anticipated that there will be substantial coordination with the Boar's Head Inn and Resort, and
with guests staying at the Resort.
Event Management
The UVA Foundation has established an Event Management protocol that applies to events at both
the Boar's Head Inn and Resort, and Birdwood to manage the events that occur throughout the
year. Given the common ownership of Birdwood and Boar's Head, the UVA Foundation is able to
consider all of the available parking options at both properties, and design management and
wayfinding customized by event location and size. The chart below provides a general overview
of the event management strategy for various size events. A.
SPECIAL EVENTS - TIERED SYSTEM
Event Level
Scope of Event
Proposed Traffic/Parking Strategy
Repurpose spaces in underutilized UVAF and Professional Center Lois
t) Setup temporary wayfinding parking signs that guide guests into lots
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is 400 Attendees
2) Offer Volet sendces
3) Relocate staff parking to golf course lot or UVAF lot
All of Tier I Strategies
Attendants at porking entry and/or critical intersections
Sign and delineate pedestrian movement corridors to eliminate pedestrian
and vehicular conflicts _
Ter II
400 to 600 Attendees
If hosting more thor, two events, stagger starting/ending times
Provide generd protocol for access circrAotion on website
Add police detail to critical intersections to control movements and priority
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Add off -site parkin andshutfke gu {empoyees site
Create one-way for rough the site
rer III
600+Attendees
Enter Golf Course drivs, and e>dt from Ednam Drive
Use traffic control devices for proper movement
Provide general protocols for access circulalon on website
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The tiered system ensures efficient ingress and egress of visitors and program participants, thereby
reducing the impact of traffic from special events on other drivers and residents, which will be
concentrated during the starting/ending time of such events. By directing traffic for special events
efficiently to and from applicable parking areas, other drivers and residents can continue to their
normal route with minimal delay. In addition, the Foundation will notify nearby Neighborhood
Associations as necessary in advance of larger events to further minimize delays and facilitate
advance planning by all parties. The Foundation will also work to segregate special event traffic
from neighborhood traffic by moving queuing lines to the edges of access ways and utilizing police
detail when deemed appropriate (Tier II Strategy).
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For the largest events at Birdwood and Boar's Head, included in the Tier III category, the Event
Management Plan calls for the use of off -site parking and shuttling of guests and employees to the
Property.
Transportation Network
The UVA Foundation is supportive of general connectivity from Birdwood to surrounding properties
through the use of trail networks and road connections where appropriate and feasible. Inter -
parcel connections and networks of roads, paths, and trails serve to reduce automobile traffic
within the Property and in the surrounding areas by providing alternate modes of mobility.
The Connector Road, as one example of this goal, serves to unify Birdwood and the Boar's Head
Resort into a single, immersive experience for visitors, members and guests of the various facilities
on site. The enhancement of traffic flow will also be beneficial in emergency situations. Emergency
vehicles and trucks will be able to use the Connector Road as an alternative access way to both
the Birdwood property and the surrounding neighborhoods such as Ednam, Ednam Village, and
Ednam Forest. Currently, such neighborhoods have only one entrance and exit from Route 250,
through Ednam Drive. Creating a second access point and a better network of interconnected
streets and pedestrian paths will allow traffic to dissipate during peak hours and events. This new
inter -connection also keeps certain resort and neighborhood traffic internal to the site that currently
must use Route 250 because of the lack of access to the golf course.
Traffic Analvsis
The firm of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. ("VHB") was contracted by the UVA Foundation to
conduct a Traffic Impact Analysis (the "Traffic Study") to study the existing conditions of the Boar's
Head and Birdwood properties, as well as any impact of the proposed uses of the Birdwood
Property. In general, the Traffic Study concluded that all proposed uses have peak activity times
that occur outside the regional peak traffic periods. Because of the distribution of trips across a 24-
hour timespan and the off-peak nature of uses, there is no anticipated noticeable impact on the
existing intersections at Golf Course Drive and Ednam Road.
The Foundation shares the desire of the Virginia Department of Transportation ("VDOT") and the
County for a future condition with improved progression of traffic, and improved access to the
corridor for the neighbors on the north side of US 250. The Traffic Study concludes that the
proposed improvements within the Birdwood property are not anticipated to adversely impact the
existing conditions at any of the intersections along US Route 250. The Study further demonstrates
that the existing intersection control at the two related intersections will continue to operate at very
similar, or even improved, levels of service, with the Connector road in place. Coordinated signal
control was studied as a measure that would enhance the function and flow of Route 250 in the
area near the Property. The Foundation recognizes that ongoing coordination with VDOT and
Albemarle County will be necessary to ensure optimal functioning and traffic flow along Route
250.
Green Infrastructure and Sustainability Practices- The UVA Foundation is pursuing LEED
certification for several current and planned building projects at the Boar's Head and Birdwood
properties.
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The City, County and UVA are working together to meet our community's goal established by the
EPA mandated Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) stormwater pollution diet, established to protect
and repair the Chesapeake Bay. As part of this 15 year — 3 phase process, UVA and the UVA
Foundation have considered the use of the Foundation properties for stormwater banking —
establishing best management practice areas that will help meet the stormwater quality and
quantity reductions. With multiple riparian areas, both the Birdwood and Boar's Head properties
provide opportunities to implement these measures, and the GIS analysis has been completed.
Birdwood Golf Course is an Audubon certified course. The Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Program for Golf is an education and certification program that helps golf courses protect the
environment and preserve the natural heritage of the game. The program provides assistance with
enhancing the valuable natural areas and wildlife habitats that golf courses provide, improving
efficiency, and minimizing potentially harmful impacts of golf course operations. Audubon
International has developed Standard Environmental Management Practices that address the
following:
• Environmental Planning
® Wildlife and Habitat Management
• Chemical Use Reduction and Safety
• Water Conservation
• Water Quality Management
• Outreach and Education
Trail Systems
Several miles of pedestrian trails are located on the Property, allowing for the enjoyment of the golf
course and natural features of the property. This extensive network of trails connects the Boar's
Head Inn and Resort, Birdwood, and Foxhaven Farm to the Ragged Mountain Reservoir Trail
System. The trail network is part of the green infrastructure of the property and represents a
commitment to the preservation of nature and natural systems at the Property. This system could
be expanded in the future to allow for connections to the Observatory Hill area and the Fontaine
Research Park, providing an alternative network of transportation for bicyclists and pedestrians.
In addition, the Albemarle County Comprehensive Plan envisions a bike/pedestrian trail that
connects Crozet to the City of Charlottesville along the Route 250 Corridor. Once planned, such a
trail could include the Boar's Head Resort and Birdwood Properties. The Birdwood Masterplan
recognizes the importance of this future trail network and the UVA Foundation will coordinate with
the County to provide easements, as necessary, for the installation of this trail network.
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Water and Sewer
The anticipated route of the 3,650-If gravity sewer will extend from the Ivy Mountain property
owned by the University, through Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) property (Route 29
Bypass), the Bellair Neighborhood, and sections of University Foundation property to connect to
the Rivanna Water and Sewer Authority (RWSA) Moore's Creek interceptor on the Birdwood Golf
Course. The anticipated route may require several easements across different properties including:
residential properties within the Bellair Neighborhood, the Bellair Neighborhood Homeowners
Association, Route 29, Old Farm Road, Canterbury Road, the University of Virginia Foundation's
property along Route 29, and the University of Virginia Foundation's Birdwood Golf Course. It is
anticipated that the majority of the gravity sewer will be installed by open trench except where jack
and bore methodology will be utilized under the Route 29 Bypass. The following table outlines the
owners associated with each property that may require an easement, pending final route selection.
See the below figure for potential routing.
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